This soft bunny doll is designed with a cottage-inspired outfit, a rounded floral dress, a draped ear bonnet, a tiny shoulder bag, and matching Mary Jane shoes. If you enjoy searching for handmade bunny doll decor, amigurumi bunny gift ideas, or collectible crochet rabbit dolls, this design fits that sweet storybook look beautifully.
The set also includes the small companion bunny, a lavender bouquet, a tiny lantern, and a folded cloth accent so the full display feels complete. It is ideal for makers who love heirloom nursery toys, artisan stuffed animal patterns, and boutique crochet doll pieces that look charming in product photos and gift collections.
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Design Overview
This bunny has a calm, gentle silhouette with a large rounded head, a narrow neck, a plump pear-shaped lower body, long straight legs, softly stuffed tube arms, and long floppy ears that hang under a bonnet-style cap.
The clothing and accessories are a major part of the finished look. The green dress is wide at the hem and decorated with lavender stems. Over it sits a cream cardigan with lavender edging at the cuffs. The bunny also wears a beige bonnet with a rolled front brim, powder-blue shoes, and a small crossbody satchel.
To match the image as closely as possible, use tight, even stitches and light shaping. The toy should feel firm but not hard. The dress must flare more than the torso. The bonnet brim should sit low enough to frame the face, while both ears fall down from under the cap.
Materials
- Main bunny color: light warm cream cotton yarn, DK or light worsted
- Dress color: muted sage green cotton yarn, DK or light worsted
- Bonnet and satchel color: pale oatmeal or beige cotton yarn
- Shoe color: dusty powder blue cotton yarn
- Lavender color: soft lavender and deeper violet yarn scraps
- Leaf and stem color: muted green yarn scraps
- Tiny lantern light: golden yellow yarn scrap
- Mini bunny clothing: cream, sage, beige, and powder blue scraps
- Hook: 2.25 mm to 3 mm, chosen small enough for very tight fabric
- Stuffing: polyester fiberfill
- Safety eyes: 6 mm for the large bunny, 4 mm for the mini bunny
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
- Thin cardboard or plastic insert: optional for satchel flap and lantern base
- Fine floral wire: optional for bouquet stems if you want a posed bouquet
Yarn Notes
Use cotton or a cotton-blend yarn with clear stitch definition. The sample in the image shows visible horizontal rounds and a dense amigurumi surface, so fuzzy yarn will not give the same look.
If you crochet loosely, go down a hook size. Stuffing must not show through the stitches. Tight fabric is especially important on the face, bonnet brim, shoes, and mini bunny.
Abbreviations
- MR = magic ring
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase, 2 sc in 1 stitch
- dec = invisible decrease
- hdc = half double crochet
- dc = double crochet
- BLO = back loop only
- FLO = front loop only
- st = stitch
- rnd = round
- rep = repeat
Finished Size
The large bunny should measure about 11 to 13 inches tall seated, not including the full ear drop beyond the bonnet edge. The mini bunny should measure about 4 to 5 inches tall.
Size will vary with yarn and hook choice, but keep the proportions the same. The head should be large and softly round, the body should widen noticeably under the dress, and the legs should look long compared with the torso.
Construction Order
- Crochet the head
- Crochet the muzzle shaping and add facial detail
- Crochet two ears
- Crochet two legs and join to form the lower body
- Crochet the torso top
- Crochet two arms
- Crochet the dress
- Crochet the cardigan
- Crochet the bonnet
- Crochet two shoes
- Crochet the satchel
- Make lavender appliqués
- Make the mini bunny
- Make the bouquet, lantern, and folded cloth
- Assemble everything carefully
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Main Bunny Head
Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated. Stuff gradually and firmly. The head in the image is almost spherical, but it narrows very slightly toward the lower face so the bonnet sits well and the muzzle area reads clearly.
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
- Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
- Rnd 3: sc, inc x 6. (18)
- Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x 6. (24)
- Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc x 6. (30)
- Rnd 6: 4 sc, inc x 6. (36)
- Rnd 7: 5 sc, inc x 6. (42)
- Rnd 8: 6 sc, inc x 6. (48)
- Rnd 9: 7 sc, inc x 6. (54)
- Rnds 10-21: sc around. (54)
- Place 6 mm eyes between rnds 14 and 15, with about 10 visible stitches between them.
- Rnds 22-23: sc around. (54)
- Rnd 24: 7 sc, dec x 6. (48)
- Rnd 25: 6 sc, dec x 6. (42)
- Rnd 26: 5 sc, dec x 6. (36)
- Rnd 27: 4 sc, dec x 6. (30)
- Stuff firmly, shaping the face round and smooth.
- Rnd 28: 3 sc, dec x 6. (24)
- Rnd 29: 2 sc, dec x 6. (18)
- Do not close yet if you prefer sewing the head to the neck opening later. Leave a long tail.
Facial Placement Notes
The eyes are small, glossy, and spaced widely enough to create a soft expression. Keep them level. Do not place them too low. The face in the image looks calm, with the nose centered just below eye level, not protruding strongly.
Before final assembly, lightly sculpt the eye area by pulling thread from the back of the head to the inner corner of each eye. Use only a little tension. The face should remain soft, not sharply indented.
Nose and Mouth
The nose is embroidered in a tiny upside-down triangle with a straight line down and a short split at the base. Use dark taupe or soft brown embroidery yarn rather than black for a gentler look.
- Mark the nose center between rnds 16 and 18.
- Embroider a small triangle, about 3 stitches wide.
- Bring the thread straight down 2 to 3 stitches.
- Split the bottom into a shallow Y shape.
Keep the mouth tiny. Oversized embroidery will change the entire expression and make the bunny look less like the image.
Ears
The ears are long, flat, soft, and unstuffed. They are slightly wider at the top attachment and rounded at the bottom. Their length should reach down to around the upper body when allowed to fall naturally.
Make 2 in cream.
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
- Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
- Rnd 3: sc, inc x 6. (18)
- Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x 6. (24)
- Rnds 5-8: sc around. (24)
- Rnd 9: 10 sc, dec, 10 sc, dec. (22)
- Rnd 10: sc around. (22)
- Rnd 11: 9 sc, dec, 9 sc, dec. (20)
- Rnds 12-20: sc around. (20)
- Rnd 21: 8 sc, dec, 8 sc, dec. (18)
- Rnds 22-28: sc around. (18)
- Flatten and sc through both layers across the opening to close.
- Leave a long tail for sewing.
After crocheting, gently steam or finger-press the ears flat so they drape smoothly under the bonnet.
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Legs
The legs are long and slim, with only light shaping. They should look like neat tubes emerging from under the dress. Stuff firmly but not so much that they become stiff and bent outward.
Make 2 in cream.
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
- Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
- Rnd 3: sc, inc x 6. (18)
- Rnds 4-6: sc around. (18)
- Rnd 7: 4 sc, dec x 3. (15)
- Rnds 8-24: sc around. (15)
- Stuff evenly.
- For first leg, fasten off.
- For second leg, do not fasten off.
Lower Body and Torso
Join the legs and work upward. The body under the clothing is modestly sized because the dress provides most of the visible volume. The torso should support the head and allow the dress to sit smoothly without bulk.
- From second leg, ch 4 and join to first leg.
- Rnd 1: sc around first leg, 4 sc across chain, sc around second leg, 4 sc across opposite side of chain. (38)
- Rnd 2: sc around. (38)
- Rnd 3: 17 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 17 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc. (42)
- Rnds 4-7: sc around. (42)
- Rnd 8: 5 sc, dec x 6. (36)
- Rnd 9: sc around. (36)
- Rnd 10: 4 sc, dec x 6. (30)
- Rnd 11: sc around. (30)
- Rnd 12: 3 sc, dec x 6. (24)
- Rnds 13-16: sc around. (24)
- Stuff lower body firmly and upper torso more lightly.
- Rnd 17: 2 sc, dec x 6. (18)
- Rnd 18: sc around. (18)
- Leave long tail for sewing head.
Arms
The arms are medium length and slightly tapered. In the image, they rest naturally downward with the cardigan sleeve covering most of the upper arm. Keep the hands simple and softly rounded.
Make 2 in cream.
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
- Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
- Rnds 3-5: sc around. (12)
- Rnd 6: 4 sc, dec x 2. (10)
- Rnds 7-22: sc around. (10)
- Stuff lower half only, leaving upper arm softer.
- Flatten top and sc through both layers to close.
- Leave a long tail.
Dress
The dress is a major visual feature. It is sage green, sleeveless, and shaped like a bell. The skirt widens steadily and then curves outward with gentle fullness. The hem should fall low enough to hide the body join and show only the legs below.
You may crochet the dress directly onto the body, or make it as a separate removable piece. For the neatest fit matching the image, making it separately and sewing it lightly at the shoulders works very well.
Dress Bodice
- In sage, ch 24 and join carefully for a round, or begin with foundation sc 24. (24)
- Rnds 1-4: sc around. (24)
- Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc x 6. (30)
- Rnd 6: sc around. (30)
- Rnd 7: 4 sc, inc x 6. (36)
- Rnd 8: sc around. (36)
Dress Skirt
- Rnd 9: 5 sc, inc x 6. (42)
- Rnd 10: sc around. (42)
- Rnd 11: 6 sc, inc x 6. (48)
- Rnd 12: sc around. (48)
- Rnd 13: 7 sc, inc x 6. (54)
- Rnd 14: sc around. (54)
- Rnd 15: 8 sc, inc x 6. (60)
- Rnds 16-20: sc around. (60)
- Rnd 21: in BLO, sc around. (60)
- Rnd 22: sc around. (60)
- Rnd 23: 9 sc, inc x 6. (66)
- Rnds 24-26: sc around. (66)
- Fasten off.
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The BLO round helps the skirt begin to cup gently outward. If you want a more dramatic bell shape like the image, run a thin line of stitching around the waist inside the dress and gently gather just a little before securing.
Dress Finishing
- Fold the top edge inward by one round if you want a cleaner neckline.
- Sew the dress to the body at the shoulders and center back only, leaving the skirt free.
- The dress should sit high under the cardigan.
Lavender Dress Appliqués
The skirt is decorated with several lavender stems spaced around the lower front. These should be delicate and vertical. They look like little meadow sprigs, not large flowers. Place five clusters across the front arc of the skirt.
Stem Method
Use green yarn and surface-slip stitch short stems from lower hem upward, varying the height slightly. Most stems should be 5 to 7 stitches tall.
Lavender Bud Method
Use lavender and violet yarn. On each stem, add 3 to 5 tiny buds on each side using one of these options:
- tiny chain loops stitched down
- French-knot style wrapped yarn if desired
- very small detached bud pieces sewn on
For the closest look, make separate buds:
- Ch 3.
- Make 2 sl st back along the chain.
- Sew the little bud to the stem at an upward angle.
Mix light lavender and deeper violet buds on the same stem. Add two small green leaf stitches at the lower stem if desired.
Cardigan
The cardigan is cream, open in front, and short enough to show the green bodice. It has no buttons. The front panels hang straight and the sleeves fit close to the arms. The cuffs are decorated with small lavender petal accents.
Work the cardigan in rows from the lower body upward, then add sleeves, or make simple shaped panels and sew. The easiest way to match the image is a flat garment made in one piece to the armholes.
Body of Cardigan
- In cream, ch 34.
- Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. (33)
- Rows 2-8: ch 1, turn, sc across. (33)
- Row 9: sc 7 for left front, fasten off for first section.
- Join yarn to center 19 stitches for back and work 4 rows.
- Join yarn to final 7 stitches for right front and work 4 rows.
Shape the neckline lightly by skipping 1 stitch at the neck edge of each front panel over the next 2 rows. The cardigan front should remain rounded and soft, not sharply V-shaped.
Sleeves
Sew shoulder seams first. Join cream yarn around each armhole and work downward in rounds.
- Rnd 1: evenly sc 14 around armhole. (14)
- Rnds 2-10: sc around. (14)
- Rnd 11: 5 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec. (12)
- Rnds 12-14: sc around. (12)
- Fasten off.
Front and Neck Edging
- Work one round of sc around the full front opening and neckline.
- Keep the edging flat so the front hangs softly.
Lavender Cuff Detail
On each sleeve cuff, sew 3 tiny lavender petal clusters near the outer edge. These should be subtle, like the skirt flowers, not large motifs.
Bonnet
The bonnet is one of the signature details. It looks like a close-fitting cap with a rolled brim, while the bunny ears extend downward from inside it. The cap does not cover the whole head like a helmet. It frames the face and sits low and neat.
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Bonnet Crown
- In beige, 6 sc in MR. (6)
- Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
- Rnd 3: sc, inc x 6. (18)
- Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x 6. (24)
- Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc x 6. (30)
- Rnd 6: 4 sc, inc x 6. (36)
- Rnd 7: 5 sc, inc x 6. (42)
- Rnds 8-14: sc around. (42)
Bonnet Brim
- Rnd 15: in FLO, sc around. (42)
- Rnd 16: 6 sc, inc x 6. (48)
- Rnd 17: sc around. (48)
- Rnd 18: 7 sc, inc x 6. (54)
- Rnd 19: sl st loosely around or sc around, depending on desired firmness.
- Fasten off.
Use the unused back loops from rnd 15 inside the bonnet to help the brim fold up naturally. Finger-roll the brim upward and tack it in place at both sides so it frames the face like the image.
Ear Openings
Try the bonnet on the head. Mark where the ears should emerge from underneath the side edges. Sew the ears to the head first, then position the bonnet over them so they fall naturally. Tack bonnet securely at the sides and back.
Bonnet Lavender Spray
Make one small lavender spray and sew it near the upper left side of the bonnet.
- Make a 6-stitch green stem.
- Add 5 to 7 small lavender buds in two tones.
- Sew at a slight diagonal angle.
Shoes
The shoes are powder blue Mary Jane style with a cream sole edge and a narrow strap. They should look rounded, compact, and slightly shallow on top. Make them snug so they stay in place.
Make 2.
- In blue, ch 7.
- Rnd 1: starting in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, working on opposite side sc 4, inc in last. (14)
- Rnd 2: inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc. (20)
- Rnd 3: in BLO, sc around. (20)
- Rnd 4: sc around. (20)
- Rnd 5: 6 sc, dec x 4, 6 sc. (16)
- Rnd 6: 5 sc, dec x 3, 5 sc. (13)
Fasten off and weave ends. With cream yarn, embroider or crochet a neat sole line around the bottom edge if desired.
Shoe Strap
- Join blue yarn at one side opening.
- Ch 5 to 6, depending on your leg width.
- Attach to opposite side with sl st.
- Fasten off and sew firmly.
Satchel
The satchel is beige with a rounded flap and a long crossbody strap. It sits low at the bunny’s side and has a pale blue circular accent on the flap. The bag is small, about the width of the bunny’s forearm.
Bag Body
- In beige, ch 8.
- Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. (7)
- Rows 2-9: ch 1, turn, sc across. (7)
- Do not fasten off.
Flap
- Continue from top edge.
- Row 10: sc 7.
- Row 11: dec, 3 sc, dec. (5)
- Row 12: sc 5.
- Row 13: dec, sc, dec. (3)
- Row 14: sc 3.
- Fasten off.
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Fold the lower section upward to form the pouch and sew side seams. Add a small circle in pale blue:
- 6 sc in MR.
- Join and fasten off.
Sew the circle to the center of the flap.
Strap
- Ch enough to cross from shoulder to opposite hip, about 26 to 32 stitches depending on doll size.
- Work 1 row of sl st or sc back across.
- Sew one end to top back of bag and the other to the opposite side.
Mini Bunny Companion
The small bunny mirrors the main design. It has a cream face, tiny ears hidden under a bonnet, a green dress, a cream cardigan, and small beige feet. Keep features simple. This companion should look sweet and slightly rustic, not overly detailed.
Mini Head
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
- Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
- Rnd 3: sc, inc x 6. (18)
- Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x 6. (24)
- Rnds 5-10: sc around. (24)
- Insert 4 mm eyes between rnds 6 and 7 with 6 stitches between.
- Rnd 11: 2 sc, dec x 6. (18)
- Rnd 12: sc, dec x 6. (12)
- Stuff.
- Rnd 13: dec around. (6)
- Fasten off.
Mini Body
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
- Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
- Rnd 3: sc, inc x 6. (18)
- Rnds 4-6: sc around. (18)
- Rnd 7: 4 sc, dec x 3. (15)
- Rnds 8-10: sc around. (15)
- Stuff lightly.
Mini Legs and Arms
- Legs: make two tiny tubes, 8 to 10 stitches around, 6 to 8 rounds long
- Arms: make two tiny tubes, 6 to 8 stitches around, 6 rounds long
- Feet can be slightly rounded with one increase round at the base
Mini Dress and Outerwear
Make a short sage skirt with a simple cream cardigan front edging. Keep it minimal. The miniature figure should echo the main bunny rather than compete with it.
Mini Bonnet
Use beige or cream for the inner cap and powder blue for the outer tie band if desired. Add a small chin tie by chaining 10 to 12 on each side.
Lavender Bouquet
The bouquet sits to the left of the bunny and is made of clustered lavender stems in two shades of purple. It should look plush and handmade, not botanically exact.
- Make 7 to 9 stems in green.
- For each stem, ch 8 and sl st back for firmness.
- Attach 4 to 6 lavender buds per stem.
- Bundle stems together and wrap the lower ends with beige yarn.
If you want the bouquet to stand more clearly, insert fine wire into the stems before wrapping.
Tiny Lantern
The lantern is a charming display extra. It is beige at the top and bottom, with pale side panels and a warm yellow center hinting at light.
Lantern Base
- In beige, 6 sc in MR.
- Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
- Rnd 3: sc around. (12)
Lantern Body
- Switch to pale cream or gray.
- Rnds 4-7: sc around. (12)
- On the front, embroider or stitch a yellow window shape.
Lantern Top
- Switch to beige.
- Rnd 8: dec evenly to 9 or 10 stitches.
- Rnd 9: sc around.
- Ch 8 and join as a hanging loop.
Stuff lightly or leave empty. If left empty, shape it with a tiny rolled piece of fabric inside.
Folded Cloth Accent
This small folded accent under the bouquet and lantern can be made very simply. It gives the scene a styled display look.
- In pale blue, ch 12.
- Rows 1-8: sc across. (11)
- Fasten off.
- Fold once or twice into a square or rectangle.
- Add 2 tiny lavender stitches in one corner if desired.
Assembly
Careful assembly is what makes this design resemble the image closely. Pin everything first. Look at the doll from the front and from both sides before sewing permanently.
- Sew the head securely to the torso.
- Sew the arms at the upper sides of the torso, slightly below the neckline.
- Dress the bunny in the green dress.
- Add the cardigan over the dress and tack lightly in place at the shoulders and side edges if needed.
- Sew the ears to the head, spacing them widely enough to drape from under the bonnet.
- Place the bonnet over the ears and tack it securely at both sides and the back.
- Slide on the shoes and sew them in place with a few hidden stitches.
- Place the satchel across the body from one shoulder to the opposite hip.
- Set the mini bunny beside the main figure.
- Arrange the bouquet, lantern, and folded cloth.
Proportion Check
- Head: large and round, clearly wider than the neck
- Ears: long, flat, and drooping
- Body: modest beneath clothing
- Dress: widest part of the silhouette
- Cardigan: open front, neat sleeves
- Bonnet: shallow cap with rolled brim framing face
- Shoes: small rounded Mary Jane shape
- Satchel: tiny and low on the side
Final Assembly and Facial Detailing
After sewing, adjust the bonnet brim so it curves softly around the forehead. Tug the ears gently downward so they fall evenly. Add the embroidered nose and mouth last if you want the safest control over expression.
If needed, lightly indent the eye area and add the tiniest brow shaping with thread tension from the back of the head. Keep all shaping subtle. The face should stay sweet, soft, and quiet.
Care Notes
Display this bunny away from prolonged direct sunlight to protect the pale yarn shades. Avoid hanging the doll by the bonnet or satchel strap. For best shape, store seated or lying flat in a clean dry place.
Quick Checklist Before You Finish
- Both eyes level and evenly spaced
- Nose centered under the eyes
- Ears matched in length
- Bonnet brim rolled evenly
- Dress hem smooth and flared
- Lavender motifs balanced across skirt front
- Cardigan sleeves same length
- Shoes attached evenly
- Satchel hanging at a natural angle
- Mini bunny scaled smaller but visually related
Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines
Spot clean gently with a damp cloth and mild soap. Do not scrub the lavender appliqués or facial embroidery harshly. Press excess moisture out with a towel and reshape while drying.
If deeper cleaning is needed, hand wash in cool water, support the piece fully, and dry flat. Keep stuffing evenly distributed while drying, and never machine dry. For long-term preservation, wrap in acid-free tissue and store in a breathable container.
