Charming Amigurumi Bunny
This delightful amigurumi bunny is perfect for kids or as a whimsical decoration. Its sunny yellow body and cute ruffled green dress make it a cheerful addition to any space. Follow this detailed pattern to create a special handmade friend for someone you love.
Charming Amigurumi Bunny
Materials:
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (Category 4)
- Colors: Yellow (approx. 100 yards), Green (approx. 50 yards), Brown (approx. 25 yards)
- Hook: Size G/6 (4.00 mm) crochet hook
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle for weaving ends
- Safety eyes (or black yarn for eyes)
Gauge:
Gauge is not crucial for this project but aiming for approximately 5 stitches per inch will help maintain proportions.
Abbreviations:
- CH = Chain
- SC = Single Crochet
- INC = Increase (2 SC in one stitch)
- DEC = Decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
- SL ST = Slip Stitch
- FO = Fasten Off
Instructions:
Body:
- Begin with yellow yarn. Make a magic ring.
- Round 1: 6 SC in the magic ring. (6)
- Round 2: INC around. (12)
- Round 3: (1 SC, INC) around. (18)
- Round 4: (2 SC, INC) around. (24)
- Round 5-8: SC in each stitch around. (24)
- Round 9: (2 SC, DEC) around. (18)
- Round 10: (1 SC, DEC) around. (12)
- Stuff the body firmly with fiberfill.
- Round 11: DEC around. (6)
- FO and weave ends. Leave a long tail for sewing later.
Head:
- With yellow yarn, make a magic ring.
- Round 1: 6 SC in the magic ring. (6)
- Round 2: INC around. (12)
- Round 3: (1 SC, INC) around. (18)
- Round 4-7: SC in each stitch around. (18)
- Round 8: (1 SC, DEC) around. (12)
- Stuff the head lightly.
- Round 9: DEC around. (6)
- FO and leave a long tail for sewing to the body.
Ears (make 2):
- With yellow yarn, make a magic ring.
- Round 1: 6 SC in the magic ring. (6)
- Round 2: INC around. (12)
- Round 3: (1 SC, INC) around. (18)
- Round 4: (1 SC, INC) twice, SC in last 4. (20)
- FO, leaving a tail for sewing.
Green Ruffle Skirt:
- Change to green yarn.
- Chain 36.
- Round 1: Starting from the second chain, SC in each chain across. (35)
- Round 2: Chain 1, turn. SC in first stitch, *CH 2, skip next 2 stitches, SC in next*; repeat from * to * until end. (18 ruffles)
- Join to the body with a slip stitch, then FO, leaving a tail for sewing.
Assembly:
- Sew the head to the body using the long tails left from both pieces.
- Attach the ears atop the bunny’s head.
- Sew the green ruffle around the belly, ensuring it sits nicely.
- Sew on the safety eyes or embroider eyes using black yarn.
- Embroider the mouth using red yarn for a cute touch.
Finishing Tips:
- Weave in any loose ends using the yarn needle.
- Lightly block the ruffle if needed to help it hold its shape.
Optional Variations:
- Add a bow or other embellishments to the bunny for a unique touch.