Amigurumi Bunny Buсya Masterclass Free Pattern


Free Crochet Bunny “Buсya” Masterclass by Valentina Kuzminа (@kuzma_valua)

In this tutorial, you will learn how to crochet a plush bunny with long ears. For amigurumi, any plush or fluffy yarn and an appropriate crochet hook will work well.

The finished toy will measure approximately:

  • 20-22 cm when using Himalaya Dolphin Baby
  • 19-21 cm when using Alize Velutto or Rozetti Lollipop

Materials and Tools

To crochet the bunny, you’ll need the following materials:

  • Yarn for the body:
  • Alize Velutto (1 skein)
  • Rozetti Lollipop (a little less than 1 skein)
  • Himalaya Koala (2/3 of a skein)
  • Himalaya Dolphin Baby (half a skein)
  • YarnArt Dolce (slightly more than half a skein)
  • Yarn for the face: Himalaya Dolphin Baby or YarnArt Dolce
  • Crochet Hook: 2.5-4.5 mm
  • Safety Eyes: 4-8 mm
  • Triangle Nose
  • Thread for sewing
  • Stuffing for the toy
  • Ribbon for decoration (30 cm)
  • Needle for attaching details
  • Scissors

Abbreviations

  • KA – Magic ring (amigurumi)
  • vp – Chain stitch
  • ss – Slip stitch
  • sc – Single crochet (US)
  • inc – Increase
  • dec – Decrease
  • (…) x n – Repeat n times

Step-by-Step Instructions for Crocheting the “Buсya” Bunny

1. Lower Paws (2 Pieces)

We crochet in rounds, from bottom to top.

  1. 8 sc in KA
  2. 8 inc (16)
  3. 16 sc
  4. (2 sc, dec) x 2, (5 dec) – This forms the center of the paw (10)
    5-11. 10 sc (7 rows). Optionally, you can stuff the foot slightly.
  5. Fold the piece in half and crochet 5 sc through both sides of the fold. Close the round and tie off.

2. Upper Paws (2 Pieces)

We crochet in rounds, from bottom to top.

  1. 8 sc in KA
    2-8. 8 sc (7 rows)
  2. Fold the piece in half and crochet 1 sc, dec, 1 sc. Close the round and tie off.

3. Ears (2 Pieces)

We crochet back-and-forth in rows, with a turning chain at the beginning of each row.

  1. Make a chain of 5 vp. Starting from the second chain from the hook, crochet 4 sc, turn the work.
    2-3. 4 sc (2 rows)
  2. (1 sc, inc, 1 sc)
    5-6. 6 sc (2 rows)
  3. (1 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 1 sc)
    8-9. 8 sc (2 rows)
  4. (1 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 1 sc)
    11-14. 10 sc (4 rows)
  5. (1 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec, 1 sc)
    16-17. 8 sc (2 rows)
  6. (1 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec, 1 sc)
    19-20. 6 sc (2 rows)
  7. dec, 2 sc, dec
  8. 2 dec
  9. dec

Tie off the yarn and hide the ends.

4. Body & Head

We crochet in rounds, from bottom to top.

  1. 6 sc in KA
  2. 6 inc (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
    In this round, attach the legs.
  5. (3 sc, 5 sc with leg) x 2, 8 sc, (5 sc with leg) x 2, 3 sc (24)
    6-7. 24 sc (2 rows)
    Crochet the belly: 1 sc between decreases for the center of the belly.
  6. (6 sc, 3 dec, 1 sc, center of the belly), 3 dec, 5 sc (18)
    Stuff tightly as you go.
    9-10. 18 sc (2 rows)
  7. (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
    In this round, attach the arms.
  8. (3 sc, 3 sc with arm) x 2 (12)
    Proceed to crochet the head.
  9. 12 inc (24)
    14-19. 24 sc (6 rows)
    In this round, attach the ears.
  10. 8 sc, 4 sc with ear, 9 sc, 3 sc with ear (1 sc ear moves to round 21!) (24)
  11. (1 sc with ear, 1 sc, dec, (2 sc, dec) x 5) (18)
  12. (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
  13. 6 dec

Tie off the yarn and hide the ends inside the piece.

5. Tail

  1. 8 sc in KA
  2. 8 sc
  3. (2 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec)

Tie off the yarn and leave a tail for attaching to the body.

6. Face

We crochet in rounds. To maintain proportions, use the same yarn as indicated in the materials list for the face.

  1. Make a chain of 7 vp. Starting from the second chain from the hook, crochet (1 inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, inc)
  2. (inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, inc)
  3. 20 sc
  4. Crochet 13 more sc, ss.

The additional row is the bottom part of the face; the unworked part is the top. Tie off the yarn.


Assembling the Toy

  • Sew on the face
  • Attach the eyes
  • Embroider the eyebrows
  • Sew on the tail
  • Hide all yarn ends

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