how to crochet a cute Yarn Rabbit Amigurumi – crochet patterns, tutorial and guides
Crocheting a cute yarn rabbit amigurumi is a fun and rewarding project! Here’s a detailed step-by-step guide to help you create your own adorable rabbit.
Materials:
- Yarn:
- White or light grey (for the rabbit)
- Pink (for the inner ears)
- Any color you prefer for the skirt
- Crochet hook: 2.5mm or 3.0mm (for tighter stitches)
- Polyester fiberfill: For stuffing
- Yarn needle: For sewing and weaving in ends
- Safety eyes: (6mm to 8mm) or black yarn for embroidered eyes
- Scissors
Crochet Abbreviations:
- ch: Chain
- sc: Single crochet
- inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec: Decrease (sc two stitches together)
- sl st: Slip stitch
- MR: Magic ring
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Rabbit Body (White or Light Grey Yarn)
- Round 1: Start with a magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
- Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
- Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
- Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
- Rounds 5-8: Sc around (24) for 4 rounds.
- Round 9: 2 sc, dec around (18).
- Round 10: 1 sc, dec around (12).
- Round 11: dec around (6).
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff the body.
2. Rabbit Head (White or Light Grey Yarn)
- Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
- Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
- Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
- Rounds 4-6: Sc around (18) for 3 rounds.
- Round 7: 1 sc, dec around (12).
- Round 8: dec around (6).
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff the head and sew it onto the body.
3. Rabbit Ears (Make 2, White or Light Grey Yarn)
- Round 1: Start with a magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
- Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
- Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
- Rounds 4-5: Sc around (18) for 2 rounds.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff the ears and sew them onto the top of the head.
4. Rabbit Inner Ears (Make 2, Pink Yarn)
- Round 1: Start with a magic ring, 4 sc into the ring (4).
- Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (8).
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the pink inner ears to the center of the white or light grey ears.
5. Rabbit Muzzle (White or Light Grey Yarn)
- Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
- Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the muzzle to the center of the face.
6. Rabbit Eyes (Safety Eyes or Black Yarn)
- If using safety eyes, attach them to the head on either side of the muzzle.
- If embroidering, stitch small black dots for the eyes.
7. Rabbit Arms (Make 2, White or Light Grey Yarn)
- Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
- Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
- Rounds 3-4: Sc around (12) for 2 rounds.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff the arms and sew them to the sides of the body.
8. Rabbit Legs (Make 2, White or Light Grey Yarn)
- Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
- Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
- Rounds 3-4: Sc around (12) for 2 rounds.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff the legs and sew them to the bottom of the body.
9. Rabbit Skirt
- Ch 40: (or adjust for size)
- Row 1: Starting from the second chain from the hook, sc across (39 sc).
- Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc across (39 sc).
- Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in the next 10 stitches, 3 sc in the next stitch repeat until the end.
- Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc around for a finishing edge.
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Gather the top of the skirt slightly and sew it onto the waist of the rabbit.
Assembly:
- Attach the head to the body securely.
- Sew the ears onto the head.
- Attach the muzzle and safety eyes (or embroider them).
- Sew the arms and legs onto the body.
- Attach the skirt to the waist of the rabbit.
Final Touches:
- Details: You can use a lighter yarn to add small highlights or stitches to the rabbit’s body for texture.
- Accessories: Consider adding small accessories like a bow or a flower to the skirt for extra charm.
Now you have a cute yarn rabbit amigurumi wearing a lovely skirt! Enjoy your crocheting!
