Beatrice & Basil Crochet Bunnies Pattern

Crochet enthusiasts will adore making these delightful Beatrice and Basil Crochet Bunnies. This crochet project features two adorable bunny designs: the classic solid standing bunny and the charming striped seated bunny. Whether you want a decorative piece for your home or a sweet gift for a loved one, this pattern provides step-by-step instructions to create your very own crocheted bunnies.

About This Crochet Project

The Beatrice and Basil Crochet Bunnies are not just toys, but also decorative items that bring joy and charm wherever they are placed. The bunnies are created using the amigurumi technique, a method of crocheting small, stuffed yarn creatures that are often characterized by their distinctive shapes and adorable facial features.

These bunnies can also be personalized with different colors and embellishments, allowing you to unleash your creativity. This pattern is split into several sections for making each part of the bunny and then assembling them together for the finished product.

Materials

To get started, gather the following materials:

• Yarn:

  • RED HEART® Amigurumi: 1 ball (100 g / 239 yd [219 m]) color 9741 Flamingo (rated as “Amigurumi, Art E885 available in 3.5 oz (100 g) 239 yds (219m) cakes”)

• Crochet Hook:

  • Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 2.75 mm [US C-2]

• Notions:

  • Stitch marker
  • Stuffing
  • Safety eyes: four 6mm safety eyes (two for each bunny)
  • Yarn needle
  • Embroidery floss + embroidery needle for nose: black and pink

• Optional:

  • Knee-high stockings
  • Plastic pellets (for weighted stuffing)
  • Dark pink powder face blusher
  • Cotton swabs (for cheek detail)

Crochet Abbreviations

• sc: single crochet
• sc2tog: single crochet 2 stitches together
• ch: chain
• sts: stitches
• R: round

Special Stitches

sc2tog (single crochet 2 stitches together)

Insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on hook.

Adjustable Ring

Wrap yarn into a ring, ensuring that the tail falls behind the working yarn. Grip the ring and tail between middle finger and thumb. Insert hook through the center of the ring, yarn over (with working yarn) and draw up a loop. Work stitches of the first round in the ring. After the first round of stitches is worked, pull gently on the tail to tighten the ring.

Notes

1. Bunny is designed in two versions: solid standing bunny and striped seated bunny.
2. Solid bunny is made from 9 pieces: Head, body, 2 arms, 2 ears, 2 feet, and bow tie.
3. Striped bunny is made from 10 pieces: Head, body, 2 arms, 2 ears, 2 feet, and 2 legs.
4. Pieces are sewn together using yarn tails or yarn scraps.
5. Before beginning, separate different color sections of the yarn as follows:
   • Pop the center color out by pushing gently on the center of the ball so that it comes out intact. Find the point where the color changes and cut the yarn. Repeat this process for the remaining yarn colors by carefully pushing the rings of color out of the larger ring and cutting. Roll each color into a separate ball to prevent tangling.
   • In the pattern instructions, the light pink color is referred to as A, the grey as B, the bright pink as C, and the black as D.
6. To change yarn color: work the last stitch of old color to last yarn over. Yarn over with new color and draw through all loops on hook to complete stitch. Proceed with new color.
7. Do not use safety eyes if the toy is intended for a child 2 years of age or younger.
8. Tip: If washers are too tight to snap onto post, hold them with tweezers and heat with hair dryer for about 15 seconds.

Head

Note: If making a striped bunny, use yarn color A. If making a solid bunny, use yarn color B.

1. Beginning at the top of the head, make an adjustable ring.

Round Instructions

• Round 1 (right side): Work 6 sc in ring; do not join, work in continuous rounds (spiral)—6 sc.
  Place a marker in the last sc worked to indicate the end of the round. Move marker up as each round is completed.
• Round 2: Work 2 sc in each of next 6 sts—12 sc.
• Round 3: [Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] 6 times—18 sc.
• Round 4: [Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st] 6 times—24 sc.
• Round 5: [Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st] 6 times—30 sc.
• Round 6: [Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st] 6 times—36 sc.
• Rounds 7–14: Sc in each st around.
• Round 15: [Sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog] 6 times—30 sc.
• Round 16: Sc in each st around.
• Round 17: [Sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog] 6 times—24 sc.
• Attach safety eyes between Rounds 11 and 12, about 6 stitches apart.
• Begin stuffing head and continue stuffing as work progresses. Do not use weighted stuffing in the head.
• Round 18: Sc in each st around.
• Round 19: [Sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog] 6 times—18 sc.
• Round 20 (neck): [Sc in next st, sc2tog] 6 times—12 sc.

Ending / Closure

• Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing head to body. If needed, thread beginning yarn tail through stitches at the beginning of the piece and pull to close opening. Weave in and trim the beginning tail. Do not close the opening at the neck.

Solid Bunny Body

• Beginning at neck with B, make an adjustable ring.

Round Instructions

• Round 1 (right side): Work 6 sc in ring; do not join, work in continuous rounds (spiral)—6 sc.
  Place a marker in the last sc to indicate the end of the round. Move marker up as each round is completed.
• Round 2: Work 2 sc in each of the next 6 sts—12 sc.
• Rounds 3 and 4: Sc in each st around.
• Round 5: [Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] 6 times—18 sc.
• Round 6: [Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st] 6 times—24 sc.
• Rounds 7–11: Sc in each st around.
• Round 12: [Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st] 6 times—30 sc.
• Rounds 13–15: Sc in each st around.
• Begin stuffing piece and continue stuffing as work progresses.
• Round 16: [Sc in next st, sc2tog] 10 times—20 sc.
• Place optional knee-high, filled with plastic pellets, into piece.
• Round 17: Sc in each st around.
• Round 18: [Sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog] 5 times—15 sc.
• Round 19: [Sc in next st, sc2tog] 5 times—10 sc.

Ending / Finishing

• Fasten off. Weave in and trim tails.

Striped Bunny Body

• Beginning at neck with A, make an adjustable ring.

Round Instructions

• Round 1 (right side): Work 6 sc in ring; do not join, work in continuous rounds (spiral)—6 sc.
  Place a marker in the last sc to indicate the end of the round. Move marker up as each round is completed.
• Round 2: Work 2 sc in each of the next 6 sts—12 sc.
• Rounds 3 and 4: Sc in each st around, change to D in the last sc of Round 4.
  Do not cut A until instructed. Carry A inside piece.
• Round 5: With D, sc in each st around and change to C in the last sc made.
  Do not cut D until instructed. Carry D inside piece.
• Round 6: With C, [sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] 6 times and change to A in the last sc made—18 sc.
  Do not cut C until instructed. Carry C inside piece.
• Round 7: With A, [sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st] 6 times and change to D in the last sc made—24 sc.
• Round 8: With D, sc in each st around and change to C in the last sc made.
• Round 9: With C, sc in each st around and change to A in the last sc made.
• Round 10: With A, sc in each st around and change to D in the last sc made.
• Rounds 11 and 12: Repeat Rounds 8 and 9.
• Round 13: With A, [sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st] 6 times and change to D in the last sc made—30 sc.
• Fasten off A.
• Round 14: With D, sc in each st around and change to C in the last sc made.
• Begin stuffing piece and continue stuffing as work progresses.
• Fasten off D. Work all remaining rounds with C only.
• Rounds 15 and 16: Sc in each st around.
• Round 17: [Sc in next st, sc2tog] 10 times—20 sc.
• Place optional knee-high, filled with plastic pellets, into piece.
• Round 18: Sc in each st around.
• Round 19: [Sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog] 5 times—15 sc.
• Round 20: [Sc in next st, sc2tog] 5 times—10 sc.

Ending / Finishing

• Fasten off. Weave in and trim tails.

Arms (make 2 for each bunny)

Note: If making a striped bunny, use yarn color A. If making a solid bunny, use yarn color B.

1. Make an adjustable ring.

Round Instructions

• Round 1 (right side): Work 6 sc in ring; do not join, work in continuous rounds (spiral)—6 sc.
  Place a marker in last sc to indicate end of round. Move marker up as each round is completed.
• Rounds 2–10: Sc in each st around.

Ending / Stuffing / Tails

• Fasten off, leaving a long tail. If needed, thread beginning yarn tail through stitches at beginning of piece and pull to close opening. Weave in and trim the beginning tail. Stuff arm lightly. Do not trim the ending tail as it can be used later for sewing arm to body.

Feet (make 2 for each bunny)

Note: If making a striped bunny, use yarn color A. If making a solid bunny, use yarn color B.

1. Make an adjustable ring.

Round Instructions

• Round 1 (right side): Work 6 sc in ring; do not join, work in continuous rounds (spiral)—6 sc.
  Place a marker in last sc to indicate end of round. Move marker up as each round is completed.
• Round 2: [Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] 3 times—9 sc.
• Rounds 3–8: Sc in each st around.
• Round 9: [Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] 4 times, sc in last st—13 sc.

Seaming Row and Toes

• Do not fasten off. Stuff lightly.

Seaming Row

• Hold top edges together, working through both thicknesses and inserting hook into inner loops only, slip st in each st across and into the last st.
• Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Make Toes

1. Thread the ending tail onto needle and use it to form toes as follows:
   • Insert needle through inside of foot, coming out at the top of foot about 3 rounds from seaming row (toe edge).
   • Take the needle over the toe edge then insert the needle into the bottom of the foot immediately below the top insertion point. Bring the needle through inside of foot and out the top of the foot about 2 stitches to the side of the insertion point.
   • Take the needle over the toe edge again, then insert the needle into the bottom of the foot immediately below the top insertion point. Bring the needle through inside of foot to back of foot and out at heel. Make a few small stitches at heel to secure, knot end, and take it back inside foot to hide end.

Striped Bunny Legs (make 2)

• With A, leaving a long beginning tail, make an adjustable ring.

Round Instructions

• Round 1 (right side): Work 6 sc in ring; do not join, work in continuous rounds (spiral)—6 sc.
  Place a marker in last sc to indicate end of round. Move marker up as each round is completed.
• Rounds 2–5: Sc in each st around.

Ending / Sewing

• Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Use the ending yarn tail to sew the leg to the top of a foot, about 5 rounds from toe edge. Weave in and trim the ending tail. Do not trim the beginning tail as it can be used later for sewing leg/foot to body.

Tail

Note: If making a striped bunny, use yarn color A. If making a solid bunny, use yarn color B.

1. Make an adjustable ring.

Round Instructions

• Round 1 (right side): Work 6 sc in ring; do not join, work in continuous rounds (spiral)—6 sc.
  Place a marker in the last sc to indicate end of round. Move marker up as each round is completed.
• Round 2: [Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] 3 times—9 sc.
• Round 3: Sc in each st around.

Ending

• Fasten off, leaving a long tail. If needed, thread beginning yarn tail through stitches at beginning of piece and pull to close opening. Weave in and trim beginning tail. Do not stuff tail. Do not trim ending tail. It can be used later for sewing tail to body.

Solid Bunny Ears (make 2)

• With B, make an adjustable ring.

Round Instructions

• Round 1 (right side): Work 6 sc in ring; do not join, work in continuous rounds (spiral)—6 sc.
  Place a marker in the last sc to indicate end of round. Move marker up as each round is completed.
• Round 2: [Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] 3 times—9 sc.
• Rounds 3–9: Sc in each st around.

Ending

• Fasten off, leaving a long tail. If needed, thread beginning yarn tail through stitches at beginning of piece and pull to close opening. Weave in and trim the beginning tail. Do not stuff. Do not trim the ending tail. It can be used later for sewing ear to head.

Striped Bunny Ears (make 2)

• With A, make an adjustable ring.

Round Instructions

• Round 1 (right side): Work 6 sc in ring; do not join, work in continuous rounds (spiral)—6 sc.
  Place a marker in the last sc to indicate end of round. Move marker up as each round is completed.
• Round 2: [Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] 3 times—9 sc.
• Rounds 3–11: Sc in each st around.

Ending

• Fasten off, leaving a long tail. If needed, thread beginning yarn tail through stitches at the beginning of the piece and pull to close opening. Weave in and trim the beginning tail. Do not stuff. Do not trim the ending tail. It can be used later for sewing ear to head.

Solid Bunny Bow Tie

• With C, ch 50.
• Fasten off. Weave in and trim tails.

Finishing

Assembly

Referring to the photograph as a guide to placement, use yarn tails or yarn scraps to sew the following pieces together:

1. Insert the body neck into the neck opening at the bottom of the head and sew pieces together, taking care to position eyes facing forward.
2. For the solid bunny, sew feet to bottommost portion of the body, side by side, taking care that toes are facing forward.
3. For the striped bunny, sew leg/feet to front of lower body at about Round 16 and 3 or 4 stitches apart.
4. Sew arms to sides of upper body at the round just beneath neck indentation.
5. Sew ears to top of head at Round 2, about 1 stitch apart.
6. Sew tail to the lower backside of the body.

Nose Embroidery

With the embroidery needle and pink embroidery floss for solid bunny or black embroidery floss for striped bunny, embroider a small triangle on the face for the nose, centered about 1 row below the eyes. Weave the floss ends back through the head and knot securely, then bury the yarn in the head, trimming excess as needed.

Optional Cheeks (Powder)

Using cotton swabs, apply powder face blusher to the face, as follows:

• Load swab with blusher, tap to release excess powder.
• Apply powder in a circular rubbing motion to form round cheeks.
• Apply cheeks about 1 round below the eyes and about 4 stitches wide.

Bow Tie Placement (Solid Bunny Only)

Tie bow tie around the solid bunny’s neck, tying ends into a bow.

Final End Care

Weave in and trim any remaining ends.

Frequently Asked Questions

What yarn is used for this pattern?

You will need RED HEART® Amigurumi yarn, specifically one ball of color 9741 Flamingo.

What crochet hook size is recommended?

Use a Susan Bates® Crochet Hook size 2.75 mm [US C-2].

Does this crochet project require assembly?

Yes, the project requires assembly of various parts once they are crocheted.

How many safety eyes are needed for each bunny?

You will need four 6mm safety eyes—two safety eyes for each bunny.

Are the pieces worked in rounds or rows?

All pieces of the bunnies are worked in continuous rounds.

Conclusion

Creating your own Beatrice and Basil Crochet Bunnies is not only enjoyable but allows for a unique touch to your crochet collection. With detailed instructions and the option for personalized colors and features, these bunnies make a delightful project for all crochet lovers. Happy crocheting!