Get ready to crochet the most adorable Chubby Cheeked Bunny with this free amigurumi pattern! This delightful crochet bunny features soft, pink cheeks and long ears, making it a cute and cuddly addition to your collection. What’s even better? This pattern is designed in a way that the bunny is crocheted as a whole, meaning you won’t have to do any sewing—perfect for beginners and those who want a quicker project!
Chubby Cheeked Bunny Crochet Pattern
The Chubby Cheeked Bunny is worked in continuous rounds, and you’ll start by creating the arms and ears before moving on to the body. The bunny’s cheeks are created using a brush technique for that signature soft look, and its headband can be customized in various styles, though the one shown in the pattern is simply adorable. The short arms and legs, paired with the long ears, create an irresistible charm.
Pattern Details:
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Yarn Type: Soft yarn (choose colors that match the bunny’s headband for a cute effect)
- Safety Eyes: Optional for an added touch
- Crochet Hook: Size recommended for yarn used
- Stuffing: Stuff as you go, except for the ears
- Special Details: Bows are tied onto stitches at the top of the head
Key Features of the Pattern:
- The bunny is crocheted as a whole, with no sewing required!
- Pink cheeks are added with a brush technique.
- The long ears and cute headband make the bunny stand out.
- Step-by-step instructions with helpful tips.
Designer: [dianasdaycrochet](insert Instagram or website link)
Create this sweet Chubby Cheeked Bunny today and enjoy making a new favorite amigurumi toy!
Materials
– 6.5mm hook, Sweet Snuggles Lite Yarn in Winter White
– 7 mm hook, Bernat Blanket Yarn in Vintage White
– Safety Eyes 16mm
– Poly fil, scissors, darning needle
– Pink cotton/acrylic yarn for bows
– 4.25-5mm hook for making the bow
Abbreviations
R – round
MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
()*# – repeat what’s inside parentheses x number of times st(s)- stitch(es)
blo – back loop only
flo – front loop only
ch – chain
dec – decrease
hdc – half double crochet
sc3tog – single crochet 3 stitches together (decreasing 3 stitches and turning them into 1st)
Fo – fasten off
ch – chain
EARS:
make 2
R1: 4sc in MR
R2: inc*4 (8)
R3: (sc, inc)*4 (12)
R4-10: 12sc (7 rounds)
R11: (4sc, dec)*2 (10)
R12-13: 10sc (2 rounds)
R14: (3sc, dec)*2 (8)
R15-16: 8sc (2 rounds)
R17: (2sc, dec)*2 (6)
R18-19: 6sc (2 rounds)
Do NOT stuff. Fold in half and sc 3 across both sts. Fo. Leave a short tail.
ARMS:
make 2
R1: 6sc in MR
R2-5: 6sc (4 rounds)
Stuff lightly. Fold in half and sc 3 across both sts.
Fo. Leave a short tail.
LEGS:
Leg 1:
R1: 8sc in MR
R2: in blo, 8sc (8)
R3-4: in both sts now, 8sc (2 rounds)
Fo. Leave a short tail.
Note:
Tail from legs or a scrap can be used to sew hole between legs closed. ARMS: We will crochet the arms into R12 by inserting hook into the arms sc st and dec on the body.
Leg 2:
R1: 8sc in MR
R2: in blo, 8sc (8)
R3-4: in both sts now, 8sc (2 rounds)
DO NOT FO, ch 1. To connect both legs, sc into 1st leg. This will be the first sc of R5. Continue onto “body” section.
BODY:
R5: continue with 7sc, sc into ch, 8sc, sc into ch (18)
R6: (2sc, inc)*6 (24)
R7-10: 24sc (4 rounds)
R11: (2sc, dec)*6 (18)
*start stuffing legs and body*
R12: (4sc, dec)*2, 6sc (16)
R13: dec, 3dec with arm, dec, 3dec with arm (8)
DO NOT FO, continue onto head section…
HEAD:
R14: in flo, inc*8 (16)
R15: in both sts now, (sc, inc)*8 (24)
R16: (2sc, inc)*8 (32)
R17: 14sc, in the next st 3hdc, 7sc, in the next st 3hdc, 9sc (36)
R18: 14sc, sc3tog, 7sc, sc3tog, 9sc (32)
R19-21: 32sc (3 rounds)
R22: (2sc, dec)*8 (24)
Note:
Depending on your tension, you may have to shift the 3hdc.
The 7sc sts should be in the center of the head.
EYES
Place eyes between R19-20, 5 sts apart. I like mine a row right above the cheeks!
EARS
We will crochet the ears into R23 by inserting hook into the ears se sts and either se or dec on the body (as instructed).
You may need to shift ears depending on your tension!
R23: sc, dec, sc, attach 1st ear with (dec, sc, dec), (sc, dec)*3, sc, attach 2nd ear with dec, sc, dec (16)
R24: dec*8
FO, leaving a long tail to sew hole closed.
Note:
Make sure to size down hook to create bows.
I personally used a 5mm hook!
BOWS:
make 2
Ch 60.
FO, leave short tail.
With your darning needle, weave the chain into the sts in front of the outside of the ears or wherever you like best! (Refer to picture below)
Lastly, make your little bows!
