Easy No-Sew Crochet Bunny Pattern A Quick, Squishy Plush

Easy No-Sew Crochet Bunny Pattern A Quick, Squishy Plush

A super-soft bunny with long floppy ears, chubby paws, pink axolotl-style gills, and sweet little feet. This design is worked primarily in continuous rounds, with the ears, arms, feet, and pink gills crocheted onto the main piece using crochet joins rather than needle sewing.

Materials & Tools

  • Super bulky chenille/velvet yarn
    • White: approximately 100-120 g
    • Pastel pink: approximately 10-15 g
  • 4.5-5.5 mm crochet hook
    • Use 5.0 mm for a soft but tightly packed fabric.
  • 12-14 mm black safety eyes
  • Polyester fiberfill
  • Stitch marker
  • Scissors
  • Yarn needle is not required for assembly; tails can be woven through the fabric with the crochet hook.
  • Optional: a small amount of pink embroidery floss for the nose

Finished Size

Approximately 8-10 in (20-25 cm) tall, depending on yarn, hook size, and stuffing tension.

Important: Because this is an amigurumi made with chunky chenille yarn, crochet tightly enough that stuffing cannot be seen through the stitches.

Abbreviations

Abbreviation Meaning
MR Magic Ring
ch Chain
sc Single Crochet
hdc Half Double Crochet
dc Double Crochet
inc 2 sc in the same stitch
dec Single Crochet 2 Together
sl st Slip Stitch
BLO Back Loop Only
FLO Front Loop Only
st/sts Stitch/Stitches
FO Fasten Off
Rnd Round
rep Repeat

US crochet terminology is used throughout.

Part 1: Separate Limbs & Ears

These pieces are made individually but are not sewn on with a needle. Each piece is attached later with a crochet join while working the main body or head.

A. Long Floppy Bunny Ears - Make 2

Work in white.

Ear 1

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)

Rnd 2: sc around. (6)

Rnd 3: (inc, sc) x 3. (9)

Rnd 4: sc around. (9)

Rnd 5: (inc, 2 sc) x 3. (12)

Rnd 6: sc around. (12)

Rnd 7: (inc, 3 sc) x 3. (15)

Rnd 8-20: sc around. (15)

Do not stuff heavily. Add only a very small amount of fiberfill to the upper section so the ear remains floppy.

Rnd 21: (dec, 3 sc) x 3. (12)

Rnd 22: (dec, 2 sc) x 3. (9)

Flatten the opening.

Do not close the ear completely. Leave the 9 stitches available for the crochet attachment.

Fasten off, leaving a long working tail.

Ear 2

Make the second ear exactly the same way.

Tip: Keep the ears mostly unstuffed. The chenille yarn naturally gives them enough volume, while minimal stuffing helps them fall softly against the body.

B. Chubby Front Arms - Make 2

Work in white.

Arm 1

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)

Rnd 2: inc around. (12)

Rnd 3-5: sc around. (12)

Rnd 6: (dec, 2 sc) x 3. (9)

Stuff lightly.

Rnd 7: (dec, sc) x 3. (6)

Fasten off, leaving the 6-stitch opening available for the crochet join.

Arm 2

Repeat the same instructions.

The arms should remain soft and rounded rather than tightly stuffed.

C. Pink Foot Pads - Make 2

These pads create the soft pink accents visible on the bottoms of the bunny's feet.

Work in pastel pink.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)

Rnd 2: inc around. (12)

Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)

Rnd 4: sc around. (18)

Rnd 5: (sc, dec) x 6. (12)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

The pad will later be positioned on the front of each white foot and attached with surface crochet/slip stitches, rather than traditional sewing.

D. Chubby Bunny Feet - Make 2

Work in white.

Foot 1

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)

Rnd 2: inc around. (12)

Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)

Rnd 4-6: sc around. (18)

Begin stuffing firmly.

Rnd 7: (sc, dec) x 6. (12)

Rnd 8: dec around. (6)

Add a final small amount of stuffing.

Fasten off.

Use the crochet hook to close the remaining 6 stitches by working a sl st through the front loops of each stitch and pulling gently closed.

Foot 2

Repeat the same instructions.

Add the Pink Pad

Place one pink pad on the front center of each foot.

Using pastel pink yarn and your crochet hook:

  1. Insert the hook through the outer edge of the pad.
  2. Insert it through the corresponding stitch on the foot.
  3. Pull the pink yarn through both layers.
  4. Work sl st around the entire pad.
  5. Keep the tension loose enough to avoid flattening the foot.
  6. Finish with the yarn tail hidden inside the foot.

This is a crocheted attachment, not needle sewing.

E. Triple-Layer Axolotl Gills - Make 2

Each side of the head has three soft pink fin-like lobes.

Work each three-lobed gill as one continuous crocheted piece.

Left Gill

With pastel pink:

Base: ch 3.

Fin 1: Beginning in the 2nd ch from hook, sl st, hdc, ch 2, sl st into the base.

Fin 2: ch 3, sl st, hdc, ch 2, sl st into the base.

Fin 3: ch 4, sl st, hdc, dc, ch 2, sl st into the base.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

The three fins should graduate slightly in size, creating the characteristic layered axolotl-gill appearance.

Right Gill

Make a second three-lobed gill in the same manner.

Keep the two pieces mirrored when positioning them on the head.

Part 2: Main Body & Head

The body and head are worked continuously from the bottom upward, eliminating the seam normally created between the torso and head.

Work in white unless instructed otherwise.

Main Body

Bottom

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)

Rnd 2: inc around. (12)

Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)

Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24)

Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6. (30)

Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6. (36)

Rnd 7: sc around. (36)

Rnd 8: sc around. (36)

Rnd 9: sc around. (36)

Rnd 10: sc around. (36)

Crochet the Feet Directly to the Body

The feet sit toward the lower front of the bunny.

Flatten the body slightly so you can identify the front center.

Count 9 stitches from the left side of the front center area and mark 12 stitches for the left foot attachment. Leave approximately 6 stitches between the two feet.

Position the first foot so its 12-stitch upper edge aligns with the selected body stitches.

Using white yarn and your crochet hook:

  • Insert hook through one stitch of the foot.
  • Insert hook through the corresponding body stitch.
  • Pull through and work 1 sc.
  • Continue across all 12 stitches.

This creates a firm crocheted seam connecting the foot directly to the body.

Repeat for the second foot using the corresponding 12 body stitches.

No needle sewing is required.

Continue the Body

Rnd 11: sc around. (36)

Rnd 12: sc around. (36)

Rnd 13: sc around. (36)

Rnd 14: sc around. (36)

Attach the Arms

The arms should sit high enough to give the bunny its cute sitting pose.

Position one arm on each side of the front of the body, approximately 5-6 rounds above the feet.

Each arm has a 6-stitch opening.

Using white yarn:

  1. Place the first arm against the body.
  2. Insert the hook through one arm stitch and the corresponding body stitch.
  3. Work 1 sc through both layers.
  4. Continue across all 6 arm stitches.
  5. Finish the attachment with a sl st.

Repeat for the second arm.

The body remains at 36 stitches because the arms are attached onto existing stitches rather than replacing them.

Begin the Head

The head is enlarged from the body to create the round, plush shape.

Rnd 15: (5 sc, inc) x 6. (42)

Rnd 16: (6 sc, inc) x 6. (48)

Rnd 17: sc around. (48)

Rnd 18: sc around. (48)

Rnd 19: sc around. (48)

Rnd 20: sc around. (48)

Rnd 21: sc around. (48)

Rnd 22: sc around. (48)

Attach the Long Bunny Ears

The ears are placed on the sides of the head rather than directly on top.

For a balanced face:

  • Left ear: approximately 7-8 stitches left of the head center
  • Right ear: approximately 7-8 stitches right of the head center
  • The ears should sit around Rounds 18-21.
  • Angle them slightly outward and downward.

Crochet-On Ear Attachment

Take the first ear and flatten its 9-stitch opening.

Hold it against the outside of the head.

Working with white yarn:

  1. Insert the hook through the first ear stitch.
  2. Insert the hook through the corresponding head stitch.
  3. Pull through.
  4. Work 1 sc.
  5. Continue across all 9 ear stitches.
  6. Work a final sl st.

Do not pull the attachment excessively tight.

The ear should remain flexible enough to flop downward.

Repeat for the second ear.

Attach the Pink Axolotl Gills

The gills should sit immediately in front of each ear.

Position the three-lobed pink gill between the ear and cheek.

For each gill:

  1. Place the smallest lobe toward the upper portion of the head.
  2. Place the medium lobe below it.
  3. Place the largest lobe toward the lower cheek.
  4. Use pastel pink yarn.
  5. Insert the hook through the base of the gill and the corresponding head stitch.
  6. Pull through and work a series of sl sts along the gill base.
  7. Secure the bottom with one additional sl st.

Because the attachment is made entirely with crochet, the gills appear to emerge naturally from the head without a visible sewn seam.

Continue Shaping the Head

Face

Rnd 23: sc around. (48)

Rnd 24: sc around. (48)

Rnd 25: sc around. (48)

Rnd 26: sc around. (48)

This is the best stage for installing the eyes.

Safety Eye Placement

Place the 12-14 mm safety eyes between Rounds 23 and 25.

For the cute sleepy bunny expression:

  • Place the left eye approximately 9-10 stitches to the left of the center front.
  • Place the right eye approximately 9-10 stitches to the right of the center front.
  • Keep both eyes on the same horizontal line.
  • Leave approximately 6-8 visible stitches between the inner edges of the eyes, depending on eye size.

Before securing the washers, check the face from several angles.

For children under 3, replace safety eyes with securely embroidered eyes.

Shape the Upper Head

Begin decreasing gradually to preserve the round, squishy head.

Rnd 27: (6 sc, dec) x 6. (42)

Rnd 28: (5 sc, dec) x 6. (36)

Rnd 29: (4 sc, dec) x 6. (30)

Rnd 30: (3 sc, dec) x 6. (24)

Begin stuffing the head firmly but gently.

Rnd 31: (2 sc, dec) x 6. (18)

Rnd 32: (sc, dec) x 6. (12)

Add the final stuffing.

Do not overstuff. The characteristic look of this bunny comes from a soft, marshmallow-like surface rather than a hard, tightly packed head.

Rnd 33: dec around. (6)

Fasten off.

Use the crochet hook to close the remaining opening by inserting through the front loops of the 6 stitches and pulling gently.

Pink Bunny Nose

The nose is a tiny horizontal pink shape centered between the eyes.

Use pastel pink yarn.

Insert the hook or yarn through the center-front stitches approximately 3-4 rounds below the eyes.

Create a small horizontal bar approximately 2-3 stitches wide using tightly worked horizontal slip stitches.

For a slightly raised nose:

  1. Bring pink yarn through the first stitch.
  2. Insert the hook into the next stitch.
  3. Pull the yarn through.
  4. Repeat across 2-3 stitches.
  5. Return once across the same stitches.
  6. Fasten off.
  7. Pull the tails inside the head using the crochet hook.

The finished nose should be small and subtle.

Optional Pink Cheek Detail

For an even softer axolotl-bunny appearance, add tiny pink cheek accents immediately beneath each eye.

Work 1-2 horizontal surface slip stitches in pastel pink on each cheek.

Keep them very small so the white chenille remains the dominant color.

Final Shaping

Before hiding the remaining tails:

  • Gently massage the stuffing into the head.
  • Round the cheeks with your fingers.
  • Pull the ears forward slightly.
  • Allow the ears to fall naturally behind the gills.
  • Rotate the feet so the pink pads face forward.
  • Bend the arms inward toward the belly.

The finished silhouette should be a round, seated bunny with oversized floppy ears, tiny paws, chunky feet, and three pink axolotl-style fins on each side of the head.

Finishing Instructions

This pattern requires no traditional needle sewing for assembly.

To finish cleanly:

  1. Check every attachment point.
  2. Make sure the feet, arms, ears, and gills are securely crocheted into place.
  3. Trim excess yarn tails only after confirming the attachments are firm.
  4. Use your crochet hook to pull each remaining tail several stitches through the interior of the plush.
  5. Change direction and weave the tail back through a different path.
  6. Pull gently and trim close to the fabric.
  7. Massage the chenille fibers over the trimmed area to conceal the end.

Avoid pulling the tails aggressively because chunky chenille can compress and create visible dimples.

Final No-Sew Checklist

  • ✓ Body and head are one continuous crocheted piece
  • ✓ Feet are crocheted directly onto the body
  • ✓ Arms are crocheted directly onto the body
  • ✓ Long floppy ears are crocheted onto the head
  • ✓ Triple-layer pink gills are crocheted onto the head
  • ✓ Pink foot pads are attached with surface crochet
  • ✓ Nose is created with surface crochet
  • ✓ No traditional needle assembly is required
  • ✓ Soft, chunky, squishy finish is preserved throughout


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