Nemesia Ribbon Bunny – Crochet

This charming rabbit doll set is designed to look like a collectible spring heirloom, complete with a flower-trimmed dress, soft beret, tiny bags, bouquet, letters, and a smaller bunny companion. It has the look of a handmade amigurumi doll, boutique stuffed rabbit, and decorative nursery toy that many shoppers search for when browsing for a crochet bunny doll gift.

The full set is styled in warm cream, mustard yellow, lavender, peach, orange, and leaf green, giving it the feel of a seasonal artisan bunny, floral rabbit plush, and cottagecore amigurumi display piece. It is ideal for makers who love detailed doll crochet, spring rabbit decor, and handmade toy designs with charming accessories.

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Project Overview

This design recreates the full scene shown in the image: a tall bunny doll wearing a cream dress with mustard borders, floral trim, and matching shoes, plus a slouchy beret decorated with flowers.

The set also includes a small crossbody bag worn by the large bunny, a separate rectangular flap bag, a tied bouquet, two tiny letters, and a miniature bunny companion wearing a cream cardigan, orange skirt, and tiny flower hat.

The main bunny has a rounded head, long floppy ears, a compact torso hidden under the dress, straight narrow legs, soft tube arms, and a calm face with black eyes and a small pink-beige embroidered nose.

The clothing and accessories are important to the final look. Many details are small, but none should be skipped if you want the finished set to match the image closely.

Materials

• Main yarn: light worsted or sport cotton in cream.
• Accent yarn: mustard yellow.
• Flower yarn: lavender, golden yellow, peach, and orange.
• Leaf yarn: muted green.
• Mini bunny hair/head color: warm brown.
• Mini bunny face/body accent: cream.
• Mini skirt yarn: orange.
• Hook sizes: 2.0 mm for most pieces, 1.75 mm for tiny accessories if needed.
• Safety eyes: 8 mm for the large bunny, 5 mm for the small bunny.
• Stuffing: fine polyester fiberfill.
• Tapestry needle: for sewing and embroidery.
• Stitch markers: very helpful for rounds.
• Thin cardboard or plastic canvas: optional for bag bases and envelope stiffness.
• Small buttons or embroidered button details: for the side bag and letters.
• Craft wire: optional inside bouquet stems only.
• Blush: optional for soft cheeks.

Gauge and Finished Size

Gauge is not critical, but tight stitches are essential. Your fabric should be dense enough that stuffing does not show through. If your stitches look open, go down a hook size.

The large bunny should finish at about 10 to 12 inches tall from head to feet, not counting the slouch at the beret. The mini bunny should be about one third of that height, around 3.5 to 4.5 inches tall.

If you use thicker yarn, the set will grow in size and the accessory proportions may need adjusting. Keep the same relative proportions to preserve the appearance shown in the image.

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
• BLO = back loop only
• FLO = front loop only
• st = stitch
• rnd = round

General Notes

• Work the amigurumi pieces in continuous rounds unless noted.
• Use a marker at the first stitch of each round.
• Stuff gradually and firmly, but do not overstuff the ears, beret, cardigan, skirt, or flowers.
• Sew with matching yarn and take time to pin everything before attaching permanently.
• The dress is made as a separate garment and then sewn or lightly tacked in place.
• The shoes are built directly over the finished feet for a neat fitted look.

Color Placement at a Glance

• Large bunny body: cream.
• Dress edging and waist stripes: mustard yellow.
• Large bunny shoes and beret trim: mustard yellow with cream sections.
• Floral trims: mixed lavender, yellow, peach, orange, with green leaves.
• Mini bunny head and ears: warm brown.
• Mini bunny body and cardigan: cream.
• Mini bunny skirt: orange.
• Mini bunny hat: cream with mustard band and small flower.

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Large Bunny

Legs Make 2

The legs are straight and narrow with only slight shaping. They should look delicate under the full dress, so do not make them too thick.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc around. (12)
4. Rnd 4: 4 sc, 2 dec, 4 sc. (10)
5. Rnd 5-18: sc around. (10)

Stuff the foot area firmly and the upper leg lightly. Fasten off the first leg. Finish the second leg but do not cut yarn.

Join Legs and Make Lower Body

1. Ch 3 from the second leg and join to the first leg.
2. Rnd 19: 10 sc around first leg, 3 sc across chain, 10 sc around second leg, 3 sc across other side of chain. (26)
3. Rnd 20: 11 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 11 sc. (28)
4. Rnd 21-24: sc around. (28)
5. Rnd 25: 5 sc, dec x2, 10 sc, dec x2, 5 sc. (24)
6. Rnd 26-27: sc around. (24)

The lower body remains fairly small because the dress creates most of the visual volume. Stuff the hips enough to keep the doll stable but keep the waist gentle.

Upper Body

1. Rnd 28: 6 sc, dec, 10 sc, dec, 4 sc. (22)
2. Rnd 29: sc around. (22)
3. Rnd 30: 5 sc, dec, 9 sc, dec, 4 sc. (20)
4. Rnd 31-34: sc around. (20)
5. Rnd 35: 4 sc, dec, 8 sc, dec, 4 sc. (18)
6. Rnd 36: sc around. (18)

Stuff firmly through the body, especially the lower torso, but keep the neck area controlled. A wobbly neck will affect the clean upright look of the finished doll.

Head

The head is almost spherical, but slightly wider across the cheeks than at the crown. This gives the rabbit a soft, childlike look.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc x6. (30)
6. Rnd 6: 4 sc, inc x6. (36)
7. Rnd 7: 5 sc, inc x6. (42)
8. Rnd 8: 6 sc, inc x6. (48)
9. Rnd 9-18: sc around. (48)

Insert the 8 mm safety eyes between rnds 12 and 13 with about 10 stitches between them. Check the image and aim for a calm, wide-set expression rather than a close-set face.

1. Rnd 19: 6 sc, dec x6. (42)
2. Rnd 20: 5 sc, dec x6. (36)
3. Rnd 21: 4 sc, dec x6. (30)
4. Rnd 22: 3 sc, dec x6. (24)
5. Rnd 23: 2 sc, dec x6. (18)

Stuff the head very firmly. Shape the cheeks with your fingers as you fill. Continue:

1. Rnd 24: 1 sc, dec x6. (12)
2. Rnd 25: dec around. (6)

Fasten off and close neatly.

Arms Make 2

The arms are simple tubes with very light shaping. They should reach roughly to the dress waist when attached.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3-4: sc around. (12)
4. Rnd 5: dec x2, 8 sc. (10)
5. Rnd 6-18: sc around. (10)
6. Rnd 19: flatten and sc across 5 stitches.

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Stuff only the lower half of each arm. Leave the upper arm soft so it sits naturally against the dress sleeve line.

Ears Make 2

The ears are long, wide, and softly tapered. They hang down from the sides of the head and are not stuffed. A flat ear with a gentle fold looks closest to the image.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc x6. (30)
6. Rnd 6-10: sc around. (30)
7. Rnd 11: 3 sc, dec x6. (24)
8. Rnd 12-24: sc around. (24)
9. Rnd 25: 2 sc, dec x6. (18)
10. Rnd 26-32: sc around. (18)
11. Rnd 33: 1 sc, dec x6. (12)
12. Rnd 34-36: sc around. (12)

Flatten the ear opening and stitch closed when sewing to the head. Before attaching, lightly pinch the top edge so the ear angles downward naturally.

Muzzle and Nose Embroidery

The image shows a tiny, neat nose rather than a protruding muzzle. For that reason, skip a stuffed muzzle piece. Instead, embroider directly onto the face.

• Using dusty pink or pale peach yarn, stitch a small upside-down triangle centered between the eyes and slightly lower.
• Add a short vertical line from the center of the triangle downward.
• Keep the mouth minimal. The expression should remain soft and neutral.
• Add a tiny touch of blush low on the cheeks if desired.

Dress for Large Bunny

The dress has a rounded yoke collar effect, two mustard waist stripes, long sleeves suggested by the base body, and a full skirt with mustard hem. The floral motifs are attached after the dress is finished.

Dress Yoke

This section is worked from the neckline downward in joined rounds. Join each round with a sl st and ch 1 unless you prefer seamless spirals with marker control.

1. Ch 24 and join carefully without twisting.
2. Rnd 1: sc around. (24)
3. Rnd 2: 3 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 10 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 1 sc. (28)
4. Rnd 3: sc around. (28)
5. Rnd 4: 4 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 12 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc. (32)
6. Rnd 5: sc around. (32)
7. Rnd 6: 5 sc, inc, 7 sc, inc, 14 sc, inc, 7 sc, inc. (36)

Try the yoke around the bunny neck and upper shoulders. It should lie flat and begin to form a broad collar shape.

Collar Edge

1. Attach mustard yarn to the outer edge of the yoke.
2. Work 1 round of sc evenly around.
3. For a slightly ruffled edge, work [1 sc, 1 hdc] repeatedly around, or keep it plain if you want a cleaner collar line.

Do not make the collar too frilly. In the image, it is decorative but controlled.

Body of Dress

1. Return to cream yarn and continue from the lower yoke edge.
2. Rnd 7: sc around, increasing evenly to 44 stitches.
3. Rnd 8: sc around. (44)
4. Rnd 9: change to mustard and sc around. (44)
5. Rnd 10: cream, sc around. (44)
6. Rnd 11: mustard, sc around. (44)
7. Rnd 12: cream, inc every 4th stitch around. (55)
8. Rnd 13: sc around. (55)
9. Rnd 14: inc every 5th stitch around. (66)
10. Rnd 15: sc around. (66)
11. Rnd 16: inc every 6th stitch around. (77)
12. Rnd 17-21: sc around. (77)

The skirt should begin to flare softly. If needed, add one more increase round to match your gauge.

1. Rnd 22: inc every 7th stitch around. (88)
2. Rnd 23-26: sc around. (88)
3. Rnd 27: switch to mustard and work sc around in BLO for a clean hem transition. (88)
4. Rnd 28-30: sc around. (88)

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Fasten off. Steam lightly or finger-shape the skirt so it flares out smoothly. The dress should sit above the shoes and reveal the legs.

Sleeve Cuffs

The image shows mustard trim at the wrists. Add this directly to the bunny arms after the dress is on the doll.

• Attach mustard yarn at each wrist.
• Work 1 round of sc evenly around the edge where the cream arm meets the hand area.
• Add a flower motif to each cuff after assembly.

Shoes for Large Bunny

The shoes are mustard Mary Jane style with a cream upper opening and crossed strap look over the feet. They are neat, rounded, and not oversized.

Sole Make 2

1. Ch 7.
2. Rnd 1: starting in 2nd ch from hook, 5 sc, 3 sc in last ch, working on opposite side 4 sc, inc in last. (14)
3. Rnd 2: inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc. (20)
4. Rnd 3: sc around in BLO. (20)

Shoe Upper

1. Rnd 4: 6 sc, dec x4, 6 sc. (16)
2. Rnd 5: sc around. (16)
3. Rnd 6: 5 sc, dec x3, 5 sc. (13)

Fasten off and sew onto the feet. Leave the top center more open to show the cream foot and to create the Mary Jane look.

For the crossed straps, chain two narrow strands in cream or work tiny surface embroidered lines across each shoe. Add a mustard ankle tie with a small side knot or stitched bow.

Beret for Large Bunny

The beret is oversized, soft, and slouches to one side. It sits low on the head and one ear falls beneath it. This piece is important for the overall silhouette.

Top of Beret

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc x6. (30)
6. Rnd 6: 4 sc, inc x6. (36)
7. Rnd 7: 5 sc, inc x6. (42)
8. Rnd 8: 6 sc, inc x6. (48)
9. Rnd 9: 7 sc, inc x6. (54)
10. Rnd 10-13: sc around. (54)

Band

1. Rnd 14: change to mustard and work 54 sc in BLO. (54)
2. Rnd 15: 7 sc, dec x6. (48)
3. Rnd 16: sc around. (48)
4. Rnd 17: 6 sc, dec x6. (42)
5. Rnd 18: sc around. (42)
6. Rnd 19: 5 sc, dec x6. (36)
7. Rnd 20: sl st loosely around or finish off.

Check the fit. The beret should sit low, not tight like a beanie. A loose fit creates the slanted look in the image.

Flower Motifs

The floral trims are repeated across the beret, collar, sleeves, skirt, bag, bouquet, and mini hat. Use the same flower family throughout the set for a unified appearance.

Five-Petal Flower Make Many

1. With flower color, make MR.
2. Into ring work [ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st] five times.
3. Pull ring closed and fasten off, leaving a sewing tail.

Make small flowers in lavender, yellow, peach, and orange. Keep them flat. For the large bunny, most flowers should be around 0.75 to 1 inch across.

Tiny Center Knot

• Use French knots, satin stitches, or a tiny embroidered dot in mustard or peach.
• Keep the centers small so the petals remain visible.

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Leaf Make Many

1. Ch 5.
2. Starting in second ch from hook: sl st, sc, hdc, sl st.
3. Fasten off, leaving tail.

Fold or curve the leaf slightly before sewing so it looks natural under the flowers.

Floral Placement for Large Bunny

• Beret: cluster 4 to 5 flowers with 2 to 3 leaves near the front side of the band.
• Collar: place 3 flowers centered at the front neckline with small leaves tucked below.
• Sleeves: one small flower cluster on each cuff.
• Skirt: one fuller flower cluster on the lower right side of the skirt.
• Crossbody bag: one compact cluster on the front lower corner.
• Bouquet: 3 flowers grouped and tied.

Crossbody Bag for Large Bunny

This is the small pouch worn diagonally across the chest. It is rectangular, soft, and decorated with flowers.

1. Ch 9.
2. Rnd 1: starting in 2nd ch from hook, 7 sc, 3 sc in last ch, 6 sc on opposite side, inc in last. (18)
3. Rnd 2-7: sc around. (18)

Fasten off. Flatten lightly. Do not overstuff. If you prefer a crisp pouch, insert a small rectangle of plastic canvas or cardboard before closing the top edge.

For the strap, chain enough to cross from one shoulder to the opposite hip. Work back with slip stitches or single crochet for strength, then sew securely to the bag.

Add a flower cluster to the lower front corner. Stitch the finished bag diagonally onto the bunny or leave it removable.

Rectangular Flap Bag

This separate accessory sits beside the main doll in the image. It is boxy, mustard colored, and has a rounded flap with a button detail.

Body

1. Ch 13.
2. Rnd 1: starting in 2nd ch from hook, 11 sc, 3 sc in last ch, 10 sc on opposite side, inc in last. (26)
3. Rnd 2-8: sc around. (26)

Fasten off. Flatten so the pouch becomes rectangular. Add a light insert if you want it to hold shape.

Flap

1. Attach yarn to the back top edge.
2. Row 1: 11 sc across.
3. Rows 2-5: ch 1, turn, sc across.
4. Row 6: dec, 7 sc, dec. (9)
5. Row 7: sc across.
6. Row 8: dec, 5 sc, dec. (7)
7. Row 9: sc across.

Round the corners with a few slip stitches if needed. Add a tiny button or embroidered button at the center front.

Bouquet

The bouquet is small and simple, with orange and yellow blooms tied with a cream wrap and a few green stems peeking out.

• Make 3 small flowers, mostly orange and yellow.
• Make 3 to 4 short leaves.
• Twist or sew stems together using green yarn or thin wire wrapped with yarn.
• Wrap the stem area with cream yarn and tie off.

Keep the bouquet tiny. It should look delicate next to the big bunny, not oversized.

Letters Make 2

The tiny envelopes in the image are flat, cream, and sealed with miniature colored dots. They are very small but add a lovely storytelling detail.

1. Ch 7.
2. Row 1: starting in 2nd ch from hook, 6 sc.
3. Rows 2-5: ch 1, turn, 6 sc.

Fasten off. Fold the lower third upward, then fold the two side corners inward, then fold the top corner down like an envelope flap. Tack the folds with tiny stitches.

Add a small embroidered French knot or tiny crocheted circle as the seal. Make one with a mustard seal and one with an orange seal.

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Mini Bunny Companion

The smaller bunny has a larger head in proportion to the body, short ears, a cream body center, brown head and outer ears, black eyes, a cream cardigan, orange skirt, and a tiny cream hat with flower decoration.

Mini Legs and Body

1. With cream, make 2 legs.
2. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
3. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
4. Rnd 3-5: sc around. (12)

Fasten off first leg. On second leg, join legs:

1. Ch 2 and join to first leg.
2. Rnd 6: 12 sc, 2 sc across chain, 12 sc, 2 sc across other side. (28)
3. Rnd 7-9: sc around. (28)
4. Rnd 10: 5 sc, dec x2, 10 sc, dec x2, 5 sc. (24)
5. Rnd 11-12: sc around. (24)
6. Rnd 13: 4 sc, dec x2, 8 sc, dec x2, 4 sc. (20)
7. Rnd 14-15: sc around. (20)

Stuff lightly but firmly enough for the small doll to stand when supported.

Mini Head

Change to brown for the head.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc x6. (30)
6. Rnd 6-10: sc around. (30)

Place 5 mm safety eyes between rnds 7 and 8 with about 6 stitches between them.

1. Rnd 11: 3 sc, dec x6. (24)
2. Rnd 12: 2 sc, dec x6. (18)
3. Rnd 13: 1 sc, dec x6. (12)
4. Rnd 14: dec around. (6)

Stuff firmly and close. Embroider a tiny cream or pale peach nose centered low between the eyes.

Mini Ears Make 2

1. With brown, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3-6: sc around. (12)
4. Rnd 7: 1 sc, dec x4. (8)
5. Rnd 8-10: sc around. (8)

Flatten and sew to the sides of the head. They should point slightly outward and downward, just as in the image.

Mini Arms Make 2

1. With cream, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3-6: sc around. (12)
4. Rnd 7: dec x2, 8 sc. (10)
5. Rnd 8-11: sc around. (10)

Flatten and sew lightly to the upper body.

Mini Skirt

The skirt is orange and simple, shaped like a short bell around the waist.

1. With orange, ch enough to fit the waist or begin directly around the body with 20 sc.
2. Rnd 1: 20 sc.
3. Rnd 2: inc every 4th stitch. (25)
4. Rnd 3-4: sc around. (25)
5. Rnd 5: inc every 5th stitch. (30)
6. Rnd 6-7: sc around. (30)

Fasten off. Sew or tack to the waist.

Mini Cardigan

The cardigan is cream, cropped, and open at the front. It has a soft collar and sits over the shoulders without closing fully.

1. Ch 18.
2. Row 1: starting in 2nd ch from hook, 17 sc.
3. Rows 2-3: ch 1, turn, sc across.
4. Row 4: 4 sc, ch 4, skip 4, 5 sc, ch 4, skip 4, 4 sc.
5. Row 5: sc across, working 4 sc in each chain space.
6. Rows 6-7: ch 1, turn, sc across.

Fasten off. Fold around the mini bunny to create the small cardigan shape. Sew sleeve-underarm seams and tack the front edges open.

Mini Hat

The tiny hat is shallow and rounded with a narrow brim and a mustard band. It sits slightly tilted on the mini bunny’s head.

1. With cream, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: sc around. (24)
6. Rnd 6: mustard, sc in BLO around. (24)
7. Rnd 7: 3 sc, inc x6. (30)
8. Rnd 8: sc around. (30)

Fasten off. Add one tiny flower and leaf cluster to the brim edge.

Assembly Order

1. Sew the large bunny head to the body securely.
2. Attach the large ears low on the head so they drape down both sides.
3. Embroider the face.
4. Dress the bunny in the cream and mustard dress.
5. Add wrist trim and shoes.
6. Sew on floral clusters at collar, cuffs, skirt, beret, and bag.
7. Attach or place the crossbody bag diagonally.
8. Make the separate flap bag, bouquet, and letters.
9. Assemble the mini bunny completely, then add cardigan, skirt, and hat.

Positioning Tips for an Accurate Look

• The large bunny head should be slightly oversized compared to the body.
• The dress should be wide and full, with most visual fullness in the skirt rather than the torso.
• The beret must tilt down over one side of the head.
• The ears should hang below the beret and extend past the shoulder line.
• The flower cluster on the skirt should sit low and to one side, not centered.
• The mini bunny should look shorter, rounder, and more childlike than the large bunny.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Pin every major piece before sewing. Check the balance of the head, ear drape, skirt spread, and beret angle. Small changes in placement will strongly affect the finished expression.

Keep the face simple. The eyes should stay glossy and evenly placed. The nose should be tiny, centered, and stitched with just a short vertical detail below it. A faint blush can be added, but use it sparingly.

Care Notes

• Store flat or upright in a dry place.
• Keep away from prolonged direct sunlight to protect color.
• Do not pull on flowers, bag straps, or tiny accessories.
• If gifting to a child, replace safety eyes with embroidered eyes for better safety.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Both ears hang evenly and naturally.
• Beret slouches to one side.
• Dress hem sits just above the shoes.
• Mustard trim appears at collar, waist, hem, wrists, hat band, and shoes.
• Flower clusters match across the set.
• Crossbody bag strap sits diagonally across the front.
• Mini bunny includes cardigan, skirt, and tiny hat.
• Letters and bouquet are scaled small enough to match the image.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot clean first using a soft cloth, cool water, and mild soap. Press gently instead of rubbing. Remove moisture with a dry towel and reshape while damp.

For a deeper clean, hand wash only. Avoid soaking pieces with inserts or glued details. Dry flat on a towel and reshape the ears, beret, dress, and flowers before fully dry.

For long-term storage, wrap the set in clean tissue and place it in a breathable box. Keep heavy items off the doll so the hat, flowers, and skirt keep their shape.