The bunny is the amigurumi almost everyone makes first. Its shapes are forgiving, a rounded body and head plus two ears, and it teaches the two moves behind all amigurumi: the magic ring and the invisible decrease. A simple bunny finishes in an evening with a 3.0 mm hook and amigurumi cotton.
From there the range is wide. The famous no-sew bunny is made from a single rectangle folded and tied, perfect for a complete beginner. A classic seated bunny adds shaped limbs. A realistic bunny uses color changes and a wired armature to pose. All of them rest on the same handful of stitches.
What you need
- Yarn
- Amigurumi cotton or worsted (CYC 4) with a 3.0 mm hook, one size down from the label, so the stuffing does not show. About 100 yards.
- Skill
- Beginner to intermediate. The magic ring and invisible decrease are the only must-learn moves.
Bunny projects to make
- 1No-sew folded bunny. One crocheted rectangle folded and tied into a bunny. The easiest possible start, no shaping.
- 2Classic seated bunny. Magic ring body and head with simple limbs. Teaches spheres and invisible decreases.
- 3Bunny with floppy ears. Longer, weighted ears that hang. Teaches shaping flat pieces.
- 4Tiny keychain bunny. A miniature worked in thread or fine yarn. Fast, giftable, great practice.
Where to find free bunny patterns
Amigurumi has a generous free-pattern community. Ravelry lists many free bunny patterns, and amigurumi-focused blogs publish detailed photo tutorials for free. Look for a pattern with round-by-round counts and a photo of each stage.
Stitches you will use
- Single CrochetUS: sc / UK: dc
- Chain StitchUS: ch / UK: ch
- Slip StitchUS: sl st / UK: ss
Looking for more? See all crochet amigurumi patterns.