Crochet Tutorial: Judy Hopps Police Bunny Amigurumi Doll – Free Crochet Pattern.

This free crochet pattern guides you through making a gray police bunny amigurumi doll with tall ears, pink inner ears, large expressive eyes, a blue police uniform, navy pants, belt, badge, tiny hat, blue shoes, a shoulder bag, handcuffs, donuts, and a separate round police-style hat. The finished doll is designed to look like the cute handmade character shown in the image, with a soft stuffed body and detailed accessories.

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

Finished Size

Using sport weight yarn and a 2.25 mm hook, the main bunny doll measures about 11.5 inches tall from the bottom of the shoes to the tips of the ears. The head is intentionally large and rounded, the body is slim, the legs are long, and the ears are tall so the doll keeps the same charming amigurumi proportions seen in the photo.

• Main doll height: about 11.5 inches.
• Head width: about 3.1 inches.
• Ear length: about 3.5 inches each.
• Separate blue hat: about 4.5 inches wide across the brim.
• Handbag: about 1.5 inches wide.
• Handcuffs: about 2.25 inches wide.

Materials

• Sport weight cotton or cotton-acrylic yarn in medium gray for head, legs, muzzle, and tail.
• Light gray yarn for muzzle, lower face, fingers, socks, and shoe details.
• Dark gray yarn for ear edging and eyebrow details.
• Soft pink yarn for inner ears and nose.
• Bright blue yarn for shirt sleeves, shoes, bag, hat, and large hat.
• Dark navy yarn for vest, pants, belt pouches, and hat trim.
• Light blue yarn for shirt body and small buttons.
• Golden yellow yarn for badge, belt buckle, hat emblem, and hat cord.
• White yarn for eye highlights and tiny teeth if desired.
• Black embroidery thread for smile, eyelashes, pupils outline, and eyebrows.
• Purple or dark lavender felt or yarn for eye shadow ring, optional.
• Two 14 mm glossy black safety eyes or large black buttons.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• 2.25 mm crochet hook for doll and accessories.
• 2.75 mm crochet hook for the large separate police-style hat brim.
• Yarn needle, stitch markers, scissors, sewing pins.
• Thin craft wire for ears, optional but helpful.
• Small amount of cardboard or plastic canvas for bag and large hat brim, optional.

Abbreviations Used

• MR: magic ring.
• ch: chain.
• sl st: slip stitch.
• sc: single crochet.
• hdc: half double crochet.
• dc: double crochet.
• inc: 2 sc in the same stitch.
• dec: invisible single crochet decrease.
• BLO: back loop only.
• FLO: front loop only.
• st: stitch.
• R: round or row.
• FO: fasten off.

Gauge and Working Notes

Gauge is important because this doll has fitted clothing and small accessories. With a 2.25 mm hook, 6 sc rounds should measure about 1 inch in height, and 6 sc should measure about 1 inch across. Keep the stitches firm so stuffing does not show through the gray head or blue uniform.

Most pieces are worked in continuous spiral rounds. Do not join unless the instruction says to join. Use a stitch marker at the first stitch of every round. Stuff the head firmly, stuff the body medium-firm, and stuff the arms and legs lightly near the ends so they remain flexible.

The image shows a large rounded head, a small neck, long straight legs, a fitted police uniform, white-gloved hands, and oversized ears. For the same shape, keep increases smooth, place the muzzle low on the face, and angle the ears slightly outward instead of sewing them perfectly vertical.

Color Placement Guide

• Head: medium gray with light gray muzzle patch.
• Inner ears: peach-pink centers with dark gray outer edging.
• Torso: light blue shirt base with dark navy vest overlay.
• Arms: bright blue sleeves with light gray glove hands.
• Legs: dark navy pants, light gray sock cuffs, bright blue shoes.
• Accessories: gold badge, navy belt, pouches, handcuffs, blue bag, donuts, and blue police hat.

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Head

Use medium gray yarn and the 2.25 mm hook. The head should be round, slightly wide at the cheeks, and full enough to hold the large eyes and muzzle. Stuff as you go, especially before the opening becomes small.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc in each st around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. (24)
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. (30)
6. R6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. (36)
7. R7: sc 5, inc, repeat around. (42)
8. R8: sc 6, inc, repeat around. (48)
9. R9: sc 7, inc, repeat around. (54)
10. R10-R16: sc in each st around. (54)
11. R17: sc 8, inc, repeat 3 times, sc 27. (57)
12. R18-R20: sc in each st around. (57)
13. R21: sc 7, dec, repeat around with 3 sc at end. (51)
14. R22: sc 6, dec, repeat around with 3 sc at end. (45)
15. R23: sc 5, dec, repeat around with 3 sc at end. (39)
16. R24: sc 4, dec, repeat around with 3 sc at end. (33)
17. R25: sc 3, dec, repeat around with 3 sc at end. (27)
18. R26: sc 2, dec, repeat around with 3 sc at end. (21)
19. R27: sc 1, dec, repeat around. (14)

Insert safety eyes between R15 and R16, about 8 stitches apart. The eyes should sit slightly above the muzzle area and look large. Add a small white yarn highlight on each eye after assembly. Stuff the head firmly and shape the cheeks with your fingers while filling.

FO with a long tail. Do not close fully if you prefer sewing the head directly over the neck. Leave the opening neat and round.

Light Gray Muzzle Patch

The muzzle is an oval patch sewn across the lower face. It gives the bunny the soft white-gray cheek area shown in the image. Use light gray yarn.

1. Ch 7.
2. R1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, work on the other side of the chain, sc 4, inc in last ch. (14)
3. R2: inc, sc 4, inc in next 3 st, sc 4, inc in next 2 st. (20)
4. R3: sc 1, inc, sc 5, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 5, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. (28)
5. R4: sc in each st around. (28)

FO with a long tail. Pin the muzzle between R16 and R23 of the head. The top of the oval should sit directly under the eyes. Add a little stuffing beneath the center before closing the final stitches so the muzzle is softly raised.

Pink Nose and Smile

Use pink yarn for the small triangle nose. Ch 4, work 1 sc in second ch from hook, 1 hdc in next ch, 1 sc in last ch. FO and sew horizontally at the top center of the muzzle. The nose should point slightly downward.

With black embroidery thread, stitch one vertical line from the bottom of the nose down 3 rounds. Then stitch a small curved smile on both sides. Add two tiny black cheek dots on each side of the muzzle if desired.

Eyes, Brows, and Expression

• Use black embroidery thread to outline the upper eyelids in a curved line above each safety eye.
• Use dark gray yarn to make two arched eyebrows about 2 rounds above the eyes.
• Use white yarn or white felt to add tiny crescent highlights beside the safety eyes.
• For the animated look, place the brows high and curved, not flat.
• Optional: add a lavender stitch outline around the lower outside of each eye to match the soft purple eye detail in the image.

Outer Ears

Make two. Use medium gray yarn. The ears are long, narrow, and slightly pointed. They should be firm enough to stand but flexible enough to lean outward. Work in rounds.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (9)
3. R3: sc 2, inc, repeat around. (12)
4. R4: sc 3, inc, repeat around. (15)
5. R5: sc 4, inc, repeat around. (18)
6. R6-R14: sc in each st around. (18)
7. R15: sc 4, dec, repeat around. (15)
8. R16-R20: sc in each st around. (15)
9. R21: sc 3, dec, repeat around. (12)
10. R22-R25: sc in each st around. (12)

Do not stuff heavily. Insert a folded thin wire if you want the ears to stand. Flatten the lower edge and sc through both layers with 6 sc. FO with a long tail for sewing.

Pink Inner Ears

Make two. Use soft pink yarn. Work flat in rows. The pink insert should be smaller than the gray ear and centered inside it.

1. Ch 7.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch, working on the other side, sc 4, inc in last ch. (14)
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, inc, sc 4, inc in next 3 st, sc 4, inc in next 2 st. (20)
4. Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc 1, inc, sc 6, inc, sc 2, inc, sc 6, inc, sc 1. (24)
5. Row 4: ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. (24)

FO. Sew one pink insert onto each gray ear, leaving a narrow gray border visible. With dark gray yarn, surface slip stitch or sew a neat outline around the outer edge of each ear to match the dark edging in the image.

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Body Base

The body is made from the bottom up. Start with dark navy for the pants and change to light blue for the shirt. The torso is slim, and the police vest is added separately for a layered uniform look.

1. R1: With dark navy, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc in each st around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. (24)
5. R5: BLO sc in each st around. (24)
6. R6-R10: sc in each st around. (24)
7. R11: Change to light blue, BLO sc in each st around. (24)
8. R12-R14: sc in each st around. (24)
9. R15: sc 6, dec, repeat around. (21)
10. R16-R18: sc in each st around. (21)
11. R19: sc 5, dec, repeat around. (18)
12. R20: sc in each st around. (18)
13. R21: sc 4, dec, repeat around. (15)
14. R22: sc in each st around. (15)

Stuff the body firmly at the hips and lightly at the neck. FO with a long tail. Sew the body to the head so the front of the body lines up with the muzzle. The head should sit slightly tilted, creating a friendly handmade expression.

Legs

Make two legs. Start with bright blue for shoes, change to light gray for socks, then dark navy for pants. The legs are long and straight, matching the photo.

Shoes and Legs

1. R1: With bright blue, ch 7.
2. R2: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, work on other side, sc 4, inc. (14)
3. R3: inc, sc 4, inc in next 3 st, sc 4, inc in next 2 st. (20)
4. R4: BLO sc in each st around. (20)
5. R5: sc 6, dec 4 times, sc 6. (16)
6. R6: sc 4, dec 4 times, sc 4. (12)
7. R7: Change to light gray, BLO sc in each st around. (12)
8. R8-R10: sc in each st around. (12)
9. R11: Change to dark navy, BLO sc in each st around. (12)
10. R12-R24: sc in each st around. (12)

Stuff the shoe firmly and the leg lightly. Flatten the top and sc through both layers with 6 sc. FO with a long tail. Sew the legs under the body, slightly apart, so the doll can lie naturally like the image.

Shoe Straps and Buckles

• With bright blue yarn, ch 8 for each shoe strap and sew across the top of the shoe.
• With white yarn, embroider a curved highlight on the front of each shoe.
• With gold yarn, make a tiny buckle by stitching a small rectangle on the outer side of each shoe.
• Optional buckle stitch: ch 5, sl st into first ch to form a ring, sew flat to the shoe strap.

Arms

Make two. The hands are light gray and shaped like small gloves with separated fingers. The sleeves are bright blue and slightly slim.

Gloved Hands

1. R1: With light gray, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (9)
3. R3-R4: sc in each st around. (9)

For the thumb, ch 3, sl st in second ch from hook, sl st in next ch, sl st into side of R3. Continue the arm.

1. R5: Change to bright blue, BLO sc in each st around. (9)
2. R6-R17: sc in each st around. (9)
3. R18: sc 1, dec, repeat around. (6)

Stuff the hand only. Leave the sleeve mostly unstuffed so it hangs softly. Flatten the top and sc through both layers with 3 sc. FO with a long tail. Sew arms to body at R20 of the torso, angled slightly downward.

Finger Details

Using light gray yarn, embroider two short vertical stitches on each hand to create three small glove fingers. Keep them short and rounded. The photo shows soft mitten-like hands, so do not make the fingers too long.

Police Vest

The vest is crocheted flat in dark navy and sewn over the light blue shirt. It should cover the upper chest and leave the light blue sleeves visible.

1. Row 1: Ch 25, sc in second ch from hook and across. (24)
2. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. (24)
3. Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc 5, ch 5, skip 5, sc 4, ch 5, skip 5, sc 5. (24 including chains)
4. Row 4: ch 1, turn, sc 5, sc 5 into ch space, sc 4, sc 5 into ch space, sc 5. (24)
5. Row 5-R8: ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. (24)

FO, leaving a long tail. Wrap the vest around the torso with the armholes fitting over the shoulders. Sew the side edges together at the back. The vest should sit above the belt line and look like a fitted police uniform piece.

Vest Collar

With bright blue yarn, join at the right front top corner of the vest. Work sc 5 along the first neckline edge, 3 sc at the back neck, and sc 5 along the second neckline edge. FO. This creates the blue collar tabs visible near the neck.

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Gold Badge

Use golden yellow yarn and a small hook if available. Make one badge for the vest and one for the small hat.

1. R1: 5 sc in MR, sl st to join.
2. R2: ch 2, dc in same st, sl st in next st, repeat around to make small points.

FO. Sew the badge on the front left side of the vest. Use a small straight stitch in the center to secure the shape. The badge should sit high on the chest.

Belt and Pouches

The belt is dark navy with a gold buckle. It sits between the light blue shirt and navy pants.

• With dark navy, ch 30, check around the waist, then sc in second ch from hook and across.
• Wrap around R10-R11 of the body and sew closed at the back.
• For the buckle, use gold yarn and embroider a small C-shape or rectangle at the front center.
• For each pouch, make two: ch 5, sc in second ch from hook and across for 4 sc, ch 1, turn, sc 4, FO.
• Sew one pouch to each side of the belt, slightly toward the hips.

Small Police Hat on Head

The small hat is blue with a navy band and gold button emblem. It sits between the tall ears, slightly forward on the head.

1. R1: With bright blue, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc in each st around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. R4: BLO sc in each st around. (18)
5. R5: sc in each st around. (18)
6. R6: Change to dark navy, sc in each st around. (18)

For the front brim, turn the hat so the front faces you. Join bright blue yarn at the front center. Work sc 1, hdc 1, dc 3, hdc 1, sc 1 across 7 front stitches. FO and weave in ends.

Sew the gold badge to the front of the hat band. Sew the hat to the head between the ears. Leave the brim visible above the forehead.

Large Separate Police Hat

The large round blue hat in the photo sits beside the doll. It has a domed crown, wide brim, dark edge, gold cord, and gold badge. Use bright blue yarn and the 2.75 mm hook for a slightly larger accessory.

Hat Crown

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc in each st around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. (24)
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. (30)
6. R6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. (36)
7. R7: sc 5, inc, repeat around. (42)
8. R8: sc 6, inc, repeat around. (48)
9. R9-R13: sc in each st around. (48)
10. R14: BLO sc in each st around. (48)

Hat Brim

1. R15: FLO sc 3, inc, repeat around. (60)
2. R16: sc 4, inc, repeat around. (72)
3. R17: sc 5, inc, repeat around. (84)
4. R18: sc in each st around. (84)
5. R19: Change to dark navy, sl st loosely around. (84)

FO and weave in ends. For the gold cord, chain 55 with golden yellow yarn. Sew the chain across the front of the hat in a shallow curve. Make a gold badge using the badge instructions and sew it to the front center.

Shoulder Bag

The blue shoulder bag has a rounded flap, a pale blue button, and a long strap. It rests beside the doll in the image but can also be placed over the shoulder.

Bag Body

1. R1: With bright blue, ch 9.
2. R2: sc in second ch from hook, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch, work on other side, sc 6, inc. (18)
3. R3: BLO sc in each st around. (18)
4. R4-R8: sc in each st around. (18)
5. R9: Flatten top and sc through both layers for 9 sc.

Bag Flap

1. Row 1: Join bright blue to back top edge, sc 9 across. (9)
2. Row 2: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 5, dec. (7)
3. Row 3: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 3, dec. (5)
4. Row 4: ch 1, turn, sc 5. (5)

FO and sew flap down lightly. For the button, use light blue yarn and make 6 sc in MR, sl st to join. Sew to the center of the flap.

Bag Strap

With bright blue, ch 55. Sc in second ch from hook and across. FO. Sew each end to the sides of the bag. The strap should form a long loop like the photo.

Handcuffs

Use light gray yarn. These are small flat rings with a short chain bridge.

• Ring 1: ch 14, sl st into first ch to form a ring, ch 1, work 18 sc around the ring, sl st to join.
• Ring 2: repeat the same ring.
• Bridge: ch 6, sew one end to each ring.
• Optional hinge tabs: ch 4, sc 3, FO, sew one tiny tab onto the outer side of each ring.

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Block the rings flat with your fingers. Do not stuff. The rings should look open and light, like the handcuffs beside the doll.

Donuts

Make two tiny donuts, one chocolate and one pink, as shown in the image. Use tan yarn for the base and frosting colors for the top.

Donut Base

1. R1: With tan yarn, ch 12, sl st into first ch to form a ring.
2. R2: sc 18 evenly around the chain ring. (18)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (27)
4. R4: sc in each st around. (27)
5. R5: sc 1, dec, repeat around. (18)

Stuff very lightly as a ring. Sew the inner and outer edges closed to keep the donut round.

Frosting

For chocolate frosting, use brown yarn. For pink frosting, use pale pink yarn. Ch 12, sl st to form a ring. Work 18 sc around the ring. In the next round, work uneven edging: sc, hdc, sc, sl st, dc, sc, repeat until the frosting looks wavy. Sew onto the donut.

Use white, pink, or blue thread to embroider tiny sprinkle stitches on top. Keep the sprinkles random and short.

Tail

The bunny tail is small and round. Use light gray yarn or white-gray yarn.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc in each st around. (12)
3. R3-R4: sc in each st around. (12)
4. R5: dec around. (6)

Stuff lightly, FO, and sew to the back of the body just above the pants line. The tail should be partly hidden when the doll is lying down.

Ear Placement

Pin the ears to the top of the head between R4 and R8. Leave about 5 stitches between the inner edges. Angle each ear outward slightly, with the pink centers facing forward. Sew around the base twice so they stand securely.

If using wire, bend the wire ends inward before inserting so there are no sharp points. The wire should stop before the base seam, not poke through the head.

Uniform Finishing Details

• Embroider a dark navy horizontal line at the bottom of the vest to define the waist.
• Add two small light blue buttons on the collar using 6 sc in MR or simple French knots.
• Add dark navy shoulder tabs by making two small pieces: ch 5, sc 4, FO, then sew to the top of each shoulder.
• Use gold yarn to add a tiny badge outline on the vest if you want a sharper police look.
• Use black thread to make a short vertical seam down the center of the pants.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

First sew the head to the body with the face centered above the vest. Add extra stitches at the front and back of the neck so the large head does not wobble. The head should tilt very slightly to one side for a friendly handmade look.

Sew the legs under the body at the hip line, leaving a small gap between them. Sew the arms to the upper sides of the torso with the hands pointing downward. The arms should rest beside the vest, not stick out too far.

Add the muzzle, nose, smile, eyebrows, and eye highlights after the head is attached. This makes it easier to judge the final expression. The eyes should look bright, the brows should be curved, and the smile should be small and gentle.

Sew the small police hat between the ears. Place the bag beside the doll or across the shoulder. Arrange the large blue hat, handcuffs, and donuts as separate photo props to recreate the full scene from the image.

Care Notes

Spot clean the doll with cool water and a soft cloth. Do not soak if you used safety eyes, wire, felt, cardboard, or plastic canvas. Gently press the cleaned area with a towel and let it air dry flat.

If the doll is made for a small child, avoid wire, buttons, beads, and plastic safety eyes. Embroider the eyes and all small details instead. Sew every accessory firmly or keep the small props for decoration only.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The head is round, firm, and securely attached.
• The ears are tall, pink-centered, dark-edged, and angled outward.
• The muzzle sits low on the face with a pink nose and stitched smile.
• The vest fits over the light blue shirt and has a gold badge.
• The belt, pouches, shoes, and small hat are sewn securely.
• The large blue hat has a wide brim, gold cord, and front badge.
• The bag strap is long enough to form a loop.
• The handcuffs and donuts are flat, neat, and shaped clearly.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Keep the finished bunny away from strong sunlight for long periods because blue and gray yarn can fade. Store it in a dry place with good airflow. If displaying the doll, place the small props in a shallow tray so the donuts, handcuffs, and bag do not get lost.

To refresh the shape, gently roll the head and body between your hands. Smooth the ears by bending them lightly back into position. If dust collects on the doll, use a soft clean makeup brush to remove it from the stitches.

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For long-term storage, wrap the doll in acid-free tissue or a clean cotton cloth. Do not compress the ears under heavy items. Store the large hat separately so the brim stays round and the gold cord remains visible.