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Bunny with Colorful Ears Amigurumi Pattern

Bunny with Colorful Ears Amigurumi Pattern
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8-10 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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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive crocheting.

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Cute Companion

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

About This Bunny with Colorful Ears Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a plush amigurumi bunny with large floppy ears and a decorative bow, worked mostly in rounds and shaped by increases and decreases. It uses plush baby yarn for a soft, tactile finish and includes color changes for the ear detail and feet. The pattern includes step-by-step rounds, clear placement notes for eyes and muzzle cinching, and assembly instructions to finish your toy.

Bunny with Colorful Ears Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

You will make the body and head as one piece, plus separate legs, arms, ears, tail and a bow for decorating. The instructions include stitch counts for every round and helpful tips for stuffing and assembly.

Why You'll Love This Bunny with Colorful Ears Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because the plush yarn gives the bunny an irresistibly soft, cuddly feel that children and adults will adore. I enjoyed designing the floppy ears with a colorful lining — they give so much personality to the finished toy. The pattern is satisfying to make because it combines straightforward amigurumi rounds with a bit of shaping and assembly that yields a professional look. Sewing and decorating bring the toy to life, and I love seeing how small changes in eye placement and bow position change the expression.

Bunny with Colorful Ears Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Bunny with Colorful Ears Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Bunny with Colorful Ears Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Bunny with Colorful Ears Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this bunny: change ear colors to match a nursery or outfit, or use ombre yarns for a gradient effect.

You can make a miniature version by using thinner yarn and a smaller hook for a keychain-sized companion.

I sometimes swap the bow for a tiny crochet scarf or a knitted accessory to give the bunny seasonal looks.

If you want a more realistic look, use embroidery to shape the nose and mouth instead of a glued nose, and add blush with a pastel pencil.

I recommend experimenting with different eye styles: safety eyes, embroidered eyes, or felt appliques each give a different personality.

Try adding wire in the arms for posability if you want the bunny to hold small props or pose on a shelf.

For a textured finish, use different stitch patterns on the belly or add a small crocheted sweater to practice garment shaping.

I often adjust the leg spacing slightly to change the sitting posture — moving legs in R7 by one or two stitches can make a big difference.

If you want a gender-neutral toy, pick earthy tones or pastels and keep embellishments minimal for a modern look.

Don't be afraid to remix elements: swap ear shapes, change bow size, or embroider freckles to create a whole family of unique bunnies.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during shaping will make it hard to track where decreases occur; place a marker at the start of each round and after key decreases to maintain correct stitch counts. ✗ Not stuffing gradually can create lumps and misshapen curves; stuff in small amounts while shaping each section and adjust to keep smooth contours. ✗ Using too bulky a yarn or a much larger hook will change finished size and eye placement; match yarn weight and hook size or be prepared to re-calculate placement proportions. ✗ Forgetting to secure color joins or weave in ends before assembly can lead to unraveling later; fasten off and weave in ends as you go or leave tails long enough to sew securely. ✗ Attaching eyes and sewing features without checking placement against the body marker can yield an uneven face; follow the marker guide and test placement before fastening permanently.

Bunny with Colorful Ears Amigurumi Pattern

Make a cuddly Bunny with Colorful Ears using plush yarn and simple shaping techniques. This pattern walks you through the body, head, legs, arms, ears, tail and cute bow with step-by-step rounds and helpful photos. You will create a soft, huggable toy with large floppy ears and charming facial details — perfect as a gift or nursery decor. Suitable for crocheters who enjoy assembly and shaping projects.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Bunny with Colorful Ears Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Himalaya Dolphin Baby plush yarn, 100% polyester, 120 m / 100 g (cream, light pink, bright pink) - amounts as required to complete toy (approx. 150-250 g total depending on size)
  • 02
    Bright pink yarn - small amount for bow and belly button
  • 03
    Light pink yarn - for ear lining and feet
  • 04
    Cream (main) color - majority of yarn for body and head
  • 05
    Black embroidery thread (cotton or acrylic) to sew the muzzle and facial lines
  • 06
    Glue: Moment Crystal glue (or similar) to attach plastic nose

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 4 (suitable for plush yarn)
  • 02
    Stitch markers
  • 03
    Glitter safety eyes, 9 mm (2 pieces)
  • 04
    Nose 19 mm wide (attach with glue)
  • 05
    Scissors
  • 06
    Tapestry needle for sewing pieces
  • 07
    Soft stuffing (e.g. fiberfill, polyester stuffing)
  • 08
    Black embroidery needle/thread for facial details

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— Materials :

Info :

Himalaya Dolphin Baby plush yarn, 100% polyester, 120 m/100 g, or similar. Black embroidery thread (cotton or acrylic) to sew the muzzle. Glitter safety eyes, 9 mm. Nose 19 mm wide. Hook size 4. Stitch markers. Soft stuffing (e.g. fiberfill, polyester stuffing). Tapestry needle. Moment Crystal glue from Henkel. Scissors.

— Abbreviations :

Infos :

ml – magic loop. ch – chain. sc – single crochet. hdc – half double crochet. inc – increase. dec – decrease. slst – slip stitch. [...] x... – repeat instructions in [brackets] ... times.

— Body and Head (made as one piece) :

Info :

Stuff the body as you go. Cream color.

Round 1 :

6 sc in ml

Round 2 :

inc x6 (12)

Round 3 :

[1 sc, inc] x6 (18)

Round 4 :

[2 sc, inc] x6 (24)

Round 5 :

[3 sc, inc] x6 (30)

Round 6 :

[4 sc, inc] x6 (36)

Round 7 :

sc across (36)

Round 8 :

[5 sc, inc] x6 (42)

Round 9 :

[6 sc, inc] x6 (48)

Round 10-16 :

(7 rounds): sc across (48)

Round 17 :

[6 sc, dec] x6 (42)

Round 18 :

[5 sc, dec] x6 (36)

Round 19 :

3 sc, 6 dec, 21 sc (30). It's the belly. In between 3rd and 4th dec, place a stitch marker, it'll guide us when we start to sew the muzzle.

Round 20-23 :

(4 rounds): sc across (30)

Round 24 :

[3 sc, dec] x6 (24)

Round 25 :

sc across (24)

Round 26 :

dec x12 (12)

Info :

Remember to stuff. Stuff the head as you go. Make sure to stuff well the neck (between R26 and 27), so the head isn't wobbly.

Round 27 :

inc x12 (24)

Round 28 :

[1 sc, inc] x12 (36)

Round 29 :

[5 sc, inc] x6 (42)

Round 30 :

[6 sc, inc] x6 (48)

Round 31 :

[7 sc, inc] x6 (54)

Round 32 :

[8 sc, inc] x6 (60)

Round 33-37 :

(5 rounds): sc across (60)

Round 38 :

[8 sc, dec] x6 (54)

Round 39 :

[7 sc, dec] x6 (48)

Round 40 :

[6 sc, dec] x6 (42)

Round 41 :

sc across (42)

Round 42 :

[5 sc, dec] x6 (36)

Round 43 :

[4 sc, dec] x6 (30)

Round 44 :

sc across (30)

Round 45 :

[3 sc, dec] x6 (24)

Round 46 :

sc across (24)

Info :

Stuff the head tightly but not too much so that you can do the cinching later. Now place the eyes: your guide is the center of the belly (the marker). You can place the eyes higher or lower, closer to or farther from each other, whatever seems to you best. I myself place between R35 and 36 with 7-8 stitches apart.

Round 47 :

[2 sc, dec] x6 (18)

Round 48 :

[1 sc, dec] x6 (12)

Round 49 :

dec across, fasten off. Fasten off, weave in the ends.

— Legs (make 2) :

Info :

Stuff the legs as you go.

Info :

Start with light pink yarn.

Round 1 :

7 ch. starting from the 2nd ch from hook, work in rounds: 5 sc, 3 sc into the last ch, 4 sc, inc (14)

Round 2 :

inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc (20)

Round 3 :

1 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 2 sc (24)

Round 4 :

2 sc, inc, [5 sc, inc] x3, 3 sc (28)

Round 5 :

[1 sc, inc] x2, 5 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 1 sc inc, 5 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 2 sc (36)

Info :

Change to cream color.

Round 6 :

work through the BACK loop: sc across (36)

Round 7-8 :

(2 rounds): sc across (36)

Round 9 :

9 sc, dec, [1 sc, dec] x5, 8 sc, dec (29)

Round 10 :

8 sc, 2 dec, 3 sc, 2 dec, 8 sc, dec (24)

Round 11 :

8 sc, 4 dec, 8 sc (20)

Round 12 :

6 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec, 6 sc (18)

Round 13 :

7 sc, 2 dec, 7 sc (16)

Round 14-20 :

(7 rounds): sc across (16)

Round 21 :

dec x8 (8)

Info :

Make 2 sc, then fold the upper edge in half and make 4 sc into both edges. Fasten off leaving a tail to sew the pieces.

— Arms (make 2) :

Info :

Stuff the arms as you go. Use cream color.

Round 1 :

4 ch. starting from the 2nd ch from hook, work in rounds: 2 sc, 3 sc into the last ch, 1 sc, inc (8)

Round 2 :

inc, 1 sc, 3 inc, 1 sc, 2 inc (14)

Round 3 :

1 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, [1 sc, inc] x2, 3 sc, inc (19)

Round 4-8 :

(5 rounds): sc across (19)

Round 9 :

7 sc, dec, 1 sc, dec, 7 sc (17)

Round 10 :

4 sc, 2 dec, 1 sc, 2 dec, 4 sc (13)

Round 11-19 :

(9 rounds): sc across (13)

Round 20 :

dec x6 (7)

Info :

Make 2 sc, then fold the upper edge in half and make 3 sc into both edges. Fasten off leaving a tail to sew the pieces.

— Ears (make 4) :

Info :

Make 4 pieces: 2 light pink, 2 cream. Work in turning rows, in hdc, i.e. at the end of each row, turn the piece. However, for decreases I use sc.

Round 1 :

4 ch. starting from the 2nd ch from hook, 2 inc, turn (4)

Round 2 :

2 ch, inc, 2 hdc, inc, turn (6)

Round 3 :

2 ch, [inc, 1 hdc] x3, turn (9)

Round 4 :

2 ch, [inc, 1 hdc] x4, inc, turn (14)

Round 5 :

2 ch, [inc, 2 hdc] x4, inc, 1 hdc, turn (19)

Round 6-10 :

(5 rows): hdc across (19)

Round 11 :

2 ch, [7 hdc, inc] x2, 3 hdc, turn (21)

Round 12 :

hdc across (21)

Round 13 :

2 ch, [7 hdc, dec] x2, 3 hdc, turn (19)

Round 14 :

2 ch, [6 hdc, dec] x2, 3 hdc, turn (17)

Round 15 :

2 ch, 8 hdc, dec, 7 hdc, turn (16)

Round 16 :

2 ch, 7 hdc, dec, 7 hdc, turn (15)

Round 17 :

2 ch, dec, 11 hdc, dec, turn (13)

Round 18-20 :

(3 rows): hdc across (13)

Round 21 :

2 ch, 5 hdc, 2 dec, 4 hdc, turn (11)

Round 22 :

2 ch, [2 hdc, dec] x2, 1 hdc, dec, turn (8)

Round 23 :

2 ch, 1 hdc, 2 dec, 1 hdc, dec, turn (5)

Round 24 :

2 ch, 2 hdc, dec, 1 hdc, turn (4)

Round 25 :

hdc across (4)

Info :

Do NOT fasten off the cream yarn. Place the light pink piece on top of the cream one and sc with the cream yarn in each of the stitches through both pieces. Leave a tail to sew the pieces.

— Tail :

Info :

Cream color.

Round 1 :

6 sc in ml

Round 2 :

inc x6 (12)

Round 3 :

[inc, 1 sc] x6 (18)

Round 4 :

dec x9 (9)

Round 5 :

Slst. Fasten off leaving a tail to sew the pieces. Stuff the tail with some stuffing.

— Bow :

Info :

Work in turning rows, i.e. at the end of each row, turn the piece. Start with the bright pink color.

Round 1 :

7 ch. R1: 6 sc starting from the 2nd ch from hook, turn (6)

Round 2-17 :

(16 rows): 2 ch, 6 hdc, turn (6). Fasten off leaving a tail approximately 30 cm long.

Info :

Make a band to pinch the bow in the middle in a similar way: 3 ch. R1: 2 sc starting from the 2nd ch from hook, turn (2). R2-7 (6 rows): 2 ch, 2 hdc, turn (2). Fasten off leaving a tail approximately 30 cm long. Sew the ends of the bow using the tail. Then fold the bow making 2 neat folds and secure them. Wrap the middle of the bow with the band and secure it with a needle.

— Assembling and Decorating :

Info :

Cinch the muzzle: Use the cream yarn for cinching. Insert the needle at the base of the muzzle, in between R26 and R27 (at Point 1, where we did 12 dec and 12 inc) and exit near the left eye (Point 2). Skip 1-2 sc and again insert the needle (Point 3) and back to the starting point (Point 1). Skip 1 sc to secure the end. Repeat for the second eye socket (insert the needle in Point, then 5, and go back to Point 1). Repeat if necessary. After cinching, weave in the ends.

Info :

Using the black embroidery thread, sew the brows and the line from the nose to the mouth (place of cinching in Point 1). Attach the nose with glue. Sew the hands in between R26 and 27. Sew the legs precisely under the arms in R7. Place the ears onto the head, choose the position you like most, sew. I sew on the top of the head, with 4-5 sc in between. Sew the bow near the ear. Sew the belly button with the bright pink yarn (the same color as the bow).

Info :

Your bunny is ready!

Assembly Instructions

  • Cinch the muzzle with cream yarn by inserting the needle between R26 and R27 (Point 1), pass to the eye edge and back to shape the muzzle, then weave in ends.
  • Attach the nose with glue and sew the eyebrows and the line from the nose to the mouth using black embroidery thread for facial expression.
  • Sew the hands between R26 and R27 on the body, securing firmly with whipstitch or mattress stitch and weaving in ends.
  • Sew the legs precisely under the arms at round 7 (R7) so the bunny sits balanced, checking spacing before fastening.
  • Place and sew the ears onto the top of the head with 4-5 sc between them, pinning and adjusting for the position you prefer.
  • Sew the bow near one ear and attach the small belly button with bright pink yarn to the center of the belly.
  • Sew the tail to the back of the body using the tail left from the piece and secure firmly, then weave in all loose ends.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of the beginning of rounds and the belly center marker for eye placement to avoid misaligned features.
  • 💡Stuff moderately and evenly while working each piece; overstuffing can distort shaping and understuffing will give a floppy result.
  • 💡Place and secure safety eyes before finishing the head and stuffing fully, and re-check spacing against the belly marker before locking them in.
  • 💡Weave in ends and secure color changes as you go to make assembly cleaner and prevent unraveling during sewing.
  • 💡Fold ear edges carefully before sc joining two ear pieces and leave tails long enough for sewing in position.

This adorable Bunny with Colorful Ears was designed to be soft, cuddly and full of personality. The plush yarn makes it perfect for hugging and nursery display, while the colorful ears and bow add playful charm. Make one as a thoughtful handmade gift or a special keepsake for a loved one. 🧶🐰

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The size of the finished toy with ears using the suggested yarn is approximately 65 cm, though final measurements vary with yarn and tension.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but the finished size and eye/nose placement will change; adjust hook size and placement accordingly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate as it includes shaping, working in rounds, turning rows for ears and assembly; basic knowledge of sc, hdc, inc and dec is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 8-10 hours depending on experience, yarn handling and assembly time.