Crochet Tutorial: Sweet Tea Party Bunny – Free Crochet Pattern

This elegant handmade bunny doll is designed as a collectible amigurumi rabbit with a soft blue tea dress, floral sunhat, tiny purse, and classic Mary Jane shoes. It has the charm of a boutique stuffed bunny, a keepsake nursery gift, and a cottagecore decor piece that many handmade toy lovers search for when shopping online.

The full set also includes the sweet tea party details shown in the image, including a small picnic basket, tea mat, cups, pastries, and a woodland-style squirrel friend. The finished look feels like a premium artisan crochet doll set, perfect for gift ideas, display shelves, spring decor, or buyers looking for luxury handmade amigurumi inspiration.

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Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US English with standard American crochet terms. The goal is to recreate the exact visual balance of the image: a seated long-eared bunny with a large round head, slim neck, small body, full bell dress, broad floral hat, blue handbag, strap shoes, and miniature tea party props.

The bunny is the main piece. The squirrel, basket, cups, pastries, and tea cloth are small accessories that complete the scene. The proportions matter. The head is large and softly rounded. The body is narrow and hidden under the dress. The legs are slim and slightly dangling. The ears are long and flat.

The dress must be full and feminine, with a fitted bodice, puff sleeves, a gathered skirt, and a decorative floral lower border. The hat needs a deep crown and generous brim. The brim curves downward slightly in front and outward at the sides, matching the photo.

Skill Level

Advanced beginner to intermediate.

• Magic ring
• Single crochet
• Slip stitch
• Increase and decrease
• Half double crochet
• Double crochet
• Working in front loop only and back loop only
• Simple embroidery
• Small-piece assembly

Finished Size

Using the yarn and hook listed below, the bunny measures about 11 to 12 inches tall seated, not including the top of the hat brim, and about 14 inches from hat brim to dangling feet when posed like the image.

The squirrel measures about 3 1/2 inches tall. The basket is about 2 1/4 inches wide. The purse is about 2 1/4 inches tall.

Materials

• Sport or light DK cotton yarn in cream, sky blue, white, dusty pink, rose pink, medium blue, leaf green, tan, brown, rust, and olive
• 2.25 mm hook for all main pieces
• 2.0 mm hook for miniature accessories if desired
• 10 mm black safety eyes or black doll eyes
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Thin millinery wire or plastic brim support for hat, optional but helpful
• Small amount of pink pastel or blush for cheeks
• Light cardboard or plastic canvas scraps for bag and basket base, optional

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
• FLO = front loop only
• BLO = back loop only
• st = stitch
• sts = stitches
• rnd = round

Color Placement Notes

• Cream: head, ears, arms, legs, muzzle area
• Sky blue: dress, hat, purse, shoes
• White: sleeve frills, skirt lace edge, sock trim, tea set details
• Pink and blue: roses and embroidered flowers
• Tan: basket
• Brown, rust, olive, cream: squirrel

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Main Bunny

Head

Work in continuous rounds in cream.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 1 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 11-22: sc around. (60 each round)

Insert eyes between Rnds 14 and 15 with 12 visible stitches between them. In the image, the eyes sit wide apart, slightly low on the face, leaving room for a tiny stitched nose and mouth between them.

1. Rnd 23: 8 sc, dec x 6. (54)
2. Rnd 24: 7 sc, dec x 6. (48)
3. Rnd 25: 6 sc, dec x 6. (42)
4. Rnd 26: 5 sc, dec x 6. (36)

Stuff firmly, making the cheeks full and the lower face soft, not sharp.

1. Rnd 27: 4 sc, dec x 6. (30)
2. Rnd 28: 3 sc, dec x 6. (24)
3. Rnd 29: 2 sc, dec x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 30: 1 sc, dec x 6. (12)
5. Rnd 31: dec x 6. (6)

Fasten off and close. Shape into a smooth sphere with a gentle lower chin.

Muzzle Shaping and Face

Using cream yarn, make two tiny horizontal sculpting passes from the lower eye area toward the center to create soft cheeks. Do not pull tightly. The face in the image is delicate and plush, not deeply sculpted.

Embroider a tiny dusty pink nose over 2 stitches between Rnds 16 and 17. Add a short downward stitch and two tiny curved smile stitches, one to each side, for the sweet expression. Add thin black eyelash lines at the outer corners of the eyes.

Ears Make 2

Work in cream. The ears are long, flat, and softly tapered with rounded ends.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4-8: sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 9: 7 sc, dec, 9 sc. (17)
6. Rnd 10-14: sc around. (17)
7. Rnd 15: 6 sc, dec, 9 sc. (16)
8. Rnd 16-20: sc around. (16)
9. Rnd 21: 5 sc, dec, 9 sc. (15)
10. Rnd 22-30: sc around. (15)

Flatten and crochet through both layers across the opening with 7 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Do not stuff. Lightly finger-press the ear so it hangs naturally.

Sew the ears to the head between Rnds 5 and 10, spaced widely so they fall down the sides. Angle them slightly backward at the top, then let them drop straight down. The ear tips should reach the shoulder and upper skirt area when posed.

Neck and Body

The body is slim because the dress provides most of the volume.

Start with the neck in cream.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: sc around. (6)
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc x 3. (9)
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x 3. (12)
5. Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc x 3. (15)
6. Rnd 6: BLO sc around. (15)
7. Rnd 7: 4 sc, inc x 3. (18)
8. Rnd 8: 5 sc, inc x 3. (21)
9. Rnd 9-11: sc around. (21)
10. Rnd 12: 5 sc, dec x 3. (18)
11. Rnd 13-14: sc around. (18)
12. Rnd 15: 4 sc, dec x 3. (15)
13. Rnd 16: sc around. (15)

Stuff lightly. The body should stay narrow. Fasten off with a long tail.

Sew the neck cleanly to the underside of the head. The head should sit upright but slightly forward, matching the sweet seated pose in the image.

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Legs Make 2

Begin in blue for shoes.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x 6. (24)
5. Rnd 5-7: sc around. (24)
6. Rnd 8: 8 sc, dec x 4, 8 sc. (20)
7. Rnd 9: 6 sc, dec x 4, 6 sc. (16)
8. Rnd 10: sc around. (16)

Stuff front of shoe only.

1. Rnd 11: change to cream in BLO, sc around. (16)
2. Rnd 12-22: sc around. (16)

Stuff lightly from foot to lower calf. Flatten top opening and close with 8 sc through both layers. Fasten off, leaving a tail.

Sew the legs under the lower body, slightly forward and close together. Let them dangle so the feet point down and forward off the table edge, just like the picture.

Arms Make 2

Start in cream.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3-5: sc around. (12)
4. Rnd 6: 4 sc, dec x 2, 4 sc. (10)
5. Rnd 7-16: sc around. (10)

Stuff the hand and lower arm only. Flatten opening and close with 5 sc through both layers. Fasten off, leaving a tail.

Sew arms at the side of the upper body so they angle slightly forward. One arm can rest downward inside the purse handle; the other can extend toward the tea set. This is important for the same gentle pose.

Dress

Bodice

Join sky blue to the BLO round left exposed at the base of the neck.

1. Rnd 1: In each BLO around, sc evenly around. (15)
2. Rnd 2: 4 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 5 sc. (17)
3. Rnd 3: sc around. (17)
4. Rnd 4: 4 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 6 sc. (19)
5. Rnd 5: sc around. (19)
6. Rnd 6: 5 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 6 sc. (21)
7. Rnd 7: sc around. (21)

The bodice should look fitted and slightly high-waisted. Fasten off if you want to add sleeves before continuing the skirt, or continue directly.

Puff Sleeves Make 2

Join sky blue to armhole area at the shoulder edge. Work around the top of the arm and body opening. You may need to adjust by 1 stitch for symmetry.

1. Rnd 1: 12 sc evenly around armhole. (12)
2. Rnd 2: 1 sc, inc x 6. (18)
3. Rnd 3-4: sc around. (18)
4. Rnd 5: change to white, FLO sl st around. (18)

For frill in the exposed front loops of Rnd 4:

1. Frill: In each loop work 2 hdc. (36)

This creates the small white ruffle shown on the sleeve edge.

Skirt Base

Join sky blue to lower edge of bodice.

1. Rnd 1: inc in every stitch around. (42)
2. Rnd 2: 6 sc, inc x 6. (48)
3. Rnd 3: 7 sc, inc x 6. (54)
4. Rnd 4: 8 sc, inc x 6. (60)
5. Rnd 5: 9 sc, inc x 6. (66)
6. Rnd 6: sc around. (66)
7. Rnd 7: 10 sc, inc x 6. (72)
8. Rnd 8: sc around. (72)
9. Rnd 9: 11 sc, inc x 6. (78)
10. Rnd 10: sc around. (78)
11. Rnd 11: 12 sc, inc x 6. (84)
12. Rnd 12: sc around. (84)
13. Rnd 13: 13 sc, inc x 6. (90)
14. Rnd 14: sc around. (90)
15. Rnd 15: 14 sc, inc x 6. (96)
16. Rnd 16: sc around. (96)

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The skirt should already flare nicely. To match the photo, the lower half needs extra fullness and texture.

1. Rnd 17: BLO sc around. (96)
2. Rnd 18: 15 sc, inc x 6. (102)
3. Rnd 19: sc around. (102)
4. Rnd 20: 16 sc, inc x 6. (108)
5. Rnd 21: sc around. (108)
6. Rnd 22: 17 sc, inc x 6. (114)
7. Rnd 23: sc around. (114)

Textured Lower Skirt Band

To imitate the vertical texture seen in the skirt, alternate simple post-like texture using stitch placement:

1. Rnd 24: 1 sc BLO, 1 sc regular around. (114)
2. Rnd 25: sc around. (114)
3. Rnd 26: repeat Rnd 24. (114)
4. Rnd 27: sc around. (114)

Lace Hem Foundation

Change to white.

1. Rnd 28: FLO sc around. (114)
2. Rnd 29: 1 sc, ch 3, skip 1 st, 1 sc in next st around. End with sl st to first sc. This creates lace spaces.

If needed, adjust in the final repeat so the spacing stays even. The lace should spread softly around the hem.

Lace Hem

Work into each chain-3 space.

1. Rnd 30: In each ch-3 space work 1 sc, 1 hdc, 3 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc.
2. Rnd 31: Sl st between shells, then in center dc of each shell work 1 sc, ch 4, 1 sc. Repeat around.
3. Rnd 32: In each ch-4 arch work 1 sc, 1 hdc, 5 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc.

This creates the deep scalloped white border seen in the image.

Mini Roses and Floral Hem Decoration

The skirt border includes clustered roses in pink and blue along the lower blue section just above the white lace. Make a mix of 18 to 24 tiny flowers in two shades of blue and two shades of pink.

Rosebud Style A

1. Ch 16.
2. In 2nd ch from hook: 1 sc, 1 hdc in next, 2 dc in each of next 10 ch, 1 hdc in next, 1 sc in last.
3. Roll tightly from the sc end to form a rose. Stitch base closed.

Rosebud Style B

1. Ch 12.
2. In 2nd ch from hook: 1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc in next 7 ch, 1 hdc, 1 sc.
3. Roll and stitch base closed.

Tiny Leaves

1. Ch 4.
2. In 2nd ch from hook: sl st, sc, sl st.

Sew the flowers around the lower skirt in a gentle scattered garland, with denser grouping near the front and side front. Add a few green leaves between flowers. Keep the back lighter so the doll can sit neatly.

Chest Flower Cluster

Make 3 tiny roses, one blue and two pink, with two green leaves. Sew them to the center chest of the dress. This is a prominent detail in the photo and should sit just below the neckline.

Hat

Hat Crown

Work in sky blue.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 1 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 9-16: sc around. (48)

The crown should be rounded rather than flat-topped.

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Hat Brim

1. Rnd 17: BLO sc around. (48)
2. Rnd 18: 7 sc, inc x 6. (54)
3. Rnd 19: sc around. (54)
4. Rnd 20: 8 sc, inc x 6. (60)
5. Rnd 21: sc around. (60)
6. Rnd 22: 9 sc, inc x 6. (66)
7. Rnd 23: sc around. (66)
8. Rnd 24: 10 sc, inc x 6. (72)
9. Rnd 25: sc around. (72)
10. Rnd 26: 11 sc, inc x 6. (78)
11. Rnd 27: sc around. (78)
12. Rnd 28: 12 sc, inc x 6. (84)
13. Rnd 29: sc around. (84)

For a neat edge, work one final round of reverse single crochet or slip stitch evenly around. If using support wire, insert it along the outer edge and cover with the final edging round.

Embroider tiny pink and blue specks sparsely over the crown and brim for the printed floral effect. Keep this light and scattered.

Hat Flowers

Make 5 to 7 roses in medium blue and pink shades, slightly larger than the chest flowers. Add tiny leaves and sew them to the front left side of the hat band, continuing slightly onto the brim edge. This arrangement must be lush but still tidy.

Hat Ties

Attach blue yarn to each side of the hat just above the brim. Chain 28 for each tie and sl st back down the chain if you want thicker cords. Tie them softly into a loose bow at the back left side.

Purse

Bag Body

Work in medium blue, starting with an oval base.

1. Ch 9.
2. Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 7 sc, 3 sc in last ch, working on opposite side 6 sc, 2 sc in last ch. (18)
3. Rnd 2: inc, 6 sc, 3 inc, 6 sc, 2 inc. (24)
4. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc, 6 sc, 1 sc, inc x 3, 6 sc, 1 sc, inc x 2. (30)
5. Rnd 4-11: sc around. (30)

Flatten lightly but keep some depth.

Bag Top Edge

1. Rnd 12: change to white, sl st around or crab stitch around. (30)

Bag Flap

Join blue at one side top edge.

1. Row 1: 12 sc.
2. Row 2: ch 1, turn, dec, 8 sc, dec. (10)
3. Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc across. (10)
4. Row 4: ch 1, turn, dec, 6 sc, dec. (8)
5. Row 5: ch 1, turn, sc across. (8)
6. Row 6: ch 1, turn, dec, 4 sc, dec. (6)
7. Row 7: ch 1, turn, sc across. (6)

Edge the flap in white. Sew a tiny pink crochet circle or embroidered button to the front.

Handle

1. Ch 26.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (25)

Sew both ends to the bag. Slip the bag over the bunny arm before fixing the final pose.

Shoes and Straps

The shoe base was already made with the legs. Add the front strap and side button look after assembly.

Strap for Each Shoe

1. Attach blue yarn at one side of the shoe opening.
2. Ch 8, skip across foot, sl st on opposite side.
3. Fasten off.

Make a tiny white circle by working 6 sc in MR. Sew to one side of each strap as the decorative button. Add a thin white ankle sock line with surface slip stitch if desired.

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Squirrel Companion

Head and Body Combined

Work in rust-brown.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x 6. (24)
5. Rnd 5-8: sc around. (24)
6. Rnd 9: 2 sc, dec x 6. (18)
7. Rnd 10: sc around. (18)

Insert tiny black eyes between Rnds 6 and 7.

1. Rnd 11: 1 sc, dec x 6. (12)
2. Rnd 12: 1 sc, inc x 6. (18)
3. Rnd 13: 2 sc, inc x 6. (24)
4. Rnd 14-18: sc around. (24)
5. Rnd 19: 2 sc, dec x 6. (18)
6. Rnd 20: 1 sc, dec x 6. (12)

Stuff firmly and close.

Muzzle

In cream:

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

Sew to the lower face. Embroider a brown nose and mouth.

Ears Make 2

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

Flatten and sew to top of head.

Arms Make 2

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

Stuff lightly and sew at sides.

Legs Make 2

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

Flatten slightly and sew under body.

Tail

In brown:

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4-8: sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 9: 1 sc, dec x 6. (12)
6. Rnd 10-12: sc around. (12)

Stuff firmly. Curve the tail upward and sew to back.

Hat and Acorn

Make a tiny green cap by starting with 6 sc in MR, then 12 sc in next round, then one straight round. Add a short brim with slip stitches. For the acorn, make a small cream oval and a dark brown top. Sew between squirrel paws.

Picnic Basket

Basket Base

In tan:

1. Ch 11.
2. Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 9 sc, 3 sc in last ch, 8 sc on opposite side, 2 sc in last. (22)
3. Rnd 2: inc, 8 sc, 3 inc, 8 sc, 2 inc. (28)
4. Rnd 3-8: sc around. (28)

For lid, repeat the base and work only 3 rounds upward. Add a small handle on top with ch 10 and sc back. Edge the opening and lid neatly. Sew lid at the back edge so it stays open.

Tea Cloth

In white, ch 16.

1. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (15)
2. Rows 2-11: ch 1, turn, sc across. (15)

Using blue yarn, weave simple horizontal and vertical lines for a checked cloth.

Cups and Pastries

Tiny Cup Make 2

In white:

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: BLO sc around. (12)
4. Rnd 4-5: sc around. (12)

Make a handle with ch 4 and attach to side.

Saucer Make 2

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc x 6. (18)

Pastries

Make two tiny swirls in cream and pink by chaining 10 and working 2 hdc in each chain. Roll into spirals and stitch closed. Place on the cloth.

Surface Embroidery Details

To match the image more closely, add the following final decorative stitching:

• Scattered tiny pink and blue flower specks on the hat
• A few small embroidered floral dots on the upper skirt
• Soft blush circles on the cheeks
• Leaf accents around the roses on the chest and skirt
• Optional tiny cream highlights near the purse button and shoe buttons

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Sew the head to the body first, then add ears, arms, and legs. Dress the bunny before fixing the final arm position. Place the hat slightly tilted forward so it frames the eyes. Add the purse last. Blend a tiny amount of pink blush onto the cheeks. Keep the face minimal and sweet.

Care Notes

Use gentle spot cleaning for the doll and accessories whenever possible. If deeper cleaning is needed, hand wash briefly in cool water with mild soap, press in a towel, reshape carefully, and dry flat away from direct sunlight.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head is large and round with softly placed eyes
• Ears hang low and evenly
• Dress flares widely with white scalloped lace
• Floral hem includes pink and blue roses
• Hat brim is broad and gently curved
• Purse sits naturally over the arm
• Shoes have straps and white button accents
• Squirrel, basket, tea cloth, cups, and pastries are all included

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the finished set in a dry, dust-free space. Support the hat brim and skirt when displaying. Avoid hanging the doll by the hat or ears. For long-term preservation, keep away from moisture, smoke, and prolonged strong light to protect the yarn color and facial embroidery.