Amigurumi Christmas Bunny With Santa Hat

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When it comes to crafting during the festive season, creating an amigurumi Christmas bunny with a Santa hat is pure joy! 🐰🎅 The charm of amigurumi lies in its ability to transform simple yarn into adorable, whimsical creatures that bring smiles to faces young and old. The process itself is a delightful journey of creativity and patience, where you watch your chosen colors and stitches come together stitch by stitch, forming a cuddly little character ready to spread holiday cheer. The prospect of gifting something handmade and filled with love truly embodies the giving spirit of Christmas.

Starting your amigurumi project is like embarking on a magical adventure. The excitement begins with selecting the perfect yarn in festive hues—perhaps a cozy white for the bunny and a jolly red for the Santa hat. As I gather my materials, I can’t help but imagine how this little creature will come to life. With crochet hook in hand, I dive into the rhythmic process of counting stitches and rounds, slowly shaping the bunny’s body and charming features. Each detail, from the floppy ears to the tiny pompom on its hat, adds to its character and heartwarming appeal. The whole experience is incredibly rewarding, resulting in a unique piece that holds a special place in any holiday décor. 🎄

🎄 Amigurumi Christmas Bunny With Santa Hat Pattern

Looking for a festive crochet project that adds instant cheer to your home or gift list? This adorable Amigurumi Christmas Bunny, complete with a fluffy Santa hat, is the perfect companion for the holidays. Whether perched under your tree or tucked into a stocking, this handmade bunny will steal hearts!

✂️ Skill Level

Intermediate – includes shaping, color changes, and sewing pieces

📏 Finished Size

Approximately 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) tall with worsted weight yarn and a 2.5–3.0 mm hook

🧵 Materials Needed

Worsted weight yarn in:
- Taupe or Grey (main body)
- Light Beige or Cream (belly, muzzle, ear insides)
- Pink (nose and footpads)
- Red (Santa hat)
- White fluffy yarn (Santa hat brim and pom-pom)
Crochet hook: 2.5 mm or 3.0 mm
Safety eyes (10–12 mm)
Tapestry needle
Stuffing
Stitch marker
Scissors

🧶 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
BLO – Back Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off

🧸 Pattern Instructions

🟤 Head (Taupe)

MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–14. sc around (36)
– Place safety eyes between Rounds 9–10, about 8 sts apart
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
– Stuff firmly
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
dec x6 (6), FO and close

🐰 Body (Taupe with beige belly)

MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–12. sc around
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
– Stuff and FO, leave tail for sewing

✋ Arms (Make 2 – Taupe)

MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
3–7. sc around (12)
(2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
9–12. sc around (9)
– Stuff lightly and FO

🦶 Legs (Make 2 – Taupe with beige/pink footpads)

MR with pink, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18), change to taupe
4–8. sc around (18)
(2 sc, dec) x4, sc x2 (14)
10–11. sc around
– Stuff and FO

👂 Ears (Make 2 – Taupe and Beige)

Outer (Taupe)

MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–10. sc around (18)
– FO and flatten

Inner (Beige)
– Same as outer but stop at Rnd 8
– Sew inner piece onto outer ear, then attach to head

🧣 Muzzle (Beige)

MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
sc around
– Stuff and sew under eyes
– Embroider pink nose and line

🎅 Santa Hat

Red Section

MR, 4 sc
(1 sc, inc) x2 (6)
(2 sc, inc) x2 (8)
(3 sc, inc) x2 (10)
(4 sc, inc) x2 (12)
(5 sc, inc) x2 (14)
(6 sc, inc) x2 (16)
sc around
– Continue increasing every few rounds until it fits bunny’s head (about 36–40 sts)
– FO