Style every playroom with free crochet bunny pattern because it offers cute comfort and joy while giving lovely snuggles for any small child.

Two floppy ears and a tiny pink nose peek out from a basket of soft yarn. This cuddly friend has a round belly and long legs that are perfect for little hands to hold tight. A crochet bunny pattern lets you make a sweet toy that brings a big smile to any face in the house. It works well for a birthday surprise or as a quiet buddy to sit on a bedroom shelf. The fuzzy wool and shiny black eyes make it look like a magical creature from a storybook.

Free Crochet Bunny Pattern using Plush Yarn

This special item is great because it stays sturdy and safe even when a child plays with it all day long. A helpful feature is that the soft stuffing makes it a wonderful pillow for a quick nap on the rug. This single toy can turn a lonely corner into something very grand and full of life. It stays cute and keeps you feeling happy whenever you see its happy face.

Plumpy Holland Lop Bunny (Amigurumi)

Materials

• Yarn:
  • Bulky weight (category #5) plush yarn in desired bunny and tail colors (e.g., Lilac and white)
• Hook:
  • 5.0 mm crochet hook
• Eyes:
  • 10-12 mm plastic safety eyes
• Tools & Extras:
  • Yarn needle (for sewing/weaving ends)
  • Scissors
  • Stitch marker or yarn scrap (to mark rounds)
  • Polyester stuffing (fiberfill)
  • Optional: pins for ear placement

Key Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• inc - increase (2 sc in same stitch)
• dec - decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
• st (sts) - stitch (stitches)
• sl st - slip stitch
• FLO - front loop only
• FO - fasten off

Special Notes

• The bunny is worked from nose to bottom, in continuous rounds.
  Use a stitch marker or yarn scrap to keep track of the start of the round.
• Legs, tail, and ears are made using a puff/cluster stitch (explained in pattern).
• For color changes, always finish the previous stitch with the new color.
• Suggested placements: Eyes between Rounds 3 & 4. Ears sewn between Rounds 5-6.

Pattern

Body & Head (worked as one piece)

With bunny color (e.g., Lilac):

Round 1:
Ch 2 (or make a magic ring). Work 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook (or in ring). [8]

Round 2:
Inc in each st around (2 sc in each st). [16]

Rounds 3-4:
Sc in each st around. [16 per round]

Round 5:
Sc in next 5 sts, dec, dec, sc in next 5 sts, inc in FLO, inc in FLO

• (Start of curve at the back of the head/bottom of neck)

Round 6:
Inc in FLO, inc in FLO, sc in next 3 sts, dec, dec.
Now switch to white as you finish the second decrease (for color change):
Sc in next 5 sts, inc, inc.
[Round will be: inc in FLO, inc in FLO, sc x3, dec, dec (last decrease finished in white), sc x5 (white), inc, inc (white)]

Round 7:
Inc, inc, sc in next 4 sts, dec, dec, sc in next 8 sts.

At this point:

• Insert safety eyes between rounds 3 & 4, about 5 sts apart, centering along what will become the bunny's "forehead".

Round 8:
Sc in next 8 sts, inc in FLO, inc in FLO (at back/side),
change back to bunny color,
sc in next 8 sts.

Fasten off white, continue with bunny color.

Rounds 9-10:
Sc in each st around (no increases or decreases).

Round 11:
Sc in next 8 sts, dec, dec, sc in next 8 sts.

Round 12:
Sc in next 7 sts, dec, dec, sc in next 7 sts.

Stuff the head and body firmly at this point.

Round 13:
Dec around (8 decreases total). [8]
Leave a long tail for sewing. Do NOT close the opening yet!

Tail (Cotton Puff)

With white yarn:
Insert hook between Rounds 12 & 13 at the center back.

• Puff/cluster stitch:
  • [Yarn over, insert hook under the same spot, yarn over, pull up a loop] x3 (total 7 loops on hook)
  • Yarn over, pull through all loops.
  • Ch 1 to secure.
  • Sl st back in the same spot.
  • FO with a tail, pull both ends through and knot inside the body. Hide ends.

Feet (Front & Back Legs)

Front Legs:

• Insert hook between Rounds 7 & 8 (front sides).
• Use bunny color yarn.
• Work the puff stitch the same as for the tail (see above).
• Ch 1, sl st to same spot, FO. Pull ends inside to hide.

Back Legs:

• Insert hook between Rounds 11 & 12, aligned under the front legs.
• Repeat puff/stitch process.
• Ch 1, sl st, FO, and hide ends inside.

Ears (Make 2)

With bunny color (e.g., Lilac):

1. Leave a starting yarn tail for sewing later.
2. Ch 2.
3. Into 2nd ch from hook, work a foundation single crochet as follows:
   • Insert hook into 2nd ch, yarn over, pull up a loop.
   • Yarn over, pull through one loop (foundation chain).
   • Yarn over, pull through both loops (single crochet).
4. Repeat until you have 5 foundation single crochets. (Total: 5)
5. Work 2 sc into the foundation of the last fsc to "turn" the work.
6. Work sc in next 3 fsc on the opposite side.
7. Sl st into the final stitch to finish the teardrop shape.
8. FO with a long yarn tail for sewing.

Assembly

1. Attach Ears:
   • Pin/hold ears in place between rounds 5 & 6, angling them downwards for the "lop" effect.
   • Use tail to sew the base of the ear and optionally tack down the ear tip for a floppy look.
   • Hide any ends inside the head.
2. Close Bottom:
   • Use the long yarn tail from the body to weave through the front loops of each remaining stitch at the base and pull tight to cinch closed.
   • Weave in and hide all ends.

Conclusion

This bunny features a realistic, round body with signature Holland Lop ears, puffy tail, and feet-all done with quick, easy techniques. The pattern requires little sewing and is perfect for quick gifts, Easter baskets, or desk companions.

Pattern Corrections

• If your legs/feet or the tail don't look round/puffy enough, ensure you insert the hook under both strands, not just one loop.
• Double-check the stitch count after each round with increases/decreases to keep the shape even.
• When changing color, always complete the last yarn-over of the previous stitch with the new color for a neat transition.

Tips

• Use safety eyes that are larger (12 mm) for "kawaii" effect, or go smaller for a classic look.
• If you can't do foundation single crochet, you may substitute with a chain and single crochet into it, but the edge may look slightly different.
• Stuff the bunny firmly, but do not overstuff as plush yarn can stretch and show holes.
• Use pins to plan the ear and leg positions before sewing.
• You can optionally tack down the tips of the ears for extra cuteness!
• Try different colors-this design is great for variegated, pastel, or even two-tone bunnies.