How To Make A Lovely Crochet Bunny Amigurumi

Bring charm and whimsy to your home with this adorable crochet bunny amigurumi pattern. This delightful bunny features long, floppy ears, an expressive face, and a sweet yellow dress with green accents that gives it a distinctive personality. Whether you’re creating this bunny as a gift, for a child’s toy collection, or as a decorative piece, this detailed pattern guides you through every step of the process to ensure a beautiful finished result.

Amigurumi, the Japanese art of crocheting small stuffed toys, has captivated crafters worldwide with its cute, compact designs. This bunny pattern combines traditional amigurumi techniques with creative details to create a character that’s impossible not to love. The pattern is designed to be accessible for intermediate crocheters but includes enough detail to engage more experienced crafters as well.

Essential Materials For Your Bunny Amigurumi

Before beginning your crochet journey, gather these supplies:

Rainbow Cotton 8/4 yarn by Hobbii in:
- Gray (for ears)
- Light gray (for arms, legs, and body)
- Baby yellow (for dress)
- Olive green (for bow and dress accent)
2.0 mm crochet hook
Black embroidery thread for eyes
Darning needle
Stitch markers
Fiberfill stuffing

Understanding Crochet Terminology

Familiarize yourself with these standard abbreviations used throughout the pattern:

MR – Magic ring (the starting point for crocheting in the round)
St – Stitch
Ch – Chain
Sc – Single crochet
Bt – Bobble stitch
Dc – Double crochet
Inc – Increase (two stitches in one stitch)
Dec – Decrease (combining two stitches into one)
BLO – Back loop only (working only through the back loop of a stitch)

Creating The Floppy Bunny Ears

The distinctive long ears give this bunny its character and charm.

Make 2 ears using gray yarn:

Round 1: Create 4 single crochets in a magic ring (4 stitches total)
Round 2: Increase in each stitch around (8 stitches total)
Round 3: Work (1 single crochet, 1 increase) repeated 4 times (12 stitches total)
Round 4: Work (2 single crochets, 1 increase) repeated 4 times (16 stitches total)
Round 5: Work (3 single crochets, 1 increase) repeated 4 times (20 stitches total)
Round 6: Work (4 single crochets, 1 increase) repeated 4 times (24 stitches total)
Round 7: Work (5 single crochets, 1 increase) repeated 4 times (28 stitches total)
Round 8: Work (6 single crochets, 1 increase) repeated 4 times (32 stitches total)
Rounds 9-15: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch (32 stitches total)

Now begin decreasing to create the tapered shape:

Round 16: Work (1 decrease, 14 single crochets) repeated 2 times (30 stitches total)
Rounds 17-19: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch (30 stitches total)
Round 20: Work (1 decrease, 13 single crochets) repeated 2 times (28 stitches total)
Rounds 21-23: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch (28 stitches total)
Round 24: Work (1 decrease, 12 single crochets) repeated 2 times (26 stitches total)
Rounds 25-26: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch (26 stitches total)
Round 27: Work (1 decrease, 11 single crochets) repeated 2 times (24 stitches total)
Rounds 28-29: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch (24 stitches total)
Round 30: Work (1 decrease, 10 single crochets) repeated 2 times (22 stitches total)
Rounds 31-32: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch (22 stitches total)
Round 33: Work (1 decrease, 9 single crochets) repeated 2 times (20 stitches total)
Rounds 34-35: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch (20 stitches total)
Round 36: Work (1 decrease, 8 single crochets) repeated 2 times (18 stitches total)
Rounds 37-38: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch (18 stitches total)
Round 39: Work (1 decrease, 7 single crochets) repeated 2 times (16 stitches total)
Rounds 40-42: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch (16 stitches total)
Round 43: Work (1 decrease, 6 single crochets) repeated 2 times (14 stitches total)
Rounds 44-45: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch (14 stitches total)

Crafting The Arms

The arms add movement and expressiveness to your bunny.

Make 2 arms using light gray yarn:

Round 1: Create 6 single crochets in a magic ring (6 stitches total)
Round 2: Work (1 single crochet, 1 increase) repeated 3 times (9 stitches total)
Rounds 3-25: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch (9 stitches total)

Do not stuff the arms. Cut the yarn and fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Making The Legs

The legs give your bunny stability and character.

Make 2 legs using light gray yarn:

Round 1: Create 6 single crochets in a magic ring (6 stitches total)
Round 2: Increase in each stitch around (12 stitches total)
Round 3: Work (1 single crochet, 1 increase) repeated 6 times (18 stitches total)
Round 4: Working in back loops only, work 1 single crochet in each stitch (18 stitches total)
Round 5: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch (18 stitches total)
Round 6: Work (1 single crochet, 1 decrease) repeated 6 times (12 stitches total)
Rounds 7-30: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch (12 stitches total)

Creating The Body And Head

The body and head form the core structure of your bunny.

Begin by connecting the legs:

Connect the legs with 3 chains and work the body
Round 31: Work 12 single crochets in first leg, 3 single crochets in the chains, 12 single crochets in the second leg, 3 single crochets in the chains (30 stitches total)
Round 32: Work 2 single crochets, 1 increase, then (4 single crochets, 1 increase) repeated 5 times, 2 single crochets (36 stitches total)
Round 33: Work (5 single crochets, 1 increase) repeated 6 times (42 stitches total)
Round 34: Work 3 single crochets, 1 increase, then (6 single crochets, 1 increase) repeated 5 times, 3 single crochets (48 stitches total)
Rounds 35-38: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch (48 stitches total)
Round 39: Work 3 single crochets, 1 decrease, then (6 single crochets, 1 decrease) repeated 5 times, 3 single crochets (42 stitches total)
Rounds 40-44: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch (42 stitches total)
Round 45: Work (5 single crochets, 1 decrease) repeated 6 times (36 stitches total)
Rounds 46-48: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch (36 stitches total)
Round 49: Work 2 single crochets, 1 decrease, then (4 single crochets, 1 decrease) repeated 5 times, 2 single crochets (30 stitches total)
Rounds 50-52: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch (30 stitches total)
Round 53: Work (3 single crochets, 1 decrease) repeated 6 times (24 stitches total)
Round 54: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch (24 stitches total)
Round 55: Work (2 single crochets, 1 decrease) repeated 6 times (18 stitches total)
Rounds 56-57: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch (18 stitches total)
Round 58: Work (1 single crochet, 1 decrease) repeated 6 times (12 stitches total)

Continue with the head without breaking the yarn:

Round 59: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch (12 stitches total)
Round 60: Work (1 single crochet, 1 increase) repeated 6 times (18 stitches total)
Round 61: Work 1 single crochet, 1 increase, then (2 single crochets, 1 increase) repeated 5 times, 1 single crochet (24 stitches total)
Round 62: Work (3 single crochets, 1 increase) repeated 6 times (30 stitches total)
Round 63: Work 2 single crochets, 1 increase, then (4 single crochets, 1 increase) repeated 5 times, 2 single crochets (36 stitches total)
Round 64: Work (5 single crochets, 1 increase) repeated 6 times (42 stitches total)
Round 65: Work 3 single crochets, 1 increase, then (6 single crochets, 1 increase) repeated 5 times, 3 single crochets (48 stitches total)
Round 66: Work (7 single crochets, 1 increase) repeated 6 times (54 stitches total)
Round 67: Work 4 single crochets, 1 increase, then (8 single crochets, 1 increase) repeated 5 times, 4 single crochets (60 stitches total)
Rounds 68-77: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch (60 stitches total)

Insert or embroider safety eyes between rounds 70 and 71, with 8 stitches between them. Stuff the body and head firmly as you continue.

Round 78: Work (8 single crochets, 1 decrease) repeated 6 times (54 stitches total)
Round 79: Work (7 single crochets, 1 decrease) repeated 6 times (48 stitches total)
Round 80: Work (6 single crochets, 1 decrease) repeated 6 times (42 stitches total)
Round 81: Work (5 single crochets, 1 decrease) repeated 6 times (36 stitches total)
Round 82: Work (4 single crochets, 1 decrease) repeated 6 times (30 stitches total)
Round 83: Work (3 single crochets, 1 decrease) repeated 6 times (24 stitches total)
Round 84: Work (2 single crochets, 1 decrease) repeated 6 times (18 stitches total)
Round 85: Work (1 single crochet, 1 decrease) repeated 6 times (12 stitches total)
Round 86: Work (1 decrease) repeated 6 times (6 stitches total)

Fasten off and weave in the end.

Designing The Dress

The sweet yellow dress with green accents adds charm to your bunny.

Using yellow yarn:

Make 19 chains. Single crochet to the second chain from the hook. You’ll be turning the work at the end of every round.
Round 1: Work 18 single crochets (18 stitches total)
Round 2: Working in back loops only, work (1 increase, 7 single crochets, 1 increase) repeated 2 times (22 stitches total)
Round 3: Work 1 single crochet, 1 increase, 5 chains, skip 5 stitches, 1 increase, 6 single crochets, 5 chains, skip 5 stitches, 1 increase, 1 single crochet (26 stitches total)
Round 4: Working in back loops only, work 1 single crochet, then (3 single crochets, 1 increase) repeated 6 times, 1 single crochet (32 stitches total)
Round 5: Work (3 single crochets, 1 increase) repeated 8 times (40 stitches total)
Round 6: Working in back loops only, work (4 single crochets, 1 increase) repeated 8 times (48 stitches total)
Round 7: Work (11 single crochets, 1 increase) repeated 4 times (52 stitches total)
Round 8: Working in back loops only, work (12 single crochets, 1 increase) repeated 4 times (56 stitches total)
Round 9: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch (56 stitches total)
Round 10: Working in back loops only, work 1 single crochet in each stitch (56 stitches total)
Round 11: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch (56 stitches total)
Round 12: Working in back loops only, work 1 single crochet in each stitch (56 stitches total)
Round 13: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch (56 stitches total)
Round 14: Working in back loops only, work 1 single crochet in each stitch (56 stitches total)

Switch to green yarn for accent:

Round 15: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch (56 stitches total)

Switch back to yellow yarn and change to double crochet:

Round 16: Working in back loops only, work (6 single crochets, 1 increase) repeated 8 times (64 stitches total)
Round 17: Work 1 double crochet in each stitch (64 stitches total)
Round 18: Working in back loops only, work 1 double crochet in each stitch (64 stitches total)
Round 19: Work 1 double crochet in each stitch (64 stitches total)
Round 20: Working in back loops only, work 1 double crochet in each stitch (64 stitches total)
Round 21: Work (6 double crochets, 1 decrease) repeated 8 times (56 stitches total)
Round 22: Working in back loops only, work (12 double crochets, 1 decrease) repeated 4 times (52 stitches total)
Round 23: Work (11 double crochets, 1 decrease) repeated 4 times (48 stitches total)
Round 24: Working in back loops only, work 1 double crochet in each stitch (48 stitches total)
Round 25: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch (48 stitches total)

Creating The Bow

The bow adds a sweet finishing touch to your bunny’s outfit.

Make 2 identical pieces using green yarn:

Make 22 chains. Double crochet to the 3rd chain from the hook.
Round 1: Work 20 double crochets, one in each chain (20 stitches total)
Fold in half and make 3 single crochets to close both sides.

Cut yarn and fasten off with a long tail for sewing.

Assembling Your Bunny Amigurumi

Now comes the exciting part of bringing all the pieces together:

Stuff the legs and body firmly for stability
Sew the ears to the top of the head, positioning them symmetrically
Attach the arms to the sides of the body
Slip the dress over the bunny’s body, adjusting for fit
Form the bow by pinching the middle of each piece and wrapping with yarn
Sew the bow to the dress or to the bunny’s head, depending on your preference
Add any final embroidery details to enhance facial features

Finishing Touches For Your Bunny

Consider these finishing details to give your bunny even more personality:

Embroider a small nose using black or pink thread
Add small whiskers using thin yarn or thread
Position the ears in different ways to create various expressions
Adjusting the stuffing firmness in different areas can affect the posture and look

Displaying Your Crochet Bunny Amigurumi

Your completed bunny amigurumi is now ready to be displayed or gifted. These adorable handmade bunnies make perfect presents for baby showers, Easter celebrations, or birthdays. The unique combination of the bunny’s expressive face, floppy ears, and charming dress creates a one-of-a-kind character that will be treasured.

Many crocheters enjoy creating multiple bunnies in different color combinations to build a charming collection. If you share photos of your finished bunny on social media, consider tagging the original pattern creator (@freeamigurumii) on Instagram or Facebook to showcase your creation.

Exploring More Amigurumi Projects

Once you’ve mastered this bunny pattern, you might enjoy exploring other amigurumi designs such as:

Cuddly bears
Playful cats
Adorable dogs
Whimsical dolls
Charming sea creatures

Each pattern offers new techniques and details to expand your crochet skills while creating more delightful handmade treasures.

Check this out :Adorable Little Crochet Piggy Amigurumi Pattern

Conclusion

Creating this lovely crochet bunny amigurumi offers a rewarding crafting experience that results in a charming, huggable friend. The process of watching your bunny take shape—from the first magic ring to the final embellishments—provides a sense of accomplishment and joy that only handmade creations can bring.

With this detailed pattern, even intermediate crocheters can successfully create a professional-looking bunny with personality and charm. The techniques learned while making this bunny can be applied to countless other amigurumi projects, expanding your crochet skills and bringing more handmade joy into your life and the lives of those who receive your creations.

Remember that each amigurumi creation is unique—minor variations in tension, stuffing, and embroidery details ensure that your bunny will have its own distinctive character. Don’t hesitate to experiment with color variations or add your own creative touches to make this pattern truly your own.

The joy of amigurumi lies not just in the finished product but in the meditative process of creating something beautiful one stitch at a time. As you work through this pattern, take pleasure in the rhythmic nature of crochet and the satisfaction of seeing your bunny emerge from simple yarn and hook.

Happy crocheting, and enjoy your new bunny friend!