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If you’ve been searching for a graceful and sweet handmade gift, this free ballerina bunny crochet pattern is exactly what you need. Meet Lola, a delicate little rabbit who is always ready for center stage. Whether you are making a special toy for a dance recital or a charming addition to a nursery, Lola’s elegant style makes her a standout project.
What makes this free ballerina bunny crochet pattern truly special is that it offers two distinct looks in one. I have included instructions for two different tutu styles: a classic, textured crochet skirt and a whimsical, airy tulle dress. Lola stands approximately 9.5 inches (24 cm) tall, the perfect size for little hands to hold during a pirouette.
As an intermediate-level project, this pattern uses basic amigurumi techniques with a few stylish twists. If you enjoy making themed animals, you might also want to check out my other designs, like the Daisy Easter Bunny, but for today, let’s focus on bringing this elegant ballerina to life!
New to amigurumi? Don’t let the “intermediate” label hold you back! If you are a beginner but fell in love with Lola, I’ve got you covered. You can sharpen your skills by visiting my guide on how to crochet basic stitches and familiarizing yourself with common crochet abbreviations used in this pattern. For a more in-depth look at getting started, my Amigurumi for Beginners post will give you all the confidence you need to start your first stitch. With a little patience, you’ll have your own ballerina bunny ready in no time!
Free Ballerina Bunny Crochet Pattern by EmmaS Dolls
Pattern Details:
- Difficulty level: Intermediate
- Finished size: Approximately 9.5 inches (24 cm)
- Construction: Most of the toy is worked in continuous circles (amigurumi style), while the crown is worked in rows.
Materials List:
Before we dive into the stitches, let’s make sure you have everything ready for Lola. Whether you are making the classic crochet dress or the tulle tutu version, here is what you will need:
- Yarn: I use a 100% cotton yarn from my local store. The best match and my top recommendation for this pattern is Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK.
- For the sparkly details, I used a metallic viscose thread. A great international alternative available on LoveCrafts is DMC Diamant.
- For the Tulle Version: Two types of tulle (dotted and plain), dimensions 30 x 8 inches (75 x 20 cm).
- Hook: I used a 2mm hook. I highly recommend Clover Amour Hooks for the best experience.
- Tools & Supplies:
- Fiberfill, 8mm safety eyes, scissors, and a tapestry needle.
- Optional: Stitch markers and a tiny button for the dress.
- Find all these essentials here: Crochet Supplies & Accessories.
Crochet Abbreviations (US Terms):
- MR – Magic ring
- CH – Chain
- SC – Single crochet
- DC – Double crochet
- TR – Treble crochet
- INC – Increase
- DEC – Decrease
- SL ST – Slip stitch
- SK ST – Skip stitch
- BLO – Back loop only
- FLO – Front loop only
Free Ballerina Bunny Crochet Pattern
Arm (make 2)
- Round 1: mr, 6sc = [6]
- Round 2: (sc, inc) x 3 = [9]
- Round 3-17: 9sc = [9] (15 rows)
- Round 18: (sc, dec) x 3 = [6]
Fold the opening flat and work 3 sc through both layers to close.
Tail
- Round 1: mr, 6sc = [6]
- Round 2: 6 x inc = [12]
- Round 3: (sc, inc) x 6 = [18]
- Round 4: 18sc = [18]
- Round 5: (sc, dec) x 6 = [12]
Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing
Left leg
- Round 1: mr, 6sc = [6]
- Round 2: inc x 6 = [12]
- Round 3: (sc, inc) x 6 = [18]
- Round 4: (sc, inc, sc) x 6 = [24]
- Round 5-6: 24sc = [24]
- Round 7: 6sc, 6 x dec, 6sc = [18]
- Round 8: (sc, dec) x 6 = [12] Stuff
- Round 9-20: 12sc = [12]
- Round 21: inc, 11sc = [13]
- Round 22: sc, inc, 11sc = [14]
Do 2 more sc
Stuff. Fasten off
Right leg
- Round 1: mr, 6sc = [6]
- Round 2: inc x 6 = [12]
- Round 3: (sc, inc) x 6 = [18]
- Round 4: (sc, inc, sc) x 6 = [24]
- Round 5-6: 24sc = [24]
- Round 7: 6sc, 6 x dec, 6sc = [18]
- Round 8: (sc, dec) x 6 = [12] Stuff
- Round 9-20: 12sc = [12]
- Round 21: 6sc, inc, 5sc = [13]
- Round 22: 6sc, inc, 6sc = [14]
Keep working without breaking the yarn
Body
- Round 1: 7sc (on right leg), ch4, 14sc (on left leg), 4sc (on chain), 7sc (on right leg) = [36]
Free Ballerina Bunny Crochet Pattern by EmmaS Dolls
- Round 2: 36sc = [36]
- Round 3: (5sc, inc) x 6 = [42]
- Round 4-9: 42sc = [42]
- Round 10: (12sc, dec) x 3 = [39]
- Round 11: 39sc = [39]
- Round 12: (11sc, dec) x 3 = [36]
- Round 13: 36sc = [36]
- Round 14: (10sc, dec) x 3 = [33]
- Round 15: 33sc = [33]
- Round 16: (9sc, dec) x 3 = [30]
- Round 17: 30sc = [30]
- Round 18: (8sc, dec) x 3 = [27]
- Round 19: 27sc = [27]
- Round 20: (7sc, dec) x 3 = [24]
8sc to move marker
Stuff body - Round 21: 5sc, 3sc (connect left arm to body), 9sc, 3sc (connect right arm to body), 4sc = [24]
Check that the arms are sideways on the body in relation to the legs. If they do not stand straight, move them forward or backward for as much stitches as needed. - Round 22: (2sc, dec) x 6 = [18]
Don’t break the yarn
Stuff body. Stuff tail and sew on the body.
Head
Keep working from the body
- Round 1: (sc, inc, sc) x 6 = [24]
- Round 2: (3sc, inc) x 6 = [30]
- Round 3: (2sc, inc, 2sc) x 6 = [36]
- Round 4: (5sc, inc) x 6 = [42]
- Round 5: (3sc, inc, 3sc) x 6 = [48]
- Round 6: (7sc, inc) x 6 = [54]
- Round 7-16: 54sc = [54] (10 rows)
- Round 17: (8sc, dec, 8sc) x 3 = [51]
- Round 18: (15sc, dec) x 3 = [48]
- Round 19: (3sc, dec, 3sc) x 6 = [42]
Fix eyes between rows 10 and 11 of the head, 12sc apart.
You can embroider details on the head after finishing with crocheting the head or now.
Short white line in the corner of the eye and short light pink line under eye.
Embroider nose with pink yarn.
Embroider eyebrows with black yarn on row 14.
Eyelash in corner of the eye.
Free Ballerina Bunny Crochet Pattern by EmmaS Dolls
- Round 20: (5sc, dec) x 6 = [36]
- Round 21: (2sc, dec, 2sc) x 6 = [30]
- Round 22: (3sc, dec) x 6 = [24]
Stuff the head - Round 23: (sc, dec, sc) x 6 = [18]
- Round 24: (sc, dec) x 6 = [12]
- Round 25: 6 x dec = [6]
Close and fasten off
Ears (make 2)
- Round 1: mr, 6sc = [6]
- Round 2: (sc, inc) x 3 = [9]
- Round 3: (2sc, inc) x 3 = [12]
- Round 4: (3sc, inc) x 3 = [15]
- Round 5: (4sc, inc) x 3 = [18]
- Round 6: (5sc, inc) x 3 = [21]
- Round 7-14: 21sc = [21] (8 rows)
- Round 15: (5sc, dec) x 3 = [18]
- Round 16-18: 18sc = [18]
- Round 19: (sc, dec) x 6 = [12]
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Sew ears on head.
Free Ballerina Bunny Crochet Pattern by EmmaS Dolls
Dress
- Row 1: ch 32, starting from the 3rd ch from hook: 4dc, 3dc in same stitch, 5dc, 3dc in same stitch, 8dc, 3dc in same stitch, 5dc, 3dc in same stitch, 4dc = [38] ch2, turn (wrong side)
- Row 2: 4dc, (3dc in same stitch) x 11, 8dc, (3dc in same stitch) x 11, 4dc = [82] ch1, turn (right side)
- Row 3: 7sc, ch5, skip next 27 stitches, 14sc, ch5, skip next 27 stitches, 7sc = [38] ch2, turn (wrong side)
- Row 4: (dc, 3dc in same stitch) x 19 = [76] ch1, turn (right side)
- Row 5: 76sc = [76] ch2, turn (wrong side)
- Row 6: 76dc = [76] sl st to connect with first stitch in row. From now on working in rounds.
- Round 7-8: 76dc = [76]
- Round 9: BLO (inc dc) x 76 = [152]
Fasten off.
Sew a button on the top back side of the dress and create a yarn loop on the opposite side for buckling.
Free Ballerina Bunny Crochet Pattern by EmmaS Dolls
Tulle Ballerina Dress
For this dress, I used two types of tulle (dotted and plain), dimensions 30 x 8 inches (75 x 20 cm).
Preparing the Skirt:
- Place one tulle piece over the other and fold them in half lengthwise to get a piece approximately 30 x 4 inches (75 x 10 cm).
- Pleat (bend) the tulle as shown in the picture.
- Use a needle to pierce through the pleats to hold them in place.
- Using a smaller hook (I used 1.5mm), make 1 sc with yarn through the tulle.
- Repeat this process until you have a total of 30 sc. Slip stitch to the first stitch to join in a circle.
Note: If you end up with a few stitches more or less, don’t worry. Just work one more round and use increases or decreases to reach exactly 30 stitches.
Working the Bodice:
- Round 1-2: 30 sc, sl st to join = [30]
- Row 3: ch 1, (3 sc, dec) x 6, ch 1, turn = [24]
- Row 4-5: 24 sc, ch 1, turn = [24]
- Row 6: 4 sc, skip next 4 sc, ch 10 (armhole), 8 sc, skip next 4 sc, ch 10 (armhole), 4 sc, ch 2, turn
- Row 7: (1 dc, dec dc, 1 dc), 5 x dec dc, (1 dc, dec dc, 1 dc) x 2, 5 x dec dc, (1 dc, dec dc, 1 dc)
Finishing: Sew a button to one side of the back opening. Attach yarn to the opposite side and create a small loop for the button. Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Crown
With white yarn
- Ch 20, sl st to the first chain to join in a circle.
- Round 1: ch 1, 20 sc, sl st to join = [20]
- Round 2: ch 1, 20 hdc, sl st to join = [20]
- Round 3: ch 1, (skip 1 st, 6 dc in the same stitch, skip 1 st, sl st) x 5
Switch to gold yarn - Round 4: (3 sc, ch 3, sl st in the 3rd stitch from hook, 3 sc, skip 1 st) x 5, sl st to join.
Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Bow
- Ch 86
- Row 1: sl st, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 2 tr, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 67 sl st, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 2 tr, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, sl st.
Fasten off.
To finish, wrap the bow around the bunny’s head and tie it in a neat knot.
Free Ballerina Bunny Crochet Pattern by EmmaS Dolls
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Free Ballerina Bunny Crochet Pattern by EmmaS Dolls
Important Safety Note: While crochet toys are wonderful for little ones, safety is our top priority. When making toys for babies or toddlers:
- Eyes: I highly recommend embroidering the eyes with black yarn instead of using plastic safety eyes, which can become a choking hazard.
- Small Parts: Ensure all limbs and accessories (like bows or hats) are sewn extra securely with multiple passes of yarn.
- Supervision: Never leave a baby unattended with any handmade toy. Regularly check the toy for any loose threads or wear and tear.
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