Cerinthe Harbor-Blue Bunny – Crochet

This sweet amigurumi bunny doll brings together a calm harbor-blue palette, a soft travel dress, and tiny floral details that feel perfect for a handmade gift, nursery decor, or a collectible shelf piece. The finished set looks polished and boutique-ready, with the charm people often search for in a crochet plush bunny.

The design includes the main bunny, a wide beret-style hat with trailing blossoms, a flower-trim pinafore, soft shoes, a small shoulder satchel, and a tiny lamb companion dressed to match. It feels like a heirloom stuffed animal and a artisan toy in one beautiful display piece.

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Design Overview

This bunny has a large rounded head, a smaller tapered torso, long soft ears, slim arms, and sturdy standing legs. The proportions are childlike and gentle, with the head noticeably wider than the body and the skirt spreading outward in a smooth bell shape.

The color story is important for this look. Use a muted harbor blue for the bunny body and dress, warm cream for the blouse and hat, pale sky blue for the pinafore, and tiny touches of dusty green, periwinkle, and white for the flowers.

The sample shown in the image appears to use tight, even stitches with minimal visible stuffing. Keep your tension firm so the fabric stays neat and sculpted. The dress and accessories should look smooth and tailored rather than floppy.

Materials

• Main bunny yarn: sport or light DK cotton in muted harbor blue
• Blouse and hat yarn: sport or light DK cotton in warm cream
• Pinafore yarn: sport or light DK cotton in pale dusty blue
• Accent yarn: white, soft blue, periwinkle, dusty green, and a little blush pink
• Mini lamb yarn: beige, cream, light blue, and brown
• Hook: 2.25 mm to 2.75 mm, adjusted for tight fabric
• Stuffing: fine polyester fiberfill
• Safety eyes: two black eyes for the bunny, two very small black eyes for the lamb
• Embroidery thread: soft pink for the bunny nose, brown for the lamb nose
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers, pins, and small scissors

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

Finished Size

The main bunny should finish at about 12 to 14 inches tall from the top of the head to the soles of the shoes, not including the hat. The lamb companion should finish at about 4 inches tall. The satchel should fit naturally beside the bunny at about 2.5 inches wide.

Gauge and Tension Notes

Gauge is less important than shape, but stitch density matters a lot. The stitches in the image are compact and clean. If stuffing shows through, move down a hook size. If the limbs become too stiff, loosen your grip slightly while keeping the fabric closed.

For the clothing, keep the same tension throughout the rows so the blouse sits evenly under the pinafore. The skirt should widen gently without rippling too much. A little structure helps the outfit keep the crisp silhouette seen in the image.

Main Bunny Head

1. With harbor blue, make 6 sc in MR. 6
2. Inc around. 12
3. (Sc, inc) around. 18
4. (2 sc, inc) around. 24
5. (3 sc, inc) around. 30
6. (4 sc, inc) around. 36
7. (5 sc, inc) around. 42
8. (6 sc, inc) around. 48
9. (7 sc, inc) around. 54
10. (8 sc, inc) around. 60
11. (9 sc, inc) around. 66
12. Sc around for 14 rounds.

Place the eyes between rounds 16 and 17, with about 13 stitches between them. The face in the image is wide and calm, so do not place the eyes too low or too close together. The cheeks remain smooth without sculpted indentations.

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Embroider a small pink Y-shaped nose centered one round below the eyes. Keep it delicate. The expression should be simple and almost flat, with no visible mouth beyond the short vertical line of the Y shape.

1. (9 sc, dec) around. 60
2. Sc around. 60
3. (8 sc, dec) around. 54
4. (7 sc, dec) around. 48
5. (6 sc, dec) around. 42
6. (5 sc, dec) around. 36

Stuff the head very firmly, shaping it into a rounded oval rather than a perfect ball. The lower half should remain smooth because it joins directly to a narrow neck and then to the blouse-covered upper body.

Main Bunny Ears

Make 2 with harbor blue.

1. Ch 21.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 19, 3 sc in last ch, working on opposite side sc 18, inc in last stitch. 42
3. Sc around.
4. Sc 18, inc 3 times, sc 18, inc 3 times. 48
5. Sc around for 8 rounds.

Flatten each ear lightly and sew the open end closed with just a slight curve. The ears in the image are thick enough to hold a soft drape, but not stuffed. They hang from the sides of the head and reach down close to the waistline.

Attach the ears around the upper side area of the head, slightly behind the eye line. Angle them downward so they frame the face. The left ear in the image sits a touch forward under the hat brim, which creates a gentle layered look.

Main Bunny Body

Continue from the head or make separately and sew on. If working separately, start at the neck.

1. With harbor blue, 6 sc in MR. 6
2. Inc around. 12
3. (Sc, inc) around. 18
4. Sc around. 18
5. (2 sc, inc) around. 24
6. Sc around. 24
7. (3 sc, inc) around. 30
8. Sc around for 5 rounds.
9. (4 sc, inc) around. 36
10. Sc around for 3 rounds.

The body should be smaller than the head and slightly pear-shaped. Stuff firmly at the chest and more softly near the lower body. This helps the pinafore rest smoothly without a bulky center line showing through.

Main Bunny Legs

Make 2 with harbor blue, starting at the feet.

1. With pale blue shoe sole color, ch 7.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, working opposite side sc 4, inc in last stitch. 14
3. Inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc. 20
4. Sc around in BLO. 20
5. With pale blue upper shoe color, sc around. 20
6. Sc 6, dec, sc 4, dec, sc 6. 18
7. Sc 5, dec, sc 4, dec, sc 5. 16

Stuff the front of the shoe lightly. Switch to harbor blue for the leg.

1. Sc around in BLO. 16
2. Sc around for 16 to 18 rounds.

The legs in the image are straight, sturdy, and slightly thick at the lower calf. Add firm stuffing and keep both legs equal in length. Before fastening off, flatten the top slightly so they can be sewn neatly under the body.

Embroider or sew on two small white circles to the top front of each shoe. These act like decorative buttons or floral centers and are an important visual detail. Keep them evenly spaced and low on the shoe top.

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Main Bunny Arms

Make 2 with harbor blue.

1. 6 sc in MR. 6
2. Inc around. 12
3. Sc around for 3 rounds.
4. Dec, 4 sc, dec, 4 sc. 10
5. Sc around for 15 rounds.

Stuff only the lower half of each arm. The upper arm should stay a little flatter so it lies close to the blouse sleeves. Sew the arms high on the body, tucked under the sleeve edge, angled slightly downward.

Cream Blouse With Puff Sleeves

This blouse is worked directly onto the bunny body or as a fitted shell sewn in place. The image shows short cream sleeves, a cream upper bodice, and a sweet Peter Pan collar trimmed with small blue flowers.

Blouse Bodice

1. With cream, join at the back neck and work a round of sc evenly around the neck opening.
2. From that edge, build short rows across the shoulders and chest to create a fitted yoke.
3. Work 2 to 3 rounds of sc to cover the upper torso to just above the pinafore waistband.

Keep the blouse close-fitting. The front should look smooth, with only a little cream visible above the pinafore. The shoulder line must stay narrow so the bunny still looks petite and soft rather than broad.

Puff Sleeves

1. Join cream around each armhole.
2. Work 12 to 14 sc evenly around.
3. Work 3 rounds even, then a final round with gentle decreases to tuck the sleeve inward.
4. Add a narrow cuff by working one round in BLO and one finishing round of sc.

The sleeves should be rounded and lightly puffed, stopping at the upper arm. They are not long sleeves. The image shows a soft gathered edge rather than lace, so keep the finish simple and tidy.

Collar

Make two cream collar pieces or work them directly around the neckline.

1. Ch 9.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 8. Turn.
3. Dec, sc 4, dec. Turn.
4. Sc across. Fasten off.
5. Repeat for second collar half.

Sew the collar so the two rounded ends meet at center front. Add one tiny blue flower to each collar tip. These flowers are small but essential because they match the floral trims across the pinafore.

Pale Blue Pinafore Dress

The pinafore has a fitted upper bib, narrow straps, a floral band at the waist, a second floral band across the upper skirt, and a full skirt with a cream accent stripe near the hem. It is the defining piece of the whole design.

Upper Bib

1. With pale blue, ch 16.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 15.
3. Turn and work 7 more rows even.

This bib should cover the center chest without reaching too far toward the underarms. Sew it over the cream blouse front. Add narrow straps from the top corners, leading over the shoulders to the back waist.

Straps

1. For each strap, ch 18.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st or sc back across for a neat narrow band.

Attach the straps to the back waist evenly. The image shows the straps trimmed with a cream edge, so add one surface row or a sewn line of cream yarn alongside each strap after attachment.

Waistband

1. Join pale blue around the waistline beneath the bib.
2. Work one round of sc snugly around the body.
3. Work one second round even.

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This waistband should define the transition from bodice to skirt. It must stay straight and clean because the first flower garland sits directly across it. Do not let it flare before the skirt increases begin.

Skirt

1. (2 sc, inc) around the waist. Repeat evenly for one round.
2. Work 2 rounds even.
3. (3 sc, inc) around. Work 2 rounds even.
4. (4 sc, inc) around. Work 2 rounds even.
5. (5 sc, inc) around. Work 3 rounds even.
6. (6 sc, inc) around. Work 3 rounds even.

The skirt should widen in a calm, rounded bell shape. It is not sharply pleated and not ruffled across the full hem. The texture in the image looks like smooth rows stacked evenly, with decorative trim providing most of the detail.

For the cream stripe near the hem, work one round in cream, then return to pale blue for one final round. Finish with a subtle scalloped or picot-soft edge only if you can keep it very delicate.

Add tiny blue flower accents near both lower side edges of the skirt. These are placed like small finishing motifs and help balance the heavier floral decoration higher on the dress.

Flower Bands and Small Blossoms

The dress shows two rows of tiny flowers: one near the upper bodice band and one across the waistline. Each flower is very small, flat, and neat. Make enough blossoms to create a balanced line rather than a crowded cluster.

Mini Flower

1. With blue or white, make 5 sc in MR.
2. In each stitch work: sl st, ch 2, 2 dc, sl st.
3. Fasten off leaving a tail.

Make flowers in mixed shades of sky blue, periwinkle, white, and a tiny amount of pale yellow center detail if desired. Keep them miniature. Sew them flat across the waistband and upper bib band, alternating colors for a natural garden look.

Add small green stem stitches between some blossoms, especially on the waistband line. The image shows a gentle garland feel rather than isolated flowers. A few tiny French-knot style centers can be suggested with a single tight stitch.

Wide Cream Beret Hat

The hat is soft, rounded, and sits low over the head like a wide beret with a rolled outer edge. It is not a stiff brimmed sunhat. The opening is large enough for the ears to remain free beneath the sides.

1. With cream, 6 sc in MR. 6
2. Inc around. 12
3. (Sc, inc) around. 18
4. (2 sc, inc) around. 24
5. (3 sc, inc) around. 30
6. (4 sc, inc) around. 36
7. (5 sc, inc) around. 42
8. (6 sc, inc) around. 48
9. (7 sc, inc) around. 54
10. (8 sc, inc) around. 60
11. Sc around for 5 rounds.
12. (8 sc, dec) around. 54
13. Sc around.
14. (7 sc, dec) around. 48
15. Sc around for 2 rounds.

Try the hat on the bunny and adjust the final opening if needed. The hat should sit slightly tilted and deep enough to overlap the upper head a bit. Stitch it lightly in place so it does not slide during display.

Hat Blossom Spray

Make a thin green stem branch with several tiny drooping blue flowers.

1. With dusty green, ch 18 for the main stem.
2. Along the stem, branch off with 3 to 4 smaller side stems made from ch 5 to 7.
3. At the tip of each side stem, add one tiny bell flower in blue.

For each bell flower, make a tiny cup using 4 sc in MR, then one round of sc, then a final round with 2 or 3 loose picot-like points. Sew the spray to the right side of the hat so the flowers fall downward beside the ear.

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Small Shoulder Satchel

The satchel is a rectangular blue bag with a flap, beige straps, and a brownish shoulder cord. It sits as a side accessory in the image and gives the set a travel-story feeling.

1. With pale blue, ch 13.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 11, 3 sc in last ch, opposite side sc 10, inc in last stitch. 26
3. Sc around for 8 rounds to form the body.
4. Flatten and sew the top mostly closed, leaving a flap section.
5. For the flap, work 10 sc across one side for 5 rows.

Add two beige vertical strap details to the front. Make each strap from a short chain with one return row of sc. Add tiny horizontal loops or knot details near the lower ends to resemble buckled closures.

For the shoulder cord, chain a long brown or taupe strand and attach it to both upper corners of the bag. Keep the cord soft so it drapes naturally next to the bunny rather than standing stiffly upward.

Mini Lamb Companion

The tiny companion looks like a small lamb or bear-lamb hybrid with beige face and limbs, cream hood-like head trim, brown ears, and a miniature version of the blue-and-cream dress. Keep the proportions simple and charming rather than highly detailed.

Head

1. With beige, 6 sc in MR. 6
2. Inc around. 12
3. (Sc, inc) around. 18
4. (2 sc, inc) around. 24
5. Sc around for 4 rounds.
6. (2 sc, dec) around. 18

Insert tiny black eyes and embroider a brown triangular nose with a short line beneath it. Add a cream face surround or bonnet frame around the outer face edge. The ears are small brown ovals sewn low at the sides.

Body, Arms, and Legs

Use beige for the body and limbs. Make a simple pear-shaped body, tiny tube arms, and short standing legs. The finished figure should be sturdy enough to stand or lean. Keep stuffing firm so the doll stays compact.

Mini Dress

Dress the lamb in a reduced version of the main outfit: cream upper blouse, pale blue skirt, tiny collar dots or flowers, and a narrow blue bib front. Keep the flower trim minimal at this scale so the figure stays readable.

Assembly Order

1. Sew the head to the body securely.
2. Attach the ears to the head.
3. Sew the legs to the body base.
4. Sew the arms in place high on the sides.
5. Add the cream blouse and sleeves.
6. Attach the collar.
7. Sew on the pinafore bib and straps.
8. Work or attach the skirt and waistband.
9. Add all flower trims.
10. Place the shoes and shoe details.
11. Sew the hat in place.
12. Attach the hat blossom spray.
13. Finish the satchel and lamb companion.

Styling Notes for an Accurate Look

• The bunny body should remain slim under the dress.
• The head should be noticeably larger than the torso.
• The ears should hang long and straight, ending near the skirt.
• The beret should tilt softly, not sit flat like a cap.
• The collar should be small and rounded, not pointed.
• The floral bands should stay light and evenly spaced.
• The shoes should look rounded and sweet, never bulky.
• The lamb companion should echo the outfit colors of the main bunny.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check the face first. Make sure both eyes sit level and the pink nose is centered neatly. Before sewing the hat permanently, test the tilt from several angles. The most accurate look comes from letting one ear show clearly below the hat while the flower spray falls beside it.

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Care Notes

Store the bunny set away from direct sunlight to protect the soft blue shades. If the floral trims shift over time, reshape them gently with your fingers. Keep the satchel strap and hat blossoms untangled during storage so the display stays neat.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Eyes level and evenly spaced
• Pink nose centered
• Ears matched in length
• Dress bands straight
• Flower trims balanced
• Hat tilted softly
• Shoes matched
• Lamb outfit coordinated
• Satchel strap attached securely

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot clean gently with a barely damp cloth and mild soap. Avoid soaking the doll because dense stuffing and layered trims can lose shape. Dry flat on a towel and reshape the skirt, ears, hat, and flowers by hand. For long-term keeping, place the set in a breathable dust bag.