Midnight Post Bunny – Crochet

This charming amigurumi set features a sweet long-eared bunny dressed in a dark letter-carrier coat, matching bucket hat, strap bag, and classic shoes, along with tiny tabletop companions. It is designed for makers who love collectible crochet dolls, handmade nursery decor, and heirloom-style stuffed animal patterns with realistic accessories.

The finished set has the feel of a boutique amigurumi doll, the kind collectors search for when shopping for artisan bunny dolls, crocheted animal sets, and premium handmade toys. The contrast between the soft neutral bunny and the deep midnight outfit gives the entire piece a polished, giftable look.

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Project Overview

This pattern recreates the full scene shown in the image: the standing bunny doll, the dark coat with heart buttons, the bucket hat, the tiny shoulder bag, the shoes, the little bunny pin, the envelope patch, the number patch, the squirrel companion, the acorn, the teapot, and the stack of books.

The style depends on very even stitches, firm stuffing, and neat finishing. Small details matter here. The shape of the head is round and soft, the ears are long and drooping, the coat is gently flared, and the accessories are miniature but still clearly defined.

Skill Level

Intermediate. A confident beginner can make this set if working slowly and carefully.

• Working in continuous rounds
• Single crochet shaping
• Color changes
• Light embroidery
• Small accessory construction
• Assembly with close attention to placement

Finished Size

The bunny doll is approximately 11 to 12 inches tall from the bottom of the shoes to the top of the hat. Without the hat, the head sits slightly lower. The squirrel is approximately 4 inches tall. The teapot, books, acorn, and bag are all miniature props sized to look natural beside the main doll.

Materials

• Light worsted or DK cotton yarn in cream, warm beige, black or midnight navy, soft pink, red, tan, brown, green, off-white, taupe, and muted blue-gray
• 2.25 mm to 2.75 mm crochet hook
• Stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch marker
• Small scissors
• 8 mm to 10 mm black safety eyes for the bunny
• 6 mm black safety eyes or embroidered eyes for the squirrel
• Thin cardboard or plastic canvas scraps for bag and book shaping if desired
• Small decorative buttons are optional, but the heart shapes in the image are best crocheted or embroidered to match the handmade look

Color Notes

• Cream: bunny head, body, hands, legs
• Warm beige: bunny ears, hat heart accent, squirrel muzzle accents
• Midnight black: coat, hat, shoes, bag
• Pink: bunny nose, blush, tiny heart accents
• Red: coat hearts, envelope heart seal
• Tan and brown: squirrel body sections and acorn
• Green: squirrel hat and sweater
• Off-white and taupe: teapot and lid
• Muted book colors: cream, gray-blue, plum, dusty rose

Abbreviations

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

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General Construction Notes

Use a hook small enough to keep the fabric dense. The stitches in the image are compact and clean, with almost no gaps visible. Stuff firmly but gradually. The doll should feel stable, especially through the neck, lower body, and feet, yet the face must remain smooth and rounded.

When a piece is described as slightly flattened, shape it with your fingers before fastening off. This set looks best when every small part is intentionally positioned. Do not rush the finishing stage, because the image depends heavily on careful alignment.

Main Bunny Doll

Legs Make 2

Start with cream.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc, inc around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: sc 18 in BLO. This helps define the sole.
5. Rnd 5-7: sc 18.
6. Rnd 8: sc 5, dec, sc 6, dec, sc 3. (16)
7. Rnd 9: sc 4, dec, sc 6, dec, sc 2. (14)
8. Rnd 10-17: sc 14.

Stuff the foot firmly and the upper leg lightly. Flatten the opening slightly so the toes face forward. Fasten off first leg. Make the second leg but do not fasten off.

Body

Continue from second leg.

1. Ch 4 and join to first leg.
2. Rnd 1: sc 14 around first leg, sc 4 across chain, sc 14 around second leg, sc 4 on other side of chain. (36)
3. Rnd 2: sc 36.
4. Rnd 3: sc 10, inc, sc 7, inc, sc 10, inc, sc 7, inc. (40)
5. Rnd 4-7: sc 40.
6. Rnd 8: sc 8, dec, sc 10, dec, sc 8, dec, sc 8, dec. (36)
7. Rnd 9-11: sc 36.
8. Rnd 12: sc 7, dec, sc 9, dec, sc 7, dec, sc 7, dec. (32)
9. Rnd 13-15: sc 32.
10. Rnd 16: sc 6, dec, sc 8, dec, sc 6, dec, sc 6, dec. (28)
11. Rnd 17-18: sc 28.

Stuff the body firmly, especially through the hips and lower torso. The doll in the image has a compact body inside the coat, not a long narrow torso. The finished body should support the head without bending.

Head

Continue from body with cream.

1. Rnd 1: sc 28 in BLO.
2. Rnd 2: sc 3, inc around. (35)
3. Rnd 3: sc 4, inc around. (42)
4. Rnd 4: sc 5, inc around. (49)
5. Rnd 5: sc 6, inc around. (56)
6. Rnd 6-14: sc 56.

Insert safety eyes between rnds 10 and 11 of the head section, with approximately 10 stitches between them. In the image, the eyes are set fairly wide and low enough to keep the face soft, childlike, and calm.

1. Rnd 15: sc 6, dec around. (49)
2. Rnd 16: sc 5, dec around. (42)
3. Rnd 17: sc 4, dec around. (35)
4. Rnd 18: sc 3, dec around. (28)

Stuff the head very firmly. Focus on the cheeks and forehead so the face stays full. The muzzle area should not protrude strongly. This bunny has a smooth face with only a tiny stitched nose and mouth, not a separate snout.

1. Rnd 19: sc 2, dec around. (21)
2. Rnd 20: sc 1, dec around. (14)
3. Rnd 21: dec around. (7)

Fasten off and close.

Arms Make 2

Start with cream.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3-4: sc 12.
4. Rnd 5: change to midnight, sc 12.
5. Rnd 6-12: sc 12.
6. Rnd 13: flatten and sc through both sides to close, 6 sc.

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Stuff only the lower hand area lightly. Leave the upper arm soft so it sits naturally under the coat sleeves. In the image, the hands are small and white, with the sleeves covering most of the arm length.

Ears Make 2

Use warm beige.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc, inc around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc around. (24)
5. Rnd 5-8: sc 24.
6. Rnd 9: sc 10, dec, sc 10, dec. (22)
7. Rnd 10-13: sc 22.
8. Rnd 14: sc 9, dec, sc 9, dec. (20)
9. Rnd 15-20: sc 20.
10. Rnd 21: sc 8, dec, sc 8, dec. (18)
11. Rnd 22-26: sc 18.

Do not stuff, or add only a trace of stuffing at the base. Flatten each ear gently. Sew to the sides of the head so they drop straight down from beneath the hat. The ears in the image are long, slender, and soft, ending around upper body level.

Facial Features

Using pink yarn, embroider a tiny triangular nose centered between the eyes and slightly below them. Add a short vertical stitch and a very small split mouth. Keep the expression minimal. The face in the image is delicate, with almost no mouth emphasis.

Add a faint blush under each eye with light pink embroidery or soft dry pastel applied carefully. Keep the circles subtle and low. The cheeks should look sweet, not bright or oversized.

Bucket Hat

Use midnight yarn.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc, inc around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc around. (24)
5. Rnd 5: sc 3, inc around. (30)
6. Rnd 6: sc 4, inc around. (36)
7. Rnd 7: sc 5, inc around. (42)
8. Rnd 8-12: sc 42.
9. Rnd 13: sc 6, inc around. (48)
10. Rnd 14: sc 48.
11. Rnd 15: sc 7, inc around. (54)
12. Rnd 16: sc 54 loosely.

The hat should fit low over the forehead and sit just above the eyes. The brim turns slightly downward, not outward. If needed, steam lightly or finger-shape the brim so it curves softly around the face.

Hat Heart Accent

Use warm beige.

Make two tiny heart outlines or one heart appliqué with an open center. Sew near one side of the brim, slightly above eye line. In the image, the accent is small and elegant, not bright or bulky.

Coat Dress

The coat is the most important garment in the set. It reads as a dark postal-style coat with a gentle A-line shape, front opening, white stitched decorative lines, a number patch, a tiny envelope patch, a dangling bunny charm, and red heart buttons.

You can make it as a joined garment worked from the top downward with an opening in front, or as separate rows sewn at the front. The structure below creates the same silhouette shown in the image.

Upper Coat

Use midnight yarn. Work in rows.

1. Ch 33.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. (32)
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc 32.
4. Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc 5, inc, sc 5, inc, sc 10, inc, sc 5, inc, sc 3. (36)
5. Row 4: ch 1, turn, sc 36.
6. Row 5: form sleeve sections: sc 6, ch 6, skip 6, sc 12, ch 6, skip 6, sc 6.
7. Row 6: ch 1, turn, sc across including chain spaces. (36)
8. Row 7-11: sc 36.

Lower Coat Flare

1. Row 12: ch 1, turn, sc 5, inc, sc 7, inc, sc 8, inc, sc 7, inc, sc 5. (40)
2. Row 13: sc 40.
3. Row 14: sc 6, inc, sc 8, inc, sc 8, inc, sc 8, inc, sc 6. (44)
4. Row 15-18: sc 44.

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The coat should reach just above the ankles and widen softly toward the hem. It must not be too short. The image shows a rounded lower edge and enough fullness to feel like a coat-dress rather than a sweater.

Sleeves

Join yarn to one armhole opening.

1. Rnd 1: sc evenly around opening, about 14 sts.
2. Rnd 2-8: sc around.
3. Rnd 9: dec twice evenly to narrow the cuff slightly.
4. Rnd 10: sc around.

Repeat for second sleeve. The sleeves are straight and slightly roomy, ending just above the white hands. Do not overstuff the arms. Sew the coat to the body only where needed so it keeps a clean drape.

Coat Trim and Front Opening

Work a neat sc edging all around the front opening, neckline, and hem. Add a second pass if you want stronger structure. The front should meet nearly closed while still showing a center line where the heart buttons are attached.

Decorative White Dash Stitching

Use cream or off-white yarn. Add long straight stitches spaced evenly along the upper front yoke and near the lower hem. In the image, these stitches are not random. They create neat little slanted dashes that frame the coat and add contrast.

• Place one angled line on each side of the upper front
• Add a short row of dashes near the lower hem
• Keep the spacing even
• Do not over-decorate the sleeves

Heart Buttons

Make four small red hearts and sew them vertically down the center front. The image shows three visible heart buttons clearly, plus one near the lower section. Keep them small, glossy in feel, and evenly spaced.

You can crochet each heart from very fine yarn or embroider padded heart shapes. They should look like tiny decorative buttons rather than large motifs.

Number Patch

Use beige yarn to create a clean number 7. Stitch or crochet a flat appliqué and sew it to the upper right side of the coat front. The number is bold, simple, and slightly blocky in the image.

Envelope Patch

Use off-white or light beige yarn to make a tiny rectangle. Embroider diagonal envelope lines in dark yarn and add a small red heart seal in the center. Sew near the lower front pocket area on the bunny’s right side. This detail is tiny but important to the overall theme.

Mini Bunny Charm

Use warm beige.

1. Body: 6 sc in MR, inc to 12, sc 12 for 2 rnds.
2. Head: 6 sc in MR, inc to 12, then to 18, sc 18 for 2 rnds.
3. Ears: make 2 tiny tubes with 4 sc in MR, work 3 to 4 rnds.
4. Arms: tiny chains or short stitched nubs.

Sew the mini bunny charm to the left front side of the coat so it hangs as a decorative plush clip. Add a tiny face if desired, but keep it extremely simple. In the image, it reads first as a sweet bunny silhouette, not as a highly detailed toy.

Shoes Make 2

Use midnight yarn.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc, inc around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: sc 18 in BLO.
5. Rnd 5-6: sc 18.
6. Rnd 7: sc 5, dec, sc 6, dec, sc 3. (16)
7. Rnd 8: sc 16.

Fasten off. Make a strap by chaining enough to cross the top opening neatly. Sew both ends to the shoe. The doll in the image wears Mary Jane style shoes with a rounded front and a neat top strap.

Add a tiny red side accent on each shoe if desired. The shoes should fit snugly over the feet without stretching the stitches too much.

Shoulder Bag

Use midnight yarn.

1. Ch 9.
2. Rnd 1: starting in second ch from hook, sc 7, 3 sc in last ch, sc 6 on opposite side, 3 sc in last st. (19)
3. Rnd 2-5: sc around.

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Flatten the bag. Work a flap by crocheting short rows across half the top opening for 3 to 4 rows. Add a small pink or red heart accent to the flap. Create a long chain or cord strap and attach to both upper sides.

The bag in the image is soft, rectangular, and lies flat on the table. Keep it slim and neat.

Squirrel Companion

This small squirrel stands upright and wears a green hat and green top while holding an acorn. Its body is rounded, with brown head and limbs, cream belly, and a curled tail shape behind. The face is simple and friendly.

Squirrel Legs and Body

Start with cream for belly base or tan for lower body, depending on your preference.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc, inc around. (18)
4. Rnd 4-5: sc 18.
5. Rnd 6: change to cream on front half and brown on back half if working split color, sc 18.
6. Rnd 7-11: sc 18.
7. Rnd 12: sc 7, dec, sc 7, dec. (16)
8. Rnd 13-14: sc 16.

Stuff firmly. The squirrel body should be pear-shaped and sit balanced.

Squirrel Head

Use brown.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR.
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc, inc around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc around. (24)
5. Rnd 5-8: sc 24.
6. Rnd 9: sc 2, dec around. (18)
7. Rnd 10: sc 18.
8. Rnd 11: sc, dec around. (12)

Insert tiny eyes between rnds 6 and 7. Add a small lighter muzzle panel or embroidered nose bridge in tan or cream. Close after stuffing.

Squirrel Ears Make 2

Use brown.

1. Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR.
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (8)
3. Rnd 3: sc 8.

Pinch slightly and sew to top of head.

Squirrel Arms Make 2

Use brown.

1. Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR.
2. Rnd 2-5: sc 5.

Stuff lightly. One arm can be angled toward the acorn.

Squirrel Tail

Use brown.

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

Stuff lightly and curve while sewing to the back. The tail in the image is visible at the side and back, compact rather than very large.

Squirrel Sweater

Use green.

Make a simple top that covers the upper torso only. It should fit closely with short sleeves or arm openings. Keep the neckline round and the hem even. The image shows a plain green textured top with no extra trim.

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Squirrel Hat

Use green.

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

Shape it into a soft brimmed cap. Cut small holes or leave side space for the ears if necessary. The hat sits low and casual, like a little woodland cap.

Acorn

Use brown for cap and tan for nut.

1. Nut: 6 sc in MR, inc to 12, sc 12 for 3 rnds, dec to close.
2. Cap: 6 sc in MR, inc to 12, sc 12 for 1 or 2 rnds.
3. Stem: 3 or 4 tiny stitches in dark brown.

Sew the cap to the nut and place in the squirrel’s hand.

Teapot

Use off-white for pot and taupe for lid and handle accent if desired.

Pot Body

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

Stuff lightly. Add a flat base if needed.

Spout

Ch 5 and work back with sc, or make a tiny tapered tube. Sew at an upward angle. In the image, the spout is gently curved and not overly long.

Handle

Create a small chain loop, reinforce with slip stitches, and sew to the opposite side.

Lid

Use taupe.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR.
2. Rnd 2: sc, inc around. (9)
3. Rnd 3: sc 9.

Add a tiny top knob with a few wrapped stitches. Sew or place lightly on top.

Mini Book Stack

Make four tiny flat rectangles in different muted colors. Each book should be slightly larger than the one above or below it so the stack feels playful and handmade.

1. Ch 8.
2. Row 1: sc 7.
3. Row 2-4: ch 1, turn, sc 7.

Fasten off. Make several pieces in cream, gray-blue, plum, and dusty rose. Stack and tack together with a few stitches. Add surface lines around edges to suggest pages and covers.

Assembly Order

1. Sew head securely to body if not already joined
2. Attach ears low at the sides of the head
3. Add facial embroidery and blush
4. Sew arms to the sides of the upper body
5. Dress bunny in coat
6. Add coat trim, white dash stitches, number patch, envelope patch, mini bunny charm, and heart buttons
7. Place shoes onto feet and tack in place if needed
8. Add hat
9. Make and place bag
10. Assemble squirrel, sweater, hat, tail, and acorn
11. Make teapot and books

Placement Tips for Accuracy

• The bunny’s eyes should be calm and evenly spaced, never too high
• The ears should hang straight down from under the hat
• The hat should cover the crown deeply and frame the face
• The coat must widen slightly toward the hem
• The number patch belongs on the upper right front of the coat
• The mini bunny charm hangs on the upper left front
• The envelope patch sits low on the right side
• The heart buttons run down the center front
• The squirrel should be shorter than the bunny’s lower leg height
• The teapot and books must look miniature beside both animals

Texture and Tension Advice

The image shows a very smooth amigurumi finish. Cotton yarn with a tight gauge will help most. If your stitches lean or spread open, go down a hook size. The clean look of this set comes from consistency more than speed.

For all miniature accessories, keep yarn tails long enough for careful sewing. Small pieces become more polished when stitched down invisibly rather than glued. That is especially true for the coat patches and the hat heart.

Styling Notes

The full composition works because the main doll remains neutral and elegant while the props tell a story. The midnight coat, red hearts, and letter patch create the postal theme. The squirrel, acorn, teapot, and books soften the scene and add cozy storytelling charm.

If displaying the set, place the bunny upright in the center. Arrange the bag to one side, then the squirrel, teapot, and books near the feet. This mirrors the balanced tabletop arrangement shown in the image.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check the head one last time for symmetry before attaching the hat permanently or semi-permanently. Re-center the ears so they fall evenly. Make sure the pink nose is tiny and the cheeks remain soft. The face should look calm, sweet, and slightly wistful.

Inspect the coat front. The heart buttons should line up vertically, the number patch should sit straight, and the envelope patch should not tilt. The tiny bunny charm should be secure but still appear to hang naturally from the coat front.

Care Notes

• Display indoors away from direct sunlight
• Spot clean with a lightly damp cloth
• Avoid soaking small stitched accessories
• Reshape ears, hat brim, and coat hem gently after cleaning
• Store the miniature props together so they do not get misplaced

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Eyes are level
• Nose is centered
• Ears match in length and angle
• Hat sits low and even
• Coat opens neatly in front
• Heart buttons are aligned
• Number patch reads clearly as 7
• Envelope patch is visible
• Bag strap is secure
• Squirrel can stand or lean neatly
• Teapot spout and handle are balanced
• Book stack is tidy

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Dust the set regularly with a soft dry brush. For marks, dab gently with cool water and a mild soap, then blot with a towel. Do not scrub the facial area harshly. Let pieces air dry fully while supported in their original shape.

If storing long term, wrap each item in clean tissue and keep them in a dry box. Avoid crushing the hat brim, ears, squirrel tail, or bag strap. A little care will help the set stay crisp, balanced, and display-ready for many years.