Crochet Tutorial: Mint Woodland Bunny – Free Crochet Pattern

This charming amigurumi bunny doll blends a vintage bunny crochet doll look with sweet woodland styling, soft mint clothing, delicate lace accents, and a wide-brim hat. It is designed for makers who love heirloom-style toys, cottagecore décor, handmade nursery gifts, and collectible crochet animals.

The set also includes a tiny fox friend, a miniature book, and a teacup, giving the finished piece the feel of a premium handmade crochet gift or collector crochet doll. Every part below is written to closely match the image, with careful shaping, layered trims, bows, florals, and 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 makes a seated-standing style bunny doll with:

• A large cream bunny head with long floppy ears
• A mint dress with white lace-style ruffles and brown trim
• A large brown waist bow and two skirt bows
• A mint side bag decorated with small flowers
• Mint shoes with straps
• A wide mint hat with brown edging, ribbon threading, and flower cluster
• A small woodland fox companion with blue shirt, tiny hat, and basket
• A mini cup and a closed little book

The bunny in the photo appears to be made with tight amigurumi stitches and lightweight yarn. To reproduce that look, work tightly and use a hook slightly smaller than usual for your yarn. The finished bunny will measure about 11.5 to 13 inches tall including the hat, depending on yarn and tension. The fox will be about 4 to 4.75 inches tall.

Skill Level

Intermediate, mainly because of the layered clothing, decorative trims, accessory work, and precise assembly. A patient beginner can still complete it by working slowly, counting carefully, and finishing one section at a time.

Materials

• Light DK or fine worsted cotton yarn in:
  • Cream beige for bunny body
  • Mint green for dress, hat, shoes, and bag
  • Chocolate brown for trim, bows, shoe soles, fox details, and ribbon work
  • White for collar and lace edging
  • Soft pink for flowers and blush accents
  • Peach or dusty rose for extra flower detail
  • Orange rust for fox head, body, tail, and ears
  • Blue for fox sweater
  • Black for fox paws, nose tip, and eye accents
  • Tan or straw for mini baskets and book pages
• Hooks:
  • 2.25 mm for bunny and most accessories
  • 1.75 mm to 2 mm for very small details
• Stuffing
• 6 mm safety eyes for bunny or embroidered eyes if preferred
• 4 mm safety eyes or black beads for fox
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Fine sewing thread in brown, cream, black, and pink
• Thin satin ribbon in brown for bow centers if desired
• Cardboard circle or plastic canvas for hat brim support and book insert if wanted

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
• rep = repeat

Gauge and Notes

Exact gauge is less important than keeping proportions consistent. The photo shows a smooth, firm fabric with almost no stuffing gaps. Use tight tension. Stuff the head firmly, the body moderately, and the limbs lightly to medium.

• Work most body parts in continuous rounds unless noted.
• Use a stitch marker at the start of each round.
• For the cleanest look, sew decorative pieces after blocking lightly by hand.
• When the pattern says to flatten a piece, align stitches neatly before closing.

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Bunny Head

Main Head in Cream

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc x6. (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)
5. R5: (3 sc, inc) x6. (30)
6. R6: (4 sc, inc) x6. (36)
7. R7: (5 sc, inc) x6. (42)
8. R8: (6 sc, inc) x6. (48)
9. R9: (7 sc, inc) x6. (54)
10. R10: (8 sc, inc) x6. (60)
11. R11-R20: sc around. (60)
12. R21: (8 sc, dec) x6. (54)
13. R22: (7 sc, dec) x6. (48)
14. R23: (6 sc, dec) x6. (42)
15. R24: (5 sc, dec) x6. (36)

Insert eyes between R14 and R15 with about 10 stitches visible between them. In the image, the eyes are simple, rounded, and slightly low on the face for a gentle childlike expression. Stuff firmly.

1. R25: (4 sc, dec) x6. (30)
2. R26: (3 sc, dec) x6. (24)
3. R27: (2 sc, dec) x6. (18)
4. R28: (sc, dec) x6. (12)
5. R29: dec x6. (6)

Fasten off and close.

Muzzle Shaping and Face Placement

The face in the image is not a raised snout. It is flat, soft, and centered. Use cream thread to lightly sculpt inward from the eye corners if you want a sweeter expression, but keep it very subtle.

• Embroider a small dusty pink triangular nose centered between R16 and R17.
• Add a short vertical line of 2 to 3 stitches below the nose in brown or pink-brown.
• Embroider a tiny split mouth extending one stitch left and right.
• Add faint pink blush under both eyes using soft brushed thread or pastel embroidery.
• Embroider thin curved brows one to two rounds above the eyes with brown thread.

Bunny Ears

Make 2 in cream. These ears are long, soft, and downward hanging. They are not heavily stuffed. Keep them flat and elegant.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc x6. (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)
5. R5-R8: sc around. (24)
6. R9: (2 sc, dec) x6. (18)
7. R10-R24: sc around. (18)
8. R25: (sc, dec) x6. (12)
9. R26-R30: sc around. (12)
10. Flatten top opening and sc through both layers for 5 stitches.

Leave a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff, or add only a tiny amount at the base. Sew ears to the head roughly between R7 and R11, one on each side, slightly behind the eye line. Angle them downward so they fall beside the cheeks exactly like the image.

Body and Neck

The bunny’s body is mostly hidden by the dress, but it must support the full silhouette. The torso should be compact and slightly tapered, allowing the dress to flare outward from the waist.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR with cream. (6)
2. R2: inc x6. (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)
5. R5-R8: sc around. (24)
6. R9: (6 sc, dec) x3. (21)
7. R10-R12: sc around. (21)
8. R13: (5 sc, dec) x3. (18)
9. R14-R16: sc around. (18)
10. R17: (sc, inc) x9. (27)
11. R18-R20: sc around. (27)

Stuff the lower body firmly enough to stand with support, but not rock hard. Leave top open for attaching the head. If you want extra stability, insert a short neck support dowel wrapped safely and securely before closing.

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Legs

Make 2. Start with brown sole, then cream legs. The visible shoes will later cover the ankle area. The bunny legs in the image are short and rounded, giving the skirt volume room.

1. R1: Ch 7. Starting in 2nd ch from hook: sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, work on opposite side: sc 4, inc in last. (14)
2. R2: inc, sc 4, inc x3, sc 4, inc x2. (20)
3. R3: sc around in BLO. (20)
4. R4: sc 5, dec x5, sc 5. (15)
5. Change to cream.
6. R5-R10: sc around. (15)
7. R11: (3 sc, dec) x3. (12)
8. R12-R16: sc around. (12)

Stuff lower foot firmly and upper leg lightly. Flatten top and close with 6 sc through both layers. Leave tails for sewing. Position legs under body with a slight forward angle so the shoes show under the skirt.

Arms

Make 2 in cream. The arms are soft, slim, and slightly curved inward. No fingers are visible.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: (sc, inc) x3. (9)
3. R3-R5: sc around. (9)
4. R6: (sc, dec) x3. (6)
5. R7-R18: sc around. (6)
6. R19: inc x6. (12)
7. R20: sc around. (12)

Lightly stuff only the lower half. Flatten and close with 6 sc. Sew to the body just below the neck, slightly angled downward and outward. In the image, the arms hang gently beside the dress without lifting away from the body.

Dress Bodice

The dress has a mint main color, white collar, brown trim lines, and a neat fitted bodice. This section is worked separately and sewn onto the torso for a clean layered look.

Bodice Base in Mint

1. Ch 18.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 17. Ch 1, turn. (17)
3. Row 2-6: sc across. (17)

This rectangle wraps the upper torso. Test fit around the body. Adjust by one or two stitches if needed. Sew edges together around the torso, centered in front.

Lower Bodice Skirt Join Round

Join mint yarn to bottom edge and work evenly around lower edge:

1. Round 1: 27 sc around. (27)
2. Round 2: (2 sc, inc) x9. (36)
3. Round 3: sc around. (36)

This creates the upper dress base before the larger skirt section is added.

White Collar

In white, chain enough to fit around the neckline, usually 20 to 22 chains.

1. Row 1: sc across.
2. Row 2: (sc, 3 dc in next, sc in next, sl st in next) rep across to create a soft lace collar.

Sew the collar around the neckline with points facing outward. In the image the collar sits neatly and does not cover the full shoulder width, so keep it modest.

Front Lacing Detail

Use brown yarn or ribbon. Stitch two vertical lines down the center front, then cross a short lace through them in an X pattern. Finish with a tiny bow at the top of the bodice.

• Make 2 narrow brown cords: ch 10, sl st back.
• Sew vertically about 4 stitches apart.
• Cross brown thread between them three times.
• Add a tiny bow under the collar.

Main Skirt

The skirt is full, tiered in appearance, and slightly bell-shaped. It has mint body rows with lace-like white ruffles and brown edging. The photo shows generous fullness, so do not make this section too narrow.

Mint Skirt Foundation

Join mint yarn to the lower bodice round.

1. R1: (3 sc, inc) x9. (45)
2. R2: sc around. (45)
3. R3: (4 sc, inc) x9. (54)
4. R4: sc around. (54)
5. R5: (5 sc, inc) x9. (63)
6. R6: sc around. (63)
7. R7: (6 sc, inc) x9. (72)
8. R8-R10: sc around. (72)

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The skirt should flare naturally. Steam lightly if needed, but do not flatten the fullness.

First White Lace Ruffle

Join white in FLO of R5 or R6, depending on where you want the ruffle to sit. The image shows a layered white band around the mid-skirt.

1. Ruffle Round: (sl st in next, ch 1, 2 dc in next stitch, 2 dc in next stitch, sl st in next) rep around.

This makes a soft gathered ruffle. For a more scalloped lace look, use:

• (sc, hdc, 2 dc, hdc, sc) in one stitch, sl st in next stitch, repeat.

Choose one method and stay consistent.

Second White Lace Hem Ruffle

Join white in FLO of the final mint skirt round.

1. Round 1: (2 sc in each stitch) around. (144)
2. Round 2: (sc, hdc, 2 dc, hdc, sc, sl st) repeat around using groups across the expanded edge.

This should create a dense flounced hem, matching the very full lower lace seen in the image.

Brown Hem Edge

Join brown at the very lower edge beneath or behind the white ruffle and work a simple decorative line:

• sl st evenly around
• or (sc, ch 2, sc in next) repeat for a tiny picot-style trim

The image shows a clear brown border framing the bottom of the dress. Keep it visible but narrow.

Waist Bow

The center front bow is one of the key visual details. It is large, chocolate brown, and sits exactly at the waistline.

Main Bow

1. Ch 21.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (20)
3. Row 2-8: ch 1, sc across. (20)

Fasten off, leaving a tail. Fold into bow shape and wrap center tightly with brown yarn or a thin satin ribbon strip. Sew to front waist.

Bow Tails

Make 2.

1. Ch 11.
2. Row 1: sc 10.
3. Row 2-4: sc 10.

Cut a V notch in appearance by folding and sewing the ends to angle them, or simply embroider the shape by pulling the corners slightly inward. Attach behind main bow.

Skirt Side Bows

Make 2 smaller brown bows for left and right skirt front. These sit above the white mid-ruffle line.

1. Ch 13.
2. Row 1: sc 12.
3. Row 2-5: sc 12.

Wrap center. Add short tails. Sew one to each side of the skirt front. In the photo, both side bows are evenly spaced and symmetrical.

Sleeves and Sleeve Ruffles

The sleeves are small puff sleeves in mint with white frill cuffs. You may crochet these as separate caps and sew to the arm tops.

Sleeve Caps

Make 2 in mint.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc x6. (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. R4-R5: sc around. (18)

Flatten slightly and sew over the top of each arm where it meets the body.

White Sleeve Frill

Join white to outer edge of sleeve cap.

• (sl st, 2 dc in next, 2 dc in next, sl st) repeat around.

This should make a short dainty cuff, just like the image.

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Mint Shoes

The bunny wears mint strap shoes with darker brown soles and a neat rounded toe. Make 2.

Sole in Brown

1. Ch 6.
2. R1: sc 4, 3 sc in last ch, sc 3 on opposite side, inc in last. (12)
3. R2: inc, sc 3, inc x3, sc 3, inc x2. (18)

Upper in Mint

1. R3: In BLO, sc around. (18)
2. R4: sc 5, dec x4, sc 5. (14)
3. R5: sc around. (14)

Fasten off. Sew shoe over foot. Add a strap by chaining 7 to 8 in mint, sewing across the front ankle. Add a tiny pink flower or mint button detail at one side of each strap as shown in the image.

Side Bag

The bag is mint with brown trim and small floral embellishments. It hangs from the bunny’s shoulder to one side.

Bag Body

Make 2 panels in mint.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc x6. (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)
5. R5-R7: sc around. (24)

Fasten off first panel. Repeat second panel but do not fasten off. Place panels wrong sides together and sc around through both layers, leaving top open. Add brown sl st edging around flap line if desired.

Bag Strap

• Ch 55 to 65 in brown, depending on desired hang.
• Sl st back along the chain for strength.

Sew to upper sides of the bag. Position strap diagonally across the chest and under one arm, with the bag resting at the right hip area, matching the photo.

Bag Flowers

Make 2 or 3 tiny flowers in pink and mint.

1. In MR: (ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st) x5 petals.

Layer one pink and one mint flower if desired. Sew onto the bag front and near the hat trim cluster.

Wide-Brim Hat

This hat is crucial to the look. It is mint with brown edging, an open ribbon-threaded band, and a flower decoration on one side. Keep the crown low and the brim wide with a gentle downward curve.

Hat Crown Top in Mint

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc x6. (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)
5. R5: (3 sc, inc) x6. (30)
6. R6: (4 sc, inc) x6. (36)
7. R7: (5 sc, inc) x6. (42)
8. R8-R12: sc around. (42)

Hat Side and Brim

1. R13: In BLO, sc around. (42)
2. R14: (6 sc, inc) x6. (48)
3. R15: sc around. (48)
4. R16: (7 sc, inc) x6. (54)
5. R17: sc around. (54)
6. R18: (8 sc, inc) x6. (60)
7. R19: sc around. (60)
8. R20: (9 sc, inc) x6. (66)
9. R21-R22: sc around. (66)

For a firmer brim, slip a thin circle of plastic canvas or flexible interfacing inside a double brim, but keep it light. The brim in the image has soft structure, not stiffness.

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Brown Brim Edge

Join brown and sl st around the outer edge, or work one round of crab stitch if you like a crisp finish. This brown outline is clearly visible in the photo.

Openwork Hat Band

The hat has a horizontal decorative band with spaced brown insert bars. To imitate that effect:

• Work a chain band in brown: ch 36 to 40, test around crown.
• Thread it through stitches on the hat around R8 to R9 area.
• Add tiny horizontal satin bars by sewing short brown segments evenly across.

This creates the look of a woven ribbon-threaded band.

Hat Flower Cluster

Make one larger brown flower, one pink flower, and one mint leaf pair.

Brown Flower

1. In MR: (ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, sl st) x5.

Pink Flower

1. In MR: (ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st) x5.

Mint Leaves

• Ch 6, sl st in 2nd ch, sc, hdc, sc, sl st.

Make 2 leaves. Sew flowers and leaves to one side of the hat. Add a narrow brown ribbon tail hanging from the cluster to echo the image.

Tiny Fox Companion

The fox sits beside the bunny and adds a woodland storybook feel. It has an orange head and body, white muzzle and tail tip, black paws, a blue sweater, and a tiny straw-style hat.

Fox Head

1. R1: 6 sc in MR with orange. (6)
2. R2: inc x6. (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)
5. R5-R8: sc around. (24)
6. R9: (2 sc, dec) x6. (18)
7. R10: (sc, dec) x6. (12)

Insert 4 mm eyes between R6 and R7 with about 5 stitches between them. Stuff firmly.

1. R11: dec x6. (6)

Close.

Fox Muzzle Patch

In white:

1. Ch 5.
2. R1: sc 3, 3 sc in end, sc 2 on opposite side, inc in last. (10)
3. R2: sc around. (10)

Sew low on face. Embroider black nose and tiny mouth.

Fox Ears

Make 2 outer ears in orange and 2 inner ear triangles in black or dark brown.

• Outer: 4 sc in MR, ch 1 turn, inc, sc 2, inc. (6)
• Next row: sc across.

Sew to top corners of head.

Fox Body

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc x6. (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. R4-R6: sc around. (18)
5. Change to blue for shirt.
6. R7-R10: sc around. (18)
7. R11: (sc, dec) x6. (12)

Stuff and close. Sew head to body.

Fox Arms and Legs

Make 2 arms and 2 legs, starting in black then switching to orange or blue where needed.

• R1: 4 sc in MR
• R2-R5: sc around

For arms, keep very slim. For legs, stuff lightly and sew seated. Attach neatly so the fox sits upright.

Fox Tail

1. R1: 4 sc in MR with white. (4)
2. R2: change to orange, inc x4. (8)
3. R3-R6: sc around. (8)
4. R7: (2 sc, dec) x2. (6)

Stuff lightly and sew behind body.

Fox Hat

In tan with blue band:

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc x6. (12)
3. R3: sc around. (12)
4. R4: In BLO, (sc, inc) x6. (18)

Add a narrow blue band around the crown. Sew at a slight tilt on the fox’s head.

Fox Basket

In tan:

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc x6. (12)
3. R3: BLO sc around. (12)
4. R4-R6: sc around. (12)

Handle: ch 12, sl st back, sew both ends to basket rim.

Mini Teacup

The tiny cup at the bunny’s left side is small but important for the scene.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR with cream. (6)
2. R2: inc x6. (12)
3. R3: BLO sc around. (12)
4. R4-R5: sc around. (12)
5. R6: sl st around.

Handle: ch 4, sl st back, sew to side. Add a tiny dusty pink saucer by making a flat circle of 10 to 12 stitches and placing cup on top.

Mini Book

The little book is rectangular and soft beige-pink with cream page edges.

Book Cover

1. Ch 13.
2. Row 1: sc 12. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2-10: sc 12.

Fold like a book cover.

Page Insert

1. Ch 11 with cream.
2. Row 1: sc 10.
3. Row 2-8: sc 10.

Insert inside cover and stitch closed along spine. Embroider a tiny brown clasp or stitched accent on the front.

Flowers and Extra Embellishments

Small flowers appear on the bag, dress side, and hat. Keep them tiny and dainty so they enhance rather than crowd the design.

• Use pink for the visible blooms.
• Use mint or cream for backing flowers or leaves.
• Wrap tiny brown centers with thread.
• Secure every flower firmly, especially if the doll is meant for display handling.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Sew the head to the body first, making sure the face points straight forward. Attach the ears so they hang down close to the cheeks. Add the arms at the shoulder line, then sew the legs firmly beneath the body so the feet show evenly under the skirt.

Dress the bunny by sewing on the bodice, collar, sleeves, skirt trims, bows, shoes, bag, and hat. Check symmetry from the front before securing final knots. Keep the eyes soft and evenly aligned. Add blush last, very lightly, so the expression stays gentle and clean.

Care Notes

• Best suited for decorative use or gentle supervised play.
• Store away from direct sunlight to protect pastel colors.
• Do not hang the doll by the hat or bag strap.
• Lift by supporting the body, not the embellishments.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Are both ears sewn at the same height?
• Is the waist bow centered?
• Do the two skirt bows match in position?
• Does the bag sit naturally at the side?
• Is the hat angled neatly without covering the eyes?
• Are the fox, cup, and book scaled nicely beside the bunny?

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot clean only with a soft cloth, cool water, and a tiny amount of mild soap. Avoid soaking the doll because stuffing, sculpting, and trims can shift shape. Pat gently, reshape while damp, and air dry flat away from heat.

For long-term preservation, place the finished set in a dry, clean display area. Use acid-free tissue if storing. Keep away from moisture, smoke, and rough surfaces that can snag lace, flowers, or bows.