Yarrow Honey Bunny – Crochet

This soft rabbit doll is designed as a charming handmade bunny doll with a warm honey-and-cream palette, floral accents, and a classic storybook outfit. It works beautifully as an amigurumi bunny gift, a spring shelf display, nursery decor, or a collectible stuffed rabbit for seasonal decorating.

The set also includes a tiny bee companion, a honey jar, a flower bouquet, and a small envelope accessory, giving the finished piece strong artisan doll and crochet home decor appeal. The finished look is polished and sweet, with thoughtful details that suit gift buyers and makers alike.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Materials

• Main bunny color: light warm cream or oatmeal beige
• Accent floral color: mustard yellow
• Second floral color: soft white
• Leaf and stem color: medium green
• Inner dress accent: honey yellow
• Shoe color: pale peach-beige
• Bee body: bright yellow and black
• Bee skirt/hat brim: soft peach-tan
• Bee wing color: white
• Honey jar body: mustard yellow
• Envelope body: cream with mustard embroidery
• Polyester stuffing
• Safety eyes: 10 mm for bunny, 5-6 mm for bee
• Embroidery thread: pale pink-beige for nose, cream for tiny details, black for bee smile if preferred
• Crochet hooks: 2.0 mm to 2.5 mm for the bunny, 1.75 mm to 2.0 mm for the bee and small accessories
• Tapestry needle, stitch markers, sewing pins, scissors
• Optional: thin cardboard circle for hat support and jar base, craft glue for cork if making a display piece only

Yarn and Fabric Feel

Use a smooth cotton or cotton-blend yarn for the bunny and clothing so the stitches stack cleanly and the surface stays crisp. The toy in the photo has a neat, compact fabric with visible but even stitch definition, not fuzzy, loose, or heavily textured.

The dress, jacket, hat, and small accessories all benefit from a firm tension. Try to crochet tightly enough that stuffing does not show through. For the bee, slightly firmer stitches help the stripes stay sharp and keep the tiny figure upright beside the rabbit.

Finished Size

• Bunny: about 10.5 to 12 inches tall from feet to top of beret
• Bee doll: about 3 to 3.75 inches tall
• Honey jar: about 2 inches tall
• Envelope: about 2 inches wide
• Bouquet: about 2.25 inches long

Abbreviations

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

Construction Overview

The bunny is made in separate pieces and assembled for a tailored finish. The head, body, arms, legs, ears, skirt, jacket, beret, shoes, and floral details are all made individually. This helps you match the image closely and place every piece with the same gentle balance.

The body is slim with a rounded lower torso and a slightly larger head. The ears hang straight down from beneath the beret. The dress is full but not bulky, and the jacket opens in front to show a honey-colored center panel beneath it.

Important Style Notes

• The bunny has a small, centered face with wide eye spacing and a tiny embroidered nose and mouth.
• The head is round but slightly flattened across the top once the beret is added.
• The ears are long, soft, and flat, not thick tubes.
• The jacket is short, ending above the widest point of the skirt.
• The skirt is gently flared with vertical side floral panels.
• The beret is oversized and softly slouched to the bunny’s left side.
• The flower cluster on the beret is small but clearly dimensional.
• The bee companion wears a tiny hat and peach skirt.

📌Thank you for reading the article

Head

Work the head in continuous rounds using the main cream yarn. Stuff gradually and firmly, especially through the cheeks and lower face, so the front remains smooth. The head should feel round and full, but not rock hard. Keep the stitch tension consistent to avoid visible shaping lines.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around (12)
3. Rnd 3: (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 10-18: sc around (54)

Insert the 10 mm eyes between rounds 12 and 13 with about 10 visible stitches between them. The face in the image looks calm and open, so keep the eyes level and not too low. Test the expression before securing the backs.

10. Rnd 19: (7 sc, dec) x6 (48)
11. Rnd 20: (6 sc, dec) x6 (42)
12. Rnd 21: (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
13. Rnd 22: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
14. Rnd 23: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

Stuff the head firmly now, shaping the muzzle area with your fingers as you go. Do not overstuff the top, because the beret needs to sit low and soft. The lower front of the face should remain smooth and slightly rounded.

15. Rnd 24: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
16. Rnd 25: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
17. Rnd 26: dec around (6)

Fasten off and close. Leave a long tail only if you prefer to attach the head later by sewing. If you plan to crochet the neck join during assembly, weave in the end and leave the head finished.

Facial Shaping and Embroidery

Using pale pink-beige embroidery thread, stitch a small horizontal nose centered between the eyes and slightly below them. Add a very short vertical stitch downward from the middle of the nose. Then add a tiny split mouth, one stitch to each side, kept short and delicate.

If desired, lightly indent the eye area using matching thread passed from the back of the head to the inner corners of the eyes. Pull only slightly. The face in the image is gentle and soft, so avoid deep sculpting. A faint blush may be added beneath the eyes if you like.

Ears Make 2

The ears are long and flattened, with rounded tips. They hang from beneath the beret and reach to about shoulder level. They should not be heavily stuffed. A thin amount of stuffing near the top is enough, or you may leave them unstuffed for a softer drape.

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

Flatten the ear opening and sc through both layers for 5 stitches to close the base. Leave a sewing tail. Before attaching, curve the ear slightly inward so the front edges look soft and natural when viewed from the front.

Legs Make 2

The bunny stands with narrow straight legs that disappear under the skirt. They are slim and evenly stuffed. Start with the leg in the same cream yarn. The shoe is made separately and fitted over the foot area later to match the neat strapped look from the image.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4. Rnd 4-6: sc around (18)
5. Rnd 7: (4 sc, dec) x3 (15)
6. Rnd 8-20: sc around (15)

Stuff the feet and lower legs firmly, then add lighter stuffing higher up. Flatten the top slightly before joining to the body. Leave long tails for sewing if working the torso separately. Make sure both legs are equal in length.

📌Thank you for reading the article

Body

The body is small compared with the head and is mostly hidden under clothing. It should be shaped with a narrower neck, small shoulders, and a softly rounded torso. The bunny in the image has a childlike silhouette, so keep the body sweet and compact instead of long and adult-shaped.

You may begin by joining the legs, or make the body separately and sew the legs in place. Joining the legs gives a stronger standing structure for display. The instructions below assume joined legs.

1. Join both legs with 3 ch, sc around first leg, sc across the chain, sc around second leg, sc across the other side of the chain (36)
2. Rnd 2-4: sc around (36)
3. Rnd 5: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
4. Rnd 6-8: sc around (30)
5. Rnd 9: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
6. Rnd 10-12: sc around (24)
7. Rnd 13: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
8. Rnd 14-16: sc around (18)

Stuff the body well, especially the lower torso. Keep the chest slightly flatter than the belly. The upper body should be small because the jacket sits close to it and the head is intentionally larger.

9. Rnd 17: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
10. Rnd 18-19: sc around (12)

Fasten off with a long tail for attaching the head. Pin the head in place first and check that the chin sits low enough above the jacket collar line. Sew securely all around the neck opening.

Arms Make 2

The arms are slim, medium length, and lightly stuffed. They sit low enough for the jacket sleeves to end close to the hands. The wrists are narrow, and the upper arms are only slightly fuller. Avoid making them thick, because the image shows a refined silhouette.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around (12)
3. Rnd 3-5: sc around (12)
4. Rnd 6: (2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
5. Rnd 7-18: sc around (9)

Stuff the hand and lower arm lightly. Flatten the top and close with 4 sc through both layers. Leave a long tail. Sew the arms to the upper sides of the body, slightly below the neck seam, angled down so the hands rest near the skirt line.

Underdress Bodice Panel

The visible honey-colored center panel beneath the jacket can be made as a simple rectangle sewn to the front of the body. This small piece adds the exact contrast seen in the image without making the torso bulky.

1. With honey yellow, ch 8.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across (7)
3. Row 2-8: ch 1, turn, sc across (7)

Fasten off and sew the rectangle vertically to the center front of the upper body. Its lower edge will be hidden by the skirt waistband, while the upper portion will show between the jacket fronts.

Skirt

The skirt is a separate piece worn around the waist. It is straight at the top and gradually flares with clean horizontal rows. The floral decoration appears on two vertical front-side panels, one on each side of the center opening area. Work the skirt in turned rounds or joined rounds if you prefer tidier row lines.

1. With cream yarn, ch 30 and join carefully without twisting.
2. Rnd 1-3: sc around (30)
3. Rnd 4: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
4. Rnd 5-6: sc around (36)
5. Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
6. Rnd 8-9: sc around (42)
7. Rnd 10: (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
8. Rnd 11-13: sc around (48)

Fasten off. The skirt should reach below the knees and hold a soft A-line shape. Sew or lightly tack the waistband around the bunny’s waist. Center the front carefully so the floral panels will sit symmetrically to the left and right of the middle.

Skirt Floral Panels

Embroider or applique two narrow vertical floral arrangements beginning near the waistband and extending toward the hem. Each panel should mix mustard and white flower clusters with tiny green leaves. Keep the flowers dimensional but not bulky so the skirt still hangs smoothly.

• Place one panel on the front left side of the skirt.
• Place the second on the front right side.
• Each panel should look like a climbing spray, not a straight stripe.
• Use more mustard flowers than white flowers, as in the image.

📌Thank you for reading the article

Jacket

The jacket is short, slightly rounded at the front edges, and open down the center. It has long sleeves and a soft cardigan shape. The hem sits above the fullest point of the skirt, allowing the underdress and skirt to remain visible. Work in rows for the body, then add sleeves.

1. With cream yarn, ch 28.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across (27)
3. Row 2-7: ch 1, turn, sc across (27)

Now shape the front opening and arm areas. Use stitch markers to divide the piece into left front, back, and right front. A simple division is 7 stitches for each front and 13 for the back.

7. Row 8: work 7 sc, turn
8. Row 9: dec, 3 sc, dec (5)
9. Row 10: sc across
10. Row 11: dec, sc, dec (3)

Fasten off. Repeat for the other front. For the back, attach yarn and work 13 sc for 4 rows straight. Join shoulders by sewing or slip stitching. The neckline should remain open and slightly wide.

Sleeves Make 2

Attach yarn to each armhole and work downward in rounds or rows joined under the arm. The sleeves in the image are gently tapered and end near the wrists, where small floral accents sit just above the cuffs.

1. Rnd 1: evenly work 14 sc around armhole
2. Rnd 2-4: sc around (14)
3. Rnd 5: (5 sc, dec) x2 (12)
4. Rnd 6-10: sc around (12)
5. Rnd 11: (4 sc, dec) x2 (10)
6. Rnd 12-14: sc around (10)

Fasten off. Test the sleeve over the arm before sewing the jacket in place. The cuffs should rest slightly above the hands. Add tiny yellow-and-white flowers with green leaves near each cuff to match the photo.

Jacket Trimming and Placement

Work one round of sc evenly around the front opening, neckline, and lower hem to smooth the edges. On the lower front corners, round the shape slightly with one hdc and one dc placed at each curve point if needed. Keep both front edges symmetrical.

Sew the jacket lightly onto the shoulders and upper torso only, or leave it removable. In the photo, the jacket lies close to the dress and does not puff outward. A few tiny tacking stitches at the shoulders and side fronts help maintain this polished look.

Beret

The beret is one of the signature features of this design. It is large, softly slouched, and sits low on the forehead with the bulk leaning to the bunny’s left. Work the beret in cream yarn with a structured brim and a fuller crown.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around (12)
3. Rnd 3: (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)

Now begin narrowing to form the brim transition.

11. Rnd 14: (7 sc, dec) x6 (48)
12. Rnd 15: sc around (48)
13. Rnd 16: (6 sc, dec) x6 (42)
14. Rnd 17: sc around (42)
15. Rnd 18: BLO sc around (42)
16. Rnd 19-21: sc around (42)

The beret brim must fit snugly over the head and ears. If needed, reduce one more round to 36 stitches, depending on yarn and hook size. Add a tiny top nub by stitching a small gathered knot at the center crown, or crochet a 4-stitch mini nub and sew it on.

Once placed on the head, tilt the beret slightly down on the right side of the bunny and let the fuller crown droop left. Sew it securely around the brim while keeping the slouch intact.

Beret Flower Cluster

Make a small floral cluster with three mustard flowers, two white flowers, and several green leaves. Sew the cluster at the right front side of the beret. The arrangement should look compact and sweet, not scattered across the whole hat.

Tiny Flower Make as Needed

1. With desired flower color, 5 sc in MR.
2. Join with sl st.
3. In each stitch work: sl st, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st.

For smaller flowers, reduce each petal to ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1. Layer sizes if you want a richer cluster. Stitch a French-knot-style center with matching yarn or a contrasting cream or mustard thread.

Leaf Make as Needed

1. With green, ch 5.
2. Starting in second ch from hook: sl st, sc, hdc, sl st.

Fasten off with long tails for sewing. Arrange leaves peeking from beneath the blossoms. Keep the beret flowers concentrated at one point, exactly like the image.

📌Thank you for reading the article

Shoes Make 2

The shoes are separate peach-beige Mary Jane style pieces with crisscross straps rising over the front of the ankle. The shape is rounded and neat, with a slightly flatter sole so the doll can stand supported. Make each shoe snug enough to stay in place.

1. With shoe color, ch 7.
2. Rnd 1: sc in second ch from hook, 4 sc, 3 sc in last ch, working along other side 4 sc, 2 sc in last st (14)
3. Rnd 2: inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc (20)
4. Rnd 3: sc around in BLO (20)
5. Rnd 4-5: sc around (20)
6. Rnd 6: 6 sc, 4 dec, 6 sc (16)
7. Rnd 7: 5 sc, 3 dec, 5 sc (13)

Fasten off. Slip each shoe onto the foot and tack in place. For the crisscross straps, chain two long cords for each shoe. Cross them over the front, wrap around the ankle, and sew ends neatly at the sides or back. Keep the lines clean and symmetrical.

Flower Appliques for Jacket and Skirt

The flowers on the clothing are essential to the final appearance. Use small layered blossoms and tiny leaves rather than flat stitched dots. The image shows clustered blooms with a hand-arranged garden look. Place them in small bursts on the cuffs, jacket fronts, and skirt side panels.

• Jacket fronts: 2 small clusters near the lower rounded corners
• Sleeve cuffs: 1 small cluster on each sleeve
• Skirt: 2 vertical floral sprays on the front sides
• Bouquet: fuller grouping using the same flower style

Mini Honey Jar

The jar sits beside the bunny and has a mustard body with a cork-colored top. It is short and cylindrical. This accessory is small, but it adds a lot to the storytelling quality of the set, so keep it tidy and proportionate.

1. With honey yellow, 6 sc in MR (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4. Rnd 4: BLO sc around (18)
5. Rnd 5-10: sc around (18)

Stuff lightly or insert a little fiberfill and a cardboard circle in the base. For the cork lid, use tan yarn.

7. Cork rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
8. Rnd 2: inc around (12)
9. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
10. Rnd 4: sc around (18)

Sew or place the cork on top. If you want a removable display lid, do not sew it. Keep the lid slightly wider than the jar body to echo the image.

Mini Envelope

The envelope is flat, cream-colored, and embroidered with a tiny bee motif. It is shaped like a small letter with folded triangular flaps. You can crochet it as one flat piece and fold it, or make two pieces and join them.

1. With cream, ch 9.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across (8)
3. Row 2-6: ch 1, turn, sc across (8)

Fasten off. Fold the two side corners inward and fold the lower corner up to create the envelope pocket. Sew the side edges lightly. Fold the top corner down. Embroider a tiny bee using mustard and black thread at the center.

Mini Bouquet

The bouquet contains cream and mustard flowers tied with green stems. It is fuller than the hat cluster and should look like a small hand-tied posy. Make 5 to 7 tiny flowers total, then gather them closely.

• Make 3 mustard flowers and 2 white flowers at minimum.
• Add 2 or 3 tiny leaves.
• Use several green yarn strands or crocheted cords for stems.
• Wrap the stems with cream or tan yarn and tie securely.

Trim the stems evenly and tack them together with a few stitches. The bouquet should rest naturally on the table and feel slightly thicker at the flower end than at the stem end.

Bee Companion

The tiny bee is made as a separate amigurumi doll with a round head, striped body, small black arms, white wings, black antennae, and a peach skirt. It also wears a tiny cream hat trimmed with a mustard flower, closely matching the main bunny’s styling.

Bee Head and Body

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

📌Thank you for reading the article

Insert 5-6 mm eyes between rounds 4 and 5 with about 5 stitches between them. Add a tiny embroidered smile below the eyes. Continue with body shaping and stripes.

5. Rnd 7: switch to black, sc around (18)
6. Rnd 8: switch to yellow, sc around (18)
7. Rnd 9: switch to black, sc around (18)
8. Rnd 10: switch to yellow, sc around (18)
9. Rnd 11: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
10. Rnd 12: sc around (12)

Stuff firmly and fasten off after closing the lower opening, or leave it open if you will attach a skirt that covers the seam. The body should be compact and rounded, not tall.

Bee Arms Make 2

1. With black, 6 sc in MR (6)
2. Rnd 2-5: sc around (6)

Fasten off with tails for sewing. Attach at the side stripes, angled down.

Bee Legs Make 2

1. With black, 6 sc in MR (6)
2. Rnd 2-4: sc around (6)

Fasten off and sew under the skirt area so the doll can sit or stand supported.

Bee Wings Make 2

1. With white, 6 sc in MR (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc around (12)

Flatten slightly and sew to the back, overlapping the inner edges just a little. Keep them small and rounded.

Bee Antennae Make 2

Chain 5 with black yarn. Work back with slip stitches if you want a firmer stem. Add a tiny knot or 3-sc mini nub at the tip. Sew to the top of the head with a slight outward angle.

Bee Skirt

1. With peach yarn, ch 18 and join.
2. Rnd 1: sc around (18)
3. Rnd 2: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
4. Rnd 3: sc around (24)

Sew around the bee waist so the skirt flares gently. It should not be very long. In the image, it functions more like a small bell-shaped overskirt.

Bee Hat

Make a tiny cream beret-like hat with a peach brim. You may use a simplified version of the bunny beret.

1. With cream, 6 sc in MR (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4. Rnd 4: sc around (18)
5. Rnd 5: switch to peach, BLO sc around (18)
6. Rnd 6: sc around (18)

Sew the hat slightly tilted. Add one tiny mustard flower at the side so it visually matches the bunny’s beret.

Assembly Order

1. Sew the head to the body.
2. Attach the ears beneath the hat line.
3. Sew the arms to the body.
4. Add the honey-colored bodice panel.
5. Fit and secure the skirt at the waist.
6. Dress the bunny in the jacket and tack it in place.
7. Add the shoes and cross straps.
8. Sew on the beret.
9. Add all floral embellishments.
10. Make and arrange the honey jar, envelope, bouquet, and bee companion.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check that the head is centered, the ears hang evenly, and the beret sits low with a soft side slouch. Confirm that both eyes align evenly. Keep the nose tiny, the mouth short, and the face delicate. Position the jacket fronts so the honey panel remains visible at the center.

Care Notes

Keep the piece away from rough play if small accessories are attached permanently. It works best as a decorative doll or a gently handled collectible. Store flat or upright in a dust-free place, and avoid crushing the beret flowers, bee antennae, and bouquet stems.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Eyes centered and evenly spaced
• Nose and mouth small and balanced
• Ears attached symmetrically
• Skirt centered with floral sprays aligned
• Jacket fronts even on both sides
• Beret tilted softly with flower cluster attached
• Shoes and straps matching in angle and length
• Bee, jar, envelope, and bouquet finished neatly

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot clean gently with a barely damp cloth and mild soap when needed. Do not soak if the piece includes glued parts, cardboard support, or safety eyes that you do not want stressed. Reshape while damp and let dry fully away from direct sun to preserve color and form.