Crochet Bunny Pattern

Welcome! I am super excited to share this free pattern to make an adorable crochet bunny with you! This crochet amigurumi bunny (amigurumi patterns simply means a kit or crochet stuffed toy in Japanese) is the perfect crochet project if you are looking for an adorable addition to an Easter basket, baby shower gift, a cute baby present, or just a great gift in general.

If you are or know a bunny lover, they will fall in love with these adorable floppy ears the first time they lay eyes on these adorable little guys. These little bunnies are the perfect pattern to make as Easter gifts, they are cute bunnies, and what better time of year to give a bunny than as a great Easter gift.

Not only are these little guys great for the Easter Holiday, but they are an adorable crochet project for any time of the year. I’m not sure that anyone whether old or young can resist this adorable floppy-eared best friend.

Sweet Little Bunnies: Free Crochet Pattern

I absolutely love making these sweet little bunnies, and I hope you will too. It is just one of the cutest animal patterns and makes a dear friend or one of the perfect toys for the little people in your life.

Huggable Floppy Ear Bunny

This free pattern will walk you through each step to make your own cute bunny, to be your new best friend. This bunny rabbit is also a great gift for new little babies, although you may want to consider an alternative to the safety eyes.

Now, before we jump into the crochet bunny pattern, I would like to walk you through the different yarn options as well as which crochet hook might work the best for you. Then we will jump into the pattern for this adorable crochet bunny!

Yarn

There are so many different varieties of yarn to choose from, from worsted weight yarn, to velvet yarn, then choosing from all of the different colors available or color combination options. Where do you start?

First, I would like to point out that the type of yarn you decide to use will determine the finished size of your bunny. If you use a baby yarn, or even a worsted weight yarn, you will end up with a little bunny as your finished project.

The same is true if you choose a thick or bulky yarn, the finished size of your bunny will end up being a large bunny.

My personal favorite yarn to use when making this crochet bunny pattern is to use velvet yarn. Now, keep in mind, there are different weights of velvet yarn as well. I tend to go with a thicker velvet yarn so that my finished bunny isn’t super tiny. To make this pattern, I usually use velvet yarn with a yarn weight of five. I specifically chose pink yarn.

Crochet Hook

The hook size that you choose will also determine the different sized stuffed animals that you make. The only issue is that you will want to keep in mind the type of yarn you are using because the kind of yarn and the crochet hook size are very much linked together.

You will also want to determine if you tend to crochet loose or if your stitches are generally tight. These factors will also play a part in what size hook you use because you don’t want the bunny to have a lot of holes in it as you make it.

With a yarn weight of five, I usually use a crochet hook size 7, which is around a 4.50 mm crochet hook. You may want to increase or decrease the size of your hook depending on your yarn type and how tight you tend to make your stitches.

Crochet Rabbit Pattern

Supplies You’ll Need

Yarn (I used 1 8 oz 100% Polyester yarn for the large bunny and 2 3.5 oz skeins of velvet for the small bunny, both from Hobby Lobby)

4.5 mm hook

Stitch marker (optional)

Yarn needle

Sewing needle and colored thread

Finished Size: Large bunny 12 inches, Small bunny 9 inches

Abbreviations

mr- Magic circle (magic ring)

sl st – slip stitch

ch – chain stitch

sc – single crochet stitches

dc – double crochet

FLO – front loops only

BLO – back loops only

inv dec – invisible decrease

inc – increasest/sts – stitch/stitches

Crochet Stitches:

The basic stitches included in this pattern that you will need to know are a chain, a slip stitch, a single crochet, an increase, and a decrease. Most likely you are aware of how to make a chain, slip stitch, and single crochet stitch, but you may not know how to make an increase stitch or an invisible decrease. Let’s explain these two stitches in detail, then if you need assistance with the rest, please let me know! I am happy to help.

Increase (inc). To make an increase stitch in this pattern, you will simply want to make two complete single crochet stitches in the same stitch. Doing this will add a stitch to increase the part of the bunny you are working on. Insert your hook in the stitch indicated, YO, and pull up a loop, YO, and pull through the two loops on your hook, this makes one single crochet stitch. Then back into the same stitch, insert your hook, YO, and pull up a loop, YO once more, and pull through the two loops on your hook, you have just made an inc stitch.

Invisible Decrease. An invisible decrease stitch is when you use two stitch spaces, and create one stitch in them, decreasing the total number of stitches in the round. To make this stitch, insert your hook into the first space indicated, but only go through the front loop of the stitch, YO and pull up a loop, there are two loops on the hook. Insert your hook into the front loop of the next stitch indicated, YO and pull up another loop. YO once more, there are now four loops on your hook. Pull the first loop through the other three loops on the hook, to finish out the invisible decrease stitch.

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Cute Crochet Bunny Pattern: Free Pattern

Legs (Make 2)

Round 1: ch 2, make 6 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, join with sl st to first st (6st)

Round 2: ch 1, inc in each st around, join with sl st to first st (12st)

Round 3: ch 1, (inc, 3 sc) repeat from ( to ) around, join with sl st to the first st (15st)

Round 4: ch 1, working in back loops only, sc in each st around, join with sl st (15st) Working only in the back loops will allow the front loops to create a little ridge around the feet. This step is optional.

Round 5– 9: ch 1, sc in each st around, join with sl st to the first st (15st)

*Stuff the leg as desired

Round 10: ch 1, (dec, 3 sc) repeat around, join with sl st to the first st (12st)

Round 11-12: ch 1, sc in each st around, join with sl st to the first st (12st)

Round 13: ch 1, (dec, 2 sc) repeat around, join with sl st to the first st (9st)

Round 14 -15: ch 1, sc in each st around, join with sl st. (9st)

Once the first leg is made, repeat these steps once more to make the second leg. Pull the yarn through the last stitch made and finish off. Leave a long tail for sewing.

Next, we will make the arms. This pattern is going to be repeated twice to make two arms.

Arms (Make 2)

Round 1: ch 2, sc in the 2nd chain from the hook. Into the first ch sp, make 6 sc, join with sl st. (6st)

Round 2: ch 1, inc in each st (6 times) around. Join with sl st to the first st (12st)

Round 3 – 9: ch 1, sc on each st around, join with sl st to the first st (12st)

Round 10: ch 1, (dec, sc) repeat around, join with a sl st to the first st (8st)

Round 11 – 12: ch 1, sc in each st around, join with sl st to the first st (8st)

Finish off and leave a yarn tail for sewing. Make two arms.

Body

Round 1: ch 2, into the first ch sp, make 8 sc, join with sl st to the first sc to form a circle (8st)

Round 2: ch 1, inc in each st around, join with sl st to the first st (16st)

Round 3: ch 1, (inc, sc) repeat from ( to ) around, join with sl st in the first st (24st)

Round 4: ch 1, (inc, sc in next 2 st) repeat from ( to ) around, join with sl st in the first st (32st)

In the next round, we are going to attach the legs. To do this, flatten the legs out, then crochet them into the round as you go. You can space them as desired. Below is our recommendation, but you can adjust the leg spacing to your preference.

Round 5: ch 1, sc in the next 2 sps, then use the next 4 sc sps to attach the first leg to the body. Sc in the next 12 spaces, sc in the next 4 sps to attach the second leg. Sc in the final 10 sts remaining. Join with a sl st to the first st (32st)

Round 6 – 10: ch 1, sc in each st around, join with sl st to the first st (32st)

Round 11: ch 1, (dec, sc in next 3 sps) repeat from ( to ) around, join with sl st (26st)

Round 12: ch 1, sc in each st around, join with sl st (26st)

Round 13: ch 1, (dec, sc in next 4 sps) repeat from ( to ) 4 times around, then work a sc in the last st, join with sl st (22st)

Round 14: ch 1, (dec, sc in next 4 sps) repeat from ( to ) around, then join with sl st to the first st (18st)

Like adding the legs, in the next round, we are going to crochet in the arms. Position the arms where you want them, and pin them in place, as you crochet around, stitch through the arms to secure them in place.

Round 15: ch 1, sc in each stitch around, stitching the arms in place as you crochet around. Join with sl st (18st)

Round 16: ch 1, sc in each stitch around, join with sl st (18st)

Finish off the body, but leave a long tail for sewing, if needed. Stuff the body completely. Once the body of your bunny is stuffed, set it aside and now it’s time to move on with creating its head.

Head

Round 1: ch 2, into the first ch sp, make 8 sc, join with sl st to the first sc to form a circle (8st)

Round 2: ch 1, inc in each st around, join with sl st to the first st (16st)

Round 3: ch 1, (inc, sc) repeat from ( to ) around, join with sl st in the first st (24st)

Round 4: ch 1, (inc, sc in next 2 st) repeat from ( to ) around, join with sl st in the first st (32st)

Round 5: ch 1, (inc, sc in next 3 st) repeat from ( to ) around, join with sl st in the first st (40st)

Round 6 – 10: ch 1, sc in each st around, join with sl st to first st (40st)

Round 11: ch 1, (dec, sc in next 3 st) repeat from ( to ) around, join with sl st in the first st (32st)

Round 12: ch 1, (dec, sc in next 2 st) repeat from ( to ) around, join with sl st in the first st (24st)

Round 13: ch 1, (dec, sc in next 1 st) repeat from ( to ) around, join with sl st in the first st (16st)

Insert safety eyes and stuff head as desired. Make sure that the eyes are in the correct position for your personal preference.

Round 14: ch 1, (dec) repeat from ( to ) around, join with sl st in the first st (8st)

Leave a long tail for sewing, then finish off. Tuck in the long tail at the top of the head.

Ears (Make 2)

Round 1: ch 2, in the first st, make 5 sc, join with sl st to form a circle. (5st)

Round 2: ch 1, inc in each st around, join with sl st to the first st (10st)

Round 3: ch 1, (inc, sc) repeat from ( to ) around, join with sl st in the first st (15st)

Round 4: ch 1, (inc, sc in next 2 st) repeat from ( to ) around, join with sl st in the first st (20st)

Round 5: ch 1, sc in each space around, join with sl st (20 st)

Round 6: ch 1, (inc, sc in next 3 st) repeat from ( to ) around, join with sl st in the first st (25st)

Round 7: ch 1, sc in each space around, join with sl st (25st)

Round 8: ch 1, (inc, sc in next 4 st) repeat from ( to ) around, join with sl st in the first st (30st)

Round 9 – 11: ch 1, sc in each space around, join with sl st (30st)

Round 12: ch 1, dec, sc in next 11 sts, dec, dec, sc in next 11 sts, dec. Join with sl st. (26st)

Tip: You will be working the two decrease stitches at each side of the ear.

Round 13: ch 1, dec, sc in next 9 sts, dec, dec, sc in next 9 sts, dec. Join with sl st. (22st)

Round 14: ch 1, dec, sc in next 7 sts, dec, dec, sc in next 7 sts, dec. Join with sl st. (18st)

Round 15: ch 1, dec, sc in next 5 sts, dec, dec, sc in next 5 sts, dec. Join with sl st. (14st)

Round 16: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (14st)

Round 17: ch 1, dec, sc in next 3 sts, dec, dec, sc in next 3 sts, dec. Join with sl st. (10st)

Round 18: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (10st)

Round 19: ch 1, dec, sc in next st, dec, dec, sc in next st, dec. Join with sl st. (6st)

Round 20: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (6st)

Round 21: ch 1, sc through both sides of the sc sts. Finish off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Flatten each ear, then sew them to the top of each side of the bunny’s head. When the ears are attached to the head, sew the head to the top of the body using a yarn needle and the long tail of thread that was left. Make sure to sew it securely so that it can withstand children’s play.

The last item to make is the bunny’s tail. Follow the instructions below to make the cute little tail.

Tail

Round 1: ch 2, in the 2nd chain from the hook, make 6 sc, join the sc with a sl st to form a circle (6st)

Round 2: ch 1, (inc, sc) in each stitch around (9st)

Round 3: ch 1, (dec, sc) in each st around (6st)

Sew the tail to the butt of your bunny. Use a sewing needle and thread to add a face to your bunny. Feel free to sew on a nose, mouth, eyelashes, and even eyebrows if you want! Feel free to add as much detail as you want to your cute little bunny.

When you are done, finish off, then tuck in any remaining loose ends, or yarn tails that might be left. Now your adorable little bunny is finished and ready to go!

Amigurumi Techniques to Know for Crochet Bunny Patterns

The Magic Circle. You can use a magic ring or magic circle to start your crochet project, or you can use the chain two methods as instructed above. It’s completely up to your preferences.

Single Crochet Stitches. Single crochet stitches are generally used in crochet amigurumi projects because you get nice tight stitches to make stuffed animals with.

How to Increase and Decrease. A single crochet increase stitch, is when you add stitches to a round. Whereas a single crochet decrease removes stitches from the round.

Changing Colors. When you change colors you will want to loop it over your hook as you make the stitches. Continue making your stitches, then go back and tie a knot, and weave in any ends to hide them in the matching color.

Finishing and Weaving in Ends. When you finish assembling a crochet amigurumi toy it is important to finish it off by weaving in any loose ends of yarn. This way you don’t have yarn tails coming out from the stuffed animal.

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Tips for Crocheting Bunny Patterns

Use Stitch Markers to Keep Track of your Rounds

Using handy little stitch markers to help you determine where a row starts and ends will help you to keep track of where you are in the pattern.

Stuff your Bunny as you go

It is often a good idea to stuff your bunny as you work. This will help make it easier to stuff and give your bunny a nicer finish.

Use a Slightly Smaller Hook than Usual

Using a slightly smaller hook than normal is especially important if you tend to crochet loose. You want your stitches to be nice and solid, without holes in between. Using a little bit smaller crochet hook will naturally make your stitches a little tighter.

Consider Embroidered Eyes instead of Safety Eyes

If you are making a crochet bunny for a small child, it is a very good idea to replace the safety eyes with embroidered eyes. This way there isn’t a safety concern.

Working with Hard to See Yarn

If you are working with yarn that is hard to see, you will want to take your time and do the best that you can. I often try to feel the space between stitches with my fingers or crochet hook, to tell where to make the stitches.

Different Yarns for Different Crochet Stuffed Animals

The type of yarn you use will determine how your crochet stuffed animal turns out. I like to use soft velvet yarn like the velvet you can buy at Hobby Lobby or Bernat Velvet. Just make sure that it’s thick enough. When you use velvet, you get a nice soft stuffed animal, but you can still see the stitches to work in.

FAQs

Are the patterns beginner-friendly?

If you are brand spanking new at crocheting, I would recommend starting with other projects first. Projects like making a double crochet dishcloth, or a crochet washcloth. Another favorite is making a crochet hot pad or a crochet beanie. Once you get the hang of projects like that, and you are making nice consistent stitches, you can move on to trying projects like this one!

What is the best yarn to use for crochet bunnies?

My favorite yarn to use for making crochet bunnies is a soft medium-weight yarn. I like to use velvet yarn, which you can buy at Hobby Lobby, or find wherever Bernat Velvet yarn is sold. But if you prefer, you can use any medium-weight soft yarn.

How do I make the different sized bunnies?

The two sized bunnies pictured here are made using the exact same pattern. The different sizes occurred because I used two different sized yarns and the appropriate sized crochet hook. For example, the smaller bunny was made using velvet yarn, and the larger bunny was made using chunky yarn.

Easy Crochet Pattern

This adorable and easy crochet bunny pattern is so much fun to make and is a great addition to your stuffy collection. Although there are various styles of bunnies available, I appreciate that you have taken the time to try out my free pattern. It is my pleasure to provide this free crochet bunny pattern to you, with the hope that you enjoy making these adorable bunnies!

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Crochet Bunny Pattern

Materials

Yarn I used 1 8 oz 100% Polyester yarn for the large bunny and 2 3.5 oz skeins of velvet for the small bunny, both from Hobby Lobby
4.5 mm hook
Stitch marker optional
Yarn needle
Sewing needle and colored thread