Crochet Tutorial: Poppy Bunny – Free Crochet Pattern

Poppy Bunny is a charming handmade amigurumi doll with a sweet red skirt, straw-style hat, tiny necktie, and garden-day accessories. This design has the kind of collectible look people search for in a crochet doll pattern, heirloom toy, handmade bunny plush, and unique baby shower gift ideas.

The finished set also includes a small teddy friend, a fruit basket, and a tiny watering can, making it ideal for nursery decor, spring display styling, and boutique handmade toy inspiration. If you love cute crochet animals with detailed clothing and premium handmade gift appeal, this pattern is for you.

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 warm cream cotton yarn, sport or light DK weight
• Dress yarn: bright red, white, black
• Hat yarn: natural straw beige, red, small amount of white and yellow for flower
• Teddy yarn: medium brown, blue, yellow, red, white
• Basket and watering can yarn: tan or light brown, plus tiny scraps of red, cream, green, yellow, purple
• Hook: 2.25 mm for the full set, or 2.5 mm if you naturally crochet tightly
• Safety eyes: 10 mm for bunny, 5 mm for teddy
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Sewing pins or clips
• Thin plastic or cardboard insert for stabilizing the skirt base if desired
• Soft craft wire optional for hat brim shaping only
• Embroidery floss: dark brown, dusty pink

Finished Size

The bunny doll measures about 24 to 28 cm tall including the hat when made with sport or light DK cotton and a 2.25 mm hook.

The teddy measures about 10 to 12 cm tall. The basket and watering can are sized to match the photo proportions and sit near the bunny’s feet without looking oversized.

Abbreviations

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

General Notes

• Work in continuous rounds unless a row is stated.
• Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of every round.
• Stuff firmly but shape carefully. The bunny in the photo has a rounded head, slim neck, soft upper body, and a wide bell skirt.
• Keep stitches tight so stuffing does not show.
• The head is intentionally large compared with the body to match the image.
• The ears are long, flat, and gently tapered.
• The arms are short and soft, attached slightly low on the shoulder line.
• The legs are short because most of the lower body is hidden by the skirt.

Color Placement Overview

• Bunny: beige body, white blouse, red tie, black belt, red skirt with white dots, red shoes
• Hat: beige hat with red band and one flower detail
• Teddy: brown head and limbs, blue overalls, yellow hat with red stripe
• Basket: tan basket with mini produce in red, cream, yellow, purple, and green
• Watering can: tan body and handle

Bunny Head

The head should look round, slightly wide, and softly flattened at the lower face. Keep the stuffing very even. Do not overstuff the chin area. The cheeks should look plush and gentle rather than sharply defined.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
2. R2: inc x6 (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5. R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6. R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7. R7: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
8. R8: (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
9. R9: (7 sc, inc) x6 (54)
10. R10-R18: sc around (54) for 9 rounds

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Place the 10 mm safety eyes between R13 and R14 with about 10 visible stitches between them. In the photo, the eyes sit low on the face and slightly toward the front center, not too wide apart.

1. R19: (7 sc, dec) x6 (48)
2. R20: (6 sc, dec) x6 (42)
3. R21: (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
4. R22: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

Begin stuffing firmly. Shape the forehead round and full. Keep the lower face softer.

1. R23: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
2. R24: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
3. R25: (sc, dec) x6 (12)

Finish stuffing. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Weave through front loops of the last round and pull closed.

Bunny Snout Shaping and Nose

The bunny in the photo has a tiny, neat nose and a very subtle muzzle. Use embroidery instead of a separate snout piece so the face stays smooth and childlike.

• With beige yarn or matching sewing thread, make two gentle indents from the inner top corner of each eye down toward the nose area if you want a softer gaze.
• Embroider a small triangular nose in dusty pink centered between R15 and R16.
• Embroider a short vertical line down 2 stitches.
• Add a tiny split mouth with one stitch to each side.
• Use dark brown thread for thin curved brows above each eye.
• Add pale pink blush just below the eyes and slightly outward.

Bunny Ears Make 2

The ears should be long, soft, and wide near the top, tapering slightly toward the tip. They hang down from both sides of the head and reach to about the neck or shoulder line.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
2. R2: inc x6 (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4. R4-R7: sc around (18) for 4 rounds
5. R8: (4 sc, dec) x3 (15)
6. R9-R16: sc around (15) for 8 rounds
7. R17: (3 sc, dec) x3 (12)
8. R18-R24: sc around (12) for 7 rounds
9. R25: flatten and sc through both sides across 6 stitches

Do not stuff. Fasten off with a long tail. Lightly flatten each ear so the front surface looks smooth. Sew to the head around R7 to R10, one on each side, angled slightly forward and downward.

Neck

The neck is narrow and mostly hidden by the collar. It must support the large head well, so crochet tightly and stuff firmly.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
2. R2: sc around (6)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x3 (9)
4. R4-R5: sc around (9) for 2 rounds

Stuff firmly. Leave a long tail for sewing the head to the body.

Upper Body and Blouse Base

The visible upper body in the image is a small torso wearing a white blouse. The blouse is fitted at the waist and slightly rounded at the chest. Keep this section compact, because the skirt begins high.

Start in white.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
2. R2: inc x6 (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5. R5-R7: sc around (24) for 3 rounds
6. R8: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
7. R9: sc around (18)
8. R10: BLO sc around (18)

Stuff lightly. The lower part will later connect visually to the skirt and belt, so do not make the torso too long.

Legs Make 2

The legs are short and mostly hidden. The shoes are rounded and bright red, matching the skirt and necktie. The stockings or visible leg section are beige or off-white.

Start in red.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
2. R2: inc x6 (12)
3. R3: BLO sc around (12)
4. R4: sc around (12)
5. Change to beige.
6. R5-R8: sc around (12) for 4 rounds

Stuff the shoe firmly and the upper leg lightly. Fasten off first leg. Make second leg and do not fasten off.

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Joining the Legs and Lower Body Core

This section creates the hidden lower body support beneath the skirt. It should be narrow enough to fit inside the bell skirt but stable enough for the doll to sit or stand with support.

1. From second leg, ch 3 and join to first leg.
2. R9: 12 sc around first leg, 3 sc in chain, 12 sc around second leg, 3 sc on other side of chain (30)
3. R10: sc around (30)
4. R11: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
5. R12: sc around (24)
6. R13: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

Stuff firmly at the hips and top of the legs. Fasten off and sew this section to the underside of the blouse torso if you prefer a separate core. Another option is to sew the legs directly under the body and use the skirt to cover the join.

Arms Make 2

The bunny’s arms are short, slightly tapered, and soft. They hang down with a natural relaxed curve. The cuffs are white and slightly flared by texture rather than by a huge shape difference.

Start in beige.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
2. R2: (sc, inc) x3 (9)
3. R3-R5: sc around (9) for 3 rounds
4. Change to white.
5. R6: BLO sc around (9)
6. R7-R10: sc around (9) for 4 rounds
7. R11: flatten and sc through both sides across 4 stitches

Stuff the hand area lightly only. Fasten off with a long tail. Sew to the upper sides of the blouse around the chest line, slightly below the collar. Angle them downward so they rest near the skirt sides.

Blouse Sleeves and Cuff Ruffle Make 2

To mimic the soft cuff detail in the photo, add a small edging into the front loops left from R6 of each arm.

• Join white yarn in FLO of arm round.
• Work: (sl st, ch 1, hdc) in first stitch, sl st in next stitch, rep around.
• This creates a neat, tiny cuff texture without becoming too bulky.

Peter Pan Collar

The collar is small, white, and rounded. It frames the necktie and softens the transition between head and blouse. Make one piece worked in rows, then sew around the neck.

1. Ch 16.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across (15), ch 1, turn
3. Row 2: sc 5, hdc 3, dc 2, hdc 3, sc 2 (15), ch 1, turn
4. Row 3: sc across (15)

Fasten off. Slightly curve the strip around the neck and sew so the two front points sit symmetrically on each side of the tie.

Red Necktie

The tie is narrow and pointed, with a small knot under the collar.

1. Ch 6.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across (5), ch 1, turn
3. Row 2-4: sc across (5)
4. Row 5: dec, sc, dec (3), ch 1, turn
5. Row 6: sc across (3), ch 1, turn
6. Row 7: dec, sc (2)

For the knot, wrap red yarn 4 to 5 times around the top edge and stitch in place. Sew centered under the collar.

Skirt Base

The skirt is the most important shaping feature in the image. It is high-waisted, bell-shaped, full, and slightly structured. Use red yarn. The white dots are embroidered later.

This skirt is made as a separate piece from the top down, with controlled increases to create the rounded flared silhouette seen in the photo.

1. R1: 30 sc in MR or ch 30 and join carefully if you prefer. If using MR is awkward at this size, begin with ch 30, join, and sc 30 around. (30)
2. R2: sc around (30)
3. R3: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
4. R4: sc around (36)
5. R5: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
6. R6: sc around (42)
7. R7: (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
8. R8: sc around (48)
9. R9: (7 sc, inc) x6 (54)
10. R10: sc around (54)
11. R11: (8 sc, inc) x6 (60)
12. R12: sc around (60)
13. R13: (9 sc, inc) x6 (66)
14. R14: sc around (66)
15. R15: (10 sc, inc) x6 (72)
16. R16-R18: sc around (72) for 3 rounds

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To strengthen the flare, lightly steam shape or insert a thin removable skirt support disk inside. Do not make it stiff like a lampshade. It should still look soft and handmade.

Skirt Hem Texture

The hem in the image has a slightly defined edge. Add a simple finish:

• R19: BLO sc around (72)
• R20: sl st loosely around (72)

Fasten off. Sew the skirt high around the waist so it begins directly beneath the black belt area.

White Dots on Skirt

Use white yarn and make small straight embroidery stitches or tiny French-knot style dots scattered evenly around the lower half of the skirt. Keep spacing regular but not rigid. In the photo, the dots are small and numerous, concentrated more on the visible front panels.

• Add about 22 to 30 dots total, depending on your skirt size.
• Place more dots on the center front and lower side sections.
• Do not dot the waistband area.

Waist Belt

The belt is black and quite defined, with a gold buckle placed at the front. It visually separates the blouse and skirt.

1. With black yarn, ch long enough to wrap the waist snugly, usually 28 to 32 chains.
2. Row 1: sl st in second ch from hook and across.

Fasten off and wrap around the waist. Sew in place.

For the buckle, use a tiny rectangle of felt, embroidery, or a small stitched frame in mustard or gold thread. Sew it at the front center.

Crossbody Strap

The image shows a red diagonal strap crossing the blouse from one shoulder to the opposite side. This is a small but very important detail for accuracy.

• With red yarn, ch a long strand that runs from the left shoulder area across the torso to the right side of the waist.
• Work 1 row of sl st back across if you want a flatter strap.
• Sew in place diagonally over the blouse and partly over the skirt top.

Small Flower Appliqués on Skirt

The skirt has a few tiny floral details near the right side front. Make 2 or 3 flowers in pale pink, cream, and yellow centers.

Mini flower:

1. In MR: (ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st) x5
2. Pull ring closed and fasten off

Add a yellow knot or stitched center. Sew flowers to the right side of the skirt front, near the lower upper third of the visible panel.

Red Shoes Strap Detail

The shoes in the photo resemble tiny Mary Jane shoes.

• With red yarn, add a short chain or embroidered strap across the top front of each shoe.
• Secure at both sides.
• Optional: add one tiny stitch on the outer side to suggest a buckle.

Hat Crown

The hat is a beige cloche-style straw hat with a rounded crown and a gently flared brim. It sits low over the forehead and covers the top attachment area of the ears.

Use beige yarn and crochet tightly for a neat woven look.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
2. R2: inc x6 (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5. R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6. R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7. R7: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
8. R8: (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
9. R9-R14: sc around (48) for 6 rounds

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Hat Brim

1. R15: BLO sc around (48)
2. R16: (7 sc, inc) x6 (54)
3. R17: sc around (54)
4. R18: (8 sc, inc) x6 (60)
5. R19: sc around (60)
6. R20: sl st loosely around (60)

Fasten off. If desired, lightly block the brim so it curves down gently at the sides and front. The brim should not be wide and flat. It should look soft and modest.

Hat Band and Flower

The red band is bold and wraps fully around the crown base.

• With red yarn, ch enough to wrap around the hat at the base of the crown.
• Work 1 row of sl st back across.
• Sew around the hat neatly.

Small hat flower:

1. With cream or pale pink yarn, work 5 petals into a MR using: (ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st) x5
2. Add a yellow center knot

Sew flower to the right side of the hat band.

Teddy Head

The teddy is small, upright, and simple, with a rounded head, tiny ears, and a neutral little face. It should be noticeably smaller than the bunny and reach about the bunny’s knee level.

Use brown yarn.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
2. R2: inc x6 (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5. R5-R9: sc around (24) for 5 rounds

Insert 5 mm eyes between R6 and R7 with 5 stitches between them.

1. R10: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
2. R11: (sc, dec) x6 (12)

Stuff firmly.

1. R12: dec x6 (6)

Fasten off and close.

Teddy Ears Make 2

1. R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
2. R2: (sc, inc) x3 (9)
3. R3: sc around (9)
4. Flatten and sew to the head top sides.

Teddy Body

The body is very small and mostly hidden by the blue overalls.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
2. R2: inc x6 (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4. R4-R6: sc around (18) for 3 rounds
5. R7: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
6. R8: sc around (12)

Stuff lightly and sew to the head.

Teddy Arms Make 2

1. R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
2. R2-R5: sc around (6) for 4 rounds

Stuff lightly and sew to body sides.

Teddy Legs Make 2

1. R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
2. R2: (sc, inc) x3 (9)
3. R3-R5: sc around (9) for 3 rounds

Stuff lightly and sew beneath body.

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Teddy Muzzle and Face

• Embroider a small black oval nose between the eyes.
• Add one short vertical stitch downward.
• Make a tiny horizontal mouth stitch to form the simple neutral expression seen in the photo.

Teddy Overalls

Use blue yarn. The overalls are short and fitted, leaving the brown arms and lower legs visible.

1. Ch 18 and join.
2. R1-R3: sc around (18)
3. Flatten and divide front and back.
4. Front flap Row 1: sc 6, ch 1, turn
5. Rows 2-4: sc 6

Make two straps:

1. Ch 8 for each strap.
2. Sew from top of front flap over shoulders to back.

Add two tiny tan knots or embroidered buttons at the strap fronts.

Teddy Hat

Use yellow yarn.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
2. R2: inc x6 (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5. R5-R7: sc around (24) for 3 rounds
6. R8: BLO sc around (24)
7. R9: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
8. R10: sl st loosely around (30)

Make a thin red band by chaining enough to wrap around the crown base and sew it on.

Mini Book for Teddy

The teddy appears to hold a tiny rectangular object. A simple little book matches the image well.

• With white yarn, ch 6.
• Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across (5), ch 1, turn
• Rows 2-6: sc across (5)
• Fasten off.
• Wrap light beige or brown yarn around one side as a spine.
• Sew to teddy’s side or hand area.

Mini Basket Base

Use tan yarn. The basket in the photo is low, rectangular, and softly rounded with a curved handle.

1. Ch 8.
2. R1: sc in second ch from hook 6, 3 sc in last ch, continue on opposite side with 5 sc, 2 sc in last stitch (16)
3. R2: inc, 5 sc, inc x3, 5 sc, inc x2 (22)
4. R3: BLO sc around (22)
5. R4-R6: sc around (22) for 3 rounds

Fasten off.

Mini Basket Handle

• Ch 18.
• Sl st in second ch from hook and across.
• Sew each end to opposite basket sides.

Mini Basket Produce

Make tiny simple shapes and tuck them into the basket.

• Red berry or apple: 4 sc in MR, 1 round sc, tiny green top stitch
• Cream fruit: 4 sc in MR, 1 round sc
• Yellow carrot or corn: ch 4, sc 3 back down, add green top
• Purple plum: 5 sc in MR, 1 round sc
• Green tops: tiny embroidered leaf stitches

Mini Watering Can Body

Use tan yarn. The watering can is squat and rounded with a side handle and short spout.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
2. R2: inc x6 (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4. R4-R6: sc around (18) for 3 rounds
5. R7: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
6. R8: sc around (12)

Lightly stuff and flatten the bottom slightly so it sits well.

Watering Can Top Rim

• Join yarn to top opening edge.
• Work 1 round of BLO sl st or sc loosely to create the lip.

Watering Can Handle

• Ch 12.
• Sl st in second ch from hook and across.
• Sew as a curved handle from top back to side.

Watering Can Spout

1. Ch 7.
2. Sl st in second ch from hook and across.
3. Sew to the front side of the can at a slight upward angle.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

• Sew the neck securely to the body first, then sew the head to the neck.
• Check that the face sits centered above the tie and belt.
• Sew ears after trying on the hat so their position matches the final look.
• Add blush lightly and keep the brows thin and gentle.
• Dress the bunny in this order: blouse details, tie, skirt, belt, strap, flowers, then hat.

Care Notes

• Spot clean whenever possible.
• If washing is needed, hand wash in cool water with mild soap.
• Do not twist or wring the doll.
• Reshape the hat brim, skirt, and ears while damp.
• Dry flat away from direct sunlight.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head is larger than torso and nicely rounded
• Ears hang evenly and symmetrically
• Collar frames the tie neatly
• Belt sits above the widest part of the skirt
• White skirt dots are evenly spaced
• Hat band and flower are attached on the right side
• Teddy, basket, and watering can look scaled to the bunny

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

• Store in a dry place with low humidity.
• Keep away from rough Velcro, pet claws, and direct heat.
• For long-term display, support the skirt and hat gently so they keep their shape.
• If dust collects, use a soft dry brush or low-suction vacuum through a mesh cloth.
• Do not bleach, machine dry, or iron directly on the yarn.