Sleeping Bunny Crochet Pattern

There’s Sleeping Bunny something inherently charming about handcrafted toys, especially those created with care and attention to detail. Amigurumi, the Japanese art of crocheting small stuffed creatures, has Sleeping Bunny captivated crafters worldwide with its adorable results and accessible techniques. This comprehensive guide will walk you through creating a sweet sleeping bunny amigurumi, complete with a delicate flower headband and comfortable dress.

This sleeping bunny pattern combines simple crochet techniques with thoughtful details to create a plush companion that Sleeping Bunny exudes tranquility and charm. Whether you’re creating this bunny as a gift, a nursery decoration, or a personal keepsake, the result will surely bring smiles to faces young and old. Let’s begin this rewarding crochet journey together.

Sleeping Bunny Essential Materials and Tools

Before beginning your sleeping bunny project, gather these supplies:

Crochet hook appropriately sized for your yarn (2.5mm recommended for sport weight yarn)
Yarn in three colors: light pink (for the body), pink (for dress and flower details), and gray (for head, ears, and legs)
Tapestry needle for assembly and detail work
Scissors for trimming yarn
Stuffing material
Embroidery thread for facial features
Stitch markers (optional but helpful)

This pattern is versatile – you can create a smaller or larger bunny by adjusting your yarn weight and hook size accordingly.

Understanding Sleeping Bunny Terminology

For a smooth crocheting experience, familiarize yourself with these techniques used throughout the pattern:

Magic Ring: A technique to begin crocheting in the round without leaving a hole
Chain: Basic foundation stitch that creates links
Slip Stitch: Used to join rounds or move positions
Single Crochet: The most common stitch used in amigurumi
Increase: Working two single crochets in one stitch to expand the piece
Decrease: Invisibly combining two stitches into one to reduce the circumference
Double Crochet: A taller stitch used for the dress detailing
Back Loop Only: Working through only the back loop of each stitch
Front Loop Only: Working through only the front loop of each stitch

Creating the Bunny’s Head

The bunny’s expressive face begins with creating a properly shaped head:

Round 1: Create a magic ring and work 6 single crochets into it (6 stitches total) Round 2: Work an increase in each stitch around (12 stitches total) Round 3: Work “1 single crochet, increase” repeated 6 times (18 stitches total) Round 4: Work “2 single crochets, increase” repeated 6 times (24 stitches total) Round 5: Work “3 single crochets, increase” repeated 6 times (30 stitches total) Round 6: Work “2 single crochets, increase, 2 single crochets” repeated 6 times (36 stitches total) Round 7: Work “5 single crochets, increase” repeated 6 times (42 stitches total) Round 8: Work “3 single crochets, increase, 3 single crochets” repeated 6 times (48 stitches total) Rounds 9-19: Work 48 single crochets for eleven complete rounds (48 stitches in each round) Round 20: Work “3 single crochets, decrease, 3 single crochets” repeated 6 times (42 stitches total) Round 21: Work “5 single crochets, decrease” repeated 6 times (36 stitches total) Round 22: Work “2 single crochets, decrease, 2 single crochets” repeated 6 times (30 stitches total) Round 23: Work “3 single crochets, decrease” repeated 6 times (24 stitches total)

Fasten off and weave in the yarn end inside the head. At this point, you can add stuffing to the head, ensuring it’s firm but not overstuffed.

Crafting the Distinctive Ears

The bunny’s long, floppy ears give it character and charm. Make two identical ears:

Round 1: Create a magic ring and work 6 single crochets into it (6 stitches total) Round 2: Work 6 single crochets around (6 stitches total) Round 3: Work an increase in each stitch around (12 stitches total) Round 4: Work 12 single crochets around (12 stitches total) Round 5: Work “1 single crochet, increase” repeated 6 times (18 stitches total) Round 6: Work 18 single crochets around (18 stitches total) Round 7: Work “2 single crochets, increase” repeated 6 times (24 stitches total) Rounds 8-17: Work 24 single crochets for ten complete rounds (24 stitches in each round) Round 18: Work “6 single crochets, decrease” repeated 3 times (21 stitches total) Round 19: Work “5 single crochets, decrease” repeated 3 times (18 stitches total) Round 20: Work “4 single crochets, decrease” repeated 3 times (15 stitches total) Round 21: Work “3 single crochets, decrease” repeated 3 times (12 stitches total) Round 22: Work “2 single crochets, decrease” repeated 3 times (9 stitches total)

Fold the ear flat and join the edges with 5 single crochets. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for attachment to the head.

Creating the Decorative Headband

The flower headband adds a sweet feminine touch to your sleeping bunny:

For the headband: Chain 75 stitches. Turn and work 74 single crochets along the chain. Fasten off, leaving enough yarn to attach to the bunny’s head.

For the small flower: Create a magic ring and work the following into it: “(chain 3, 3 double crochets, chain 3, single crochet)” repeated 4 times. Fasten off and secure.

For the two larger flowers: Create a magic ring and work the following into it: “(chain 5, 4 treble crochets, chain 5, single crochet)” repeated 4 times. Fasten off and secure.

Attach the flowers to the headband, positioning the smaller flower between the two larger ones for a balanced arrangement.

Forming the Bunny’s Body

The body serves as the foundation for attaching other elements:

Round 1: Using light pink yarn, create a magic ring and work 6 single crochets into it (6 stitches total) Round 2: Work an increase in each stitch around (12 stitches total) Round 3: Work “1 single crochet, increase” repeated 6 times (18 stitches total) Round 4: Work “2 single crochets, increase” repeated 6 times (24 stitches total) Round 5: Work “3 single crochets, increase” repeated 6 times (30 stitches total) Round 6: Work “2 single crochets, increase, 2 single crochets” repeated 6 times (36 stitches total) Round 7: Work “5 single crochets, increase” repeated 6 times (42 stitches total) Round 8: Work “3 single crochets, increase, 3 single crochets” repeated 6 times (48 stitches total) Rounds 9-13: Work 48 single crochets for five complete rounds (48 stitches in each round)

Switch to gray yarn for the remaining rounds: Round 14: Working in back loops only, work “6 single crochets, decrease” repeated 6 times (42 stitches total) Rounds 15-16: Work 42 single crochets for two complete rounds (42 stitches in each round) Round 17: Work “5 single crochets, decrease” repeated 6 times (36 stitches total) Rounds 18-19: Work 36 single crochets for two complete rounds (36 stitches in each round) Round 20: Work “4 single crochets, decrease” repeated 6 times (30 stitches total) Rounds 21-22: Work 30 single crochets for two complete rounds (30 stitches in each round) Round 23: Work “3 single crochets, decrease” repeated 6 times (24 stitches total) Rounds 24-25: Work 24 single crochets for two complete rounds (24 stitches in each round)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for attaching the head. Add stuffing to the body before attaching the head, ensuring it’s evenly distributed.

Creating the Pretty Dress

The dress adds a charming detail to your sleeping bunny:

Using pink yarn, join yarn to the front loops left free in Round 14 of the body: Round 14: Chain 3, work “(2 double crochets in one stitch, 3 double crochets in one stitch)” repeated 23 times, work 1 double crochet, join with a slip stitch Round 15: Chain 3, work “(2 double crochets in one stitch, 1 double crochet)” repeated 57 times, join with a slip stitch Rounds 16-17: Chain 3, work double crochets in each stitch around, join each round with a slip stitch

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Crafting the Hands

Make two identical hands:

Round 1: Create a magic ring and work 6 single crochets into it (6 stitches total) Round 2: Work an increase in each stitch around (12 stitches total) Rounds 3-19: Work 12 single crochets for seventeen complete rounds (12 stitches in each round)

Flatten the top opening and join with 4 single crochets worked through both layers. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for attachment to the body.

Forming the Legs

Make two identical legs:

Round 1: Create a magic ring and work 6 single crochets into it (6 stitches total) Round 2: Work an increase in each stitch around (12 stitches total) Round 3: Work “1 single crochet, increase” repeated 6 times (18 stitches total) Round 4: Work “2 single crochets, increase” repeated 6 times (24 stitches total) Round 5: Work “3 single crochets, increase” repeated 6 times (30 stitches total) Round 6: Work “2 single crochets, increase, 2 single crochets” repeated 6 times (36 stitches total) Rounds 7-10: Work 36 single crochets for four complete rounds (36 stitches in each round) Round 11: Work 12 single crochets, 6 decreases, 12 single crochets (30 stitches total) Round 12: Work 9 single crochets, 6 decreases, 9 single crochets (24 stitches total) Round 13: Work “2 single crochets, decrease” repeated 6 times (18 stitches total) Rounds 14-24: Work 18 single crochets for eleven complete rounds (18 stitches in each round)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for attachment to the body. Add stuffing to each leg before closing and attaching.

Adding Facial Features

The bunny’s sweet sleeping expression comes from carefully placed embroidery:

Position closed eyes by embroidering two curved lines in black thread
Create a small nose using a few stitches in pink or black thread
Add subtle blush to the cheeks with pink thread or fabric blush if desired

Final Assembly

With all components ready, bring your sleeping bunny to life:

Attach the head to the body, aligning it carefully and sewing securely
Position and attach the ears at the top of the head, angling them slightly outward
Wrap the headband around the bunny’s head and secure it in place
Attach the flower arrangement to the headband
Position and attach the arms to the upper sides of the body
Attach the legs to the bottom of the body
Make any final adjustments to ensure all parts are securely attached and properly positioned

Styling Your Sleeping Bunny

Your bunny can be positioned in different sleeping poses:

Place the bunny lying on its back with arms and legs gently curled
Position it curled up on its side in a fetal position
Arrange it sitting with head tilted to one side as if dozing
Create a small blanket from matching fabric or crochet to enhance the sleeping theme

Caring for Your Amigurumi Creation

To keep your sleeping bunny looking its best:

Spot clean with mild soap and water as needed
Allow to air dry completely if washing becomes necessary
Display away from direct sunlight to prevent color fading
Fluff gently to maintain shape
Store in a clean, dry place when not being displayed

Customizing Your Bunny

While following the pattern creates a charming sleeping bunny, consider these creative variations:

Change the color scheme to match nursery décor or personal preference
Add embroidered details like rosy cheeks or freckles
Create accessories like a tiny blanket or pillow
Scale the pattern up or down by changing yarn weight and hook size
Create a family of bunnies in different sizes
Make seasonal variations with holiday-themed accessories

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Conclusion

Congratulations on completing your sleeping bunny amigurumi! This adorable creation combines simple crochet techniques with thoughtful details to create a charming plush companion. The combination of the sweet sleeping expression, delicate flower headband, and comfortable dress makes this bunny an irresistible addition to any collection.

Whether created as a gift, a decoration, or a personal project, this sleeping bunny brings joy through both the creation process and as a finished piece. Each stitch contributes to a handcrafted treasure that can be cherished for years to come.

If you’ve enjoyed creating this sleeping bunny, consider exploring other amigurumi patterns to expand your collection and refine your techniques. From animals to fantasy creatures, the world of amigurumi offers endless opportunities for creative expression through crochet.

Remember that each handmade creation has its own unique character, making your sleeping bunny truly one-of-a-kind. Enjoy the process of bringing this sweet character to life, and consider creating companions for it in your future crochet adventures.