This simple bunny is built as one continuous head-and-body shape, which means there is less sewing than on a multi-piece toy. The shaping uses the familiar 6-stitch increase system. Use firm tension so stuffing does not show through the fabric.
Terms: This pattern uses US crochet terms. Work in continuous spiral rounds unless a step says to join. Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of every round.
Safety note: Handmade toys require maker judgment. For items intended for babies or young children, avoid small detachable parts, use secure embroidery instead of loose pieces, and follow the toy-safety rules in your country.
Materials
- Worsted cotton or acrylic yarn in ivory or soft gray
- Small amount of pink yarn for nose
- 3.0–3.5 mm hook
- Stuffing, stitch marker, yarn needle
Abbreviations
- MR = magic ring
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- inc = 2 sc in the next stitch
- dec = invisible single-crochet decrease
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- FO = fasten off
Construction
Crochet the head first, narrow slightly at the neck, then widen again for the body. Make two tube ears and two tiny arms. The finished bunny works best as a shelf toy or decorative handmade gift, not as a certified infant toy.
Round-by-round instructions
Head and body R1: 6 sc in MR. (6) R2: inc around. (12) R3: [1 sc, inc] x6. (18) R4: [2 sc, inc] x6. (24) R5-R8: sc around. (24) R9: [2 sc, dec] x6. (18) R10: sc around. (18) R11: [2 sc, inc] x6. (24) R12: [3 sc, inc] x6. (30) R13-R17: sc around. (30) R18: [3 sc, dec] x6. (24) R19: [2 sc, dec] x6. (18) Stuff head and body. R20: [1 sc, dec] x6. (12) R21: dec around. (6) FO and close. Ears, make 2 R1: 5 sc in MR. (5) R2: inc around. (10) R3-R9: sc around. (10) Flatten, do not stuff. Arms, make 2 R1: 6 sc in MR. (6) R2-R5: sc around. (6) Lightly stuff only the paw end.
Stuffing and assembly
Sew ears to the top of the head across R2–R4 with the inner edges slightly tilted inward. Sew arms at the neck line. Embroider eyes over R5–R6 and a small nose over R7. Add a pom-pom-style crocheted tail by making a 6-sc ball if desired.