Hellebore Twilight Bunny – Crochet

This elegant amigurumi set brings together a handmade crochet bunny doll, a tiny dressed kitten, and charming accessories that feel perfect for collectors, nursery decor, spring display styling, and thoughtful amigurumi gift ideas. The soft cream tones and dusky hellebore flowers give the full set a gentle cottage garden mood.

If you love searching for a crochet bunny doll pattern, heirloom stuffed animal, artisan nursery toy, or handmade bunny gift, this design is made to capture that same refined look. Every piece is written to match the image closely, including the hat, capelet, floral skirt, satchel, lantern, flower stem, and the tiny kitten companion.

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Design Overview

This set is built around a standing bunny with a large rounded head, long soft ears, slim arms, short sturdy legs, a slightly tapered body, and a dress worked to look structured yet sweet. The overall finish should feel neat, polished, and balanced rather than overly floppy.

The bunny wears a flared dress with a scalloped lavender edging, a short capelet that sits over the shoulders, strappy shoes, and a tilted brimmed hat decorated with hellebore blossoms and leaves. The center front of the dress is plain, while both lower sides are richly decorated with layered flowers.

The smaller companion is a tiny kitten dressed in a matching cream outfit with a lavender-trimmed capelet and hem. It also wears a small hat with flowers. Beside the figures sit a small boxy bag, a tiny lantern, and a separate flowering stem arrangement.

Finished Size

• Main bunny: about 11 to 12 inches tall from foot to top of head, not including hat
• Hat width: about 3 1/4 inches across brim
• Kitten companion: about 4 1/2 to 5 inches tall
• Bag: about 2 1/4 inches wide
• Lantern: about 2 inches tall
• Flower stem: about 5 to 6 inches long

Materials

• Main yarn: light worsted cotton in warm cream
• Accent yarn 1: dusty lavender
• Accent yarn 2: deep plum
• Accent yarn 3: sage green
• Accent yarn 4: pale moss or soft olive
• Accent yarn 5: blush beige or sand for shoes, bag handle, and lantern
• Accent yarn 6: soft white for lantern insert and kitten muzzle
• Hook: 2.25 mm for main work, 2.0 mm for flowers and miniature pieces
• Stuffing: fine polyester fiberfill
• Eyes: 8 mm black safety eyes for bunny, 4 to 5 mm black safety eyes for kitten
• Embroidery thread: light taupe, pale pink, cream, and olive
• Craft wire: thin floral wire for flower stem and lantern handle support if desired
• Buttons: one tiny beige button or crocheted nub for bag front
• Tapestry needle, stitch marker, scissors, sewing pins

Gauge and Fabric Notes

Use a firm tension so the stuffing does not show. The stitches in the image look compact, even, and smooth. A slightly dense fabric is important because the figures are small and the floral decorations sit best on a stable surface.

The body shapes are rounded, not angular. Add stuffing gradually and keep it modest in the neck, shoulders, and lower skirt area. Overstuffing will make the outfit sit incorrectly and will change the gentle proportions shown in the picture.

Abbreviations

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

Main Bunny

Head

The head is large and nearly spherical, with a softly flattened lower front where the face is placed. It should look wider than the neck and slightly wider than the upper body. Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise noted.

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 to 21: sc around. 60

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Insert the eyes between Rnds 13 and 14 with about 11 visible stitches between them. The image shows eyes set fairly wide apart, giving the bunny a calm expression. Add stuffing as you work, keeping the lower face slightly flatter than the crown.

1. Rnd 22: 8 sc, dec around. 54
2. Rnd 23: 7 sc, dec around. 48
3. Rnd 24: 6 sc, dec around. 42
4. Rnd 25: 5 sc, dec around. 36
5. Rnd 26: 4 sc, dec around. 30

Pause before closing. Embroider a small triangular nose centered between Rnds 15 and 16 in pale pink-taupe. Add a short vertical line below the nose. Make two soft curved brows in taupe above the eyes, very light and delicate.

1. Rnd 27: 3 sc, dec around. 24
2. Rnd 28: 2 sc, dec around. 18
3. Rnd 29: sc, dec around. 12
4. Rnd 30: dec around. 6

Finish off and close. The head should remain very round, with the face centered low enough to leave room for the hat brim above and the capelet below.

Ears Make 2

The ears are long, softly padded, and hang straight down, reaching almost to the waistline. They are not narrow tubes. Instead, they are broad, gently flattened pieces with rounded ends.

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 8: sc around. 24
6. Rnd 9: 10 sc, dec, 10 sc, dec. 22
7. Rnd 10 to 20: sc around. 22
8. Rnd 21: 9 sc, dec, 9 sc, dec. 20
9. Rnd 22 to 28: sc around. 20

Flatten the ears lightly and add only a little stuffing in the upper third. Leave the lower portion unstuffed so the ears drape naturally. Sew each ear to the sides of the head, starting around Rnds 8 to 11, so they fall from just under the hat brim.

Neck and Body

The body is smaller than the head and shaped like a soft bell beneath the dress. It narrows near the neck, rounds at the torso, then widens slightly toward the lower edge. The figure should stand with help from firm stuffing and balanced feet.

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 to 9: sc around. 30
7. Rnd 10: 4 sc, inc around. 36
8. Rnd 11 to 16: sc around. 36
9. Rnd 17: 5 sc, inc around. 42
10. Rnd 18 to 22: sc around. 42

Stuff firmly, especially in the lower body. The upper body should remain smooth so the capelet lays flat. Fasten off with a long tail for sewing to the head. Keep the neck short so the head sits close to the shoulders, matching the image.

Legs Make 2

The legs are short cylinders with slight feet. They peek out from under the dress and should look narrow but stable. Make two identical legs.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12
3. Rnd 3: BLO sc around. 12
4. Rnd 4 to 5: sc around. 12
5. Rnd 6: 4 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec. 10
6. Rnd 7 to 14: sc around. 10

Stuff firmly through the foot and lower leg, but keep the top inch lightly stuffed. Flatten the top and sew to the underside of the body, close together so the bunny stands with a gentle inward stance.

Arms Make 2

The arms are slim, simple, and lightly stuffed. In the picture, they hang down beside the dress and do not bend sharply.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12
3. Rnd 3 to 4: sc around. 12
4. Rnd 5: 4 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec. 10
5. Rnd 6 to 13: sc around. 10

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Stuff lightly only in the hand and lower arm. Flatten the top and sew just below the capelet line. Angle the arms very slightly inward so the silhouette feels gentle and relaxed.

Dress

Upper Bodice

The dress appears fitted through the upper torso with a soft V-shaped suggestion at the neckline. Work the upper section directly around the body or as a separate fitted tube that is sewn in place. Directly worked clothing gives the cleanest finish.

Join cream yarn to a round near the upper body where you want the neckline to begin. Work even rounds of sc or hdc for 5 to 6 rounds, adjusting so the bodice covers the torso smoothly without bulk.

To suggest the central neckline dip seen in the picture, work one round with tiny paired decreases at center front, then an even round to smooth it out. This detail should stay subtle. The dress in the image is elegant, not deeply cut.

Skirt

The skirt flares softly and has visible horizontal rows. Use hdc for the skirt to create that broader, lined texture visible in the photo.

1. Join yarn at waistline. Rnd 1: hdc around evenly.
2. Rnd 2: hdc around.
3. Rnd 3: every 5th stitch inc in hdc.
4. Rnd 4 to 5: hdc around.
5. Rnd 6: every 6th stitch inc in hdc.
6. Rnd 7 to 9: hdc around.
7. Rnd 10: every 7th stitch inc in hdc.
8. Rnd 11 to 12: hdc around.

Try the skirt against the body and stop when the hem reaches just above the ankles. The flare should be moderate. The image shows a dress that widens gracefully, not a very full gathered skirt.

Hem Edging

Change to dusty lavender for the hem. Work a small scallop to match the soft trim seen at the bottom edge.

1. Scallop round: sl st in first stitch, skip 1, 5 dc in next stitch, skip 1, sl st in next stitch. Repeat around.

Keep the scallops small and even. The edging should add a hint of color, not overwhelm the cream skirt.

Capelet

The capelet is short, wide, and rounded at the lower edges, covering the shoulders and top of the arms. It looks like two broad front panels flowing from a neck band.

Ch 34. Work in rows.

1. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. Turn.
2. Row 2 to 4: sc across. Turn.
3. Row 5: dec, sc across to last 2 stitches, dec. Turn.
4. Row 6 to 10: repeat Row 5.

This creates a shallow curved cape shape. To form the front opening, fold around the neck and check the drape. The capelet should sit high on the shoulders and end around the bust line.

Edge the full outer curve with lavender scallops using small shells. Sew or tack the capelet at the neck only so the front panels hang freely. The lower corners should rest over the upper arms just like the picture.

Shoes

The bunny wears delicate strapped shoes in a soft beige tone. These can be worked directly onto the feet with surface details.

• Join beige yarn to the front loops left on the foot round.
• Work one round of sl st or sc around the shoe opening.
• Embroider or crochet two crossing straps over each foot.
• Add an ankle strap wrapping once around the leg and tack at the side.

The shoe straps should look neat and fine. They cross over the front, then continue upward in a graceful sandal-like style.

Hat

Crown

The hat is a shallow round crown with a gently curved top. It sits slightly tilted toward one side of the bunny’s head.

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 to 10: sc around. 30

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Brim

1. Rnd 11: BLO, 4 sc, inc around. 36
2. Rnd 12: 5 sc, inc around. 42
3. Rnd 13: sc around. 42
4. Rnd 14: 6 sc, inc around. 48
5. Rnd 15: sc around. 48

Flatten lightly so the brim sits smooth. You may insert a very thin ring of wire or firm cord into the last round if you want the brim to hold shape. Sew the hat at a slight angle, not centered flat.

Hellebore Flowers and Leaves

The floral arrangement is one of the key visual features. Use several sizes in dusty lavender, deep plum, pale moss, and cream-tinted green. The flowers are layered, open, and slightly cupped rather than flat daisies.

Small Petal Flower

1. With flower color, make MR.
2. Into ring repeat 5 times: ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st.
3. Pull ring closed and fasten off.

Layered Hellebore Flower

1. Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR. Join.
2. Rnd 2: in each stitch work ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st.
3. For second layer, work behind petals: ch 3, sl st in next stitch around.
4. Into each back loop space work ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, sl st.

Use cream or pale green for a few inner blooms and plum or lavender for outer blooms. The image shows mixed tones, creating depth. Make at least 10 to 14 flowers for the full arrangement on bunny, hat, kitten hat, and loose stem.

Buds

• Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR
• Rnd 2: inc around. 8
• Rnd 3 to 4: sc around
• Rnd 5: dec around. 4

Make buds in cream, pale green, lavender, and deep plum. Wrap green yarn at the base to form a calyx, then attach to a stem.

Leaves

Chain 6. Starting in second chain from hook, work sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc. Fasten off. For larger leaves, chain 8 and work a slightly fuller center. Fold the base and stitch to shape.

Floral Placement on Dress

The floral layout is asymmetrical but balanced. Concentrate flowers on both lower sides of the skirt, leaving the center front mostly open. The blossoms climb upward from the hem line to about waist height.

• Left side of skirt: 5 to 6 flowers, 3 leaves, 2 to 3 buds
• Right side of skirt: 5 to 6 flowers, 3 leaves, 2 to 3 buds
• Mix one pale green bloom into each side to match the image
• Layer a few flowers partly over others for depth

Stitch stems first in green embroidery or thin crocheted chains. Then sew leaves. Finally add flowers and buds. Keep the arrangement concentrated near the lower side panels rather than spread across the whole skirt.

Bag

The bag is a small rectangular case with a lid, rounded corners, a short handle, and a front button detail. Work two flat rectangles and a side strip, or build it as a box from the base upward.

1. Base: ch 11. Work around both sides of the chain to form an oval rectangle, ending with about 24 stitches.
2. Work 8 to 10 rounds even in sc for the box body.
3. For the flap, join yarn at back top and work rows across half the opening for 5 to 6 rows, decreasing at corners if needed.
4. Add a beige handle with a short chained strip or crocheted cord.
5. Sew one small button or crocheted nub to the front center.

The bag should stay simple because the image shows a neat understated accessory, not a heavily decorated purse.

Lantern

The lantern is tiny and cylindrical with a rounded top, pale body insert, and dark outline lines. It can be crocheted over a little stuffed core or a very small wrapped cardboard form.

• Make a small beige top cap and bottom cap
• Make a narrow cream center panel
• Wrap with thin beige lines crossing at the front
• Add a loop handle on top with cord or chain stitches

The lantern only needs enough detail to read clearly at a glance. Keep it tiny and charming.

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Flower Stem Accessory

This separate stem lies in front of the bunny in the image. It includes a long green stem, side leaves, open blossoms, and small buds. Use floral wire wrapped with green yarn for the core so the spray can curve naturally.

1. Wrap wire with green yarn using fabric glue or tight whipping stitches.
2. Attach 2 or 3 side stems branching upward.
3. Sew on 3 to 4 flowers in plum, lavender, and pale green.
4. Add 3 to 5 leaves and a few buds.

Do not make the arrangement too stiff. A slight bend makes it look more lifelike and closer to the reference image.

Kitten Companion

Head

The kitten has a round face with a cream muzzle, tiny triangular ears, and orange-brown side coloring. Work the head in the main cat color, then add a white muzzle patch.

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 9: sc around. 24
6. Rnd 10: 2 sc, dec around. 18
7. Rnd 11: sc, dec around. 12

Insert small eyes between Rnds 6 and 7. Add a white oval muzzle patch and embroider a tiny pink nose and mouth. Make two ears as small triangles and sew at the top sides of the head.

Body

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 7: sc around. 18
5. Rnd 8: 2 sc, dec around. 14
6. Rnd 9 to 10: sc around. 14

Add tiny arms and feet as simple stitched nubs or miniature tubes. Make a curled tail and sew at the back. The kitten should stand upright with a slightly rounded baby-like shape.

Kitten Outfit

Dress the kitten in a cream skirted body covering or simple dress tube. Add a short capelet trimmed with lavender scallops and a tiny bow tie at the neck in lavender.

Make a miniature hat using the same method as the bunny hat, but smaller. Decorate it with one small flower and two leaves. Place the hat at a similar tilted angle for a matching family look.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Sew the head to the body first, checking that the face points straight forward. Attach ears so they frame the face evenly. Add the arms after the capelet is positioned, then secure the capelet at the neckline and lightly tack the front edges if needed.

Sew the hat at a rightward or leftward tilt. Arrange the dress flowers in clusters before stitching permanently. Embroider faint blush shading at the cheeks if desired using pale pink thread worked very lightly. Keep all facial details soft and minimal.

Care Notes

• Keep the set away from heavy moisture and direct heat
• Display accessories separately when moving the doll
• Avoid pulling on floral stems, hat trim, and shoe straps
• For child use, replace wire and safety eyes with embroidered alternatives

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head larger than body for the same sweet proportion as the image
• Ears long and lightly filled so they hang softly
• Capelet short and wide with lavender scallops
• Skirt gently flared with side flower groupings only
• Hat tilted and decorated with blossoms and leaves
• Matching kitten, bag, lantern, and flower stem included

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Dust the figures with a dry soft brush. Spot clean only with a barely damp cloth and mild soap if needed. Blot, reshape, and let dry flat away from sunlight. Do not machine wash, soak, or twist, especially when accessories contain wire or carefully placed floral details.

Store in a breathable box with tissue support under the hat brim and capelet. If the flowers flatten, steam lightly from a distance and reshape by hand. Keep dark accessories from pressing directly against the cream yarn during storage.