Delphinium Sugar-Diary Bunny – Crochet

This soft amigurumi bunny set is designed for makers who love collectible stuffed animals, handmade doll decor, heirloom nursery toys, and artisan crochet gifts. The finished design includes the dressed bunny, a tiny bird companion, a crossbody satchel, a delphinium stem, and a miniature brush.

The look is sweet, polished, and gift-ready, with layered clothing and carefully balanced accessories that give it boutique plush appeal. If you enjoy making premium amigurumi dolls, crochet animal figures, and detailed handmade keepsakes that feel ready for a craft fair or online shop listing, this design fits beautifully.

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

Overview

This pattern recreates the full scene shown in the image: a cream-colored bunny with long ears, a blue kerchief-style head covering, a lavender wrap-style blouse with ruffled sleeves, a scalloped floral waist trim, a soft blue skirt, blue shoes, a brown shoulder satchel, a tiny dressed bird, a delphinium stem, and a miniature brush.

The construction is straightforward but highly detailed. The bunny is built from separate head, body, arms, legs, ears, shoes, kerchief, blouse, skirt, and satchel pieces. The tiny bird and props are worked separately. Read the full pattern before beginning so the proportions remain true to the pictured design.

Finished Size

• Main bunny: about 11 to 12 inches tall from top of head covering to soles of shoes.
• Tiny bird: about 3 inches tall.
• Delphinium stem: about 5 inches long.
• Mini brush: about 1.5 inches long.

Materials

• Sport or light DK cotton yarn in:
  • Cream for bunny body
  • Medium sky blue
  • Light blue
  • Lavender
  • Soft purple
  • Leaf green
  • Brown
  • Warm orange for bird chest
  • Tiny amount of beige or tan for brush bristles
  • Small amount of darker blue and violet for flower accents
• Crochet hook sized to keep stitches tight, usually 2.25 mm to 2.75 mm
• Black safety eyes for bunny, 8 mm
• Black safety eyes for bird, 4 mm
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Sewing pins
• Thin craft wire for flower stem and optional bird tail support
• Small snap, bead, or embroidered dot for satchel closure

Gauge and Tension

Gauge is not critical, but tension is. Use a hook small enough that stuffing does not show through. The sample in the image uses neat, firm, even stitches with very little visible stretch. Keep all shaping compact so the doll stands with help from the wide shoes.

Abbreviations

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

Design Notes

• The bunny has a large rounded head, a smaller pear-shaped torso, and straight hanging arms.
• The legs are short and sturdy, attached beneath the skirt.
• The ears are long, flat, and softly tapered, hanging down on both sides.
• The blouse overlaps in front like a wrap cardigan.
• The sleeve ruffles are small and soft, not dramatic.
• The skirt sits high and flares gently into soft points.
• The head covering fits close and includes two tied ends near the lower sides.

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Main Bunny

Legs Make 2

Start in cream. Stuff as you go from round 8 onward. The lower legs should be slim and straight because most of the visual width comes from the shoes.

1. MR, 6 sc.
2. Inc around. 12.
3. Sc, inc x6. 18.
4. 18 sc.
5. 2 sc, inc x6. 24.
6. 24 sc.
7. Work 8 sc, dec, 10 sc, dec, 2 sc. 22.
8. 22 sc.
9. 5 sc, dec x2, 11 sc. 20.
10. 20 sc.
11. Change to cream BLO and work 20 sc.
12. 20 sc.
13. 4 sc, dec x2, 8 sc. 18.
14. 18 sc.
15. 3 sc, dec x2, 7 sc. 16.
16. 16 sc.
17. 8 sc, flatten top, crochet 8 sc through both sides to close.

Fasten off first leg. On second leg, do not cut yarn.

Joining the Legs

Place the legs so the flattened tops run side to side. Join with 4 chains between them. This gives enough room for the lower body while keeping the bunny narrow like the image.

1. Sc around first leg 16, sc in 4 chains, sc around second leg 16, sc in opposite side of 4 chains. 40.
2. 40 sc.
3. 6 sc, inc, 12 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 12 sc, inc. 44.
4. 44 sc.
5. 7 sc, inc, 14 sc, inc, 7 sc, inc, 14 sc, inc. 48.
6. 48 sc.

Body

The body should become softly rounded at the belly, then narrow toward the neck. Keep stuffing moderate. The lower body is plump, but the upper torso remains slim because the blouse adds volume.

1. 48 sc.
2. 6 sc, dec x2, 16 sc, dec x2, 16 sc. 44.
3. 44 sc.
4. 5 sc, dec x2, 15 sc, dec x2, 14 sc. 40.
5. 40 sc.
6. 4 sc, dec x2, 14 sc, dec x2, 12 sc. 36.
7. 36 sc.
8. 4 sc, dec, 12 sc, dec, 16 sc. 34.
9. 34 sc.
10. 3 sc, dec x2, 10 sc, dec x2, 11 sc. 30.
11. 30 sc.
12. 30 sc.
13. 3 sc, dec, 8 sc, dec, 13 sc. 28.
14. 28 sc.
15. 2 sc, dec x4, 14 sc. 24.
16. 24 sc.

Stuff firmly at the hips and lower belly, then more lightly near the neck.

Head

Continue from the body in cream. The head is large and nearly spherical, slightly fuller in front so the face looks soft and doll-like. Add stuffing gradually and keep the front smooth.

1. In FLO, inc around. 48. This loop line will help the head sit clearly above the neckline.
2. 7 sc, inc x6. 54.
3. 8 sc, inc x6. 60.
4. 9 sc, inc x6. 66.
5. 10 sc, inc x6. 72.
6. 72 sc.
7. 72 sc.
8. 72 sc.
9. 72 sc.
10. 72 sc.
11. 72 sc.
12. 10 sc, dec x6. 66.
13. 9 sc, dec x6. 60.
14. 8 sc, dec x6. 54.
15. 7 sc, dec x6. 48.
16. 6 sc, dec x6. 42.
17. 5 sc, dec x6. 36.

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Insert eyes between rounds 10 and 11 of the head, spacing them about 12 stitches apart. Before securing, confirm that the expression is wide-eyed and calm like the image. Add blush shading later if desired with thread or pastel.

1. 4 sc, dec x6. 30.
2. 3 sc, dec x6. 24.
3. 2 sc, dec x6. 18.
4. Sc, dec x6. 12.
5. Dec x6. 6.

Finish stuffing firmly. Fasten off and close.

Arms Make 2

The arms are slim tubes with only slight shaping. They hang straight at the sides and end around hip level under the sleeves.

1. MR, 6 sc in cream.
2. Inc around. 12.
3. 12 sc.
4. 3 sc, inc x3. 15.
5. 15 sc.
6. Change to cream BLO, 15 sc.
7. 15 sc.
8. 2 sc, dec x3, 6 sc. 12.
9. 12 sc for 12 more rounds, or until the arm reaches from shoulder to upper thigh.
10. Flatten top and crochet 6 sc through both sides.

Stuff only the lower half lightly so the arms remain soft and natural.

Ears Make 2

The ears are long, flat, and gently tapered. They are attached high on the sides of the head but mostly hidden beneath the kerchief, with the lengths hanging down to shoulder level.

1. MR, 6 sc in cream.
2. Inc around. 12.
3. Sc, inc x6. 18.
4. 2 sc, inc x6. 24.
5. 24 sc.
6. 3 sc, inc x6. 30.
7. 30 sc.
8. 30 sc.
9. 4 sc, inc x6. 36.
10. 36 sc for 22 rounds.
11. 4 sc, dec x6. 30.
12. 30 sc for 4 rounds.
13. 3 sc, dec x6. 24.
14. 24 sc for 3 rounds.
15. Flatten and sc across both sides for 12 stitches.

Do not stuff. Flatten gently so the ears drape.

Facial Features

Nose and Mouth

Use pale pink or dusty beige embroidery thread. Stitch a tiny horizontal nose centered between the eyes, about 4 rounds below them. Add a short vertical stitch downward, then two tiny angled mouth stitches. The expression should be delicate, almost minimal, exactly like the image.

Cheeks

Add faint blush circles under the eyes with pastel, blush powder, or a few strands of very pale pink thread. Keep the cheeks subtle. The face in the image is soft, not cartoon-bright.

Shoes Make 2

The shoes are blue Mary Jane style with a rounded front, flat sole, and strap across the top. They should be slightly oversized compared with the legs so the bunny can balance better and match the photo.

Sole

1. With medium blue, ch 8.
2. Starting in second chain from hook: 6 sc, 3 sc in last chain, work on opposite side 5 sc, 2 sc in last. 16.
3. Inc, 5 sc, inc x3, 5 sc, inc x2. 22.
4. Sc around in BLO. 22.
5. 22 sc.

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Upper Shoe

1. 6 sc, dec x5, 6 sc. 17.
2. 5 sc, dec x3, 6 sc. 14.
3. 14 sc.
4. Fasten off.

Make a strap with ch 8, turn, 7 sl st. Sew one end to one side of the shoe opening and the other end across the top. Dress the bunny by sliding the leg into the shoe. Tack in place with a few hidden stitches if needed.

Kerchief Head Covering

This piece is essential to the character. It sits close over the crown, covers the top of the head, and forms two side flaps that tie low near the ears. Small rounded knots appear at the upper sides in the image, so the shaping should stay soft and padded-looking, not flat like a bandana.

Crown Cap

1. With medium blue, MR, 6 sc.
2. Inc around. 12.
3. Sc, inc x6. 18.
4. 2 sc, inc x6. 24.
5. 3 sc, inc x6. 30.
6. 4 sc, inc x6. 36.
7. 5 sc, inc x6. 42.
8. 6 sc, inc x6. 48.
9. 7 sc, inc x6. 54.
10. 8 sc, inc x6. 60.
11. 60 sc.
12. 60 sc.

Test fit. The cap should cover the crown and sit just above the eyes.

Lower Edge and Ties

Flatten the cap slightly from front to back. Mark the front center. Work only partial rows to create lower sides and ties.

1. Attach yarn at lower right side. Ch 1, sc across lower back half for about 28 stitches.
2. Turn, dec, 24 sc, dec. 26.
3. Turn, 26 sc.
4. Turn, dec, 22 sc, dec. 24.
5. Turn, 24 sc.

For first tie, ch 20, turn, sl st in each chain back to base. Sl st along lower edge to opposite side. Ch 20 again for second tie and sl st back. Fasten off.

Roll a tiny nub on each upper side by sewing a small gathered tuck near the cap edge. This creates the softly knotted look visible in the image. Sew the kerchief in place after the ears are attached, letting the ears fall out from beneath the lower edge.

Blouse

The blouse is worked separately and then dressed onto the bunny. It is a wrap-style top in lavender with light blue trim and short ruffled sleeves. The lower edge has a blue scallop and layered little floral shapes in purple and blue.

Body of Blouse

Work from the lower edge upward in rows so the front overlap forms naturally.

1. With lavender, ch 33.
2. Starting in second chain: 32 sc.
3. Ch 1, turn, 32 sc.
4. Ch 1, turn, 32 hdc.
5. Ch 1, turn, 32 hdc.
6. Ch 1, turn, 6 sc, 20 hdc, 6 sc.
7. Ch 1, turn, decrease 1 at each front edge by working first 2 stitches together and last 2 stitches together. 30 stitches.
8. Work 3 more rows the same way, ending with 24 stitches.

Now divide for fronts and back.

1. Right front: work 6 stitches, turn.
2. Work 5 more rows, decreasing at neckline every other row until 4 stitches remain. Fasten off.
3. Skip center 12 stitches for back neck shaping. Join yarn to remaining 6 stitches for left front.
4. Mirror right front.

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Join shoulders neatly. Leave side openings for sleeves.

Sleeves Make 2

With lavender, attach yarn around armhole. Work evenly around opening.

1. 18 sc around.
2. 18 hdc.
3. In light blue, work 1 sc, 2 hdc in next stitch around to create a gentle frill.
4. Add a second decorative pass in darker blue or mixed blue-purple by slip stitching loosely through the outer edge in small waves.

Front and Neck Trim

With light blue, work a clean border around the neckline, front opening, and lower hem. Use 1 round of slip stitches or single crochet, keeping the border smooth and slightly raised. This blue outline is important because it defines the wrap effect seen in the photo.

Floral Waist Trim

This trim sits along the lower blouse edge, just above the skirt. It is made from a scalloped blue foundation with tiny petal motifs stitched on top.

Scalloped Base

With light blue, along the lower blouse edge work this repeat:

• Skip 1 stitch, 5 dc in next stitch, skip 1 stitch, sl st in next stitch.

Repeat across. End with a sl st.

Mini Floral Shapes

Make 5 to 7 tiny appliqués in mixed shades of lavender, blue, and purple.

For each flower:

1. MR.
2. Into ring work: ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st five times.
3. Pull tight and fasten off, leaving tail for sewing.

Sew these tiny flowers centered over selected scallops. Cluster them gently, not evenly spaced like a border strip. The image shows a handcrafted, organic arrangement.

Skirt

The skirt is worked separately from the waist downward in light-to-medium blue. It flares softly and forms broad points along the hem. It should reach to just below knee level and sit over the legs without being stiff.

Waistband

1. With medium blue, ch 30 and join carefully.
2. 30 sc for 2 rounds.

Skirt Body

1. In BLO, work 4 sc, inc around. 36.
2. 36 hdc.
3. 5 hdc, inc around. 42.
4. 42 hdc.
5. 6 hdc, inc around. 48.
6. 48 hdc.
7. 7 hdc, inc around. 54.
8. 54 hdc.
9. 8 hdc, inc around. 60.
10. 60 hdc for 3 rounds.

Pointed Hem

Mark 6 evenly spaced points. Work short rows to create soft triangular dips between points.

A simpler option that still matches the image well is to work a decorative round with alternating stitch heights:

• 4 sc, 2 hdc, 2 dc, 1 tr, 2 dc, 2 hdc, 4 sc

Repeat around, aligning the tr stitches with the skirt points. Finish with a neat slip stitch round in the same blue. Light blocking helps the points settle without becoming sharp.

Satchel

The satchel is small, rectangular, and warm brown with a blue button-like closure. It hangs crossbody from the bunny’s left shoulder to right hip.

Bag Body

1. With brown, ch 9.
2. Starting in second chain: 7 sc, 3 sc in last chain, work opposite side 6 sc, 2 sc in last. 18.
3. 18 sc in BLO.
4. 18 sc for 8 more rounds.

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Flatten and stitch lower edge closed if needed, or fold lightly to form a pouch shape. Add a flap:

1. Attach yarn across one upper side over 7 stitches.
2. Row 1: 7 sc.
3. Row 2: dec, 3 sc, dec. 5.
4. Row 3: 5 sc.
5. Row 4: dec, sc, dec. 3.
6. Row 5: 3 sc.

Fasten off. Add a tiny blue embroidered circle, bead, or crochet nub to represent the closure. For the strap, ch enough to travel diagonally across the body, usually 42 to 48 chains. Work slip stitches back across and sew securely to the sides of the bag.

Dressing the Bunny

1. Sew the ears to the head sides, slightly behind the eye line.
2. Place the kerchief over the crown, letting the ears emerge beneath it. Tie or tack the side cords low near the jaw area.
3. Dress the blouse on the body and overlap the front neatly.
4. Sew the side seams closed around the torso if needed.
5. Add the skirt at the waist so it begins just below the floral blouse trim.
6. Attach the arms after the blouse is positioned so the sleeves sit naturally over the shoulders.
7. Place the satchel across the body from left shoulder to right side.
8. Put on the shoes and secure.

Tiny Bird Companion

The bird has a rounded body, small beak, black eyes, tiny brown feet, and a blue-lavender wrap with a matching satchel. It sits low beside the bunny and should look compact and plump.

Bird Body

1. With brown, MR, 6 sc.
2. Inc around. 12.
3. Sc, inc x6. 18.
4. 2 sc, inc x6. 24.
5. 24 sc.
6. 3 sc, inc x6. 30.
7. 30 sc.
8. 30 sc.
9. Change front chest area to orange for about 8 central stitches and keep the rest brown.
10. 30 sc.
11. 3 sc, dec x6. 24.
12. 2 sc, dec x6. 18.
13. Sc, dec x6. 12.

Insert 4 mm eyes between rounds 7 and 8, about 6 stitches apart. Stuff firmly.

1. Dec x6. 6.

Fasten off and close. Embroider a tiny beige or brown beak between the eyes. Add short brown tail knots or a tiny twisted tail at the back.

Bird Wings Make 2

1. MR, 6 sc in brown.
2. Sc, inc x3. 9.
3. 9 sc.
4. Flatten into a teardrop and sew to the sides.

Bird Hooded Wrap

Use light blue and lavender. Make a small semicircular hooded cape that wraps around the bird’s body.

1. With light blue, ch 16.
2. Row 1: 15 sc.
3. Row 2: ch 1, inc, 13 sc, inc. 17.
4. Row 3: 17 hdc.
5. Row 4: ch 1, inc, 15 hdc, inc. 19.
6. Row 5: 19 hdc.

Fold the first few rows upward and stitch lightly at the back to create a hood. Add a lavender front border and a small blue scalloped lower edge. Wrap around the bird and tack closed underneath. Make a tiny brown satchel the same way as the bunny’s, using a shorter strap.

Bird Feet

Use brown embroidery thread or yarn. Stitch two tiny feet beneath the body so the bird sits steady. Small knots or three-point stitches work well.

Delphinium Stem

The flower stem in the image is long, slender, and slightly curved, with blue and purple clustered blossoms and two green leaves near the bottom.

Stem Core

Wrap green yarn around thin craft wire. You may also crochet over the wire.

1. With green and wire held alongside, ch 28.
2. Starting in second chain, 27 sl st or very tight sc.

This creates a slim flexible stem.

Leaves Make 2

1. With green, ch 7.
2. Starting in second chain: sl st, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc.
3. Work opposite side of chain: sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st.

Fasten off and sew both leaves near the lower third of the stem.

Blossom Clusters

Make 10 to 14 tiny blossoms in two or three shades of blue and purple.

For each blossom:

1. MR.
2. Into ring work: ch 1, 1 hdc, ch 1, sl st four times.

Fasten off, leaving a tail. Sew clusters upward along the top half of the stem, layering some flowers forward and some to the sides. The blossoms should appear dense near the top and a little looser lower down.

Mini Brush

This tiny prop lies near the flower stem in the image. It has a brown handle and a pale brush head.

Handle

1. With brown, ch 6.
2. Starting in second chain, 5 sl st.

Fasten off, leaving a tail.

Brush Head

1. With beige, ch 5.
2. Starting in second chain, 4 sc.
3. Turn, ch 1, 4 sc.

Sew the brush head to one end of the handle. Add a few straight vertical stitches on the beige section to suggest bristles.

Shaping and Proportion Tips

• Do not overstuff the neck area. The head should look large but gentle, not stiff.
• The arms should reach just below the blouse hem.
• The skirt should sit wide enough to frame the legs without swallowing them.
• The ears should remain visible below the kerchief.
• The satchel should hang low, ending around the top of the skirt on the bunny and around the lower side on the bird.
• The blouse overlap should angle slightly downward toward the satchel side, matching the photo.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Sew the head to the body if you worked them separately, then add ears, kerchief, and arms. Dress the blouse and skirt before fixing the satchel permanently. Embroider the nose and mouth last so the expression stays centered after all head pieces are attached.

Check the cheeks, eye angle, and ear placement from the front. Small adjustments matter. The character should look calm, tidy, and soft, with a gentle downward drape to the ears and a snug kerchief line above the eyes.

Care Notes

• Display pieces are best kept dry and dust-free.
• Spot clean with a barely damp cloth when needed.
• Do not soak if you used wire inside the flower stem.
• Store flat or upright so the skirt points and satchel strap keep their shape.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Eyes evenly spaced and securely attached
• Face centered and softly embroidered
• Ears matched in length and sewn symmetrically
• Kerchief snug, with side ties placed low
• Blouse overlap neat and sleeve ruffles balanced
• Floral waist trim attached evenly
• Skirt points distributed evenly around hem
• Shoes secure and level
• Satchel hanging diagonally across the body
• Bird, flower, and brush scaled to match the bunny

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Use gentle spot cleaning only for the bunny and bird. Press a dry towel against damp areas instead of rubbing. If pastel blush was added, avoid moisture on the cheeks. Keep the set out of direct sunlight to protect the blue and lavender shades from fading.

For long-term storage, wrap the accessories separately in soft tissue. Do not crush the flower stem or blouse ruffles under heavy items. If needed, reshape the skirt and kerchief lightly by hand and let them rest in place before displaying again.