Free Crochet Long Neck Bunny Pattern for Kids’ Birthdays
Enjoy with this free crochet long neck bunny pattern that's perfect for fill your home with adorable charm and cozy cuddles every single day.
Every little friend needs something special to hold close-a toy that brings smiles and comfort in every moment. This bunny with its long gentle neck and floppy ears stands out with a friendly face and a shape made for hugging. Perfect as a gift, it can light up a birthday party, sit proudly on a child's bed, or become a snuggly nap buddy. Its simple shape is easy for small hands to carry everywhere, making sure no one ever feels alone.
Free Crochet Long Neck Bunny Pattern - Customize with Any Color You Love
With the crochet long neck bunny pattern, anyone can add personal touches with different colors or cute bows. This bunny turns a room into a warm and joyful place. Children and grown-ups alike love its playful look, and it becomes a loyal companion for anyone who holds it. Sharing or keeping this bunny brings happiness again and again, making it more than a toy-it becomes a loving friend.
Free Crochet Long-Necked Bunny Pattern - Step-By-Step
Materials
- Yarn: DK weight (sample uses Ilaza Symphony, 2 mm)
- Main color (e.g., Tawny Port)
- Small amounts of contrasting color for embroidery (e.g., Mexican pink, coffee/brown)
- Crochet hook: 2.0 mm (or compatible with your yarn)
- Safety eyes: 8 mm (or embroidery thread for eyes if preferred)
- Needle: Yarn/darning needle for assembly and embroidery
- Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
- Scissors
- Stitch marker (recommended)
- Pins (optional, for placement)
- Fabric blush (optional, for finishing cheeks)
- Hot/cold silicone glue (optional, for eyes)
- Thin embroidery thread (for foot/face details)
- Ribbon or chain (optional, for neck decoration or to tie to a bag)
Key Abbreviations (US Terminology)
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MR | Magic ring |
| sc | Single crochet |
| inc | Increase (2 sc in the same stitch) |
| dec | Decrease (sc2tog) |
| st(s) | Stitch(es) |
| sl st | Slip stitch |
| ch | Chain |
| FLO | Front loop only |
Special Notes
- All rounds are worked in a spiral unless otherwise specified.
- The pattern is written for DK/sport weight yarn, but may be adjusted for other yarns.
- Make sure to stuff the cheeks and body firmly to ensure the head keeps its shape. The neck remains unstuffed or is barely stuffed for flexibility.
- Take care to attach limbs symmetrically, using pins to hold them in place before sewing if needed.
Pattern
Head
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: Inc in each st around (12)
R3: [sc 1, inc] x6 (18)
R4: [sc 2, inc] x6 (24)
R5-R7: Sc in each st around (24 per round, 3 rounds total)
Cheeks and Head Shape
R8:
- Sc 8
- Inc x2
- Sc 4
- Inc x2
- Sc 8
(28 sts)
R9:
- Sc 8
- Inc in next 4 sts (these are previous increases)
- Sc 4
- Inc in next 4 sts
- Sc 8
(36 sts)
R10-R12:
- Sc in each st around (36 per round, 3 rounds)
Decreases (Start Shaping)
R13:
- Sc 8
- [dec] x4
- Sc 4
- [dec] x4
- Sc 8
(28 sts)
R14:
- Sc 8
- [dec] x2
- Sc 4
- [dec] x2
- Sc to end
(24 sts)
R15:
- [Sc 2, dec] x6 (18)
R16:
- [Sc 1, dec] x6 (12)
R17:
- [Sc 1, dec] x4 (8)
→ Firmly stuff the cheeks and head here.
Neck
Rounds 18-57:
- Sc in each st around (8 st per round, 40 rounds for a long neck)
Body
R58:
- [Inc in every st] (16)
R59:
- [Sc 3, inc] x4 (20)
R60-R66:
- Sc in each st around (20 per round, 7 rounds)
R67:
- [Sc 3, dec] x4 (16)
R68:
- [Sc 2, dec] x4 (12)
R69:
- [Sc 1, dec] x4 (8)
- Stuff the body.
- Close with sl st, ch 1, and leave a long end for sewing. Use a needle to weave through front loops of the 8 sts and pull to close.
Limbs (Make 4)
For two arms and two legs.
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: [sc 1, inc] x3 (9)
R3-R4: Sc in each st around (9 per round)
R5: [Sc 1, dec] x3 (6)
- Finish off. For legs: Flatten and sew closed in a straight line across (see assembly). For arms: Leave open or sew closed as preferred.
- Make two arms unstuffed, two legs lightly stuffed.
Ears (Make 2)
R1: MR, 4 sc (4)
R2: [Sc 1, inc] x2 (6)
R3: [Sc 2, inc] x2 (8)
R4: [Sc 3, inc] x2 (10)
R5-R7: Sc around (10 per round)
R8: 5 dec (5)
- Finish off, leave a long yarn tail for sewing. Do not stuff.
Tail
- Make a small pompom or use the same method as the limbs to create a small stub tail. Sew to bunny's bottom.
Assembly
- Sew the arms: Attach two arms to the sides of the neck/body join.
- Sew the legs: Attach two legs flattened to the bottom of the body; use mattress/whipstitch, stuffing lightly as you go.
- Sew the ears: Attach both to the head, about two rows below the MR.
- Attach tail: Sew on bottom back of body.
- Eyes: Position safety eyes between rows 7-8 of the head (counting from top MR). If desired, glue in place or use embroidery thread for eyes.
- Embroider face:
- Use brown for the nose, two rows beneath the eyes.
- Create simple horizontal stitches for nose and vertical lines for eyebrows.
- Embroider paws: Use thinner thread to add three small lines to each foot.
- Add ribbon: Chain 50, tie around neck for a bow, or decorate as desired.
- (Optional) Dab pink blush to cheeks for finishing touch.
Conclusion
Your long-necked bunny is complete! This delightful bunny is a fashionable accessory, perfect for hanging on bags, lunchboxes, or in a nursery. Its simple yet expressive details make it a wonderful customizable project. The long neck adds charm and playfulness.
Pattern Correction & Tips
Pattern Correction:
- If your neck is too floppy, either reduce length or reinforce with pipe cleaner or more stuffing, but flexible necks are typical and part of the toy's character.
- Always double-check the placement of limbs and ears for symmetry.
Tips:
- Stuff head and cheeks firmly for shape, but neck sparingly for drape.
- Use pins to hold limbs and ears before sewing.
- This pattern adapts well to any DK or sport yarn.
- Personalize with flowers, bows, or other embroidery.