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Bunny-Carrot Amigurumi Pattern

Bunny-Carrot Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Whimsical Buddy

Playful characters full of personality, designed to spark imagination and become cherished playtime favorites.

About This Bunny-Carrot Amigurumi Pattern

This Bunny-Carrot pattern combines two adorable elements into one interactive amigurumi toy. The bunny features a complete body with jointed arms and legs using thread mounting technique, expressive embroidered facial details, and a sweet pink tummy and tail. The carrot sleeve is crafted with inner gray pieces and outer orange pieces that connect together, creating ears with button closures that allow the bunny to peek out or hide completely inside. The finishing touch of leafy greens at the top completes this garden-fresh design.

Bunny-Carrot Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

What makes this pattern special is the clever construction that allows the bunny to be fully enclosed within the carrot, secured by buttons and loops on the carrot ears. The combination of thread-jointed limbs gives the bunny poseable movement while maintaining durability for play.

Why You'll Love This Bunny-Carrot Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love how this pattern tells a story - it's not just a bunny, it's a bunny with its own little hiding spot! The interactive element of buttoning the carrot closed adds such a playful dimension that kids adore. I'm particularly fond of the thread mounting technique for the limbs, which gives the bunny a professional finish and makes it so much more durable than sewn-on limbs. The embroidery details bring so much personality to the face, and watching that little pink nose and sweet expression come to life is truly rewarding. Plus, there's something deeply satisfying about creating the carrot ears that wrap around and button together - it's like making a tiny wearable for your amigurumi! This pattern pushes your skills just enough to feel accomplished while still being totally achievable.

Bunny-Carrot Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Bunny-Carrot Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Bunny-Carrot Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Bunny-Carrot Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with color combinations for this pattern! Instead of the traditional gray bunny, try making a brown bunny for a cottontail look, or go wild with pastel rainbow colors for each body part. The carrot could become a sleeping bag in any color - imagine a blue "ocean" carrot with a white bunny peeking out, or a purple "night sky" version with a cream-colored bunny.

You could also adjust the ear shape slightly to create different bunny personalities - longer, floppier ears give a more relaxed look, while keeping them as-is creates that classic upright bunny appearance. I've even seen crafters add tiny felt accessories like a bow tie or a flower crown to personalize their bunnies.

For the carrot section, consider adding embroidered flowers or polka dots instead of just stripes for a whimsical garden theme. The leafy greens at the top could be made fuller by creating additional chain loops or using a fluffier yarn. If you're making this as a gift for older children or adults, you could create a zipper closure instead of buttons for a more polished look.

The thread mounting technique used here is fantastic and could be applied to countless other amigurumi projects where you want moveable, poseable limbs. Once you master it with this pattern, you'll find yourself using it everywhere!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Forgetting to place stitch markers at the beginning of rounds, which leads to losing track of where rounds start and end especially during shaping ✗ Not stuffing firmly enough as you go, particularly in the head and body sections, which results in a floppy finished toy that doesn't hold its shape well ✗ Skipping the thread mounting instructions for limbs and sewing them on instead, which creates weak attachment points that can pull out with play ✗ Misaligning the carrot ear pieces when sewing buttons and loops, causing the carrot to close unevenly or not align properly when buttoned together

Bunny-Carrot Amigurumi Pattern

Create an adorable bunny hiding inside a cozy carrot with this charming amigurumi pattern! This unique design features a sweet gray bunny with pink accents that cleverly tucks into an orange carrot sleeve, complete with leafy greens on top. The pattern includes button closures on the carrot ears for easy opening and closing, making it both a toy and a playful hideaway. Standing 14-16 cm tall, this delightful creation combines whimsy with functionality, perfect for little ones who love interactive toys or as a special handmade gift that's sure to bring smiles.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Bunny-Carrot Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Sport weight 4ply Yarn Art Jeans yarn (50g/160m) in Orange (N23)
  • 02
    Sport weight 4ply Yarn Art Jeans yarn in Light Green (N29)
  • 03
    Sport weight 4ply Yarn Art Jeans yarn in Gray (N49)
  • 04
    Sport weight 4ply Yarn Art Jeans yarn in Black (N53)
  • 05
    Sport weight 4ply Yarn Art Jeans yarn in White (N62)
  • 06
    Sport weight 4ply Yarn Art Jeans yarn in Pink (N74)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    1.75 mm crochet hook
  • 02
    Safety eyes 10 mm
  • 03
    5 Buttons
  • 04
    Sewing pins
  • 05
    Stuffing material, fiberfill
  • 06
    Needle for sewing pieces
  • 07
    Long needle for thread mounting
  • 08
    Thread for mounting limbs
  • 09
    Scissors

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— Body-Head (Body With Gray yarn) :

Round 1 :

6sc in MR, place row marker here (6)

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1sc, inc) *6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2sc, inc) *6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3sc, inc) *6 (30)

Round 6 :

(4sc, inc) *6 (36)

Round 7 :

(5sc, inc) *6 (42)

Round 8-10 :

42sc (3 rounds) (42)

Round 11 :

(2sc, dec) *6, 18sc (36)

Round 12-16 :

36sc (5 rounds) (36)

Info :

Stuff with fiberfill in the process

— Head :

Round 17 :

(1sc, inc) *18 (54)

Round 18-21 :

54sc (4 rounds) (54)

Round 22 :

(7sc, dec) *6 (48)

Round 23 :

(6sc, dec) *6 (42)

Round 24-28 :

42sc (5 rounds) (42)

Info :

Insert the eyes between rounds 23-24 at a distance of 10-12 sc

Round 29 :

(5sc, dec) *6 (36)

Round 30 :

(4sc, dec) *6 (30)

Round 31 :

(3sc, dec) *6 (24)

Info :

Stuff the head with fiberfill

Round 32 :

(2sc, dec) *6 (18)

Round 33 :

(1sc, dec) *6 (12)

Round 34 :

6dec, fasten off, cut the yarn, weave in the ends

Infos :

Embroider the nose with pink thread. Embroider the whites of the eyes with white thread. Embroider the upper eyelids and the outline of the nose with black thread. Embroider the cheeks with pink thread. Embroider the mouth with black thread.

— Tummy (With Pink yarn) :

Round 1 :

6sc in MR, place row marker here (6)

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1sc, inc) *6 (18)

Info :

Leave a long tail for sewing. Pin the tummy in the center of the body with pins. Sew the tummy to the body.

— Legs (make 2, With Pink yarn) :

Round 1 :

Chain 6. Start in the second chain from the hook: inc, 3sc, 3sc in the last chain, 4sc, place row marker here (12)

Round 2 :

Change color to Gray. 2inc, 3sc, 3inc, 3sc, inc (18)

Round 3 :

8sc, (4-dc Bobble st, sc) *3, 4sc (18)

Info :

Stuff with fiberfill in the process

Round 4 :

4sc, 6dec, 2sc (12)

Round 5 :

(2sc, dec) *3 (9)

Round 6 :

(1sc, dec) *3 (6)

Round 7-11 :

6sc (5 rounds) (6)

Info :

Fasten off, cut the yarn, weave in the yarn ends. Fasten the legs with a thread mount. Attach the legs using a long needle and thread.

— Arms (make 2, With Gray yarn) :

Round 1 :

6sc in MR, place row marker here (6)

Round 2 :

(1sc, inc) *3 (9)

Round 3 :

9sc (9)

Info :

Stuff with fiberfill in the process

Round 4 :

(1sc, dec) *3 (6)

Round 5-8 :

6sc (4 rounds) (6)

Info :

Fasten off, cut the yarn, weave in the yarn ends. Fasten the arms with a thread mount. Attach the arms using a long needle and thread.

— Tail (With Pink yarn) :

Round 1 :

6sc in MR, place row marker here (6)

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

12sc (12)

Round 4 :

6dec (6)

Info :

Stuff with fiberfill. Leave a long tail for sewing. Sew the tail to the body.

— Ears (make 2 pieces in Gray and 2 pieces in Orange, Work in rows) :

Row 1 :

4sc in MR, turn (4)

Row 2 :

ch1, 4inc, turn (8)

Row 3 :

ch1, (1sc, inc) *4, turn (12)

Row 4 :

ch1, (2sc, inc) *4, turn (16)

Row 5 :

ch1, (3sc, inc) *4, turn (20)

Row 6 :

ch1, 20sc, turn (20)

Row 7 :

ch1, (4sc, inc) *4, turn (24)

Row 8 :

ch1, 24sc, turn (24)

Row 9 :

ch1, (5sc, inc) *4, turn (28)

Row 10-28 :

ch1, 28sc, turn (19 rows) (28)

Row 29 :

ch1, (5sc, dec) *4, turn (24)

Row 30 :

ch1, 24sc, turn (24)

Row 31 :

ch1, (4sc, dec) *4, turn (20)

Row 32 :

ch1, 20sc, turn (20)

Row 33 :

ch1, (3sc, dec) *4, turn (16)

Row 34 :

ch1, 16sc, turn (16)

Row 35 :

ch1, (2sc, dec) *4, turn (12)

Row 36 :

ch1, 12sc, turn (12)

Row 37 :

ch1, (1sc, dec) *4, turn (8)

Row 38 :

ch1, 4dec, turn (4)

Row 39 :

ch1, 2dec

Info :

Cut and fasten the yarn for Gray piece. Continue crocheting on the Orange part.

— Connecting the Gray and Orange parts together :

Round 1 :

Crochet with Orange yarn through both pieces (do not turn): sl st, ch1, 84 sc (84)

Round 2 :

84sc, sl st (84)

Info :

Cut the yarn, weave in the ends. Embroider the stripes on the orange part with a black thread.

Info :

Sew the ears to the head: attach the ear exactly to the center of the head, while making sure that the bunny is exactly half closed with the ear. Sew the ears in the center of the head. Close the bunny in the ears. Align the halves and fix them with pins. Pull one ear slightly over the other. Sew buttons at an equal distance along the edge of first ear. Make loops on the edge of the second ear, opposite the buttons.

— Greens (With Light Green yarn) :

Chain 1 :

ch31, from the second chain: 30inc (60)

Chain 2 :

ch41, from the second chain: 40inc (80)

Chain 3 :

ch51, from the second chain: 50inc (100)

Chain 4 :

ch41, from the second chain: 40inc (80)

Chain 5 :

ch31, from the second chain: 30inc (60)

Info :

Leave a long tail for sewing. Sew the greens to the junction of the orange parts.

Assembly Instructions

  • Complete all embroidery details on the head including the nose, eye whites, eyelids, cheeks, and mouth using pink, white, and black thread as specified
  • Pin the pink tummy piece to the center of the body before sewing it securely in place
  • Use thread mounting technique to attach both legs to the body using a long needle and thread, ensuring they are positioned symmetrically
  • Attach both arms to the body using the same thread mounting method for secure, poseable limbs
  • Sew the pink tail to the back of the body at the appropriate position
  • Embroider black stripes on the orange sections of the carrot ears for decorative detail
  • Attach both carrot ears to the center of the bunny's head, ensuring the bunny can be enclosed halfway when positioning them correctly
  • Align the two carrot ear halves, slightly overlapping one over the other, then sew 5 buttons evenly spaced along one ear edge and create corresponding loops on the opposite ear edge for closure
  • Sew the leafy greens to the top junction where the orange carrot parts meet to complete the carrot top appearance

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers consistently to track the beginning of each round, especially important during the head shaping and body sections
  • 💡Thread mounting for limbs is essential for durability - do not skip this step or substitute with regular sewing
  • 💡Stuff firmly as you work rather than waiting until the end, particularly for the head which requires firm stuffing to maintain its round shape
  • 💡When working the carrot ears in rows, keep tension consistent to ensure both pieces match in size for proper alignment when buttoning
  • 💡Pin all pieces before sewing to test positioning and ensure the bunny sits correctly and the carrot closes properly around it
  • 💡The 4-dc bobble stitch on the feet creates texture for toes - practice this stitch before starting if you're unfamiliar with it
  • 💡Take care when embroidering facial features as these bring the most personality to the bunny - use reference photos if needed

This enchanting Bunny-Carrot pattern brings together the sweetness of a cuddly bunny with the clever functionality of a hideable carrot home! The design showcases intermediate techniques like thread mounting for poseable limbs and working in rows to create the unique carrot ear construction. The button closure system adds an interactive element that children adore, while the embroidered details give your bunny a personality all its own. Perfect for gifting or as a special addition to any amigurumi collection! 🥕🐰 Happy crocheting! 🧶✨

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FAQs

What is thread mounting and why is it used for the limbs?

Thread mounting is a technique where limbs are attached using a long needle and strong thread passed through the body, creating a secure joint that allows the limbs to move and pose. This method is much more durable than sewing limbs on the surface and prevents them from pulling off during play.

How do I make the carrot ears close properly around the bunny?

Positioning is key! Make sure to attach both ears exactly at the center of the bunny's head so that when closed, the bunny is covered halfway by each ear. Pin everything in place first, slightly overlap one ear over the other, then mark where your buttons and loops should go before sewing them on.

Can I use different yarn weight for this pattern?

While you can use different yarn weight, it will change the final size of your bunny. The pattern is designed for sport weight (4ply) yarn with a 1.75mm hook. If you use thicker yarn and a larger hook, your bunny will be bigger, and you may need to adjust the eye size accordingly.

What's the best way to embroider the facial features?

Use a tapestry needle and take your time! For the nose, create a small triangle shape with pink yarn. For the eye whites and eyelids, use small stitches following the curves around the safety eyes. Practice on a scrap piece first if you're nervous about embroidering directly on your finished piece.

How many buttons do I need and what size works best?

You'll need 5 buttons total, spaced evenly along one carrot ear edge. Medium-sized buttons (around 10-15mm) work well - they should be large enough to handle easily but not so large that they overpower the design or make the carrot difficult to close.