Free bunny rabbits crochet patterns are some of the most-loved amigurumi makes around — soft, simple shapes that hook up quickly and instantly look adorable on a shelf, in a baby gift basket, or tucked into a child’s arms. Whether you want a tiny keychain charm, a chunky cuddle-size plushie, or a flat snuggle-blanket lovey for a new baby, there’s a bunny here for every yarn stash and every skill level.
Below are 25 free patterns covering classic sit-up amigurumi, beginner-friendly no-sew designs, mini keychain bunnies, large huggable stuffies, and soft baby loveys and rattles. The collection leans year-round, but if you’re after spring-specific projects you’ll also enjoy our roundup of Easter crochet patterns for festive bunnies, chicks, and baskets. Bookmark your favorites, grab your hook, and let’s get bunny-making.
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Classic Amigurumi Bunnies
1. Quick and Easy Amigurumi Bunny
This sweet little sit-up bunny from The Mary Jay works up in less than an hour using basic single crochet rounds and a seamless body construction. Made in worsted-weight yarn at a beginner level, it’s a perfect first amigurumi or a quick gift project. The simple silhouette gives you plenty of room to play with colors, ribbon bows, or tiny embroidered faces.
2. Free Amigurumi Bunny by Kristi Tullus
Designer Kristi Tullus offers a charming little bunny worked in DK yarn with the option of straight or floppy ears. The compact size makes these tiny rabbits ideal as keychains, party favors, or shelf-sitter gifts that kids and adults love equally. They’re quick to make once you get the hang of the small details.
3. Crochet Bunny Rabbit by Heather Corinne
If you’re ready for a more polished classic amigurumi, this Heather Corinne pattern delivers a beautifully proportioned bunny with sit-up posture and a sweet face. Worked in worsted-weight yarn at an advanced level, it’s a fantastic baby shower gift, Easter basket stuffer, or nursery decor piece. The detailed shaping rewards patient stitching with a really professional finish.
4. Long Leg Crochet Bunny
Make and Do Crew’s long-legged bunny stuffie is the kind of handmade heirloom kids drag around for years. Designed for beginners with a detailed video tutorial alongside the written pattern, the dangly limbs and tall ears give it a Velveteen Rabbit charm. It’s a brilliant project once you’ve made one or two simpler amigurumi and want a slightly bigger keepsake.
No-Sew & One-Piece Bunnies
5. Snuggle Bunny No-Sew
Worked entirely in one continuous piece in super bulky velvet yarn, Nicole Chase’s Snuggle Bunny finishes at a chunky 7.5–11 inches with no assembly required. Legs, body, and head are crocheted together as you go, while the tail, arms, and ears are added directly into the work. It’s an advanced beginner project that produces a seriously huggable plush.
6. Theo the No-Sew Crochet Bunny
Theo from Blue Star Crochet stands a roomy 32 centimeters tall and is worked entirely in one piece, with long ears and an optional striped jumper to dress him up. Skipping the trickiest part of toy making — the assembly — makes this a confidence-building project for crocheters moving past basic amigurumi. Worsted yarn for the body and DK for the jumper give a lovely contrasting texture.
7. Small No-Sew Crochet Bunny
Chai Coffee Crochet’s small no-sew bunny stands about 4 inches tall, has long floppy ears, and finishes a sweet bobble-stitch tail in around two hours. Worked in DK yarn at a beginner level, it’s easy to scale up by switching to bulky or velvet yarn for a much bigger plush. A great pattern when you want instant gratification with no sewing in sight.
8. No-Sew Jelly Bean Bunny
Darling Maple Designs nailed the super-quick gift bunny with this jelly-bean-shaped chunky make. Body, ears, and tail are all crocheted in as you go in super bulky yarn, with almost no embroidery needed. At about 3.5 inches and under 30 minutes, it’s the perfect stash-buster for last-minute gifts or filling an Easter basket on a deadline.
9. No-Sew Scrap Bunnies
Stringy Ding Ding’s tiny 2.5-inch scrap-yarn bunnies are the kind of project you start “just to use up leftovers” and end up making by the dozen. Ears are attached during construction, so there’s literally no sewing — just hook, stuff, close, done. Worsted-weight scraps in any colorway turn into little keepsakes ideal for party favors, package toppers, or pocket charms.
10. No-Sew Mini Bunny by Mariska Vos
Mariska Vos’s free no-sew mini bunny is worked in sport-weight yarn and includes a video tutorial alongside the written pattern, making it really beginner-friendly. The seamless construction skips fiddly assembly while still producing a polished little amigurumi. Perfect when you want a quick handmade gift that looks far more complicated than it actually is.
Tiny & Keychain Bunnies
11. Mini Noso Bunny
Supergurumi’s Mini Noso is a tiny 8 cm no-sew bunny worked in one piece, complete with a fluffy pompom tail and a little carrot accessory. The compact sport-weight build makes a perfect bag charm, keychain, or stocking stuffer. It’s a fun pattern when you want maximum cuteness with minimum yarn.
12. Crochet Bunny Keychain by The Caffeinated Snail
Made in the round with minimal sewing, this beginner-friendly keychain bunny is the ideal first amigurumi for crafters who haven’t tackled a 3D shape before. Slip a keyring into the head and you’ve got a portable handmade gift ready in an evening. The hero photo shows just how charming a small make can be when the proportions are spot-on.
13. Bunny Amigurumi Keychain by Mariska Vos
This sport-weight keychain bunny from Mariska Vos has a tidy round head, perky ears, and a sweet expression that scales perfectly to charm-size. The pattern is clearly written with beginners in mind, and a small keyring threaded through the top makes it a backpack or zipper-pull staple. Crochet a rainbow set in different colors for thoughtful party favors.
14. Mini Miffy Bunny Keychain
Amigurumiy’s Miffy-style keychain bunny is unmistakably inspired by the iconic storybook rabbit, with the signature X mouth and upright ears. The pattern uses simple beginner stitches and works up fast, making it a satisfying small project when you need a quick handmade gift. It looks especially cute in classic white with a colorful dress or jumper.
Large Stuffed & Cuddle-Size Bunnies
15. Big-Eared Crochet Bunny
Sweet Craft Corner’s big-eared bunny is a generous floppy-eared stuffed animal that begs to be cuddled. The easy-to-follow instructions yield a wonderful gift-worthy plush in just one project session of focused crocheting. Choose a soft chenille yarn for an extra-snuggly finish, or stick with worsted for a more traditional amigurumi look.
16. Crochet Bunny Snuggler
The Friendly Red Fox’s bunny snuggler is half stuffy, half blanket — the best of both worlds for a baby or toddler. Worked in worsted yarn at an advanced level, the floppy-eared bunny head sits atop a soft body-blanket that little hands love to drag around. It’s the kind of heirloom gift that gets washed, loved, and re-loved for years.
17. My Cuddle Bunny Lovey
The Loopy Lamb’s My Cuddle Bunny is a quick worsted-weight project that produces a seriously impressive gift. The chunky body and oversized ears make it ideal for little ones to grab onto, and the simple shaping keeps the make beginner-accessible. A few hours at the hook and you’ve got a baby shower or birthday gift that looks shop-bought.
Bunny Loveys & Baby Toys
18. Bunny Lovey Blanket by Cuddly Stitches
Cuddly Stitches Craft’s worsted-weight bunny lovey blanket pairs a soft amigurumi bunny head with a textured square blanket — the classic comforter shape babies adore. Marked intermediate, it’s a great pattern once you’ve finished a few amigurumi and want to add blanket techniques to the mix. The combination makes one of the most thoughtful baby gifts you can crochet.
19. Hug Me Bunny Lovey
Nicole Chase’s Hug Me Bunny Lovey is a beginner-friendly cuddly comforter with little arms designed to wrap around a baby’s hand or favorite toy. The clear assembly tips make it approachable for first-time lovey makers, and it’s a charming addition to any crocheter’s gift list. If you’re stitching for a new arrival, our crochet gifts for baby showers roundup has more handmade ideas to pair with it.
20. Sweetbun Bunny Lovey
Stitching Together’s Sweetbun lovey is a worsted-weight intermediate make with a softly textured snuggle body and a sweetly stitched bunny face. The combination of charm and comfort makes it a knockout baby shower gift. Choose pastel cotton or chenille for a heirloom finish that washes beautifully.
21. Cookie Snob Bunny Lovey
Cookie Snob Crochet’s bunny lovey is a sweet, simple square comforter with a friendly stuffed bunny head sewn into one corner. It’s a relaxed evening project that yields a finished baby gift quickly, and the open-weave blanket section uses minimal yarn. A lovely pattern to keep on hand for new-baby announcements through the year.
22. Snuggly Crochet Bunny Baby Lovey by Sewrella
Sewrella’s snuggly bunny baby lovey is a quick worsted-weight project perfect for gifting to babies and toddlers. The long blanket-style body is soft and easy for little hands to grasp, and the simple stitches make this a satisfying weekend make. It’s an ideal pattern when you need a baby shower gift on a tight timeline.
23. Crochet Bunny Lovey by The Stitchin’ Mommy
The Stitchin’ Mommy’s bunny lovey works up fairly easily at an intermediate level and produces an adorable result every time. The square blanket body has a beautiful textured stitch pattern, and the bunny head has just the right amount of personality. It’s been a baby-shower-gift staple for years for good reason.
24. Sleepy Bunny Crochet Rattle
Cuddly Stitches Craft’s beginner-friendly sleepy bunny rattle has closed eyes that give it the sweetest dozing expression. Worked in worsted-weight yarn with a small rattle insert tucked inside, it’s a quick handmade baby shower gift that’s both pretty and useful. Cotton yarn makes it machine-washable, which new parents will thank you for.
25. Bunny Crochet Rattle by Little Crochet Farm
Little Crochet Farm’s bunny rattle is a fast beginner pattern with a video tutorial walking you through every step. Slip a small rattle ball into the head before closing it up and you’ve got a tactile baby toy that doubles as a soft little cuddle buddy. Stitch a few in different colors for a thoughtful gift trio.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the easiest crochet bunny pattern for beginners?
The easiest bunnies are no-sew, one-piece designs where the body, head, and ears are all crocheted together — there’s no fiddly assembly at the end, which is the trickiest part of toy making. Look for patterns sized 4–6 inches that use single crochet rounds and a magic ring, like a beginner-friendly small no-sew bunny or a chunky jelly-bean style. Once you’ve nailed one, you’ll have the muscle memory for any amigurumi.
How much yarn do I need to crochet a bunny?
It depends on the size. A small amigurumi bunny (3–5 inches) uses about 30 grams or 100–150 yards of medium-weight yarn. A hand-sized bunny (8–10 inches) takes 150–200 grams, or about two skeins. A super-bulky cuddle bunny will use roughly 130 yards of chunky yarn. Color accents like inner ears, noses, and bows only need scraps, so this is a fantastic project for using up leftovers.
What yarn is best for crochet bunnies?
Worsted weight (size 4) is the everyday workhorse for amigurumi — easy to find, easy to work with, and the right scale for most patterns. DK gives tighter stitches and smaller bunnies, while chenille or velvet yarn produces a plush, gift-worthy finish. For baby toys, choose cotton: it’s machine-washable and doesn’t shed fluff. If you’re adding safety eyes, 6–9 mm sizing works for most bunnies, depending on scale.
How long does it take to crochet a bunny?
A tiny keychain bunny takes under an hour. A standard 8–10 inch amigurumi runs 4–8 hours, usually spread across a couple of evenings. A large cuddle bunny in bulky yarn finishes in 6–10 hours. No-sew patterns are by far the fastest because you skip the assembly step entirely — some chunky one-piece designs are done in under 30 minutes.
Save your favorites to your crochet board, queue up the yarn, and pick a bunny that fits the gift, the season, or just the mood. We’d love to see what you make — share a photo of your finished bunny when it hops off your hook.
