About This Bunny Hand Puppet Amigurumi Pattern
This pattern creates a plush bunny hand puppet crocheted mostly in single crochet using super bulky plush yarn for a soft finish. The pattern includes full round-by-round instructions for the head, ears, arms, and body plus finishing techniques for indented eyes and embroidered facial details. You will learn how to attach arms seamlessly and shape ears for a polished look. Photo references and video links in the instructions help you master any tricky steps.
Designed with a roomy puppet body, it fits most adult hands and makes an engaging toy for storytelling and play. The plush yarn gives a cozy texture and quick build time so you can make several in different colors.
Why You'll Love This Bunny Hand Puppet Amigurumi Pattern
I absolutely love this pattern because it turns simple stitches into a charming, tactile puppet that children and adults both enjoy. I enjoyed designing the soft plush texture so the puppet feels delightful to hold and play with. I especially love the small details like the indented eyes and embroidered nose which give the bunny personality. This pattern is gratifyingly fast to make, and I feel proud each time I finish a neat, expressive face.
Switch Things Up
I love customizing this pattern by changing yarn colors to create different characters; try pastel pinks, mint greens, or warm browns to transform the bunny.
I sometimes swap the plush yarn for a worsted weight yarn and a smaller hook to make a smaller, firmer puppet perfect for little hands.
I often embroider different facial expressions; move the eyes or alter the eyebrow shapes to make sleepy, happy, or surprised bunnies.
I add tiny crocheted scarves, bows, or felt accessories to give each puppet personality and seasonal flair.
For a washable puppet, consider using cotton yarn for the body and machine-safe safety eyes that have sturdy backs.
I like to make matching sets by changing only the nose and eye colors so siblings have coordinating puppets that look related.
If you want a posable puppet, insert a small bendable wire in the ears or an arm core before finishing to allow shaping.
To make a tiny keychain puppet, use fingering weight yarn and a 2.5–3.5 mm hook and reduce stitch counts proportionally.
I sometimes add surface crochet details or simple embroidery to create patterns on the body like stripes or hearts for customization.
When gifting, I attach a small loop at the top of the head so the puppet can hang as a decoration when not in play, making it both cute and practical.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
✗ Skipping placement of safety eyes can make expressions look off; insert eyes between rounds 10 and 11 and keep 9 sc between them for correct spacing.
✗ Forgetting to leave sewing tails on ears and body makes assembly difficult; leave a long tail when instructed and use it to sew pieces firmly in place.
✗ Overstuffing the head causes bulging and distortion; stuff gradually with fiber filler and stop when the head is evenly firm without stretching stitches.
✗ Ignoring stitch counts after increases and decreases will cause mismatched shaping; count stitches after each round and correct mistakes before continuing.
✗ Not using the same hook and yarn tension changes finished size and fit; use a 4.5 mm hook with the recommended plush yarn and maintain consistent tension throughout.
