Meet the Gardener Bunny – your next adorable amigurumi project!
Finished toy size: approximately 20 cm (without ears), using the specified materials.
This sweet little bunny loves nature, wears a cute overall with straps, and even carries a tiny carrot and bag for gardening. With clear step-by-step instructions, standard amigurumi abbreviations, and a charming design, this free crochet pattern is perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters. Whether you’re making a gift or adding to your handmade toy collection, Gardener Bunny is sure to bring a smile! Amigurumi bunny models
This pattern allows you to crochet and assemble a bunny independently.
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MATERIALS USED
YarnArt Jeans yarn (55% cotton, 45% acrylic, 50g/160m):
No. 03 for the bunny (1 skein)
No. 17 for overalls
No. 48 for accessories
No. 85 for the carrot
Safety eyes: 7 mm diameter
Crochet hook: 1.5 mm
Strong thread for tightening (I use waxed thread)
Dark brown embroidery floss for face details, thin white yarn for eye highlights
Long needle for shaping
Stuffing (hollofiber or down substitute)
All listed materials are my personal preferences. You may use any colors and yarns you like.
ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)
MR – magic ring (adjustable ring)
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – decrease (sc2tog)
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
sl st – slip stitch
(sc, inc)*n – repeat sequence in parentheses n times
BLO – back loops only
FLO – front loops only
Numbers in parentheses indicate the stitch count at the end of the round.
Work in a spiral unless otherwise indicated. Use a stitch marker to track the beginning/end of rounds. When stated, align the marker using shift stitches (these are not included in stitch counts).
Gardener Bunny Amigurumi- ARMS
1: 6 sc in MR
2: 6 inc (12)
3: (3 sc, inc)*3 (15)
4-5: 15 sc
6: 4 sc, puff stitch of 3 dc, 10 sc (15)
(for the second arm: 10 sc, puff stitch, 4 sc)
7: 15 sc
8: (3 sc, dec)*3 (12)
9-18: 12 sc
Stuff halfway, flatten, and crochet 6 sl st through both edges to close.
LEGS & BODY
First leg:
ch 8
1: Starting from 2nd ch from hook: inc, 5 sc, 4 sc in last ch. Continue on the other side of chain: 5 sc, inc (18)
(Place marker at the end of round. This marks the back center of the leg.)
2: inc, 6 sc, 4 inc, 6 sc, inc (24)
3: sc, inc, 6 sc, (sc, inc)*4, 6 sc, inc, sc (30)
4-6: 30 sc
7: 7 sc, (sc, dec)*5, 8 sc (25)
8: 7 sc, 5 dec, 8 sc (20)
9: 5 sc, 5 dec, 5 sc (15)
10: (3 sc, dec)*3 (12)
11: 12 sc
12: 12 sc in BLO
Change color
12: 12 sc in FLO
13: in BLO: (4 sc, inc)*2, sc (14)
14: 6 sc, 2 inc, 6 sc (16)
15: 16 sc
16: (3 sc, inc)*4 (20)
17: 20 sc
18: (4 sc, inc)*4 (24)
19: 24 sc
(End leg with 7 sc, 1 sl st, fasten off. Stuff.)
Second leg:
Repeat rounds 1–19.
Do not cut yarn. After round 19: 17 sc, 1 sl st, continue with body.
Body:
20: ch 3, sl st to 1st leg’s sl st, 24 sc (1st leg), 3 sc along chain, 24 sc (2nd leg), 3 sc along chain (54)
(Move marker to start of round)
21–28: 54 sc
29: (7 sc, dec)*6 (48)
30–32: 48 sc
33: (10 sc, dec)*4 (44)
34: 44 sc
35: (20 sc, dec)*2 (42)
(Shift marker sideways for color transition)
36: 42 sc in FLO
37: 42 sc
Change to main color
36: 42 sc in BLO
37: 42 sc
38: (dec, 19 sc)*2 (40)
39: (8 sc, dec)*4 (36)
40: 36 sc (begin stuffing)
41: (dec, 7 sc)*4 (32)
42-43: 32 sc
44: (6 sc, dec)*4 (28)
45: 28 sc
46: (dec, 5 sc)*4 (24)
47: (2 sc, dec)*6 (18)
48: 18 sc
Fasten off.
Sew arms between rounds 43 and 44 (do after overall straps for convenience).
OVERALL BIB
Mark center 8 stitches of round 37 (blue).
1-6: 8 sc (turning rows, ch 1 at start of each row)
Fasten off.
Straps:
Attach yarn at lower side of bib, crochet along side, ch 14, fasten off at back. Repeat for second strap.
TAIL
1: 6 sc in MR
2: 6 inc (12)
3-4: 12 sc
Fasten off with a long tail. Stuff lightly as you sew centered on the back.
Gardener Bunny Amigurumi- HEAD
1: 6 sc in MR
2: 6 inc (12)
3: (sc, inc)*6 (18)
4: sc, inc, (2 sc, inc)*5, sc (24)
5: (3 sc, inc)*6 (30)
6: 2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc)*5, 2 sc (36)
7: (5 sc, inc)*6 (42)
8: 3 sc, inc, (6 sc, inc)*5, 3 sc (48)
9: (7 sc, inc)*6 (54)
10–13: 54 sc
14: 4 sc, inc, (8 sc, inc)*5, 4 sc (60)
15–20: 60 sc
If using safety eyes, attach between rounds 17 with 11–12 stitches apart.
21: 4 sc, dec, (8 sc, dec)*5, 4 sc (54)
22: (7 sc, dec)*6 (48)
23: 3 sc, dec, (6 sc, dec)*5, 3 sc (42)
24: (5 sc, dec)*6 (36)
Start stuffing
25: 2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec)*5, 2 sc (30)
26: (3 sc, dec)*6 (24)
27: sc, dec, (2 sc, dec)*5, sc (18)
28: 18 sl st
Fasten off with a tail for sewing.
Gardener Bunny Amigurumi- EARS
1: 4 sc in MR
2: 4 inc (8)
3: 8 sc
4: (sc, inc)*4 (12)
5: 12 sc
6: (2 sc, inc)*4 (16)
7: 16 sc
8: (3 sc, inc)*4 (20)
9: 20 sc
10–15: 20 sc
16: (3 sc, dec)*4 (16)
17: (2 sc, dec)*4 (12)
18: 12 sc
Fold, sc 6 sl st to close. Sew first and last stitch together. Make a second ear.
FACE
Muzzle:
1: 7 sc in MR
2: 7 inc (14)
3: (sc, inc)*7 (21)
4: (2 sc, inc)*7 (28)
5–6: 28 sc
Fasten off with a tail for sewing. Sew between rounds 19 and 27 of head. Add stuffing.
Face shaping (tightening):
Points 1–4: between rounds 17 and 18
Between 1–3 = 8 sc
Between 1–2 and 3–4 = 2 sc
Insert needle from bottom, out at point 1, in at 2, out at bottom. Repeat.
Then go from bottom to above point 1 by 2 sc, back down. Pull tight and secure.
Repeat for second eye.
Details:
Attach eyes at shaped points.
Embroider white highlights with white yarn.
Use dark floss for lashes, nose (row 2 of muzzle), mouth line, and eyebrows.
Sew ears in suitable positions. Add stuffing as needed before attaching head to body.
PURSE
ch 9
1: From 2nd ch: 7 sc, 2 sc in last ch, continue on other side of chain: 7 sc (16)
2–6: 16 hdc
ch 40 and attach to opposite side of purse.
HAT
1: 8 sc in MR
2: 8 inc (16)
3: (sc, inc)*8 (24)
4: 24 sc in BLO
Change color
5-6: 24 sc
Back to main color
7: in FLO: (2 sc, inc)*8 (32)
Edge with reverse sc (crab stitch). Sew to bunny’s head.
CARROT
1: 4 sc in MR
2: 4 inc (8)
3: 8 sc
4: (sc, inc)*4 (12)
5: (2 sc, inc)*4 (16)
6-7: 16 sc
8: (sc, dec)*4 (12)
9: 6 dec (6)
Change to green
10: 6 sc
11: ch 9, from 2nd ch: 4 inc, 4 sc, sl st to next stitch. Make 5 more leaves.
Do not stuff. Sew tip closed.
Your bunny is ready!
I hope you enjoyed the process and love the final result.
Thank you for crocheting with me!