Waxflower Pinafore Kiss Bunny – Crochet

This sweet handmade bunny doll is designed as a collectible amigurumi bunny with a soft spring palette, a flower-trim pinafore, and heirloom-style details. It works beautifully as a nursery gift, Easter display piece, baby shower present, or handmade stuffed bunny for anyone looking for a charming crochet animal doll.

The set in the image also includes a tiny dressed puppy, a miniature backpack, a pastel flower bouquet, and a folded blanket with a bow, making it feel like a premium artisan crochet set. If you love browsing for crochet bunny dolls, plush rabbit décor, or handmade toy gifts, this design captures that cozy boutique look.

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Materials

• Light cotton yarn or cotton-blend yarn in the following shades:
  • Cream for bunny body, head, ears, limbs, shoes
  • Soft pink for pinafore dress
  • White for collar and flower petals
  • Brown for stems, backpack trim, puppy nose, puppy overalls
  • Sage green for leaves and backpack body
  • Dusty pink for flower accents
  • Pale yellow for flower centers
  • Light blue for puppy bonnet and neck bow
  • Beige or tan for puppy head, ears, arms, legs
• 2.0 mm to 2.5 mm crochet hook
• Black safety eyes for bunny, about 8 mm
• Black or dark brown safety eyes for puppy, about 5 mm
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch marker
• Scissors
• Straight pins for positioning pieces
• Optional blush for cheeks
• Thin craft wire only if you want firmer bouquet stems, though yarn stems also work well

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

Design Notes

This bunny is made in separate pieces and sewn together for the same soft, seated look shown in the image. The figure has a large rounded head, long unstuffed ears, a slim neck, a softly tapered torso, long straight legs, lightly rounded arms, and small flat shoes.

The dress is worked as a separate pinafore that slides over the body. Small flowers are attached across the chest line and around the hem. The collar is made separately in white and stitched over the neckline for that gentle vintage finish.

The image shows a seated doll with long legs resting straight down. To match that proportion, keep the body narrower than the head. Do not overstuff the limbs. The head should be firm, but the arms and ears should remain softer and more flexible.

• Work in continuous rounds unless stated otherwise.
• Use a stitch marker at the beginning of each round.
• Stuff gradually and evenly.
• Keep tension tight so stuffing does not show.

Finished Size

Using light cotton yarn and a 2.25 mm hook, the bunny will be approximately 11 to 13 inches tall while seated with ears hanging down. The puppy companion will be approximately 4 to 5 inches tall. The backpack and other small accessories are scaled to match the doll exactly as pictured.

Main Bunny

Legs Make 2

Begin with cream yarn. The legs in the image are long, slim, and very straight, with only a gentle widening at the upper thigh. The feet are built first, then the narrow leg tube continues upward.

1. Ch 7.
2. Round 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch. Work along opposite side: sc 4, inc in final st. Total 14.
3. Round 2: inc, sc 4, inc x3, sc 4, inc x2. Total 20.
4. Round 3: sc around in BLO. Total 20.
5. Rounds 4-5: sc around. Total 20.
6. Round 6: sc 5, dec x2, sc 6, dec x2, sc 1. Total 16.
7. Round 7: sc 4, dec x2, sc 4, dec x2. Total 12.
8. Stuff front foot lightly and flatten sole neatly.
9. Rounds 8-24: sc around. Total 12.

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Fasten off first leg. Make second leg but do not fasten off. Add a little extra stuffing near the ankle and lower calf, but keep the upper section lightly stuffed so the seated pose remains gentle instead of stiff.

Body

The bunny’s body is softly pear-shaped, but only slightly. It should remain elegant and narrow to fit under the pinafore. Join the legs so the feet point forward evenly.

1. From second leg, ch 3 and join to first leg.
2. Round 25: sc around first leg 12, sc across chain 3, sc around second leg 12, sc across other side of chain 3. Total 30.
3. Round 26: sc around. Total 30.
4. Round 27: sc 13, inc x2, sc 13, inc x2. Total 34.
5. Rounds 28-32: sc around. Total 34.
6. Round 33: sc 15, dec x2, sc 15. Total 32.
7. Round 34: sc around. Total 32.
8. Round 35: sc 14, dec x2, sc 14. Total 30.
9. Round 36: sc around. Total 30.
10. Round 37: sc 8, dec, sc 11, dec, sc 7. Total 28.
11. Rounds 38-39: sc around. Total 28.
12. Round 40: sc 5, dec, sc 12, dec, sc 7. Total 26.
13. Round 41: sc around. Total 26.
14. Round 42: dec x6, sc 14. Total 20.
15. Round 43: sc around. Total 20.

Stuff the body firmly at the base and center, but keep the very top slightly softer so the head can settle naturally. The neckline in the image is slim, so do not widen the shoulder area too much.

Head

The head is almost round with a very subtle lower-face shaping. It should look smooth, not pointed. The muzzle is indicated by embroidery rather than a separate snout piece.

1. With cream yarn, MR 6.
2. Round 1: inc x6. Total 12.
3. Round 2: (sc, inc) x6. Total 18.
4. Round 3: (sc 2, inc) x6. Total 24.
5. Round 4: (sc 3, inc) x6. Total 30.
6. Round 5: (sc 4, inc) x6. Total 36.
7. Round 6: (sc 5, inc) x6. Total 42.
8. Round 7: (sc 6, inc) x6. Total 48.
9. Rounds 8-17: sc around. Total 48.

Insert eyes between rounds 11 and 12 with about 10 stitches between them. In the image, the eyes are placed low enough to keep the face gentle and childlike, but still centered well above the embroidered nose.

1. Round 18: (sc 6, dec) x6. Total 42.
2. Round 19: (sc 5, dec) x6. Total 36.
3. Round 20: (sc 4, dec) x6. Total 30.
4. Round 21: (sc 3, dec) x6. Total 24.

Begin stuffing firmly. Add more stuffing in small amounts and smooth the cheeks with your fingers so there are no dents around the eyes. Continue with the closing rounds.

1. Round 22: (sc 2, dec) x6. Total 18.
2. Round 23: (sc, dec) x6. Total 12.
3. Round 24: dec x6. Total 6.

Fasten off and close. Leave a long tail if you prefer sewing the head onto the body with the original yarn tail.

Arms Make 2

The arms are rounded at the shoulder and narrow toward the wrist. They hang straight down beside the dress and should reach approximately to the lower chest or waist area when attached.

1. With cream yarn, MR 6.
2. Round 1: inc x6. Total 12.
3. Rounds 2-4: sc around. Total 12.
4. Round 5: dec x2, sc 8. Total 10.
5. Rounds 6-17: sc around. Total 10.

Stuff only the lower half lightly. Flatten the upper opening and sc through both sides for 4 stitches to close. Leave a long tail for sewing. Make sure both arms angle slightly forward when attached, just like the relaxed pose in the image.

Ears Make 2

The ears are long, soft, and flat, with rounded tips. They begin at the tip and widen gently before narrowing slightly at the base. Do not stuff the ears.

1. With cream yarn, MR 6.
2. Round 1: inc x6. Total 12.
3. Round 2: (sc, inc) x6. Total 18.
4. Round 3: (sc 2, inc) x6. Total 24.
5. Rounds 4-10: sc around. Total 24.
6. Round 11: (sc 2, dec) x6. Total 18.
7. Rounds 12-22: sc around. Total 18.
8. Round 23: (sc, dec) x6. Total 12.
9. Rounds 24-28: sc around. Total 12.

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Flatten and close the base with 4 sc through both layers. Leave a long tail. After sewing, the ears should drape down beside the face and body without sticking outward too much.

Tail

1. With cream yarn, MR 6.
2. Round 1: inc x6. Total 12.
3. Round 2: sc around. Total 12.
4. Round 3: (sc, dec) x4. Total 8.

Stuff lightly, fasten off, and sew to the lower back. The tail should be mostly hidden behind the dress, but still present for a finished collectible look.

Facial Embroidery

Use medium brown embroidery thread or separated yarn. Stitch a tiny inverted Y shape centered between the eyes. The horizontal nose line should be very short and soft. The vertical mouth line should extend only a little downward.

Add faint blush just below and slightly outward from each eye. Keep it subtle. In the image, the face is simple and clean, with no heavy eyelashes, no large muzzle, and no extra detailing that would distract from the delicate expression.

Pinafore Dress

The dress is a soft pink A-line pinafore with a fitted upper section, shoulder straps, and floral trim across the chest and hem. It should sit neatly over the body and widen as it reaches the lower skirt.

Skirt and Bodice

1. With pink yarn, ch 31.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. Total 30.
3. Rows 2-4: ch 1, turn, sc across. Total 30.
4. Row 5: inc, sc 28, inc. Total 32.
5. Rows 6-8: sc across. Total 32.
6. Row 9: inc, sc 30, inc. Total 34.
7. Rows 10-12: sc across. Total 34.
8. Row 13: inc, sc 32, inc. Total 36.
9. Rows 14-18: sc across. Total 36.

This rectangle forms the softly flared skirt when wrapped around the bunny. For a more curved fit, lightly steam block before sewing. Join the short back seam neatly, leaving the top back partly open if you want the dress removable.

Upper Front Bib

1. Count 12 center stitches on the front top edge.
2. Join pink yarn and sc across 12.
3. Rows 2-4: ch 1, turn, sc across 12.
4. Row 5: dec, sc 8, dec. Total 10.
5. Rows 6-7: sc across 10.

Straps Make 2

1. Join yarn at one upper bib corner and ch 12.
2. Work back across with sc 11.
3. Fasten off and sew strap to back edge.
4. Repeat for second strap.

Try the dress on the bunny before final stitching. The bib should sit just below the collar line. The skirt should fall to mid-calf when the bunny is seated, matching the image proportion closely.

White Collar Make 2 Rounded Tabs

1. With white yarn, ch 7.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch. Turn to underside, sc 4, inc in final st. Total 14.
3. Row 2: sc around oval edge.

Make two matching tabs. Sew them side by side at the neckline to form the small rounded collar seen in the image. Add a tiny flower at center front where the two tabs nearly meet.

Dress Flowers and Trim

The dress has tiny blossoms across the upper chest and along the hem. Use very small flower motifs so they look embroidered and delicate, not bulky.

Mini Flower Motif

1. With center color, MR 5 sl st.
2. Change to petal color.
3. In each stitch work: sl st, ch 2, 2 dc, sl st.

This makes a tiny five-petal flower. Create several in white, pale pink, and one soft yellow flower for the neckline center. Stitch them flat so they do not puff outward.

Leaves

1. With sage yarn, ch 4.
2. Starting in second ch from hook: sl st, sc, hdc.

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Make small leaves and attach them between a few blossoms on the hem and on the head garland. Scatter them lightly. The image shows more flowers than leaves, so keep the greenery restrained.

Head Flower Garland

The bunny wears a small floral arrangement at one side of the head, near the ear base. This is not a full crown. It is an asymmetrical branch with three-dimensional blossoms and a few leaves.

1. With brown yarn, ch 10 for the main stem.
2. Along the chain, add two short side stems with ch 3 and sl st back.
3. Make 3 to 5 tiny flowers in white and dusty pink.
4. Make 2 or 3 green leaves.
5. Sew flowers onto the branch, then stitch the finished spray onto the head.

Place it above one eye and slightly toward the side, so it rests where the ear begins. Let one flower sit near the forehead and the others trail back gently. This placement is important for matching the image.

Shoes

The bunny wears cream Mary Jane-style slippers with a simple strap effect. Since they blend into the legs in the image, keep them subtle and elegant rather than bulky.

1. Make the base exactly like the leg foot rounds.
2. Work one extra round in BLO to create a slight shoe edge.
3. Embroider or stitch a tiny horizontal strap across the upper foot.

If you built the feet directly into the legs, simply add the strap detail afterward. That is enough to suggest the shoe shape shown in the photograph.

Mini Puppy Companion

The puppy is very small, with a rounded head, floppy ears, a blue bonnet-like cap, a tied neck bow, and brown overalls. Keep the puppy simple but proportional so it looks like a matching companion piece rather than a separate style.

Puppy Head

1. With tan yarn, MR 6.
2. Round 1: inc x6. Total 12.
3. Round 2: (sc, inc) x6. Total 18.
4. Round 3: (sc 2, inc) x6. Total 24.
5. Rounds 4-8: sc around. Total 24.
6. Insert 5 mm eyes between rounds 5 and 6, about 6 stitches apart.
7. Round 9: (sc 2, dec) x6. Total 18.
8. Round 10: (sc, dec) x6. Total 12.
9. Stuff.
10. Round 11: dec x6. Total 6.

Embroider a small brown nose and short mouth. The muzzle remains flat and understated.

Puppy Ears Make 2

1. With tan yarn, MR 6.
2. Round 1: (sc, inc) x3. Total 9.
3. Rounds 2-5: sc around. Total 9.

Flatten slightly and sew to the head sides so they hang down.

Puppy Body

1. With brown yarn, MR 6.
2. Round 1: inc x6. Total 12.
3. Round 2: (sc, inc) x6. Total 18.
4. Rounds 3-6: sc around. Total 18.
5. Round 7: (sc, dec) x6. Total 12.
6. Stuff.

Puppy Arms and Legs

• Arms: MR 6, sc around for 5 rounds. Stuff lightly.
• Legs: MR 6, sc around for 6 rounds. Stuff lightly.

Sew limbs in place. Stitch the head onto the body. Add two overall straps in brown and a tiny blue neck bow made from a short strip gathered at center.

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Puppy Blue Bonnet

1. With blue yarn, ch 11.
2. Row 1: sc across 10.
3. Rows 2-4: sc across.
4. Add a white edge with sl st or sc around the outer curve.

Wrap over the top of the head and tack in place, leaving the ears visible below. Add a small blue tie beneath the chin area if desired.

Mini Backpack

The backpack is green with a brown base, brown flap trim, and tiny shoulder straps. It should be small and boxy, standing upright beside the bunny.

1. With brown yarn, make a small oval base: ch 5, work around to 12 stitches.
2. Work 3 rounds in brown for the bottom section.
3. Change to sage green and work 8 rounds even.
4. Create flap by working rows across half the top opening in green for 3 rows.
5. Edge flap in brown.
6. Add a tiny front pocket and a button detail.
7. Sew two brown straps to the back.

Flower Bouquet

The bouquet is a clustered bunch of pastel flowers resting beside the backpack. Make 7 to 9 tiny flowers in pale pink, white, yellow, blue, and soft lavender. Sew them together in a rounded cluster and wrap the base with green or brown yarn.

Folded Blanket With Bow

This piece is a soft rectangular accessory under the bouquet, with pastel stripes and a tied bow. It adds visual storytelling, so include it for the full set.

1. With cream or very pale pink yarn, ch 12.
2. Work 10 rows of sc.
3. Add two thin embroidered stripe lines in pastel blue and pink near one edge.
4. Fold into thirds.
5. Wrap brown yarn around center and tie into a neat bow.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Sew the head to the body with the face centered over the legs. Attach the ears high on the head so they fall down naturally on each side. Sew the arms slightly below the neckline. Dress the bunny, then stitch the collar into place and add the center flower.

Attach the chest flowers in a gentle curved line across the pinafore bib. Add the hem flowers evenly, but not too densely. Sew the head garland at one side. Finally, add light blush and check that the nose and mouth remain small, neat, and centered.

Care Notes

• Display away from direct sunlight to preserve soft pastel shades.
• Spot clean whenever possible.
• Avoid soaking pieces with glued or firmly shaped floral details.
• Store flat or upright in a dust-free area.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head is firm and evenly stuffed
• Ears hang symmetrically
• Dress sits smoothly without twisting
• Collar is centered
• Flowers are balanced across chest and hem
• Face embroidery is small and delicate
• Puppy, backpack, bouquet, and blanket match the doll scale

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Use a clean damp cloth and mild soap for surface cleaning. Dab gently instead of rubbing, especially around embroidered details, flower appliqués, and blush areas. Reshape while drying. If the piece becomes compressed in storage, massage the stuffing lightly with your fingers to restore the rounded form.

For long-term preservation, wrap the doll and accessories in acid-free tissue and store them in a breathable box. Keep away from heavy humidity, strong perfume, and rough handling. Small decorative pieces are best secured in separate pouches so petals, straps, and bows stay crisp and tidy.