Sage Garden Bunny – Crochet

This charming handmade bunny brings together the soft look of a collectible stuffed rabbit, a spring garden doll, and a nursery decor favorite. With a sage green dress, a matching hat, a tiny floral pocket bag, and sweet garden accessories, this design fits beautifully into searches for amigurumi bunny doll, crochet rabbit plush, handmade bunny gift, and cottagecore nursery toy.

The finished set is designed to feel like a boutique crochet doll display, complete with a duck friend, miniature gardening tools, a flower pot, and a watering can. It is ideal for makers who love heirloom-style amigurumi, artisan crochet dolls, spring bunny decor, handmade Easter bunny plush, and giftable collectible crochet animals with coordinated accessories.

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Pattern Overview

This pattern creates a standing bunny with a large rounded head, a slim neck, a gently tapered body, straight legs, softly stuffed arms, and long ears that fall down beneath the hat. The outfit includes a sage dress with puff sleeves and scattered daisy details, a brimmed hat with a tiny flower, a crossbody bag, and sandals.

The accessory set includes a small yellow duck in blue overalls, two hand tools, a watering can, and a terracotta-style flower pot filled with white daisies. The overall look is calm, tidy, and balanced. Keep your stitches very even, because the original sample has a smooth, polished boutique finish.

Materials

• Main bunny color: soft cream or warm ivory cotton yarn
• Dress and hat color: muted sage green cotton yarn
• Bag color: beige, oat, or light flax cotton yarn
• Sandal detail: sage green and cream yarn
• Duck body: pale yellow yarn
• Duck beak and feet: muted orange yarn
• Duck overalls: dusty light blue yarn
• Flower pot: terracotta or cinnamon brown yarn
• Daisy petals: white yarn
• Daisy centers: golden yellow yarn
• Watering can: light gray yarn
• Tool heads: light gray yarn
• Tool handles: tan or light brown yarn
• Embroidery thread: soft pink for blush, light brown or peach for nose and mouth, dark green for tiny bag leaves
• Safety eyes: black, medium size, proportioned for a large doll head
• Stuffing: soft polyester fiberfill
• Optional support: a slim dowel, floral wire wrapped safely, or firm plastic support for the lower body if you want stronger standing ability
• Crochet hook: size suited to your yarn so stitches stay tight and neat
• Tapestry needle, stitch markers, pins, scissors

Skill Notes

This pattern is written for beginners who are comfortable with basic shaping, but the finishing is important. Slow, careful assembly will make the biggest difference. The doll in the image has a very balanced silhouette, so do not overstuff the cheeks, the sleeves, or the accessories.

• Work in continuous rounds unless noted otherwise.
• Use tight tension so stuffing does not show.
• Invisible decreases will give a cleaner surface.
• Pin everything first before sewing permanently.
• Keep the dress soft so it drapes gently instead of flaring stiffly.

Abbreviations

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

Finished Size and Proportions

The bunny should be noticeably taller than the duck and all garden accessories. The head is large compared with the body, giving the doll a sweet, childlike look. The dress reaches to just above the ankles, and the hat brim sits low enough to frame the face without covering the eyes.

• Head: large rounded sphere with slightly flattened face area
• Body: slim upper torso with gently widened skirted silhouette once dressed
• Arms: short, softly tapered, reaching to the side of the skirt
• Legs: straight and medium length, with small attached feet inside sandals
• Ears: long, flat, and gently curved downward
• Duck: about one-third of bunny height
• Watering can and pot: each small enough to look like toy props in the bunny’s garden scene

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Body and Head

Leg 1

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR.
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: sc, inc around. (18)
4. Rounds 4-6: sc around. Form a small oval foot shape by gently pressing the front flatter.
5. Round 7: 6 sc, 3 dec, 6 sc. (15)
6. Rounds 8-16: sc around. Stuff lightly at the foot and a little more firmly through the leg.

Leg 2

Repeat Leg 1, but do not fasten off. Make sure both legs are equal in length and stuffing firmness. The sample in the image stands with parallel legs, so both pieces must match very closely.

Join Legs and Form Lower Body

1. Ch 3 from Leg 2 and join to Leg 1.
2. Round 17: sc around Leg 1, sc across ch, sc around Leg 2, sc across other side of ch. Mark new round. The total stitch count may vary slightly depending on your preferred join, but keep the shape narrow and centered.
3. Round 18: sc around.
4. Round 19: place 2 subtle increases at front and 2 at back to begin the hips.
5. Rounds 20-24: sc around. Stuff firmly. Insert support now if using one.
6. Round 25: dec evenly around to begin narrowing the waist.
7. Rounds 26-28: sc around.

The torso in the image is hidden by the dress, so it does not need dramatic shaping. Keep the waist slimmer than the hip section, but do not make it tiny. The bunny needs enough structure to support the large head and remain balanced when posed sitting or leaning.

Upper Torso and Neck

1. Round 29: place a few decreases evenly to taper the chest.
2. Rounds 30-32: sc around.
3. Round 33: dec evenly to create a defined neck.
4. Rounds 34-35: sc around. Stuff very firmly through the chest and neck area.

Head

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR.
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: sc, inc around. (18)
4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around. (24)
5. Round 5: 3 sc, inc around. (30)
6. Round 6: 4 sc, inc around. (36)
7. Round 7: 5 sc, inc around. (42)
8. Round 8: 6 sc, inc around. (48)
9. Rounds 9-16: sc around.

At this stage, begin checking the proportions. The head should be generously rounded and larger than the body width. The face should feel open and soft, not overly pointed. Add a little extra stuffing at the cheeks, but keep the lower face smooth and calm.

1. Place eyes between Rounds 11 and 12, with a wide, sweet spacing. The original doll has large glossy black eyes that sit low enough to make the forehead feel roomy.
2. Rounds 17-19: sc around.
3. Round 20: 6 sc, dec around. (42)
4. Round 21: 5 sc, dec around. (36)
5. Round 22: 4 sc, dec around. (30)
6. Round 23: 3 sc, dec around. (24)

Stuff the head firmly. Shape the face with your hands as you fill. The face in the image is plush but not hard. You want rounded cheeks, a soft chin, and a smooth crown that supports the hat evenly.

1. Round 24: 2 sc, dec around. (18)
2. Round 25: sc, dec around. (12)
3. Round 26: dec around. (6)
4. Fasten off and close.

Facial Shaping

Use a light brown or peach thread for the nose and mouth. The original bunny has a tiny centered nose with a short vertical line and a delicate mouth. Keep this feature very small. A large nose will change the entire expression and make the doll look less refined.

• Embroider a short horizontal nose centered slightly below the eye line.
• Add a small vertical stitch down from the nose.
• Form a tiny soft “Y” or shallow split mouth.
• Add pale pink blush under the eyes using very light thread or pastel embroidery.

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Ears

The ears are long, narrow, and softly drooping. They are not stiff upright ears. Make two.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR.
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: sc around.
4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around. (16)
5. Rounds 5-16: sc around.
6. Round 17: dec evenly by 2 stitches if you want a slightly narrower tip toward the lower length.
7. Rounds 18-24: sc around.

Flatten each ear and sew the opening closed flat. Do not stuff, or use only a trace of stuffing at the top if needed. Sew the ears to the head slightly below the crown line so they fall downward under the hat brim. They should frame the face instead of sticking out widely.

Arms

Make two. The arms are simple, rounded, and lightly tapered. They angle down naturally from the shoulders.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR.
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rounds 3-5: sc around.
4. Round 6: dec twice evenly. (10)
5. Rounds 7-14: sc around.

Stuff the lower half lightly and leave the upper portion softer for easy sewing. Flatten the opening and sew the arms to the body just below the neck. The shoulders should disappear beneath the puff sleeves once the dress is attached.

Dress

The dress is one of the main features of this design. It is sage green, slightly textured, and decorated with tiny white daisies scattered across the bodice, sleeves, and skirt. The skirt is full but not dramatically ruffled. It has a soft bell shape with a gentle hem edge.

Bodice

You can either work the dress directly onto the body or make it separately and sew it in place. For a cleaner fitted finish that matches the image, working it directly onto the doll often gives the best result.

1. Attach sage yarn around the waist or upper torso area.
2. Work one even round of sc to establish the foundation.
3. Next round: work sc or hdc evenly, increasing slightly over the chest so the bodice sits smoothly.
4. Continue for 3 to 4 rounds to create a neat fitted bodice ending just under the arm line.

The neckline is round and modest. Keep it wide enough to sit naturally at the shoulders but not so wide that it slips down. The dress in the image shows a sweet, childlike neckline with puff sleeves attached close to the shoulder seam.

Puff Sleeves

Make two sleeves in sage green.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR.
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: sc, inc around. (18)
4. Rounds 4-5: sc around.
5. Round 6: dec evenly to slightly tighten the lower edge. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Stuff each sleeve very lightly or not at all. Sew them to the top of the dress so they look round and puffy at the shoulder. The sleeves in the image have a soft balloon look with no long cuff. They should cover the top join of the arms.

Skirt

1. Attach sage yarn at the lower edge of the bodice.
2. Round 1: increase evenly around to begin the skirt flare.
3. Round 2: dc around.
4. Round 3: dc around with a few evenly spaced increases.
5. Round 4: dc around.
6. Round 5: increase lightly again for volume.
7. Rounds 6-9: dc around, keeping the skirt smooth and even.
8. Final round: create a gentle shell or softly waved edge using a modest repeat so the hem ripples slightly.

The skirt should reach near the ankles but leave the sandals visible. Do not make the hem too dramatic. The image shows a soft drape with subtle shaping, not a frilly party dress. Steam block lightly if needed to help the hem settle into a smooth curve.

Daisy Embellishments on Dress

The daisies are tiny and scattered, not dense. Add them after finishing the dress. Use white yarn for petals and yellow yarn for centers.

• Embroider or crochet tiny five-petal flowers.
• Place a few on the bodice.
• Add several across both puff sleeves.
• Scatter more across the skirt with balanced spacing.
• Do not cover the entire dress; leave plenty of sage background visible.

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The original sample has a delicate allover floral feeling. Keep the flowers small enough that they read as pretty accents rather than bold motifs.

Hat

The hat is a soft bucket-cloche hybrid with a rounded crown and a gently downward brim. It sits low over the head and ears, giving the bunny a calm garden look. Work in sage green.

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

Try the hat on the head. Increase further only if needed. The crown should fit over the head comfortably while allowing the ears to sit tucked underneath.

1. Rounds 9-14: sc around to form the crown depth.
2. Round 15: BLO sc around to create a clean turning point for the brim.
3. Round 16: sc around with evenly spaced increases.
4. Round 17: sc around.
5. Round 18: increase lightly again.
6. Round 19: sc around.
7. Round 20: finish with one round of relaxed sc or sl st for a tidy edge.

The brim should curve down gently instead of flaring straight out. If your hat is too floppy, reduce increases. If it is too tight, add one more increase round. The final look should frame the face and sit just above the eyes.

Hat Band and Flower

• Make a thin beige chain or narrow cord long enough to wrap around the hat.
• Sew it around the crown where the brim begins.
• Create one tiny flower in beige and soft blush pink.
• Add a small green base or leaf if desired.
• Sew the flower to one side of the hat, matching the image placement.

Crossbody Bag

The bag is small, rectangular, and slightly rounded by stuffing tension. It is beige with a floral detail on the front and a long strap worn across the body from one shoulder to the opposite hip.

Bag Body

1. Ch a short foundation for the width of the bag.
2. Work sc around both sides of the chain to create a tiny oval rectangle.
3. Continue for several rounds without increasing much, just enough to make a shallow pouch.
4. Fasten off and flatten lightly.

You may also crochet two small panels and seam them together if you prefer a flatter bag. Keep it small. It should rest at the bunny’s hip and never cover most of the skirt.

Floral Detail

• Embroider a tiny pink flower in the center front.
• Add two small green leaves beside or below it.
• Keep the embroidery miniature and tidy.

Strap

1. Ch a long strand in beige.
2. Work back with sl st or sc for a sturdier strap.
3. Sew one end to each upper corner of the bag.
4. Drape diagonally across the bunny and stitch in place securely.

Sandals

The sandals are simple and sweet, with cream soles and sage straps. They sit neatly on the feet and show open toes. Make two.

1. With cream yarn, make a small sole matching the foot base shape.
2. Work one or two rounds around for thickness if desired.
3. With sage yarn, attach a narrow front strap across the toe area.
4. Add an ankle strap or side strap to hold the sandal shape.
5. Sew the sandals directly onto the feet for a clean permanent finish.

The sandals in the image are delicate, not bulky shoes. Keep the straps slim and the overall shape neat. The feet should remain visible and softly rounded.

Duck Friend

This small duck adds charm and scale to the set. It is pale yellow with a rounded head, tiny wings, an orange beak, orange feet, and blue overalls. The shape is simple and very cute, with a standing chick-like body.

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Duck Head and Body

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR with yellow yarn.
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: sc, inc around. (18)
4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around. (24)
5. Rounds 5-8: sc around.
6. Insert small black safety eyes low on the face with close spacing.
7. Round 9: 2 sc, dec around. (18)
8. Round 10: sc around.
9. Round 11: increase lightly to begin the lower body if needed.
10. Rounds 12-15: sc around.
11. Round 16: dec slightly and close after stuffing.

The duck should have one continuous soft form, more like a toy chick than a sharply separated head and body. Keep the face round and the belly slightly plump.

Beak

• With orange yarn, make a tiny oval piece or a few embroidered horizontal stitches.
• Sew it centered between the eyes.
• The beak should project only slightly.

Wings

Make two tiny flat wings in yellow.

1. 6 sc in MR.
2. Work 1 additional round in sc or hdc to form a tiny teardrop.
3. Sew to the sides of the body.

Feet

• Make two tiny orange oval feet.
• Sew under the body so the duck can stand or lean steadily.

Overalls

The overalls are blue and very simple. They cover the lower front body with two small straps.

1. Make a tiny bib panel in blue, worked in rows.
2. Make a lower wrap or front panel for the tummy.
3. Add two chains for straps.
4. Sew the overalls onto the duck body.
5. Optionally embroider a tiny front pocket.

Mini Garden Tools

The set includes two small hand tools: a trowel and a fork-like hand rake. Each has a brown handle and a gray head. These props are tiny, so keep stitches tight and simple.

Trowel

1. With brown yarn, chain a short narrow handle and work back in sl st.
2. With gray yarn, create a small pointed oval or triangle for the metal blade.
3. Sew the blade to the handle end.

Hand Fork

1. Make another short brown handle.
2. With gray yarn, crochet a tiny top section and embroider or shape three short fork prongs.
3. Sew securely.

These tools should remain flat or only slightly stuffed. They are decorative props and should look neat when laid on the table beside the bunny.

Watering Can

The watering can is light gray with a rounded body, a side handle, and a narrow spout ending in a rose head. It is small and squat rather than tall.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR with gray yarn.
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: sc, inc around. (18)
4. Rounds 4-7: sc around.
5. Round 8: dec lightly if needed to close the upper body a bit.
6. Fasten off and stuff very lightly, or leave unstuffed if your yarn holds shape.

Spout

1. Ch a short length.
2. Work back in sc to create a narrow tube or folded strip.
3. Sew one end to the can body at a slight upward angle.
4. Add a tiny round rose head at the tip.

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Handle

• Make a curved chain or narrow strip.
• Sew from the upper back area to the side of the can.

The watering can should look balanced and recognizable, but still soft and toy-like.

Flower Pot with Daisies

The flower pot is warm brown with a slightly wider upper rim. The flowers have white petals and yellow centers. Several flowers rise from the top, with green stems hidden or partly visible.

Pot

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR with terracotta yarn.
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: sc, inc around. (18)
4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around. (24)
5. Rounds 5-8: sc around.
6. Round 9: increase lightly for the top rim.
7. Round 10: work one final round firmly.

Lightly stuff the lower section or place a small insert inside so the pot stands well. The rim should be subtly wider than the base, like a classic garden pot.

Soil Top

• Use dark brown yarn to make a flat circle matching the pot opening.
• Insert and stitch into place after adding flower stems.

Daisies

Make several small flowers.

1. With yellow yarn, create a tiny center ring.
2. With white yarn, work five or six small petals around it.
3. Attach each flower to a green stem or embroidered strand.
4. Insert the stems into the pot opening at varied heights.
5. Secure with the soil top.

The flowers should look full but not crowded. In the image, the daisy pot is cheerful and balanced, with blossoms facing slightly different directions.

Assembly Order

1. Finish both legs and join them into the body.
2. Complete torso, neck, and head.
3. Add facial details before attaching the hat permanently.
4. Sew ears in place.
5. Attach arms.
6. Dress the bunny and sew the sleeves.
7. Add daisy embellishments to the dress.
8. Make and place the sandals.
9. Create the hat and attach the hat band flower.
10. Add the crossbody bag.
11. Make the duck, tools, watering can, and flower pot.

Styling Notes for an Accurate Finish

• Keep the palette soft. The sage tone should be muted, not bright green.
• Do not overdecorate. The floral details are delicate and spaced apart.
• Use symmetry carefully. The outfit is balanced, but the accessories should still feel naturally placed.
• Let the ears fall low. This is important to match the original look.
• Keep the expression gentle. Small mouth, low-set eyes, and light blush create the calm face.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check the bunny from the front before securing the last details. The head should sit straight, the eyes should align evenly, and the ears should hang at similar lengths. Adjust the hat so the brim frames the face softly. The bag should rest diagonally across the chest and land neatly at one side of the skirt.

Add the final nose and mouth stitches only after the hat, ears, and blush are in place. Tiny changes make a big difference. Keep the nose short, the mouth delicate, and the blush faint. Arrange the accessories around the bunny so the whole set feels like a peaceful garden moment.

Care Notes

• Display indoors away from strong direct sunlight.
• Handle the smallest accessories gently.
• Do not pull the bag strap or flower stems roughly.
• Store flat or upright in a dust-free space.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head proportion looks larger than body
• Eyes are low, even, and glossy black
• Ears hang down beneath the hat
• Dress hem sits above the sandals
• Puff sleeves are rounded and soft
• Daisies are scattered, not crowded
• Bag strap lies diagonally across the body
• Duck, tools, watering can, and flower pot all match the scale

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot clean with a lightly damp cloth and mild soap only when needed. Press gently rather than rubbing. Reshape the hat brim, sleeves, and skirt while damp, then air dry fully. For long-term preservation, keep the doll and accessories in a clean, dry place away from moisture, dust buildup, and heavy weight.

If storing for a season, wrap each piece loosely in clean tissue and keep the smallest items together so nothing is lost. Avoid hanging the bunny by the hat, bag, or ears. Proper storage will help the stitches stay smooth, the stuffing remain even, and the miniature garden details keep their original charm.