Free Crochet Bunny Pattern (Easy Bunny for Beginners)
This free crochet bunny pattern shows you how to crochet a, floppy ear bunny in Dungaress that’s soft, sturdy, and beginner-friendly.
This long ear bunny is one of my most requested designs, and it’s a perfect beginner‑friendly bunny crochet pattern for anyone who loves making soft, cuddly toys. The long ear bunny style gives this rabbit its classic, floppy‑eared charm
***The FREE Bunny Crochet Pattern is on this website below, and there is also an option to buy an AD FREE PDF of the Crochet amigurumi Bunny in Dungarees available to buy at RAVELRY – HERE
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Designed as a classic amigurumi toy, this bunny is worked in parts, in a continuous spiral, using simple stitches, with step-by-step instructions, making it a great project for easter gifts, craft fairs, or keepsakes.
The long ears give it a timeless look, while the optional outfit ideas (dungaree pattern included)
This little crochet bunny pattern is worked in continuous rounds using basic amigurumi techniques.
The bunny is made in separate pieces that are sewn together, creating a sturdy finished toy with clearly defined shaping.
Long floppy ears give the bunny its classic look, while the simple body construction making it super easy for beginners to crochet this bunny
You can use standard worsted weight yarn or aran weight yarn (2 strands together or chunky blanket yarn. (I used Himalayian Dolphin – See Best Deals on Yarn HERE)
Facial features can be added using safety eyes or embroidered details, depending on preference and intended use.
Materials
To make this easy crochet bunny, you will need the following materials:
- Yarn: Worsted or aran weight yarn or himalaya dolphin or similar weight .
- Crochet Hook: 4.0 mm or 4.5 mm crochet hook
Use the hook size that gives you a firm fabric with no gaps. - Stuffing: Polyester fibre fill
- Eyes: Safety eyes or embroidery floss for stitched facial features
- Needle: Tapestry needle for sewing pieces together
- douvle ended knitting needles (optional but i use these to secure the Bunnies lims in place before sewing together)
- Tools: Scissors and stitch marker
Notes on Materials
This pattern is ideal for using leftover yarn from other toy projects, as the yardage required for the bunny is 100g and dungaress <25 grams
Using a slightly smaller hook than the yarn label suggests helps prevent stuffing from showing through. Also, use the YARN under Method for no hole Amigurumi stitches.
SAFTEY: Embroidered eyes are recommended if the bunny is intended for for very young children.
FInished Size of Bunny
The finished crochet bunny measures approximately 8–9 inches tall, including the ears, when made using worsted or aran weight yarn and a 4.0–4.5 mm crochet hook.
Finished size may vary slightly depending on yarn choice, hook size, and individual tension.
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec – decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
- sl st – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- rnd – round
Special Stitch
- Yarn Under Single Crochet:
Insert hook into stitch, yarn under the hook, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops on the hook.
Using the yarn under method creates tighter, more defined stitches and helps prevent gaps between stitches. This technique is commonly used in amigurumi to produce a firmer fabric with minimal holes, making it ideal for stuffed toys.
Pattern Notes
- This crochet bunny is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join or turn unless stated otherwise.
- NOTES: You DO NOT NEED to know how to start the amigurumi pieces with a Magic Circle (Magic ring) .
- I prefer when working with this type of yarn to Chain 2 and work ALL the first Round INTO the first st.
- Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round and move it up as you work.
- The yarn under single crochet (YU sc) method is recommended throughout to create a tight fabric with minimal gaps.
- Stuff pieces firmly but evenly as you go, taking care not to overstuff.
- Pieces are sewn together using a tapestry needle unless otherwise stated.
- Read through the pattern completely before starting to familiarise yourself with the construction.
Crochet Bunny Pattern Starts HERE
- You CAN make the ears and arms and Work these into the Pattern as you go to minimize sewing!
- I prefer to make the small piece first! IF I am crocheting several bunnies for market prep.
- I can make several small parts in one night without thinking too much! and before I know it I have several bunnies made at one time!
ARMS (X2)
Rnd 1: Ch2 and work 5sc into the first chain (5s)
Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around (10sts)
Rnd 3 to Rnd 9: Sc in each (10sts ) sl st and Fasten Off.
EARS x2
Rnd 1. Ch2, work 6 sc into the first chain from the hook (6sts)
Rnd2: 2Sc into each st around (12sts)
R3. *2Sc in next st, Sc in the next 2sts* Repeat from * to * 4 Times, sc to last (16sts )
Rnd 4 to Rnd 9: Sc in each (16sts)
Rnd10. *sc in the next 6 sts, 2sctog* Repeat ONCE (14sts )
Rnd11 – Rnd 13: SC in each st around (14sts)
Rnd 14: *Sc into the next 5 sts, 2sctog* Repeat (12sts)
Rnd15 to Rnd 16: SC into each st (12sts)
Rnd 17: *sc into the next 4 sts, 2sctog * Repeat (10sts)
Rnd 18 to Rnd 22: SC in each st (10sts)
Fasten Off and leave a long yarn tail for sewing to the sides of the body
HEAD:
Rnd 1: Ch2, sc 7 sts into the first chain (7sts)
Rnd 2: 2sc into each st around (14sts)
Rnd 3: *sc in the next st, 2sc into the next st* repeat around (21sts)
Rnd 4: *sc in the next 2sts, 2sc into the next st* repeat around (28sts)
Rnd 5: *sc in the next 3sts, 2sc into the next st* repeat around (35sts)
Rnd 6 to Rnd 13: SC in each (35sts)
Rnd 14: *Sc in the first 3sts, 2sctog* repeat around (28sts)
Rnd 15: * sc in the first 2 Sc, *sc, 2sctog* Repeat around until last st, sc in last stitch (18sts)
sl st and fasten off
STUFF HERE – insert safety eyes here using the main image as guidance for placement
Body (starting at the feet)
first leg
Rnd 1: ch2, work 6 sc into the first chain (6sts)
Rnd 2: work 2 sc into each st around (12sts)
Rnd 3 to Rnd 6: SC in each stitch around, sl st into the LAST stitch and Fasten OFF (12sts)
Second leg
Rnd 1: ch2, work a single crochet into the first chain (6sts)
Rnd 2: work 2sc into each stitch around (12sts)
Rnd 3 to Rnd 6: sc into each st around (12sts)
Place marker here
Rnd 7: Ch1, Join this leg to the first leg with a sc, sc in each st around working 2 sc into the chain 1, sc around the next leg and work 2sc into the back side of the chain sts ( you will have 2 single crochet increases on both sides of the chain 1 (28sts) place marker here for end of round
Rnd 8: ( this Rows 2 sc increases are made either side of the previous rows 2sc sts) 2sc into the next st, sc in nxt, 2sc in next st, sc in next 11sts , 2sc in next st, sc in the next, 2sc in next st, sc in next 11 st, 2sc in the nxt st, 2sc in next 11sts (32sts)
Rnd 9 to Rnd 13: sc in each stitch around (32sts)
Rnd 14: * sc in the next 13 sts, 2sc tog* Repeat from * to * (28 sts)
Rnd 15: sc in each stitch around
Rnd 16: sc in the next 5 sts, 2sctog* repeat from * to * (24 sts )
start stuffing here
Rnd 17 to Rnd 18: sc in each st around
Rnd 19: sc in next st, 2sc together (18 sts)
sl st and Fasten off leaving a long tail to sew the head to the body
Sew the HEAD to the BODY as you start to close the gap stuff generously to ensure you do not get a floppy head!
- SEW each arm between rounds 17 and 18 of Body
- Using some Pink Yarn embroider a nose between rounds 10 and 11, over a few stitches.
Easy Crochet Dungarees for the Bunny Rabbit
Starting at the legs
Ch17, join to make a circle,
Rnd 1 to Rnd 3: sc in each st around, sl st and Fasten off
Second Leg of Dungarees
Ch17, join to make a circle, (17 sts)
Rnd 1 to Rnd 3: sc in each st around, (17sts)
Rnd 4: join the first leg with a ch1, sc into the first leg slst, sc around, and work 2sc into the ch1 on both sides, sc around the leg.
Rnd 5: sc in next st, 2sc into the next st, sc around the leg, 2sc, into the next st, sc around the leg. (36 sts)
Rnd 6: to Rnd 10: sc in each st (36 sts)
Rnd11: *sc in the next 10 sts, 2sctog* Repeat from * to * around (33)
Fasten off
Bib of the dungarees- working back and forth in ROWS
!!Ensuring you are working 4sts from the middle of front of Dungarees!!!,
join yarn to
Row 1: sc in each of the next 8 sts, Ch1 Turn (8sts)
Row 2: skip base of chain st, and work sc in the next 7 sts (7sts)
Row 3: skip base of chain st, and work sc in the next 6 sts ( 6sts)
Row 4: skip base of chain st, and work sc in the next 5 sts (5sts)
Chain a length to go OVER the Bunnies Shoulder, slip st to join to the back of the dungarees, slip along a few stitches of the row of the top of trousers, and Chain the same amount for the second length, crossing these at the back and slip stitch to the opposite top of the bib to finish off.
Crochet Hat Pattern
Hat:
Use a crochet hook 1 mm larger than for the bunny
Rnd 1: ch2, work 8 sc into the first chain from the hook (8sts)
Rnd 2: 2 sc into each st (16sts )
Rnd 3: sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc into the next (24sts)
Rnd 4: sc in the next 3 sts, 2sc into the next (32sts)
Rnd 5: sc in the next 8 sts, 2sc into the next (36sts)
Rnd 6: Create the Earholes on this round by Chaining 5 and skipping 5 sts, evenly on each side of the hat!
Rnd 7 to Rnd 10: sc in each stitch around including sc into each chain you created.
Rnd11: Working in the Front Loops of the hat only, *work 3dc in next st, 2dc in the next * Repeat this around, slst to join and fasten off
Little Crochet BOW
Super simple to crochet, chain 10+2 (OR length of BOW you want), dc in each stitch to end, TURN, work 1 more row of double crochet and
Related Crochet Bunny Patterns
If you enjoyed making this crochet bunny, you may also like these free patterns:
- Easy Crochet Bunny Pattern (Low Sew Version)
A beginner-friendly bunny with minimal sewing, ideal for quick gifts and sturdy toys. - Easy Cute Bunny Made From a Square
A fast stash-busting bunny project made from a simple crocheted square.
These patterns are great alternatives depending on how much time you have or the style of bunny you want to make.
This free crochet bunny pattern is designed to be simple, reliable, and enjoyable to make. Whether you are crocheting for a child, creating handmade gifts, or adding toys to a market stall, this bunny is a classic project that never goes out of style.
If you make this bunny, feel free to experiment with colours, accessories, and yarn types to make it your own. I LOVE seeing what you have made, so remember to TAG me on Social Media #lisaauchcrochet.
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