Scilla Story-Mantle Bunny – Crochet

Scilla Story-Mantle Bunny – Crochet

This sweet amigurumi rabbit is designed as a collectible spring doll with boutique charm, soft pastel styling, and storybook details. It fits beautifully into searches for handmade bunny doll, crochet rabbit doll, heirloom nursery toy, and amigurumi gift for girls, making it a lovely display piece or seller-ready item.

The set also includes a tiny dressed puppy, a flower bouquet, a miniature satchel, an open book, and a pen, giving it strong appeal for shoppers looking for artisan plush decor, cottagecore bunny gift, handmade nursery companion, or collectible crochet animal set with accessories.

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Overview

This design creates a standing bunny with a rounded head, long draped ears, a soft bonnet, a scalloped mantle collar, a lavender dress, Mary Jane shoes, a crossbody satchel, and trailing scilla flower strands.

The image shows a gentle, balanced shape. The head is large and round. The body is hidden beneath the dress. The arms are slim and lightly tapered. The legs are straight and neat. The accessories are small, polished, and important to the full look.

Skill level: Advanced beginner to intermediate.

Construction style: Most pieces are worked in continuous rounds. Clothing and accessories are made separately, then sewn or tied in place.

Materials

  • Sport weight cotton yarn in:
    • Cream
    • Soft lavender
    • Pale blue
    • Light purple
    • Medium violet
    • Leaf green
    • Tan
    • Warm brown
    • White
    • Very small amounts of pink and yellow for accents
  • 2.25 mm crochet hook for all main pieces
  • 2.0 mm hook for tiny accessories if you want tighter detail
  • Safety eyes:
    • 10 mm for the bunny
    • 5 mm for the puppy
  • Polyester stuffing
  • Tapestry needle
  • Stitch markers
  • Fine embroidery thread in brown, taupe, and pink
  • Thin craft wire optional for bouquet shaping
  • Fabric glue optional for securing the tiniest flower tips

Yarn Color Placement

  • Main bunny head, ears, hands, legs, bonnet, mantle: Cream
  • Dress and shoes: Soft lavender
  • Sleeves: Pale blue
  • Flower shades: Pale blue, soft lavender, medium violet
  • Leaves and stems: Leaf green
  • Satchel body: Tan and warm brown
  • Book pages: White
  • Pen: White with violet cap

Abbreviations

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

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General Notes

  • Use a tight tension so stuffing does not show.
  • Mark the first stitch of every round.
  • Stuff the head firmly, the body firmly, and the limbs moderately.
  • The dress should sit like a small bell, not like a stiff cone.
  • The mantle should drape over the shoulders with a gentle curve.
  • The flower strands are essential to the finished appearance.

Finished Size

The bunny measures about 10 to 11 inches tall from the bottom of the shoes to the top of the bonnet when worked in sport weight cotton with a 2.25 mm hook.

The puppy companion measures about 4 inches tall. The bouquet, book, pen, and satchel are proportioned to match the image and should not be enlarged.

Main Bunny Head

Head

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
  4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24)
  5. Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6. (30)
  6. Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6. (36)
  7. Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6. (42)
  8. Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) x 6. (48)
  9. Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) x 6. (54)
  10. Rnd 10: (8 sc, inc) x 6. (60)
  11. Rnd 11: (9 sc, inc) x 6. (66)
  12. Rnd 12: (10 sc, inc) x 6. (72)
  13. Rnd 13-28: sc around. (72)

Insert 10 mm safety eyes between Rnds 18 and 19 with about 12 visible stitches between them. The face in the image is wide, calm, and low on the head, so do not place the eyes too high.

  1. Rnd 29: (10 sc, dec) x 6. (66)
  2. Rnd 30: (9 sc, dec) x 6. (60)
  3. Rnd 31: (8 sc, dec) x 6. (54)
  4. Rnd 32: (7 sc, dec) x 6. (48)
  5. Rnd 33: (6 sc, dec) x 6. (42)
  6. Rnd 34: (5 sc, dec) x 6. (36)

Stuff firmly. Continue shaping while keeping the face round, not flattened.

  1. Rnd 35: (4 sc, dec) x 6. (30)
  2. Rnd 36: (3 sc, dec) x 6. (24)
  3. Rnd 37: (2 sc, dec) x 6. (18)
  4. Rnd 38: (sc, dec) x 6. (12)

Fasten off if you prefer to sew the head to the neck opening later. Leave a long tail.

Muzzle Shaping

The nose area is softly raised and circular. Make it as a small muzzle patch, then lightly sculpt it into the head.

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
  4. Rnd 4: sc around. (18)

Fasten off with a long tail. Lightly stuff only the center. Sew the muzzle centered between the eyes, with the top edge sitting about 2 rounds below the eye line.

Embroider a small Y-shaped bunny nose and mouth in taupe-brown. Add a second outline stitch in soft lavender around the nose line to echo the image.

Main Bunny Ears

Make 2 in cream. These ears are long, flat, and softly weighted. They hang straight down from under the bonnet.

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
  4. Rnd 4-8: sc around. (18)
  5. Rnd 9: (7 sc, dec) x 2. (16)
  6. Rnd 10-26: sc around. (16)
  7. Rnd 27: flatten and sc through both layers across 8 sts.

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Do not stuff. Steam lightly if needed so the ears lie flat. Sew them to the upper sides of the head, then cover the join with the bonnet edge.

Main Bunny Body

The body is compact and mostly hidden by the dress. Keep it small so the skirt remains the visual focus.

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
  4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24)
  5. Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6. (30)
  6. Rnd 6-10: sc around. (30)
  7. Rnd 11: (3 sc, dec) x 6. (24)
  8. Rnd 12-15: sc around. (24)
  9. Rnd 16: (2 sc, dec) x 6. (18)
  10. Rnd 17-18: sc around. (18)

Stuff firmly. Leave a long tail for sewing. The finished body should be slightly pear-shaped and short.

Main Bunny Legs

Make 2. Start with the shoe in lavender, then switch to cream for the leg. The legs in the image are slender and straight, with neat rounded shoes.

Shoe Base

  1. Ch 7.
  2. Rnd 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, 4 sc, 3 sc in last ch, working on opposite side 4 sc, 2 sc in last ch. (14)
  3. Rnd 2: inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc. (20)
  4. Rnd 3: sc around in BLO. (20)
  5. Rnd 4: 5 sc, 5 dec, 5 sc. (15)
  6. Rnd 5: 4 sc, 3 dec, 5 sc. (12)

Stuff the toe lightly.

Leg

  1. Change to cream.
  2. Rnd 6-17: sc around. (12)

Stuff the leg firmly but keep the top 2 rounds softer for sewing. Fasten off on the first leg. Finish the second leg but do not cut if you prefer to join both to the body while sewing.

Mary Jane Strap

With lavender, ch 10. Sew across the front ankle of each shoe, slightly angled downward toward the outer side. Add one tiny stitch at the side to suggest a button closure.

Main Bunny Arms

Make 2. The hands are cream and the sleeves are pale blue. The arm is straight with only a slight taper.

  1. With cream, Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x 3. (9)
  3. Rnd 3-4: sc around. (9)
  4. Change to pale blue.
  5. Rnd 5-16: sc around. (9)
  6. Rnd 17: flatten and sc through both layers across 4 sts.

Stuff only the lower half. Leave the upper arm soft so it hangs naturally at the side of the dress.

Joining Head, Body, Legs, and Arms

  1. Sew the legs to the lower body, spaced so the bunny stands evenly.
  2. Sew the body to the head securely at the neck opening.
  3. Check front alignment before closing the final stitches.
  4. Sew the arms at the upper body sides, slightly below the neckline.

The arms should angle down naturally, with the hands ending around the upper skirt line. Do not attach them too high or too far forward.

Dress

The dress is a separate lavender piece worn over the body. It has a fitted top edge, then a generous rounded skirt. The hem is plain and soft, not frilly.

  1. With lavender, ch 31. Join carefully without twisting. (30)
  2. Rnd 1-3: sc around. (30)
  3. Rnd 4: (4 sc, inc) x 6. (36)
  4. Rnd 5: sc around. (36)
  5. Rnd 6: (5 sc, inc) x 6. (42)
  6. Rnd 7: sc around. (42)
  7. Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) x 6. (48)
  8. Rnd 9: sc around. (48)
  9. Rnd 10: (7 sc, inc) x 6. (54)
  10. Rnd 11: sc around. (54)
  11. Rnd 12: (8 sc, inc) x 6. (60)
  12. Rnd 13: sc around. (60)
  13. Rnd 14: (9 sc, inc) x 6. (66)
  14. Rnd 15: sc around. (66)
  15. Rnd 16: (10 sc, inc) x 6. (72)
  16. Rnd 17-22: sc around. (72)

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Try the dress on the bunny. If you want more bell shape, add one extra increase round before the final straight rounds.

Fasten off. Sew or tack the upper edge to the body under the collar so it stays smooth. The skirt should end just above the shoes, showing the cream legs.

Bonnet

The bonnet is cream and smooth, fitted over the head like a soft cap with a rolled face border. The long ears emerge underneath and hang down the sides.

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
  4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24)
  5. Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6. (30)
  6. Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6. (36)
  7. Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6. (42)
  8. Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) x 6. (48)
  9. Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) x 6. (54)
  10. Rnd 10-14: sc around. (54)

Fold the front edge outward by about one round depth and stitch lightly in place on the side sections to create the soft rolled face frame seen in the image.

Place the bonnet over the head. Sew only along the back and side edge so it remains removable-looking but stable. The front should frame the face closely without covering the eyes.

Mantle Collar

This piece gives the doll its signature storybook silhouette. It sits over the shoulders like a soft capelet with rounded front panels and a scalloped lower edge trimmed in flower clusters.

  1. With cream, ch 36.
  2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (35)
  3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc across. (35)
  4. Row 3: ch 1, turn, 2 sc, dec, 27 sc, dec, 2 sc. (33)
  5. Row 4: ch 1, turn, sc across. (33)
  6. Row 5: ch 1, turn, 2 sc, dec, 25 sc, dec, 2 sc. (31)
  7. Row 6: ch 1, turn, sc across. (31)
  8. Row 7: ch 1, turn, 2 sc, dec, 23 sc, dec, 2 sc. (29)
  9. Row 8: ch 1, turn, sc across. (29)

Now shape the front opening. Mark the center back. The front edges should curve down into two overlapping panels.

  1. Row 9: ch 1, turn, sc 24, leave remaining sts unworked.
  2. Row 10: ch 1, turn, dec, sc to last 2 sts, dec.
  3. Repeat Row 10 three more times.

Rejoin yarn on the opposite front side and mirror the shaping. Fasten off.

Mantle Edging

Work around the full outer edge in cream. Along the bottom and front edges, use this repeat:

(sl st, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) in one section, skip 2 sts.

This creates soft rounded shell bumps. Steam lightly so the mantle lies flat but still drapes.

Ties

Ch 45 twice in cream. Sew one chain tie to each upper front corner of the mantle. Tie into a neat bow at the neckline.

Scilla Flowers

The image features many tiny drooping bell flowers in blue and violet tones. Use three shades to create depth. Make plenty. These flowers are small but very important.

Mini Bell Flower

Make at least 30 for the full set in mixed shades of pale blue, soft lavender, and medium violet.

  1. Ch 4, join to form a ring.
  2. Into ring: (sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) x 3.
  3. Pull ring slightly into a cup shape.
  4. Fasten off with a long tail.

Pinch the flower slightly so it looks like a bell instead of a flat blossom. Sew the opening to a green stem so the bell points downward.

 

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Small Petaled Bonnet Flowers

These sit on the bonnet side as a decorative cluster. Make 3 in mixed shades.

  1. With flower color, ch 5 and join to ring.
  2. Into ring: (ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st) x 4.
  3. Fasten off.

Make tiny leaf shapes with green: ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch, sc, sl st. Sew beneath the flowers.

Flower Strands

For the mantle trim and hanging front vines, make green cords first.

  1. Ch 10 to 18 depending on strand length.
  2. Work sl st back along the chain for a firm stem.
  3. Sew 2 to 5 bell flowers to each stem.

Make:

  • 6 short flower stems for the mantle edge
  • 3 medium stems for the front dress vine
  • 1 small spray for the side of the skirt
  • 1 bonnet flower cluster with leaves

Attaching the Flowers

  • Sew the bonnet flower cluster above the bunny’s right eye area.
  • Sew short flower stems around the lower edge of the mantle, spacing colors evenly.
  • Sew one longer mixed-color stem from the bow area downward over the center front of the dress.
  • Sew one side spray along the left side of the skirt.

Let the blossoms overlap slightly for a lush look. Keep them soft and angled downward to imitate hanging scilla bells.

Crossbody Satchel

The satchel has a tan body, darker side panel, flap, tiny stitched floral detail, and a long shoulder strap. It sits on the bunny’s right side.

Bag Body

  1. With tan, ch 8.
  2. Rnd 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, 5 sc, 3 sc in last ch, opposite side 5 sc, 2 sc in last ch. (16)
  3. Rnd 2: inc, 5 sc, 3 inc, 5 sc, 2 inc. (22)
  4. Rnd 3: sc around in BLO. (22)
  5. Rnd 4-6: sc around. (22)

Flatten lightly. Add a darker tan or brown side gusset by surface stitching around the side seam if desired.

Flap

  1. With tan, ch 8.
  2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (7)
  3. Row 2-4: ch 1, turn, sc across. (7)
  4. Row 5: dec, 3 sc, dec. (5)
  5. Row 6: sc across. (5)

Sew the flap to the back top edge. Embroider tiny flower dots and stems on the flap in blue, lavender, green, and pink. Embroider a simple closure tab at center front.

Strap

With brown, ch 55 to 60. Sew from one side of the bag, across the bunny’s body, to the opposite side. Position so the bag rests near the right hip.

Mini Open Book

The book is small, soft, and partially opened. It sits in front of the bunny.

Pages

  1. With white, ch 7.
  2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (6)
  3. Row 2-5: ch 1, turn, sc across. (6)

Make 2. Embroider several tiny gray or taupe lines on each page to suggest writing.

Cover

  1. With lavender, ch 15.
  2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (14)
  3. Row 2-5: ch 1, turn, sc across. (14)

Fold the cover in half. Sew one white page stack inside each side. Lightly shape the center fold so the book remains open.

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Add one tiny embroidered flower on the lower right corner of the cover or page edge to echo the image.

Mini Pen

  1. With white, ch 5.
  2. Row 1: sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across.

Fasten off and sew one more pass over the chain to make it firmer. Add a violet cap section at one end and a darker embroidered point at the other end.

Flower Bouquet

The bouquet is round, dense, and pastel. It uses the same bell flowers, but packed closely into a hand-held cluster.

  1. Make 12 to 16 mini bell flowers in mixed blue and violet shades.
  2. Make 6 short green stems, each ch 5 to 7 and sl st back.
  3. Join the flowers in a rounded cluster by sewing them around a small stuffed center.

For the center, make a tiny base:

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR.
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Rnd 3: sc around. (12)

Stuff very lightly. Close. Sew flowers all around the base. Add a few green leaf stitches between blooms.

Puppy Companion

The tiny companion in the image looks like a small floppy-eared puppy dressed in coordinated colors. It has a cream face and limbs, tan ears, lavender shorts, a pale blue chest, and a lavender mantle with bonnet-like head cover.

Puppy Head

  1. With cream, Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
  4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24)
  5. Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6. (30)
  6. Rnd 6-10: sc around. (30)

Insert 5 mm eyes between Rnds 7 and 8 with 6 stitches between. Embroider a small brown triangular nose and a short mouth line.

  1. Rnd 11: (3 sc, dec) x 6. (24)
  2. Rnd 12: (2 sc, dec) x 6. (18)
  3. Rnd 13: (sc, dec) x 6. (12)

Stuff firmly and close.

Puppy Ears

Make 2 in tan.

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x 3. (9)
  3. Rnd 3-8: sc around. (9)
  4. Flatten and close with 4 sc through both layers.

Sew low on the head so they droop gently.

Puppy Body

  1. With pale blue, Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
  4. Rnd 4-6: sc around. (18)
  5. Change to lavender.
  6. Rnd 7-10: sc around. (18)
  7. Rnd 11: (sc, dec) x 6. (12)

Stuff and close leaving a neck opening for sewing if preferred.

Puppy Legs and Arms

Make 4 small tubes in cream.

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2-6: sc around. (6)

Stuff lightly. Sew 2 as legs and 2 as arms. The puppy should stand short and compact.

Puppy Cape and Hood

Make a small cream hood cap just like a shallow bonnet, then add a short lavender cape using the same shaping logic as the main mantle but reduced in width.

Finish with tiny cream ties and one side flower cluster in pale blue and lavender.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

  • Embroider soft eyebrow points only if needed. The original expression is very minimal.
  • Add pale pink blush on the bunny cheeks and a softer blush on the puppy if desired.
  • Check that the bonnet frames the face evenly.
  • Check that the mantle bow sits centered under the chin.
  • Make sure the hanging flower vine falls naturally over the dress front.
  • Position the satchel strap diagonally across the body before securing it fully.

Stand the bunny on a flat surface and adjust the legs so the shoes sit evenly. A balanced stance makes the whole set look polished.

Care Notes

  • Spot clean whenever possible.
  • Use cool water and mild soap only.
  • Do not twist the flower strands.
  • Reshape the bonnet, mantle, and skirt while damp.
  • Dry flat away from direct heat or strong sun.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

  • Head centered and firmly attached
  • Ears matched in length and angle
  • Bonnet fitted close to the face
  • Mantle panels even on both sides
  • Bow centered
  • At least one front flower vine added
  • Skirt length just above shoes
  • Mary Jane straps visible
  • Satchel hanging at the right side
  • Puppy companion and mini props completed

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

For long-term display, keep the set in a dry room and away from heavy dust. If you display it openly, use a soft makeup brush to clean the flower bells, bonnet folds, and satchel details without pulling the stitches.

If deeper cleaning is needed, place the items in a mesh laundry bag and hand wash gently in cool water. Avoid soaking the blush areas too long. Press out moisture with a towel, then reshape every piece carefully before drying flat.

Store the book, pen, and bouquet separately if the set will be packed away. This prevents crushing and keeps the tiny details crisp. Acid-free tissue around the mantle and bonnet helps preserve the curved silhouette.

Closing Notes

This design depends on proportion, not just stitch counts. Keep the head round, the body compact, the skirt softly flared, and the floral details delicate. Those choices create the same gentle storybook mood shown in the image.

If you match the colors closely and take time with the flower placement, the finished set will capture the same charming balance: a calm bunny, a tiny dressed puppy, and a cluster of small accessories that make the whole scene feel complete.

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