Larkspur Lantern Bunny – Crochet

This sweet amigurumi set brings together a dressed bunny doll, a flower-trimmed cap, a softly striped skirt, a tiny crossbody purse, a glowing lantern accent, a bundle of larkspur stems, and a small woodland friend. It has the charm collectors look for when shopping for handmade bunny dolls, cottagecore nursery decor, and giftable crochet plush pieces.

The finished set is designed to feel polished and boutique-ready, with balanced shaping and layered accessories that suit searches like amigurumi bunny doll, crochet stuffed rabbit, handmade spring plush, and artisan nursery toy. The details stay soft and classic, while the extra pieces make the display feel special and complete.

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Overview

This design is worked mainly in continuous rounds unless noted. The bunny has a large rounded head, long soft ears, a compact neck opening, a lightly flared torso, short puff sleeves, slender arms, sturdy legs, Mary Jane shoes, and a gathered skirt with side floral trim.

The accessory set is a big part of the finished look. The cap sits low on the forehead and is decorated with clustered flowers in blue and lavender. The crossbody purse rests diagonally from shoulder to hip. The lantern and flower stems complete the display, and the tiny hedgehog echoes the same color story.

Finished Size

• Main bunny: about 11 to 12 inches tall seated straight on a stand or firm base, not including the full top curve of the cap.
• Head width: about 4 inches.
• Ear length: about 4 1/2 inches from base to rounded tip.
• Body from neck to lower edge of torso: about 3 inches.
• Skirt length: about 2 1/4 inches.
• Purse body: about 1 3/4 inches wide.
• Lantern: about 2 1/4 inches tall including loop.
• Mini hedgehog: about 3 inches tall including floral crown.
• Larkspur stems: about 3 1/2 to 4 inches long.

Materials

• Main bunny and hat: light oatmeal beige cotton or cotton blend sport or light DK yarn.
• Blouse: soft cream or warm ivory yarn in the same weight.
• Skirt stripes: dusty denim blue, periwinkle blue, muted lavender, heather purple, and a touch of pale gray-blue.
• Trim: cream for underskirt edge.
• Flowers: light blue, cornflower blue, lilac, medium lavender, and green for tiny stems if desired.
• Nose: pale pink embroidery floss or thin yarn.
• Mini companion: beige, cream, brown, blue, lavender, and purple.
• Lantern glow insert: battery tea light or a small piece of golden felt wrapped around stuffing for a nonworking display version.
• Stuffing: polyester fiberfill.
• Eyes: two black safety eyes for the bunny, about 8 mm; two smaller black eyes for the hedgehog, about 4 to 5 mm.
• Hook: one size that gives dense stitches, usually 2.25 mm to 3 mm depending on your yarn.
• Tapestry needle, stitch marker, sewing pins, scissors, thin cardboard or plastic canvas for bases if desired, and small button or crocheted nub for the purse flap.

Abbreviations

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

Color Planning

The image shows a calm, muted palette. Keep the main bunny and cap in the same oatmeal beige so the floral and striped details stand out. The blouse is lighter than the hat and ears, while the skirt carries the main decorative color through layered horizontal striping.

For the best visual match, let blue remain the dominant skirt color. Use lavender and lilac as gentle accents rather than broad bands. The flowers on the cap and skirt should look clustered, not sparse. They work best in little groups of three to five blossoms.

Main Bunny

Head

The head is nearly spherical with a very slight taper at the lower face. Keep increases even and dense so the face stays smooth. Stuff firmly while working, but do not overfill the cheek area or the safety eyes will sink too deeply.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: repeat sc 1, inc around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: repeat sc 2, inc around. (24)
5. Rnd 5: repeat sc 3, inc around. (30)
6. Rnd 6: repeat sc 4, inc around. (36)
7. Rnd 7: repeat sc 5, inc around. (42)
8. Rnd 8: repeat sc 6, inc around. (48)
9. Rnd 9: repeat sc 7, inc around. (54)
10. Rnd 10 to 19: sc around. (54)
11. Insert eyes between rnds 11 and 12 with 10 visible stitches between them.
12. Rnd 20: repeat sc 7, dec around. (48)
13. Rnd 21: repeat sc 6, dec around. (42)
14. Rnd 22: repeat sc 5, dec around. (36)
15. Rnd 23: repeat sc 4, dec around. (30)
16. Begin stuffing firmly, shaping the face so the front stays smooth.
17. Rnd 24: repeat sc 3, dec around. (24)
18. Rnd 25: sc around. (24)

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Do not close the head yet if you prefer to join directly to the neck opening later. If you make the head separately, leave a long tail for sewing. The lower head should sit flat enough to rest neatly over the neck without wobbling.

Muzzle and Nose Placement

This bunny does not have a raised muzzle. The face is flat and simple, with the nose stitched directly onto the head. Use pale pink floss to form a small upside-down triangle between the eyes, centered about two rounds below eye level.

Add one straight vertical stitch beneath the nose for the mouth line. Keep it short. The image shows a delicate face, so avoid wide smiles or extra shaping lines. A little blush can be added beneath the eyes if desired, but keep it very soft.

Ears Make 2

The ears are long, narrow, and softly rounded at the tips. They are not heavily stuffed. Their shape comes from a slightly widened center and a gentle fold at the base. Make them in the same beige as the hat.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: repeat sc 1, inc around. (18)
4. Rnd 4 to 6: sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 7: sc 4, dec, sc 7, dec, sc 3. (16)
6. Rnd 8 to 18: sc around. (16)
7. Rnd 19: sc 3, dec, sc 6, dec, sc 3. (14)
8. Rnd 20 to 26: sc around. (14)
9. Flatten lightly. Do not stuff, or add only a trace of stuffing near the base.

To finish, flatten the top opening, then stitch the base together with two or three tacking stitches to angle the ear slightly inward. Leave a long tail for sewing. When attached, each ear should hang from the side of the head and fall just below the neck line.

Neck and Upper Body

The neck opening is narrow, and the blouse body widens gradually into a soft barrel shape. The torso is shorter than the head, which gives the doll its childlike proportion. You can begin at the neck and work downward so clothing placement stays clean.

1. Rnd 1: 24 sc around the lower head opening or into a fresh ring if working separately. (24)
2. Rnd 2: BLO sc around. (24)
3. Rnd 3: repeat sc 3, inc around. (30)
4. Rnd 4: sc around. (30)
5. Rnd 5: repeat sc 4, inc around. (36)
6. Rnd 6 to 10: sc around. (36)
7. Rnd 11: repeat sc 4, dec around. (30)
8. Rnd 12: sc around. (30)

Stuff the body firmly enough to hold shape, but keep the lower torso slightly flatter at the front so the skirt sits smoothly. The image shows a modest, tidy blouse with no heavy waist bulk, so avoid overstuffing the center.

Legs Make 2

The legs are short and slightly tapered. Each one begins at the shoe, builds a rounded foot, then continues upward in beige for the leg. The bunny stands in a seated-supported display, so the lower feet should be firm and symmetrical.

Shoe Base for Each Leg

1. Ch 7.
2. Rnd 1: starting in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, work on opposite side, sc 4, inc in last. (14)
3. Rnd 2: inc, sc 4, inc 3 times, sc 4, inc 2 times. (20)
4. Rnd 3: sc around in BLO. (20)
5. Rnd 4 to 5: sc around. (20)
6. Rnd 6: sc 6, dec 4 times, sc 6. (16)
7. Stuff front of foot firmly.
8. Rnd 7: sc around. (16)

Leg Section

1. Change to beige.
2. Rnd 8 to 16: sc around. (16)
3. Rnd 17: repeat sc 2, dec around. (12)
4. Rnd 18 to 21: sc around. (12)
5. Stuff lightly to medium, especially near the ankle and lower leg.
6. Fasten off first leg. Finish second leg but do not cut yarn.

Join Legs and Finish Body Base

Place the feet pointing forward. Join the legs with 4 chains, or the number needed to match your gauge and torso width. Work around both legs and the joining chains to create the lower body. This forms a stable seat area beneath the blouse and skirt.

1. Rnd 1: sc around first leg, sc across joining chain, sc around second leg, sc across other side of joining chain. Aim for about 32 stitches total.
2. Rnd 2 to 3: sc around. (32)
3. Rnd 4: repeat sc 6, dec around. (28)
4. Rnd 5: sc around. (28)
5. Rnd 6: repeat sc 5, dec around. (24)
6. Rnd 7: repeat sc 2, dec around. (18)
7. Stuff lower body well.
8. Rnd 8: repeat sc 1, dec around. (12)
9. Close and weave in.

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Sew the upper body section neatly onto the joined lower section if you made them separately. Keep the waistline even all the way around, because the skirt attaches there and will show every uneven spot.

Arms Make 2

The arms are small, rounded, and lightly bent inward. Their tops disappear partly beneath the puff sleeves, so the shaping stays simple. The hands are plain with no separate fingers.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3 to 5: sc around. (12)
4. Rnd 6: repeat sc 2, dec around. (9)
5. Rnd 7 to 15: sc around. (9)
6. Stuff only the hand and lower arm.
7. Flatten top and close with 4 stitches across.

Puff Sleeves Make 2

The blouse sleeves are round and full, sitting high on the shoulder. Make them separately in cream and sew over the arm tops. This keeps the silhouette full without adding too much body bulk.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: repeat sc 1, inc around. (18)
4. Rnd 4 to 5: sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 6: repeat sc 1, dec around. (12)
6. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Slide each sleeve over the top of an arm and stitch around the lower sleeve opening so it looks like the sleeve is part of the blouse. Gather the upper edge slightly while sewing to preserve the puff shape.

Shoes and Straps

The shoes are integrated with the feet but finished to resemble Mary Jane flats. After the legs are complete, add a simple strap over each foot with beige yarn. Anchor the strap low on the outer side, cross the instep, and sew to the inner side.

You can add a tiny crocheted button nub or a French knot at the side to suggest a closure. The image shows a neat, understated shoe, so keep embellishment minimal. The foot shape should remain round and softly squared at the toe.

Blouse Detailing

The blouse is plain, elegant, and fitted with horizontal stitch definition. If your body rounds already look smooth, you may leave it untextured. To echo the image more closely, work one round in BLO near the upper chest and one near the waist to suggest seam lines.

The neckline is simple and close to the neck. Add one final surface slip stitch or a clean sewn edge around the collar if needed. Avoid an oversized collar, because the hat brim and purse strap already add visual layering around the upper body.

Skirt

The skirt is attached at the waist and flares gently outward. It is not a full circle. It has horizontal color changes and a delicate cream underskirt peeking from below. The left front side carries a vertical cluster of flowers and greenery.

1. Join blue yarn to the waistline of the body.
2. Rnd 1: work 36 evenly spaced sc around the waist. (36)
3. Rnd 2: repeat sc 5, inc around. (42)
4. Rnd 3: sc around. (42)
5. Rnd 4: change to dusty lavender, sc around. (42)
6. Rnd 5: change to blue-gray, sc around. (42)
7. Rnd 6: repeat sc 6, inc around. (48)
8. Rnd 7: change to denim blue, sc around. (48)
9. Rnd 8: change to muted lavender, sc around. (48)
10. Rnd 9: change to heather blue, sc around. (48)
11. Rnd 10: repeat sc 7, inc around. (54)
12. Rnd 11 to 12: sc around. (54)

Fasten off the main skirt color. Join cream to the inside base of the skirt in a lower round or remaining front loops if you reserved them. Work a narrow underskirt trim with shells for the lace effect.

1. Trim rnd: repeat sl st in next stitch, skip 1, 5 dc in next stitch, skip 1 around.

This trim should peek out gently beneath the skirt edge rather than hang far below it. The image shows only a slim glimpse of cream lace, so keep it restrained and neat.

Skirt Flower Cascade

The floral spray sits on the bunny’s left side, beginning near the waist and trailing diagonally downward. Make a twisted vine or narrow chain in purple or green, then attach several tiny blossoms in pale lavender and blue. Let the flowers angle toward the hem.

Tiny Five-Petal Blossom

1. In MR, repeat ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st five times.
2. Pull ring tight and fasten off.

Make 7 to 10 blossoms in mixed shades. Stitch them in little pairs and clusters along the vine. Keep the arrangement denser at the upper side seam and lighter as it falls downward. Add a few embroidered stem stitches between flowers for a natural transition.

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Crossbody Purse

The purse is small, square, textured, and made in the same beige as the cap and ears. It hangs at the bunny’s right hip with a thin strap crossing from the left shoulder. The flap is rounded and fastens with a single button-like detail.

Purse Body

1. Ch 9.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. (8)
3. Rows 2 to 10: ch 1, turn, sc across. (8)

Fold into a rectangle, leaving enough at the top for a flap extension, or make a separate flap. Sew the sides. To imitate the dense stitch texture in the image, work through both loops firmly and block lightly with your fingers after sewing.

Flap

1. Ch 8.
2. Row 1 to 4: sc across. (8)
3. Row 5: dec, sc 4, dec. (6)
4. Row 6: sc across. (6)
5. Row 7: dec, sc 2, dec. (4)

Round the corners slightly with a few slip stitches if needed. Sew flap to the back top edge of the purse. Add a tiny crocheted circle or a small sewn bead-like yarn knot to suggest the button.

Strap

1. Ch until the strap measures long enough to cross from shoulder to opposite hip, usually 28 to 34 chains.
2. Work one row of sl st or sc back across for strength.

Sew the strap diagonally so the bag rests a little high rather than too low. On the finished doll, the purse sits over the skirt without hiding too much of the flower cascade.

Cap

The cap is one of the most recognizable elements in this design. It is a soft newsboy-inspired cap with a rounded crown, a short curved brim, and floral embellishment along the upper front on both sides. The hat sits low and slightly forward.

Crown

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: repeat sc 1, inc around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: repeat sc 2, inc around. (24)
5. Rnd 5: repeat sc 3, inc around. (30)
6. Rnd 6: repeat sc 4, inc around. (36)
7. Rnd 7: repeat sc 5, inc around. (42)
8. Rnd 8: repeat sc 6, inc around. (48)
9. Rnd 9 to 13: sc around. (48)
10. Rnd 14: BLO sc around to begin lower edge shaping. (48)
11. Rnd 15 to 16: sc around. (48)

Check the fit over the bunny head. The hat should not sit tightly like a beanie. It needs a little relaxed volume on top, while the front edge rests just above the eyes.

Brim

Mark the front 18 stitches of the hat. Join yarn at one marker and work rows across only these stitches.

1. Row 1: sc across 18. Turn.
2. Row 2: dec, sc 14, dec. (16)
3. Row 3: sc across. (16)
4. Row 4: dec, sc 12, dec. (14)
5. Row 5: sc across. (14)

Fasten off and lightly curve the brim with your fingers. If you want more structure, insert a tiny piece of thin plastic canvas between two brim layers and seam them together, but this is optional.

Hat Band and Flowers

Add a narrow lavender band above the brim using surface slip stitch or a sewn strand. Then make clustered blossoms in blue and purple tones and sew them to both sides of the front crown. Each side should have a slightly different arrangement for a natural handmade look.

Use 8 to 12 blossoms total on the hat. Include a few tiny leaves or stem stitches beneath some flowers. The image shows fuller flower grouping on the upper sides rather than one centered corsage, so keep the forehead area mostly open.

Lantern

The lantern is small and decorative, sitting beside the bunny on the table. It has a beige top and base, a slightly open center panel, and a warm glowing core. You can make a display version or fit it over a battery tea light if your yarn and size allow.

Lantern Top

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc around. (12)
4. Rnd 4: BLO sc around. (12)
5. Rnd 5 to 6: sc around. (12)

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Lantern Sides

From the lower edge, create four vertical posts by working small narrow panels, leaving open spaces between them. You can also crochet a cylinder and embroider frame lines, but separate posts resemble the image more closely.

1. Join yarn at one point on the lower top edge.
2. Row 1: sc 2, turn.
3. Rows 2 to 8: ch 1, turn, sc 2.
4. Repeat three more times around to create four posts.

Lantern Base

1. Make another circle: 6 sc in MR, then inc to 12.
2. Work 2 rounds even to create a shallow base cup.
3. Sew base to the posts.

Add a tiny loop handle at the top with chain stitches. Place a golden felt roll or battery tea light insert inside. If using a light, do not permanently seal the base until fit is confirmed.

Larkspur Stems

The flower bundle on the table is made of long tassel-like stems with clustered bobble blossoms. Use two or three shades of blue and lavender. These stems should look loose and display-ready rather than wired florist-perfect.

Stem

1. Ch 18 to 22 depending on desired length.
2. Sl st back along the chain, or leave as is for a softer stem.

Blossom Clusters

Join yarn near the upper half of a stem. Make little bobble or puff clusters every one or two stitches. Work more clusters near the tip and fewer lower down. Alternate colors for a natural shaded effect.

1. For each blossom, yarn over, insert, pull up loop, repeat 3 or 4 times, yarn over and draw through all loops, ch 1 to close.

Make at least 5 stems and tie them together with a small strand of yarn. Trim the ends evenly. The bundle in the image fans outward with the blossom heads grouped near the front.

Mini Woodland Companion

The small companion resembles a hedgehog dressed to match the bunny. It has a cream face and body front, brown spiky-looking head and back texture, tiny ears, a striped skirt, and a floral crown. Keep it very small and rounded.

Head and Body Combined

1. With brown, rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: repeat sc 1, inc around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: repeat sc 2, inc around. (24)
5. Rnd 5 to 6: sc around. (24)

Change to cream for the face front area by using partial rounds or sewing on an oval face patch. The simplest method is to continue the head in brown and add a cream oval muzzle-face panel. Insert eyes close together and embroider a brown nose.

1. Rnd 7 to 9: sc around. (24)
2. Rnd 10: repeat sc 2, dec around. (18)
3. Rnd 11 to 13: sc around. (18)
4. Rnd 14: repeat sc 1, dec around. (12)
5. Stuff firmly.
6. Rnd 15: dec around. (6)
7. Close.

Textured Spines

To mimic the soft shaggy top seen in the image, add short loop stitches or attach small strands of brown yarn across the crown and back. Trim lightly so they resemble gentle fringe rather than long hair.

Mini Ears and Arms

• Ears: 4 sc in MR, fasten off, fold slightly, sew to head sides.
• Arms: 5 sc in MR, work 3 or 4 rounds even, flatten and sew to sides.

Mini Skirt

Make a tiny striped skirt around the lower body just as you did for the main bunny, using blue and lavender rows. Add one cream edge if desired. Keep it short so the little feet remain visible.

Mini Floral Crown

Make a short chain to fit around the head and sew on 3 to 5 tiny blossoms in blue and purple. Position the crown slightly tilted to mirror the dressed-up styling of the larger bunny.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

1. Sew the ears to the head just below the cap line, angled slightly forward.
2. Attach the head to the body with strong stitching, checking that the face looks straight ahead.
3. Sew arms to the body at the shoulder line, then add puff sleeves over the upper arm joins.
4. Attach the skirt flower cascade on the bunny’s left side.
5. Position the purse strap diagonally from left shoulder to right hip and stitch it in place.
6. Place the cap low over the forehead and sew with a few hidden stitches so it stays secure.
7. Embroider the pink nose and short mouth line if not already finished.
8. Add the shoe straps last so both feet can be aligned evenly.

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When everything is assembled, set the bunny beside the lantern, lay the larkspur bundle near the front, and place the mini companion close to the right side. The scene works best when the accessories feel intentionally arranged, not crowded.

Care Notes

• Display indoors and keep away from prolonged direct sunlight.
• Do not machine wash if the lantern contains a light insert or any firm stabilizer.
• Handle the floral embellishments gently, especially on the cap and skirt.
• Store the larkspur stems flat so the clustered blossoms do not snag.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head centered and firmly attached
• Ears matched in length and angle
• Eyes level and evenly spaced
• Nose centered between the eyes
• Skirt balanced all around
• Floral cascade secured on one side only
• Purse strap lying flat across the chest
• Cap brim centered over the forehead
• Lantern stable at the base
• Mini companion colors coordinated with the main bunny

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

For routine care, use a clean dry brush or a gentle lint roller to remove dust. If a deeper cleaning is needed, spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap, then press with a towel and air dry fully. Do not twist, wring, or soak heavily stuffed pieces.

To preserve the shape, support the head, hat, and skirt while drying. Keep dark and light yarns from sitting wet against each other for long periods. If storing long term, wrap each item in clean tissue and place it in a breathable box away from humidity.