Meet Amigurumi Violet, a sweet and snuggly crochet companion who’s bursting with charm and cuddles! 💜🧶 Whether she’s a magical unicorn, a whimsical doll, or a soft plushie inspired by springtime blooms, Violet brings gentle personality and playful elegance to your handmade collection. With her soft curves, expressive features, and delightful color palette, she’s the kind of project that feels like a warm hug stitched into every loop.
Perfect for crocheters who love character-driven designs and thoughtful details, this pattern invites you to add your own creative touches—from curly manes and heart-shaped buttons to dreamy accessories and cozy textures. Whether you’re crafting a heartfelt gift or adding a new friend to your amigurumi lineup, Violet is a joyful way to stitch up sweetness—one magical loop at a time! 🌸🧵
🐰 Amigurumi Violet Bunny Crochet Pattern
Meet Violet, the cuddly purple bunny with big ears and a sweet heart belly. This soft pastel cutie makes the perfect handmade gift for children, nurseries, or springtime décor.
✨ Skill Level
Confident Beginner – Basic shaping, color changes, and applique sewing.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 10–12 in (25–30 cm) tall using velvet or worsted yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Yarn:
- Purple – main body, head, ears, limbs
- Peach – face patch, hands, feet, heart on belly
- White – belly patch, inner ears
- Hook: 3.5 mm
- Safety eyes – 12 mm black
- Black embroidery thread – for lashes
- Stuffing – polyester fiberfill
- Yarn needle & stitch marker
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single Crochet
- inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
- ch – Chain
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- st(s) – Stitch(es)
- FO – Fasten Off
🟣 Head (Purple)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
- (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
8–16. sc around (42) - (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
- (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
👉 Insert safety eyes between R10–11, spaced ~10 sts apart.
👉 Stuff firmly. - (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6)
FO, weave end closed.
🧡 Face Patch (Peach, Oval Appliqué)
- Ch 8.
- Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 6, 3 sc in last, rotate and work on other side: sc 6, 2 sc in last (18).
- Row 2: inc, sc 6, inc x3, sc 6, inc x2 (24).
- Row 3: sc 1, inc, sc 6, (sc 1, inc) x3, sc 6, (sc 1, inc) x2 (30).
- Row 4: sc 2, inc, sc 6, (sc 2, inc) x3, sc 6, (sc 2, inc) x2 (36).
FO, leave tail. Sew to front of head, centered between the eyes.
💜 Body (Purple)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–18. sc around (36) - (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
👉 Stuff firmly. - (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
FO, leave tail for sewing to head.
🤍 Belly Patch (White Oval)
Repeat the Face Patch instructions (to 36 sts). FO, sew centered on body.
🧡 Heart Appliqué (Peach)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- ch 3, 2 dc in same st, 2 dc in next 2 sts, dc, hdc, sc 2, sl st in next, sc 2, hdc, dc, 2 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc + ch 3 + sl st in last.
FO, sew in middle of belly patch.
💜 Arms (Make 2)
Start with peach (hands):
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
3–4. sc around (12)
Switch to purple:
5–12. sc around (12)
👉 Stuff lightly.
Flatten and sl st to close. Leave tail for sewing.
💜 Legs (Make 2)
Start with peach (feet):
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–5. sc around (18)
Switch to purple:
6–12. sc around (18)
👉 Stuff firmly.
FO, leave long tail for sewing.
👂 Ears (Make 2)
Outer Ear (Purple):
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–12. sc around (24)
FO.
Inner Ear (White):
Work same as outer ear but stop at R10.
Sew inner ear onto outer. Do not stuff. Fold slightly at base and attach to top of head.
🌼 Tail (Optional)
With purple:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
3–4. sc around (12) - (sc, dec) x4 (8)
Stuff, close, sew to back of body.
🧷 Assembly
- Sew head to body securely.
- Attach arms slightly below the neck.
- Attach legs evenly at bottom.
- Attach ears to top of head, curving slightly outward.
- Sew peach oval face patch on front of head.
- Sew white belly patch on body, then stitch peach heart in center.
- Embroider tiny dot nose with peach yarn.
- Add lashes with black thread (optional).
🌟 Final Thoughts
Your Violet Bunny is ready! With its peach face patch, peach hands/feet, white belly with heart, and oversized ears, this bunny is a perfect gift and an adorable addition to any handmade collection.
📍 Violet Bunny – Placement Guide
1. Face Patch (Peach Oval)
- Place centered on the front of the head.
- Top of patch should sit around Row 6 of the head.
- Bottom of patch should reach about Row 14.
- Safety eyes: Insert at Rows 10–11, spaced ~10 stitches apart, inside the peach patch.
- Nose: Embroider a tiny dot with peach yarn between the eyes, ~2 rows below them.
2. Belly Patch (White Oval)
- Sew centered on the front of the body.
- Top of patch should begin around Row 5 of the body.
- Bottom of patch should reach around Row 13–14.
- Ensure the patch is wide enough to cover the belly front (about 70–75% width of the body).
3. Heart Appliqué (Peach)
- Place in the center of the white belly patch.
- Position the top of the heart ~2 rows below the start of the white patch.
- Bottom tip of the heart should point toward the lower third of the patch.
4. Arms & Legs
- Arms: Sew evenly at the sides, attaching just below the neckline, with peach ends facing forward.
- Legs: Attach symmetrically at the body base so bunny stands flat, peach feet visible in front.
5. Ears
- Position ears symmetrically at the very top of the head, slightly angled outward.
- White inner ear should face forward.
6. Tail (Optional)
- If adding, place at the center back of the body, about 2 rows above the base.
