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Bunny Lovey Crochet Amigurumi Pattern

Bunny Lovey Crochet Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

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

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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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 Bunny Lovey Crochet Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a Bunny Lovey — a cuddly amigurumi head, limbs and a soft lovey skirt attached to the body. It uses spiral crochet for smooth shaping and embroidered facial details for a sweet finished look. The instructions include materials, stitch abbreviations, and photo-aided assembly tips to help you at every step.

Bunny Lovey Crochet Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Youll make the head, ears, forelegs, hind legs, tail, and a two-part lovey body that join together. The pattern includes clear rounds and helpful finishing notes for neat seams and embroidery.

Why You'll Love This Bunny Lovey Crochet Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it balances simplicity with personality — the clean amigurumi shaping and embroidered face create so much charm. I enjoy how the lovey skirt gives the toy extra tactile comfort while remaining quick to crochet. The pattern allowed me to explore joining techniques and tidy finishing, which always makes a handmade piece feel professional. Seeing the sleepy embroidered eyes appear brings the little bunny to life, and I hope youll feel that same joy when you stitch it together.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this Bunny Lovey by changing yarn colors — try pastel shades for a baby-neutral look or bold brights for a playful toy.

You can make the lovey smaller or larger by choosing thinner or thicker yarn and adjusting hook size; a smaller hook than recommended will keep fabric tight and neat.

I often add embroidered initials or a tiny heart on the lovey skirt to personalize gifts for babies and make them extra special.

Swap the triangle nose color or stitch slightly different eye expressions to change the personality of the bunny — a smile or open eyes create a very different feel.

For a rattle lovey, insert a small, sewn-in rattle pad into the head before fully closing it so the lovey becomes an interactive toy.

If you want posable limbs, thread a thin wire into the forelegs before stuffing to allow gentle posing while keeping child-safety in mind.

Make matching accessories: a tiny crochet blanket, bow, or hat to create a themed gift set and use leftover yarn creatively.

Use cotton or bamboo yarn for a breathable, baby-safe lovey, or choose acrylic for easier washing and durability — always check yarn care labels.

Experiment with textured stitches on the lovey skirt (for example, bobble or puff stitches) to add sensory interest for babies and tactile variety.

I encourage trying different embroidery techniques (satin stitch, backstitch) for the face so you can find the look you love most for your bunny.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during joinery can make leg alignment uneven; mark the joining points clearly and count stitches before sewing to match positions exactly. ✗ Overstuffing the head or limbs causes distortion of the shape and gaps in the surface; stuff gradually, checking shape frequently and use small amounts to keep stitches smooth. ✗ Using too large a hook makes holes visible in the fabric of the lovey; choose a hook smaller than the yarn tag recommendation to get a tight amigurumi fabric. ✗ Not fastening off long tails for sewing can lead to weak joins; leave 20 cm (approximately 7.9 inches) tails where instructed and use them to sew pieces securely, then weave in the ends.

Bunny Lovey Crochet Amigurumi Pattern

Make a soft, snuggly Bunny Lovey with step-by-step instructions you can follow at home. This pattern combines amigurumi shaping with a cozy lovey skirt for a delightful baby comfort toy. Youll learn neat finishing, embroidery for the face, and how to join pieces securely. Perfect for gifting and keepsakes.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Bunny Lovey Crochet Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Himalaya Deluxe BAMBOO yarn, color Gray (example color 124-19) - 100 g (one ball, 275 yards / 250 m)
  • 02
    Himalaya Deluxe BAMBOO yarn, color Teal blue (example color 124-24) - 100 g (one ball, 275 yards / 250 m)
  • 03
    DMC embroidery floss Black - color 310 (for eyes)
  • 04
    DMC embroidery floss Teal blue - color 597 (for nose)
  • 05
    Polyester stuffing material - small amounts for head, limbs, tail

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.5 mm (B) for amigurumi details
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 3.0 mm for body lovey skirt
  • 03
    DMC embroidery floss colors 310 (black) and 597 (teal blue)
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    Sewing needle for assembly and embroidery
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    Sewing pins for positioning parts
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    Scissors
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    Polyester stuffing
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    Wooden chopstick or stuffing tool (optional for neat filling)

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— Instruments and Materials :

Info :

hook 2,5 mm (B) and 3,0 mm. gray and teal blue yarn; I used Himalaya Deluxe BAMBOO, colors 124-19 and 124-24, the ball is275 yards (250 m) longand and its weight 100 g; black and teal blue DMC floss for embroidering eyes and nose (DMC floss colors 310 and 597); stuffing material; sewing needle; sewing pins; scissors; Love.

— Abbreviations :

Info :

ch chain Stitch. sl st sliped Stitch. sc single Crochet. hdc Half Double Crochet. st Stitch. inc Increase. dec Decrease. rep Repeat.

— Head :

Info :

Gray yarn and 2,5 mm hook should be used to create this part. This detail is made with the help of spiral technique.

Round 1 :

6 sc in Magic Ring (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(Inc, 1 sc) rep 6 times around (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) rep 6 times around (24)

Round 5 :

1 sc, (Inc, 3 sc) rep 5 times around, Inc, 2 sc (30)

Round 6 :

(4 sc, inc) rep 6 times around (36)

Round 7 :

2 sc, (Inc, 5 sc) rep 5 times around, Inc, 3 sc (42)

Round 8 :

(6 sc, Inc) rep 6 times around (48)

Round 9 :

3 sc, (Inc, 7 sc) rep 5 times around, Inc, 4 sc (54)

Round 10 :

(8 sc, Inc) rep 6 times around (60)

Round 11-20 :

60 sc (10 rows should be without changes) (60)

Round 21 :

(8 sc, dec) rep 6 times around (54)

Round 22 :

3 sc, (dec, 7 sc) rep 5 times around, dec, 4 sc (48)

Round 23 :

(6 sc, dec) rep 6 times around (42)

Round 24 :

2 sc, (dec, 5 sc) rep 5 times around, dec, 3 sc (36)

Round 25 :

(4 sc, dec) rep 6 times around (30)

Round 26 :

1 sc, (dec, 3 sc) rep 5 times around, dec, 2 sc (24)

Info :

Stuff detail with stuffing material.

Round 27 :

(2 sc, dec) rep 6 times around (18)

Round 28 :

(1 sc, dec) rep 6 times around (12)

Round 29 :

6 dec, sl st (6)

Info :

Add even more filler (you can use a wooden chopstick for this, it is very convenient). Then, with the help of a needle, tighten the hole, namely, move the needle inwards from the outside in the outer wall of each loop in row 29 and tighten. Pull out the yarn at the beginning of the third row from the end on the head (see pic).

— Ears :

Info :

Gray yarn and 2,5 mm hook should be used for this part. This detail is made with the help of spiral technique. (Make 2 of them)

Round 1 :

6 sc in Magic Ring (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

12 sc (1 row should be without changes) (12)

Round 4 :

(1 sc, inc) rep 6 times around (18)

Round 5 :

18 sc (1 row should be without changes) (18)

Round 6 :

(2 sc, inc) rep 6 times around (24)

Round 7 :

24 sc (1 row should be without changes) (24)

Round 8 :

(3 sc, inc) rep 6 times around (30)

Round 9-18 :

30 sc (10 rows should be without changes) (30)

Round 19 :

(3 sc, dec) rep 6 times around (24)

Round 20 :

24 sc (1 row should be without changes) (24)

Round 21 :

(2 sc, dec) rep 6 times around (18)

Round 22 :

18 sc (1 row should be without changes) (18)

Round 23 :

(1 sc, dec) rep 6 times around (12)

Round 24 :

Fold the ear and we tie two sides together 6 sc - all the way, to close. (6)

Info :

We need to fold the ear and tie two sides together making 6 sc till the end. Then, we should fold it again and attach the two sides together making three stitches with a needle. After that, we need to fasten off, leaving about 7.9 inches (20 cm) of yarn end to attach the ears to the head later. Ears are made without stuffing.

— Forelegs (make 2 of them) :

Info :

Gray yarn and 2.5 mm hook should be used for this part. This detail is made with the help of spiral technique.

Round 1 :

6 sc in Magic Ring (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) rep 6 times around (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) rep 6 times around (24)

Round 5 :

24 sc (1 row should be without changes) (24)

Round 6 :

(3 sc, inc) rep 6 times around (30)

Round 7 :

30 sc (1 row should be without changes) (30)

Round 8 :

(4 sc, inc) rep 6 times around (36)

Round 9-10 :

36 sc (2 rows should be without changes) (36)

Round 11 :

(4 sc, dec) rep 6 times around (30)

Round 12-14 :

30 sc (3 rows should be without changes) (30)

Round 15 :

(3 sc, dec) rep 6 times around (24)

Round 16-18 :

24 sc (3 rows should be without changes) (24)

Round 19 :

(2 sc, dec) rep 6 times around (18)

Round 20-22 :

18 sc (3 rows should be without changes) (18)

Info :

Fill the detail with the stuffing material.

Info :

After that, we need to fasten off, leaving about 7.9 inches (20 cm) of yarn end. Then, we should fold the foreleg and attach the two sides together making 9 stitches at the same time. (9)

— Hind legs (make 2 of them) :

Info :

Gray yarn and 2.5 mm hook should be used for this part. This detail is made with the help of spiral technique.

Round 1 :

6 sc in Magic Ring (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc with sc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) rep 6 times around (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) rep 6 times around (24)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) rep 6 times around (30)

Round 6 :

30 sc (1 row should be without changes) (30)

Round 7 :

(4 sc, inc) rep 6 times around (36)

Round 8-10 :

36 sc (3 rows should be without changes) (36)

Round 11 :

14 sc, dec, sc, dec, sc, dec, 14 sc (33)

Round 12 :

33 sc (1 row should be without changes) (33)

Round 13 :

12 sc, dec, sc, dec, sc, dec, 13 (30)

Round 14 :

30 sc (1 row should be without changes) (30)

Round 15 :

(3 sc, dec) rep 6 times around (24)

Round 16-18 :

24 sc (3 rows should be without changes) (24)

Round 19 :

(2 sc, dec) rep 6 times around (18)

Round 20-22 :

18 sc (3 rows should be without changes) (18)

Info :

Sl st, fasten off, cut the yarn.

Info :

Fill the detail with the stuffing material.

— Tail :

Info :

Gray yarn and 2.5 mm hook should be used for this part. This detail is made with the help of spiral technique.

Round 1 :

6 sc in Magic Ring (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) rep 6 times around (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) rep 6 times around (24)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) rep 6 times around (30)

Round 6-9 :

30 sc (4 rows should be without changes) (30)

Round 10 :

(3 sc, dec) rep 6 times around (24)

Info :

Fill the detail with the stuffing material.

Round 11 :

(2 sc, dec) rep 6 times around (18)

Round 12 :

(1 sc, dec) rep 6 times around (12)

Round 13 :

6 dec, sl st (6)

Info :

Add more filler. Fasten off, leaving about 7.9 inches (20 cm) of yarn end to attach this part to the body later. Fill the detail with the stuffing material.

— Body :

Info :

Teal blue yarn, as well as 2.5 mm and 3 mm hooks should be used for this part. Each row is crocheted with lift loops at the beginning of the row and with a slip stitch at the end of it. We should start crocheting this detail with a 2.5 mm hook.

Round 1 :

6 sc in Magic Ring, sl st (6) - Trouser leg 1

Round 2 :

ch, 2 sc in the same st (6 inc with sc), sl st (12)

Round 3 :

ch, (1 sc, inc) rep 6 times around, sl st (18)

Info :

We need to take a hind leg, attach it to the detail, and join these pieces together by crocheting (see pic).

Round 4 :

ch, 2 sc in the same st (18 inc with sc), sl st (36) Change the hook to 3.0 mm

Round 5-7 :

ch, 36 hdc, sl st (3 rows should be without changes) (36) Fasten off and cut the yarn.

Info :

Trouser leg 2: Repeat the same the second pant leg, but do not cut the yarn on it.

Round 8 :

Use the end of the yarn from the first pant leg and connect both legs together. Make two stitches to attach the 1st loop of the seventh row of the of first pant leg, the 18th loop of the seventh row of the second pant leg, and the last loop of the seventh row of the first pant leg to the 19th loop of the seventh row of the second pant leg.

Info :

We should continue crocheting the second pant leg. At the beginning of the row, we need to make a chain stitch (ch), then, it is necessary to make hdc in the next 17 loops of the second pant leg and hdc at the point where pant legs are connected (in the 18th loop of the previous row). Next, we need to make hdc at the point where pant legs are connected, along the first pant leg (in the first loop of the first pant leg). After that, we should crochet in a circle along the first pant leg making 35 hdc (to the point where pant legs are connected), hdc in the connection point of the second pant leg, and then, along the second pant leg, till the end of the row, we should make 17 hdc and close the circle with sl st. There are 72 loops in this row. (72)

— Body (continue) :

Round rows 9-27 :

ch, 72 hdc, sl st (19 rows should be without changes) (72)

Round 28 :

ch, (6 hdc, dec) rep 9 times around, sl st (63)

Round 29 :

ch, 63 hdc, sl st (1 row should be without changes) (63)

Round 30 :

ch, (5 hdc, dec) rep 9 times around, sl st (54)

Round 31 :

ch, 54 hdc, sl st (1 row should be without changes) (54)

Round 32 :

ch, (4 hdc, dec) rep 9 times around, sl st (45)

Round 33 :

ch, 45 hdc, sl st (1 row should be without changes) (45)

Round 34 :

ch, (3 hdc, dec) rep 9 times around, sl st (36)

Round 35 :

ch, (2 hdc, dec) rep 9 times around, sl st (27)

Round 36 :

ch, (1 hdc, dec) rep 9 times around,sl st (18)

Round 37 :

ch, 9 dec hds , sl st (9)

Info :

Fasten off, leaving about 7.9 inches (20 cm) of yarn end. Then, with the help of a needle, tighten the hole.

— Assembly :

Step 1 :

We should attach the head to the body. It is necessary to join the third from the end row of the head and the second last row of the body. These rows of the head and the body contain the same number of loops (18). In order to attach them together, we need to make 18 double stitches.

Step 2 :

After that, it is necessary to attach forelegs to the body on the sides, at the distance of one row from the head. We should make 9 double stitches.

Step 3 :

Then, we need to attach the ears using the ends of the yarn that we left before. Ears are attached to the fourth row of the head. The distance between the ears should be 9 sc (across the face). Then we need to fasten off and cut the yarn, hiding the ends inside of the head.

Step 4 :

Now, we will make the face. Using the teal blue DMC floss, embroider the nose between rows 16 and 17. The stitch width of the triangle nose is 3 sc and its height is 2 rows.

Step 5 :

After that, we should pull the needle out of the lower part of the nose and move it down by 2 rows to make a mouth. We need to pull the needle to the beginning of the mouth stitch and fix the yarn. Then, make a couple more stitches for the nose, fix the yarn, and cut it hiding the ends inside of the head.

Step 6 :

Then we should take the black thread and embroider the eyes. Use photography as guidance to create sleepy closed eyes; secure and hide ends inside the head.

Info :

How to join the legs and start working the body: Use a needle for sewing and yarn tail of leg 1. Connect: St #19 of Leg 2 and St #36 of Leg 1; St #18 of Leg 2 and St #1 of Leg 1. You may need to shift the legs in a circle and choose the other two points where the legs connect to each other so that the socks are looking in the right direction. The weight of the thread and the density of the hook can affect this bias.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the head to the body by aligning the third from the end row of the head with the second last row of the body (both have 18 loops) and sew together using 18 double stitches.
  • Join the two pant legs: use the yarn tail from leg 1 to crochet and connect the two legs at the specified loops so there are 72 loops in the joined round, then continue crocheting the body as instructed.
  • Sew forelegs to the sides of the body one row below the head; make 9 double stitches for each foreleg to secure them and keep them evenly spaced.
  • Attach ears to the fourth row of the head using the 20 cm tails left when finishing the ears, spacing them 9 sc across the face; fold and secure as instructed.
  • Embroider the nose with teal blue DMC floss between rows 16 and 17 (triangle nose 3 sc wide and 2 rows high), pull the needle down two rows for the mouth and fix yarn ends inside the head.
  • Embroider the eyes with black floss to create sleepy closed eyelids; pin eye placement first and hide all yarn tails inside the head after finishing.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a hook smaller than the yarn tag recommendation to create dense stitches so stuffing will not show through the fabric.
  • 💡Stuff parts gradually using small amounts and a stuffing tool or wooden chopstick for even shaping and to reach small areas.
  • 💡Pin all parts in position before sewing to ensure symmetrical placement and natural pose for the bunny.
  • 💡Leave approximately 20 cm (7.9 inches) of yarn tail where required for sewing parts together and use those tails to secure joins.
  • 💡Weave in ends and hide yarn tails inside the pieces to keep the finished toy tidy and safe for little hands.

This Bunny Lovey makes a perfect handmade gift for babies and new parents — a soft, comforting cuddle buddy with a sweet embroidered face. The pattern combines amigurumi shaping with a cozy lovey skirt for tactile comfort and fast crochet satisfaction. Share the love and make one today! 🧶🧵

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished lovey measures approximately 30-35 cm tall, depending on yarn tension and exact hooks used.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can substitute yarn weights, but final size will change; if using heavier yarn, increase hook size accordingly and adjust stuffing amounts.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so familiarity with magic ring, increases, decreases, half double crochet, and joining techniques is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this project in about 5-7 hours, though time varies with experience, embroidery detail, and assembly care.