Coastal Linen-Heart Bunny – Crochet

Bring a calm seaside feeling to your amigurumi shelf with this Coastal Linen-Heart Bunny. The set includes a floppy-eared bunny in a wrap dress, a scalloped sunhat, simple shoes with bow accents, plus a market tote with a crocheted cloth and tiny flowers. Ideal for anyone shopping for cotton yarn and safety eyes.

With clean stitches and soft neutral tones, this project photographs beautifully for handmade listings and gift guides. If you’re browsing to buy crochet hooks, stuffing, or an amigurumi kit, this design uses common supplies and a steady, beginner-friendly rhythm. You’ll also make a tiny turtle companion with a striped shell.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Project Overview

This design recreates the exact set shown: a beige bunny with long floppy ears, black eyes, a small pink nose, and a soft wrap-style bodice. The skirt is an A-line shape with horizontal coastal stripes and a lace-like eyelet band near the hem. The bunny wears a scalloped brim sunhat.

Accessories include a tan market tote with two handles, a white cloth with blue stitched accents, a small bunch of white flowers, and a mint-green turtle with a sand-and-blue striped shell plus a tiny hat. Everything is crocheted in tight, even rounds to match the smooth texture in the image.

Skill Level

• Beginner+ (comfortable with single crochet in the round and simple shaping)
• Some sewing and neat color changes are helpful

Finished Size

• Bunny: about 10–12 in (25–30 cm) tall with DK/light worsted cotton and a 2.5–3.0 mm hook
• Turtle: about 4–5 in (10–13 cm) long

Size changes with yarn and hook. To match the photo, aim for a firm fabric where stuffing does not show through.

Materials

• Yarn (cotton or cotton blend)
• Main Sand/Beige (MC): bunny, hat, shoes, tote, shell base
• Cream/Off-white (CC1): skirt stripes, eyelet band, shoe details, flowers, cloth
• Coastal Blue (CC2): skirt stripes, shell stripe, cloth accents
• Light Tan (CC3): a few skirt stripes (optional, for depth like the photo)
• Mint Green (CC4): turtle body
• Leaf Green (CC5): small leaves (optional)

• Hook: 2.5–3.0 mm (choose a size that creates a tight fabric)
• Safety eyes: 10–12 mm black (for bunny)
• Safety eyes: 6–8 mm black (for turtle) or embroider
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors
• Embroidery floss: soft pink for bunny nose (and optional mouth)

Stitch Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR = magic ring
• sc = single crochet
• inc = increase (2 sc in same stitch)
• dec = invisible decrease (sc2tog)
• sl st = slip stitch
• ch = chain
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• blo = back loop only
• flo = front loop only

Important Notes for an Accurate Look

• Work in continuous rounds unless stated. Use a marker to track rounds.
• Keep tension firm so the stitches look dense and smooth like the photo.
• Stuff gradually and shape often. The bunny’s head is round and slightly wider than the body.
• The wrap bodice sits high and crosses at the center front, forming a gentle “V”.
• The skirt is a neat A-line with crisp horizontal stripes and a small eyelet band near the hem.
• Hat brim is scalloped and slightly wavy, framing the face and ears.

Color Placement Guide (Match the Image)

The bunny and hat are mostly Sand/Beige. The skirt is striped with repeated bands of Cream, Coastal Blue, and occasional Light Tan. Near the bottom, there is a Cream eyelet band with small holes, followed by more stripes and a final beige edge.

The turtle body is Mint Green. The shell is Sand/Beige with a Coastal Blue stripe around the middle. The turtle wears a tiny beige hat with a small scalloped brim.

BUNNY

Head (Sand/Beige)

Make a smooth sphere. Place the eyes low and wide to match the gentle expression in the photo.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
2. R2: inc around (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) around (18)
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) around (24)
5. R5: (3 sc, inc) around (30)
6. R6: (4 sc, inc) around (36)
7. R7: (5 sc, inc) around (42)
8. R8: (6 sc, inc) around (48)
9. R9–R16: sc around (48)

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Place eyes: Insert 10–12 mm safety eyes between R12 and R13, about 9–10 stitches apart. Adjust so the eyes look centered and level.

1. R17: (6 sc, dec) around (42)
2. R18: (5 sc, dec) around (36)
3. R19: (4 sc, dec) around (30)
4. R20: (3 sc, dec) around (24)
5. R21: (2 sc, dec) around (18)

Stuff firmly, keeping the face smooth and round.

1. R22: (sc, dec) around (12)
2. R23: dec around (6)

Fasten off. Close opening. Set aside.

Ears (Make 2, Sand/Beige)

These are long and floppy, hanging past the jawline like the image.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
2. R2: (sc, inc) around (9)
3. R3: sc around (9)
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) around (12)
5. R5–R7: sc around (12)
6. R8: (3 sc, inc) around (15)
7. R9–R18: sc around (15)
8. R19: (4 sc, inc) around (18)
9. R20–R26: sc around (18)

Do not stuff. Flatten the top opening. Slip stitch across 2–3 stitches to neaten the edge. Leave a long tail for sewing.

Body (Sand/Beige)

The body is slightly tapered at the waist and wider at the hips under the skirt. Keep it firm but not hard.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
2. R2: inc around (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) around (18)
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) around (24)
5. R5: (3 sc, inc) around (30)
6. R6: (4 sc, inc) around (36)
7. R7–R10: sc around (36)
8. R11: (10 sc, dec) around (33)
9. R12: sc around (33)
10. R13: (9 sc, dec) around (30)
11. R14: sc around (30)
12. R15: (8 sc, dec) around (27)
13. R16: sc around (27)
14. R17: (7 sc, dec) around (24)
15. R18: sc around (24)
16. R19: (3 sc, inc) around (30)
17. R20: sc around (30)
18. R21: (4 sc, inc) around (36)
19. R22: sc around (36)

Stuff the body. Shape it so the tummy is soft and the lower body is a little wider.

1. R23: sc around (36)
2. R24: (5 sc, inc) around (42)
3. R25: sc around (42)

Fasten off with a long tail for attaching the head later.

Arms (Make 2, Sand/Beige)

Arms are simple and slightly tapered, sitting low at the sides like the photo.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
2. R2: (sc, inc) around (9)
3. R3–R4: sc around (9)
4. R5: (2 sc, dec) around (6)
5. R6–R18: sc around (6)

Lightly stuff only the lower half so the arm stays soft and droops naturally. Flatten the top and sc across to close. Leave a tail.

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Legs (Make 2, Sand/Beige)

Legs are hidden by the skirt, but they must support the doll. Stuff firmly so the bunny stands well in shoes.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
2. R2: inc around (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) around (18)
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) around (24)
5. R5–R6: sc around (24)
6. R7: (2 sc, dec) around (18)
7. R8: sc around (18)
8. R9: (sc, dec) around (12)
9. R10: sc around (12)
10. R11–R18: sc around (12)

Stuff firmly. Flatten the top and sc across to close. Leave a tail for sewing to the body.

CLOTHING

Wrap Bodice (Sand/Beige)

The bodice is worked as a flat piece that wraps and crosses in front, then stitched at the back. The lower edge ends in a small scallop trim like the photo.

Bodice Panel (make 1)

1. Ch 25.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (24). Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2–3: sc across (24). Ch 1, turn.
4. Row 4: sc 18, turn leaving remaining 6 sts unworked (18). Ch 1, turn.
5. Row 5: sc across (18). Ch 1, turn.
6. Row 6: sc 14, turn (14). Ch 1, turn.
7. Row 7: sc across (14). Ch 1, turn.
8. Row 8: sc 10, turn (10). Ch 1, turn.
9. Row 9: sc across (10). Ch 1, turn.

This taper creates one wrap “tail.” Now return to the opposite side to create the second wrap tail.

1. Rejoin yarn at the beginning edge of Row 3 line (the wide end), working into the unused stitches of Row 4 area.
2. Work sc for 18 sts along the remaining portion (18). Ch 1, turn.
3. Next row: sc across (18). Ch 1, turn.
4. Next row: sc 14, turn (14). Ch 1, turn.
5. Next row: sc across (14). Ch 1, turn.
6. Next row: sc 10, turn (10). Ch 1, turn.
7. Next row: sc across (10). Ch 1, turn.

Neck shaping: Along the top edge, use sl st and sc to smooth the neckline into a gentle “V”. Add 1–2 decreases at the center if needed by skipping a stitch at the very middle.

Fit check: Wrap the wide middle around the bunny torso. Cross the two tapered ends at the center front to form the “X” seen in the image.

Lower Scallop Edge

With the bodice laid flat, work along the bottom edge:

• Attach yarn at one corner.
• Work sc evenly across the entire lower edge. In corners, place 2 sc for a smooth turn.
• Now create scallops: (sl st in next st, 5 dc in next st, sl st in next st) repeat across.

Fasten off. Leave tails for stitching.

Bodice Back Join

Place the bodice on the bunny. Cross the two wrap ends in front, then bring them around to the back.

• Overlap the back edges by about 3–5 stitches so it sits snug.
• Stitch the overlap with a whip stitch.
• At the center front, tack the crossed layers with a few small stitches so the “X” stays neat.

Skirt (Worked in Rounds From Waist)

The skirt is A-line with clean stripes. It begins under the bodice scallop edge and widens gradually. The eyelet band sits near the hem as small holes, like the photo.

Waist foundation: With Cream (CC1), join yarn around the bunny waist, just under the bodice. Work into the body stitches with a tapestry needle or crochet directly around the waistline if you prefer a removable skirt.

1. R1 (CC1): sc around the waistline, aiming for 42 sts (42)
2. R2 (MC Sand): sc around (42)
3. R3 (CC2 Blue): sc around (42)
4. R4 (CC1 Cream): sc around (42)
5. R5 (MC Sand): (6 sc, inc) around (48)
6. R6 (CC2 Blue): sc around (48)
7. R7 (CC1 Cream): sc around (48)
8. R8 (CC3 Light Tan): sc around (48)
9. R9 (CC2 Blue): sc around (48)
10. R10 (CC1 Cream): (7 sc, inc) around (54)
11. R11 (MC Sand): sc around (54)
12. R12 (CC2 Blue): sc around (54)
13. R13 (CC1 Cream): sc around (54)
14. R14 (CC2 Blue): (8 sc, inc) around (60)
15. R15 (CC1 Cream): sc around (60)
16. R16 (CC3 Light Tan): sc around (60)
17. R17 (CC2 Blue): sc around (60)
18. R18 (CC1 Cream): sc around (60)

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At this point, the skirt should flare gently. If you want more flare to match the wide A-line in the image, add one extra increase round: (9 sc, inc) around to reach 66 sts.

Eyelet Band Near Hem (Cream)

This creates the tiny “holes” detail seen near the bottom of the skirt.

1. R19 (CC1 Cream): (dc, ch 1, skip 1) repeat around. End with dc. Join with sl st to first dc.
2. R20 (CC1 Cream): sc in each dc and 1 sc in each ch-1 space around.

Lower Stripes and Final Edge

1. R21 (CC2 Blue): sc around
2. R22 (CC1 Cream): sc around
3. R23 (MC Sand): sc around
4. R24 (CC2 Blue): sc around
5. R25 (CC1 Cream): sc around
6. R26 (MC Sand): sc around

Hem finish: To mimic the crisp, slightly thicker hem line in the photo, work one round in sl st around with Sand (MC). Fasten off and weave in ends.

HAT (Bunny Sunhat, Sand/Beige)

The hat is rounded on top with a wide scalloped brim. It frames the face and sits low, just above the eyes, with the ears tucked under the brim edge.

Crown

1. R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
2. R2: inc around (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) around (18)
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) around (24)
5. R5: (3 sc, inc) around (30)
6. R6: (4 sc, inc) around (36)
7. R7: (5 sc, inc) around (42)
8. R8: (6 sc, inc) around (48)
9. R9–R12: sc around (48)

Brim Base

1. R13: (7 sc, inc) around (54)
2. R14: sc around (54)
3. R15: (8 sc, inc) around (60)
4. R16: sc around (60)
5. R17: (9 sc, inc) around (66)
6. R18: sc around (66)

Scalloped Brim Edge

Work loosely so the brim ruffles softly. If your brim curls, go up one hook size for this edge only.

• R19: (sl st in next st, 5 dc in next st, sl st in next st) repeat around.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Test-fit on the bunny head and adjust by adding or removing one plain round before the scallops if needed.

SHOES (Make 2, Sand/Beige) + Bow (Cream)

The shoes are small slip-ons with a slightly raised top edge and a cream bow on the front, like the photo. Work tightly and shape as you go.

Sole (Sand)

1. Ch 7.
2. Rnd 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch. Working on other side: sc 4, inc in last ch (14)
3. Rnd 2: inc, sc 4, (inc) x3, sc 4, (inc) x2 (22)
4. Rnd 3: sc, inc, sc 4, (sc, inc) x3, sc 4, (sc, inc) x2 (30)

Upper Walls

1. Rnd 4: sc around in blo (30)
2. Rnd 5: sc around (30)
3. Rnd 6: sc 8, dec x7, sc 8 (23)
4. Rnd 7: sc 7, dec x5, sc 6 (18)

Toe shaping: The front should look rounded and slightly higher. Add one more decrease round if your shoe looks wide.

1. Rnd 8: sc 6, dec x3, sc 6 (15)
2. Rnd 9: sc around (15)

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Stuff the toe lightly to keep shape, then slip the shoe onto the leg base to check fit.

Top Edge Detail

• Rnd 10: sl st around for a clean rim.

Fasten off with a tail for attaching to the leg.

Bow (Make 2, Cream)

1. Ch 9.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (8). Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2–3: sc across (8).

Fasten off leaving a long tail. Wrap the center tightly with the tail to form a bow shape. Stitch the bow to the front top of each shoe.

MARKET TOTE (Sand/Beige)

The tote is a small structured basket with tight stitches and two handles. It sits beside the bunny and holds a cloth and flowers like the photo.

Base (Oval-Rectangle)

1. Ch 13.
2. Rnd 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 10, 3 sc in last ch. Other side: sc 10, inc in last ch (26)
3. Rnd 2: inc, sc 10, (inc) x3, sc 10, (inc) x2 (34)
4. Rnd 3: sc, inc, sc 10, (sc, inc) x3, sc 10, (sc, inc) x2 (42)

Sides

1. Rnd 4: sc around in blo (42)
2. Rnd 5–R12: sc around (42)

Top Rim

• Rnd 13: sl st around for a clean edge.

Handles (Make 2)

Handles are short and rounded, attached to opposite sides.

1. Ch 22.
2. Sl st back into the same stitch where you started to form a loop.
3. Work sc around the chain loop (about 24–26 sc) to thicken it.

Stitch each handle securely to the tote rim, spacing them evenly. Reinforce with a second pass of stitches for strength.

CLOTH (Cream with Blue Accents)

The cloth in the photo looks like a soft white fabric with blue details. This crocheted version sits in the tote and gives the same look.

Cloth Square

1. With Cream, ch 19.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (18). Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2–18: sc across (18). Ch 1, turn.

Fasten off. Now add blue accents with surface slip stitches.

Blue Accent Stitches

• With Coastal Blue, use a tapestry needle to weave the yarn under stitches in small diagonal dashes.
• Or, insert hook from front to back and pull loops to make short sl st “sprigs” across the cloth.

Keep the accents sparse so it reads as a printed fabric in photos. Fold the cloth into a triangle and tuck into the tote.

FLOWERS (White Blossoms)

The tote and turtle both have small white flowers. Make several blossoms and a few tiny leaves.

Small Blossom (Make 5–8, Cream)

1. MR: (ch 2, dc, ch 2, sl st) repeat 5 times into the ring.
2. Pull ring tight. Fasten off leaving a tail.

Optional: Add a tiny knot of yellow thread at the center, but keep it subtle to match the mostly white flowers in the image.

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Leaves (Optional, Leaf Green)

1. Ch 6.
2. Sl st in 2nd ch, sc, hdc, dc, sl st.

Fasten off. Stitch leaves behind blossoms.

Assemble Flower Bunch

• Group 3–5 blossoms together.
• Stitch at the bases so the petals stay open.
• Place the bunch into the tote and tack it lightly so it doesn’t fall out.

TURTLE COMPANION

This turtle matches the photo: mint body, a sand shell with a blue stripe, and a tiny beige hat. Keep it lightly stuffed and low to the ground so it rests naturally.

Head (Mint Green)

1. R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
2. R2: inc around (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) around (18)
4. R4–R5: sc around (18)

Place 6–8 mm eyes between R4 and R5, about 5–6 stitches apart. Stuff lightly.

1. R6: (sc, dec) around (12)
2. R7: dec around (6)

Fasten off leaving a tail to sew to the body.

Body (Mint Green)

Make an oval body base that the shell will sit on.

1. Ch 9.
2. Rnd 1: sc in 2nd ch, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch. Other side: sc 6, inc in last ch (18)
3. Rnd 2: inc, sc 6, (inc) x3, sc 6, (inc) x2 (26)
4. Rnd 3: sc, inc, sc 6, (sc, inc) x3, sc 6, (sc, inc) x2 (34)
5. Rnd 4: sc around in blo (34)
6. Rnd 5: sc around (34)

Stuff lightly so it stays flat-ish, not round.

Flippers (Make 4, Mint Green)

1. R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
2. R2: (sc, inc) around (9)
3. R3: sc around (9)
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) around (12)
5. R5: sc around (12)

Flatten. Do not stuff. Fasten off leaving tails.

Tail (Mint Green)

1. Ch 4.
2. Sc in 2nd ch, sc, sl st.

Fasten off.

Shell (Sand/Beige with Blue Stripe)

The shell is a dome that sits on top of the mint body. The blue stripe appears around the middle like the image.

1. R1 (Sand): 6 sc in MR (6)
2. R2: inc around (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) around (18)
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) around (24)
5. R5: (3 sc, inc) around (30)
6. R6: sc around (30)
7. R7 (Blue): sc around (30)
8. R8 (Sand): sc around (30)
9. R9: (4 sc, inc) around (36)
10. R10: sc around (36)
11. R11: (5 sc, inc) around (42)
12. R12: sc around (42)

Fasten off leaving a long tail. The shell should cover the body top with a small overhang.

Tiny Turtle Hat (Sand/Beige)

This is a miniature version of the bunny hat, flatter and smaller.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
2. R2: inc around (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) around (18)
4. R4: sc around (18)
5. R5: (2 sc, inc) around (24)
6. R6: sc around (24)
7. R7: (3 sc, inc) around (30)

Scallop edge:

• R8: (sl st, 5 dc in next st, sl st) repeat around.

Fasten off. Stitch lightly to the top of the shell.

ASSEMBLY (Take Your Time for a Clean, Photo-Ready Look)

Attach Legs to Body

Pin legs to the lower body so the bunny stands balanced. In the photo, the feet point forward and sit close together.

• Place legs on the underside of the body, about 6–8 stitches apart.
• Stitch firmly around the top edges of each leg.
• Add extra stitches at the inner thighs for stability.

Attach Arms

Arms sit low on the sides, slightly forward, relaxed.

• Pin arms around the upper body, about 1–2 rounds below the neck area.
• Stitch around the top of each arm.
• Let the lower arms hang naturally.

Attach Head to Body

The head is large and centered. The hat will sit low, so keep the neck seam tidy.

• Align the face straight forward.
• Stitch the head to the body using small, even stitches.
• As you sew, add a bit more stuffing at the top of the body to support the head.

Attach Ears

In the image, ears hang from the sides of the head and extend below the hat brim.

• Pin each ear along the side of the head, slightly behind the eyes.
• Top of ear should start around the head’s midline.
• Stitch the ear base securely, leaving the rest free to flop.

Dress Placement

Put the wrap bodice on first, then attach the skirt under it.

• Cross wrap ends at the center front, forming a neat “X”.
• Tack the crossover so it stays flat.
• Stitch the back overlap closed.
• Join the skirt around the waistline under the scallop trim.

Shoes

Slip shoes onto the legs. In the photo, the bows face forward and sit near the toe top.

• Stitch each shoe to the leg with small stitches around the rim.
• Add a few stitches under the sole for extra hold.

Tote and Accessories

• Fold the cloth into a triangle and tuck it into the tote.
• Add the flower bunch beside the cloth and tack lightly.
• Position the tote beside the bunny for display.

Turtle Assembly

• Sew the head to one short end of the mint body base.
• Sew two flippers near the front sides and two near the back sides.
• Attach the tiny tail at the back center.
• Place the shell on top and stitch around the lower shell edge.
• Stitch the tiny hat to the shell top.
• Tuck a small flower bunch near the shell side like the photo.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Nose: Using soft pink floss, stitch a small horizontal nose centered between the eyes, about 2–3 rounds below them. Add a tiny vertical stitch down from the center to mimic the simple mouth line in the image. Keep it minimal and sweet.

Shaping: If needed, use a strand of beige yarn to gently sculpt the cheeks by stitching from the back of the head to the inner corners of the eyes and pulling slightly. Do not over-tighten; the face should stay soft and round.

Care Notes

• Display away from direct sunlight to keep the coastal colors bright.
• If using safety eyes, keep away from children under 3.
• Handle the hat brim gently so scallops stay crisp.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Eyes centered and level, with a calm wide-set look
• Pink nose small and placed low enough for a gentle expression
• Ears sewn securely at the top but left floppy
• Wrap bodice crossed and tacked flat at center front
• Skirt stripes clean, eyelet band close to the hem
• Hat brim scalloped and sitting low like the photo
• Shoes attached, bows facing forward
• Tote holds folded cloth and white blossoms
• Turtle shell stripe visible, tiny hat attached

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot cleaning: Use a damp cloth with a tiny drop of mild soap. Press gently on stains and blot dry. Avoid rubbing hard on the skirt stripes and hat scallops to prevent fuzzing and distortion.

Hand wash (if needed): Submerge briefly in cool water with mild soap. Support the doll under the head and body, squeeze gently, and rinse well. Roll in a towel to remove water, then reshape the hat brim, skirt flare, and ears.

Drying: Air-dry flat in a ventilated area. Rotate once or twice to keep the underside from staying damp. Ensure the turtle shell and bunny shoes dry fully, since thicker areas can hold moisture longer.

Storage: Store in a clean box with tissue paper to support the hat brim and skirt. Avoid hanging the bunny by the tote handles. For long-term display, dust lightly with a soft brush and keep away from humidity.