This Easy Christmas Crochet Bunny Pattern makes a soft, chubby amigurumi bunny with a round head, long floppy ears, a little pink nose, and a red-and-white striped scarf with a tiny Santa-style pom-pom hat. It is worked in simple continuous rounds with basic increases and decreases, so it is perfect for confident beginners. Place it under the tree, tuck it into a stocking, or give it as a handmade holiday gift.
Pattern Information
Skill level: Beginner, with basic shaping, embroidery, and sewing.
Terms: US crochet terminology.
Construction: The head, body, arms, legs, ears, and tail are worked separately in continuous rounds, then sewn together. The scarf is worked flat in rows. The face is embroidered.
Estimated size: About 18 cm (7 in) tall with the ears, using DK-weight cotton. Actual dimensions depend on yarn, tension, and stuffing.
Pattern note: This is an original design based on the title concept. Stitch counts have been checked, but the pattern has not been physically crocheted or independently tested. Adjust the shaping and feature placement to suit your yarn.
Materials
- DK-weight cotton yarn in cream or soft white, approximately 55 g, for the head, body, limbs, and ears.
- Pink yarn, approximately 5 g, for the inner ears and nose.
- Red yarn, approximately 15 g, and white yarn, approximately 10 g, for the scarf, hat, and tail.
- Black yarn or embroidery thread for the mouth, and pink thread for the cheeks.
- A 2.75 mm hook as a starting point (use a hook small enough to keep the fabric dense).
- Two 8 mm black safety eyes, or black yarn for embroidered eyes.
- Fiberfill, stitch marker, tapestry needle, scissors, and removable pins.
Use embroidered eyes if the bunny is for a baby or young child.
Stitches and Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MR | magic ring |
| ch | chain |
| sc | single crochet |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| inc | 2 sc in one stitch |
| dec | invisible single crochet decrease over the next 2 stitches |
| st(s) | stitch(es) |
Work in a spiral without joining or turning unless directed otherwise. Numbers in brackets give the completed stitch count. Repeat parentheses the stated number of times. Move the marker at the start of every round.
Before You Begin
Crochet tightly so the stuffing does not show through the stitches. Stuff firmly but evenly, adding small pieces rather than large clumps. The ears and hat are not stuffed, and the arms and legs need only light stuffing.
Make the head first and pin the eyes and nose in place before you commit. When you change color, switch on the final yarn-over of the last stitch of the previous round.
Head (cream)
Round 1: 6 sc in MR. [6]
Round 2: Inc in each stitch. [12]
Round 3: (Sc, inc) × 6. [18]
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6. [24]
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) × 6. [30]
Round 6: (4 sc, inc) × 6. [36]
Round 7: (5 sc, inc) × 6. [42]
Rounds 8–15: Sc in every stitch. [42 per round; 8 rounds]
Insert the safety eyes between Rounds 11 and 12, with about 8 stitches between them. Fit the backs securely. Pin the nose at the center front on Round 13, just below and between the eyes.
Round 16: (5 sc, dec) × 6. [36]
Round 17: (4 sc, dec) × 6. [30]
Round 18: (3 sc, dec) × 6. [24]
Stuff the head firmly now, and keep adding small amounts as the opening narrows.
Round 19: (2 sc, dec) × 6. [18]
Round 20: (Sc, dec) × 6. [12]
Round 21: Dec × 6. [6]
Fasten off, thread the tail through the remaining front loops, draw closed, and hide the end.
Body (cream)
Round 1: 6 sc in MR. [6]
Round 2: Inc in each stitch. [12]
Round 3: (Sc, inc) × 6. [18]
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6. [24]
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) × 6. [30]
Round 6: (4 sc, inc) × 6. [36]
Rounds 7–13: Sc in every stitch. [36 per round; 7 rounds]
Round 14: (4 sc, dec) × 6. [30]
Round 15: (3 sc, dec) × 6. [24]
Fasten off with a long tail. Stuff firmly, flatten the bottom slightly so the bunny sits upright, and leave the opening open for sewing to the head.
Ears (make 2)
Outer ear (cream):
Round 1: 6 sc in MR. [6]
Round 2: (Sc, inc) × 3. [9]
Round 3: (2 sc, inc) × 3. [12]
Rounds 4–10: Sc around. [12 per round; 7 rounds]
Round 11: (2 sc, dec) × 3. [9]
Fasten off with a long tail. Do not stuff. Flatten the ear.
Inner ear (pink, make 2):
Round 1: 6 sc in MR. [6]
Round 2: (Sc, inc) × 3. [9]
Rounds 3–6: Sc around. [9 per round; 4 rounds]
Fasten off with a long tail. Flatten and sew to the front of each outer ear, leaving a thin cream border. Pinch the base of each ear together before sewing it to the head.
Arms (make 2, cream)
Round 1: 6 sc in MR. [6]
Round 2: (Sc, inc) × 3. [9]
Rounds 3–9: Sc around. [9 per round; 7 rounds]
Fasten off with a long tail. Stuff very lightly, leaving the top unfilled.
Legs (make 2, cream)
Round 1: 6 sc in MR. [6]
Round 2: Inc in each stitch. [12]
Round 3: (Sc, inc) × 6. [18]
Rounds 4–5: Sc around. [18 per round]
Round 6: (Sc, dec) × 6. [12]
Rounds 7–9: Sc around. [12 per round]
Fasten off with a long tail. Stuff firmly in the foot and lightly in the leg, leaving the top unfilled.
Nose (pink)
Round 1: 4 sc in MR. [4]
Round 2: (Sc, inc) × 2. [6]
Fasten off with a long tail and sew to the pinned position.
Tail (white)
Round 1: 6 sc in MR. [6]
Round 2: Inc in each stitch. [12]
Rounds 3–4: Sc around. [12 per round]
Round 5: Dec × 6. [6]
Stuff lightly, fasten off, close the hole, and sew to the back of the body.
Festive Scarf (red and white)
With red, ch 6.
Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. [5 sc]
Rows 2–40: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. [5 sc]
Change color every 2 rows, alternating red and white, and carry the unused yarn up the side. Fasten off and weave in the ends. Add a fringe at each end with three short strands of white yarn.
Mini Santa Hat (red and white)
With red:
Round 1: 6 sc in MR. [6]
Round 2: Inc in each stitch. [12]
Round 3: (Sc, inc) × 6. [18]
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6. [24]
Round 5: Sc around. [24]
Round 6: Sc around. Change to white on the final yarn-over. [24]
Rounds 7–8: With white, sc around. [24 per round]
Sl st in the next stitch and fasten off with a long tail. Leave unstuffed.
Pom-pom (white): 6 sc in MR. [6] Inc in each stitch. [12] Sc around for 2 rounds. [12] Dec × 6. [6] Stuff lightly, close, and sew to the tip of the hat.
Note: the hat is a small cap, so sew it between the ears at the top of the head. If you prefer a pointed hat, continue the red section with decreases down to 6 stitches before adding the white brim.
Assembly and Face
- Head to body: Pin the head over the body opening, with the closure underneath, and sew all around with small, strong stitches.
- Ears: Sew the ears to the top of the head at Rounds 3–4, about 4 stitches apart, tilting them slightly outward. Leave space between them for the hat.
- Arms: Sew the arms to the sides of the body just below the head, angled slightly forward.
- Legs: Sew the legs to the lower front of the body with the feet pointing forward.
- Tail: Sew the tail to the center back near the bottom.
- Face: Embroider a small mouth with black yarn, a short vertical line from the nose and two small curves. Add pink cheeks under the eyes with a few horizontal stitches.
- Scarf and hat: Wrap the scarf around the neck and sew it lightly at the back. Place the hat between the ears and sew it on with small stitches.
Hide every tail and give each ear, limb, and the hat a gentle tug to check it holds.
Practical Tips and Troubleshooting
The head looks lopsided. Check that the stuffing is even, and roll the head between your palms.
The ears flop forward. Pinch the bases together and sew them in firmly at a slight angle.
The bunny will not sit up. Flatten the bottom of the body, and check that both legs are the same length and sewn at the same height.
The scarf is too bulky. Use fewer rows (30 instead of 40) or a finer yarn.
The hat slides off. Sew it around the brim with more stitches, or add a tack stitch at the back.
FAQ
Can I make it bigger? Yes. Use chunky yarn and a 4 mm hook. The bunny will be about one and a half times larger.
Can I embroider the eyes? Yes. Make two small black satin-stitch ovals between Rounds 11 and 12, with 8 stitches between them, and add a tiny white highlight.
Can I skip the hat? Yes. The scarf alone gives a festive look.
Can I make it an ornament? Yes. Skip the legs and sew a ch-15 loop to the top of the head.
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