Crochet Lop-eared Bunny Amigurumi Idea

Create a cuddly, lovable friend with our Crochet Lop-eared Bunny Amigurumi Pattern! Combine simple crochet techniques to make this adorable, floppy-eared companion.

The Lop-eared Bunny amigurumi pattern introduces a charming crocheted critter guaranteed to delight. This crochet bunny, recognizable for its distinctive droopy ears, stands 20 cm tall. Created with intricate miniature stitches, it exhibits a smooth, spherical body topped by a petite head and long, floppy ears, making it a perfect handheld companion.

Step By Step Guide

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn in three colors (one for the main body, one for the ears and details, and one for the eyes)
• Crochet hook in size appropriate for your yarn (3.5mm recommended)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Stitch markers (optional)
• Safety eyes (optional)

Gauge:

18 stitches and 20 rows in single crochet = 4 inches (10.2 cm)

Body:

1. Start with the primary body color. Make a magic ring.
2. Crochet 6 single crochets (sc) into the ring, slip stitch to join.
3. Increase six stitches evenly around (12 sc total).
4. Continue crocheting in rounds, increasing six stitches evenly each round for seven rounds. There should be 78 stitches in total.
5. Continue crocheting in rounds without increasing for 14 rounds.
6. Decrease six stitches evenly around for three rounds. There should be 54 stitches in total.
7. Stuff the body firmly.
8. Decrease six stitches evenly around for two rounds. There should be 36 stitches in total.
9. Decrease six stitches evenly around for 1 round. There should be 30 stitches in total.
10. Stuff the neck firmly.
11. Decrease six stitches evenly around for 1 round. There should be 24 stitches in total.
12. Decrease six stitches evenly around for 1 round. There should be 18 stitches in total.
13. Continue crocheting in rounds without decreasing for four rounds.

Head:

1. Switch to the primary body color.
2. Make six sc into a magic ring.
3. Increase six stitches evenly around (12 sc total).
4. Continue crocheting in rounds, increasing six stitches evenly each round for four rounds. There should be 48 stitches in total.
5. Continue crocheting in rounds without increasing for five rounds.
6. Stuff the head firmly.
7. Shape the head by decreasing six stitches evenly around for two rounds. There should be 36 stitches in total.
8. Decrease six stitches evenly around for two rounds. There should be 30 stitches in total.
9. Embroider eyes using black yarn or sew-on safety eyes.

Ears:

1. Switch to the ears and details color.
2. Make a chain of 8 stitches.
3. Single crochet (sc) back down the chain, turning at the end of each row.
4. Increase one stitch at each end (10 sc total) in the second row.
5. Continue crocheting in rows, increasing one stitch at each end of every other row until you have 28 stitches.
6. Continue crocheting in rows without increasing for seven rows.
7. Shape the ear by decreasing one stitch at each end of every row until you have six stitches remaining.
8. Fasten off and weave in ends.
9. Repeat steps 2-8 to make the second ear.

Legs and Tail:

1. Make the legs and tail using the same method as the ears but with fewer stitches.
2. Attach the legs and tail to the body using the yarn needle.

Finishing Touches:

• Weave in all ends.
• Sew the head to the body.
• Add any other desired details, such as a nose or a mouth.

I hope this helps you create your Bunny Amigurumi.