Crochet Tutorial: Picnic Bunny – Free Crochet Pattern

This charming crochet bunny set is designed to look like a handmade heirloom doll with a classic spring outfit, a red gingham dress, matching hat, little shoulder bag, Mary Jane shoes, a tiny picnic basket, a teacup, and a sweet fox friend. It is the kind of amigurumi doll pattern many makers search for when looking for a handmade gift, collectible doll, nursery decor piece, or boutique-style crochet toy.

The finished set has a polished, storybook look that feels perfect for a garden display, seasonal decorating, or an adorable handmade item to sell at a craft fair. If you enjoy patterns for amigurumi bunny dolls, crochet stuffed animals, doll accessories, and cute handmade gift ideas, this project brings all of those favorite shopping keywords together in one coordinated design.

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Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US English and is designed to recreate the full crochet scene shown in the image as closely as possible: the tall bunny doll, red cloche-style hat, gingham dress, shoulder bag, shoes, embroidered flowers, basket with yarn balls, teacup with saucer, and the small fox with overalls, straw hat, and apple.

The bunny is built with a rounded oversized head, long soft ears, short tapered arms, straight standing legs, a slim torso hidden under the dress, and a stable proportion that keeps the doll looking delicate but upright. The fox is much smaller, with a large head, short snout, tiny paws, short legs, and a full tail.

The sample proportions from the image are best matched when the bunny is about 11 to 12 inches tall from feet to the top of the hat, and the fox is about 4 to 4.5 inches tall. Work tightly throughout so stuffing does not show.

Skill Level

Advanced beginner to intermediate. A patient beginner can make this set by following each step slowly. Most pieces use simple stitches, but neat shaping, frequent color changes, embroidery placement, and clean assembly will make the finished set look polished.

Materials

• Sport or light DK cotton yarn in:
  • Light beige for bunny
  • Red
  • White
  • Black
  • Yellow
  • Leaf green
  • Pink
  • Tan or straw
  • Rust orange for fox
  • Cream or white for fox muzzle and tail tip
  • Blue for fox overalls
  • Small bits of blue, green, cream, and red for yarn balls
  • Brown for fox paws and ear tips
• 2.25 mm to 2.75 mm crochet hook
• 9 mm safety eyes for bunny
• 5 mm to 6 mm safety eyes for fox
• Polyfill stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Small scissors
• Thin cardboard or plastic circle for basket base and saucer support if desired
• Craft wire optional for hat brim shaping and bag strap stability

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
• BLO = back loop only
• FLO = front loop only
• st = stitch
• sts = stitches
• rep = repeat

General Notes

• Work the bunny and fox in continuous rounds unless a row is specified.
• Use a stitch marker at the start of each round.
• Stuff firmly but do not overstuff the head or muzzle.
• For the cleanest finish, use invisible decreases.
• The dress, bag flap, collar, and decorative trim are worked in rows.
• Read through the full section before starting each piece.

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Finished Size

• Bunny with hat: about 11 to 12 inches tall
• Fox with hat: about 4 to 4.5 inches tall
• Basket: about 2 inches wide
• Teacup and saucer: miniature accessory size

Bunny Doll

Legs Make 2

Start with beige. The feet in the image are covered by shoes, so the leg structure should stay narrow and straight. Make both legs the same.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc, inc x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: BLO, sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 5: 5 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec, 2 sc. (16)
6. Rnd 6: 4 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 2 sc. (14)
7. Rnd 7: sc around. (14)
8. Rnd 8: 3 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec, 2 sc. (12)
9. Rnd 9 to 22: sc around for 14 rounds. (12)

Stuff the lower foot and leg firmly. Fasten off the first leg. Do not fasten off the second leg.

Joining the Legs and Lower Body

1. From the second leg, ch 3 and join to the first leg with 1 sc.
2. Rnd 23: 12 sc around first leg, 3 sc across chain, 12 sc around second leg, 3 sc across other side of chain. (30)
3. Rnd 24: sc around. (30)
4. Rnd 25: 4 sc, inc x 6, 14 sc. (36)
5. Rnd 26 to 30: sc around for 5 rounds. (36)
6. Rnd 31: 4 sc, dec x 6, 14 sc. (30)
7. Rnd 32: sc around. (30)
8. Rnd 33: 3 sc, dec x 6, 12 sc. (24)
9. Rnd 34 to 36: sc around. (24)

The body is slim in the image because most of the fullness comes from the dress, not the actual torso. Stuff the body firmly but keep the waist neat and narrow.

Neck and Head

1. Rnd 37: 2 sc, dec x 6, 6 sc. (18)
2. Rnd 38: sc around. (18)
3. Rnd 39: 2 sc, inc x 6, 6 sc. (24)
4. Rnd 40: 3 sc, inc x 6, 9 sc. (30)
5. Rnd 41: 4 sc, inc x 6, 12 sc. (36)
6. Rnd 42: 5 sc, inc x 6, 15 sc. (42)
7. Rnd 43: 6 sc, inc x 6, 18 sc. (48)
8. Rnd 44 to 56: sc around for 13 rounds. (48)

Insert the bunny safety eyes between Rnds 50 and 51, leaving about 8 stitches between them. Because the face is wide and soft in the image, place the eyes slightly lower than center rather than too high.

1. Rnd 57: 6 sc, dec x 6, 18 sc. (42)
2. Rnd 58: 5 sc, dec x 6, 15 sc. (36)
3. Rnd 59: 4 sc, dec x 6, 12 sc. (30)
4. Rnd 60: 3 sc, dec x 6, 9 sc. (24)

Stuff the head very firmly and shape the cheeks with your fingers while stuffing.

1. Rnd 61: 2 sc, dec x 6, 6 sc. (18)
2. Rnd 62: sc, dec x 6, 5 sc. (12)
3. Rnd 63: dec around. (6)

Fasten off and close the opening.

Arms Make 2

The arms in the image are slender, softly curved, and attached slightly downward so they hang naturally beside the dress.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3 to 5: sc around. (12)
4. Rnd 6: 4 sc, dec x 2, 4 sc. (10)
5. Rnd 7 to 16: sc around for 10 rounds. (10)
6. Rnd 17: flatten opening and sc through both sides with 4 sc to close.

Stuff only the lower half lightly. Leave the top flat for sewing.

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Ears Make 2

The ears are long, soft, and narrow at the tip, widening toward the base. They sit under the hat and hang close to the face.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: sc around. (6)
3. Rnd 3: sc, inc x 3. (9)
4. Rnd 4 to 6: sc around. (9)
5. Rnd 7: 2 sc, inc x 3. (12)
6. Rnd 8 to 10: sc around. (12)
7. Rnd 11: 3 sc, inc x 3. (15)
8. Rnd 12 to 14: sc around. (15)
9. Rnd 15: 4 sc, inc x 3. (18)
10. Rnd 16 to 26: sc around for 11 rounds. (18)
11. Rnd 27: 4 sc, dec x 3, 5 sc. (15)
12. Rnd 28 to 30: sc around. (15)

Do not stuff. Flatten lightly before sewing so the ears drape instead of sticking outward.

Muzzle Shaping and Face Embroidery

The bunny in the image has a tiny centered nose and a very subtle vertical mouth line. There is no bulky muzzle piece. Instead, shape the face with embroidery only.

• With pale pink yarn, embroider a small horizontal triangle nose centered between the eyes, about 2 rounds below eye level.
• Add a short vertical stitch downward from the nose, about 2 to 3 stitches long.
• With black yarn, add a slight upper eyelid line over each eye for a gentle expression.
• Use very soft pink blush or pale pink thread shading on the cheeks.

Bunny Shoes Make 2

The shoes are bright red Mary Jane style with a rounded toe, low sides, and a narrow strap across the top. They fit over the crocheted feet and cover the beige foot completely.

Sole

1. With red, ch 7.
2. Rnd 1: 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 4 sc, 4 sc in last ch, working on opposite side 4 sc, 2 sc in last ch. (16)
3. Rnd 2: inc x 2, 4 sc, inc x 4, 4 sc, inc x 2. (24)
4. Rnd 3: BLO, sc around. (24)
5. Rnd 4: 7 sc, dec x 3, 8 sc, dec x 2, 3 sc. (19)
6. Rnd 5: 6 sc, dec x 3, 7 sc. (16)

Upper and Strap

1. Rnd 6: sc around. (16)
2. Rnd 7: 5 sc, ch 4, skip 3 sts, 8 sc. (17 including chain section)
3. Rnd 8: 5 sc, 4 sc over chain, 8 sc. (17)
4. Fasten off.

Sew the shoe opening snugly around the ankle if needed. Make sure the strap opening sits centered on the front top of the foot.

Bunny Dress

The dress in the image is the most recognizable piece: red and white gingham, short sleeves, white sailor-style collar, white bow, white scalloped hem, and floral embroidery near the lower front and near the upper chest beside the bag strap.

To keep the look close to the picture, the dress is worked in two main parts: a fitted yoke and bodice in rows, then a separate gathered skirt panel in gingham rows, then small sleeves and trim.

Dress Yoke

With white, ch 31.

1. Row 1: starting in 2nd ch from hook, 30 sc, ch 1, turn. (30)
2. Row 2: 5 sc, 2 sc in next st, 5 sc, 2 sc in next st, 8 sc, 2 sc in next st, 5 sc, 2 sc in next st, 3 sc, ch 1, turn. (34)
3. Row 3: sc across, ch 1, turn. (34)
4. Row 4: 6 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 10 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 2 sc, ch 1, turn. (38)
5. Row 5: sc across, ch 1, turn. (38)

Fold around the neck opening to check fit on the bunny body. The yoke should sit wide across the shoulders.

Create Arm Openings

1. Row 6: 6 sc, ch 5, skip 8 sts, 10 sc, ch 5, skip 8 sts, 6 sc, ch 1, turn. (32 including chain spaces)
2. Row 7 to 10: sc across, working 5 sc into each chain space. (32)

Bodice Lower Edge

1. Row 11: 8 sc, dec, 12 sc, dec, 8 sc. (30)
2. Row 12: sc across. (30)

Fasten off. Sew the back edges together neatly after dressing the doll, or add tiny snap closures if you prefer removable clothing.

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Gingham Skirt Panel

Use red and white. Carry the unused color neatly across the top of the stitches. The checks are tiny, so change color every 2 stitches. At the start of each new row, switch the dominant color so the checks offset.

Ch 61 with red.

1. Row 1: beginning in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc red, 2 sc white across to end. (60)
2. Row 2: ch 1, turn, 2 sc white, 2 sc red across. (60)
3. Row 3: ch 1, turn, 2 sc red, 2 sc white across. (60)
4. Row 4: ch 1, turn, 2 sc white, 2 sc red across. (60)
5. Rows 5 to 18: repeat Rows 1 to 4 three more times, then repeat Rows 1 and 2. (60)

This gives a skirt that is long enough to reach just above the ankles, like the photo. If your gauge is shorter, add 2 more rows. The checks should remain small and even, not wide.

Gather the Skirt

• Along the top edge with red, work 60 sc evenly.
• Next row: 3 sc, dec across. (48)
• Next row: 2 sc, dec across. (36)
• Next row: sc across. (36)

Sew this gathered edge evenly to the lower edge of the bodice. Distribute the fullness so the skirt flares smoothly all the way around.

Hem Trim

With white, join at skirt hem.

1. Round 1: sc evenly around the hem edge.
2. Round 2: sl st, skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sl st in next st repeat around for a soft scalloped edge.

Short Sleeves

Join red at arm opening.

1. Round 1: 14 sc evenly around opening.
2. Round 2: sc around. (14)
3. Round 3: with white, sl st, skip 1 st, 3 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sl st in next st around.

The sleeves should sit as tiny rounded caps, not long sleeves.

White Collar

The collar is a key part of the look. It is white, broad, and slightly rounded, sitting over the top of the dress with a red stripe near the edge.

With white, ch 26.

1. Row 1: starting in 2nd ch from hook, 25 sc, ch 1, turn. (25)
2. Row 2: dec, 21 sc, dec, ch 1, turn. (23)
3. Row 3: dec, 19 sc, dec, ch 1, turn. (21)
4. Row 4: dec, 17 sc, dec, ch 1, turn. (19)
5. Row 5: sc around the full piece, placing 3 sc in each corner.

Make 2 identical collar pieces. Sew them around the neck opening, one on each side, so they meet at center front with a small gap for the bow.

With red yarn, surface stitch one thin decorative line around each collar piece about 1 stitch in from the outer edge.

Front Bow

1. With white, ch 13.
2. Row 1: starting in 2nd ch from hook, 12 sc, ch 1, turn.
3. Rows 2 to 4: sc across. (12)

Wrap the center tightly with white yarn to form a bow. Make two narrow tail pieces by chaining 8 and slip stitching back. Sew at the center front below the collar.

Dress Flowers and Leaves

The dress has embroidered flowers on the lower left front and a smaller cluster on the upper right front. Place them exactly so the larger flowers balance the bag on the opposite side.

Large Red Flower

• With black, 6 sc in MR, join.
• Switch to red. In each stitch work: sl st, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st.

Small White Daisy

• With yellow, 5 sc in MR, join.
• With white in each stitch work: sl st, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st.

Leaves

• With green, ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch, sc, hdc, sl st in last ch.

Sew one large red flower, two small daisies, and two green leaves on the lower skirt front. Sew one tiny red flower, one small daisy, and one leaf near the upper chest area.

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Bunny Hat

The hat is a red cloche style with a rounded crown and a gently downward brim. A white band wraps around it, and a small daisy with a red knot detail sits at the side.

Hat Crown

1. With red, Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc, inc x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x 6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc x 6. (30)
6. Rnd 6: 4 sc, inc x 6. (36)
7. Rnd 7: 5 sc, inc x 6. (42)
8. Rnd 8: 6 sc, inc x 6. (48)
9. Rnd 9 to 15: sc around for 7 rounds. (48)

Brim

1. Rnd 16: BLO, 7 sc, inc x 6. (54)
2. Rnd 17: sc around. (54)
3. Rnd 18: 8 sc, inc x 6. (60)
4. Rnd 19: sc around. (60)
5. Rnd 20: 9 sc, inc x 6. (66)
6. Rnd 21: loosely sl st around to finish.

If you want the brim to hold a smooth curve, add thin wire inside the last round or a strand of floral wire couched under the slip stitches.

Hat Band and Side Flower

• With white, ch enough to fit around the hat above the brim, about 44 to 46 chains.
• Work 1 row of slip stitches back across.
• Sew around the hat.
• Add one small white daisy and one red knot or rolled center detail on the right side.

Bunny Shoulder Bag

The bag is a small red-and-white gingham crossbody purse with a flap and two tiny red heart or petal decorations on the front. The strap sits diagonally from the bunny shoulder to the opposite hip.

Bag Body

With red and white, ch 13.

1. Row 1: starting in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc red, 2 sc white across. (12)
2. Rows 2 to 10: continue the gingham check pattern exactly as for the skirt, alternating the starting color each row. (12)

Fold the piece so 4 rows remain for the flap and 6 rows form the front and back body. Sew side edges.

Flap Edge

• With red, sc evenly around the flap edge.

Decorative Front Motifs

Make 2 tiny red hearts or rounded petal shapes by chaining 3 and working small stitches into the chain, or sew two tiny semicircle motifs to the lower front. Keep them small, as in the image.

Strap

• With red, ch 55 to 65 depending on your doll height and how low you want the bag to sit.
• Sl st back across all chains.
• Sew one end to each side of the bag.

The bag should rest slightly below the waist and cover part of the skirt front.

Mini Basket

The basket is beige, round, and shallow with a curved handle. It contains four tiny yarn balls in muted colors.

Basket Base

1. With beige, Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc, inc x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x 6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: BLO, sc around. (24)
6. Rnd 6 to 9: sc around. (24)
7. Rnd 10: reverse sc or sl st around for a neat edge.

Handle

• With beige, ch 18 to 20.
• Sl st back across.
• Sew the ends to opposite sides of the basket.

Yarn Balls Make 4

• Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR.
• Rnd 2: sc around.
• Fasten off and lightly stuff or leave unstuffed.

Make one each in dusty blue, green, cream, and red.

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Teacup and Saucer

Saucer

1. With pale pink, Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc, inc x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: BLO, sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 5: sl st, 2 hdc in next st around for a gentle ruffle.

Cup

1. With pale pink, Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: BLO, sc around. (12)
4. Rnd 4 to 6: sc around. (12)
5. Rnd 7: sl st, 2 hdc in next st around.

For the handle, ch 5, sl st back, and sew to the side. Add a tiny brown felt or embroidered circle inside the cup to suggest tea.

Fox Friend

The fox is intentionally tiny beside the bunny. It has a large head, pointed ears, a cream muzzle, brown paws, blue overalls, a small straw hat, and an apple held in the front paws.

Fox Head

1. With rust orange, Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc, inc x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x 6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc x 6. (30)
6. Rnd 6 to 10: sc around. (30)

Insert safety eyes between Rnds 7 and 8 with about 6 stitches between them.

1. Rnd 11: 3 sc, dec x 6. (24)
2. Rnd 12: 2 sc, dec x 6. (18)
3. Rnd 13: sc around. (18)

Stuff well.

1. Rnd 14: sc, dec x 6. (12)
2. Rnd 15: dec around. (6)

Fox Muzzle

1. With cream, ch 5.
2. Rnd 1: 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc, 3 sc in last ch, on opposite side 2 sc, inc. (10)
3. Rnd 2: inc, 2 sc, inc x 3, 2 sc, inc x 2. (16)

Sew centered below the eyes. Embroider a small black nose and a short smile line.

Fox Ears Make 2

1. With rust, Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR. (4)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (8)
3. Rnd 3: sc around. (8)
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x 2, 2 sc. (10)

Flatten and add a few brown stitches to the ear tips before sewing on the head.

Fox Body

1. With blue, Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc, inc x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4 to 7: sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 8: 4 sc, dec x 3, 5 sc. (15)
6. Rnd 9 to 10: sc around. (15)

Stuff lightly and sew to the head.

Fox Arms Make 2

1. With brown, Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: sc around. (6)
3. Change to rust.
4. Rnd 3 to 6: sc around. (6)

Flatten and sew to the front sides of the body, angled inward so the paws meet near the apple.

Fox Legs Make 2

1. With brown, Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: sc around. (6)
3. Change to blue.
4. Rnd 3 to 5: sc around. (6)

Sew underneath the body so the fox stands upright with slight support from the tail if needed.

Fox Tail

1. With cream, Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR. (4)
2. Rnd 2: sc around. (4)
3. Change to rust.
4. Rnd 3: inc around. (8)
5. Rnd 4 to 8: sc around. (8)
6. Rnd 9: 2 sc, inc x 2, 2 sc. (10)
7. Rnd 10 to 12: sc around. (10)

Stuff lightly and sew to the lower back.

Fox Overalls Details

Use blue yarn to add two overall straps from the front bib over the shoulders to the back. Surface stitch or sew them in place. Add tiny bib edges in front with one row of visible stitches.

Apple

1. With red, Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc around. (12)
4. Rnd 4: dec around. (6)

Stuff lightly. Pull the top center inward with thread to create the apple shape. Add a green leaf and short brown stem. Sew or tack between the fox paws.

Fox Hat

The fox hat is straw colored and flatter than the bunny hat, with a simple brim.

1. With tan, Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc, inc x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x 6. (24)
5. Rnd 5 to 6: sc around. (24)
6. Rnd 7: BLO, 3 sc, inc x 6. (30)
7. Rnd 8: sc around. (30)
8. Rnd 9: 4 sc, inc x 6. (36)
9. Rnd 10: loosely sl st around.

Add a thin blue surface band if desired. Sew lightly to the top of the head at a slight angle.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Sew the bunny ears first, placing them slightly behind the eye line and close together so they fall straight down under the hat. Sew the arms at the sides of the body just below the shoulder line. Dress the bunny, add the collar, bow, shoes, bag, and finally the hat.

For the bunny face, keep the nose tiny and centered. Add only a short mouth line. A little cheek tint makes a big difference. For the fox, keep the muzzle low and compact so the eyes stay expressive. Make sure the overalls, hat, and apple all sit symmetrically when viewed from the front.

Care Notes

• Display pieces are best kept away from direct sunlight.
• Spot clean when possible instead of soaking.
• If giving to a child, replace safety eyes with embroidered eyes.
• Store hats and bag flat to keep their shape.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Bunny head stuffed firmly and cheeks shaped
• Eyes level and evenly spaced
• Ears sewn low enough to fit under the hat
• Dress skirt evenly gathered
• Collar centered and bow aligned
• Bag strap sitting diagonally across the body
• Shoes matched and straight
• Fox paws holding the apple neatly
• Basket, yarn balls, and teacup scaled small

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Dust gently with a soft dry brush every few weeks. For light marks, dab with a barely damp cloth and mild soap, then blot dry with a towel. Do not machine wash pieces with embroidery, wired brims, or glued details. Reshape while drying and let everything air dry fully before storing.

For long-term preservation, wrap each piece in acid-free tissue and keep in a cool dry box. Avoid heavy pressure on the bunny hat brim, fox ears, and basket handle. If the dress wrinkles, use very light steam nearby without touching the yarn directly.