Zinnia Window-Basket Bunny – Crochet

This sweet amigurumi bunny set brings together a flower-detailed doll, a soft spring dress, a matching brim hat, a flower basket, a tiny bouquet, a picnic mat, and a dressed robin companion. It has the look of a handmade heirloom toy, a collectible bunny doll, and charming spring nursery decor.

The full set is ideal for makers who love cottagecore amigurumi, stuffed animal decor, floral doll outfits, and giftable handmade pieces with boutique style. The finished result feels perfect for display, Easter shelf styling, nursery accessories, and shoppers searching for a premium crochet bunny doll with floral details.

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Materials

• Sport weight cotton yarn in warm cream for the bunny body
• Sport weight cotton yarn in coral pink for the top, hat trim, shoes, and some flowers
• Sport weight cotton yarn in pale blush for the skirt and hat crown
• Sport weight cotton yarn in tan for the large basket and basket handle
• Sport weight cotton yarn in leaf green for stems and leaves
• Small amounts of soft peach, dusty rose, light apricot, butter yellow, robin red, medium brown, and ivory
• 2.25 mm crochet hook for the main pieces
• 2.0 mm crochet hook for miniature flowers and tiny accessories if desired
• Black safety eyes, about 8 mm
• Polyfill stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch marker
• Scissors
• Thin floral wire, optional, for the bouquet stems if you want a firmer hold
• Blush powder or soft pastel, optional, for the cheeks

Finished Size

The bunny stands about 10 to 11 inches tall from feet to top of head, not including the hat brim. The hat adds a little more height. The robin stands about 3 inches tall. The large basket is about 2 inches tall, and the tiny bouquet is about 1.5 inches long.

Gauge and Style Notes

Work in continuous rounds unless a row is clearly stated. Use a tight tension so the stuffing does not show through. This design has a smooth amigurumi surface, neat shaping, and soft rounded proportions with a slightly oversized head and short, sweet body.

• Head is large and gently oval
• Ears are long, flat, and softly rounded
• Arms are slim and lightly tapered
• Legs are short and straight
• Skirt is bell shaped with a floral lower border
• Top is short sleeved with three raised flower panels
• Hat is a shallow bucket style with a floral band

Abbreviations

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

Color Plan

• Bunny body: warm cream
• Top: coral pink with blush floral panels and green leaves
• Skirt: pale blush with coral, peach, and ivory flowers
• Hat: blush crown and brim with coral edging and floral squares
• Shoes: coral pink with cream straps
• Large basket: tan with coral, blush, peach, and ivory flowers
• Robin: red chest, brown wings, blush skirt, coral hat

Important Construction Notes

This set is made in separate sections and then assembled. The look depends on careful placement. Keep the stitches even and the stuffing moderate. The bunny should feel firm enough to stand with support, but not overstuffed. The head should stay round and smooth.

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Many flowers are raised and sewn on separately. This gives the set the exact layered floral look seen in the sample. Work those pieces neatly and keep them small, flat, and centered.

Bunny Head

Head in Cream

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: (sc, inc) around. (18)
4. Round 4: (2 sc, inc) around. (24)
5. Round 5: (3 sc, inc) around. (30)
6. Round 6: (4 sc, inc) around. (36)
7. Round 7: (5 sc, inc) around. (42)
8. Round 8: (6 sc, inc) around. (48)
9. Round 9: (7 sc, inc) around. (54)
10. Rounds 10-20: sc around. (54)

Insert the eyes between Rounds 13 and 14 with 10 visible stitches between them. This gives the open, gentle face seen in the sample. Keep the eyes slightly wide-set so the muzzle area looks soft and childlike.

10. Round 21: (7 sc, dec) around. (48)
11. Round 22: (6 sc, dec) around. (42)
12. Round 23: (5 sc, dec) around. (36)
13. Round 24: (4 sc, dec) around. (30)

Begin stuffing the head firmly. Shape the cheeks with your fingers as you fill. The lower half should be slightly fuller than the top. Do not close the head yet if you prefer to attach it after neck support is added.

Muzzle Shaping

Thread cream yarn on a long needle. Enter from the neck opening and pull the yarn out at one side of the lower face. Make a soft horizontal pull across the muzzle area to define the little nose bridge without creating a deep indentation.

Bring the yarn down one stitch and make a second tiny shaping pass. The face in the sample is minimal and very sweet, so the shaping should stay delicate.

Nose and Mouth

Use dusty pink or light brown embroidery thread. Stitch a small horizontal nose centered between the eyes, about two rounds below the eye line. Add one short vertical stitch downward. Then make a tiny split mouth with one stitch to each side.

The expression should look calm and gentle, never exaggerated. Keep the features fine and short.

Bunny Ears Make 2

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: (sc, inc) around. (18)
4. Rounds 4-18: sc around. (18)
5. Round 19: (sc, dec) around. (12)
6. Rounds 20-26: sc around. (12)
7. Flatten the ear and sc through both sides across 6 sts to close.

Do not stuff the ears. Lightly steam or finger-shape them so they lie flat and drape downward. The sample shows long ears attached high on the head and hanging beside the face, ending around the waistline.

Body

Lower Body in Cream

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: (sc, inc) around. (18)
4. Round 4: (2 sc, inc) around. (24)
5. Round 5: (3 sc, inc) around. (30)
6. Round 6: (4 sc, inc) around. (36)
7. Rounds 7-11: sc around. (36)
8. Round 12: (10 sc, dec, 10 sc, dec, 12 sc). (34)
9. Round 13: sc around. (34)
10. Round 14: (15 sc, dec) twice. (32)
11. Rounds 15-17: sc around. (32)
12. Round 18: (6 sc, dec) around. (28)
13. Round 19: sc around. (28)
14. Round 20: (5 sc, dec) around. (24)
15. Rounds 21-23: sc around. (24)

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Stuff the body firmly, especially the lower section. The body should be compact and slightly cylindrical, not round like a ball. It needs a narrow upper chest so the dress sits correctly.

Neck

1. Round 24: BLO, sc around. (24)
2. Round 25: (2 sc, dec) around. (18)
3. Rounds 26-28: sc around. (18)

Add extra stuffing to the neck area. Insert a short rolled felt strip, cotton stem, or similar support if you want a very stable display doll. Leave a long tail for sewing the head in place.

Legs Make 2

Legs in Cream

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: (sc, inc) around. (18)
4. Rounds 4-5: sc around. (18)
5. Round 6: (4 sc, dec) around. (15)
6. Rounds 7-18: sc around. (15)

Stuff firmly at the foot and lightly through the leg. Flatten the top slightly when finishing so the legs sew neatly to the underside of the body. Make both legs identical in length.

Arms Make 2

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: (sc, inc) around. (9)
3. Rounds 3-5: sc around. (9)
4. Round 6: dec, 7 sc. (8)
5. Rounds 7-20: sc around. (8)
6. Flatten and sc through both sides across 4 sts to close.

Stuff only the lower half of each arm. The upper part should stay soft and flat for sewing. The arms in the sample angle down gently from the shoulder and rest just below the waistline.

Tail

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: sc around. (12)
4. Round 4: (sc, dec) around. (8)

Lightly stuff and close. The tail is mostly hidden by the skirt, but it helps the back view look finished.

Dress Top

Bodice in Coral Pink

The top is worked as a separate garment from the lower edge upward. It is slightly fitted and stops at the waist. Three flower window panels are sewn to the front. The lower edge has a ribbed band.

1. Ch 31. Join carefully to form a ring, or work in rows and seam later.
2. Round 1: sc around. (30)
3. Round 2: BLO sc around. (30)
4. Rounds 3-5: alternate front post style look by working BLO sc around to create a subtle ribbed waistband.
5. Round 6: sc around. (30)
6. Round 7: (4 sc, inc) around. (36)
7. Rounds 8-12: sc around. (36)

Fasten off if making it as a slip-on top. If you prefer a back opening, work in rows instead and add a tiny overlap seam later. The top in the sample fits smoothly and is not oversized.

Short Sleeves Make 2 on Bodice

Join coral yarn at each arm opening. Work 12 sc evenly around. Make 2 rounds of sc, then one round of (sc, hdc) alternation for a soft rolled sleeve edge. The sleeves should be tiny cap sleeves, not puffed.

Front Floral Window Panels Make 3

Each panel is a small blush square with a raised flower and two leaves. Make three matching squares.

Panel Base in Pale Blush

1. Ch 5.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. (4)
3. Rows 2-5: ch 1, turn, sc across. (4)
4. Work 1 round of sc evenly around the square, placing 3 sc in each corner.

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Small Raised Flower for Each Panel

1. With coral, MR.
2. Into ring work: (ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st) 5 times.
3. Pull ring tight and fasten off.
4. With butter yellow, embroider a tiny center knot.

Leaves Make 2 Per Panel

1. With green, ch 4.
2. In second ch from hook: sl st, sc, hdc, then work on other side: hdc, sc, sl st.

Sew one flower to the center upper half of each square. Sew two leaves beneath the flower. Attach all three panels across the front of the bodice, evenly spaced, with the middle panel centered.

Skirt

Upper Skirt in Pale Blush

The skirt is separate and slightly flared. It sits just under the top so only a little join line shows. The lower edge carries a chain of small flowers and leaves all around the front and sides, with a lighter spread at the back.

1. Ch 37 and join, or work flat and seam later. (36)
2. Round 1: sc around. (36)
3. Round 2: (5 sc, inc) around. (42)
4. Round 3: sc around. (42)
5. Round 4: (6 sc, inc) around. (48)
6. Round 5: sc around. (48)
7. Round 6: (7 sc, inc) around. (54)
8. Rounds 7-13: sc around. (54)
9. Round 14: FLO sc around. (54)
10. Round 15: sc around. (54)
11. Round 16: (8 sc, inc) around. (60)
12. Round 17: sc around. (60)

The finished skirt should flare gently, not dramatically. It should reach just below the knees. The shape in the sample is smooth and bell-like, with a stable lower edge.

Lower Floral Border

Make a mixture of 9 to 11 small flowers in coral, peach, and ivory. Attach them around the lower front and sides. Place green leaves under and between the flowers so the border forms a continuous garden-like band.

Border Flower Style A

1. MR.
2. Work 6 petals: (ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st) in ring 6 times.
3. Add yellow center embroidery.

Border Flower Style B

1. MR.
2. Work 5 petals: (ch 1, hdc, dc, hdc, ch 1, sl st) in ring 5 times.
3. Add yellow center knot.

Border Leaves

Use the same leaf as the bodice panels, but make some slightly longer with ch 5 for variety. Sew flowers close together so the lower skirt has the rich trim seen in the image.

Mary Jane Shoes Make 2

Sole in Coral

1. Ch 7.
2. Round 1: starting in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, work opposite side: sc 4, inc in last. (14)
3. Round 2: inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc. (20)
4. Round 3: BLO sc around. (20)
5. Round 4: sc around. (20)
6. Round 5: 5 sc, 5 dec, 5 sc. (15)
7. Round 6: sc around. (15)

Strap

With cream, join at one side of shoe opening and ch 5. Attach to opposite side with sl st. Work one return row of sc across the strap if you want a thicker look. Sew shoes to the feet or make them removable.

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The shoes in the sample are rounded, neat, and low, with a soft cream strap across the top.

Hat

Hat Crown in Pale Blush

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: (sc, inc) around. (18)
4. Round 4: (2 sc, inc) around. (24)
5. Round 5: (3 sc, inc) around. (30)
6. Round 6: (4 sc, inc) around. (36)
7. Round 7: (5 sc, inc) around. (42)
8. Rounds 8-12: sc around. (42)

Brim

1. Round 13: BLO sc around. (42)
2. Round 14: (6 sc, inc) around. (48)
3. Round 15: sc around. (48)
4. Round 16: (7 sc, inc) around. (54)
5. Round 17: sc around. (54)
6. Round 18: with coral, crab stitch or sl st edging around for a neat trim.

The hat is a shallow bucket shape that sits low enough to frame the face but still show the eyes clearly.

Hat Floral Band

Make 5 small blush square panels like the bodice panels, but slightly smaller if needed. Decorate each with a flower. Sew them around the front half of the hat crown. Add one flower motif at each side near the ear openings.

The flower arrangement on the hat should look evenly spaced, with the largest visual emphasis across the front center.

Large Flower Basket

Basket Base in Tan

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: (sc, inc) around. (18)
4. Round 4: (2 sc, inc) around. (24)
5. Round 5: (3 sc, inc) around. (30)
6. Round 6: BLO sc around. (30)
7. Rounds 7-11: sc around. (30)
8. Round 12: sl st around for a clean upper edge.

Handle

1. Ch 18 in tan.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. (17)

Sew the handle securely inside the basket on opposite sides. Curve it upward into a soft arch. Do not make it too tall.

Basket Flowers

Make 10 to 12 small flowers in coral, peach, blush, and ivory. Add green leaves underneath. Sew them thickly across the top half of the basket front, letting a few flowers wrap around the sides. Leave the back mostly plain.

Mini Bouquet

The bouquet has several tiny flowers gathered together with visible green stems. It should look hand-tied and slightly rounded at the top.

Tiny Flowers Make 5

1. MR.
2. Work 5 petals: (ch 1, hdc, ch 1, sl st) five times.
3. Add small yellow centers where desired.

Stems

Ch 8 to 10 in green for each stem. Work sl st back along the chain for firmness. Attach one flower at the tip of each stem. Gather the stems together and wrap green yarn tightly around the lower section. Sew the wrap in place.

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Picnic Mat

Mat Base in Ivory

1. Ch 15.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. (14)
3. Rows 2-14: ch 1, turn, sc across. (14)
4. Work one round of sc evenly around the square with 3 sc in each corner.

Polka Dot Embellishment

Using coral yarn, embroider evenly spaced tiny French knots or short satin dots across the upper surface. Keep them in tidy rows. The dots in the sample are small, soft, and numerous but not crowded.

Robin Companion

Body

The robin is worked from the base upward in red, then transitions to brown wings. It has a rounded pear shape, tiny feet, a small beak, and bead-like black eyes.

1. With robin red, Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: (sc, inc) around. (18)
4. Round 4: (2 sc, inc) around. (24)
5. Rounds 5-8: sc around. (24)
6. Round 9: (2 sc, dec) around. (18)
7. Change to darker red if desired and work Round 10: sc around. (18)
8. Round 11: (sc, dec) around. (12)
9. Round 12: sc around. (12)

Stuff firmly and close.

Head Integration

This robin is a one-piece body and head form. Slightly overstuff the upper section so the head appears round and proud. Insert tiny black eyes close together near the upper front.

Beak

With tan or light brown, embroider a tiny triangular beak between the eyes. Keep it very small.

Wings Make 2

1. With brown, ch 5.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook, hdc, dc, hdc.
3. Fasten off with a tail for sewing.

Sew the wings low on the sides so the red breast remains visible.

Feet

Use dark brown embroidery thread. Add three tiny front toes and one short back toe for each foot. The feet only need to suggest shape, not stand independently.

Robin Skirt

1. With pale blush, ch 19 and join. (18)
2. Round 1: sc around. (18)
3. Round 2: (2 sc, inc) around. (24)
4. Round 3: sc around. (24)
5. Round 4: (3 sc, inc) around. (30)

Slip the skirt around the lower body and sew in place. Add 3 tiny flower motifs to the front hem if desired.

Robin Hat

1. With coral, Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: (sc, inc) around. (18)
4. Rounds 4-5: sc around. (18)
5. Round 6: BLO sc around. (18)
6. Round 7: (2 sc, inc) around. (24)
7. Round 8: with blush or coral, sl st edge around.

Add one tiny flower to the hat side. Tilt the hat slightly forward when sewing for a playful look.

Robin Mini Basket

1. With tan, Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: BLO sc around. (12)
4. Rounds 4-5: sc around. (12)

Add a short ch 8 handle and sew on one or two tiny flowers to the basket front.

Small Flowers Master Guide

This design depends on many matching flowers. To keep the whole set cohesive, make all flower centers small and neat. Use butter yellow or warm yellow for most centers. Alternate petal colors between coral, peach, ivory, and light blush.

• Use 5-petal flowers for tiny accessories
• Use 6-petal flowers for skirt border and basket front
• Keep leaves simple and slightly pointed
• Do not over-layer petals or the pieces will become bulky

Assembly Order

1. Sew the head to the body
2. Attach the ears high on the head, slightly behind the eye line
3. Sew the legs evenly beneath the body
4. Attach the arms at the upper sides just below the neck
5. Sew on the tail
6. Dress the bunny with the top and skirt
7. Add the shoes
8. Place and secure the hat
9. Finish the basket, bouquet, picnic mat, and robin

Placement Details for an Accurate Look

The ears should hang straight down and lightly brush the skirt. The arms should angle out only slightly. The legs should be parallel and close together. The bunny face should remain visible beneath the hat brim, with the brim sitting low but not covering the eyes.

The three floral panels on the bodice should sit centered across the chest. The skirt border should be denser on the front than on the back. The large basket should look full and flower-heavy. The robin should stand just below the bunny knee level.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Sew all parts with matching yarn and take time to balance the doll before closing each seam. Add the nose and mouth after the eyes are fixed. Dust a tiny amount of blush on the cheeks if desired. Keep the expression soft, centered, and very minimal.

For the cleanest finish, hide all knots inside the pieces. Shape the hat brim gently downward and arrange the ears under it so they frame the face without twisting.

Care Notes

• Display indoors away from strong sunlight
• Handle the flower appliqués gently
• Avoid bending the basket handle sharply
• Store flat or upright so the hat brim keeps its shape
• Keep away from moisture and rough surfaces

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head centered and secure
• Eyes even and face centered
• Ears matched in length
• Dress panels aligned across the front
• Skirt flowers balanced from side to side
• Hat snug and level
• Robin outfit attached neatly
• Basket, bouquet, and mat fully finished

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap only when needed. Do not soak the doll, bird, or floral accessories. Press with a towel and let everything dry naturally on a flat surface. Reshape the hat brim, flowers, and skirt edge while damp.

For long-term storage, wrap the set in clean tissue and keep it in a dry box away from direct light, heat, and dust. Avoid heavy stacking so the flowers, basket handle, and ears keep their shape.