Sunflower Daytrip Bunny – Crochet

This charming amigurumi set features a long-eared bunny dressed for a sunny outing, complete with a wide-brim hat, sunflower dress, little shoes, a blue backpack, a tiny camera, and a sweet flower bouquet. It has the cozy look of a handmade crochet bunny doll, collectible soft toy, and giftable nursery decor piece.

The matching bear companion makes the set even more special, with its own sunflower outfit, hat, and mini backpack. If your readers love amigurumi bunny gift ideas, handmade stuffed animal decor, artisan crochet dolls, and boutique-style animal toys, this design has wonderful handmade appeal and strong gift-shop charm.

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Materials

• Main bunny yarn: light cream or warm ivory cotton yarn
• Bear yarn: warm honey brown cotton yarn
• Hat and backpack yarn: dusty denim blue cotton yarn
• Dress bodice yarn: white cotton yarn
• Skirt yarn: olive green, sage green, golden yellow, and mustard cotton yarn
• Sunflower centers: dark brown yarn
• Sunflower petals: golden yellow yarn
• Leaf accents: medium green yarn
• Shoes: light tan, warm brown, and cream yarn
• Nose and embroidery: soft blush pink and medium brown embroidery thread
• Eyes: black safety eyes for bunny and bear, sized to fit proportions
• Stuffing: premium polyester fiberfill
• Hooks: one hook for tight doll fabric and one slightly smaller hook for small accessories if needed
• Stitch markers, yarn needle, sewing pins, scissors
• Optional: thin plastic insert or cardstock wrapped in clear tape for backpack flap support

Finished Size

The bunny is designed to stand noticeably taller than the bear, with a large round head, slim dangling arms, long floppy ears, and a softly tapered body. Using sport or DK cotton and a tight hook, the bunny will usually finish around 10 to 12 inches tall without the hat.

The bear companion should finish at roughly half to two-thirds of the bunny’s height, depending on yarn choice and tension. The accessories are intentionally scaled small so the whole set keeps the same visual balance shown in the image.

Color Placement Overview

• Bunny body: cream
• Bunny hat: dusty blue with sunflower trim
• Bunny dress top: white with yellow edging and centered sunflower
• Bunny skirt: striped in green and yellow tones with one large sunflower on the front right side
• Bunny shoes: tan and cream with sunflower ankle accents
• Backpack: dusty blue
• Camera: dark blue, gray, and black
• Bouquet: white petals, yellow centers, green stems
• Bear body: honey brown with darker muzzle and paw details
• Bear outfit: white top with sunflower and striped skirt in matching colors
• Bear hat: mustard with green band and sunflower trim
• Bear backpack: dusty blue

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
• FLO = front loop only
• BLO = back loop only
• st = stitch

General Notes

Work the dolls in continuous rounds unless a section says otherwise. Use a stitch marker and move it every round. Keep tension firm so the fabric looks smooth and the stuffing does not show through.

The image shows a clean, polished amigurumi finish with neat shaping and soft proportions. This means slightly under-stuffing the limbs, firmly stuffing the heads, and using careful placement during assembly so the dolls sit and stand visually straight.

The bunny’s head is large and rounded, but not oversized to the point of looking top-heavy. The ears are long, narrow, and softly flattened. The arms are slim tubes with a slight natural bend. The legs are short and straight, disappearing slightly beneath the skirt.

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The bear is compact and sturdy, with a shorter muzzle and smaller ears. Its outfit echoes the bunny’s dress so the pair clearly belong together. Keep the bear cheerful and simple, with the face centered low enough to maintain a cute, childlike expression.

Bunny Head

1. With cream yarn, make 6 sc in MR. Tighten ring.
2. Round 2: inc around to 12.
3. Round 3: repeat 1 sc, inc to 18.
4. Round 4: repeat 2 sc, inc to 24.
5. Round 5: repeat 3 sc, inc to 30.
6. Round 6: repeat 4 sc, inc to 36.
7. Round 7: repeat 5 sc, inc to 42.
8. Round 8: repeat 6 sc, inc to 48.
9. Round 9: repeat 7 sc, inc to 54.
10. Rounds 10 to 18: sc around evenly.

Insert the safety eyes between rounds 12 and 13, spaced so the face looks open and gentle. The eyes in the image are glossy black and set fairly wide apart. Leave enough room between them for a small centered nose and short mouth detail.

1. Round 19: repeat 7 sc, dec to 48.
2. Round 20: repeat 6 sc, dec to 42.
3. Round 21: repeat 5 sc, dec to 36.
4. Round 22: repeat 4 sc, dec to 30.

Begin stuffing firmly. Shape the cheeks with your fingers so the head remains spherical and smooth. Do not overstuff the lower face; the image shows a soft front muzzle area, not a sharply protruding snout.

1. Round 23: repeat 3 sc, dec to 24.
2. Round 24: repeat 2 sc, dec to 18.
3. Round 25: repeat 1 sc, dec to 12.
4. Round 26: dec around to 6. Fasten off and close.

Bunny Ears Make 2

1. With cream yarn, ch 10.
2. Starting in second ch from hook: 8 sc, 3 sc in last ch.
3. Work on opposite side: 7 sc, inc in final stitch. Total 20.
4. Round 2: inc, 7 sc, 3 inc, 7 sc, 2 inc. Total 26.
5. Rounds 3 to 10: sc around.

The ears should be long, narrow, and lightly flattened, reaching from the side of the hat brim down toward the upper body. They are not wired. Keep them soft and gently stuffed only at the base, or leave fully unstuffed for the relaxed drape seen in the image.

1. Round 11: 10 sc, dec, 11 sc, dec, 1 sc. Total 24.
2. Round 12: sc around.
3. Round 13: 9 sc, dec, 10 sc, dec, 1 sc. Total 22.
4. Round 14: sc around.
5. Flatten top opening and crochet 10 sc through both layers.

Do not close the ear into a point. The lower ends should remain rounded and soft. Sew each ear to the side of the head slightly behind the eyes, beginning near the crown line so they fall down from beneath the hat.

Bunny Body

1. With cream yarn, make 6 sc in MR.
2. Round 2: inc around to 12.
3. Round 3: repeat 1 sc, inc to 18.
4. Round 4: repeat 2 sc, inc to 24.
5. Round 5: repeat 3 sc, inc to 30.
6. Rounds 6 to 10: sc around.

The body is a simple upright shape with a narrower upper torso and a softly rounded lower section. It should fit under the dress neatly without a bulky belly. The silhouette in the image stays slim and tidy.

1. Round 11: repeat 3 sc, dec to 24.
2. Rounds 12 to 15: sc around.
3. Round 16: repeat 2 sc, dec to 18.
4. Rounds 17 to 19: sc around.

Stuff firmly enough to hold shape, but not so much that the dress stretches. Fasten off with a long tail for sewing to the head. The neck area should be strong, centered, and slightly compressed during sewing so the head sits snugly with only a short neck showing.

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Bunny Legs Make 2

1. With cream yarn, make 6 sc in MR.
2. Round 2: inc around to 12.
3. Rounds 3 to 8: sc around.
4. Stuff lightly.
5. Flatten opening and crochet 6 sc through both layers.

The legs are short cylinders. Sew them to the lower front of the body, parallel and close together. They should peek out below the skirt just enough to show the socks and shoes. Keep them aligned so the bunny can sit neatly without twisting.

Bunny Arms Make 2

1. With cream yarn, make 6 sc in MR.
2. Round 2: repeat 1 sc, inc to 9.
3. Rounds 3 to 14: sc around.

Stuff very lightly at the lower half only. Flatten the top and close with 4 sc through both layers. The arms in the image hang naturally, slim and straight, ending a little above the skirt hem. Sew them to the upper body just below the head.

Bunny Dress Top

This section creates the white halter-style bodice visible on the bunny. It covers the chest cleanly and leaves the cream arms fully visible. The neckline and arm openings are edged in yellow, which brightens the dress and ties it visually to the sunflower motifs.

1. With white yarn, ch enough to wrap the upper body snugly. Join carefully without twisting.
2. Round 1: sc evenly around.
3. Rounds 2 to 6: sc around.

Check fit as you go. The bodice should be close-fitting, but not strained. The lower edge will connect to the skirt, so keep it level. The upper edge should sit just under the bunny’s arms and across the chest in a straight line.

1. For neckline edging, switch to yellow and work 1 round of sc evenly around the top edge.
2. Create two narrow straps with yellow yarn by chaining from front edge to back edge.
3. Sew straps securely so they angle slightly outward like the image.

Center a sunflower on the front of the bodice. This flower should sit at the middle of the chest and be large enough to stand out clearly, but still leave white fabric visible around it.

Small Sunflower for Bunny Bodice

1. With dark brown yarn, make 8 sc in MR. Join.
2. Round 2: inc around to 16. Join and fasten off brown.
3. Join yellow to any stitch.
4. In each stitch work: ch 2, 1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dc, ch 2, sl st in next stitch.

This creates textured petals. If the flower curls, lightly flatten it with your fingers. Sew it centered on the bodice front. Keep the petals neat and symmetrical, since this small flower is a focal point.

Bunny Skirt

The skirt begins at the lower bodice and works downward in soft stripes. The image shows alternating green and yellow rows, with the overall look leaning earthy and sunflower-inspired rather than bright neon. Use muted, garden-like tones.

1. Join olive or sage green at the lower edge of the bodice.
2. Round 1: work sc evenly around, increasing slightly to allow a gentle flare.
3. Round 2: sc around.
4. Round 3: switch to golden yellow, sc around.
5. Round 4: switch to sage green, sc around.
6. Round 5: switch to mustard yellow, sc around.
7. Round 6: switch to olive green, sc around.
8. Round 7: switch to golden yellow, sc around.
9. Round 8: switch to sage green, sc around.
10. Round 9: switch to olive green, sc around.

Add small increases every second or third round so the skirt opens gently over the hips and falls in a soft A-line. It should reach just above the ankles, leaving room to see the shoes. Avoid making it too full; the image shows a modest flare.

Scalloped Hem

1. With mustard or golden yellow yarn, join to hem edge.
2. Work repeat: sl st in next stitch, skip 1 stitch, 5 dc in next stitch, skip 1 stitch, sl st in next stitch.
3. Continue around and fasten off.

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The hem should look delicate and slightly decorative, not deep or ruffled. Keep the scallops even. This finish echoes the soft handcrafted style visible in the image and gives the skirt a polished lower edge.

Large Sunflower Applique for Bunny Skirt

This flower sits on the front right side of the skirt and is attached over a green leaf-like square or base. It is larger than the bodice flower and serves as the main decoration on the skirt.

Flower Center

1. With dark brown yarn, make 8 sc in MR.
2. Round 2: inc around to 16.
3. Round 3: repeat 1 sc, inc to 24. Fasten off.

Petals

1. Join yellow yarn to any stitch.
2. Work each petal across 1 stitch or 2 stitches depending on the size you need: ch 2, dc, tr, dc, ch 2, sl st.
3. Continue around for a full ring of plump petals.

Green Base

1. With olive green yarn, ch 8.
2. Row 1: starting in second ch from hook, sc across.
3. Rows 2 to 7: ch 1, turn, sc across, shaping the corners slightly round if desired.

Sew the sunflower onto the green base, then sew the full applique to the skirt front right section. Position it low enough to match the image, but high enough that it does not cover the scalloped hem.

Bunny Shoes Make 2

The bunny wears Mary Jane style shoes in tan and cream, with a neat strap crossing each foot and a tiny sunflower accent at the ankle. The shoes are rounded, sweet, and proportionally small.

1. With tan yarn, ch 7.
2. Round 1: starting in second ch, 5 sc, 3 sc in last ch, working opposite side 4 sc, inc in final stitch.
3. Round 2: inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc.
4. Round 3: sc around in BLO to form sole edge.
5. Rounds 4 to 5: sc around.

Change to cream for the upper shoe edge if you want the layered look visible in the image. Lightly stuff the toe or leave mostly empty depending on fit. Slip the shoe onto the leg and sew in place.

Strap

1. Attach tan or cream yarn at one side of shoe opening.
2. Ch enough to cross the front of the ankle.
3. Sew to opposite side.

Ankle Sunflower Accent Make 2

1. Make a tiny brown center with 6 sc in MR.
2. Add small yellow petals with ch 2, dc, ch 2 style loops.
3. Sew one flower to outer ankle area of each shoe.

Bunny Hat

The wide-brim blue hat is one of the defining features of the set. It has a rounded crown and a broad brim that curves down softly around the face. One side is decorated with a sunflower and a green leaf accent.

Crown

1. With dusty blue yarn, make 6 sc in MR.
2. Round 2: inc around to 12.
3. Round 3: repeat 1 sc, inc to 18.
4. Round 4: repeat 2 sc, inc to 24.
5. Round 5: repeat 3 sc, inc to 30.
6. Round 6: repeat 4 sc, inc to 36.
7. Round 7: repeat 5 sc, inc to 42.
8. Round 8: repeat 6 sc, inc to 48.
9. Rounds 9 to 14: sc around.

Test the crown over the bunny head. It should sit comfortably over the top and slightly over the ear attachment line. If needed, add one or two more plain rounds for a deeper fit.

Brim

1. Round 15: working in BLO, repeat 7 sc, inc around.
2. Rounds 16 to 21: continue increasing gradually every 8 to 10 stitches so the brim widens smoothly.
3. Final round: sc around evenly, then finish with a relaxed edge so the brim does not pull upward.

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The brim should be wide enough to frame the face and extend well past the shoulders. Steam lightly or shape by hand if needed. The image shows a brim with a soft downward curve, not a stiff flat circle.

Hat Sunflower and Leaf

• Make one medium sunflower using the same method as the bodice flower but slightly larger.
• Make one small green leaf by chaining 7, then working sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc on one side and mirroring on the other.
• Sew the leaf first, then sew the sunflower on the right side of the hat brim near the crown join.

Bunny Backpack

The blue backpack is small, boxy, and neat, with a front flap and a front pocket. It sits beside the bunny in the image and has a tidy miniature look. Keep the stitches tight and structured.

Main Body

1. With dusty blue yarn, ch 12.
2. Row 1: sc across.
3. Rows 2 to 14: ch 1, turn, sc across.

Fold this rectangle to form front, base, and back. Crochet or sew the side seams. Make a separate small rectangle for the back panel if you prefer a more box-shaped finish.

Flap

1. Ch 10.
2. Work 6 to 7 rows of sc, rounding the lower corners in the final row.
3. Sew upper edge to the backpack back panel.

Front Pocket

1. Ch 8.
2. Work 4 to 5 rows of sc.
3. Sew to lower front, leaving top open.

Straps and Handle

• Make two long chains or narrow rows for straps.
• Sew to the back panel vertically.
• Add one small loop handle at the top.
• Add a tiny contrasting stitch or knot to the flap center as a button detail.

Bunny Camera

The camera is tiny and decorative, with a dark body, lighter front trim, and black lens area. It should look clearly like a camera even at a very small scale.

1. With dark blue yarn, ch 8.
2. Row 1: sc across.
3. Rows 2 to 4: ch 1, turn, sc across.

Fold into a little rectangular box and seam the sides. Stuff just a touch to keep shape. Make a small gray or light blue front panel and sew it onto the front.

Lens

1. With black yarn, make 6 sc in MR.
2. Round 2: inc around to 12.
3. Fasten off and sew to camera front.

Details

• Add a tiny gray circle or stitch on the lens center.
• Add a side button with one small knot stitch.
• Attach a narrow strap made from chained yarn.

Bunny Flower Bouquet

The bouquet consists of several tiny white flowers with yellow centers gathered together on green stems. Keep this piece delicate and slightly loose so it reads like a hand-picked bunch.

Small Flowers Make 5

1. With yellow yarn, make 5 sc in MR and join.
2. Join white yarn.
3. In each stitch work: ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st.

Stems

• With green yarn, chain a short stem for each flower.
• Sew stems behind flowers.
• Gather all stems together and wrap with more green yarn.

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The bouquet in the image is small and sweet rather than lush. Keep it compact. Lay it beside the bunny’s feet for display, or tack it lightly into the hand if preferred.

Bear Head

The bear’s head is smaller than the bunny’s, with a gentle muzzle and short ears. The image shows a warm honey-brown body with a darker muzzle and nose area. Keep the expression simple and friendly.

1. With honey brown yarn, make 6 sc in MR.
2. Round 2: inc around to 12.
3. Round 3: repeat 1 sc, inc to 18.
4. Round 4: repeat 2 sc, inc to 24.
5. Round 5: repeat 3 sc, inc to 30.
6. Rounds 6 to 10: sc around.

Insert the eyes between rounds 7 and 8 with moderate spacing. The face should look centered and calm. The muzzle sits lower on the face than the bunny nose and creates a more teddy-like expression.

1. Round 11: repeat 3 sc, dec to 24.
2. Round 12: repeat 2 sc, dec to 18.
3. Round 13: repeat 1 sc, dec to 12.

Stuff firmly. Close after attaching the muzzle if you prefer. Fasten off with a long tail.

Bear Muzzle

1. With darker brown yarn, ch 5.
2. Round 1: starting in second ch, 3 sc, 3 sc in last ch, 2 sc opposite side, inc in last stitch.
3. Round 2: sc around.

Stuff lightly and sew to lower face. Embroider a dark brown triangular nose and short mouth line. This muzzle should be noticeable but not oversized.

Bear Ears Make 2

1. Make 6 sc in MR.
2. Round 2: inc around to 12.
3. Flatten and sew to top sides of head.

Bear Body, Arms, and Legs

1. For the body, begin with 6 sc in MR and increase to 24 or 30 depending on desired size.
2. Work several plain rounds, then decrease slightly toward the neck.
3. Stuff firmly and sew head to body.

The body should be compact and slightly pear-shaped. The legs are short and stubby. The arms are small tubes. Use darker brown for paw tips if you want the same contrast seen in the image.

• Arms: begin with 6 sc in MR, increase to 8 or 9, work 6 to 8 rounds, lightly stuff, flatten and sew.
• Legs: begin with 6 sc in MR, increase to 10 or 12, work 5 to 7 rounds, lightly stuff, flatten and attach low on body.

Bear Outfit

The bear wears a miniature version of the bunny’s sunflower outfit. It has a white front with a centered sunflower and a striped skirt in yellow and green. This matching detail is important because it makes the pair feel like a coordinated travel set.

1. Create a small white chest panel that wraps the upper body front.
2. Edge the neckline with yellow.
3. Sew on one tiny sunflower centered at the chest.
4. Join green yarn at the lower edge and work the striped skirt with short rounds of green and yellow.

Because the bear is smaller, keep the skirt simple and close-fitting. It should still flare slightly, but not as much as the bunny’s skirt. Finish with a neat lower edge.

Bear Hat

The bear hat is a smaller, shallower-brim hat in warm golden yellow with a green band and a tiny sunflower trim. It sits tilted slightly downward and adds a very cute picnic-day feel.

1. Start with 6 sc in MR using mustard or golden yarn.
2. Increase gradually to form a shallow crown sized to the bear head.
3. Work several plain rounds.
4. Increase around the lower edge to make a modest brim.

• Add one green round or narrow green chain band above the brim.
• Make one tiny sunflower and sew it to one side of the hat.

Bear Backpack

Use the same method as the bunny backpack, but scale it down. The bag should be small enough to sit against the bear’s back without looking bulky. Keep the shape narrow and lightly structured.

• Make a small blue rectangle for the body.
• Fold and seam into a mini pack.
• Add a flap, two straps, and a tiny top loop.

Assembly Order

1. Sew bunny head to bunny body.
2. Sew bunny ears to head.
3. Sew bunny arms and legs to body.
4. Dress the bunny in bodice and skirt.
5. Sew bodice sunflower and skirt applique.
6. Attach bunny shoes.
7. Fit and tack the bunny hat in place if desired.
8. Finish backpack, camera, and bouquet.
9. Sew bear head, muzzle, ears, arms, and legs.
10. Dress the bear and add hat and backpack.

While assembling, keep checking the silhouettes from the front. The image shows a very balanced layout: tall bunny centered, smaller bear at the side, and accessories grouped at ground level. Straight placement makes a huge visual difference.

Shaping Tips for an Accurate Look

• Bunny head: perfectly rounded with soft cheeks
• Bunny ears: long, flat, and slightly inward-curving at the lower end
• Bunny body: smooth and slim beneath the dress
• Dress: fitted bodice, gently flared skirt, visible stripes
• Hat: wide brim with graceful downward curve
• Bear: compact and sturdy with a short snout

Use pins before sewing every major part. Even a tiny change in ear angle, arm height, or skirt placement can alter the whole expression. For the most polished result, sew slowly, check symmetry often, and view the dolls from slightly above and directly at eye level.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Embroider the bunny nose in soft pink, forming a tiny triangle with a short vertical line and subtle mouth. Add a faint blush tone under each eye if desired. The bunny face should stay minimal and calm.

For the bear, embroider a darker nose and short mouth line on the muzzle. Keep both faces centered and soft. After sewing the hats, adjust ear drape and brim curve so the expressions remain clearly visible from the front.

Care Notes

• Display pieces are best kept away from direct moisture and rough handling.
• If intended for play, secure all small pieces extra firmly.
• Avoid hanging the dolls by hats, ears, straps, or flower stems.
• Store accessories together so tiny items do not get lost.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Eyes aligned evenly on both dolls
• Ears placed symmetrically on the bunny
• Hat brim shaped softly downward
• Sunflower centered on bunny bodice
• Large skirt sunflower attached at front right side
• Shoes level and matching
• Bear outfit colors coordinated with bunny outfit
• Backpack, camera, and bouquet completed

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot clean gently with a damp cloth and mild soap. Do not scrub the embroidered facial details or glued support inserts if used inside accessories. Press excess water out with a towel and reshape while drying.

For long-term storage, keep the dolls in a breathable cotton bag or clean display cabinet away from direct sunlight. Avoid crushing the hat brims and flower petals. A small sachet of silica gel nearby helps reduce excess humidity.