Ornithogalum Star-Lace Bunny – Crochet

This elegant amigurumi bunny is designed as a heirloom crochet bunny doll with a soft neutral palette, a lace-inspired dress, a flower crown, and tiny keepsake accessories. It is the kind of design people often search for when looking for a crochet bunny doll pattern, a handmade nursery gift, or a collectible bunny for display.

The finished set includes the seated bunny, a miniature lamb, a tiny envelope purse, a dangling star garland, a small love letter, and a flower bouquet. If you enjoy making pieces that feel like a handmade baby shower gift, an amigurumi keepsake doll, or a boutique-style soft toy, this design gives that delicate look.

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Materials

• Main bunny yarn: sport or light DK cotton in warm ivory
• Cape yarn: light gray cotton
• Lamb yarn: ivory and pale blush beige cotton
• Floral details: white, pale sage green, and a tiny amount of soft yellow
• Dress overlay: soft white tulle, lace net, or very fine mesh fabric
• Lining fabric: lightweight white cotton or muslin for the underskirt if desired
• Hook sizes: 2.0 mm and 2.25 mm
• Safety eyes: 8 mm black for bunny, 4 mm black for lamb
• Stuffing: premium polyester fiberfill
• Optional weights: poly pellets in fabric pouches for the base of the body
• Tapestry needle
• Sewing needle and matching thread
• Small faux pearls or pearl beads
• Blush pastel or embroidery thread for cheeks
• Thin cardboard or plastic canvas for purse base if you want a crisp shape

Yarn and Color Placement

To match the photo closely, keep the bunny body, head, ears, arms, and legs in the same soft ivory shade. The cape should be pale gray, not dark silver. The dress should look layered, with a crocheted upper section and a sheer lower skirt.

The lamb should be mostly ivory, with pale beige for the ears, arms, legs, and muzzle accents. The flowers should remain white with tiny yellow centers and small green leaves. The envelope purse should match the bunny in ivory. The stars should be ivory and white.

Finished Size

Using the yarn and hooks above, the bunny sits at approximately 10.5 to 12 inches tall in a seated pose, measured from the base to the top of the head, not including the floral crown. The lamb is about 3.25 to 4 inches tall.

Abbreviations

• mr = magic ring
• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• inc = increase
• dec = invisible decrease
• BLO = back loop only
• FLO = front loop only
• st = stitch
• rnd = round

General Notes

• This pattern uses US crochet terms.
• Crochet tightly so stuffing does not show.
• Use stitch markers at the start of every round.
• The bunny is designed in a soft seated proportion with a large round head, short torso, long dangling ears, and gently tapered limbs.
• The lower dress is made with a crocheted bodice and a gathered sheer overskirt to match the airy look in the image.
• Read the full section for each piece before starting assembly.

Bunny Head

The head in the photo is smooth, round, and slightly fuller in the cheeks than at the crown. Keep increases even and avoid a flat face. The eyes sit low enough to create a gentle childlike expression, and the small embroidered mouth is centered and delicate.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6. (30)
6. Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x6. (36)
7. Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x6. (42)
8. Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) x6. (48)
9. Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) x6. (54)
10. Rnd 10: (8 sc, inc) x6. (60)
11. Rnd 11-20: sc around. (60)

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Insert 8 mm safety eyes between Rnds 13 and 14 with about 11 visible stitches between them. The eyes in the image are not widely spaced, so keep them slightly closer than on a classic wide-face bunny. Add stuffing gradually and firmly.

1. Rnd 21: (8 sc, dec) x6. (54)
2. Rnd 22: (7 sc, dec) x6. (48)
3. Rnd 23: (6 sc, dec) x6. (42)
4. Rnd 24: (5 sc, dec) x6. (36)
5. Rnd 25: (4 sc, dec) x6. (30)
6. Rnd 26: (3 sc, dec) x6. (24)
7. Rnd 27: (2 sc, dec) x6. (18)

Stuff the head firmly, shaping the forehead round and the cheeks full. Do not close yet if you prefer to attach the neck opening directly to the body. Otherwise, fasten off after Rnd 27 and leave a long tail for sewing.

Head Shaping and Face Embroidery

Use ivory thread to lightly sculpt the eye area if you want a softer inward set around each eye. Embroider a tiny nose with two to three horizontal stitches centered between the eyes and about two rounds lower. Add a short vertical line downward for the mouth split.

The smile in the image is subtle, not a wide grin. Add the tiniest curved stitch on each side only if needed. Embroider short slightly slanted eyebrow lines in a pale beige shade, placed high and soft. Add a small amount of blush on the cheeks.

Bunny Body

The body is short and pear-shaped, made to support a seated doll dress. It should be broader at the bottom than at the neckline. If you want the bunny to sit steadily like the sample, place a small weighted pouch in the base before final stuffing.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6. (30)
6. Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x6. (36)
7. Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x6. (42)
8. Rnd 8-12: sc around. (42)
9. Rnd 13: (5 sc, dec) x6. (36)
10. Rnd 14-16: sc around. (36)
11. Rnd 17: (4 sc, dec) x6. (30)
12. Rnd 18-20: sc around. (30)
13. Rnd 21: (3 sc, dec) x6. (24)
14. Rnd 22-23: sc around. (24)

Stuff the lower body firmly and the upper body slightly less firmly so the neck area remains easy to shape. Fasten off with a long tail. Sew to the head, keeping the body centered so the bunny sits straight and the chin rests slightly forward.

Legs Make 2

The legs are long enough to extend from beneath the dress and end in softly rounded feet. In the image, the legs angle forward in a seated pose. The feet are oval and gently plump rather than exaggerated. Make both legs identical and stuff evenly.

1. Rnd 1: Ch 7. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, working on opposite side sc 4, inc in last st. (14)
2. Rnd 2: inc, sc 4, inc x3, sc 4, inc x2. (20)
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, sc 4, (sc 1, inc) x3, sc 4, (sc 1, inc) x2. (26)
4. Rnd 4: BLO sc around. (26)
5. Rnd 5: sc 7, dec x6, sc 7. (20)
6. Rnd 6: sc 6, dec x4, sc 6. (16)

Stuff the foot firmly and flatten slightly at the sole. This helps the front of the foot keep its neat rounded shape in the seated pose seen in the image.

1. Rnd 7-18: sc around. (16)
2. Rnd 19: (2 sc, dec) x4. (12)
3. Rnd 20-24: sc around. (12)

Stuff lightly in the upper leg so it stays flexible. Flatten the top opening and sew closed. Leave a long tail for attaching the legs to the lower front of the body, side by side with a small gap. Angle them forward slightly.

Arms Make 2

The arms in the image are slim, simple, and slightly tapered. They hang naturally at the sides, with the right arm positioned to hold the little lamb close to the dress. Keep the stuffing light, especially at the top, so the arms rest softly.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3-4: sc around. (12)
4. Rnd 5: (2 sc, dec) x3. (9)
5. Rnd 6-16: sc around. (9)

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Stuff the lower half only. Flatten the opening and sew closed. Attach the arms just below the cape line, one on each side of the upper body. They should point slightly inward and down.

Ears Make 2

The ears are long, narrow, and softly drooping, extending to about the shoulder area. They are not thick or heavily stuffed. Keep them flat and elegant. Their length is one of the defining features that makes the bunny match the image.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5-8: sc around. (24)
6. Rnd 9: (2 sc, dec) x6. (18)
7. Rnd 10-24: sc around. (18)
8. Rnd 25: (sc, dec) x6. (12)
9. Rnd 26-30: sc around. (12)

Do not stuff. Flatten each ear and sew the base closed. Lightly pinch the base into a shallow fold before attaching to the upper sides of the head. Sew them so they hang downward close to the cheeks, not sticking outward.

Neck Collar Base

The bunny appears to wear a small high-neck base under the cape. This can be made as a simple narrow collar that hides the join between head and body and supports the cape. It also helps the finished doll look polished and complete.

1. Ch 24, join carefully without twisting.
2. Rnd 1-3: sc around. (24)

Fasten off. Wrap around the neck and sew in place if needed. Adjust the count if your neck circumference differs slightly.

Cape

The cape is a pale gray half-circle style piece with small rounded shoulders and a delicate white trim. It sits high on the shoulders and does not cover the full arm length. The trim should look airy and scalloped, not heavy.

Cape Foundation

1. Ch 31.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc across. Turn. (30)
3. Row 2: ch 1, inc, sc 28, inc. Turn. (32)
4. Row 3: ch 1, sc across. Turn. (32)
5. Row 4: ch 1, inc, sc 30, inc. Turn. (34)
6. Row 5: ch 1, sc across. Turn. (34)
7. Row 6: ch 1, inc, sc 32, inc. Turn. (36)
8. Row 7: ch 1, sc across. Turn. (36)
9. Row 8: ch 1, inc, sc 34, inc. Turn. (38)
10. Row 9: ch 1, sc across. Turn. (38)
11. Row 10: ch 1, inc, sc 36, inc. Turn. (40)
12. Row 11: ch 1, sc across. Turn. (40)
13. Row 12: ch 1, inc, sc 38, inc. Turn. (42)

Fasten off after Row 12. If you want a slightly fuller drape, add one or two more increase rows. The cape should reach just over the top third of the body.

Cape Edge Trim

Join white yarn at one front corner and work around the lower and front edges only.

1. Trim Row: (sc, ch 3, sl st in first ch to form picot, skip 1 st) repeat around the curved lower edge.

For the neck edge, work plain slip stitches in gray if you want a neater finish. Add a small chain tie or sew the cape lightly to the front neck so it stays centered. In the image, it closes close to the throat with a neat overlap.

Dress Bodice and Inner Skirt

The dress has a fitted crocheted upper section under the cape and a light gathered skirt beneath. The upper portion should remain understated because the cape covers much of it. The real visual focus is the airy lower skirt with tiny floral accents.

Bodice

Work the bodice directly onto the body after the arms are attached, or make it separately as a tube. A direct-to-body bodice gives the smoothest finish.

1. Join ivory yarn around the upper body at waist height.
2. Rnd 1: sc evenly around. Aim for 30 stitches.
3. Rnd 2-5: sc around. (30)
4. Rnd 6: BLO sc around. (30)

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This creates a neat upper bodice and leaves a ridge where the overskirt can be attached if desired. Fasten off.

Underskirt

1. Join ivory yarn into the FLO from Bodice Rnd 6.
2. Rnd 1: (2 dc in each st around). (60)
3. Rnd 2: dc around. (60)
4. Rnd 3: (4 dc, inc) around. (72)
5. Rnd 4-5: dc around. (72)
6. Rnd 6: (5 dc, inc) around. (84)
7. Rnd 7: dc around. (84)

Fasten off. This skirt acts as support beneath the sheer overlay. Keep it soft and not too stiff. If you want a fuller skirt, add one extra round of dc without increases.

Sheer Overskirt

Cut a strip of soft white tulle or very fine mesh long enough to wrap around the waist with gathering. The finished length should fall to just above the feet when the bunny is seated. In the image, the skirt is airy, translucent, and softly bell-shaped.

Gather the upper edge with sewing thread and stitch it neatly around the waist over the crocheted underskirt. Make two layers if your fabric is very sheer. Keep the gathers fine and even so the skirt looks delicate rather than bulky.

Add tiny white floral appliqués along the lower hem and a few scattered upward onto the skirt. You may use embroidered flowers, purchased lace flowers, or make miniature crochet flowers from the instructions below. Space them lightly to preserve the soft open look.

Tiny Five-Petal Flowers

These flowers are used on the headband, dress hem, and bouquet. Make several in white. For the headband, choose the best-shaped flowers and add tiny pearl or yellow centers. For the dress, make flatter flowers so the skirt still drapes naturally.

1. Rnd 1: 5 sc in mr, join with sl st. (5)
2. Rnd 2: In each st work (sl st, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st).

Pull the ring closed tightly and fasten off. For an even smaller flower, replace the dc with hdc. Make at least 9 to 12 flowers for the full set if you want the same richness as the sample.

Leaves

1. Ch 5.
2. Starting in second ch from hook: sl st, sc, hdc, sl st.

Fasten off and shape into a neat pointed leaf. Make several tiny leaves in pale sage green for the headband and bouquet.

Beaded Floral Headband

The headband is one of the key details that gives the bunny its sweet formal look. It sits across the top of the head like a narrow band, decorated with pearls and two prominent flowers clustered slightly to one side.

1. Ch enough to fit around the bunny’s head above the ears. For most versions, 42 to 48 chains in fine yarn is enough.
2. Row 1: sl st or very tight sc in each chain.

Fasten off, wrap around the head, and sew the ends together. Stitch the band in place. Sew tiny pearls along the front edge at regular intervals. Add two larger flowers and a few leaves on one upper side, matching the image placement.

Mini Lamb Head

The tiny lamb companion should look simple and cuddly, with a round head, tiny ears, bead-like eyes, and a small embroidered mouth. It is intentionally less detailed than the bunny, so it reads as a cute companion and not a second main character.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5-8: sc around. (24)

Insert 4 mm eyes between Rnds 6 and 7 with about 5 stitches between them.

1. Rnd 9: (2 sc, dec) x6. (18)
2. Rnd 10: (sc, dec) x6. (12)

Stuff firmly and close. Embroider a tiny nose and short mouth in black or dark brown thread.

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Mini Lamb Body

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4-7: sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 8: (sc, dec) x6. (12)
6. Rnd 9: sc around. (12)

Stuff lightly. Fasten off with a tail for sewing to the head.

Mini Lamb Ears Make 2

1. Rnd 1: 4 sc in mr. (4)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (8)
3. Rnd 3: sc around. (8)

Flatten and sew to the sides of the head.

Mini Lamb Arms Make 2

1. Rnd 1: 5 sc in mr. (5)
2. Rnd 2-4: sc around. (5)

Make in pale beige. Stuff minimally and sew to the sides of the body.

Mini Lamb Legs Make 2

1. Rnd 1: 5 sc in mr. (5)
2. Rnd 2-5: sc around. (5)

Sew to the lower body. The legs and arms in the image are slim and slightly floppy, so do not overstuff. Attach the finished lamb against the bunny’s side or leave separate as a prop.

Envelope Purse

The tiny purse is square with a triangular flap and a long cord strap. It lies on the table in the image and includes a small floral detail on the flap. Make it firm and tidy, because this small accessory is very visible.

Purse Body

1. Ch 11.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 10. Turn. (10)
3. Row 2-10: ch 1, sc across. (10)

Fold the rectangle so the bottom section forms the pocket and the top section forms the flap. Sew side seams for the pocket, leaving the flap free.

Flap Shaping

1. Row 11: sc 8 centered across flap section. Turn.
2. Row 12: dec, sc 4, dec. Turn. (6)
3. Row 13: dec, sc 2, dec. Turn. (4)
4. Row 14: dec twice. (2)

Fasten off and smooth into a triangle. Add a tiny flower or pearl at the center of the flap. Crochet a long chain strap, approximately 50 to 60 chains, and sew to both top corners.

Star Garland

The purse carries a delicate string with dangling stars. Make one or two ivory stars and one white star to capture the mixed tones seen in the image. The stars should be tiny, light, and slightly puffy from two layers if desired.

Mini Star Make 2 to 3

1. Rnd 1: 5 sc in mr, join.
2. Rnd 2: In each stitch work (ch 3, sl st in second ch from hook, sl st in next ch, sl st in same base st), then sl st in next base st.

This forms five tiny points. Make a second identical star for each if you want a firmer shape, then stitch the two layers together lightly. Attach each star to a chain cord with varying lengths for the dangling effect.

Mini Love Letter

The letter in the image is a folded white note tucked into a tiny open envelope, with a pale heart visible on the paper. This can be made from crochet or stiff felt. To stay within the handmade look, a crochet version works beautifully.

Envelope

1. Ch 7.
2. Row 1: sc 6. Turn.
3. Row 2-6: ch 1, sc 6.

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Fold the lower edge upward and stitch the sides. Fold the top corners inward, then fold the top flap down. Do not fully close the flap if you want the letter to show. Keep the shape tiny and crisp.

Letter Insert

1. Ch 5.
2. Row 1: sc 4. Turn.
3. Row 2-4: ch 1, sc 4.

Fasten off and embroider or applique a tiny pale pink heart on the center. Slip the note into the envelope and place it beside the bunny as shown.

Mini Bouquet

The bouquet is a small cluster of white flowers with pale green stems. It should echo the headband flowers and tie the whole set together visually. Keep it small enough to sit near the bunny’s foot without competing with the main doll.

1. Make 5 to 7 tiny white flowers.
2. Make 3 to 5 small green leaves.
3. Twist short strands of green yarn or crochet tiny chain stems.
4. Gather and bind together tightly at the base.

Wrap the stem area with green yarn and tack with a few stitches. Fan the flowers outward gently to form a rounded bouquet head.

Dress Hem Flowers

To match the image closely, add more flowers around the lower edge of the sheer skirt than in the upper section. Group them unevenly for a natural, hand-arranged feel. Place a few near the center front and a few more toward each side.

• Use 5 to 7 flowers around the hem for the visible front area
• Add tiny pearl centers or French-knot style centers
• Mix in small leaves behind some flowers
• Scatter 3 to 5 much smaller flowers higher on the tulle

Assembly Order

1. Sew the head to the body.
2. Attach the legs in a seated forward angle.
3. Attach the arms slightly below the neckline.
4. Sew the ears to the head, letting them fall close to the cheeks.
5. Add the neck collar base if used.
6. Create the dress bodice and underskirt.
7. Sew on the sheer overskirt.
8. Attach the cape and secure at the front.
9. Sew the floral headband in place.
10. Make and position the lamb and all accessories.

Positioning Tips for an Accurate Look

The beauty of this design depends heavily on proportion and placement. The head should look large compared with the body, but not oversized to the point of caricature. The ears should begin high enough to frame the face and then drop naturally along the sides.

The cape should sit evenly over both shoulders and end above the widest part of the skirt. The skirt should flare softly, with the tulle remaining slightly transparent. Keep the lamb tucked near one side. Scatter the purse, letter, and bouquet as separate props.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check that the bunny sits upright before tightening the final stitches. If the head tips backward, add a little more stuffing at the back neck or secure the head with extra hidden stitches. The face should stay simple, with tiny brows, a small stitched nose, and soft blush.

Once the ears are attached, tilt them so the face remains fully visible from the front. Sew the headband after the ears so it can sit neatly over the crown. Add the flowers last, stepping back often to keep the arrangement balanced and delicate.

Care Notes

• Display indoors away from direct sunlight
• Handle the tulle skirt and floral details gently
• Avoid machine washing because of beads, shaping, and layered accessories
• Use this design mainly as a decorative keepsake or supervised soft toy

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Eyes placed low and evenly
• Ears long, flat, and symmetrical
• Cape centered and lying smoothly
• Skirt gathered lightly, not bulky
• Dress flowers balanced around the hem
• Headband pearls and flowers secured tightly
• Lamb proportionately smaller than the bunny
• Accessories finished neatly and scaled correctly

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

For dust, use a soft clean makeup brush or a cool low-air setting from a handheld dryer at a distance. Spot clean cotton areas only with a lightly damp cloth and mild soap. Do not soak the doll, as this may affect stuffing shape and decorative stitching.

If the tulle becomes wrinkled, smooth it gently with your fingers and let it hang naturally. Store the bunny in a breathable box lined with tissue paper. Keep heavy items off the ears and flowers so the silhouette stays soft, round, and refined over time.