Easy Amigurumi Bunny (Wilbur)

About This Amigurumi Crochet Bunny

• This pattern uses #4 worsted yarn which ensures that you can easily find the materials needed for this project at most craft stores. Also, worsted-weight yarn is versatile and forgiving, making it suitable for beginners to practice their crochet skills.
• The small size of this amigurumi bunny makes it less intimidating for beginners to tackle. It allows for quicker progress and helps build confidence in crocheting without feeling overwhelmed by a too-large or too-small project.
• This amigurumi bunny is super easy to make because it has a simple pattern based on basic shapes without a lot of fancy details. 
• This project is an excellent opportunity for beginners to practice essential crochet stitches such as single crochet, increasing, and decreasing, while creating something cute and tangible in the process.
• This cute amigurumi bunny makes a great gift for Easter, birthdays, or any special occasion.
• This crochet pattern is free for you to use. You can access a printable pattern card at the end of this post. 

Meet Wilbur The Amigurumi Bunny

Once upon a time, in a cozy home, there lived Wilbur, a little crochet bunny. He had a fluffy white tail and loved chocolate cake more than anything.

Whenever he smelled chocolate, his nose wiggled with joy. One day, Wilbur found a chocolate cake in the kitchen. He could not resist and took a tiny bite. The cake tasted so good that he could not stop eating.

From then on, Wilbur always searched for chocolate cake. Snuggled up in his cozy spot, he was happiest with a slice of cake by his side, his fluffy tail wiggling with joy.

Crochet Stitches

In this amigurumi pattern, you will need to be familiar with the single crochet stitch, and how to make a magic ring also known as a magic circle to start the crochet pieces. 

Invisible Decrease (invdec)

In this pattern, you will need to do something called 'invisible decreases. Do not worry if you are not sure how to do it! Check out our post on making a single crochet invisible decrease to learn all about it. It is easy, I promise!

Front Loops (FLO) And Back Loops (BLO)

In this pattern, you will need to know the difference between the front or back loops of stitches. If you are not sure what this means, check out our blog post understanding front and back loops in crochet. It explains everything in a super easy way.

Amigurumi Tips for Beginners

New to amigurumi? Check out our blog post for beginner-friendly tips! Learn essential techniques and troubleshoot common challenges to make your crochet projects a success.

Step By Step Tutorial

Skill Level

Beginner

What You Will Need

Body

We used #4 medium yarn (also known as worsted, Afgan, Aran, or 10-ply) with 11 WPI (wraps per inch)

• Color A, yellow (body) - 41 yards (38) meters of yarn

Tail

We used #3 medium yarn (also known as DK, light worsted, or 8-ply) with 12 WPI (wraps per inch)

• Color B, white (tail) - 3.2 yards (3 meters) 

Crochet Hook

• 4 mm (G/6) hook for the bunny
• 3.5 mm (E/4) hook for the tail

Note: This pattern allows for flexibility with yarn weights. Adjust your hook size to be 1-2 sizes smaller than the recommended size for your chosen yarn. Doing so will create a tighter fabric, preventing the stuffing from showing through.

Notions

• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Stitch marker
• 2 x 8 mm safety eyes
• Fiberfill toy stuffing.
• 19 inches (50 cm) length of black or pink #3 DK yarn or embroidery floss for the nose.

Finished Size

The finished size of the amigurumi bunny when made in the yarn weight and hook size mentioned above is about 6 inches (15 cm) tall from base to tip of ear.

Gauge

The gauge is not important for this project, but making sure the stitches are tight is important.

This prevents the toy stuffing from peeking through. If you notice the filling showing through, consider using a smaller hook size to achieve tighter stitches

Stitches and Abbreviations Used

• MR - magic ring
• sc - single crochet
• invdec - invisible decrease - see special stitches below
• sp - space
• st/sts - stitch/stitches
• rpt - repeat
• hk - hook
• YO - yarn over
• FLO - front of loop
• lp/loops - loop/loops
• [ ] - at the end of a round indicates the number of stitches in that round

Special Stitches

invdec – Insert hk in FLO of next st, then in FLO of next st, YO, pull through 2-lps, YO, pull through 2-lps.

Pattern Notes

• This pattern is worked in a spiral, so do not join the rounds as you go, unless otherwise stated in the pattern.
• Use a stitch maker to mark the first stitch of each round. This will help you keep track of the start and end of a round.
• Ensure the pattern stays accurate by counting the stitches in each round.

How to Make An Amigurumi Bunny

Body

Round One

Round 1 (color A)- Work 6 single crochet stitches into a magic ring, and pull the yarn tail to close the circle. [6 single crochets in this round.]

Abbreviated version 

Rnd 1 (col A)- 6sc in MR. [6sc]

Round Two

Round 2 - Work 2 single crochets in each stitch. [You should now have 12 single crochets in this round.]

Abbreviated version 

Rnd 2 -  2sc in next 6-sts. [12sc]

Round Three

Round 3 - Work * 2 single crochets in the next stitch, and 1 single crochet in the next, repeat from * 6 times. [You should now have 18 single crochet in this round.]

Abbreviated version 

Rnd 3 - * 2sc in next st, 1sc in next, rpt from * 6 times. [18sc]

Rounds Four to Nine

Rounds 4-9 (6 rounds) - Make 1 single crochet in each of the next 18 stitches. [18 single crochet in each of these rounds.]

Abbreviated version 

Rnds 4-9 (6 rnds) - 1sc in each of the next 18-sts. [18sc in each rnd]

Round Ten

Round 10 -  make an * invisible decrease, then 1 single crochet in the next stitch, and repeat from * 6 times. [You should now have 12 single crochets in this round]

Abbreviated version 

Rnd 10 - * invdec, 1sc, rpt from * 6 times, cut the yarn, leave a long tail about 20 inches (52cm) for sewing, and fasten off. [12sc]

Stuff - Fill the body with stuffing and leave the top open. Don't overstuff because you want the base to sit flat.

Head

Round One

Round 1 (color A)- Work 6 single crochet stitches into a magic ring, and pull the yarn tail to close the circle. [6 single crochets in this round.]

Abbreviated version 

Rnd 1 (col A)- 6sc in MR. [6sc]

Round Two

Round 2 - Work 2 single crochets in each of the next 6 stitches. [You should now have 12 single crochets in this round.]

Abbreviated version 

Rnd 2 -  2sc in each of the next 6-sts. [12sc]

Round Three

Round 3 - Work * 2 single crochets in the next stitch, and 1 single crochet in the next, repeat from * 6 times. [You should now have 18 single crochet in this round.]

Abbreviated version 

Rnd 3 - * 2sc in next st, 1sc in next, rpt from * 6 times. [18sc]

Round Four

Round 4 -  Work * 2 single crochets in the next stitch, and 1 single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches, and repeat from * 6 times. [You should now have 24 single crochet in this round.]

Abbreviated version 

Rnd 4 - * 2sc in next st, 1sc in next 2-sts, rpt from * 6 times. [24sc]

Round Five and Six

Rounds 5-6 - Make 1 single crochet in each on the next 24 stitches. [24 single crochets in this round.]

Abbreviated version 

Rnds 5-6 - 1sc in next 24-sts. [24sc]

Round Seven

Round 7 - Make * 2 single crochets in the next stitch, then 1 single crochet in each of the next 3 stitches, and repeat from * 6 times. [There should be 30 single crochet this round.]

Abbreviated version 

Rnd 7 -* 2sc in next st, 1sc in next 3-sts, rpt from * 6 times. [30sc]

Rounds Eight and Nine

Rounds 8-9 - 1 Single crochet in each of the next 30 stitches. [30 single crochets in each round.]

Abbreviated version 

Rnds 8-9 - 1sc in next 30-sts. [30sc in each rnd]

Round Ten

Round 10 -* invdec, then 1 single crochet in each of the next 3 stitches, repeat from * 6 times. [You should have 24 single crochets in this round.]

Abbreviated version 

Rnd 10 - *invdec, 1sc in next 3-sts, rpt from 6 times. [24sc]

Attach eyes - Insert the eyes between rounds 6 and 7 with 5 stitches between them.

Embroider the nose - Position the nose between rounds 8 and 9 and evenly between the eyes. 

Using pink or black yarn, make three back stitches between three single crochet stitches in the space between rounds 8 and 9, entering and exiting the stitches in the same space. 

Then create two long downward backstitches to complete the nose.

Round Eleven

Round 11 - * invdec, then 1 single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches, repeat from * 6 times. [You should have 18 single crochets in this round.]

Abbreviated version 

Rnd 11 - * invdec, 1sc in next 2-sts, rpt from * 6 times. [18sc]

Round Twelve

Round 12 -  * invdec, then 1 single crochet the next stitch, repeat from * 6 times. [You should have 12 single crochets in this round.]

Abbreviated version 

Rnd 12 - * invdec, 1sc in next st, rpt from 6 times. [12sc]

Stuff - Fill the head with stuffing.

Round Thirteen

Round 13 -  * invdec, repeat from * 6 times, , cut yarn, leave a short yarn tail, and fasten off, thread yarn tail onto a needle and weave the tail inside the head to hide and trim away the excess. [You should have 6 single crochets in this round.]

Abbreviated version 

Rnd 13 - * invdec, rpt from * 6 times, cut yarn, leave a short yarn tail, and fasten off, thread yarn tail onto a needle and weave the tail inside the head to hide and trim away the excess. [6sc]

Attach head - Attach the head by threading the yarn tail onto a needle and sewing it to the body, along the body top edge, and between the ditch of the last two rounds made on the head. 

Finish off by weaving the remaining yarn tail inside the head and cutting off the excess yarn.

Ear (make 2)

Round One

Round 1 (color A)- Work 4 single crochet into a magic ring, pull the yarn tail tight to close the circle. [4 single crochets in this round.]

Abbreviated version 

Rnd 1 (col A)- 4sc in MR. [4sc]

Round Two

Round 2 - * 1 Single crochet in the next stitch, then make 2 single crochets in the next, repeat from * 2 times. [You should now have 6 single crochets in this round.]

Abbreviated version 

Rnd 2 - * 1sc in next st, 2sc in next st, rpt from * 2 times. [6sc]

Round Three

Round 3 - Work 1 single crochet into each of the next 6 stitches. [6 single crochets in this round.]

Abbreviated version 

Rnd 3 - 1sc in next 6-sts. [6sc]

Round Four

Round 4 - Make 2 single crochets in each of the next 6 stitches. [You should now have 12 single crochets.]

Abbreviated version 

Rnd 4 - 2sc in next 6-sts. [12sc]

Round Five to Nine

Rounds 5-9 (5 rounds) -  Make 1 single crochet in each of the next 12 stitches. [12 single crochets each round.]

Abbreviated version 

Rnds 5-9 (5 rnds) -  1 sc in next 12-sts. [12sc in each rnd]

Round Ten

Round 10 - * 1 single crochet in the next stitch, then invisible decrease, repeat from * 4 times, cut yarn, leave a long tail for sewing, and fasten off. Do not fill with stuffing. [You should now have 8 single crochets in this round.]

Abbreviated version 

Rnd 10 - * 1sc in next st, invdec, rpt from * 4 times, cut yarn, leave a long 19-inch (50cm) yarn tail for sewing, and fasten off. Do not stuff. [8sc]

This completes one ear repeat rounds 1-10 to make a second.

Attach ears to head - Attach the ear to the head by threading the yarn tail onto a needle and sewing the ear opening closed.

Next, pinch the base of the ear so that the bottom outside edges meet, forming a hollow on the inside.

Secure the sides in place by tacking them with the yarn tail threaded onto a needle. Then, sew the ears onto the top of the head over rounds 2 and 3

Legs (make 2)

Round One

Round 1 (color A) - Make 7 single crochets into a magic ring, and pull the yarn tail to close the circle. [7 single crochets in this round]

Abbreviated version 

Rnd 1 (col A) - 7sc in MR. [7sc]

Rounds Two to Six

Rounds 2-6 (5 rounds) - Make 1 single crochet into each of the next 7 stitches, after making the last round cut yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing and fasten off. Do not fill with stuffing. [7 single crochets in each of these rounds]

Abbreviated version 

Rnds 2-6 (5 rnds) - 1 sc in next 7-sts, after making the last rnd cut yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing and fasten off. Do not stuff. [7sc in each round]

This completes one leg. Repeat rounds 1-6 to make a second.

Attach legs - Thread the yarn tail onto a knead and use that to sew the legs onto the underside of the body.

Arms (make 2)

Round One

Round 1 (color A) -  Work 6 single crochets into a magic ring, and pull the yarn tail tight to close the circle. [6 single crochets in this round.]

Abbreviated version 

Rnd 1 (col A) - 6sc in MR. [6sc]

Rounds Two to Four

Rounds 2-4 (3 rounds) - Make 1 single crochet into each of the next 6 stitches, after making the last round cut yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing and fasten off. Do not fill with stuffing. [6 single crochets in each round.]

Abbreviated version 

Rnds 2-4 (3 rnds)- 1 sc in next 6-sts, after making the last rnd cut yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing and fasten off. Do not stuff. [6sc in each rnd]

This completes one arm. Repeat rounds 1-4 to make a second.

Attach arm - Sew each arm to the sides of the body just under the neck using the yarn tail from each piece threaded onto a needle.

Tail

Round One

Round 1, (color B and 3.5mm hk) - Work 6 single crochets into a magic ring, and pull the yarn tail tight to close the circle. [6 single crochets in this round]

Abbreviated version 

Rnd 1, (col B) - 6sc in MR. [6sc]

Round Two

Round 2 - Work 2 single crochets in the next 6 stitches. [You should now have 12 single crochets in this round.]

Abbreviated version 

Rnd 2 - 2sc in next 6-sts. [12sc]

Rounds Three to Four

Rounds 3-4 - 1 single crochet into each of the next 12 stitches. [12 single crochet in each round.]

Abbreviated version 

Rnds 3-4 - 1 sc in next 12-sts. [12sc in each rnd]

Round Five

Round 5 - * invisible decrease, repeat from * 6 times. [You should have 6 single crochet in this round.]

Abbreviated version 

Rnd 5 - * invdec, rpt from * 6 times, cut yarn, leave a long tail for sewing, and fasten off. [6sc]

Stuff - Fill the tail with stuffing. 

Attach the tail to the body - Use the yarn tail threaded onto a needle to sew the tail to the bunny's bottom, weaving the end inside the body. Position the tail so that it helps the bunny sit upright.

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