Iris Ribbon Bunny – Crochet

This elegant amigurumi bunny set is designed to match the gentle spring styling shown in the image: a long-eared bunny in a soft blue dress, a neutral headscarf with iris accents, blush shoes, a petal handbag, a tiny embroidered-style square, a flower bouquet, and a small bird companion. It is perfect for makers who love collectible crochet dolls, handmade nursery decor, heirloom toys, and artisan gift ideas.

The finished set has a sweet boutique look that fits popular searches such as amigurumi bunny doll, handmade crochet bunny gift, spring bunny decor, and collectible stuffed animal pattern. Every piece is shaped to create the same delicate proportions, soft silhouette, and floral styling seen in the reference image while staying practical for careful makers.

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Materials

• Main bunny yarn: light beige or warm ivory cotton yarn, sport or light DK weight
• Dress yarn: pastel sky blue cotton, sport or light DK weight
• Accent yarn: dusty lavender, medium violet, buttery yellow, soft leaf green, blush pink, warm cream, and brown tones for the bird
• Hook: 2.0 mm to 2.5 mm, chosen small enough to keep stitches tight
• Stuffing: fine polyester fiberfill
• Safety eyes: 8 mm to 10 mm glossy black
• Embroidery thread: pale pink, taupe, cream, and small amounts matching the flowers
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Scissors
• Craft wire, optional: only for the bouquet stems if a firmer bouquet is wanted
• Fabric glue, optional: only for securing tiny layered flower parts if desired

Finished Size

The bunny alone measures about 10 to 11 inches tall from the top of the head to the bottom of the feet. With the scarf and long ears arranged downward, the visual height appears taller. The bird is about 3 inches tall, and the handbag is sized to sit beside the bunny exactly as shown.

Gauge and Overall Look

Gauge is less important than keeping the fabric dense and smooth. The stitches in the image are compact, even, and finely worked. Use a hook small enough that stuffing does not show through. The doll should feel firm but still softly rounded.

The set depends heavily on proportion. The head is large and nearly spherical. The body is smaller and pear-shaped. The sleeves are puffed but not oversized. The skirt flares modestly. The ears are long, flat, and softly tapered. All flowers sit close to the surface rather than standing out too stiffly.

Abbreviations

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

Design Notes

• Work in continuous rounds unless a row is specified.
• Use invisible decreases for a smoother surface.
• Stuff gradually and evenly.
• Keep the face simple. The charm comes from the spacing of the eyes, the tiny nose, and the faint blush.
• The floral details are essential. Do not skip them if you want the finished look to match the image.

Bunny Legs

Make 2 in warm ivory.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: sc 18.
5. Rnd 5: sc 18 in BLO.
6. Rnd 6: sc 5, dec, sc 7, dec, sc 2. (16)
7. Rnd 7: sc 4, dec, sc 6, dec, sc 2. (14)
8. Rnd 8-10: sc 14.
9. Rnd 11: dec, sc 5, dec, sc 5. (12)
10. Rnd 12-22: sc 12.

Stuff the foot firmly and the leg lightly to medium. Flatten the opening and set aside. The legs in the image are narrow and straight, so do not overstuff the upper section.

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Body

Join the legs with the toes facing forward.

1. Rnd 1: sc across first leg 12, ch 3, sc across second leg 12, sc 3 on the chain. (30)
2. Rnd 2: sc 12, sc in 3 chain sts, sc 12, sc in 3 chain sts. (30)
3. Rnd 3: sc around.
4. Rnd 4: sc 13, inc, sc 2, inc, sc 13. (32)
5. Rnd 5-7: sc 32.
6. Rnd 8: sc 6, dec, sc 14, dec, sc 8. (30)
7. Rnd 9: sc around.
8. Rnd 10: sc 5, dec, sc 13, dec, sc 8. (28)
9. Rnd 11: sc around.
10. Rnd 12: sc 5, dec, sc 12, dec, sc 7. (26)
11. Rnd 13: sc around.
12. Rnd 14: sc 4, dec, sc 11, dec, sc 7. (24)
13. Rnd 15: sc around.
14. Rnd 16: sc 3, dec, sc 10, dec, sc 7. (22)
15. Rnd 17: sc around.

The body should now look like a gently tapered pear. Stuff firmly, especially around the hips and lower torso, but keep the chest slightly softer. This helps the dress sit naturally instead of bulging.

Head

Continue from the body or make separately and sew on. For the cleanest neck, many makers prefer continuing directly from the body.

1. Rnd 1: in BLO, inc around neck opening from 22 to 30 sts evenly.
2. Rnd 2: sc 30.
3. Rnd 3: sc 4, inc x6, sc 20. (36)
4. Rnd 4: sc 5, inc x6, sc 25. (42)
5. Rnd 5: sc 6, inc x6, sc 30. (48)
6. Rnd 6: sc 7, inc x6, sc 35. (54)
7. Rnd 7-15: sc 54.
8. Insert eyes between Rnds 11 and 12 with about 9 visible stitches between them.
9. Rnd 16: sc 7, dec x6, sc 35. (48)
10. Rnd 17: sc 6, dec x6, sc 30. (42)
11. Rnd 18: sc 5, dec x6, sc 25. (36)
12. Rnd 19: sc 4, dec x6, sc 20. (30)
13. Rnd 20: sc 3, dec x6, sc 15. (24)

Stuff the head very firmly. The face in the image is smooth, wide, and plush, with no sharp muzzle shaping. Add extra stuffing at the cheeks and forehead so the surface remains round after closing.

1. Rnd 21: dec around. (12)
2. Rnd 22: dec around. (6)

Fasten off and close.

Arms

Make 2 in warm ivory, then switch to blue for the sleeves.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3-5: sc 12.
4. Change to blue.
5. Rnd 6: in BLO, sc 12.
6. Rnd 7: sc 2, inc x4, sc 2, inc x2. (18)
7. Rnd 8-10: sc 18.
8. Rnd 11: sc 3, dec, sc 7, dec, sc 4. (16)
9. Rnd 12-18: sc 16.

Stuff the hands lightly and the sleeve portion moderately. The arms in the image are softly padded and rounded, with a noticeable puff near the top but still elegant rather than bulky. Flatten the top and sew at a slight downward angle from the shoulders.

Ears

Make 2 in warm ivory. The ears are long, soft, and flat, falling straight down with a slight outward flare near the lower end.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5-7: sc 24.
6. Rnd 8: sc 10, dec, sc 10, dec. (22)
7. Rnd 9-11: sc 22.
8. Rnd 12: sc 9, dec, sc 9, dec. (20)
9. Rnd 13-16: sc 20.
10. Rnd 17: sc 8, dec, sc 8, dec. (18)
11. Rnd 18-22: sc 18.
12. Rnd 23: sc 7, dec, sc 7, dec. (16)
13. Rnd 24-30: sc 16.

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Do not stuff. Flatten each ear and sew the top edge closed with a few stitches. Attach to the upper sides of the head so they drop straight downward behind the scarf frame. The ears should reach about chest level.

Muzzle and Face Embroidery

The face is tiny and delicate. Keep all embroidery small.

• Embroider a short vertical nose in pale pink or warm beige between the eyes, about two rounds below the eye line.
• Add a tiny horizontal wrap at the top of that line to create a subtle triangular nose impression.
• Work a short split mouth beneath it using one or two tiny stitches to each side.
• Add very light blush under the eyes with diluted pastel thread or soft cosmetic blush if desired.

The expression should remain neutral and sweet. Avoid large cheeks, wide smiles, or heavy sculpting.

Dress Bodice

The dress is made separately and then dressed onto the bunny. The neckline sits high and simple, with a narrow decorative edging and a tied cord at the neck.

Using blue yarn, begin at the waistline width and work upward or start at the neckline and increase. The following method begins at the neckline for a clean fit.

1. Ch 30, join carefully without twisting.
2. Rnd 1-2: sc 30.
3. Rnd 3: sc 4, inc, sc 6, inc, sc 8, inc, sc 6, inc, sc 2. (34)
4. Rnd 4: sc around.
5. Rnd 5: sc 5, inc, sc 7, inc, sc 9, inc, sc 7, inc, sc 2. (38)
6. Rnd 6-8: sc 38.

Test the fit around the bunny torso. The bodice should fit smoothly, not tightly. It must sit close to the chest, because the image shows a neat upper body with most of the volume at the sleeves and skirt.

Puff Sleeves

Join blue yarn around each arm opening.

1. Rnd 1: evenly place 18 sc around the opening.
2. Rnd 2: sc 18.
3. Rnd 3: sc 2, inc x4, sc 6, inc x2. (24)
4. Rnd 4-6: sc 24.
5. Rnd 7: sc 3, dec x3, sc 12, dec x3. (18)
6. Rnd 8-10: sc 18.

The sleeve shape should be rounded and softly ballooned. The cuff line is plain because the decorative iris sprays are attached later and become the visual finish at the lower sleeve area.

Skirt

Join blue yarn to the lower bodice edge.

1. Rnd 1: work 2 sc in each stitch around. If bodice edge is 38 sts, increase to 76 sts.
2. Rnd 2-4: sc around.
3. Rnd 5: *sc 5, inc* around.
4. Rnd 6-10: sc around.
5. Rnd 11: *sc 6, inc* around.
6. Rnd 12-16: sc around.
7. Rnd 17: finish with a very soft flare by working 1 hdc in each stitch.

The skirt in the image has a tidy, structured flare rather than a ruffled edge. It falls in a clean bell shape, with the flower appliqués placed across the front and side sections. Do not add too many increases or the silhouette will become too wide.

Waist Accent

Make a slender lavender belt band.

1. With lavender, chain long enough to wrap the waist once.
2. Work 1 row of sl st or very tight sc back across.
3. Sew neatly around the waistline where bodice meets skirt.

This band should look subtle, like the thin lavender line seen in the image.

Neck Cord and Bow

Using beige or flax yarn, make a long twisted cord or chain cord. Thread it around the neckline and tie it into a soft bow at center front. The bow tails should hang to the upper bodice, matching the image. Keep it narrow and natural.

Headscarf

The scarf frames the face closely and continues back over the head, with the ears emerging below it. It is not a full bonnet with a brim. It is more like a smooth fitted kerchief with embroidered detail near the edge.

Using warm ivory or oatmeal:

1. Ch 10.
2. Row 1: sc across, ch 1, turn. (9)
3. Row 2: inc, sc 7, inc. (11)
4. Row 3: sc across.
5. Row 4: inc, sc 9, inc. (13)
6. Continue increasing 1 stitch at each end every other row until the curved center panel measures wide enough to sit over the crown of the head and frame the face.
7. Once the center is established, work evenly for enough length to cover from one side of the face, over the top of the head, to the other side.

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For most dolls of this size, the finished scarf piece will be an elongated oval-triangle panel around 28 to 32 rows long. Test against the head often. The front face opening should sit close without covering the eyes.

Edge the front opening with one round of sl st or reverse sc. Add tiny lavender embroidered dashes along the upper front edge to echo the delicate stitched decoration visible in the image.

Attach the scarf to the head with a few hidden stitches near the cheeks and behind the head. Leave room for the ears to fall naturally below the side floral clusters.

Iris Flower Appliqués for Dress and Sleeves

The floral decoration is the defining feature of the set. Each iris is stylized, with soft purple petals, a central yellow highlight, and narrow green leaf blades gathered beneath. The flowers are not flat daisies. They need a slightly layered look.

Small Iris Petal

1. In lavender, ch 5.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook: sc, hdc, dc, sl st.

Make 3 for one flower.

Long Drooping Petal

1. In medium violet, ch 6.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook: sc, hdc, dc, dc, sl st.

Make 3 for one flower. Gently pinch the base so the petal curves downward.

Yellow Signal Stitch

Using yellow, embroider a short central line on one or two of the lower petals.

Leaves

1. In green, ch 7.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook: sl st, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sl st.

Make 3 to 5 per cluster in varying lengths if desired.

Assembling Each Iris

• Join 3 smaller upper petals and 3 longer lower petals at the base.
• Place the smaller petals slightly behind the longer petals.
• Add 3 to 5 leaves under the flower.
• Use a few sewing stitches to shape the flower so it sits slightly dimensional.

Make enough flowers for the dress front, sleeve cuffs, the handbag, the scarf sides, and the bouquet. For the bunny dress shown, make at least:

• 3 large dress clusters for the front skirt
• 2 side skirt clusters near the outer edges
• 2 sleeve clusters, one on each sleeve
• 2 head clusters, one beside each side of the face

Attaching Floral Clusters to the Bunny

Center the largest iris cluster on the lower front of the skirt. Add one cluster to the bunny’s left front and one to the bunny’s right front. Then place smaller clusters toward the side edges so the skirt appears wrapped in flowers, just as in the image.

Attach one floral cluster to each sleeve near the lower outer side. The flowers should angle downward and outward. On the headscarf, place one cluster at each side of the face near the ear base. These head flowers frame the face and are very important to the finished look.

Shoes

Make 2 in blush pink with ivory ankle straps.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: sc 18.
5. Rnd 5: sc 18 in BLO.
6. Rnd 6: sc 5, dec, sc 7, dec, sc 2. (16)
7. Rnd 7: sc 4, dec, sc 6, dec, sc 2. (14)
8. Rnd 8: sc 14.

Fasten off and shape over the bunny feet. Add a narrow ivory strap across the instep by chaining a short band and sewing both ends to the shoe. Add a tiny lavender knot or mini flower at the outer side of each shoe to echo the image.

Petal Handbag

The handbag is rounded and shallow, with lavender petal flaps over a pale blue body and a beige handle.

Bag Body

1. With pale blue, make 2 circles.
2. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR.
3. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
4. Rnd 3: sc, inc x6. (18)
5. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc x6. (24)
6. Rnd 5: sc 3, inc x6. (30)

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Join the two circles together around the lower two-thirds only, leaving the top open.

Petal Flap Layer

Work separate petals in lavender and pale yellow.

1. For each large outer petal: ch 7, then work sc, hdc, dc, tr, dc, sl st.
2. For each inner yellow accent: ch 5, then sc, hdc, dc, sl st.

Attach the lavender petals around the upper edge of the bag so they overlap like a flower. Sew yellow accents on top of selected petals, matching the image. The petals should drape slightly over the bag body.

Handle

With beige yarn, chain a length suitable for a small rounded handle. Work 1 row of sl st back across or crochet a narrow tube. Sew securely to both sides of the bag opening.

Small Floral Square

This little piece looks like a tiny mat or sachet square with a central iris motif and a lavender border.

Base Square

1. With ivory, ch 11.
2. Row 1-10: sc across each row to form a square.

Border the square with one round of lavender sc. At the corners, work 3 sc in one stitch to turn cleanly.

Central Motif

Embroider or appliqué a tiny iris cluster in purple, yellow, and green at the center. Keep it flat and fine. This item should look delicate, almost like a decorative coaster or pocket square.

Flower Bouquet

The bouquet is made from several small iris heads on long green stems, tied together loosely.

Mini Iris Heads

Use the same petal method as the dress flowers, but make them slightly smaller by shortening each chain by one stitch.

• Make 5 to 7 flower heads in mixed lavender and blue-violet tones.
• Add tiny yellow stitches to a few petals.

Stems

1. With green, chain 12 to 16 for each stem.
2. Sl st back along the chain for firmness.

If you prefer, wrap green yarn around thin craft wire and attach the flower heads at the top. Tie the stems together with a short strand of green yarn. The bouquet should angle gently and look soft rather than stiff.

Small Bird Companion

The bird is rounded and charming, with a blue coat-like lower body, cream chest, brown wings, white collar, and a little hat decorated with a tiny flower. Keep the scale small so it remains a companion piece rather than a second main character.

Bird Lower Body

1. With blue, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5-7: sc 24.

Bird Upper Body

1. Change to cream.
2. Rnd 8-10: sc 24.
3. Rnd 11: sc 2, dec x6, sc 4, dec x2. (16)
4. Insert 6 mm eyes.
5. Rnd 12: sc around.
6. Rnd 13: dec around to close gradually.

Stuff firmly. Embroider a tiny beige or ivory beak between the eyes.

Bird Wings

Make 2 in medium brown.

1. 6 sc in MR.
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc 12.
4. Flatten into soft ovals and sew to the sides.

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Bird Collar

With white, chain enough to fit around the neck. Work a row with small shell-like bumps by alternating sl st and 2 hdc in selected stitches. Sew around the neck so it resembles the scalloped collar in the image.

Bird Skirt Base

If you want a more separate dressed look, add one round of blue in hdc at the lower body edge with gentle increases to create a short skirt flare.

Bird Hat

1. With lavender-blue, 6 sc in MR.
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: sc around.
5. Rnd 5: in FLO, *sc 2, inc* around to create a small brim.

Sew the hat slightly tilted. Add a tiny flower in lavender with a yellow center and one green leaf, matching the image.

Color Placement Guide

• Bunny skin: warm ivory throughout head, body, legs, hands, and ears
• Main dress: pale sky blue
• Waistline accent: lavender
• Neck tie: beige or flax
• Headscarf: oatmeal or warm ivory with tiny lavender stitches
• Flowers: lavender, violet, yellow, green
• Shoes: blush pink with ivory straps
• Bag: pale blue body, lavender petals, yellow accents, beige handle
• Bird: blue lower body, cream upper body, brown wings, white collar, lavender-blue hat

Assembly Order

1. Sew legs to alignment if needed and complete the body.
2. Shape and attach the head securely.
3. Attach arms at a slight downward angle.
4. Sew ears high on the head so they fall behind the scarf line.
5. Dress the bunny in the blue dress.
6. Add the waist accent and neck cord bow.
7. Fit and sew the headscarf in place.
8. Attach all floral clusters to sleeves, skirt, and headscarf.
9. Fit shoes onto the feet.
10. Complete the handbag, square, bouquet, and bird.

Shaping Tips for a Closer Match

• Keep the head very round and full.
• Do not overstuff the torso above the waist.
• Flatten the ears well before attaching.
• Angle the arms slightly forward so the doll looks calm and balanced.
• Let the skirt flare from the waist without turning frilly.
• Place the front floral motifs low enough that they decorate the skirt body, not the waist.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Sew all parts with tiny hidden stitches and check symmetry often. The eyes should sit evenly, with the nose centered exactly between them. Add only a faint mouth and very soft blush. Keep the face simple, calm, and sweet. This restrained detailing is what gives the bunny the same gentle character as the image.

Care Notes

Store the set away from direct sunlight to protect the pastel shades. If displayed upright, support the bunny from behind so the dress and ears keep their shape. Avoid frequent pulling on the floral appliqués, the bouquet stems, and the bag handle.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head firmly stuffed and evenly round
• Eyes aligned and centered
• Dress fitted smoothly at the bodice
• Skirt gently flared, not ruffled
• Both sleeves matched in size and angle
• Head flowers balanced on both sides
• Front skirt flowers placed low and evenly spaced
• Shoes secure and symmetrical
• Accessory colors coordinated with the bunny

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot clean gently with a soft cloth and mild soap. Do not soak pieces with heavy appliqué or embroidery unless needed. If washing becomes necessary, hand wash in cool water, reshape while damp, and dry flat on a towel. Keep the set dust-free by storing it in a clean display cabinet or breathable cotton bag.