Crochet Plush Bunny Neon Amigurumi Pattern

This adorable plush bunny amigurumi project brings a classic woodland favorite to life with modern, ultra-soft textures and sweet expression details.

Designed for plush, chenille, or plush-style bobbin yarn, this soft toy features contrasting muzzle and paw details, floppy oversized ears, and integrated limbs that minimize sewing.

The color choices—often a blend of crisp white and soft grey or pastel accents—create a gentle contrast that highlights the round silhouette and friendly features.

With safety eyes and a heart-shaped nose adding distinct personality, this charming plush makes a delightful handmade gift for children, standard nursery decor, or a cozy addition to any handmade plushie collection.

Project Overview & Notes

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner / Intermediate
Finished Size: Approx. 8–10 inches (20–25 cm) tall, depending on yarn density and tension.
Construction Style: Worked in continuous spiral rounds without joining unless specified. Limbs and ears are crocheted directly into the main head and body rounds, drastically reducing final assembly.

Materials Required

Plush Yarn: Main color (e.g., Grey) and secondary color (e.g., White) in super bulky plush or chenille weight (~160m / 100g).
Crochet Hooks: 4.0 mm for the main body/limbs and 6.0 mm for the long floppy ears.
Safety Attachments: 14mm plastic safety eyes, 12mm heart-shaped safety nose.
Stuffing: Fiberfill / Holofiber stuffing (approx. 50g).
Tools: Stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors.

Abbreviations & Stitch Glossary

MR: Magic Ring (or Magic Circle)
sc: Single Crochet
inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
dec: Decrease (Invisible sc decrease recommended)
dc: Double Crochet
sl st: Slip Stitch
st / sts: Stitch / Stitches
( ) x N: Repeat sequence inside brackets N times.

Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions

Ears (Make 2)

Use the 6.0 mm hook for a looser, floppy drape.

Round 1: 6 sc into MR (6)
Round 2: (2 sc, inc) x 2 (8)
Round 3: (3 sc, inc) x 2 (10)
Round 4: (4 sc, inc) x 2 (12)
Round 5: (5 sc, inc) x 2 (14)
Round 6: (6 sc, inc) x 2 (16)
Round 7: (7 sc, inc) x 2 (18)
Round 8: (8 sc, inc) x 2 (20)
Rounds 9–19: sc in each st around (20 sts per round for 11 rounds)
Round 20: (8 sc, dec) x 2 (18)
Round 21: (7 sc, dec) x 2 (16)
Round 22: (6 sc, dec) x 2 (14)
Round 23: (5 sc, dec) x 2 (12)
Round 24: sc in each st around (12)
Round 25: Flatten open end; sc 6 sts across through both layers to seal (6). Fasten off, leaving a tail if extra securing is desired. Do not stuff.

Head:

Switch to the 4.0 mm hook for the rest of the body. Start with White yarn for the muzzle.

Round 1: 6 sc into MR (6)
Round 2: (inc) x 6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Change to Main Color (Grey).

Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Round 5: 1 sc, inc, (3 sc, inc) x 5, 2 sc (30)
Round 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
Rounds 7–8: sc in each st around (36 sts per round)
Round 9 (Ear Attachment): 10 sc, (join first ear by crocheting 6 sc through both ear edge and head sts), 4 sc, (join second ear by crocheting 6 sc through both ear edge and head sts), 10 sc (36)
Rounds 10–11: sc in each st around (36 sts per round)

Note: Place safety eyes between Rounds 4 and 5 (or per preference) and attach the heart nose near the center of the white muzzle. Begin stuffing firmly.

Round 12: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
Round 13: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Round 14: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Round 15: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Round 16: (dec) x 6 (6)

Fasten off. Top up stuffing, weave yarn end through front loops of remaining 6 sts, pull tight to close, and hide thread inside head.

Arms / Upper Legs (Make 2) Start with White yarn.
Round 1: 6 sc into MR (6)
Round 2: (inc) x 6 (12)
Round 3: sc in each st around (12)

Change to Main Color (Grey).

Round 4: sc in each st around (12)
Round 5: (dec) x 6 (6)
Rounds 6–9: sc in each st around (6 sts per round for 4 rounds)

Stuff lower white portion lightly; keep upper arm unstuffed.

Round 10: Flatten top opening; sc 3 sts across both sides to seal (3). Fasten off and weave in tail.

Feet / Lower Legs (Make 2)

Start with White yarn.

Round 1: 6 sc into MR (6)
Round 2: (inc) x 6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Round 4: sc in each st around (18)
Change to Main Color (Grey).
Rounds 5–6: sc in each st around (18 sts per round)
Round 7: 3 sc, (dec) x 6, 3 sc (12)
Round 8: 4 sc, (dec) x 2, 4 sc (10)
Rounds 9–12: sc in each st around (10) — add 2 extra sc at the end of Round 12 to maintain symmetry if needed.
Stuff foot area firmly; keep leg portion lightly stuffed.
Round 13: Flatten top opening; sc 5 sts across both sides to seal (5). Fasten off and weave in tail.

Body

Use Main Color (Grey) throughout.

Round 1: 6 sc into MR (6)
Round 2: (inc) x 6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Round 5: 1 sc, inc, (3 sc, inc) x 5, 2 sc (30)
Round 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
Round 7 (Tail Round): 35 sc, 5 dc into the next single stitch (bobble-style tail structure) (36)
Round 8 (Leg Attachment): 6 sc, (join first lower leg: 5 sc through leg and body), 13 sc, (join second lower leg: 5 sc through leg and body), 7 sc (36)
Round 9: sc in each st around (36)
Round 10: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
Round 11: sc in each st around (30)
Round 12: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Round 13: 7 sc, (dec) x 6, 5 sc (18)
Round 14: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Round 15 (Arm Attachment): 2 sc, (join first arm: 3 sc through arm and body), 2 sc, (join second arm: 3 sc through arm and body), 2 sc (12)
Round 16 (Optional): sc in each st around (12)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail to attach the body securely to the finished head. Stuff body firmly before final assembly.

Final Assembly Details

Ensure the head and body are both stuffed evenly to retain a round, plush shape.
Align the head centrally over Round 15/16 of the body, making sure the muzzle faces directly forward over the space between the legs.
Using the remaining yarn tail from the body and a tapestry needle, stitch the neck ring of the body to the base of the head securely.
Weave in all loose ends inside the body cavity. Gently sculpt the facial features around the eyes with matching thread for extra expression if desired.