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Rabbit Amigurumi Pattern

Rabbit 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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Cute Companion

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

About This Rabbit Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a charming crochet rabbit worked mostly in single crochet (amigurumi style). You will crochet the head and body as one piece and make separate legs, arms, ears and a tail to attach. Clear round-by-round instructions and helpful photos guide you through shaping, sewing and finishing.

Rabbit Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern uses light and dark pink acrylic yarn and 3.0 mm hook for a neat, small rabbit approximately 24 cm tall. Techniques include working in continuous spiral, embroidery for the nose, and methods for joining flat pieces to closed pieces.

Why You'll Love This Rabbit Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it balances simple construction with delightful details like folded ears and an embroidered nose that bring personality to the bunny. I enjoyed designing the head-to-body shaping so it sits nicely and looks cohesive. The pattern is forgiving for color and size changes so I can experiment with different yarns and finishes. I also appreciate that the sewing and finishing sections are fully illustrated — that makes assembly calm and satisfying for me.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this rabbit—try using pastel yarns for a baby-themed bunny or bold shades for a playful look.

I often make a mini version by switching to fingering yarn and a smaller hook for keychains and tiny gifts.

I like to change the eye style: embroidered eyes for baby-safe toys or larger safety eyes for expressive faces.

I sometimes add a removable scarf or tiny crocheted hat to give each rabbit a unique personality.

I recommend experimenting with different ear shapes: longer floppy ears or short perky ears change the whole character.

If you want a poseable bunny, add thin wire inside the limbs for subtle movement and shaping.

I also enjoy adding small details like blush with fabric-safe paint or tiny stitched eyebrows for expression.

Try a fuzzy or boucle yarn for a textured, plush effect—just check your hook size for a tighter fabric to hide stuffing.

I often embroider different noses (round, triangular or heart-shaped) to vary the face style and charm of each rabbit.

Don't be afraid to mix yarn colors for striped limbs or contrasting feet to make a truly one-of-a-kind friend.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the stitch marker when working in a continuous spiral will make it hard to find the round start; place a marker at the first stitch and move it each round to track your place. ✗ Crocheting with loose tension creates gaps where stuffing can show through; maintain a firm, consistent tension and use a smaller hook if necessary to close gaps. ✗ Forgetting to stuff gradually results in lumps and uneven shaping; add stuffing little by little while shaping the head and body for smooth curves. ✗ Not counting stitches after increases or decreases produces incorrect shaping; count your stitches at the end of each round, especially after shaping rounds. ✗ Attaching safety eyes too late or in the wrong position can distort facial placement; attach eyes at round 8 with 8 stitches left between them as instructed to keep symmetry. ✗ Failing to hide yarn tails properly will leave loose ends; weave tails into the piece and trim close to the fabric as described in the closing hole instructions.

Rabbit Amigurumi Pattern

Create a sweet, handmade rabbit amigurumi using this detailed pattern by Anat Tzach. The pattern walks you through crocheting the head and body in one piece, plus legs, arms, ears and tail with clear rounds and finishing instructions. Perfect for a thoughtful gift or a charming addition to your handmade collection.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Rabbit Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Bonbon Classic 100% Acrylic 100g, 200 mt - Color no: 98221 (Light Pink) - main yarn
  • 02
    Bonbon Classic 100% Acrylic 100g, 200 mt - Color no: 98224 (Dark Pink) - accent for feet/ears
  • 03
    Approx 50-100g total light pink and 20-50g dark pink depending on size adjustments
  • 04
    Soft stuffing (poly fill) - amount as needed to firmly stuff head, body and limbs
  • 05
    Purple embroidery thread - small amount for nose embroidery
  • 06
    Optional: buttons or painted eyes if not using safety eyes

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.0 mm
  • 02
    2 black 8 mm safety eyes (you can use buttons, French knot or paint eyes instead)
  • 03
    Soft stuffing (poly fill, cotton wool etc.)
  • 04
    Yarn needle for sewing and weaving ends
  • 05
    Scissors
  • 06
    Stitch marker or a small piece of yarn to mark rounds
  • 07
    Pins for assembly (optional)

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— Head and Body :

Round 1 :

magic circle with 6st (6)

Round 2 :

2sc in each st (12st)

Round 3 :

1sc then 2sc in next st rep 6 times (18st)

Round 4-5-6 :

1sc in each st for 3 rows (18st)

Round 7 :

1sc in next 2st then 2sc in next st rep 6 times (24st)

Round 8 :

1sc in next 3st then 2sc in next st rep 6 times (30st)

Round 9 :

1sc in next 4st then 2sc in next st rep 6 times (36st)

Round 10 :

1sc in next 5st then 2sc in next st rep 6 times (42st)

Round 11-12 :

1sc in each st for 2 rows (42st)

Info :

Attach safety toy eyes round 8 and leaving 8 stitches (count 7 holes) between them.

Round 13 :

1sc in next 5st then sc2tog rep 6 times (36st)

Round 14 :

1sc in next 4st then sc2tog rep 6 times (30st)

Round 15 :

1sc in next 3st then sc2tog rep 6 times (24st)

Round 16 :

1sc in next 2st then sc2tog rep 6 times (18st)

Round 17 :

1sc in each st for 1 row (18st)

Round 18 :

1sc in next 4st then sc2tog rep 3 times (15st)

Round 19 :

1sc in next 2st then 2sc in next st rep 5 times (20st)

Round 20 :

1sc in next 4st then 2sc in next st rep 4 times (24st)

Info :

Stuff firmly and shape the head.

Round 21 :

1sc in next 3st then 2sc in next st rep 6 times (30st)

Round 22-28 :

1sc in each st for 7 rows (30st)

Round 29 :

1sc in next 3st then sc2tog rep 6 times (24st)

Round 30 :

1sc in next 2st then sc2tog rep 6 times (18st)

Info :

Stuff firmly and shape the body, add more fiberfill into the neck area if needed.

Round 31 :

1sc in next st then sc2tog rep 6 times (12st)

Round 32 :

1sc in next st then sc2tog rep 4 times (8st)

Info :

Before closing the hole, add a little bit more fiberfill if needed and make sure that the bottom is flat so the bunny can sit.

Round 33 :

sc2tog one time fasten off and use yarn tail to weave in and out of the remaining stitches, pull tight until the hole is completely closed, knot off and hide yarn tail inside the body. (see page 10 how to close a hole)

— Legs :

Info :

make 2 start with dark pink yarn. The foot is an oval shape, we start with a chain.

Round 1 :

Ch (chain) 6 then 2sc into the second chain from hook, then 1sc next 3st then 4sc in the last chain, Turn and work on the other side, 1sc in the next 3st then 2sc into the last chain (14st) Place the Marker!

Round 2 :

1sc in next st then 2sc next st rep 7 times (21st)

Round 3 :

1sc in each BL (Back loop only) st for 1 row (21st)

Info :

Switch color with light pink yarn.

Round 4 :

1sc in each st for 1 row (21st)

Round 5 :

1sc in next 7st then sc2tog 4 times 1sc in next 6st (17st)

Round 6 :

1sc in next 6st then sc2tog 3 times 1sc in next 5st (14st)

Round 7 :

sc2tog then 1sc in next 10st then sc2tog (12st)

Info :

Stuff and shape the foot, leave the top of the leg free of stuffing.

Round 8 :

sc2tog then 1sc in next 8st then sc2tog (10st)

Round 9-10-11 :

1sc in each st for 3 rows (10st)

Round 12 :

sc2tog then 1sc in next 6st then sc2tog (8st)

Round 13 :

1sc in each st for 1 row (8st)

Round 14 :

Press the top of the leg together and 1sc through both sides of the leg across the top for one row. fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

— Arms :

Info :

make 2 with light pink yarn.

Round 1 :

magic circle with 6st (6)

Round 2 :

2sc in each st (12st)

Round 3 :

1sc in each st (12st)

Round 4 :

1sc then sc2tog rep 4 times (8st)

Round 5-6-7-8 :

1sc in each st for 4 rows (8st)

Info :

Stuff lightly the hand and leave the top off the arm free of stuffing.

Info :

sl st in the next st fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

— Ears :

Info :

make 2 with dark pink yarn and 2 with Light pink yarn.

Round 1 :

magic circle with 6st (6)

Round 2 :

2sc in each st (12)

Round 3 :

1sc then 2sc in next st rep 6 times (18st)

Round 4 :

1sc in next 2st then 2sc in next st rep 6 times (24st)

Round 5 :

1sc in next 3st then 2sc in next st rep 6 times (30st)

Info :

Fasten off and weave in the ends on the wrong side.

— Crocheting the two pieces together :

Step 1 :

Face the 2 pieces to one another with the wrong side.

Step 2 :

SC together one stitch of both pieces at a time, all the way around.

Step 3 :

sl st in the next st fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

— Fold the ears :

Step 1 :

Fold the ear in half.

Step 2 :

Sew 4 stitches together.

Step 3 :

Now sew back to the bottom edge.

Step 4 :

Finish.

— Tail :

Info :

with light pink yarn.

Round 1 :

magic circle with 6st (6)

Round 2 :

2sc in each st (12st)

Round 3 :

1sc in next st then sc2tog rep 4 times (8st)

Info :

Stuff lightly the tail.

Info :

sl st in the next st fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

— How to Embroider the nose :

Step A :

Insert the needle in a hole between stitches some distance away where you want the nose to be.

Step B :

Bring the needle to the starting point in the center (row 8) for the embroidering, pull it through and leave a long tail.

Step 2 :

Make a vertical stitch along 3 stitches in the center line, draw the thread tight, do it twice.

Step 3 :

Insert the needle horizontal along 2 stitches to form the nose and draw the thread tight.

Step 4 :

Start embroidering the nose horizontal as showing in the picture until the nose is big enough.

Step 5 :

Insert the needle and bring it out at the same hole between stitches where you insert the starting thread and pull it through.

Step 6 :

Knot the two ends together twice.

Step 7 :

Reinsert the 2 threads into the needle and insert the needle into the same hole where both ends emerge and bring it out in a different point on the head, pull it through and cut them off.

— Now all the parts are ready to be joined :

Info :

Arrange head, body, legs, arms, ears and tail ready for sewing as shown in the photos.

— Sewing the legs :

Step 1 :

Sew the leg across the top of the row.

Step 2 :

Place the legs above row 31, a bit more to the front of the body.

Step 3 :

Sow the legs to the body, fasten and hide yarn tail inside the body. * See how to sew a flat piece to a closed piece (see page 11).

— Sewing the arms :

Step 1 :

Press both sides of the top arm together and insert the needle through both stitches.

Step 2 :

Sew the arms just beneath row 19, fasten and hide yarn tail inside the body. *See how to sew a flat piece to a closed piece (see page 11).

— Sewing the ears :

Info :

Place the ears just beneath row 5, pin the ears to the head, sew in place, fasten and hide yarn tail inside the head. *See how to sew a flat piece to a closed piece (see page 11).

— Sewing the tail :

Info :

Place the tail at the bottom in the middle, pin the tail to the body, sew in place, fasten and hide yarn tail inside the body. *See how to sew an open piece to a closed piece (see page 10).

— How to close a hole and hide yarn tail inside the piece :

Step 1 :

Cut the yarn, fasten off, leaving a long tail. From the inside of the hole Insert the needle under the front loop only, draw the yarn toward the outside and again next front loop from the inside to the outside, pick up all the remaining stitches.

Step 2 :

Pull the yarn tail tight until the hole is completely closed and knot.

Step 3 :

Insert the needle back to the center.

Step 4 :

Pass the yarn through the piece coming out on a different side through a hole.

Step 5 :

Cut the yarn tail.

— Sewing an Open Piece to a closed piece :

Step 1 :

First stitch, insert the needle in a hole and bring the needle up below the next stitch on the closed piece and draw the yarn through.

Step 2 :

Insert the needle under both loops together in the open piece and then insert the needle into the hole where the yarn tail emerge out in the closed piece and bring the needle up below the next stitch and draw the yarn through. Do it all the way around.

— Sewing a flat piece to a closed piece :

Step 1 :

Insert the needle to a hole between stitches and bring the needle up below the next stitch and draw the yarn through.

Step 2 :

Insert the needle under both loops together in the flat piece and draw the yarn through.

Step 3 :

Go back to the same hole where the yarn tail emerge out in the closed piece and draw the yarn through tight.

Step 4 :

Repeat across the top of the flat piece.

Assembly Instructions

  • Place the legs above round 31 on the body (a bit more to the front), sew the top of each leg across the top row, fasten and hide yarn tail inside the body.
  • Press both sides of the top arm together and sew the arms just beneath round 19, fasten and hide yarn tail inside the body.
  • Fold each ear as shown, sew the folded edge closed and pin the ears just beneath round 5 on the head, sew in place and hide yarn tails inside the head.
  • Attach the tail at the bottom center of the body, pin in place, sew securely and hide the yarn tail inside the body.
  • Attach safety eyes at round 8 leaving 8 stitches between them, then embroider the nose at the center (row 8) following the step-by-step embroidery instructions.
  • Close any remaining holes using the 'how to close a hole' method: weave through front loops, pull tight, knot and pass the tail through the piece before trimming.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work in continuous spiral; do not join rounds unless otherwise instructed—use a stitch marker to mark the start of each round.
  • 💡Crochet tightly to prevent gaps between stitches so stuffing will not show through the fabric.
  • 💡Use a 3.0 mm crochet hook for the yarn specified; the sample bunny is about 24 cm tall and 9.5 cm wide.
  • 💡Use embroidered eyes for children under 3; do not use buttons or small parts for children under the age of 3.

This sweet Rabbit amigurumi pattern lets you craft a cuddly companion with clear step-by-step instructions and helpful photos. Whether you make it as a gift or for your collection, the finished bunny will charm everyone who meets it. Happy crocheting and enjoy every stitch! 🧶🐰

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 24 cm tall and 9.5 cm wide when using the recommended yarn and 3.0 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but it will affect the final size; use an appropriate hook for your yarn and note that details like eye size will need adjustment.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is intermediate; basic knowledge of single crochet, increases and decreases, and working in the round is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though the time will vary depending on experience and how detailed your finishing is.

What should I use for the eyes if I prefer not to use safety eyes?

You can use buttons (not for children under 3), paint, or embroider French knots for the eyes; if making for young children, embroidered eyes are recommended.