Poppy Rosewater-Locket Bunny – Crochet

Poppy Rosewater-Locket Bunny – Crochet

This elegant amigurumi set features a soft cream bunny dressed in a blush-and-poppy outfit with a cloche hat, floral jumper, striped skirt, tiny round handbag, lace details, and crisscross shoes. It is designed for makers and collectors who search for handmade bunny doll, heirloom amigurumi, and collectible crochet animal doll designs.

The finished set also includes a coordinating hedgehog companion, a long poppy stem, and a tiny rosewater-style bottle, creating a boutique gift set with strong appeal for shoppers looking for spring nursery decor, artisan stuffed bunny, cottagecore crochet gift, and floral amigurumi display pieces.

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Materials

  • Light DK cotton yarn in warm cream for the bunny body, arms, legs, muzzle area, and shoe base
  • Light DK cotton yarn in dusty blush for the hat, skirt, handbag, bottle base, and flower petals
  • Light DK cotton yarn in muted coral-poppy for the vest and floral motifs
  • Light DK cotton yarn in soft sage green for trim, stems, and leaf accents
  • Light DK cotton yarn in pale taupe-pink for the inner ear tone
  • Light DK cotton yarn in dark espresso or charcoal for flower centers, hedgehog nose, and tiny details
  • Light DK cotton yarn in beige-brown for the hedgehog body
  • Fuzzy or brushed brown yarn for hedgehog spikes, or regular yarn brushed after finishing
  • Very fine cream or ecru yarn for collar edging and skirt lace bands
  • 2.0 mm to 2.5 mm crochet hook for most pieces
  • 1.75 mm to 2.0 mm hook for tiny accessories if needed
  • Black safety eyes for bunny, about 8 mm to 10 mm
  • Black safety eyes for hedgehog, about 5 mm to 6 mm
  • Toy stuffing
  • Tapestry needle
  • Stitch markers
  • Small amount of cardboard or plastic canvas for bag support if desired
  • Thin ribbon, crochet chain, or twisted cord for handbag strap
  • Tiny oval cameo-style button, bead frame, or crocheted fake medallion for bag decoration
  • Optional fabric stiffener for hat brim and flower stem

Finished Size

  • Main bunny: about 9.5 to 11 inches tall from foot sole to top of hat
  • Hedgehog companion: about 4 to 4.75 inches tall
  • Flower stem: about 5.5 to 7 inches long
  • Bottle: about 1.5 inches tall
  • Handbag: about 2 inches across

The sample proportions in the image show a large round head, short neck, gently tapered torso, medium-long floppy ears, short rounded arms, and sturdy legs with a slight inward stance. The outfit is built to sit close to the body rather than flare dramatically.

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
  • blo = back loop only
  • flo = front loop only
  • st = stitch
  • rnd = round
  • rep = repeat

General Notes

  • Work the body pieces in continuous rounds unless stated otherwise.
  • Use a tight tension so the stuffing does not show through.
  • The doll in the image has a smooth, refined surface, so keep increases evenly distributed.
  • Stuff little and often. The head should be firm. The arms should be lightly stuffed. The skirt and hat should stay flexible.
  • The outfit look depends on neat color changes. Complete the last yarn-over of the final stitch with the new color.
  • The floral vest motifs and skirt flowers should be raised slightly from the surface, not completely flat.

Color Plan

  • Main body: warm cream
  • Inner ears: taupe-pink
  • Hat and skirt base: dusty blush
  • Vest: coral-poppy
  • Trim: muted sage
  • Flower petals: coral-poppy
  • Flower centers: dark espresso
  • Collar and lace: ecru or cream

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Bunny Head

  1. Rnd 1: In cream, 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc rep around. (18)
  4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc rep around. (24)
  5. Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc rep around. (30)
  6. Rnd 6: 4 sc, inc rep around. (36)
  7. Rnd 7: 5 sc, inc rep around. (42)
  8. Rnd 8: 6 sc, inc rep around. (48)
  9. Rnd 9: 7 sc, inc rep around. (54)
  10. Rnd 10: 8 sc, inc rep around. (60)
  11. Rnd 11 to 22: sc around. (60)
  12. Insert eyes between Rnds 14 and 15, about 12 stitches apart. The face in the image is sweet and centered, with the eyes placed slightly low for a gentle expression.
  13. Rnd 23: 8 sc, dec rep around. (54)
  14. Rnd 24: 7 sc, dec rep around. (48)
  15. Rnd 25: 6 sc, dec rep around. (42)
  16. Rnd 26: 5 sc, dec rep around. (36)
  17. Begin firm stuffing.
  18. Rnd 27: 4 sc, dec rep around. (30)
  19. Rnd 28: 3 sc, dec rep around. (24)
  20. Rnd 29: 2 sc, dec rep around. (18)
  21. Rnd 30: 1 sc, dec rep around. (12)
  22. Rnd 31: dec around. (6)
  23. Fasten off and close.

The head should be almost spherical, but very slightly fuller through the cheeks than at the top. Avoid a tall oval shape. The image shows a plush rounded face with a soft lower cheek line and a modest chin.

Face Shaping and Embroidery

  • Use cream yarn to lightly sculpt between the eyes if you want slightly defined eye sockets.
  • Embroider a very small horizontal nose in pale blush or light beige, centered two rounds below the eyes.
  • Add a tiny short vertical stitch under the nose.
  • Do not create a broad smile. The face in the image is minimal, calm, and delicate.

Ears Make 2

  1. Rnd 1: In taupe-pink, 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc rep around. (18)
  4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc rep around. (24)
  5. Rnd 5 to 8: sc around. (24)
  6. Rnd 9: 10 sc, dec, 10 sc, dec. (22)
  7. Rnd 10 to 12: sc around. (22)
  8. Rnd 13: 9 sc, dec, 9 sc, dec. (20)
  9. Rnd 14 to 16: sc around. (20)
  10. Rnd 17: 8 sc, dec, 8 sc, dec. (18)
  11. Rnd 18 to 22: sc around. (18)
  12. Flatten and crochet 8 sc through both sides at the base, leaving upper ear soft and unstuffed.

The ears should be long, rounded at the tip, and naturally drooping. They are not extremely narrow. In the image, each ear hangs from beneath the hat brim and reaches to about chest level.

Arms Make 2

  1. Rnd 1: In cream, 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Rnd 3 to 5: sc around. (12)
  4. Rnd 6: 4 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec. (10)
  5. Rnd 7 to 14: sc around. (10)
  6. Lightly stuff only the lower half.
  7. Flatten and close with 5 sc through both sides.
  8. Fasten off, leaving a sewing tail.

The arms are simple, slim cylinders with slightly rounded paws. They angle gently downward. One arm supports the round handbag, so sew that arm a little forward if you want the same pose.

Legs Make 2

  1. Rnd 1: In cream, 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc rep around. (18)
  4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc rep around. (24)
  5. Rnd 5 to 7: sc around. (24)
  6. Rnd 8: 6 sc, 6 dec, 6 sc. (18)
  7. Rnd 9: sc around. (18)
  8. Rnd 10: 4 sc, dec, 8 sc, dec, 2 sc. (16)
  9. Rnd 11 to 20: sc around. (16)
  10. Stuff firmly.
  11. Fasten off first leg. Make second leg but do not cut yarn.

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Body

  1. Join legs with 4 ch between them. Continue around first leg, across chain, around second leg, and across opposite side of chain. Adjust count to 40 total stitches.
  2. Rnd 1: sc around body. (40)
  3. Rnd 2 to 5: sc around. (40)
  4. Rnd 6: 8 sc, dec, 18 sc, dec, 10 sc. (38)
  5. Rnd 7: sc around. (38)
  6. Rnd 8: 7 sc, dec, 17 sc, dec, 10 sc. (36)
  7. Rnd 9 to 11: sc around. (36)
  8. Rnd 12: 6 sc, dec, 16 sc, dec, 10 sc. (34)
  9. Rnd 13: sc around. (34)
  10. Rnd 14: 5 sc, dec, 15 sc, dec, 10 sc. (32)
  11. Rnd 15 to 18: sc around. (32)
  12. Rnd 19: 4 sc, dec rep around. (26)
  13. Rnd 20: sc around. (26)
  14. Rnd 21: 3 sc, dec rep around. (21)
  15. Rnd 22: sc around. (21)

Stuff the body firmly but keep the upper torso slightly softer than the hips. The doll in the image has a modest pear-shaped lower body under the skirt, with narrow shoulders and a sweet compact chest.

Neck Join

  • Sew the head to the body securely, centering the face above the legs.
  • The neck should be short. Do not leave a visible gap.
  • Add extra stuffing at the top of the body before closing if needed.

Simple Underbody Finish

Because the outfit is layered, keep the base doll smooth and clean. We are not adding separate pants. The skirt will cover the body join and upper legs, while the vest section visually defines the torso.

Peter Pan Collar

  1. With ecru or cream, attach yarn to the front neck area.
  2. Work a row around the upper chest only, about 14 to 16 stitches wide, using sc.
  3. Turn. Ch 1, sc 6, hdc 2, dc 1, hdc 2, sc 5 to shape one half.
  4. Fasten off and repeat mirrored for second side, or work both sides separately.
  5. Lightly steam or finger-shape so the collar sits flat and rounded.

The collar in the image is small, neat, and soft, peeking above the floral jumper. It should not be oversized or pointed sharply.

Front Decorative Button Detail

  • Embroider a short center-front placket in pale blush at the base of the collar.
  • Add two tiny French knots, beads, or stitched circles to imitate small buttons.

Floral Vest or Jumper Bodice

This piece creates the most distinctive clothing detail in the image. It is a coral-poppy sleeveless vest with sage edging and three floral panels across the front. The neckline dips into a V shape below the collar.

Base Bodice

  1. With coral-poppy yarn, chain enough to fit around the upper torso snugly, about 28 to 30 chains.
  2. Join carefully without twisting.
  3. Round 1: sc evenly around.
  4. Round 2: sc around.
  5. Round 3: switch to sage and work 1 round sc.
  6. Round 4: switch back to coral-poppy, sc around.
  7. Work 4 to 5 total rounds so the bodice reaches from just under the collar to the waistline.

Front V Shape

  • At the front neckline, embroider or surface crochet a sage V running from shoulder line toward center waist.
  • The V in the image is decorative and narrow, not deeply cut.

Three Front Floral Panels

  1. Make 3 identical flowers.
  2. With dark yarn, 6 sc in MR, join.
  3. Change to coral-poppy. In each stitch work: sl st, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st.
  4. You should have 6 petals. Flatten and shape so each flower looks full and rounded.
  5. Place three flowers in a row across the lower front of the vest.
  6. Using sage yarn, embroider vertical stems and small framing lines between flowers to copy the panel effect in the image.
  7. Add a horizontal sage line along the top and bottom edge of the flower panel if desired.

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The three flowers should sit evenly across the belly area. The center flower is centered on the torso. The side flowers align symmetrically. Keep the motifs raised, neat, and slightly dimensional.

Skirt

The skirt is worked from the waist downward. It is dusty blush with subtle horizontal striping and two narrow lace bands. It has gentle fullness, not a very wide circle. Several small poppy appliqués are attached around the lower half.

  1. With dusty blush, attach yarn at waist.
  2. Rnd 1: Work 32 sc evenly around the waist.
  3. Rnd 2: 3 sc, inc rep around. (40)
  4. Rnd 3: sc around. (40)
  5. Rnd 4: 4 sc, inc rep around. (48)
  6. Rnd 5: sc around. (48)
  7. Rnd 6: 5 sc, inc rep around. (56)
  8. Rnd 7 to 9: sc around. (56)
  9. Rnd 10: work 1 round hdc for a soft ribbed look.
  10. Rnd 11: switch to ecru and work lace band: 1 sc, ch 1, skip 1 rep around.
  11. Rnd 12: in blush, sc around, placing 1 sc in each sc and 1 sc in each ch space.
  12. Rnd 13 to 15: sc around.
  13. Rnd 16: second lace band in ecru, same as Rnd 11.
  14. Rnd 17: in blush, sc around.
  15. Rnd 18 to 20: hdc around.
  16. Rnd 21: decorative lower edge in blush: 2 hdc in each st around for a small flare, or alternate 1 hdc and 2 hdc for a gentle ruffle.

Try the skirt on the doll as you work. The hem in the image falls just below the knee area, covering the tops of the shoes. The flare is soft and feminine, with enough movement to support the floral appliqués.

Skirt Flowers Make 5

  • Use the same flower pattern as the vest flowers, but make them slightly smaller if needed.
  • Place one near the front center hem, two to either side, and the remaining two around the sides or back depending on your preferred display angle.
  • In the image, the visible front flowers are spaced evenly and do not overlap the lace bands too heavily.

Hat

The hat is a blush cloche with a rounded crown, a gently downward brim, one narrow sage stripe, and a large flower attached on the right side. It sits low over the head and partly covers the tops of the ears.

  1. Rnd 1: In dusty blush, 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc rep around. (18)
  4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc rep around. (24)
  5. Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc rep around. (30)
  6. Rnd 6: 4 sc, inc rep around. (36)
  7. Rnd 7: 5 sc, inc rep around. (42)
  8. Rnd 8: 6 sc, inc rep around. (48)
  9. Rnd 9: 7 sc, inc rep around. (54)
  10. Rnd 10 to 16: sc around. (54)
  11. Rnd 17: switch to sage and sc around for one narrow stripe. (54)
  12. Rnd 18: back to blush, sc around. (54)
  13. Rnd 19: blo sc around. (54)
  14. Rnd 20: 8 sc, inc rep around. (60)
  15. Rnd 21: 9 sc, inc rep around. (66)
  16. Rnd 22: sc around. (66)
  17. Rnd 23: work 1 round hdc very loosely or 1 round sc with slightly relaxed tension.
  18. Fasten off.

If you want more structure, insert a thin round of craft wire inside the brim edge or lightly stiffen the brim. The sample hat bends down softly rather than standing straight outward.

Hat Flower

  1. With dark yarn, 6 sc in MR, join.
  2. Change to coral-poppy.
  3. Work 5 petals: in each of next 5 stitches, sl st, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, sl st.
  4. Optional outer round: with blush or same coral-poppy, add a light edging of sl st around each petal for fullness.
  5. Sew to the right side of the hat, slightly above the brim line.

The flower is larger than the vest flowers and fuller in shape. Angle it slightly forward. It should sit near the temple rather than on top of the crown.

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Shoes

The shoes are cream ballet-style footwear with rounded toes and crisscross laces up the ankles. Keep them slim and neat so the doll can stand with support and still preserve the dainty look in the photo.

  1. Work over the lower foot rounds of each leg in cream.
  2. Create a sole oval if you prefer separate shoes: ch 6, work around both sides to form a small oval, then build 3 to 4 rounds upward in sc.
  3. For attached shoes, surface crochet a line around the foot to define the shoe opening.
  4. Embroider two crossed straps on each front foot using cream yarn or a slightly darker beige.
  5. Wrap thin chains or embroidered lines around the ankle and tie at the side or back.

Handbag

The handbag is a round dusty blush bag with a thin strap and an oval locket-style decoration on the front. It hangs from the bunny arm and sits beside the skirt.

  1. Make 2 circles.
  2. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR.
  3. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
  4. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc rep around. (18)
  5. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc rep around. (24)
  6. Rnd 5: sc around. (24)
  7. Fasten off both circles.
  8. Join circles with sc around outer edge, leaving upper opening partly open if you want a true bag shape, or close fully for display only.
  9. Make strap: ch 28 to 34 in blush or gold-toned thread, then sl st back.
  10. Sew strap to bag sides.
  11. Add cameo decoration: crochet a tiny oval in cream, then surround with metallic thread, tan yarn, or a second oval border.

Poppy Stem Accessory

The image shows a long single flower stem with a coral bloom, dark center, green stem, and one or two leaves. The stem curves naturally on the wooden surface.

  1. Make flower center with dark yarn: 6 sc in MR.
  2. Change to coral-poppy and make 5 or 6 petals, each with sl st, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, sl st.
  3. For a flatter blossom, lightly press the petals outward.
  4. Stem: with sage, ch 26 to 34 depending on desired length. Sl st back along chain, inserting floral wire or pipe cleaner if you want shape retention.
  5. Leaf: ch 8, work back along chain with sl st, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st. Fasten off and sew to stem.
  6. Sew flower to stem top securely.

Rosewater Bottle Accessory

The tiny bottle at the bunny’s feet is blush with a cream neck and a little stopper. It is decorative and helps complete the rosewater-locket mood of the set.

  1. Rnd 1: In blush, 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Rnd 3 to 5: sc around. (12)
  4. Rnd 6: blo sc around. (12)
  5. Rnd 7: change to cream, sc around. (12)
  6. Rnd 8: 4 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec. (10)
  7. Rnd 9: sc around. (10)
  8. Rnd 10: 3 sc, dec, 3 sc, dec. (8)
  9. Rnd 11 to 12: sc around in cream. (8)
  10. Stuff lightly.
  11. Stopper: with blush or taupe, 4 sc in MR, then 1 short round sc. Sew to top.

Hedgehog Companion

The companion is dressed to echo the bunny. It has a beige face, dark nose, black eyes, textured brown spikes, a coral-poppy vest with sage trim, a blush skirt, a small matching hat, and a tiny round bag. Keep the body compact and charming rather than realistic.

Head and Body Combined

  1. Rnd 1: In beige-brown, 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc rep around. (18)
  4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc rep around. (24)
  5. Rnd 5 to 8: sc around. (24)
  6. Insert eyes between Rnds 5 and 6, about 6 stitches apart.
  7. Embroider a small dark nose at the center front.
  8. Rnd 9: 2 sc, dec rep around. (18)
  9. Rnd 10 to 12: sc around. (18)
  10. Rnd 13: 1 sc, dec rep around. (12)
  11. Rnd 14 to 16: sc around. (12)
  12. Stuff.
  13. Rnd 17: dec around. (6)
  14. Close.

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Spikes

  • Attach fuzzy brown yarn across the back half of the head and body.
  • Either latch short strands densely, or surface crochet tiny loop stitches and brush them out.
  • The spikes should form a rounded cap down the back, leaving the face open and sweet.

Arms and Legs

  • Make 4 tiny tubes starting with 4 sc in MR, then work 4 to 6 rounds sc.
  • Stuff lightly and sew to body.
  • The visible limbs are very small and secondary to the outfit.

Mini Vest

  • Wrap a tiny strip of coral-poppy crochet around the upper body.
  • Add sage edging at neckline and armhole area.
  • Embroider a soft V at center front.

Mini Skirt

  • With blush, attach at waist and work a short flared skirt in hdc.
  • Add one or two tiny coral flowers around the hem if desired.

Mini Hat

  • Work the same hat formula in miniature, ending after fewer increase rounds.
  • Add a small side flower on the hat brim.

Mini Bag

  • Make two tiny circles and join them.
  • Add a chain strap and a little front oval medallion.

Assembly Order

  1. Sew bunny ears to the head, placing them slightly below the crown line so the hat can sit over them.
  2. Sew head to body.
  3. Sew arms to the sides just below the collar line.
  4. Add the collar.
  5. Fit and sew the vest around the torso.
  6. Attach the skirt at the waist.
  7. Sew skirt flowers in balanced positions.
  8. Add shoe laces and ankle wraps.
  9. Place the hat on the head and tack in position with a few hidden stitches.
  10. Sew the hat flower in place.
  11. Attach the handbag to one hand or shoulder area.
  12. Complete the hedgehog and arrange the accessories.

Styling Notes for Accuracy

  • The bunny should look soft, polished, and boutique-like rather than rustic.
  • Keep the blush and coral tones warm and gentle, not neon.
  • The sage trim should stay thin and refined.
  • The eyes should be glossy and evenly aligned.
  • The floral decorations must remain the visual focus of the clothing.
  • The hat should cover part of the forehead for the same graceful silhouette shown in the image.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check that the head is centered, the ears fall evenly, and the hat sits low without pushing the face out of shape. Reposition the handbag so it hangs naturally. Add the smallest possible nose and mouth details. The expression should remain calm, sweet, and understated.

Care Notes

Display pieces like this are best kept away from direct sunlight, heavy dust, and damp storage. If the doll is handled often, make the accessories detachable. Avoid rough brushing on the floral details and hat flower so the edges stay crisp and pretty.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

  • Head firm and round
  • Ears even in length and angle
  • Vest centered with three front flowers
  • Skirt lace bands straight
  • Skirt flowers balanced
  • Hat brim smooth and slightly downward
  • Hat flower attached on the right side
  • Shoes crossed neatly
  • Handbag strap secure
  • Hedgehog outfit echoes bunny colors

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot clean gently with a barely damp cloth and mild soap. Do not soak pieces with stuffing, safety eyes, or glued decorations. Lay flat to dry and reshape the hat brim, skirt, and ears while damp. Store in a breathable box or cotton bag to preserve color and form.

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