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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 creates a plush chenille backpack with a detachable bunny face and long floppy ears. It uses super bulky velvet yarn for a soft, tactile finish and includes instructions to make straps, handle, cord, and the bunny head and ears. The design is perfect for children and makes a thoughtful handmade gift.

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

Clear, step-by-step rounds and photos guide you through construction and assembly. Intermediate crochet skills are recommended for the best results.

Why You'll Love This Plush Backpack Bunny Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines a fun toy with a practical backpack—kids adore the soft bunny face that doubles as a plush companion. I enjoy working with chenille yarn for its luxurious, tactile finish that makes the backpack feel like a hug. The pattern is rewarding because each section builds into a polished finished piece with useful features like straps, a handle, and a cord closure. Sewing the bunny head onto the flap is a satisfying finishing touch that truly brings the character to life.

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 this pattern by switching colors; try pastel shades for a nursery-friendly look or bold contrasts for a playful backpack.

I sometimes make a mini version by using thinner yarn and a smaller hook to create a keychain-sized companion.

I often add a zipper to the top instead of the cord-and-button closure for extra security when children use the backpack.

I recommend experimenting with different strap widths and lengths; wider straps are more comfortable for toddlers, while longer straps fit older kids.

Try embroidering different facial expressions or adding felt accessories like a bow or tiny glasses to give each bunny its own personality.

I also like to add a small inside pocket before closing the top rounds to hold tiny treasures or a name tag.

For a sturdier backpack, I sometimes line the inside with lightweight fabric glued or stitched in place to maintain shape and durability.

Consider using safety eyes of different sizes for a cuter or more realistic look — always follow safety guidelines for children's items.

If you want a posable bunny, add a thin wire skeleton inside the ears or attachable limbs using buttons or snaps for movement.

I enjoy gifting sets by making matching accessories like a tiny scarf or hat using leftover yarn from the backpack to create a coordinated look.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during rounds and joins leads to losing the start of the round; use a marker or contrasting thread at the beginning of every round to stay oriented. ✗ Using inconsistent tension when working with chenille yarn will create uneven fabric and distorted shapes; practice even tension and check gauge frequently to maintain consistent stitch sizes. ✗ Not stuffing the head evenly causes lumps and misshapen features; stuff gradually, shape as you go, and add small amounts of stuffing until the head is smooth and firm. ✗ Attaching straps or the handle without pinning them first may yield uneven placement; pin and measure placement between the specified rounds, then sew securely using a matching cotton thread if needed.

Plush Backpack Bunny Amigurumi Pattern

Make a cuddly plush backpack bunny for kids with this detailed intermediate crochet pattern. You will create a soft chenille backpack with a removable bunny face and floppy ears that doubles as a toy and a functional bag. The pattern includes step-by-step rounds, strap and handle instructions, and clear assembly notes so you can finish a beautiful handmade gift. Perfect for gifting and playtime, this project uses super bulky velvet yarn for quick, plush results.

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 of different colors (purple and pink used here)
  • 02
    Sport weight / 4ply yarn YarnArt JEANS or Alize Cotton Gold of black color - small amount for facial embroidery
  • 03
    30 cm thread for face decoration (pink thread for mouth)
  • 04
    Polyester stuffing toy material (sufficient to stuff the head)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.75 mm (C) - for general work
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 5 mm - for ears and milk yarn details
  • 03
    Sewing needle
  • 04
    Wooden button (for flap closure)
  • 05
    Safety eyes 8-10 mm (2 pieces)
  • 06
    Safety nose 10 mm (1 piece)
  • 07
    Scissors
  • 08
    Stitch markers
  • 09
    Yarn needle for sewing pieces

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— General Notes :

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Work in continuous rounds, in rows and in a spiral. The size of the backpack - 21 cm wide (8.2 "), 24 cm high (9.4 "). At the beginning of the round, use a marker or thread of a different color so that you can see where the beginning of the round is.

— Flap :

Info :

Crochet with pink yarn. Work in rows.

Round 1 :

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

Round 2 :

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

Round 3 :

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

Round 4 :

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

Round 5 :

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

Round 6 :

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

Round 7 :

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

Round 8 :

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

Round 9 :

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

Info :

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

Round 10 :

t-ch, 19 sc, turn (19)

Round 11-15 :

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

Round 16 :

t-ch, 19 sc (19)

Info :

Do not turn.

Info :

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

Round 17 :

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

Round 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:

Round 1 :

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

Round 2 :

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

Round 3 :

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

Round 4 :

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

Round 5 :

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

Round 6 :

74 sc (74)

Round 7 :

BLO 74 sc (74)

Round 8-16 :

74 sc (9 rounds)

Round 17 :

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

Info :

Change color to pink. Cut the purple yarn.

Round 18-35 :

72 sc (18 rounds)

Info :

Join the flap in the next rounds

Round 36 :

71 sc, 1 sc with the flap (72)

Round 37 :

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

— Straps :

Info :

Crochet with purple yarn. Work in rows.

Round 1 :

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

Round 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 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.

Round 1 :

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

Round 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 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 :

Info :

HEAD Crochet with milk yarn.

Round 1 :

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

Round 2 :

inc *6 (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)

Round 4 :

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

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) * 6 (30)

Round 6 :

(4 sc, inc) * 6 (36)

Round 7-10 :

36 sc (4 rounds)

Round 11 :

(4 sc, dec) * 6 (30)

Round 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 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

Round 1 :

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

Round 2 :

hdcinc * 6 (12)

Round 3 :

(hdc, hdcinc) * 6 (18)

Round 4 :

(5 hdc, hdcinc) * 3 (21)

Round 5-6 :

21 hdc (2 rounds)

Round 7 :

(5 hdc, hdc2tog) * 3 (18)

Round 8 :

18 hdc (18)

Round 9 :

(4 hdc, hdc2tog) * 3 (15)

Round 10-11 :

15 hdc (2 rounds)

Round 12 :

(3 hdc, hdc2tog) * 3 (12)

Round 13-14 :

12 hdc (2 rounds)

Round 15 :

(2 hdc, hdc2tog) * 3 (9)

Round 16-17 :

9 hdc (2 rounds)

Round 18 :

9 sc (9)

Info :

Fold it in half and crochet 4 sc through both sides.

Info :

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

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Sew on the ears. Embroider lashes with a black cotton thread.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the head to the flap of the backpack by sewing through the front walls of stitches from above so there are no stitches showing on the inside of the cover.
  • Sew the straps at the bottom of the backpack between rounds 7 and 11, and at the top between rounds 32 and 36, spacing the straps 12 sc apart.
  • Sew a wooden button between rounds 23 and 27 on the front of the backpack to secure the flap closure.
  • Fold each ear in half and crochet 4 sc through both sides, then sew the ears to the head symmetrically and embroider lashes with black cotton thread.
  • Attach the handle at the top center of the backpack and secure firmly; if chenille yarn crumbles, sew with a cotton thread that matches the color.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work in continuous rounds, in rows and in a spiral and use a marker to mark the beginning of each round for accuracy.
  • 💡If using chenille yarn that crumbles, reinforce straps, handle and head attachments with a matching cotton thread for durability.
  • 💡Stuff the head firmly but evenly and shape as you go to avoid lumps and preserve the round shape of the bunny.
  • 💡Check strap length before finishing; straps can be made longer or shorter by changing the number of chains to suit the wearer.

This plush backpack bunny pattern is a sweet and practical project that makes a wonderful handmade gift for little ones. It pairs a lovable amigurumi face with a useful backpack body for everyday fun and adventures. Enjoy making something soft, durable, and full of personality — happy crocheting! 🧶🧸

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

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

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, but changing yarn weight will affect the final size and stitch count; if you choose a different yarn, adjust hook sizes and expect a different finished dimension.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; you should be familiar with single crochet, increases, decreases, working in rows and rounds, and basic embroidery for facial details.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary depending on experience, yarn handling, and whether you add additional embellishments.