Looking for a pocket-sized bunny with a sweet, rounded shape? This mini crochet bunny tutorial guides you through bobble details, long ears, shaping, stuffing, and finishing.
Fine pink yarn gives this crochet bunny a delicate look, while textured bobble stitches add little details to its rounded body. Its miniature size makes this crochet design a lovely choice for a quick handmade gift or a cute amigurumi collection.
This tutorial walks you through continuous rounds, body shaping, safety-eye placement, and two matching ears, with clear crochet stitch counts to guide your progress. You’ll also find simple customization ideas for creating a different look. Let’s begin.
Credit Odinka Studio
Materials & Tools
- Yarn: Light pink size 2 fine or sport-weight yarn.
- Crochet Hook: 3 mm or 2.25 mm hook, depending on your yarn and tension.
- Safety Eyes: For the bunny’s face.
- Fiberfill Stuffing: To give the body and head their rounded shape.
- Tapestry Needle: For closing the head, attaching ears, and weaving in ends.
- Stitch Markers: To track the beginning of continuous rounds.
- Scissors: For cutting yarn.
Finished Size & Customization
This quick amigurumi is designed to be pocket-sized and can take under an hour, depending on your crocheting speed.
For a larger, cuddlier bunny, try plush velvet yarn with a 4 mm or 5 mm hook, checking that your stitches remain tight enough to contain the stuffing. You can also change the pink yarn to another shade or add a small bow, scarf, or embroidered accent.
Pattern Abbreviations
- st(s): Stitch(es)
- ch: Chain
- mr: Magic ring
- sc: Single crochet
- inc: Increase; work 2 single crochets in the same stitch
- dec: Decrease; single crochet two stitches together
- bo: Bobble stitch
Step-by-Step Crochet Instructions
Step 1: Start the Body with a Magic Ring
The bunny’s body and head are worked together from the bottom upward in a continuous spiral. Starting with a magic ring creates a small, adjustable center without leaving an open hole.
Round 1: Make a magic ring, ch 1, and work 6 sc into the ring. Pull the yarn tail firmly to close the center. Total: 6 stitches.
Round 2: Work an inc in every stitch around. Total: 12 stitches.
Round 3: Repeat [1 sc in the first stitch, 1 inc in the next stitch] 6 times. Total: 18 stitches.
Teaching tip: Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round. Continuous spirals do not automatically form a visible round boundary, so the marker helps you maintain the correct stitch count.
Step 2: Shape the Body and Add Bobble Details
The next rounds widen the body and introduce the raised bobbles that give this bunny its textured appearance.
Round 4: Work 1 bo, 1 sc, [1 inc, 2 sc], 1 inc, then repeat [1 inc, 2 sc] 4 more times. Total stated in source: 24 stitches.
Round 5: Work 9 sc, 1 bo, 6 sc, 1 bo, then 7 sc. Total: 24 stitches.
For each bobble, work the bobble stitch into its designated stitch and complete it according to your pattern’s bobble method. Keep the raised portion facing outward so it remains visible on the finished toy.
Rounds 6–7: Work 1 sc in every stitch around for 2 rounds. Total: 24 stitches per round.
These even rounds give the body more height before you narrow its lower section.
Step 3: Narrow the Lower Body
Round 8: Repeat [2 sc, 1 dec] 6 times. Total: 18 stitches.
Round 9: Work 6 sc, 1 bo, 6 sc, 1 bo, then 4 sc. Total: 18 stitches.
The decrease round begins shaping the lower body, while the bobbles add another pair of raised details.
Now firmly stuff the lower body with fiberfill. Add small amounts at a time and distribute them evenly around the inside.
Result check: The lower portion should feel rounded and supported rather than lumpy. Avoid overfilling, which can stretch the stitches and allow stuffing to show through.
Step 4: Prepare the Base for the Head
Round 10: Repeat [1 sc, 1 dec] 6 times. Total: 12 stitches.
This decrease round brings the stitch count down before the next round expands the work again.
Round 11: Working in the front loops only (FLO), make an inc in every stitch around. Total: 24 stitches.
Round 12: Repeat [1 sc, 1 inc] 12 times. Total: 36 stitches.
Working in the front loops creates a visible ridge that separates the lower section from the wider upper portion. When working Round 12, make sure you use both loops of each stitch unless your source pattern specifies otherwise.
Step 5: Build the Rounded Head
Rounds 13-19: Work 1 sc in every stitch around for 7 rounds. Total: 36 stitches per round.
These even rounds establish the main height of the head. Keep your tension consistent so the sides remain smooth and the face has enough space for the eyes.
Safety-eye placement: Position the eyes between Rounds 16 and 17, approximately 6 stitches apart.
Before securing the backs, check the placement from the front. Both eyes should sit at a similar height, with enough room below them for the facial expression you may wish to add.
Step 6: Shape the Top of the Head
The following decrease rounds gradually reduce the opening so the head can be closed neatly.
Round 20: Repeat [4 sc, 1 dec] 6 times. Total: 30 stitches.
Round 21: Repeat [3 sc, 1 dec] 6 times. Total: 24 stitches.
Add fiberfill to the upper head before the opening becomes too small to reach comfortably. Distribute the stuffing evenly around the face and crown.
Round 22: Repeat [2 sc, 1 dec] 6 times. Total: 18 stitches.
Round 23: Repeat [1 sc, 1 dec] 6 times. Total: 12 stitches.
Round 24: Work 6 consecutive decreases to close the top. Leave a long yarn tail and cut the yarn.
Thread the tail through the remaining stitches using a tapestry needle, then pull it closed securely. Weave the remaining end into the body.
Finishing check: The head should hold its rounded shape, with the stuffing contained and the top opening closed securely.
Step 7: Crochet the First Bunny Ear
Each ear is worked separately and attached after the body is complete. Make two matching ears using the same yarn and stitch counts.
Round 1: Make a magic ring, ch 1, and work 6 sc into the ring. Pull the tail tight. Total: 6 stitches.
Round 2: Repeat [1 sc, 1 inc] 3 times. Total: 9 stitches.
Round 3: Repeat [2 sc, 1 inc] 3 times. Total: 12 stitches.
Rounds 4-7: Work 1 sc in every stitch around for 4 rounds. Total: 12 stitches per round.
The increases establish the ear’s wider section, while the even rounds create its length.
Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail for sewing. Repeat the instructions to make the second ear.
Helpful tip: Lay both ears side by side before attaching them. Check that their lengths and widths look similar so the finished bunny appears balanced.
Step 8: Attach the Ears
Thread the long yarn tail of one ear onto a tapestry needle.
Position its bottom end on top of the head, then sew it securely in place with small stitches through the ear base and head fabric. Repeat with the second ear, positioning it symmetrically on the opposite side.
Placement check: View the bunny from the front before weaving in the tails. Adjust the ears if necessary so they sit evenly and frame the face.
Once both ears are secure, weave the remaining yarn tails into the body and trim any excess yarn.
Step 9: Complete the Finishing Details
Check the body, head, and ear attachments for loose ends. Gently shape the stuffed sections with your hands to restore their rounded appearance.
For a personalized finish, add a small bow, scarf, or embroidered detail using your chosen accent colors. Keep decorations securely attached, especially if the bunny will be handled by young children.
Your mini pink crochet bunny is ready to display, gift, or add to your handmade amigurumi collection.
Troubleshooting
The magic ring leaves a hole: Pull the yarn tail firmly to close the center before continuing.
The stitch count does not match: Count stitches after each round, especially increases and decreases, before moving to the next round.
The bobble stitches are difficult to see: Check that each bobble is formed consistently and sits on the outside of the work.
The bunny’s head looks uneven: Add fiberfill gradually and distribute it evenly before closing the final rounds.
The ears look asymmetrical: Pin both ears in place first, compare their height and spacing, then sew them securely.
