Get ready to add a touch of handmade charm to your holiday decor with this delightful Christmas Bunny Amigurumi! Dressed in its festive Santa outfit, this little crochet bunny is the perfect companion for the festive season. Whether as a heartwarming gift or a sweet addition to your own collection, this pattern will guide you to create a truly special plush.
Craft a Cherished Holiday Keepsake
There’s nothing quite like the joy of creating something with your own hands, especially when it’s for the most wonderful time of the year. This Santa Bunny isn’t just a toy; it’s a future heirloom, a testament to your craft, and a symbol of holiday cheer. Imagine the smiles it will bring when unwrapped or displayed proudly on a mantelpiece.
Crochet Pattern: Ho-Ho-Hop into the Holidays: Adorable Christmas Bunny Amigurumi Free Pattern
Materials
DK weight yarn in Off-white (for body, head, ears, legs)
DK weight yarn in Red (for dress, hat, arms)
DK weight yarn in White (for dress trim, hat brim & pom-pom, arm cuffs, collar)
Light pink embroidery floss (for nose)
2.25mm crochet hook
Pair of 6mm black safety eyes
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Yarn needle
Stitch marker
Small gold button (approx. 5mm)
Abbreviations
MR: Magic Ring
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc two stitches together)
sl st: slip stitch
ch: chain
FO: Fasten off
Instructions
This pattern is worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch of each round.
Head (Off-white yarn)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (inc) x 6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R6-11: sc around (30) (6 rounds)
Insert safety eyes between R9-10, approx. 6-7 stitches apart. Embroider a small pink triangle for the nose centered below the eyes.
R12: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
R13: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
R14: (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
R15: (dec) x 6 (6)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the head firmly.
Body/Dress (Off-white & Red yarn)
R1: With Off-white, 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (inc) x 6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4-5: sc around (18) (2 rounds)
Change to Red yarn.
R6: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R7-10: sc around (24) (4 rounds)
Change to White yarn.
R11: sc around (24)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the body firmly.
Ears (Off-white yarn, make 2)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (sc, inc) x 3 (9)
R3: (2 sc, inc) x 3 (12)
R4-10: sc around (12) (7 rounds)
R11: (2 sc, dec) x 3 (9)
R12: (sc, dec) x 3 (6)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Flatten the ears and do not stuff.
Arms (Red & White yarn, make 2)
R1: With Red, 6 sc in MR (6)
R2-4: sc around (6) (3 rounds)
Change to White yarn.
R5: sc around (6)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly.
Legs (Off-white yarn, make 2)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2-4: sc around (6)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly.
Hat (Red & White yarn)
R1: With Red, 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: sc around (6)
R3: (sc, inc) x 3 (9)
R4: sc around (9)
R5: (2 sc, inc) x 3 (12)
R6: sc around (12)
R7: (3 sc, inc) x 3 (15)
R8: sc around (15)
R9: (4 sc, inc) x 3 (18)
R10: sc around (18)
Change to White yarn.
R11: sc around (18) (Hat Brim)
FO. Weave in ends. Create a small white pom-pom (or simply tie a few strands of white yarn) and attach it to the top of the hat.
Collar (White yarn)
Ch 15. Starting in the 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across (14 sc).
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly
Sew the Head to the Body using the long tail from the head.
Sew the Ears to the top of the head, folding them slightly at the base. Position them evenly.
Sew the Arms to the sides of the body, just below where the head attaches.
Sew the Legs to the bottom of the body, positioning them so the bunny can sit upright.
Wrap the Collar around the bunny’s neck and sew the ends together, then secure it in place around the neck.
Sew the small gold button onto the front of the red dress.
Place the Hat on the bunny’s head. You may sew it in place with a few discreet stitches if desired.
