Hydrangea Rain Bunny – Crochet

This sweet amigurumi set features a gentle bunny in a sailor-inspired rain outfit with a beret, capelet, blue dress, lace-up sandals, a striped umbrella, a tote bag, and a tiny frog friend. It is designed for makers who love collectible stuffed animal patterns, handmade doll décor, and heirloom nursery toys.

The finished set has the polished charm often seen in boutique crochet dolls, kawaii rabbit plush designs, and handmade gift patterns. If you enjoy searching for amigurumi bunny doll, crochet animal outfit, or artisan toy gift ideas, this design brings those shopper-friendly details into one coordinated project.

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

Materials

• Main yarn: light worsted or DK cotton in cream, bright royal blue, soft sky blue, white, pale pink, lavender, medium purple, mint green, leaf green, and light frog green.
• Hook sizes: 2.25 mm for the bunny and frog, 2.0 mm for flowers and trim, 1.75 mm for tiny details if needed.
• Safety eyes: 8 mm for bunny, 6 mm for frog.
• Stuffing: polyester fiberfill.
• Notions: yarn needle, stitch markers, sewing pins, sharp scissors, fabric glue optional, thin floral wire optional for umbrella handle support.
• Embroidery thread: light brown or dusty pink for nose and mouth, soft blush pink for cheek tint if desired.

Gauge and General Notes

Gauge is not critical as long as your stitches are tight enough to prevent stuffing from showing. Use a hook smaller than your yarn label suggests. The fabric in the image is dense, smooth, and even, with very little visible gap between stitches.

The bunny has a slightly oversized head, a compact pear-shaped body, narrow arms, long soft ears, and short sturdy legs. The dress sits high on the torso and flares gently. The cape rests over the shoulders without heavy bulk. Keep everything neat and symmetrical.

Unless noted otherwise, work in continuous rounds and use a stitch marker. Stuff firmly but not aggressively. The head should be smooth and rounded. The body should feel stable. The ears must drape naturally. The frog should sit upright beside the bunny without tipping forward.

• sc = single crochet
• inc = 2 sc in 1 stitch
• dec = invisible decrease
• sl st = slip stitch
• ch = chain
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• BLO = back loop only
• FLO = front loop only
• MR = magic ring

Finished Size

• Bunny: about 10 to 11 inches tall from feet to top of beret.
• Frog: about 3 inches tall.
• Umbrella: about 5.5 to 6 inches long.
• Bag: about 2.5 inches tall.

Color Placement Overview

The visual balance matters in this design. Cream is the dominant base for the bunny. The outfit uses strong royal blue for the skirt and accents, sky blue for the cape, and white for trim. Hydrangea clusters combine pink, lavender, blue, and purple with small green leaves.

The bunny’s beret is white with a bright blue band. The dress bodice is white and the skirt is royal blue. The cape is sky blue with a sailor collar trimmed in blue and white lines. The sandals are warm brown. The frog wears a miniature matching sailor dress and hat.

Bunny Head

Work the head in cream. The head in the photo is almost spherical, but slightly wider across the cheeks and gently flattened at the face front. Keep increases smooth and stuff gradually as you go so the muzzle area stays soft, not pushed outward.

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. Rounds 9 to 18: sc around. (48)

Place the 8 mm eyes between Rounds 11 and 12, about 10 stitches apart. The expression in the image is calm and open, not wide-eyed. Keep the eyes level. Before securing them, pinch the face lightly to check that the cheeks look even.

1. Round 19: 6 sc, dec around. (42)
2. Round 20: 5 sc, dec around. (36)
3. Round 21: 4 sc, dec around. (30)
4. Round 22: 3 sc, dec around. (24)

Stuff firmly, especially the upper head and cheek zone. Continue decreasing while checking that the neck opening remains centered. The lower head must sit cleanly over the body with no wobble once attached.

1. Round 23: 2 sc, dec around. (18)
2. Round 24: sc, dec around. (12)

Fasten off with a long tail if sewing to the body separately. If you prefer a no-sew transition, stop at Round 24 and join directly to the neck stitches later. Do not overstuff the lower face because the nose embroidery needs a soft central indentation.

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Facial Embroidery

Use dusty pink or light tan thread. Make a tiny horizontal nose centered between the eyes, one round below the eye line. Add a short vertical stitch downward. Then add a subtle split mouth, one tiny angled stitch to each side. Keep it delicate and understated.

If desired, lightly tint the cheeks with a soft dry blush. In the image the blush is very subtle, almost absent, so use only a hint. The face should remain clean, simple, and sweet.

Bunny Ears Make 2

The ears are long, narrow, and softly drooping. They are not thick, and they hang close to the head. Use cream and keep stuffing minimal or skip stuffing completely. Flatten each ear as you work the upper section so the drape looks natural.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: sc around. (12)
4. Round 4: 5 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc. (14)
5. Rounds 5 to 10: sc around. (14)
6. Round 11: 5 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec. (12)
7. Rounds 12 to 24: sc around. (12)
8. Round 25: flatten and crochet 6 sc through both layers to close.

Leave a long sewing tail. The ears should reach from the side of the beret area to near the lower bodice. Lightly steam with caution if your yarn allows it, or shape by hand so the ears fall straight with a soft inward curve.

Bunny Arms Make 2

The arms are slim cylinders with slightly rounded hands. They hang low, with the cuffs partly covered by cape drape and floral wrist details. Stuff only the lower half well. The upper arm should stay softer to make sewing easier against the body sides.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rounds 3 to 5: sc around. (12)
4. Round 6: 4 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec. (10)
5. Rounds 7 to 18: sc around. (10)
6. Round 19: flatten and crochet 5 sc through both layers.

Fasten off with long tails. Before attaching, check that both arms match exactly in length and thickness. Tiny differences become obvious once the cape and sleeve flowers are added.

Bunny Legs Make 2

The legs are short and straight with slightly rounded feet hidden partly by the hem and sandals. Use cream. Stuff firmly enough for the bunny to stand balanced when supported by the skirt and shoes. The feet in the image are modest, not oversized.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: sc, inc around. (18)
4. Rounds 4 to 6: sc around. (18)
5. Round 7: 4 sc, dec, 8 sc, dec, 2 sc. (16)
6. Round 8: sc around. (16)
7. Round 9: 6 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec. (14)
8. Rounds 10 to 20: sc around. (14)

Fasten off first leg. Finish second leg but do not fasten off. The legs should be the same height. Make sure the toes point forward before joining. Keep stuffing moderate at the top so the join between legs stays neat.

Bunny Body

The body is compact, with a narrow waist and fuller lower torso under the dress. Join the legs with cream yarn. The torso should support the weight of the head and outfit, so stuff more firmly here than in the arms. Maintain a centered front throughout.

1. Join legs with 4 ch. Attach to first leg and continue around both legs and chain bridge. (36)
2. Round 2: sc around, working into both sides of the chain bridge. (36)
3. Round 3: 5 sc, inc, repeat around. (42)
4. Rounds 4 to 7: sc around. (42)
5. Round 8: 5 sc, dec around. (36)
6. Round 9: sc around. (36)
7. Round 10: 4 sc, dec around. (30)
8. Rounds 11 to 13: sc around. (30)
9. Round 14: 3 sc, dec around. (24)
10. Rounds 15 to 17: sc around. (24)

At this stage, stuff the body firmly and keep the belly smooth. The actual figure in the image looks gently padded, not rigid. The shoulder area is narrow because the cape adds width later. Do not leave the torso too wide or the collar will sit awkwardly.

1. Round 18: 2 sc, dec around. (18)
2. Rounds 19 to 20: sc around. (18)

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Fasten off with long tail for sewing to the head, or continue upward with the head if you prefer a continuous build. Sew the head carefully so the face points perfectly forward. A slight upward tilt looks especially charming for this design.

Neck Stability

If your yarn is soft, insert a short rolled fabric tube, wooden stick, or tightly packed stuffing core in the neck area. The bunny in the image has a stable upright posture under a large beret and cape. Extra neck support helps preserve that elegant silhouette.

Attaching Ears and Arms

Sew the ears to the head around the upper side area, starting slightly behind the eye line. The ear base should tuck just under the beret edge. Let both ears fall straight down, grazing the shoulder line.

Sew the arms to the body around Round 17 of the torso, or just below the collar line. Angle them slightly inward. The hands in the image rest near the skirt, giving a calm posed look rather than an outstretched one.

Dress Bodice

The bunny wears a white bodice under the sailor cape. This can be made as part of the body or as a fitted overlay. The look in the image is smooth and clean, so a fitted overlay gives the best visual result if your tension varies.

Using white, chain enough to wrap the upper body snugly, approximately 24 to 26 chains depending on your gauge. Join carefully without twisting. Work 6 to 7 rounds of sc or hdc, fitted to the torso. Fasten off and sew invisibly at the back.

Add a tiny center placket effect with a few vertical stitches in blue at the chest. This detail is subtle in the photo, mostly hidden under the tie, so keep it very fine.

Skirt

The skirt is a bold royal blue and starts high on the waist. It flares gently rather than dramatically. The lower edge has a white stripe, a blue band effect, and a delicate white scalloped trim peeking from beneath. Keep the shape bell-like and tidy.

1. Using royal blue, join to waist and work in FLO around the body. Start with 30 stitches.
2. Round 1: sc around. (30)
3. Round 2: 4 sc, inc around. (36)
4. Round 3: sc around. (36)
5. Round 4: 5 sc, inc around. (42)
6. Rounds 5 to 7: sc around. (42)
7. Round 8: 6 sc, inc around. (48)
8. Rounds 9 to 14: sc around. (48)

Change to white for one round of sc. Change back to blue for one round of sc. Then attach white in the last front loop or underside edge and add a small scallop trim. The trim must be soft and neat, not ruffled too strongly.

• Scallop trim: *sl st in next stitch, skip 1, 5 dc in next stitch, skip 1* repeat around, adjusting near the end if necessary for symmetry.

The skirt should cover the hip area well and end just above the ankles, leaving the sandals fully visible. Before fastening off, position the hydrangea appliqués so they do not crowd the front center. Most of the flowers sit near the lower left and lower right front panels.

Sailor Collar and Cape

This piece defines the design. It combines a shoulder cape and sailor collar in sky blue with white and royal blue striping. It sits broad over the shoulders, then drapes into two soft side panels that fall almost to the hem of the skirt.

Begin in sky blue. Chain a neckline that fits around the bunny’s neck and upper shoulders, roughly 28 to 32 chains depending on gauge. Work in turned rows so the collar spreads outward, then extend longer side sections to create the cape fall.

1. Row 1: sc across.
2. Row 2: ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first stitch, sc across to last stitch, 2 sc in last stitch.
3. Rows 3 to 8: repeat Row 2, increasing at both ends. Keep checking fit over shoulders.

Now shape the front opening. Mark the center back and two front points. Work additional short rows over the outer sections to lengthen the side drapes. The front center should remain open, forming a capelet rather than a closed poncho.

Once the main shape is complete, work one round or edging row in royal blue near the inner sailor band area. Add one slim white line just outside it. In the photo the sailor stripe effect is bold but clean, with three visible contour lines near the collar front.

For the small tie at the chest, make two blue cords of 18 to 20 chains each. Knot them into a soft bow. Sew the bow at the center front neckline. Add a small dangling tie tail below the knot, matching the image where the tie extends downward over the bodice.

Beret

The beret is white, softly puffed, and slightly slouched, with a bright blue band around the base. It sits low over the forehead and covers the top of the ears. The shape is flatter than a round beanie and wider than the head opening.

1. Using white, 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 to 13: sc around. (54)
11. Round 14: 7 sc, dec around. (48)
12. Round 15: 6 sc, dec around. (42)

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Change to royal blue for the band.

1. Rounds 16 to 18: sc around. (42)

Fasten off. Make a blue tie cord with 25 to 30 chains and weave it through one side or sew it directly as a side tie. Knot loosely so the blue band appears cinched slightly at one side, matching the image.

Hydrangea Flowers

The floral clusters are made of many tiny four-petal blossoms sewn tightly together. Use pale pink, blue, lavender, and soft purple. Each flower is tiny, about the size of a thumbnail. Make enough to decorate the skirt hem, sleeve area, and the tiny hat on the frog.

Mini Blossom

1. Using flower color, make MR.
2. Into ring: *ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st into ring* repeat 4 times.
3. Pull ring tight and fasten off.

Make at least 22 to 28 blossoms for the full set. The bunny skirt uses the most. The clusters on the image look hand-placed and irregular, which gives a natural hydrangea effect. Mix colors within each cluster instead of grouping by single color blocks.

Leaves

1. Using green, ch 5.
2. Starting in second chain from hook: sl st, sc, hdc, sc.
3. Work opposite side of chain: sc, hdc, sc, sl st.

Make 10 to 14 leaves in two shades of green. Tuck leaves behind the flower groups rather than placing them on top. The image shows only small peeks of green, not dominant foliage.

Flower Placement on Bunny

Attach larger flower groupings to the lower left and lower right front of the skirt. Each side should have a cascading arrangement rising slightly upward from the hem. Keep the center front mostly open so the dress retains its clean sailor look.

Attach one compact floral cluster near each sleeve end or upper arm area, where the cape opens enough to reveal them. These are small accent bunches, not oversized bouquets. Use two or three blossoms plus a leaf or two per arm.

Sandals

The bunny wears warm brown lace-up sandals over cream feet. The sole is simple, and the straps crisscross over the front and wrap around the ankles. These details make the doll look complete, so do not skip them.

Start with a small sole piece in brown. Chain 7. Work an oval around the chain for two rounds, increasing at both ends until the sole matches the foot base. Fasten off.

Sew or crochet the sole lightly under each foot. Then make long brown chains, about 35 to 40 chains each, and wrap them in a sandal pattern. Cross over the front of the foot twice, then circle the ankle and tie at the back or side.

Use tiny tack stitches to hold the straps in place. The image shows neat Roman-style lacing with open toes. Keep the straps thin and elegant so the cream toes remain visible.

Tote Bag

The bag is a simple bright blue mini tote with a rounded body and one integrated handle opening. It sits next to the bunny and has a smooth plain surface. The shape is wider at the base and slightly narrower near the top.

1. Using royal or medium blue, 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 to 11: sc around. (24)

Flatten the upper opening slightly and shape the handle by skipping center stitches on both sides and chaining across.

1. Round 12: 6 sc, ch 6, skip 6, 6 sc, ch 6, skip 6. (24 including chains)
2. Round 13: sc around, working into chains. (24)
3. Round 14: sc around. (24)

Fasten off. Lightly stuff or leave unstuffed. The photographed bag looks soft but able to stand with support. To mimic that look, place a little stuffing only in the base.

Umbrella Canopy

The umbrella is closed and resting on the wooden surface. Its canopy is white with alternating sky blue sections and a slim blue edge. Because it is not open, the canopy can be constructed as wedge-like closed panels wrapped around a central handle.

Make six slim triangular panels, alternating white and sky blue, or make one piece with color changes. The closed shape should taper toward the top and widen at the lower edge.

Simple Closed Panel Make 6

1. Row 1: ch 2, 2 sc in second chain from hook.
2. Row 2: ch 1, turn, inc, sc. (3)
3. Row 3: ch 1, turn, inc, sc 1, inc. (5)
4. Continue increasing at both ends every row until you reach 11 stitches.
5. Work 2 rows even.

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Sew the panels edge to edge around a narrow tube, stuffing lightly if needed. Add a blue edging at the base. The umbrella in the image has a softly padded closed canopy, not a stiff pointed spear, so keep the shape gentle.

Umbrella Handle

For the shaft, cover a floral wire, skewer, or sturdy stem with tight blue stitches or wrap it neatly with yarn. Form a small curved handle at the base if using wire. Insert into the closed canopy and secure well with glue and sewing thread if necessary.

The umbrella should scale to the bunny and look like a handheld decorative prop, not full human size. The end may rest slightly diagonally on the surface, as shown in the image.

Frog Head

The frog is tiny, cheerful, and dressed to match the bunny. Its head is rounded with slightly raised eye bumps. The mouth is embroidered in a broad smile. Use light green yarn and keep stitches tight so the small shape stays crisp.

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. Rounds 5 to 8: sc around. (24)

For eye bumps, crochet two mini circles.

• Each eye bump: 6 sc in MR, Round 2: inc around to 12, fasten off.

Sew the eye bumps to the top front of the head. Insert 6 mm safety eyes slightly toward the outer edges. Embroider a curved smile below, using dark green or black thread. Add a faint pink cheek blush beneath each eye if desired.

1. Round 9: 2 sc, dec around. (18)
2. Round 10: sc, dec around. (12)

Stuff and close. Leave a tail for sewing to the body.

Frog Body

The frog body is small and pear-shaped, with a white sailor chest and blue skirt section. It sits upright, so keep the lower body broad enough to stabilize it. Work the base in green first, then add clothing as separate layers.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: sc, inc around. (18)
4. Rounds 4 to 6: sc around. (18)
5. Round 7: 4 sc, dec around. (15)
6. Rounds 8 to 10: sc around. (15)

Stuff lightly and sew to the head. The frog in the image has a simple soft shape without a defined neck.

Frog Arms and Legs

Make four slender tubes in green. The frog limbs are tiny and lightly stuffed, with the legs angled outward while sitting. Each arm can be 6 to 7 rounds of 6 sc. Each leg can be 8 to 9 rounds of 6 sc with a slightly flattened foot tip.

Sew the arms near the upper body sides and the legs near the lower front edge so they sit naturally on the surface. Position the frog before fully tightening stitches. The pose should feel relaxed and balanced.

Frog Sailor Dress

The frog outfit mirrors the bunny. Make a white upper chest panel and a blue skirt. Add a tiny sky blue collar with blue trim and a miniature blue bow at the neck. Keep the proportions delicate so the face remains the main focus.

For the skirt, join blue around the lower body and increase gently over 2 or 3 rounds. Add one white stripe at the hem. The sailor collar can be a tiny crescent worked in rows, then sewn at the shoulders.

Frog Hat

The frog wears a mini white sailor hat with a blue stripe and a tiny flower cluster on one side. The hat is flatter and smaller than the bunny beret. It rests on top of the frog’s head between the raised eyes.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: sc, inc around. (18)
4. Round 4: sc around. (18)
5. Round 5: BLO sc around in blue. (18)

Fasten off. Sew in place at a slight angle. Add two tiny blossoms and one leaf at the side to echo the hydrangea theme.

Bodice and Collar Finishing Details

Use blue yarn to surface-stitch the clean sailor V lines on the bunny collar front. Add two parallel lines if your scale is small, or three if your stitches allow enough space. The photo shows a layered stripe effect that frames the neck beautifully.

At the center front, add a tiny decorative tab or narrow tie stem below the bow. This detail helps connect the collar to the bodice visually. Keep it straight and centered.

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Assembly Order

1. Make bunny head, body, legs, arms, and ears.
2. Sew head to body and add neck support if needed.
3. Attach ears and arms.
4. Add dress bodice and skirt.
5. Make and attach collar-cape and bow.
6. Add beret and side tie.
7. Sew hydrangea flowers and leaves to skirt and sleeves.
8. Add sandals.
9. Make bag and umbrella.
10. Make frog, frog outfit, and frog hat.

Shaping Tips for an Accurate Look

Head: keep round and smooth, not elongated.

Ears: long, soft, narrow, and hanging straight down.

Body: compact with a gentle waist and stable lower section.

Skirt: modest flare, ending above the feet.

Cape: broad at shoulders, draping long at the sides.

Beret: low, soft, and slightly puffy with a slim blue band.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check that the head is centered and the ears hang evenly. Adjust the beret so it sits low and slightly forward. Make sure the nose is tiny and centered, and keep the mouth embroidery delicate. The frog smile should be wider and more playful than the bunny’s expression.

Care Notes

Display the set away from direct sunlight to protect the blue tones and pastel flowers. If gifting to a child, embroider the eyes instead of using safety eyes. Props such as the umbrella and bag are best treated as decorative accessories rather than rough-play items.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Beret fits low and covers the ear bases.
• Cape opens neatly at the front.
• Bow sits centered on the chest.
• Skirt flowers are balanced on both sides.
• Sandal straps are secure.
• Frog outfit matches the bunny palette.
• Umbrella and bag are scaled correctly.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Dust gently with a soft dry brush. For spot cleaning, dab with cool water and mild soap, then blot without rubbing. Reshape while damp and air dry flat. Do not machine wash the umbrella if it contains wire. Store with tissue support inside hats and bags to maintain shape.