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Bunny Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

Bunny Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Bunny Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a soft bunny stacking toy made from several crochet rings and a full amigurumi bunny with head, arms, legs and ears. You will shape the face with needle sculpting and attach a fluffy pom-pom tail for a playful finish. The rings stack for a compact toy that is perfect for nurseries.

Bunny Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Clear step-by-step rounds and helpful photos lead you through each piece and assembly. The pattern uses simple single crochet shaping and color changes to create the striped rings.

Why You'll Love This Bunny Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it blends a classic stacking toy concept with a cuddly amigurumi bunny personality. I enjoy designing pieces that are both functional and full of charm, and this one stacks neatly while still being soft enough for little hands. The face shaping adds so much character — I always find needle sculpting incredibly satisfying. I also love how the color changes let you personalize the look to match any nursery.

Bunny Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Bunny Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Bunny Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Bunny Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how many ways you can customize this stacking bunny pattern to make it unique.

I often change the color palette — try pastel pinks and greys for a nursery set or bright primaries for a playful baby toy.

To make a larger, cuddlier version I use a bulkier yarn and a larger hook; for a tiny keychain version I use thinner yarn and a smaller hook.

I sometimes embroider different facial expressions or change the eye size for a different personality — safety eyes, buttons, or embroidered eyes all work.

Try adding felt clothes or tiny crocheted accessories like a scarf, hat, or bow to personalize the bunny for a gift.

You can swap the pom-pom tail for a crocheted puff or fur pom for different textures and finishes.

If you want more stability for toddler play, sew in a small disc between rings or use a heavier fill in the bottom ring for balance.

I also like to needle-sculpt the face more or less depending on how expressive I want the bunny to look; small changes in placement alter personality a lot.

For a themed set make matching stacking rings in holiday colors or create a sibling set with smaller and larger versions.

Don’t be afraid to experiment with different stitches for ring texture — a few rounds of half double crochet or front-loop only rounds can add subtle detail.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during round joins will cause misaligned seams; place a marker at the start of each round and mark where you join to maintain consistent stitch counts. ✗ Forgetting to stuff as you go makes assembly and shaping difficult later; fill rings and limbs progressively to maintain control over shape and firmness. ✗ Using inconsistent tension creates uneven rings and mismatched pieces; aim for steady tension throughout and check stitch counts frequently to avoid surprises. ✗ Cutting yarn tails too short prevents secure sewing during assembly; leave long tails when fastening off to make sewing pieces together easier and more secure.

Bunny Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming stacking bunny toy with soft cotton yarn and simple amigurumi techniques. This pattern guides you step-by-step through crocheting rings, body parts, and the expressive bunny head so you can assemble a delightful baby-safe stacker. Perfect as a handmade gift or nursery decor, the finished toy stacks together for fun and storage.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Bunny Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    White - Alize Cotton Gold 55 (main color, approx 150-200g)
  • 02
    Pink - Alize Cotton Gold 149 (accent for paws/nose, approx 20-30g)
  • 03
    Turquoise - Alize Cotton Gold 514 (rings and accents, approx 50-80g)
  • 04
    Yellow - Alize Cotton Gold 187 (striped accents on rings, approx 20-30g)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3 mm (or in accordance with yarn used)
  • 02
    Safety eyes (pair) - position between rounds 19 and 20 of head
  • 03
    Fiberfill for stuffing
  • 04
    Scissors
  • 05
    Tapestry needle for sewing and finishing
  • 06
    Stitch markers
  • 07
    Pins for assembly (optional)

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— BASE :

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

12 sc (12)

Round 4 :

(1 sc; inc)*6 (18)

Round 5-6 :

18 sc (18)

Round 7 :

(2 sc; inc)*6 (24)

Round 8-10 :

24 sc (24)

Round 11 :

(3 sc; inc)*6 (30)

Round 12-15 :

30 sc (30)

Round 16 :

(4 sc; inc)*6 (36)

Round 17-21 :

36 sc (36)

Round 22 :

(5 sc; inc)*6 (42)

Round 23-28 :

42 sc (42)

Round 29 :

(6 sc; inc)*6 (48)

Round 30-36 :

48 sc (48)

Round 37 :

(7 sc; inc)*6 (54)

Round 38-45 :

54 sc (54)

Round 46 :

(8 sc; inc)*6 (60)

Round 47 :

FLO (9 sc; inc)*6 (66)

Round 48 :

5 sc; inc; (10 sc; inc)*5; 5 sc (72)

Round 49 :

(11 sc; inc)*6 (78)

Round 50 :

6 sc; inc; (12 sc; inc)*5; 6 sc (84)

Round 51 :

(13 sc; inc)*6 (90)

Round 52 :

7 sc; inc; (14 sc; inc)*5; 7 sc (96)

Round 53 :

(15 sc; inc)*6 (102)

Round 54 :

8 sc; inc; (16 sc; inc)*5; 8 sc (108)

Round 55 :

(17 sc; inc)*6 (114)

Round 56-62 :

114 sc (114)

Round 63 :

(17 sc; dec)*6 (108)

Round 64 :

8 sc; dec; (16 sc; dec)*5; 8 sc (102)

Round 65 :

(15 sc; dec)*6 (96)

Round 66 :

7 sc; dec; (14 sc; dec)*5; 7 sc (90)

Round 67 :

(13 sc; dec)*6 (84)

Round 68 :

6 sc; dec; (12 sc; dec)*5; 6 sc (78)

Round 69 :

(11 sc; dec)*6 (72)

Round 70 :

5 sc; dec; (10 sc; dec)*5; 5 sc (66)

Round 71 :

(9 sc; dec)*6 (60)

Round 72 :

connect round 71 with round 47 (BLO) with 60 sc (60) fill with stuffing as you go, then continue to work in rounds.

Round 73 :

(8 sc; dec)*6 (54)

Round 74 :

(7 sc; dec)*6 (48)

Round 75 :

(6 sc; dec)*6 (42)

Round 76 :

(5 sc; dec)*6 (36)

Round 77 :

(4 sc; dec)*6 (30)

Round 78 :

(3 sc; dec)*6 (24)

Round 79 :

(2 sc; dec)*6 (18)

Round 80 :

(1 sc; dec)*6 (12)

Round 81 :

6 dec (6) cut the yarn, pull off hole, hide a tail.

— LEGS :

Info :

Make 2 legs. With white yarn. Row 1 is foundation chain then continue in rounds.

Row 1 :

11 ch (11) continue to work in rounds

Round 2 :

9 sc; 4 sc in one sc; 9 sc (22)

Round 3 :

inc; 8 sc; 4 inc; 8 sc; inc (28)

Round 4 :

inc; 9 sc; 8 inc; 9 sc; inc (38)

Round 5 :

1 sc; inc; 13 sc; 8 inc; 15 sc (47)

Round 6-11 :

47 sc (47)

Round 12 :

16 sc; 8 dec; 15 sc (39)

Round 13 :

12 sc; 8 dec; 7 sc; 2 dec (29)

Round 14 :

2 dec; 8 sc; 4 dec; 7 sc; dec (22) fill with stuffing

Round 15 :

dec; 8 sc; 2 dec; 7 sc; dec (18)

Round 16 :

18 sc (18) cut the yarn, leave a tail for sewing.

— TOES :

Info :

Make 6 toes total - 3 on each foot.

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6) fasten off.

— FEET :

Info :

Make 2 feet with pink yarn. Leave tails to sew feet and toes to legs.

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc; inc)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc; inc)*6 (24) fasten off.

— LARGE RING :

Round 1 :

60 ch; slst in 1st ch (60)

Round 2 :

(9 sc; inc)*6 (66)

Round 3 :

5 sc; inc; (10 sc; inc)*5; 5 sc (72)

Round 4 :

(11 sc; inc)*6 (78)

Round 5 :

6 sc; inc; (12 sc; inc)*5; 6 sc (84)

Round 6 :

(13 sc; inc)*6 (90)

Round 7 :

7 sc; inc; (14 sc; inc)*5; 7 sc (96)

Round 8 :

(15 sc; inc)*6 (102)

Round 9-15 :

102 sc (102)

Round 16 :

(15 sc; dec)*6 (96)

Round 17 :

7 sc; dec; (14 sc; dec)*5; 7 sc (90)

Round 18 :

(13 sc; dec)*6 (84)

Round 19 :

6 sc; dec; (12 sc; dec)*5; 6 sc (78)

Round 20 :

(11 sc; dec)*6 (72)

Round 21 :

5 sc; dec; (10 sc; dec)*5; 5 sc (66)

Round 22 :

(9 sc; dec)*6 (60)

Info :

Sew round 22 with round 1, fill with stuffing as you go.

— MIDDLE RING :

Info :

Start with turquoise yarn. Change colors as indicated during rounds for stripes.

Round 1 :

48 ch; slst in 1st ch (48)

Round 2 :

(7 sc; inc)*6 (54)

Round 3 :

4 sc; inc; (8 sc; inc)*5; 4 sc (60)

Round 4 :

(9 sc; inc)*6 (66)

Round 5 :

5 sc; inc; (10 sc; inc)*5; 5 sc (72)

Round 6 :

(11 sc; inc)*6 (78)

Round 7 :

6 sc; inc; (12 sc; inc)*5; 6 sc (84) change to yellow

Round 8 :

(13 sc; inc)*6 (90) change to turquoise

Round 9 :

90 sc (90) change to yellow

Round 10 :

90 sc (90) change to turquoise

Round 11 :

90 sc (90) change to yellow

Round 12 :

90 sc (90) change to turquoise

Round 13 :

90 sc (90) change to yellow

Round 14 :

90 sc (90) change to turquoise

Round 15 :

90 sc (90)

Round 16 :

(13 sc; dec)*6 (84)

Round 17 :

6 sc; dec; (12 sc; dec)*5; 6 sc (78)

Round 18 :

(11 sc; dec)*6 (72)

Round 19 :

5 sc; dec; (10 sc; dec)*5; 5 sc (66)

Round 20 :

(9 sc; dec)*6 (60)

Round 21 :

4 sc; dec; (8 sc; dec)*5; 4 sc (54)

Round 22 :

(7 sc; dec)*6 (48)

Info :

Sew round 22 with round 1, fill with stuffing as you go.

— ARMS :

Info :

Make 2 arms. Start with white yarn, change colors later for cuffs and palms.

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc; inc)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc; inc)*6 (24)

Round 5 :

24 sc (24)

Round 6 :

(3 sc; inc)*6 (30)

Round 7 :

30 sc (30)

Round 8 :

3 dec; 24 sc (27)

Round 9 :

27 sc (27)

Round 10 :

3 dec; 21 sc (24)

Round 11 :

24 sc (24)

Round 12 :

3 dec; 19 sc (21)

Round 13-20 :

21 sc (21)

Round 21 :

dec; 19 sc (20)

Round 22-24 :

20 sc (20)

Round 25 :

4 sc; dec; 8 sc; dec; 4 sc (18)

Round 26 :

5 sc; change to turquoise; 13 sc (18)

Round 27 :

5 sc; change to yellow; 13 sc (18)

Round 28 :

5 sc; change to turquoise; 13 sc (18)

Round 29 :

3 sc; dec; 7 sc; dec; 4 sc (16)

Round 30 :

Fold in half and make 8 sc, fasten off.

— PALMS :

Info :

Make 2 palms with pink yarn. Leave tails to sew palms to arms.

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12) fasten off.

— SMALL RING :

Round 1 :

36 ch; slst in 1st ch (36)

Round 2 :

(5 sc; inc)*6 (42)

Round 3 :

3 sc; inc; (6 sc; inc)*5; 3 sc (48)

Round 4 :

(7 sc; inc)*6 (54)

Round 5 :

4 sc; inc; (8 sc; inc)*5; 4 sc (60)

Round 6 :

(9 sc; inc)*6 (66)

Round 7 :

5 sc; inc; (10 sc; inc)*5; 5 sc (72)

Round 8 :

Connect first arm with 8 sc; 3 sc; inc; (11 sc; inc)*2; connect second arm with 8 sc; 3 sc; inc; (11 sc; inc)*2 (78)

Round 9 :

78 sc (78) change to yellow

Round 10 :

78 sc (78) change to turquoise

Round 11 :

78 sc (78) change to yellow

Round 12 :

78 sc (78) change to turquoise

Round 13 :

78 sc (78) change to yellow

Round 14 :

78 sc (78) change to turquoise

Round 15 :

78 sc (78)

Round 16 :

(11 sc; dec)*6 (72)

Round 17 :

5 sc; dec; (10 sc; dec)*5; 5 sc (66)

Round 18 :

(9 sc; dec)*6 (60)

Round 19 :

4 sc; dec; (8 sc; dec)*5; 4 sc (54)

Round 20 :

(7 sc; dec)*6 (48)

Round 21 :

3 sc; dec; (6 sc; dec)*5; 3 sc (42)

Round 22 :

(5 sc; dec)*6 (36)

Info :

Sew round 22 with round 1, fill with stuffing as you go.

— HEAD :

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (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)

Round 7 :

(5 sc; inc)*6 (42)

Round 8 :

(6 sc; inc)*6 (48)

Round 9 :

(7 sc; inc)*6 (54)

Round 10 :

4 sc; inc; (8 sc; inc)*5; 4 sc (60)

Round 11 :

(9 sc; inc)*6 (66)

Round 12 :

5 sc; inc; (10 sc; inc)*5; 5 sc (72)

Round 13 :

(11 sc; inc)*6 (78)

Round 14-21 :

78 sc (78)

Info :

Insert safety eyes between rounds 19 and 20, 12 sc apart

Round 22 :

57 sc; 3 inc; 18 sc (81)

Round 23-25 :

81 sc (81)

Round 26 :

39 sc; (6 sc; inc)*6 (87)

Round 27-33 :

87 sc (87)

Round 34 :

39 sc; (6 sc; dec)*6 (81)

Round 35 :

39 sc; (12 sc; dec)*3 (78)

Round 36 :

78 sc (78)

Round 37 :

(11 sc; dec)*6 (72)

Round 38 :

5 sc; dec; (10 sc; dec)*5; 5 sc (66)

Round 39 :

(9 sc; dec)*6 (60)

Round 40 :

4 sc; dec; (8 sc; dec)*5; 4 sc (54)

Round 41 :

(7 sc; dec)*6 (48)

Round 42 :

(6 sc; dec)*6 (42)

Round 43 :

(5 sc; dec)*6 (36)

Round 44 :

36 sc (36)

Round 45 :

BLO 36 sc (36)

Round 46-48 :

36 sc (36)

Round 49 :

(4 sc; dec)*6 (30)

Round 50-51 :

30 sc (30)

Round 52 :

(3 sc; dec)*6 (24)

Round 53-54 :

24 sc (24)

Round 55 :

(2 sc; dec)*6 (18)

Round 56 :

18 sc (18)

Round 57 :

(1 sc; dec)*6 (12)

Round 58 :

6 dec (6) cut the yarn, leave a long tail for needle sculpting of bunny's face.

— EARS :

Info :

Make 2 ears with white yarn.

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

(1 sc; inc)*3 (9)

Round 3 :

9 sc (9)

Round 4 :

(2 sc; inc)*3 (12)

Round 5 :

12 sc (12)

Round 6 :

(3 sc; inc)*3 (15)

Round 7 :

15 sc (15)

Round 8 :

(4 sc; inc)*3 (18)

Round 9 :

18 sc (18)

Round 10 :

(5 sc; inc)*3 (21)

Round 11 :

21 sc (21)

Round 12 :

(6 sc; inc)*3 (24)

Round 13 :

24 sc (24)

Round 14 :

(7 sc; inc)*3 (27)

Round 15 :

27 sc (27)

Round 16 :

(8 sc; inc)*3 (30)

Round 17-25 :

30 sc (30)

Round 26 :

(8 sc; dec)*3 (27)

Round 27-29 :

27 sc (27)

Round 30 :

(7 sc; dec)*3 (24)

Round 31-33 :

24 sc (24) cut the yarn, leave a long tail for sewing.

Info :

Sew the ears, nose and eyebrows as in the pictures below. You can also add personality with needle sculpting of bunny's face.

— TAIL :

Info :

With white yarn make a pom pom diameter 6 cm.

Info :

Sew to the bottom of the body.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew legs to the base: position legs on the bottom ring as shown in photos and pin them in place before sewing to ensure even spacing; use long tails to whipstitch securely.
  • Attach feet and toes to the legs: use the tails left on feet and toes to sew them onto the leg ends, forming toes by sewing the small circles in groups of three per foot.
  • Stack and join rings: sew the inner joins (round 22 with round 1) on each ring and fill with stuffing, then slide rings over the central post and stack from largest to smallest.
  • Attach head and arms: sew the head to the neck opening on top of the stacked rings and sew arms to the sides of the body, pinning before sewing to check positioning.
  • Sew ears, nose, eyebrows and tail: sew ears to top of head, embroider or needle-sculpt eyebrows and nose, and sew the pom-pom tail to the bottom center of the body.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the beginning of each round to keep track of increases and decreases accurately.
  • 💡Stuff rings and body gradually as you join rounds to avoid lumps and to maintain the correct shape.
  • 💡Leave long yarn tails when fastening off parts so you have enough length to securely sew pieces together without rethreading.

This stacking bunny is a joyful handmade toy that brings both play and charm to any nursery. The soft cotton yarn and removable rings make it delightful for babies and perfect for gifting to new parents. Have fun customizing colors and facial expressions to make your bunny truly one-of-a-kind. 🧶🧸

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished stacking bunny measures approximately 25-30 cm tall when stacked (with the largest ring on the bottom) using the recommended yarn and 3 mm hook; actual size will vary with yarn and tension.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but the final size will change; choose a hook appropriate for your yarn and expect the rings and bunny to be larger or smaller accordingly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and assumes you are comfortable with single crochet, increases, decreases, working in rounds, and simple color changes.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, but time will vary depending on experience, speed, and whether you add custom details.