Easy Bunny Crochet Pattern (Eggburt)

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About This Crochet Bunny Rabbit

• This pattern makes a cute little bunny that is perfect for Easter gifts! It is shaped like an egg, and it is super easy to make. 
• This pattern is super easy because you hardly need to sew anything! You crochet the arms, legs, and tail right into your work. The only sewing you have to do is to attach the ears and mouth.
• Get your hands on this easy bunny crochet pattern! It is completely free, and for your convenience, there is a printable pattern card waiting for you at the end of this post. 

Meet Eggburt The Crochet Bunny

Once upon a time, there was a little crochet bunny named Eggburt.

Eggburt was tiny and full of joy. He adored playing hide and seek, especially when Easter came around.

His favorite hiding spot was behind colorful eggs or under fluffy blankets.

Every Easter, Eggburt would hop around, giggling as he found the perfect hiding spot.

His friends would search high and low, but Eggburt always managed to surprise them with his clever hiding spots.

Eggburt's playful spirit brought happiness to everyone around him, making Easter a time filled with laughter and joy.

Crochet Stitches

For 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.

Bobble Stitch

This pattern uses bobble stitch to form the legs, arms, and bunny tail. If you have never crocheted a bobble stitch see our page on how to crochet a bobble stitch to find out how.

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

Yarn

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

• 29.5 yards (27 meters) of yarn in a color of your choice.

Crochet Hook

• 4 mm (G/6) 

Notions

• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Stitch marker
• Fiberfill toy stuffing
• 8mm safety eyes
• Nose - pink or black #3 light worsted yarn or embroidery floss - about 11 inches (30cm)

Finished Size

This crochet bunny measures approximately 5 inches (12.7 cm) from the base to the tip of its extended ear, using the specified yarn weight and hook size.

Gauge

For this project, you don't have to worry about the gauge, but it's crucial to keep the stitches tight.

This stops the stuffing from popping out. If you see the filling showing, try using a smaller hook to make the stitches tighter.

Stitches and Abbreviations Used

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

BO - YO, insert hk into specified st, YO pull up lp (3-lps on hk), YO pull through 2-lps (2-lps on hk), YO pull up lp (4-lps on hk), YO pull through 2-lps (3- lps on hk), YO pull up lp (5-lps on hk), YO pull through 2-lps (4- lps on hk), YO pull up lp (6-lps on hk), YO pull through 2-lps (5- lps on hk), YO pull up lp (7-lps on hk), YO pull through 2-lps (6- lps on hk), YO and pull though all lps (1-lp on hook).

Pattern Notes

• This pattern is worked in a spiral, so do not join the rounds as you go.
• 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.
• The pattern below is for both the small and large bunny, just remember to use the correct hook size for the yarn you are using.
• If making the large rabbit color change when you come to the ears and tail.

Pattern Instructions

Body

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 in MR, pull yarn tail to tighten. [6sc]

Round Two

Round 2 - Make 2 single crochet in the next 6 stitches. [12 single crochet in this round]

Abbreviated version 

Rnd 2 - 2sc in next 6-sts.[12sc]

Round Three

Round 3 - * 1 single crochet in the next stitch, then make 2 single crochet in the next, repeat from * 6 times. [18 single crochet in this round.]

Abbreviated version 

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

Round Four

Round 4 - Make 1 single crochet in the next stitch, then * 2 single crochet in the next, then 1 single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches, repeat from * 5 times, then make 2 single crochet in the next stitch and 1 single crochet in the next. [24 single crochet in this round.]

Abbreviated version 

Rnd 4 - 1sc in next st, * 2sc in next, 1sc in next 2 sts, rpt from * 5 times, 2sc in next st, 1sc in next st. [24sc]

Round Five

Round 5 - Make 1 single crochet in each of the next 24 stitches. [24 single crochet in this round.]

Abbreviated version 

Rnd 5 - 1sc in next 24-sts. [24sc]

Round Six

Round 6 - Make * 1 single crochet in each of the next 3 stitches, then make 2 single crochet in the next, repeat from * 6 times. [30 single crochet in this round.]

Abbreviated version

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

Rounds Seven To Nine

Rounds 7-9 (3 rounds) - Make 1 single crochet in each of the next 30 stitches. [30 single crochet in each round.]

Abbreviated version

Rnds 7-9 (3 rnds) - 1sc in next 30-sts. [30sc in each rnd]

Round Ten

Round 10 - Make 1 single crochet in each of the next 7 stitches, then 2 single crochets in the next, then 1 single crochet in each of the next stitches, make a bobble stitch (arm 1) in the next stitch, then make 1 single crochet in each of the next 8 stitches, bobble stitch (arm 2) in the next stitch, then make 1 single crochet in the next 2 stitches, then 2 single crochets in the next, then 1 single crochet in each of the next 7 stitches. [You should have 30 single crochets, and 2 bobble stitches in this round a total of 32 stitches.]

Abbreviated version

Rnd 10 - 1sc in next 7-sts, 2sc in next st, 1sc in next 2-sts, BO (arm 1) in next st, 1sc in next 8-sts, BO (arm 2) in next st, 1sc in next 2-sts, 2sc in next, 1sc in next 7-sts. [30sc 2xBO sts - total 32 sts in this rnd]

Adjust the bobble stitches - Use your finger to pinch the bobble stitches (BO) to the front of the work.

Round Eleven

Round 11- Make 1 single crochet in each of the next 32 stitches. [32 stitches in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Rnd 11 -  1sc in next 32-sts. [32sc]

Attach Eyes - Attach safety eyes between rounds 7 and 8 spacing them about 4 stitches apart and ensuring they are positioned evenly between the arms.

Sew the nose - Using black yarn, embroider a "T" shape for the nose. Leave a long tail when starting the stitch inside the head. 

Next, stitch the top of the nose across 2-3 stitches in the gap between rounds 8 and 9, then make 1-2 downward stitches over round 9 and into round 10. Finally, fasten off by knotting the two yarn tails inside the head

Round Twelve

Round 12 - Make a bobble stitch (tail) in the next stitch, then make 1 single crochet in each of the next 31 stitches. [31 single crochet and 1 bobble stitch, a total of 32 stitches in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Rnd 12 - BO (tail) in next st, 1sc in next 31-sts. [31sc, 1xBO, total 32st]

Rounds Thirteen and Fourteen

Rounds 13-14 - Make 1 single crochet in each of the next 32 stitches. [32 single crochet in each round.]

Abbreviated version

Rnds 13-14 - 1sc in next 32-sts. [32sc in each rnd]

Round Fifteen

Round 15 - Make 1 single crochet in each of the next 9 stitches, make an invisible decrease, then make 1 single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches, then make a bobble stitch (leg 1) in the next stitch, make 1 single crochet in each of the next 6 stitches, then make a bobble stitch (leg 2) in the next stitch, then 1 single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches, make and invisible decrease, make 1 single crochet in each of the next 7 stitches. [30 single crochet in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Rnd 15 - 1sc in next 9-sts, invdec, 1sc in next 2-sts, BO (leg 1) in next st, 1sc in next 6-sts, BO (leg 2) in next, 1sc in next 2-sts, invdec, 1sc in next 7-sts. [30sc]

Round Sixteen

Round 16 - Make * 1 single crochet in each of the next 3 stitches, then make an invisible decrease, and repeat from * 6 times. [24 single crochet in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Rnd 16 - * 1sc in next 3-sts, invdec, rpt from * 6 times. [24sc]

Round Seventeen

Round 17 - Make 1 single crochet in the next stitch, * invisible decrease, and 1 single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches, repeat from * 5 times, then make an invisible decrease, then make 1 single crochet in the next stitch. [18 single crochet in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Rnd 17 - 1sc in next st,* invdec, 1sc in next 2-sts, rpt from * 5 times, invdec, 1 sc in next st. [18sc]

Round Eighteen

Round 18 - Make * 1 single crochet in the next stitch, then invisible decrease, and repeat from * 6 times. [12 single crochet in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Rnd 18 - * 1sc in next st, invdec, rpt from * 6 times. [12sc]

Stuff - Fill the body with stuffing, making sure not to overfill it to keep the bottom flat when sitting.

Round Nineteen

Round 19 -  * invisible decrease, repeat from * 6 times, cut yarn, leaving a long tail about 19 inches (50 cm) for sewing, and fasten off. [6 single crochet in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Rnd 19 - * invdec, rpt from * 6 times, cut yarn, leaving a long tail about 19 inches (50cm) for sewing, fasten off. [6sc]

Close the opening - To close the opening, thread the yarn tail onto a tapestry needle. 

Sew the opening closed by bringing the needle under and through each of the front loops of the six single crochet stitches in the last round. 

Pull the yarn tail to tightly close the opening, and with the needle still threaded move on to the next step. 

Shape the buttocks - To shape the buttocks, start by placing the needle in the middle of the magic ring and pulling it out under the bunny's tail. 

Next, insert the needle back into the magic ring two more times, pulling the yarn tightly to shape the buttocks. 

Finally, weave the yarn tail in and out of the bunny to secure it, then trim off any excess yarn.

Ear (make 2)

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 in MR, pull yarn tail to tighten. [6sc]

Round Two

Round 2 - Make * 1 single crochet in the next stitch, then make 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]

Rounds Three to Eight

Rounds 3-8 (6 rounds) - Make 1 single crochet in each of the next 9 stitches. [9 single crochet in each round.]

Abbreviated version

Rnds 3-8 (6 rnds) - 1sc in each of the next 9-sts. [9sc in each rnd]

Round Nine

Round 9 - * 1 single crochet in the next stitch, then make an invisible decrease, repeat from * 3 times, cut yarn, leave a long tail for sewing, and fasten off. [6 single crochet in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Rnd 9 - * 1sc in next st, invdec, rpt from * 3 times, cut yarn leave a long tail for sewing, and fasten off. [6sc]

This completes one ear. Repeat rounds 1-9 to make a second.

Sew on ears - First, sew the openings of each ear closed. Next, pinch and tack the bottom sides together. Finally, sew them into place at the top of the head, and weave in the ends.

Finishing

Carefully pinch and pull the bobble stitches to enhance the definition of the arms, legs, and tail.

Then, roll the bunny between your hands to shape it more like an egg. Flatten the base to ensure it sits nicely on a flat surface.

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