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Bunny Amigurumi Pattern

Bunny Amigurumi Pattern
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2-4 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Bite-Sized Project

Finishes in 2-4 hours—perfect for an afternoon of creative relaxation.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Bunny Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet a sweet, teardrop-shaped bunny with long floppy ears and a rounded base. You will make two ears, join them to form the body, then add a sewn bottom and finishing touches. Techniques include working in continuous rounds, shaping with increases, and inserting wire for poseable ears.

Bunny Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Detailed rounds are provided for ears, body and bottom, plus clear finishing steps for assembly and facial details. Materials and tools are listed so you can gather everything before you start.

Why You'll Love This Bunny Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns simple stitches into a charming, expressive bunny with very little fuss. I enjoyed designing the tall ears that can be poseable with wire, which gives the bunny a lot of personality. The piece comes together quickly, so I can make several for gifts or a colorful collection. I also appreciate that the pattern uses continuous rounds for smooth shaping and minimal seams.

Bunny Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Bunny Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Bunny Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Bunny Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love customizing this bunny by changing yarn colors to create a whole family of characters — pastels for nursery decor, brights for playful gifts, or variegated yarn for a fun striped look.

I often make smaller versions for keychains by using finer yarn and a smaller hook, or giant versions by holding multiple strands together and increasing hook size.

I like to experiment with different eye sizes and placements; try 6 mm safety eyes for a tiny look or 12 mm for a more expressive face.

For a more natural ear curve, try inserting thinner gauge wire or wrapping the wire in floral tape before inserting to protect the yarn.

Change the facial expression by varying the embroidered mouth shape — a small 'x' for a neutral look, a tiny 'v' for a smile, or even leave it off for a minimalist style.

I sometimes add tiny crocheted props like a carrot, bow, or scarf to personalize the bunny and make it gift-ready.

To make the bunny sturdier for play, sew the safety eyes on with thread in addition to using the safety back, and reinforce the bottom seam with extra stitches.

If you want weighted stability, add a small pouch of poly-pellets at the base before final sewing to help the bunny sit upright.

I also enjoy combining different textures — a fluffy eyelid with eyelash yarn or a fuzzy body by using a brushed mohair held with the main yarn for a soft, cuddly finish.

Don't be afraid to mix techniques: embroider tiny freckles, use felt for appliques, or add tiny buttons for a vintage-inspired bunny — your creativity makes each piece unique.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the instruction to work in continuous rounds can create seam lines and misaligned stitches; mark the first stitch of each round and do not join unless stated. ✗ Forgetting to insert safety eyes before stuffing makes placement difficult later; insert the safety eyes between rounds 27-28 while the body is still open. ✗ Overstuffing the ears will make it hard to insert the wire and shape the ears properly; do not stuff the ears and only stuff the body tightly. ✗ Not counting stitches after increases and decreases causes uneven shaping and incorrect stitch counts; count stitches at the end of every round, especially after shaping rounds.

Bunny Amigurumi Pattern

Create an adorable handmade bunny with this friendly crochet pattern. You will make tall, floppy ears and a rounded body using continuous rounds and simple shaping. Clear step-by-step rounds, materials list, and finishing notes guide you from start to stuffed, poseable ears. Perfect for gifting or decorating your home with a cute handcrafted companion.

Intermediate 2-4 Hours

Materials Needed for Bunny Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Stylecraft Special Chunky (Bulky) yarn - Cloud Blue 1019, approximately 65 g for medium bunny
  • 02
    Black DK yarn - small amount to embroider mouth detail (optional)
  • 03
    Polyester fiberfill stuffing - approximately 60 g for medium bunny
  • 04
    Iron wire - 12 inches long (30 cm), 18 gauge (1.25 mm thick) for ear posability
  • 05
    Notes for other sizes: Smallest bunny - DMC Petra No.3 with 3.0 mm hook; Biggest bunny - crochet 4 strands of DK together with a 6.0 mm hook

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 4.00 mm (US G/6, UK 8) for medium bunny
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 3.00 mm for smallest version (optional)
  • 03
    Crochet hook size 6.00 mm for biggest version when using 4 strands of DK (optional)
  • 04
    Tapestry needle for sewing and weaving ends
  • 05
    One pair of 9 mm safety eyes
  • 06
    Scissors
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    Stitch markers
  • 08
    Polyester stuffing (fiberfill) approximately 60 g
  • 09
    Iron wire 12 inches (30 cm), 18 gauge (1.25 mm) for ear structure
  • 10
    Pins for assembly (optional)

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— Abbreviations :

Infos :

US Crochet Abbreviations. ch = chain. sc = single crochet. st = stitch. sl = slip. rnd = round. tog = together. For this project you work in continuous rounds, do not join or turn unless otherwise stated. Mark first stitch of each round.

— Materials :

Info :

For medium bunny: Chunky, Bulky yarn, brand : Stylecraft Special Chunky, color : Cloud Blue 1019 = 65 g. A little bit of Black DK yarn to embroider the mouth (optional). 4.00 mm hook (US: G/6, UK: 8). Tapestry needle. Polyester fiberfill = 60 g. One pair of 9 mm safety eyes. Iron wire:12 inches long (30 cm), 18 gauge (1.25 mm thick).

— Size :

Info :

The blue, medium sized bunny is 10.3 inches tall (26 cm).

— Ear :

Info :

Make 2.

Round 1 :

With Cloud Blue 1019 and 4 mm hook, 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)

Round 2 :

(Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) around. (9)

Round 3 :

(2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts) around. (12)

Round 4-10 :

Sc in each st around. (12)

Round 11 :

Sc next 2 sts tog, sc in next 10 sts. (11)

Round 12 :

Sc in each st around. (11)

Round 13 :

Sc in next 5 sts, sc next 2 sts tog, sc in next 4 sts. (10)

Round 14 :

Sc in each st around. (10)

Round 15 :

Sc next 2 sts tog, sc in next 8 sts. (9)

Round 16 :

Sc in each st around. (9)

Round 17 :

Sc in next 4 sts, sc next 2 sts tog, sc in next 3 sts. (8)

Round 18 :

Sc in each st around. (8)

Round 19 :

Sc next 2 sts tog, sc in next 6 sts. (7)

Round 20 :

Sc in each st around. (7)

Round 21 :

Sc in next 3 sts, sc next 2 sts tog, sc in next 2 sts. (6)

Round 22-23 :

Sc in each st around. (6)

Round 24 :

Sc in each st around. (6)

Info :

For the first ear, join with sl st in first st. Fasten off. For the second ear, do not sl st in first st. Do not fasten off.

— Body :

Info :

The yarn of the second ear is used to start the body.

Round 1 :

Sc in the stitch on rnd 24 of the first ear (mark first st), sc in next 5 sts on first ear, sc in next 6 sts on second ear. (12)

Round 2 :

(Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) around. (18)

Round 3 :

Sc in each st around. (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts) around. (24)

Round 5 :

Sc in each st around. (24)

Round 6 :

(Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) around. (30)

Round 7 :

Sc in each st around. (30)

Round 8 :

Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, (sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st) 5 times, sc in next 2 sts. (36)

Round 9 :

Sc in each st around. (36)

Round 10 :

(Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st) around. (42)

Round 11 :

Sc in each st around. (42)

Round 12 :

Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, (sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st) 5 times, sc in next 3 sts. (48)

Round 13 :

Sc in each st around. (48)

Round 14 :

(Sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st) around. (54)

Round 15 :

Sc in each st around. (54)

Round 16 :

Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st, (sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st) 5 times, sc in next 4 sts. (60)

Round 17-22 :

Sc in each st around. (60)

Round 23 :

Sc in next 4 sts, sc next 2 sts tog, (sc in next 8 sts, sc next 2 sts tog) 5 times, sc in next 4 sts. (54)

Round 24 :

(Sc in next 7 sts, sc next 2 sts tog) around. (48)

Round 25 :

Sc in next 3 sts, sc next 2 sts tog, (sc in next 6 sts, sc next 2 sts tog) 5 times, sc in next 3 sts. (42)

Round 26 :

(Sc in next 5 sts, sc next 2 sts tog) around. (36)

Round 27 :

Sc in next 2 sts, sc next 2 sts tog, (sc in next 4 sts, sc next 2 sts tog) 5 times, sc in next 2 sts, sl st in first st, fasten off. (30)

Info :

Insert safety eyes 3 sts apart between rnds 27-28.

— Bottom :

Info :

With Chunky yarn and 4 mm hook.

Round 1 :

With Cloud Blue 1019, 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)

Round 2 :

2 sc in each st around. (12)

Round 3 :

(Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) around. (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts) around. (24)

Round 5 :

(Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) around, join with sl st in first st, leave long end for sewing, fasten off. (30)

Info :

Do not stuff ears. Stuff body tightly then sew the bottom piece to the last round of the body.

— Finishing :

Info :

Fold the wire in half and make it as long as the ear by folding the ends of wire, see picture below. Insert the wire inside ears.

Info :

With Black DK yarn embroider a little x-cross between the eyes on rnd 28.

Assembly Instructions

  • Insert safety eyes 3 stitches apart between rounds 27 and 28 of the body before stuffing the body to secure proper eye placement.
  • Do not stuff the ears; fold the iron wire in half and insert it inside each ear to create poseable ears, then position the ears upright.
  • Stuff the body tightly with polyester fiberfill to maintain a rounded shape, then align and sew the bottom piece to the last round of the body using the long tail left from the bottom.
  • For the first ear, join with a slip stitch in the first stitch and fasten off; for the second ear, do not slip stitch the first stitch and leave yarn attached to begin the body join as directed.
  • Embroider a small 'x' cross between the eyes with Black DK yarn on round 28 to create the mouth detail after eyes are secured.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work in continuous rounds; do not join or turn unless a round specifically instructs you to do so.
  • 💡Mark the first stitch of each round with a stitch marker to keep track of round beginnings and maintain correct shaping.
  • 💡Insert safety eyes before stuffing the body, and do not stuff the ears to allow room for wire insertion.
  • 💡Leave a long tail on the bottom piece when finishing the rounds so you can sew it neatly to the body.
  • 💡Stuff the body firmly but evenly to keep a smooth teardrop shape and avoid lumps.

Thank you for choosing this cute Bunny pattern — I hope it brings a little joy to your hook time! 🧶 This pattern is perfect for gifting, decorating, or starting a colorful collection of bunnies. 🐰 Happy crocheting and have fun making your bunnies come to life with poseable ears and tiny embroidered faces! ✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished medium bunny measures approximately 10.3 inches tall (26 cm) when using the recommended Chunky yarn and 4.0 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can change the size by using different yarns: smallest uses DMC Petra No.3 with a 3.0 mm hook; largest uses four strands of DK together with a 6.0 mm hook. Adjust stuffing and wire length accordingly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and assumes you know single crochet, working in rounds, increases, decreases and basic finishing techniques.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish a medium bunny in about 2-4 hours, though time may vary with experience, size chosen, and finishing details.