Bunny Crochet Pattern: A Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

by Latifacha

If you have been searching through crochet patterns for a soft, cuddly bunny to make, this one is worth your hook time. She is a plush, kawaii-style amigurumi rabbit with long floppy ears, oversized pink-soled feet, a little scalloped collar, and a chunky bow sitting between her ears. I call her Daisy, but she will happily answer to whatever name you give her.

This is one of those free crochet patterns that works up over a couple of cozy evenings rather than a whole weekend. The shapes are simple, the colour changes are few, and there is no complicated stitch work, so it sits comfortably in the easy-to-intermediate range. If you have already made a basic amigurumi ball or two, you have all the skills you need here.

I have written every round out in full, so you do not have to guess at stitch counts or fill in gaps. The only slightly fiddly parts are the two-colour ears and the scalloped collar, and I have added notes for both where they come up.

A quick heads-up before you start: all instructions use US crochet terminology. If you usually work in UK terms, there is a short conversion note in the Notes section below.

Materials and Tools You’ll Need

Yarn

• Cream or off-white plush chenille yarn (main colour), about 200 g. Himalaya Dolphin Baby, YarnArt Dolce, or any similar bulky plush yarn works well.
• Pastel baby-pink plush chenille yarn for the ear linings, foot soles, collar trim, and bow, about 80 g.

Hooks

• 5 mm crochet hook for the head, body, and limbs.
• 4 mm crochet hook (optional) for the collar trim and bow, which look neater at a tighter tension.

Notions

• Two 10 mm black safety eyes
• Polyester fiberfill stuffing
• Long tapestry or yarn needle
• A few stitch markers
• Sharp scissors
• Dark-brown embroidery floss for the eyebrows
• Black embroidery floss for the nose and mouth
• Optional: a little pink chalk pastel or blush for the cheeks

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch — chain
• st(s) — stitch(es)
• sl st — slip stitch
• sc — single crochet
• hdc — half double crochet
• dc — double crochet
• inc — increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec — decrease (invisible decrease)
• MR — magic ring
• Rnd — round
• BLO — back loop only
• FLO — front loop only
• ( ) — total stitch count at the end of the round
• [ ] — repeat the instructions inside the brackets the number of times shown

Notes and Gauge

Working with plush chenille yarn. Chenille looks lovely but it hides its stitches, which catches a lot of people out. Mark the start of every round and move the marker up as you go. Count by feel as much as by sight, and if you lose your place, spread the work gently and look for the little V on the front of each stitch. Everything here is worked in a continuous spiral unless a section says otherwise, so you are not joining rounds with a slip stitch.

US to UK conversion. This pattern is written in US terms. If you work in UK terms, swap US single crochet for UK double crochet, US half double for UK half treble, and US double for UK treble. Nothing else changes.

Gauge. Gauge is not critical for amigurumi. What matters is that your fabric is tight enough that the stuffing does not peek through. With a 5 mm hook and plush yarn you should get roughly 9 sc and 10 rows to 4 in / 10 cm. If your fabric feels loose and gappy, drop down half a hook size.

Finished size. She stands about 28 cm / 11 in tall sitting, not counting the bow, with ears that hang around 22 cm / 8.7 in. Your yarn and tension will shift this a little.

The Pattern

This is the part most people came for. Take your time and undo a round without guilt if something looks off. That is part of the process, not a failure.

Head

Worked in cream yarn with the 5 mm hook, in a continuous spiral.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
Rnd 2: inc in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: [sc 1, inc] x 6. (18)
Rnd 4: [sc 2, inc] x 6. (24)
Rnd 5: [sc 3, inc] x 6. (30)
Rnd 6: [sc 4, inc] x 6. (36)
Rnd 7: [sc 5, inc] x 6. (42)
Rnd 8: [sc 6, inc] x 6. (48)
Rnd 9-16: sc in each st around. (48)
Rnd 17: [sc 6, dec] x 6. (42)
Rnd 18: [sc 5, dec] x 6. (36)
Rnd 19: [sc 4, dec] x 6. (30)
Rnd 20: [sc 3, dec] x 6. (24) begin stuffing firmly
Rnd 21: [sc 2, dec] x 6. (18)
Rnd 22: [sc 1, dec] x 6. (12) finish stuffing
Rnd 23: dec around. (6)

Place the safety eyes between Rnds 12 and 13, about 7 stitches apart, set slightly toward the front. Once you fasten off, pull the tail through the last 6 stitches, cinch the opening closed, and weave the end into the head.

Body

Worked in cream yarn with the 5 mm hook, in a continuous spiral. The body is wider and shorter than the head, which gives her that round sitting shape.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
Rnd 2: inc in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: [sc 1, inc] x 6. (18)
Rnd 4: [sc 2, inc] x 6. (24)
Rnd 5: [sc 3, inc] x 6. (30)
Rnd 6: [sc 4, inc] x 6. (36)
Rnd 7: [sc 5, inc] x 6. (42)
Rnd 8: [sc 6, inc] x 6. (48)
Rnd 9: [sc 7, inc] x 6. (54)
Rnd 10-20: sc in each st around. (54)
Rnd 21: [sc 7, dec] x 6. (48)
Rnd 22: sc in each st around. (48)
Rnd 23: [sc 6, dec] x 6. (42)
Rnd 24: sc in each st around. (42)
Rnd 25: [sc 5, dec] x 6. (36) begin stuffing firmly, keep the base flat
Rnd 26: [sc 4, dec] x 6. (30)
Rnd 27: [sc 3, dec] x 6. (24) finish stuffing

Fasten off, leaving a long tail (around 50 cm) for sewing the head to the body.

Floppy Ears (make 2)

Each ear has a pink inner lining joined to a cream outer side, then a long cream length on top. Use the 5 mm hook.

Inner lining (pink yarn):

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
Rnd 2: inc in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: [sc 1, inc] x 6. (18)
Rnd 4-5: sc in each st around. (18)

Fasten off the pink.

Outer side (cream yarn): make a second identical piece through Rnd 5 (18 sts), but do not fasten off.

Join and lengthen: hold the pink and cream pieces together with the right sides facing out. With the cream yarn still attached, sc through both layers all the way around the edge, working one sc into each pair of stitches. Then continue in the cream piece only, in a spiral, sc in each st around for 20 more rounds (18 sts). To taper the tip:

Rnd 26: [sc 1, dec] x 6. (12)
Rnd 27: dec around. (6)

Fasten off, close the tip with your needle, and leave the ears unstuffed so they stay floppy. Flatten each one gently with your fingers.

Feet (make 2)

Two colours: a pink front sole and a cream back. Use the 5 mm hook.

Front sole (pink yarn):

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
Rnd 2: inc in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: [sc 1, inc] x 6. (18)
Rnd 4: [sc 2, inc] x 6. (24)
Rnd 5-7: sc in each st around. (24)

Change to cream yarn at the end of Rnd 7.

Back of foot (cream yarn):

Rnd 8-11: sc in each st around. (24)
Rnd 12: [sc 2, dec] x 6. (18) begin stuffing firmly
Rnd 13: [sc 1, dec] x 6. (12)
Rnd 14: dec around. (6) finish stuffing

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing to the body.

Arms (make 2)

All cream, 5 mm hook, short and slightly tapered.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
Rnd 2: inc in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3-10: sc in each st around. (12)
Rnd 11: dec, sc 10. (11)
Rnd 12: dec, sc 9. (10)

Stuff lightly so the arms keep their shape without sticking straight out. Fasten off with a long tail and flatten the open top before sewing.

Peter Pan Collar

Cream body with a pink scalloped trim. The 4 mm hook gives a firmer edge here.

Collar body (cream yarn): ch 36 to start.

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, turn. (35)
Row 2: ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (35)
Row 3: ch 1, sc in first 5 sts, [2 sc in next st, sc in next st] x 12, sc in last 5 sts, turn. (47)
Row 4: ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (47)
Row 5: ch 1, sc in first 6 sts, [2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts] x 11, sc in last 5 sts, turn. (58)
Row 6: ch 1, sc in each st across. (58) do not turn

Scalloped pink border: change to pink yarn and work along the long bottom edge.

Row 7: ch 1, sc in first st, skip 1 st, [5 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sc in next st, skip 1 st] across until 1 st remains, sc in last st.

Continue the pink trim up the two short side edges with a single row of sc, then along the top long edge with sc as well, working one sc into the side of each row. Fasten off the pink.

Ties: reattach cream yarn at the top corner of the right front edge, ch 25, fasten off, and weave in the end. Repeat on the left. You will tie these into a small bow at the front during assembly.

Pink Hair Bow

Pink yarn, 4 mm hook. This is the chunky little bow that sits between the ears.

Ch 20.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, turn. (19)
Row 2-4: ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (19)

Fasten off with a long tail. Lay the strip flat, bring the two short ends together to form a loop, and overlap them at the centre back. Pinch the loop firmly in the middle so the front reads as two clear bow loops, then wrap the tail tightly around the pinched centre six to eight times and secure with a small stitch at the back. Keep the long tail for attaching it to the head.

Assembly

Work in this order so each piece has something solid to sit against.

1. Head to body. Set the head squarely on top of the body with the eyes facing forward, then sew all the way around twice for a sturdy join using the long cream tail.
2. Ears. Pin them first. They sit on either side of the top of the head, just behind and slightly outside the eyes, with the pink lining facing forward so they fall naturally down the sides. Sew across the flat top of each ear.
3. Arms. Pin them on either side of the body around the shoulder line (about Rnd 8 down from the neck) so they hang straight. Sew across the flattened top.
4. Feet. Place them at the front-bottom of the body so the pink soles face forward when she sits. Sew around each opening twice.
5. Face. With dark-brown floss, embroider two thin downturned brows above the eyes, sloping gently down toward the centre. With black floss, stitch a small filled triangle nose just below and between the eyes, then a short vertical line dropping from the nose with a little smile curve at the bottom. Dust the cheeks with a touch of pink if you like.
6. Collar and bow. Tie the collar around her neck and knot the ties into a small bow at the front. Sew the hair bow to the top of the head between the ears, slightly off-centre, with several stitches through the pinched back.

Give her a squish, fluff the ears, and you are done.

Tips, Substitutions, and Variations

• Yarn swaps. Any bulky plush or chenille yarn will work as long as you stay consistent across the whole make. If you prefer a sturdier, more washable finish, a worsted-weight acrylic also works; just expect a slightly smaller bunny and use a 3.5 to 4 mm hook.
• Skip the safety eyes. For a baby or a young child, embroider the eyes in black yarn instead. It is the single most important change you can make for a gift that will be handled, chewed, and loved hard.
• Colour ideas. The cream-and-pink combination is the classic look, but a grey body with white linings, or a soft caramel with cream, both read beautifully. The pattern itself does not change.
• Where chenille gets fussy. The join round on the ears is the part people redo most often. Go slowly there and keep your tension even, since plush yarn does not like being unpicked twice.
• Stuffing balance. Stuff the head and feet firmly so they hold their shape, but keep the arms soft and the ears empty. Over-stuffed ears lose the floppy charm entirely.

Care Instructions

• Hand-wash only in cool water with a little gentle detergent. Plush yarn sheds if you are rough with it.
• Press the water out gently rather than wringing or twisting.
• Reshape her while damp, then dry flat, away from direct sun or heat.
• No tumble drying, machine washing, or ironing.
• If the plush nap mats over time, brush it gently with a soft baby brush in the direction of the fibers.

Terms of Use

This pattern is for personal, non-commercial use. Please do not copy, share, redistribute, or republish the pattern itself in any form, including as a file or a translation. You are welcome to sell finished items you make from it in small quantities, with credit to the original designer. Thank you for supporting independent designers.

FAQ

Is this a free crochet pattern?

Yes. This is one of our free crochet animal patterns, written out in full and free to use for your own projects. You are welcome to make as many bunnies as you like.

Is this bunny suitable for beginners?

It sits at the easy-to-intermediate level. If you can work a magic ring, single crochet in a spiral, and increase and decrease, you can make this. The only steps that take a little patience are the two-colour ears and the scalloped collar.

What yarn works best for amigurumi crochet patterns like this one?

A bulky plush or chenille yarn gives the soft, cuddly finish shown here. If you want something firmer and easier to wash, a worsted-weight acrylic also works, though your bunny will come out a little smaller.

Can I make this bunny safe for a baby?

Yes. Replace the safety eyes with eyes embroidered in black yarn, and make sure every piece is sewn on securely. That removes the only small detachable parts.

Can I download this pattern?

Among free crochet patterns to download, this one is easy to save. Copy the full pattern from this page or print it straight from your browser so you can keep it next to you while you crochet.