Babushka Cherry-Cloud Bunny – Crochet.

This sweet amigurumi bunny set blends a cottagecore doll, a cherry dress, a babushka bonnet, a cloud purse, and a tiny snail friend into one charming handmade piece. It suits shoppers searching for a collectible bunny doll, nursery decor, spring table styling, or a thoughtful handmade gift for Easter and birthdays.

The finished set has a polished boutique look while still feeling soft and playful. The blue dress, cherry accents, heart ties, and matching accessories give it the appeal of a keepsake plush, artisan toy, and display doll that buyers often seek for baby showers, shelf decor, and handmade gift boxes.

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Materials

• Sport or light DK cotton yarn in warm cream, dusty sky blue, white, cherry red, leaf green, and a small amount of light beige or blush for the nose
• Optional fuzzy or boucle-style white yarn for the skirt hem and the snail ruffle if you want the fluffy trim seen in the image
• 2.25 mm to 2.75 mm crochet hook for the doll
• 2.0 mm to 2.25 mm crochet hook for very small accessories if needed
• Polyester fiberfill
• Safety eyes, about 8 mm to 10 mm
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Scissors
• Thin cardboard or plastic sole inserts for the shoes, optional
• A small amount of fabric glue, optional, only for securing tiny decorative pieces if preferred

Yarn Color Placement

• Cream: head, body base, arms, legs, ears, part of snail body
• Blue: dress, bonnet, shoe straps, purse outline, snail cape
• White: bonnet edging, collar ties, cloud purse front, fluffy skirt hem, snail ruffle
• Red: cherries, hearts, snail shell
• Green: cherry stems, leaf details, ankle leaves, tiny purse leaf
• Blush or beige: nose and mouth area embroidery

Finished Size

The bunny doll is approximately 9.5 to 11 inches tall when made with light DK cotton and a firm tension. The cloud purse is about 4 inches wide. The snail is about 3.5 to 4 inches long. The tiny lace mat and loose cherry piece are optional finishing props.

Abbreviations

• MR = magic ring
• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• inc = 2 sc in the 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
• rep = repeat

General Notes

This design is worked mostly in continuous rounds unless stated otherwise. Use a stitch marker and move it every round. Keep the stuffing firm and even, especially in the head, neck, shoes, and snail shell, so the shapes stay rounded and photo-like.

The doll in the image has a gentle, slightly oversized head, a slim torso, soft tapering arms, long floppy ears, and short sturdy legs. The dress fits close through the waist, widens gradually, and finishes with a fluffy white border. Aim for a neat, dense fabric with minimal gaps.

When shaping accessories, place them on the doll often and compare proportions before sewing permanently. The image shows a balanced styling theme, so the bonnet, collar, heart tie, shoes, purse, and snail should all feel coordinated in scale and color.

Head

1. With cream, make MR, 6 sc.
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6. (30)
6. Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x6. (36)
7. Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x6. (42)
8. Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) x6. (48)
9. Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) x6. (54)
10. Rnd 10: (8 sc, inc) x6. (60)
11. Rnds 11-22: sc around. (60)

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Insert the eyes between rounds 14 and 15 with about 11 to 12 visible stitches between them. The eyes in the image sit low on the face, with a calm, childlike expression. Before securing, check that the face reads soft and centered, not wide-set.

1. Rnd 23: (8 sc, dec) x6. (54)
2. Rnd 24: (7 sc, dec) x6. (48)
3. Rnd 25: (6 sc, dec) x6. (42)
4. Rnd 26: (5 sc, dec) x6. (36)

Begin stuffing firmly. Shape the cheeks with your fingers as you fill. The head should stay round with a very slight flattening at the bottom so it sits naturally over the neck.

1. Rnd 27: (4 sc, dec) x6. (30)
2. Rnd 28: (3 sc, dec) x6. (24)
3. Rnd 29: (2 sc, dec) x6. (18)
4. Rnd 30: (sc, dec) x6. (12)

Fasten off only if working the neck separately. If you prefer a no-sew join to the body, continue into the neck section. The image suggests a stable neck, so dense stuffing or a neck support is helpful.

Facial Embroidery

Use a thin strand of beige or blush yarn. Embroider a tiny horizontal nose centered between the eyes, about one round below eye placement. Add a short vertical stitch and two very small angled mouth stitches beneath it for the delicate “Y” shape seen in the image.

For eyebrows, use a light brown or slightly darker cream thread. Make two short soft curves above the eyes, angled slightly upward toward the outer sides. Keep them subtle. The face in the image is gentle and quiet, so avoid heavy lines.

Body

The body is slender with a softly rounded chest and narrow waist. It should support the dress without creating bulk. Use cream.

1. Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc.
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6. (30)
6. Rnds 6-8: sc around. (30)
7. Rnd 9: (3 sc, dec) x6. (24)
8. Rnds 10-12: sc around. (24)
9. Rnd 13: (2 sc, dec) x6. (18)
10. Rnds 14-15: sc around. (18)
11. Rnd 16: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)
12. Rnd 17: (3 sc, inc) x6. (30)
13. Rnd 18: (4 sc, inc) x6. (36)
14. Rnds 19-20: sc around. (36)

Stuff the lower body and upper torso firmly but do not overfill the waist. Close or join the head to the body securely. Add extra stitches around the neck seam if needed because the bonnet frames the head and any wobble will be noticeable.

Legs

The bunny has short legs that show below the dress hem. They are straight, lightly stuffed, and end in sandal-style shoes. Make 2.

1. With cream, MR, 6 sc.
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. Rnds 4-5: sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 6: (4 sc, dec) x3. (15)
6. Rnds 7-16: sc around. (15)

Stuff lightly to medium. Flatten the top and sew to the underside of the body, spaced so the doll stands or sits evenly. Leave enough visible leg length below the dress to show the ankle leaves, cherries, and sandals.

Arms

The arms are long, soft, and slightly tapered. They hang straight at the sides in the image. Make 2.

1. With cream, MR, 6 sc.
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc around. (12)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, dec) x3. (9)
5. Rnds 5-18: sc around. (9)

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Stuff only the lower half to keep the arms relaxed. Flatten the opening and sew the arms just below the head seam. Angle them slightly downward so the hands rest near the waistline of the dress.

Ears

The ears are long, narrow, and unstuffed, with a soft drape. Make 2 in cream.

1. MR, 6 sc.
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. Rnds 4-8: sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 9: (4 sc, dec) x3. (15)
6. Rnds 10-18: sc around. (15)
7. Rnd 19: (3 sc, dec) x3. (12)
8. Rnds 20-26: sc around. (12)
9. Rnd 27: (2 sc, dec) x3. (9)
10. Rnds 28-32: sc around. (9)

Flatten and fasten off with long tails. Sew the ears high on the head but close enough together that the bonnet covers the bases. Let them fall down the front sides of the doll, just as in the image.

Dress Bodice

The dress is a separate piece worked from the top down in blue. It has capped shoulder shaping, a close waist, and a simple bodice front decorated with two red cherries and green stems.

1. Ch 28.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 27. Ch 1, turn.
3. Rows 2-4: sc across. Ch 1, turn.

Form shoulder slope and arm openings.

1. Row 5: sc 5, dec, sc 13, dec, sc 5. Ch 1, turn.
2. Row 6: sc 5, dec, sc 11, dec, sc 5. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 7: sc 23. Fasten off.

Join shoulders into a shallow tube that fits snugly around the upper torso. Seam the back neatly. The image shows a fitted but soft bodice, not a stiff top.

Skirt

Join blue yarn at the lower edge of the bodice and work in rounds.

1. Rnd 1: sc evenly around, increasing to 36 sts.
2. Rnd 2: (5 sc, inc) around. (42)
3. Rnd 3: sc around. (42)
4. Rnd 4: (6 sc, inc) around. (48)
5. Rnds 5-7: sc around. (48)
6. Rnd 8: (7 sc, inc) around. (54)
7. Rnds 9-11: sc around. (54)
8. Rnd 12: (8 sc, inc) around. (60)
9. Rnds 13-16: sc around. (60)

The skirt in the image falls straight with a gentle flare, so do not over-increase. Try it on the doll. The hem should land just above the ankles, leaving the cherry sandals visible.

Fluffy Hem

Join white fuzzy yarn or standard white cotton if you prefer a cleaner edge.

1. Rnd 1: In FLO only, work (sc, hdc) in next st, 2 dc in next st, (hdc, sc) in next st, sl st in next st, rep around.

This should create a soft ruffled cloud-like finish. If using regular cotton instead of fuzzy yarn, use 3 dc in the high point of each shell to create a fuller border.

Cherry Bodice Applique

Make 2 cherries in red.

1. MR, 6 sc.
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc around. (12)
4. Rnd 4: (sc, dec) x4. (8)

Stuff lightly, close, and fasten off. Sew the two cherries to the upper center of the dress. Embroider twin green stems meeting at the top and add a tiny leaf if desired. The cherries should sit just below the neckline and above the waistline.

Waist Tie With Hanging Hearts

This detail is important because it gives the dress the side-tied look seen in the image.

1. With blue, ch 50 to 60 for the waist cord.
2. Fasten off, leaving tails for sewing if needed.

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Tie or sew the cord around the waist so the knot sits on the doll’s right side. Leave two hanging ends long enough for the hearts to dangle below the waist.

Heart Charms

Make 2 in red.

1. MR.
2. Into ring: 3 dc, 3 tr, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, 3 tr, 3 dc, ch 1, sl st into ring.
3. Pull tight and shape the point.

Sew one heart to the end of each hanging tie. Make them plump and symmetrical. In the image, the hearts sit around mid-skirt height and hang closely together.

Collar Ties

The doll wears two small white bow-like collar pieces under the chin. These echo petals or leaves and soften the neckline.

Make 2 in white.

1. Ch 6.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc.
3. Work around the opposite side of the chain with sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc.
4. Sl st to close. Fasten off.

Sew the two shapes under the chin with points facing downward. Add a short blue tie between them or embroider a tiny bow center if needed so they match the bonnet ties in the image.

Babushka Bonnet

The bonnet frames the face closely and covers the top of the head, with side panels dropping down toward the cheeks. Work in blue.

1. Ch 26.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 25. Ch 1, turn.
3. Rows 2-8: sc across. Ch 1, turn.

Shape the curved top.

1. Row 9: dec, sc 21, dec. Ch 1, turn.
2. Row 10: dec, sc 19, dec. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 11: dec, sc 17, dec. Ch 1, turn.
4. Row 12: dec, sc 15, dec. Ch 1, turn.
5. Row 13: sc across.

Fasten off. Wrap this piece over the head to check coverage. The face opening should remain wide and rounded, while the sides should fall near the cheeks and ear bases.

Bonnet Edging

Join white at the face opening.

1. Work evenly around the front and lower edges: (sl st, 3 sc in next st, sl st in next st) around for a tiny scallop border.

This edging should look delicate, not bulky. The image shows a clean white trim hugging the face opening.

Bonnet Ties

• Attach blue yarn to one lower corner and ch 22 to 26 for a tie. Fasten off.
• Repeat on the other side.

Tie the bonnet under the chin in a soft bow. Sew the bonnet to the head lightly at the crown and near the sides so it stays in place while still looking naturally wrapped.

Bonnet Cherry Dots

Add very tiny red French-knot style dots or sew on two miniature cherry spots near the side areas. In the image, the bonnet has tiny red accents rather than a large motif, so keep these minimal and balanced.

Shoes

The shoes are sandal-like, with cream soles, blue straps, green ankle leaves, and dangling red cherries on top. Make 2.

Sole

1. With cream, ch 7.
2. Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, work along opposite side, sc 4, inc in last. (14)
3. Rnd 2: inc, sc 4, inc x3, sc 4, inc x2. (20)
4. Rnd 3: sc around in BLO. (20)
5. Rnd 4: sc around. (20)

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Upper Strap

Join blue yarn across the front third of the shoe opening. Ch 8 to 10, anchor to the opposite side, and work back with sc. Repeat to build a neat front band if needed.

Ankle Strap

Attach blue at one side of the heel, ch 10 to 12, bring across the ankle, and sew down. The strap should sit low enough to show the green leaf decoration above it.

Leaf and Cherry Detail

• Make two tiny leaves in green for each shoe using ch 4, sl st, hdc, sl st.
• Make two tiny red cherries for each shoe by using small bobbles or mini 6 sc circles.

Sew the leaves at the front ankle area. Hang or stitch the cherries just below them so they rest over the toes, matching the playful fruit detail in the image.

Cloud Purse

This accessory is white with a blue back outline and blue handle. It has a soft puffy cloud shape. Make two cloud panels.

Front Panel

1. With white, ch 9.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 7. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2: inc, sc 5, inc. Ch 1, turn.
4. Row 3: sc across.

Now build the cloud bumps around the shape by crocheting evenly around the outside edge, placing 3 hdc or 3 dc in rounded areas and sl st between bumps. Continue until you have a soft cloud silhouette.

Back Panel

Repeat in white or in blue, depending on the look you want. For the image, a white face with a blue edge is most accurate, so a white back panel with blue edging works well.

Join and Edge

• Place panels together and sc around in blue, lightly stuffing if you want a padded purse.
• At the top center, leave a small opening or keep fully closed as a display prop.

Handle

• With blue, ch 24 to 28.
• Sew both ends to the upper back of the purse to make a rounded handle.

Optionally sew a tiny red cherry with a green leaf onto the lower front corner or place a separate loose cherry prop beside the purse as shown in the image.

Optional Lace Mat and Loose Cherry

The image includes a small cream lace-like square and a loose cherry cluster near the purse. These are optional display additions, but they help recreate the full styling.

Lace Mat

1. With cream, ch 12.
2. Work a tiny square using alternating sc and ch-1 spaces for 6 to 8 rows.
3. Add a simple shell edge around the square.

Loose Cherry Cluster

• Make two tiny red cherries and join them with green stems and one small leaf.

Snail Friend

The snail has a cream body, a red spiral shell, a blue cape or blanket, a white ruffle trim, a tiny cherry, and a matching blue bonnet. This companion should look cuddly and coordinated rather than realistic.

Snail Body

1. With cream, MR, 6 sc.
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)
5. Rnds 5-7: sc around. (24)
6. Rnd 8: sc 10, inc x4, sc 10. (28)
7. Rnds 9-11: sc around. (28)

Stuff the front more firmly than the back. Shape the nose area softly. The body should taper slightly toward the back where the shell sits.

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Snail Head Stalks

Make 2 in cream.

1. MR, 4 sc.
2. Rnds 2-5: sc around. (4)

Sew to the top front of the head. Embroider tiny black eyes low on the face and a curved smile beneath, similar to the image.

Snail Shell

With red, make a flat spiral.

1. MR, 6 sc.
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6. (30)
6. Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x6. (36)

Fasten off with a long tail. Coil the circle into a standing spiral and sew through the layers to hold the shape. Light stuffing can be added while coiling to create the plump shell seen in the image.

Snail Cape

With blue, ch 16.

1. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 15. Ch 1, turn.
2. Rows 2-4: sc across.
3. Row 5: dec, sc 11, dec. Ch 1, turn.
4. Row 6: sc across.

Sew over the back beneath the shell like a little blanket. Add white ruffle edging around the lower sides using small shell stitches. This creates the same layered blue-and-white trim shown on the snail.

Snail Bonnet

Make a tiny triangle-like kerchief in blue.

1. Ch 10.
2. Row 1: sc 9. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2: dec, sc 5, dec. Ch 1, turn.
4. Row 3: dec, sc 3, dec.

Edge with white if desired and sew or tie on top of the snail’s head. Add a tiny red dot accent. Make one miniature cherry and sew it near the neck or front side.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

• Sew the head to the body securely and check that it faces straight forward.
• Attach ears high and let them fall down beneath the bonnet.
• Sew arms at shoulder level and legs evenly under the dress.
• Dress the bunny, then add the cherries, waist tie, and hearts.
• Place the collar ties under the chin before securing the bonnet.
• Embroider the nose, mouth, and brows last so the expression stays centered after assembly.
• Put on the shoes and stitch them lightly to the feet if the doll is mainly for display.
• Place the purse, loose cherry, and snail beside the doll for the full scene.

Care Notes

• Display indoors away from strong sunlight to protect the soft blue and red shades.
• Spot clean first whenever possible.
• If used as a decor doll, avoid frequent pulling on the hearts, shoe cherries, and purse handle.
• Keep away from very young children if safety eyes or tiny sewn pieces are used.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head is round and firm
• Face is centered and gentle
• Bonnet frames the face neatly
• Dress hem is fluffy and even
• Chest cherries sit at equal height
• Waist tie hangs on the doll’s right side
• Heart charms match in size
• Shoes show leaves and cherries clearly
• Cloud purse has a soft cloud outline
• Snail colors coordinate with the bunny

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

For the best long-term result, dust the pieces gently with clean dry hands or a soft brush. If deeper cleaning is needed, use a barely damp cloth and mild soap on small areas only. Reshape while drying. Store flat or upright in a clean dry box, and avoid crushing the bonnet, cloud purse, and snail shell.

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