Crochet Bunny and Chick Amigurumi
Create an adorable bunny and chick amigurumi set that will delight children and adults alike! This project is perfect for beginners looking to explore crochet with simple stitches and vibrant colors. The cute bunny in a dress holds the hand of her little chick friend, making it a charming gift or decoration.
Crochet Bunny and Chick Amigurumi
Materials:
- Gray, yellow, and blue worsted weight yarn (approximately 100 yards of gray, 50 yards of yellow, and 50 yards of blue)
- 4.0 mm crochet hook
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Safety eyes (9 mm for chick and 12 mm for bunny)
- Embroidery thread (black for bunny's eyelashes, pink for nose)
- Bunny and chick embellishments (e.g., buttons, felt)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Gauge:
16 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches in single crochet. To measure gauge, crochet a small swatch of 10x10 stitches and measure with a ruler.
Abbreviations:
- CH = chain
- SC = single crochet
- INC = increase (2 SC in the same stitch)
- DEC = decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
- SL ST = slip stitch
- FO = fasten off
Instructions:
Bunny:
- Head: Start with gray yarn. Make a magic ring and 6 SC in the ring. Row 1: INC in each stitch (12). Row 2: (1 SC, INC) 6 times (18). Row 3: (2 SC, INC) 6 times (24). Rows 4-8: SC in each stitch (24 SC in each row).
- Crown: Row 9: (2 SC, DEC) 6 times (18). Row 10: (1 SC, DEC) 6 times (12). Row 11: DEC until closed, stuff lightly. FO.
- Ears (make 2): CH 6. Row 1: SC in second CH from hook, 4 SC, turn. Row 2: CH 1, INC, 4 SC, turn. Row 3: CH 1, (1 SC, INC) 2 times (8). Row 4: CH 1, (1 SC, INC) 3 times, 1 SC (11). Row 5: FO and leave long tail for sewing.
- Body: Start with gray yarn. Make a magic ring. Row 1: 6 SC in ring. Rows 2-6: 12 SC, 18 SC, 24 SC, 24 SC, 24 SC. Row 7: (1 SC, DEC) 6 times (18). Row 8: (2 SC, DEC) 6 times (12). Row 9: DEC to close.
- Stuff and attach the head to the body using the long tail.
- Embroider a pink nose and eyelashes using black thread. Sew on safety eyes.
- Dress: With blue yarn, SC around the body to form the dress. Add a tie with green yarn as a bow and add a flower button to the front.
Chick:
- Head: Start with yellow yarn. Make a magic ring with 6 SC. Repeat the same increase pattern as the bunny for the chick (up to Row 11).
- Body: Same as the head but add an extra round of decreases at the bottom for shaping before closing.
- Wings (make 2): CH 4. SC in second CH from hook, 1 SC in next, then FO.
- Attach safety eyes and stitch the beak using orange yarn.
Finishing:
Weave in all ends using a yarn needle. Lightly stuff the bunny and chick for a plush finish. Block the pieces lightly if necessary to shape them. Enjoy your adorable creations!
Optional Variations:
Change the colors for fun seasonal looks or use different embellishments for holidays!
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