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Bunny with Colorful Ears Amigurumi Pattern

Bunny with Colorful Ears Amigurumi Pattern
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8-10 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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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive crocheting.

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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 Bunny with Colorful Ears Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a plush bunny with long floppy ears and colorful ear inserts using plush/velvet yarn. The body and head are worked as one piece, with separate legs, arms, ears, tail and a little bow for decoration. Detailed round-by-round instructions and photos help you assemble and decorate the toy easily.

Bunny with Colorful Ears Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Ear pieces are made in turning rows and joined for a layered effect that gives depth and softness. The pattern includes guidance for cinching the muzzle and placing eyes for the sweetest expression.

Why You'll Love This Bunny with Colorful Ears Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines plush yarn with simple amigurumi shaping to create an irresistibly soft bunny. It includes clear step-by-step rounds for the body and head worked as one piece, which makes assembly tidy and secure. The layered ears with a colored insert give the bunny personality and charm, and the bow is a small detail that really finishes the design. I enjoy how adaptable the pattern is — you can change colors, sizes, and make mini or oversized versions easily.

Bunny with Colorful Ears Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Bunny with Colorful Ears Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Bunny with Colorful Ears Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Bunny with Colorful Ears Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love to change colors to create different personalities for this bunny; try pastel shades for a baby-themed version or bright contrasting colors for a playful look.

I often adjust size by swapping yarn weight and hook size — bulky plush yarn with a larger hook creates a chunkier cuddle buddy, while a finer yarn makes a smaller, delicate version.

I like to add embroidered eyebrows or freckles to change expressions; simple stitched lines with embroidery thread transform the face dramatically.

You can make the bunny posable by inserting thin wire inside the limbs before stuffing, which is great for display or holding tiny props.

I sometimes replace the plastic nose with a felt or embroidered nose for a softer, safer finish for small children.

Try making matching accessories like a tiny scarf, sweater, or a little dress to make a themed set — these are perfect for gifting as a pair.

I also experiment with different ear shapes — longer, narrower, or even rounded ears — to vary the silhouette and create unique characters.

For a pocket-sized gift, make a mini version using thinner yarn and smaller eyes; these are great as keychain charms or ornaments.

I recommend trying textured stitches or a subtle surface crochet detail on the belly to add visual interest and tactile contrast.

If you want a more finished look, add a small safety button or ribbon accent at the back of the bow so it stays perfectly centered and secure.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stuffing as you go will lead to uneven shaping and lumps; stuff gradually while crocheting and shape as you progress to keep an even form. ✗ Placing safety eyes without marking the belly center can result in asymmetry; place the stitch marker between the 3rd and 4th decrease on the belly (R19) to guide eye placement. ✗ Working decreases incorrectly when shaping the head can make the neck unstable; stuff the neck well between R26 and R27 and count stitches carefully before cinching. ✗ Not joining ear pieces correctly will make edges look untidy; do not fasten off the cream yarn, place the pink piece on top of the cream and single crochet through both layers for a clean finish.

Bunny with Colorful Ears Amigurumi Pattern

Make this cuddly Bunny with Colorful Ears using plush yarn and simple shaping techniques. The pattern walks you through a combined body and head, legs, arms, ears, tail and a sweet bow, with clear photos to guide you. You will learn turning-row ear construction and how to cinch the muzzle for a charming face. Perfect for gifting or a decorative handmade companion.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Bunny with Colorful Ears Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Himalaya Dolphin Baby plush yarn, 100% polyester, 120 m/100 g (main color: cream)
  • 02
    Light pink plush yarn (matching the same weight as main yarn)
  • 03
    Bright pink plush yarn (for bow and belly detail)
  • 04
    Black embroidery thread (cotton or acrylic) to sew the muzzle
  • 05
    Glitter safety eyes, 9 mm (2 pieces)
  • 06
    Nose, 19 mm wide (plastic or decoration)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 4
  • 02
    Stitch markers
  • 03
    Soft stuffing (e.g. fiberfill, polyester stuffing)
  • 04
    Tapestry needle
  • 05
    Scissors
  • 06
    Moment Crystal glue (or other craft glue) to attach the nose
  • 07
    Safety eyes 9 mm (2 pieces)
  • 08
    Nose 19 mm wide
  • 09
    Black embroidery needle or small sewing needle for details

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— Body and Head (made as one piece) :

Info :

Stuff the body as you go. Cream color:

Round 1 :

6 sc in ml

Round 2 :

inc x6 (12)

Round 3 :

[1 sc, inc] x6 (18)

Round 4 :

[2 sc, inc] x6 (24)

Round 5 :

[3 sc, inc] x6 (30)

Round 6 :

[4 sc, inc] x6 (36)

Round 7 :

sc across (36)

Round 8 :

[5 sc, inc] x6 (42)

Round 9 :

[6 sc, inc] x6 (48)

Round 10-16 :

sc across (48)

Round 17 :

[6 sc, dec] x6 (42)

Round 18 :

[5 sc, dec] x6 (36)

Round 19 :

3 sc, 6 dec, 21 sc (30). It's the belly. In between 3rd and 4th dec, place a stitch marker, it'll guide us when we start to sew the muzzle.

Round 20-23 :

sc across (30)

Round 24 :

[3 sc, dec] x6 (24)

Round 25 :

sc across (24)

Round 26 :

dec x12 (12)

Info :

Remember to stuff.

Info :

Now, let's make the head. Stuff the head as you go. Make sure to stuff well the neck (between R26 and 27), so the head isn't wobbly.

Round 27 :

inc x12 (24)

Round 28 :

[1 sc, inc] x12 (36)

Round 29 :

[5 sc, inc] x6 (42)

Round 30 :

[6 sc, inc] x6 (48)

Round 31 :

[7 sc, inc] x6 (54)

Round 32 :

[8 sc, inc] x6 (60)

Round 33-37 :

sc across (60)

Round 38 :

[8 sc, dec] x6 (54)

Round 39 :

[7 sc, dec] x6 (48)

Round 40 :

[6 sc, dec] x6 (42)

Round 41 :

sc across (42)

Round 42 :

[5 sc, dec] x6 (36)

Round 43 :

[4 sc, dec] x6 (30)

Round 44 :

sc across (30)

Round 45 :

[3 sc, dec] x6 (24)

Round 46 :

sc across (24)

Info :

Stuff the head tightly but not too much so that you can do the cinching later.

Info :

Now place the eyes: your guide is the center of the belly (the marker). You can place the eyes higher or lower, closer to or farther from each other, whatever seems to you best. I myself place between R35 and 36 with 7-8 stitches apart.

Round 47 :

[2 sc, dec] x6 (18)

Round 48 :

[1 sc, dec] x6 (12)

Round 49 :

dec across, fasten off.

Info :

Fasten off, weave in the ends.

— Legs (make 2) :

Info :

Stuff the legs as you go. Start with light pink yarn.

Round 1 :

7 ch. starting from the 2nd ch from hook, work in rounds: 5 sc, 3 sc into the last ch, 4 sc, inc (14)

Round 2 :

inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc (20)

Round 3 :

1 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 2 sc (24)

Round 4 :

2 sc, inc, [5 sc, inc] x3, 3 sc (28)

Round 5 :

[1 sc, inc] x2, 5 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 1 sc inc, 5 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 2 sc (36)

Info :

Change to cream color:

Round 6 :

work through the BACK loop: sc across (36)

Round 7-8 :

sc across (36)

Round 9 :

9 sc, dec, [1 sc, dec] x5, 8 sc, dec (29)

Round 10 :

8 sc, 2 dec, 3 sc, 2 dec, 8 sc, dec (24)

Round 11 :

8 sc, 4 dec, 8 sc (20)

Round 12 :

6 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec, 6 sc (18)

Round 13 :

7 sc, 2 dec, 7 sc (16)

Round 14-20 :

sc across (16)

Round 21 :

dec x8 (8)

Info :

Make 2 sc, then fold the upper edge in half and make 4 sc into both edges.

Info :

Fasten off leaving a tail to sew the pieces.

— Arms (make 2) :

Info :

Stuff the arms as you go. Use cream color.

Round 1 :

4 ch. starting from the 2nd ch from hook, work in rounds: 2 sc, 3 sc into the last ch, 1 sc, inc (8)

Round 2 :

inc, 1 sc, 3 inc, 1 sc, 2 inc (14)

Round 3 :

1 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, [1 sc, inc] x2, 3 sc, inc (19)

Round 4-8 :

sc across (19)

Round 9 :

7 sc, dec, 1 sc, dec, 7 sc (17)

Round 10 :

4 sc, 2 dec, 1 sc, 2 dec, 4 sc (13)

Round 11-19 :

sc across (13)

Round 20 :

dec x6 (7)

Info :

Make 2 sc, then fold the upper edge in half and make 3 sc into both edges.

— Ears (make 4) :

Info :

Make 4 pieces: 2 light pink, 2 cream. Work in turning rows, in hdc, i.e. at the end of each row, turn the piece. However, for decreases I use sc.

Round 1 :

4 ch. starting from the 2nd ch from hook, 2 inc, turn (4)

Round 2 :

2 ch, inc, 2 hdc, inc, turn (6)

Round 3 :

2 ch, [inc, 1 hdc] x3, turn (9)

Round 4 :

2 ch, [inc, 1 hdc] x4, inc, turn (14)

Round 5 :

2 ch, [inc, 2 hdc] x4, inc, 1 hdc, turn (19)

Round 6-10 :

hdc across (19)

Round 11 :

2 ch, [7 hdc, inc] x2, 3 hdc, turn (21)

Round 12 :

hdc across (21)

Round 13 :

2 ch, [7 hdc, dec] x2, 3 hdc, turn (19)

Round 14 :

2 ch, [6 hdc, dec] x2, 3 hdc, turn (17)

Round 15 :

2 ch, 8 hdc, dec, 7 hdc, turn (16)

Round 16 :

2 ch, 7 hdc, dec, 7 hdc, turn (15)

Round 17 :

2 ch, dec, 11 hdc, dec, turn (13)

Round 18-20 :

hdc across (13)

Round 21 :

2 ch, 5 hdc, 2 dec, 4 hdc, turn (11)

Round 22 :

2 ch, [2 hdc, dec] x2, 1 hdc, dec, turn (8)

Round 23 :

2 ch, 1 hdc, 2 dec, 1 hdc, dec, turn (5)

Round 24 :

2 ch, 2 hdc, dec, 1 hdc, turn (4)

Round 25 :

hdc across (4)

Info :

Do NOT fasten off the cream yarn. Place the light pink piece on top of the cream one and sc with the cream yarn in each of the stitches through both pieces. Leave a tail to sew the pieces.

— Tail :

Info :

Cream color:

Round 1 :

6 sc in ml

Round 2 :

inc x6 (12)

Round 3 :

[inc, 1 sc] x6 (18)

Round 4 :

dec x9 (9)

Round 5 :

Slst. Fasten off leaving a tail to sew the pieces.

Info :

Stuff the tail with some stuffing.

— Bow :

Info :

Work in turning rows, i.e. at the end of each row, turn the piece. Start with the bright pink color.

Round 1 :

7 ch. 6 sc starting from the 2nd ch from hook, turn (6)

Round 2-17 :

2 ch, 6 hdc, turn (6)

Info :

Fasten off leaving a tail approximately 30 cm long.

Info :

Make a band to pinch the bow in the middle in a similar way: 3 ch.

Round 1 :

2 sc starting from the 2nd ch from hook, turn (2)

Round 2-7 :

2 ch, 2 hdc, turn (2)

Info :

Fasten off leaving a tail approximately 30 cm long. Sew the ends of the bow using the tail. Then fold the bow making 2 neat folds and secure them. Wrap the middle of the bow with the band and secure it with a needle.

— Assembling and Decorating :

Info :

Cinch the muzzle: Use the cream yarn for cinching. Insert the needle at the base of the muzzle, in between R26 and R27 (at Point 1, where we did 12 dec and 12 inc) and exit near the left eye (Point 2). Skip 1-2 sc and again insert the needle (Point 3) and back to the starting point (Point 1). Skip 1 sc to secure the end. Repeat for the second eye socket (insert the needle in Point, then 5, and go back to Point 1). Repeat if necessary. After cinching, weave in the ends.

Info :

Using the black embroidery thread, sew the brows and the line from the nose to the mouth (place of cinching in Point 1). Attach the nose with glue. Sew the hands in between R26 and 27. Sew the legs precisely under the arms in R7. Place the ears onto the head, choose the position you like most, sew. I sew on the top of the head, with 4-5 sc in between. Sew the bow near the ear. Sew the belly button with the bright pink yarn (the same color as the bow).

Info :

Your bunny is ready!

Assembly Instructions

  • Cinch the muzzle using cream yarn by inserting the needle between R26 and R27 (Point 1), exiting near the left eye, skipping 1-2 sc, reinserting and returning to Point 1 to secure the muzzle shape.
  • Attach the nose with craft glue after cinching, then use black embroidery thread to sew the brows and the line from nose to mouth centered at the cinched point.
  • Sew the hands in between rounds R26 and R27 on the body, positioning them symmetrically and securing firmly with whipstitch seams.
  • Position and sew the legs precisely under the arms at round R7 so the bunny sits evenly; pad and pin before sewing to check placement.
  • Place the ears on top of the head and sew them with 4-5 sc in between for symmetry; make sure the pink insert faces inward and the cream edge is neat.
  • Attach the bow near one ear and sew the bright pink belly button with the same yarn used for the bow for a cohesive finish.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work and stuff the body and head as you go; stuffing gradually will keep the shape smooth and even.
  • 💡Place a stitch marker between the 3rd and 4th decrease on R19 to mark the belly center for accurate eye placement.
  • 💡Stuff the neck well between R26 and R27 to prevent a wobbly head before cinching the muzzle.
  • 💡Do not fasten off the cream ear piece; place the pink insert on top and sc through both layers for a tidy, joined edge.

This adorable Bunny with Colorful Ears was designed to be soft, huggable, and full of personality. The layered ears and little bow give it a charming, handmade look that delights both kids and adults. Whether you gift it or keep it, this bunny will bring warm smiles and cozy cuddles. 🐰🧶

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The size of a finished toy with ears using the suggested yarn is approximately 65 cm as stated in the pattern.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will affect the final size and texture; adjust your hook accordingly and test gauge to achieve desired size.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of single crochet, half double crochet, increases, decreases, working in rounds and turning rows is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in about 8-10 hours, depending on experience, yarn type, and how many interruptions occur.