Gaura Breezeline Bunny – Crochet

This elegant handmade bunny doll combines soft blush details, a lace-look dress, a floral sunhat, and tiny picnic accessories into one collectible spring design. It has the appeal of a boutique amigurumi bunny plush, a cottagecore nursery decor piece, and a thoughtful crochet bunny gift all at once.

The finished set feels like something shoppers would search for as a handmade rabbit doll, artisan bunny toy, heirloom bunny plush, or spring table decor accent. Every piece in this design is written to match the image closely, including the mini bunny companion, flower bouquet, tote, drink cup, and folded blanket.

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Design Overview

This bunny is a seated amigurumi figure with a large rounded head, long floppy ears, a narrow neck, a softly tapered torso, long slim arms, and straight legs ending in rounded blush shoes. The proportions are sweet and calm, with the head noticeably larger than the body.

The outfit is built in layers. The bunny wears a cream dress with a fitted upper bodice and a wider skirt finished with a lacy lower edge. Over the dress sits a short blush cardigan with curved fronts, tiny pocket-flower details, and one flower appliqué on the chest.

The hat is an essential part of the look. It is a cream cloche-style sunhat with a gently domed crown and a rolled brim. Small blossoms and stitched leafy sprigs are arranged over one side of the hat rather than spread evenly around it.

The accessory group is also important to the full display. The set includes a small cream tote with a flower, a tiny yellow lemonade cup with a pale straw, a soft flower bouquet in blush, cream, and dusty pink, a mini bunny wearing matching clothes, and a folded cream lace blanket.

Materials

• Main bunny yarn: light worsted or DK cotton in warm cream or pale oatmeal
• Inner ear and blush details: dusty blush pink cotton
• Dress yarn: soft cream cotton
• Cardigan yarn: pale blush pink cotton
• Mini bunny yarn: same shades as the main bunny
• Drink cup yarn: soft lemon yellow and cream
• Leaves and stems: muted olive green embroidery thread or fine cotton
• Flower centers: pale yellow or cream thread
• Eyes: two black safety eyes for the large bunny, two for the small bunny, or embroidered French knots if preferred
• Stuffing: polyester fiberfill
• Optional weight: pellets or weighted pouch for the lower body
• Thread: strong sewing thread matching each yarn color
• Embroidery floss: blush, dark taupe, olive, and cream

Tools

• 2.25 mm hook for the main amigurumi pieces
• 2.5 mm or 2.75 mm hook for garments and blanket if you want softer drape
• Tapestry needle
• Embroidery needle
• Scissors
• Stitch markers
• Straight pins for placement

Suggested Colors

• A: warm cream for bunny head, body, limbs, dress, hat, tote, and blanket
• B: blush pink for ears, cardigan, shoes, mini skirt, and trim
• C: white or bright cream for flower petals
• D: dusty rose for tiny flowers
• E: muted olive for leafy stems
• F: soft yellow for lemonade cup

Finished Size

Using DK cotton and a 2.25 mm hook, the large bunny sits at about 11 to 13 inches tall from the bottom of the feet to the top of the hat. The mini bunny is about 4 to 5 inches tall. The blanket is a small folded lap blanket sized to display beside the dolls.

Abbreviations

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

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General Notes

• Work the main bunny pieces in continuous rounds unless noted.
• Use a tight tension so stuffing does not show through.
• Stuff gradually and firmly, but do not overfill the neck or the ends of the ears.
• The dress, cardigan, hat, tote, bouquet, drink cup, mini bunny, and blanket are separate pieces.
• Read the whole section before starting each accessory so the proportions remain balanced.

Main Bunny

Legs and Shoes Make 2

The feet in the image are rounded, forward-facing, and slightly larger than the lower legs. Start with blush pink to create the shoe area. Stuff the foot firmly and keep the ankle narrower so the leg remains straight and neat when seated.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6
2. R2: inc around. 12
3. R3: (sc, inc) x6. 18
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) x6. 24
5. R5: 24 sc.
6. R6: 24 sc.
7. R7: 8 sc, 4 dec, 8 sc. 20
8. R8: 6 sc, 4 dec, 6 sc. 16
9. R9: 16 sc in BLO.
10. Change to main cream color.
11. R10-R20: 16 sc.

Stuff the foot firmly and the leg lightly. Flatten the top opening slightly before joining. Make a second leg. On the second leg, do not fasten off. Continue to the body join. If desired, add a tiny amount of weight inside the shoe before stuffing for a steadier seated pose.

Body

The body is softly pear-shaped. It should not be too wide. The bunny in the image has a narrow upper torso and a rounder lower section under the dress. Join the legs so the toes face forward and the inside edges touch naturally.

1. From the second leg, ch 4 and join to the first leg.
2. R1: 16 sc around first leg, 4 sc across chain, 16 sc around second leg, 4 sc across opposite side of chain. 40
3. R2-R4: 40 sc.
4. R5: (8 sc, dec) x4. 36
5. R6: 36 sc.
6. R7: (7 sc, dec) x4. 32
7. R8: 32 sc.
8. R9: (6 sc, dec) x4. 28
9. R10-R12: 28 sc.
10. R13: (5 sc, dec) x4. 24
11. R14-R16: 24 sc.
12. R17: (2 sc, dec) x6. 18
13. R18: 18 sc.

Stuff the lower body firmly, keeping the tummy smooth but not overly hard. The upper torso should stay slightly narrower than the lower portion. If using weight, position it low between the legs and lower belly so the bunny sits with stability on a flat surface.

Head

The head is the most important shaping area. It is round and full, slightly wider than tall, with a very gentle lower taper into the neck. Keep the stitches even and avoid flattening the front because the face needs a smooth surface for the eyes and nose.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6
2. R2: inc around. 12
3. R3: (sc, inc) x6. 18
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) x6. 24
5. R5: (3 sc, inc) x6. 30
6. R6: (4 sc, inc) x6. 36
7. R7: (5 sc, inc) x6. 42
8. R8: (6 sc, inc) x6. 48
9. R9: (7 sc, inc) x6. 54
10. R10-R18: 54 sc.
11. Place safety eyes between R13 and R14, about 10 stitches apart.
12. R19: (7 sc, dec) x6. 48
13. R20: 48 sc.
14. R21: (6 sc, dec) x6. 42
15. R22: (5 sc, dec) x6. 36
16. R23: (4 sc, dec) x6. 30
17. R24: (3 sc, dec) x6. 24
18. R25: (2 sc, dec) x6. 18

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Stuff the head very firmly before closing. Press extra stuffing into the cheeks to keep the face broad and sweet. Leave a long tail for sewing. Do not fully close the last round flat. A slightly rounded lower edge helps the head sit better on the neck.

Ears Make 2

The ears are long, soft, and droop straight down. They are not oversized compared with the head. Each ear is worked in an oval from the tip downward, then folded slightly at the top before sewing so they hang close to the face.

1. With blush pink, ch 7.
2. R1: sc in second ch from hook and next 4 ch, 3 sc in last ch, working on opposite side sc in next 4, 2 sc in last. 14
3. R2: inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc. 20
4. R3: 1 sc, inc, 4 sc, (1 sc, inc) x3, 4 sc, (1 sc, inc) x2. 26
5. R4-R16: 26 sc.
6. R17: 6 sc, dec x7, 6 sc. 19
7. R18-R20: 19 sc.

Flatten each ear and sc through both layers across the opening to close. Do not stuff. Fold the top edge slightly so the front edge curves inward when attached. Sew each ear to the head around R8 to R10, slightly below the hat line and angled so they fall close to the cheeks.

Arms Make 2

The arms are slim tubes with a soft taper and rounded ends. They hang down beside the body and reach to about the lower dress area. Keep the stuffing light so the arms remain relaxed and natural instead of stiff.

1. With main cream, R1: 6 sc in MR. 6
2. R2: inc around. 12
3. R3-R4: 12 sc.
4. R5: (4 sc, dec) x2. 10
5. R6-R20: 10 sc.

Stuff only the lower half of the arm. Flatten the top and sew closed. Attach the arms at the sides of the torso just under the neck, allowing them to angle slightly inward toward the lap. This gives the same gentle resting posture seen in the image.

Neck Join and Head Attachment

Sew the head to the body carefully so it sits centered and stable. The bunny in the image has a calm upright posture with only a slight forward softness, not a floppy head. Add extra stuffing into the neck gap while sewing if needed.

Facial Embroidery

The face is very simple. It uses small black eyes, a tiny upside-down triangular nose, and a short centered mouth line. The cheeks have a subtle blush tint. Keep the face minimal because the image relies on a soft expression rather than heavy sculpting.

• Embroider the nose in muted taupe between the eyes, about two rounds below their placement line.
• Make a tiny inverted Y shape for the mouth.
• Add very faint blush beneath each eye using pastel thread, fabric-safe blush, or diluted textile pencil.
• If desired, make one small stitch at each side of the nose base to suggest gentle muzzle shaping.

Dress

The dress is cream, sleeveless, and fitted through the bodice. The skirt expands outward and ends with a lacy decorative edge. The image shows a soft airy lower section, so using a slightly larger hook for the dress helps create that elegant drape.

Bodice

You may either crochet directly onto the body or make the dress as a separate garment. For the closest fit, work directly onto the body around the upper torso. Start around the round where the chest looks widest, leaving the neck and shoulders uncovered.

1. Join cream yarn around the upper body with 24 evenly spaced sc.
2. Round 1: 24 sc.
3. Round 2: 24 sc.
4. Round 3: (3 sc, inc) x6. 30
5. Round 4: 30 sc.
6. Round 5: (4 sc, inc) x6. 36

The bodice should sit smooth and close to the body. Stop before it becomes bulky at the underarms. The upper edge should remain plain because the cardigan covers the shoulders and creates the layered look that is visible in the image.

 

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Skirt

The skirt widens gradually, then transitions into open decorative stitches. It should fall over the lap without becoming stiff. The image suggests a pretty shell-and-chain lower border, so the following sequence creates fullness while preserving a delicate vintage appearance.

1. Round 6: (5 sc, inc) x6. 42
2. Round 7: 42 sc.
3. Round 8: (6 sc, inc) x6. 48
4. Round 9: 48 sc.
5. Round 10: (7 sc, inc) x6. 54
6. Round 11: 54 sc.
7. Round 12: (8 sc, inc) x6. 60

At this stage the skirt should cover the upper legs and gently bell outward. If you want more length before the lace section, add one extra round of sc. Keep checking the visual line so the skirt remains proportional to the cardigan and does not hide the blush shoes completely.

Lace Lower Edge

1. Round 13: (ch 3, skip 2 sts, sc in next st) around.
2. Round 14: sl st into first ch-3 space, (5 dc in ch-3 space, sc in next ch-3 space) around.
3. Round 15: (ch 5, sc in center dc of next shell) around.
4. Round 16: in each ch-5 space work 6 dc, sc in next center point around.
5. Round 17: optional finishing round of small picots or plain sl st around selected curves.

This border should look soft and floral rather than sharp. Block the dress lightly so the lace edge opens. Sew a few tiny flower appliqués onto the front of the skirt in the same positions seen in the image, keeping most of the flowers low on the right side.

Cardigan

The cardigan is a short blush shrug with rounded fronts, short sleeves implied by the shoulder shaping, and small pocket-like curved lower corners. It sits open at the center. The fabric should be denser than the dress so it frames the body cleanly.

Back and Fronts

Work the cardigan in rows from the lower back upward, then divide for fronts. Shape the lower front edges into soft curves. The finished cardigan should stop above the widest point of the skirt and remain cropped, exactly like the one in the image.

1. With blush pink, ch 31.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. 30
3. Row 2-6: ch 1, turn, sc across.
4. Row 7: 7 sc, ch 1 turn for first front.
5. Row 8-11: sc across 7.
6. Shape neck edge: dec at inner edge every row 3 times. 4
7. Work 2 more rows even. Fasten off.
8. Rejoin yarn to opposite side and repeat for second front.
9. For the back center section, join yarn across remaining middle stitches and work 6 rows even.

Sew shoulder seams lightly, or join with slip stitches. The sleeves in the image are very minimal, more like extended shoulders than full sleeves. Add one edging round around each armhole with small sc to make the openings neat without increasing bulk.

Edging

• Work 1 round of sc evenly around the whole cardigan opening and hem.
• At the lower front corners, place 3 sc in one point to make a soft rounded pocket effect.
• If desired, add a second round of crab stitch or sl st for a polished edge.

Cardigan Flower Details

The cardigan includes small flower appliqués. One larger blossom sits on the upper right front, and tiny round floral details appear near the lower front corners. Keep these embellishments delicate so they enhance the garment instead of overpowering it.

1. For a 5-petal flower, make MR, (ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st) x5 into ring.
2. Pull tight and fasten off.
3. Make one medium cream flower for the chest.
4. Make two tiny blush rosettes or mini flowers for the lower corners.
5. Sew in place securely.

Hat

The hat is a cream cloche with a dome crown and a moderately wide rolled brim. It sits low enough to overlap the top of the ears slightly. This piece shapes the personality of the bunny, so test the fit often while working.

Crown

1. With cream, R1: 6 sc in MR. 6
2. R2: inc around. 12
3. R3: (sc, inc) x6. 18
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) x6. 24
5. R5: (3 sc, inc) x6. 30
6. R6: (4 sc, inc) x6. 36
7. R7: (5 sc, inc) x6. 42
8. R8: (6 sc, inc) x6. 48
9. R9: (7 sc, inc) x6. 54
10. R10-R15: 54 sc.

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Brim

1. R16: BLO 54 sc.
2. R17: (8 sc, inc) x6. 60
3. R18: 60 sc.
4. R19: (9 sc, inc) x6. 66
5. R20: 66 sc.
6. R21: (10 sc, inc) x6. 72
7. R22: sl st loosely around, or work one round of reverse sc for a tidy finished rim.

If you want the brim slightly more curved downward, steam very lightly and shape over a bowl. The edge in the image is soft rather than stiff. Avoid wire unless you want a posed display piece instead of a cuddly decorative doll.

Hat Floral Embellishment

The floral cluster sits off-center on one side of the hat. It includes two or three tiny white blossoms, pale pink buds, and olive stems. The arrangement should look like a gentle trailing spray, not a dense crown.

• Embroider two olive stems with branching lines.
• Add tiny detached-chain leaves along the stems.
• Sew two small white 5-petal flowers.
• Add two or three blush buds using wrapped knots or tiny puff flowers.
• Place the cluster above one ear, slightly toward the front.

Tote Bag

The tote is small and cream, with a rounded rectangular body and a short handle. It stands beside the bunny and includes one flower detail. Keep the bag simple and slightly floppy so it matches the softness of the rest of the set.

1. With cream, ch 11.
2. Round 1: sc in second ch from hook and next 8, 3 sc in last ch, working opposite side sc 8, 2 sc in last. 22
3. Round 2: inc, 8 sc, 3 inc, 8 sc, 2 inc. 28
4. Round 3: BLO 28 sc.
5. Round 4-10: 28 sc.
6. Flatten and mark handle positions.
7. Round 11: 5 sc, ch 8 skip 4, 10 sc, ch 8 skip 4, 5 sc.
8. Round 12: sc around, placing 8 sc over each handle chain.

Make one tiny white flower and sew it near the upper front of the tote. Lightly stuff the base with tissue or a removable insert for display photos, or leave it empty for a natural soft shape.

Lemonade Cup

The tiny drink cup is bright but still pastel. It adds a picnic feel and should be noticeably smaller than the tote. The straw is pale and slants outward. This little piece is simple, but it completes the storytelling in the finished display.

1. With yellow, R1: 6 sc in MR. 6
2. R2: inc around. 12
3. R3: BLO 12 sc.
4. R4-R7: 12 sc.
5. Fasten off.

For the drink top, use cream yarn. Make 12 slip stitches around the top edge or sew a tiny cream circle onto the opening. For the straw, chain 8 in cream, fasten off, and sew one end inside the cup at a slight diagonal angle.

Flower Bouquet

The bouquet is a loose cluster of tiny flowers in cream, blush, and dusty rose with olive stems. It sits low beside the tote. Make several flowers in different sizes, then gather them with thread so the cluster feels hand-tied and naturally uneven.

Small 5-Petal Flower

1. With cream or blush, make MR.
2. Into ring repeat 5 times: ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st.
3. Pull ring closed and fasten off.

Tiny Bud

1. Make 4 sc in MR.
2. Join with sl st and fasten off.

Leaf Sprig

1. With olive, ch 7.
2. Sl st in second ch, sc in next, hdc in next 2, sc in next, sl st in last.
3. Work a second leaf on the opposite side if desired.

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Create at least 8 to 10 floral elements. Arrange larger blossoms toward the front and smaller buds between them. Stitch the stems together tightly, then wrap the bundle with matching thread. Do not make it too symmetrical. The image shows a soft organic bunch.

Lace Blanket

The blanket is cream and folded beside the mini bunny. It looks airy and slightly textured, with repeating open spaces. A light rectangle with shell-like rows works well here. The blanket does not need to be large since it is mainly a display accent.

1. With cream and a slightly larger hook, ch 31.
2. Row 1: dc in fourth ch from hook and across. 29 dc
3. Row 2: ch 3, turn, dc in next 2, ch 1 skip 1, rep across.
4. Row 3: ch 3, turn, dc in each dc and in each ch-1 space across.
5. Row 4: ch 1, turn, sc across.
6. Row 5: ch 3, turn, skip 1, 5 dc in next st, skip 1, sc in next, rep across for shell texture.
7. Repeat Rows 2-5 until the blanket looks proportional, about 12 to 16 total rows.

Finish with a simple edging round of sc or sl st. Fold the blanket into a neat rectangle before styling. Light steam blocking helps the lace pattern open and gives the same crisp folded appearance seen in the image.

Mini Bunny Companion

The small bunny mirrors the large one in color and styling. It has a cream body, blush ears, tiny black eyes, a little blush cardigan, a cream front panel, a blush skirt, and a tiny cream hat with blush trim and one ear-like decorative point.

Head and Body in One Piece

1. With cream, R1: 6 sc in MR. 6
2. R2: inc around. 12
3. R3: (sc, inc) x6. 18
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) x6. 24
5. R5-R8: 24 sc.
6. Insert eyes between R6 and R7, about 6 stitches apart.
7. R9: (2 sc, dec) x6. 18
8. R10: 18 sc.
9. R11: (sc, dec) x6. 12
10. R12: BLO 12 sc.
11. R13-R17: 12 sc.
12. R18: (sc, dec) x4. 8

Stuff the head firmly and the lower body lightly. Close the bottom if making a seated closed shape, or continue with joined legs if you prefer separate limbs. For the image, a tiny seated body with small attached legs works best.

Mini Ears Make 2

1. With blush, ch 5.
2. Round 1: sc in second ch from hook and next 2, 3 sc in last ch, working opposite side sc 2, 2 sc in last. 10
3. Round 2-6: 10 sc.

Flatten and close the tops. Sew to the head so they point gently outward and down. Keep them short compared with the large bunny. The mini companion looks sweeter when the ears are compact and close to the head.

Mini Arms and Legs

• Arms: make 2 with 5 sc in MR, work 5 sc for 5 rounds, lightly stuff, flatten, sew to sides.
• Legs: make 2 with 6 sc in MR, work 6 sc for 4 rounds, lightly stuff, sew near front base in seated position.

Mini Outfit

For the tiny dress, use blush and cream. Work a short blush skirt around the lower body in one round of hdc increases, then a second round of hdc for fullness. Add a cream triangular chest panel or small bib shape sewn to the front.

For the mini cardigan, crochet a tiny blush wrap shape from a short rectangle, then sew around the shoulders so the fronts remain open. Add one tiny cream hat by making a small dome with a flared brim. Add a blush band and one little ear-like point on the side.

Small Flower Appliqués for Dress and Skirt

The large dress has scattered flower details, mainly across the lower front. Use white, cream, blush, and dusty rose. Make the flowers small so they look sewn-on rather than bulky. A mix of flat flowers and rolled rosettes matches the image well.

• Flat flower: MR, (ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st) x5.
• Mini rosette: ch 12, 2 dc in each ch, roll strip and sew base.
• Tiny bud: 4 sc in MR, close tightly.

Sew one medium white flower near the center of the skirt, one blush flower on the right side, and several smaller blossoms along the lace border. Keep spacing uneven but balanced. The image shows an intentionally styled arrangement rather than random placement.

Assembly Order

1. Make and stuff both legs.
2. Join legs and crochet body.
3. Make head and attach eyes.
4. Sew head to body.
5. Make ears and attach.
6. Make and attach arms.
7. Embroider the face.
8. Add the dress.
9. Make and attach cardigan details.
10. Make hat and sew floral embellishment.
11. Create tote, drink cup, bouquet, blanket, and mini bunny.
12. Style the full arrangement.

Styling Tips for a Close Visual Match

The large bunny should sit centered with both feet forward. The cardigan fronts should frame the bodice without crossing over each other. The hat should tilt very slightly downward at the front. The tote sits to the left, while the mini bunny and blanket rest to the right.

Place the bouquet low near the tote, and set the lemonade cup between the bouquet and the large bunny. The mini bunny should sit upright and face forward. Fold the blanket into a compact rectangle so the lace texture remains visible without distracting from the dolls.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Sew all parts securely with matching thread. Check that the head sits straight, the ears hang evenly, and the arms rest naturally beside the skirt. Embroider the nose small and centered. Add only a hint of cheek blush. A minimal face keeps the bunny soft, sweet, and elegant.

Care Notes

Display the set away from direct sunlight to protect the cream and blush shades. If gifting to a child, secure all embellishments very firmly or replace safety eyes with embroidery. The hat, bouquet, tote, cup, and mini accessories are best treated as decorative pieces.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head is centered and firm
• Ears are even and drape close to cheeks
• Dress lace is blocked lightly
• Cardigan fronts are rounded and balanced
• Hat brim curves softly
• Floral details are placed mostly on one side of the hat and lower skirt
• Mini bunny colors match the large bunny
• All accessory ends are woven in securely

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap when needed. Avoid soaking pieces with heavy embellishment unless absolutely necessary. If washing is required, hand wash gently in cool water, press in a towel, reshape, and dry flat. Store with tissue support inside hats and bags.