Free Bunny Fiona Crochet Pattern: Easy Amigurumi Tutorial

A step-by-step guide to making your own adorable crochet 💖

This project uses the amigurumi spiral method to create a cuddly 36cm tall bunny. You will work with plush yarn to ensure a soft finish for this charming companion.

💡 Tip: When working with plush yarn, use a stitch marker to keep track of the start of each round since the stitches can be harder to see.

🌟 The Head (Main Color)

1. Start the Head:

- Rd 1: 5 sc in mc (5 stitches total)

- Rd 2: inc *5 (10 stitches total)

- Rd 3: (2 sc, inc)*3, 1sc (13 stitches total)

- Rd 4: (3 sc, inc)*3, 1sc (16 stitches total)

- Rd 5: (4 sc, inc)*3, 1sc (19 stitches total)

- Rd 6: (5 sc, inc)*3, 1sc (22 stitches total)

- Rd 7: (6 sc, inc)*3, 1sc (25 stitches total)

- Rd 8: (7 sc, inc)*3, 1sc (28 stitches total)

- Rd 9: (8 sc, inc)*3, 1sc (31 stitches total)

- Rd 10: (9 sc, inc)*3, 1sc (34 stitches total)

- Rd 11: (10 sc, inc)*3, 1sc (37 stitches total)

- Rd 12: (11 sc, inc)*3, 1sc (40 stitches total)

- Rd 13-14: 40 sc (40 stitches total)

2. Shape and Stuff:

- Rd 15: (8 sc, dec)*4 (36 stitches total)

- Rd 16: (4 sc, dec)*6 (30 stitches total). Start to stuff with fiberfill.

- Rd 17: (3 sc, dec)*6 (24 stitches total)

- Rd 18: (2 sc, dec)*6 (18 stitches total)

- Rd 19: (1 sc, dec)*6 (12 stitches total)

- Rd 20: 6 dec (6 stitches total). Stuff firmly and close.

🌿 Long Bunny Ears

1. Crochet the Ears:

- Rd 1: 6 sc in mc (6 stitches total) using accent color.

- Rd 2: (1 sc, inc)*3 (9 stitches total)

- Rd 3: (2 sc, inc)*3 (12 stitches total)

- Rd 4: (3 sc, inc)*3 (15 stitches total). Change to main color.

- Rd 5: (4 sc, inc)*3 (18 stitches total)

- Rd 6: (5 sc, inc)*3 (21 stitches total)

- Rd 7: (6 sc, inc)*3 (24 stitches total)

- Rd 8-16: 24 sc (24 stitches total)

- Rd 17: (3 sc, inc)*4, 4sc (20 stitches total)

- Fold flat and crochet 5 sc through both layers to close.

🧸 Body and Limbs

1. Legs (Make 2):

- Rd 1-2: 5 sc in mc, then inc *5 (10 stitches total). Change color after Rd 3.

- Rd 4-17: 10 sc (10 stitches total). Stuff halfway and fold flat to close.

2. Arms (Make 2):

- Rd 1-2: 6 sc in mc, then (1sc, 1inc, 2sc, 1inc, 1sc) (8 stitches total).

- Rd 3-16: 8 sc. Stuff 4 rows only, fold flat and close.

3. Assemble the Body:

- Ch 30, join into a ring. Work Rd 1-10 with 30 sc.

- Attach legs by folding the body edge and crocheting through both the body and leg stitches.

- Rd 11: (3 sc, dec)*6 (24 stitches total)

- Rd 13: 4 sc (join arm), 8 sc, 4 sc (join second arm), 8 sc (24 stitches total).

- Rd 14-15: Decrease rounds and finish stuffing.

🎀 Finishing Touches

1. Details:

- Embroider the nose using light pink yarn across the 2nd row of the face.

- Sew eyes with black floss, 4 stitches long and 10 stitches apart.

- Sew the head to the body and attach ears to the top with a 1-row gap.

Enjoy your completed Bunny Fiona!

Optional & Creative Ideas

💡 Optional & Creative Ideas

- 🌼 Customize Your Colors: Try a mint green or soft blue for a unique nursery theme.

- 🎀 Add Accessories: Crochet a small bow or a tiny carrot to stitch onto Fiona's paws.

- 🎁 The Perfect Gift: This plushie makes an amazing baby shower gift due to its soft texture.

- 🧶 Texture Variations: Use a different hook size to make a smaller or larger version of Fiona.

🧶 Final Thoughts

Bunny Fiona is a wonderful project for those looking to practice joining limbs as they go. This technique creates a sturdy toy that is safe for children and beautiful for display.