Hop into handmade happiness with the Amigurumi Rabbit, a cuddly crochet creation that’s bursting with charm and character! 🐰🧶 With its round gray body, wide pink belly, tall ears, and adorable nose, this bunny is the perfect blend of sweet and snuggly. Whether you’re crafting a springtime gift, adding to your woodland critter collection, or simply love stitching up soft and lovable friends, this bunny is sure to bring joy with every stitch.
Perfect for crocheters who enjoy playful shapes and cozy textures, this pattern invites you to create a bunny full of personality and warmth. Add a tiny carrot, a bow tie, or even a little basket for seasonal flair. The Amigurumi Rabbit is a joyful way to stitch up comfort, cuteness, and a sprinkle of handmade magic—one loop at a time! 🧵✨🌸
🐰 Amigurumi Rabbit Crochet Pattern
Soft, sweet, and perfectly cuddly — this Amigurumi Rabbit is a classic bunny friend with big floppy ears, adorable paws, and a sweet expression that melts hearts. Ideal for baby gifts, Easter baskets, or simply as a lovable handmade companion.
✨ Skill Level
Easy to Intermediate – basic amigurumi shapes, color changes, and light sewing.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 11–12 in (28–30 cm) tall including ears (using worsted or velvet yarn and a 3.5 mm hook).
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (Worsted or Plush Velvet):
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Gray – main color (head, body, limbs, outer ears)
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Light pink – snout, belly panel, inner ears, paw pads, nose
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10–12 mm black safety eyes
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Black embroidery thread – mouth
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Light pink thread or thin yarn – whiskers (optional)
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Polyfill stuffing
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Crochet hook: 3.5 mm
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Tapestry needle, scissors, stitch marker
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Optional: thin craft wire for upright ear support
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
🧠 Head (Gray + Pink Face Panel)
1️⃣ MR, 6 sc (6)
2️⃣ inc ×6 (12)
3️⃣ (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4️⃣ (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
5️⃣ (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
6️⃣ (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
7–11️⃣ sc around (36)
12–16️⃣ Switch to light pink, sc around (36) — extends the pink face panel lower as in the photo.
👉 Insert safety eyes between R10–R11, spaced about 8 stitches apart (just above the pink section).
17️⃣ Switch back to gray, (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
18️⃣ (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
19️⃣ (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
20️⃣ (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
21️⃣ dec ×6 (6), FO and close.
Stuff firmly into a round sphere shape.
🐽 3D Nose (Pink)
1️⃣ MR, 6 sc (6)
2️⃣ inc ×6 (12)
3️⃣ sc around (12), FO.
Lightly stuff and sew centered onto the pink snout band (slightly raised).
Embroider a short black vertical line below the nose with a tiny split “Y” for the mouth.
Optional: Add thin pink whiskers using embroidery thread.
🧸 Body (Gray with Wide Pink Belly)
1️⃣ MR, 6 sc (6)
2️⃣ inc ×6 (12)
3️⃣ (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4️⃣ (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
5️⃣ (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
6–15️⃣ sc around (30) → keeps the full, round belly.
16️⃣ Switch to light pink for belly panel: sc 12 in pink (front center), switch to gray for remaining 18 sc.
Repeat for 6–8 rounds, maintaining alignment to create a wide oval patch that covers most of the torso.
17️⃣ Switch fully to gray. (4 sc, dec) ×5 (25)
18–19️⃣ sc around (25) → minimal taper for the natural neck join.
FO and stuff very firmly to keep the spherical, plush shape.
🐾 Legs (Make 2 – Gray + Pink Paw Pads)
1️⃣ With pink, MR, 6 sc (6)
2️⃣ inc ×6 (12)
3️⃣ (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4️⃣ Switch to gray, sc around (18)
5–7️⃣ sc around (18)
Stuff lightly — feet should stay soft and slightly flat.
FO. Sew to bottom front of body so they face forward and help balance the bunny.
👉 For accuracy, sew or glue a separate pink crochet circle (MR, 6 → inc ×6 → sc around 18 sts) to the sole for a clear paw pad effect.
✋ Arms (Make 2 – Gray)
1️⃣ MR, 6 sc (6)
2️⃣ inc ×6 (12)
3–10️⃣ sc around (12)
Stuff lightly.
FO and sew evenly on both sides just below the head.
👂 Ears (Make 2 – Outer Gray + Inner Pink)
Outer Ear (Gray):
1️⃣ Ch 20, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (19), 3 sc in last ch; rotate, sc 19, inc (42).
2️⃣ inc, sc 17, inc ×3, sc 17, inc ×2 (48).
3–7️⃣ sc evenly around (48), FO.
Inner Ear (Pink):
Ch 18, work same as outer but one round shorter (for a smaller fit).
Sew pink inner section centered to gray ear.
Assembly Tip:
Pinch the base of each ear flat, fold slightly inward to form a natural ear cup, and sew across the folded base before attaching to the top of the head.
(Optional: Insert thin wire for structure.)
🧷 Assembly Order
1️⃣ Sew head to body, aligning the pink snout directly above the belly patch.
2️⃣ Attach arms and legs symmetrically.
3️⃣ Attach ears upright with a gentle inward curve.
4️⃣ Add nose, mouth, and whiskers if desired.
5️⃣ Shape the bunny by gently rolling it in your hands to even out stuffing.
🎀 Final Look
Your bunny should now have:
✅ A perfectly round body with a large pink belly panel
✅ A broad pink snout extending across the lower face
✅ Chubby, flat feet with pink paw pads
✅ Tall oval ears nearly the height of the head
✅ A slightly upturned, plush face full of personality
Your little bunny is ready to hop into hugs! 🐇 Whether for springtime joy or year-round cuteness, this amigurumi rabbit is sure to be a treasured handmade friend.
