Little Crochet Bunny Christmas Amigurumi Pattern

Get ready to bring festive cheer into your home with this adorable handmade crochet project.

The Little Crochet Bunny Christmas Amigurumi is the ultimate holiday companion, designed to sit proudly on your desk, accent your mantel, or nestle right beneath the branches of your Christmas tree.

Dressed in a charming red holiday hat complete with a bright bell detail, and accented with sweet rosy cheeks and a cozy ribbon neckpiece, this soft little bunny makes a heartfelt, personalized gift for children and loved ones alike. Grab your hook, gather your yarn, and enjoy this step-by-step crafting adventure!

Materials and Tools Needed

Yarn: Drops Safran yarn in White, Red, and Yellow
Embroidery Thread: For facial features and detailing
Crochet Hook: Size 2.5 mm
Safety Eyes: Standard size for amigurumi
Notions: Stitch marker, fiberfill stuffing, tapestry yarn needle, and scissors

Common Abbreviations

Mr: Magic ring
Sc: Single crochet
Inc: Single crochet increase
Dec: Single crochet decrease
*(…)n: Repeat instructions inside parentheses n times
Sl.st: Slip stitch
Ch: Chain stitch
Dc: Double crochet
BLO: Back loop only
FLO: Front loop only

Step-by-Step Amigurumi Pattern Instructions

1. Head (White Yarn)

Round 1: Start with a magic ring and work 8 single crochet stitches into the ring (8).
Round 2: Work an increase in every stitch around (16).
Round 3: Work (1 single crochet, 1 increase) and repeat around (24).
Round 4: Work (3 single crochet, 1 increase) and repeat 6 times (30).
Round 5: Work (4 single crochet, 1 increase) and repeat 6 times (36).
Round 6: Work (5 single crochet, 1 increase) and repeat 6 times (42).
Round 7: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around (42).
Round 8: Work (6 single crochet, 1 increase) and repeat 6 times (48).
Rounds 9 to 11: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around (48).
Round 12: Work (7 single crochet, 1 increase) and repeat 6 times (54).
Rounds 13 to 16: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around (54).
Round 17: Work (7 single crochet, 1 decrease) and repeat 6 times (48).
Round 18: Work (6 single crochet, 1 decrease) and repeat 6 times (42).
Round 19: Work (5 single crochet, 1 decrease) and repeat 6 times (36).
Round 20: Work (4 single crochet, 1 decrease) and repeat 6 times (30).

Fasten off. Insert the safety eyes securely between Rounds 13 and 14.

2. Ears (Make 2, White Yarn)

Round 1: Start with a magic ring and work 6 single crochet stitches (6).
Round 2: Work an increase in every stitch around (12).
Round 3: Work (1 single crochet, 1 increase) and repeat around (18).
Rounds 4 and 5: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around (18).
Round 6: Work (4 single crochet, 1 decrease) and repeat 3 times (15).
Rounds 7 and 8: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around (15).
Round 9: Work (3 single crochet, 1 decrease) and repeat 3 times (12).
Round 10: Work (4 single crochet, 1 decrease) twice (10).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Position and sew the ears between Rounds 4 and 7 of the head.

3. Legs and Body (White Yarn)

Legs (Make 2):

Round 1: Make a magic ring and work 5 single crochet stitches (5).
Round 2: Work an increase in every stitch around (10).
Round 3: Work (1 single crochet, 1 increase) and repeat 5 times (15).
Rounds 4 to 7: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around (15).

Joining the Body:

Chain 1, then join both legs together.
Round 8: Work 15 single crochet around the first leg, 1 single crochet into the connecting chain, 15 single crochet around the second leg, and 1 single crochet into the opposite side of the chain (32).
Round 9: Work (7 single crochet, 1 increase) and repeat 4 times (36).
Round 10: Work (5 single crochet, 1 increase) and repeat 6 times (42).
Rounds 11 to 16: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around (42).
Round 17: Work (19 single crochet, 1 decrease) and repeat twice (40).
Round 18: Work (8 single crochet, 1 decrease) and repeat 4 times (36).
Rounds 19 and 20: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around (36).
Round 21: Work (4 single crochet, 1 decrease) and repeat 6 times (30).

Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing the body to the head.

4. Arms (Make 2, White Yarn)

Round 1: Make a magic ring and work 6 single crochet stitches (6).
Round 2: Work an increase in every stitch around (12).
Rounds 3 to 7: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around (12).
Round 8: Work (4 single crochet, 1 decrease) twice (10).
Rounds 9 to 12: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around (10).

Fasten off and leave a long tail for attaching the arms to the body.

5. Festive Holiday Hat (Red and Yellow Yarn)

Round 1 (Red): Start with a magic ring and work 4 single crochet stitches (4).
Round 2 (Red): Work an increase in every stitch around (8).
Round 3 (Red): Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around (8).
Round 4 (Red): Work (1 single crochet, 1 increase) and repeat 4 times (12).
Round 5 (Yellow): Switch to yellow yarn and work 1 single crochet in each stitch around (12).
Round 6 (Red): Switch back to red yarn and work (2 single crochet, 1 increase) and repeat 4 times (16).
Round 7 (Red): Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around (16).
Round 8 (Yellow): Switch to yellow yarn and work (3 single crochet, 1 increase) and repeat 4 times (20).
Round 9 (Red): Switch back to red yarn and work 1 single crochet in each stitch around (20).

Fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving a tail if you wish to secure it to the bunny’s head.

6. Cheeks (Make 2, Pink Yarn)

Round 1: Form a magic ring and work 5 single crochet stitches (5).
Round 2: Work an increase in every stitch around (10).

Fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving a short tail to sew or glue the rosy cheeks just below the safety eyes.