Crochet Sleeping Bunny Amigurumi Pattern

This charming handmade toy features a sweet, resting expression, soft floppy ears, and a cute ruffled dress topped with a floral headband.

Designed with simple stitches and straightforward shaping, it is an accessible and rewarding project whether you are a beginner looking to expand your skills or an experienced crafter searching for a thoughtful baby shower gift.

Using cozy yarn and a matching hook, you will craft each piece individually before bringing this lovely bunny to life through simple assembly. Let’s grab your materials and get started!

Pattern Overview & Notes

• Skill Level: Easy / Beginner-Friendly
• Finished Style: Soft plush sleeping bunny with customizable dress and headband options.
• Working Method: Worked in continuous spirals unless noted otherwise. Use a stitch marker to track the beginning of each round.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR: Magic Ring
• ch: Chain
• sc: Single Crochet
• inc: Single Crochet Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec: Invisible Single Crochet Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
• dc: Double Crochet
• tr: Treble Crochet
• sl st: Slip Stitch
• BLO: Back Loop Only
• FLO: Front Loop Only

Materials Required

• Yarn: Sport weight (2 mm thickness) in Gray, Light Pink, and Dark Pink (or colors of choice)
• Crochet Hook: 2.5 mm
• Embroidery Thread: Black/Dark Brown for sleeping eyes and nose
• Filling: Fiberfill stuffing
• Tools: Tapestry needle, scissors, stitch markers, pins

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Head (Gray Yarn)

Stuff the head firmly with fiberfill as you decrease.

• Rnd 1: 6 sc into MR (6)
• Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
• Rnd 3: [1 sc, inc] × 6 (18)
• Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] × 6 (24)
• Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] × 6 (30)
• Rnd 6: [2 sc, inc, 2 sc] × 6 (36)
• Rnd 7: [5 sc, inc] × 6 (42)
• Rnd 8: [3 sc, inc, 3 sc] × 6 (48)
• Rnds 9–19: 48 sc (48) — 11 rounds total
• Rnd 20: [3 sc, dec, 3 sc] × 6 (42)
• Rnd 21: [5 sc, dec] × 6 (36)
• Rnd 22: [2 sc, dec, 2 sc] × 6 (30)
• Rnd 23: [3 sc, dec] × 6 (24)

Fasten off, leave a short tail, and weave in the end inside the head.

Facial Embroidery

Using dark embroidery floss and a tapestry needle:

• Eyes: Embroider two downward-curving arcs across Rounds 14–15, spaced about 6–7 stitches apart, with small eyelashes pointing outward.
• Nose & Mouth: Stitch a tiny upside-down triangle in pink thread centered between the eyes around Round 16.

2. Ears (Make 2 – Gray Yarn)

Do not stuff the ears.

• Rnd 1: 6 sc into MR (6)
• Rnd 2: 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 3: 6 inc (12)
• Rnd 4: 12 sc (12)
• Rnd 5: [1 sc, inc] × 6 (18)
• Rnd 6: 18 sc (18)
• Rnd 7: [2 sc, inc] × 6 (24)
• Rnds 8–17: 24 sc (24) — 10 rounds total
• Rnd 18: [6 sc, dec] × 3 (21)
• Rnd 19: [5 sc, dec] × 3 (18)
• Rnd 20: [4 sc, dec] × 3 (15)
• Rnd 21: [3 sc, dec] × 3 (12)
• Rnd 22: [2 sc, dec] × 3 (9)

Flatten the opening and work 4 sc across both sides to seal the top. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

3. Body (Light Pink & Gray Yarn)

Stuff as you progress.

• Rnd 1 (Light Pink): 6 sc into MR (6)
• Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
• Rnd 3: [1 sc, inc] × 6 (18)
• Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] × 6 (24)
• Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] × 6 (30)
• Rnd 6: [2 sc, inc, 2 sc] × 6 (36)
• Rnd 7: [5 sc, inc] × 6 (42)
• Rnd 8: [3 sc, inc, 3 sc] × 6 (48)
• Rnds 9–13: 48 sc (48) — 5 rounds total
• Rnd 14 (Change to Gray): In BLO, [6 sc, dec] × 6 (42)
• Rnds 15–16: 42 sc (42)
• Rnd 17: [5 sc, dec] × 6 (36)
• Rnds 18–19: 36 sc (36)
• Rnd 20: [4 sc, dec] × 6 (30)
• Rnds 21–22: 30 sc (30)
• Rnd 23: [3 sc, dec] × 6 (24)
• Rnds 24–25: 24 sc (24)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for joining to the head.

4. Dress Ruffle (Dark Pink Yarn)

Attach yarn to the remaining unworked front loops of Round 13 on the body.

• Rnd 14: Ch 3, [2 dc in 1st st, 3 dc in next st] repeat around, sl st to top of ch-3 to join.
• Rnd 15: Ch 3, [2 dc in 1st st, 1 dc in next st] repeat around, sl st to join.
• Rnds 16–17: Ch 3, 1 dc in each st around, sl st to join.

Fasten off and weave in loose ends.

5. Arms (Make 2 – Gray Yarn)

Stuff lightly near the bottom half only.

• Rnd 1: 6 sc into MR (6)
• Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
• Rnds 3–19: 12 sc (12) — 17 rounds total

Flatten the opening and work 4 sc across both edges to close. Fasten off, leaving a sewing tail.

6. Legs (Make 2 – Gray Yarn)

Stuff the feet firmly, lightening stuffing toward the top.

• Rnd 1: 6 sc into MR (6)
• Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
• Rnd 3: [1 sc, inc] × 6 (18)
• Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] × 6 (24)
• Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] × 6 (30)
• Rnd 6: [2 sc, inc, 2 sc] × 6 (36)
• Rnds 7–10: 36 sc (36)
• Rnd 11: 12 sc, 6 dec, 12 sc (30)
• Rnd 12: 9 sc, 6 dec, 9 sc (24)
• Rnd 13: [2 sc, dec] × 6 (18)
• Rnds 14–24: 18 sc (18) — 11 rounds total

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

7. Headband & Flowers

Headband (Pink Yarn)

• Ch 75, turn, starting in 2nd ch from hook, work 74 sc. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Small Flower (Pink Yarn)

• Into a MR: [ch 3, 3 dc, ch 3, sl st] × 4. Pull ring tight, fasten off, leaving a tail to attach.

Large Flowers (Make 2 – Pink Yarn)

• Into a MR: [ch 5, 4 tr, ch 5, sl st] × 4. Pull ring tight, fasten off, leaving a tail to attach.

Assembly Instructions

1. Attach Head: Securely stitch the neck opening of the body (24 sts) to the base of the head using the long gray yarn tail.
2. Attach Ears: Fold the bottom of each ear slightly and sew onto the sides of the head near Rounds 4–5.
3. Attach Arms: Pin and stitch the arms onto the sides of the body just below the neck join on Round 24.
4. Attach Legs: Position the legs on the lower sides of the body so the bunny can sit comfortably, then stitch in place.
5. Add Headband Accessory: Stitch the small and large flowers onto the headband chain, then wrap it around the head between the ears and secure with a few concealed stitches.