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

If you are looking for a charming new project to add to your amigurumi collection, this little crochet rabbit is the perfect choice. With its sweet expression and cozy little outfit, this bunny is a wonderful project for intermediate beginners. In this detailed guide, we will walk you through every stitch to create your own cuddly companion.

The finished rabbit stands approximately 4.3 inches tall, making it a perfect size for a desk buddy or a handmade gift. Let’s dive into the materials and instructions!

Materials & Abbreviations

Materials Needed

Yarn: 100% Cotton sport weight yarn (such as Alize Bella). You will need small amounts of the following colors:
- Main Color (Beige/Tan)
- White
- Brown
- Grey
- Yellow
- Turquoise
- Blue
- Orange
- Green
Crochet Hook: 2.3 mm
Eyes: 8 mm safety eyes
Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
Tools: Sewing needle, embroidery thread (black, white, brown), pins, and scissors.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

ch: chain
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st: slip stitch
MR: magic ring
st(s): stitch(es)
R: round

Step-by-Step Instructions

The Arms (Make 2)

Using the main color:

R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6)
R2: inc x 6 (12)
R3: (3 sc, inc) x 3 (15)
R4: 15 sc (15)
R5: (3 sc, dec) x 3 (12)
R6: (2 sc, dec) x 3 (9). Stuff the hand lightly.
R7: (1 sc, dec) x 2, 3 sc (7)
R8-15: 7 sc for 8 rounds (7)
R16: dec x 3. Sl st and fasten off.

The Paws & Feet (Make 2)

We begin by creating the individual toes in white yarn.

Toe #1

R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch (6)
R2: (1 sc, 2 inc) x 2 (10)
R3-4: 10 sc. Sl st and fasten off.

Toe #2

R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch (6)
R2: (2 sc, inc) x 2 (8)
R3: 8 sc. Sl st and fasten off.

Toe #3

R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch (6)
R2: inc, 5 sc (7). Do not fasten off.

Joining the Toes

Working in white, join the three toes together into one paw:

R1: Work 4 sc around Toe #2, 10 sc around Toe #1, 4 sc around Toe #2, and 7 sc around Toe #3 (25)
R2: 25 sc (25)
R3: (dec, 2 sc) x 2, dec x 2, (2 sc, dec) x 3, 1 sc (18)

Change to main color:

R4-5: 18 sc for 2 rounds (18). Stuff the paw.
R6: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
R7-8: 12 sc for 2 rounds (12)
R9: (2 sc, dec) x 3 (9)
R10: 9 sc (9)
R11: (1 sc, dec) x 3 (6)
R12: dec x 3. Sl st and fasten off.

The Leg Bases (Make 2)

Using main color:

R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch (6)
R2: (inc, 2 sc) x 2 (8)
R3: (inc, 3 sc) x 2 (10)
R4: (inc, 4 sc) x 2 (12)
R5: 12 sc (12)
R6: (inc, 3 sc) x 3 (15)
R7: 15 sc (15)
R8: (inc, 4 sc) x 3 (18)
R9: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12). Stuff lightly and flatten the shape.
R10: dec x 6 (6). Sl st and fasten off.

Paw Pads (Details)

Crochet these small circles and sew them to the bottom of the paws:

Toe #1: 7 sc in MR. Sl st, fasten off. (Brown)
Toe #2: 6 sc in MR. Sl st, fasten off. (Brown)
Toe #3: 5 sc in MR. Sl st, fasten off. (Brown)
Sole: Ch 4. Starting in 2nd ch: inc, 1 sc, 4 sc in last st, 1 sc, inc (10). Sl st, fasten off. (Brown)

The Body

Using main color. Stuff as you go:

R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch (6)
R2: inc x 6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
R7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
R8-12: 42 sc for 5 rounds (42)
R13: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
R14: 36 sc (36)
R15: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
R16-17: 30 sc for 2 rounds (30)
R18: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
R19: 24 sc (24)
R20: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
R21-23: 18 sc for 3 rounds (18). Sl st and fasten off.

The Head

Using main color. Stuff firmly as you go:

R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch (6)
R2: inc x 6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R6: 30 sc (30)
R7: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
R8: 36 sc (36)
R9: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
R10-11: 42 sc for 2 rounds (42)
R12: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)
R13: 48 sc (48)
R14: (7 sc, inc) x 6 (54)
R15-18: 54 sc for 4 rounds (54)
R19: (7 sc, dec) x 6 (48)
R20: 48 sc (48)

Eyes: Place safety eyes between R15 and R16, leaving 7 stitches between them.

R21: (6 sc, dec) x 6 (42)
R22: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
R23: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
R24: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
R25: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18). Sl st and fasten off.

The Muzzle, Nose, and Ears

Muzzle (White)

R1: Ch 7. Starting in 2nd ch: 5 sc, 3 sc in last st, work along other side of chain: 4 sc, inc (14)
R2: inc, 4 sc, (inc) x 3, 4 sc, (inc) x 2 (20)
R3: 1 sc, (inc, 4 sc) x 3, inc, 3 sc (24)
R4-5: 24 sc for 2 rounds. Sl st and fasten off. Stuff and sew to head between R16 and R23.

Nose (Brown)

R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch (6)
R2: inc x 6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, dec) x 4 (8). Sl st and fasten off. Stuff and shape into an oval.

Ears (Make 2 – Main Color)

R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch (6)
R2: inc x 6 (12)
R3: 12 sc (12)
R4: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R5: 18 sc (18)
R6: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
R7-10: 12 sc for 4 rounds (12)
R11: (2 sc, dec) x 3 (9)
R12: 9 sc. Sl st and fasten off. Fold in half and sew between R16-20 of the head.

The Tail (White)

R1: Working in back loops only: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch (6)
R2: inc x 6 (12)
R3-4: 12 sc for 2 rounds. Sl st and fasten off.
Detail: Working into the front loops of R1, ch 5, sl st into the next loop. Repeat around to create a ruffled effect. Stuff slightly and sew to the center of the body.

The Clothing (Small Shirt)

Using grey yarn:

R1: Ch 24, join with sl st to form a ring = 24 sc. Ch 1, work in spirals. (24)
R2: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)

Change to yellow:

R3: 6 sc, ch 5, skip 5 sts, 1 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 1 sc, ch 5, skip 5 sts, 6 sc (32)
R4: 6 sc, 5 sc in the ch-5 loop, 10 sc, 5 sc in the ch-5 loop, 6 sc (32)

Change back to grey:

R5: (5 sc, inc) x 2, 8 sc, (inc, 5 sc) x 2 (36)

Change to turquoise:

R6: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
R7: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)