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
Assembly
- Attach ears to top of the head.
- Sew head to body.
- Attach arms and legs in matching positions.
- Add the helmet ring around the neck.
- Attach the visor and backpack.
- Embroider facial features.