Welcome to this adorable crochet journey! Today, I'm excited to share with you how to make this charming Couple Bunny Boy, featuring a festive red and green color scheme that's perfect for holiday gifting.
With his sleepy expression, mismatched ears, and cozy outfit complete with tiny buttons, this little fellow has an irresistible whimsical charm that's sure to warm your heart.
Don't worry if you're new to amigurumi – I'll guide you through every step with detailed instructions and clear photos. Ready to create your own cuddly companion? Grab your yarn and hook, and let's bring this adorable bunny to life together!
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Details About Couple Bunny Boy
Let me share some sweet details about this charming little companion! When finished, your Couple Bunny Boy will stand approximately 12.2 inches (31 cm) tall - just the perfect size to cuddle or display on your shelf. He's small enough to be portable but big enough to show off all those adorable details in his outfit and facial features.
For the color palette, I've chosen a classic Christmas-inspired combination of emerald green and bright red, paired with crisp white for the body. But don't feel limited!
This bunny looks absolutely delightful in any color combination you fancy. You might try soft pastels like baby blue and pink for a nursery-perfect look, navy and cream for a nautical-inspired bunny, or earthy tones in brown and beige for a more rustic feel. Some crafters even love matching colors with their loved one's outfits for a truly personalized couple set.
Remember, the magic of handmade amigurumi lies in making it uniquely yours, so feel free to experiment with colors that speak to your heart!
Recommended Yarn and Crochet Hooks
Now, let's talk about the perfect materials to bring this adorable bunny to life! For this project, I absolutely love using Loopara 5 ply milk cotton yarn - it's my go-to choice for amigurumi because of its beautiful stitch definition and incredibly soft texture. Your finished bunny will be so huggable!
For this festive design, I used their emerald green, Christmas red, and pure white shades, creating a perfect holiday combination that brings so much charm to this little fellow.
The secret to achieving this bunny's perfect shape and adorable details lies in your hook size. I used a 3.0mm hook throughout this project, which creates tight, firm stitches - exactly what we want for amigurumi! This hook size pairs perfectly with Loopara yarn to give your bunny a neat, professional finish.
When making stuffed animals, it's better to crochet a bit tighter than usual to keep the stuffing from peeking through, and the 3.0mm hook helps achieve just that.
Remember to keep your tension consistent throughout the project - this will ensure all your bunny's parts are proportional and fit together beautifully!
Materials needed for Couple Bunny Boy
- Yarn – Loopara 5ply combed cotton (Green 14, Red 24, Brown 54, and White 61)
- Hook – 3.0mm
- Scissors
- Stitch Marker
- Tweezers
- Positioning Pin
- Yarn Needle
- Fiber Fill
- Button
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch - chain
- sc - single crochet
- inc - increase
- sc2tog - single crochet 2 together
- sl st - slip stitch
- BLO - back loops only
- FLO - front loops only
- dc - double crochet
- magic ring - magic ring/magic circle to start working in rounds
How to Crochet Couple Bunny Boy – Step by Step
How to Crochet the Head
Round 1: chain 1, work 8 single crochets in magic ring, slip stitch to join.
Round 2: Chain 1, work 8 single crochet increases around, slip stitch to join.
Round 3: Chain 1, work (1 single crochet, single crochet increase) 8 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 4: Chain 1, work (1 single crochet, single crochet increase, 1 single crochet) 8 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 5: Chain 1, work (3 single crochets, single crochet increase) 8 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 6: Chain 1, work 40 single crochets around, slip stitch to join.
Round 7: Chain 1, work (2 single crochets, single crochet increase, 2 single crochets) 8 times, slip stitch to join.
Rounds 8-11: Chain 1, work 48 single crochets around, slip stitch to join.
Round 12: Chain 1, work (7 single crochets, single crochet increase) 6 times, slip stitch to join.
Rounds 13-15: Chain 1, work 54 single crochets around, slip stitch to join.
Round 16: Chain 1, work (4 single crochets, single crochet increase, 4 single crochets) 6 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 17: Chain 1, work (4 single crochets, single crochet 2 together, 4 single crochets) 6 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 18: Chain 1, work (7 single crochets, single crochet 2 together) 6 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 19: Chain 1, work (3 single crochets, single crochet 2 together, 3 single crochets) 6 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 20: Chain 1, work (5 single crochets, single crochet 2 together) 6 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 21: Chain 1, work (2 single crochets, single crochet 2 together, 2 single crochets) 6 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 22: Chain 1, work (3 single crochets, single crochet 2 together) 6 times, add a small amount of fiberfill, slip stitch to join.
Round 23: Chain 1, work (1 single crochet, single crochet 2 together, 1 single crochet) 6 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 24: Chain 1, work (1 single crochet, single crochet 2 together) 6 times, stuff head firmly, slip stitch to join.
Round 25: Work 6 single crochet 2 together, slip stitch to join.
Tips: Use the same tension throughout your work - this ensures your bunny's head will have a smooth, professional appearance without any noticeable gaps or bulges. When joining rounds with slip stitches, try to keep them as invisible as possible by working them tightly.
How to Crochet the Hat
Round 1: Chain 1, work 6 single crochets in magic ring, slip stitch to join.
Round 2: Chain 1, work 6 single crochet increases, slip stitch to join.
Round 3: Chain 1, work (1 single crochet, single crochet increase) 6 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 4: Chain 1, work (1 single crochet, single crochet increase, 1 single crochet) 6 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 5: Chain 1, work (3 single crochets, single crochet increase) 6 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 6: Chain 1, work (2 single crochets, single crochet increase, 2 single crochets) 6 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 7: Chain 1, work (2 single crochets, single crochet increase) 6 times, (5 single crochets, single crochet increase) 3 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 8: Chain 1, work (3 single crochets, single crochet increase) 6 times, (6 single crochets, single crochet increase) 3 times, slip stitch to join.
Rounds 9-19: Chain 1, work 54 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 20: Chain 1, 10 single crochets, work 44 slip stitches. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Tips: Make sure your magic ring is tight and secure at the beginning. Pull the tail end firmly after completing Round 1 to close any gaps in the center.
How to Crochet the Ears (Make 2 - One Green, One Red)
Round 1: Chain 1, work 6 single crochets in magic ring, slip stitch to join.
Round 2: Chain 1, work (1 single crochet, single crochet increase) 3 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 3: Chain 1, work (1 single crochet, single crochet increase, 1 single crochet) 3 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 4: Chain 1, work 12 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 5: Chain 1, work (2 single crochets, single crochet increase) 4 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 6: Chain 1, work (3 single crochets, single crochet increase) 4 times, slip stitch to join.
Rounds 7-13: Chain 1, work 20 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 14: Chain 1, work (4 single crochets, single crochet 2 together, 4 single crochets) twice, slip stitch to join.
Rounds 15-16: Chain 1, work 18 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 17: Chain 1, work (7 single crochets, single crochet 2 together) twice, slip stitch to join.
Rounds 18-19: Chain 1, work 16 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 20: Chain 1, work (3 single crochets, single crochet 2 together, 3 single crochets) twice, slip stitch to join.
Rounds 21-22: Chain 1, 14 single crochets, slip stitch to join. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Tips: Weave in ends neatly as these will be visible pieces. Remember to match your tension between both ears so they look identical in size and shape, just different in color.
How to Crochet the Legs (Make 2)
With green yarn:
Round 1: Make a magic ring, chain 1, 8 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 2: Chain 1, 8 single crochet increases, slip stitch to join.
Round 3: Chain 1, single crochet, single crochet increase, 4 single crochets, 4 single crochet increases, 4 single crochets, single crochet increase, single crochet, slip stitch to join.
Round 4: Chain 1, 22 single crochets in back loops only, slip stitch to join.
Rounds 5-6: Chain 1, 22 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 7: Chain 1, 7 single crochets, 4 single crochet 2 together, 7 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 8: Chain 1, 18 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 9: Chain 1, 5 single crochets, 4 single crochet 2 together, 5 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 10: Chain 1, 6 single crochets, single crochet 2 together, 6 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Rounds 11-14: Chain 1, 13 single crochets (stuff with fiberfill), slip stitch to join.
Change to white yarn:
Round 15: Chain 1, in back loops only work (1 single crochet, single crochet 2 together) 4 times, single crochet, slip stitch to join.
Rounds 16-30: Chain 1, 9 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 31: Chain 1, flatten and work 5 single crochets. Leave a long tail for sewing.
With red yarn (shoe edging):
Work (single crochet, chain 1) 13 times, slip stitch to join.
Tips: Weave in the green end securely before continuing with white. Use stitch markers to track the beginning of rounds. Make both legs at the same time to ensure consistent tension.
How to Crochet the Hands (Make 2)
Round 1: Make a magic ring, chain 1, 6 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 2: Chain 1, work (1 single crochet, single crochet increase) 3 times, slip stitch to join.
Rounds 3-4: Chain 1, 9 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 5: Chain 1, work (1 single crochet, single crochet 2 together) 3 times, slip stitch to join.
Change to green yarn, work in back loops. 1 round green, 2 rounds red for sleeve.
Round 6: Chain 1, 6 single crochet increases, slip stitch to join.
Round 7: Chain 1, 12 single crochet increases, slip stitch to join.
Round 8: Chain 1, 24 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 9: Chain 1, work (4 single crochets, single crochet 2 together) 4 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 10: Chain 1, work (2 single crochets, single crochet 2 together) 5 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 11: Chain 1, work (1 single crochet, single crochet 2 together) 5 times (stuff with fiberfill), slip stitch to join.
Rounds 12-20: Chain 1, 10 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 21: Chain 1, flatten and work 5 single crochets. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Tips: Use small pieces of fiberfill for even distribution. Don't overstuff - the hands should be firm but squeezable. Make sure both hands are mirror images of each other.
How to Crochet the Body
Round 1: Make a magic ring, chain 1, 8 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 2: Chain 1, 8 single crochet increases, slip stitch to join.
Round 3: Chain 1, work (1 single crochet, single crochet increase) 8 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 4: Chain 1, work (1 single crochet, single crochet increase, 1 single crochet) 8 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 5: Chain 1, work (3 single crochets, single crochet increase) 8 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 6: Chain 1, work (9 single crochets, single crochet increase) 4 times, slip stitch to join.
Rounds 7-9: Chain 1, 44 single crochets, change to green in the last stitch, slip stitch to join.
Round 10: Chain 1, work (9 single crochets, single crochet 2 together) 4 times, change to red in the last stitch, slip stitch to join.
Rounds 11-12: Chain 1, 40 single crochets, change to green in the last stitch, slip stitch to join.
Round 13: Chain 1, work (6 single crochets, single crochet 2 together) 5 times, change to red in the last stitch, slip stitch to join.
Rounds 14-15: Chain 1, 35 single crochets, change to green in the last stitch, slip stitch to join.
Round 16: Chain 1, work (5 single crochets, single crochet 2 together) 5 times, change to red in the last stitch, slip stitch to join.
Rounds 17-18: Chain 1, 30 single crochets, change to green in the last stitch, slip stitch to join.
Round 19: Chain 1, work (3 single crochets, single crochet 2 together) 6 times, change to red in the last stitch, slip stitch to join.
Round 20: Chain 1, 24 single crochets in back loops only, slip stitch to join.
Collar (worked between Rounds 19-20 in front loops only with red):
Chain 2, work (3 double crochets) 9 times, chain 2, 6 slip stitches, chain 2, work (3 double crochets) 9 times, chain 2, slip stitch to join.
Tips: Don't pull the carried yarn too tight to avoid puckering. Start with firm tension in the first few rounds for a stable base.
How to Crochet the Pants
Round 1: Chain 22, slip stitch to form ring, chain 1, 22 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Rounds 2-6: Chain 1, 22 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Make 2 legs, don't fasten off the second leg. Join legs together.
Tips: Make sure the legs are aligned correctly before joining. Consider using stitch markers to help with placement.
How to Crochet the Pants Body
Round 1: 44 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Rounds 2-9: Chain 1, 44 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Tips: Count carefully to ensure you have the correct stitches. The Pants should fit smoothly over the legs.
How to Crochet the Straps
Slip stitch 4, chain 31, 30 single crochets in second chain from hook, slip stitch 34, slip stitch to join.
Chain 31, 30 single crochets in second chain from hook, slip stitch 6, slip stitch to join.
Tips: Count chain stitches carefully. Make both straps the same length.
How to Crochet the Tail
Round 1: Chain 1, 6 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 2: Chain 1, 6 single crochet increases, slip stitch to join.
Round 3-4: Chain 1, 12 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 5: Chain 1, 6 single crochet 2 together (leave a long tail for sewing), slip stitch to join.
Tips: Leave a long enough tail for secure attachment.
How to Crochet the Bow
Round 1: Chain 16, 15 single crochets in second chain from hook.
Rounds 2-5: Chain 1, 15 single crochets.
Take another piece of yarn, fold the bow in half, wrap it around the center to secure, and tie a knot.
Hide yarn tails on the back side, and weave in ends.
Tips: Work rows with even tension. Don't pull the center tie too tight.
Crochet Couple Bunny Boy Assemble
How to Embroider Ears and Assemble the Hat:
Step 1. Using white yarn, embroider V shapes evenly on both ears.
Step 2. Take out the hat and head pieces. Sew the hat to the head along the edge in a complete circle.
Tips: When attaching the hat to the head, pin it in several places first to prevent shifting.
How to Attach Ears and Create Face:
Step 1. Attach ears between rounds 3 and 4 of the hat. Leave a space of 4 stitches between the two ears.
Step 2. Find the middle of the head. On Round 10 of the head, leave 4 stitches space in the center. Sew eye expressions on both sides of these 4 stitches.
Tips: Before permanently attaching the ears, temporarily pin them in place and view them from multiple angles to ensure they're symmetrical and at the desired angle.
How to Assemble Face and Body:
Step 1. Embroider nose and mouth in the middle 2 stitches below the eyes. Continue embroidery into the next round down.
Step 2. Take out the body piece. Using the reserved yarn tail from the head, attach body. Pin pieces together to ensure proper alignment.
Step 3. After securing the body, prepare the bow. Hide and trim short yarn ends. Use a long yarn tail to secure the bow at the neck center.
Step 4. Attach hands to body sides, aligning with ears.
Tips: When embroidering the nose and mouth, keep your stitches small and neat.
How to Assemble the Rest:
Step 1. Attach legs between rounds 3 and 4 of body bottom. Check alignment - ears, hands, and legs should form straight line.
Step 2. Put pants on the figure. Attach the tail to the back. Secure the tail firmly. Weave in all loose ends.
Step 3. Finally, sew on buttons.
Tips: Test different leg positions before attaching permanently - slight adjustments in angle can significantly affect how well the bunny sits or stands. When attaching buttons, use strong thread in a matching color and reinforce each button with several passes.
Care and Cleaning Instructions
Daily Care Tips
Let's help your sweet bunny friend stay in tip-top shape! If you notice any loose threads, don't pull them - carefully trim them with small scissors. For those adorable little buttons, give them a gentle wiggle now and then to check they're secure. And remember - while this bunny is made with love, try to handle it gently to keep those carefully embroidered features looking their best!
Washing Methods
When your bunny needs a refresh, spot cleaning is your best friend! Use a clean white cloth slightly dampened with water and very mild soap to gently dab any dirty spots. Avoid rubbing, as this can damage the delicate stitches. For a deeper clean, you can hand wash in cool water with a gentle wool detergent - but never put your bunny friend in the washing machine! After washing, reshape while damp and lay flat to dry away from direct sunlight. Don't wring or twist the toy, as this could damage its shape.
Storage Suggestions
Your bunny deserves a cozy home when not in use! Store it in a clean, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent the yarn colors from fading. A drawer or cloth storage bag works perfectly - just make sure it's not squished under heavy items that could deform its shape. If you're storing it long-term, consider placing it in a sealed plastic bag with a small sachet of lavender to keep it fresh (and moths away!).
What’s Next?
Share your crafting journey with fellow makers! Whether it's a progress pic on Instagram, a Pinterest board of inspiration, step-by-step updates on Twitter, or your finished bunny on Facebook - every share spreads crafting joy and connects our creative community. Tag your creations and use #CrochetBunny to inspire others and join the handmade magic!
