Make an Amazing Amigurumi Bunny Rabbit – Then Gift it!
This Amigurumi Bunny Rabbit is a joy to make and it makes for an impressive gift too – In my opinion, nothing beats a handmade gift and this Bunny will impress!
This crochet project is not difficult but I don’t suggest this pattern for beginners. If you’ve got experience with the basics of Amigurumi, including increasing and decreasing then this is a great project to expand your skills.
Pattern Notes
The bunny rabbit is worked from the bottom up with legs and arms joined into the work as you go. The ears and tail are attached later. The hat and scarf are removable.
Unless otherwise indicated – Work in continuous rounds. Mark the beginning stitch as you work.
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Gauge
Gauge is not important for this pattern. You can adjust the hook and yarn size as desired, but keep in mind the size of the finished object will vary.
Working with the DK/8ply yarn and 4mm hook my finished product measures approximately 25 cm (9.8 inches) height and 26.5cm (10.5 inches) around his widest point (his bottom).
Abbreviations
| MC | main colour |
| CC | contrast colour |
| sc | single crochet |
| dc | double crochet |
| BLO | back loop only |
| sc2tog | single crochet 2 stitches together |
| ss | slip stitch |
Materials
- MC – Body and Head (Pink) – 70gr (115m/126yrds) Dk/ 8 ply yarn
- CC1 – Ear Trim, Hat & Tail (Purple) – 20 gr (33m, 36yrds) Dk/ 8 ply yarn
- CC2 – Scarf (Fushcia) – 10 gr (16.5m/18yrds) Dk/ 8 ply yarn
- Safety eyes – (or extra thread to embroider eyes)
- 4mm Hook
- Darning needle
- Stuffing
Small amount of pink felt fornose Small amount of black thread for mouth and whisker detail
Rabbit Amigurumi Pattern
Unless otherwise indicated – Work in continuous rounds. Mark the beginning stitch as you work.
Arms (Make 2)
Rnd 1 Using MC – work 6 sc in Magic Circle
Rnd 2 2sc in each st around (12)
Rnd 3 (sc, 2sc in next st) around (18)
Rnd 4 sc in each st around in BLO (18)
Rnd 5-6 sc in each st around (18)
Rnd 7 (sc, sc2tog) around (12)
Rnd 8 -18 sc in each st around (12)
Add stuffing to the bottom half of the arm. Fold the top of the arm in half, line up stitches as evenly as possible – sc 6 across – working each stitch through the 2 parallel single chains from the previous round to close up the hole. Place arms aside for attachment later.
Legs (Make 2)
Rnd 1 Using MC – Work 6 sc in Magic Circle
Rnd 2 2sc in each st around (12)
Rnd 3 (sc, 2sc in next stitch) around (18)
Rnd 4 (sc in 2 sts, 2sc in next st) around (24)
Rnd 5 sc in each st around in BLO (24)
Rnd 6-8 sc in each st around (24)
Rnd 9 (sc in 2 sts, 2sctog) around (18)
Rnd 10-14 sc in each st around (18)
Fasten off one leg only.
Do not fasten off the second leg. Continue.
The next rounds will join the legs whilst creating the rabbit’s body.
Rnd 15 Refer to Diagram 1 below.
Work a few sc until you reach the approximate middle stitch of the first foot. Ch2, ss into the side middle stitch of the
Rnd 16 sc in each st around (40)
Rnd 17 sc in 8 sts, (2sc in next st) 4 times, sc in next 16 sts, ( 2sc in next st) 4 times, sc in last 8 sts (48)
Rnd 18 sc in 8 sts, (sc in next st, 2sc in next st) 4 times, sc in next 16 sts, (sc in next st, 2sc in next st) 4 times, sc in last 8 sts (56)
Rnd 19 sc in 8 sts, (sc in next 2
Rnd 20-24 sc in each st around (64) Rnd 25 sc in 8 sts, (sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog) 4 times, sc in next 16 sts, (sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog) 4 times, sc in last 8 sts (56)
Rnd 26 sc in each st around (56)
Rnd 27 sc in 8 sts, (sc in next st, sc2tog) 4 times, sc in next 16 sts, (sc in next st, sc2tog) 4 times, sc in last 8 sts (48)
Rnd 28-29 sc in each st around (48)
Rnd 30 (sc in 10 sts, sc2tog) around (44)
Bottom is now complete. Continue to create the rest of the body.
Torso
Rnd 31 sc in each st around (44)
Rnd 32 (sc in 9 sts, sc2tog) around (40)
Rnd 33 sc in each st around (40)
Rnd 34 (sc in 8 sts, sc2tog) around (36)
Rnd 35 sc in each st around (36)
Rnd 36 (sc in 7 sts, sc2tog) around (32)
Rnd 37-38 sc in each st around (32)
Attach arms in next round. You will attach the arms by working each st through both the arm sc and the torso sc to join, as indicated in instructions.
Rnd 39 sc in 9 sts, sc in next 6 sts working through both the 1st arm and the torso, sc in next 10 sts, sc in next 6 sts working through both the 2nd arm and the torso, sc in last st (32)
Rnd 40 (sc in 6 sts, sc2tog) around (28)
Rnd 42 (sc in 5 sts, sc2tog) around (24)
Rnd 43 (sc in 4 sts, sc2tog) around (20)
The body is now complete. Continue working to complete the head
Head
Rnd 44 (sc in 4 sts, 2sc in next st) around (24)
Rnd 45 (sc in 2 sts, 2sc in next st) around (32) Rnd 46 (sc in 3 sts, 2sc in next st) around (40)
Rnd 47 (sc in 4 sts, 2sc in next st) around (48)
Rnd 48 (sc in 5 sts, 2sc in next st) around (56)
Rnd 49 sc in each st around (56)
Rnd 50 (sc in 6 sts, 2sc in next st) around (64)
Rnd 51-60 sc in each st around (64)
If using safety eyes, attach eyes between row 56 and 57, at your desired distance apart.
Add Stuffing.
Rnd 61 (sc in 6 sts, sc2tog) around (56)
Rnd 62 (sc in 5 sts, sc2tog) around (48)
Rnd 63 (sc in 4 sts, sc2tog) around (40)
Rnd 64 (sc in 3 sts, sc2tog) around (32)
Rnd 65 (sc in 2 sts, sc2tog) around (24)
Rnd 66 (sc, sc2tog) around (16)
Rnd 67 (sc in 2 sts, sc2tog) (12)
Rnd 68 sc2tog around (6)
Add your final stuffing. Pull the yarn through last st, and close up
Ears (Make 2)
Work in rows. Ch1 at beginning of row does not count as stitch.
Row 1 Ch4, sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 2 ch, turn (3)
Row 2-3 Ch1, sc across, turn (3)
Row 4 Ch1, 2sc in 1st st, sc in next st, 2sc in last st, turn (5)
Row 5-9 Ch1, sc across, turn (5)
Row 10 Ch1, 2sc in 1st st, sc in each st across till last st, 2sc in last st (7)
Row 11-15 Ch1, sc across, turn (7)
Row 16 Repeat Row 10 (9)
Row 17-24 Ch1, sc across, turn (9)
Row 25 Ch1, sc2tog, sc across till last 2sts, sc2tog (7)
Row 26 – 27 Repeat Row 25 till you are left with three sc across.
Fasten off – Leave enough yarn to attach ears to the rabbit’s head.
Using CC1 work a border around ears in either crab stitch or single chain. Steam press ears to flatten.
Using long tail threads, sew the ears to head.
Hat
Work in rounds. Replace the first dc of each round with a beginning chainless dc (preferred method), or a ch3.
Join each round with ss to top of beginning dc/ch3.
Rnd 1 Using CC1 – Work 10 dc in Magic Circle
Rnd 2 2dc in each st around (20)
Rnd 3 (dc, 2dc in next st) around (30)
Rnd 4 (dc in 2 sts, 2dc in next st) (40)
Rnd 5-7 dc in each st around (40)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Scarf
Work in rows.
Ch1 at beginning of row does not count as stitch.
Row 1 Ch3, sc in 2nd ch from hook and next ch, turn
Row 2-48 Ch1, sc in 1st, sc in next st, turn (2)
Fasten off and weave in ends
Finishing
Cut out the rabbit’s nose from pink felt, and sew or hot glue to attach to the rabbit’s face. Use black thread to embroider the mouth and whisker details, as desired. To create freckles, I used the french knot method.
Make a pom-pom for the tail and attach to the rabbit’s bottom. You can use a pom-pom maker or simply follow this fantastic tutorial. It shows you how to make pom-poms with either a fork or two rolls of toilet paper. I find the fork tutorial creates the ideal size pom-pom for the Amigurumi rabbit.
Your Winter Bunny is now complete.
Love, hug and enjoy!
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