Coquette Strawberry Lace Bunny – Crochet

This sweet amigurumi bunny is designed as a collectible soft doll with a romantic cottage look, perfect for anyone searching for a handmade bunny doll, heirloom nursery decor, or a charming crochet gift. The finished set includes the dressed bunny, bonnet, cardigan, lace skirt, shoes, rose, candy, jam jar, and tiny mouse friend.

With delicate strawberry details, pastel trims, and small display accessories, this project has the look of a boutique crochet plush you might shop for in a handmade toy store. It is ideal for makers who love elegant amigurumi dolls, coquette room decor, strawberry-themed gifts, and display pieces with vintage-inspired styling.

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Materials

• Fine cotton yarn or soft cotton-blend yarn in the following shades:
  • Light beige for the bunny head, ears, legs, and hands
  • Warm cream for the cardigan, bonnet base, shoes, and upper body
  • Soft pink for bows and bonnet ties
  • White for lace edging and skirt trim
  • Dusty rose and strawberry pink for the strawberry motifs
  • Leaf green for strawberry tops and rose leaf accents
  • Bright red for jam jar base and rose flower
  • Light blue, white, and pale pink for the tiny mouse
  • Mint, pink, and pale aqua for the striped candy
  • Brown or taupe embroidery thread for the nose and mouth
  • Black embroidery thread or 8 mm black safety eyes for the bunny
  • Small black beads or knots for the mouse eyes
• Crochet hooks:
  • 2.0 mm for the doll and clothing
  • 1.5 mm for fine trim, lace, and tiny accessories if needed
• Polyester stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Thin cardboard circle for the jam jar base, optional
• Soft blush powder, optional, for cheeks
• Small pearl-like beads for the shoe trim, optional
• Very thin craft wire, optional, to help the bonnet hold its curve

Size

The finished bunny is approximately 26 to 30 cm tall from the top of the bonnet to the bottom of the shoes when made with fine cotton yarn and a 2.0 mm hook. The tiny mouse is about 6 to 7 cm tall. The jam jar is about 5 cm high including the lid. The rose and candy are proportioned as display accents.

Gauge and Style Notes

This design relies on tight, even stitches so the stuffing does not show through. Use a hook small enough to create a firm fabric. The bunny in the photo has a smooth, compact surface and rounded shaping, so avoid loose tension.

The body proportions are important. The head is large and softly rounded, taking up nearly one-third of the visible height. The body is smaller and hidden partly by the cardigan and layered skirt. The legs are short, with compact feet. The arms are medium length and hang low beside the skirt.

The ears are long, soft, and placed lower on the head so they fall outward and downward. The bonnet frames the face closely and extends just beyond the head width. The cardigan is slightly cropped and rounded, with three front bows placed vertically.

Abbreviations

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

General Construction Overview

The bunny is made in separate pieces: head, body, legs, arms, ears, shoes, cardigan, bonnet, and skirt. The skirt is built in layers to recreate the wide lace bands and strawberry motif placement seen in the image.

The accessories are also made separately: one jam jar with lid and label panel, one rolled rose, one striped wrapped candy, and one tiny standing mouse with dress, hat, bow, and mini shoulder bag. The finished display works best when all parts are sewn neatly and positioned carefully.

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Bunny Head

1. With light beige yarn, make a MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc in each st 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 11-22: sc around. (60)

Place the eyes between rounds 14 and 15 with about 12 stitches between them. If using embroidered eyes instead, stitch small vertical satin stitches in glossy black to copy the neat oval look in the image.

Embroider the nose centered between the eyes, one to two rounds lower. Make a tiny upside-down triangle in taupe or brown, then add a short vertical line and two tiny angled stitches to form the bunny mouth. Keep the expression soft and delicate.

12. Rnd 23: (8 sc, dec) x 6. (54)
13. Rnd 24: (7 sc, dec) x 6. (48)
14. Rnd 25: (6 sc, dec) x 6. (42)
15. Rnd 26: (5 sc, dec) x 6. (36)

Stuff firmly but keep the face smooth, not overpacked. The head in the image is round with a soft lower jaw line, not elongated.

16. Rnd 27: (4 sc, dec) x 6. (30)
17. Rnd 28: sc around. (30)

Fasten off with a long tail for sewing to the body.

Ears Make 2

The ears are long, rounded, and slightly flattened. They hang from the lower side area of the head and curve down naturally.

1. With light beige yarn, make a MR, 6 sc. (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 5-8: sc around. (24)
6. Rnd 9: (2 sc, dec) x 6. (18)
7. Rnd 10-20: sc around. (18)

Flatten the opening and sew closed lightly, but do not stuff more than the top third. Add just a touch of stuffing near the base if desired. Stitch the ears to the head between about rounds 17 and 21, slightly behind the eye line so they angle outward and downward.

Body

The body is small compared with the head and hidden under the clothing. Make it narrow at the neck, softly rounded through the torso, and not too long.

1. With cream yarn, make a MR, 6 sc. (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 5-7: sc around. (24)
6. Rnd 8: (3 sc, inc) x 6. (30)
7. Rnd 9-13: sc around. (30)
8. Rnd 14: (3 sc, dec) x 6. (24)
9. Rnd 15-16: sc around. (24)
10. Rnd 17: (2 sc, dec) x 6. (18)
11. Rnd 18-19: sc around. (18)

Stuff the body firmly at the lower half and more lightly near the neck. Fasten off with a long tail. The body should look stable enough to support the large head, but still compact so the cardigan and skirt drape correctly.

Legs Make 2

Each leg is short and cylindrical. The visible foot is partly hidden by the shoes, so keep the ankle neat and slim.

1. With light beige yarn, make a MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4-5: sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 6: (4 sc, dec) x 3. (15)
6. Rnd 7-14: sc around. (15)

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Stuff firmly, especially at the bottom. Fasten off on the first leg. Finish the second leg but do not fasten off if you prefer joining them with crochet.

Join the legs with 4 chains or sew them 4 to 5 stitches apart, then secure to the underside of the body. The bunny stands in a posed display only with support from the tail shape and shoe base, so do not expect a rigid standing toy unless you add internal support.

Arms Make 2

The arms are narrow, lightly stuffed, and end in simple rounded hands. They fall to just above the shoe line once sewn under the cardigan sleeves.

1. With light beige yarn, make a MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x 3. (9)
3. Rnd 3-4: sc around. (9)
4. Change to cream.
5. Rnd 5-15: sc around. (9)

Stuff only the hand and lower arm. Flatten the opening and sew closed. Attach the arms to the body just below the neck, angled slightly downward and forward. In the image, the hands peek out from the cardigan cuffs.

Shoes Make 2

The shoes are cream with delicate trim and a tiny strawberry cluster at the outer front side. They should look rounded and slightly oversized compared with the ankles.

1. With cream yarn, ch 7.
2. Rnd 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 4 ch, 3 sc in last ch, work on opposite side: 4 sc, 2 sc in last st. (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: sc around. (20)
6. Rnd 5: 6 sc, 4 dec, 6 sc. (16)
7. Rnd 6: 5 sc, 3 dec, 5 sc. (13)

Fasten off and sew onto the foot if you made the legs separately. If working directly onto the leg, adapt the ankle opening to fit. Add a tiny cuff line at the opening using white yarn with slip stitches.

For the shoe trim, sew a short strand of pearl-like beads or embroider tiny French knots around the ankle edge. The photo shows a delicate decorative line that reads like pearls.

Tiny Strawberry Shoe Appliqué Make 2 Small Clusters

• With red or pink-red yarn, make a tiny berry:
  • MR, 4 sc
  • Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x 2 = 6
  • Fasten off
• With green yarn, add a 3-point top by stitching three tiny straight stitches or making a small embroidered star.

Make 2 berries for each shoe and sew near the outer toe area, matching the photo placement.

Tail

Make a tiny pom-pom tail with cream yarn.

1. MR, 6 sc
2. inc around (12)
3. sc around
4. (sc, dec) x 4 (8)

Stuff lightly and sew to the lower back of the body, centered under the cardigan and just above the skirt level.

Layered Skirt Base

The skirt is one of the key visual features. It is cream with open lace bands and pink strawberry motifs. The look is soft and airy, almost like filet lace. Work it in two visible tiers over a fitted waistband.

Waistband

1. With cream yarn, ch 28 and join carefully into a ring, or chain a length that fits around the bunny waist snugly.
2. Rnd 1-2: sc around.

The waistband should sit just below the body midpoint and under the cardigan. Adjust the stitch count as needed for your exact yarn size.

Upper Lace Panel

1. Rnd 1: ch 3, skip 1 st, dc in next, ch 1, skip 1 st around to create an open mesh.
2. Rnd 2-5: continue mesh pattern.

This open mesh will serve as the background for strawberry embroidery or crochet motifs. The upper panel in the image has several strawberries spaced evenly, with white heart-like negative spaces between them. You can recreate that look in two ways.

• Option 1: embroider pink strawberries directly onto the mesh after finishing.
• Option 2: sew on tiny flat crochet strawberries individually.

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Flat Strawberry Motif Make 6 to 8

1. With dusty pink yarn, ch 2.
2. Work into 2nd ch from hook: 2 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc, ch 1, turn slightly, on opposite side work 2 dc, 1 hdc, 2 sc, sl st.

This forms a tiny rounded berry. Add a green top with three small stitches or with a tiny chain loop and two side stitches. Make enough motifs for both skirt tiers.

Upper Tier Edging

1. Join white yarn to the lower edge of the upper lace panel.
2. Work (sc, ch 3, sc in next st) across for a delicate scallop base.
3. Next round, in each loop work sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc.

This edging should create the soft white lace trim seen at the cardigan hem and skirt level. Keep it light and not too ruffled.

Lower Tier

Join cream yarn from the lower area beneath the first tier and create a second mesh panel slightly longer than the first.

1. Rnd 1-6: work mesh as before.
2. Attach the remaining strawberry motifs evenly around this lower section.
3. Finish with the same white scalloped edging.

The lower tier should extend to ankle level but still show the tops of the shoes. The image shows a balanced length with the scalloped edge hovering just above the berry-decorated shoes.

Cardigan

The cardigan is cream, slightly cropped, and closes visually with three soft pink bows down the front. It has a rounded collar line, long sleeves, and white picot-like edging at the hem and cuffs.

You may work the cardigan flat in rows as a tiny jacket, then seam the sleeves, or crochet directly in shaped panels. The following method creates the same silhouette with simple shaping.

Back Panel

1. With cream yarn, ch 24.
2. Row 1: sc across.
3. Row 2-10: sc across, ch 1, turn.

Check the width against the bunny body. The panel should cover the back from shoulder to just above the waistband, with a gentle curve at the bottom after edging.

Front Panels Make 2

1. Ch 12.
2. Row 1-10: sc across.
3. At the neckline edge, decrease one stitch on the next 3 rows to shape the front opening.

Block lightly if needed. Sew shoulders to the back panel. Sew side seams only halfway down, leaving armholes.

Sleeves Make 2

1. Ch 14 and join, or work flat and seam later.
2. Rnd 1-10: sc around.
3. On the last round, add 2 increases so the sleeve cap fits the armhole gently.

Sew sleeves into the armholes. Slip the cardigan onto the bunny and close lightly at the center front. It should not fully overlap; instead, it should meet at the front where the bows are sewn.

White Lace Edging for Cardigan

• Join white yarn to hem, front edges, neckline, and cuffs.
• Work one round of sc evenly.
• Then work a tiny scallop: sl st, ch 2, hdc, ch 2, sl st into every second or third stitch.

This should create a dainty lace effect rather than a heavy frill. The image shows a narrow trim, especially at the hem and cuffs.

Pink Front Bows Make 3

1. With soft pink yarn, ch 12.
2. In the 2nd chain from hook, work: sc, hdc, dc, 3 dc in next 2 ch, dc, hdc, sc.
3. Make a second identical half.
4. Wrap pink yarn around the center several times and stitch to secure.

Sew three bows vertically down the center front of the cardigan. Space them evenly. In the image, they are large enough to be a focal point and slightly puffed, not flat.

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Bonnet

The bonnet frames the head and has a rounded cream body, pink ties, and white lace around the front edge. The fit is close and soft, with the lace extending slightly beyond the face.

Bonnet Cap

1. With cream yarn, make a MR, 6 sc.
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 8-11: sc around (42)

Try the cap on the head. It should sit from the crown to just behind the ears, with the front edge curving around the face.

Face-Framing Brim

Work turning rows across about 28 front stitches of the bonnet.

1. Row 1: sc across 28 sts, turn.
2. Row 2-4: sc across, increasing 1 stitch at each end of every other row for a soft flared frame.

This creates the bonnet front that hugs the face. If you want a firmer shape, weave very thin wire through the final white lace round, but keep it subtle.

White Lace Edge

• Join white yarn around the front brim only.
• Work one round of sc.
• Then work repeated lace points: (sl st, ch 3, 3 dc, ch 3, sl st) into every second stitch.

This forms the soft, pointed lace frame visible in the image. The lace should stand out clearly but still look delicate.

Bonnet Ties

• With soft pink yarn, attach at one lower side of the bonnet and chain 24 to 28.
• Slip stitch back along the chain for a neat cord.
• Repeat on the other side.

Tie under the chin into a small bow. The image shows a simple tied ribbon effect, not a large floppy knot.

Jam Jar

The little jar is bright red with a pale lid and a hanging cord handle. It sits beside the bunny and includes a white stitched label area with red lettering.

Jar Body

1. With red yarn, make a MR, 6 sc.
2. Rnd 2: inc around (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
4. Rnd 4-8: sc around (18)
5. Rnd 9: BLO sc around (18)
6. Rnd 10: sc around (18)

Stuff lightly so the jar keeps its barrel shape. Add a cardboard circle to the base if desired for a flatter bottom.

Lid

1. With light beige or pale pink yarn, make a MR, 6 sc.
2. Rnd 2: inc around (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
4. Rnd 4: BLO sc around.
5. Rnd 5: sc around.

Join white yarn to the edge and add a tiny scallop trim. Sew the lid onto the top of the jar. Add a long thin crocheted cord or twisted yarn strap and attach to the sides so it can hang beside the bunny.

Label Panel

• With white yarn, ch 9.
• Work 4 rows of sc to make a rectangle.

Sew to the front of the jar. Using red embroidery, stitch the words in a hand-lettered style if you want a close visual match. If you prefer, embroider a tiny strawberry instead of text.

Rolled Rose

The rose is deep red and sits on the table as a decorative accent.

1. With red yarn, ch 26.
2. Row 1: starting in 2nd ch from hook, work 2 sc in each st across to create a curling strip.
3. Row 2: turn and work (sl st, hdc, 2 dc, hdc, sl st) across in spaced groups to create petal shaping.

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Roll tightly from one end to form the center, then continue rolling loosely for outer petals. Stitch the base firmly. Add one or two tiny green leaves if desired.

Striped Wrapped Candy

This tiny candy is pastel striped with twisted wrapper ends.

1. With mint yarn, ch 6 and join into a small ring.
2. Rnd 1-2: sc around.
3. Change to pink for one round.
4. Change to pale aqua for one round.
5. Change to white for one round.

Stuff lightly. Close both ends by threading yarn through the opening and pulling gently. For each wrapper end, attach yarn and chain 6 to 8, then slip stitch back. Twist slightly and shape outward.

Tiny Mouse Friend

The mouse is tiny, pale, and dressed in blue with a matching hat and a side bag. It stands near the bunny’s feet and adds scale and story to the whole set.

Head

1. With cream or very pale beige yarn, make a MR, 6 sc.
2. Rnd 2: inc around (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
4. Rnd 4-6: sc around (18)
5. Rnd 7: (sc, dec) x 6 (12)

Insert tiny black eyes between rounds 4 and 5. Embroider a tiny pink nose and a short mouth line. Stuff lightly and close.

Ears Make 2

• With cream yarn, MR, 6 sc.
• Fasten off, fold gently, and sew high on the head.
• Add pink inner ear stitching.

Body

1. With cream yarn, MR, 6 sc.
2. Rnd 2: inc around (12)
3. Rnd 3-6: sc around (12)

Stuff lightly and sew to the head. Add two tiny arms and two tiny feet as short tubes or simple embroidered nubs.

Tail

• With pale pink yarn, chain 12 to 15.
• Slip stitch back if desired.
• Sew to the lower back.

Blue Dress

1. With pale blue yarn, ch enough to fit around the mouse waist.
2. Join into a ring.
3. Rnd 1-2: sc around.
4. Rnd 3: inc in every third stitch.
5. Rnd 4: work a soft scallop edge.

Add a tiny white collar or crossed front tie using embroidery. The dress in the image is simple and sweet, not bulky.

Little Hat

1. With pale blue yarn, MR, 6 sc.
2. Rnd 2: inc around (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc around.
4. Rnd 4: work in FLO and add a narrow brim.

Add a tiny pink-and-white bow to one side of the hat. Sew the hat onto the mouse head at a slight angle as shown in the image.

Mini Shoulder Bag

• With tan or beige yarn, ch 5.
• Work around both sides for 2 rounds to create a tiny oval pouch.
• Add a chain strap and place diagonally across the body.

Color Placement and Styling Notes

The entire piece depends on soft contrast. Use warm cream instead of stark white for the main garments. Reserve white for lace edges only. The pink bows should be the brightest pastel accent on the bunny.

The strawberries on the skirt should be muted pink rather than vivid red. This keeps the bunny elegant and matches the gentle coquette styling in the image. The jam jar and rose can be brighter red to create contrast among the accessories.

Apply a little blush to the bunny cheeks. Keep it faint and round, placed slightly below and outside the eyes. The face should look calm and sweet, never over-detailed.

Assembly Order

1. Sew the head to the body securely.
2. Attach the ears low on the sides of the head.
3. Sew the legs to the lower body.
4. Attach the tail to the back.
5. Sew the arms in place.
6. Add the shoes to the feet and attach the tiny berry clusters.
7. Dress the bunny with the skirt first, then cardigan.
8. Sew the three pink bows on the cardigan front.
9. Place the bonnet and tie it under the chin.
10. Make and arrange the jam jar, rose, candy, and mouse.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check that the head sits straight and slightly forward, matching the gentle pose in the image. Adjust the ears so they fall evenly. Revisit the nose, mouth, and blush after the bonnet is attached, because the face framing can slightly change the visual balance.

Sew the cardigan front lightly so the bows stay centered. Position the bonnet lace evenly around the face. Arrange the accessories near the feet for the same storybook display feeling.

Care Notes

Handle the lace trim, bows, and tiny accessories gently. This design works best as a decorative amigurumi set rather than a rough-play toy. Store the removable accessories together so the smallest pieces are not lost.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Eyes even and securely placed
• Nose and mouth centered
• Ears matched in height and angle
• Skirt tiers balanced and not twisting
• Three pink bows aligned vertically
• Bonnet tied neatly under chin
• Shoes and strawberry appliqués symmetrical
• Mouse, candy, rose, and jar all firmly assembled

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Dust lightly with a soft brush. Spot clean with a barely damp cloth and mild soap only when needed. Do not soak the piece, especially if you used blush, beads, cardboard, or wire. Dry flat and reshape the bonnet lace, bows, and skirt edges with your fingers.

For long-term storage, keep the set away from direct sunlight and moisture. Wrap the accessories separately in soft tissue so the lace and small decorative elements stay crisp and clean.