Looking for a charming, quick project to add to your handmade collection? This beginner-friendly Molang amigurumi pattern brings the beloved, chubby rabbit character to life with just a few simple stitches!
Complete with an adorable little holiday bag accessory, this plump cutie makes a thoughtful gift, desk buddy, or festive tree accent.
Grab your hook, pick your favorite yarn, and get ready to create a soft, round friend that is guaranteed to bring smiles to crafters and gift recipients of all ages. Happy crocheting!
Project Overview & Materials
- Hook: 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Yarn: Fine-weight cotton yarn (White, Red, and Yellow)
- Accessories: Black embroidery floss (for cheeks/facial details), 6 mm safety eyes, fiberfill stuffing, stitch marker, tapestry needle, and scissors.
Pattern Instructions
Head & Body
Note: The head and torso are worked as one continuous piece from top to bottom. Stuff firmly as you go!
- Round 1: Start with white yarn in a magic ring, work 8 single crochet (8)
- Round 2: Work an increase in every stitch around (16)
- Round 3: [1 single crochet, 1 increase] repeat 8 times (24)
- Round 4: [3 single crochet, 1 increase] repeat 6 times (30)
- Round 5: [4 single crochet, 1 increase] repeat 6 times (36)
- Round 6: [5 single crochet, 1 increase] repeat 6 times (42)
- Rounds 7–10: Single crochet in each stitch around (42 stitches per round)
Assembly Check: Attach safety eyes between Rounds 8 and 9, leaving about 6 to 7 stitches of space between them.
- Round 11: [6 single crochet, 1 increase] repeat 6 times (48)
- Rounds 12–17: Single crochet in each stitch around (48 stitches per round)
- Round 18: [6 single crochet, 1 decrease] repeat 6 times (42)
- Rounds 19–20: Single crochet in each stitch around (42 stitches per round)
- Round 21: [5 single crochet, 1 decrease] repeat 6 times (36)
- Round 22: [4 single crochet, 1 decrease] repeat 6 times (30)
- Round 23: [3 single crochet, 1 decrease] repeat 6 times (24)
- Round 24: [2 single crochet, 1 decrease] repeat 6 times (18)
- Round 25: [1 single crochet, 1 decrease] repeat 6 times (12)
- Round 26: Decrease across all 6 stitches (6)
To finish: Cut yarn leaving a short tail, weave through front loops of remaining stitches, pull tight to close, and hide thread inside.
Limbs: Arms & Legs (Make 4)
- Round 1: Using white yarn, 6 single crochet into a magic ring (6)
- Round 2: Single crochet in each stitch around (6)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Placement: Attach two arms vertically along Rounds 13–14. Attach two legs onto the lower body along Rounds 19–20.
Ears (Make 2)
- Round 1: Using white yarn, 6 single crochet into a magic ring (6)
- Round 2: [1 single crochet, 1 increase] repeat 3 times (9)
- Rounds 3–4: Single crochet in each stitch around (9 stitches per round)
Fasten off, leaving a tail. Flatten the ears (do not stuff) and secure them side-by-side on top of the head around Rounds 3–4.
Tail
- Round 1: Using white yarn, 6 single crochet into a magic ring (6)
- Round 2: Increase in every stitch (12)
- Round 3: [4 single crochet, 1 decrease] repeat 2 times (10)
Fasten off, light stuff, and stitch onto the back centered between Rounds 18 and 21.
Little Gift Bag
- Round 1: Switch to red yarn, 6 single crochet into a magic ring (6)
- Round 2: Increase in every stitch (12)
- Round 3: [3 single crochet, 1 increase] repeat 3 times (15)
- Round 4: Single crochet in each stitch around (15)
- Round 5: [3 single crochet, 1 decrease] repeat 3 times (12)
- Round 6: Change to yellow yarn: [1 single crochet, 1 decrease] repeat 4 times (8)
- Round 7: Switch back to red yarn: Increase in every stitch around (16)
Fasten off.
Bag Strap: Join red yarn to one side of the bag’s neck rim, chain 20–25 stitches (or enough length to loop comfortably over Molang’s shoulder), and slip stitch to the opposite side. Weave in ends.
Finishing Touch
Use black embroidery thread to stitch a small “v” nose between the eyes and add tiny pink yarn lines under the eyes for cheeks to complete Molang’s sweet look!
