Blueberry Teatime Bunny – Crochet

This sweet amigurumi set is designed to look like a collectible crochet bunny doll styled for a garden tea scene. The finished pieces feel like a boutique handmade gift, nursery décor accent, or heirloom toy set, with soft blue clothing, delicate trim, and charming miniature props.

If you love making crochet dolls that resemble artisan toy patterns, this design gives you a polished result with strong gift appeal. The bunny, kitten companion, tiny book, berry basket, tea cup, and saucer all work together like a premium handmade amigurumi display set.

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 yarn: light beige or cream for head, body, arms, legs, and ears.
• Blue yarn: soft cornflower or blueberry blue for hat, dress, shoes, purse, and small details.
• White yarn: for collar and lower dress trim.
• Light tan yarn: for basket, cup edging, saucer edging, and book button detail.
• Berry shades: dark blue, raspberry, and deep plum for the tiny berries.
• Kitten yarn: cream, soft tan, white, and blue.
• 2.0 mm to 2.5 mm crochet hook for the dolls and clothing.
• 1.75 mm to 2.0 mm crochet hook for the tiny props if needed.
• Stuffing.
• Safety eyes or black embroidery thread for eyes.
• Pink embroidery floss for the nose.
• Tapestry needle.
• Stitch markers.
• Small button for purse flap.
• Optional lightweight plastic insert or cardboard circle for the saucer and book cover stiffness.

Size and Style Notes

The main bunny should stand with a slightly oversized head, a small tapered torso, slim arms, and short sturdy legs. The look is neat and refined, not chunky. Keep your stitches tight so the fabric appears smooth and the stuffing stays hidden.

The dress sits just below the knees and forms a soft bell shape. The hat is round with a downward brim. The ears hang straight down under the hat. The purse is small and flat, worn crossbody. The shoes are rounded with a strap effect.

• Main bunny height: about 9 to 11 inches tall.
• Kitten height: about 4 to 5 inches tall.
• Props: miniature scale to match the seated teatime scene.

Abbreviations

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

General Construction Notes

The main bunny is worked mostly in continuous rounds. Mark the first stitch of every round. Stuff as you go and keep the shaping firm but not hard. The facial placement is low and calm, creating the gentle expression seen in the picture.

The clothing is made as separate pieces so the finish stays crisp. The collar and lower trim should look decorative and dainty. The plaid-style dress texture is created with color striping and evenly spaced surface details rather than bulky raised texture.

Main Bunny: Head

1. With cream yarn, make 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Inc around. (12)
3. Rep 1 sc, inc around. (18)
4. Rep 2 sc, inc around. (24)
5. Rep 3 sc, inc around. (30)
6. Rep 4 sc, inc around. (36)
7. Rep 5 sc, inc around. (42)
8. Rep 6 sc, inc around. (48)
9. Rounds 9 to 18: sc around. (48)

Insert the eyes between Rounds 11 and 12 with about 10 visible stitches between them. Keep them slightly wider apart than usual for a soft doll face. The nose sits centered two rounds below the eyes and forms a tiny downward triangle.

10. Rep 6 sc, dec around. (42)
11. Rep 5 sc, dec around. (36)
12. Rep 4 sc, dec around. (30)
13. Rep 3 sc, dec around. (24)

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Stuff the head firmly, especially the cheeks and crown, so the face remains round. Continue shaping the lower head, but do not overstuff the neck area. The bunny in the picture has a soft, full head with no sharp chin.

14. Rep 2 sc, dec around. (18)
15. Round 24: sc around in BLO. (18)
16. Round 25: sc around. (18)

Main Bunny: Body

The body begins at the neck and grows into a pear-like shape. It should be smaller than the head and narrow at the top, with the dress covering most of it. Keep the torso neat because the clothing sits smoothly over it.

1. From the neck opening, with cream yarn, work 18 sc. (18)
2. Rep 2 sc, inc around. (24)
3. Rep 3 sc, inc around. (30)
4. Rounds 4 to 7: sc around. (30)
5. Rep 4 sc, inc around. (36)
6. Rounds 9 to 13: sc around. (36)
7. Rep 4 sc, dec around. (30)
8. Round 15: sc around. (30)

Stuff the body so it feels stable but still soft. The lower belly should be slightly rounded. Flatten the base gently so the bunny can balance once the dress and shoes are attached. Fasten off, leaving a tail for final joining if needed.

Main Bunny: Legs

The legs are short, straight, and lightly tapered. They should look like simple doll legs rather than animal hind legs. The feet are hidden inside the shoes, so the leg base only needs a subtle oval, not an exaggerated paw shape.

Make 2

1. With cream yarn, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Inc around. (12)
3. Rep 1 sc, inc around. (18)
4. Rounds 4 to 6: sc around. (18)
5. Rep 7 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec. (16)
6. Rounds 8 to 12: sc around. (16)

Stuff the lower portion firmly and the upper portion lightly. The legs should hang straight from under the dress. Sew them evenly to the lower body, close together, so the bunny stands with a centered, tidy posture.

Main Bunny: Arms

Make 2

1. With cream yarn, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Inc around. (12)
3. Rounds 3 to 5: sc around. (12)
4. Rep 4 sc, dec twice. (10)
5. Rounds 7 to 14: sc around. (10)

Stuff only the lower half. Flatten the top and sew each arm to the body just below the neck line. Angle them slightly downward and inward. The hands should fall near the side seams of the dress, matching the relaxed pose in the image.

Main Bunny: Ears

Make 2

1. With cream yarn, ch 9.
2. Starting in second ch from hook: 7 sc, 3 sc in last ch, working on opposite side 6 sc, inc. (18)
3. Round 2: inc, 6 sc, 3 inc, 6 sc, 2 inc. (24)
4. Rounds 3 to 8: sc around. (24)
5. Rep 10 sc, dec, 10 sc, dec. (22)
6. Round 10: sc around. (22)
7. Rep 9 sc, dec, 9 sc, dec. (20)
8. Rounds 12 to 16: sc around. (20)

Do not stuff the ears. Flatten them gently and sew them to each side of the head high enough to fall from beneath the hat brim. They should hang straight down to shoulder level, soft and slightly curved inward.

Blue Dress

The dress is the visual center of the set. It is a separate garment worked from the top down. The upper section fits close to the chest, while the skirt widens into a clean bell shape. Use blue as the base and add pale plaid accents by surface stitching later.

Bodice

1. With blue yarn, ch 31.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. (30)
3. Rows 2 to 6: ch 1, turn, sc across. (30)

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Wrap the strip around the upper body to check fit. It should sit snugly under the arms and meet at the back. Seam the short ends together. This forms a simple bodice band that remains hidden under the collar and skirt shaping.

Skirt Setup

1. Working around one long edge of the bodice, crochet 36 sc evenly.
2. Round 2: rep 5 sc, inc around. (42)
3. Round 3: sc around. (42)
4. Round 4: rep 6 sc, inc around. (48)
5. Round 5: sc around. (48)
6. Round 6: rep 7 sc, inc around. (54)
7. Round 7: sc around. (54)
8. Round 8: rep 8 sc, inc around. (60)
9. Rounds 9 to 15: sc around. (60)

The skirt should flare gently, not dramatically. If you prefer extra structure, work the final two rounds a half hook size smaller. That helps the hem curve inward slightly before the white lace trim begins.

White Lower Trim

1. Join white yarn to the hem.
2. Round 1: sc around in FLO. (60)
3. Round 2: rep sl st in next st, skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st around to form scallops.

This trim should be airy and decorative. Keep it soft so it peeks out below the blue skirt, just like a petticoat edge. The white section must remain visible all around the hem after the dress is placed on the bunny.

Sleeve Frills

Join white yarn around each arm opening area of the dress if you built sleeves into the bodice, or make two tiny strips separately. Work one round of sc, then a scallop round using small shells. The frills should be modest and neat.

Plaid Detailing

Using a tapestry needle and lighter blue, cream, or very pale gray-blue yarn, add vertical lines down the skirt front and around the dress. Then add a few horizontal running-stitch lines. Keep them evenly spaced so the finished dress resembles a soft plaid fabric.

Add a few tiny tan embroidered dots where lines intersect. These mimic the subtle woven highlight seen in the image. Keep the plaid details delicate. They should enrich the dress, not overpower the clean blue background.

White Collar

The collar is wide, rounded, and decorative. It frames the face and sits over the dress neckline. This piece matters a lot because it gives the bunny its classic storybook look.

1. With white yarn, ch 28.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. (27)
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, inc, 23 sc, inc in last 2 sts. (29)
4. Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc across. (29)
5. Row 4: ch 1, turn, inc, 25 sc, inc in last 2 sts. (31)

Fasten off. Wrap around the neck area and sew neatly. Along the outer edge, add small shells using 4 dc in every second or third stitch. The result should be a sweet scalloped collar with enough width to sit visibly over the bodice.

Blue Hat

The hat is rounded at the crown with a modest downward brim. It should sit low on the forehead without hiding the eyes. The brim curves softly outward and then downward, matching the polished doll style shown in the image.

1. With blue yarn, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Inc around. (12)
3. Rep 1 sc, inc around. (18)
4. Rep 2 sc, inc around. (24)
5. Rep 3 sc, inc around. (30)
6. Rep 4 sc, inc around. (36)
7. Rep 5 sc, inc around. (42)
8. Rep 6 sc, inc around. (48)
9. Rounds 9 to 14: sc around. (48)
10. Round 15: working in BLO, sc around. (48)
11. Round 16: rep 7 sc, inc around. (54)
12. Round 17: sc around. (54)
13. Round 18: rep 8 sc, inc around. (60)
14. Rounds 19 to 21: sc around. (60)

Try the hat on the bunny and adjust the depth if needed. Add a narrow ribbon band using light gray-blue yarn or embroidery. Form a tiny side bow and sew it to the right side of the brim band.

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Crossbody Purse

The purse is a small flap bag worn diagonally across the dress. It should sit at hip height and look flat rather than bulky. The strap must be thin and neat so it does not cover too much of the dress pattern.

1. With blue yarn, ch 10.
2. Round 1: starting in second ch from hook, 8 sc, 3 sc in last ch, 7 sc on opposite side, inc. (20)
3. Rounds 2 to 5: sc around. (20)
4. Flatten and close the top with 8 sc through both layers.

For the flap, join yarn at the back top edge and work 8 sc for 3 rows. On the fourth row, dec at each side for a rounded flap. Sew on a tiny tan button. Make a long chain strap and stitch it securely to both side corners.

Shoes

The shoes are rounded Mary Jane style with a strap impression on top. They sit close to the feet and rise slightly higher than slippers. Add a tiny tan button detail on the outer side to match the picture.

Make 2

1. With blue yarn, ch 7.
2. Round 1: starting in second ch from hook, 5 sc, 3 sc in last ch, 4 sc on opposite side, inc. (14)
3. Round 2: inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc. (20)
4. Round 3: sc around in BLO. (20)
5. Rounds 4 to 5: sc around. (20)
6. Round 6: 6 sc, 4 dec, 6 sc. (16)
7. Round 7: sc around. (16)

Fasten off and fit over the feet. For the strap effect, embroider or sew a narrow blue bar across the instep opening. Add a tiny tan stitched circle or button at the outer side of each shoe.

Tea Cup and Saucer

These miniatures should stay very simple. They are accent pieces, not oversized props. Use blue, cream, and tan details so they visually connect to the bunny outfit.

Saucer

1. With cream yarn, 6 sc in MR.
2. Inc around. (12)
3. Rep 1 sc, inc around. (18)
4. Rep 2 sc, inc around. (24)
5. Final round in blue or tan edging: sl st around.

Cup

1. With cream yarn, 6 sc in MR.
2. Inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: sc in BLO. (12)
4. Rounds 4 to 6: sc around. (12)
5. Round 7: sl st around in blue.

For the handle, chain 4 and sew to the side in a curved shape. Lightly stuff the cup or leave it empty. It should remain upright and dainty next to the saucer.

Berry Basket

The basket is tiny and shallow with several colorful berries inside. Make it wide enough to hold three to five small stuffed berry balls. Keep it low and rounded so it resembles a picnic berry basket.

Basket

1. With tan yarn, 6 sc in MR.
2. Inc around. (12)
3. Rep 1 sc, inc around. (18)
4. Round 4: sc in BLO. (18)
5. Rounds 5 to 6: sc around. (18)

Berries

For each berry, make 6 sc in MR, then one plain round. Fasten off. Make a few in dark blue, one or two in berry red, and one in deep purple. Stuff very lightly or leave firm and unstuffed depending on yarn weight.

Tiny Book

The small blue book should be rectangular with a pale center circle and tan button-like detail on the front cover. It looks decorative and helps balance the scene on the table.

1. With blue yarn, 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)

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Fold in half over a tiny cardboard insert or over lightly stuffed felt. Seam three sides. Add a cream oval or circle to the front, then place a tiny tan stitched center on top. Edge the “pages” with white whip stitches if desired.

Kitten Companion

The kitten is small and upright with a round head, tiny ears, cream-and-tan coloring, a blue dress, and a miniature hat. The facial expression should match the bunny: calm, sweet, and simple.

Head

1. With cream yarn, 6 sc in MR.
2. Inc around. (12)
3. Rep 1 sc, inc around. (18)
4. Rep 2 sc, inc around. (24)
5. Rounds 5 to 9: sc around. (24)
6. Rep 2 sc, dec around. (18)
7. Rep 1 sc, dec around. (12)

Add tiny black eyes and a pink nose. For the tan head markings, embroider or surface stitch soft patches over the top and side areas before stuffing fully.

Ears

• Make 2 tiny triangles: 4 sc in MR, next round inc to 6 or 8, then fold and sew.

Body

1. With cream yarn, 6 sc in MR.
2. Inc around. (12)
3. Rep 1 sc, inc around. (18)
4. Rounds 4 to 6: sc around. (18)
5. Rep 1 sc, dec around. (12)

Make tiny legs and arms as narrow tubes. Add white paws to match the image. The dress can be worked directly around the body in blue, increasing slightly for a gentle flare. Keep the shape plain and smooth.

Mini Hat

Use the same method as the bunny hat but stop much earlier. Add a pale trim band. The hat should sit at a playful angle on the kitten’s head.

Assembly

1. Sew the bunny head to the body securely.
2. Attach the legs evenly under the body.
3. Sew the arms at a slight downward angle.
4. Attach the ears under the future hat line.
5. Dress the bunny in the blue dress.
6. Sew on the collar.
7. Put on the shoes.
8. Add the purse crossbody and tack it lightly to the dress if needed.
9. Place the hat on the head and stitch it down in a few hidden spots.

Assemble the kitten in the same order. Position the miniature items around the dolls after all sewing is complete. The final composition should feel balanced and cozy, with the cup, berries, book, bunny, and kitten clearly visible.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check that the bunny face is centered and calm. The eyes should sit level, the nose should be tiny, and the ears should hang evenly. Lightly blush the cheeks if you like. Make sure the hat does not cover the eyes and the collar lies flat.

Confirm the purse sits diagonally across the front and rests near the lower right side of the dress. Straighten the hem, adjust the shoe angle, and set the props close enough to look connected without crowding the scene.

Care Notes

• Display indoors away from direct moisture.
• Handle tiny accessories gently.
• Do not pull the purse strap or hat bow too hard.
• For children, embroider eyes instead of using safety eyes if needed.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head round and firmly stuffed.
• Ears even and hanging low.
• Dress flared with visible white hem.
• Collar scallops neat and centered.
• Hat brim smooth with side bow attached.
• Purse flap closed with button detail.
• Shoes matched in size and angle.
• Kitten scaled smaller than the bunny.
• Cup, saucer, berries, and book completed.

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Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Dust the dolls regularly with a soft dry brush. For small marks, spot clean gently with a barely damp cloth and mild soap. Do not soak the pieces, especially the props with inserts or buttons. Reshape while drying and let them air dry fully.

Store flat or upright in a clean box away from strong sunlight. Tissue paper around the hat brim, collar, and dress hem helps preserve shape. Keep berry props and the tiny cup together in a pouch so no miniature pieces are lost.