Cozy Easter Bunny in Overalls – Free Crochet Pattern – Crochet

Crochet toys always seem to carry a little extra charm, don’t they? This bunny in cheerful overalls is no exception. He’s soft, cuddly, and dressed in bright little pants that make him look ready for playtime.

This project is perfect for anyone who enjoys amigurumi, whether you’re just starting or have a basket full of finished toys at home. The construction is straightforward: you’ll work up the legs first, join them into a sturdy little body, then add the head, arms, and long floppy ears. The overalls are crocheted directly onto the body, so there’s no fiddly clothing to sew later.

I love that you can customize this bunny endlessly. Keep him classic in red overalls (like mine), switch to denim blue for a “farmer feel,” or try pastel shades for Easter gifts. He’d also make a lovely baby shower present or a handmade keepsake for any child who loves soft toys.

So grab your yarn and hook, settle into a comfy spot, and let’s bring this bunny to life.

Abbreviations

Rnd – round
MR – magic ring
ch – chain
inc – increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
dec – decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
slst – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
BLO – back loop only
FLO – front loop only
() – repeat instructions inside the brackets
[] – total number of stitches at the end of the round

Materials

Ricorumi yarn (suggested shades: brown for bunny, cream for shirt, red for pants, yellow for shoes)
Crochet hooks: 3 mm and 2.75 mm
7 mm safety eyes (or adjust size to match your yarn and hook)
Yarn needle
Black embroidery thread (for facial features)
Fiberfill stuffing
Scissors
Glue gun (optional for extra secure parts)

Note: The yarn colors listed are only suggestions — feel free to experiment with shades you love.

Legs & Body

Legs (make 2)
Using brown yarn (skin tone):

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Rnd 2: inc in each st [12]
Rnds 3–8: sc around [12]
Switch to red (pants):
Rnds 9–20: sc around [12]
Stuff firmly. Fasten off the first leg. On the second leg, do not cut yarn after Rnd 20.

Body

Rnd 21: Continue 6 sc on second leg, ch 6, join to first leg with 1 sc, 11 sc around first leg, 6 sc along chain, 6 sc on second leg [36]
Rnd 22: 6 sc, 6 sc on opposite side of chain, 5 sc, inc, 17 sc, inc [38]
Rnd 23: 6 sc, (1 sc, inc) × 3, 26 sc [41]
Rnd 24: sc around [41]
Rnd 25: 6 sc, (inc, 2 sc) × 3, 26 sc [44]
Rnds 26–27: sc around [44]
Rnd 28: FLO sc around [44] (this creates a neat edge for the overalls)
Switch to cream (shirt), working into BLO of Rnd 27:
Rnd 29: BLO sc around [44]
Rnd 30: sc around [44]
Rnd 31: (dec, 20 sc) × 2 [42]
Rnd 32: sc around [42]
Rnd 33: 10 sc, (dec, 2 sc) × 2, 24 sc [40]
Rnd 34: (dec, 18 sc) × 2 [38]
Rnd 35: sc around [38]
Rnd 36: (dec, 17 sc) × 2 [36]
Rnd 37: (dec, 4 sc) × 6 [30]
Rnd 38: sc around [30]
Rnd 39: (dec, 3 sc) × 6 [24]
Rnd 40: sc around [24]
Switch to brown (head):
Rnd 41: BLO (dec, 2 sc) × 6 [18]
Rnd 42: sc around [18]
Fasten off. Stuff firmly.
Optional: In FLO of Rnd 40, crochet 24 slst with cream yarn to give the shirt a nice hemline.

Overalls

Attach red yarn at the 8th st of Rnd 28.

Row 1: 11 sc, ch 1, turn [11]
Row 2–3: 11 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 4: dec, 7 sc, dec, ch 1, turn [9]
Row 5: 9 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 6: dec, 5 sc, dec, ch 1, turn [7]
Row 7: 6 sc, inc [8]

Without turning, crochet a border around the bib:
6 sc along rows, 1 sc at corner, 13 sc across body, ch 21 (first suspender), 20 sc back along chain, 6 sc across body, ch 21 (second suspender), 20 sc back along chain, 13 sc around body, join with slst.

Fasten off, leaving yarn to sew suspenders at the back. Cross them neatly before attaching.

Arms (make 2)

With brown yarn:

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Rnd 2: inc around [12]
Rnds 3–5: sc around [12]
Rnd 6: (4 sc, dec) × 2 [10]
Rnds 7–15: sc around [10]
Switch to cream (shirt):
Rnd 16: sc around [10]
Rnd 17: BLO sc around [10]
Rnds 18–20: sc around [10]

Flatten and close with 5 sc across. In FLO of Rnd 16, crochet 10 sc for a shirt cuff.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Attach arms between Rnds 41–42 of the body.

Head

With brown yarn:

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Rnd 2: inc around [12]
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) × 6 [18]
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 [24]
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) × 6 [30]
Rnd 6: (2 sc, inc, 2 sc) × 6 [36]
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) × 6 [42]
Rnd 8: sc around [42]
Rnd 9: (3 sc, inc, 3 sc) × 6 [48]
Rnds 10–15: sc around [48]
Rnd 16: (7 sc, inc) × 6 [54]
Rnds 17–21: sc around [54]
Rnd 22: (4 sc, dec) × 9 [45]
Rnd 23: (3 sc, dec) × 9 [36]
Rnd 24: (2 sc, dec, 2 sc) × 6 [30]
Rnd 25: (3 sc, dec) × 6 [24]
Rnd 26: (2 sc, dec) × 6 [18]

Fasten off and stuff firmly. Insert safety eyes between Rnds 13–14, about 6 stitches apart. Embroider nose, mouth, and optional eyebrows with black thread.