Crochet Tutorial: Figure Skater Rabbit – Free Crochet Pattern

This elegant amigurumi bunny is designed to look like a handmade figure skater doll with a soft winter dress, plush earmuffs, white skates, bouquet, medal, and a tiny crochet purse. It fits beautifully into searches like amigurumi bunny gift, handmade rabbit doll, and figure skater nursery decor.

If you love making items that feel boutique and gift-ready, this project has the same charm people look for when shopping for a crochet bunny plush, winter rabbit ornament, or handmade skating doll. The finished bunny has a sweet display style while still being soft and cuddly.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US English terms and is designed to recreate the rabbit in the photo as closely as possible.

The sample bunny has a large rounded head, a slim neck, a narrow upper torso, a gently flared dress, long slim legs, small hands, long upright ears, fluffy earmuffs, white skates, a gold medal, a bouquet of red roses, and a small blue triangular purse.

The proportions matter a lot in this design.

The head is intentionally larger than the body.

The legs are long and delicate.

The arms are short and rest at the front of the dress.

The ears are tall, narrow, and softly curved inward.

The body is mostly hidden by the dress, so clean shaping and neat assembly are important.

Finished Size

• Approximate height: 12 to 13 inches / 30 to 33 cm from skate blade to ear tip
• Sitting height: about 9 inches / 23 cm
• Head width: about 3.25 inches / 8 cm
• Dress width at hem: about 4.5 inches / 11.5 cm

Exact size will vary depending on your yarn, stuffing amount, and tension.

Materials

• Main rabbit color: white plush or chenille yarn, weight 5 bulky
• Dress and purse color: light icy blue plush or chenille yarn, weight 5 bulky
• Trim and earmuff fluff: white fluffy eyelash yarn or faux fur yarn
• Red flowers: red cotton yarn, DK or light worsted
• Leaf accents: green cotton yarn, DK or light worsted
• Medal: gold or mustard cotton yarn
• Skate blade detail: silver, gray, or metallic embroidery thread or thin yarn
• Hook for plush yarn: 3.5 mm to 4 mm
• Hook for cotton details: 2 mm to 2.5 mm
• 12 mm black safety eyes
• Pink or dusty rose embroidery floss for nose
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Scissors
• Optional floral wire or pipe cleaner inside ears for shaping
• Thin ribbon for medal neck strap, beige or cream
• White felt or firm cardboard scrap optional inside skate sole for structure

Yarn and Tension Notes

Use a tight tension so the stuffing does not show.

For plush yarn, keep your stitches compact and even.

The bunny in the photo has a soft, dense texture with clearly visible horizontal rows but no loose gaps.

If your stitches spread open, go down one hook size.

If your fabric feels stiff and difficult to shape, go up one hook size.

The head, body, arms, and legs should all feel smooth and firm after stuffing.

Abbreviations

• MR = magic ring
• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• inc = 2 sc in same stitch
• dec = invisible decrease
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• tr = treble crochet
• FLO = front loop only
• BLO = back loop only
• rep = repeat
• st = stitch

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General Construction Order

1. Make the legs and skates.
2. Make the body and join the legs.
3. Make the head.
4. Make the ears and attach them.
5. Make the arms.
6. Make the dress skirt and trim.
7. Make the earmuffs.
8. Make the medal, bouquet, and purse.
9. Assemble and detail the face.

Important Design Notes Before You Begin

• The rabbit is meant to sit on an edge, so the legs are lightly angled forward.
• The head is slightly oversized for a sweet doll-like look.
• The dress begins high on the torso so the bunny reads as a figure skater immediately.
• The skates are small and neat rather than oversized.
• The ears should be sewn close together, with a soft inward tilt.
• The eyes are placed lower than center to keep the expression gentle and youthful.

Legs Make 2

Start in white plush yarn.

Stuff firmly at the foot and lower leg, then more lightly near the upper leg.

Foot and Lower Leg

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12
3. Rnd 3: sc, inc x6. 18
4. Rnd 4: sc 18 in BLO. 18
5. Rnd 5: sc 18. 18
6. Rnd 6: 5 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec, 2 sc. 16
7. Rnd 7: 4 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 2 sc. 14
8. Rnd 8: 3 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec, 2 sc. 12

This shaping creates a rounded toe and narrower ankle.

Flatten the opening slightly so the front toe stays centered.

Leg Shaft

1. Rnd 9: sc 12. 12
2. Rnd 10: sc 12. 12
3. Rnd 11: sc 12. 12
4. Rnd 12: sc 12. 12
5. Rnd 13: sc 12. 12
6. Rnd 14: dec, 10 sc. 11
7. Rnd 15: sc 11. 11
8. Rnd 16: sc 11. 11
9. Rnd 17: sc 11. 11
10. Rnd 18: sc 11. 11
11. Rnd 19: sc 11. 11
12. Rnd 20: sc 11. 11

Fasten off first leg.

Make second leg the same, but do not fasten off.

Skates Make 2

The skate is built as a decorative shell over the foot.

If you want the skate to feel firmer, insert a small piece of felt or thin cardboard into the sole before sewing shut.

Use white yarn.

Skate Sole

1. Ch 7.
2. Row 1: starting in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, working on opposite side of chain sc 4, inc in final st. 14
3. Row 2: inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc. 20
4. Sl st to close. Fasten off.

Skate Upper

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12
3. Rnd 3: sc, inc x6. 18
4. Rnd 4: sc 18.
5. Rnd 5: 6 sc, dec, 8 sc, dec. 16
6. Rnd 6: 5 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec. 14

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Flatten slightly and sew over the front and sides of the bunny foot, leaving the back open enough for the ankle to show.

The skate should cover the toe and sit a little high around the ankle, like a classic ice skate boot.

Skate Collar

Join white yarn at the top edge of the boot.

1. Rnd 1: sc evenly around top edge.
2. Rnd 2: reverse sc or sl st evenly around for a clean finish.

Blade

Using silver thread or gray yarn, embroider a blade under each sole.

• Make one straight horizontal stitch line from heel to toe.
• Add a tiny upward curve at the front.
• Add 2 or 3 short stitches above the blade to suggest the metal holder.

Keep the blade thin and delicate, as in the photo.

Body

Use white plush yarn.

The body is narrow because most of the volume is created by the dress skirt rather than the torso itself.

Join the legs with the toes facing forward.

Join Legs

1. With second leg still attached, ch 3.
2. Join to first leg with sc.
3. Rnd 21: sc 11 around first leg, sc 3 across chain, sc 11 around second leg, sc 3 on other side of chain. 28

Torso

1. Rnd 22: sc 28. 28
2. Rnd 23: 12 sc, dec, 12 sc, dec. 26
3. Rnd 24: sc 26. 26
4. Rnd 25: 5 sc, dec x3, 15 sc. 23
5. Rnd 26: sc 23. 23
6. Rnd 27: 4 sc, dec, 9 sc, dec, 6 sc. 21
7. Rnd 28: sc 21. 21
8. Rnd 29: 3 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec, 6 sc. 19
9. Rnd 30: sc 19. 19
10. Rnd 31: dec, 7 sc, dec, 8 sc. 17
11. Rnd 32: sc 17. 17
12. Rnd 33: dec, 5 sc, dec, 8 sc. 15
13. Rnd 34: sc 15. 15

Stuff the body firmly at the hips and lightly through the chest.

The chest should not be too round.

This bunny needs a graceful, upright upper shape.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing the head.

Head

Use white plush yarn.

The head is a smooth rounded oval with a soft chin and full cheeks.

Place the safety eyes before closing.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12
3. Rnd 3: sc, inc x6. 18
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x6. 24
5. Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc x6. 30
6. Rnd 6: 4 sc, inc x6. 36
7. Rnd 7: 5 sc, inc x6. 42
8. Rnd 8: 6 sc, inc x6. 48
9. Rnd 9: 7 sc, inc x6. 54
10. Rnd 10: sc 54.
11. Rnd 11: sc 54.
12. Rnd 12: sc 54.
13. Rnd 13: sc 54.
14. Rnd 14: sc 54.
15. Rnd 15: sc 54.
16. Rnd 16: 7 sc, dec x6. 48
17. Rnd 17: sc 48.
18. Rnd 18: 6 sc, dec x6. 42
19. Rnd 19: sc 42.
20. Rnd 20: 5 sc, dec x6. 36

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Insert eyes between rounds 12 and 13, about 9 stitches apart.

Because plush yarn is thick, count carefully and check the face from the front before securing.

The eyes should sit slightly low on the face, leaving enough room above for the earmuff band and ears.

Continue stuffing firmly.

1. Rnd 21: 4 sc, dec x6. 30
2. Rnd 22: 3 sc, dec x6. 24
3. Rnd 23: 2 sc, dec x6. 18
4. Rnd 24: sc, dec x6. 12
5. Rnd 25: dec around. 6

Fasten off and close.

Muzzle and Nose Shaping

This rabbit has a tiny stitched nose rather than a separate muzzle piece.

Use pink or dusty rose embroidery floss.

• Locate the center point about 2 rounds below the eyes.
• Embroider a small upside-down triangle nose, about 3 to 4 stitches wide.
• Bring one short stitch downward from the nose center.
• Split that line into a tiny Y shape with one short angled stitch to each side.

For the soft face shaping shown in the photo, make one gentle sculpting pass:

• Enter at the back of the head.
• Come out beside one eye.
• Go into the inner corner area near the nose.
• Return to the back and repeat on the other side.
• Pull lightly only.

This gives the eyes a gentle forward focus without making the face look sharp.

Ears Make 2

Use white plush yarn.

The ears are long, narrow, softly pointed, and slightly cupped.

1. Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR. 4
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 8
3. Rnd 3: sc, inc x4. 12
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x4. 16
5. Rnd 5: sc 16.
6. Rnd 6: sc 16.
7. Rnd 7: 6 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec. 14
8. Rnd 8: sc 14.
9. Rnd 9: sc 14.
10. Rnd 10: sc 14.
11. Rnd 11: sc 14.
12. Rnd 12: sc 14.
13. Rnd 13: sc 14.
14. Rnd 14: 5 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec. 12
15. Rnd 15: sc 12.
16. Rnd 16: sc 12.
17. Rnd 17: sc 12.
18. Rnd 18: sc 12.

Do not stuff.

Flatten the base.

Lightly steam shape if needed, or insert a very thin wire before sewing if you want them to stand taller.

Fasten off with a long tail.

Arms Make 2

Use white for hands, then switch to blue for sleeves.

Stuff only the hand and lower arm lightly.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12
3. Rnd 3: sc 12.
4. Rnd 4: 4 sc, dec x2, 4 sc. 10
5. Rnd 5: sc 10.

Change to blue.

1. Rnd 6: sc 10 in BLO. 10
2. Rnd 7: sc 10.
3. Rnd 8: sc 10.
4. Rnd 9: sc 10.
5. Rnd 10: sc 10.
6. Rnd 11: sc 10.
7. Rnd 12: dec, 8 sc. 9
8. Rnd 13: sc 9.

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Flatten top and sew closed.

Leave a long tail.

The finished arm should look slim and slightly tapered, not tube-like.

Body-to-Head Join

Sew the head centered onto the top of the body.

Angle the head only very slightly forward.

The bunny in the photo does not have a dramatic tilt.

It looks poised and calm, as if sitting for a portrait.

After sewing, add extra stuffing through any remaining gap before fully closing.

Dress Top and Waist Foundation

The blue dress is fitted at the torso and then flares into a soft skirt.

Use blue plush yarn.

Join at the chest area just under the arms.

1. Rnd 1: working around the upper torso, sc 18 evenly. 18
2. Rnd 2: sc 18.
3. Rnd 3: sc 18.
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x6. 24

This creates the high waist and prepares the skirt flare.

Skirt

The skirt should drape outward and slightly downward, not stand stiffly straight out.

If your plush yarn is very thick, work with loose but controlled tension.

1. Rnd 5: in FLO, 3 sc, inc x6. 30
2. Rnd 6: sc 30.
3. Rnd 7: 4 sc, inc x6. 36
4. Rnd 8: sc 36.
5. Rnd 9: 5 sc, inc x6. 42
6. Rnd 10: sc 42.
7. Rnd 11: 6 sc, inc x6. 48
8. Rnd 12: sc 48.

If you want a fuller skirt exactly like the image, add one more increase round.

1. Optional Rnd 13: 7 sc, inc x6. 54
2. Optional Rnd 14: sc 54.

Fasten off.

Fur Hem Trim

Using white fluffy yarn, join to the hem edge.

1. Rnd 1: hdc evenly around the hem.
2. Rnd 2: sl st loosely around, or repeat hdc around for a fuller trim.

The trim should be plush and rounded, resembling soft winter fur.

Do not make it too long.

In the photo, the hem trim is neat and cushioned, not shaggy.

Sleeve Cuffs

Using white fluffy yarn, join at the blue sleeve loop line left from round 6 of each arm.

1. Rnd 1: sc or hdc evenly around the wrist.
2. Rnd 2: sl st loosely around.

The cuffs should be small, just enough to echo the skirt hem trim.

Earmuffs

These are essential for matching the image.

The earmuffs have two fluffy round pads and a slim blue headband.

Earmuff Pads Make 2

Use white fluffy yarn.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12
3. Rnd 3: sc, inc x6. 18
4. Rnd 4: sc 18.

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Fasten off with a tail for sewing.

Headband

Use blue yarn.

1. Ch 18.
2. Row 1: starting in second ch, sl st 17.

Test the band across the top of the head from one earmuff to the other.

Adjust length if needed.

It should sit low across the forehead area and curve over the crown.

Sew a fluffy pad to each end.

Medal

Use gold or mustard cotton yarn and a smaller hook.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12
3. Rnd 3: in BLO, sc 12.
4. Rnd 4: sl st around in back loops only for a ridged medal look.

Fasten off.

Thread a narrow beige ribbon through the top or sew the ribbon to the back.

Tie around the neck so the medal sits at the chest center.

Bouquet

The bouquet in the image is small and elegant, with red roses and subtle green accents.

Use cotton yarn and a smaller hook for crisp details.

Rose Make 3

1. Ch 16.
2. Row 1: starting in second ch from hook, 2 sc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, 2 dc in each of next 10 sts, 2 hdc in next st, 2 sc in last st.

This creates a curling strip.

Roll from the narrow end into a rose shape.

Sew the base closed.

Leaves Make 3 to 4

1. Ch 5.
2. Starting in second ch from hook: sl st, sc, hdc, sl st in last ch.
3. Working on opposite side: hdc, sc, sl st.

Fasten off.

Stem Wrap

Gather the roses together with leaves tucked between them.

Wrap the base with white yarn or floral tape.

Sew the finished bouquet into the left hand so it angles upward slightly.

It should rest close to the chest, not stick far outward.

Triangular Purse

The purse is small, soft, and pyramid-like with white edging and a thin strap.

Use blue yarn for the panels and white yarn for the edging.

Make 2 Triangle Panels

1. Row 1: ch 2, 2 sc in second ch from hook. 2
2. Row 2: ch 1, turn, inc in both sts. 4
3. Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc across. 4
4. Row 4: ch 1, turn, inc, 2 sc, inc. 6
5. Row 5: ch 1, turn, sc across. 6
6. Row 6: ch 1, turn, inc, 4 sc, inc. 8
7. Row 7: ch 1, turn, sc across. 8
8. Row 8: ch 1, turn, inc, 6 sc, inc. 10

Place both triangles together.

Sew side edges, leaving the top partly open.

Edging

Using white yarn, sc evenly around the outer edge of the triangle.

Add 3 sc in the bottom point so it sits neatly.

Strap

1. Ch 18 to 22, depending on where you want it to rest.
2. Sl st back along the chain.

Sew each end to the purse top corners.

Attach the purse to the right hand or let it hang naturally beside the dress.

In the image, the purse sits close to the bunny’s right side.

Optional Tail

The tail is not visible in the photo, but you may add one if you want a fully finished doll.

Use white fluffy yarn.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR.
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12
3. Rnd 3: sc 12.

Stuff lightly and sew to the back center below the dress line.

Placement Guide for a Photo-Accurate Look

• Eyes: low and centered, with a calm expression
• Nose: tiny and delicate, not oversized
• Ears: close together, slightly angled inward
• Arms: sewn high on the body so they sit over the dress top
• Bouquet arm: left arm angled inward across the torso
• Purse arm: right arm angled down and outward slightly
• Earmuffs: pads centered on the sides of the head, band visible over the top front
• Medal: centered at chest level, just below the neckline

Balancing the Bunny for Display

This doll is meant to look charming while seated on a ledge, shelf, or table edge.

To recreate that look, keep the hips firm and place the legs so they angle forward naturally.

The skates should point slightly down.

The dress hem should rest over the thighs without hiding the skates completely.

If the bunny tips backward, add a little extra stuffing to the lower back and upper thighs.

Texture and Color Accuracy Notes

• Choose a soft icy blue, not teal and not pastel mint.
• The rabbit body should be clean bright white.
• The trim and earmuffs should look fluffier than the body.
• The bouquet should be a deep warm red.
• The medal should be soft gold rather than bright yellow.
• The purse should match the dress closely.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Making the head too small compared to the body
• Stuffing the torso too firmly so the dress cannot sit nicely
• Placing the eyes too high
• Making the ears too wide
• Using an overly thick strap on the purse
• Making the bouquet too large
• Sewing the arms too low
• Using a skirt that is too stiff instead of softly flared

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Sew the ears first, then the arms, then the earmuffs. Embroider the nose and mouth after the eyes are secured and the head is attached. Add tiny eyelash stitches at the outer eye corners if desired. Attach the medal, bouquet, purse, and skate blade embroidery last for the cleanest finish.

Care Notes

Spot clean gently with a damp cloth and mild soap. Avoid soaking plush yarn if possible. Reshape the ears, skirt, and earmuffs while damp, then let the bunny air dry completely away from direct heat or strong sunlight.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head larger than torso
• Eyes placed low and evenly
• Ears tall and close together
• Blue dress flared softly
• White fluffy hem and cuffs attached
• Earmuffs centered
• Gold medal added
• Red bouquet secured in left hand
• Blue purse secured on right side
• Silver skate blades embroidered

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

For long-term display, keep the bunny in a dry room and dust it lightly with a soft brush. Store flat or upright in a box with tissue support around the ears and skirt. Do not hang by the ears or purse strap. Keep dark fabrics away from the white plush to prevent color transfer.