Crochet an Adorable Bunny Amigurumi

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Bunny Amigurumi

Are you looking for a sweet crochet project that results in a huggable companion? This bunny amigurumi pattern Bunny Amigurumi creates a charming stuffed rabbit with a classic design that appeals to crafters of all ages. Perfect for intermediate beginners wanting to expand their skills, this detailed guide walks you through creating a cuddly bunny that sits approximately 9 inches (23cm) tall and measures 12 inches (30cm) from ears to toes when fully extended.

Materials Needed for Your Bunny Amigurumi

Before starting this delightful project, gather these supplies:

  • Yarn:
    • Fine Sport #2 (4 ply) – 55% cotton and 45% acrylic
    • 2 balls of white yarn (YarnArt Jeans – color 62 or similar, 50g/160m per ball)
    • 1 ball of pink yarn (YarnArt Jeans Crazy – color 8206 or similar, 50g/160m)
  • Hook: 3mm (US size C/2)
  • Notions:
    • Safety eyes
    • Polyester fiberfill stuffing
    • Yarn needle
    • Stitch markers
    • Scissors
    • Pins (for assembly)
    • Optional: makeup blusher, paint, or crayon for rosy cheeks

Bunny Amigurumi Crochet Terminology Used (US Terms)

  • Magic Ring (MR): Initial ring created to begin crocheting in the round
  • Stitch (ST): Any crochet stitch
  • Single Crochet (SC): Basic stitch used throughout pattern
  • Half Double Crochet (HDC): Taller stitch than SC
  • Double Crochet (DC): Taller stitch than HDC
  • Chain Stitch (CH): Creates chains of stitches
  • Slip Stitch (SL): Used to join rounds
  • Increase (INC): Two single crochet stitches in the same stitch
  • Large Increase (L INC): Three single crochet stitches in the same stitch
  • Invisible Decrease (INV DEC): Decrease method that creates a nearly invisible reduction
  • Back Loops Only (BLO): Working through only the back loops of stitches
  • Fasten Off (FO): Securing and ending your work

Bunny Amigurumi Step-by-Step Bunny Amigurumi Pattern Instructions

Creating the Ears (Make 2)

Work from the pointed tip to the base.

Round 1: 6 SC into magic ring (6) Round 2: (SC in next ST, INC) x 3 (9) Round 3: SC in each ST around (9) Round 4: (SC in next 2 ST, INC) x 3 (12) Round 5: (SC in next 3 ST, INC) x 3 (15) Round 6: (SC in next 4 ST, INC) x 3 (18) Round 7: (SC in next 5 ST, INC) x 3 (21) Rounds 8-13: SC in each ST around (21) Round 14: (SC in next 5 ST, INV DEC) x 3 (18) Rounds 15-16: SC in each ST around (18) Round 17: (SC in next 4 ST, INV DEC) x 3 (15) Round 18: SC in each ST around (15) Round 19: (SC in next 3 ST, INV DEC) x 3 (12) Round 20: SC in each ST around and FO leaving a long piece of yarn for sewing (12)

Fold the bottom of each ear in half and sew it together before attaching to the head.

Bunny Amigurumi Forming the Head

Start from the nose and work toward the back of the head.

Round 1: 6 SC into magic ring (6) Round 2: INC in each ST around (12) Round 3: (SC in next ST, INC) x 6 (18) Round 4: (SC in next 2 ST, INC) x 6 (24) Round 5: (SC in next 3 ST, INC) x 6 (30) Round 6: SC in each ST around (30) Round 7: (SC in next 4 ST, INC) x 6 (36) Round 8: (SC in next 5 ST, INC) x 6 (42) Round 9: (SC in next 6 ST, INC) x 6 (48) Round 10: SC in each ST around (48) Round 11: (SC in next 7 ST, INC) x 6 (54) – Place a marker at the beginning of this round for eye placement reference Rounds 12-18: SC in each ST around (54) Round 19: (SC in next 7 ST, INV DEC) x 6 (48) Round 20: SC in each ST around (48) Round 21: (SC in next 6 ST, INV DEC) x 6 (42) Round 22: SC in each ST around (42) Round 23: (SC in next 5 ST, INV DEC) x 6 (36) Round 24: SC in each ST around (36)

Eye Placement Instructions:

  • Stuff the head firmly first
  • Position eyes between rounds 11 and 12
  • First eye: Count 18 stitches from your marker at the start of R11 and place between ST18 and ST19
  • Second eye: Count 35 stitches from your marker and place between ST35 and ST36
  • There should be 17 stitches between the eyes

For the indented eye look (optional):

  • Remove eyes after marking positions
  • Use a long yarn strand to create indentations by stitching back and forth between the eye holes
  • Replace eyes and secure safety backs
  • Re-stuff the head as needed

Round 25: (SC in next 4 ST, INV DEC) x 6 (30) Round 26: (SC in next 3 ST, INV DEC) x 6 (24) Round 27: (SC in next 2 ST, INV DEC) x 6 (18) Round 28: (SC in next ST, INV DEC) x 6 (12)

Fasten off, closing the hole with a yarn needle.

Bunny Amigurumi Creating the Body

Work from the bottom up.

Round 1: 6 SC into magic ring (6) Round 2: INC in each ST around (12) Round 3: (SC in next ST, INC) x 6 (18) Round 4: (SC in next 2 ST, INC) x 6 (24) Round 5: (SC in next 3 ST, INC) x 6 (30) Round 6: (SC in next 4 ST, INC) x 6 (36) Round 7: (SC in next 5 ST, INC) x 6 (42) Round 8: (SC in next 6 ST, INC) x 6 (48) Round 9: (SC in next 7 ST, INC) x 6 (54) Round 10: (SC in next 8 ST, INC) x 6 (60) Round 11: (SC in next 9 ST, INC) x 6 (66) Rounds 12-17: SC in each ST around (66) Round 18: (SC in next 9 ST, INV DEC) x 6 (60) Rounds 19-20: SC in each ST around (60) Round 21: (SC in next 8 ST, INV DEC) x 6 (54) Round 22: SC in each ST around (54)

Begin stuffing the body at this point.

Round 23: (SC in next 7 ST, INV DEC) x 6 (48) Rounds 24-25: SC in each ST around (48) Round 26: (SC in next 6 ST, INV DEC) x 6 (42) Round 27: SC in each ST around (42) Round 28: (SC in next 5 ST, INV DEC) x 6 (36) Rounds 29-30: SC in each ST around (36) Round 31: (SC in next 4 ST, INV DEC) x 6 (30) Round 32: SC in each ST around (30) Round 33: (SC in next 3 ST, INV DEC) x 6 (24) Round 34: SC in each ST around and FO leaving a long piece of yarn for sewing (24)

Bunny Amigurumi Crafting the Arms (Make 2)

Start from the paw and work upward.

Round 1: 6 SC into magic ring (6) Round 2: INC in each ST around (12) Round 3: (SC in next ST, INC) x 6 (18) Round 4: (SC in next 2 ST, INC) x 6 (24) Rounds 5-9: SC in each ST around – change to white yarn after Round 7 (24) Round 10: (SC in next 6 ST, INV DEC) x 3 (21) Round 11: SC in each ST around (21) Round 12: (SC in next 5 ST, INV DEC) x 3 (18)

Begin stuffing the arm at this point.

Rounds 13-14: SC in each ST around (18) Round 15: (SC in next 4 ST, INV DEC) x 3 (15) Rounds 16-17: SC in each ST around (15) Round 18: INV DEC, SC in next 13 ST (14) Round 19: SC in each ST around (14) Round 20: INV DEC, SC in next 12 ST (13)

Stop stuffing the arm now.

Round 21: SC in each ST around (13) Round 22: INV DEC, SC in next 11 ST (12) Rounds 23-24: SC in each ST around (12) Round 25 (Right arm): SC in next ST, then SC the opening together to close, FO leaving a long piece of yarn for sewing Round 25 (Left arm): SC in next 4 ST, then SC the opening together to close, FO leaving a long piece of yarn for sewing

Making the Legs (Make 2)

Start from the foot and work upward.

Round 1: 6 SC into magic ring (6) Round 2: INC in each ST around (12) Round 3: (SC in next ST, INC) x 6 (18) Round 4: (SC in next 2 ST, INC) x 6 (24) Round 5: (SC in next 3 ST, INC) x 6 (30) Rounds 6-9: SC in each ST around (30) Round 10: (SC in next 3 ST, INV DEC) x 6 (24)

Change to white yarn after Round 10 and begin stuffing the leg.

Rounds 11-12: SC in each ST around (24) Round 13: (SC in next 6 ST, INV DEC) x 3 (21) Rounds 14-15: SC in each ST around (21) Round 16: (SC in next 5 ST, INV DEC) x 3 (18) Rounds 17-18: SC in each ST around (18) Round 19: INV DEC, SC in next 16 ST (17)

Stop stuffing the leg now.

Round 20: SC in each ST around (17) Round 21: INV DEC, SC in next 15 ST (16) Rounds 22-23: SC in each ST around (16) Round 24: SC the opening together to close the leg, FO leaving a long piece of yarn for sewing

Creating the Tail

Start from the center of the tail.

Round 1: 6 SC into magic ring (6) Round 2: INC in each ST around (12) Round 3: (SC in next ST, INC) x 6 (18) Round 4: (SC in next 2 ST, INC) x 6 (24) Rounds 5-7: SC in each ST around (24) Round 8: (SC in next 2 ST, INV DEC) x 6 (18)

Fasten off leaving a long piece of yarn for sewing. Stuff the tail before attaching.

Assembly Instructions for Your Bunny Amigurumi

  1. Attaching the Ears:
    • Pin ears to head between rounds 16-19
    • Ensure symmetry from front, side, and back views
    • Sew securely in place
  2. Joining Head and Body:
    • Position head centrally on body
    • Pin in place before sewing
    • Add additional stuffing if needed
  3. Attaching the Arms:
    • Position at approximately 45° angle
    • Place between rounds 17-23 of body
    • Ensure symmetry from all angles
    • Sew securely
  4. Securing the Legs:
    • Turn body upside down with nose facing away
    • Pin legs between rounds 2-9
    • Sit bunny up to check positioning
    • Adjust as needed before sewing
  5. Adding the Tail:
    • Center on lower back between rounds 10-16
    • Verify position when bunny is seated
    • Sew in place after adding sufficient stuffing
  6. Creating Facial Features:
    • For the nose: Use pink yarn to embroider in center
    • For eyelashes (optional): Use thin black yarn
    • For rosy cheeks: Apply makeup blusher, water paint, or crayon
  7. Final Touch:
    • Add a decorative ribbon around the neck if desired

Customization Ideas for Your Bunny Amigurumi

  • Create seasonal bunnies with different colored ears or feet
  • Add small accessories like a carrot, basket, or flower
  • Embroider different expressions for varied personalities
  • Use variegated yarn for a unique rainbow effect
  • Scale the pattern up or down by changing hook and yarn size
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Care Instructions for Your Crocheted Bunny

  • Spot clean with mild soap and water as needed
  • Air dry completely away from direct heat
  • Regular dusting with a soft brush maintains appearance
  • Store in a clean, dry place when not displayed
  • Keep away from pets who might mistake it for a toy

Creating this adorable bunny amigurumi combines basic crochet techniques with detailed assembly for a charming result. Whether made as a special gift or a cherished keepsake, this handcrafted bunny brings warmth and personality that mass-produced toys simply can’t match. The satisfaction of creating something with your own hands makes this project all the more rewarding.

Happy crocheting!