Shake up the cuteness with this Amigurumi Bunny Rattle crochet pattern! With its floppy ears, gentle smile, and soft textures, this baby-friendly bunny is the perfect blend of playful and precious. Whether you’re crafting a handmade gift for a newborn, adding charm to a nursery, or simply enjoying a quick and joyful project, this rattle brings comfort and delight with every stitch—and every shake! 🧶🐰🎶
Designed for softness and safety, this pattern invites you to explore gentle shaping, pastel palettes, and fun extras like embroidered eyes, a stitched-on nose, or even a wooden ring for easy gripping. Customize your bunny with favorite colors or add a tiny bow for extra sweetness. Whether nestled in a gift basket, tucked into a diaper bag, or starring in a handmade baby shower set, this Bunny Rattle Amigurumi is a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for stitching up a little handmade giggle, one loop at a time! 💖✨🍼
🐰 Amigurumi Bunny Rattle Crochet Pattern
Create a soft, soothing, and absolutely charming bunny rattle for your little one! With closed eyes, a blushing smile, and a pastel bow, this sweet toy is perfect for baby gifts or nursery decor.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Some shaping, color changes, and sewing involved.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 5–6 inches tall including the wooden ring.
🧶 Yarn & Materials Used
- Worsted weight cotton yarn in:
- Light Gray (main color)
- Soft White / Cream (face details)
- Blush Pink (inner ears, cheeks, bow, nose)
- Black embroidery thread (eyes and mouth)
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Wooden teething ring (approx. 2.75–3 inches / 7 cm diameter)
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle, stitch marker, scissors
🧵 Crochet Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single Crochet
- inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec – Decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- ch – Chain
- st(s) – Stitch(es)
🪡 Bunny Head
Yarn: Light Gray + Cream + Blush Pink
- With gray yarn, make a magic ring, work 6 sc into ring. (6)
- Round 2: inc around (12)
- Round 3: (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
- Round 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
- Round 5: (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
- Round 6: (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
7–10. Rounds 7–10: sc around (36)
Switch to cream color for face:
11–15. Rounds 11–15: sc around (36)
16. (4 sc, dec) × 6 (30)
17. (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
Switch to blush pink:
- (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) × 6 (12)
- dec around (6)
Stuff firmly. Fasten off and close the hole. Weave in yarn tail.
👂 Bunny Ears (Make 2)
Yarn: Start with Blush Pink, then Cream, then Light Gray
- With pink, MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc around (12)
- (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
- Change to cream, (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
5–6. Rounds 5–6: sc around (24) - Change to gray, (3 sc, dec) × 6 (20)
- (2 sc, dec) × 5 (15)
- (1 sc, dec) × 5 (10)
- dec around (5)
Fasten off with long tail. Flatten ears and sew to top of head.
🎀 Bow
Yarn: Blush Pink
- Ch 9, turn, sc in 2nd ch and across (8)
2–4. Rows 2–4: ch 1, sc across (8)
Fasten off and roll strip into a bow shape. Wrap yarn around center to pinch. Sew under the head as shown in the image.
👁️ Facial Features
- Use black embroidery thread to stitch:
- Closed eyes: curved stitched lines with 3 small lashes on each.
- Mouth: small V shape.
- Embroider small pink nose with vertical stitches in center of face.
- Add blush cheeks using blush pink yarn or fabric paint (optional).
🔄 Handle Wrap
Yarn: Light Gray
- Ch enough to wrap around the wooden ring (approx. 30–36 ch depending on ring size).
- Row 1: sc in each ch.
- Row 2: turn, sc across.
Wrap this strip snugly around the wooden ring and sew edges together at the back side. Make sure it’s tight so it won’t slide.
🧷 Attaching Bunny to the Wooden Rattle
- Insert needle through the center of the bow and pull it through the top of the ring (already wrapped with gray yarn).
- Use extra yarn tail from the bow to sew the head base onto the ring.
- Make several tight stitches around the bottom of the head and into the top stitches of the handle wrap to secure it.
- Reinforce stitches on both sides for safety – especially important for baby toys.
🎀 Finishing Touches
- Double check all sewn parts are tight and secure.
- Hide all yarn ends inside the head with a yarn needle.
- Optional: Lightly blush cheeks with pink yarn or textile-safe color.
- Shake gently to ensure it’s sturdy and safe for baby use.
Thanks for following along with this sweet bunny rattle pattern! 🐰💕 Whether you’re making it as a baby shower gift or for your own little one, this soft and snuggly toy is sure to bring lots of joy. Don’t forget to tag your creations so we can admire your handiwork!
Happy crocheting! ✨🧶
