Drop-Waist Daylily Bunny – Crochet

This sweet amigurumi bunny is styled like a collectible handmade doll, with a soft cloche hat, a blush drop-waist dress, neat Mary Jane shoes, and tiny display accessories. It is an ideal choice for anyone searching for a crochet bunny doll, nursery decor bunny, heirloom plush rabbit, or handmade gift idea.

The design also includes the small basket, lace-style mat, daylily flower, tiny black bird, and pastel egg-shaped accessory shown beside the bunny. If you love boutique amigurumi, artisan soft toys, spring bunny decor, and finished crochet dolls people often shop for in gift guides and handmade toy listings, this project is especially charming.

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Materials

• Main bunny color: light cream yarn
• Dress, hat, shoes, basket: dusty blush-beige yarn
• Lace trim color: soft ivory yarn
• Bird body: black yarn
• Bird beak/feet: charcoal gray yarn
• Mini egg: pastel blue, pastel pink, pale yellow yarn
• Flower: peach and light apricot yarn
• Stem and leaf: medium green yarn
• Hook: use a hook size that gives a firm fabric with no stuffing visible
• Stuffing: polyester fiberfill
• Safety eyes: glossy black, sized to match the face proportion in the photo
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch marker
• Pins for assembly
• Optional: thin wire for flower stem support, small amount of pellets for balance, blush for cheeks

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

Design Notes

This bunny has a large rounded head, a slim neck, a narrow torso, long straight arms, long straight legs, and soft hanging ears. The dress is worked as a separate outfit, with a shaped sweetheart-style bodice, narrow straps, a low waist seam, and a flared skirt finished with an airy ivory edging.

The hat is very important to the overall look. It sits low over the forehead like a cloche and has a short downward brim. The decorative band is not flat ribbon; it is a crocheted openwork strip attached around the crown. Keep the stitches even and the brim soft, not stiff.

The accessories are small, so use the same neat tension throughout. The basket should be rounded and compact with a single curved handle and a pastel round item peeking out. The black bird sits inside a beige cup-like wrap and wears a matching hat, with two small white wings visible.

Finished Size

Using plush-safe amigurumi tension and yarn thickness similar to lightweight cotton or cotton blend, the finished bunny should stand about 9 to 11 inches tall from foot to top of head, excluding the hat. With the hat on, the total height will be slightly taller. The accessories are miniature display pieces.

Color Planning

• Light cream: head, body, arms, legs, muzzle area, ears
• Dusty blush-beige: dress, hat, shoes, basket, bird wrap
• Ivory: all decorative edging and lace-like trims
• Black: bird body
• Gray: bird beak, optional tiny feet
• Peach tones: daylily petals
• Green: flower stem and leaf

Bunny Legs Make 2

The legs in the image are slender and evenly stuffed, with only slight shaping at the feet. They are not oversized or floppy. Begin at the sole and make an oval base so the feet can stand neatly beneath the dress.

1. With cream, ch 6.
2. Round 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch, working on opposite side sc 3, inc in last st. Total 12 sts.
3. Round 2: inc, sc 3, inc x3, sc 3, inc x2. Total 18 sts.
4. Round 3: sc around in BLO. Total 18 sts.
5. Rounds 4-5: sc around.
6. Round 6: sc 5, dec x4, sc 5. Total 14 sts.
7. Round 7: sc around.
8. Round 8: sc 4, dec x3, sc 4. Total 11 sts.

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Stuff the foot firmly at the toe and lightly at the heel. The foot should look rounded in front and flatter at the back. Add a pinch of pellets only if you need balance.

1. Round 9: sc around.
2. Round 10: inc, sc 4, inc, sc 4, inc. Total 14 sts.
3. Rounds 11-26: sc around.

Do not overstuff the upper leg. The legs in the photo are smooth and straight, with no visible knee shaping. Fasten off first leg. On second leg, do not fasten off. Lightly flatten the top opening of each leg before joining.

Body

The body is slim and slightly tapered. The waist is narrow, and the chest area remains modest because the dress bodice creates the final shape. Join the legs so the inner thighs sit close together.

1. Join second leg to first with 4 ch.
2. Round 1: sc around first leg, sc across 4 ch, sc around second leg, sc across opposite side of ch. Total 36 sts.
3. Round 2: sc around.
4. Round 3: dec, sc 16, dec, sc 16. Total 34 sts.
5. Round 4: sc around.
6. Round 5: dec, sc 15, dec, sc 15. Total 32 sts.
7. Round 6: sc around.
8. Round 7: dec, sc 14, dec, sc 14. Total 30 sts.
9. Round 8: sc around.
10. Round 9: dec, sc 13, dec, sc 13. Total 28 sts.
11. Rounds 10-12: sc around.

At this point the lower body should be cylindrical and elegant. Keep the stuffing moderate so the dress can sit smoothly over the hips. The bunny in the image has a calm, polished silhouette rather than a very soft squishy shape.

1. Round 13: dec, sc 12, dec, sc 12. Total 26 sts.
2. Round 14: sc around.
3. Round 15: dec, sc 11, dec, sc 11. Total 24 sts.
4. Rounds 16-18: sc around.
5. Round 19: inc, sc 5, inc, sc 10, inc, sc 5, inc. Total 28 sts.
6. Rounds 20-22: sc around.
7. Round 23: dec, sc 5, dec, sc 10, dec, sc 5, dec. Total 24 sts.
8. Round 24: sc around.

Stuff the torso a little firmer at the chest and lighter near the neck. The neck must stay stable because the head is large and the hat adds visual volume.

1. Round 25: dec, sc 4 repeated 4 times. Total 20 sts.
2. Rounds 26-28: sc around.

Head

The head is almost spherical but slightly fuller through the cheeks. The face is simple: round black eyes, a tiny pinkish nose, and a short vertical stitch beneath the nose. There is no large embroidered mouth. Keep the expression gentle and minimal.

1. Round 1: With cream, 6 sc in MR.
2. Round 2: inc x6. Total 12 sts.
3. Round 3: (sc, inc) x6. Total 18 sts.
4. Round 4: (sc 2, inc) x6. Total 24 sts.
5. Round 5: (sc 3, inc) x6. Total 30 sts.
6. Round 6: (sc 4, inc) x6. Total 36 sts.
7. Round 7: (sc 5, inc) x6. Total 42 sts.
8. Round 8: (sc 6, inc) x6. Total 48 sts.
9. Rounds 9-17: sc around.

Insert eyes between Rounds 12 and 13, spaced so the face stays childlike and centered. In the image, the eyes are not extremely wide apart. They sit above the muzzle area, leaving room for the small nose.

1. Round 18: (sc 6, dec) x6. Total 42 sts.
2. Round 19: sc around.
3. Round 20: (sc 5, dec) x6. Total 36 sts.
4. Round 21: (sc 4, dec) x6. Total 30 sts.
5. Round 22: (sc 3, dec) x6. Total 24 sts.

Stuff firmly and shape the cheeks with your fingers. The head should stay smooth with no corners. Continue closing carefully.

1. Round 23: (sc 2, dec) x6. Total 18 sts.
2. Round 24: (sc, dec) x6. Total 12 sts.
3. Round 25: dec x6. Total 6 sts.

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Fasten off and close. Sew the head onto the neck securely. Stitch all the way around twice if needed. The head in the image sits straight, not tilted.

Arms Make 2

The arms are long, slim, and gently tapered. They hang down to about the upper skirt level. There are no visible paws or thumb shaping. Keep them simple and elegant.

1. Round 1: With cream, 6 sc in MR.
2. Round 2: inc x6. Total 12 sts.
3. Rounds 3-5: sc around.
4. Round 6: dec, sc 4, dec, sc 4. Total 10 sts.
5. Rounds 7-19: sc around.

Stuff only the lower half and leave the upper arm lightly stuffed or empty for easy sewing. Flatten the top opening and sew between the upper torso rounds so the arms angle slightly downward. They should not stick outward.

Ears Make 2

The ears are long, soft, and flat, hanging from the sides of the head beneath the hat. They are not very wide. Each ear reaches to about the chest or upper waist area in the photo.

1. Round 1: With cream, 6 sc in MR.
2. Round 2: inc x6. Total 12 sts.
3. Round 3: (sc, inc) x6. Total 18 sts.
4. Round 4: (sc 2, inc) x6. Total 24 sts.
5. Rounds 5-8: sc around.
6. Round 9: dec, sc 10, dec, sc 10. Total 22 sts.
7. Rounds 10-22: sc around.
8. Round 23: dec, sc 9, dec, sc 9. Total 20 sts.
9. Rounds 24-28: sc around.

Do not stuff the ears. Flatten them and stitch the bottom closed. Sew them to the sides of the head slightly behind the eye line, leaving room for the hat to sit low over the forehead. The ears should fall naturally with a soft curve.

Snout and Nose Detailing

This bunny does not need a separate protruding muzzle piece. Instead, use a few horizontal embroidery passes in cream directly on the face if you want subtle dimension. Then stitch a tiny triangular or vertical satin nose in pale blush or dusty pink thread.

Add a short line directly beneath the nose, only two or three stitches long. Keep it delicate. If desired, apply a faint touch of pink blush beneath the eyes, but keep the cheeks soft and natural.

Dress Overview

The outfit is what makes this bunny distinct. The dress has a fitted sweetheart-look bodice, thin shoulder straps, an ivory trim below the bust, a low waist, and a gently flared skirt with another open ivory trim along the hem. Work it as separate clothing so the bunny remains neat.

Bodice

The bodice can be worked in rows to shape the curved upper edge. It should fit snugly around the torso and meet at the back. Measure often while working. The top edge dips slightly at the center and rises at each bust curve before reaching the straps.

1. With blush-beige, ch 21.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 20. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2: sc across. Ch 1, turn.
4. Row 3: sc 2, hdc 4, dc 4, hdc 2, sc 2, hdc 2, dc 4, hdc 4, sc 2.

This row creates the rounded top edge. If you prefer a firmer bodice, work Row 3 in back loops or reduce one stitch at each outer edge. The finished look should echo the softly curved neckline in the image rather than a straight bib front.

1. Row 4: sc across to smooth the lower edge. Ch 1, turn.
2. Rows 5-8: sc across.

Wrap the bodice around the torso. Sew or lace the back neatly. The fit should be close but not tight enough to distort the bunny. Leave the upper chest and shoulders visible, just as in the image.

Straps Make 2

1. With blush-beige, ch 10.
2. Row 1: starting in second ch, sc 9.

Fasten off with a long tail. Sew one strap to each upper corner of the bodice front, then over the shoulders to the back. The straps in the image are narrow, flat, and positioned near the outer shoulder area.

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Ivory Bodice Trim

The ivory trim below the bodice is a small scalloped edging, not a deep lace. Attach ivory at the lower edge of the bodice.

1. Round or Row edging: *sl st in next st, ch 2, 2 dc in next st, ch 2, sl st in next st*; repeat across.

Keep the scallops small. This trim sits like a decorative band between bodice and skirt, so it should read clearly but remain refined.

Skirt

The skirt begins low on the body, giving the dress its drop-waist look. It is not a puffy tutu. It falls outward in a smooth bell shape and ends above the ankles, leaving the shoes fully visible.

1. With blush-beige, ch enough to fit around the low waist or lower torso. Join carefully without twisting. A good starting count is 36 sts.
2. Round 1: sc around.
3. Round 2: (sc 5, inc) repeated around. Total 42 sts.
4. Round 3: sc around.
5. Round 4: (sc 6, inc) repeated around. Total 48 sts.
6. Round 5: sc around.
7. Round 6: (sc 7, inc) repeated around. Total 54 sts.
8. Rounds 7-10: sc around.

At this point the skirt should flare gently but still drape close enough to the legs. If your yarn is heavier, stop one round earlier. The sample in the image has visible horizontal rows and a smooth, even hemline before the lace edging is added.

Ivory Hem Edging

This edging is a key visual feature. It resembles a shallow fan lace with open arches. Work loosely enough to show the pattern, but not so loose that it collapses.

1. Attach ivory to the skirt hem.
2. Round 1: *sl st in next st, ch 3, skip 1 st, dc in next st, ch 3, skip 1 st, sl st in next st*; repeat around.
3. Round 2: into each arch section work *(sc, hdc, dc, ch 2, dc, hdc, sc)* or adjust slightly to maintain even spacing.

The effect should create soft pointed scallops with small openings, similar to the trim seen in the photo. Steam lightly if needed, but do not flatten too much.

Cloche Hat

The hat has a rounded dome, a low fit, and a short downward brim. It should cover the upper forehead and partly overlap the ears. The decorative ivory band is attached around the crown just above the brim join.

1. Round 1: With blush-beige, 6 sc in MR.
2. Round 2: inc x6. Total 12 sts.
3. Round 3: (sc, inc) x6. Total 18 sts.
4. Round 4: (sc 2, inc) x6. Total 24 sts.
5. Round 5: (sc 3, inc) x6. Total 30 sts.
6. Round 6: (sc 4, inc) x6. Total 36 sts.
7. Round 7: (sc 5, inc) x6. Total 42 sts.
8. Round 8: (sc 6, inc) x6. Total 48 sts.

Check the hat against the head. For a lower cloche fit, add one more increase round if needed. The dome should be smooth and rounded rather than tall.

1. Rounds 9-14: sc around.
2. Round 15: in BLO, sc around.
3. Rounds 16-18: sc around.
4. Round 19: (sc 7, inc) repeated around. Total 54 sts.
5. Round 20: sc around.
6. Round 21: (sc 8, inc) repeated around. Total 60 sts.
7. Round 22: sl st loosely around, or sc around if a thicker edge is desired.

Hat Lace Band

With ivory, make a separate decorative strip long enough to fit around the hat above the brim.

1. Ch a length that wraps around the hat neatly.
2. Row 1: sc across.
3. Row 2: *ch 3, skip 1, dc in next, ch 3, skip 1, sl st in next*; repeat.

Sew the band around the hat where the crown meets the brim. In the image, the band is centered and evenly spaced, adding just a light lace detail rather than dominating the hat.

Mary Jane Shoes Make 2

The shoes are soft, rounded, and simple. Each shoe has a strap across the top and tiny side nubs that look like little decorative pearls or knots. Make the shoes directly over the feet if desired, or as removable pieces with a close fit.

1. With blush-beige, ch 6.
2. Round 1: starting in second ch, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch, sc 3 on opposite side, inc. Total 12 sts.
3. Round 2: inc, sc 3, inc x3, sc 3, inc x2. Total 18 sts.
4. Round 3: in BLO, sc around.
5. Round 4: sc around.
6. Round 5: sc 5, dec x4, sc 5. Total 14 sts.
7. Round 6: sc around.

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Fasten off if making separate shoes. For the strap, attach yarn at one side, ch 6 to 7 depending on fit, then sew to the opposite side. Add a tiny bobble or French-knot style nub at each side of the strap to echo the photo.

Small Handbag

The handbag is small and rounded, with a firm base and one curved handle. A pastel textured ball peeks out from the top. The bag sits upright and has a simple two-tone look created by cream and blush-beige sections.

1. Round 1: With blush-beige, 6 sc in MR.
2. Round 2: inc x6. Total 12 sts.
3. Round 3: (sc, inc) x6. Total 18 sts.
4. Round 4: in BLO, sc around.
5. Rounds 5-7: sc around.
6. Change to cream.
7. Rounds 8-10: sc around.

Stuff lightly so the bag keeps a rounded shape. Flatten the opening just a little rather than closing it. For the handle, attach blush-beige at one upper side, ch 18 to 22 depending on your scale, and sew to the opposite side in a neat arch.

Pastel Bag Topper

1. With pastel lavender-pink, 6 sc in MR.
2. Round 2: inc x6. Total 12 sts.
3. Round 3: sc around.

Stuff very lightly and sew partway into the bag opening so it appears to be tucked inside, just like the round item visible in the image.

Lace-Style Square Mat

The small cream square beside the bag looks like a delicate cloth. Recreate it as a tiny openwork crochet square.

1. With ivory, ch 16.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch and across.
3. Row 2: ch 3, skip 1, dc in next, ch 1, skip 1; repeat.
4. Row 3: sc and hdc distributed across to stabilize.
5. Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until square.

Finish with a tiny edge: *sl st, ch 2, sl st* around corners and sides for a lace-like outline. Block gently so the square lays flat.

Daylily Flower

The flower in the photo is a peach daylily with six long petals and a green stem with one leaf. It lies on the wood surface rather than standing upright, so a soft stem is acceptable unless you want a firmer display piece.

Petals Make 6

1. With peach, ch 9.
2. Working back along chain: sl st, sc, hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc, sc.

Fasten off with long tail. Make three petals in peach and three in lighter apricot or lightly edge the centers with a second tone. Layer the petals in two groups of three and sew together at the center.

Flower Center

1. With pale yellow or peach, 6 sc in MR.

Sew this small circle over the petal center. Add a few fine stitched stamens if you like, but keep them short so the flower still matches the tidy style in the image.

Stem and Leaf

1. With green, ch 16.
2. Row 1: sl st back along chain for a narrow stem.

For the leaf, ch 10 and work back with sl st, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st. Sew leaf to stem and stem to flower back. Curve the stem gently.

Black Bird in Basket-Style Wrap

This tiny bird is a major charm detail. The body is black and rounded, the wings are white and small, and the bird sits inside a beige cup-like base that resembles a mini basket or wrap. It also wears a tiny matching hat.

Bird Body

1. Round 1: With black, 6 sc in MR.
2. Round 2: inc x6. Total 12 sts.
3. Round 3: (sc, inc) x6. Total 18 sts.
4. Rounds 4-6: sc around.
5. Round 7: (sc, dec) x6. Total 12 sts.

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Stuff lightly. Add two tiny black bead-like eyes if desired, though they may blend into the body. Keep the shape compact and slightly upright rather than perfectly round.

Beak

1. With gray, 4 sc in MR.

Fasten off and sew as a tiny protruding cone or flat wedge at the center front.

Wings Make 2

1. With ivory, ch 5.
2. Into second ch from hook: sc, hdc, dc, sl st.

Sew one wing to each side. The wings in the image are small, angled outward, and visible above the wrap.

Wrap or Cup Base

1. With blush-beige, 6 sc in MR.
2. Round 2: inc x6. Total 12 sts.
3. Round 3: (sc, inc) x6. Total 18 sts.
4. Round 4: in BLO, sc around.
5. Rounds 5-7: sc around.

Do not close. Place the bird inside and sew lightly in place so the black body shows above the rim. This gives the same nested look seen in the image.

Mini Bird Hat

1. With blush-beige, 6 sc in MR.
2. Round 2: inc x6. Total 12 sts.
3. Round 3: sc around.
4. Round 4: inc evenly to 16 sts if needed for a tiny brim.

Sew on top of the bird head. Keep the hat low and simple.

Pastel Egg-Shaped Accessory

The final small item beside the bird is a striped pastel egg or bottle-shaped accent with a pale yellow base, pink middle, and blue top. It is tiny and lightly stuffed.

1. Round 1: With pale yellow, 6 sc in MR.
2. Round 2: inc x6. Total 12 sts.
3. Round 3: sc around.
4. Change to pink.
5. Rounds 4-5: sc around.
6. Change to blue.
7. Round 6: (sc, dec) x4. Total 8 sts.
8. Round 7: sc around.

Stuff lightly and close. The shape should taper gently at the top.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Sew the arms first, then the ears, then dress the bunny with the bodice and skirt. Add the shoes and hat last so you can adjust balance and proportions. Make sure the skirt sits low on the torso and flares evenly all around.

For the face, keep the nose tiny and centered. Add only a short line beneath it. If you use blush, apply it softly below the eyes. The expression should remain calm, gentle, and very simple.

Care Notes

• Keep the doll away from rough handling so the lace trims stay neat.
• Store the hat and flower flat when not on display.
• If using safety eyes, this item is best treated as a decorative piece.
• Do not hang the bunny by the ears or dress straps.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head centered and secure
• Eyes level and evenly spaced
• Ears hanging symmetrically
• Bodice fitted closely
• Skirt attached at a low waist position
• Ivory trims visible but not ruffled too heavily
• Hat sitting low over forehead
• Shoes aligned flat under legs
• Accessories scaled small beside the bunny

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot clean with a barely damp cloth and mild soap. Avoid soaking the piece, especially the hat trim, dress edging, and flower petals. Press moisture out gently with a towel and allow everything to air dry naturally on a flat surface.

For long-term storage, keep the bunny in a clean dry box away from direct sunlight, dust, and humidity. Acid-free tissue can help support the hat brim and skirt shape. If needed, reshape by hand after storage rather than using heavy heat.