Nierembergia Mist-Window Bunny – Crochet

This soft handmade amigurumi bunny brings together a classic bunny doll, a pale blue dress, a cream beret, and charming travel-style props in one collectible design. It has the look of a boutique stuffed animal, a nursery decor piece, and a giftable handmade bunny that many shoppers search for as a crochet bunny doll or heirloom plush.

The full set also includes a tiny dressed pig, a small window bag, a flower vase, and a postcard accent, giving the piece the feel of a premium handmade display set. If you enjoy creating items that resemble artisan toy shop designs, collectible amigurumi, or a crochet pattern PDF style project, this design is a beautiful choice.

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Design Overview

This design is a detailed character set built around a seated-style bunny proportion, but finished to stand upright with a balanced lower body and firm feet. The bunny has a large rounded head, long floppy ears, a short neck, slim arms, short legs, a softly rounded torso, and layered clothing.

The expression is gentle and centered. The nose is stitched in a small triangular shape with a short vertical mouth line beneath it. The eyes are placed low enough to look sweet, but wide enough apart to keep the face open and calm.

The clothing is essential to the finished look. The blue dress is simple at the bodice, then decorated with a raised mist-window grid on the skirt. Tiny flower details soften the front panel. Over the dress sits a cream jacket with a rounded collar and small button accents.

The beret is slightly oversized and sits low across the forehead at a relaxed angle. The shoes are rounded Mary Jane style slippers in pale blue. The accessory pig echoes the outfit colors and helps the set look complete.

Finished Size

• Main bunny: about 9 to 10 inches tall from foot to top of beret
• Tiny pig: about 3 to 3.5 inches tall
• Window bag: about 2 inches wide
• Vase: about 1.75 inches tall
• Postcard: miniature flat prop sized to fit at the bunny’s feet

Exact size will depend on yarn thickness, your tension, and the amount of stuffing used. For the closest look, keep stitches tight and shape each part as you work.

Materials

• Sport or light DK cotton yarn in warm beige for the bunny
• Soft cream cotton yarn for beret and jacket
• Dusty pale blue cotton yarn for dress, shoes, and pig hat
• Muted pink cotton yarn for pig body
• Darker blue yarn for pig jacket sleeves if desired
• White yarn for flowers and trim
• Pastel pink yarn for flower petals
• Soft yellow yarn for flower centers
• Muted green yarn for leaves and stems
• Very small amount of brown embroidery thread for bunny nose and mouth
• Black safety eyes or black embroidered knot eyes for bunny and pig
• Fiberfill stuffing
• 2.0 mm to 2.5 mm crochet hook
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch marker
• Small scissors
• Thin cardboard or plastic canvas for shoe soles and bag base if extra firmness is wanted
• Craft glue only for the postcard if you choose to mount yarn details to card stock

Yarn Color Guide

• Bunny body: warm oatmeal beige
• Beret and jacket: soft cream
• Dress and shoes: mist blue
• Pig body: blush pink
• Pig jacket and beret: medium dusty blue
• Flower petals: white and pink
• Leaf details: sage or muted green

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
• FLO = front loop only
• BLO = back loop only
• rep = repeat

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General Notes

• Work the amigurumi body parts in continuous rounds unless stated otherwise.
• Keep tension firm to avoid gaps.
• Stuff the head firmly, the body moderately, and the limbs lightly to moderately.
• The dress, jacket, and beret are designed as separate pieces for a clean layered finish.
• Read the full clothing sections before assembly so placement stays balanced.

Main Bunny

Head

The head is the largest shape in the set and should look almost round from the front, with only a slight taper near the chin. Do not overstuff the muzzle area. The face in the image is smooth and even, not protruding strongly.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc x6. (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: sc around. (54)

Place the eyes between R13 and R14 with about 10 stitches between them. If using embroidery instead of safety eyes, wait until final assembly.

For the sweet low-set face in the image, the eyes should sit slightly below the visual center of the head. They should not be too close to the ears. Keep them symmetrical and level.

1. R19: (7 sc, dec) x6. (48)
2. R20: (6 sc, dec) x6. (42)
3. R21: (5 sc, dec) x6. (36)
4. R22: (4 sc, dec) x6. (30)
5. R23: (3 sc, dec) x6. (24)

Stuff firmly, shaping the forehead smooth and the lower face slightly flatter. Continue closing only after the neck is attached or after leaving a sewing tail if you prefer a separate join.

Muzzle Shaping and Face Stitching

Using matching beige yarn, lightly sculpt from the eye area toward the nose center if you want a softer dip at the muzzle. This step is optional, but it helps mimic the gentle cheek shaping seen in the image.

• Embroider the nose centered between R15 and R17.
• Make a tiny horizontal triangle or rounded triangle in medium brown.
• Add one short vertical stitch downward for the mouth line.
• Add a very subtle split line for the top lip only if desired.

Body

The body is a small pear shape that stays narrow at the shoulders so the jacket can sit neatly. The body does not need to be very tall because the dress creates most of the visible silhouette.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc x6. (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)
5. R5-R7: sc around. (24)
6. R8: (3 sc, inc) x6. (30)
7. R9-R11: sc around. (30)
8. R12: (3 sc, dec) x6. (24)
9. R13-R15: sc around. (24)
10. R16: (2 sc, dec) x6. (18)
11. R17-R18: sc around. (18)

Stuff the lower body moderately. Keep the upper body firmer than the waist so the head does not wobble. Leave a tail for sewing.

Arms Make 2

The arms are short and lightly tapered. They should hang down beside the jacket and end just below the waistline of the dress. The image shows simple rounded hands without separate fingers.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc x6. (12)
3. R3-R4: sc around. (12)
4. R5: (4 sc, dec) x2. (10)
5. R6-R12: sc around. (10)

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Stuff only the lower half lightly. Flatten the top opening and sew closed. When attached, angle each arm slightly forward so the doll looks relaxed and gentle.

Legs Make 2

The legs are short cylinders that disappear partly under the dress. They need enough firmness to help the bunny stand with shoes attached. If you want a display piece only, you may also insert a little plastic canvas inside the feet.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc x6. (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. R4-R5: sc around. (18)
5. R6: BLO, sc around. (18)
6. R7: 5 sc, dec x4, 5 sc. (14)
7. R8-R12: sc around. (14)

Stuff the feet firmly and the upper leg lightly. Flatten the top and leave a sewing tail. Keep both legs equal in length so the shoes sit flat.

Ears Make 2

The ears are long, flat, and softly drooping. They begin wider at the base and narrow gently toward a rounded tip. The image shows them hanging straight with a slight inward curve at the bottom.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc x6. (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)
5. R5-R9: sc around. (24)
6. R10: (2 sc, dec) x6. (18)
7. R11-R17: sc around. (18)
8. R18: (sc, dec) x6. (12)
9. R19-R22: sc around. (12)

Flatten without stuffing, or add only a trace of stuffing at the base. Sew the opening closed. Attach them to the head slightly behind the eye line, tucked under the beret line, so they fall close to the cheeks.

Blue Dress

Bodice

The dress is one of the most important visual elements. The upper bodice is plain and fitted, while the skirt is wider and decorated. Work the dress separately so you can position the hem and front panel neatly.

Start from the neckline and work downward in joined rounds, or work in a spiral and close each round carefully. The bodice should fit the body snugly but not squeeze it.

1. R1: Ch enough to fit around upper body neck opening, join, then sc evenly around. Aim for 24 stitches.
2. R2-R4: sc around. (24)
3. R5: (3 sc, inc) x6. (30)
4. R6-R7: sc around. (30)
5. R8: (4 sc, inc) x6. (36)
6. R9-R10: sc around. (36)

Slip the bodice over the bunny to check fit before continuing. The arm openings should sit high enough to allow the jacket sleeves to cover the shoulder area naturally.

Skirt Base

1. R11: (5 sc, inc) x6. (42)
2. R12: sc around. (42)
3. R13: (6 sc, inc) x6. (48)
4. R14-R16: sc around. (48)

The skirt should flare gently, not dramatically. In the image, the dress has a modest A-line shape. If your yarn makes the skirt too stiff, reduce one increase round. If it looks too narrow, add 6 stitches evenly.

Window Grid Overlay

The front skirt shows raised pale lines forming rectangular panels like soft window panes. To recreate this, embroider vertical and horizontal surface lines after the skirt is finished.

• Use a lighter blue or very pale blue yarn.
• Mark the center front of the skirt.
• Make 3 vertical columns of surface embroidery from waist to near hem.
• Then add 3 or 4 horizontal cross lines spaced evenly down the front.
• Keep the grid slightly curved with the skirt, not stiffly straight.

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The grid should cover only the front two-thirds of the visible skirt area. It should resemble a decorative apron panel rather than wrapping all the way around.

Hem Trim

The hem has a soft light edge that reads like a tiny scallop or picot effect in the image. Work one trim round in white or cream.

1. Join yarn at hem.
2. Work a repeating trim such as: sl st, ch 2, sl st in next stitch, or small shell spacing if you prefer.

Keep the trim delicate. A bulky edge will change the silhouette.

Dress Flowers

There are small floral accents near the lower front of the skirt. These tiny motifs are essential because they soften the blue grid and echo the flowers beside the bunny.

Make 2 or 3 tiny flowers.

1. In MR, make 5 petals using: ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st, repeated 5 times.
2. Use white for petals.
3. Add a tiny yellow center knot.

Sew the flowers onto the lower front skirt, spacing them naturally. Add tiny green leaf stitches beneath or beside them if desired. Do not overload the dress. The image shows a restrained, elegant decoration.

Cream Jacket

Jacket Body

The jacket is cropped, slightly boxy, and open at the front. It has a rounded collar, long sleeves, and tiny button details. The front opening should reveal the blue bodice and skirt center.

You may work the jacket in rows from the neckline down, then add sleeves, or as separate panels. The cleanest approach for this look is flat construction with two fronts and one back.

Back Panel

1. Ch 20.
2. Row 1: sc across, ch 1, turn. (19)
3. Rows 2-8: sc across.
4. Rows 9-10: dec 1 stitch at each side for arm shaping. (15)
5. Rows 11-15: sc across.

Front Panels Make 2

1. Ch 11.
2. Row 1: sc across, ch 1, turn. (10)
3. Rows 2-8: sc across.
4. Rows 9-10: dec at arm edge only. (8)
5. Rows 11-13: sc across.
6. Rows 14-15: shape neckline by dec 1 stitch at front edge. (6)

Join shoulders and side seams lightly. Keep the body short so it ends near the upper skirt area, just like the image.

Sleeves Make 2

The sleeves are slightly rounded and not too narrow. They should cover the arms completely but still allow the hand tips to show.

1. Ch 12.
2. Row 1: sc across. (11)
3. Rows 2-10: sc across.
4. Optional: dec 1 stitch near wrist for a neater taper.

Sew each sleeve into the armhole and then around the bunny arm. You may also crochet the sleeve directly around the attached arm if that fits your preferred method.

Collar

The jacket collar is rounded and prominent. It frames the neck softly and is one of the most noticeable cream details in the image. Use short rows or separate shapes.

1. For each collar piece, ch 7.
2. Row 1: sc across. (6)
3. Row 2: inc at first stitch, sc across. (7)
4. Rows 3-4: sc across.
5. Row 5: dec at one end to soften tip. (6)

Sew one collar piece on each side of the neckline with the rounded outer edge facing down. They should lie flat over the blue dress straps and point outward slightly.

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Jacket Edging and Buttons

• Add a neat sc edging around the front opening and hem if needed.
• Embroider or sew 3 tiny button knots on each front side.
• Use beige, tan, or light wood-tone thread for the button look.

The buttons in the image are decorative and do not need to function. Keep them small and evenly spaced.

Beret

The beret is soft, wide, and slightly slouched. It sits low and tilted, with a tiny top nub in the center. The size matters: it should be larger than a fitted cap but smaller than an exaggerated tam.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc x6. (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-R11: sc around. (48)
10. R12: (6 sc, dec) x6. (42)
11. R13: (5 sc, dec) x6. (36)
12. R14-R15: sc around. (36)

Test on the head. The lower edge should sit just above the eyes and over the ear bases. If needed, reduce one more round slightly for grip.

For the top nub, join yarn at center top and make a tiny stem:

1. MR, 4 sc.
2. R2-R3: sc around.
3. Fasten off and sew to center top if worked separately.

Lightly shape the beret and tack it to the head at one side so it stays tilted.

Shoes Make 2

The shoes are pale blue Mary Jane style slippers with a rounded toe and a strap impression across the top. They should look neat and slightly chunky, enough to support the standing display.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc x6. (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. R4: sc around in BLO. (18)
5. R5: 5 sc, dec x4, 5 sc. (14)
6. R6: sc around. (14)

Fasten off and fit over each foot. Add a separate small strap:

1. Ch 5.
2. Row 1: sl st back across or sc back across.

Sew the strap across the top opening. Add a tiny side knot as a buckle accent if desired. Insert a small sole support before attaching permanently if you want improved balance.

Window Bag

This small accessory is a square crossbody bag in beige with a pale blue window on the front. It is one of the defining props in the image and should not be skipped.

Bag Panels Make 2

1. Ch 9.
2. Rows 1-8: sc across in rows to form a square.

Sew the two squares together on three sides. Lightly stuff or insert a square of felt or plastic canvas for shape. Close the final side.

Front Window Applique

1. In pale blue, make a small rounded square or circle-oval shape about half the width of the bag front.
2. Embroider a vertical and horizontal center line to form window panes.

Sew the window onto the front panel. Add a long beige chain strap and sew to both upper sides of the bag so it hangs diagonally across the bunny.

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Tiny Pig Companion

The pig is a fully separate miniature amigurumi character. It mirrors the bunny’s gentle vintage styling with a blue beret and blue jacket. The body is pink, the eyes are tiny black dots, and the snout is small but visible.

Pig Head and Body

Work as one piece for the cleanest tiny result.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc x6. (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. R4-R7: sc around. (18)
5. R8: (sc, dec) x6. (12)
6. R9: sc around. (12)
7. R10: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
8. R11-R14: sc around. (18)
9. R15: (sc, dec) x6. (12)

Stuff firmly in the head and moderately in the body. Close at the bottom after inserting tiny legs, or sew the lower opening closed.

Snout

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc x6. (12)
3. R3: sc around. (12)

Sew to center lower face. Embroider two nostril stitches in darker pink or brown. Place the eyes just above and to the outer sides of the snout.

Ears Make 2

1. MR, 4 sc.
2. R2: (sc, inc) x2. (6)
3. Flatten and sew as tiny triangles.

Arms Make 2

1. MR, 6 sc.
2. R2-R4: sc around. (6)

Legs Make 2

1. MR, 6 sc.
2. R2: (sc, inc) x3. (9)
3. R3-R4: sc around. (9)

Pig Jacket

Make a tiny open-front jacket in blue using the same style as the bunny jacket but much simpler.

• Back: ch 8, work 5 rows sc
• Fronts: ch 4, work 5 rows sc for each
• Sleeves: tiny rectangles sewn to the arm area

Sew onto the pig body, leaving the front open. Keep it cropped and fitted.

Pig Beret

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc x6. (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)
5. R5: sc around. (24)
6. R6: (2 sc, dec) x6. (18)

Add a tiny top nub and sew onto the pig head at a slight angle, matching the image.

Flower Vase

The small vase and flowers help create the cottage display feeling. The vase itself is pale and simple, so the flowers remain the main focus.

Vase

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc x6. (12)
3. R3-R4: sc around. (12)
4. R5: (4 sc, dec) x2. (10)
5. R6-R7: sc around. (10)
6. R8: inc x10. (20)
7. R9: sl st around loosely.

Stuff lightly or insert a little filler only in the base so it stands. Embroider tiny blue floral accents on the front if you want the painted ceramic look seen in the image.

Flower Stems and Blossoms

• Make 3 or 4 green stems from chains.
• Add one white flower, one pale blue flower, and one pink flower.
• Each flower can be made with 5 tiny petals around a yellow center.

Sew the stems into the vase opening so they fan gently outward.

Doily

The doily beneath the vase is optional but completes the scene. Use thin white yarn or crochet thread.

1. Start with a small circle.
2. Increase for 3 to 4 rounds.
3. Add a lacy edge with small chain spaces or picot-like points.

Keep it flat and delicate. It should look like a soft rectangle or oval mat once lightly blocked.

Postcard Prop

This miniature flat piece can be made in two ways. The first is a paper-backed prop for display. The second is an all-yarn version with stitched floral detail.

• Cut a tiny rectangle from sturdy card.
• Cover with beige fabric or leave plain.
• Embroider or draw a tiny flower bouquet, stamp mark, and address lines.

If you prefer crochet only, make a flat rectangle in rows, then add stitched lines and a floral motif. Keep it thin so it lies naturally at the bunny’s feet.

Assembly Order

1. Sew the head to the body.
2. Attach the legs evenly beneath the body.
3. Check that the bunny can stand before final tightening.
4. Sew the arms to the body sides.
5. Attach the ears to the head.
6. Dress the bunny in the blue dress.
7. Add the jacket and stitch it in place at the shoulders if needed.
8. Sew on the shoes.
9. Position and secure the beret.
10. Add the crossbody bag.
11. Make and place the pig, vase, doily, and postcard.

Placement Notes for Accuracy

• The bunny head is large and takes nearly half the visible height above the dress.
• The ears begin high but drape low beside the cheeks.
• The jacket ends above the lower skirt panel.
• The dress front grid should be centered and clearly visible.
• The flower details belong low on the skirt front, not near the neckline.
• The bag sits near the bunny’s left side with strap across the body.
• The pig stands to the bunny’s lower right in the display.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Once all pieces are attached, check the face from straight on. The eyes should feel calm and even, and the nose should sit exactly at center. Tug the ears slightly downward before securing their final angle so they frame the face softly.

Place the beret low and slightly slanted. Adjust the jacket collar so both sides curve outward evenly. Straighten the dress front grid and flower accents before the final finishing knots are hidden inside the body.

Care Notes

Display the set away from direct sunlight to protect the soft blue and cream shades. If the bunny is handled often, check the beret, bag strap, and tiny pig jacket from time to time because those are the parts most likely to shift.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Eyes level and centered
• Nose and mouth stitched neatly
• Ears matched in length
• Dress centered under jacket
• Skirt grid balanced
• Flowers secured well
• Shoes flat and even
• Beret tilted neatly
• Bag strap firm
• Pig and props finished to matching scale

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Use a soft dry brush or clean makeup brush to remove dust from the stitches. For spot cleaning, dab gently with a cloth slightly dampened in cool water and mild soap, then blot with a dry towel. Do not twist or scrub the stitched flowers or facial embroidery.

If deeper cleaning is needed, hand wash very gently in cool water, press out excess moisture with a towel, reshape each item, and let everything dry flat. Keep the postcard separate if it uses card stock. Store the set in a clean, dry box with tissue support around the ears and accessories.