Hop into storybook charm with this Amigurumi Peter Rabbit crochet pattern! Inspired by the mischievous little bunny from Beatrix Potter’s beloved tales, this adorable character comes to life with his signature blue jacket, expressive eyes, and playful pose. Whether you’re crafting a nostalgic gift, decorating for spring, or adding to your literary-themed collection, Peter Rabbit is sure to bring a touch of whimsy and wonder to your yarn adventures. 🧶🐰📚
Designed for detail and delight, this pattern invites you to explore soft yarns, gentle shaping, and sweet extras like a tiny satchel, garden veggies, or even a miniature carrot patch. Customize his look with embroidered features, textured fur, or accessories that reflect your favorite scenes. Whether perched on a shelf, nestled in a gift basket, or starring in a handmade garden display, this Peter Rabbit Amigurumi is a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for stitching up a little handmade mischief, one loop at a time! 💖✨🥕
🐰 Amigurumi Peter Rabbit & Garden Set Crochet Pattern
Step into a whimsical tale with this charming amigurumi Peter Rabbit inspired by classic storybook characters! Complete with a buttoned blue jacket, floppy ears, and a basket full of veggies (carrots and cabbages!), this delightful bunny is perfect for springtime gifts, nursery decor, or collectors of literary amigurumi. Let’s hop into the details!
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate to Advanced – Includes advanced shaping, seamless jacket construction, and precise assembly.
📏 Finished Size
- Peter Rabbit: Approx. 10–11 inches (25–28 cm) tall with DK yarn and 2.5 mm hook
- Carrots: Approx. 2.5 inches (6 cm)
- Cabbages: Approx. 2 inches (5 cm)
🧶 Materials
Yarn (DK/Light Worsted Weight):
- Beige/tan (body, head, outer ears)
- Cream/off-white (belly panel, muzzle)
- Light pink (inner ears, foot pads)
- Light blue (jacket)
- White (buttons, cabbage base)
- Orange (carrots)
- Light green (carrot tops, cabbage leaves)
- Light brown/taupe (basket)
Other Supplies:
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- 8 mm black safety eyes
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Polyfill stuffing
- Black embroidery thread (nose, mouth)
- Brown embroidery thread (whiskers, eyebrows)
- Floral wire or pipe cleaners (optional, for poseable arms)
- Pink chalk/blush for cheeks (optional)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single Crochet
- inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec – Invisible Decrease
- ch – Chain
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- hdc – Half Double Crochet
- dc – Double Crochet
- FO – Fasten Off
- BLO – Back Loop Only
- FLO – Front Loop Only
🐰 PETER RABBIT BODY PARTS
Head (Beige)
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
R7: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
R8–16: sc around (42) – 9 rounds
R17: (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
R18: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
R19: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
R20: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Insert safety eyes between rounds 11–12, approximately 7–8 sts apart
Stuff head very firmly
R21: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
R22: dec x6 (6)
FO, weave tight to close
Muzzle (Cream)
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: sc around (24)
FO, leave long tail
Stuff lightly and sew centered below eyes (rounds 13–17 area)
Embroider pink inverted triangle nose and simple smile line
Ears (Make 2)
Outer Ear (Beige):
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
R3: (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
R4: (3 sc, inc) x3 (15)
R5–18: sc around (15) – 14 rounds
R19: Flatten and sc across (7–8 sts)
FO, leave tail
Inner Ear (Light Pink):
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
R3: (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
R4–14: sc around (12) – 11 rounds
R15: Flatten and sc across (6 sts)
FO, leave tail
Assembly:
- Center pink inner piece onto beige outer piece
- Sew pink to beige along the edges
- Pinch bottom of ear to create slight curve/fold
- Sew ears to top of head angled slightly outward (floppy style)
Body (Beige with Cream Belly)
R1: MR, 6 sc in beige (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
R7–9: sc around (36) – 3 rounds
R10: Switch to cream for belly panel – work 12 sc in cream on front center, continue with beige for remaining sts (36)
R11–22: Continue pattern – cream oval on front (12–14 sts wide), beige around back and sides (36) – 12 rounds
R23: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
R24–25: sc around (30)
R26: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Stuff firmly
R27: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
R28: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
FO, leave long tail for sewing to head
💡 Tip: The cream belly should form an oval teardrop shape on the front of the body.
Arms (Make 2 – Beige)
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
R3–4: sc around (9) – 2 rounds
R5: dec, 7 sc (8)
R6–16: sc around (8) – 11 rounds
Optional: Insert floral wire or pipe cleaner through center for poseable arms
Stuff lightly (or just the hand portion)
FO, leave long tail. Flatten opening slightly and sew to sides of body at shoulder level (around R7–8 of body).
Legs (Make 2 – Beige with Pink Pads)
Foot (Beige):
R1: Ch 6, starting in 2nd ch from hook: 4 sc, 3 sc in last ch (working around chain), 3 sc on opposite side, inc in last st (12)
R2: inc, 3 sc, inc x3, 3 sc, inc x2 (18)
R3: 1 sc, inc, 4 sc, (1 sc, inc) x3, 4 sc, (1 sc, inc) x2 (24)
R4: BLO sc around (24)
R5–7: sc around (24) – 3 rounds
R8: 6 sc, dec x6, 6 sc (18)
R9: 5 sc, dec x4, 5 sc (14)
Pink Foot Pad: Work in FLO from R3: With pink yarn, (sl st, ch 1, 2 dc in same st, ch 1, sl st) in each front loop around the center bottom (creates textured pad effect)
Leg:
R10: Switch to beige if not already – sc around (14)
R11–18: sc around (14) – 8 rounds
Stuff foot and lower leg firmly
FO, leave tail. Sew to bottom of body with legs angled slightly forward.
👕 PETER’S LONG BLUE JACKET
This jacket is constructed to hang past the body like a coat.
Back Panel (Light Blue)
Foundation: Ch 22
R1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc across (21)
R2–16: Ch 1, turn, sc across (21) – 15 rows
FO, leave tail
Front Panels (Make 2 – Light Blue)
Foundation: Ch 11
R1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc across (10)
R2–16: Ch 1, turn, sc across (10) – 15 rows
FO, leave tail
Sleeves (Make 2 – Light Blue)
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4–12: sc around (18) – 9 rounds
FO, leave tail
Collar
Foundation: Ch 26
R1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc across (25)
R2: Ch 1, turn, sc across (25)
FO
Assembly:
- Join front and back panels: Sew the front panels to each side edge of the back panel at shoulders (top 5–6 rows), leaving armholes open
- Attach sleeves: Sew sleeves into armholes
- Add collar: Sew collar around neckline
- Bottom hem: Jacket should extend approximately 1–2 inches below the body bottom
- Button details:
- Create 4 small white buttons using cream/white yarn
- Method: MR, 5 sc, sl st (small circle), FO
- Sew buttons evenly spaced down the front right panel
- Embroider small stitches opposite on left panel for “buttonholes” (decorative)
💡 Wearing the jacket: Dress Peter by slipping jacket onto body before attaching head, or create back opening with small snaps.
🥕 CARROT (Make 2–3)
Body (Orange):
R1: MR, 5 sc (5)
R2: (1 sc, inc) x2, 1 sc (7)
R3: sc around (7)
R4: (1 sc, inc) x3, 1 sc (10)
R5: sc around (10)
R6: (1 sc, inc) x3, 4 sc (13)
R5: sc around (10)
R6: (1 sc, inc) x3, 4 sc (13)
R7–11: sc around (13) – 5 rounds
Stuff firmly
R12: dec x6, 1 sc (7)
FO, weave tight
Leaves (Light Green – Make 3–4 per carrot):
Ch 8, starting in 2nd ch from hook: sl st, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st
FO, sew all leaves to top of carrot in cluster
🥬 CABBAGE (Make 2–3)
Base (White/Cream):
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: sc around (24)
Stuff lightly
R6: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
FO, leave tail
Outer Leaves (Green – Make 5–6 per cabbage):
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
R3: (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
R4: (3 sc, inc) x3 (15)
R5: sc around (15)
FO, leave long tail
Assembly:
Sew leaves overlapping around white base in spiral/layered pattern. Outer leaves should ruffle slightly.
🧺 BASKET (Light Brown)
Base:
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: BLO sc around (30) – creates base ridge
R7–10: sc around (30) – 4 rounds
Handle:
Ch 25, skip across basket, sl st to opposite side
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each ch across (24)
FO and weave in ends
🎨 FINAL ASSEMBLY & DETAILS
- Attach head to body – Sew securely with cream belly facing forward
- Embroider face details:
- Brown eyebrows (3–4 straight stitches above each eye)
- Brown whiskers (3 on each cheek, radiating outward)
- Pink nose (inverted triangle on muzzle)
- Small smile line below nose
- Add blush to cheeks with pink chalk/cosmetic blush
- Dress Peter in blue jacket
- Position arms angled forward slightly
- Arrange vegetables in and around basket
- Optional: Add tiny felt flowers or greenery for garden scene
💡 Display Tips
- Sit Peter with legs forward and arms resting on lap or holding a carrot
- Fill basket with vegetables and place beside him
- Create a fabric “garden patch” base with green felt
- Position ears for personality – one slightly forward, one back
Your Peter Rabbit is complete! 🐰🥕💙
This storybook-inspired amigurumi bunny is a timeless treasure filled with personality and charm—perfect for gifting or storytelling play! 🌿🐇🥕
