Crochet Tutorial: Daisy Yellow Bunny – Free Crochet Pattern

This sweet crochet bunny set is designed to look like a handmade heirloom toy with a soft cottage-garden style. The finished pieces are perfect for an amigurumi collector, nursery decor, spring shelf styling, or a thoughtful handmade gift for anyone shopping for a bunny doll pattern or crochet plush keepsake.

You will make a dressed bunny, a tiny hedgehog friend, a flower basket, and a miniature watering can so the full display feels complete and gift-ready. This design suits makers searching for a crochet doll tutorial, artisan stuffed animal pattern, or handcrafted spring decor with boutique toy appeal.

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Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US English and worked mostly in continuous rounds unless stated otherwise. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of each round. The bunny is built first, then dressed, then decorated with floral details to match the picture as closely as possible.

The proportions in this version are intentionally gentle and rounded. The head is large and slightly wider than the upper body. The torso is short and dress-shaped once covered. The ears are long and soft. The arms sit low and relaxed. The legs are short and sturdy.

The accessories are important for the final look, so do not skip them. The mustard hat, dotted dress, crossbody pouch, little basket bouquet, hedgehog, and watering can all help recreate the full garden scene from the image.

Materials

• Sport or light DK cotton yarn in cream, mustard yellow, brown, dusty pink, rose, ivory, sage, olive, soft blue, lavender, red, and light gray
• 2.25 mm crochet hook for the main pieces
• 2.0 mm crochet hook for small flowers and finer details
• Black safety eyes, 8 mm for bunny
• Black safety eyes, 5 mm for hedgehog
• Polyfill stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Small amount of pink embroidery thread for nose
• Optional craft wire for watering can handle and spout support

Finished Size

• Bunny: about 10.5 to 11.5 inches tall seated, including hat
• Hedgehog: about 4 inches tall
• Basket: about 2 inches wide
• Watering can: about 1.5 inches tall

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• inc = 2 sc in the same stitch
• dec = invisible decrease
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• tr = treble crochet
• bobble = 4 dc bobble in same stitch unless noted
• BLO = back loop only
• FLO = front loop only
• st = stitch
• sts = stitches
• MR = magic ring

Color Plan

• Bunny body: cream
• Dress and hat: mustard yellow
• Dress trim and shoe edging: dark brown
• Dress flowers: ivory, dusty pink, rose
• Leaves and stems: sage and olive
• Hedgehog body: beige face, brown spines, blue shirt, green hat
• Basket: warm tan and pink lining detail
• Watering can: pale mint or light gray-green

Bunny Head

Work in cream.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24)
5. R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6. (30)
6. R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6. (36)
7. R7: (5 sc, inc) x 6. (42)
8. R8: (6 sc, inc) x 6. (48)
9. R9: (7 sc, inc) x 6. (54)
10. R10-R18: sc around. (54)
11. Insert 8 mm eyes between R12 and R13 with 10 visible sts between them.
12. R19: (7 sc, dec) x 6. (48)
13. R20: (6 sc, dec) x 6. (42)
14. R21: (5 sc, dec) x 6. (36)
15. R22: (4 sc, dec) x 6. (30)
16. Begin stuffing firmly, shaping cheeks evenly.
17. R23: (3 sc, dec) x 6. (24)
18. R24: (2 sc, dec) x 6. (18)
19. R25: (sc, dec) x 6. (12)
20. R26: dec around. (6)

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Fasten off and close. Before fully closing, add a little extra stuffing to the lower front of the face so the head keeps the soft rounded shape seen in the image.

Bunny Muzzle Shaping

With cream yarn, embroider a tiny horizontal nose centered between the eyes, about two rounds below the eye line. Use pale pink thread to make a short triangle nose and one short vertical stitch below it. Keep the expression very small and delicate.

Use matching cream yarn to lightly indent the eye area from the back of the head if you want a deeper amigurumi look. The brows in the picture are soft and curved, so embroider fine brown or taupe arcs one round above each eye.

Bunny Ears Make 2

Work in cream. The ears are long, narrow, and floppy, with very soft tapering ends.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: (sc, inc) x 3. (9)
3. R3: sc around. (9)
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) x 3. (12)
5. R5-R7: sc around. (12)
6. R8: (3 sc, inc) x 3. (15)
7. R9-R20: sc around. (15)
8. R21: (3 sc, dec) x 3. (12)
9. R22-R26: sc around. (12)
10. Flatten and sc through both layers for 5 sts.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff. Fold the ear base slightly before sewing so the ears angle downward naturally instead of sticking out to the sides.

Bunny Legs Make 2

Start in mustard if you want built-in shoes, then change to cream.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR in mustard. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. R4: sc around in BLO. (18)
5. R5: 5 sc, 4 dec, 5 sc. (14)
6. R6: sc around. (14)
7. Change to cream.
8. R7-R15: sc around. (14)

Stuff the foot firmly and the leg lightly. Fasten off first leg. Finish second leg but do not fasten off.

Bunny Body

Continue from second leg in cream.

1. R16: Ch 4 and join to first leg, sc in each st around first leg, sc 4 across chain, sc around second leg, sc 4 on other side of chain. (36)
2. R17-R20: sc around. (36)
3. R21: (4 sc, dec) x 6. (30)
4. R22-R24: sc around. (30)
5. R25: (3 sc, dec) x 6. (24)
6. R26-R28: sc around. (24)
7. R29: (2 sc, dec) x 6. (18)
8. R30-R32: sc around. (18)

Stuff the body firmly at the hips and middle, but only lightly at the neck so the head can settle naturally. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for attaching the head.

Bunny Arms Make 2

Start in cream. The arms are slim and lightly stuffed at the hands only.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3-R4: sc around. (12)
4. R5: (2 sc, dec) x 3. (9)
5. R6-R16: sc around. (9)
6. Flatten top and sc through both layers for 4 sts.

Stuff only the lower third. Fasten off with a long tail. The arms should look soft, rounded, and slightly tapered.

Bunny Shoes Finishing Detail

The image shows mustard shoes with a neat strap effect and tiny floral decoration. If you worked the feet in mustard already, add the details now.

1. Join brown yarn to BLO round of the foot and sl st around to create the sole edge.
2. With mustard yarn, embroider one short strap across the upper front of each foot.
3. Add a tiny dusty pink knot or 3-petal flower at the outer side of each shoe.

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Bunny Dress

The dress is worked from the top down in mustard and then decorated. It should sit slightly wide and bell-shaped, matching the image.

Dress Yoke

1. Ch 36.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 35, ch 1, turn. (35)
3. Row 2: 5 sc, inc, 7 sc, inc, 9 sc, inc, 7 sc, inc, 5 sc. (39)
4. Row 3: sc across, placing 1 inc in each increase point from previous row. (43)
5. Row 4: 6 sc, inc, 8 sc, inc, 11 sc, inc, 8 sc, inc, 6 sc. (47)
6. Row 5: sc across. (47)
7. Row 6: 7 sc, inc, 9 sc, inc, 13 sc, inc, 9 sc, inc, 7 sc. (51)

Check the yoke around the bunny neck and shoulders. It should wrap gently without pulling. Sew or join later at the back with neat whip stitches.

Separate for Sleeves and Body

1. Row 7: 8 sc, skip 10 sts, ch 2, 13 sc, skip 10 sts, ch 2, 8 sc. (31 plus two ch spaces)
2. Join into a round if desired, or keep the back slightly open and work back and forth. For the cleanest look, work in joined rounds from here. Total around body section: 35 sts.

Skirt Section

1. R8: sc around, placing 2 sc in each ch-2 space. (35)
2. R9: (4 sc, inc) x 7. (42)
3. R10: sc around. (42)
4. R11: (5 sc, inc) x 7. (49)
5. R12: sc around. (49)
6. R13: (6 sc, inc) x 7. (56)
7. R14-R16: sc around. (56)
8. R17: (7 sc, inc) x 7. (63)
9. R18-R20: sc around. (63)
10. R21: (8 sc, inc) x 7. (70)
11. R22-R24: sc around. (70)

The skirt should flare outward and sit just above the bunny feet when the doll is seated. If you want a fuller look, add one more increase round evenly to 77 sts, then work one plain round.

Dress Hem Trim

Join brown yarn.

1. R25: sl st around loosely in each st. (70)

Fasten off. This brown edge is important because it defines the hem exactly like the image.

Sleeves Make 2

Join mustard yarn to one armhole.

1. R1: 12 sc evenly around the armhole opening.
2. R2: (3 sc, bobble) x 3. (15)
3. R3: sc around. (15)
4. R4: Join brown and sl st around loosely. (15)

Fasten off. Repeat for second sleeve. The bobbles create the soft puffed shape seen in the photo.

Front Overlap and Back Closure

The front neckline in the image gives a wrapped look. Create this effect by sewing the left side of the yoke slightly over the right side at the chest. Add two tiny flower appliqués near the neckline so the overlap looks intentional and decorative.

Dress Dots

The dress in the image has tiny cream seed-like dots scattered across the fabric. These should be embroidered after the dress is attached to the bunny.

• Use ivory or cream yarn split into thinner strands if needed.
• Make small straight stitches or French-knot style dots.
• Cluster more dots on the skirt and fewer on the bodice.
• Leave open space around the floral trim near the hem.

Hem Flowers and Leaves

Make a mixture of tiny flowers in ivory, dusty pink, and rose. Make at least 14 to 18 motifs for the hem, chest, bag, hat, and shoes.

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Simple 5-Petal Flower

1. With flower color, make MR.
2. Into ring: (ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st) x 5.
3. Pull ring tight and fasten off.

Tiny Leaf

1. Ch 4.
2. In second ch from hook: sl st, sc, hdc.
3. Fasten off.

Sew flowers around the lower skirt in an alternating color arrangement. Place paired leaves between some flowers. Add two flowers at the upper chest and one small flower near the dress overlap.

Crossbody Bag

Work in mustard.

1. Ch 8.
2. R1: Starting in second ch from hook, 6 sc, 3 sc in last ch, working on opposite side 5 sc, inc in last ch. (16)
3. R2-R5: sc around. (16)
4. Flatten opening and sew one side partly closed so it looks like a soft pouch.
5. Ch 38 for strap, fasten off.

Sew the strap diagonally so the bag sits at the bunny right hip, matching the picture. Add one tiny flower appliqué to the front of the pouch.

Hat

The hat is a rounded cloche with a downward brim and a brown accent band. Work in mustard.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24)
5. R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6. (30)
6. R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6. (36)
7. R7: (5 sc, inc) x 6. (42)
8. R8: (6 sc, inc) x 6. (48)
9. R9-R14: sc around. (48)
10. R15: BLO sc around. (48)
11. R16: (7 sc, inc) x 6. (54)
12. R17-R18: sc around. (54)
13. R19: sl st around loosely for a soft finished brim.

Fasten off. Embroider a brown band around the base of the crown above the brim. Make 3 small flowers and 2 leaves, then sew them to one side of the hat as shown in the image.

Basket

Work in warm tan.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. R4: BLO sc around. (18)
5. R5-R7: sc around. (18)
6. Flatten top slightly into an oval basket shape.
7. Handle: join yarn at one side, ch 14, sl st to opposite side.

Optional lining detail: with dusty pink yarn, embroider a simple wedge of color inside the basket opening to suggest cloth or flowers tucked inside.

Bouquet Flowers

Make several tiny flowers in blue, ivory, mustard, and lavender. Add green stems by chaining 5 to 7 and fastening them together at the base. Tuck and sew into the basket so they angle outward as if freshly gathered.

Hedgehog Head and Body

Start with beige for the face.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24)
5. R5-R7: sc around. (24)
6. Insert 5 mm eyes between R5 and R6 with 5 sts between.
7. Embroider a small black nose centered one round below the eyes.
8. Change to brown.
9. R8: sc around in brown. (24)
10. R9: (2 sc, dec) x 6. (18)
11. R10: (sc, dec) x 6. (12)
12. Stuff firmly.
13. R11: dec around. (6)

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For the lower body, continue in blue shirt color from a new start.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. R4-R6: sc around. (18)
5. R7: (sc, dec) x 6. (12)
6. Stuff lightly.

Sew body to head. The hedgehog should look squat and compact.

Hedgehog Spines

Join brown yarn around the back of the head and work short looped texture or chain fringes.

1. At several back-head stitches: sl st, ch 6, sl st in second ch from hook and each remaining ch, sl st in next head stitch.
2. Repeat across the back and down the sides.

Do not cover the face. Keep the fringe dense enough to resemble soft crochet spikes rather than hair.

Hedgehog Arms Make 2

1. With beige, 5 sc in MR. (5)
2. R2-R4: sc around. (5)
3. Change to blue for one round if desired.

Flatten and sew to body sides.

Hedgehog Hat

Work in green.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. R4-R6: sc around. (18)
5. R7: BLO sc around. (18)
6. R8: (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24)
7. R9: sl st around loosely. (24)

Fasten off and sew lightly on top of the hedgehog so the brim tilts forward a little.

Watering Can

Work in pale mint or light gray-green.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. R4-R6: sc around. (18)
5. R7: BLO sc around. (18)
6. R8: (sc, dec) x 6. (12)
7. R9: sc around. (12)

Stuff lightly only at the base so it keeps shape without looking like a plush ball. Fasten off and close top gently.

Spout

1. Ch 8.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st, sc, sc, hdc, hdc, sc, sl st.

Sew to front side at an upward angle.

Handle

1. Ch 10.
2. Sl st in second ch from hook and each ch across.

Sew from upper back to side. Add a tiny round top opening by embroidering a circle or stitching one small ring near the top center.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Sew the head to the body securely with the face centered above the legs. Sew arms at the sides just below the neckline. Attach ears between head rounds 22 and 23, slightly behind the eye line, and angle them straight down.

Dress the bunny before sewing the hat in place. Position the hat low enough that it frames the face without hiding the eyes. Attach the bag strap diagonally. Place the basket near one hand. Sit the hedgehog close to the bunny and rest the watering can near its paw.

Keep all facial embroidery small. A tiny nose, short mouth line, and very light brows are enough. Overworked details will change the gentle expression that gives this doll its charm.

Care Notes

• Spot clean whenever possible
• If washing is needed, hand wash gently in cool water
• Do not twist or wring
• Reshape while damp and dry flat
• Keep away from high heat and rough brushing

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Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head is evenly stuffed and round
• Ears are sewn low and floppy
• Dress hem flares softly and reaches the feet
• Brown trims are added to hem, sleeves, and hat band
• Cream dots are embroidered on dress
• Floral appliqués are placed on hat, bodice, skirt, bag, and shoes
• Hedgehog has visible back spines and tilted hat
• Basket bouquet and watering can are completed

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the finished set away from direct sunlight to protect the mustard and pink shades from fading. If displaying on a shelf, dust lightly with a soft dry brush. Do not hang the bunny by the ears or hat brim.

For long-term storage, wrap each piece in clean tissue and place it in a breathable box. Avoid sealed plastic for extended periods in humid climates. Keep accessories together so the full garden scene stays complete and ready to display or gift.