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Plush Backpack Bunny Amigurumi Pattern

Plush Backpack Bunny 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 Plush Backpack Bunny Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern guides you to crochet a plush backpack shaped like a bunny with a removable flap face and floppy ears. It uses super bulky chenille yarn for a soft, cuddly texture and sport weight yarn for facial details. The instructions include the flap, backpack body, straps, handle, cord, bunny head and ears with clear rounds and sewing guidance.

Plush Backpack Bunny Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Photos and clear step-by-step rounds help you follow the construction and assembly precisely. The finished backpack measures approximately 21 cm wide and 24 cm high when using the recommended yarn and hook sizes.

Why You'll Love This Plush Backpack Bunny Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns simple materials into a lovable, wearable toy that children adore. I enjoy the plush chenille texture — it makes the backpack feel luxurious and super soft to the touch. I also love how the design combines functional accessories (straps, handle, cord) with an expressive bunny face that adds charm and personality. Creating a small handmade backpack like this gives me the joy of making both a practical item and a keepsake toy.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize the colors for a fresh look; try pastel shades for a soft nursery piece or bright contrasting colors for a playful child's bag.

I often change the yarn to a plush faux-fur or other bulky textures for a different feel — just remember that gauge and final size will change.

To make a mini keychain version, switch to thinner yarn and a smaller hook and reduce chain counts for the backpack base and straps.

I sometimes embroider different facial expressions — a small smile, a surprised mouth, or even freckles — to give each bunny a unique personality.

Adding a removable scarf or tiny crochet bow to the bunny can make a charming accessory that can be swapped for different looks.

If you want more structure, insert a thin felt or cardboard panel between rounded layers of the backpack bottom to help it stand upright.

I also like adding small appliques or initials to personalize the backpack for a special gift recipient.

For toddlers, reinforce strap attachment points with additional sewing and use cotton thread to avoid chenille shedding at stress points.

I sometimes create matching items like a tiny amigurumi key or coin pouch using the same color palette for a coordinated set.

Don't hesitate to mix yarn brands — I try mixing Dolphin Baby with a slightly firmer bulky yarn for decorative trims to give more shape around the flap edges.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the stitch marker at the beginning of rounds makes it hard to track rounds; always place a marker or contrasting thread at the start of each round to avoid counting errors. ✗ Overstuffing the bunny head causes it to bulge and distort the face shape; stuff gradually and evenly with small amounts to maintain a round, smooth finish. ✗ Using a hook that is too large for chenille yarn produces loose stitches and gaps; use the recommended hook sizes and adjust tension for a dense, plush fabric. ✗ Not securing the chenille yarn ends properly can cause unraveling when sewn; leave sufficient tails and sew parts with a matching cotton thread if the chenille crumbles. ✗ Attaching straps without pinning causes uneven placement; pin and measure straps between rounds 7-11 and 32-36 and maintain a 12-sc spacing before sewing.

Plush Backpack Bunny Amigurumi Pattern

Make a lovable plush backpack bunny with this detailed intermediate crochet pattern. You will create a soft, velvet-style backpack with a cute amigurumi bunny face and floppy ears — perfect as a gift for a child. The pattern uses super bulky chenille yarn for a plush finish and includes step-by-step instructions and photos to guide you through each piece and assembly.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Plush Backpack Bunny Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Super Bulky / Super Chunky / 14ply velvet yarn (HIMALAYA DOLPHIN BABY) - 2 skeins in different colors (main purple and pink shown)
  • 02
    Sport weight / 4ply yarn (YarnArt JEANS or Alize Cotton Gold) - small amount in black for facial details
  • 03
    Cotton thread (approx 30 cm) for face decoration/embroidery
  • 04
    Polyester stuffing toy material - enough to firmly stuff the head

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.75 mm (for details and straps)
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 5 mm (for head and ears)
  • 03
    Safety eyes 8-10 mm (2 pieces)
  • 04
    Safety nose 10 mm (1 piece)
  • 05
    Wooden button (for flap closure)
  • 06
    Sewing needle for finishing and sewing pieces
  • 07
    Scissors
  • 08
    Stitch markers
  • 09
    Pins for assembly
  • 10
    Yarn needle for weaving ends

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— Flap :

1 :

ch2, crochet 5 sc into the 2nd ch from the hook. Do not pull the ring. Turn. (5)

2 :

t-ch, 1 sc, inc * 4, turn (9)

3 :

t-ch, (sc, inc) * 4, 1 sc, turn (13)

4 :

t-ch, (2 sc, inc) * 4, 1 sc, turn (17)

5 :

t-ch, (3 sc, inc) * 4, 1 sc, turn (21)

6 :

t-ch, (4 sc, inc) * 4, 1 sc, turn (25)

7 :

t-ch, (5 sc, inc) * 4, 1 sc, turn (29)

8 :

t-ch, (7 sc, inc) * 3, 5 sc, turn (32)

9 :

t-ch, (8 sc, inc) * 3, 5 sc (35)

Info :

Do not turn. Work along the top of the flap.

10 :

t-ch, 19 sc, turn (19)

11-15 :

t-ch, 19 sc, turn (5 rows)

16 :

t-ch, 19 sc (19)

Info :

Do not turn.

Info :

Change color to purple. Cut the pink yarn. Then work in rounds.

17 :

t-ch, 22 sc, 3 ch, skip 3 stitches, 22 sc, turn (47)

18 :

t-ch, 47 reverse sc (47), sl st

— Backpack :

Info :

Begin to crochet with purple yarn. Ch20. Start on the second chain from the hook.

1 :

18 sc, 3 sc in the last chain, on the other side of the chain: 17 sc, inc, inc into t-ch (42)

Info :

Place a marker.

2 :

16 sc, (inc, 1 sc) * 2, inc, 15 sc, (inc, 1 sc) * 3 (48)

3 :

inc, 15 sc, (inc, 1 sc) * 4, inc, 14 sc, (inc, 1 sc) * 4, 1 sc (58)

4 :

inc, 15 sc, (inc, 3 sc) * 3, inc, 17 sc, (inc, 3 sc) * 3 (66)

5 :

inc, 18 sc, (inc, 4 sc) * 3, inc, 16 sc (inc, 4 sc) * 3 (74)

6 :

74 sc (74)

7 :

BLO 74 sc (74)

8-16 :

74 sc (9 rounds)

17 :

26 sc, dec, 34 sc, dec, 10 sc (72)

Info :

Change color to pink. Cut the purple yarn.

18-35 :

72 sc (18 rounds)

Info :

Join the flap in the next rounds

36 :

71 sc, 1 sc with the flap (72)

37 :

20 sc with the flap, 52 sc (72), sl st.

— Straps :

Info :

Crochet with purple yarn. Work in rows.

1 :

ch71, start from the second chain on the hook: 70 sc, turn (70)

2-4 :

t-ch, 70 sc (3 rows)

Info :

You can make the straps longer or shorter. Make more or less chains. My straps are 50 cm long.

Info :

Cut the yarn. Leave the end for sewing pieces. If chenille yarn crumbles a lot, it is better to sew on the straps with a cotton thread that matches the color.

Info :

Sew the straps at the bottom of the backpack between rounds 7 and 11, at the top of the backpack between rounds 32 and 36. Distance between straps 12 sc.

— Handle :

Info :

Crochet with purple yarn. Work in rows.

1 :

ch21, start from the second chain on the hook: 20 sc, turn (20)

2-3 :

t-ch, 20 sc (20 rows)

Info :

Cut the yarn. Leave the end for sewing pieces. If chenille yarn crumbles a lot, it is better to sew on the handle with a cotton thread that matches the color.

Info :

Sew on the handle.

— Cord :

Info :

Ch150. Step back at the top of the backpack 2 rounds and stretch the cord between the stitches, after folding the backpack, as shown in the photo. Make knots at the ends.

Info :

Sew a button between rounds 23 and 27.

— Bunny :

HEAD 1 :

Crochet with milk yarn.

1 :

ch2, crochet 6 sc into the 2nd ch from the hook (6)

2 :

inc *6 (12)

3 :

(1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)

4 :

1 sc, inc (2 sc, inc) * 5, 1 sc (24)

5 :

(3 sc, inc) * 6 (30)

6 :

(4 sc, inc) * 6 (36)

7-10 :

36 sc (4 rounds)

11 :

(4 sc, dec) * 6 (30)

12 :

(3 sc, dec) * 3 (24)

Info :

Cut the yarn. Leave the end for sewing pieces. If chenille yarn crumbles a lot, it is better to sew on the head with a cotton thread that matches the color.

Info :

Insert safety eyes between rounds 4 and 5. Distance between eyes 6-7 sc. Insert the safety nose into the middle of the amigurumi ring. Before you secure it with a washer, embroider the mouth with a pink thread.

Info :

Stuff the head. Sew the head to the flap of the backpack. Sew through walls of stitches from above, not through, so that there are no stitches on the wrong side of the cover.

— Ears (make 2) :

Info :

Crochet with milk yarn. Crochet with hook 5 mm

1 :

ch2, crochet 6 sc into the 2nd ch from the hook (6)

2 :

hdcinc * 6 (12)

3 :

(hdc, hdcinc) * 6 (18)

4 :

(5 hdc, hdcinc) * 3 (21)

5-6 :

21 hdc (2 rounds)

7 :

(5 hdc, hdc2tog) * 3 (18)

8 :

18 hdc (18)

9 :

(4 hdc, hdc2tog) * 3 (15)

10-11 :

15 hdc (2 rounds)

12 :

(3 hdc, hdc2tog) * 3 (12)

13-14 :

12 hdc (2 rounds)

15 :

(2 hdc, hdc2tog) * 3 (9)

16-17 :

9 hdc (2 rounds)

18 :

9 sc (9)

Info :

Fold it in half and crochet 4 sc through both sides. Leave the end for sewing pieces. If chenille yarn crumbles a lot, it is better to sew on the head with a cotton thread that matches the color. Sew on the ears. Embroider lashes with a black cotton thread.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the straps at the bottom of the backpack between rounds 7 and 11, and sew the top ends of the straps between rounds 32 and 36; space the straps 12 sc apart.
  • Sew the head to the flap by stitching through the front walls of stitches from above so no stitches show on the wrong side of the cover.
  • Attach the ears to the head after folding and securing them; fold each ear in half and crochet 4 sc through both sides before sewing in place.
  • Insert safety eyes between rounds 4 and 5 of the head, spacing them approximately 6-7 sc apart, and insert the safety nose in the center before embroidering the mouth.
  • Sew the handle to the top of the backpack after finishing (use cotton thread if chenille crumbles), and sew on the wooden button between rounds 23 and 27 for closure.
  • Thread and secure the cord (ch150) at the top of the backpack by stepping back two rounds and stretching the cord between stitches, then knot the ends.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work in continuous rounds, in rows and in a spiral depending on the section to achieve the correct shape and texture.
  • 💡The finished size of the backpack is approximately 21 cm wide and 24 cm high when using the recommended yarn and hook sizes.
  • 💡At the beginning of rounds use a marker or a short contrasting thread to clearly mark the start of each round and maintain stitch counts.
  • 💡If chenille yarn crumbles when sewing, use a matching cotton thread to securely sew straps, handle, and head for a neat finish.
  • 💡Stuff parts gradually and evenly to keep the shapes smooth; do not overstuff to prevent distortion of the facial features.

This plush backpack bunny makes a delightful handmade gift for children and bunny lovers alike. It combines soft chenille texture with a playful, wearable design for everyday adventures. Crochet one in your favorite colors and watch it become a treasured companion. 🧶🐰✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished backpack measures approximately 21 cm wide and 24 cm high when using the recommended super bulky chenille yarn and hook sizes.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will change the final size; use an appropriate hook for your chosen yarn and adjust stitch counts if necessary.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and assumes basic crochet skills such as working in rounds, increases, decreases, and half double crochet stitches.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, depending on experience level, yarn handling, and how much time is spent on assembly and embroidery.

How should I attach the head so stitches do not show on the outside?

Sew the head to the flap by stitching through the front walls of stitches from above (not through the whole fabric) so there are no visible stitches on the cover exterior.