The astronaut bunny amigurumi is a creative way to combine space themes and cute crochet. With its space suit and long ears, it’s ready for intergalactic adventures!
Launch a Bunny into Space with Amigurumi
Crochet fans who love space and bunnies will adore this astronaut bunny amigurumi an out-of-this-world toy project.
Skill Level: Intermediate Finished Size: Approximately 18–22 cm (7–9 inches) Yarn: DK or light worsted weight yarn in white, gray, pink, light blue, and black Hook: 2.5 mm Materials:
Fiberfill stuffing
8 mm safety eyes
Yarn needle
Stitch markers
Transparent plastic or vinyl (optional for visor)
Embroidery thread for facial details
Abbreviations (US Terms):
MR – Magic Ring
SC – Single Crochet
INC – Increase
DEC – Decrease
CH – Chain
SL ST – Slip Stitch
BLO – Back Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off
Head (White)
MR, 6 SC [6]
INC x6 [12]
(SC, INC) x6 [18]
(2 SC, INC) x6 [24]
(3 SC, INC) x6 [30]
(4 SC, INC) x6 [36] 7–14. SC around [36] Insert safety eyes between rows 9 and 10, about 8 stitches apart
(4 SC, DEC) x6 [30]
(3 SC, DEC) x6 [24]
(2 SC, DEC) x6 [18] Stuff well
(SC, DEC) x6 [12]
DEC x6 [6] FO and close.
Ears (Make 2 – White)
MR, 6 SC [6]
(SC, INC) x3 [9] 3–14. SC around [9] Flatten and do not stuff. FO and leave tail for sewing. Sew on top of head, slightly curved outward.
Inner Ear (Make 2 – Pink, flat)
MR, 6 SC
(SC, INC) x3 [9]
(2 SC, INC) x3 [12] FO and sew to inner side of each ear.
Body (White and Light Blue)
Start with white
MR, 6 SC [6]
INC x6 [12]
(SC, INC) x6 [18]
(2 SC, INC) x6 [24]
(3 SC, INC) x6 [30] 6–8. SC around [30] Change to light blue 9–15. SC around [30]
(3 SC, DEC) x6 [24]
(2 SC, DEC) x6 [18]
(SC, DEC) x6 [12] Stuff firmly
DEC x6 [6] FO and close.
Arms (Make 2 – White and Light Blue)
Start with white
MR, 6 SC [6]
INC x6 [12] 3–4. SC around [12] Change to light blue 5–9. SC around [12]
(2 SC, DEC) x3 [9] Stuff lightly FO, flatten and sew to sides of body.
Legs (Make 2 – White and Light Blue)
Start with white
MR, 6 SC [6]
INC x6 [12]
SC around [12] Change to light blue 4–6. SC around [12]
(2 SC, DEC) x3 [9] Stuff FO and sew to bottom of body.
Helmet Ring (Gray) – Neck Ring Base
MR, 6 SC [6]
INC x6 [12]
(SC, INC) x6 [18]
(2 SC, INC) x6 [24]
(3 SC, INC) x6 [30]
BLO SC around [30]
SC around [30] FO and sew to base of the bunny’s head after attaching the body.
Helmet Visor (Optional – Vinyl or Felt)
Cut a rounded rectangle or oval piece of transparent plastic or felt. Sew or glue gently over the front of the face to resemble a helmet. Alternatively, crochet a light blue frame and attach to face as a stylized visor.
Space Backpack (Gray)
CH 8
Starting from 2nd CH, SC 7 3–7. SC across [7] FO, sew onto back of body.
Facial Details
Use black embroidery thread to stitch a small “v” for the nose and a little smile underneath
Optional: Embroider eyebrows or add blush with pink thread or makeup
