Snuggle Bunny – Free Crochet Pattern

Are you looking for the perfect free bunny crochet pattern to make for spring? This no sew amigurumi bunny isa quick project that makes a great addition to Easter baskets. This cute bunny works up nicely in velvet, chenille, blanket yarn, and more!

The best part about this free bunny crochet pattern is that it is entirely no sew! The legs, body, and head are worked continuously, with the tail, arms, and ears all crocheted directly into the piece as you work.

I would classify this free bunny crochet pattern as “advanced beginner”. It would be helpful to have had some experience with amigurumi before creating this project.

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Free Crochet Pattern for Snuggle Bunny

stitch Abbreviations

st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
SC = single crochet
SC2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together (invisible decrease is recommended)
DC = double crochet
DC2tog = double crochet 2 stitches together

Special Stitches

SC2tog (using invisible decrease method): Insert hook into front loop of the first stitch. Insert hook into front loop of second stitch. Yarn over. Draw through the first two loops on hook. Yarn over. Draw through both loops on hook.

Notes

• Checking your gauge is not required for this pattern. Use a hook that is smaller than the size recommended for your yarn weight. This will ensure that your stuffing will not show through the stitches.
• This pattern requires no sewing. The legs, body, and head are all worked as one piece, and the tail, arms, and ears are worked directly into the body as you work, rather than sewing later.
• All pieces, with the exception of ear option 2, are worked in the round. Use a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of each round.
• Ear option 1 is worked in the round and is recommended for yarn choices that will show more stitch definition. Ear option 2 is worked flat and is recommended for yarn choices that are furry/fluffy.
• Invisible decreases are recommended. Please see “Special Stitches”.
• Safety eyes and noses pose a choking risk for babies; therefore, if making this toy for a baby, I recommend using yarn, felt, or embroidered details.
• Legs, body, and head all require full stuffing. Stuff each piece as you work to ensure the piece is completely filled. Do not add stuffing to the tail or arms.  
• See tutorial photos.

Pattern

Using the hook size indicated in Pattern Specifics above:

Tail

Using color A (shown as pink):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *SC2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

R4: Fold the tail closed. Working through both sides to close, 1 SC in each st across. (3 sts) See tutorial photos.

Fasten off.

Arms (make 2)

Using color A (shown as pink):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)

R3-8: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)

R9: Fold the arm closed, leaving 1 unworked st on each side for the fold. Working through both sides to close, 1 SC in each st across. (4 sts) See tutorial photos.

Fasten off.

Ear Option 1 (make 2)

Using color A (shown as pink):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (15 sts)

R5-8: 1 SC in each st around. (15 sts)

R9: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R10: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R11: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)

R12-14: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)

R15: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

R16: Fold the ear closed. Working through both sides to close, 1 SC in each st across. (3 sts) See tutorial photos.

Ear Option 2 (make 2)

Note that you are working from the bottom of the ear to the to the top of the ear. Do not use the invisible decrease method for the decrease stitches in the ears.

Using color A (shown as pink):

R1: Ch 4, turn, 1 SC in second ch from hook and each st across. (3 sts)

R2: Ch 2, turn, 2 DC in first st, 1 DC in next st, 2 DC in last st. (5 sts)

R3-8: Ch 2, turn, 1 DC in each st across. (5 sts)

R9: Ch 2, turn, DC2tog, 1 DC in next, DC2tog. (3 sts)

R10: Ch 1, turn, SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. (2 sts)

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

First Leg

Using color A (shown as pink):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)

R3-5: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)

Fasten off.

Second Leg

Using color A (shown as pink):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)

R3-5: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)

R6: Ch 2. Join to first leg with a SC. Add a stitch marker to this first SC st. SC in each st around first leg, across ch 2, around second leg, back across ch 2, to beginning. (22 sts) See tutorial photos.

Do not fasten off. Move on to body.

Body

R7: 1 SC in each st around. (22 sts)

R8: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 10 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R9: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

Fill the legs with stuffing.

R10: 1 SC in each of the next 14 sts. Place the tail, and working through both the sts of the tail and the sts of the body, 1 SC in the next 3 sts. 1 SC in each of the next 13 sts. (30 sts) See tutorial photos.

R11-13: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)

R14: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R15-17: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

R18: 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. Place the first arm, and working through both the sts of the arm and the sts of the body, 1 SC in the next 4 sts. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts. Place the second arm, and working through the sts of the arm and the sts of the body, 1 SC in the next 4 sts. 1 SC in the last st. (24 sts) See tutorial photos.

R19: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R20: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

Fill the body with stuffing.

Do not fasten off. Move on to head.

Head

R21: 2 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

R22: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R23-28: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)

R29: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R30: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

If using safety eyes, insert them between R27 and R28, with 5 sts between.

Fill the head with stuffing.

R31: *SC2tog, 1 SC in the next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

Note: Do not use the invisible decrease method for the stitches worked through the ears.

For Ear Option 1:

R32: SC2tog, SC2tog, Place the first ear, and working through both the sts of the ear and the sts of the head, SC2tog (standard decrease), SC2tog (standard decrease; starting in the last st of the ear and finishing in the next st of the head), SC2tog (standard decrease; starting in the next st of the head and finishing in the first st of the second ear), and working through both the sts of the ear and the sts of the head, SC2tog (standard decrease). See tutorial photos. (6 sts)

For Ear Option 2:

R32: SC2tog, SC2tog, Place the first ear, and working through both the sts of the ear and the sts of the head, SC2tog (standard decrease). SC2tog, SC2tog. Place the second ear, and working through both the sts of the ear and the sts of the head, SC2tog (standard decrease). (6 sts) See tutorial photos.

Cut yarn, weave yarn in and out of remaining sts. Pull tight to close. Weave in ends.

Finishing

Embroider a nose on R26, over 2 sts. Embroider a line from the middle of the nose, down 2 sts for the mouth. See tutorial photos.

If desired, embroider white edges around the eyes and add eyelids, or add eyelashes.

For video tutorials for embroidering on amigurumi, check out my amigurumi embroidery post.

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Tips & Tricks

• Keep track of your continuous rounds with this free bunny crochet pattern by using a stitch marker to indicate the first stitch of each round.
• Use the invisible decrease method while making this no sew bunny crochet pattern to make your SC2tog stitches blend in with your single crochet stitches.
• Check out this list of amigurumi tips and tricks for more helpful ideas for this free bunny crochet pattern.

Alterations

• Try out different yarns with this no sew bunny crochet pattern like Parfait Chunky, blanket yarn, and many more, along with a hook that suits your desired yarn to create a variety of sizes. Click here for help choosing a hook size for your yarn choice on this no sew amigurumi bunny.
• Use fur yarn to create a fun and fuzzy no sew amigurumi bunny.

More Free No sew Amigurumi Crochet Patterns

I hope that you enjoyed this free bunny crochet pattern! Take a look at my other free amigurumi crochet patterns. For more no sew amigurumi or minimal sewing amigurumi, check out this free bear crochet pattern and this no sew turtle crochet pattern.

First published March 2021.