Soft, Squishy, and Sweet: The Ultimate Free Plush Bunny Crochet Pattern

ByLina Morgen

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How to Crochet a Cute Plush Bunny: Free Step-by-Step Pattern

Create your own cuddly companion with this detailed guide to crocheting a soft, plush bunny. This pattern is perfect for beginners and intermediate crocheters who want to make a cozy toy using chenille or velvet-style yarn. Follow these steps to bring your adorable bunny to life!

Materials You Will Need

  • Crochet Hooks: 4.0mm and 5.5mm
  • Main Yarn: Plush/Chenille yarn (e.g., YarnArt Dolce or similar)
  • Detail Yarn: Black embroidery thread or thin black yarn for the nose and eyebrows
  • Safety Eyes: 10mm diameter
  • Stuffing: High-quality polyester fiberfill
  • Tools: Tapestry needle, scissors, stitch markers, pins, and tweezers

Crochet Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR: Magic Ring
  • sc: Single Crochet
  • inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
  • dec: Decrease (sc 2 together)
  • BLO: Back Loop Only
  • ch: Chain
  • st: Stitch

Step-by-Step Pattern

The Ears (Make 2)

Use a 5.5mm hook. Work in a continuous spiral.

  • Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  • Round 2: inc x 6 (12)
  • Round 3: (inc, sc) x 6 (18)
  • Round 4: 18 sc (18)
  • Round 5: (inc, 2 sc) x 6 (24)
  • Round 6: 24 sc (24)
  • Round 7: (inc, 3 sc) x 6 (30)
  • Round 8: 30 sc (30)
  • Round 9: (inc, 4 sc) x 6 (36)
  • Rounds 10-13: 36 sc (36)
  • Round 14: (dec, 16 sc) x 2 (34)
  • Round 15: 34 sc (34)
  • Round 16: (dec, 15 sc) x 2 (32)
  • Round 17: 32 sc (32)
  • Round 18: (dec, 14 sc) x 2 (30)
  • Round 19: 30 sc (30)
  • Round 20: (dec, 13 sc) x 2 (28)
  • Round 21: 28 sc (28)
  • Round 22: (dec, 12 sc) x 2 (26)
  • Round 23: sc in each stitch around (26)
  • Round 24: (dec, 11 sc) x 2 (24)
  • Round 25: 24 sc (24)
  • Round 26: (dec, 10 sc) x 2 (22)
  • Round 27: 22 sc (22)
  • Round 28: (dec, 9 sc) x 2 (20)
  • Round 29: 20 sc (20)
  • Round 30: (dec, 8 sc) x 2 (18)
  • Round 31: 18 sc (18)
  • Round 32: (dec, 7 sc) x 2 (16)
  • Round 33: 16 sc (16)
  • Round 34: (dec, 6 sc) x 2 (14)
  • Round 35: 14 sc (14)
  • Round 36: (dec, 5 sc) x 2 (12)
  • Round 37: 12 sc (12)

Fasten off and weave in the ends.

The Head

Use a 4.0mm hook.

  • Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  • Round 2: inc x 6 (12)
  • Round 3: (inc, 1 sc) x 6 (18)
  • Round 4: (inc, 2 sc) x 6 (24)
  • Round 5: (inc, 3 sc) x 6 (30)
  • Round 6: (inc, 4 sc) x 6 (36)
  • Round 7: (inc, 5 sc) x 6 (42)
  • Round 8: (inc, 6 sc) x 6 (48)
  • Rounds 9-15: 48 sc (48)
  • Round 16: (dec, 6 sc) x 6 (42)
  • Round 17: (dec, 5 sc) x 6 (36)
  • Round 18: (dec, 4 sc) x 6 (30)
  • Round 19: (dec, 3 sc) x 6 (24)
  • Round 20: (dec, 2 sc) x 6 (18)

Fasten off and weave in the ends.

The Legs (Make 2)

  • Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  • Round 2: inc x 6 (12)
  • Round 3: (inc, 1 sc) x 6 (18)
  • Round 4: BLO 18 sc (18)
  • Rounds 5-11: 18 sc (18)

Fasten off the first leg. Do not fasten off the second leg, as we will continue to the body.

The Body

  • Round 12: 1 ch, 18 sc around the first leg, 1 sc in the chain, 18 sc around the second leg, 1 sc in the chain (38). Place a marker at the start of the round.
  • Round 13: 9 sc, 1 inc, 8 sc, 2 inc, 8 sc, 1 inc, 8 sc, 1 inc (43)
  • Round 14: 1 inc, 42 sc (44)
  • Rounds 15-16: 44 sc (44)
  • Round 17: 43 sc, then move your marker one stitch to the right (43)
  • Round 18: (dec, 9 sc) x 4 (40)
  • Round 19: 40 sc (40)
  • Round 20: (dec, 8 sc) x 4 (36)
  • Round 21: sc in each stitch around (36)
  • Round 22: (dec, 7 sc) x 4 (32)
  • Round 23: 32 sc (32)
  • Round 24: (dec, 6 sc) x 4 (28)
  • Round 25: 28 sc (28)
  • Round 26: (dec, 5 sc) x 4 (24)
  • Round 27: 24 sc (24)
  • Round 28: (dec, 4 sc) x 4 (20)
  • Round 29: 20 sc (20)
  • Round 30: 5 sc, 1 dec, 8 sc, 1 dec, 3 sc (18)

Fasten off and weave in the ends.

The Arms (Make 2)

  • Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  • Round 2: inc x 6 (12)
  • Rounds 3-12: 12 sc (12)
  • Round 13: (dec, 1 sc) x 4 (8)

Fasten off and weave in the ends.

The Tail

  • Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  • Round 2: inc x 6 (12)
  • Round 3: 12 sc (12)
  • Round 4: (dec, sc) x 4 (8)

Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Assembly Instructions

  1. Stuffing: Fill the head, body, arms, legs, and tail firmly with fiberfill. Leave the ears unstuffed.
  2. Head: Sew the head to the body, adding a little extra stuffing in the neck area for stability.
  3. Arms: Sew the arms to the body. Position the top of the arm’s last round between rounds 28-29 of the body.
  4. Tail: Sew the tail to the back of the body.
  5. Ears: Sew the ears onto the top of the head between rounds 5 and 6.

Adding the Face Details

Eye Indentations (The “Cute Look”)

To give the bunny a deeper, more expressive look, we will create eye indentations:

  • Mark four points on the head. Points 1 and 3 should be between rows 19-20 (2-3 stitches apart). Points 2 and 4 should be between rows 13-14 (10-11 stitches apart).
  • Using a strong thread (approx. 50cm), insert the needle at Point 1 and bring it out at Point 2.
  • Pass the thread through the eye safety washer/hole at Point 2 and back to Point 1.
  • Repeat this process for the second eye (Point 3 to Point 4).
  • Tie the ends securely and gently pull the thread to sink the eyes into the head until you are happy with the depth.

Nose and Brows

  • Nose: Embroider a small nose between rows 14-15, keeping the stitches 2-3 units apart.
  • Brows: Embroider small eyebrows above the eyes. You can place these wherever you feel looks cutest!

Congratulations! Your adorable plush bunny is now finished and ready for cuddles!

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