Here you go! A free amigurumi bunny pattern. Don't say I never gave ya nuttin'! ;p
Capsule Bunny v2.0
2010 Marya Diederichs
This pattern is for an amigurumi crocheted bunny. You can finish your bunny any number of ways, using multiple colors, stripes, or accents. For simplicity's sake, these directions are written for a solid color bunny, but feel free to let your bun-inspired creativity run wild!
This pattern is for non-profit, personal use only. Create as many bunnies as you like for yourself, or for gifts. Please do not sell toys made from this pattern. The bunny gods would be most displeased.
Supplies Needed:
- Yarn of your choice. The example pictured uses about 2/3 of a skein of inexpensive, aran weight acrylic.
- A crochet hook of an appropriate size for your yarn choice. I used a 5.5mm for the example. Since this is amigurumi, make sure that your stitches will be tight enough to contain the stuffing.
- One stitch marker
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Tapestry or yarn needle.
- 2 buttons, safety eyes, or black embroidery floss. Please note that if this bunny is to be given to a baby or to a child under 3 years old, you must either embroider the eyes, or use safety eyes.
Gauge:
Gauge is unimportant for this project. Obviously bulky yarn with a larger needle will make a bigger bunny.
Notes:
Each piece begins in typical amigurumi fashion, with either a six stitch magic loop, or six scs worked into one stitch. Pieces are then worked in spiral rounds. Use the marker to keep track of your rounds. The total stitch count for each round is noted in parentheses after each line of the pattern.
Pattern:
Head
Rnd 1: Begin with a six stitch magic ring. Alternatively: Make 1sc, then work 6 stitches into that 1.
Rnd 2: Make 2 sc into each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: *Sc into the next st, make 2 sc in next st; rep from * around. (18)
Rnd 4: *Sc into the next 2 sts, make 2 sc in next st; rep from * around. (24)
Rnd 5: *Sc into the next 3 sts, make 2 sc in next st; rep from * around. (30)
Rnd 6: *Sc into the next 4 sts, make 2 sc in next st; rep from * around. (36)
Rnd 7: *Sc into the next 5 sts, make 2 sc in next st; rep from * around. (42)
Rnd 8: *Sc into the next 6 sts, make 2 sc in next st; rep from * around. (48)
Rnd 9: *Sc into the next 7 sts, make 2 sc in next st; rep from * around. (54)
Rnd 10: *Sc into the next 8 sts, make 2 sc in next st; rep from * around. (60)
Rnd 11: *Sc into the next 9 sts, make 2 sc in next st; rep from * around. (66)
Rnd 12: *Sc into the next 10 sts, make 2 sc in next st; rep from * around. (72)
Rnd 13: *Sc into the next 11 sts, make 2 sc in next st; rep from * around. (78)
Rnd 14: *Sc into the next 12 sts, make 2 sc in next st; rep from * around. (84)
Rnds 15 – 18: Work even. (84)
Rnd 19: *Sc in each of next 12 sts, Sc2tog; rep from * around – (78)
Rnd 20: *Sc in each of next 11 sts, Sc2tog; rep from * around – (72)
Rnd 21: *Sc in each of next 10 sts, Sc2tog; rep from * around – (66)
Rnd 22: *Sc in each of next 9 sts, Sc2tog; rep from * around – (60)
Rnd 23: *Sc in each of next 8 sts, Sc2tog; rep from * around – (54)
Rnd 24: *Sc in each of next 7 sts, Sc2tog; rep from * around – (48)
Rnd 25: *Sc in each of next 6 sts, Sc2tog; rep from * around – (42)
Rnd 26: *Sc in each of next 5 sts, Sc2tog; rep from * around – (36)
Rnd 27: *Sc in each of next 4 sts, Sc2tog; rep from * around – (30)
Body
Work rounds 1-10 as you did for the head. (60)
Rnds 11-14: Work even. (60)
Rnd 15: *Sc in each of next 8 sts, Sc2tog; rep from * around – (54)
Rnd 16: *Sc in each of next 7 sts, Sc2tog; rep from * around – (48)
Rnd 17: *Sc in each of next 6 sts, Sc2tog; rep from * around – (42)
Rnds 18-20: Work even. (42)
Rnd 21: *Sc in each of next 5 sts, Sc2tog; rep from * around – (36)
Rnd 22: *Sc in each of next 4 sts, Sc2tog; rep from * around – (30)
Ears (make 2)
Rnd 1: Begin with a six stitch magic ring. Alternatively: Make 1sc, then work 6 stitches into that 1.
Rnd 2: Make 2 sc into each st around. (12)
Rnds 3-14: Work even.
Arms (make 2)
Rnd 1: Begin with a six stitch magic ring. Alternatively: Make 1sc, then work 6 stitches into that 1.
Rnds 2-10: Work even.
Legs (make 2)
Rnd 1: Begin with a six stitch magic ring. Alternatively: Make 1sc, then work 6 stitches into that 1.
Rnd 2: Make 2 sc into each st around. (12)
Rnds 3-4: Work even. (12)
Rnd 5: *Sc in the next 1 st, Sc2tog; rep from* around – (6)
Rnds 6-10: Work even. (6)
Tail
Rnd 1: Begin with a six stitch magic ring. Alternatively: Make 1sc, then work 6 stitches into that 1.
Rnd 2: Make 2 sc into each st around. (12)
Rnds 3-4: Work even. (12)
Finishing
Begin by pinching the ears flat, like empty glove fingers. Stitch the ears to the head with your tapestry/yarn needle. You may wish to pin them first, which allows you to try a few different positions until you find one you like best. If you are using safety eyes, attach them at this point. The inside fasteners will need to be in place before the head is stuffed.
Using fiberfill, stuff the head firmly.
Stuff the body.
Stitch the head and body together at the neck. If you have a loose length of yarn left at the end, use the eye end of your needle to push it into the fabric, where it will not be seen.
The arms, legs, and tail usually do not need to be stuffed. This may vary if you are using a very soft yarn, or working at a large gauge.
Stitch the arms to the body. As with the ears, play with several different placements to find the best look for your bunny.
Stitch the legs to the body. The bunny shown in the photo example is sitting. The legs were placed at the front “edge” of the body. The two legs and the tail provide a 3-point support which allows the bunny to sit on its own, on a table or shelf. An alternative is to sew the legs in the middle of the body, as if the bunny is standing up. If you do this, your bunny will not be able to stand unsupported, but it's still a cute look.
Stitch the tail to the body. If your bunny is sitting, play with the tail placement to make sure it balances out with the legs.
If you didn't already affix eyes to your bunny's face, do that now.
Enjoy your new friend!
