Crochet Tutorial: Alice Bunny – Free Crochet Pattern

Crochet Tutorial: Alice Bunny – Free Crochet Pattern

Alice Bunny is a sweet handmade amigurumi rabbit dressed in a vintage blue outfit with soft cream lace details, floral embroidery, a brimmed hat, and tiny crossbody bag. This charming crochet doll style is perfect for collectors searching for a handmade bunny doll, nursery décor piece, or heirloom gift idea.

This cottage garden design also includes the little squirrel friend, miniature strawberries, basket, picnic mat, and teapot shown in the photo. It is ideal for makers who love detailed amigurumi patterns, boutique crochet toys, artisan stuffed animals, and handmade gift projects with the look of premium crochet decor.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US English crochet terms and is designed to recreate the full scene shown in the image as closely as possible.

You will crochet:

  • Alice Bunny with a large head, long floppy ears, cream body, blue-and-cream layered dress, apron panels, scalloped trim, shoes, and brimmed hat with roses.
  • Mini squirrel friend with hat, shirt, cream tummy, and acorn.
  • Mini accessories including a strawberry basket, loose strawberries, picnic mat, and teapot.

The shaping focuses on a large round head, narrow neck, softly rounded torso, short arms, short dangling legs, and compact footwear so the finished bunny matches the proportions in the image.

Materials

  • Cotton or cotton-blend yarn in sport weight or light DK
  • Main bunny colors:
    • Cream
    • Dusty blue
    • Soft pink
    • Sage green
    • Tiny amounts of brown and black
  • Squirrel colors:
    • Warm brown
    • Light cream
    • Green
    • Dark brown
  • 2.25 mm to 2.75 mm crochet hook
  • Polyester stuffing
  • 10 mm black safety eyes for bunny, or embroidered eyes if preferred
  • 6 mm black safety eyes for squirrel, or embroidered eyes
  • Tapestry needle
  • Stitch markers
  • Sewing pins
  • Fine embroidery needle
  • Pink blush or soft pastel for cheeks
  • Optional thin floral wire for hat brim support

Finished Size

Using sport to light DK yarn and a 2.5 mm hook, Alice Bunny finishes at approximately 11 to 13 inches tall seated. The squirrel finishes at approximately 4 to 5 inches tall.

Gauge and Tension

Gauge is not critical for amigurumi, but your stitches should be tight enough that stuffing does not show through.

If your doll looks too loose, reduce your hook size. If it feels too stiff, go up by 0.25 mm.

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
  • BLO = back loop only
  • FLO = front loop only
  • st(s) = stitch(es)
  • rnd = round

General Notes

  • Work in continuous rounds unless stated otherwise.
  • Use a stitch marker at the beginning of each round.
  • Stuff firmly but do not overstuff.
  • The bunny’s clothing is made as separate fitted pieces for the best shape and layered look.
  • The facial features are intentionally small and centered low on the face to match the gentle expression in the image.

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Alice Bunny

Head

With cream yarn:

  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: (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: (7 sc, inc) x 6. (54)
  10. Rnd 10: (8 sc, inc) x 6. (60)
  11. Rnd 11: (9 sc, inc) x 6. (66)
  12. Rnd 12: (10 sc, inc) x 6. (72)
  13. Rnd 13-24: sc around. (72 for 12 rounds)
  14. Rnd 25: (10 sc, dec) x 6. (66)
  15. Rnd 26: (9 sc, dec) x 6. (60)
  16. Rnd 27: (8 sc, dec) x 6. (54)
  17. Rnd 28: (7 sc, dec) x 6. (48)
  18. Rnd 29: sc around. (48)
  19. Insert eyes between rnds 18 and 19, spacing them 11 stitches apart.
  20. Rnd 30: (6 sc, dec) x 6. (42)
  21. Rnd 31: (5 sc, dec) x 6. (36)
  22. Begin stuffing firmly.
  23. Rnd 32: (4 sc, dec) x 6. (30)
  24. Rnd 33: (3 sc, dec) x 6. (24)
  25. Rnd 34: (2 sc, dec) x 6. (18)
  26. Rnd 35: (sc, dec) x 6. (12)

Finish stuffing. Leave a long tail. Do not close completely yet if you want to shape the muzzle more easily after embroidery.

Muzzle Shaping

Using cream yarn and a long needle, make two very light horizontal sculpting passes below the eyes to create soft cheek fullness.

The face in the image is not sharply protruding. Keep shaping minimal. The muzzle should be round and subtle, with the nose placed slightly low and centered.

Ears Make 2

With cream yarn:

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
  4. Rnd 4-6: sc around. (18)
  5. Rnd 7: (7 sc, inc, 8 sc, inc, sc) to create a soft oval. (20)
  6. Rnd 8-18: sc around. (20 for 11 rounds)
  7. Rnd 19: (8 sc, dec) x 2. (18)
  8. Rnd 20-24: sc around. (18)
  9. Rnd 25: (7 sc, dec) x 2. (16)
  10. Rnd 26-30: sc around. (16)
  11. Rnd 31: (6 sc, dec) x 2. (14)
  12. Rnd 32-36: sc around. (14)

Flatten without stuffing. Sl st across the opening through both layers to close. Leave a long tail for sewing.

The ears should hang softly to the front sides of the head, reaching down near the dress neckline.

Body

With cream yarn:

  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: (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 7-10: sc around. (36)
  8. Rnd 11: BLO sc around. (36)
  9. Rnd 12-14: sc around. (36)
  10. Rnd 15: (4 sc, dec) x 6. (30)
  11. Rnd 16-17: sc around. (30)
  12. Rnd 18: (3 sc, dec) x 6. (24)
  13. Rnd 19-21: sc around. (24)
  14. Rnd 22: (2 sc, dec) x 6. (18)
  15. Rnd 23-25: sc around. (18)

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Stuff the body firmly in the lower half and more lightly near the neck. Fasten off with a long tail.

The body is small compared with the head. This proportion is important for the look in the image.

Legs Make 2

Start with blue yarn for shoes.

  1. Rnd 1: ch 6. Starting in second ch from hook: sc 4, 3 sc in last ch, working on opposite side sc 3, inc in last. (12)
  2. Rnd 2: inc, 3 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc, 2 inc. (18)
  3. Rnd 3: sc around in BLO. (18)
  4. Rnd 4: 5 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec, 7 sc. (16)
  5. Rnd 5: 4 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec, 6 sc. (14)

Change to cream yarn for stockings.

  1. Rnd 6: sc around. (14)
  2. Rnd 7-16: sc around. (14 for 10 rounds)
  3. Rnd 17: (5 sc, dec) x 2. (12)
  4. Rnd 18-20: sc around. (12)

Stuff the foot well and the leg lightly. Flatten the top and close with 6 sc across. Leave a long tail.

Shoe Strap for Each Leg

With blue yarn, ch 10. Fasten off.

Sew each strap across the upper shoe front like a Mary Jane strap. Add a tiny cream knot or embroidered French knot on the outer side to imitate the side detail visible in the image.

Arms Make 2

Start with cream yarn:

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x 3. (9)
  3. Rnd 3-5: sc around. (9)
  4. Rnd 6: dec, 7 sc. (8)
  5. Rnd 7-9: sc around. (8)

Change to blue yarn at rnd 10 for sleeves.

  1. Rnd 10-16: sc around. (8 for 7 rounds)

Stuff the hand area lightly only. Flatten and close with 4 sc across. Leave a long tail for sewing.

Neck Join

Sew the head to the body carefully. The head should tilt only very slightly forward.

If needed, insert an extra rolled piece of fabric or a firm stuffed neck support before closing fully. The image shows a steady, upright display doll.

Dress and Clothing

Cream Underskirt

With cream yarn, work from the front loops left from body rnd 11.

  1. Rnd 1: Attach yarn in any front loop. 36 sc around. (36)
  2. Rnd 2: (5 sc, inc) x 6. (42)
  3. Rnd 3: sc around. (42)
  4. Rnd 4: (6 sc, inc) x 6. (48)
  5. Rnd 5: sc around. (48)
  6. Rnd 6: (7 sc, inc) x 6. (54)
  7. Rnd 7: sc around. (54)
  8. Rnd 8: *sc, hdc, 2 dc, hdc, sc in next 5 sts; repeat from * around to create a soft ruffle edge. Adjust the repeat evenly if needed.

Fasten off.

Blue Overskirt

With blue yarn, make a separate skirt.

  1. Rnd 1: Ch 37, join carefully to form a ring. 36 sc. (36)
  2. Rnd 2: sc around. (36)
  3. Rnd 3: (5 sc, inc) x 6. (42)
  4. Rnd 4: sc around. (42)
  5. Rnd 5: (6 sc, inc) x 6. (48)
  6. Rnd 6: sc around. (48)
  7. Rnd 7: (7 sc, inc) x 6. (54)
  8. Rnd 8: sc around. (54)
  9. Rnd 9: (8 sc, inc) x 6. (60)
  10. Rnd 10: sc around. (60)
  11. Rnd 11: (2 sc, inc) around. (80)
  12. Rnd 12: scallop edge: *sl st in next st, skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sl st in next st; repeat from * around.

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Slip the overskirt onto the bunny and sew at the waist. The blue layer should sit above the cream ruffle and show a full rounded silhouette.

Front Bib Bodice

With cream yarn:

  1. Row 1: ch 9, sc in second ch from hook and across. (8)
  2. Row 2-6: ch 1, turn, sc across. (8)
  3. Row 7: ch 1, dec, 4 sc, dec. (6)
  4. Row 8: ch 1, sc across. (6)
  5. Row 9: ch 1, dec, 2 sc, dec. (4)
  6. Row 10: ch 1, sc across. (4)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Sew the lower edge to the center front waist over the dress. The narrow end points upward toward the neckline.

Blue Outer Dress Panels

These create the coat-like front shape visible in the image.

Make 2 with blue yarn.

  1. Row 1: ch 13, sc in second ch from hook and across. (12)
  2. Row 2-8: ch 1, turn, sc across. (12)
  3. Row 9: ch 1, dec, 8 sc, dec. (10)
  4. Row 10: ch 1, sc across. (10)
  5. Row 11: ch 1, dec, 6 sc, dec. (8)
  6. Row 12: ch 1, sc across. (8)
  7. Row 13: ch 1, dec, 4 sc, dec. (6)
  8. Row 14: ch 1, sc across. (6)

Edge both long sides and lower edge in cream yarn with 1 round of sc, then add a scallop trim:

  • *sl st in next st, skip 1, 3 dc in next st, skip 1* repeat around edged sides.

Sew one panel on each side of the front bib so they overlap slightly outward, matching the open-front look in the photo.

Waistband

With blue yarn, ch enough to wrap the waist snugly, approximately 28 to 32 stitches depending on your tension.

Work 2 rows of sc. Sew around the waist to cover dress joins.

Collar Ruffle

With cream yarn:

  1. Ch 26.
  2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. (25)
  3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, *2 sc in next st, sc in next st* across for a soft ruffle.

Sew around the neckline. The ruffle should sit softly rather than stand stiffly.

Sleeve Cuffs

With cream yarn, attach at each sleeve end and work:

  • Round 1: 8 sc around.
  • Round 2: *sl st, 2 dc in next st, sl st in next st* around loosely.

Apron Pockets and Floral Panels

The image shows two decorative blue apron-like front flaps with floral details. Make 2.

With blue yarn:

  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: (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24)
  5. Rnd 5: sc around. (24)

Flatten slightly into a rounded half-apron shape by steaming lightly or shaping with your fingers.

Edge in cream yarn with small scallops:

  • *sl st, 3 dc in next st, sl st in next st* around the lower curved edge.

Sew one panel at each side front waist so they drape over the skirt.

Embroider tiny roses and leaves in pink and sage along the lower edge of the cream underskirt, the pocket panels, and neckline center. Keep the flowers miniature and sparse, exactly like the photo.

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Crossbody Bag

With blue yarn:

  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: sc around in BLO. (18)
  5. Rnd 5-6: sc around. (18)

Fasten off. Make a second identical circle for the back if you want a fuller bag, or flatten one piece and fold slightly.

Join pieces together with sc around three sides, leaving the top open. Add cream edging and a tiny flower applique.

Strap: ch 38 to 45 depending on your doll size. Sew from one upper side of the bag, across the body, to the opposite side. Position it from the bunny’s left shoulder to right hip as shown in the image.

Hat

Hat Crown

With cream yarn:

  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: (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 8-15: sc around. (42)

Hat Brim

  1. Rnd 16: BLO sc around. (42)
  2. Rnd 17: (6 sc, inc) x 6. (48)
  3. Rnd 18: sc around. (48)
  4. Rnd 19: (7 sc, inc) x 6. (54)
  5. Rnd 20: sc around. (54)
  6. Rnd 21: (8 sc, inc) x 6. (60)
  7. Rnd 22: sc around. (60)
  8. Rnd 23: crab stitch or sl st loosely around for a neat edge.

Add a blue band around the crown base by surface slip stitching or sewing a chain strip around the hat.

The brim should curve downward gently. If needed, weave a very thin wire through the final brim round.

Roses and Leaves

Make 2 small roses in pink.

  1. Ch 16.
  2. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, work 2 sc in each chain across.
  3. Roll tightly from one end and sew the base.

Leaves: ch 5, sl st in second ch, sc, hdc, sl st in last. Fasten off. Make 2 or 3.

Sew the roses and leaves to one side of the hat band.

Facial Embroidery

  • Embroider brows with fine brown yarn one round above the eyes, each in a slight upward curve.
  • Embroider the nose in dusty pink as a small horizontal triangle.
  • Work a short vertical line downward from the nose.
  • Add a tiny split mouth if desired.
  • Apply soft pink blush in circular patches on the cheeks.

Squirrel Friend

Head and Body One Piece

With warm brown yarn:

  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: (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24)
  5. Rnd 5-9: sc around. (24)
  6. Insert eyes between rnds 6 and 7, 6 stitches apart.
  7. Rnd 10: (2 sc, dec) x 6. (18)
  8. Rnd 11: sc around. (18)
  9. Change to cream only for the front 6 stitches of rnd 12 and 13 to begin belly placement, brown for remaining stitches.
  10. Rnd 14: (sc, dec) x 6. (12)
  11. Rnd 15: BLO sc around. (12)
  12. Rnd 16-20: continue 12 sc around, keeping the front center 6 stitches in cream and the rest brown.

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Stuff firmly. Fasten off and close.

Muzzle

With cream yarn:

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Rnd 3: sc around. (12)

Sew low on the face. Embroider a brown nose.

Ears Make 2

With brown yarn:

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

Flatten and sew to the head sides.

Arms Make 2

With brown yarn:

  1. Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR. (5)
  2. Rnd 2-6: sc around. (5)

Stuff lightly and sew to the body front.

Legs Make 2

With brown yarn:

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

Sew at the lower body sides.

Tail

With brown yarn:

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x 3. (9)
  3. Rnd 3-8: sc around. (9)
  4. Rnd 9: (2 sc, inc) x 3. (12)
  5. Rnd 10-14: sc around. (12)

Stuff lightly. Curve the tail into an upright soft arc and sew behind the body.

Squirrel Shirt

With green yarn, ch 16 and join.

  1. Rnd 1-4: sc around. (15)

Fasten off and sew around the torso like a tiny fitted shirt.

Squirrel Hat

With brown yarn:

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

Add a green chain band if desired.

Acorn

Bottom with tan or cream:

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Rnd 3-4: sc around. (12)

Top with dark brown:

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Rnd 3: sc around. (12)

Sew together and place between the squirrel’s paws.

Mini Accessories

Strawberries Make 5 or More

With red yarn:

  1. Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR. (4)
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. (8)
  3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 4. (12)
  4. Rnd 4: sc around. (12)
  5. Rnd 5: (sc, dec) x 4. (8)

Stuff lightly and close.

Top leaves in green: in MR, work *ch 3, sl st in second ch, sl st in next ch, sl st in ring* five times. Sew to berry tops.

Berry Basket

With brown yarn:

  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 5-8: sc around. (18)

Handle: ch 18, sew each end to opposite basket sides.

Picnic Mat

With cream yarn, ch 16.

  1. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. (15)
  2. Row 2-12: ch 1, turn, sc across. (15)

For the pastel check effect, embroider tiny scattered straight stitches in pink and blue across the mat surface.

Teapot Body

With soft pink-beige yarn:

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

Stuff lightly and close.

Teapot Lid

With matching yarn:

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

Sew on top and add a tiny knob.

Spout

Ch 6. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st 5. Sew to the side at an upward angle.

Handle

Ch 8. Sew into a loop on the opposite side.

Assembly Order

  1. Sew head to body.
  2. Sew legs to lower body so they dangle forward when seated.
  3. Sew arms at the shoulder line.
  4. Sew ears high on the head, then let them drop naturally.
  5. Add facial embroidery and blush.
  6. Dress the bunny in underskirt, overskirt, bib, front panels, collar, cuffs, and bag.
  7. Sew the hat in place lightly or leave removable.
  8. Assemble the squirrel and accessories.

Color and Placement Details for Accuracy

  • The bunny is mostly cream, not bright white.
  • The outer dress, shoes, bag, and hat band are dusty medium blue.
  • Trim is cream.
  • Flowers are soft pink with tiny sage green leaves.
  • The squirrel is warm orange-brown with a cream belly and green shirt.
  • The bunny’s head is significantly larger than the torso.
  • The hat brim is broad and slightly downturned.
  • The front pocket panels should sit low and rounded.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check that the eyes sit low enough for a gentle expression. Keep the brows soft and short. The pink nose should be small, centered, and slightly lower than a standard amigurumi nose placement. Add light blush only after all sewing is complete.

Care Notes

Display indoors away from direct sunlight. If the hat or accessories are removable, store them flat when not in use. Avoid rough handling because the small floral details and miniature accessories are delicate.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

  • Head firmly attached and balanced
  • Ears even and softly drooping
  • Dress layers centered
  • Pocket panels matched
  • Bag placed crossbody
  • Hat brim symmetrical
  • Squirrel tail curved upward
  • All mini accessories securely shaped

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Dust gently with a soft dry brush. Spot clean with a barely damp cloth and mild soap if needed. Do not machine wash. Reshape while drying flat. Store in a breathable box or cotton bag, and keep away from moisture, heavy pressure, and prolonged heat.

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