Crochet Adult Bunny – Free Pattern

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Outfit Options for Your Buttonwood Adult Bunny

Your bunny is all dressed up and ready for a day in Buttonwood! Choose from two adorable outfit options below—or make both so your bunny can mix and match. You can follow the pattern instructions below for each piece. And if you’d like to try different colors or personalize your bunny’s look even more, feel free to get creative—Buttonwood bunnies love fashion!

🧢 Option 1: Garden Overalls & Cap (Great for the Dad Bunny!)

This classic outfit features a pair of overalls and a matching cap—perfect for tending a little backyard garden or going on a spring picnic. It’s simple, sturdy, and just the right touch of old-fashioned charm.

• The overalls are worked in continuous rounds (as a spiral). Use a stitch marker if needed.

With a 2.75 mm crochet and the color of your choice OR with a 4.5 mm and yarn in the color of your choice

• Leg 1:
  • Round 1: ch 13: make 1 sl st in the first ch to close the circle
  • Round 2: [1 sc in all ch] – miss the sl st. (12)
  • Rounds 3-4: [1 sc in all st]. (12)

Cut the yarn, Keep leg 1 for later.

• Leg 2:
  • Round 1: ch 13: make 1 sl st in the first ch to close the circle
  • Round 2: [1 sc in all ch] – miss the sl st. (12)
  • Rounds 3-4: [1 sc in all st]. (12)

In the next round, we will join both legs:

• Round 5: After completing the last round of Leg 2,  continue working on Leg 1: 12 sc. Then work into Leg 2 again: 12 sc. (24)
• Round 6: [1 sc in the next 22 st] – leave the last 2 st unworked. (22)

We are now working in rows.

• Rows 7-9: ch1, turn: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: [1 sc in the next 20 st]. (20)
• Row 10: ch1, turn: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: [1 sc in the next 15 st]. (15)
• Row 11: ch1, turn: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: [1 sc in the next 10 st]. (10)
• Row 12: ch1, turn: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: [1 dec, 1 sc in the next 6 st, 1 dec]. (8)
• Row 13: ch1, turn: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: [1 dec, 1 sc in the next 4 st, 1 dec]. (6)

After completing Row 13, ch 10 to create the first strap. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

For the second strap, join the yarn to the first sc of Row 13. Ch 10 to create the second strap. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Sew both straps to the back of the overalls. Refer to the pictures below for guidance.

 

The front pocket:

With a 2.75 mm crochet and the color of your choice OR with a 4.5 mm and yarn in the color of your choice

• Row 1: ch 6. (6)
• Rows 2-4: ch1, turn: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: [1 sc in all ch]. (5)

Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

With your tapestry needle, sew the pocket to the front of the overalls.

The cap:

With a 2.75 mm crochet and the color of your choice OR with a 4.5 mm and yarn in the color of your choice

• Round 1: start 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)  – If you are working with plush yarn: ch 2; make 5 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook. (6)
• Round 2: [6 inc]. (12)
• Round 3: [1 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc, 1 inc, ch 8, miss the next st, 1 sc, 1 sc, ch 8, miss the next st, 1 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc, 1 inc]. (30)
• Round 4: [14 sc, 2 dc, 14 sc]. (30)
• Round 5: [8 dc, 3 sc, 4 dec, 3 sc, 8 dc]. (26)
• Round 6: [10 sc, 8 dc], leave the remaining st unworked. (18)
• Row 7: ch1, turn, starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: 8 dc. (8)

1 sl st in the next st, cut the yarn and sew in the ends.

👗 Option 2: Summer Dress & Hat (Perfect for the Mom Bunny!)

A soft dress paired with a floppy summer hat—this look is all about sweet vintage vibes. It’s easy to crochet and gives your bunny a darling, timeless style.

• The dress is worked in continuous rounds (as a spiral). Use a stitch marker if needed.

With a 2.75 mm crochet and the color of your choice OR with a 4.5 mm and yarn in the color of your choice

• • Round 1: ch 37: make 1 sl st in the first ch to close the circle.
  • Round 2: [1 sc in all ch] – miss the sl st. (36)
  • Round 3: [1 sc in the next 4 st, 1 dec]x6. (30)
  • Round 4: [1 sc in the next 3 st, 1 dec]x6. (24)
  • Round 5: [1 sc in the next 22 st] – leave the last 2 st unworked. (22)

We are now working in rows.

• Row 6: ch1, turn: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: [1 sc in the next 20 st]. (20)
• Row 7: ch1, turn: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: [1 sc in the next 20 st]. (20)
• Row 8: ch1, turn: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: [1 sc in the next 15 st]. (15)
• Row 9: ch1, turn: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: [1 sc in the next 10 st]. (10)
• Row 10: ch1, turn: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: [1 dec, 1 sc in the next 6 st, 1 dec]. (8)
• Row 11: ch1, turn: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: [1 dec, 1 sc in the next 4 st, 1 dec]. (6)

After completing Row 11, ch 10 to create the first strap. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

For the second strap, join the yarn to the first sc of Row 13. Ch 10 to create the second strap. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Sew both straps to the back of the dress. Refer to the pictures below for guidance.

 

The front pocket:

With a 2.75 mm crochet and the color of your choice OR with a 4.5 mm and yarn in the color of your choice

• Row 1: ch 6. (6)
• Rows 2-4: ch1, turn: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: [1 sc in all ch]. (5)

Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

With your tapestry needle, sew the pocket to the front of the dress.

The summer hat:

With a 2.75 mm crochet and the color of your choice OR with a 4.5 mm and yarn in the color of your choice

• Round 1: start 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)  – If you are working with plush yarn: ch 2; make 5 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook. (6)
• Round 2: [6 inc]. (12)
• Round 3: [1 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc, 1 inc, ch 8, miss the next st, 1 sc, 1 sc, ch 8, miss the next st, 1 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc, 1 inc]. (30)
• Round 4: [14 sc, 2 dc, 14 sc]. (30)
• Round 5: [8 dc, 3 sc, 4 dec, 3 sc, 8 dc]. (26)
• Round 6: [26 dc]. (26)

1 sl st in the next st, cut the yarn and sew in the ends.

Congratulations! Your crochet bunny is done! Don’t forget to share a picture with me and tag me on social networks!

Crochet Adult Bunny – Free Pattern

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Crochet Adult Bunny – Free Pattern From The Buttonwood Families Collection

Say hello to the Adult Bunny, the heart of the Buttonwood Bunny Family! Whether you picture this bunny as a proud papa, a gentle mama, or just a sweet grown-up companion, this pattern is designed to bring warmth, charm, and a touch of nostalgia to your crochet collection.

Part of The Buttonwood Families serie, this pattern is perfect for those who love creating meaningful, handmade keepsakes. Each family includes a grown-up, a child, and a baby—each with their own little personality and cozy outfit.

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I hope you will enjoy and understand the pattern. If you have any questions, feel free to write to me, I will try my best to help you. And I would love to see your work!

Crochet Adult Bunny

Start Here:

Please read the whole pattern properly before starting.

The pattern is written using US terms.

This pattern is made of the following parts:

• 1 Body (leg/body/head in one piece)
• 2 ears
• 2 arms
• 1 tail

Size:

• 3.5 inches (9 cm) with worsted yarn without ears
• 6.5 inches (16 cm) with plush yarn without ears

Material:

• Yarn calling for a US I-9 / 5.5 mm hook in brown, and a small amount of pink for the nose OR Yarn calling for a US L-11 / 8 mm hook in brown and a small amount of pink for the nose.
• Size US C-2 / 2.75 mm crochet hook (a larger hook can be used, your animal will only be slightly bigger) if you use worsted yarn OR Size US 7 / 4.5 mm if you use plush yarn.
• 2 black safety eyes 7.5 mm if you use worsted yarn OR 2 black safety eyes (12 mm) if you use plush yarn
• Cotton thread in black for the nose if you use worsted yarn OR yarn calling for a US I-9 / 5.5 mm hook in black if you use plush yarn
• Stitch markers (if needed)
• Tapestry needle

Abbreviations:

• chain (ch)
• magic ring (mr)
• single crochet (sc)
• half double crochet (hdc)
• double crochet (dc)
• increase (inc)
• invisible decrease (dec)
• slip stitch (sl st)

Pattern: How to crochet a bunny?

The legs - Crochet Pattern Bunny.

• The legs are worked in continuous rounds (as a spiral). Use a stitch marker if needed.
• Remember to stuff the legs as you crochet.

- Leg 1:

With a 2.75 mm crochet and brown yarn OR with a 4.5 mm and yarn in brown.

• Round 1: start 6 sc in a magic ring. (6) If you are working with plush yarn: ch 2; make 6 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook. (6)
• Round 2: [1 inc, 2 sc] x2. (8)
• Rounds 3-6: [1 sc in all st]. (8)

Cut the yarn and fasten off. Keep Leg 1 for later.

- Leg 2:

With a 2.75 mm crochet and brown yarn OR with a 4.5 mm and yarn in brown.

• Round 1: start 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
• Round 2: [1 inc, 2 sc] x2. (8)
• Rounds 3-6: [1 sc in all st]. (8)

Do not cut the yarn. In the next round, we will join both legs and keep working on the body and the head.

The body and head - Crochet Bunny.

• The body and head are worked in continuous rounds (as a spiral). Use a stitch marker if needed.
• Remember to stuff your work as you crochet.

Keep working with a 2.75 mm crochet and brown yarn OR with a 4.5 mm and yarn in brown.

In the next round, we will join both legs:

• Round 7: After completing the last round of Leg 2, ch 2, then continue working on Leg 1: 8 sc. Next, work 1 sc in each of the 2 chains (across the ch-2 bridge), then work into Leg 2 again: 8 sc. (20)

Fill the legs.

• Rounds 8-15: [1 sc in all st]. (20)
• Round 16: [8 sc, 1 dec] x2. (18)

Fill the body.

• Round 17: [1 sc, 1 dec] x6. (12)
• Round 18: [1 sc, 1 inc] x6. (18)
• Round 19: [2 sc, 1 inc] x6. (24)
• Rounds 20-24: [1 sc in all st]. (24)
• Round 25: [2 sc, 1 dec] x6. (18)

Place the eyes between rounds 22 and 23, spaced by 3 stitches.

• Round 26: [1 sc, 1 dec] x6. (12)

Fill the head.

• Round 27: Close the head with your tapestry needle.

With 2 strands of pink yarn and your tapestry needle, make a nose over 2 stitches between Round 21 and 22.

 

The arms (make 2) - Crochet Pattern Bunny.

• The arms are worked in continuous rounds (as a spiral). Use a stitch marker if needed.

With a 2.75 mm crochet and brown yarn OR with a 4.5 mm and yarn in brown.

• Round 1: start 6 sc in a magic ring. (6) - If you are working with plush yarn: ch 2; make 6 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook. (6)
• Round 2: [1 inc, 2 sc] x2. (8)
• Rounds 3-8: [1 sc in all st]. (8)
• make a sl st in the next st

Cut the yarn but leave a long tail for sewing.

Sew the arms on each side of the body between round 15 and 16, spaced by about 7 stitches.

The ears (make 2 or 4 - see details below) - Crochet Pattern Bunny.

If you'd like the ears to be firmer and stand up rather than floppy, make 4 pieces total—2 for each ear. You'll then attach the two panels together for each ear. Refer to the photos below for comparison: I used just one panel per ear for the bunny made with worsted weight yarn, and two panels per ear for the bunny made with plush yarn.

With a 2.75 mm crochet and brown yarn OR with a 4.5 mm and yarn in brown.

• Row 1: ch 11. (11)
• Row 2: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook; 1 sl st, 1 sc, 1 HDC, 4 DC, 1 HDC, 1 sc, 1 sl st. (10)

Cut the yarn (leave a long tail for sewing).

For firmer ears, place 2 panels together and crochet 1 sc all around.

Sew the ears at the top of the head over Round 25, spaced by 5 stitches.

The tail - Crochet Pattern Bunny.

With a 2.75 mm crochet and brown yarn OR with a 4.5 mm and yarn in brown.

• Round 1: start 6 sc in a magic ring. (6) - If you are working with plush yarn: ch 2; make 5 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook. (6)
• Round 2: 1 sl st in the next st.

Cut the yarn but leave a long tail for sewing.

Sew the tail to the back of the body over Round 10.

Outfit Options for Your Buttonwood Adult Bunny

Your bunny is all dressed up and ready for a day in Buttonwood! Choose from two adorable outfit options below—or make both so your bunny can mix and match. You can follow the pattern instructions below for each piece. And if you'd like to try different colors or personalize your bunny’s look even more, feel free to get creative—Buttonwood bunnies love fashion!

🧢 Option 1: Garden Overalls & Cap (Great for the Dad Bunny!)

This classic outfit features a pair of overalls and a matching cap—perfect for tending a little backyard garden or going on a spring picnic. It’s simple, sturdy, and just the right touch of old-fashioned charm.

• The overalls are worked in continuous rounds (as a spiral). Use a stitch marker if needed.

With a 2.75 mm crochet and the color of your choice OR with a 4.5 mm and yarn in the color of your choice

• Leg 1:
• Round 1: ch 13: make 1 sl st in the first ch to close the circle
• Round 2: [1 sc in all ch] - miss the sl st. (12)
• Rounds 3-4: [1 sc in all st]. (12)

Cut the yarn, Keep leg 1 for later.

• Leg 2:
• Round 1: ch 13: make 1 sl st in the first ch to close the circle
• Round 2: [1 sc in all ch] - miss the sl st. (12)
• Rounds 3-4: [1 sc in all st]. (12)

In the next round, we will join both legs:

• Round 5: After completing the last round of Leg 2,  continue working on Leg 1: 12 sc. Then work into Leg 2 again: 12 sc. (24)
• Round 6: [1 sc in the next 22 st] - leave the last 2 st unworked. (22)

We are now working in rows.

• Rows 7-9: ch1, turn: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: [1 sc in the next 20 st]. (20)
• Row 10: ch1, turn: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: [1 sc in the next 15 st]. (15)
• Row 11: ch1, turn: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: [1 sc in the next 10 st]. (10)
• Row 12: ch1, turn: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: [1 dec, 1 sc in the next 6 st, 1 dec]. (8)
• Row 13: ch1, turn: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: [1 dec, 1 sc in the next 4 st, 1 dec]. (6)

After completing Row 13, ch 10 to create the first strap. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

For the second strap, join the yarn to the first sc of Row 13. Ch 10 to create the second strap. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Sew both straps to the back of the overalls. Refer to the pictures below for guidance.

 

The front pocket:

With a 2.75 mm crochet and the color of your choice OR with a 4.5 mm and yarn in the color of your choice

• Row 1: ch 6. (6)
• Rows 2-4: ch1, turn: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: [1 sc in all ch]. (5)

Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

With your tapestry needle, sew the pocket to the front of the overalls.

The cap:

With a 2.75 mm crochet and the color of your choice OR with a 4.5 mm and yarn in the color of your choice

• Round 1: start 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)  - If you are working with plush yarn: ch 2; make 5 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook. (6)
• Round 2: [6 inc]. (12)
• Round 3: [1 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc, 1 inc, ch 8, miss the next st, 1 sc, 1 sc, ch 8, miss the next st, 1 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc, 1 inc]. (30)
• Round 4: [14 sc, 2 dc, 14 sc]. (30)
• Round 5: [8 dc, 3 sc, 4 dec, 3 sc, 8 dc]. (26)
• Round 6: [10 sc, 8 dc], leave the remaining st unworked. (18)
• Row 7: ch1, turn, starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: 8 dc. (8)

1 sl st in the next st, cut the yarn and sew in the ends.

👗 Option 2: Summer Dress & Hat (Perfect for the Mom Bunny!)

A soft dress paired with a floppy summer hat—this look is all about sweet vintage vibes. It’s easy to crochet and gives your bunny a darling, timeless style.

• The dress is worked in continuous rounds (as a spiral). Use a stitch marker if needed.

With a 2.75 mm crochet and the color of your choice OR with a 4.5 mm and yarn in the color of your choice

• Round 1: ch 37: make 1 sl st in the first ch to close the circle.
• Round 2: [1 sc in all ch] - miss the sl st. (36)
• Round 3: [1 sc in the next 4 st, 1 dec]x6. (30)
• Round 4: [1 sc in the next 3 st, 1 dec]x6. (24)
• Round 5: [1 sc in the next 22 st] - leave the last 2 st unworked. (22)

We are now working in rows.

• Row 6: ch1, turn: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: [1 sc in the next 20 st]. (20)
• Row 7: ch1, turn: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: [1 sc in the next 20 st]. (20)
• Row 8: ch1, turn: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: [1 sc in the next 15 st]. (15)
• Row 9: ch1, turn: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: [1 sc in the next 10 st]. (10)
• Row 10: ch1, turn: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: [1 dec, 1 sc in the next 6 st, 1 dec]. (8)
• Row 11: ch1, turn: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: [1 dec, 1 sc in the next 4 st, 1 dec]. (6)

After completing Row 11, ch 10 to create the first strap. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

For the second strap, join the yarn to the first sc of Row 13. Ch 10 to create the second strap. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Sew both straps to the back of the dress. Refer to the pictures below for guidance.

 

The front pocket:

With a 2.75 mm crochet and the color of your choice OR with a 4.5 mm and yarn in the color of your choice

• Row 1: ch 6. (6)
• Rows 2-4: ch1, turn: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: [1 sc in all ch]. (5)

Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

With your tapestry needle, sew the pocket to the front of the dress.

The summer hat:

With a 2.75 mm crochet and the color of your choice OR with a 4.5 mm and yarn in the color of your choice

• Round 1: start 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)  - If you are working with plush yarn: ch 2; make 5 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook. (6)
• Round 2: [6 inc]. (12)
• Round 3: [1 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc, 1 inc, ch 8, miss the next st, 1 sc, 1 sc, ch 8, miss the next st, 1 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc, 1 inc]. (30)
• Round 4: [14 sc, 2 dc, 14 sc]. (30)
• Round 5: [8 dc, 3 sc, 4 dec, 3 sc, 8 dc]. (26)
• Round 6: [26 dc]. (26)

1 sl st in the next st, cut the yarn and sew in the ends.

Congratulations! Your crochet bunny is done! Don't forget to share a picture with me and tag me on social networks!