This sweet vintage bunny is designed to look like an heirloom-style handmade doll, complete with a navy beret, floral blouse, pleated skirt, little shoes, a miniature backpack, and a woodland friend. It is perfect for makers who love collectible amigurumi, handmade nursery decor, and boutique-style crochet dolls.
The finished set has the charm of a premium handmade stuffed bunny you might search for as a baby shower gift, nursery keepsake, artisan doll, or crochet bunny pattern for sale inspiration. The forget-me-not details, soft colors, and timeless styling make it feel polished, giftable, and beautifully display-worthy.
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Pattern Overview
This pattern recreates the full crochet scene shown in the photo: the long-eared bunny doll, dress, beret with bow, shoes, floral details, tiny backpack, envelope charm, and the small squirrel companion with hat, vest, and acorn.
The construction is intentionally detailed so the proportions match the image closely. The head is large but not oversized, the body is slim and upright, the legs are long and narrow, the ears hang well below the shoulders, and the outfit layers sit neatly without bulk.
The pattern is written in US English and uses continuous rounds unless noted. Read the entire section for each piece before starting. Because this is a styled doll, stitch tension matters a great deal. Use a firm amigurumi tension to keep the shape crisp.
Materials
- Sport weight cotton yarn in cream, navy, denim blue, light blue, taupe, brown, dark brown, white, and a tiny amount of pale pink
- 2.25 mm crochet hook for the bunny and accessories
- 2.0 mm crochet hook for small floral embroidery and optional tighter squirrel details
- Black safety eyes: 8 mm for bunny, 4 mm for squirrel
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Sewing pins
- Thin cardboard or plastic canvas scrap for backpack base flap support if desired
- Small magnetic snap, button, or decorative sewn circle for backpack closure
- Optional blush or soft pink textile pencil for cheeks
Finished Size
- Bunny doll: approximately 11 to 12 inches tall seated, about 15 inches including beret height and extended ears
- Squirrel: approximately 4.25 to 4.75 inches tall including hat
- Backpack: approximately 2.25 inches tall
Gauge and Tension Notes
Exact gauge is less important than keeping all stitches tight and even. The bunny in the photo has a refined fabric with very little stuffing visibility. If your stitches open when stretched, go down a hook size.
The face and limbs should feel dense and smooth. The skirt can be a touch softer for drape, but the body, head, and shoes should remain firm. Use invisible decreases whenever possible to preserve the polished look.
Abbreviations
- MR = magic ring
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- inc = 2 sc in same stitch
- dec = invisible single crochet decrease
- hdc = half double crochet
- dc = double crochet
- blo = back loop only
- flo = front loop only
- st = stitch
- sts = stitches
Color Placement Notes
- Cream = bunny head, ears, arms, legs
- Navy = beret, upper blouse, collar edging, some shoe detail
- Denim blue = skirt
- Light blue = forget-me-not petals
- White = collar, blouse edge, shoe socks, bow detail, squirrel shirt
- Taupe = backpack and envelope
- Medium brown = squirrel body and shoe sections
- Dark brown = squirrel hat, vest, acorn cap, shoe sole accents
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Important Styling Notes Before You Begin
The bunny in the image is not shaped like a standard round amigurumi rabbit. It is styled more like a cloth doll with a softly elongated torso, slim limbs, and a calm oval face. That balance is what gives the project its vintage look.
Do not overstuff the head sides, or the face will become too round. Do not overstuff the body, or the blouse and skirt will flare too much. The legs need enough firmness to sit forward cleanly, while the arms should stay gently relaxed and narrow.
Bunny Head
Using cream yarn.
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
- Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
- Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
- Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24)
- Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6. (30)
- Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6. (36)
- Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6. (42)
- Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) x 6. (48)
- Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) x 6. (54)
- Rnd 10: (8 sc, inc) x 6. (60)
- Rnd 11: (9 sc, inc) x 6. (66)
- Rnd 12: (10 sc, inc) x 6. (72)
- Rnds 13-22: sc around. (72 each round)
Place eyes between Rnds 17 and 18 with 12 visible stitches between them. For the calm expression shown, the eyes should sit slightly lower than on a typical amigurumi animal and a little wider apart than a baby-style face.
- Rnd 23: (10 sc, dec) x 6. (66)
- Rnd 24: (9 sc, dec) x 6. (60)
- Rnd 25: (8 sc, dec) x 6. (54)
- Rnd 26: (7 sc, dec) x 6. (48)
- Rnd 27: (6 sc, dec) x 6. (42)
- Rnd 28: (5 sc, dec) x 6. (36)
Stuff firmly but keep the lower front face smooth. Add extra stuffing behind the eyes and crown, leaving the lower cheek area slightly softer. This helps the muzzle embroidery sit flatter and more elegant.
- Rnd 29: (4 sc, dec) x 6. (30)
- Rnd 30: (3 sc, dec) x 6. (24)
Fasten off with a long tail only if making a separate sew-on head. If you prefer a one-piece join to the neck, keep the last loop open and continue with the neck section below.
Face Sculpting and Embroidery Placement
Embroider the nose centered between Rnds 19 and 20. Make a small inverted triangle in taupe-brown yarn, about 3 stitches wide. From the lower point of the nose, embroider a short vertical line down 2 rounds.
For the mouth, make one short slanted stitch to the left and one to the right from the base of that center line, creating a soft rabbit mouth exactly like the image. Keep it tiny and understated.
Embroider thin brows or upper eyelid curves in light brown one to two rounds above each eye. Each line should be only about 4 stitches wide and angled gently upward toward the outer edge.
Add pale pink blush lightly on the cheeks, centered about 2 stitches outward from the mouth line. Keep the blush round and subtle, not bright.
Bunny Ears Make 2
Using cream yarn. The ears are long, narrow, and softly flattened, with a rounded top and no inner ear insert visible from the front. They hang below the blouse and nearly to the skirt line.
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
- Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
- Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
- Rnd 4: sc around. (18)
- Rnd 5: (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24)
- Rnds 6-10: sc around. (24 each round)
- Rnd 11: (10 sc, dec) x 2. (22)
- Rnd 12: sc around. (22)
- Rnd 13: (9 sc, dec) x 2. (20)
- Rnds 14-28: sc around. (20 each round)
- Rnd 29: (8 sc, dec) x 2. (18)
- Rnd 30: sc around. (18)
- Rnd 31: (7 sc, dec) x 2. (16)
- Rnds 32-38: sc around. (16 each round)
Do not stuff. Flatten the opening and sew the ears to the head between Rnds 8 and 10, about 10 stitches apart at the top center. Angle them down along the side of the head so they frame the face and fall naturally.
Before fully stitching each ear, pinch the base slightly so the top of the ear curves outward. This small fold is important for the soft drape seen in the photo.
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Neck and Body
If continuing from the head, use the remaining 24 stitches. If sewing separately, begin with 24 stitches around the neck opening.
- Rnd 1: sc around in blo. (24)
- Rnd 2: sc around. (24)
- Rnd 3: (3 sc, inc) x 6. (30)
- Rnd 4: sc around. (30)
- Rnd 5: (4 sc, inc) x 6. (36)
- Rnd 6: sc around. (36)
- Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6. (42)
- Rnd 8: sc around. (42)
- Rnd 9: (6 sc, inc) x 6. (48)
- Rnds 10-15: sc around. (48 each round)
This upper body forms the blouse area and should be softly cylindrical, not round. Add stuffing gradually and shape with your fingers so the front remains smooth and flat enough for the flower embroidery.
- Rnd 16: (6 sc, dec) x 6. (42)
- Rnd 17: sc around. (42)
- Rnd 18: (5 sc, dec) x 6. (36)
- Rnd 19: sc around. (36)
- Rnd 20: (4 sc, dec) x 6. (30)
- Rnd 21: sc around. (30)
The lower torso should taper slightly into the waist where the skirt is attached. Finish stuffing firmly enough for the doll to sit, but not so hard that the waist bulges through the skirt.
Legs Make 2
Shoes and Lower Legs
Start with medium brown for the front shoe.
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
- Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
- Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
- Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24)
- Rnd 5: sc around. (24)
- Rnd 6: 8 sc, 4 dec, 8 sc. (20)
- Rnd 7: 6 sc, 4 dec, 6 sc. (16)
Change to white for the sock line.
- Rnd 8: sc around in blo. (16)
- Rnd 9: sc around. (16)
Change to cream for the leg.
- Rnds 10-28: sc around. (16 each round)
Stuff the shoe firmly. Stuff the leg lightly to medium so it stays slim. The legs in the image are narrow and elegant, not chunky. For the top 4 rounds, use less stuffing so the legs can bend slightly forward when attached.
For the dark sole accent, embroider one small line of dark brown across the front underside edge and a tiny back heel touch if desired. For the laces, embroider two short brown crisscross lines over the white upper front.
Join Legs
Finish first leg and fasten off. Make second leg but do not fasten off.
- Ch 4 from second leg and join to first leg.
- Rnd 29: 16 sc around first leg, 4 sc across chain, 16 sc around second leg, 4 sc across other side of chain. (40)
- Rnd 30: sc around. (40)
- Rnd 31: 18 sc, dec, 18 sc, dec. (38)
- Rnd 32: sc around. (38)
- Rnd 33: 17 sc, dec, 17 sc, dec. (36)
This joined section becomes the hip base. Stuff as you go and shape the lap area so the doll naturally sits with the legs forward, like the photo.
Sew the body to the top of the joined legs if worked separately. Make sure the feet point slightly outward. A tiny outward angle helps match the relaxed seated pose.
Arms Make 2
Using cream yarn.
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
- Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x 3. (9)
- Rnd 3: sc around. (9)
- Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 3. (12)
- Rnds 5-7: sc around. (12 each round)
- Rnd 8: (4 sc, dec) x 2. (10)
- Rnds 9-24: sc around. (10 each round)
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Stuff the lower hand and forearm lightly. Leave the upper third mostly unstuffed. Flatten the opening and sew each arm to the body at the blouse side between upper body Rnds 6 and 8.
Angle the arms downward so the paws rest close to the skirt sides. The image shows a gentle relaxed position rather than outstretched arms.
Blouse Overlay
Using navy yarn. This piece is worked separately as a fitted top shell that slips over the upper body. It creates the crisp color change and clean floral placement seen in the photo.
- Ch 31.
- Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (30)
- Rows 2-10: ch 1, turn, sc across. (30)
Wrap around the upper torso to check fit. It should meet neatly at the back with slight tension but not stretch hard. Add or subtract one row if your gauge differs.
Fold around the body and seam the short ends together at the back. Sew the lower edge to the waist area and the upper edge just below the neck. Keep the seam centered at the back.
Blouse Sleeves Make 2
Using navy yarn.
- Rnd 1: 18 sc around arm opening area or around a separate ring of chains if preferred. (18)
- Rnd 2: sc around. (18)
- Rnd 3: (7 sc, dec) x 2. (16)
- Rnd 4: sc around. (16)
For the white trim, join white yarn to the sleeve edge and work: (sl st, ch 1, sl st) in each stitch or every other stitch for a delicate scalloped look. Keep it subtle and fine.
Peter Pan Collar
Using white yarn. Make 2 mirrored pieces.
- Ch 9.
- Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 2, hdc 2, dc 2, 3 dc in last ch.
- Working on opposite side of foundation: dc 2, hdc 2, sc 3. (15)
- Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc 3, hdc 3, dc 5, hdc 3, sc 1. (15)
Fasten off with long tails. Sew one collar piece on each side of the neck opening so the rounded ends meet at the front center. Leave a tiny gap between the lobes. Edge the outer collar line with navy surface slip stitch or fine embroidery to match the image.
Skirt
Using denim blue yarn. The skirt is fuller than the body and falls in soft vertical folds. It should begin exactly at the waistline below the navy blouse.
- Join yarn to the front loops left at waist if available, or sew into the waist edge.
- Rnd 1: 36 sc evenly around waist. (36)
- Rnd 2: (2 sc, inc) x 12. (48)
- Rnd 3: sc around. (48)
- Rnd 4: (3 sc, inc) x 12. (60)
- Rnd 5: sc around. (60)
- Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 12. (72)
- Rnds 7-18: sc around. (72 each round)
To create the look of vertical pleats, lightly steam-block the skirt and finger-press gentle fold lines every 6 to 8 stitches. Do not make hard accordion pleats. The skirt in the image is softly ribbed by stitch texture, not sharply folded.
Join navy or white for a narrow finishing edge if desired. A single round of slip stitches or tiny reverse single crochet can give a neat hem without adding bulk.
Beret
Using navy yarn. The beret is broad, softly slouched, and sits low on the forehead. It should cover the crown and upper ear attachment area but still let the long ears hang out from beneath.
- Rnd 1: 8 sc in MR. (8)
- Rnd 2: inc around. (16)
- Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 8. (24)
- Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 8. (32)
- Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 8. (40)
- Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 8. (48)
- Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x 8. (56)
- Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) x 8. (64)
- Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) x 8. (72)
- Rnd 10: (8 sc, inc) x 8. (80)
- Rnds 11-14: sc around. (80 each round)
- Rnd 15: (8 sc, dec) x 8. (72)
- Rnd 16: sc around. (72)
- Rnd 17: (7 sc, dec) x 8. (64)
- Rnd 18: sc around. (64)
- Rnd 19: (6 sc, dec) x 8. (56)
- Rnd 20: sc around. (56)
- Rnd 21: (5 sc, dec) x 8. (48)
- Rnd 22: sc around in blo. (48)
- Rnd 23: sc around. (48)
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Fasten off. Shape the beret by flattening the crown slightly and pushing one side outward so it slouches gently. Sew it to the head at a slight tilt, lower over the bunny’s right side and slightly higher on the left, matching the image.
Beret Bow
Using white yarn.
- Ch 9.
- Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (8)
- Rows 2-6: ch 1, turn, sc across. (8)
Fasten off. Wrap yarn tightly around the center several times to form the bow. Sew to the left front side of the beret. The bow should be medium sized and sit just above the forehead, not on top of the crown.
Forget-Me-Not Floral Embroidery
The blouse has small clusters of forget-me-not flowers embroidered on the lower front and a tiny cluster in the center near the collar. The flowers are simple, neat, and evenly spaced. Avoid overcrowding them.
- Use light blue yarn for petals
- Use yellow or white knot centers if desired, though the image looks very pale and subtle
- Use green only minimally or skip visible stems for a cleaner vintage finish
For each flower, embroider 5 detached chain petals or 5 tiny straight stitches radiating from a center point. Each petal should be about 1 stitch long. Place 3 to 4 flowers on the left lower blouse, 3 to 4 on the right lower blouse, and 1 tiny cluster at center chest.
Keep all flower clusters symmetrical in weight but not identical in exact placement. That slight variation makes the blouse look handmade and natural.
Backpack
Using taupe yarn. The backpack is small, rectangular, softly structured, and sits beside the bunny rather than being worn. It has a flap, side depth, little handle, and long strap.
Backpack Front and Back Make 2
- Ch 13.
- Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (12)
- Rows 2-12: ch 1, turn, sc across. (12)
Backpack Gusset
- Ch 5.
- Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (4)
- Rows 2-28: ch 1, turn, sc across. (4)
Sew the gusset around one panel’s sides and bottom, then sew the second panel to the gusset. Lightly stuff or insert a small piece of folded felt if you want a plumper shape.
Flap
- Ch 13.
- Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (12)
- Rows 2-4: ch 1, turn, sc across. (12)
- Row 5: dec, 8 sc, dec. (10)
- Row 6: ch 1, turn, sc across. (10)
Sew flap to upper back. Add a decorative round stitched circle or button at front center for the clasp. Make a small handle by chaining 8 and sewing both ends to the top back panel.
For the strap, chain 55 to 65 depending on your yarn thickness. Slip stitch back along the chain for strength, then sew to both side or back points. Let the strap trail naturally in the seated display.
Envelope Charm
Using cream yarn for the body and light blue for the flower.
- Ch 9.
- Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (8)
- Rows 2-7: ch 1, turn, sc across. (8)
Fold lower third upward and side corners inward to form an envelope. Stitch the back closed neatly. Embroider one small light blue flower in the center. Sew or tie the envelope to the lower front of the backpack.
Squirrel Companion
This small woodland companion is worked separately and styled to match the warm vintage mood. Its body is simple and compact, with a visible cream shirt, dark vest, and tiny top hat.
Squirrel Head and Body
Using medium brown yarn unless noted.
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
- Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
- Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
- Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24)
- Rnds 5-8: sc around. (24 each round)
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Insert 4 mm eyes between Rnds 6 and 7 with 6 stitches between. Embroider a small nose in dark brown one round lower than the eyes. Add tiny cheek shaping if desired.
- Rnd 9: (2 sc, dec) x 6. (18)
- Rnd 10: sc around. (18)
- Rnd 11: change to white, sc around. (18)
- Rnd 12: sc around. (18)
- Rnd 13: change to medium brown, sc around. (18)
- Rnd 14: (sc, dec) x 6. (12)
- Rnd 15: sc around. (12)
Stuff firmly through the neck and torso. Fasten off if sewing the bottom closed, or continue into a small base closure. The squirrel is meant to sit upright on the bench.
Squirrel Ears Make 2
- Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR. (4)
- Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x 2. (6)
- Rnd 3: sc around. (6)
Flatten and sew at the upper sides of the head.
Squirrel Arms Make 2
- Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR. (5)
- Rnd 2: sc around. (5)
- Rnd 3: sc around. (5)
- Rnd 4: change to white, sc around. (5)
- Rnd 5: change back to brown, sc around. (5)
- Rnd 6: sc around. (5)
Stuff lightly and sew to the body so the paws can hold the acorn in front.
Squirrel Legs Make 2
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
- Rnd 2: sc around. (6)
- Rnd 3: sc around. (6)
Flatten slightly and sew to the lower body in a seated pose.
Squirrel Tail
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
- Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x 3. (9)
- Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) x 3. (12)
- Rnds 4-8: sc around. (12 each round)
- Rnd 9: (2 sc, dec) x 3. (9)
- Rnd 10: sc around. (9)
Stuff lightly and curve the tail around the side or back of the squirrel. Keep it compact rather than large and fluffy.
Squirrel Vest
Using dark brown yarn.
- Ch 11.
- Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (10)
- Rows 2-4: ch 1, turn, sc across. (10)
Wrap around the torso front, leaving the white chest visible in a V shape. Sew at the back. This vest should fit close to the body.
Squirrel Hat
Using dark brown yarn.
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
- Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
- Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
- Rnds 4-6: sc around. (18 each round)
- Rnd 7: blo sc around. (18)
- Rnd 8: (2 sc, inc) x 6 in flo of Rnd 7. (24)
- Rnd 9: sc around. (24)
Flatten the brim lightly and sew hat centered on the head.
Acorn
Using tan for nut and dark brown for cap.
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR with tan. (6)
- Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
- Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
- Rnd 4: sc around. (18)
- Rnd 5: (sc, dec) x 6. (12)
- Rnd 6: sc around. (12)
Stuff lightly. For the cap, make 6 sc in MR with dark brown, then (inc around) to 12. Sew over the top. Add a tiny stem if desired. Stitch the acorn into both squirrel paws.
Final Assembly and Facial Detailing
- Sew ears first, then fit and sew the beret at a slight angle.
- Attach head to body securely so it sits upright without wobbling.
- Sew arms low and relaxed against the blouse sides.
- Center the collar carefully and keep the front opening balanced.
- Embroider the bunny face with tiny, clean stitches and add only soft blush.
- Arrange the skirt evenly all around before final tacking.
- Place the backpack and squirrel beside the bunny for the full display look.
Care Notes
- Display indoors away from direct sunlight to protect the blue tones.
- Handle the floral embroidery and bow gently.
- Use spot cleaning whenever possible.
- Avoid pulling the ears, beret, or backpack strap repeatedly.
Quick Checklist Before You Finish
- Eyes aligned and brows evenly placed
- Nose centered and mouth kept very small
- Ears long, matching, and hanging at the same level
- Beret tilted softly with bow on the left front
- Collar balanced and blouse flowers evenly distributed
- Skirt attached at the true waist, not too high
- Shoes angled slightly outward
- Squirrel holding the acorn securely
- Backpack flap, strap, and envelope charm attached neatly
Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines
Dust gently with a clean dry brush or lint-free cloth. For small marks, dab with a barely damp cloth and mild soap, then air dry fully. Do not machine wash, soak, wring, or tumble dry.
To preserve the shape, support the head, beret, and accessories during storage. Keep the doll in a breathable cotton bag or on an open shelf away from moisture, heat, and prolonged sun exposure.
