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Easter Bunny with Basket and Eggs Amigurumi Pattern

Easter Bunny with Basket and Eggs 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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All-Day Adventure

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

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Easter Bunny with Basket and Eggs Amigurumi Pattern

This Easter Bunny pattern is a comprehensive project that includes not just the bunny itself, but also a beautiful woven basket and six colorful eggs in various spring colors. The bunny features embroidered facial details with sleepy eyes and a sweet smile, dressed in a stylish blue sweater with a charming red bow tie. The pattern uses multiple colors including white for the main body, pink and lilac for inner ears, and vibrant shades for the eggs and accessories.

Easter Bunny with Basket and Eggs Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The design incorporates various crochet techniques including magic rings, increases, decreases, and color changes. With detailed instructions for assembly and finishing touches, you'll create a cohesive Easter display piece that captures the spirit of spring.

Why You'll Love This Easter Bunny with Basket and Eggs Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it's the perfect project to celebrate spring and Easter! The combination of the sweet bunny with its basket of eggs makes it feel like a complete scene rather than just a single toy. I appreciate how the pattern includes multiple components that work together beautifully, and the color palette is so cheerful and festive. The bunny's sleepy expression gives it such a peaceful, gentle character that makes you want to display it year after year. Plus, making all those colorful eggs in different shades is surprisingly meditative and satisfying!

Easter Bunny with Basket and Eggs Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Easter Bunny with Basket and Eggs Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Easter Bunny with Basket and Eggs Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Easter Bunny with Basket and Eggs 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 tweaks! If you want to make it extra special, consider changing the sweater color to match your home decor or making it in pastel rainbow stripes for a more whimsical look.

For the eggs, I've experimented with adding small embroidered details like dots, stripes, or even tiny flowers using contrasting thread, which gives them such a charming folk-art quality. You could also make mini versions of the eggs to use as bowl fillers or garland decorations throughout your home.

The basket itself offers wonderful opportunities for customization - try working it in natural jute or twine for a more rustic appearance, or add a decorative border using shell stitches or picot edging around the rim. I've even seen crafters add small ribbon bows to the basket handle for an extra touch of elegance.

If you're making this as a gift for a child, consider adding safety eyes instead of embroidering the face, and you could attach a small bell inside one of the eggs to create a rattle effect. For adult collectors, adding wire armature to the arms and legs creates poseable limbs that make display options endless!

Don't be afraid to experiment with different ear positions too - standing straight up gives an alert, playful look, while floppy ears create a more relaxed, cuddly character. The possibilities truly are endless with this pattern!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not maintaining consistent tension throughout color changes can create uneven transitions between the sweater and body sections ✗ Forgetting to stuff the head and body firmly enough before closing can result in a floppy finished bunny that won't stand properly ✗ Placing the ears too close together or at incorrect angles can dramatically change the bunny's overall expression and character ✗ Overstuffing the eggs can distort their shape and make them look lumpy rather than smooth and oval-shaped

Easter Bunny with Basket and Eggs Amigurumi Pattern

Create your own adorable Easter companion with this delightful bunny amigurumi pattern! This charming design features a sweet bunny dressed in a cozy sweater with a bow tie, complete with a handmade basket filled with colorful crocheted eggs. Perfect for Easter decorations, spring celebrations, or as a heartfelt handmade gift, this pattern combines classic amigurumi techniques with festive details. The finished bunny measures approximately 20 cm in circumference and 10 cm in length, making it the ideal size for display or cuddling.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Easter Bunny with Basket and Eggs Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Yarn in white for main body
  • 02
    Yarn in pink (A color) for inner ear and egg details
  • 03
    Yarn in lilac/blue (B color) for inner ear and sweater
  • 04
    Yarn in green (C color) for eggs and basket accents
  • 05
    Yarn in yellow, orange, light pink, and lilac for eggs (6 total)
  • 06
    Light brown yarn for basket and basket hanger

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 2.5mm or size that fits your yarn
  • 02
    Scissors
  • 03
    Stuffing (polyester fiberfill)
  • 04
    Tapestry needle for sewing
  • 05
    Stitch marker
  • 06
    Pins for assembly
  • 07
    Black embroidery thread for facial features

Progress Tracker

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— HEAD & BODY :

MAIN COLOR

Rnd 1-6 :

6 sc in a mr (6)

Rnd 2 :

6 sc inc (12)

Rnd 3 :

(6 times) 1 sc into sc next inc (18)

Rnd 4 :

(6 times) 2 sc into sc next inc (24)

Rnd 5 :

(6 times) 3 sc into sc next inc (30)

Rnd 6 :

(6 times) 4 sc into sc next inc (36)

Rnd 7 :

(6 times) 5 sc into sc next inc (42)

Rnd 8 :

(6 times) 6 sc into sc next inc (48)

Rnd 9 :

(6 times) 7 sc into sc next inc (54)

Rnd 10-19 :

(10 ring) sc into sc (54) Stuff the head tightly. Keep filling as you go.

Rnd 20 :

20 sc into sc (14 sc inc) 20 sc into sc (68)

Rnd 21-27 :

(7 ring) sc into sc (68)

Rnd 28 :

20 sc into sc (14 sc dec) 20 sc into sc (54)

Rnd 29 :

(6 times) 7 sc into sc next dec (48)

Rnd 30 :

(6 times) 6 sc into sc next dec (42)

Rnd 31 :

(6 times) 5 sc into sc next dec (36)

Rnd 32 :

(6 times) 4 sc into sc next dec (30)

Rnd 33 :

(6 times) 3 sc into sc next dec (24)

Rnd 34-36 :

(3 ring) sc into sc (24)

A color :

Rnd 37 :

(6 times) 3 sc into sc next inc (30)

Rnd 38 :

(6 times) 4 sc into sc next inc (36)

Rnd 39 :

(6 times) 5 sc into sc next inc (42)

Rnd 40 :

sc into sc (42)

Rnd 41 :

(6 times) 6 sc into sc next inc (48)

Rnd 42-49 :

(8 ring) sc into sc (48)

B color :

Rnd 50 :

In flo sc into sc (48)

Rnd 51-55 :

(5 ring) sc into sc (48)

Rnd 56 :

In flo sc into sc (48)

Rnd 57 :

(6 times) 6 sc into sc next dec (42)

Rnd 58 :

(6 times) 5 sc into sc next dec (36)

Rnd 59 :

(6 times) 4 sc into sc next dec (30)

Rnd 60 :

(6 times) 3 sc into sc next dec (24)

Rnd 61 :

(6 times) 2 sc into sc next dec (18)

Rnd 62 :

(6 times) 1 sc into sc next dec (12)

Info :

Stuff the body tightly.

Rnd 63 :

6 sc dec (6) fo. Clean the thread end.

Sweater detail :

Rnd-56-In blo sc into sc (48)

— LEGS :

MAIN COLOR

Rnd 1 :

6 sc in a mr (6)

Rnd 2 :

6 sc inc (12)

Rnd 3 :

(6 times) 1 sc into sc next inc (18)

Rnd 4 :

(6 times) 2 sc into sc next inc (24)

Rnd 5-7 :

(3 ring) sc into sc (24)

Rnd 8 :

6 sc into sc (6 sc dec) 6 sc into sc (18)

Rnd 9 :

5 sc into sc (4 sc dec) 5 sc into sc (14)

Rnd 10-13 :

(4 ring) sc into sc (14)

B color :

Stuff the legs. Keep filling as you go.

Rnd 14 :

sc into sc (14)

Rnd 15 :

In flo sc into sc (14)

Rnd 16 :

2 sc inc (16)

Rnd 17-28 :

(12 ring) sc into sc (16)

Rnd 29 :

Straighten it. Insert the needle into both layers. 8 sc fo. Leave a long thread end to sew.

Sleeve detail :

Rnd 13-In blo sc into sc (14)

Legs detail :

Rnd 14-In blo sc into sc (14)

Collar -C color :

Rnd 1 :

30 ch.

Rnd 2 :

30 ch into sc (30) turn

Rnd 3 :

30 sc inc cr (60 cr) fo. Leave a long thread to sew

— ARMS :

MAIN COLOR

Rnd 1 :

6 sc in a mr (6)

Rnd 2 :

6 sc inc (12)

Rnd 3 :

2 sc inc (14)

Rnd 4-12 :

(9 ring) sc into sc (14)

A color :

Rnd 13 :

In flo sc into sc (14)

Rnd 14-29 :

(15 ring) sc into sc (14)

Rnd 30 :

Straighten it. Insert the needle into both layers. 7 sc fo. Leave a long thread end to sew.

— EARS :

MAIN COLOR - MAKE 2

Rnd 1 :

6 sc in a mr (6)

Rnd 2 :

6 sc inc (12)

Rnd 3 :

(2 times) 5 sc into sc next inc (14)

Rnd 4 :

(2 times) 6 sc into sc next inc (16)

Rnd 5 :

(2 times) 7 sc into sc next inc (18)

Rnd 6 :

(2 times) 8 sc into sc next inc (20)

Rnd 7 :

(2 times) 9 sc into sc next inc (22)

Rnd 8 :

(2 times) 10 sc into sc next inc (24)

Rnd 9-24 :

(16 ring) sc into sc (24)

Rnd 25 :

Straighten it. Insert the needle into both layers 12 sc fo. Leave a long thread end to sew.

— EGGS :

COLORS = YELLOW - GREEN - PINK - ORANGE - LILAC - LIGHT PINK - MAKE 6

Rnd 1 :

6 sc in a mr (6)

Rnd 2 :

6 sc inc (12)

Rnd 3 :

sc into sc (12)

Rnd 4 :

(6 times) 1 sc into sc next inc (18)

Rnd 5 :

sc into sc (18)

Rnd 6 :

(6 times) 2sc into sc next inc (24)

Rnd 7 :

sc into sc (24)

Rnd 8 :

(6 times) 3 sc into sc next inc (30)

Rnd 9 :

sc into sc (30)

Rnd 10-17 :

(8 ring) sc into sc (30)

Rnd 18 :

(6 times) 3 sc into sc next dec (24)

Rnd 19 :

sc into sc (24)

Rnd 20 :

(6 times) 2 sc into sc next dec (18)

Rnd 21 :

sc into sc (18)

Info :

Tightly fill the egg. keep filling as you go

Rnd 22 :

(6 times) 1 sc into sc next dec (12)

Rnd 23 :

sc into sc (12)

Rnd 24 :

6 sc dec (6) fo. clean the thread end

— BASKET :

MAIN COLOR, LIGHT BROWN AND A COLOR

Main color

Rnd 1 :

6 sc in a mr (6)

Rnd 2 :

6 sc inc (12)

Rnd 3 :

(6 times) 1 sc into sc next inc (18)

Rnd 4 :

(6 times) 2 sc into sc next inc (24)

Rnd 5 :

(6 times) 3 sc into sc next inc (30)

Rnd 6 :

(6 times) 4 sc into sc next inc (36)

Rnd 7 :

(6 times) 5 sc into sc next inc (42)

Rnd 8 :

(6 times) 6 sc into sc next inc (48)

Rnd 9 :

(6 times) 7 sc into sc next inc (54)

Rnd 10 :

(6 times) 8 sc into sc next inc (60)

Rnd 11 :

(6 times) 9 sc into sc next inc (66)

Rnd 12 :

(6 times) 10 sc into sc next inc (72)

Rnd13 :

(6 times) 11 sc into sc next inc (78)

Rnd 14 :

(6 times) 12 sc into sc next inc (84)

Rnd 15 :

In flo sc into sc (84)

Rnd 16-26 :

(11 ring) sc into sc (84)

A color :

Rnd 27 :

sc into sc (84)

Rnd 28 :

sc into sc (84)

A color :

Rnd 29 :

sc into sc (84)

Main color :

Rnd 30-31 :

(2 ring) sc into sc (84) fo.

Basket hanger-A color :

Rnd 1-70 ch. 70 ch into sc (70 sc) fo.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the ears to both sides of the head at Round 4, positioning them symmetrically for a balanced look.
  • Attach the sleeves to both sides of the body at Round 37, ensuring they are sewn securely for durability.
  • Sew the legs to both sides of the body between Rounds 51-56, making sure they are aligned so the bunny can sit properly.
  • Embroider the facial features using black thread, creating sleepy closed eyes with eyelashes and a small smile for the mouth.
  • Tie the red bow tie collar around the neck area where the head meets the body, adjusting for the perfect fit.
  • Attach the basket hanger chain to both sides of the basket rim to create a handle.
  • Fill the basket with the six colorful eggs, arranging them in an attractive display of spring colors.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of your rounds, especially during the multiple color changes throughout the body and legs
  • 💡Stuff the head, body, and legs firmly but not too tightly to maintain the proper shape and allow for natural posing
  • 💡When working on the eggs, stuff them gradually as you decrease to ensure they maintain a smooth, oval shape without lumps
  • 💡Pin all parts in place before sewing to ensure correct positioning, especially the ears which significantly impact the bunny's expression
  • 💡The basket hanger requires 70 chains, so make sure to count carefully for a balanced handle that won't be lopsided
  • 💡When embroidering the face, use reference photos to achieve the characteristic sleepy expression with closed eyes and gentle smile

This enchanting Easter Bunny pattern was designed to bring the joy of spring into your home with a complete festive scene! The pattern combines classic amigurumi techniques with charming seasonal details, creating a bunny that's both cuddly and decorative. Complete with a handwoven basket and six vibrant eggs in cheerful spring colors, this project captures the essence of Easter celebrations. Whether you're making it as a centerpiece for your holiday table or as a treasured gift for someone special, this bunny is sure to bring smiles year after year. Happy crocheting and happy spring! 🐰🌸🧶

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FAQs

What size will my finished bunny be?

The finished bunny measures approximately 20 cm in circumference and about 10 cm in length when using the recommended yarn weight and hook size. The exact size may vary slightly depending on your tension and the specific yarn you choose.

Can I use different colors for the bunny and eggs?

Absolutely! While the pattern suggests white for the bunny with pink and blue accents, you can customize the colors to match your preferences or home decor. The eggs can be made in any spring colors you love - the pattern suggests six colors but feel free to create your own palette.

Do I need to stuff all the parts?

Yes, the head, body, legs, and eggs all require stuffing for proper shape and structure. The arms and ears can be stuffed lightly or left mostly flat depending on your preference. The basket does not require stuffing as it needs to remain open to hold the eggs.

How do I embroider the sleepy eyes and facial features?

Use black embroidery thread or yarn to create simple closed eyes with eyelashes (3-4 small stitches radiating from each eye line) and a small Y-shaped mouth for the nose and smile. Take your time with this step as the facial expression really brings the bunny to life!

Is this pattern suitable for beginners?

This pattern is best suited for intermediate crocheters who are comfortable with basic stitches, magic rings, increases, decreases, and working in the round. Beginners with some practice projects under their belt could attempt it, but the multiple parts and assembly may be challenging.

Can I sell items made from this pattern?

Yes, you are welcome to sell items made from this pattern! The designer asks that you link back to their shop and give credit as the pattern creator when selling finished items.