Welcome to the serene and elegant world of crafting the Anemone Snowkiss Bunny. This project is a celebration of winter whites and the promise of spring blooms, designed for those who appreciate the finer details of fiber arts. If you have been waiting for the perfect moment to buy luxurious cream cotton yarn or invest in high-quality ergonomic crochet hooks, this design is your invitation to do so. The result is a breathtaking, heirloom-quality doll that serves as a centerpiece for any room or a treasured gift for a loved one.
Creating a complete scene with a doll, her wardrobe, and her tiny animal companion is a deeply rewarding experience. When you purchase your supplies, we recommend selecting materials that feel soft to the touch yet hold their shape well, ensuring your bunny stands the test of time. From the intricate embroidery on the vest to the texture of the tiny lamb, every stitch is an opportunity to practice mindfulness and creativity.
Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.
Chapter 1: The Artisan’s Toolkit and Materials
To achieve the pristine, snowy look of the Anemone Snowkiss Bunny, the selection of materials is paramount. The subtle variations in cream, beige, and white create depth without needing bright colors.
Yarn Selection Guide
We recommend a high-quality Sport Weight (Category 2) or DK Weight (Category 3) cotton yarn. Cotton provides the crisp stitch definition needed for the anemone petals and the lace details on the handkerchief.
- Cream/Ivory (approx. 120g): For the bunny’s head, body, ears, and the base of the dress. Choose a warm, milky shade.
- Beige/Sand (approx. 50g): For the shoes and the soles of the feet.
- Bright White (approx. 40g): For the anemone petals, the lamb’s wool, and the handkerchief.
- Black/Charcoal (approx. 15g): For the centers of the anemone flowers and the lamb’s embroidery.
- Sage Green (approx. 10g): For the embroidered leaves and stems on the vest and bouquet.
- Soft Tan (approx. 20g): For the lamb’s face and legs.
Essential Tools
- Crochet Hooks:
- 2.25mm (US B/1): For all amigurumi parts (bunny, lamb) to ensure no stuffing shows.
- 2.75mm (US C/2): For the clothing items (dress, vest, hat) to allow for drape.
- Safety Eyes: 10mm black eyes for the bunny; 6mm eyes for the lamb.
- Stuffing: High-loft polyester fiberfill.
- Embroidery Needle: Sharp-tipped for surface embroidery.
- Tapestry Needle: Blunt-tipped for sewing parts together.
- Stitch Markers: Essential for spiral rounds.
- Pins: For holding appliques in place before sewing.
Chapter 2: Technical Glossary
Understanding these terms ensures a smooth crafting process.
- MR (Magic Ring): Creates a tight center for rounds.
- sc (Single Crochet): Insert hook, pull up loop, yarn over, pull through both.
- inc (Increase): 2 sc in one stitch.
- dec (Invisible Decrease): Insert hook in FLO of next 2 stitches, yarn over, pull through, finish sc.
- hdc (Half Double Crochet): Yarn over, insert, pull up loop, pull through all 3.
- dc (Double Crochet): Used for the flower petals.
- Bobble Stitch: 4 dc finished together in one stitch (for the lamb’s wool).
- BLO (Back Loops Only): Working in the back loop to create ridges.
- FLO (Front Loops Only): Working in the front loop.
- sl st (Slip Stitch): To join.
Chapter 3: The Bunny Construction
We begin with the bunny, working from the head down to the feet in some sections, and sewing parts together for stability.
The Head
Round 1: Foundation. Using Cream yarn and the 2.25mm hook, make a Magic Ring. Work 6 sc into the ring. Pull tight. (6 sts)
Round 2: Expansion. Work inc in every stitch around. (12 sts)
Round 3: Work *1 sc, inc* around. (18 sts)
Round 4: Work *2 sc, inc* around. (24 sts)
Round 5: Work *3 sc, inc* around. (30 sts)
Round 6: Work *4 sc, inc* around. (36 sts)
Round 7: Work *5 sc, inc* around. (42 sts)
Round 8: Work *6 sc, inc* around. (48 sts)
Round 9: Work *7 sc, inc* around. (54 sts)
Round 10: Work *8 sc, inc* around. (60 sts)
Rounds 11–22: Height. Work 1 sc in each stitch around. This builds the forehead space.
Round 23: Eye Placement Marker. Mark stitches 25 and 37. This is where eyes will go later.
Rounds 24–25: Sc around. (60 sts)
Insert Eyes: Place 10mm eyes between Rounds 22 and 23. Secure washers.
Round 26: Decrease. Work *8 sc, dec* around. (54 sts)
Round 27: Work *7 sc, dec* around. (48 sts)
Round 28: Work *6 sc, dec* around. (42 sts)
Round 29: Work *5 sc, dec* around. (36 sts)
Round 30: Work *4 sc, dec* around. (30 sts)
Stuffing: Stuff the head firmly. Ensure the cheeks are round.
Round 31: Work *3 sc, dec* around. (24 sts)
Round 32: Work *2 sc, dec* around. (18 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
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The Lop Ears (Make 2)
The ears are designed to hang down. Do not stuff them.
Round 1: MR, 6 sc.
Round 2: Inc around. (12 sts)
Round 3: *1 sc, inc* around. (18 sts)
Round 4: *2 sc, inc* around. (24 sts)
Rounds 5–9: Sc around. (24 sts)
Round 10: *10 sc, dec* twice. (22 sts)
Rounds 11–15: Sc around. (22 sts)
Round 16: *9 sc, dec* twice. (20 sts)
Rounds 17–25: Sc around. (20 sts)
Round 26: *8 sc, dec* twice. (18 sts)
Rounds 27–35: Sc around. (18 sts)
Round 36: *7 sc, dec* twice. (16 sts)
Round 37: Dec around. Flatten and sew opening closed.
Legs and Body
Legs (Make 2): Start with Beige (Shoes).
Round 1: MR, 6 sc.
Round 2: Inc around. (12 sts)
Round 3: *1 sc, inc* around. (18 sts)
Round 4: *2 sc, inc* around. (24 sts)
Round 5: BLO sc around. (24 sts)
Rounds 6–8: Sc around.
Round 9: 8 sc, 4 dec, 8 sc. (20 sts)
Round 10: 8 sc, 2 dec, 8 sc. (18 sts). Change to Cream.
Round 11: BLO sc around. (18 sts)
Rounds 12–22: Sc around. Stuff firm.
Body Union: Join legs with ch 3. Sc around both legs and chain. (42 sts total). Increase to 48 sts in next round.
Torso: Work 12 rounds even. Decrease gradually to 18 sts at neck. Stuff firmly.
Arms (Make 2)
Round 1: MR, 6 sc.
Round 2: Inc around. (12 sts)
Rounds 3–18: Sc around. Flatten and sew closed.
Chapter 4: The Anemone Wardrobe
The clothing sets this bunny apart. Use the 2.75mm hook for these items.
The Cream Dress
Bodice (Worked Flat):
Row 1: With Cream, chain 31. Sc in 2nd ch and across. (30 sts)
Row 2: *4 sc, inc* across. (36 sts)
Row 3: Sc across.
Row 4 (Armholes): 5 sc, ch 6 (skip 6), 14 sc, ch 6 (skip 6), 5 sc.
Row 5: Sc across all sts and chains. (36 sts)
Rows 6–10: Sc across. Join to form circle.
Skirt (Worked in Rounds):
Round 11: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc inc* around. Join. (48 sts)
Round 12: Ch 2, *3 dc, dc inc* around. Join. (60 sts)
Rounds 13–20: Dc around. (60 sts)
Round 21 (Texture Line): Work in FLO. Sc around.
Round 22: Working in the BLO of Round 20 (behind the texture line), Dc around.
Round 23 (Hem): *Ch 2, sl st in next* around for a picot-style edge.
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The Embroidered Vest
Use Cream/Beige yarn. Worked flat.
Row 1: Ch 35. Sc in 2nd ch and across. (34 sts)
Row 2: Sc across.
Row 3: 6 sc, ch 7 (skip 6), 10 sc, ch 7 (skip 6), 6 sc.
Rows 4–10: Sc across.
Edging: Sc around the entire perimeter. At the corners, work 3 sc to keep them square.
Embroidery: Use Green yarn to stitch crawling vines up the front panels. Use White yarn to stitch small anemone flowers (french knots or satin stitch) along the vines.
The Anemone Appliques (Make 3)
These are sewn onto the dress skirt.
Center: With Black. MR, 6 sc. Sl st to join. Fasten off.
Petals: Join White to center. *Ch 3, 2 dc in same st, ch 3, sl st in next st* repeat 5 times for 5 petals. Fasten off.
The Bucket Hat
Round 1: With Cream, MR, 6 sc.
Round 2: Inc around. (12 sts)
Round 3: *1 sc, inc* around. (18 sts)
Round 4: *2 sc, inc* around. (24 sts)
Round 5: *3 sc, inc* around. (30 sts)
Round 6: *4 sc, inc* around. (36 sts)
Round 7: *5 sc, inc* around. (42 sts)
Round 8: BLO sc around. (42 sts)
Rounds 9–12: Sc around.
Round 13 (Brim): FLO. *2 sc, inc* around.
Round 14: *3 sc, inc* around.
Round 15: Sc around. Fasten off.
Decoration: Sew one Anemone Applique to the side of the hat band.
Chapter 5: The Little Lamb Companion
This tiny friend adds to the pastoral scene. Use the Bobble Stitch for texture.
Bobble Stitch (bo): Yarn over, insert hook, pull up loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops. Repeat 3 more times in same stitch. Yarn over, pull through all 5 loops.
Head:
Round 1: With Tan, MR, 6 sc.
Round 2: Inc around. (12 sts)
Round 3: *1 sc, inc* around. (18 sts)
Rounds 4–6: Sc around. Change to White.
Round 7: *Sc, bo* around. (18 sts)
Round 8: Sc around.
Round 9: *Sc, dec* around. (12 sts)
Round 10: Dec around. Fasten off.
Body:
Round 1: With White, MR, 6 sc.
Round 2: Inc around. (12 sts)
Round 3: *Sc, bo* around.
Rounds 4–6: Continue bobble pattern.
Round 7: Dec around. Stuff and close.
Limbs: Make 4 small tubes in Tan (MR 5 sc, sc 3 rows). Sew to body.
Assembly: Sew head to body. Embroider tiny eyes and nose.
Chapter 6: Accessories
The Handbag
Row 1: With Beige, ch 11. Sc in 2nd ch and across. (10 sts)
Rows 2–15: Sc across.
Assembly: Fold the bottom up to create a pocket, leaving a flap at the top. Sew side seams. Sew a small button on the body and make a loop on the flap.
Strap: Ch 40. Attach to sides.
The Vintage Handkerchief
Row 1: With White, ch 21. Sc in 2nd ch and across. (20 sts)
Rows 2–20: Sc across to make a square.
Border: *Ch 3, skip 1, sl st* around the entire square to make lace loops. Block flat with steam.
The Bouquet
Stems: With Green, ch 10. Make 5.
Flowers: With Black/White, make mini anemones (MR 5 sc in black, *ch 2, sl st* in white). Sew to stems.
Wrap: Tie stems with a scrap of beige yarn.
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Chapter 7: Final Assembly and Facial Detailing
Bringing the character to life requires patience and precision.
Step 1: Head and Body Union
Position the head onto the neck opening of the body. Use the long yarn tail from the head. Whipstitch through the inner loops of both pieces. Go around the neck twice to ensure it is sturdy and the head does not wobble.
Step 2: Ear Attachment
Pin the flattened ears to the sides of the head.
Location: The top of the ear should be level with the eyes, roughly 5 stitches back from the eye.
Sewing: Sew across the top edge of the ear securely. The ears should hang down loosely.
Step 3: Facial Sculpting
To give the bunny a sweet expression:
Eye Indentation: Thread a long needle with Cream yarn. Insert from the base of the neck, exit at the inner corner of the left eye. Re-insert at the outer corner, and exit back at the neck. Pull gently to sink the eye slightly. Repeat for the right eye. Knot securely.
Nose: Use Beige or Light Brown embroidery thread. Stitch a ‘Y’ shape between the eyes.
Blush: (Optional) Apply a tiny amount of pink chalk or blush to the cheeks.
Step 4: Dressing the Bunny
Put the shoes on the feet. Slip the dress onto the bunny (button at back). Place the vest over the dress. Put the hat on the head (you can tack it down with a stitch if desired). Hang the bag over one shoulder.
Step 5: Scene Setting
Place the handkerchief in the bunny’s hand or peeking out of the bag. Position the lamb next to her feet. Place the bouquet in the bunny’s other arm.
Care Notes
Your Anemone Snowkiss Bunny is a handcrafted treasure.
- Cleaning: Spot clean only with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Do not submerge, as this can ruin the stuffing shape and the cardboard in the shoes.
- Dusting: Use a lint roller to remove dust from the dark centers of the flowers and the black vest embroidery.
- Storage: Store in a breathable cotton bag to prevent dust accumulation. Keep out of direct sunlight to prevent yellowing of the white yarn.
Quick Checklist Before You Finish
- Are the safety eyes secure?
- Is the head stable on the neck?
- Are all loose ends woven in securely?
- Is the embroidery on the vest symmetrical?
- Does the bunny stand on its own? (Adjust stuffing in feet if needed).
Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines
To maintain the pristine condition of this heirloom doll, avoid handling it with dirty hands. If the white yarn becomes dingy over time, you can surface wash it with a mixture of water and gentle wool wash, applying it with a sponge and blotting dry with a white towel. Do not wring or twist. If the anemone petals curl, you can reshape them with a burst of steam from an iron (held 2 inches away).
Thank you for crafting the Anemone Snowkiss Bunny. We hope she brings peace and beauty to your home.
