Easter Bunny Cat Amigurumi Guide

Meet the Easter Bunny Cat

Welcome the Easter Bunny Cat—a gentle female kitty who’s hopping into spring with pastel charm. This sweet feline wears a detachable bunny ear headband, a little apron with egg pockets, and carries a basket of crocheted Easter eggs. With her soft gray coat and a hop in her step, she’s ready to spread Easter joy.

Personality

This cat’s a tender soul with a springtime skip. She’s the type to hide yarn eggs around your craft room and purr contentedly as you find them. Stitch her up, and she’ll bring a delicate, festive vibe to your Easter celebrations—perfect for a basket of treats or a cozy windowsill perch.

What You’ll Make

A 12-inch-long amigurumi cat standing upright with a slight bounce, featuring a gray body, pastel pink apron, white bunny ears, and a basket with colorful eggs. She’s got rounded ears, four legs with pink paws, a fluffy tail, and an embroidered face (eyes, nose, mouth, whiskers). Pastel accents tie her to the Easter theme.

Stitch Legend

  • ch: Chain – Yarn over, pull through loop on hook.
  • sc: Single Crochet – Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
  • dc: Double Crochet – Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through remaining 2 loops.
  • sl st: Slip Stitch – Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook.
  • sc2tog: Single Crochet Two Together (decrease) – Insert hook into next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, insert hook into next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through all 3 loops.
  • Magic Circle: Adjustable loop—wrap yarn around finger, insert hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, work stitches into ring, pull tail to close.

Materials

  • Yarn: Medium weight (4):
    • Main body: Gray (e.g., Red Heart Super Saver “Grey Heather”), ~200 yards.
    • Paws and apron: Pastel pink (e.g., Caron Simply Soft “Strawberry”), ~75 yards.
    • Bunny ears: White (e.g., Red Heart Super Saver “Soft White”), ~50 yards.
    • Basket: Brown (e.g., Red Heart Super Saver “Coffee”), ~20 yards.
    • Eggs: Assorted pastels (e.g., Caron Simply Soft “Lavender Blue,” “Pistachio,” “Lemonade”), ~10 yards each.
    • Face: Black yarn/thread (e.g., DMC Cotton Perle #5) for eyes/mouth, pink for nose.
  • Hook: Size H (5.0 mm) for a soft texture.
  • Filling:
    • Primary: Polyester fiberfill (~8-12 oz bag).
    • Substitutes:
      • Cotton batting: Soft, natural, denser.
      • Yarn scraps: Finely chopped—eco-friendly.
      • Wool roving: Light, fluffy, premium.
      • Fabric strips: Washed, shredded clothing—sustainable, heavier.
  • Extras:
    • Optional: Safety eyes (10-12 mm)—for non-child use only.
    • Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers.
    • Pipe cleaner (~5” for tail).
    • White embroidery floss or thin yarn (whiskers).

Gauge

16 sc x 18 rows = 4” square. Tight stitches hide filling.

Finished Size

~12” long (head to tail), 5” wide (with legs), 6” tall standing.

Notes

  • Work in continuous rounds unless specified; mark first stitch.
  • Stuff moderately for a balanced stance—firm but not rigid.
  • US crochet terms used.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Head

  1. Magic Circle: With gray yarn, form a magic circle. Ch 1, 6 sc into circle, pull tight. (6 sc)
  2. Increase Round 1: 2 sc in each stitch. (12 sc)
  3. Increase Round 2: [1 sc, 2 sc in next stitch] 6 times. (18 sc)
  4. Increase Round 3: [1 sc in next 2 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch] 6 times. (24 sc)
  5. Increase Round 4: [1 sc in next 3 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch] 6 times. (30 sc)
  6. Increase Round 5: [1 sc in next 4 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch] 6 times. (36 sc)
  7. Straight Rounds: 1 sc in each stitch for 6 rounds. (36 sc per round)
  8. Decrease Round 1: [1 sc in next 4 stitches, sc2tog] 6 times. (30 sc)
  9. Decrease Round 2: [1 sc in next 3 stitches, sc2tog] 6 times. (24 sc)
  10. Begin Stuffing: Add filling halfway—push into edges.
  11. Decrease Round 3: [1 sc in next 2 stitches, sc2tog] 6 times. (18 sc)
  12. Decrease Round 4: [1 sc in next stitch, sc2tog] 6 times. (12 sc)
  13. Finish Stuffing: Fill moderately. Fasten off with 12” tail, weave through front loops, pull tight, knot, hide end.

Eyes (Choose One Method)

  1. Placement Note: Add eyes after head is stuffed. Position between rounds 9 and 10, 6 stitches apart (left edge to left edge). Mark if needed.
  2. Option 1: Yarn Eyes (Safe & Simple):
    • Thread needle with black yarn (~12” length).
    • Left eye: At round 9, 6 stitches left of center, make a French knot (wrap yarn 3 times around needle, pull through, anchor with a stitch).
    • Right eye: Repeat at round 10, 6 stitches right of center.
    • Knot inside head, weave in. Result: Small, round eyes, ~¼” wide.
  3. Option 2: Thread Eyes (Detailed):
    • Use black floss (2 strands, ~18” length) and needle.
    • Left eye: At round 9, 6 stitches left, outline a ½” oval (2-3 backstitches, up 2 rows, across 2 stitches), fill with 8-10 satin stitches.
    • Right eye: Repeat at round 10, 6 stitches right.
    • Add white floss dot in top left corner of each for sparkle. Knot inside. Result: Oval, gentle eyes.
  4. Option 3: Safety Eyes (Optional):
    • Before stuffing (after step 7), insert 10-12 mm safety eyes at rounds 9-10, 6 stitches apart. Secure backs inside.
    • Proceed with stuffing. Note: Not safe for kids under 3.

Nose

  1. Embroider: With pink yarn/thread, stitch a heart shape at round 12, center (3 stitches wide at bottom, 2 rows tall, 5-6 satin stitches). Knot inside.

Mouth

  1. Embroider: With black yarn/thread, sew a soft “u” shape (3 stitches wide) at round 13, below nose, for a sweet smile. Knot inside.

Ears (Make 2)

  1. Base: With gray yarn, ch 6. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 4 ch. (5 sc)
  2. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (5 sc)
  3. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 3 stitches. (4 sc)
  4. Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 2 stitches. (3 sc)
  5. Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next stitch. (2 sc) Fasten off, leave 6” tail.
  6. Attach: Sew ears to head between rounds 3-6, 5 stitches apart, whipstitch base, curve slightly outward.

Body

  1. Base Oval: With gray yarn, ch 12. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 9 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Work opposite side: sc in next 9 ch, 2 sc in last ch. Join with sl st. (24 sc)
  2. Round 1: Ch 1, [1 sc in next 9 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc, 2 sc in next stitch] twice. Join. (28 sc)
  3. Straight Rounds: Ch 1, 1 sc in each stitch for 10 rounds, join with sl st. (28 sc per round)
  4. Stuff: Fill body to ¾ full, keeping it balanced.

Legs (Make 4)

  1. Start: With gray yarn, magic circle, ch 1, 6 sc, pull tight. (6 sc)
  2. Increase Round 1: 2 sc in each stitch. (12 sc)
  3. Straight Rounds: 1 sc in each stitch for 6 rounds. (12 sc per round)
  4. Stuff: Fill leg halfway.
  5. Paw Base: Switch to pink yarn, [1 sc, 2 sc in next stitch] 6 times. (18 sc)
  6. Paw Round 2: 1 sc in each stitch. (18 sc)
  7. Close: [Sc2tog] 9 times (9 sc), fasten off with 8” tail, weave through stitches, pull tight.
  8. Attach: Sew front legs at rounds 35-37 (5 stitches apart), back legs at 39-41 (6 stitches apart). Position for standing with a slight bounce.

Tail

  1. Start: With gray yarn, magic circle, ch 1, 6 sc, pull tight. (6 sc)
  2. Increase: [1 sc, 2 sc in next stitch] 3 times. (9 sc)
  3. Straight Rounds: 1 sc in each stitch for 8 rounds. (9 sc per round)
  4. Stuff: Insert 5” pipe cleaner, add light filling.
  5. Taper: [1 sc, sc2tog] 3 times (6 sc), fasten off, weave tail through to close.
  6. Attach: Sew to back center at round 41, fluffing upward.

Bunny Ear Headband

  1. Band: With pink yarn, ch 22 (or fit head), sl st to join. Sc in each ch around. (22 sc) Fasten off.
  2. Ears (Make 2): With white yarn, ch 10. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 8 ch (9 sc). Work 6 rows of 9 sc. Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 7 stitches (8 sc). Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 6 stitches (7 sc). Fasten off, leave tail.
  3. Inner Ear: With pink yarn, ch 8, sc in 2nd ch and across (7 sc). Work 4 rows of 7 sc. Sew to center of white ear.
  4. Attach: Sew ears to band, 4 stitches apart, fold band over head (removable).

Apron

  1. Base: With pink yarn, ch 14. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across. (13 sc)
  2. Rows 2-7: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (13 sc per row)
  3. Pocket: Ch 6, sc in 2nd ch and across (5 sc). Work 3 rows of 5 sc. Sew to apron front, centered (rows 3-5).
  4. Ties: Attach pink yarn at top corners, ch 12, fasten off. Repeat on other side.
  5. Attach: Tie around body at round 36, knot at back.

Basket

  1. Base: With brown yarn, magic circle, ch 1, 6 sc, pull tight. (6 sc)
  2. Increase Round 1: 2 sc in each stitch. (12 sc)
  3. Increase Round 2: [1 sc, 2 sc in next stitch] 6 times. (18 sc)
  4. Straight Rounds: 1 sc in each stitch for 3 rounds. (18 sc per round)
  5. Handle: Ch 10, skip 9 stitches, sl st to opposite side. Sc across chain (10 sc). Fasten off.
  6. Eggs (Make 3): With pastel yarns (blue, green, yellow), magic circle, ch 1, 6 sc, pull tight. [1 sc, 2 sc in next stitch] 3 times (9 sc). Work 2 rounds of 9 sc, sc2tog 4 times (5 sc), fasten off, stuff lightly, close. Sew into basket.
  7. Attach: Sew basket to left front paw base, angled outward.

Whiskers

  1. Prepare: Cut 6 white floss strands, 6” each.
  2. Attach: Thread 3 per side through round 11 (1 stitch below eyes, 2 stitches apart). Knot inside, trim to 2”.

Assembly

  1. Head to Body: Sew head to body at round 35, straight—use ladder stitch.
  2. Pose: Stand upright with a slight bounce, adjust legs and tail. Secure apron and basket, place headband.

Seasonal Touch

Your Easter Bunny Cat is ready to hop into spring! With her sweet smile and pastel goodies, she’s a tender Easter treasure. Pair her with a daffodil, and let her guard your holiday stash.

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