Adorable Amigurumi Bunny Crochet Pattern: A Step-by-Step Tutorial

Looking for a cuddly new project to add to your crochet collection? This adorable amigurumi bunny is the perfect blend of sweetness and style. Whether you are looking to make a heartfelt gift for a newborn, a whimsical toy for a child, or a cute addition to your own nursery decor, this bunny is a wonderful choice. With its long, floppy ears and expressive face, this little character is sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face.

This pattern is designed to be beginner-friendly, though it does include some face-sculpting techniques that will help you level up your amigurumi skills. The finished bunny stands approximately 5.5 inches tall without the ears, and reaches about 10.6 inches when including those lovely long ears. Let’s dive into the magic of yarn and hooks!

Materials & Abbreviations

To get started, gather the following materials. We recommend using a cotton or cotton-blend yarn for a clean, defined stitch that holds its shape well.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Sport weight cotton yarn (such as YarnArt Jeans). You will need:
  • Main Color (Grey or Beige)
  • White (for the paws and tail)
  • Pink (for the nose and accents)
• Crochet Hooks: 2.0mm (for most of the body) and 2.5mm (specifically for the ears).
• Eyes: 8mm safety eyes.
• Stuffing: High-quality polyester fiberfill.
• Embroidery Thread: Pink, black, and brown for the facial details.
• Tools: A large-eye yarn needle for sewing and sculpting, scissors, and stitch markers.
• Optional: A 2.5cm (approx. 1 inch) plastic doll joint for the neck to allow the head to rotate.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR: Magic Ring
• sc: Single crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec: Decrease (sc 2 together)
• ch: Chain
• sl st: Slip stitch
• st(s): Stitch(es)
• [ ]: Repeat the instructions inside the brackets the specified number of times

Note on the Alignment Stitch: In this pattern, you may encounter an “alignment stitch” at the start of some rounds. This is worked as a single crochet but does not count toward the total stitch count for the round. It is simply used to ensure the pattern remains centered and doesn’t lean to one side.

Step-by-Step Instructions

The Head

Start with the main color. Work in continuous rounds.

• Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
• Round 2: inc in each st around (12)
• Round 3: [1 sc, inc] x6 (18)
• Round 4: [2 sc, inc] x6 (24)
• Round 5: [3 sc, inc] x6 (30)
• Round 6: [4 sc, inc] x6 (36)
• Round 7: [11 sc, inc] x3 (39)
• Round 8: [12 sc, inc] x3 (42)
• Rounds 9-12: sc in each st around (42)
• Round 13: inc, 8 sc, 8 inc, 7 sc (place a marker in the center stitch of these seven—this is the center of the muzzle), 8 inc, 8 sc, inc, 1 sc (60)
• Rounds 14-19: sc in each st around (60)

Eye Placement: Insert safety eyes between rounds 12 and 13. Place them 7 stitches away from the center muzzle marker on each side.

• Round 20: [1 sc, dec] x20 (40)
• Round 21: [2 sc, dec] x10 (30)

Start stuffing the head firmly with fiberfill.

• Round 22: [3 sc, dec] x6 (24)
• Round 23: [2 sc, dec] x6 (18)
• Round 24: [1 sc, dec] x6 (12)
• Round 25: dec x6 (6)

Fasten off. If using a joint, pull the opening tight around the joint screw. Otherwise, sew the hole closed and weave in the ends.

The Body

The body is worked from the top down using the main color.

• Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6). (If using a joint, leave the ring loose enough for the screw to fit).
• Round 2: inc in each st around (12)
• Round 3: [1 sc, inc] x6 (18)
• Round 4: [2 sc, inc] x6 (24)
• Round 5: [7 sc, inc] x3 (27)
• Round 6: 3 sc, inc, [8 sc, inc] x2, 5 sc (30)
• Round 7: [9 sc, inc] x3 (33)

At this point, attach the body to the head using the joint or by sewing them together securely.

• Round 8: 4 sc, inc, [10 sc, inc] x2, 6 sc (36)
• Round 9: [11 sc, inc] x3 (39)
• Round 10: 5 sc, inc, [12 sc, inc] x2, 7 sc (42)
• Round 11: 12 sc, 2 inc, 28 sc (44)
• Round 12: 13 sc, 2 inc, 29 sc (46)
• Round 13: 14 sc, 2 inc, 30 sc (48)
• Rounds 14-21: sc in each st around (48)
• Round 22: 2 sc, dec, [6 sc, dec] x5, 4 sc (42)
• Round 23: [5 sc, dec] x6 (36)

Start stuffing the body.

• Round 24: 1 sc, dec, [4 sc, dec] x5, 3 sc (30)
• Round 25: [3 sc, dec] x6 (24)
• Round 26: [2 sc, dec] x6 (18)
• Round 27: [1 sc, dec] x6 (12)
• Round 28: dec x6 (6)

Fasten off and sew closed.

The Ears (Make 2)

Use the main color and the 2.5mm hook. Work with a looser tension to make the ears heavier and more floppy.

• Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
• Round 2: inc in each st around (12)
• Round 3: [1 sc, inc] x6 (18)
• Round 4: [8 sc, inc] x2 (20)
• Round 5: 1 sc, inc, 9 sc, inc, 8 sc (22)
• Rounds 6-9: sc in each st around (22)
• Round 10: [dec, 9 sc] x2 (20)
• Rounds 11-13: sc in each st around (20)
• Round 14: [dec, 8 sc] x2 (18)
• Rounds 15-17: sc in each st around (18)
• Round 18: [dec, 7 sc] x2 (16)
• Rounds 19-23: sc in each st around (16)
• Round 24: [dec, 6 sc] x2 (14)
• Rounds 25-29: sc in each st around (14)
• Round 30: [dec, 5 sc] x2 (12)
• Rounds 31-37: sc in each st around (12)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

The Legs (Make 2)

Start with white yarn.

• Foundation: Ch 6. Start working in the second chain from the hook.
• Round 1: inc, 3 sc, 4 sc in the last st, 4 sc (13)
• Round 2: 2 inc, 2 sc, 6 inc, 2 sc, inc (22)
• Round 3: [1 sc, inc] x2, 2 sc, [1 sc, inc] x6, 3 sc, inc (31)
• Rounds 4-6: sc in each st around (31)
• Round 7: dec, 29 sc (30)
• Round 8: 7 sc, 8 dec, 7 sc (22)
• Round 9: 7 sc, 4 dec, 7 sc (18)
• Round 10: 7 sc, 2 dec, 7 sc (16)
• Round 11: 7 sc, dec, 7 sc (15)

Change to the main color.

• Rounds 12-18: sc in each st around (15)
• Round 19: [3 sc, dec] x3 (12)
• Round 20: dec x6 (6)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

The Arms (Make 2)

Start with white yarn.

• Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
• Round 2: inc in each st around (12)
• Round 3: [3 sc, inc] x3 (15)
• Rounds 4-5: sc in each st around (15)
• Round 6: dec, 2 sc, dec, 9 sc (13)
• Round 7: 2 dec, 9 sc (11)
• Round 8: dec, 9 sc (10)

Change to the main color.

• Rounds 9-17: sc in each st around (10)
• Round 18: dec x5 (5)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

The Tail

Use white yarn.

• Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
• Round 2: inc in each st around (12)
• Round 3: [1 sc, inc] x6 (18)
• Round 4: dec x9 (9)

Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Lightly stuff the tail.

Finishing

Face Sculpting

To give your bunny a professional, expressive look, we will use a technique called “sculpting.” Use a long needle and a strong thread in the main color.

• The Mouth: Identify points on the face near the eyes and the center of the muzzle. Pull the thread from the center of the muzzle up toward the eyes and back down to create a small indentation for the mouth. Repeat this 2-3 times to create a cute, pinched look.
• The Eyes: Use your thread to pull slightly behind the safety eyes to create a more recessed, soulful socket.
• Final Touches: Embroider a small pink triangular nose and add a few tiny eyelashes with black thread.

Assembly

• Ears: Sew the ears to the top of the head. Position them at an angle toward each other. You can sew them slightly together at the top to maintain their shape.
• Legs: Attach the legs between rounds 10 and 11 of the body (counting from the bottom).
• Arms: Attach the arms between rounds 23 and 24 of the body (counting from the bottom).
• Tail: Sew the tail to the back between rounds 10 and 13 from the bottom.
• Blush: For an extra touch of cuteness, use a pink fabric marker or a small amount of actual blush to tint the bunny’s cheeks.

Tips for Success

• Invisible Decreases: To avoid bumps in your work, always use the invisible decrease method (working in the front loops only of the two stitches being decreased).
• Tension is Key: Keep your tension consistent throughout. If you notice gaps in the head or body, try a slightly smaller hook.
• Stuffing: Stuff the pieces firmly, especially the head and body, to prevent the yarn from sagging. However, leave the ears lightly stuffed or unstuffed for that signature floppy look.
• Stitch Markers: Amigurumi is worked in spirals. Always use a stitch marker in the first stitch of every round to avoid losing your place!