Little Bunny Amigurumi

Intermediate Knitted Soft Toy

A classic seated bunny worked entirely in stockinette stitch in the round. Separate pieces are stuffed firmly and joined with mattress stitch for a neat, durable toy approximately 8½–9 inches (22–23 cm) tall when seated.

Finished Size

Approximately 8½–9 inches (22–23 cm) tall seated, 5 inches (12.5 cm) wide at body.

Yarn

Worsted weight yarn (approx. 100–110 yd / 90–100 m main color; small amounts of contrast for nose/tail if desired).

• MC: 1 skein (example: cream, gray, or light brown)
• CC (optional): scrap for nose or inner ear

Sample used ~90 yd (82 m) MC.

Needles

US 4 (3.5 mm) double-pointed needles (DPNs) or 32–40 inch (80–100 cm) circular for Magic Loop—or size needed to obtain gauge. Use needles 1–2 sizes smaller than yarn label to create a dense fabric.

Notions

• Polyester fiberfill stuffing (approx. 3–4 oz / 85–115 g)
• Pair of 9–12 mm safety eyes (or black embroidery floss)
• Embroidery floss or scrap yarn for nose and mouth
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch marker
• Small amount of scrap yarn for temporary markers

Gauge

22 sts and 28 rnds = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch worked in the round. Tight, even fabric is more important than exact gauge so stuffing does not show. Adjust needle size as needed.

Abbreviations (US)

• BO: bind off
• CO: cast on
• k: knit
• k2tog: knit 2 stitches together (1 st decreased)
• kfb: knit into front and back of stitch (1 st increased)
• rnd(s): round(s)
• st(s): stitch(es)
• St st: stockinette stitch (knit every round when working in the rnd)
• wyib: with yarn in back

Pattern Notes

• Worked in the round; place marker at beginning of rnd and slip it each rnd.
• Stuff each piece firmly as you go, especially before final decreases, shaping as needed for smooth curves.
• Safety eyes must be inserted and locked before the head opening becomes too small.
• All seams use mattress stitch for an invisible join.
• Weave ends securely to the inside of the toy.

Head

With MC, CO 6 sts. Join to work in the rnd, being careful not to twist; place marker.

Rnd 1: kfb around. (12 sts) Rnd 2: *k1, kfb; rep from * around. (18 sts) Rnd 3: *k2, kfb; rep from * around. (24 sts) Rnd 4: *k3, kfb; rep from * around. (30 sts) Rnd 5: *k4, kfb; rep from * around. (36 sts)

Rnds 6–14: Knit. (9 rnds even; 36 sts)

Insert safety eyes now between Rnds 10–11, spaced approximately 7–8 sts apart, centered on the face. Lock washers on inside.

Rnd 15: *k4, k2tog; rep from * around. (30 sts) Rnd 16: *k3, k2tog; rep from * around. (24 sts) Rnd 17: *k2, k2tog; rep from * around. (18 sts) Stuff head firmly, shaping into a smooth sphere.

Rnd 18: *k1, k2tog; rep from * around. (12 sts) Rnd 19: k2tog around. (6 sts)

Cut yarn, thread tail through remaining 6 sts, pull tight, and secure. Weave end inside. (Head circumference at widest ≈ 6½ inches / 16.5 cm)

Body

With MC, CO 6 sts. Join to work in the rnd; place marker.

Rnd 1: kfb around. (12 sts) Rnd 2: *k1, kfb; rep from * around. (18 sts) Rnd 3: *k2, kfb; rep from * around. (24 sts) Rnd 4: *k3, kfb; rep from * around. (30 sts) Rnd 5: *k4, kfb; rep from * around. (36 sts) Rnd 6: *k5, kfb; rep from * around. (42 sts)

Rnds 7–18: Knit. (12 rnds even; 42 sts)

Rnd 19: *k5, k2tog; rep from * around. (36 sts) Rnd 20: Knit. Rnd 21: *k4, k2tog; rep from * around. (30 sts) Rnd 22: Knit. Rnd 23: *k3, k2tog; rep from * around. (24 sts) Stuff body firmly, tapering slightly toward the neck.

Rnd 24: *k2, k2tog; rep from * around. (18 sts) Rnd 25: *k1, k2tog; rep from * around. (12 sts) Rnd 26: k2tog around. (6 sts)

Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull tight, and secure. Leave a long tail for seaming head to body if desired. (Body height ≈ 3½ inches / 9 cm)

Ears (make 2)

With MC, CO 8 sts. Join to work in the rnd; place marker.

Rnd 1: kfb around. (16 sts) Rnds 2–16: Knit. (15 rnds even; 16 sts) Rnd 17: *k2, k2tog; rep from * around. (12 sts) Rnds 18–20: Knit. Rnd 21: *k1, k2tog; rep from * around. (8 sts) Rnd 22: Knit. Rnd 23: k2tog around. (4 sts)

Cut yarn, thread through remaining 4 sts, pull tight. Flatten ear; the cast-on edge remains open for seaming. Do not stuff (or stuff very lightly at base only). (Ear length ≈ 3½ inches / 9 cm)

Arms (make 2)

With MC, CO 7 sts. Join to work in the rnd; place marker.

Rnd 1: kfb around. (14 sts) Rnds 2–12: Knit. (11 rnds even) Lightly stuff arm, leaving top ½ inch (1.3 cm) unstuffed for easier seaming.

Rnd 13: *k5, k2tog; rep from * once. (12 sts) Rnd 14: *k1, k2tog; rep from * around. (8 sts) Rnd 15: k2tog around. (4 sts)

Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull tight, and secure. (Arm length ≈ 2¼ inches / 5.5 cm)

Legs (make 2)

With MC, CO 7 sts. Join to work in the rnd; place marker.

Rnd 1: kfb around. (14 sts) Rnds 2–14: Knit. (13 rnds even) Stuff firmly.

Rnd 15: *k5, k2tog; rep from * once. (12 sts) Rnd 16: *k1, k2tog; rep from * around. (8 sts) Rnd 17: k2tog around. (4 sts)

Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull tight, and secure. (Leg length ≈ 2½ inches / 6.5 cm)

Tail

With MC (or fluffy CC), CO 6 sts. Join to work in the rnd; place marker.

Rnd 1: kfb around. (12 sts) Rnds 2–4: Knit. Stuff lightly.

Rnd 5: k2tog around. (6 sts)

Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull tight, and secure. (Small rounded pom)

Face Embroidery

Using embroidery floss or yarn scrap and tapestry needle:

• Nose: satin-stitch a small inverted triangle or oval centered below and between the eyes (approx. 3–4 sts wide).
• Mouth: straight stitch or shallow “V” or “Y” immediately below nose. Secure all embroidery ends inside the head.

Assembly

Work in this order for best results. Use mattress stitch and matching yarn tails. Stuff any gaps lightly as you join if needed.

1. Head to Body: Center head on body opening. Mattress-stitch around, adding a tiny bit more stuffing at the neck join if desired for a firm seat. Weave ends inside.
2. Ears: Flatten each ear. Position on top of head, slightly toward the back, about 3–4 sts apart at center. Sew cast-on edges securely to head. Angle slightly outward or backward for a natural look.
3. Arms: Attach at sides of body just below the neck seam, spaced evenly. Sew the open (or lightly closed) top of each arm flat against body over 4–5 sts so arms angle slightly forward.
4. Legs: Attach to lower front/sides of body so bunny sits stably. Seam across the top of each leg; legs should splay gently forward and outward.
5. Tail: Center on lower back of body and sew firmly in place.
6. Weave in every remaining end securely to the inside. Check all safety-eye washers and embroidered features.

Finishing

Steam-block lightly only if needed (avoid flattening stuffed shapes). Shape ears and limbs with fingers while stuffing settles. The bunny is ready for gentle play once all ends are locked inside and eyes are secure.

Tips for Success

• Count stitches at the end of every increase/decrease round (inline checks: e.g., 6 kfb → 12; k4, kfb ×6 → 36; k4, k2tog ×6 → 30 ✓).
• If fabric feels loose, drop a needle size.
• For a slightly larger or smaller bunny, change yarn weight and needles while keeping the same stitch counts; finished size will scale with gauge.

Enjoy your Little Bunny!