This elegant crochet bunny is designed as a heirloom amigurumi bunny doll with a royal violet wardrobe, wide-brim hat, layered dress, bows, purse, and tiny garden companions. It has the look of a handmade collectible bunny, perfect for nursery decor, gift giving, spring display, and boutique-style doll lovers.
The full set also includes a small fox friend, teapot, teacups, doily, yarn basket, and miniature open book, giving the finished project the charm of a luxury crochet tea party set. If you love searching for a crochet doll pattern, amigurumi bunny gift, or handmade stuffed bunny decor, this design fits beautifully.
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Materials
- Main bunny yarn: light cream, sport or light DK cotton
- Dress and hat yarn: royal violet or soft lavender-violet, sport or light DK cotton
- Trim yarn: white, fine cotton for lace edging
- Accent yarn: soft pink for nose and inner ear blush detail
- Leaf yarn: light green scraps
- Fox yarn: rust orange, cream, dark brown, green, tan
- Tea set yarn: beige, violet
- Book yarn: cream, tan, pale pink
- Basket and yarn ball: beige and red
- Hook sizes: 2.25 mm for main pieces, 2.0 mm for mini accessories, 1.75 mm for very tiny details
- Safety eyes: 8 mm black for bunny, 5 mm black for fox, or embroider if preferred
- Stuffing: polyester fiberfill
- Floral wire or pipe cleaner: optional for hat brim support
- Tapestry needle, stitch markers, sewing pins, fabric glue optional
- Ribbon: narrow satin ribbon in violet for hat and decorative bows if you want the exact finish shown
Finished Size
The bunny in the photo has a large head, short torso, softly curved legs, and long hanging ears. When made with light DK cotton and a 2.25 mm hook, the finished bunny is about 13 to 14 inches tall from feet to top of head, not including the hat brim.
The fox is about 4 inches tall. The teapot is about 2 inches tall. Each teacup is under 1 inch tall. The open book is about 1.5 inches wide. The purse hangs at hip level and reaches the lower skirt, just like the image.
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 same stitch
- dec = invisible decrease
- BLO = back loop only
- FLO = front loop only
- st = stitch
- rnd = round
Design Notes
This pattern is worked mostly in tight spiral rounds for the dolls and in joined rounds or turned rows for clothing. Use a stitch marker at the start of every round. Keep your tension firm so the stuffing does not show through, especially on the cream bunny head and limbs.
The silhouette in the image is important. The head is large and rounded, the body is slim under the dress, the ears are long and soft, and the dress creates most of the volume. The hat is broad and elegant, with a slightly downturned brim and clustered flower trim on one side.
Color Placement Overview
- Bunny: cream head, arms, legs, ears
- Dress: violet bodice, layered violet skirt, white lace trim
- Bows: violet bows at chest, waist, purse, skirt, and lower trim
- Hat: violet with flower cluster and ribbon tail
- Shoes: violet with cream opening detail
- Fox: rust body, cream muzzle and belly, green striped shirt, tan hat
Main Bunny
Head
- Rnd 1: With cream, 6 sc in MR. 6
- Rnd 2: Inc around. 12
- Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc x 6. 18
- Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x 6. 24
- Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc x 6. 30
- Rnd 6: 4 sc, inc x 6. 36
- Rnd 7: 5 sc, inc x 6. 42
- Rnd 8: 6 sc, inc x 6. 48
- Rnd 9: 7 sc, inc x 6. 54
- Rnd 10: 8 sc, inc x 6. 60
- Rnd 11: 9 sc, inc x 6. 66
- Rnds 12-24: Sc around. 66
- Insert eyes between rnds 16 and 17, spacing them 13 stitches apart.
- Rnd 25: 9 sc, dec x 6. 60
- Rnd 26: 8 sc, dec x 6. 54
- Rnd 27: 7 sc, dec x 6. 48
- Rnd 28: 6 sc, dec x 6. 42
- Begin stuffing firmly, shaping the cheeks smooth and full.
- Rnd 29: 5 sc, dec x 6. 36
- Rnd 30: 4 sc, dec x 6. 30
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Do not close yet if you plan to crochet the neck directly from the head. Embroider a small inverted triangle nose in pale pink centered between rnds 18 and 20. Add a short straight line downward for the mouth. Embroider simple lashes at the outer corners for the sweet expression shown.
Body and Neck
- From the remaining 30 stitches of the head opening, work 30 sc in BLO for the neck transition. 30
- Rnd 2: 3 sc, dec x 6. 24
- Rnd 3: Sc around. 24
- Rnd 4: 3 sc, inc x 6. 30
- Rnd 5: 4 sc, inc x 6. 36
- Rnds 6-9: Sc around. 36
- Rnd 10: 4 sc, dec x 6. 30
- Rnd 11: Sc around. 30
- Rnd 12: 3 sc, dec x 6. 24
- Rnd 13: Sc around. 24
Stuff the neck firmly and the body lightly. The bunny in the image has a soft body hidden under the dress, so avoid making the torso too bulky. Flatten slightly at the bottom when finishing so the dress falls naturally around it.
Legs Make 2
- With cream, 6 sc in MR. 6
- Rnd 2: Inc around. 12
- Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc x 6. 18
- Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x 6. 24
- Rnds 5-6: Sc around. 24
- Rnd 7: 6 sc, 6 dec, 6 sc. 18
- Rnd 8: Sc around. 18
- Rnd 9: 4 sc, dec, 8 sc, dec, 2 sc. 16
- Rnds 10-18: Sc around. 16
- Stuff the foot firmly and the leg lightly. Flatten top opening.
Sew the legs to the underside of the body with a slight forward angle. The feet should sit parallel and close together, because the skirt opens just enough to show the two violet shoes centered under the hem.
Arms Make 2
- With cream, 6 sc in MR. 6
- Rnd 2: Inc around. 12
- Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc x 6. 18
- Rnds 4-5: Sc around. 18
- Rnd 6: 4 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec, 3 sc. 16
- Rnds 7-15: Sc around. 16
- Rnd 16: Flatten and work 8 sc through both sides to close.
Stuff only the lower half. Sew arms at shoulder level just under the dress sleeve line. Angle them gently inward so one arm can support the purse and the other sits close to the skirt, matching the poised posture in the photo.
Ears Make 2
- With cream, ch 11.
- Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 9 sc, 3 sc in last ch, working along opposite side 8 sc, inc in final ch. 22
- Row 2: Inc, 8 sc, 3 inc, 8 sc, 2 inc. 28
- Rows 3-14: Sc around the oval. 28
- Row 15: 12 sc, dec x 2, 12 sc. 26
- Rows 16-21: Sc around. 26
- Flatten top and sew closed with 6 stitches.
Do not overstuff the ears. They must remain flat, long, and drapey. Lightly brush or steam the finished ears if needed. Sew each ear high on the head, slightly behind the face centerline, so they fall down beside the cheeks just like the image.
Shoes Make 2
- With violet, ch 7.
- Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch, 5 sc, 3 sc in last ch, opposite side 4 sc, inc. 14
- Rnd 2: Inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc. 20
- Rnd 3: BLO sc around. 20
- Rnd 4: 5 sc, dec x 5, 5 sc. 15
- Rnd 5: Sc around. 15
- Rnd 6: With cream, sl st around top opening for contrast.
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Sew the shoes directly onto the feet if preferred. The image shows neat rounded violet shoes with a pale opening, so keep them smooth and symmetrical. Add a tiny satin stitch at the toe if you want extra shaping.
Dress
Bodice
The bodice is fitted and front centered, with decorative white trim running vertically and two prominent violet bows stacked at the chest and waist. Work it directly onto the torso for the cleanest fit.
- Join violet at the upper torso. Work 30 sc evenly around. 30
- Rnd 2: Sc around. 30
- Rnd 3: 4 sc, dec, 8 sc, dec, 14 sc. 28
- Rnd 4: Sc around. 28
- Rnd 5: 4 sc, inc, 8 sc, inc, 14 sc. 30
- Rnd 6: Sc around. 30
For the chest texture panel, surface crochet or stitch a central diamond panel using white trim yarn. You may also crochet a narrow strip of 18 rows x 4 sc and sew it at center front. This creates the refined front inset visible between the bows.
Puffed Sleeves Make 2
- With violet, ch 18 and join carefully.
- Rnd 1: 18 sc. 18
- Rnd 2: 1 sc, inc x 9. 27
- Rnd 3: Sc around. 27
- Rnd 4: 2 sc, dec x 6, 3 sc. 21
- Rnd 5: Sc around. 21
Add white lace edging to one side: (sc, ch 2, dc) in one stitch, sl st in next around. Sew sleeves to arm openings. Attach a tiny violet bow at the outer sleeve cap on each side to match the photo.
Main Skirt
- Join violet to the lower bodice. Work in FLO around: 30 sc. 30
- Rnd 2: 4 sc, inc x 6. 36
- Rnd 3: 5 sc, inc x 6. 42
- Rnd 4: 6 sc, inc x 6. 48
- Rnd 5: Sc around. 48
- Rnd 6: 7 sc, inc x 6. 54
- Rnd 7: Sc around. 54
- Rnd 8: 8 sc, inc x 6. 60
- Rnd 9: Sc around. 60
- Rnd 10: 9 sc, inc x 6. 66
- Rnds 11-15: Sc around. 66
For the hem ruffle, work: (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next st, sl st in next st around. This gives the soft layered fullness at the skirt edge. Add white trim over the violet skirt front in a gently wavy vertical line from waist to lower hem.
Front Overskirt and Long Side Panels
The image shows a dramatic violet overskirt that opens at center front, with rich texture and a trailing side-and-back drape. Make two mirrored panels and one back train section.
Side Panel Make 2
- With violet, ch 16.
- Row 1: 15 sc.
- Row 2: Turn, 15 sc.
- Row 3: 2 sc in first st, 13 sc, 2 sc in last st. 17
- Row 4: 17 sc.
- Row 5: Inc, 15 sc, inc. 19
- Continue increasing at both ends every other row until 27 stitches.
- Work 8 rows even.
Along the outer long edge, add a raised ruffle by working 3 dc in every second stitch. Along the lower edge, add shell trim. Sew each panel from waist downward so they frame the front opening and continue past the side into the back, creating the regal train effect.
Back Train
- With violet, ch 31.
- Rows 1-10: 30 sc.
- Rows 11-16: Dec at both ends every other row to shape the upper waist edge.
- Add the same shell and ruffle edging around lower and side edges.
Sew to the back waist between the side panels. The finished dress should fan out behind the bunny and spread on the tabletop. Add three small violet bows across the lower front area and one rosette at the right hip.
White Trim and Lace Paths
The trim is one of the most visible details in the image. Work narrow lace strips and sew them onto the dress, rather than trying to crochet everything at once. This gives better control and a cleaner finish.
- Vertical front trim strips: ch 36, then work 35 sc back. Edge one side with tiny picot-style scallops.
- Hem trim: ch 70, then work alternating sc and dc shells.
- Sleeve trim: ch 24 for each sleeve edge.
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Stitch the trim in softly wavy lines, not perfectly straight. That slight curve is what makes the dress look soft and romantic rather than flat. Secure the trim at several hidden points so it does not lift away from the skirt.
Bows Make 7 to 9
- With violet, ch 9.
- Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch, 8 sc.
- Rows 2-5: Turn, 8 sc.
- Fasten off, wrap yarn tightly around center 8 to 10 times.
Make two larger bows for the chest and waist, three medium bows for the front skirt and purse, and smaller bows for the sleeves or lower trim. Stitch them firmly in place. The bow placement is a key feature of this royal violet bunny design.
Hat
Crown
- With violet, 6 sc in MR. 6
- Rnd 2: Inc around. 12
- Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc x 6. 18
- Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x 6. 24
- Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc x 6. 30
- Rnd 6: 4 sc, inc x 6. 36
- Rnd 7: 5 sc, inc x 6. 42
- Rnd 8: 6 sc, inc x 6. 48
- Rnds 9-16: Sc around. 48
Brim
- Rnd 17: BLO, 7 sc, inc x 6. 54
- Rnd 18: Sc around. 54
- Rnd 19: 8 sc, inc x 6. 60
- Rnd 20: Sc around. 60
- Rnd 21: 9 sc, inc x 6. 66
- Rnd 22: Sc around. 66
- Rnd 23: 10 sc, inc x 6. 72
- Rnd 24: Crab stitch or sl st loosely around.
Steam lightly to shape the brim downward in front and slightly upward at the sides. For a firmer hat, insert thin floral wire around the last round. Sew or tie a narrow ribbon on one side and add the flower cluster where the brim dips.
Hat Flowers and Leaves
- Large flower: 5 petals, each made with (sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc) into a chain loop
- Small flower: same method with fewer dc per petal
- Leaves: ch 6, work along chain with sl st, sc, hdc, sc, sl st
Layer the flowers slightly and place them toward the bunny’s right side. Add a tiny knot or bead-free stitched center if desired. Keep the cluster delicate, because the photo shows ornamentation that enhances the hat rather than overpowering it.
Purse
- With violet, ch 13.
- Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch, 11 sc, 3 sc in last ch, opposite side 10 sc, inc. 26
- Rnd 2: Sc around. 26
- Rnd 3: BLO sc around. 26
- Rnds 4-8: Sc around. 26
- Flatten and seam top two thirds, leaving opening at center.
- Handle: Ch 28, sl st back across, sew to top corners.
Add one medium violet bow to the purse front. Position the purse so it hangs from the bunny’s left arm and rests against the skirt, as shown in the image.
Mini Fox Companion
Head
- With rust, 6 sc in MR. 6
- Rnd 2: Inc around. 12
- Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc x 6. 18
- Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x 6. 24
- Rnds 5-8: Sc around. 24
- Insert 5 mm eyes between rnds 6 and 7.
- Attach cream muzzle oval, 6 x 5 stitches, and embroider nose in dark brown.
- Rnd 9: 2 sc, dec x 6. 18
- Rnd 10: 1 sc, dec x 6. 12
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Body
- With rust, 6 sc in MR. 6
- Rnd 2: Inc around. 12
- Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc x 6. 18
- Rnds 4-7: Sc around. 18
- Rnd 8: 1 sc, dec x 6. 12
Make tiny arms and legs as 6-stitch tubes for 5 to 7 rounds each. Add a striped shirt by surface crocheting green and cream rounds across the torso. The fox hat can be made as a simple tan disk plus shallow crown, with two ear holes if desired.
Tea Set
Teapot
- With beige, 6 sc in MR. 6
- Rnd 2: Inc around. 12
- Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc x 6. 18
- Rnds 4-6: Sc around. 18
- Rnd 7: 1 sc, dec x 6. 12
- Rnd 8: Sc around. 12
Spout: ch 5, sc back 4, sew to side. Handle: ch 8, sl st back, sew opposite spout. Lid: 6 sc in MR, then one increase round. Add a tiny violet ring or top knot.
Teacups Make 2
- With beige, 6 sc in MR. 6
- Rnd 2: Inc around. 12
- Rnd 3: BLO sc around. 12
- Rnd 4: Sc around. 12
Add a tiny handle made from ch 4, sl st back. Make saucers in violet: 6 sc in MR, then inc to 12. Place cups on top. Make a small oval doily in cream with one decorative shell round around the edge.
Basket and Yarn Ball
- Basket base: With beige, 6 sc in MR, inc to 12, then 18.
- Sides: BLO sc around for 3 rounds.
- Handle: ch 12, sl st back, sew to both sides.
- Yarn ball: With red, 6 sc in MR, inc to 12, one round even, then dec to close.
Place the red yarn ball inside the basket so it sits high enough to be visible. This small bright accent balances the purple tones of the main bunny set.
Mini Open Book
- With cream, ch 8.
- Row 1: 7 sc.
- Rows 2-6: 7 sc.
- Make two identical rectangles.
- Join the long inner edges with tan or pale pink yarn using sl st or whip stitch so they open like pages.
- Add a cover border in tan.
Embroider tiny decorative lines or motifs instead of real text if preferred. Leave a yarn tail like a bookmark ribbon. Shape the book slightly open before placing it beside the fox.
Final Assembly and Facial Detailing
Sew the ears first, then arms, then legs if not already attached. Dress the bunny before securing the hat permanently. Place the chest bows in a neat vertical line and the waist bow centered. Add faint pink blush below the eyes and inside the ears with embroidery or fabric-safe tint.
Set the hat at a slight angle so the flower cluster sits to one side. Arrange the purse on the left arm. Position the fox close to the bunny’s right side, with the basket and book beside it. Place the tea set in front on the doily for the same storybook scene.
Care Notes
- Store the bunny standing or reclining with the hat brim supported.
- Keep small accessories together in a box or pouch.
- Avoid rough handling of the lace trim, bows, and hat flowers.
- If giving to a young child, replace safety eyes with embroidered eyes.
Quick Checklist Before You Finish
- Head shape is round and smooth
- Ears hang evenly on both sides
- Dress opening sits centered in front
- White trim is balanced and symmetrical
- Bows are placed at chest, waist, skirt, sleeves, and purse
- Hat brim is wide and elegant
- Fox, tea set, basket, and book match the display scene
Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines
Dust gently with a clean soft brush. For light cleaning, spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap, then reshape and air dry flat. Do not soak pieces with stuffing unless absolutely necessary, especially the hat and the heavily trimmed dress panels.
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Store away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the violet yarn. Keep the set in a dry place and avoid crushing the hat brim or layered skirt. For long-term display, support the dress train and rotate accessory positions occasionally so pressure marks do not develop.
