Jolly Christmas Bunny Amigurumi: Free Crochet Pattern

Get ready to spread some holiday cheer with this adorable Jolly Christmas Bunny Amigurumi! Perfect for gifting or decorating, this festive little rabbit, complete with a tiny Santa hat and striped scarf, will bring a smile to anyone’s face. Dive into this free crochet pattern and create a charming, handmade keepsake that embodies the spirit of the season. It’s a delightful project for all skill levels.

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Crochet Pattern: Jolly Christmas Bunny Amigurumi: Free Crochet Pattern

Materials

Worsted weight yarn in Beige (for body)
Worsted weight yarn in Dark Red (for ear interiors)
Worsted weight yarn in Bright Red (for hat and scarf)
Worsted weight yarn in White (for hat and scarf)
Small amount of Pink yarn (for nose)
Small amount of Black embroidery floss (for eyebrows)
2.5mm or 3.0mm crochet hook (or size suitable for yarn)
6mm safety eyes
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Scissors

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
sl st: slip stitch
FO: Fasten off
FLO: Front loop only
BLO: Back loop only
st(s): stitch(es)
rnd(s): round(s)
row(s): row(s)

Instructions

General Notes: Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified. Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round.

Head (Beige Yarn)

Rnd 1: MR 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12)
Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) x6 (18)
Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc) x6 (24)
Rnd 5: (sc 3, inc) x6 (30)
Rnd 6: (sc 4, inc) x6 (36)
Rnd 7-12: sc in each st around (36)
Insert safety eyes between Rnd 9 and 10, about 6-7 sts apart.
Rnd 13: (sc 4, dec) x6 (30)
Rnd 14: (sc 3, dec) x6 (24)
Start stuffing firmly.
Rnd 15: (sc 2, dec) x6 (18)
Rnd 16: (sc 1, dec) x6 (12)
Rnd 17: dec x6 (6)
FO, leaving a long tail to close the hole. Weave in ends. Embroider a small pink V-shaped nose between the eyes and black eyebrows above the eyes.

Body (Beige Yarn)

Rnd 1: MR 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12)
Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) x6 (18)
Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc) x6 (24)
Rnd 5: (sc 3, inc) x6 (30)
Rnd 6: (sc 4, inc) x6 (36)
Rnd 7-13: sc in each st around (36)
Rnd 14: (sc 4, dec) x6 (30)
Rnd 15: sc in each st around (30)
Rnd 16: (sc 3, dec) x6 (24)
Start stuffing.
Rnd 17: sc in each st around (24)
Rnd 18: (sc 2, dec) x6 (18)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing to the head. Finish stuffing.

Ears (Make 2 Beige, 2 Dark Red)

Outer Ear (Beige Yarn – make 2)

Rnd 1: MR 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: (sc 1, inc) x3 (9)
Rnd 3: (sc 2, inc) x3 (12)
Rnd 4-10: sc in each st around (12)
FO.

Inner Ear (Dark Red Yarn – make 2)

Rnd 1: MR 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: (sc 1, inc) x3 (9)
Rnd 3: (sc 2, inc) x3 (12)
Rnd 4-9: sc in each st around (12)
FO.

Assembly of Ears: Place one beige outer ear and one dark red inner ear together, wrong sides facing. Sc around the edge through both layers to join them. Flatten the ear and sew to the top of the head, between Rnd 3-5 of the head, slightly to the sides.

Arms (Beige Yarn – Make 2)

Rnd 1: MR 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12)
Rnd 3-8: sc in each st around (12)
Lightly stuff the bottom part.
Rnd 9: dec x6 (6)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Flatten the opening and sew to the sides of the body between Rnd 15 and 16.

Legs (Beige Yarn – Make 2)

Rnd 1: MR 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12)
Rnd 3: (sc 3, inc) x3 (15)
Rnd 4-7: sc in each st around (15)
Stuff firmly.
Rnd 8: (sc 3, dec) x3 (12)
Rnd 9: dec x6 (6)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Flatten the opening and sew to the bottom of the body, so the bunny can sit.

Santa Hat (Bright Red and White Yarn)

Start with Bright Red Yarn.
Rnd 1: MR 4 sc (4)
Rnd 2: (sc 1, inc) x2 (6)
Rnd 3: sc in each st around (6)
Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc) x2 (8)
Rnd 5: sc in each st around (8)
Rnd 6: (sc 3, inc) x2 (10)
Rnd 7: sc in each st around (10)
Rnd 8: (sc 4, inc) x2 (12)
Rnd 9-10: sc in each st around (12)
Rnd 11: (sc 5, inc) x2 (14)
Rnd 12-13: sc in each st around (14)
Rnd 14: (sc 6, inc) x2 (16)
Rnd 15: sc in each st around (16)
Change to White Yarn.
Rnd 16: sc in each st around (16)
Rnd 17: (sc 3, inc) x4 (20)
Rnd 18: sc in each st around (20)
Sl st, FO. Weave in ends.

Hat Pom-Pom (White Yarn)

Rnd 1: MR 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12)
Rnd 3: sc in each st around (12)
Rnd 4: dec x6 (6)
Stuff lightly. FO, leaving a tail to close the hole and sew to the tip of the hat.

Scarf (Bright Red and White Yarn)

Start with White Yarn.
Row 1: ch 35, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (34)
Row 2-3: sc in each st across.
Change to Bright Red Yarn.
Row 4-6: sc in each st across.
Change to White Yarn.
Row 7-9: sc in each st across.
Change to Bright Red Yarn.
Row 10-12: sc in each st across.
FO, weave in ends.

Final Assembly:

Sew the head to the body.
Sew the arms and legs in place.
Sew the ears to the head.
Place the Santa hat on the bunny’s head.
Wrap the scarf around the bunny’s neck.