Hoya Moon-Pocket Bunny – Crochet

This elegant amigurumi bunny is designed as a collectible crochet doll with a soft blush palette, a floral dress, a tilted beret, and a moon-shaped crossbody bag. It has the charm of a boutique crochet bunny plush, making it ideal for nursery decor, shelf styling, or a thoughtful handmade gift.

The set also includes a tiny dog companion, a lace-look mat, a miniature envelope, and small star accents that give the whole display a storybook finish. If you enjoy making heirloom-style amigurumi, handmade bunny dolls, or giftable crochet decor, this design is a lovely project to add to your pattern collection.

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Overview

This design is worked in separate pieces and assembled carefully for a polished result. The bunny has a long oval body with a smooth head, drooping ears, short sleeves hidden under a cardigan, a floral hem border, a crescent applique on the skirt, simple shoes, and a soft beret decorated with flowers.

The tiny dog companion echoes the same styling details. It wears a matching beret, blush cardigan, blue shorts, and tiny shoes. The extra props complete the look and should be made in the same soft, refined style as the main figure.

Skill Level

Intermediate

A confident beginner can make this design if they are comfortable with shaping, color changes, embroidery, light surface detailing, and patient assembly.

Materials

• Main bunny color: light warm cream
• Blush pink: jacket, beret, purse strap accents, dog jacket, dog beret
• Soft sage or muted olive: leaves and flower bases
• Dusty rose and pale blush: flower petals and tiny flower centers
• White: hem trim, mat, envelope
• Soft beige: stars
• Muted blue: dog shorts
• Warm brown: dog ears and dog muzzle embroidery detail if desired
• Black safety eyes: 8 mm for bunny, 4-5 mm for dog
• Fiberfill stuffing
• 2.0 mm to 2.5 mm crochet hook
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Fine sewing pins or clips
• Optional fabric glue for tiny floral positioning only

Suggested Yarn Weight

Use a smooth cotton or cotton-blend yarn in sport or light DK weight for the clean stitch definition visible in the image. The flowers look best in fine cotton or embroidery-weight crochet thread if you want crisp petals with delicate edges.

Finished Size

• Main bunny: about 10 to 12 inches tall seated upright on its flat feet
• Dog companion: about 3 to 4 inches tall
• Moon purse: about 2 inches wide
• Envelope: about 1.25 inches wide
• Stars: about 1.25 to 1.75 inches each
• Mat: about 4 inches square after blocking

Abbreviations

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

General Notes

• Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated.
• Use a stitch marker and move it every round.
• Stuff firmly but do not overfill. The body should stay smooth, not stretched.
• The bunny in the image has a calm, refined silhouette. Keep shaping gentle rather than dramatic.
• For the cleanest finish, sew pieces with matching yarn and small hidden stitches.

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Main Bunny

Legs Make 2

In cream, create two identical legs. These are small, softly rounded tubes with slight shaping at the front for shoes. Start each foot with an oval base so the bunny can stand with the same broad, balanced look seen in the image.

1. Ch 7.
2. Rnd 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, working along other side sc 4, inc in final st. Total 14.
3. Rnd 2: inc, sc 4, inc x3, sc 4, inc x2. Total 20.
4. Rnd 3: sc around.
5. Rnd 4: sc 6, dec x4, sc 6. Total 16.
6. Rnd 5: sc around in BLO.
7. Rnd 6-10: sc around.
8. Stuff foot firmly, then lightly stuff upper leg.

Fasten off the first leg. After finishing the second leg, do not fasten off. Align both feet so the flatter side faces forward. The feet should look simple and neat because shoes will be added later as a soft overlay.

Body

Join the legs with the toes facing forward. The body is long and gently tapered. It should feel more like a doll torso blended into a dress shape than a round stuffed animal belly. Keep stuffing even and smooth throughout.

1. From second leg, ch 3 and join to first leg.
2. Rnd 11: sc around first leg, sc 3 across chain, sc around second leg, sc 3 on other side of chain. Total 38.
3. Rnd 12-16: sc around.
4. Rnd 17: dec, sc 15, dec, sc 17. Total 36.
5. Rnd 18-22: sc around.
6. Rnd 23: dec, sc 14, dec, sc 16. Total 34.
7. Rnd 24-28: sc around.
8. Rnd 29: dec, sc 13, dec, sc 15. Total 32.
9. Rnd 30-34: sc around.
10. Rnd 35: dec, sc 12, dec, sc 14. Total 30.
11. Rnd 36-39: sc around.

The lower body should read visually like a dress made in the same cream yarn, with embellishment rather than a separate garment. This keeps the smooth silhouette from the photo and lets the flower border sit directly on the body.

Neck and Head

The head is rounded and slightly wider than the neck, but not oversized. It sits neatly above the narrow neck with almost no chin bulge. Increase slowly to preserve the elegant proportions visible in the image.

1. Rnd 40: in BLO, sc around.
2. Rnd 41: dec x5, sc 20. Total 25.
3. Rnd 42: sc around.
4. Rnd 43: inc x5 evenly, sc 20. Total 30.
5. Rnd 44: inc x6 evenly. Total 36.
6. Rnd 45: inc x6 evenly. Total 42.
7. Rnd 46: inc x6 evenly. Total 48.
8. Rnd 47-58: sc around.

Insert the 8 mm eyes between rnds 52 and 53 with about 10 stitches between them. The eyes should sit lower than center for the sweet, childlike expression in the image. Stuff the head firmly but keep the face front smooth.

1. Rnd 59: dec x6, sc 36. Total 42.
2. Rnd 60: dec x6, sc 30. Total 36.
3. Rnd 61: dec x6, sc 24. Total 30.
4. Rnd 62: dec x5, sc 20. Total 25.
5. Rnd 63: dec around as needed to close.

Finish stuffing before closing. Shape the head with your fingers so the cheeks stay softly full and the crown remains round.

Arms Make 2

The arms are short, slim, and slightly tapered. They should hang naturally at the sides without sticking out. Because the cardigan covers the shoulders, keep the upper arm simple and avoid bulky stuffing.

1. In cream, MR 6.
2. Rnd 2: inc around. Total 12.
3. Rnd 3-4: sc around.
4. Rnd 5: dec x2, sc 8. Total 10.
5. Rnd 6-11: sc around.
6. Lightly stuff the hand area only.
7. Flatten top and close with 5 sc through both layers.

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Ears Make 2

The ears are long, flat, and gently rounded. They fall beside the face and reach to about the upper arm area. Their width is moderate, not overly narrow. The front edge is soft and smooth, with no heavy shaping.

1. In cream, ch 12.
2. Rnd 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 10, 3 sc in last ch, working on other side sc 9, inc in last. Total 24.
3. Rnd 2: inc, sc 9, inc x3, sc 9, inc x2. Total 30.
4. Rnd 3-8: sc around.
5. Rnd 9: dec, sc 11, dec, sc 13. Total 28.
6. Rnd 10-12: sc around.
7. Flatten lightly and sl st closed only across the top opening.

Do not stuff the ears. Steam or finger-shape them so they curve naturally downward. Sew them under the beret line, slightly behind the eyes, so they frame the face in the same relaxed way as the image.

Facial Embroidery

Use blush pink or dusty rose embroidery yarn. Stitch a tiny upside-down triangle nose centered between the eyes, about two rounds below the eye line. Add a short vertical stitch downward, then a very small split mouth. Keep all embroidery minimal.

The face in the image is especially soft because the features are tiny relative to the head. Do not add brows, cheeks, or heavy sculpting unless you want a more stylized look than the sample shown.

Dress Detailing Worked on Body

Hem Trim

Join white yarn to a round near the base of the body where the cream dress ends above the feet. Work a delicate shell trim for the soft scalloped hem visible in the image.

1. Join white yarn to front loop left from body round 40 if that line sits well visually, or add trim directly to the bottom edge.
2. Work sl st, skip 1, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 around.
3. Adjust spacing slightly so the edging ends evenly.

Crescent Applique

The skirt front includes a raised moon motif stitched low on one side. This should be subtle, not oversized. Make it in cream so it shows through texture rather than strong color contrast.

1. Ch 10.
2. Work an oval with sc around both sides for 3 rounds, increasing at ends.
3. Make a second slightly smaller curved oval.
4. Layer the smaller piece over one edge of the larger piece offset inward to create a crescent silhouette.
5. Sew to lower left front skirt area.

Flower Border and Small Floral Clusters

The flowers are one of the defining details of this design. The lower hem has a trailing border of tiny blossoms in blush, cream, and dusty rose with muted green leaves. Small matching clusters also appear on the wrist cuffs and beret.

Make a mix of tiny five-petal flowers and small rounded buds. Keep each flower between about 0.4 and 0.75 inch wide. The image shows delicate floral texture, so several small flowers are better than a few large ones.

Tiny Five-Petal Flower

1. With flower color, MR.
2. Into ring work (ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st) five times.
3. Pull ring closed.
4. Add a French knot style center with contrasting yarn if desired.

Leaf

1. With sage yarn, ch 5.
2. Starting in second ch from hook: sl st, sc, hdc, sl st in last.
3. Fasten off with a tail for sewing.

Sew a floral trail across the lower front hem, wrapping slightly toward one side as shown in the image. Add one smaller floral cluster near the crescent applique and two small wrist clusters, one on each arm cuff area.

Shoes Make 2

The bunny wears simple rounded Mary Jane style shoes in cream with a thin white strap accent. Because the shoes blend closely with the body color, the shaping matters more than the contrast.

1. Make a small oval sole by chaining 6 and working around both sides for 2 rounds.
2. Build up 3 to 4 rounds of sc in BLO for a shallow shoe cup.
3. Decrease slightly at the toe for a neat rounded front.
4. Sew each shoe over the existing foot, leaving the heel smooth and fitted.
5. Add a short white chain or embroidered band across the top front to echo the strap detail.

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Cardigan

The cardigan is blush pink, cropped, and open at the front. It has a soft rounded collar line and sleeves that end around the wrist, where floral cuffs are added. The fit should be close and tidy rather than oversized.

Back and Body of Cardigan

1. In blush pink, ch 28.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. Total 27.
3. Row 2-6: ch 1, turn, sc across.
4. Mark center 9 stitches for back neck; outer sections become fronts and shoulders.
5. Work back and fronts separately, decreasing lightly at front neck edges over several rows to create the rounded opening seen in the image.

Try the panel around the bunny body as you work. The cardigan should stop above the floral hem. The front edges curve gently and do not meet at the center. They frame the moon purse strap instead of covering it.

Sleeves

1. Join yarn to armhole opening.
2. Work 10 to 12 sc around evenly.
3. Continue for 8 to 10 rounds, decreasing once or twice for a neat tapered sleeve.
4. Finish with one round of sl st for a clean cuff edge.

Sew or slip-stitch the cardigan closed only at the underarms and shoulder line as needed. Leave the fronts open. Add the tiny floral cuff clusters after dressing the bunny so you can place them exactly where they show best.

Beret

The beret is soft blush pink and tilted to the bunny’s right side. It sits low across one ear and high on the opposite side, giving the doll a gentle Parisian look. The crown is broad and relaxed, with a small center nub.

1. In blush pink, MR 6.
2. Rnd 2: inc around. Total 12.
3. Rnd 3: sc, inc around. Total 18.
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc around. Total 24.
5. Continue increasing evenly each round until you reach 54 to 60 stitches, depending on yarn weight.
6. Work 3 rounds even.
7. Begin decreasing lightly over 3 to 4 rounds until the opening fits the bunny head snugly.
8. Work 2 final rounds even for the brim edge.

For the top nub, make a tiny 4-stitch cord or a very small stem and sew it to the center top. Shape the beret by hand so one side droops. Add a small floral cluster to the low front side.

Moon Purse

The moon bag is cream and hangs diagonally across the front of the bunny. It should be thick enough to hold its crescent shape and small enough to rest neatly at the hip without covering too many flowers.

1. Make two crescent panels using the same layered oval method used for the skirt applique, but slightly larger.
2. Whipstitch the panels together around the outer curve, leaving top open.
3. Lightly pad with a touch of stuffing or leave flat for a softer bag.
4. Make a long cream chain or i-cord style strap.
5. Sew the strap to each side of the bag and place it crossbody from shoulder to opposite hip.

The strap in the image is fine and understated. Avoid making it too wide. The purse should sit slightly right of center on the bunny body.

Dog Companion

This tiny companion is worked in the same refined style as the bunny. The body is cream, the ears are brown, the jacket and beret are blush, and the shorts are muted blue. Keep every part compact and neat.

Dog Head and Body

1. In cream, MR 6.
2. Increase gradually to 24 stitches over several rounds for the head.
3. Work 4 to 5 rounds even.
4. Insert 4-5 mm eyes with about 6 stitches between them.
5. Decrease slightly at the lower head, then continue directly into a small body tube of about 18 to 20 stitches.
6. Work body for 6 to 8 rounds and close at bottom after attaching legs or shaping a flat base.

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Embroider a small brown nose and short muzzle detail. The dog’s face should echo the same sweet simplicity as the bunny’s face.

Dog Ears Make 2

1. In brown, ch 6.
2. Work a small oval over both sides of the chain.
3. Add 2 to 3 more rounds even.
4. Flatten slightly and sew to each side of the head under the beret line.

Dog Arms and Legs

Make very small tubes for arms and short stubbier pieces for legs. Keep stuffing minimal. Attach arms low enough to show the cardigan sleeves clearly. Attach legs so the dog stands upright beside the bunny.

Dog Shorts

1. In muted blue, ch enough to fit around the lower body snugly.
2. Join and work 3 to 4 rounds of sc.
3. Divide for two leg openings and work 1 to 2 rounds around each opening.

Dog Cardigan and Beret

Use the same construction style as the bunny cardigan and beret, just reduced in size. The cardigan should be cropped. The beret should tilt slightly to match the styling of the larger figure.

Star Accents Make 4

The small stars in the image are soft beige and slightly puffy. They look more like plush decorative stars than flat motifs. Make four for the display.

1. Work two identical five-point star panels in beige using your preferred small star method.
2. Join panels with sc or whipstitch.
3. Add a tiny amount of stuffing before closing.

Mini Envelope

The tiny envelope is white and placed near the front of the display. It should look crisp and simple, with a folded flap and a tiny button-like center point.

1. Ch 9 in white.
2. Work 6 rows of sc to form a small rectangle.
3. Fold bottom corners inward, then fold lower half upward.
4. Fold top point downward into a flap.
5. Sew the sides discreetly and add one tiny knot or bead-like stitched dot to suggest a seal.

Lace-Style Mat

The small white mat under the display looks like a delicate doily square with open texture and scalloped edges. Use fine cotton if possible for a lighter appearance.

1. Start with a small center ring or square base.
2. Increase outward in open rounds using ch spaces, dc groups, and corner increases.
3. Finish with shell or picot-inspired edging worked with sc and chains.
4. Block well so the points and lace openings show clearly.

This piece does not need to match a strict chart. Its job is to create a soft decorative base beneath the figures, so prioritize a delicate finished look.

Assembly

1. Sew the arms to the upper body just below the neck slope.
2. Sew the ears to the head under the future beret line.
3. Embroider the nose and mouth.
4. Add the white hem trim.
5. Sew on the crescent applique.
6. Arrange and sew floral clusters to the skirt hem, skirt side, wrist cuffs, and beret.
7. Dress the bunny in the cardigan.
8. Position and sew the beret in a tilted angle.
9. Add the moon purse and secure the strap with tiny stitches at shoulder and side if needed.
10. Sew the shoes in place.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Before finishing, step back and compare the full silhouette. The head should sit straight, the cardigan should frame the torso evenly, and the beret should angle softly rather than dramatically. The moon purse should rest at the hip and not hide the central floral details.

Check the eyes from the front and from a slight side angle. A tiny difference in placement changes the entire mood. If needed, lightly pull the embroidery nose downward by one stitch so the expression stays gentle and balanced.

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Arrange the ears so they fall naturally beside the face. One can sit slightly more forward than the other because the beret pushes one side lower in the sample. This asymmetry helps the finished piece feel soft and lifelike.

Care Notes

• Keep the floral details small and firmly sewn.
• Display away from prolonged direct sunlight to protect blush and sage tones.
• If gifting to a child, embroider the eyes instead of using safety eyes.
• Store flat or upright so the beret keeps its shape.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head centered and evenly stuffed
• Eyes aligned at the same height
• Nose and mouth centered
• Ears matched in length and angle
• Cardigan fronts even
• Beret tilted neatly
• Moon purse sitting at hip
• Floral clusters balanced, not overcrowded
• Shoes straight and level
• Dog companion proportionate beside bunny
• Stars, envelope, and mat completed for full display

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Dust gently with a soft dry brush or clean cosmetic brush, especially around the flowers and lace mat. Do not scrub small stitched petals because repeated friction can loosen the tiny pieces over time.

If deeper cleaning is needed, spot clean with cool water and a very mild soap. Press lightly with a cloth and avoid soaking the doll unless all parts are securely fastened and the stuffing is colorfast.

Reshape the beret, ears, purse, and floral hem while damp, then air dry fully on a towel. For long-term storage, wrap the doll in acid-free tissue and place it in a breathable box away from heat, moisture, and direct light.