A step-by-step pattern for crocheting an amigurumi bunny: the head and body worked as one piece, the ears, the muzzle, the front and back legs, and assembling the finished toy.
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Things you will learn
The bunny needs yarn at 50 g / 125 m in 5-6 colors (2 main colors and 3-4 accent colors), a size 2.5 hook for most of the pattern, and a size 2 hook for a tighter neck.
The head and body are worked as one piece in the round from a magic ring: increases first, up to 44 single crochet stitches, then decreases for the neck, followed by a fresh set of increases for the body in the shirt color.
The ears, muzzle, and front and back legs are worked as separate pieces with color changes; the ears and the opening in the muzzle are not stuffed.
During assembly, it's important to embroider the muzzle and eyes, tuck all the thread ends into the neck, and securely close the body opening by working stitches through both sides at once.
What You'll Make
A crocheted amigurumi toy — a bunny with ears, an embroidered muzzle, and front and back legs in different colors, ready for the overalls from a separate tutorial.
Materials and tools
Materials
Yarn, 50 g / 125 m, You'll need 5-6 colors: two main colors and 3-4 accent colors for alternating the pieces.
Stuffing, For firmly stuffing the head, body, legs, and muzzle.
Tools
Size 2.5 mm crochet hook, The main hook for crocheting the head, body, and most of the pieces.
Size 2 mm crochet hook, Needed for three rows of the neck, so it comes out tighter.
On the last round (round 39), work only 9 sc so you divide the body in half and mark the middle point.
Get the Piece Ready for Stuffing
Fold the edge of the body upward so it's easier to stuff the head. Don't stuff the body yet.
Ears
You need to crochet two identical pieces with color changes.
Color Sequence
Rounds 1-6: color 1.
Rounds 7-10: color 2.
Rounds 11-14: color 1.
Rounds 15-18: color 2.
Rounds 19-22: color 1.
Work Rounds 1-22
Round 1: 6 sc in MR.
Round 2: inc (= 12).
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (= 18).
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (= 24).
Rounds 5-8 (4 rounds): 24 sc.
Round 9: (10 sc, dec) x 2 (= 22).
Rounds 10-11 (2 rounds): 22 sc.
Round 12: (9 sc, dec) x 2 (= 20).
Rounds 13-14 (2 rounds): 20 sc.
Round 15: (8 sc, dec) x 2 (= 18).
Rounds 16-17 (4 rounds): 18 sc.
Round 18: (7 sc, dec) x 2 (= 16).
Rounds 19-20 (2 rounds): 16 sc.
Round 21: (6 sc, dec) x 2 (= 14).
Round 22: 34 sc.
Don't Stuff the Ears
Don't stuff the ears, and leave the opening unclosed.
Muzzle
The muzzle is worked as a separate small piece with a small opening in the center.
Work Rounds 1-7
Make a magic ring but don't pull it too tight, leaving a 5 mm opening in the center — this makes it easier to embroider the nose later.
Round 1: 6 sc in MR.
Round 2: inc (= 12).
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (= 18).
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (= 24).
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (= 30).
Rounds 6-7 (2 rounds): 30 sc.
Leave a thread tail about 30 cm long for sewing.
Embroider the Nose and Mouth
Embroider the nose and mouth onto the crocheted muzzle. You'll need about 0.9 m of thread for this.
Front Legs
The front legs are worked with color changes: first the light-colored paw, then the main color, then the shirt color.
Work the Paw in Light-Colored Yarn
In light-colored yarn:
Round 1: 6 sc in MR.
Round 2: inc (= 12).
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (= 18).
Rounds 4-6 (3 rounds): 18 sc.
Round 7: (4 sc, dec) x 3 (= 15).
Round 10: 12 sc.
Work the Main Color and the Shirt Color
Switch to the main yarn color, and gradually stuff the paw with filling as you go.
Rounds 11-22 (12 rounds): 12 sc (= 12).
Switch to the shirt color.
Rounds 23-26 (6 rounds): 12 sc.
Leave a thread tail about 25 cm long for sewing.
Back Legs
The back legs start in the yarn color for the little shoes or feet, then continue in the main color.
Work the Foot and Change Color
Start with the yarn for the little shoes or feet:
Round 1: 6 sc in MR.
Round 2: inc (= 12).
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (= 18).
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (= 24).
Rounds 5-7 (3 rounds): 24 sc.
Round 8: 10 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec (= 18).
Round 9: 22 sc.
Switch to a different yarn color.
Rounds 13-14: 18 sc.
Work the Main Section in the Main Color
Switch to the main color.
Rounds 15-41 (26 rounds): 18 sc.
Stuff the piece with filling as you go.
Assembly
Once you've crocheted all the pieces, assemble the toy: finish the face, secure the threads, and sew on the legs.
Embroider the Eyes and Sew On the Muzzle and Ears
Embroider the eyes, then sew the muzzle and ears onto the head.
Secure and Hide the Threads
Secure all the threads, then weave the ends through and tuck them into the neck.
Stuff the Body and Close the Opening
Once you've finished the bunny's face and head, stuff the body firmly. Fold the edges of the opening together and single crochet through both sides at once to close it.
Sew On the Legs
Sew the front legs on at shoulder level. Sew the back legs on as shown in the photo.
What's Next
The pattern for Tom's overalls is given in a separate tutorial. The author found this bunny's pattern in an online group's materials — it's a translation of a German tutorial.
Finish and variations
Finish
Check That Everything Is Securely Attached
Make sure every piece is sewn on securely and all the thread ends are tucked into the neck before giving the toy to a child.
Variations
Overalls for the Bunny
You can dress the finished bunny in a separately crocheted pair of overalls — the pattern for this piece is given in the next tutorial.
A Different Color Combination
The pattern allows for 5-6 yarn colors: changing up the shades for the ears, legs, and shirt is entirely up to you.
The stuffing is visible between the stitches, spoiling the toy's look.
Likely cause
The fabric came out too loose: the hook is too large, or the decreases were made by skipping a stitch instead of working two stitches together.
How to fix it
Use a hook a little smaller than the yarn label recommends, and crochet tightly. For decreases, work two stitches together rather than skipping a stitch — that way you won't get gaps.
The neck comes out too loose
Problem
The head wobbles or doesn't hold its shape on the body.
Likely cause
The three neck rounds were worked with the same size 2.5 hook as the rest of the piece, without switching to a smaller one.
How to fix it
Work the three neck rounds with the size 2 hook, as the pattern specifies — this makes the neck tighter.
The body opening shows after assembly
Problem
After stuffing, a visible seam or gap remains on the body.
Likely cause
The opening was closed with an ordinary edge seam instead of single crocheting through both sides at once.
How to fix it
Fold the edges of the opening together and single crochet through both sides at once, as the pattern describes — this makes the seam much less visible.
?FAQ
What yarn and hooks do I need for the bunny?
You need yarn at 50 g / 125 m in 5-6 colors (2 main, 3-4 accent), a size 2.5 hook for most of the pattern, and a size 2 hook for the neck.
Why does the neck use a different hook?
The three neck rounds are worked with the size 2 hook so the fabric comes out tighter than the rest of the piece.
Do I need to stuff the ears?
No, the ears aren't stuffed, and the opening in them is left unclosed.
How do I close the opening in the body after stuffing?
Fold the edges of the opening together and single crochet through both sides at once to close it.
Where can I find the pattern for the bunny's clothes?
The pattern for Tom's overalls is given in a separate tutorial.
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Funny bunny! With toys like this you need to make sure the fabric comes out tight. On my first one, the stuffing showed through the gaps and it ruined the whole look :( Now I know you should use a hook a bit smaller than what's recommended on the yarn label, and crochet tightly. And about decreases — if the pattern says to skip a stitch (yes, some patterns do say that), it's better not to. You should work two stitches together into one instead. That way you won't get any gaps!
Beginner10 minFree
Funny bunny! With toys like this you need to make sure the fabric comes out tight. On my first one, the stuffing showed through the gaps and it ruined the whole look :( Now I know you should use a hook a bit smaller than what's recommended on the yarn label, and crochet tightly. And about decreases — if the pattern says to skip a stitch (yes, some patterns do say that), it's better not to. You should work two stitches together into one instead. That way you won't get any gaps!