The Sunday High Tea Bunny – Crochet

This elegant bunny brings together everything people love in a collectible handmade plush: a soft amigurumi rabbit, a vintage-style blue cardigan, a floral lace dress, and a charming tea set accent. It fits beautifully into searches for handmade bunny doll, crochet rabbit decor, nursery gift, and heirloom stuffed animal.

The overall look feels like a boutique keepsake you might see beside terms such as amigurumi bunny pattern, crocheted tea party doll, handmade spring rabbit, and artisan baby shower gift. The sweet mouse companion and delicate accessories give the full piece a polished, giftable finish that feels warm and timeless.

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Materials

• Main bunny yarn: soft cream or warm ivory cotton yarn, DK or light worsted weight.
• Shoe color: dusty pastel blue in the same weight.
• Dress and cardigan color: pale sky blue.
• Dress contrast: cream or white.
• Hat band accent: pale blue.
• Mouse yarn: light taupe or mushroom beige.
• Mouse accents: blush pink for nose, inner ears, hands, and feet.
• Bow tie yarn: black.
• Tea set yarn: cream and pale blue.
• Optional display prop yarn: cream, tan, light pink, and soft brown for pastries and mat.
• Hook sizes: one main hook 2.25 mm to 2.75 mm for tight amigurumi fabric, plus one slightly larger hook for the lace skirt if needed.
• Stuffing: premium polyester fiberfill.
• Eyes: black safety eyes or tightly embroidered black eyes.
• Tapestry needle for sewing and shaping.
• Stitch markers for rounds.
• Scissors.
• Thin cardboard or plastic circle for reinforcing saucer if desired.
• Light floral wire only if you want the hat brim to hold a stronger curve.

Finished Size

The seated bunny shown in the image is proportioned like a decorative shelf doll. With DK cotton and a small hook, the bunny measures about 11 to 13 inches tall when seated, not including the hat. The mouse companion measures about 4 to 5 inches tall.

The head is large and rounded, the ears are long and soft, the body is short and plump, and the legs extend forward in a relaxed seated pose. The cardigan sits slightly open, and the skirt spreads outward in a soft circle.

Abbreviations

• MR = magic ring
• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• inc = 2 sc in same stitch
• dec = invisible decrease
• FLO = front loop only
• BLO = back loop only
• rep = repeat
• st = stitch

Design Notes

This piece depends on proportion more than complexity. The bunny has a large head, short torso, rounded muzzle, long narrow ears, thick lower legs, and small rounded hands. Keep your tension tight so the stitches remain crisp and the shaping stays neat.

The dress is important to the likeness. The upper dress is fitted and simple, while the lower skirt becomes a wide floral lace panel in blue and cream. The cardigan is softly cropped with full sleeves. The hat sits low and deep, with a small downward brim and one rolled flower on the right side.

The mouse companion is also essential to the scene. Its head is small, the ears are round and prominent, the body is pear-shaped, and the bow tie is neat and dark. The tea cup and saucer should be delicate rather than oversized so the bunny still remains the focus.

Bunny Legs Make 2

Lower Shoe Section in Blue

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6
2. Round 2: inc around. 12
3. Round 3: sc, inc rep around. 18
4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc rep around. 24
5. Round 5: 3 sc, inc rep around. 30
6. Round 6: sc around in BLO. 30
7. Round 7: sc around. 30
8. Round 8: 9 sc, 6 dec, 9 sc. 24
9. Round 9: 8 sc, 4 dec, 8 sc. 20
10. Stuff the toe firmly and shape it into a rounded slipper-like front.

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Leg Section in Cream

1. Change to cream.
2. Round 10: sc around. 20
3. Round 11: sc around. 20
4. Round 12: 8 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 8 sc. 22
5. Round 13 to 24: sc around. 22
6. Stuff firmly from foot through ankle, then a little lighter above the ankle so the leg can rest forward naturally.

The finished legs should look thick at the feet and slightly slimmer above. Flatten the top of each leg opening. Do not fasten off the first leg. Finish the second leg and prepare to join for the body.

Bunny Body

1. Join the two legs with 4 ch. Attach to the first leg and continue around both legs and both sides of the chain bridge. You should have roughly 52 stitches. Adjust if needed so the body remains symmetrical.
2. Round 1: sc around joined legs and chain bridge. 52
3. Round 2: sc around. 52
4. Round 3: 11 sc, dec rep around. 48
5. Round 4: sc around. 48
6. Round 5: 6 sc, dec rep around. 42
7. Round 6: sc around. 42
8. Round 7: 5 sc, dec rep around. 36
9. Round 8 to 11: sc around. 36
10. Round 12: 4 sc, dec rep around. 30
11. Round 13 to 16: sc around. 30

Stuff the body firmly, especially the lower belly, because the doll must sit upright with the help of its legs. The torso should stay compact. It is not long. The image shows a body that supports the dress without looking cylindrical or oversized.

Neck

1. Round 17: 3 sc, dec rep around. 24
2. Round 18: sc around. 24
3. Round 19: 2 sc, dec rep around. 18
4. Round 20: sc around. 18

Stuff the neck firmly. A stable neck is very important because the head is large and the hat adds visual weight. Fasten off with a long tail for sewing if you prefer to sew the head separately. You may also continue directly into the head if that is your usual style.

Bunny Head

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6
2. Round 2: inc around. 12
3. Round 3: sc, inc rep around. 18
4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc rep around. 24
5. Round 5: 3 sc, inc rep around. 30
6. Round 6: 4 sc, inc rep around. 36
7. Round 7: 5 sc, inc rep around. 42
8. Round 8: 6 sc, inc rep around. 48
9. Round 9: 7 sc, inc rep around. 54
10. Round 10 to 18: sc around. 54

The head should be full and rounded with a gentle front curve. Avoid over-stuffing the face center, because the bunny in the image has a soft, sweet expression rather than a firm protruding muzzle.

1. Round 19: 7 sc, dec rep around. 48
2. Round 20: 6 sc, dec rep around. 42
3. Round 21: 5 sc, dec rep around. 36
4. Insert stuffing gradually and shape the cheeks by hand.
5. Round 22: 4 sc, dec rep around. 30
6. Round 23: 3 sc, dec rep around. 24
7. Round 24: 2 sc, dec rep around. 18
8. Round 25: sc, dec rep around. 12
9. Round 26: dec around. 6

Fasten off and close. If working the head separately, sew it to the neck carefully so the face tilts very slightly downward. That subtle angle helps match the gentle seated tea-party posture from the image.

Bunny Muzzle Shaping

The nose and mouth area is not a separate snout piece. Instead, the face is smooth and softly shaped, with embroidery placed directly on the head. This is an important detail because it keeps the bunny refined and elegant.

• Place the eyes about midway down the head front, spaced moderately apart.
• The eyes are simple black ovals or tiny round safety eyes.
• Embroider the nose in a soft brown or taupe thread, forming a small Y-shape.
• Keep the mouth tiny and centered.
• Add very gentle sculpting from the inner eye area down toward the nose if desired.

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Bunny Ears Make 2

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6
2. Round 2: inc around. 12
3. Round 3: sc around. 12
4. Round 4: sc, inc rep around. 18
5. Round 5 to 10: sc around. 18
6. Round 11: 7 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec. 16
7. Round 12 to 20: sc around. 16
8. Round 21: 6 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec. 14
9. Round 22 to 32: sc around. 14
10. Flatten lightly and sc through both layers across the opening.

The ears should be long, narrow, and softly drooping. Do not stuff them. Their relaxed fall is part of the charm. Sew them slightly below the top center of the head so they descend alongside the face and shoulder line. One ear may sit a touch farther forward under the hat brim.

Bunny Arms Make 2

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR with cream. 6
2. Round 2: inc around. 12
3. Round 3 to 5: sc around. 12
4. Change to blue.
5. Round 6 to 8: sc around. 12
6. Round 9: 4 sc, dec rep around. 10
7. Round 10 to 17: sc around. 10
8. Stuff only the hand and lower forearm lightly.
9. Flatten top and close with sc through both sides.

The hands are cream and visible beneath the cardigan sleeves. The sleeves should feel slightly roomy, so keep the upper arms slim and lightly stuffed. Sew the arms low on the body sides so the hands rest naturally toward the lap, ready to support the teacup.

Dress Bodice

The dress begins at the waist area and is worked upward or downward depending on preference. For best control of fit, make the bodice as a separate piece and seam it at the back. The image shows the cardigan open at the front, revealing a neat central lace motif on the dress.

1. With blue, ch a length that fits around the upper torso snugly. For the size above, begin with about 28 to 32 chains.
2. Row 1: sc across.
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc across.
4. Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc across, shaping slightly inward at each end if needed.
5. Continue until the bodice covers from upper chest to waist.

Before seaming, add a centered decorative lace motif to the front. You can do this with cream yarn using a small flower or starburst built from chains, slip stitches, and short petals. Keep it flat and delicate. It should sit right below the neckline.

Dress Skirt Base

The skirt is full and soft, spreading outward in a seated circle. Work into the lower edge of the bodice.

1. Round 1: evenly place 2 sc in some stitches around the lower bodice edge to create a gentle flare.
2. Round 2: hdc around.
3. Round 3: alternate hdc and inc around lightly to widen the skirt.
4. Round 4: dc around.
5. Round 5: dc, inc rep around to continue the flare.

At this stage, the skirt should already begin to spread. Keep it flexible. The lace overlay will create the prominent scalloped floral pattern visible in the image.

Floral Lace Skirt Overlay

This section creates the blue and cream flower-wheel appearance around the lower part of the dress. Make it directly onto the skirt or as a separate overskirt panel. The image shows repeated blue circular floral areas joined by cream lace arches.

Blue Floral Medallions

1. Round 1: In blue, 12 dc in MR for each medallion.
2. Round 2: ch 2, dc in same st, ch 1, 2 dc in next st, ch 1 rep around.
3. Round 3: add a slightly scalloped edge with hdc and dc combinations so the circle becomes floral rather than perfectly flat.

Make enough medallions to wrap around the lower skirt edge. Depending on size, you may need 8 to 10 motifs. The visible skirt suggests a generous number, creating a balanced ring across the hem.

Cream Lace Join

1. Use cream yarn to join the medallions with chain arches.
2. Work ch 3 to ch 5 bridges between motif points.
3. Add small dc or hdc clusters into the arches to create a net-like lace.
4. Attach the finished lace ring to the blue skirt base just above the hemline.

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The bottom edge should have a soft scalloped finish in cream and blue. Do not make the lace too stiff. The photographed skirt drapes gently, even though it is decorative and detailed.

Cardigan

The cardigan is pale blue, softly textured, and slightly cropped. It has long sleeves, rounded front edges, and a comfortable fit over the dress. It is not buttoned. The front stays open so the dress motif remains visible.

Back Panel

1. Ch to the width of the bunny back, about 18 to 22 chains.
2. Row 1: hdc across.
3. Row 2 to 8: hdc across, increasing a little at the underarm if needed.

Front Panels Make 2

1. Ch about half the back width.
2. Work 6 to 8 rows in hdc.
3. Shape the neckline by decreasing at one upper edge over the last 2 or 3 rows.

Sleeves Make 2

1. Ch enough to fit around the armhole.
2. Join and work in rounds of hdc.
3. After a few rounds, reduce slightly toward the wrist.
4. Finish with 1 round of sc for a neat cuff.

Sew the shoulder seams, set in the sleeves, and attach the cardigan around the bunny. Add one round of sc edging around the entire front opening and neckline. Keep the front curved softly so it frames the dress rather than covering it.

Cloche Hat

The hat is cream with a pale blue band and one large blue-gray flower. Its shape is a shallow cloche with a rounded crown and a slightly downturned brim. It sits low on the bunny head and overlaps the ear bases.

Crown

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6
2. Round 2: inc around. 12
3. Round 3: sc, inc rep around. 18
4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc rep around. 24
5. Round 5: 3 sc, inc rep around. 30
6. Round 6: 4 sc, inc rep around. 36
7. Round 7: 5 sc, inc rep around. 42
8. Round 8 to 12: sc around. 42

Brim

1. Round 13: in BLO, sc around. 42
2. Round 14: 6 sc, inc rep around. 48
3. Round 15: sc around. 48
4. Round 16: 7 sc, inc rep around. 54
5. Round 17: sc around loosely. 54

Try the hat on the bunny. The brim should tilt downward gently without flaring dramatically. Add a pale blue band by surface slip stitching or by sewing a narrow crocheted strip around the hat base.

Hat Flower

1. With blue-gray yarn, ch 20.
2. Into each chain, work a mix of hdc and dc increases to create a ruffled strip.
3. Roll the strip tightly from one end to form a rose.
4. Sew securely onto the right side of the hat band.

The flower in the image is compact rather than wide. Keep it layered and soft, with visible petal ridges.

Tea Cup

The cup is small and elegant, held in one bunny hand while resting on a matching saucer. It should look delicate and slightly shallow.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR with cream. 6
2. Round 2: inc around. 12
3. Round 3: sc, inc rep around. 18
4. Round 4: sc in BLO around. 18
5. Round 5 to 7: sc around. 18
6. Round 8: 7 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec. 16
7. Round 9: sc around. 16
8. Finish with a pale blue edging round using sl st or very small sc.

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Cup Handle

1. Ch 5.
2. Sl st back along the chain.
3. Sew to the side of the cup in a neat loop.

Saucer

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR with cream. 6
2. Round 2: inc around. 12
3. Round 3: sc, inc rep around. 18
4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc rep around. 24
5. Round 5: in BLO, sc around. 24
6. Round 6: finish with a pale blue edging.

If you want the saucer to remain flat while displayed in the bunny lap, insert a thin cardboard circle inside a second backing circle. Keep the finished saucer small enough to fit naturally between the bunny’s hands.

Mouse Companion

The mouse is a separate small amigurumi character with a simple face, round ears, pale pink details, and a black bow tie. Its size should come to about the bunny’s forearm height when seated beside it.

Mouse Body and Head

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR with taupe. 6
2. Round 2: inc around. 12
3. Round 3: sc, inc rep around. 18
4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc rep around. 24
5. Round 5 to 9: sc around. 24
6. Round 10: 6 sc, dec rep around. 21
7. Round 11 to 13: sc around. 21
8. Round 14: 5 sc, dec rep around. 18
9. Round 15 to 18: sc around. 18
10. Round 19: 4 sc, dec rep around. 15
11. Round 20: sc around. 15
12. Round 21: 3 sc, dec rep around. 12
13. Round 22: 2 sc, dec rep around. 9
14. Stuff firmly and close.

This shaping creates a small pear-like body with a slightly narrower neck and rounded head area, matching the image. Keep the silhouette modest and upright rather than wide.

Mouse Ears Make 2

1. With taupe, 6 sc in MR. 6
2. Round 2: inc around. 12
3. Round 3: sc around. 12
4. With blush pink, stitch a small inner circle onto each ear.

Sew the ears high on the head, one on each side. They should be noticeably round and a little oversized relative to the mouse face.

Mouse Arms Make 2

1. Round 1: 5 sc in MR with pink. 5
2. Round 2: change to taupe and sc around. 5
3. Round 3 to 5: sc around. 5
4. Fasten off and sew to the body sides.

Mouse Legs Make 2

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR with pink. 6
2. Round 2: sc around in BLO. 6
3. Round 3: change to taupe and sc around. 6
4. Round 4 to 5: sc around. 6

Mouse Tail

1. With pink, ch 10 to 14.
2. Sl st back or leave as a simple chain.
3. Sew low at the back.

Mouse Face and Bow Tie

• Use tiny black embroidered eyes.
• Use pink thread for a pointed nose.
• Add a short stitched mouth if desired.
• For the bow tie, make a tiny rectangle in black, cinch the center, and sew at the neck.

Optional Lace Table Mat

The lace mat under the pastries helps complete the tea-table mood in the image. This piece is optional, but it adds a lovely styled finish for photographs or display.

1. Begin with 12 dc in MR using cream.
2. Add rounds of chain arches and dc clusters.
3. Increase gradually so the mat stays flat.
4. Finish with a shell or picot-like scalloped edge using only the allowed stitch vocabulary you prefer.

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Keep the mat small enough to sit beside the bunny and mouse, not underneath the entire display.

Optional Mini Pastries

The small treats on the table may be added as decorative extras. They are tiny, rounded props in tan, cream, and blush tones. These are optional but effective if you want to recreate the full Sunday tea scene.

Mini Cupcake

1. Base: 6 sc in MR, increase to 12, then one BLO round to shape the wrapper.
2. Top: make a separate cream or tan dome with 12 or 18 stitches total.
3. Sew together and add a spiral frosting effect or small top nub.

Mini Roll or Bun

1. Make a tiny oval or round in tan.
2. Add a cream swirl on top if desired.
3. Use only a pinch of stuffing.

Assembly Order

1. Sew the head securely to the body.
2. Sew the ears to the head, allowing them to droop naturally.
3. Sew the arms to the upper body so they angle toward the lap.
4. Dress the bunny in the bodice and skirt.
5. Add the cardigan and tack it lightly at the shoulders if needed.
6. Place the hat on the head and stitch discreetly in a few spots.
7. Sew or tack the saucer to one hand and the cup above it.
8. Complete the mouse and position it beside the bunny.
9. Add optional mat and pastries for display.

Shaping Tips for an Accurate Look

• Head: keep it round and smooth, not elongated.
• Ears: long, flat, and soft, with no stuffing.
• Legs: firm and forward-facing so the bunny can sit well.
• Feet: rounded and slightly oversized in blue.
• Body: compact and softly stuffed.
• Arms: short enough that the hands rest near the tea cup.
• Cardigan: open-front and slightly textured.
• Skirt: full, lacy, and visibly floral around the hem.
• Hat: low cloche shape with a gentle downward brim.
• Mouse: small, upright, and sweetly simple.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check the symmetry before securing everything permanently. The eyes should sit low enough to keep the face gentle. The nose should be tiny, centered, and slightly below eye level. Let the ears fall naturally. Position the hat so the flower sits to one side and the brim frames the face softly.

When placing the tea cup, angle the hands so the set feels supported rather than floating. Sit the mouse close to the bunny’s right side. Spread the skirt so the floral lace remains visible across the front.

Care Notes

• Display indoors away from strong sunlight.
• Handle the hat flower and tea set gently.
• Use spot cleaning for the bunny whenever possible.
• Store flat or seated to protect the dress shape.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Are both ears the same length and evenly placed?
• Does the bunny sit securely with legs forward?
• Is the cardigan open and centered?
• Does the lace skirt show clearly at the front?
• Is the hat low and slightly curved downward?
• Are the mouse ears balanced and the bow tie centered?
• Does the cup-and-saucer set look delicate and properly scaled?

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

For routine care, dust lightly with a clean dry brush or a cool hair dryer on the lowest setting. For marks, use a damp cloth and mild soap only on the affected area. Do not soak pieces with stuffed shaping or attached props.

If storing long term, wrap the bunny in clean tissue and place it in a breathable container. Avoid plastic bags in humid conditions. Keep the tea cup, mouse, and optional pastries together in a small fabric pouch so the scene stays complete and protected.