Free Amigurumi Patterns: A Sleeping Bunny Lovey
There is something about a sleepy little bunny holding a soft blanket that melts everyone in the room, and this lovey is exactly that. It pairs a stuffed cream bunny head — long floppy ears, a peaceful closed-eye face, tiny arms — with a soft teal comforter body and two dangling grey legs. As far as free amigurumi patterns go, this one is a favorite for baby showers because it is small, snuggly, and safe for little hands to grip and drag around.
A lovey (also called a comforter or snuggle blanket) is one of the most beginner-friendly free amigurumi patterns you can make, because the only stuffed part is the head. Everything else is soft and floppy on purpose. The whole thing works up in one relaxed evening or two, mostly in single crochet. Read the pattern through once so you can see how the head, comforter, and legs join, then gather your cotton yarn and get cozy.
What You Will Make
This is a bunny comforter about 12 inches (30 cm) from ear tip to toe. The head is a stuffed amigurumi ball with long ears and a gently sculpted sleeping face. Below it sits a soft teal comforter — a small crocheted square that stays unstuffed so a baby can grip it — and two grey legs with rounded feet hang from the bottom. Worked in soft cotton, it holds its shape while staying huggable.
Quick facts:
- Skill level: Easy to intermediate
- Finished size: About 12 in (30 cm) tall
- Time to make: One or two relaxed evenings
- Construction: Stuffed head and ears, a flat comforter body, and two soft dangling legs
Materials You Will Need
- Soft DK or light worsted cotton: cream (main), teal (comforter), and grey (legs)
- 3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook
- Fiberfill stuffing (for the head only)
- Stitch markers
- Tapestry needle
- Dark brown or black embroidery thread for the sleeping eyes
- Pink or rose thread for the nose
- Scissors
Abbreviations
This pattern uses US terminology.
- MR — magic ring
- ch — chain
- sc — single crochet
- inc — increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec — decrease (2 sc worked together)
- sl st — slip stitch
- st(s) — stitch(es)
- ( … ) x n — repeat the bracket n times
- ( n ) — the stitch count for the round
Work the stuffed pieces in a continuous spiral (no joining) and keep your tension firm so the stuffing does not show.
How to Crochet the Bunny Lovey, Step by Step
Head (cream)
- R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- R2: 6 inc (12)
- R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
- R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
- R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
- R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
- R7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
- R8–14: 42 sc (42)
- R15: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
- R16: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
Start stuffing the head firmly here and keep adding as you close.
- R17: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
- R18: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
- R19: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
- R20: 6 dec (6). Cut the yarn, pull the hole closed, and hide the tail.
Ears (make 2, cream)
- R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- R2: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
- R3: 9 sc (9)
- R4: (2 sc, inc) x 3 (12)
- R5: 12 sc (12)
- R6: (3 sc, inc) x 3 (15)
- R7–16: 15 sc (15)
- R17: (3 sc, dec) x 3 (12)
- R18–20: 12 sc (12)
Do not stuff the ears. Flatten the open end and sew it closed, then pinch the base and stitch so each ear folds forward for that floppy, sleepy look.
Arms (make 2, cream)
- R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- R2: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
- R3–10: 9 sc (9)
Add a tiny bit of stuffing in the tip only, flatten the top, and leave a tail for sewing.
Legs (make 2, grey)
- R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- R2: 6 inc (12)
- R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
- R4–5: 18 sc (18)
- R6: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
- R7: 12 sc (12)
Lightly stuff the foot only, then:
- R8–16: 12 sc (12)
Flatten the top and leave a long tail for sewing. The stuffed foot keeps its shape while the leg stays soft and dangly.
Comforter Body (teal)
The comforter is a flat square worked in rows so it stays soft and grippable.
- Foundation: Ch 31.
- Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (30)
- Rows 2–34: Ch 1, sc across, turn. (30)
You should have a roughly square panel. For a neat finished edge, work 1 round of sc evenly all the way around the square, placing 3 sc in each corner, and sl st to join. Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Putting Your Bunny Lovey Together
- Gather the comforter. Pinch the middle of one edge of the teal square and pull it up slightly to form a soft “shoulders” line where the head will sit. This gives the lovey its bunny-holding-a-blanket look.
- Attach the head. Sew the stuffed head securely to the center-top of the gathered edge, facing forward.
- Add the ears. Sew both ears to the top of the head, angled so they flop gently forward.
- Add the arms. Sew one arm to each side just below the head so they rest on the front of the comforter.
- Add the legs. Sew the two grey legs to the bottom edge of the comforter so they dangle.
- Sculpt the face. Embroider two curved closed “sleeping” eyes with dark thread and a small pink nose in a soft V. Keep the eyes low and gently curved for that peaceful, napping expression.
Tips for a Better Bunny Lovey
- Stuff only the head and feet. A lovey should stay soft and floppy so a baby can grip and cuddle it, so resist the urge to stuff the comforter or legs.
- Sew everything down firmly. For baby-safe free amigurumi patterns, embroider the face rather than using safety eyes, and double-check that every seam is secure.
- Keep the fabric dense. A slightly smaller hook than the yarn suggests makes a tight fabric so no stuffing peeks through the head.
- Choose gentle colors. Soft cream, teal, and grey give that calm nursery feel, but any soft baby palette works here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these free amigurumi patterns safe for babies?
They can be. Embroider the eyes and nose instead of using plastic safety eyes, sew every piece on very securely, and use a soft, washable cotton. A well-made lovey is a lovely first cuddle toy.
What makes a lovey different from a regular amigurumi?
A lovey pairs a small stuffed character with a soft, unstuffed blanket or comforter that a baby can grip and drag. That flat, grippable body is what sets these free amigurumi patterns apart from a fully stuffed toy.
What yarn is best for a bunny comforter?
A soft, washable cotton or cotton blend in DK or light worsted weight is ideal. It stays gentle against the skin and holds up to the frequent washing a baby toy needs.
How long does the bunny lovey take to make?
Most makers finish it in one or two evenings. Because only the head is stuffed, it comes together faster than many stuffed toys of the same size.
Final Thoughts
A sleeping bunny lovey is the kind of handmade gift people keep for years, long after the baby has grown. It is soft, it is safe, and it carries that quiet charm that only a napping little bunny can. If you have been looking through free amigurumi patterns for the perfect baby-shower make, this comforter is gentle to crochet and impossible not to love. Happy crocheting.
