Amigurumi—the Japanese art of crocheting small stuffed yarn creatures—is one of the most beloved areas of modern crochet craft.
This easy crochet bunny amigurumi pattern is designed specifically for beginners making their very first plushie animal. Featuring long sweet floppy ears, a rounded squishy body, and soft blush cheeks, this plush bunny makes an unforgettable handmade gift for baby showers, Easter baskets, or cozy nursery decor.
📋 Amigurumi Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Skill Level | Beginner Amigurumi |
| Finished Height | Approx. 7 inches tall sitting |
| Yarn Type | Cotton or Soft Chenille Velvet Yarn |
| Hook Size | 3.5 mm (US E-4) |
| Safety Eyes | 2 x 8 mm black safety eyes |
| Stuffing | Hypoallergenic Polyester Fiberfill |
🧶 Step-by-Step Round Instructions
Head & Body (Worked as One Continuous Piece)
- Round 1: Work 6 sc in a Magic Ring in Cream yarn. (6 sts)
- Round 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)
- Round 3:
[1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st]repeat 6 times. (18 sts) - Round 4:
[2 sc, 2 sc in next st]repeat 6 times. (24 sts) - Rounds 5 – 10: 1 sc in each st around. Attach 8 mm safety eyes between Rounds 7 and 8, spaced 5 stitches apart.
- Round 11 (Decrease):
[2 sc, sc2tog]repeat 6 times. (18 sts) - Stuff head firmly with fiberfill stuffing.
- Rounds 12 – 18 (Body Expansion):
[2 sc, 2 sc in next st]repeat 6 times, then work 5 solid rounds. Stuff body. - Round 19:
[sc2tog]around. Fasten off and weave center shut.
Floppy Ears (Make 2)
In Dusty Rose yarn: Work 6 sc in Magic Ring. Increase to 12 sts. Work 8 rounds of plain single crochet. Flatten ear flat without stuffing and sew to top of head!
💡 Amigurumi Crafting Tips
[!TIP] Use a Small Hook Size: In amigurumi, always use a hook 1.0 mm smaller than listed on your yarn label! This creates tight, dense stitches that prevent white polyester fiberfill stuffing from peeking through.
