The Blossom Burrow Bunny: A Free Crochet Pattern for a Textured, Heirloom-Quality Easter Friend

Introducing the Blossom Burrow Bunny

Create a charming, textured bunny with a hidden pocket for tiny treasures—perfect for Easter gifting or as a cozy shelf companion. This free crochet pattern uses a unique combination of stitches to produce a soft, heirloom-quality amigurumi that feels both vintage and fresh. The Blossom Burrow Bunny is designed with beginners in mind, yet offers enough detail to satisfy experienced makers. Its gentle expression, floppy ears, and secret pocket make it a delightful project for spring or any time of year.

Materials Needed

To create your own Blossom Burrow Bunny, gather the following supplies:

• Yarn: Worsted weight (#4) cotton or acrylic yarn in two colors:
  • Main Color (MC): Soft cream or blush (approx. 100 yards)
  • Contrast Color (CC): Dusty rose or sage green (approx. 20 yards)
  • Small amount of black or dark brown yarn for embroidery
• Hook: Size G/6 (4.0 mm) crochet hook
• Other: Yarn needle, stitch marker, polyester fiberfill stuffing, scissors
• Gauge: Gauge is not critical for this pattern, but aim for a tight fabric to prevent stuffing from showing. 4 sc and 4 rows = 1 inch.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Abbreviations (US terms)

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• inc: increase (2 sc in next stitch)
• dec: decrease (sc 2 together)
• BLO: back loop only
• FLO: front loop only
• st(s): stitch(es)
• rnd: round

Body (make 1)

With MC.

• Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6 sts)
• Rnd 2: inc in each st around. (12)
• Rnd 3: (sc, inc) around. (18)
• Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc) around. (24)
• Rnd 5: (sc 3, inc) around. (30)
• Rnd 6: (sc 4, inc) around. (36)
• Rnd 7-12: sc in each st around. (36)
• Rnd 13: (sc 4, dec) around. (30)
• Rnd 14: (sc 3, dec) around. (24)
• Rnd 15: (sc 2, dec) around. (18)
• Rnd 16: (sc, dec) around. (12)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff firmly with fiberfill, shaping the body into a round, plump form. Do not overstuff—the fabric should be firm but not stretched.

Head (make 1)

With MC.

• Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
• Rnd 2: inc in each st around. (12)
• Rnd 3: (sc, inc) around. (18)
• Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc) around. (24)
• Rnd 5: (sc 3, inc) around. (30)
• Rnd 6-10: sc in each st around. (30)
• Rnd 11: (sc 3, dec) around. (24)
• Rnd 12: (sc 2, dec) around. (18)
• Rnd 13: (sc, dec) around. (12)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff firmly. Using the tail, sew the head to the top of the body, aligning the center of the head with the center of the body. Weave in the end securely.

Ears (make 2)

With MC.

• Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
• Rnd 2: inc in each st around. (12)
• Rnd 3-5: sc in each st around. (12)
• Rnd 6: (sc, dec) around. (8)
• Rnd 7-10: sc in each st around. (8)

Fasten off, leaving a tail. Do not stuff. Flatten each ear and sew to the top of the head, positioning them slightly to the sides so they hang down naturally. The ears should be about 2 inches long.

Arms (make 2)

With MC.

• Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
• Rnd 2-6: sc in each st around. (6)

Fasten off, leaving a tail. Do not stuff. Sew to the sides of the body, about 1 inch below the head. Position them so they point slightly forward.

Legs (make 2)

With MC.

• Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
• Rnd 2: inc in each st around. (12)
• Rnd 3-5: sc in each st around. (12)
• Rnd 6: (sc, dec) around. (8)

Fasten off, leaving a tail. Stuff lightly—just enough to give shape but keep them soft. Sew to the bottom of the body, spacing them evenly so the bunny sits flat.

Pocket (make 1)

With CC.

• Ch 11.
• Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (10 sc)
• Row 2-8: ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. (10)
• Row 9: ch 1, turn, sc in BLO of each st across. (10)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Fold the pocket in half so the BLO row creates a crisp fold at the top. Sew the side edges together to form a pouch, leaving the top open. Using the tail, sew the pocket to the front of the bunny's body, centered between the arms. The pocket should sit about 1 inch above the bottom of the body.

Tail (make 1)

With MC.

• Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
• Rnd 2: inc in each st around. (12)
• Rnd 3: sc in each st around. (12)
• Rnd 4: dec around. (6)

Fasten off, leaving a tail. Stuff lightly to create a small, fluffy sphere. Sew to the back of the body, centered at the bottom.

Embroidery

Using black or dark brown yarn and a yarn needle, embroider the face:

• Eyes: Make two small 'X' stitches, positioned about 1 inch apart on the front of the head, about 1.5 inches from the top.
• Nose: Make a tiny 'Y' stitch centered below the eyes, about 0.5 inches down.
• Mouth: Add a small smile with a few straight stitches, starting from the bottom of the nose and curving slightly upward.

Finishing

Weave in all ends securely using a yarn needle. Trim any excess yarn. Optionally, add a small ribbon or a tiny flower to the ear or pocket for extra charm. Your Blossom Burrow Bunny is now complete—ready to hold tiny treasures or simply sit as a sweet companion.