🐰 How to Crochet a Plushie Bunny (Yes, It’s Ridiculously Cute)


There’s just something about a chubby, soft bunny with floppy ears that makes your heart go “Awwww.” Whether you're looking for a sweet baby gift, your next weekend craft project, or simply want to melt into the world of amigurumi, crocheting a plushie bunny is the way to go.

And don’t worry — even if you’re brand new to crochet or have never made a plush toy before, I’ve got you covered with clear, beginner-friendly instructions and a sprinkle of fluff-loving motivation.

Ready to hop into this project? 🧶🐇 Let’s stitch our way to cute-town!

🧺 What You’ll Need

Before we start making bunny magic, let’s talk about supplies.

🧶 Materials:

  • Yarn: Super bulky chenille or velvet yarn (e.g. Bernat Blanket, Himalaya Dolphin Baby) in any bunny colour you love — classic white, grey, pastel pink, or even mint green!

  • Hook: Size 6.5 mm (K-10.5) or as recommended for your yarn

  • Safety eyes: 12 mm plastic eyes (or black yarn for embroidered eyes if it's for a baby)

  • Stuffing: Polyester fibrefill

  • Yarn needle: For sewing parts together

  • Stitch marker: To keep track of your rounds

  • Scissors

🧵 Tip: Fluffy yarn can hide mistakes — which is perfect if you're new to amigurumi!

🧩 What We’re Making

This is a classic plush bunny pattern with:

  • A round body

  • Big floppy ears

  • Chubby arms and legs

  • A tiny tail

  • A sweet little face

We’ll work in continuous rounds (like a spiral) using just single crochet stitches. If you know how to do a magic ring, single crochet, and increase/decrease — you’re golden.

🐇 Let’s Make the Bunny!

🧠 Stitches & Terms (US Crochet Terminology)

  • sc – single crochet

  • inc – increase (2 sc in one stitch)

  • dec – decrease (single crochet two stitches together)

  • st – stitch

  • rnd – round

🐰 Head & Body (One Piece)

We’re making a round, chubby bunny by working from the head down to the body.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc in each st (12)
Rnd 3: *sc 1, inc* repeat around (18)
Rnd 4: *sc 2, inc* repeat (24)
Rnd 5: *sc 3, inc* repeat (30)
Rnd 6–11: sc in each st (30)

➡️ Insert safety eyes between Rnds 7–8, about 6–7 stitches apart.  
➡️ Stuff the head firmly.

Rnd 12: *sc 3, dec* repeat (24)
Rnd 13: *sc 2, dec* repeat (18)
Rnd 14: *sc 2, inc* repeat (24)
Rnd 15: *sc 3, inc* repeat (30)
Rnd 16–20: sc in each st (30)

➡️ Stuff the body firmly.

Rnd 21: *sc 3, dec* repeat (24)
Rnd 22: *sc 2, dec* repeat (18)
Rnd 23: *sc 1, dec* repeat (12)
Rnd 24: dec around (6)

Fasten off and weave in tail.

🦵 Legs (Make 2)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc in each st (12)
Rnd 3–5: sc in each st (12)
Stuff lightly.
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

💪 Arms (Make 2)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: *sc 1, inc* repeat (9)
Rnd 3–5: sc in each st (9)
Stuff lightly.
Fasten off and leave a long tail.

👂 Ears (Make 2)

The signature feature! Long and floppy.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: *sc 1, inc* repeat (9)
Rnd 3–4: sc in each st (9)
Rnd 5: *sc 2, inc* repeat (12)
Rnd 6–10: sc in each st (12)
Rnd 11: *sc 2, dec* repeat (9)
Rnd 12–15: sc in each st (9)
Fasten off, leave a long tail, do NOT stuff.
Flatten before sewing.

🐾 Tail (Optional but ridiculously cute)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: *sc 1, inc* repeat (9)
Rnd 3: sc in each st (9)
Fasten off, stuff, and sew to back of body.

🧵 Assembly Guide

Now we stitch all the parts together and watch our bunny come to life!

🪡 Step-by-Step Assembly:

  1. Attach legs: Sew legs to the bottom of the body. Position them so your bunny can sit.

  2. Attach arms: Sew arms to the side of the body, just below the neck.

  3. Attach ears: Flatten ears and sew to the top sides of the head. Let them flop!

  4. Sew on the tail: Attach to the back, low and centred.

  5. Face details:

    • If you haven’t added safety eyes, embroider eyes now with black yarn.

    • Use pink or black yarn to embroider a small triangle nose and optional smile.

🧠 Tip: Use pins to position the limbs before sewing — it helps you get symmetry!

🧡 Your Bunny is Complete!

Congratulations — you just made your very own handmade plushie bunny! 🐇✨
Whether it's for a little one, a friend, or yourself, this squishy creature is packed with love (and stuffing).

🌈 Customize Your Bunny!

Want to make it uniquely yours? Try these ideas:

  • Change colours: Pastel rainbow bunnies? Yes please.

  • Add accessories: Crochet a tiny bow, scarf, or even a little carrot!

  • Make it mini: Use thinner yarn and a smaller hook.

  • Floppy vs. upright ears: Sew ears in different positions for different personalities.

💬 Final Thoughts

Crocheting plushies is like crafting happiness out of yarn. Every stitch is a hug, every detail a sprinkle of personality. And this bunny? It's soft, squishy proof that you're capable of making something adorable and meaningful with just your two hands.

So take a photo, give your bunny a name (Hopster? Mochi? BunBun?), and bask in the glory of handmade cuteness.

Made your bunny? I want to see it!
Drop a photo in the comments — let’s build a whole bunny army together. 🐇💕


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