Pansy Marmalade Bunny – Crochet

This charming amigurumi set features a softly dressed bunny with a pansy bodice, a full floral skirt, a peach cloche hat, crossbody strawberry bag, flower-trim sandals, a pansy bouquet, and a tiny duck companion. It has the look of a handmade bunny doll, a collectible crochet bunny plush, and a sweet spring nursery gift.

The finished design feels polished and gift-ready, with delicate appliqué flowers and coordinated pastel details that resemble a boutique amigurumi animal, artisan stuffed bunny, and heirloom crochet decor piece. It is especially lovely for makers who enjoy detailed character dolls with accessories that look ready for display or thoughtful gifting.

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

Materials

• Light worsted or DK cotton yarn in warm cream, pale peach, lavender, deep violet, soft yellow, leaf green, berry pink, white, and orange
• 2.25 mm to 2.75 mm crochet hook, or size needed for very tight stitches
• Black safety eyes for the bunny
• Small black safety eyes or black embroidery thread for the duck
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Sewing pins or clips
• Thin floral wire optional for bouquet stems if you want a posed bouquet
• Small piece of felt or plastic canvas optional for bag base support

Color Notes

• Main bunny body: warm cream
• Hat, sandals, duck hat, and duck top trim: pale peach
• Dress main color: soft buttery yellow
• Accent trim: lavender
• Pansy petals: lavender, deep violet, and pale yellow
• Leaves and stems: leaf green
• Bag body: berry pink
• Bag flap: white
• Strawberry detail: pink with green top
• Duck body: pale yellow
• Duck skirt: lavender
• Duck beak and feet: orange

Finished Size

The bunny measures about 11 to 13 inches tall seated with hat, depending on yarn and tension. The duck companion measures about 4 to 5 inches tall. The proportions in the image are important: the bunny has a large rounded head, slim torso, long soft ears, narrow arms and legs, and a skirt that flares wide over the lap.

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
• FLO = front loop only
• BLO = back loop only
• st = stitch
• sts = stitches
• rnd = round

General Construction Notes

Work in continuous rounds unless another method is stated. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of each round. Keep tension firm so stuffing does not show through. Stuff gradually and evenly. The image shows a smooth, neat fabric with very little stretch, so a smaller hook than usual is often the best choice.

The doll is built in separate pieces, then assembled. The head is large and slightly flattened at the lower face. The body is slim and simple because the dress covers it. The legs are straight and soft, while the feet are rounded and mostly hidden by sandals. The hat sits low and gently frames the face.

Bunny Head

Using warm cream.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) around. (24)
5. Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) around. (30)
6. Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) around. (36)
7. Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) around. (42)
8. Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) around. (48)
9. Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) around. (54)
10. Rnd 10: (8 sc, inc) around. (60)
11. Rnd 11: (9 sc, inc) around. (66)
12. Rnd 12 to 22: sc around. (66)

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Place the eyes between rnds 15 and 16 with about 12 visible stitches between them. In the image, the eyes sit fairly wide apart and low enough to create a gentle childlike face. Before securing them, check that the hat brim will not cover them too much.

13. Rnd 23: (9 sc, dec) around. (60)
14. Rnd 24: sc around. (60)
15. Rnd 25: (8 sc, dec) around. (54)
16. Rnd 26: (7 sc, dec) around. (48)
17. Rnd 27: (6 sc, dec) around. (42)
18. Rnd 28: (5 sc, dec) around. (36)

Begin stuffing firmly, shaping the cheeks softly rather than making a hard ball.

19. Rnd 29: (4 sc, dec) around. (30)
20. Rnd 30: (3 sc, dec) around. (24)

Stop here if joining the head directly to the neck opening later. Leave a long tail for sewing if you prefer a separate join. Add extra stuffing to the front lower face so the muzzle area appears softly rounded, not pointed.

Facial Embroidery

With light pink or dusty rose thread, embroider a tiny vertical nose centered between the eyes, about one and a half rounds below them. Add a short vertical line under the nose. The mouth in the image is extremely minimal, so keep it delicate. Do not add a large smile.

Bunny Ears Make 2

Using pale peach. The ears are long, soft, and unstuffed. They hang straight down from under the hat and reach close to the waistline.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) around. (18)
4. Rnd 4 to 8: sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 9: (4 sc, dec) around. (15)
6. Rnd 10 to 24: sc around. (15)
7. Rnd 25: flatten the ear opening and crochet 7 sc through both layers, or leave open for sewing with a flatter finish

Do not stuff. Lightly flatten each ear with your fingers. The lower end should remain rounded. When attached, the ears start slightly behind the side line of the face so they frame the cheeks without blocking the eyes.

Neck and Body

Using warm cream.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: BLO sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 5 to 7: sc around. (18)
6. Rnd 8: (2 sc, inc) around. (24)
7. Rnd 9 to 11: sc around. (24)
8. Rnd 12: (3 sc, inc) around. (30)
9. Rnd 13 to 16: sc around. (30)
10. Rnd 17: (3 sc, dec) around. (24)
11. Rnd 18 to 20: sc around. (24)

Stuff the neck firmly and the body lightly to medium. The body in the image is slim and mostly hidden by the top and skirt, so avoid making it too wide. Fasten off with a long tail if sewing to the head later.

Bunny Arms Make 2

Using warm cream.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: (sc, inc) around. (9)
3. Rnd 3 to 5: sc around. (9)
4. Rnd 6: (sc, dec) around. (6)
5. Rnd 7 to 18: sc around. (6)
6. Rnd 19: 3 sc through both layers to close

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Stuff only the lower third lightly. The arms should drape close to the body and look slim. One arm can be posed slightly forward to hold the bouquet cloth, while the other rests near the small bag strap.

Bunny Legs Make 2

Using warm cream.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) around. (18)
4. Rnd 4 to 6: sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 7: (4 sc, dec) around. (15)
6. Rnd 8 to 22: sc around. (15)
7. Rnd 23: flatten top and crochet 7 sc through both layers, or leave open for sewing

Stuff the feet firmly and the legs moderately. Keep them straight and slim. The image shows the bunny seated, so shape the top of each leg slightly flat to make attachment easier and help the legs angle forward naturally.

Dress Top

The top is a fitted sleeveless bodice in soft yellow with lavender edging and a large centered pansy motif. Make it as a separate garment so it lies neatly over the body.

Bodice Base

Using soft yellow, work in joined rounds or rows depending on preference. A row-based wrap bodice gives the cleanest fit.

1. Ch 24.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. (23)
3. Row 2 to 8: ch 1, turn, sc across. (23)

Wrap around the upper body to check fit. It should meet at the back snugly without pulling. Seam into a tube, keeping the seam centered at the back. Add two narrow shoulder straps in yellow, each about 7 to 8 chains long, then secure at the back.

Bodice Trim

Using lavender, work one round of sl st or very even sc around the top edge, arm openings, and lower edge. The image shows a fine lavender outline, not a heavy border, so keep this trim tidy and delicate.

Large Front Pansy Appliqué

Make one large pansy with five petals. Use three upper petals in deep violet and lavender blend, and two lower petals in pale yellow edged with lavender or violet. Add a tiny yellow center.

A simple petal method works well:

• Make a small center ring.
• Work 5 petals separately into the ring using combinations of sc, hdc, dc, and sl st.
• Embroider dark lines from the center outward on the lower petals for the classic pansy look.

Finish with two small green leaves behind the flower. Sew the flower to the center front of the bodice. It should fill most of the chest area, just like the image.

Skirt

The skirt is soft yellow, gently flared, knee length on the seated bunny, and decorated with three large pansy motifs near the hem. The waistline is high and neat, with slight texture from worked rounds.

Skirt Waist

Using soft yellow.

1. Ch 30 and join carefully without twisting, or begin with a foundation round that fits the waist.
2. Rnd 1 to 3: sc around. (30)
3. Rnd 4: (4 sc, inc) around. (36)
4. Rnd 5: sc around. (36)
5. Rnd 6: (5 sc, inc) around. (42)
6. Rnd 7: sc around. (42)
7. Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) around. (48)
8. Rnd 9: sc around. (48)
9. Rnd 10: (7 sc, inc) around. (54)
10. Rnd 11 to 13: sc around. (54)
11. Rnd 14: (8 sc, inc) around. (60)
12. Rnd 15 to 18: sc around. (60)

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For extra drape, work the final 2 rounds in hdc or dc evenly. The hem should sit in soft folds rather than standing stiffly. Fasten off.

Skirt Floral Placement

Make three medium pansy appliqués for the lower skirt front. Place one centered and one on each side. Each flower should be slightly angled, with a pair of green leaves beneath or beside it. The motifs in the image are large enough to be seen clearly from a distance, so avoid making them tiny.

Use the same color logic as the bodice flower:

• Upper petals: deep violet and lavender
• Lower petals: pale yellow with violet lines
• Center: yellow
• Leaves: green

Crossbody Strap

The strap is a soft peach tone and runs diagonally from the bunny’s left shoulder to the right hip where the bag rests.

1. Using pale peach, ch long enough to cross the body comfortably, usually 38 to 45 chains depending on size.
2. Row 1: sl st or sc back across for a tidy narrow strap.

Sew one end near the upper bodice back or shoulder area, and the other to the top side of the bag.

Strawberry Bag

This tiny bag is berry pink with a white scalloped flap and a strawberry emblem. It sits against the bunny’s right hip and is one of the key details that gives the set its finished storybook look.

Bag Body

Using berry pink.

1. Rnd 1: Ch 7. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, work on opposite side of chain, sc 4, 2 sc in last st. (14)
2. Rnd 2: inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc. (20)
3. Rnd 3 to 8: sc around. (20)

Fasten off. Lightly shape the bag into a small boxy oval. You may insert a tiny base support if desired.

Bag Flap

Using white.

1. Ch 8.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. (7)
3. Row 2 to 4: ch 1, turn, sc across. (7)
4. Row 5: dec, 3 sc, dec. (5)
5. Edging: work a round of sc around the flap, then add a scalloped lower edge with small shell stitches

Sew the top of the flap to the upper back of the bag.

Strawberry Motif

Make a tiny rounded strawberry in pink, then add a green cap and one or two white seed stitches if desired. Sew it to the center of the flap. The image shows this detail clearly, so keep it centered and slightly raised.

Bunny Sandals Make 2

The sandals are pale peach with lavender soles and tiny pansy decorations near the ankle strap. They are open at the toes, showing the cream front of the feet.

Sole

Using lavender.

1. Ch 6.
2. Rnd 1: starting in second ch from hook, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch, sc 3 on opposite side, 2 sc in last st. (12)
3. Rnd 2: inc, 3 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc, 2 inc. (18)
4. Rnd 3: sc around. (18)

Upper Straps

Using pale peach.

• Toe strap: attach yarn across the front third of the sole and make a short band from one side to the other with sc rows or a tight chain-and-return strip
• Instep strap: create a diagonal strap crossing over the foot
• Ankle strap: add a narrow band around the ankle area and secure

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Try each sandal on the leg before final sewing. The shoe should look snug but soft. Keep the toe opening fairly generous so the cream foot remains visible, just like the image.

Sandal Flowers

Make two tiny pansies and attach one to each sandal near the outer ankle. These flowers should be small but noticeable. Add a tiny yellow center and one small green leaf if you want an even closer match.

Cloche Hat

The hat is pale peach, softly rounded, with a downward brim that frames the face and sits low over the forehead. It resembles a classic crochet cloche rather than a wide sun hat.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) around. (24)
5. Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) around. (30)
6. Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) around. (36)
7. Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) around. (42)
8. Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) around. (48)
9. Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) around. (54)
10. Rnd 10 to 16: sc around. (54)
11. Rnd 17: BLO sc around. (54)
12. Rnd 18: (8 sc, inc) around. (60)
13. Rnd 19: sc around. (60)
14. Rnd 20: (9 sc, inc) around. (66)
15. Rnd 21 to 22: sc around. (66)

Fasten off. Shape the brim with your fingers so it rolls downward gently. The front brim should not be stiff or sharply flared. It should cast a soft frame around the face while leaving the eyes visible.

Pansy Bouquet

The bunny holds a bouquet at the left side. The flowers are purple and pale yellow pansies with green stems, partially wrapped in a white printed-looking cloth. Since only crochet elements are allowed here, use a plain white wrap and let the floral bouquet carry the detail.

Mini Pansies

Make 5 small flowers.

• Use the same petal structure as the larger appliqués but on a smaller scale
• Mix two or three color placements so the bouquet looks natural
• Add tiny yellow centers

Leaves and Stems

Make small green leaves and narrow stems. For stems, you can:

• Chain 8 to 10 and sl st back
• Or wrap green yarn around thin floral wire for more poseability

Bouquet Wrap

Using white, crochet or sew a tiny rectangle and fold it around the stems. Secure with a stitch or let the bunny’s hand help hold it in place. The wrap in the image drapes softly, so avoid making it too stiff.

Duck Companion

The small duck sits beside the bunny and mirrors the styling with a peach hat, a peach-and-lavender outfit, and a tiny berry-colored bag or drink cup. Its body is simple and cute, with a rounded head-body shape, tiny orange feet, and a short beak.

Duck Body

Using pale yellow.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) around. (24)
5. Rnd 5 to 10: sc around. (24)
6. Insert eyes between rnds 6 and 7 with 5 to 6 stitches between them
7. Rnd 11: (2 sc, dec) around. (18)
8. Rnd 12 to 14: sc around. (18)
9. Rnd 15: (sc, dec) around. (12)
10. Stuff firmly
11. Rnd 16: dec around. (6)

Fasten off and close.

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Duck Beak

Using orange.

1. Ch 4.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook, sc 2. (3)
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, dec, sc. (2)

Or make a tiny oval with 4 or 5 stitches and sew it flat. Attach centered just below the eyes.

Duck Feet Make 2

Using orange.

• Make tiny oval pads with 5 or 6 sc in a ring, then flatten lightly
• Sew to the base so they peek forward

Duck Wings Make 2

Using pale yellow.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: (sc, inc) around. (9)
3. Rnd 3: sc around. (9)
4. Flatten and sew to sides

Duck Outfit

The outfit looks like a simple peach top band and lavender skirt band around the lower body.

• Top band: using pale peach, work a narrow strip of sc or surface crochet around the upper body
• Skirt band: using lavender, work one or two rounds around the lower body with a slight outward increase

Keep the outfit shallow and close-fitting. It should look more like a decorative dress band than a full garment.

Duck Hat

Using pale peach.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) around. (24)
5. Rnd 5 to 6: sc around. (24)
6. Rnd 7: BLO sc around. (24)
7. Rnd 8: (3 sc, inc) around. (30)
8. Rnd 9: sc around. (30)

Add one tiny purple flower to the side of the hat.

Duck Accessory

The tiny side accessory can be made as a miniature berry-pink pouch or cup with a white top edge. A very small cylinder works well.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3 to 4: sc around. (12)
4. Final round in white: sc around

Place it beside the wing or lightly tack it to the duck’s side if desired.

Flower Appliqué Method

Because this design relies heavily on pansy motifs, consistency matters. Each pansy should have five rounded petals. The upper petals may overlap slightly and appear darker. The lower petals should read lighter and softer, with embroidered center veining.

A reliable method is:

1. Make a small ring.
2. Work one petal at a time with a sequence such as sl st, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st.
3. Repeat for all five petals, adjusting height slightly for the top petals.
4. Embroider center lines in deep violet on the light petals.
5. Add a tiny yellow knot or satin-stitched center.

Use this same style for the bodice flower, skirt flowers, sandal flowers, bouquet flowers, and duck hat flower, scaling the petal count and yarn thickness as needed.

Assembly Order

1. Sew the head to the body, making sure the face looks straight and slightly tilted downward in a gentle seated pose.
2. Attach the legs to the lower front body so they angle forward for sitting.
3. Attach the arms slightly below the shoulder line.
4. Sew the ears to the head sides, slightly behind the eye line.
5. Dress the bunny with the bodice and skirt.
6. Sew on the large bodice pansy and the three skirt pansies.
7. Add the sandals to the feet.
8. Place the hat low on the head and tack it in a few hidden spots.
9. Sew the bag strap across the body and anchor the bag at the hip.
10. Place the bouquet in one hand and tack lightly if desired.
11. Assemble the duck and add its outfit, hat, and accessory.

Positioning Tips for an Accurate Look

• The bunny head should be noticeably larger than the body
• The ears should hang straight and extend below the neckline
• The hat brim should sit low but not hide the eyes
• The bodice flower should be centered and large
• The skirt should flare enough to cover the upper legs while seated
• The bag should rest at the bunny’s right hip
• The bouquet should sit to the bunny’s left side
• The duck should be small enough to look like a companion, not a second main doll

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

After all pieces are attached, check the face first. The eyes should appear level and calm. The nose should be tiny and centered. If needed, add a very soft blush with thread in pale pink beneath the eyes using a few light stitches rather than large patches.

Adjust the ears and hat together. The ears should fall naturally from under the brim. Tuck the hat slightly lower at the sides to match the sweet cloche silhouette. Finally, settle the skirt folds, turn the sandals outward slightly, and arrange the bouquet so the flowers face forward.

Care Notes

• Display indoors away from direct sun to protect pastel shades
• Spot clean whenever possible
• Handle floral appliqués and bag details gently
• Do not hang the doll by the hat or strap
• If gifting to a child, embroider eyes instead of using safety eyes for extra caution

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Hat centered and tacked securely
• Ears even in length and placement
• Bodice flower centered
• Three skirt pansies balanced across the front
• Sandals matched and sitting evenly
• Bag flap and strawberry detail attached neatly
• Duck beak centered and feet aligned
• Bouquet wrapped and positioned cleanly

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

For routine dusting, use clean dry hands or a very soft brush. For a small mark, dab carefully with a barely damp cloth and mild soap, then blot with a dry towel. Do not rub stitched petals aggressively, because layered appliqués can distort.

If a deeper wash is ever needed, hand wash gently in cool water, support the doll fully, and reshape while damp. Dry flat on a towel away from heat. Stuffed parts must dry completely before storage. Store the set in a breathable cotton bag or a clean display cabinet to keep the yarn smooth and the accessories protected.