🐇 Free Crochet Pattern: Micro Long-Ear Bunny with Chenille Yarn

Kavitha
5 days ago
3 min read

Are you looking for the cutest, squishiest bunny crochet pattern ever? 🧶 This micro long-ear bunny is the perfect project if you love quick amigurumi, soft textures, and adorable handmade gifts. With thick chenille yarn, you can whip up this bunny in under 2 hours, and the long floppy ears make it irresistible.

Whether you’re a beginner wanting a first project or a seasoned crocheter searching for something fun and fast, this bunny is a guaranteed favorite. Let’s hop straight into the pattern!

✨ Why You’ll Love This Pattern

✔️ Works up fast with chunky chenille yarn

✔️ Micro-sized — fits in your palm (2.5–3 inches tall)

✔️ Adorable floppy ears that don’t need stuffing

✔️ Perfect as a keychain, desk buddy, or gift

🧶 Materials Needed

White chenille yarn (Bernat Blanket Tiny, Himalaya Dolphin Baby, or any similar thick fuzzy yarn)
4.0 mm crochet hook (or smaller for tighter stitches)
Polyester fiberfill stuffing
6 mm safety eyes or black embroidery thread
Pink embroidery thread for nose
Yarn needle & scissors
Stitch marker

🔖 Abbreviations

MR = magic ring
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec = decrease (sc 2 together)
st(s) = stitch(es)

🐰 Micro Long-Ear Bunny Pattern

1️⃣ Body

R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc in each st (12)
R3: (sc 1, inc) x6 (18)
R4–7: sc around (18)
R8: (sc 1, dec) x6 (12)
R9: dec around (6)
Stuff firmly
Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing

2️⃣ Head

R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc in each st (12)
R3: (sc 1, inc) x6 (18)
R4–5: sc around (18)
R6: (sc 1, dec) x6 (12)
R7: dec around (6)
Stuff lightly
Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing

3️⃣ Flat Long Ears (make 2)

Ch 7
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (6 sc)
Rows 2–15: ch 1, turn, sc across (6 sc) — this makes a long rectangle
Fasten off, leave tail for sewing
Do not stuff

(Tip: For extra floppy ears, crochet 18–20 rows instead of 15)

4️⃣ Arms (make 2)

R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2–3: sc around (6)
Lightly stuff
Fasten off, leave tail for sewing

5️⃣ Legs (make 2)

R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2–4: sc around (6)
Lightly stuff
Fasten off, leave tail for sewing

6️⃣ Tail

R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Stuff lightly
Fasten off, leave tail for sewing

7️⃣ Assembly

Sew head to body.
Attach ears to the top sides of the head (row 1 of ear against head).
Sew arms to the upper sides of the body.
Attach legs at the bottom front so bunny can sit.
Sew tail at the back lower body.
Add eyes between R3 & R4 of head, about 5–6 sts apart.
Embroider a tiny pink, black, or brown nose at the center.

🌸 Tips to Make It Even Cuter

Add a little bow or scarf around the neck.
Try pastel chenille yarn (baby pink, sky blue, lavender) for spring vibes.
Make a mini bunny family by adjusting hook size (smaller hook = tinier bunny).

📌 Pin & Share This Pattern!

If you love this little long-ear bunny, don’t keep it to yourself! Pin it on Pinterest, share it on Instagram, and tag your bunny makes. Handmade cuteness spreads happiness 💖

✨ That’s it! You now have a free micro bunny crochet pattern that’s small, soft, and full of charm. Whether you keep it as a desk buddy, turn it into a keychain, or gift it to a friend, this bunny is sure to bring a smile.

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