DIY Crochet Amigurumi Pattern: Cute Bunny, Bear, and Cat Trio

ByLina Morgen

DIY Crochet Amigurumi Animal Trio Pattern: Bunny, Bear, and Cat

Are you looking for a sweet, cuddly project to brighten up a nursery or create a handmade gift for a loved one? This amigurumi animal trio pattern is perfect for you! Whether you want to crochet a long-eared bunny, a round little bear, or a tiny kitten, this tutorial will guide you through creating three adorable characters. These little friends are approximately 6.7 inches tall (not including ears), making them the perfect size for small hands to hold.

This tutorial is designed to be beginner-friendly. If you know the basics of crochet, you are ready to dive in! We will walk through the head, limbs, and even some cute little accessories like shorts and skirts to give your animals even more personality.

Materials & Abbreviations

Before we pick up our hooks, let’s make sure you have everything you need. Using the right materials will ensure your animals are sturdy and look professional.

Materials Needed

  • Yarn: Medium weight yarn (DK weight works beautifully). You can use various colors to create your trio—think soft greys, warm browns, and pastel pinks!
  • Embroidery Thread: A fine thread (like cotton floss) in black or dark brown for detailing the noses, eyebrows, and eyelashes.
  • Crochet Hooks:
    • 2.0mm (B/1) hook for the main body components.
    • 2.5mm (C/2) hook specifically for the bunny ears to keep them a bit firmer.
  • Safety Eyes: 9mm safety eyes.
  • Stuffing: Polyfill or any soft polyester fiberfill.
  • Tapestry Needle: For sewing pieces together and embroidery.
  • Scissors

Abbreviations (US Terms)

Please ensure you are using US crochet terms to follow this pattern accurately:

  • MR: Magic Ring (also known as a magic loop)
  • sc: Single crochet
  • inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
  • dec: Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
  • hdc: Half double crochet
  • dc: Double crochet
  • ch: Chain
  • sl st: Slip stitch
  • st(s): Stitch(es)
  • (…) x #: Repeat the instructions inside the parentheses the indicated number of times

Step-by-Step Instructions

The Head

The head is the most important part of your amigurumi! Follow these rounds carefully to create a nice, round shape.

  1. 6 sc in MR (6)
  2. 6 inc (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
  5. (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
  6. (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
  7. (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
  8. (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)
  9. Note: At this point, use your needle to slightly pull the stuffing to create indentations for the eyes and nose.
  10. 48 sc (48)
  11. (7 sc, inc) x 6 (54)
  12. 11-18. 54 sc (8 rounds total)
  13. (7 sc, dec) x 6 (48)
  14. (6 sc, dec) x 6 (42)
  15. (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
  16. (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
  17. (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
  18. (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)

Safety Eye Placement: Insert the 9mm safety eyes between rounds 16 and 17. Space them about 9 stitches apart (or roughly 11 stitches from the edge of the eye to the eye).

The Arms

Make two arms using the following steps:

  1. 5 sc in MR (5)
  2. 5 inc (10)
  3. 3-4. 10 sc (2 rounds)
  4. 2 dec, 6 sc (6)
  5. 6-12. 8 sc (7 rounds)
  6. 13. Sc 4 through both loops (the back and front of the stitch) to flatten the end, leaving a long tail for sewing.

The Legs & Body

This part is unique because we crochet the legs and then join them to create the body in one continuous piece.

Step 1: The Legs

Make two legs:

  1. 8 sc in MR (8)
  2. 8 inc (16)
  3. 3-10. 16 sc (8 rounds)
  4. Fasten off the first leg. For the second leg, do NOT cut the yarn.

Step 2: Joining for the Body

  1. On the second leg, chain 3. Join this chain to the first leg with a slip stitch.
  2. 16 sc around the first leg.
  3. 3 sc in the chains you just made.
  4. 16 sc around the second leg.
  5. 3 sc in the chains. (Total: 38 stitches)
  6. 12-18. 38 sc (7 rounds)
  7. 19. 8 sc, 1 dec, 17 sc, 1 dec, 9 sc (36)
  8. 20. (5 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
  9. 21-22. 30 sc (2 rounds)
  10. 23. (4 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
  11. 24. (3 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
  12. Leave a long tail for sewing the body to the head.

Customizing the Ears

Depending on which animal you are making, choose one of the three ear patterns below.

Bunny Ears (Long)

Use a 2.5mm hook.

  1. 8 hdc in MR (8)
  2. 8 inc (16)
  3. (1 hdc, inc) x 6 (24)
  4. 4-10. 24 hdc (7 rounds)
  5. 11. (4 hdc, dec) x 4 (20)
  6. Fold in half and sew 9 sc through both layers. Sew to the top of the head (around rounds 7-8).

Cat Ears (Small/Pointy)

  1. 5 sc in MR (5)
  2. 5 inc (10)
  3. 3-4. 10 sc (2 rounds)
  4. (1 sc, inc) x 5 (15)
  5. 6. 15 sc
  6. Fold in half and sew 7 sc through both layers. Attach to the head (around rounds 8-14).

Bear Ears (Round)

  1. 5 sc in MR (5)
  2. 5 inc (10)
  3. (1 sc, inc) x 5 (15)
  4. Fold in half and sew 7 sc through both layers. Attach to the head (around rounds 5-10).

Facial Details & Muzzle

To give your animals a more realistic look, you can add a muzzle.

Bear Muzzle: 6 sc in MR, 6 inc (12), (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18). Sew this onto the head between rounds 18-25. Use your embroidery thread to stitch a small nose and mouth onto the muzzle.

Finishing

Assembly

Now comes the fun part! Use your tapestry needle and the tails left from your work to sew the pieces together.

  • Head to Body: Carefully sew the head to the top of the body. Ensure the head is centered.
  • Arms: Sew the arms to the sides of the body, just below the head.
  • Embroidery: Use your black embroidery thread to create tiny eyelashes and eyebrows. This gives your animals so much character!

Accessories: Clothing

You can dress your animals up with these simple patterns.

The Shorts

  1. Chain 39 and join with a slip stitch to form a ring.
  2. 2-7. (2 ch, 39 hdc) for 6 rounds. At the end of each round, slip stitch and chain 2.
  3. To finish: Place the shorts on your animal. Sew the bottom between the legs using 3-4 stitches. Chain 90, thread it through the waist of the shorts, and tie it into a cute bow!

The Skirt

  1. Chain 39 and join with a slip stitch to form a ring.
  2. 2. In the first stitch, work (2 ch, 1 dc). In the next stitch, work (3 dc) all in one stitch. Repeat this alternating pattern around.
  3. 3. (1 dc, 2 dc in next stitch) alternating pattern around.
  4. 4-5. 1 dc in each stitch (2 rounds).

Tips

To ensure your amigurumi turns out perfectly, keep these tips in mind:

  • Tight Tension: When working amigurumi, keep your stitches tight. This prevents the stuffing from peeking through the gaps in your stitches.
  • Stitch Markers: Always use a stitch marker at the beginning of your rounds. It is very easy to lose count in amigurumi!
  • Stuffing Technique: Stuff your pieces firmly but evenly. If you stuff too much in one spot, it can cause lumps; if you don’t stuff enough, the animal may lose its shape.
  • Safety First: If you are making these for very small children, consider embroidering the eyes instead of using plastic safety eyes to prevent any choking hazards.

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