Crochet Peeps Bunny Pattern

About This Crochet Peep Bunny Pattern

• This pattern is great for crocheters at any level. It uses easy stitches and instructions, so it is simple for everyone.
• You can pick any yarn size and the right hook size to make bunnies in various sizes. Check out our "Types of Yarn To Use" section below for some ideas.
• This crochet pattern starts from the ears and works downward, all in one piece. The only thing you will need to sew on is the nose.
• This a free crochet pattern for Easter peeps that you can use. You can access a printable pattern card at the end of this post.

Crochet Stitches

To make this amigurumi Easter bunny, you will need to be familiar with a few basic crochet stitches, including how to create a magic ring, chain stitch, and single crochet.

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.

Types Of Yarn To Use

As shown in the picture above, you can make crochet peep bunnies in various sizes using this single pattern, simply by using different thicknesses of yarn.

Yellow peep bunny

This oversized bunny was crafted using #6 super bulky blanket yarn with 5 WPI (wraps per inch) and a 6mm (J/10) crochet hook. Its plush texture gives it a delightful marshmallow-like feel!

Standing approximately 11 inches (30 cm) tall, it required roughly 80 yards (74 meters) of yarn to complete. For its eyes, 9mm or 10mm safety eyes can be used.

Hot pink peep bunny

For this little bunny, we used a lighter acrylic #3 light worsted yarn with 12 WPI (wraps per inch). It is a bit thinner than usual, so we crocheted it with two strands of yarn and a 4mm (G/6) hook.

The bunny stands about 6 inches (15cm) tall and used around 94 yards (86 meters) of yarn altogether, or about 47 yards (43 meters) for each strand. We used 6mm safety eyes for its eyes.

Blue peep bunny

The tiniest member of our collection, we crafted this one using #3 lightweight yarn, which was thinner than usual at 12 WPI (wraps per inch). With just one strand of yarn and a 3mm (D/3) hook, we needed about 27 meters to bring it to life.

This petite bunny stands about 4 inches (10cm) tall. Given its small size, we opted to embroider the eyes and mouth instead of using safety eyes.

Mint green bunny

The mint green bunny is crafted using #4 worsted weight yarn. You can find its specific details listed in the pattern.

As A Beginner Which Yarn Should I Use?

If you are new to crocheting amigurumi, it is best to start with a smooth, plain yarn like #4 worsted weight.

Why? Because with this yarn, the bunny you make won't be too small, and the stitches will be easier to see.

Thicker yarns, like blanket yarn, could hide the stitches in the fluff, making them hard to find.

And if you use lighter yarns like #3 or #2 and a smaller hook, your bunny will turn out smaller and more delicate, which can be frustrating to work with because of its size.

What Can You Do With Crochet Bunny Peeps

• Decoration - Hang them around your home, especially during Easter or spring, or get creative by using them to craft a unique table centerpiece with crochet Easter eggs.
• Gifts - Stick them on top of presents to make them special for birthdays, Easter, or any time.
• Keychains - Make small peeps in fine yarn add a little loop and use them as cute Easter keychains.
• Toys - Kids can safely play with them as they are soft. You can also create a fun Easter Skittles game by crafting several large bunny peeps in super bulky or jumbo yarn and a crochet ball.
• Easter Fun - Add them to Easter baskets along with candy or eggs, or use them as an alternative to traditional fillers.
• Photos - Use them in pictures for Easter or any other time you want to add some fun.
• Learning - Use them to help kids learn counting or colors.
• Relaxation - Squeeze them gently when you are feeling stressed.
• Party Gifts - Give them out as little gifts at Easter parties or other celebrations

Skill Level

Intermediate-advanced beginner

What You Will Need

Yarn

We used 100% acrylic #4 worsted weight yarn with 11 WPI (wraps per inch) you will need: 

• Mint green (or color of choice) yarn - about 38.30 yards (35 meters)

Crochet Hook

• 4mm (G/6) crochet hook 

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
• 2 x 8mm safety eyes
• 11 inches (30cm) black #3 yarn or embroidery floss for the nose
• Fiber fill toy stuffing

Finished Size

The finished size of this mint green peep bunny is 5.5 inches (14 cm) using the yarn weight and hook size mentioned above.

Gauge

The gauge is not so important for this pattern.

Stitches and Abbreviations Used - US Terms

• MR - magic ring
• sc - single crochet
• invdec - invisible decrease - see special stitches below
• st/sts - stitch/stitches
• sl st - slip stitch
• hk - hook
• rnd - round
• rpt - repeat
• YO - yarn over
• FLO - front of the loop - see special stitches below
• lps - 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.

Ear 1

Round One

Round 1 - Make 6 single crochet into a magic ring, and pull the yarn tail tight to close the ring. [6 single crochet in this round.]

Abbreviated version 

Rnd 1 - 6sc into magic ring, pull yarn tail tight to close ring. [6sc]

Round Two

Round 2 - *1 single crochet in the next stitch, 2 single crochet in the next, repeat from * 3 times. [9 single crochet in this round.]

Abbreviated version 

Rnd 2 - * 1sc in next st, 2sc in next, rpt from * 3 times. [9sc]

Round Three

Round 3 - Make 1 single crochet in each of the next 9 stitches. [9 single crochet in this round.]

Abbreviated version 

Rnd 3 - 1sc in next 9-sts. [9sc]

Round Four

Round 4 - * 1 single crochet in the next 2 stitches, then make 2 single crochet in the next, repeat from * 3 times. [12 single crochet in this round.]

Abbreviated version 

Rnd 4 - * 1sc in next 2-sts, 2sc in next, rpt from * 3 times. [12sc]

Rounds Five to Eight

Rounds 5-8 (4 rounds) - Make i single crochet in each of the next 12 stitches. [12 single crochet in each round.]

Abbreviated version 

Rnds 5-8 (4 rnds) - 1sc in each of the next 12-sts. [12sc in each rnd]

Round Nine

Round 9 - * 1 single crochet in the next stitch, make an invisible decrease, repeat from * 4 times, slip stitch into the next stitch, place a stitch marker in the nest stitch, cut yarn, leave a tail for sewing, and fasten off. [8 single crochet in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Rnd 9 - *1sc in next st, invdec, rpt from * 4 times, sl st into next st, place stitch marker in next st, cut yarn, leave a tail for sewing, and fasten off. [8sc]

Ear 2

Make the second ear as follows 

Rnds 1 - 8 of ear two are the same as rows 1-8 of ear one.

Round 9 (of ear 2) - Make * 1 single crochet in the next stitch, then make an invisible decrease, and repeat from * 4 times. Do not cut the yarn. [8 single crochet in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Rnd 9 (of ear 2) - * 1sc in next st, invdec, rpt from * 4 times. Do not cut yarn. [8sc]

Head (and joining the ears together)

Round Ten

Round 10 - With the second ear still on the hook, make 1 single crochet into the marked stitch of the 1st ear (this is the 1st stitch of round 10). From here round 10 is worked along both ears. Next, make 1 single crochet in the next stitch, then make an invisible decrease in the next, then * 1 single crochet in the next 2 stitches, invisible decrease, repeat from 3 times. [12sc]

Abbreviated version

Rnd 10 - With the second ear still on the hook, make 1sc into the marked stitch of the 1st ear (this is the 1st st of rnd 10). From here rnd 10 is worked along both ears. Next 1sc in next st, invdec in next, * 1sc in next 2-sts, invdec, rpt from 3 times. [12sc]

Round Eleven

Round 11 - Make 2 single crochet in each of the next 12 stitches. [24 single crochet in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Rnd 11 - 2sc in each of the next 12-sts. [24sc]

Close the gap between the ears - To close the gap between the ears, thread the yarn tail onto a needle and stitch the opening shut.

Rounds Twelve to Fifteen

Rounds 12-15 (4 rounds) - Make 1 single crochet in each of the next 24 stitches. [24 single crochet in each round.]

Abbreviated version

Rnds 12-15 (4 rnds) - 1sc in next 24-sts. [24sc in each rnd]

Round Sixteen

Round 16 - Make an * invisible decrease, repeat from * 12 times. [ 12 single crochet in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Rnd 16 - * invdec, rpt from * 12 times. [12sc]

Fill the ears with toy stuffing.

Attach eyes - Fix the eyes between rounds 13 and 14, spacing them 4 stitches apart. 

Sew the nose - Then, with black yarn, embroider a small nose using 2-3 back stitches between the eyes in rounds 15 and 16. Knot the ends of the yarn inside the head to secure it.

Round Seventeen

Round 17 - Make 1 single crochet in each of the next 12 stitches. [12 single crochet in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Rnd 17 - 1sc in next 12-sts. [12sc]

Add stuffing - Fill the head with toy stuffing.

Finishing

Thread the yarn tail onto a tapestry needle, and slip the needle under each of the front loops of the stitches in the last round, pull tight, and weave the yarn tail inside the bunny to hide the tail.

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