Petal Beret Bunny – Crochet

This sweet amigurumi bunny doll is dressed like a soft spring collectible, with a lavender dress, ivory beret, little jacket, flower trims, and matching shoes. It has the polished look people search for in a handmade bunny gift, boutique nursery decor piece, or heirloom crochet rabbit doll.

The set also includes a tiny floppy-eared companion, a bell charm purse, and small floral accents that give the display a premium artisan finish. If you love making items that feel gift-ready, display-worthy, and perfect for Easter decor, baby shower gifting, or collectible plush styling, this design is a beautiful project.

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Design Overview

This bunny is built from separate amigurumi pieces and then dressed with fitted accessories.

The main figure has a large rounded head, a compact neck, a softly tapered body hidden under a dress, long flat ears, slim arms, and sturdy legs that allow the doll to stand with support from balanced stuffing and wide feet.

The clothing is essential to the final silhouette. The lavender dress creates the bell-shaped lower half. The ivory jacket sits open at the front and curves gently away from the chest. The beret sits low across the forehead and tilts slightly to one side with a small flower applique.

The small companion echoes the main color story. It has a cream jacket, lavender lower garment, floppy ears, and a tiny hat with a stripe. A miniature purse with a bell charm, a loose flower cluster, and a separate bell complete the scene.

Finished Size

• Main bunny: about 11 to 12 inches tall from feet to top of beret
• Mini companion: about 4 inches tall
• Purse: about 1 inch wide
• Loose flower cluster: about 1.5 inches wide
• Bell accessory cord: about 3 inches long

Your final size may vary slightly depending on yarn thickness, hook size, and stuffing density.

Materials

• Light worsted or DK cotton yarn in warm beige for the bunny
• Light worsted or DK cotton yarn in ivory for beret, jacket, and mini companion coat
• Light worsted or DK cotton yarn in soft lavender for dress, flowers, shoes, and mini companion lower garment
• Small amount of green yarn for flower leaves and stems
• Very small amount of dark brown or black yarn for nose and mouth details
• 8 mm safety eyes for main bunny
• 5 mm safety eyes or embroidered eyes for mini companion
• Fiberfill stuffing
• 2.25 mm to 2.75 mm crochet hook, chosen so stitches stay tight
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Scissors
• Optional fabric glue for securing tiny floral centers
• Mini craft bell for purse charm
• Second small bell for display accessory if desired

Color Placement Notes

• Main bunny body parts are made in warm beige
• Dress and shoes are made in lavender
• Beret and jacket are made in ivory
• Flower trims are mostly lavender with a few pale ivory blossoms
• Leaves are green
• The mini companion uses beige for head, ears, arms, and legs; ivory for coat; lavender for shorts or diaper section and hat stripe

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
• tr = treble crochet
• BLO = back loop only
• FLO = front loop only
• st = stitch
• sts = stitches

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Construction Order

1. Head
2. Muzzle shaping and face detail
3. Ears
4. Body
5. Legs and feet
6. Arms
7. Dress
8. Jacket
9. Beret
10. Flowers and leaf appliques
11. Shoes
12. Purse with bell charm
13. Mini companion
14. Loose bouquet and separate bell
15. Final assembly

Main Bunny Head

Work in continuous rounds in warm beige.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. Round 2: inc around. 12 sts
3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around. 18 sts
4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around. 24 sts
5. Round 5: 3 sc, inc around. 30 sts
6. Round 6: 4 sc, inc around. 36 sts
7. Round 7: 5 sc, inc around. 42 sts
8. Round 8: 6 sc, inc around. 48 sts
9. Rounds 9 to 18: sc around. 48 sts
10. Insert safety eyes between Rounds 11 and 12, about 10 sts apart. Check the image look carefully. The eyes sit low enough to leave room for the beret, but high enough to keep the muzzle centered.
11. Round 19: 6 sc, dec around. 42 sts
12. Round 20: 5 sc, dec around. 36 sts
13. Round 21: 4 sc, dec around. 30 sts
14. Start stuffing firmly. Keep the cheeks smooth and round.
15. Round 22: 3 sc, dec around. 24 sts
16. Round 23: 2 sc, dec around. 18 sts
17. Round 24: 1 sc, dec around. 12 sts
18. Round 25: dec around. 6 sts
19. Fasten off and close.

Muzzle Shaping

The face in the image is not protruding as a separate snout. Instead, it is softly shaped with embroidery and a slight pinch.

• Using matching beige yarn, make two short sculpting passes from the lower head to the inner corners beneath each eye.
• Pull gently to form a subtle rounded muzzle zone.
• Do not over-sculpt. The face should stay soft and simple.

Nose and Mouth

• Embroider a small triangular nose centered about 3 rounds below the eyes.
• Use dark brown yarn and keep the triangle short and softly filled, not sharp.
• From the nose point, stitch one short vertical line down.
• Add a tiny split mouth: one short angled stitch to the left and one to the right.
• The expression should look calm and gentle, not smiling widely.

Main Bunny Ears

Make 2 in warm beige. These ears are long, flat, lightly stuffed only at the top, and attached so they hang straight down beside the head.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. Round 2: inc around. 12 sts
3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around. 18 sts
4. Rounds 4 to 6: sc around. 18 sts
5. Round 7: 7 sc, dec, 9 sc. 17 sts
6. Round 8: sc around. 17 sts
7. Round 9: 6 sc, dec, 9 sc. 16 sts
8. Rounds 10 to 22: sc around. 16 sts
9. Flatten the ear and crochet through both layers for 7 sc across the top opening.
10. Leave a long tail for sewing.

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Lightly press the ears flat with your fingers. Do not stuff the lower length. If you want extra structure, insert a very small strip of fiberfill at the first third only.

Main Bunny Legs and Feet

Make 2 in warm beige. The feet are slightly oval and wider than the ankles so the bunny can stand neatly beneath the skirt.

1. Round 1: ch 6. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch, rotate, sc 3, inc in last. 12 sts
2. Round 2: inc, 3 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc, 2 inc. 18 sts
3. Round 3: sc around. 18 sts
4. Round 4: sc around in BLO. 18 sts
5. Rounds 5 to 6: sc around. 18 sts
6. Round 7: 4 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec, 3 sc. 16 sts
7. Round 8: 3 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 3 sc. 14 sts
8. Stuff the foot firmly at the front.
9. Rounds 9 to 18: sc around. 14 sts
10. Fasten off first leg.
11. Make second leg the same but do not fasten off.

Main Bunny Body

The body is slim because the dress creates most of the visual volume.

1. From the second leg, ch 4 and join to first leg.
2. Round 1: sc around first leg, sc across 4 ch, sc around second leg, sc across other side of chain. 36 sts
3. Round 2: sc around. 36 sts
4. Round 3: 5 sc, dec around. 31 sts
5. Round 4: sc around. 31 sts
6. Round 5: 4 sc, dec around, end with 1 sc. 26 sts
7. Round 6: sc around. 26 sts
8. Round 7: 11 sc, dec, 11 sc, dec. 24 sts
9. Round 8: sc around. 24 sts
10. Round 9: 2 sc, inc around. 32 sts
11. Round 10: sc around. 32 sts
12. Round 11: 3 sc, inc around. 40 sts
13. Rounds 12 to 13: sc around. 40 sts
14. Round 14: 8 sc, dec around. 36 sts
15. Round 15: sc around. 36 sts
16. Round 16: 4 sc, dec around. 30 sts
17. Round 17: sc around. 30 sts
18. Round 18: 3 sc, dec around. 24 sts
19. Stuff the body firmly, especially the lower torso.
20. Round 19: 2 sc, dec around. 18 sts
21. Round 20: sc around. 18 sts
22. Fasten off with a long tail for attaching the head.

Main Bunny Arms

Make 2 in warm beige. These arms are slim and gently curved, with little visible hand shaping.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. Round 2: inc around. 12 sts
3. Rounds 3 to 5: sc around. 12 sts
4. Round 6: 4 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec. 10 sts
5. Rounds 7 to 16: sc around. 10 sts
6. Stuff only the lower half lightly.
7. Flatten and sc through both layers for 4 sts across top.
8. Leave long tail for sewing.

Lavender Dress

The dress is a separate fitted garment worked from the top down. It has a smooth bodice and a wide bell skirt. The image shows distinct horizontal round lines and a skirt that stands slightly away from the body.

Bodice

Use lavender yarn.

1. Chain 25 and join carefully without twisting, or begin with a foundation single crochet ring of 24 if preferred.
2. Round 1: sc around. 24 sts
3. Round 2: sc around. 24 sts
4. Round 3: 5 sc, inc around. 28 sts
5. Round 4: sc around. 28 sts
6. Round 5: 6 sc, inc around. 32 sts
7. Round 6: sc around. 32 sts
8. Round 7: hdc around in BLO for subtle structure. 32 sts

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Check the bodice on the bunny. It should fit close to the torso without strain.

Skirt

1. Round 8: in FLO of previous round, 1 hdc, 1 inc-hdc around. 48 sts
2. Round 9: hdc around. 48 sts
3. Round 10: 3 hdc, inc around. 60 sts
4. Round 11: hdc around. 60 sts
5. Round 12: 4 hdc, inc around. 72 sts
6. Rounds 13 to 15: hdc around. 72 sts
7. Round 16: 5 hdc, inc around. 84 sts
8. Rounds 17 to 19: hdc around. 84 sts
9. Round 20: sc around for a neat hem. 84 sts
10. Fasten off.

The skirt should flare outward and stop above the ankles, showing the lower legs and shoes. If your yarn is softer and the skirt collapses too much, add one more increase round and one plain round.

Dress Flower Hem Garland

The lower edge in the image has a row of individual blossoms stitched around the front hem, not a continuous ruffle. Make 9 to 11 small flowers in mixed lavender and pale ivory.

Small Five-Petal Flower

1. With flower color, make MR.
2. Into ring work: (ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st) five times.
3. Pull ring tight and fasten off.

Tiny Accent Flower

1. With lavender, make MR.
2. Into ring work: (ch 1, hdc, ch 1, sl st) five times.
3. Fasten off.

Arrange the larger flowers across the center front hem and place smaller blossoms between them. Add two or three tiny green stitched stems or leaves connecting some of the flowers so the trim looks like a scattered floral vine instead of a stiff border.

Ivory Jacket

This jacket is short, open-front, collarless, and slightly rounded at the lower edges. It sits just above the widest part of the dress and has straight sleeves.

Work in rows and then add sleeves.

Back and Front Panels

1. With ivory, ch 30.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. 29 sts
3. Rows 2 to 5: ch 1, turn, sc across. 29 sts

Now divide for fronts and back.

1. Row 6: sc 7 for first front, turn.
2. Rows 7 to 10: decrease 1 st at neckline edge every other row, keeping outer edge straight. End with 5 sts.
3. Rows 11 to 13: sc even. Fasten off.

Rejoin yarn to opposite side for second front and mirror the shaping.

1. For back panel, skip center armhole spaces if desired and work across the middle 15 sts.
2. Rows 6 to 13 for back: sc even on 15 sts.
3. Join shoulders neatly.

Sleeves

The sleeves are relaxed and stop at the wrists. They are not puffed.

1. Join ivory yarn at armhole.
2. Round 1: pick up 14 sc evenly around armhole.
3. Rounds 2 to 8: sc around. 14 sts
4. Round 9: 5 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec. 12 sts
5. Rounds 10 to 12: sc around. 12 sts
6. Fasten off.
7. Repeat for second sleeve.

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Jacket Edging

• Work 1 round of sc evenly around the entire jacket front opening, hem, neckline, and opposite front.
• At each lower front corner, place 3 sc in the corner stitch to keep the curve soft and rounded.
• Do not add buttons. The jacket stays open.

Floral Jacket Embellishment

The jacket has small flower details scattered vertically along both front bands.

• Make 8 tiny flowers using the tiny accent flower formula above.
• Sew 4 to each front panel, spaced evenly from upper chest to lower rounded edge.
• Use lavender shades with one tiny green leaf beside some flowers.

Ivory Beret

The beret is soft, round, and slightly oversized, sitting low on one side of the head. It has a shallow center nub and a rolled lower band effect.

1. With ivory, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. Round 2: inc around. 12 sts
3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around. 18 sts
4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around. 24 sts
5. Round 5: 3 sc, inc around. 30 sts
6. Round 6: 4 sc, inc around. 36 sts
7. Round 7: 5 sc, inc around. 42 sts
8. Round 8: 6 sc, inc around. 48 sts
9. Round 9: 7 sc, inc around. 54 sts
10. Rounds 10 to 12: sc around. 54 sts
11. Round 13: 7 sc, dec around. 48 sts
12. Round 14: sc around in BLO. 48 sts
13. Round 15: 6 sc, dec around. 42 sts
14. Round 16: sc around. 42 sts
15. Round 17: 5 sc, dec around. 36 sts
16. Round 18: sl st loosely around or sc very lightly for edge. 36 sts
17. Fasten off.

Beret Center Knot

• Make MR, 4 sc into ring.
• Work 2 more rounds even.
• Fasten off and sew to the top center of the beret as a tiny nub.

Beret Flower

Make one medium flower in lavender and one tiny green leaf cluster.

Medium Flower

1. MR.
2. Into ring work 6 times: ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st.
3. Pull tight and fasten off.

Leaf Cluster

1. With green, ch 5.
2. Starting in second ch from hook: sl st, sc, hdc, sl st.
3. Fasten off.

Sew the flower near the front-right side of the beret with the leaves tucked under one edge.

Lavender Shoes

The shoes are simple Mary Jane style slippers with a rounded toe and narrow strap line impression.

Make 2.

1. Ch 6.
2. Round 1: starting in second ch, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch, rotate, sc 3, inc. 12 sts
3. Round 2: inc, 3 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc, 2 inc. 18 sts
4. Round 3: sc around in BLO. 18 sts
5. Round 4: 5 sc, dec 4 times, 5 sc. 14 sts
6. Round 5: sc around. 14 sts
7. For strap suggestion, embroider or surface crochet a short lavender bar across the top opening.
8. Fasten off and sew lightly onto the feet.

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Mini Purse With Bell Charm

The purse is small, soft, and rounded like a miniature pouch. It hangs from the bunny’s left arm.

1. With beige or muted taupe, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. Round 2: inc around. 12 sts
3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around. 18 sts
4. Rounds 4 to 6: sc around. 18 sts
5. Flatten and stitch side edges together halfway, leaving top slightly open.
6. Ch 18 for strap, or make a separate chain and sew both ends to purse sides.
7. Attach a small metal or craft bell near the lower side seam with sewing thread or yarn.

Mini Companion

This little figure looks like a floppy-eared pup companion rather than a second bunny. The ears are shorter and darker at the tips, and the face has a tiny black nose. Keep the shape sweet and simple.

Head

1. With beige, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. Round 2: inc around. 12 sts
3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around. 18 sts
4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around. 24 sts
5. Rounds 5 to 9: sc around. 24 sts
6. Insert tiny eyes between Rounds 6 and 7, about 6 sts apart.
7. Round 10: 2 sc, dec around. 18 sts
8. Round 11: 1 sc, dec around. 12 sts
9. Stuff.
10. Round 12: dec around. 6 sts
11. Close and fasten off.

Ears

Make 2 in beige with a touch of darker yarn embroidered at the tips if desired.

1. 6 sc in MR.
2. Round 2: inc around. 12 sts
3. Rounds 3 to 5: sc around.
4. Flatten and close across top.

Body

1. With lavender, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. Round 2: inc around. 12 sts
3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around. 18 sts
4. Rounds 4 to 5: sc around. 18 sts
5. Change to beige for upper body if preferred, or keep hidden beneath jacket.
6. Round 6: 1 sc, dec around. 12 sts
7. Round 7: sc around. 12 sts
8. Stuff lightly and fasten off with long tail.

Legs

Make 2 in beige.

1. 6 sc in MR.
2. Round 2: inc around. 12 sts
3. Rounds 3 to 5: sc around.
4. Stuff lightly and fasten off.

Arms

Make 2 in beige.

1. 6 sc in MR.
2. Rounds 2 to 4: sc around.
3. Fasten off.

Mini Coat

With ivory, ch 16.

1. Row 1: sc across. 15 sts
2. Rows 2 to 4: sc across.
3. Fold around the body and seam at center front, leaving a small opening at the top.
4. Make two tiny sleeves or simply sew miniature rolled tubes at each side.

Mini Hat

1. With ivory, 6 sc in MR.
2. Round 2: inc around. 12 sts
3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around. 18 sts
4. Round 4: sc around.
5. Change to lavender for one round.
6. Fasten off and place on head at a slight tilt.

Mini Face

• Embroider a tiny black triangular nose
• Add one short vertical line beneath it
• Keep the mouth tiny or omit it for a cleaner look
• Sew ears low so they droop beside the head

Loose Flower Cluster

The image shows a small flower bunch resting near the bell accessory. Make 5 tiny flowers in lavender shades and sew them together at the base with two green leaves.

• Use the tiny accent flower formula for 3 flowers
• Use the small five-petal flower formula for 2 flowers
• Add short green yarn tails as stems

Separate Bell Accessory

For the display bell, thread a small cord through the top of a craft bell and knot it. Coil it loosely on the table surface when styling the finished set.

Assembly

1. Sew the head firmly to the body, making sure the face points straight forward.
2. Attach the ears high on the sides of the head, slightly behind the eye line. Let them hang close to the cheeks.
3. Sew the arms to the upper sides of the body just below the neck seam.
4. Dress the bunny in the lavender dress.
5. Place the jacket on top and tack it in two or three hidden places so it stays open and flat.
6. Sew the shoes to the feet.
7. Position the beret low across the forehead with the flower on the front-right side.
8. Slip the purse over the left arm and tack the strap lightly so it does not slide off.
9. Assemble the mini companion and place it at the bunny’s right side.
10. Arrange the loose flower cluster and the separate bell for the styled display.

Shaping and Proportion Check

• Head should look slightly larger than the torso
• Ears should reach to about the upper chest area
• Dress hem should sit above the ankles
• Jacket should end above the widest lower skirt line
• Beret should be roomy, not tight like a cap
• Mini companion should be about one-third the height of the main bunny

Helpful Tips for a Clean Finish

• Use invisible decreases for all visible shaping
• Stuff in small amounts to avoid lumps
• Steam-block only the jacket and beret very lightly if your yarn allows it
• Sew flowers after dressing the bunny so placement looks balanced
• Check symmetry often, especially for ears, eyes, and jacket fronts

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Once every piece is attached, spend a few extra minutes refining the face and clothing placement. Slightly pinch the muzzle if needed, smooth the cheeks with your fingers, and adjust the ear angle until the expression feels gentle. The beret should sit low and soft, and the jacket fronts should curve evenly.

Add the tiniest extra facial stitches only if necessary. A very small nose correction or one extra mouth stitch can make the face look much closer to the image. Keep all detailing delicate. This design relies on softness, balance, and restrained embellishment rather than bold features.

Care Notes

• Display indoors away from direct sunlight
• Handle flower appliques and bell charms gently
• Do not pull the purse strap sharply
• Keep small accessories away from very young children

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Are both ears attached at the same height?
• Does the beret tilt naturally?
• Is the dress hem evenly flared?
• Are the jacket flowers balanced from left to right?
• Do the shoes point forward evenly?
• Is the mini companion proportionate beside the main bunny?

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap whenever possible. For deeper cleaning, gently hand wash in cool water without twisting the doll. Press out moisture with a towel and reshape every piece before drying flat. Keep metal bells dry to prevent discoloration.

If storing long term, wrap the bunny and mini companion in acid-free tissue and place them in a breathable box. Avoid plastic bags in humid spaces. Store flat flowers carefully so petals keep their shape, and never place heavy items on the beret or jacket.