Free Crochet Bunny Masterclass


Free Crochet Bunny Masterclass by Irina Koptsova (@toys_by_ira)

In this tutorial, you will learn how to crochet a bunny using amigurumi techniques. You can use any yarn and an appropriate crochet hook for the project. You can choose to embellish the bunny’s face with embroidery, blush, or pre-made safety eyes for toys.


Materials and Tools

  • Yarn (any type suitable for amigurumi)
  • Crochet Hook (appropriate size for your yarn)
  • Embroidery Thread (for facial details)
  • Stuffing (for the toy)
  • Ribbon (optional for decoration)
  • Needle (for attaching parts)
  • Scissors

Crochet Abbreviations

  • KA – Magic ring
  • sc – Single crochet
  • inc – Increase
  • dec – Decrease
  • (…) x n – Repeat n times

Step-by-Step Instructions for the Amigurumi Bunny

Head

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in KA (6).
  2. Round 2: 6 inc (12).
  3. Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18).
  4. Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24).
  5. Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30).
  6. Round 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36).
  7. Round 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42).
  8. Round 8: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48).
  9. Round 9: (7 sc, inc) x 6 (54).
  10. Round 10: 54 sc.
  11. Round 11: (8 sc, inc) x 6 (60).
  12. Rounds 12-19: 60 sc (8 rounds).
  13. Round 20: (8 sc, dec) x 6 (54).
  14. Round 21: (7 sc, dec) x 6 (48).
  15. Round 22: (6 sc, dec) x 6 (42).
  16. Round 23: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36).
  17. Round 24: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30).
  18. Round 25: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24).
  19. Round 26: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18).

Stuff the head and continue crocheting the body using the same yarn.


Body

  1. Round 1: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24).
  2. Round 2: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30).
  3. Round 3: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36).
  4. Round 4: 36 sc.
  5. Round 5: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42).
  6. Round 6: 42 sc.
  7. Round 7: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48).
  8. Round 8: 48 sc.
  9. Round 9: (7 sc, inc) x 6 (54).
  10. Round 10: 54 sc.
  11. Round 11: (8 sc, inc) x 6 (60).
  12. Round 12: 60 sc.
  13. Round 13: (9 sc, inc) x 6 (66).
  14. Round 14: 66 sc.
  15. Round 15: (10 sc, inc) x 6 (72).
  16. Round 16: 72 sc.
  17. Round 17: (10 sc, dec) x 6 (66).
  18. Round 18: (9 sc, dec) x 6 (60).
  19. Round 19: (8 sc, dec) x 6 (54).
  20. Round 20: (7 sc, dec) x 6 (48).
  21. Round 21: (6 sc, dec) x 6 (42).
  22. Round 22: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36).
  23. Round 23: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30).
  24. Round 24: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24).
  25. Round 25: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18).
  26. Round 26: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12).
  27. Round 27: 6 dec (6).

Stuff the body and fasten off.


Arms (2 Pieces)

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in KA (6).
  2. Round 2: 6 inc (12).
  3. Rounds 3-5: 12 sc (3 rounds).
  4. Round 6: 6 dec (6).

Do not stuff the arms. Leave the yarn for sewing.


Legs (2 Pieces)

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in KA (6).
  2. Round 2: 6 inc (12).
  3. Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18).
  4. Rounds 4-8: 18 sc (5 rounds).
  5. Round 9: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12).

Do not stuff the legs. Leave the yarn for sewing.


Ears (2 Pieces)

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in KA (6).
  2. Round 2: 6 sc (6).
  3. Round 3: 6 inc (12).
  4. Round 4: 12 sc (12).
  5. Round 5: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18).
  6. Rounds 6-10: 18 sc (5 rounds).
  7. Round 11: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12).
  8. Round 12: 12 sc (12).

Do not stuff the ears. Leave the yarn for sewing.


Tail

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in KA (6).
  2. Round 2: 6 inc (12).
  3. Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18).
  4. Round 4: 18 sc (18).
  5. Round 5: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12).

Leave the yarn for sewing.


Assembly and Decoration

  1. Fold the arms and legs in half and sew them onto the body.
  2. Fold the ears in half and sew them onto the head.
  3. Attach the tail to the back of the bunny.
  4. Embroider the nose with pink thread.
  5. Use black thread to embroider the eyes, eyebrows, and mouth. You can also add stripes to the paws.
  6. Decorate the bunny with ribbons, bows, or flowers as desired.

Your Bunny is Ready! 🐰 Enjoy your handmade creation!

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