Bring home a bundle of joy with this Little Bunny Crochet Pattern! Perfect for beginners, this charming project lets you create a soft, huggable friend using standard worsted yarn or fluffy plush yarn for an extra-cuddly touch. While the body is worked in one piece for simplicity, the ears, arms, and tail are sewn on separately, allowing you to customize your bunny’s pose and personality. Whether you are crafting a sweet Easter gift, a baby shower surprise, or a new playmate for a child, this easy-to-follow guide uses simple US terms to help you stitch up an adorable handmade toy in no time. No complex techniques required—just grab your yarn and hook, and let’s make a bunny!
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Crochet Adult Bunny – Free Pattern
Pocket Bunny Free Crochet Pattern
Crochet Pattern: Little Bunny
Please read the entire pattern before starting.
- Terms: US Crochet Terms
- Finished Size: Approx. 3.5 inches (9 cm) tall
- Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Parts:
- Body (legs/body/head in one piece)
- 2 ears
- 2 arms
- 1 tail
Material:
- Yarn: Worsted-weight yarn in Brown (main color) and a small amount of Pink (for the nose). Optional: Worsted weight in a color of choice for an outfit.
- Size 2.75 mm crochet hook
- 2 black safety eyes (5 mm)
- Stitch markers (if needed)
- Tapestry needle
- Fiberfill stuffing
- For a plush version: you will need plush yarn in brown and a small amount of pink (for the nose), a 5 mm crochet hook and 2 black safety eyes (8 mm). Optional: Plush yarn in a color of choice for an outfit.
Abbreviations:
- chain (ch)
- magic ring (mr)
- single crochet (sc)
- increase (inc)
- invisible decrease (dec)
- half double crochet (hdc)
- double crochet (dc)
- slip stitch (sl st)
- st(s): stitch(es)
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How to crochet a little bunny?
Ears (make 2)
- Worked in rows.
With a 2.75 mm crochet and yarn in brown:
- Ch 9
- Row 1: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: 1 sl st, 1 sc, 1 HDC, 1 DC, 1 DC, 1 HDC, 1 sc, 1 sl st. (8)
Cut the yarn but leave a long tail for sewing.
Thread the yarn tail through the first chain to close the base neatly.
Set aside for later.
Body
Legs
- Worked in continuous rounds (as a spiral). Use a stitch marker if needed.
- Stuff as you go.
– Leg 1:
With a 2.75 mm crochet and brown:
- Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6). If you use plush yarn: ch2. In the 2nd ch from the hook: 6 sc. (6)
- Rounds 2-4: [1 sc in all st]. (6)
Fasten off. Stuff lightly. Set aside.
– Leg 2:
With a 2.75 mm crochet and brown:
- Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6). If you use plush yarn: ch2. In the 2nd ch from the hook: 6 sc. (6)
- Rounds 2-4: [1 sc in all st]. (6)
Do NOT cut yarn. Stuff lightly.
Join legs and body
- Round 5: From the last stitch of Leg 2, ch 2. Working into Leg 1: sc in each of the 6 sts. Then, work 2 sc into the chain-2 space (one in each bump of the chain). Finally, sc in each of the 6 sts around Leg 2. (16 sts total)
- Rounds 6-11: [1 sc in all st]. (16)
Head:
- Round 12: [2 sc, 1 dec] x4. (12)
- Round 13: [2 sc, 1 dec] x3. (9)
- Round 14: [9 inc]. (18)
- Round 15: [1 inc, 8 sc] x2. (20)
- Rounds 16-17: [1 sc in all st]. (20)
- Round 18: [1 dec, 8 sc] x2. (18)
- Round 19: [1 dec, 1 sc] x6. (12)
Place the eyes between Rounds 17 and 18, spaced 2 st apart.
With your tapestry needle and pink yarn, stitch a little nose over 1 stitch between Rounds 16 and 17, centered below the eyes.
- Round 20: [6 dec]. (6)
Stuff firmly. Fasten off and close.
Sew the ears to the head between Rounds 19 and 20.
Arms (make 2)
- Worked in continuous rounds (as a spiral). Use a stitch marker if needed.
With a 2.75 mm crochet and yarn in brown:
- Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6). If you use plush yarn: ch2. In the 2nd ch from the hook: 6 sc. (6)
- Rounds 2-6: [1 sc in all st]. (6)
Do not stuff.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Sew the arms to the body. The top of the arms should be between rounds 11 and 12.
Tail
- Worked in continuous rounds.
With a 2.75 mm crochet and yarn in brown:
- Round 1: 4 sc in a magic ring. (4). If you use plush yarn: ch2. In the 2nd ch from the hook: 4 sc. (4)
Cut the yarn but leave a long tail for sewing. Sew the tail to the back of the body, centered over Round 7.
Outfit Options for Your Buttonwood Kid Bunny
Your bunny is ready for Buttonwood adventures! Choose one outfit—or make both so your bunny can mix and match.
Option 1: Overalls
Worked in continuous rounds, then rows.
With chosen color:
Leg 1:
- Round 1: ch 10; 1 sl st to first ch to form a ring
- Round 2: [1 sc in all ch]. (10)
- Rounds 3-4: [1 sc in all st]. (10)
Fasten off.
Leg 2:
- Round 1: ch 10; 1 sl st to first ch to form a ring
- Round 2: [1 sc in all ch]. (10)
- Rounds 3-4: [1 sc in all st]. (10)
Do not fasten off.
- Round 5: Join legs: 10 sc around Leg 1, 10 sc around Leg 2 (20)
- Round 6: [1 sc in the next 18 st] – leave the last 2 st unworked. (18)
👉 From this point, work in rows. Turn at the end of each row.
- Row 7: ch1, turn: [1 sc in the next 16 st]. (16)
- Row 8: ch1, turn: [1 sc in the next 12 st]. (12)
- Row 9: ch1, turn: [1 sc in the next 8 st]. (8)
- Row 10: ch1, turn: [1 dec, 1 sc in the next 4 st, 1 dec]. (6)
- Row 11: ch1, turn: [1 dec, 1 sc in the next 2 st, 1 dec]. (4)
After Row 11, Ch 9 for first strap. Fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Join yarn to first stitch of Row 11, ch 9 for second strap. Fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Sew straps to back of overalls.
Option 2: Summer Dress
Worked in rounds, then rows.
With chosen color:
- Round 1: ch 24; 1 sl st in the first ch.
- Round 2: [1 sc in all ch]. (24)
- Round 3: [1 sc in the next 2 st, 1 dec]x6. (18)
👉 Now work in rows.
- Row 4: ch1, turn: [1 sc in the next 16 st]. (16)
- Row 5: ch1, turn: [1 sc in the next 12 st]. (12)
- Row 6: ch1, turn: [1 sc in the next 8 st]. (8)
- Row 7: ch1, turn: [1 dec, 1 sc in the next 4 st, 1 dec]. (6)
- Row 8: ch1, turn: [1 dec, 1 sc in the next 2 st, 1 dec]. (4)
Ch 9 for first strap. Fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Join yarn to first stitch of Row 8, ch 9 for second strap. Fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Congratulations! Your little crochet bunny is done! Don’t forget to share a picture with me and tag me on social networks!
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Crochet Pattern Little Bunny
Little Bunny Free Crochet Pattern
Instructions
Crochet Pattern: Little Bunny
Please read the entire pattern before starting.
- Terms: US Crochet Terms
- Finished Size: Approx. 3.5 inches (9 cm) tall
- Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Parts:
- Body (legs/body/head in one piece)
- 2 ears
- 2 arms
- 1 tail
Material:
- Yarn: Worsted-weight yarn in Brown (main color) and a small amount of Pink (for the nose). Optional: Worsted weight in a color of choice for an outfit.
- Size 2.75 mm crochet hook
- 2 black safety eyes (5 mm)
- Stitch markers (if needed)
- Tapestry needle
- Fiberfill stuffing
- For a plush version: you will need plush yarn in brown and a small amount of pink (for the nose), a 5 mm crochet hook and 2 black safety eyes (8 mm). Optional: Plush yarn in a color of choice for an outfit.
Abbreviations:
- chain (ch)
- magic ring (mr)
- single crochet (sc)
- increase (inc)
- invisible decrease (dec)
- half double crochet (hdc)
- double crochet (dc)
- slip stitch (sl st)
- st(s): stitch(es)
How to crochet a little bunny?
Ears (make 2)
- Worked in rows.
With a 2.75 mm crochet and yarn in brown:
- Ch 9
- Row 1: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: 1 sl st, 1 sc, 1 HDC, 1 DC, 1 DC, 1 HDC, 1 sc, 1 sl st. (8)
Cut the yarn but leave a long tail for sewing.
Thread the yarn tail through the first chain to close the base neatly.
Set aside for later.
Body
Legs
- Worked in continuous rounds (as a spiral). Use a stitch marker if needed.
- Stuff as you go.
- Leg 1:
With a 2.75 mm crochet and brown:
- Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
- Rounds 2-4: [1 sc in all st]. (6)
Fasten off. Stuff lightly. Set aside.
- Leg 2:
With a 2.75 mm crochet and brown:
- Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
- Rounds 2-4: [1 sc in all st]. (6)
Do NOT cut yarn. Stuff lightly.
Join legs and body
- Round 5: From the last stitch of Leg 2, ch 2. Working into Leg 1: sc in each of the 6 sts. Then, work 2 sc into the chain-2 space (one in each bump of the chain). Finally, sc in each of the 6 sts around Leg 2. (16 sts total)
- Rounds 6-11: [1 sc in all st]. (16)
Head:
- Round 12: [2 sc, 1 dec] x4. (12)
- Round 13: [2 sc, 1 dec] x3. (9)
- Round 14: [9 inc]. (18)
- Round 15: [1 inc, 8 sc] x2. (20)
- Rounds 16-17: [1 sc in all st]. (20)
- Round 18: [1 dec, 8 sc] x2. (18)
- Round 19: [1 dec, 1 sc] x6. (12)
Place the eyes between Rounds 17 and 18, spaced 2 st apart. With your tapestry needle and pink yarn, stitch a little nose over 1 stitch between Rounds 16 and 17, centered below the eyes.
- Round 20: [6 dec]. (6)
Stuff firmly. Fasten off and close. Sew the ears to the head between Rounds 19 and 20.
Arms (make 2)
- Worked in continuous rounds (as a spiral). Use a stitch marker if needed.
With a 2.75 mm crochet and yarn in brown:
- Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
- Rounds 2-6: [1 sc in all st]. (6)
Do not stuff. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Sew the arms to the body. The top of the arms should be between rounds 11 and 12.
Tail
- Worked in continuous rounds.
With a 2.75 mm crochet and yarn in brown:
- Round 1: 4 sc in a magic ring. (4)
Cut the yarn but leave a long tail for sewing. Sew the tail to the back of the body, centered over Round 7.
Outfit Options for Your Buttonwood Kid Bunny
Your bunny is ready for Buttonwood adventures! Choose one outfit—or make both so your bunny can mix and match.
Option 1: Overalls
Worked in continuous rounds, then rows.
With chosen color:
Leg 1:
- Round 1: ch 10; 1 sl st to first ch to form a ring
- Round 2: [1 sc in all ch]. (10)
- Rounds 3-4: [1 sc in all st]. (10)
Fasten off.
Leg 2:
- Round 1: ch 10; 1 sl st to first ch to form a ring
- Round 2: [1 sc in all ch]. (10)
- Rounds 3-4: [1 sc in all st]. (10)
Do not fasten off.
- Round 5: Join legs: 10 sc around Leg 1, 10 sc around Leg 2 (20)
- Round 6: [1 sc in the next 18 st] - leave the last 2 st unworked. (18)
👉 From this point, work in rows. Turn at the end of each row.
- Row 7: ch1, turn: [1 sc in the next 16 st]. (16)
- Row 8: ch1, turn: [1 sc in the next 12 st]. (12)
- Row 9: ch1, turn: [1 sc in the next 8 st]. (8)
- Row 10: ch1, turn: [1 dec, 1 sc in the next 4 st, 1 dec]. (6)
- Row 11: ch1, turn: [1 dec, 1 sc in the next 2 st, 1 dec]. (4)
After Row 11, Ch 9 for first strap. Fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.Join yarn to first stitch of Row 11, ch 9 for second strap. Fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Sew straps to back of overalls.
Option 2: Summer Dress
Worked in rounds, then rows.
With chosen color:
- Round 1: ch 24; 1 sl st in the first ch.
- Round 2: [1 sc in all ch]. (24)
- Round 3: [1 sc in the next 2 st, 1 dec]x6. (18)
👉 Now work in rows.
- Row 4: ch1, turn: [1 sc in the next 16 st]. (16)
- Row 5: ch1, turn: [1 sc in the next 12 st]. (12)
- Row 6: ch1, turn: [1 sc in the next 8 st]. (8)
- Row 7: ch1, turn: [1 dec, 1 sc in the next 4 st, 1 dec]. (6)
- Row 8: ch1, turn: [1 dec, 1 sc in the next 2 st, 1 dec]. (4)
Ch 9 for first strap. Fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.Join yarn to first stitch of Row 8, ch 9 for second strap. Fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Congratulations! Your little crochet bunny is done! Don't forget to share a picture with me and tag me on social networks!
All rights reserved.The pattern and photographs contained in this document are the property of Natalina Craft. This pattern is available for personal use only. No unauthorized reproduction, in whole or in part, or distribution of this pattern or content is allowed.You may sell finished items in limited amounts. If you sell your finished products online, I would be grateful if you can add a statement saying « Pattern by Natalina Craft » and link back to my post.