Crochet Tutorial: Sweet Pink Ruffle Bunny – Free Crochet Pattern

This elegant bunny set is designed to look like a collectible amigurumi bunny doll with a romantic spring garden style. The finished design works beautifully as nursery decor, a handmade baby shower gift, a crochet display doll, or a charming item for shoppers looking for a cute stuffed bunny.

The outfit and accessories bring together the details many people love when they buy handmade dolls, shop crochet bunny patterns, or look for heirloom-style amigurumi. This version includes the bunny, dress, wide-brim hat, shoes, purse, tiny hedgehog friend, flower bouquet, basket, and miniature tea accessories.

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. The style is soft, rounded, and decorative, with a larger head, slim arms, slightly tapered legs, long relaxed ears, and a full skirt with pink ruffles and floral trim.

The doll in the image has a sweet proportion: the head is large and round, the body is narrow and slightly elongated, and the skirt creates the visual fullness. The hat sits low over the forehead. The ears fall gently under the brim without sticking outward.

The instructions below are detailed so you can recreate the visual balance of the original piece as closely as possible. Keep your stitches tight and even. Use invisible decreases and consistent stuffing to maintain the smooth amigurumi finish seen in the image.

Materials

• Main yarn: light cream or warm off-white cotton for head, body, arms, legs, ears
• Dress yarn: white and soft pink cotton
• Accent yarn: deeper rose pink, tiny amount of green, tiny amount of beige, brown, blue, and black
• Lace yarn or thin white cotton: for lower petticoat edge if desired
• Hook sizes: 2.0 mm for doll, 1.75 mm for small accessories
• Stuffing: polyester fiberfill
• Safety eyes: 8 mm black for bunny, 5 mm black for hedgehog, or embroider if preferred
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch marker
• Small pearl beads: optional for hat and floral trims
• Craft wire: optional for firmer hat brim or purse strap shaping
• Blush: pink pastel or cosmetic blush for cheeks

Finished Size

Using fine cotton yarn and a 2.0 mm hook, the bunny doll is approximately 12 to 14 inches tall seated, or about 15 to 16 inches from shoe sole to top of hat depending on stuffing, yarn thickness, and brim width.

The hedgehog is about 3 inches tall. The purse is miniature and proportioned to sit at the bunny’s waist. The hat is intentionally oversized to match the graceful look in the image.

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 = stitch
• sts = stitches
• rep = repeat

General Notes

• Work in continuous rounds unless the step says to join.
• Use a stitch marker at the beginning of every round.
• Stuff gradually and firmly, but do not overstuff the neck, lower face, or ears.
• The soft elegance of the image comes from smooth shaping, even tension, and careful placement of trims.
• For the best visual match, use cotton or cotton-blend yarn with defined stitches.

The Bunny Doll

Legs Make 2

Each leg begins at the shoe sole and moves upward. The feet in the image are neat, rounded, and slightly short. The legs are slender and proportioned to let the skirt cover the upper thigh area.

1. With pale pink, ch 7.
2. Round 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, turn and work on opposite side, sc 4, inc in last st. (14)
3. Round 2: inc, sc 4, inc x3, sc 4, inc x2. (20)
4. Round 3: sc 1, inc, sc 4, (sc 1, inc) x3, sc 4, (sc 1, inc) x2, sc 1. (26)
5. Round 4: BLO sc around. (26)
6. Change to cream.
7. Round 5: sc 7, dec x3, sc 10. (23)
8. Round 6: sc 6, dec x3, sc 8. (20)
9. Round 7: sc 5, dec x2, sc 9. (18)
10. Round 8: sc around. (18)
11. Round 9: sc 4, dec, sc 12. (17)
12. Stuff foot firmly.
13. Rounds 10-22: sc around. (17 each round)
14. For leg 1, fasten off. For leg 2, do not fasten off.

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Joining the Legs and Body

The bunny body is slim and simple because the dress provides most of the silhouette. Keep the body straight and smooth. The front should remain centered so the purse and flower neckline sit correctly later.

1. From leg 2, ch 3 and join to leg 1 with sc.
2. Round 23: sc 17 around leg 1, sc 3 across ch, sc 17 around leg 2, sc 3 on other side of ch. (40)
3. Round 24: sc around. (40)
4. Round 25: (sc 8, dec) x4. (36)
5. Round 26: sc around. (36)
6. Round 27: (sc 7, dec) x4. (32)
7. Round 28: sc around. (32)
8. Round 29: (sc 6, dec) x4. (28)
9. Round 30: sc around. (28)
10. Round 31: (sc 5, dec) x4. (24)
11. Round 32: sc around. (24)
12. Round 33: sc 8, inc, sc 6, inc, sc 8. (26)
13. Rounds 34-37: sc around. (26)
14. Round 38: (sc 11, inc) x2. (28)
15. Round 39: sc around. (28)
16. Round 40: (sc 6, inc) x4. (32)
17. Round 41: sc around. (32)
18. Stuff body firmly, especially lower torso.

Neck

1. Round 42: (sc 2, dec) x8. (24)
2. Round 43: (sc 2, dec) x6. (18)
3. Round 44: sc around. (18)

The neck should be firm. Add stuffing little by little. If needed, place a short rolled felt strip, cotton swab stick with both sharp ends removed, or tightly packed stuffing core inside to support the large head.

Head

The bunny’s face is broad and rounded, with a gentle muzzle area. The cheeks are soft, and the eyes are placed low enough to create a sweet expression. The face is not long or pointed.

1. Round 45: (sc 2, inc) x6. (24)
2. Round 46: (sc 3, inc) x6. (30)
3. Round 47: (sc 4, inc) x6. (36)
4. Round 48: (sc 5, inc) x6. (42)
5. Round 49: (sc 6, inc) x6. (48)
6. Round 50: (sc 7, inc) x6. (54)
7. Rounds 51-60: sc around. (54 each round)

Place safety eyes between Rounds 54 and 55 with about 9 visible stitches between them. Check the image look: the eyes are glossy, round, and evenly spaced. Add stuffing before closing.

1. Round 61: (sc 7, dec) x6. (48)
2. Round 62: (sc 6, dec) x6. (42)
3. Round 63: (sc 5, dec) x6. (36)
4. Round 64: (sc 4, dec) x6. (30)
5. Round 65: (sc 3, dec) x6. (24)
6. Round 66: (sc 2, dec) x6. (18)
7. Round 67: (sc 1, dec) x6. (12)
8. Round 68: dec x6. (6)
9. Fasten off and close.

Arms Make 2

The arms are slim, softly stuffed only at the lower section, and angled downward. They sit low enough to peek from under the collar and dress, matching the relaxed posture in the image.

1. With cream, MR 6.
2. Round 1: inc around. (12)
3. Rounds 2-4: sc around. (12)
4. Round 5: (sc 2, dec) x3. (9)
5. Round 6: sc around. (9)
6. Round 7: inc, sc 8. (10)
7. Rounds 8-20: sc around. (10 each round)
8. Lightly stuff only first half.
9. Flatten top and sc 5 through both sides to close.
10. Leave long tail for sewing.

Ears Make 2

The ears are long, soft, and gently drooping. They are not stiff and not overly wide. They emerge slightly behind the side line of the face and fall under the hat brim.

1. With cream, MR 6.
2. Round 1: inc around. (12)
3. Round 2: (sc 1, inc) x6. (18)
4. Rounds 3-6: sc around. (18 each round)
5. Round 7: (sc 4, dec) x3. (15)
6. Rounds 8-12: sc around. (15 each round)
7. Round 13: (sc 3, dec) x3. (12)
8. Rounds 14-24: sc around. (12 each round)
9. Flatten lightly at base, but do not stuff.
10. Leave a long tail.

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Muzzle and Nose Detailing

Using pink embroidery thread or thin yarn, make a tiny horizontal triangle nose centered between the eyes, around Rounds 56 to 57. Add a short vertical line downward and a very soft split mouth if desired.

Use blush on both cheeks. The cheeks in the image are small, round, and diffused rather than sharply colored. Keep the face delicate. Do not over-embroider eyelashes or heavy details because the look is simple and clean.

Dress and Petticoat

Base Dress Bodice

The dress has a fitted upper bodice with a full skirt. The neckline is decorated with pink scallops and flower appliqués. The lower section is white first, then pink ruffles, then a lace-like white edge below.

1. With white, ch 26.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 25. Ch 1, turn. (25)
3. Rows 2-6: sc 25. Ch 1, turn. (25)
4. Wrap around upper torso to test. Adjust by 1 or 2 stitches if needed.
5. Join short ends with sl st to form a ring.

Skirt Round Foundation

1. Working around lower edge of bodice, Round 1: (sc 1, inc) around. (approximately 37 or 38)
2. Round 2: (sc 2, inc) around. (approximately 50)
3. Round 3: sc around.
4. Round 4: (sc 4, inc) around. (approximately 60)
5. Rounds 5-8: sc around.
6. Round 9: (sc 5, inc) around. (approximately 70)
7. Rounds 10-14: sc around.

Slip the dress onto the doll as you work. The dress should sit snugly at the chest and expand smoothly downward. It should cover the upper legs and stop around the ankles when the doll is seated, just like the image.

Pink Lower Ruffle Section

1. Change to soft pink.
2. Round 15: BLO sc around.
3. Round 16: In each st, work 2 dc around. This creates fullness.
4. Round 17: sc around.
5. Round 18: (dc 2, dc inc) around.
6. Round 19: sc around.

Main Ruffle Edge

The lower hem in the image is richly ruffled, not flat. This edging gives the pink layer its decorative bounce. Keep tension relaxed so the frill opens fully.

1. Round 20: (sc 1, hdc 1, dc 2, hdc 1, sc 1) into every 2 stitches around, adjusting at the end to fit evenly.
2. Fasten off.

White Lace-Look Underlayer

This underlayer peeks below the pink ruffle. You may crochet directly into a free loop from the skirt foundation or make a separate trim and sew it under the pink hem.

1. With white, join to inner free loop under pink layer.
2. Round 1: sc around.
3. Round 2: (ch 3, skip 1, sc in next) around.
4. Round 3: In each ch-3 space work sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc.
5. Fasten off.

Neckline Scallop Collar

The neckline decoration in the image is soft pink and floral. It sits like a small scalloped collar rather than a stiff cape.

1. Join pink yarn to neckline.
2. Round 1: sc evenly around neck opening.
3. Round 2: (sl st, ch 2, 3 dc in next st, ch 2, sl st in next st) repeat around to create small shell petals.
4. Fasten off.

Small Flowers for Dress, Collar, Purse, and Shoes

The floral details are essential to the final look. The image shows tiny pink blossoms with little white accents and hints of green. Make several identical flowers in two sizes.

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Mini Flower Small Make 8 to 10

1. With pink, MR.
2. Into ring repeat 5 times: ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st.
3. Pull ring closed and fasten off.

Mini Flower Tiny White Accent Make 6

1. With white, MR.
2. Into ring repeat 4 times: ch 1, hdc 1, ch 1, sl st.
3. Fasten off.

Leaf Make Several

1. With green, ch 4.
2. Into 2nd ch from hook: sl st, sc, hdc, then work opposite side with sc, sl st.
3. Fasten off.

Sew flowers around the collar, on the skirt front, on the purse flap, and on the shoes. Add tiny pearl beads in centers if desired to mimic the ornamental texture seen on the hat and dress.

Shoes Make 2 Bows

The shoes are part of the legs, but each shoe has a small pink bow decoration at the front. Make the bows separately for a cleaner, dimensional finish.

1. With pink, ch 7.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (6)
3. Rows 2-3: sc 6. (6)
4. Wrap center with yarn several times to form a bow.
5. Sew one bow to each shoe front.

Wide-Brim Hat

The hat is one of the defining features of this design. It is broad, elegant, and slightly slanted forward. The brim should curve gently down and frame the face without hiding it completely.

Hat Crown Top

1. With white, MR 6.
2. Round 1: inc around. (12)
3. Round 2: (sc 1, inc) x6. (18)
4. Round 3: (sc 2, inc) x6. (24)
5. Round 4: (sc 3, inc) x6. (30)
6. Round 5: (sc 4, inc) x6. (36)
7. Round 6: (sc 5, inc) x6. (42)
8. Round 7: (sc 6, inc) x6. (48)
9. Rounds 8-14: sc around. (48 each round)

Hat Brim

1. Round 15: BLO sc around. (48)
2. Round 16: (sc 7, inc) x6. (54)
3. Round 17: sc around. (54)
4. Round 18: (sc 8, inc) x6. (60)
5. Round 19: sc around. (60)
6. Round 20: (sc 9, inc) x6. (66)
7. Round 21: sc around. (66)
8. Round 22: (sc 10, inc) x6. (72)
9. Round 23: sc around. (72)
10. Round 24: (sc 11, inc) x6. (78)

If you want a stronger brim, work one final round of crab stitch, or lightly insert thin wire around the last round. Shape the brim downward at the sides and slightly lower at the front.

Hat Band, Ribbon, and Side Floral Trim

1. With pink, ch enough to wrap around crown, about 42 to 46 chains depending on yarn.
2. Row 1: sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across.
3. Sew around crown base.
4. Make a small flat bow by ch 10, sl st to first ch to form a ring, cover center with wraps.
5. Add 2 to 3 flowers and optional pearl beads to one side of the hat.

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Purse

The purse is small, rounded at the bottom, and hangs by a long pink strap across the front of the dress. The flap is trimmed with tiny flowers, matching the collar and hem.

Purse Body

1. With pink, ch 8.
2. Round 1: Starting in 2nd ch, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch, sc 5 on opposite side, inc in last st. (16)
3. Round 2: inc, sc 5, inc x3, sc 5, inc x2. (22)
4. Rounds 3-7: sc around. (22 each round)
5. Flatten and sc 10 through both layers for top edge, leaving flap side unworked if desired.

Purse Flap

1. Join yarn to one side of top edge.
2. Row 1: sc 10. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2: dec, sc 6, dec. Ch 1, turn. (8)
4. Row 3: dec, sc 4, dec. Ch 1, turn. (6)
5. Row 4: sc 6.
6. Fasten off.

Purse Strap

1. Ch 55 to 65 depending on how low you want the purse to hang.
2. Row 1: sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across.
3. Sew to purse sides.

Decorate the flap with 2 small flowers and 1 tiny white accent flower, as seen in the image. Position the purse slightly off-center on the bunny’s right side.

Mini Hedgehog Friend

The little hedgehog is seated beside the bunny and adds storybook charm. It has a beige face, textured brown back, a blue shirt, a tiny hat, and a small open book held in front.

Head and Body Base

1. With beige, MR 6.
2. Round 1: inc around. (12)
3. Round 2: (sc 1, inc) x6. (18)
4. Round 3: (sc 2, inc) x6. (24)
5. Rounds 4-6: sc around. (24 each round)
6. Insert 5 mm eyes between Rounds 4 and 5 with 5 stitches between.
7. Round 7: (sc 2, dec) x6. (18)
8. Round 8: sc around. (18)
9. Change to blue for shirt.
10. Rounds 9-11: sc around. (18 each round)
11. Round 12: (sc 1, dec) x6. (12)
12. Stuff.
13. Round 13: dec x6. (6)
14. Close.

Spiky Back Cap

1. With brown, MR 6.
2. Round 1: inc around. (12)
3. Round 2: (sc 1, inc) x6. (18)
4. Round 3: (sc 2, inc) x6. (24)
5. Round 4: In each stitch work sl st, ch 2, sl st to create textured spikes, or use loop stitch if preferred.
6. Sew to back half of hedgehog head and body.

Arms and Feet

1. Arms: MR 4, rounds 1-4 sc around. Fasten off. Make 2.
2. Feet: MR 5, round 1 sc around, round 2 (sc 1, inc) around. Fasten off. Make 2.
3. Sew in seated position.

Tiny Hat for Hedgehog

1. With tan, MR 6.
2. Round 1: inc around. (12)
3. Round 2: BLO sc around. (12)
4. Round 3: (sc 1, inc) x6. (18)
5. Fasten off.
6. Add a blue band around crown.

Mini Book

1. With beige or taupe, ch 9.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (8)
3. Rows 2-5: sc 8.
4. Fold in half and sew side seam to create a small open book shape.

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Flower Bouquet

The bouquet near the hedgehog is made of rolled rosebuds in pink shades. Keep them small and clustered tightly. The bouquet is decorative, so exact stitch counts may vary slightly as long as the final cluster looks rounded and soft.

Rolled Rosebud Make 7 to 9

1. Ch 16.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, work 2 hdc in each chain across.
3. Fasten off with long tail.
4. Roll tightly from one end to form a rose.
5. Secure base with tail.

Make roses in pale pink, medium pink, and rose pink. Sew together into a cluster. Add a few tiny green leaves under the bouquet.

Mini Yarn Basket

The basket at the left side is small, low, and rounded with a simple arched handle. A few tiny yarn balls in pastel shades sit inside.

Basket Base

1. With tan, MR 6.
2. Round 1: inc around. (12)
3. Round 2: (sc 1, inc) x6. (18)
4. Round 3: (sc 2, inc) x6. (24)
5. Round 4: BLO sc around. (24)
6. Rounds 5-8: sc around. (24 each round)
7. Fasten off.

Basket Handle

1. Ch 18.
2. Row 1: sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across.
3. Sew ends to basket rim.

Mini Yarn Balls

1. MR 6, round 1 sc around, round 2 dec x3, close.
2. Make several in pastel pink, blue, green, and white.

Mini Teapot and Cup

The tiny tea set on the table is optional but helps match the image more closely. Keep the shapes simple and elegant.

Teapot Body

1. With cream, MR 6.
2. Round 1: inc around. (12)
3. Round 2: (sc 1, inc) x6. (18)
4. Round 3: sc around. (18)
5. Round 4: (sc 1, dec) x6. (12)
6. Stuff lightly and close.

Teapot Lid and Details

1. Lid: MR 5, sl st around, fasten off.
2. Spout: ch 5, sl st back along chain, sew to side.
3. Handle: ch 6, sew ends to opposite side.
4. Top knob: tiny French knot or one wrapped yarn nub in pink.

Cup and Saucer

1. Cup: MR 6, round 1 sc around, round 2 BLO sc around, round 3 sc around. Fasten off.
2. Handle: ch 4, sew as tiny loop.
3. Saucer: MR 6, round 1 inc around, fasten off.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

• Sew the arms to the body between the upper torso rounds, slightly angled downward.
• Sew ears to the head around the side-back area so they fall under the hat brim.
• Dress the bunny before fixing the hat permanently.
• Position the hat low and slightly tilted.
• Sew the purse strap diagonally across the body.
• Embroider the nose with soft pink yarn and add faint blush to cheeks.
• Sew floral trims carefully so the front remains balanced and symmetrical.

Care Notes

• Handle decorative flowers, pearls, and tiny accessories gently.
• Display indoors away from direct moisture.
• If the doll is for decoration, avoid rough play to preserve the hat brim and small trims.
• For child use, replace beads with embroidery and secure every piece tightly.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Hat brim curves softly and frames the face
• Ears hang evenly beneath the hat
• Eyes are centered and the nose is small and delicate
• Dress falls full and rounded with visible pink ruffle
• White underlayer peeks below the hem
• Flowers are attached on collar, skirt, purse, and shoes
• Purse hangs at the correct side and length
• Hedgehog, bouquet, basket, and tea set are scaled small and neat

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

• Spot clean with a soft damp cloth and mild soap only when needed.
• Do not scrub the blush, embroidered face, or floral trims aggressively.
• Reshape the hat brim, ears, and skirt while drying.
• Lay flat to dry completely and keep out of direct sun to reduce fading.
• Store in a dust-free box or display case for long-term preservation.