Pansy Letter Bunny – Crochet

This charming crochet bunny doll set is designed to capture the look of a carefully styled handmade rabbit plush with a soft vintage palette, sweet pansy trims, and tiny storybook accessories. It is ideal for makers who love heirloom-style projects, collectible amigurumi, and boutique-inspired spring gift designs.

The finished set feels like a premium amigurumi bunny gift, complete with a flowered hat, cardigan, checked skirt, little shoes, shoulder bag, envelope, bouquet, and a matching teddy friend. If you enjoy making pieces that look ready for a craft fair, nursery décor display, or handmade toy shop listing, this design is a lovely choice.

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Materials

• Main bunny color: light cream cotton yarn, DK or light worsted weight
• Trim color: soft lavender cotton yarn
• Flower color: pale buttery yellow cotton yarn
• Teddy color: warm light brown cotton yarn
• Leaf and stem color: medium and dark green cotton yarn
• Hook: 2.25 mm to 2.75 mm, chosen to create a dense fabric
• Safety eyes: 8 mm for bunny, 5 mm for teddy
• Stuffing: firm polyester fiberfill
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Small amount of cardboard or plastic canvas: optional for bag base and envelope support
• Thin florist wire: optional for bouquet stems if you want a posed finish

Finished Size

The bunny stands about 10 to 11 inches tall from the soles of the shoes to the top of the head, not including the hat brim. The teddy stands about 4 inches tall. The bag is small and boxy, the envelope is palm-sized, and the bouquet is scaled to sit neatly at the bunny’s feet.

Yarn Notes and Visual Match

This design depends on a neat, tight stitch texture. The toy in the image shows fine, even rounds with very little gap between stitches. Cotton yarn works especially well because it helps the hat brim, jacket edges, bag flap, and bouquet petals keep their shape.

The cream should be the dominant shade. Lavender is used as a decorative accent rather than a full garment color. The yellow petals soften the entire look and are important for capturing the gentle pansy motif seen on the hat, cuffs, jacket front, skirt panels, bag, envelope, and teddy outfit.

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
• RS = right side
• WS = wrong side

General Construction Overview

The bunny is made in separate parts and assembled with careful shaping. The head is large and round, the body is smaller and gently tapered, the ears are long and floppy, and the limbs are softly stuffed but not bulky. The clothes are made to sit close to the body without looking tight.

The jacket is a short open-front cardigan with pansy appliqués and cuff flowers. The skirt has a checked, paneled surface created with surface lines over a cream base. The hat is shallow and rounded with a soft brim. The accessories repeat the same cream, lavender, and yellow story for a coordinated finish.

Gauge and Tension

Exact gauge is less important than proportion, but your stitches should be tight enough that stuffing never shows through. If your fabric feels soft and open, move down a hook size. The bunny in the image has a smooth, polished finish, so firm tension will help the parts hold the same rounded silhouette.

Bunny Head

Round Shape

1. With cream, make 6 sc in MR. 6
2. Inc around. 12
3. (Sc, inc) around. 18
4. (2 sc, inc) around. 24
5. (3 sc, inc) around. 30
6. (4 sc, inc) around. 36
7. (5 sc, inc) around. 42
8. (6 sc, inc) around. 48
9. (7 sc, inc) around. 54
10. (8 sc, inc) around. 60
11. Sc around for 11 rounds. 60

The head in the image is almost spherical, but it has a slightly flatter face plane. To achieve that look, stuff the back of the head firmly and keep the face area just a touch softer while working. This helps the eyes sit neatly and lets the muzzle shaping remain delicate rather than overly puffed.

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Eye Placement and Face Shaping

Insert the 8 mm safety eyes between the middle rounds of the head, spaced about 10 stitches apart. The bunny’s expression is calm and gentle, so keep the eyes level and slightly wide-set. Do not place them too high. The face should feel youthful, soft, and balanced under the hat brim.

For the muzzle, use cream yarn and make two tiny sculpting passes from the lower face inward so the nose area rises only slightly. The image shows a very subtle muzzle, not a pronounced snout. Avoid a large protruding nose section. The cheeks should stay round and smooth.

Closing the Head

1. (8 sc, dec) around. 54
2. (7 sc, dec) around. 48
3. (6 sc, dec) around. 42
4. (5 sc, dec) around. 36
5. (4 sc, dec) around. 30
6. (3 sc, dec) around. 24
7. (2 sc, dec) around. 18
8. (1 sc, dec) around. 12
9. Dec around. 6

Stuff firmly before the last rounds. Fasten off and close. Set the head aside while making the ears and body. Do not embroider the nose yet if you prefer to wait until the head is attached, because checking facial balance on the assembled doll is often easier.

Bunny Ears Make 2

The ears are long, narrow, and softly folded downward. They are not wired. Each ear should look plush yet drape naturally beside the face. The image shows the ears attached slightly behind the side line of the head, allowing them to fall under the hat without pushing the brim outward too much.

1. With cream, ch 8.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch.
3. Work on opposite side of chain, sc 5, inc in final stitch. 16
4. Sc around.
5. (7 sc, inc) twice. 18
6. Sc around for 18 to 20 rounds, depending on the ear length you want.
7. Flatten ear opening and sc through both sides for 4 stitches.

Do not stuff the ears. Lightly steam with care if needed so they lie flat. For a softer inner curve, pinch the ear base before sewing. Sew each ear between the head’s side and back quadrant, so the front edge begins just slightly lower than the eye line.

Bunny Body

The body is smaller than the head and shaped like a tidy pear. It needs enough width for the jacket to sit properly, but it should still look slim enough for the checked skirt to flare outward. The neck should be narrow and sturdy to support the larger head.

1. With cream, 6 sc in MR. 6
2. Inc around. 12
3. (Sc, inc) around. 18
4. (2 sc, inc) around. 24
5. (3 sc, inc) around. 30
6. (4 sc, inc) around. 36
7. Sc around for 5 rounds. 36
8. (4 sc, dec) around. 30
9. Sc around for 3 rounds.
10. (3 sc, dec) around. 24
11. Sc around for 3 rounds.
12. (2 sc, dec) around. 18
13. Sc around for 2 rounds.

Stuff the lower body firmly and the upper body slightly less. A wooden dowel or tightly rolled stuffing column may be added through the neck area if you want extra support. The image suggests a stable pose with the bunny standing upright, so a strong center is helpful.

Bunny Legs Make 2

The legs are simple cylinders with gentle shaping, attached under the skirt. They do not extend very widely from the body. Most of the visible lower leg appears below the hem, and the shoes hide the foot shape, so keep the ankles slim and the upper legs modestly stuffed.

1. With cream, 6 sc in MR. 6
2. Inc around. 12
3. (Sc, inc) around. 18
4. Sc around for 12 rounds.
5. (4 sc, dec) around. 15
6. Sc around for 3 rounds.

Stuff lightly to medium. Flatten the top and sew to the underside of the body, close together so the stance remains straight. The feet should point forward. Leave enough space for the skirt to fall naturally between the legs without bunching.

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Bunny Arms Make 2

The arms are short and softly rounded, with the floral cuff added later. They angle downward and outward very slightly. In the image, the cardigan sleeves cover most of the arm, so the underlying arm shape should remain slim enough that the sleeves do not look bulky.

1. With cream, 6 sc in MR. 6
2. Inc around. 12
3. Sc around for 3 rounds.
4. (4 sc, dec) around. 10
5. Sc around for 8 rounds.

Stuff lightly, especially near the hand end. Flatten the top and sew to the body just below the neck line. Angle them so they rest close to the sides. This placement will help the jacket front hang neatly and will leave room for the bag if you pose it nearby.

Nose and Mouth Embroidery

Use a light tan or beige yarn strand for the nose. Make a small horizontal triangle centered between the eyes and low on the face. Add a short vertical stitch below it, then a tiny split line for the mouth. Keep every stitch small. The facial details in the image are very gentle.

Dress Base

The dress visible under the jacket has a lavender center bodice and a cream skirt with lavender-edged paneled squares. The easiest way to match the appearance is to make a cream dress base that fits close to the body, then add a lavender center strip and surface grid lines.

Bodice

1. With lavender, ch 13.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch, sc 12. Ch 1, turn.
3. Rows 2 to 10: Sc 12. Ch 1, turn.

This strip becomes the center front panel seen beneath the jacket. Wrap it around the upper body center and check width. If needed, add or remove one or two rows so it reaches from neckline to waist. Sew it neatly to the cream dress base later.

Skirt Tube

1. With cream, ch enough to fit around the waist over the hips, usually 36 to 42 chains. Join without twisting.
2. Work 1 round of sc.
3. Work 2 rounds of hdc.
4. Increase lightly in the next round by adding 6 evenly spaced increases.
5. Continue in hdc for 8 to 10 rounds until the hem reaches just above the ankles.

The skirt in the image flares but does not become overly wide. It should stand away from the legs slightly, almost like a structured A-line. If your fabric collapses too much, use a smaller hook or line the inside hem with a hidden round of slip stitch to firm it up.

Waist and Hem Trim

With lavender, work one neat round of sl st or very tight sc at the waist seam and one matching round at the bottom hem. These lines visually frame the checked skirt and are important to the polished finish. Keep them even and flat.

Checked Panel Overlay

Use cream or slightly raised slip stitch lines to divide the skirt into visible squares. First, mark vertical lines evenly around the skirt. Add 5 or 6 vertical columns. Then add 2 or 3 horizontal divider rows across the front and sides.

Each square is small and tidy. The image shows pansy appliqués centered in many of these squares, especially across the front. Surface crochet lightly so the skirt does not pucker. Steam gently if needed after the grid is complete.

Basic Pansy Motif

This small flower is the signature feature of the set. It appears in multiple sizes but keeps the same visual identity: lavender upper petals, yellow lower petals, and a tiny darker center. Make many. You will use them on the hat, jacket, cuffs, skirt, bag, envelope, bouquet, and teddy outfit.

Mini Pansy

1. With yellow, make MR.
2. Into ring: (ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st) twice for the lower petals.
3. Change to lavender.
4. Into same ring: (ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, sl st) three times for upper petals.
5. Pull ring tight and fasten off.

For the center, use a strand of deep lavender or mustard and place two or three tiny straight embroidery stitches where the petals meet. The flower should be flat, crisp, and only slightly layered. Make enough motifs for all decorative placements before final assembly.

Jacket

The jacket is cream with lavender accents, short sleeves, an open front, and many pansy appliqués. It ends just above the dress waistline and has a slightly boxy, relaxed shape. Think of it as a cropped cardigan with gentle structure rather than a fitted coat.

Back Panel

1. With cream, ch 26.
2. Row 1: Sc 25. Ch 1, turn.
3. Rows 2 to 12: Sc 25.

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Front Panels Make 2

1. With cream, ch 12.
2. Row 1: Sc 11. Ch 1, turn.
3. Rows 2 to 12: Sc 11.

Shape a gentle neckline on the top inner corner of each front by skipping one stitch at the beginning of the last 2 rows. Keep the outer edge straight. The jacket front in the image hangs open enough to reveal the lavender bodice strip down the center.

Sleeves Make 2

1. With cream, ch 14 and join.
2. Work 8 rounds of sc.
3. Add one round in BLO to suggest a cuff break if desired.
4. Work 2 more rounds of sc.

Join shoulder seams first, then set sleeves into the arm openings. Sew side and underarm seams carefully. The sleeves should be slightly roomy, not tight to the arm. Add a narrow lavender trim at the cuff edge and around the full jacket opening.

Jacket Edging

With lavender, work one round of sl st or sc around the neckline, front opening, hem, and cuffs. This thin outline defines the silhouette. The image shows a very refined edge, so avoid thick borders. Small neat stitches are better than decorative shell edging here.

Jacket Flower Placement

Sew one mini pansy near each cuff. Add vertical pairs of pansies down both front panels. Place additional flowers along the hemline. The jacket in the image is decorated generously, but the motifs remain evenly spaced and never overlap heavily. Symmetry matters for the finished look.

Hat

The hat is a soft cloche style with a rounded crown and a modest outward brim. It sits low enough to frame the face and cover the ear bases. The pansy band circles the crown just above the brim break. Keep the hat elegant and not overly floppy.

1. With cream, 6 sc in MR. 6
2. Inc around. 12
3. (Sc, inc) around. 18
4. (2 sc, inc) around. 24
5. (3 sc, inc) around. 30
6. (4 sc, inc) around. 36
7. (5 sc, inc) around. 42
8. (6 sc, inc) around. 48
9. Sc around for 8 rounds.
10. Work 1 round in BLO.
11. For brim: (7 sc, inc) around. 54
12. Sc around 2 rounds.
13. (8 sc, inc) around. 60
14. Sc around 2 to 3 rounds and fasten off.

If the brim droops too much, use a smaller hook for the final rounds or add a hidden round of slip stitch on the underside edge. Sew mini pansies all around the hat band with the lavender petals facing upward, closely echoing the reference image.

Shoes Make 2

The shoes are cream and rounded, like little Mary Jane-inspired slippers without visible straps. They should fully cover the feet and create a neat standing base. Keep the toe rounded and soft, not pointed. The image shows smooth shoes with minimal decoration.

1. With cream, ch 7.
2. Round 1: Starting in second ch, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, sc 4 on opposite side, inc in last. 14
3. Round 2: Inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc. 20
4. Round 3: BLO sc around.
5. Rounds 4 to 5: Sc around.
6. Round 6: 6 sc, 4 dec, 6 sc. 16
7. Round 7: 5 sc, 3 dec, 5 sc. 13

Sew or slip the shoe opening around the foot and tack the back in place. Add a tiny firm sole insert if needed so the bunny stands better. Keep both shoes level and equal. Their quiet simplicity helps the floral elements remain the focus.

Shoulder Bag

The bag is small, rectangular, and boxy with a cream body, lavender lower section, cream flap, lavender trim, and a tiny pansy on the flap. It looks structured rather than slouchy. Use tight stitches, and optionally add a thin insert inside the base.

Bag Body

1. With lavender, ch 13.
2. Work an oval base around the chain until you have a rectangle about 2 inches wide.
3. Change to cream and work even rounds upward for the sides.
4. Make the top edge level and firm.

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Flap

1. Join cream to back top edge.
2. Work rows of sc across one side width, decreasing at the corners over 4 to 5 rows to soften the flap shape.
3. Edge flap with lavender sl st.

Strap

Chain a narrow strap long enough to drape beside the bag. Work one return row of sl st for strength. Sew securely at both sides. Add one mini pansy centered on the flap. The bag should be upright and crisp, matching the careful styling of the main doll.

Envelope

The envelope is cream with a lavender border and a single pansy on the flap. It is flat, small, and decorative. You may lightly stuff it with felt or insert a paper support for shape, but keep it thin. It should look like a sweet miniature letter accessory.

1. With cream, ch 10.
2. Work 8 rows of sc to create a rectangle.
3. Fold the bottom corners inward to the center and stitch lightly.
4. Fold the bottom edge upward.
5. Fold the top corner downward into a flap.
6. Edge the flap and outer sides with lavender sl st.

Sew a mini pansy at the flap center. If desired, make a tiny paper insert hidden inside. Keep the final piece neat and flat. The envelope should be scaled so it looks believable next to the bunny and bag.

Bouquet of Pansies

The bouquet at the bunny’s feet contains several small blossoms gathered with green stems. Make 5 to 7 tiny pansies in yellow and lavender. Attach each to a narrow green chain or wrapped floral wire stem. Gather together and bind with green yarn.

Arrange the blossoms so some face forward and others angle slightly outward. The bouquet should look loose and hand-tied, not perfectly symmetrical. A small bouquet with visible yellow and lavender balance will echo the floral trim throughout the entire set.

Teddy Bear

The teddy is a secondary character, but it is important to the scene. It should feel clearly smaller than the bunny and use warm light brown yarn. The head is round with a short muzzle, the ears are small, and the body is compact. The outfit mirrors the bunny’s look.

Teddy Head

1. With brown, 6 sc in MR. 6
2. Inc around. 12
3. (Sc, inc) around. 18
4. (2 sc, inc) around. 24
5. Sc around for 6 rounds.
6. Place 5 mm eyes about 6 stitches apart.
7. (2 sc, dec) around. 18
8. (1 sc, dec) around. 12
9. Dec around. 6

Teddy Muzzle and Ears

For the muzzle, make 6 sc in MR with cream or a light beige and work one more round of 6 sc. Sew centrally under the eyes. Embroider a small black nose and short mouth. For ears, make two tiny circles of 6 sc in MR and sew near the top sides.

Teddy Body, Arms, and Legs

1. Body: 6 sc in MR, increase to 18, work even 5 rounds, then decrease back to 12.
2. Arms: 6 sc in MR, work even 5 rounds.
3. Legs: 6 sc in MR, increase to 9, work even 6 rounds.

Assemble the teddy with a compact upright shape. Keep the limbs short and slightly rounded. The teddy in the image stands close to the bunny and wears a matching hat, jacket, and skirt. Scale all clothing details down, but keep the same color placement and flower theme.

Teddy Outfit

Make a tiny cream skirt with lavender trim, a short cream jacket with lavender edging, and a small hat with a pansy band. Add a few flower motifs, but use fewer than on the bunny so the teddy still looks balanced at miniature scale. Tiny cuff flowers are a nice final touch.

Balancing the Whole Scene

The beauty of this design comes from repetition. Every accessory should feel like part of the same collection. Use the same pansy motif everywhere, keep the same cream-to-lavender ratio, and avoid adding extra colors. The visual story is soft, coordinated, and intentionally gentle.

Before sewing pieces permanently, lay out the bunny, teddy, bag, envelope, bouquet, and hat together. Check that the lavender accents feel evenly distributed and that the flowers are not concentrated on only one side. This quick visual check helps the finished set look professionally styled.

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Assembly Order

1. Sew bunny head to body.
2. Sew ears to head.
3. Sew legs and arms to body.
4. Dress the bunny with the bodice strip and skirt.
5. Add the checked skirt lines and pansy motifs.
6. Sew jacket and attach its flowers.
7. Fit and decorate the hat.
8. Add shoes.
9. Complete bag, envelope, and bouquet.
10. Assemble teddy and dress it.

Placement Guide for the Bunny Flowers

• Hat band: a continuous row of small pansies around the crown base
• Jacket front: paired flowers running vertically down both open sides
• Cuffs: one flower cluster on each sleeve cuff
• Skirt: one flower centered in each front visible square
• Bag flap: one centered pansy
• Envelope flap: one centered pansy

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Once every main piece is attached, place the hat on the bunny and make tiny adjustments to the ear position if needed. Check the eyes, nose, and mouth from the front and both side angles. If the face feels too plain, add only a tiny amount of cheek shading with soft pastel.

Keep the expression calm and simple. This design does not need eyelashes, blush circles, or extra embroidery lines. The clean black eyes and small stitched nose are enough. A restrained face gives the doll the same elegant, collectible feel shown in the reference image.

Care Notes

• Display indoors and away from direct moisture.
• Handle the bouquet and envelope gently because they are delicate.
• Do not hang the bunny by the hat or ears.
• Store accessories together so the set remains complete.
• If gifting to a young child, embroider the eyes instead of using safety eyes.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Are the ears even and hanging at the same angle?
• Does the jacket open neatly and sit flat?
• Are the skirt grid lines straight and evenly spaced?
• Do the hat flowers circle the band smoothly?
• Are the shoes level so the bunny stands well?
• Does the teddy clearly match the bunny in style and color?
• Are the bag, envelope, and bouquet scaled correctly?

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Dust lightly with a clean dry makeup brush or soft cloth. For small marks, spot clean with cool water and a tiny amount of gentle soap, then blot without rubbing. Avoid soaking pieces with appliqué flowers, because repeated moisture can loosen their shape over time.

If long-term storage is needed, wrap the bunny and teddy in acid-free tissue and keep them in a breathable box. Do not crush the hat brim or bouquet. Avoid plastic bags in damp spaces. Good storage helps the cotton keep its crisp texture and keeps the flowers looking fresh.