Set sail on a crafting adventure with the Captain Bunny Amigurumi—a charming, sea-loving rabbit decked out in classic nautical gear.
Perfect as a coastal decor accent, baby shower gift, or hand-crafted toy, this little captain features a striped nautical shirt, a tiny sailor hat, and durable overalls.
Designed with an internal neck stiffener to ensure stable positioning, this project combines colorwork with basic amigurumi assembly techniques to create a sturdy, lovable companion.
Materials & Tools
- Yarn (Cotton Sport/DK): Gray, Navy Blue, Red, White
- Hooks: 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Notions: Fiberfill stuffing, black embroidery thread (for facial details), yarn needle, stitch markers, small buttons (2x)
Pattern Abbreviations
- MR: Magic Ring
- st(s): Stitch(es)
- sc: Single Crochet
- inc: Single Crochet Increase (2 sc in same st)
- dec / inv-dec: Invisible Decrease (sc 2 together)
- BLO / FLO: Back Loop Only / Front Loop Only
- ch / sl st: Chain / Slip Stitch
Legs, Body & Head
Start with Gray yarn.
Legs (Make 2)
- R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- R2: (inc) × 6 (12)
- R3–11: 12 sc (12)
Finish off first leg. Do not cut yarn on second leg; ch 3 to join.
Body
- R12: Sc into 1st leg, 11 sc around, 3 sc along ch, 12 sc around 2nd leg, 3 sc along opposite side of ch (30)
- R13: 30 sc
- R14: 10 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 15 sc (33)
- R15: 33 sc
Switch stripe pattern: alternate 2 rounds Blue, 2 rounds White.
- R16–21: Work 6 rounds of 33 sc, maintaining 2-round stripe sequence.
- R22 (White): 6 sc, dec, 14 sc, dec, 9 sc (31)
- R23 (White): 31 sc
- R24 (Blue): 6 sc, dec, 12 sc, dec, 9 sc (29)
- R25 (Blue): 29 sc
- R26 (White): 4 sc, dec, 15 sc, dec, 6 sc (27)
- R27 (Blue): 3 sc, dec, 14 sc, dec, 4 sc (23)
- R28 (Blue): 1 sc, (dec) × 11 (12)
Stuff body firmly.
- R29–31 (Gray – Neck): 12 sc (12)
Head
- R32: (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
- R33: (1 sc, inc) × 9 (27)
- R34: 7 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 9 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 5 sc (31)
- R35: 8 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 11 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 6 sc (35)
- R36–45: 35 sc across 10 rounds (35)
Insert the constructed Neck Support inside before closing.
- R46: (5 sc, dec) × 5 (30)
- R47: (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
- R48: (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
- R49: (1 sc, dec) × 6 (12)
- R50: (dec) × 6 (6)
Fasten off and weave thread through remaining loops to pull tight.
Structural Support Column (Neck Stiffener)
Using Gray yarn.
- R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- R2: (2 sc, inc) × 2 (8)
- R3–16: 8 sc (8)
- R17: (dec) × 4 (4)
Fasten off. Insert halfway into body neck joint and head to prevent wobbling.
Arms & Ears
Arms (Make 2)
Start with Gray:
- R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- R2–11: 6 sc (6)
Switch to Blue:
- R12: 6 sc (6)
- R13: BLO 6 sc (6)
Switch to White:
- R14–15: 6 sc (6)
Pinch opening flat and sc 3 across to close.
Sleeve Cuff Detail: Attach Blue yarn to front loops of R13 and work (1 sc, inc) × 3 (9 sc).
Ears (Make 2)
Using Gray:
- R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- R2: (inc) × 6 (12)
- R3: (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
- R4–10: 18 sc (18)
- R11: (dec, 7 sc) × 2 (16)
- R12: 16 sc (16)
Fasten off, flattening base to sew onto sides of head.
Trousers & Accessories
Trouser Pant Legs & Body (Red)
- Pant Legs (Make 2): Ch 20, join with sl st to form ring.
- R1–5: 20 sc around each ring (20). Fasten off 1st leg; leave yarn on 2nd leg, ch 1 to join.
- R6: Join legs: 19 sc around 1st leg, 1 sc in ch, 20 sc around 2nd leg, 1 sc in ch (42)
- R7–11: 42 sc (42)
- R12: 9 sc, dec, 18 sc, dec, 11 sc (40)
- R13: 40 sc (40)
- R14: 8 sc, dec, 18 sc, dec, 10 sc (38)
- R15: 38 sc (38)
- Straps (Make 2): Ch 25, turn, sc 24 back. Attach to back and secure with front buttons.
- Buttons (Make 2): 6 sc in MR with contrasting yarn, sl st to join.
Sailor Cap
Start with White:
- R1: 6 sc in MR expanded evenly to 35 sts
- R2–6: 35 sc (35)
- R7: 7 sc, 2 inc, 17 sc, 2 inc, 7 sc (39)
- R8 (Brim – FLO): (4 sc, inc) × 7, 4 sc (46)
- R9: 46 sc (46)
- R10: 11 sc, inc, 22 sc, inc, 11 sc (48)
- R11 (Brim Trim – Blue): 48 sc (48)
Fasten off.
Assembly
- Slide trousers onto bunny body and attach straps to front using miniature decorative buttons.
- Sew arms slightly below neck joint.
- Attach ears between rounds 42 and 45 on upper head.
- Embroider facial details (eyes, nose, and mouth) using black embroidery floss.
- Secure sailor hat between ears.
