Free Cute Crochet Bunny Pattern: How to Make a Little Amigurumi Rabbit

Looking for a charming project to brighten up your home or create a heartfelt handmade gift? This adorable little bunny pattern is the perfect project for crochet enthusiasts of all levels. With its vintage-inspired dress, sweet bonnet, and cuddly size, this amigurumi rabbit is sure to become a favorite companion for children or a lovely addition to a nursery collection.

In this tutorial, we will guide you through every step of creating your own little bunny. We have converted this pattern into standard US crochet terms to make it as accessible as possible. Whether you are a seasoned pro or a beginner looking to practice your amigurumi skills, this detailed guide has everything you need to succeed.

Materials & Abbreviations

To get started on your little bunny, gather the following materials. Using a cotton blend yarn is recommended for a clean, defined stitch, but a soft acrylic yarn works great for extra cuddliness.

Supplies Needed

Yarn: Medium weight (4) yarn in two colors: Cream and Brown. You will need approximately 150-200 yards of each.
Crochet Hook: 2.5mm (or a size that ensures your stitches are tight enough so that stuffing doesn’t show through).
Stuffing: High-quality polyester fiberfill.
Eyes: 6mm or 8mm black safety eyes.
Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors, and a few stitch markers.
Embroidery Thread: Brown or black thread for the nose and eyebrows.

US Crochet Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
ch: Chain
sc: Single Crochet
inc: Increase (two single crochets in one stitch)
dec: Decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
hdc: Half Double Crochet
dc: Double Crochet
sl st: Slip Stitch
BLO: Back Loop Only
FLO: Front Loop Only
st(s): Stitch(es)

Step-by-Step Instructions

The Arms (Make 2)

Start with the cream yarn. We begin with the hand and move toward the sleeve.

Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Round 2: (sc, inc) x 3 (9)
Rounds 3-4: sc in each st around (9)
Round 5: (sc, dec) x 3 (6)

Do not stuff the arms. Switch to brown yarn for the sleeves.

Round 6: Working in BLO, inc in each st around (12)
Round 7: inc in each st around (24)
Round 8: sc in each st around (24)
Round 9: (sc 4, dec) x 4 (20)
Round 10: (sc 2, dec) x 5 (15)
Round 11: (sc, dec) x 5 (10)
Rounds 12-20: sc in each st around (10)

Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. To close the arm, flatten the piece and sc the sides together. Detail: Go back to the FLO of Round 5 using cream yarn; (ch 2, sl st) in each stitch 6 times to create a tiny frill.

The Legs (Make 2)

Use brown yarn for the legs.

Round 1: 8 sc in MR (8)
Round 2: inc in each st around (16)
Round 3: sc 1, inc, sc 4, inc 4, sc 4, inc, sc 1 (22)
Round 4: Working in BLO, sc in each st around (22)
Rounds 5-6: sc in each st around (22)
Round 7: sc 7, dec 4, sc 7 (18)
Round 8: sc in each st around (18)
Round 9: sc 5, dec 4, sc 5 (14)
Round 10: sc 6, dec 1, sc 6 (13)
Rounds 11-14: sc in each st around (13)

Switch to cream yarn for the top of the leg.

Round 15: Working in BLO, (sc, dec) x 4, sc 1 (9)
Rounds 16-30: sc in each st around (9)
Round 31: sc until you reach the back of the leg.

Flatten and sc the sides together to close. Detail: In the FLO of Round 14, using cream yarn, (ch 2, sl st) 13 times to create the shoe frill.

The Body

Use cream yarn. This piece is worked in a continuous spiral.

Round 1: 8 sc in MR (8)
Round 2: inc in each st around (16)
Round 3: (sc, inc) x 8 (24)
Round 4: (sc 2, inc) x 8 (32)
Round 5: (sc 3, inc) x 8 (40)
Rounds 6-9: sc in each st around (40)
Round 10: (sc 6, dec) x 5 (35)
Rounds 11-12: sc in each st around (35)
Round 13: (sc 5, dec) x 5 (30)
Rounds 14-15: sc in each st around (30)
Round 16: (sc 4, dec) x 5 (25)
Rounds 17-18: sc in each st around (25)
Round 19: Working in BLO, (sc 3, dec) x 5 (20)

Stuff the body firmly. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing the head. Sew the legs to the body at Round 7.

The Dress

Use brown yarn. Attach your yarn to the last stitch of Round 18 of the body. We will work in FLO for the first row.

Row 1: ch 1, 25 sc around, sl st to join (25)
Row 2: Working in BLO, ch 2 (counts as first dc), dc in each st around, sl st to join (25)
Row 3: ch 1, (sc 4, inc) x 5 (30)
Row 4: ch 2, dc in each st around, sl st to join (30)
Row 5: ch 1, (sc 5, inc) x 5 (35)
Row 6: ch 2, (dc 6, dc-inc) x 5 (40)
Row 7: ch 1, (sc 7, inc) x 5 (45)
Rounds 8-13: ch 2, dc in each st around, sl st to join (45)
Rounds 14-15: ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to join (45)
Row 16 (Ruffle): Switch to cream yarn. Working in FLO, ch 2, work (3 dc) into every stitch around (135).

The Collar & Buttons

Using cream yarn, attach to the FLO of Row 1 of the dress at the center front.

Row 1: ch 1, sc 1, hdc 1, dc 21, hdc 1, sc 1, ch 1, turn (25)
Row 2: sc 1, hdc 1, dc 21, hdc 1, sc 1, change to brown yarn, turn (25)
Row 3: (ch 4, sl st) 25 times to create the ruffled edge.

Buttons: With cream yarn, make 2 small circles by working 4 sc in MR and finishing with a sl st. Leave tails to sew onto the dress.

The Head

Use cream yarn.

Round 1: 8 sc in MR (8)
Round 2: inc in each st around (16)
Round 3: (sc, inc) x 8 (24)
Round 4: (sc 2, inc) x 8 (32)
Round 5: (sc 3, inc) x 8 (40)
Round 6: sc in each st around (40)
Round 7: (sc 4, inc) x 8 (48)
Rounds 8-11: sc in each st around (48)
Round 12: (sc 7, inc) x 6 (54)
Rounds 13-15: sc in each st around (54)
Round 16: (sc 8, inc) x 6 (60)
Round 17: (sc 8, dec) x 6 (54)
Round 18: (sc 7, dec) x 6 (48)
Round 19: (sc 6, dec) x 6 (42)
Round 20: (sc 5, dec) x 6 (36)
Round 21: (sc 4, dec) x 6 (30)
Round 22: (sc 3, dec) x 6 (24)

Place safety eyes between Rounds 13 and 14, about 9 stitches apart. Embroider a small nose and eyebrows between the eyes. Stuff the head firmly.

Round 23: (sc 2, dec) x 6 (18)
Round 24: (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Round 25: dec 6 times (6)

Fasten off and sew the head to the body.

The Bonnet (Hat)

Use brown yarn.

Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Round 2: inc in each st around (12)
Round 3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Round 4: (sc 2, inc) x 6 (24)
Round 5: (sc 3, inc) x 6 (30)
Round 6: (sc 4, inc) x 6 (36)
Round 7: (sc 2, inc) x 6, (sc 5, inc) x 3 (45)
Round 8: (sc 3, inc) x 6, (sc 6, inc) x 3 (54)
Rounds 9-17: sc in each st around (54)
Round 18: sc 10, change to cream yarn, sc 44 (54)
Round 19: sc 10, then in FLO (ch 3, sl st) 44 times.

The Ears (Make 2)

Use brown yarn.

Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Round 2: (sc, inc) x 3 (9)
Round 3: (sc 2, inc) x 3 (12)
Round 4: sc in each st around (12)
Round 5: (sc 2, inc) x 4 (16)
Round 6: (sc 3, inc) x 4 (20)
Rounds 7-13: sc in each st around (20)
Round 14: (sc 8, dec) x 2 (18)
Rounds 15-16: sc in each st around (18)
Round 17: (sc 7, dec) x 2 (16)
Rounds 18-19: sc in each st around (16)
Round 20: (sc 6, dec) x 2 (14)
Rounds 21-22: sc in each st around (14)

Fasten off. Use cream yarn to embroider a small inner-ear detail for a professional look.

Finishing

Now it is time to bring your bunny to life! Carefully sew the ears to the top of the head, ensuring they are symmetrical. Place the bonnet on the head and sew it securely in place. Finally, attach the arms to the body, just below the dress neckline. Give your bunny a gentle squeeze to ensure the stuffing is evenly distributed, and your masterpiece is complete!

Tips for Success

Tension is Key

When making amigurumi, keep your tension tight. If you notice gaps where the stuffing is peeking through, try dropping down a hook size (e.g., from 2.5mm to 2.25mm). This creates a denser fabric and a more professional finish.

Using a Magic Ring

If you struggle with the magic ring, you can substitute it by chaining 2 and working the first round of stitches into the first chain. However, a magic ring allows you to pull the center completely closed, which is ideal for the head and body.

Perfecting the Ruffles

The frills on the dress and bonnet are created by putting multiple stitches into one loop. To keep them from curling too much, make sure your slip stitches are not too tight. If you want a fuller ruffle, you can increase the number of double crochets per stitch.