Crochet Tutorial: Lemon Ruffled Bunny – Free Crochet Pattern

This elegant crochet bunny set is designed with a soft lemon dress, a wide-brim sun hat, matching shoes, a floral handbag, a tiny bee friend, a woodland fox companion, and a small harvest basket. It has the look of a handmade heirloom toy, giftable nursery decor piece, and collectible amigurumi doll.

If you love searching for crochet bunny doll pattern, amigurumi rabbit doll, handmade spring bunny gift, crochet doll with hat, or cottagecore crochet decor, this charming design brings all of those details together in one sweet project with a polished boutique finish and a warm garden-inspired style.

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Pattern Overview

This pattern recreates the full set shown in the image as closely as possible in crochet style.

The main piece is a long-eared bunny doll with a round head, soft muzzle shaping, slim arms, short sturdy legs, a fitted bodice, layered scalloped overskirt, deep lace-look underskirt, ruffled sleeves, and a dramatic wide hat.

The accessories complete the scene and are important to the overall look.

• Main bunny doll
• Lemon dress with ruffles and layered skirt panels
• Wide-brim hat with floral trim
• Small floral handbag
• Mary Jane style shoes
• Tiny bee
• Little fox doll
• Small produce basket with vegetables

The construction is mostly worked in continuous rounds unless noted otherwise. Use a stitch marker at the first stitch of every round. Stuff firmly but evenly. Keep tension tight so the stuffing does not show through.

Skill Level

Intermediate. A confident beginner can make it with patience, but several sections include shaping, layered assembly, decorative surface placement, and small accessory details.

Materials

• Sport weight or light DK cotton yarn for the doll and accessories
• Main bunny color: warm cream
• Dress and hat color: soft lemon yellow
• Accent colors: white, dusty rose, mustard, green, tan, brown, rust, blue, gray, black
• 2.0 mm to 2.5 mm crochet hook
• Black safety eyes, 8 mm to 10 mm
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch marker
• Small sharp scissors
• Optional blush for cheeks
• Thin ribbon or strong yarn for hat tie if desired
• Very fine lace trim for the underskirt if you want the same mixed-media look

Abbreviations

• MR = magic ring
• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• tr = treble crochet
• inc = 2 sc in 1 stitch
• dec = invisible decrease
• BLO = back loop only
• FLO = front loop only
• st = stitch
• sts = stitches
• rep = repeat

Finished Size

The bunny doll is approximately 11 to 13 inches tall without the hat, depending on yarn and tension.

With the hat on, the full display height is slightly taller. The fox is a small companion size, about one-third of the bunny height. The bee and basket are tiny accent props.

Design Notes

The visual balance in this design matters a lot. The head is large and round, the body is small and elegant, the ears are long and soft, and the dress creates most of the doll’s volume.

Do not overstuff the arms or ears. The skirt should be full, but the bodice must remain neat and fitted. The hat brim should be broad enough to frame the face and tilt gently downward.

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Main Bunny Doll

Head

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6. (30)
6. Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x6. (36)
7. Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x6. (42)
8. Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) x6. (48)
9. Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) x6. (54)
10. Rnd 10: (8 sc, inc) x6. (60)
11. Rnd 11: (9 sc, inc) x6. (66)
12. Rnd 12-24: sc around. (66)

Place eyes between Rnds 17 and 18 with about 15 stitches between them. The face in the image is calm and widely spaced, so avoid placing the eyes too low or too close together.

12. Rnd 25: (9 sc, dec) x6. (60)
13. Rnd 26: (8 sc, dec) x6. (54)
14. Rnd 27: (7 sc, dec) x6. (48)
15. Rnd 28: (6 sc, dec) x6. (42)
16. Rnd 29: (5 sc, dec) x6. (36)

Stuff firmly now. Shape the cheeks evenly with your fingers as you stuff.

17. Rnd 30: (4 sc, dec) x6. (30)
18. Rnd 31: (3 sc, dec) x6. (24)
19. Rnd 32: (2 sc, dec) x6. (18)

Fasten off with a long tail if you prefer sewing to the neck later. Otherwise continue directly into the neck if using your preferred join method.

Muzzle Embroidery

Using pink or dusty rose yarn, embroider a small vertical nose centered between the eyes, slightly below eye level. Add a short vertical line and two tiny angled mouth stitches.

Using dark brown or black embroidery floss, add slightly curved brows above the eyes. Apply soft blush horizontally across the cheeks for the sweet rosy finish seen in the image.

Ears Make 2

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5-8: sc around. (24)
6. Rnd 9: (2 sc, dec) x6. (18)
7. Rnd 10-24: sc around. (18)
8. Rnd 25: flatten opening and crochet 9 sc through both sides, or leave open for sewing.

Do not stuff the ears. Lightly flatten them so they hang naturally. Sew them to the head around Rnds 8 to 10, slightly behind the crown line so they drop down the sides of the face like the photo.

Neck

If working separately from the head, join cream yarn to the bottom opening.

1. Rnd 1: sc around. (18)
2. Rnd 2-4: sc around. (18)

The neck should be slim and short. Stuff firmly so the head stays upright.

Body and Bodice Base

1. Rnd 1: (sc, inc) x9. (27)
2. Rnd 2: (2 sc, inc) x9. (36)
3. Rnd 3-6: sc around. (36)
4. Rnd 7: BLO sc around. (36)
5. Rnd 8-11: sc around. (36)
6. Rnd 12: (4 sc, dec) x6. (30)
7. Rnd 13-15: sc around. (30)

Stuff the body lightly to medium. The upper body should be firm enough to support the dress but not bulky. The image shows a slim torso with a fitted waist.

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Legs Make 2

Start with lemon shoes.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: sc around. (24)
6. Rnd 6: 8 sc, 4 dec, 8 sc. (20)
7. Rnd 7: 7 sc, 3 dec, 7 sc. (17)
8. Rnd 8: sc around. (17)

Change to cream for stockings or legs.

9. Rnd 9: BLO sc around. (17)
10. Rnd 10-20: sc around. (17)

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

Join Legs

On the second leg, ch 3 and join to the first leg.

1. Rnd 1: 17 sc around first leg, 3 sc in chain, 17 sc around second leg, 3 sc on other side of chain. (40)
2. Rnd 2-4: sc around. (40)
3. Rnd 5: (8 sc, dec) x4. (36)
4. Rnd 6-7: sc around. (36)
5. Rnd 8: (4 sc, dec) x6. (30)

Continue with body rounds already given if you prefer making the body bottom-up. Either construction route works as long as your stitch count remains neat and centered.

Arms Make 2

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3-4: sc around. (12)
4. Rnd 5: (2 sc, dec) x3. (9)
5. Rnd 6-17: sc around. (9)

Stuff only the hand and lower forearm lightly. Leave the upper arm soft. Flatten the opening and sew to the upper body just below the shoulder ruffle line.

Dress

The dress is what gives this bunny its refined lemon look. It has four visual layers.

• A fitted upper bodice
• A ruffled neckline and sleeve trim
• A rounded overskirt with panel effect
• A deeper scalloped lace-style underskirt

Bodice Cover

If your body was already made in lemon, you may skip this separate cover and only add trim. If your body is cream, make this fitted dress top.

Work from the waist upward in joined rounds.

1. Ch 31, join without twisting.
2. Rnd 1: sc in each ch around. (30)
3. Rnd 2-5: sc around. (30)
4. Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x6. (36)
5. Rnd 7: sc around. (36)

Fasten off and sew or slip-stitch neatly around the torso. Leave openings at the sides if you prefer sewing the arms through the bodice edge.

Neckline Ruffle

Join lemon yarn to the top edge of the bodice.

1. Rnd 1: (sl st, ch 2, 2 hdc in same st, sl st in next st) rep around for a tiny shell border.

For the higher ruffled shoulder effect seen in the image, work a second pass only across the shoulder area.

1. Shoulder Ruffle: Join yarn at one shoulder, *(sc, hdc, 2 dc, hdc, sc) in the next 3 sts, sl st in next st*; rep 2 to 3 times per shoulder.

This creates the lifted, fluttered shoulder frills shown in the photo.

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Center Collar Piece

The image shows a decorative collar-like front edge with a tiny central rosette button.

1. Ch 16.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (15)
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, dec, 11 sc, dec. (13)
4. Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc across. (13)
5. Row 4: ch 1, turn, dec, 9 sc, dec. (11)
6. Row 5: ch 1, turn, sc across. (11)

Make 2 mirrored pieces if desired, or one curved front panel depending on how you prefer to style it. Sew at the neckline. Add a tiny rolled rosette in the center.

Overskirt Panel

This front apron-like skirt layer is very important to the look. It is rounded, structured, and lightly flared.

1. Ch 26.
2. Row 1: dc in 3rd ch from hook and across. (24 dc)
3. Row 2: ch 2, turn, 2 dc in first st, 22 dc, 2 dc in last st. (26)
4. Row 3: ch 2, turn, 2 dc in first st, 24 dc, 2 dc in last st. (28)
5. Row 4: ch 2, turn, 2 dc in first st, 26 dc, 2 dc in last st. (30)
6. Row 5: ch 2, turn, dc across. (30)
7. Row 6: ch 2, turn, dec, 26 dc, dec. (28)
8. Row 7: ch 2, turn, dc across. (28)

Edge round: work sc evenly around entire panel, adding 3 sc at each lower corner for smoothness.

Top scallop trim: along the upper curved edge, work *(sl st, ch 2, 3 hdc in next st, ch 2, sl st in next st)* to form soft shell edging.

Sew this centered at the front waist. The panel should cover the upper center of the full skirt and sit above the lace layer.

Side Skirt Panels Make 2

These panels frame the front skirt and give the dress its petal-like structure.

1. Ch 18.
2. Row 1: dc in 3rd ch from hook and across. (16)
3. Row 2: ch 2, turn, 2 dc in first st, 14 dc, 2 dc in last st. (18)
4. Row 3: ch 2, turn, dc across. (18)
5. Row 4: ch 2, turn, 2 dc in first st, 16 dc, 2 dc in last st. (20)
6. Row 5: ch 2, turn, dc across. (20)

Finish with a round of sc and a tiny shell edge. Sew one on each side of the center overskirt so they angle slightly downward and outward.

Main Full Skirt

Join lemon yarn to the waistline loops left from the body or attach directly around the waist.

1. Rnd 1: 2 sc in each st around waist. Approx. (60)
2. Rnd 2: (9 sc, inc) x6. (66)
3. Rnd 3: sc around. (66)
4. Rnd 4: (10 sc, inc) x6. (72)
5. Rnd 5: sc around. (72)
6. Rnd 6: (11 sc, inc) x6. (78)
7. Rnd 7: sc around. (78)
8. Rnd 8: (12 sc, inc) x6. (84)
9. Rnd 9: sc around. (84)

Now begin the textured lace-style lower skirt. The image shows a decorative openwork look with scalloped depth. Keep it full and feminine.

10. Rnd 10: *(sc in next 2 sts, ch 2, skip 1 st)* rep around.
11. Rnd 11: *(5 dc in ch-2 sp, sc in next 2 sc)* rep around.
12. Rnd 12: *(ch 3, sc in center dc of shell, ch 3, sc between shells)* rep around.
13. Rnd 13: *(6 dc in ch-3 sp, sc in next ch-3 sp)* rep around.
14. Rnd 14: sc around evenly, placing 2 sc in each shell top where needed.
15. Rnd 15: *(3 dc in next st, skip 1, sl st in next st, skip 1)* rep around for a final scalloped hem.

The skirt should flare outward and sit at about mid-calf on the doll. Light steaming can help define the lower lace edge if your yarn allows it.

Lace Underskirt

The photo includes a soft white lace layer peeking under the front panels. You may either sew gathered lace trim under the overskirt or crochet a delicate ruffle.

If crocheting:

1. Ch 50.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (49)
3. Row 2: ch 3, turn, dc across. (49)
4. Row 3: ch 1, turn, *(sc, ch 3, skip 1)* rep across, end sc.
5. Row 4: ch 1, turn, *(5 dc in ch-3 sp, sc in next sc)* rep across.

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Gather slightly and sew under the front overskirt and side panels so it peeks out exactly as in the image. Keep it visible but not too long.

Shoes

The bunny wears neat lemon shoes with a simple closed shape.

If you already started the legs with shoe rounds, add finishing details only.

1. Using lemon yarn, surface crochet a clean line around the shoe opening.
2. Optional strap: ch 8, sew one end to one side of shoe opening, bring across, sew tiny button stitch on opposite side.

The photo suggests a very simple fitted shoe rather than a heavy boot. Keep the silhouette smooth and round.

Handbag

Bag Body

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5-10: sc around. (24)
6. Rnd 11: BLO sc around. (24)
7. Rnd 12: sc around. (24)

Flatten gently at the top. Do not stuff much, or only lightly stuff for shape.

Flap

1. Join lemon yarn to one side of top edge.
2. Row 1: sc across 12 sts. (12)
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, dec, 8 sc, dec. (10)
4. Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc across. (10)
5. Row 4: ch 1, turn, dec, 6 sc, dec. (8)
6. Row 5: ch 1, turn, sc across. (8)

Edge with sc. Sew a tiny decorative flower cluster near the flap edge.

Strap

1. Ch 32 to 40 depending on desired length.
2. Row 1: sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across.

Sew both ends securely to the sides of the bag. The bag in the photo hangs at the bunny’s side and is quite small.

Mini Flowers for Hat and Bag

Make several tiny rolled roses in dusty rose, cream, and mustard.

1. Ch 16.
2. Work 2 dc in each chain from 3rd ch from hook.
3. Roll strip tightly from one end and stitch base closed.

Leaves: ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch, sc, hdc, sl st in last ch. Make small pairs and sew beside flowers.

Wide-Brim Hat

Hat Crown

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6. (30)
6. Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x6. (36)
7. Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x6. (42)
8. Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) x6. (48)
9. Rnd 9-15: sc around. (48)

Try the hat on the bunny head. It should sit low enough to frame the forehead while leaving the eyes visible.

Brim

1. Rnd 16: BLO (7 sc, inc) x6. (54)
2. Rnd 17: sc around. (54)
3. Rnd 18: (8 sc, inc) x6. (60)
4. Rnd 19: sc around. (60)
5. Rnd 20: (9 sc, inc) x6. (66)
6. Rnd 21: sc around. (66)
7. Rnd 22: (10 sc, inc) x6. (72)
8. Rnd 23: sc around. (72)
9. Rnd 24: (11 sc, inc) x6. (78)
10. Rnd 25: sc around. (78)

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This creates the broad feminine brim seen in the image. If you want more dramatic drape, work one extra increase round. If you want a firmer brim, crochet tightly or add thin millinery wire after finishing.

Hat Band and Floral Trim

Surface crochet a decorative line around the base of the crown. Add a chain lace band in cream if desired.

Sew 3 to 5 mini flowers and 2 to 4 leaves to one side of the hat brim. Keep the cluster delicate and slightly off-center, matching the image.

Hat Tie

1. Ch 45 to 55.
2. Sl st back across for a smooth cord.

Attach at the side of the hat if desired.

Tiny Bee

Bee Body

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR in mustard. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4-6: sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 7: change to dark brown, sc around. (18)
6. Rnd 8: change to mustard, sc around. (18)
7. Rnd 9: (sc, dec) x6. (12)

Stuff lightly.

10. Rnd 10: dec x6. (6)

Fasten off and close.

Wings Make 2

1. 6 sc in MR with white.
2. sl st to close.

Sew to top of bee. Add tiny black eyes and a small stitched smile if desired. The bee in the photo is very simple and rounded.

Little Fox Companion

Head

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR with rust. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6. (30)
6. Rnd 6-10: sc around. (30)

Add white muzzle patch as an oval separate piece.

7. Rnd 11: (3 sc, dec) x6. (24)
8. Rnd 12: (2 sc, dec) x6. (18)

Insert small eyes between Rnds 7 and 8. Add a black nose on the muzzle patch.

Muzzle Patch

1. Ch 5.
2. Rnd 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 2, 3 sc in last ch, other side sc 2, inc in last. (10)
3. Rnd 2: inc, 2 sc, 3 inc, 2 sc, 2 inc. (16)

Sew to front of head before full closure.

Ears Make 2

1. Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR. (4)
2. Rnd 2: inc x4. (8)
3. Rnd 3: sc around. (8)
4. Rnd 4: (sc, inc) x4. (12)

Flatten and sew to head top.

Body

Blue shirt section first, then gray overalls.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR with blue. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4-6: sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 7: change to gray, sc around. (18)
6. Rnd 8-11: sc around. (18)
7. Rnd 12: (sc, dec) x6. (12)

Stuff lightly and close.

Legs and Arms

Make 4 tiny tubes.

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

For arms, use rust and dark brown tips if desired. For legs, use gray with darker paws. Sew neatly.

Tail

1. Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR with white. (4)
2. Rnd 2: change to rust, inc x4. (8)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x4. (12)
4. Rnd 4-8: sc around. (12)
5. Rnd 9: (sc, dec) x4. (8)

Stuff lightly and sew behind body.

Overall Straps

With gray, ch 14 for each strap and sew from front bib area over shoulders to back.

Add tiny embroidered buttons at the front.

Watering Can

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR with gray. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3-5: sc around. (12)
4. Spout: ch 6, starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st 5, attach to side.
5. Handle: ch 10, attach opposite side.

Do not overwork this piece. It is tiny and simple in the image.

Harvest Basket

Basket Base

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR with tan. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: BLO sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 5-8: sc around. (18)

Handle: ch 18 to 22, sl st back, attach both ends to upper rim.

Vegetables

Carrots Make 2:

1. Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR with orange. (4)
2. Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x2. (6)
3. Rnd 3-5: sc around. (6)
4. Top leaves: join green and work 3 small chains of 4 each, sl st back.

Round Root Vegetable:

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR with pink or lavender. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc around. (12)
4. Rnd 4: dec x6. (6)

Add tiny green leaves at top.

Assembly Order

1. Sew head to body securely.
2. Attach ears to crown sides so they hang down.
3. Sew arms to upper torso.
4. Complete bodice and neckline ruffles.
5. Attach full skirt and lace underskirt.
6. Sew front and side overskirt panels.
7. Add collar and front rosette detail.
8. Finish shoes.
9. Make and decorate handbag.
10. Make hat and attach floral trim.
11. Create bee, fox, basket, and vegetables.

Placement Tips for Accuracy

• The eyes should sit wide for a soft innocent expression.
• The ears should start slightly behind the top side of the head, not on the face front.
• The shoulder ruffles should rise upward and outward.
• The front overskirt panel should sit high, covering only the center front.
• The lace layer must show beneath the upper panel and above the lower scalloped hem.
• The hat brim should be large enough to shadow the face slightly.
• The handbag should be small and tucked near one hand, not oversized.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Sculpt the face gently with your fingers after stuffing so the cheeks stay full and even. Embroider the nose in a soft pink triangle shape, add a short center line, and keep the mouth tiny.

Attach the brows with a very light curve. Add blush in soft horizontal strokes. Sew the hat so it can tilt naturally, and arrange the ears to fall freely beneath the brim.

Care Notes

Store the doll away from direct sunlight to protect the pale lemon color. Avoid pulling on the hat brim, flower trim, or tiny accessories. This set is best used as a decorative crochet doll or a gentle display toy.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Are both ears attached at the same height?
• Does the head sit straight on the neck?
• Is the face centered and balanced?
• Does the skirt flare evenly around the body?
• Is the hat brim smooth and symmetrical?
• Are all flower appliqués stitched down securely?
• Do the bag, bee, fox, and basket match the scale of the bunny?

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot clean gently with a damp cloth and mild soap. Do not twist or wring. Press excess water out with a towel and reshape while drying flat. Keep metal pins, perfume, and strong sprays away from the yarn and embroidered face.

For long-term storage, wrap the doll in clean tissue or cotton fabric and place it in a dry box. Keep small accessories together in a separate pouch so the full display set stays complete and tidy.