Hop Into Cuteness: Create Your Own Adorable Crochet Bunny Amigurumi

ByLina Morgen

How to Crochet a Cute Bunny Amigurumi: Step-by-Step Pattern

Create your own adorable handmade bunny with this detailed amigurumi crochet pattern. This guide will walk you through making the head, limbs, body, and ears to create a cozy plush companion.

Materials Needed

  • Yarn of your choice (Plush yarn for a chunky look or cotton blend for more detail)
  • Crochet hook appropriate for your yarn size
  • Safety eyes (approx. 9mm to 12mm)
  • Fiberfill stuffing
  • Yarn needle and scissors
  • Stitch markers

Crochet Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR: Magic Ring
  • sc: Single crochet
  • inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
  • dec: Decrease (sc 2 together)
  • hdc: Half double crochet
  • dc: Double crochet
  • st: Stitch

Head

Start with the head, working in continuous rounds.

  • Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  • Round 2: 6 inc (12)
  • Round 3: (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)
  • Round 4: 1 sc, inc, (2 sc, inc) * 5, 1 sc (24)
  • Round 5: (3 sc, inc) * 6 (30)
  • Round 6: 2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc) * 5, 2 sc (36)
  • Round 7: (5 sc, inc) * 6 (42)
  • Round 8: 3 sc, inc, (6 sc, inc) * 5, 3 sc (48)
  • Rounds 9-16: 48 sc (8 rounds total)
  • Round 17: 3 sc, dec, (6 sc, dec) * 5, 3 sc (42)
  • Round 18: (5 sc, dec) * 6 (36)
  • Round 19: 2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec) * 5, 2 sc (30)
  • Round 20: (3 sc, dec) * 6 (24)
  • Round 21: 1 sc, dec, (2 sc, dec) * 5, 1 sc (18)

Assembly Note: Place safety eyes between rounds 12 and 13, with 9 stitches between the eyes. Stuff the head firmly and leave a tail for sewing.

Upper Paws (Arms)

Make two pieces.

  • Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  • Rounds 2: 6 inc (12)
  • Rounds 3-5: 12 sc (12)
  • Round 6: dec, 10 sc (11)
  • Round 7: 11 sc (11)
  • Round 8: dec, 9 sc (10)
  • Rounds 9-16: 10 sc (10)

Stuff only the bottom part of the paw. Fold the top flat and crochet 5 sc across to close. Fasten off. If sewing the arms later, leave a long tail.

Lower Paws (Legs)

Make two pieces.

  • Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  • Round 2: 6 inc (12)
  • Round 3: (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)
  • Round 4: 1 sc, inc, (2 sc, inc) * 5, 1 sc (24)
  • Rounds 5-7: 24 sc (24)
  • Round 8: 6 sc, 6 dec, 6 sc (18)
  • Round 9: 5 sc, 4 dec, 5 sc (14)
  • Rounds 10-18: 14 sc (14)

Work 1 additional sc at the end so the foot faces forward when folded. Stuff only the bottom part. Fold flat and crochet 7 sc across to close. Fasten off.

Body

  • Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  • Round 2: 6 inc (12)
  • Round 3: (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)
  • Round 4: 1 sc, inc, (2 sc, inc) * 5, 1 sc (24)
  • Round 5: (3 sc, inc) * 6 (30)
  • Round 6: 2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc) * 5, 2 sc (36)
  • Round 7: (5 sc, inc) * 6 (42)
  • Round 8 (Joining Legs): 8 sc, 7 sc joined with lower paw, 12 sc, 7 sc joined with lower paw, 8 sc (42)
  • Round 9 (The Tail):
    • Option 1 (Integrated): In the first stitch, work 6 dc into one stitch (shell stitch), then sc in the remaining 41 stitches.
    • Option 2 (Separate Tail): Crochet 6 sc in MR, 6 inc (12), 12 sc. Fasten off and sew to body later.
  • Round 10: 42 sc (42)
  • Round 11: (5 sc, dec) * 6 (36)
  • Round 12: 2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec) * 5, 2 sc (30)
  • Rounds 13-15: 30 sc (30)
  • Round 16: (3 sc, dec) * 6 (24)
  • Rounds 17-18: 24 sc (24)
  • Round 19 (Joining Arms): 5 sc, 5 sc joined with upper paw, 7 sc, 5 sc joined with upper paw, 2 sc (24)
  • Round 20: 1 sc, dec, (2 sc, dec) * 5, 1 sc (18)

Stuff the body firmly, fasten off, and weave in ends.

The Ears

Depending on your yarn type, choose one of the following options. Make two ears.

Option A: For Plush/Chenille Yarn

  • Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  • Round 2: 6 inc (12 hdc)
  • Round 3: (1 hdc, inc) * 6 (18 hdc)
  • Round 4: (2 hdc, inc) * 6 (24 hdc)
  • Round 5: (3 hdc, inc) * 6 (30 hdc)
  • Rounds 6-9: 30 hdc (30)
  • Round 10: (3 hdc, dec) * 6 (24 hdc)
  • Rounds 11-14: 24 hdc (24)
  • Round 15: (2 hdc, dec) * 6 (18 hdc)
  • Rounds 16-19: 18 hdc (18)
  • Round 20: (1 hdc, dec) * 6 (12 hdc)
  • Rounds 21-24: 12 hdc (12)

Fold the ear in half and crochet 6 sc across the edge to close.

Option B: For Cotton Blend Yarn

  • Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  • Round 2: 6 inc (12)
  • Round 3: 12 sc (12)
  • Round 4: (3 sc, inc) * 3 (15)
  • Round 5: 15 sc (15)
  • Round 6: (4 sc, inc) * 3 (18)
  • Round 7: 18 sc (18)
  • Round 8: (5 sc, inc) * 3 (21)
  • Round 9: 21 sc (21)
  • Round 10: (6 sc, inc) * 3 (24)
  • Round 11: 24 sc (24)
  • Round 12: (6 sc, dec) * 3 (21)
  • Rounds 13-14: 21 sc (21)
  • Round 15: (5 sc, dec) * 3 (18)
  • Rounds 16-17: 18 sc (18)

Fold the ear in half twice and crochet across the edge to secure.

Final Assembly

Sew the head to the body and attach the ears to the top of the head. Add any final details like a ribbon or dress to personalize your bunny

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