Crochet bunny patterns can use separate assembled parts, a one piece head and body base, a plush yarn construction, or a minimalist quick build. These seven original designs identify their materials and assembly approach before you begin.
Stuffed bunny versions need fiberfill on hand, and safety eyes give a cleaner finish than embroidered ones if you’re comfortable using them.
Bunny patterns to explore
1. Spring Bunnies
Stephanie Lau’s Spring Bunnies pattern gives you two ear positions: ears pointing up (about 5.5 inches tall, 3 inches wide) or ears pointing down (about 3.5 inches tall). The head, body, limbs and tail are made separately, so you will be sewing on the parts, and there are extras: a small carrot on a 1.25 mm hook, felt for the feet, patterned fabric to line the ears, and 12 mm safety eyes. The main hook is 2 mm, so the stitches are small and the bunny is quite tiny.
2. Scraptacular Bunnies
StringyDingDing’s bunny is a beginner pattern built for scrap yarn. She used a 4 mm hook and medium (#4) yarn, plus 6 mm safety eyes, stuffing and a tapestry needle, but says you can use any hook or yarn weight and the bunny will just change size. The page shows where to place the eyes, and she says it works up quickly, which makes it a good pattern for a set of bunnies in different colors.
3. Easter Peep Bunny
Robyn’s Easter peep bunny is a chubby little bunny made with Hobbii Baby Snuggle, a G/4.25 mm hook and 9 mm safety eyes, and there is a full YouTube tutorial. You make the ears first and join the second ear into the head rounds, so there is less to sew on. She notes safety eyes are not recommended for children under three years old, so embroider the eyes if the bunny is for a baby.
4. Quick and Easy Amigurumi Bunny
The Mary Jay’s bunny is designed to be quick and beginner friendly, with a video tutorial that walks through the build. It includes a 6-double-crochet bobble (the pattern lists it in the abbreviations), and she recommends the invisible decrease. She also gives a general amigurumi tip: use a hook 1 to 2 mm smaller than the yarn label suggests, for tighter stitches and fewer holes. The materials list is a recommendation, and you can switch yarn, eyes or hook.
5. 15 Minute Bunny
Jade’s 15 Minute Bunny is a no-sew, one-star difficulty (familiar beginner) pattern made in super bulky chenille velvet yarn; she used Hobbii Honey Bunny for a plush finish. The bunny is only about 2.75 inches (7 cm) tall, and each one takes her under 15 minutes. It works as a stashbuster, can be turned into a keychain, and suits a bargain basket or claw machine. For a smaller bunny, use thinner yarn and a smaller hook.
6. Snuggle Bunny
The Nicole Chase’s Snuggle Bunny is designed to be assembly-free, and she includes two ear options so it works with different yarns. Option 1 gives better stitch definition in thinner chenille or acrylic, and she prefers option 2 for very fluffy yarns like blanket yarn. The samples are Premier Just Chenille (4.5 mm hook) and Premier Snow Cone (J hook), both super bulky (6), and gauge is not necessary. It comes in two sizes, about 7.5 and 11 inches.
7. Easter Crochet Bunny Rabbit
Heather Corinne designed this bunny for her niece and nephew, and it finishes about 12 inches tall in worsted weight yarn on a G (4 mm) hook. The sample uses Red Heart Super Saver in several colors, and she says makers send her photos of bunnies in many colorways. To make it bigger, use a larger hook and bulkier yarn. The pattern has a video tutorial and is built from multiple pieces, so you will need fiberfill and a needle for assembly.
Bunnies
The Mary Jay’s bunny has a video, and it’s deliberately minimal, so it’s the one I’d start with. Sweet Softies’ 15 minute bunny is fully no-sew, and Heather Corinne’s 12 inch bunny is in several pieces, so save it for when you’re ready to sew.