Blue Gingham Bunny – Crochet

This sweet amigurumi bunny set is designed to match the soft spring scene in the photo, with a pale blue gingham dress, lace-trim hat, tiny crossbody flower purse, and charming picnic accessories. It has the look of a handmade crochet bunny doll, collectible amigurumi animal, and heirloom nursery decor piece all in one.

The full set also includes a small squirrel friend in green overalls, a picnic basket, a miniature tea service, and a daisy bouquet. If you enjoy searching for a crochet plush gift, bunny doll decor, artisan stuffed animal, or handmade spring toy set, this design brings all of those details together beautifully.

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Project Overview

This design is built around a standing bunny with a large rounded head, a softly tapered body, slim arms, sturdy legs, and long floppy ears that fall straight down beside the face.

The outfit is essential to the finished look. The dress is full and gathered, with puff sleeves, a decorative bib, floral accents, a layered hem, and delicate edging that gives the piece its vintage gingham character.

The hat is a simple bell-shaped sunhat with a downward brim and a narrow cream lace band. The purse is tiny, rounded, and blue, with a white daisy centered on the front.

Every small item matters in this set. The squirrel is seated, compact, and friendly. The picnic basket is rectangular and softly structured. The tea set is miniature, rounded, and decorative. The daisy bouquet is tied together as a final spring accent.

Materials

• Main bunny yarn: light cream or warm ivory cotton yarn, sport or light DK weight
• Dress and shoes yarn: pale blue cotton yarn, light DK weight
• Dress contrast yarn: cream or soft white cotton yarn
• Floral accent yarn: dusty pink, soft rose, pale yellow, sage green, leaf green
• Hat yarn: pale blue and cream
• Purse yarn: pale blue, white, yellow
• Squirrel yarn: warm brown, medium brown, mint green, cream
• Picnic basket yarn: tan, blush pink or rose pink for lining edge
• Tea set yarn: pale blue, soft white, yellow, green, pink
• Bouquet yarn: white, yellow, green
• Hooks: 2.0 mm for the smallest details, 2.25 mm or 2.5 mm for main pieces
• Stuffing: fine polyester fiberfill
• Safety eyes: 8 mm to 10 mm glossy black for the bunny, 6 mm for the squirrel
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Thin craft wire, optional: only for basket handle support if desired
• Light cardboard or plastic canvas, optional: for basket base support

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
• tr = treble crochet
• BLO = back loop only
• FLO = front loop only
• st = stitch
• sts = stitches

General Notes

• Work the bunny, squirrel, basket, tea pieces, and purse tightly so the stuffing does not show through.
• Use a stitch marker at the beginning of every round.
• The bunny is worked mostly in continuous rounds unless a section says otherwise.
• The dress is partly decorative. Try it on the bunny body as you work so the fit stays neat and slightly gathered.
• For the gingham effect, alternating color placement matters more than perfect geometric precision.
• Keep the face simple. The original piece has a very calm expression with glossy eyes and a tiny stitched nose and mouth.

Finished Size

Using light DK cotton and a 2.25 mm to 2.5 mm hook, the finished bunny stands about 8 to 9 inches tall without the hat and about 9 to 10 inches tall with the hat. The squirrel should sit at about half the bunny’s body height.

Color Placement Summary

• Bunny: cream
• Dress base: pale blue and cream
• Dress floral bands: pink flowers with green stems and leaves
• Hat: pale blue with a cream lace stripe
• Shoes: pale blue with cream trim
• Purse: pale blue with white daisy and yellow center
• Squirrel: warm brown body with mint green overalls
• Basket: tan with blush lining trim
• Tea set: pale blue and white
• Flowers: white petals, yellow centers, green stems

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Bunny Head

The head is the visual focus of the whole set. It is large, smooth, and almost spherical, but the lower half is slightly fuller than the upper crown. The cheeks should feel softly rounded, not sharply defined.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts
3. R3: (sc 1, inc) around. 18 sts
4. R4: (sc 2, inc) around. 24 sts
5. R5: (sc 3, inc) around. 30 sts
6. R6: (sc 4, inc) around. 36 sts
7. R7: (sc 5, inc) around. 42 sts
8. R8: (sc 6, inc) around. 48 sts
9. R9: (sc 7, inc) around. 54 sts
10. R10: (sc 8, inc) around. 60 sts
11. R11-R20: sc around. 60 sts

Insert the eyes between R14 and R15 with about 12 visible stitches between them. The eyes should sit low enough to create a gentle childlike expression, but not so low that they crowd the muzzle area.

1. R21: (sc 8, dec) around. 54 sts
2. R22: sc around. 54 sts
3. R23: (sc 7, dec) around. 48 sts
4. R24: (sc 6, dec) around. 42 sts
5. R25: (sc 5, dec) around. 36 sts

Stuff firmly and evenly. Do not overstuff the lower front of the face. The face should stay round and smooth, with no strong muzzle bulge.

1. R26: (sc 4, dec) around. 30 sts
2. R27: (sc 3, dec) around. 24 sts

Leave the opening for later attachment to the body, or continue if you prefer to sew the head on after completing the neck opening.

Bunny Muzzle Shaping and Facial Stitching

The nose is tiny, centered, and pale pink. It should be stitched in a short horizontal triangle or tiny satin-stitched wedge. The mouth is only a short vertical line with a soft split below it.

• Use pale pink embroidery thread or matching fine yarn.
• Place the nose between R16 and R17.
• Keep the nose narrow, about 2 to 3 stitches wide.
• Add a short vertical stitch downward.
• Add one very small diagonal stitch on each side for the mouth.
• Optional: lightly indent the eye area with thread sculpting for softer cheeks.

Bunny Body

The body is pear-shaped with a rounded lower half and narrower upper torso. It must support the gathered dress without looking bulky. The body is shorter than the head and slightly flattened at the top for easier neck attachment.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts
3. R3: (sc 1, inc) around. 18 sts
4. R4: (sc 2, inc) around. 24 sts
5. R5: (sc 3, inc) around. 30 sts
6. R6: (sc 4, inc) around. 36 sts
7. R7-R10: sc around. 36 sts
8. R11: (sc 10, dec) around. 33 sts
9. R12-R13: sc around. 33 sts
10. R14: (sc 9, dec) around. 30 sts
11. R15-R16: sc around. 30 sts
12. R17: (sc 8, dec) around. 27 sts
13. R18: sc around. 27 sts
14. R19: (sc 7, dec) around. 24 sts
15. R20-R21: sc around. 24 sts

Stuff the lower body more firmly than the upper body. The tummy should stay rounded because the dress sits outward from this area.

Bunny Legs

The legs are short, straight, and slightly thicker at the feet. They stand nearly vertical beneath the dress. Make two in cream.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts
3. R3: (sc 1, inc) around. 18 sts
4. R4-R5: sc around. 18 sts
5. R6: (sc 4, dec) around. 15 sts
6. R7-R13: sc around. 15 sts

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Stuff the foot firmly and the upper leg more lightly. Flatten the top slightly. Sew the legs to the base of the body so they sit straight and close together, leaving enough room for the dress to cover the join cleanly.

Bunny Arms

The arms are slim tubes with slightly fuller hands. They hang down with a soft outward angle. Make two in cream.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. R2: (sc 1, inc) around. 9 sts
3. R3-R4: sc around. 9 sts
4. R5: dec, sc 7. 8 sts
5. R6-R14: sc around. 8 sts

Stuff only the lower third lightly. Flatten the top and sew the arms to the upper body so they rest just below the sleeve caps and angle inward slightly toward the dress.

Bunny Ears

The ears are long, flat, soft, and unstuffed. They begin narrow, widen through the center, and taper again slightly. Make two in cream.

1. R1: ch 8. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch, working back along other side sc 5, inc in last. 16 sts
2. R2: inc, sc 5, inc 3 times, sc 5, inc 2 times. 22 sts
3. R3-R10: sc around. 22 sts
4. R11: dec, sc 8, dec, sc 8, dec. 19 sts
5. R12-R16: sc around. 19 sts
6. R17: dec, sc 7, dec, sc 7, dec. 16 sts
7. R18-R20: sc around. 16 sts

Flatten and close the base with a few stitches. Sew the ears high on the head, but slightly behind the side line of the face, so they fall downward beneath the hat brim and frame the cheeks.

Neck Join

If you kept the head and body separate, sew the body opening to the head opening carefully. The head should sit centered and upright, with only a very slight forward tilt. A loose neck will ruin the clean upright silhouette, so stitch firmly.

Dress Bodice

The dress is the most detailed element of the set. It should feel dainty and old-fashioned, with a pale blue and cream gingham look, tiny embroidered floral bands, and a soft cream bib trimmed in lace.

You may either crochet the bodice directly on the bunny or make it as a removable dress with a back opening. The photographed look reads best as a fitted dress placed neatly around the body.

Foundation for the Bodice

1. With pale blue, ch 28.
2. R1: starting in second ch from hook, sc 27.
3. R2: ch 1, turn, sc 27.
4. R3: divide for sleeves and body using markers: 5 sts back, 4 sts sleeve, 9 sts front, 4 sts sleeve, 5 sts back.

Increase gently at the shoulder points over the next few rows to create room for puff sleeves. Keep the neckline wide enough to show the cream collar beneath the hat and ears.

Gingham Bodice Texture

To mimic the gingham fabric effect, alternate pale blue and cream in short blocks. Work single crochet rows and switch color every 2 stitches on selected rows, then work full rows in pale blue between them.

• Rows with checks: alternate 2 pale blue, 2 cream across the front visible area
• Rows between checks: work all pale blue
• For a softer look, keep the back mostly pale blue
• Carry yarn neatly or use bobbins for cleaner color control

The original dress looks like a woven gingham print rather than strong contrast checks. Keep your cream sections soft and balanced so the effect stays delicate.

Puff Sleeves

Join pale blue yarn to each sleeve opening. Work 2 rounds of evenly spaced stitches, increasing slightly in the first round to create the puff.

1. Round 1: join at underarm, work 12 sc evenly around, with 2 extra increases near the top. 14 sts
2. Round 2: (sc 2, inc) around. 18 sts
3. Round 3: sc around in pale blue or gingham alternation.
4. Round 4: switch to cream and work (sc 1, dec) around lightly to gather.
5. Round 5: sl st or tiny picot-style edging if desired, keeping it subtle.

The sleeves should sit rounded and full at the shoulder, then gather softly above the arm. Do not make them long. In the photo they end high on the upper arm.

Dress Skirt

The skirt begins at the lower edge of the bodice and flares generously. It should have visible fullness and small vertical folds. This fullness is part of the photographed silhouette.

1. Join pale blue at bodice waist.
2. Round 1: inc evenly around by adding 1 extra stitch every 3 or 4 stitches.
3. Round 2-R6: work in pale blue and cream gingham placement.
4. Round 7: work one decorative floral band placement row.
5. Round 8-R10: continue gingham.
6. Round 11: work another floral band near the hem.
7. Round 12: switch to cream for the under-lace transition row.

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For the visible folds, lightly steam or finger-shape the skirt after finishing. The fabric should spread outward, not cling tightly to the legs.

Suggested Floral Band Method

The flower detailing in the photo appears as tiny pink blossoms with green stems across the chest and around the lower skirt. The cleanest crochet-friendly method is surface embroidery over the completed dress.

• Use fine pink yarn to stitch tiny rosettes or straight-petal flowers.
• Use green yarn for short stems and paired leaves.
• Place 5 to 7 small floral clusters across the skirt band.
• Place a matching but smaller arrangement across the bib area.
• Keep the flowers flat and delicate.

Dress Collar and Bib

The collar section is cream and decorative, shaped almost like a scalloped bib or lace yoke. It spreads wide over the upper chest and ends in rounded edges.

1. With cream, chain a length that spans from one shoulder front to the other.
2. Work 2 to 3 rows of sc to form a curved bib.
3. Increase at each end to soften the outer shape.
4. Add a lace edging using a repeat such as: sc, ch 3, skip 1, sc.
5. For a fuller lace look, use: sc, ch 3, dc in same stitch, skip 1.

Sew the bib neatly over the bodice front. It should sit above the floral chest band and below the chin, leaving enough face space so the bunny still looks open and bright.

Dress Hem Layers

The dress has a layered lower edge. First comes the main skirt, then a cream ruffle underneath, then a white lace edge peeking out prominently at the bottom.

• Join cream to the inside lower edge and work 1 round of increases.
• Work 2 rounds of hdc or dc to create a soft under-ruffle.
• Finish with a scalloped lace edging in white or bright cream.
• A simple scallop: skip 1, 5 dc in next, skip 1, sl st in next.

This lower layering is very important because it creates the romantic vintage finish visible in the image.

Hat Crown

The hat is pale blue with a rounded dome and a downward brim. It sits low enough to cover the top of the head but still leaves the face fully visible.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts
3. R3: (sc 1, inc) around. 18 sts
4. R4: (sc 2, inc) around. 24 sts
5. R5: (sc 3, inc) around. 30 sts
6. R6: (sc 4, inc) around. 36 sts
7. R7: (sc 5, inc) around. 42 sts
8. R8: (sc 6, inc) around. 48 sts
9. R9-R13: sc around. 48 sts

Try the crown on the bunny head. It should be roomy but not loose enough to slide over the eyes.

Hat Brim

1. R14: BLO, (sc 7, inc) around. 54 sts
2. R15: sc around. 54 sts
3. R16: (sc 8, inc) around. 60 sts
4. R17: sc around. 60 sts
5. R18: (sc 9, inc) around. 66 sts
6. R19: sc around. 66 sts

The brim should naturally angle downward instead of flaring flat. If yours flares too much, reduce one increase round or work with a slightly smaller hook on the brim.

Hat Lace Band

Work a narrow cream strip and sew or surface-stitch it around the base of the crown. Add a simple open lace effect with small chain spaces. Keep it slender, as in the photo.

Shoes

The shoes are tiny Mary Jane style slippers in pale blue with cream trim and a narrow strap over the front of the foot. Make two.

1. R1: ch 6. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch, sc 3 along other side, inc in last. 12 sts
2. R2: inc, sc 3, inc 3 times, sc 3, inc 2 times. 18 sts
3. R3: sc around in BLO. 18 sts
4. R4: sc 5, dec 4 times, sc 5. 14 sts
5. R5: sc around. 14 sts

For the upper shoe edge, switch to cream and work a neat round of slip stitches or single crochet around the opening.

For the strap, attach pale blue yarn to one side of the opening, ch 5 to 7 depending on fit, and sew to the opposite side. Add a tiny cream nub or stitch to mimic the trim near the strap.

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Crossbody Daisy Purse

The purse is a small blue oval pouch with a long strap and a centered white daisy. It hangs from the bunny’s left shoulder across the body and rests on the right side of the skirt.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts
3. R3: (sc 1, inc) around. 18 sts
4. R4-R5: sc around. 18 sts

Make two identical circles or a front and back panel. Sew together around the sides with a tiny amount of stuffing or leave flat. The photographed purse looks lightly padded rather than fully stuffed.

For the strap, chain a length long enough to cross from shoulder to opposite hip. Work one return row of slip stitches for strength, then sew both ends to the purse.

Daisy Applique

• With white, make 5 or 6 small petals into a tiny ring.
• With yellow, stitch or knot a center.
• Sew the daisy to the purse front.

Squirrel Body

The squirrel is seated, compact, and slightly chubby. The head and body proportions are close, with a rounded belly and a separate curled tail behind. Use warm brown for most of the body.

Head

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts
3. R3: (sc 1, inc) around. 18 sts
4. R4: (sc 2, inc) around. 24 sts
5. R5-R8: sc around. 24 sts

Insert 6 mm eyes between R6 and R7. They should be wider apart than the bunny’s relative face spacing to create a cheerful woodland expression.

1. R9: (sc 2, dec) around. 18 sts
2. R10: (sc 1, dec) around. 12 sts

Stuff and close. Embroider a dark brown nose and curved smiling mouth.

Small Ear Nubs

Make 2 tiny cones or folded triangles with 4 to 5 stitches at the base and sew them on top of the head.

Body

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts
3. R3: (sc 1, inc) around. 18 sts
4. R4-R6: sc around. 18 sts
5. R7: (sc 4, dec) around. 15 sts
6. R8-R9: sc around. 15 sts

Stuff well and sew the head onto the body.

Arms and Legs

• Arms: make 2 tiny tubes, 6 to 7 stitches around, lightly stuffed
• Legs: make 2 short rounded shapes, slightly wider than the arms
• Sew the legs so the squirrel sits naturally
• Angle the arms forward slightly

Tail

The tail is large, rounded, and curled, almost the size of the squirrel’s head and body together. Crochet an oval or crescent shape in brown, lightly stuff, and curve it while sewing to the back.

Squirrel Overalls

The overalls are mint green and simple, with a bib front and two narrow straps. They should expose the squirrel’s arms and much of its brown body.

• Work a small oval or front panel across the tummy.
• Add a square bib to the upper front.
• Chain two straps over the shoulders.
• Embroider or stitch two small pale buttons on the bib top.

Picnic Basket

The basket is rectangular with soft corners, a fitted lid, and an upright handle. The color is tan, with a blush pink edge or lining peeking through the top opening.

Basket Base

1. Ch 11.
2. Round 1: starting in second chain, sc 9, 3 sc in last ch, sc 8 on opposite side, inc in last. 22 sts
3. Round 2: increase at both ends to form a rounded rectangle.
4. Rounds 3-6: sc around without increasing to build the basket walls.

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If you want the basket to keep its shape, insert a small rectangle of cardboard or plastic canvas into the base before closing the inside lining.

Basket Lid

Make a second rectangle slightly larger than the opening. Work 2 to 3 rounds to create a shallow lid, then attach it on one long side like a hinged top.

Basket Handle

• Chain a length that arches comfortably over the basket.
• Work one or two rows of sc back across the chain.
• Insert thin wire if extra firmness is needed.
• Sew each end securely to the basket sides.

Pink Lining Edge

Use blush pink to stitch a small trim just inside the basket opening or along the lid edge so the interior looks softly lined, matching the photo.

Mini Tea Cup

The tiny cup is pale blue with a white rim and a small handle. It is decorative, so keep the shape simple and neat.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts
3. R3: BLO, sc around. 12 sts
4. R4-R5: sc around.
5. R6: switch to white and work one round of sl st or sc.

For the handle, make a short chain of 3 or 4 and attach to the side.

Mini Teapot and Saucer

The teapot is rounded and pale blue with white striping, resting on a small decorative saucer or mat with green and pink accents. The spout and lid knob should be tiny but readable.

Teapot

1. R1: 6 sc in MR.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts
3. R3: (sc 1, inc) around. 18 sts
4. R4-R5: sc around. 18 sts
5. R6: (sc 1, dec) around. 12 sts

Add a tiny lid by crocheting a small circle. Add a short spout cone and a tiny curved handle. Use white surface lines or top edging to echo the striped detailing in the image.

Saucer or Decorative Mat

• Make a small cream or white oval.
• Add a scalloped edge.
• Embroider tiny green leaves and a pink floral touch.

Daisy Bouquet

The bouquet includes several white daisies with yellow centers, gathered tightly with green stems. It is placed in front of the bunny and should be easy to recognize even at a tiny size.

Small Daisy Motifs

• Make 4 to 6 flowers.
• Each flower can be built from a yellow center ring with 5 or 6 white petals.
• Keep petals short and slightly rounded.
• Attach green yarn stems to the back.

Bundle the stems together and wrap with green yarn. Angle the flowers so the bouquet fans outward slightly.

Assembly Order

1. Sew the bunny legs to the body.
2. Sew the head to the body.
3. Attach the arms.
4. Sew the ears to the head.
5. Fit and attach the dress.
6. Add the bib and floral details.
7. Put on the shoes.
8. Sew or place the hat.
9. Add the purse across the body.
10. Assemble the squirrel.
11. Make and style the basket, tea set, and bouquet.

Styling Notes for Accuracy

• The bunny should stand upright and centered.
• The head is proportionally large compared to the body.
• The ears fall straight down and remain visible under the hat.
• The dress is full and reaches to just above the ankles.
• The collar is wide, cream, and lace-edged.
• The hat brim turns gently downward.
• The purse sits on the bunny’s right side.
• The squirrel sits to one side with its tail curved behind.
• The tea items and basket should feel miniature beside the bunny.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check the face first. Make sure both eyes are level and the nose is centered. The bunny’s expression should stay soft and quiet, with no oversized mouth or strong cheek shaping.

Check the ears and hat placement. The ears should hang below the hat brim and frame the face. The hat should sit low, but never cover the eyes.

Check the outfit balance. The dress should flare gently, the sleeves should puff slightly, and the purse strap should cross neatly without twisting.

Care Notes

• Keep the set away from heavy moisture.
• Display pieces flat or upright in a dry room.
• Do not pull the tiny accessories by their handles or straps.
• If giving to a young child, replace safety eyes with embroidered eyes.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Both bunny shoes match in height and trim
• Hat brim slopes downward evenly
• Dress hem shows layered cream and lace edging
• Floral bands are visible on chest and skirt
• Purse daisy is centered
• Squirrel tail is full and curved
• Basket stands neatly
• Tea items read clearly as cup and teapot
• Daisy bouquet is tied and balanced

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot clean with a soft cloth and a tiny amount of diluted mild soap. Blot gently rather than rubbing. Reshape while damp and let every piece air dry completely away from direct sunlight.

For long-term display, store the set in a dust-free box or behind glass. Tissue support under the hat brim, dress hem, and squirrel tail can help preserve the original silhouette.

Avoid hanging the purse or basket by one small point during storage. Keep miniature accessories together in a lined box so the flowers, tea pieces, and basket trim stay clean and undamaged.