Free Crochet Peep Pattern Easter bunny

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Traditionally, peeps are made in the form of chicks. But aren’t they cute when you make them into bunnies? With this crochet peep pattern, you will make a cute big eared Amigurumi marshmallow bunny. Make them as Easter baskets stuffers, or as toys, for the little ones in your life. 

And you know what the fun part is? This is a super quick “no sewing involved” pattern to make. You can crochet them in assorted shades and yarn weight. So, you can make them in all sorts of sizes and colors. 

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Would you like pair these peeps with an Easter basket and Easter eggs? Then you won’t want want to miss this classic Easter basket pattern and these adorable crochet Easter eggs. Both are also free here on the blog.

Best yarn for a crochet peep pattern

The best yarns for Easter peeps are the fuzzy ones, worsted weight (#4) and bulky yarns (#5). But if you are using chenille yarn, like I did, you can even use super bulky (#6). The reason it will look great with chenille yarn, is because it has a beautiful furry texture and you can use a super small hook with it.

Not a fan of fuzzy yarn? No worries, you can use whatever yarn you want. If you are using worsted weight yarn, I recommend a hook size 3.75 (US F) mm or 4 mm (US G). Remember, Amigurumi needs to have tight stitches, so the smaller the hook, the better.

How much yarn do you need for a crochet peep?

Here are the yarn brands and amount I used in this crochet peep pattern. I made three bunnies, using two different yarns.

Yarn option 1: Bulky Yarn (#5) Premier Parfait Chenille, 100% Polyester. The amount for 1 peep bunny was approximately 1.01 oz (29 g), 56 yds (51 m). And the color was blue.

Yarn option 2: Super Bulky (#6) Baby Snuggle by Hobbii, 100% Polyester. The amount for 1 peep bunny was approximately 1.91 oz (54 g), 72 yds (66 m). And the colors were yellow (07) and green (06).

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Tips for crocheting Amigurumi with chenille yarn

If you have never used chenille yarn before, it can be tricky at first. But once you get a hang of it, you won’t want any other yarn for your small Amigurumi projects. By the way, this crochet peep pattern is the perfect small project to get you started with chenille yarn.

Here are a few tips on how to get started with chenille yarn.

1. Feel the stitches instead of trying to see them

Crocheting with chenille yarn goes better when you learn how to “feel” the stiches more than when you try to “see” them. 

So, practice on a small swatch, that way you can get familiar with the “feel” of it. You will know where your hook slides in better, and that’s where you next stich should go.

2. Use lighter colored yarns

If you are just starting out with fuzzy yarn, the light-colored ones will work better, as dark yarns make it harder to see. Also, make sure you have plenty of light so you can see it well.

3. Avoid frogging too much

Chenille yarn will peel easily if you unravel your project multiple times. Maybe, frogging once will be fine, but I would say do not frog at all, if possible. Again, practice will be your best friend. By the way, I had to put in the trash a generous amount of my Hobbii yarn when I was creating this crochet peep pattern.

4. Count as you go and use stitch markers

Counting your stitches as you go works better than when you try to count them after finishing a round. So, if someone talks to you while you are counting, count louder so they will leave you alone (jokes aside, but this works wonders!)

Stitch markers will be your second-best friends. Usually, I place one stitch marker in the first stitch of a round, moving it up as I go. But when I first started, I even used multiple stitch markers, in different colors, to mark the increase and decrease sections in a round.

5. Practice a little more and have fun

With Amigurumi, you do multiple stitch increases, and decreases, in a round. Those increases are usually two stitches in the next stitch (or 2sctog for a decrease), which could be even trickier to see with chenille yarn.

Therefore, they are easy to be accidentally skipped. Again, practice and count as you go. Practice, practice, practice… did I say that again? Yes, practice will make perfect!

And here is the most important advice, have fun! Even if you have to frog it while you learn, that’s okay. You can always start over.

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Is crochet peep Amigurumi easy for beginners?

Definitely! This crochet peep pattern is a perfect amigurumi project for beginners. First, it’s small enough and requires zero sewing. Then, all the skills you need are basically single crochet, single crochet increases and decreases. 

And then, you will need to stuff the crochet bunny peep with fiberfill. For that, I recommend you use a stuffing tool, like a craft dowel. For me, a hemostat is life saver because I make Amigurumi often. That’s it, a small project with no sewing, using basic stitches. Easy, isn’t it?

Pattern notes and instructions

• This crochet peep pattern was written using standard US terminology.
• You may use any yarn of your preference. But please keep in mind that size and amount of yarn may be different if you do.
• These peep bunnies are crocheted starting from the top of the ears down to the body. 
• You can use black yarn scraps if you prefer to embroider the eyes and nozzle. 
• If this peep bunny is for a young child, please refrain from using safety eyes, as they could come off if pulled. 
• The crochet peep pattern is crocheted in a continuous spiral with Single Crochet (sc). Meaning, you won’t join the end of each round with a slip stitch, unless if/where otherwise instructed.
• Amigurumi needs to be crocheted with tight stitches, so the fiber won’t show through holes after stuffing. 
• The hook size recommended in this pattern is small enough to keep the tension tight without hurting your hands. But if you have a loose tension you may need to use a smaller hook. 
• Refer to the gauge swatch instructions for the exact measurements. 
• Add stuffing fiber as you go (I started stuffing at round 33). Make sure you stuff it firmly, but do not overstuff. 
• Add the fiber separately in each section. This will help to fill it well, especially the spots with increases. First, stuff the ears, one at a time. Then the head and cheeks. And lastly, the body. By the way, this is where a stuffing tool (amazon link) will be helpful.

Level of Difficulty

Intermediate. The basic skills needed for this crochet peep pattern are: knowledge of Amigurumi technique, such as single crochet, single crochet increase, single crochet decrease, fasten off, weave in ends, stuffing handmade dolls/animals with fiberfill, and placing safety eyes.

Supplies

• 3.5mm (US E) hook 
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• 2 stitch markers
• Stuffing tool, like a craft dowel 
• 1 pair of 8mm safety eyes 
• 1 9mm safety triangle nose
• Stuffing fiber like fiberfill 

Finished Project Size

You can achieve various sizes for this crochet peep pattern if you use different weights of yarn. The peep will be 6” (16 cm) tall if made with Bulky Yarn (#5) Premier Parfait Chenille. And 7.25” (18 cm) tall, if made with Super Bulky (#6) Baby Snuggle by Hobbii.

Gauge

A gauge swatch is optional, but it will help you to compare your stitch tension with mine. If you are using the same yarn I did, you can have an idea if your crochet peep bunny will have the same size as mine.

A swatch of 6 rounds in sc, the diameter is 2.75” (7 cm) with Super Bulky (#6) Baby Snuggle, and 2.25” (5.7 cm) with Bulky Yarn (#5) Premier Parfait.

Gauge swatch pattern: 

• Ch 2
• Rnd1: sc 6 in second chain from hook
• Rnd2: (inc) 6 times [12] 
• Rnd3: (inc, sc in next st) 6 times [18] 
• Rnd4: (inc, sc in next 2 sts) 6 times [24] 
• Rnd5: (inc, sc in next 3 sts) 6 times [30] 
• Rnd6: (inc, sc in next 4 sts) 6 times [36] 

Stitch Abbreviations (US terms)

• approx. approximately
• ch(s) chain(s)
• inc increase
• FO Fasten Off
• Rnd Round
• sc single crochet
• sl st slip stitch
• sk skip
• st(s) stitch(es)
• ( ) repeat instructions within parenthesis as many times as directed
• * repeat instructions after asterisks as directed
• [ ] stitch count in a round

Crochet peep pattern step by step

Estimated Cost: 10.00 USD

Supply:

• Bulky (#5) yarn
• Super Bulky (#6) yarn

Tools:

• 3.5mm (US E) hook
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• 2 stitch markers
• Stuffing tool like a craft dowel

Materials: 1 pair of 8mm safety eyes 1 9mm safety triangle nose Stuffing fiber like fiberfill

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Conclusion

There you have the crochet peep pattern pattern. I hope you make many of them for Easter gifts and put a smile on a little one’s face.

Remember, crochet Amigurumi can be so fun to make, all it takes is some practice. But you can drop a comment below if you have any questions or if you just would like to say “hi”. Another way to reach out to me is by joining my community group on Facebook. 

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