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Easter Bunny Amigurumi Pattern

Easter Bunny Amigurumi Pattern
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8-10 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive knitting.

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About This Easter Bunny Amigurumi Pattern

This delightful Easter Bunny pattern combines classic amigurumi techniques with seasonal charm. The bunny sits approximately 20cm tall and features a beautifully striped pink and white sweater that gives it personality and style. What makes this pattern truly special is the attention to detail - from the carefully embroidered facial features to the complete Easter basket filled with colorful eggs that accompany your finished bunny.

Easter Bunny Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern includes instructions for creating not just the bunny, but also a collection of decorative Easter eggs in various colors and a matching green basket. This makes it a complete Easter centerpiece project that's perfect for gift-giving or seasonal decoration.

Why You'll Love This Easter Bunny Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love how this pattern captures the essence of Easter in such an adorable way! The combination of the sweet bunny with its striped sweater and the complete egg basket makes it feel like a real Easter scene. What I find most rewarding is how the color changes in the sweater create visual interest without being too complex, and the multiple small projects (eggs and basket) keep the work engaging throughout the entire process.

Easter Bunny Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Easter Bunny Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Easter Bunny Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Easter Bunny Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how versatile this Easter bunny pattern can be with just a few creative modifications! Instead of the traditional pink and white color scheme, I often experiment with different seasonal palettes - imagine this little guy in soft pastels like lavender and mint green for a more modern Easter look, or even in autumn colors like orange and brown to create a fall harvest bunny.

What I find particularly exciting is changing up the sweater design - you could create polka dots instead of stripes by working individual stitches in the contrast color, or even try a simple Fair Isle pattern if you're feeling adventurous. The basket and eggs offer endless possibilities too - I've made versions with tiny crocheted carrots, miniature flowers, or even small gift packages to customize for different occasions.

For a completely different vibe, consider making the bunny in more neutral tones like cream and taupe for a sophisticated nursery decoration, or go bold with bright rainbow colors for a playful children's toy. The facial expression can be modified as well - instead of the sweet sleepy eyes, try making alert open eyes with small white highlights for a more lively appearance.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Forgetting to stuff the head and body firmly enough, which can cause the bunny to lose its shape over time ✗ Not maintaining consistent tension when switching colors in the striped sweater sections, leading to uneven stripes ✗ Placing the eyes too close together or at wrong height - they should be positioned between rings 11-13 with 7 stitches between them ✗ Overstuffing the arms and legs, which makes them too rigid and reduces the bunny's cuddly appearance

Easter Bunny Amigurumi Pattern

Create your own adorable Easter companion with this charming bunny amigurumi pattern! Perfect for spring celebrations, this sweet bunny features a pink striped sweater, soft white body, and comes complete with colorful Easter eggs and a matching basket. The detailed instructions guide you through creating every adorable detail, from the bunny's gentle smile to the tiny decorative eggs that make this project extra special for the season.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Easter Bunny Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Main color yarn in white for body, head, arms, legs, and tail
  • 02
    Color A yarn in soft pink for sweater stripes and inner ears
  • 03
    Brown embroidery floss for facial features
  • 04
    Green yarn for the Easter basket
  • 05
    Various colored yarns (yellow, orange, red, lilac) for decorative Easter eggs

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook (size not specified in pattern)
  • 02
    Scissors
  • 03
    Tapestry needle for sewing
  • 04
    Stitch markers
  • 05
    Polyester fiberfill stuffing
  • 06
    Brown embroidery floss for facial features

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— Head and Torso :

Ring 1 :

Work 1 magic ring with the main color yarn, make 8 Sc into the ring, DO NOT COMBINE. Pull the rope tightly. Use the loop carrier on each ring.

Ring 2 :

8 times (Inc into each Sc) (16 grains Sc)

Ring 3 :

Next Sc into Next Sc, Next Inc (24 units Sc)

Ring 4 :

8 times (Sc into Next 2 Sc, next to Inc) (40 grains Sc)

Ring 5-8 (4 rings) :

Sc into each Sc throughout the ring (40 pieces Sc)

Ring 9 :

8 times (Sc into next 4 Sc, next to Inc) (48 sc in)

Ring 10-12 (3 rings) :

Sc into each Sc (48 pieces Sc)

Ring 13 :

8 times (every 5 Sc into Sc Next Inc) (56 sc in)

Ring 14 :

Sc into each Sc through the ring (56 grains Sc)

Ring 15 :

Sc into the next 12 Sc, [Inc into each of the next 4 Sc] Sc into each of the next 24 Sc [Inc into each of the next 4 Sc] Sc into each of the next 12 Sc ( 64 grain Sc)

Ring 16 :

Sc inside each Sc along the ring (64 sc)

Ring 17-18 (Two rings) :

Sc into each Sc (64 of Sc)

Ring 19 :

Sc into next 12 Sc [4 Sc Dec] Sc into next 24 Sc [4 Sc Dec] Sc into next 12 Sc (56 grains of Sc)

Ring 20 :

8 times (Sc inside every next 5 Sc, next Dec) (48 Sc)

Ring 21 :

6 times (Trailing 6 Sc into Sc next Dec) (42 sc in)

Ring 22 :

Sc into each Sc through the ring (42 pieces Sc)

Ring 23 :

6 times (Sc into next 5 Sc, next Dec) (36 sc in)

Ring 24 :

6 times (Sc into next 4 Sc, next Dec) (30 grains Sc)

Ring 25 :

2 times (Sc into each of the next 8 Sc) [2 Sc Dec] into each of the next 10 Sc [next 2 Sc Dec] (24 sc)

Ring 26 :

8 times (Sc into each of the next 2 Sc, next to Inc) (32 sc)

Ring 27 :

8 times (Inc each 3 Sc next to Sc) (40 Sc)

Ring 28 :

8 times (Inc each 4 Sc next to Sc) (48 Sc)

Ring 29 :

8 times (Inc each 5 Sc in the next one) (56 Sc in the next) leave the main color switch to color a.

Ring 30-43 (13 loops) :

Knit the primary color and a-colors alternately throughout the ring.

Ring 44 :

Switch to main color, leave out color a. Work only back rings. Sc into each Sc along the ring (56 Sc)

Ring 45 :

8 times (Sc into every 5 Sc, next Dec) (48 sc in)

Ring 46 :

Sc into each Sc through the ring (48 pieces Sc)

Ring 47 :

6 times (Sc into Next 6 Sc, next Dec) (42 sc in)

Ring 48 :

6 times (Sc into Next 5 Sc, next Dec) (36 grains Sc)

Ring 49 :

Sc into each Sc through the ring (36 pieces Sc)

Ring 50 :

6 times (Sc into Next 4 Sc, next Dec) (30 grains Sc)

Ring 51 :

Sc into each Sc through the ring (30 grains Sc)

Info :

Start filling the body. Keep filling as you go.

Ring 52 :

6 times (Sc into every 3 Sc next Dec) (24 grains Sc)

Ring 53 :

6 times (Sc into each 3 Sc next Dec) (18 grains Sc)

Ring 54 :

6 times (Sc into each 2 Sc next Dec) (12 sc in each)

Ring 55 :

(Sc into each 1 Sc next Dec) (6 units Sc)

Info :

Study the Sc that is not working. Cover Chain (FO), clear the thread end.

— Arms :

Info :

Make 2

Ring 1 :

Work a magic ring with the main color thread. Make 6 Sc into the ring, pull the rope tightly.

Ring 2 :

6 times (Inc into each Sc) (12 of Sc)

Ring 3-7 (5 rings) :

Sc into each Sc (12 rings of Sc)

Ring 8 :

Finish the main color. Switch to color A. Just work the back loops.

Ring 9 :

Switch to main color. Sc into each Sc through the ring. (12 sc)

Ring 10 :

Switch to color A. Sc into each Sc through the ring. (12 sc)

Ring 11 :

Switch to primary color. Sc into each Sc through the ring. (12 sc)

Ring 12 :

Switch to color A. Sc into each Sc through the ring. (12 sc)

Ring 13 :

Switch to primary color. Sc into each Sc through the ring. (12 sc)

Ring 14 :

Switch to color A. Sc into each Sc through the ring. (12 sc)

Ring 15 :

Switch to primary color. Sc into each Sc through the ring. (12 sc)

Ring 16 :

Switch to color A. 2 times Sc Dec. (10 Sc)

Info :

Stuff the arms tightly. Finish FO. Leave a long thread end for sewing. Sleeve detail: Work non-working rings of ring 7 with thread A in color.

— Tail :

Ring 1 :

Work a magic ring with the main color thread. Make 6 Sc into the loop, pull the rope tightly.

Ring 2 :

6 times (Inc into each Sc) (12 of Sc)

Ring 3 :

6 times (Sc into next 1 Sc, next to Inc) (18 sc)

Ring 4-6 (3 rings) :

Sc into each Sc (18 pieces Sc)

Ring 7 :

6 times (Sc into next Sc, next Dec) (12 of Sc)

Ring 8 :

Finish 6 times (Sc Dec) 6 Sc FO. Leave a long thread end for sewing.

— Ears :

Info :

Make 4. Make 9 CH with thread A of color. Make 3 CRs into the second CH from the crochet. CR inside each of the next 7 CH. Make 6 CR inside the last CH. Make 1 CR inside each of the next 7 CHs. Make 3 CRs inside the last CH. Finish Closure Chain (FO). Combine the ears, make Sc into each Sc by sinking in every 2 layers with the primary color thread. Finish Close Chain (FO). Leave a long thread end for sewing.

— Legs :

Info :

Make 2

Ring 1 :

Make 5 strands of CH with thread A of color. Make 2 Sc into the 2nd chain from the crochet. Make 1 Sc in each of the CH of the next 3 chains. Make 2 Sc in the last CH. Study the nonworking rings of CH. (12 sc)

Ring 2 :

Switch to main color rope, do not finish A color rope. Immerse 2 times in the first Sc. Sc for each of the 4 Sc, the next one is Inc. In the next 1 Sc, the next 1 Sc is in the next Inc. Sc into the next 4 Sc (16 Sc.)

Ring 3 :

Sc into each Sc along the ring (16 pieces Sc)

Ring 4 :

Sc for each of the next 6 Sc. Switch to color A. 2 Sc in the next 1 Sc. Switch to the main color. Make Sc into Sc. Switch to color A again. Make 2 Sc in 1 Sc. Switch to the main color. Make 1 Sc. Switch to color A again. Make 2 Sc in 1 Sc. Sc in the next 6 Sc. Finish the main color.

Ring 5 :

Sc into each Sc through the ring. (20 grains Sc) Finish A color.

Ring 6 :

Switch to main color. (2 rings) Sc into each ring Sc (20 grains Sc)

Ring 7 :

Sc into next 8 Sc [3 times Sc Dec] Sc into next 8 Sc (16 sc in)

Ring 8 :

Sc into 7 Sc [3 times Sc Dec] Sc into next 6 Sc. (13 sc in)

Ring 9 (3 rings) :

Sc into each Sc through the ring (13 pieces Sc)

Ring 12 :

Flatten. Make 6 Sc by plunging the crochet into both layers. Finish FO. Leave a long thread end for sewing.

— Egg and Basket :

Info :

Make 6. You can make it in various colors. The patterns depend entirely on your ability to decorate.

Ring 1 :

Study 1 magic ring. Make 6 Sc into the ring. Pull the rope tightly.

Ring 2 :

Sc into each Sc (6 pieces of Sc)

Ring 3 :

2 times Sc Inc (8 times Sc)

Ring 4 :

Sc into each Sc (8 grains of Sc)

Ring 5 :

4 times Sc Inc (2 Sc into Sc, next to Sc) (12 of Sc)

Ring 6 :

Sc into each Sc. (12 sc)

Ring 7 :

4 times Sc Inc (Sc into each Sc, next to Inc) (16 of Sc)

Ring 8-10 (3 rings) :

Sc into each Sc (16 pieces Sc)

Ring 11 :

4 times Sc Dec (Sc into each 2 Sc, next Dec) (12 Sc)

Info :

Start filling the egg. Fill in as you go.

Ring 12 :

2 times Sc Dec (Sc into next 3 Sc, next Dec) (10 of Sc)

Ring 13 :

Finish Sc Dec FO 3 times. Clean the thread end.

— Basket :

Ring 1 :

Work ring 1-6 on the head with green thread. At the end of ring 6 there should be 40 Sc.

Ring 7 :

Work the back loops only. Sc into each Sc through 7 rings (40 grains Sc)

Ring 15 :

2 Hdc into the first Sc. Skip a CH one Sc in between. 2 Hdc into Sc again. (20 times) Finish Fo.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the ears between rings 5-7 of the head, positioning them symmetrically on either side
  • Attach the arms to the body sides, sewing them securely between the striped sweater section
  • Position and sew the legs to the bottom of the body, ensuring the bunny can sit properly
  • Attach the tail to the back of the body at the appropriate height for balance
  • Embroider the facial features using brown thread - eyes between rings 11-13 with 7 stitches between them
  • Sew the nose using the wrapping technique between rings 15-18 as shown in the pattern

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of your rounds, especially during color changes in the striped sweater section
  • 💡Maintain consistent tension throughout the project to ensure even stitches and proper shaping
  • 💡Stuff the head and body firmly but not too tightly to maintain the bunny's soft, cuddly appearance
  • 💡When working the striped sweater section, carry the yarn up the side rather than cutting and rejoining each time
  • 💡Pin all pieces in place before final sewing to ensure proper positioning and proportion
  • 💡The sweater detail mentions working non-working rings of ring 7 with color A thread for sleeve details

This enchanting Easter Bunny pattern brings springtime joy right to your fingertips! Complete with a striped sweater, adorable facial expressions, and a basket full of colorful eggs, this project captures the magic of Easter in the sweetest way possible. The combination of classic amigurumi techniques with seasonal details makes it perfect for both experienced crocheters and those looking to challenge their skills. 🐰 Happy crocheting! 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size crochet hook should I use for this pattern?

While the pattern doesn't specify the exact hook size, most amigurumi patterns work best with a hook that creates tight, dense stitches. Typically, a size 3.5mm to 4mm hook works well with worsted weight yarn for amigurumi projects.

How do I create the striped sweater effect?

The striped effect is created by alternating between the main color (white) and color A (pink) in rings 30-43. You'll work one round in each color, carrying the unused yarn up the side rather than cutting it each time.

Can I make the Easter eggs in different colors?

Absolutely! The pattern mentions you can make the eggs in various colors, and the decoration patterns depend entirely on your creativity. Feel free to use any colors that represent Easter to you.

What's the finished size of this Easter bunny?

The finished bunny measures approximately 20cm in circumference and about 10cm in length, making it the perfect size for display or as a cuddly companion.

Is this pattern suitable for beginners?

This is an intermediate-level pattern that requires knowledge of basic stitches, color changes, increasing, decreasing, and assembly techniques. Beginners might find the striped sweater section and multiple component assembly challenging.