Easy Crochet Bunny Tutorial 1

Free Bunny Crochet Pattern – Perfect for Last-Minute Gifts

ByClaire Hours

Show your love with this free crochet bunny pattern, for heartfelt handmade presents & wonderful keepsakes for children and bunny fans alike.

A soft little bunny with big ears and a round cheek sits perfectly in every home, giving pure joy and happiness to everyone. It comes in gentle colors and a sweet face that makes both kids and adults smile. This handmade treasure is perfect for cuddles or as cheerful decor for living rooms, bedrooms, playrooms, and nurseries. Using a crochet bunny pattern, you can easily create a heartfelt gift for a friend, a baby shower, or any festive occasion.

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The bunny can be customized with a bow, a button, or a tiny flower, making it extra special. Its huggable size makes it a wonderful comfort toy, and its durability means it will last for years. Bringing a crochet bunny into your space offers cozy charm and spreads warmth all around. Your friends, family, and little ones will appreciate the love and care put into this soft companion, and you will feel joy in making it unique and full of character.

Crochet Bunny Rabbit Amigurumi Pattern

Materials

  • Yarn: Medium weight (4) acrylic yarn, soft blue (main color)
  • Crochet Hook: 5 mm
  • Scissors
  • Stitch Markers
  • Safety Eyes: 3 mm or 4 mm
  • Polyester Fiberfill (Stuffing)
  • Tapestry Needle (optional, for attaching ears)

Key Abbreviations

  • MR: Magic Ring
  • ch: Chain
  • sc: Single Crochet
  • dc: Double Crochet
  • st(s): Stitch(es)
  • inc: Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
  • dec: Decrease (sc2tog = single crochet two together)
  • sl st: Slip Stitch
  • popcorn: Popcorn Stitch (5 dc in same stitch, remove hook, insert hook into first dc, pull loop from last dc through to close)

Special Notes

  • Pattern uses US crochet terminology.
  • Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round for easier counting.
  • Safety eyes are inserted after completing the head/body portion.
  • This pattern is suitable for beginners.

Pattern Instructions

1. Body and Head

Round 1:
Make a Magic Ring (MR).
6 sc in MR. Tighten the ring. (6 sts)

Round 2:
Inc in each st around (2 sc per stitch) (12 sts)

Round 3:
[1 sc, inc] around (18 sts)
Repeat sequence: 1 sc in next stitch, then inc in following stitch.

Round 4:
[2 sc, inc] around (24 sts)
Repeat sequence: 2 sc in next two stitches, then inc in following stitch.

Rounds 5-7:
Sc in each st around (24 sts per round)
No increases or decreases.

Round 8:
[2 sc, inc] around (32 sts)
Repeat sequence: 2 sc in next two stitches, then inc in following stitch.

Round 9:
9 sc, popcorn (arm), 13 sc, popcorn (arm), 8 sc

  • First popcorn: 5 dc into same st, remove hook, insert hook into first dc, pull loop through and close with sl st.
  • Second popcorn: repeat above.

Rounds 10-11:
Sc in each st around (32 sts per round)
No increases, no popcorn stitches, no decreases.

Round 12:
Start with popcorn (leg), 11 sc, popcorn (leg), 7 sc, popcorn (tail), 11 sc

  • Each popcorn: 5 dc in same st, remove hook, insert hook into first dc, pull loop through, sl st to close.

Round 13:
[2 sc, dec] around
Repeat sequence: 2 sc in next two stitches, then dec in following stitch.

Pause:
Insert safety eyes between rounds 5 and 6, spacing them as preferred.

Stuff:
Stuff firmly with fiberfill.

Round 14:
[1 sc, dec] around

Round 15:
Dec in every st around until hole closes

Finishing:
Continue making decreases until only a small opening remains. Use sl st to close hole, fasten off yarn, and weave in end.

2. Ears (Make 2)

Row 1:
Make a slip knot, ch 6.

Row 2:
Starting from second ch from hook, 5 sc across.

Row 3:
Ch 1, turn, 5 sc across.
In last st, 3 sc (turning to work around).
Now, 5 sc back along opposite side of foundation chain.

Finishing:
Sl st into first st. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Weave in end.

Attach Ears:
Use tapestry needle to sew ears onto top of bunny head.

3. Assembly

  • Insert safety eyes after the head is finished and before stuffing.
  • Stuff body firmly.
  • Attach ears securely with tail yarn and needle.

Conclusion

This bunny rabbit pattern is easy to follow and ideal for beginners and gift makers. The design uses simple shapes and techniques, with popcorn stitches for arms, legs, and tail. The ears are straightforward to make and attach.

Pattern Correction

  • In Round 8, the increases should result in 32 total stitches. Count your stitches after every increase round.
  • For popcorn stitches, always use 5 dc in the same stitch, then close as described.

Tips

  • Use stitch markers to keep track of your rounds.
  • Stuff the bunny firmly to maintain shape.
  • Insert safety eyes before final stuffing and closing.
  • Weave in all yarn ends securely.
  • For extra cuteness, embroider a small nose with pink yarn.
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