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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 sweet Bunny Lovey — a small stuffed bunny head and limbs attached to a textured lovey body. You will use spiral amigurumi techniques for the head and limbs and lift-loop rows for the lovey skirt. The pattern includes detailed round-by-round instructions and photo-supported assembly steps to guide you.

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

Intermediate level with clear rounds and helpful tips for shaping and finishing. Ideal for creating a keepsake for babies or a soft toy for gifting.

Why You'll Love This Bunny Lovey Crochet Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines classic amigurumi shaping with a cozy lovey body that is both practical and adorable. I enjoy how the textured skirt can be customized with color and stitch variations to make each lovey unique. The embroidery steps let me add personality to each bunny with simple stitches. Every time I finish one I feel proud — it is a small, thoughtful handmade gift that really shows attention to detail.

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-friendly look or bold colors for a playful version.

To make a mini keychain version, use fingering weight yarn and a 1.5-2.0 mm hook; for a chunky, cuddly lovey use bulky yarn and a 4.0-5.0 mm hook.

I often add little accessories like a tiny crocheted bow, scarf, or a felt heart sewn to the lovey for extra charm.

Change the facial expression by moving the embroidered eyes and mouth slightly up or down — it can make the bunny sleepy, surprised, or smiling.

Try different stitch textures for the lovey body: single crochet for a smooth finish, or alternate rows of half double crochet and single crochet for a subtle ribbed texture.

I sometimes embroider tiny name initials on the back of the lovey to personalize gifts for babies and toddlers.

For safety with infants, skip small sewn-on parts and use embroidery only; always securely weave and hide ends to avoid loose threads.

If you want poseable limbs, add a thin wire inside the legs (secure and fully cover with stuffing) to gently shape positions.

Make a matching set by crocheting a second tiny bunny or a small blanket using the same colors and yarn for a coordinated gift.

Experiment with contrasting inner-ear colors or sew a small pocket to the back of the lovey for a surprise little note or keepsake.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not using a smaller hook than the yarn label recommends can result in loose stitches; choose a hook 0.5-1 mm smaller to keep stuffing from showing. ✗ Forgetting to stuff gradually will create lumps and uneven shape; add small amounts of stuffing as you go and shape consistently. ✗ Skipping stitch counts when joining legs to the body causes misalignment; mark and count the specified stitches before sewing and connect the exact numbered stitches. ✗ Not leaving long yarn tails for sewing and assembly makes finishing difficult; leave about 7.9 inches (20 cm) tails when fastening off for easier attachment. ✗ Overstuffing the head before finishing decreases flexibility for final shaping; stuff firmly but leave room to shape and tighten the closing hole with a needle.

Bunny Lovey Crochet Amigurumi Pattern

Make a cuddly Bunny Lovey with this detailed intermediate crochet pattern. You will create a soft bunny head, ears, limbs and a detachable lovey body with clear step-by-step rounds. The pattern uses simple amigurumi shaping techniques and embroidered facial details for a handmade keepsake. Perfect as a comforting baby lovey or a sweet gift.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Bunny Lovey Crochet Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Himalaya Deluxe BAMBOO yarn (approx. 275 yards / 250 m per 100 g ball) - Gray (color 124-19) - approx. 100 g
  • 02
    Himalaya Deluxe BAMBOO yarn (approx. 275 yards / 250 m per 100 g ball) - Teal blue (color 124-24) - approx. 100 g (or less for lovey)
  • 03
    Black DMC embroidery floss (DMC color 310) - small amount for eyes
  • 04
    Teal blue DMC embroidery floss (DMC color 597) - small amount for nose
  • 05
    Polyester stuffing material - small quantities for head, limbs and tail

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.5 mm (B)
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 3.0 mm
  • 03
    DMC embroidery floss colors 310 (black) and 597 (teal blue)
  • 04
    Sewing needle for assembly and embroidery
  • 05
    Yarn needle for weaving ends
  • 06
    Stitch markers
  • 07
    Scissors
  • 08
    Pins for assembly
  • 09
    Polyester stuffing
  • 10
    Wooden chopstick (optional) to push stuffing into small openings

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— Head :

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 (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) :

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. 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) :

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. Fill the detail with the stuffing material.

— Tail :

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 (Trouser legs & joining) :

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 :

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

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)

Info :

Fasten off and cut the yarn. 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 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) 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 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.

— Assembling :

Item :

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.

Item :

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.

Item :

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.

Item :

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. 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. Then we should take the black thread and embroider the eyes.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the head to the body by joining the third-from-the-end row of the head to the second-last row of the body; these rows have 18 loops—sew them together using 18 double stitches.
  • Position and attach the forelegs to the sides of the body, one row below the head; secure each foreleg with 9 double stitches so they sit evenly.
  • Attach the ears using the long yarn tails left from finishing; place ears on the fourth row of the head, spacing them 9 sc apart across the face, then fasten off and hide ends.
  • Embroider the nose using teal blue floss between rows 16 and 17 as a small triangle (3 sc width, 2 rows high), pull the needle down two rows to create the mouth, then embroider the eyes with black thread.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of the start of rounds and when switching between spiral/joined rows for even shaping.
  • 💡Stuff firmly but in small amounts as you go to create a smooth, consistent shape; use a chopstick to push stuffing into small parts.
  • 💡Leave long yarn tails (about 7.9 inches / 20 cm) when fastening off parts you will sew later to make assembly easier.
  • 💡Work tightly—choose a hook slightly smaller than the yarn recommendation to avoid visible stuffing through stitches.

This Bunny Lovey pattern brings together soft textures and simple amigurumi shaping to create a loving keepsake. Make one for baby showers, bedtime comfort, or as a heartfelt handmade gift. Happy crocheting and enjoy every stitch! 🧶🤍✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished Bunny Lovey size depends on your yarn and hook. Using the recommended yarn and 2.5–3.0 mm hooks, expect a small lovey approximately 25-30 cm tall (head to toes), though this may vary.

Can I use a different yarn weight or hook size?

Yes, you may change yarn weight or hook size, but this will affect final size and stitch density; use a smaller hook than the yarn label suggests for tight amigurumi stitches.

Do I need advanced skills to make this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate—basic amigurumi techniques, increases/decreases, and some assembly and embroidery skills are required.

How long will the project take?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours depending on experience and assembly time; embroidery and finishing may add extra time.