Crochet Bruna the Bunny — Cute 28 cm Amigurumi Pattern & Step‑by‑Step Guide

Bring a little sweetness to your crochet basket with Bruna the Bunny. This friendly amigurumi pattern includes clear rounds and assembly steps to make a soft, cuddly bunny approximately 28 cm from head to toe. Suitable for intermediate crocheters and adventurous beginners who know basic amigurumi techniques (magic ring, single crochet, increases and decreases).

Materials Needed & Measurements

• Hook: 4 mm (US G)
• Yarn:
  • Body: Soft chenille or fluffy yarn (e.g., Katia Bambi)
  • Clothing & Accessories: 100% cotton yarn
  • Cheeks & Details: Pink yarn for embroidery
• Eyes: 12 mm safety eyes or embroider with yarn
• Stuffing: Polyfiber or similar
• Needle: Tapestry/sewing needle for finishing
• Finished size: Approximately 28 cm from head to toe

Abbreviations (Stitch Key)

• mr = magic ring
• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• inc = increase (2 sc into one stitch)
• dec = decrease (combine 2 stitches into one)

Notes Before You Start

• Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of rounds.
• Adjust stuffing firmness to get the desired softness—firmer for standing shapes, softer for cuddly toys.
• For baby-safe toys, embroider eyes rather than using safety eyes.

Stitching Instructions for Bruna the Bunny

Head

• Start with a mr and crochet 6 sc into the ring.
• Round 1: inc in each stitch (12 sts).
• Round 2: (1 sc, inc) around (18 sts).
• Round 3: (2 sc, inc) around (24 sts).
• Rounds 4–7: 1 sc in each stitch (24 sts per round).
• Round 8: (2 sc, dec) around (18 sts).
• Round 9: (1 sc, dec) around (12 sts).
• Round 10: dec in each stitch (6 sts). Stuff the head and fasten off securely.

Body

• Start with a mr and crochet 6 sc into the ring.
• Round 1: inc in each stitch (12 sts).
• Round 2: (1 sc, inc) around (18 sts).
• Round 3: (2 sc, inc) around (24 sts).
• Rounds 4–10: 1 sc in each stitch (24 sts per round).
• Round 11: (2 sc, dec) around (18 sts).
• Round 12: (1 sc, dec) around (12 sts). Fill the body with stuffing and close the opening.

Arms (Make 2)

• Start with a mr and crochet 6 sc into the ring.
• Round 1: (1 sc, inc) around (9 sts).
• Rounds 2–7: 1 sc in each stitch (9 sts per round).
• Round 8: (1 sc, dec) around (6 sts). Lightly stuff and secure the end.

Legs (Make 2)

• Start with a mr and crochet 6 sc into the ring.
• Round 1: inc in each stitch (12 sts).
• Rounds 2–5: 1 sc in each stitch (12 sts per round).
• Round 6: (1 sc, dec) around (8 sts). Stuff lightly and fasten off.

Ears (Make 2)

• Start with a mr and crochet 6 sc into the ring.
• Round 1: (1 sc, inc) around (9 sts).
• Rounds 2–8: 1 sc in each stitch (9 sts per round). Flatten the ears and fasten off securely.

Tail

• Start with a mr and crochet 6 sc into the ring.
• Round 1: (1 sc, inc) around (9 sts).
• Rounds 2–3: 1 sc in each stitch (9 sts per round). Stuff lightly and fasten off.

Assembly

• Sew the head to the body securely.
• Sew the arms to the sides of the body.
• Attach the legs to the bottom of the body.
• Position and attach the ears to the top of the head.
• Sew the tail to the back of the body.

Face Details & Finishing

• Insert 12 mm safety eyes or embroider eyes with black yarn. For a baby-safe toy, embroider eyes instead of using safety eyes.
• Stitch a small nose and cheeks using pink yarn; embroider a simple nose shape and two small blush spots for a sweet expression.
• Optional: crochet a small bow or simple clothing as described below and sew into place.

Optional Accessories

• Bow: Crochet a small rectangle (3–4 rows of hdc) and wrap yarn tightly around the center to form a bow. Sew it to an ear or the neck.
• Clothing: Make a simple tube of hdc rounds to fit the body as a shirt or skirt.

Happy crafting! If you'd like a printable version or a charted stitch map for any section, mention which part and I can help format it for you.