Free Bunny Amigurumi Crochet Pattern with Julie
Hey there, lovely crafters! Julie here, and I’m super excited to share one of my absolute favorite projects with you – a free bunny amigurumi crochet pattern. 🐰💕 Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just getting your hands on a hook for the first time, I promise this little bunny will hop right into your heart (and maybe even your Easter basket!).
Let’s Talk Supplies!
Before we dive in, let’s gather our magical crafting tools. For our bunny project, you’ll need:
- Yarn: Soft and cuddly medium-weight yarn. Think pastel pinks, blues, or classic bunny white. Don’t forget a pop of color for those cute inner ears!
- Crochet Hook: I find the US size 00 hook perfect for this.
- The Essentials: Stitch markers, yarn needle, safety eyes (I recommend 9mm for that twinkly look!), and some squishy polyester fiberfill.
Stitches You’ll Master
If you’re new to the crochet world, fear not! These stitches are super straightforward:
- Magic Ring: This wizardly trick starts your project without any hole in the center.
- Single Crochet (sc): The bread and butter of crochet.
- Increase (inc): It’s just two single crochets in one stitch.
- Decrease (dec): This one combines two stitches into one.
Bunny Head – Where the Magic Begins
Here’s a cleaner representation of your crochet pattern:
| Rnd | Pattern | Sts |
|---|---|---|
| 01. | (sc) 6x in the yarn loop and tighten the loop | 6 |
| 02. | [inc] 6x | 12 |
| 03. | [sc , inc] 6x | 18 |
| 04. | [sc2 , inc] 6x | 24 |
| 05. | [sc3 , inc] 6x | 30 |
| 06. | [sc] across | 30 |
| 07. | [sc3 , inc] 7x, sc2 | 37 |
| 08-14. | [sc] across | 37 |
| 15. | [sc 3, dec] 7x, sc 2 | 30 |
| 16. | [sc] across | 30 |
| 17. | [sc3 , dec] 6x | 24 |
| 18. | [sc2 , dec] 6x | 18 |
| 19. | [sc , dec] 6x | 12 |
| 20. | [sc] across | 12 |
| 22. | [dec] | 6 |
Bunny’s Bod – Cuteness Overload
The body’s just like the head, but a teeny bit elongated. Remember, our bunny loves its carrots, so give it a cute chubby tummy!
| Rnd | Pattern | Sts |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | (sc) 6x in the yarn loop and tighten the loop | 6 |
| 02 | [inc] 6x | 12 |
| 03 | [sc, inc] 6x | 18 |
| 04 | [sc2, inc] 6x | 24 |
| 05 | [sc3, inc] 6x | 30 |
| 06-10 | [sc] across | 30 |
| 11 | [sc3, dec] 6x | 24 |
| 12 | [sc2, dec] 6x | 18 |
| 13 | [sc, dec] 6x | 12 |
| 14 | [dec] | 6 |
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Let’s Talk Ears, Arms, and Tiny Legs
Long Bunny Ears
| Rnd | Pattern | Sts |
|---|---|---|
| 01. | (sc) 5x in the yarn loop and tighten the loop | 5 |
| 02-03. | [sc] across | 5 |
| 04. | [sc , inc] 2x , sc1 | 7 |
| 05-07. | [sc] across | 7 |
| 08. | [sc , inc] 3x, sc1 | 10 |
| 09-15. | [sc] across | 10 |
| 16. | [sc3 , dec] 2x | 8 |
| 17. | [sc] across | 8 |
| 18. | [sc2 , dec] 2x | 6 |
| 19-20. | [sc] across | 6 |
Arms
| Rnd | Pattern | Sts |
|---|---|---|
| 01. | (sc) 4x in the yarn loop and tighten the loop | 4 |
| 02. | [inc] 4x | 8 |
| 03-06. | [sc] across | 8 |
| 07. | [sc , dec] 2x, sc 2 | 6 |
| 08. | [sc] across | 6 |
and Legs
| Rnd | Pattern | Sts |
|---|---|---|
| 01. | (sc) 6x in the yarn loop and tighten the loop | 6 |
| 02. | [inc] 6x | 12 |
| 03-04. | [sc] across | 12 |
| 05. | [sc , dec] 4x | 8 |
| 06. | [sc] across | 8 |
Bringing Our Bunny to Life
- Stitch that adorable head onto the body.
- Ears next – position them just right so our bunny can hear your whispers.
- Attach arms and legs, and don’t forget the fluffy tail!
And… Ta-Da!
There you have it, a bunny amigurumi that’s as sweet as a marshmallow peep! Remember to give your bunny lots of love, and maybe even craft a little friend or two. Until next time, keep those hooks flying and imaginations soaring!
Sending bunny hugs, Julie 🌸🐰🧶
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