What a delightful find in the vast ocean of crochet patterns online! It drew me in with its sheer simplicity and the promise of a no-sew completion — music to my ears, truly. Crocheting, my long-standing passion, has introduced me to countless patterns, but this one… it’s special, folks. This pattern screams adorable from miles away, with its plump form and a face brimming with humor. And oh, let’s talk about that funny face — enough to lift the spirits on a dreary day.
Embarking on this project was like stepping into a puddle of sunshine. The instructions were clear as day, making the crafting journey as smooth as butter. I couldn’t help but get attached to the little bunny as it came to life in my hands.
It was a joy seeing its personality shine through without the cumbersome need for sewing parts together! Each stitch added to its charm, and by the end, it wasn’t just another amigurumi to me—it was a keepsake, bursting with character: such a fulfilling endeavor, this chubby bunny pattern.
If you’re yearning for a crochet project that brings instant gratification and a ton of cuteness, well, you’ve hit the jackpot here.
Designer: KnottyKnat
Materials & Tools
- #5 bulky weight chenille yarn
- 4.5 mm crochet hook
- Safety eyes
- Stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
Abbreviations
Mr – magic ring
Sc – single crochet
Inc – increase
Dec – decrease
Bo – bobble stitch
Ears x2
Using the main body color.
Rnd 1: 8 sc in Mr (8)
Rnd 2: inc around (16)
Rnd 3-5: sc around (16) (3 rounds)
Rnd 6: (2 sc, dec) x 4 (12)
Rnd 7-9: sc around (12) (3 rounds)
Rnd 10: (sc, dec) x 4 (8)
Rnd 11-12: sc around (8) (2 rounds)
Rnd 13: (2 sc, dec) x 2 (6)
Rnd 14: pinch opening closed to line up the top stitches, insert hook through both sides and sc opposite sides together for 3 sc (3)
Fasten off and set aside. Do not stuff.
Body
When making the body of the bunny, the bobble stitches will be done in white. This color changes bolded and in [brackets].
Rnd 1: 8 sc in Mr (8)
Rnd 2: inc around (16)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 8 (24)
Rnd 4: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 5: 8 sc, [bo], 8 sc, [bo], 10 sc, [2 bo] (30)
Rnd 6: 29 sc, [bo] (30)
Rnd 7-10: sc around (30)
Rnd 11: 9 sc, [bo], 8 sc, [bo], 11 sc (30)
Rnd 12: sc around (30)
Rnd 13: (sc, dec) x 10 (20)
Begin stuffing firmly as you go.
Rnd 14: s around (20)
Rnd 15: (sc, inc) x 10 (30)
Rnd 16: (2 sc, inc) x 10 (40)
Rnd 17-19: sc around (40)
Rnd 20: 18 sc, [bo, sc, bo], 19 sc (40)
Rnd 21:-23 sc around (40)
You will attach the ears in rnd 24. You may need to adjust your stitches to get the ears aligned with the sides of the bunny’s body.
Rnd 24: (3 sc, dec) x 2, 3 sc through the ear and body, dec, (3 sc, dec) x 2, dec, 3 sc through the ear and body, (dec, 3 sc) x 2 (32)
Rnd 25: (2 sc, dec) x 8 (24)
Rnd 26: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 27: (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Finish stuffing.
Rnd 28: dec around (6)
Fasten off and sew closed.