Easy Crochet Bunny Swing Free Pattern with Playful Style

There is something undeniably charming about a handmade bunny. Whether it sits on a nursery shelf, dangles from a baby mobile, or swings gently from a little wooden dowel, a crocheted bunny carries a warmth that no store-bought toy can replicate. This free pattern walks you through every step of creating an adorable bunny in a swing — complete with long floppy ears, a sweet little face, and a simple swing construction that lets your bunny sit and sway with the most playful energy imaginable.

This pattern is beginner-friendly. If you can single crochet, slip stitch, and work in rounds, you have everything you need. Even if you are still building your confidence with crochet, this project is designed to feel approachable from the very first loop. The finished size is approximately 7 to 8 inches tall (not including the swing ropes), making it a satisfying project you can complete in a weekend — or even a single afternoon if you get into the rhythm of it.

Let’s talk about everything you need before we pick up the hook.

Materials You Will Need

Gathering your supplies before you start is one of the best habits you can build as a crocheter. It eliminates the frustration of stopping mid-project to hunt down yarn or realize you are missing a tool. Here is what goes into this bunny swing:

Yarn: Worsted weight (size 4) yarn works beautifully for this project. You will need a main color for the bunny’s body — something soft like a creamy white, warm oatmeal, gray, or pale lavender gives that classic bunny feel. You will also want a small amount of pink or blush-toned yarn for the inner ears and a contrast color for any clothing details if you choose to add a little shirt or collar to your bunny. A neutral beige or tan works wonderfully as an alternative main color if you want a more earthy, natural look.

Hook: A 4.0mm or 4.5mm crochet hook is ideal for worsted weight yarn at this scale. Using a slightly smaller hook than the yarn label suggests creates a tighter fabric, which prevents the stuffing from showing through and gives your bunny a firmer, sturdier shape.

Polyfill Stuffing: You will need enough to fill the head and body firmly but not so much that the limbs become stiff. Light, even stuffing makes a difference in how professional your finished bunny looks.

Safety Eyes: Two 9mm or 12mm black safety eyes give the bunny a sweet, wide expression. If you are making this for a baby or young child under three years old, please embroider the eyes instead using black yarn or embroidery floss, as safety eyes are a choking hazard.

Embroidery Floss: A tiny bit of black or dark brown floss is used to embroider the nose and optional mouth. Pink or blush floss adds rosy cheeks if you want them.

Yarn Needle: A blunt tapestry needle or yarn needle is essential for sewing pieces together and weaving in ends cleanly.

Stitch Markers: Locking stitch markers help you keep track of the beginning of each round, which is especially useful when working in continuous rounds.

Swing Materials: A small wooden dowel or twig approximately 6 inches long, some jute twine or sturdy cotton string, and a small length of ribbon or fabric strip to create the swing seat. You can also cut a small piece of natural wood, a craft stick, or even use a painted dowel for a more polished look.

Optional: A tiny bow tie, small piece of lace trim, or ribbon to dress up your bunny adds personality and makes it feel truly one of a kind.

Gauge and Sizing

For this pattern, gauge does not need to be exact. A rough guide is 16 single crochets and 18 rows equal approximately 4 inches using a 4.0mm hook and worsted weight yarn. If your gauge runs a bit loose, simply go down half a hook size. The bunny will work up beautifully regardless of minor variations — the important thing is that your stitches are tight enough that stuffing does not peek through.

The finished bunny body, fully stuffed, measures approximately 4.5 inches tall. With the head attached, the full bunny is about 7 to 8 inches from ear tips to feet. The swing itself can be sized to your preference.

Abbreviations Used in This Pattern

Before jumping into the rounds, here is a quick reference for every abbreviation used throughout:

MR — Magic ring
ch — Chain
sc — Single crochet
inc — Increase (two single crochets into the same stitch)
dec — Invisible decrease (insert hook through front loops of next two stitches and complete a single crochet)
sl st — Slip stitch
BLO — Back loop only
FO — Fasten off
st — Stitch
rnd — Round

Pattern: The Bunny’s Head

The head is worked from the top down in continuous rounds.

Rnd 1: Start with a MR, work 6 sc into the ring. Pull tight. (6 sts)

Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)

Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc repeat around. (18 sts)

Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc repeat around. (24 sts)

Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc repeat around. (30 sts)

Rnd 6: Sc 4, inc repeat around. (36 sts)

Rnd 7: Sc 5, inc repeat around. (42 sts)

Rnds 8 through 14: Sc in each st around. (42 sts, 7 rounds even)

Rnd 15: Sc 5, dec repeat around. (36 sts)

Rnd 16: Sc 4, dec repeat around. (30 sts)

At this point, insert your safety eyes between rounds 10 and 11, approximately 10 to 12 stitches apart. This spacing gives the bunny that wide-eyed, sweet expression. Embroider the nose just below the center point between the eyes using a small Y-shape or upside-down triangle in dark floss.

Rnd 17: Sc 3, dec repeat around. (24 sts)

Begin stuffing the head firmly at this stage.

Rnd 18: Sc 2, dec repeat around. (18 sts)

Rnd 19: Sc 1, dec repeat around. (12 sts)

Finish stuffing and close the head. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Pattern: The Body

The body is worked bottom up.

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. (6 sts)

Rnd 2: Inc each st. (12 sts)

Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc repeat. (18 sts)

Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc repeat. (24 sts)

Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc repeat. (30 sts)

Rnd 6: Sc 4, inc repeat. (36 sts)

Rnds 7 through 9: Sc around. (36 sts, 3 rounds even)

Rnd 10: Sc 4, dec repeat around. (30 sts)

Rnds 11 through 13: Sc around even.

Rnd 14: Sc 3, dec repeat around. (24 sts)

Rnds 15 and 16: Sc around even.

Rnd 17: Sc 2, dec repeat around. (18 sts)

Stuff the body firmly before the opening becomes too small to work with. The body should feel round and plump but not tight enough to distort the shape.

Rnd 18: Sc 1, dec repeat around. (12 sts)

Rnd 19: Dec around. (6 sts)

FO and close, leaving a long tail.

Pattern: The Ears (Make Two Outer Ears)

Rnd 1: MR, 4 sc. (4 sts)

Rnd 2: Inc in each st. (8 sts)

Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc repeat. (12 sts)

Rnds 4 through 16: Sc around even. (12 sts, 13 rounds)

Do not stuff the ears. Flatten and FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

For the inner ear, use your pink or blush yarn. Work a chain of 5, then sc back along the chain to create a small flat strip. FO with a tail. Sew this gently onto the flat side of each ear, centered lengthwise, to create that classic pink inner ear detail.

Pattern: The Arms (Make Two)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. (6 sts)

Rnd 2: Inc in each st. (12 sts)

Rnds 3 through 10: Sc around even. (12 sts, 8 rounds)

Lightly stuff the lower half of each arm. FO, leaving a long sewing tail. Flatten the top of the arm slightly before sewing it to the body — this gives a more natural, relaxed look.

Pattern: The Legs (Make Two)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. (6 sts)

Rnd 2: Inc in each st. (12 sts)

Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc repeat. (18 sts)

Rnds 4 and 5: Sc around even.

Rnd 6: Sc 1, dec repeat. (12 sts)

Rnds 7 through 14: Sc around even. (12 sts, 8 rounds)

Stuff the foot area firmly and lightly stuff the leg. FO with a long tail. These legs are meant to dangle down from the swing seat, so their length matters for the finished aesthetic.

Pattern: The Tail

Work a simple pompom or use the following small circle:

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc.

Rnd 2: Inc in each st. (12 sts)

Rnd 3: Sc 1, dec repeat. (8 sts)

Stuff lightly and close. Sew to the back lower section of the body for that essential bunny tail.

Assembly: Putting Your Bunny Together

Assembly is where your bunny truly comes to life, and taking your time here makes an enormous difference. Lay all your pieces out before you start sewing so you can arrange them and get a feel for the proportions.

Attach the head to the body first. Use your long sewing tails and a yarn needle to whip stitch around the neck join, being careful to stuff any gaps as you go. The head should sit slightly forward on the body, tilted just a touch downward, which gives your bunny that sweet, curious expression.

Fold the ears flat and pinch the base slightly to create a gentle curve before sewing them to the top of the head. Position them roughly 6 stitches apart from each other, toward the back half of the head. The inner ear panel should face forward.

Sew the arms to either side of the upper body, approximately at round 3 of the body, angling them slightly forward and downward. For the swing version, you can position the arms to angle upward as if grasping the swing ropes, which looks wonderfully playful.

Attach the legs to the lower body, roughly at rounds 16 and 17, spaced evenly apart. For the swing, the legs should hang loose and dangle freely, so do not stuff them too firmly.

Finally, sew on the tail at the back lower center of the body.

Building the Swing

The swing is simpler than it looks and adds the most delightful finishing touch to this whole project.

Cut your wooden dowel to approximately 5 to 6 inches wide. Sand any rough edges. You can paint it white, leave it natural, or wrap it in yarn for a more colorful look. If you wrap it, use a simple spiral of single-colored yarn glued in place with a dab of craft glue.

For the swing seat, cut a strip of fabric or ribbon approximately 5 to 6 inches long and 1 to 1.5 inches wide. A strip of natural linen, a floral cotton print, or a soft felt works beautifully. Fold the edges under and stitch or glue them for a clean finish. This forms the seat your bunny will sit on.

Cut two lengths of jute twine or cotton rope, each approximately 12 to 16 inches long (or longer if you want a deeper swing drape). Thread one length through each end of the fabric seat and knot it securely beneath so the seat hangs level. Take the two upper ends of each rope and tie them to either end of the wooden dowel. Adjust the knots until the seat hangs evenly.

To hang the swing, cut one more piece of twine or cord and tie it to the center of the dowel, creating a triangular hanger. This can be looped over a hook, tied to a mobile arm, hung from a shelf bracket, or attached to a wall-mounted ring.

Sit your bunny on the swing seat with its legs dangling over the front edge and arms positioned at the ropes. You can use a few small stitches or a dab of non-toxic craft glue to secure your bunny to the seat so it doesn’t tip over.

Finishing Touches That Make It Special

The little details are what elevate a sweet project into something truly memorable. Here are a few ideas to personalize your bunny swing:

A tiny ribbon bow tied around the bunny’s neck adds instant charm. A small crochet bow is even more special — just chain 10, slip stitch back to the beginning to form a ring, and cinch it at the center with a few wraps of yarn to form a bow shape. Sew it right to the neck or ears.

Embroidering tiny rosy cheeks with pink floss gives your bunny a blushing, whimsical expression that photographs beautifully.

If you want to add a little shirt or dress to your bunny, work a simple rectangle or tube of single crochet in a contrast color and slip it over the body before attaching the head. A few rows of a different stitch texture like a shell stitch or v-stitch can mimic the look of a sweet little garment.

For a gender-neutral or seasonal variation, try different color combinations — dusty blue and white for a cool, modern look, sunny yellow and mint for a spring palette, or deep plum and cream for something more sophisticated and gift-worthy.

Tips for Crocheting Amigurumi-Style Pieces

If this is your first time working amigurumi-style pieces, a few habits will make the process much smoother. Always use a stitch marker at the beginning of each round since it is very easy to lose your place when working in a continuous spiral. The invisible decrease creates a significantly neater finish than the standard decrease, so it is worth learning if you haven’t already. When stuffing, go incrementally — you can always add more, but removing stuffing through a nearly closed opening is not fun.

Keep your sewing tails long when fastening off. Longer tails give you far more control when attaching pieces and allow you to adjust the positioning before you commit to the final stitch.

Sharing Your Bunny Swing

Once your bunny swing is complete and hanging in its spot, please share it! Whether it ends up in a nursery corner, dangling from a baby mobile, gifted to a child who will love it forever, or displayed as a whimsical home decoration, this little project carries so much handmade warmth. Tag your photos so other crocheters can find you and get inspired by your color choices and personal touches.

Handmade gifts are the ones people keep. A crocheted bunny swing given to a new baby has the kind of staying power that lasts through childhood, gets passed to siblings, and sometimes even gets handed down a generation. That is the magic of making something with your own hands. This free pattern is yours to use, enjoy,