Crochet Tutorial: Bunny Cocoa Fireplace Cottage – Free Crochet Pattern.

This cozy crochet cottage opens inside a cream suitcase and reveals a warm winter room with two bunny dolls, a glowing fireplace, a sofa chair, striped bedding, pillows, a mini table, cocoa mugs, cookies, candles, a wreath, curtains, fairy lights, yarn balls, baskets, logs, and tiny snowy window details. The design is made as a soft miniature play scene with many small sewn-on pieces.

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 crochet terms. The finished piece is designed as a detailed display cottage rather than a toy for babies, because it includes small sewn parts, beads, buttons, and wire-light style details. You may replace small beads with embroidery if making it for children.

• Finished suitcase size: about 11 in wide, 8 in deep, and 7.5 in tall when open.
• Standing brown bunny: about 4.5 in tall including ears.
• Sitting cream bunny: about 3.5 in tall including ears.
• Main hook: 2.5 mm for firm amigurumi fabric.
• Furniture hook: 3.0 mm for softer cushions and suitcase panels.
• Yarn weight: sport or light DK cotton, plus small amounts of worsted yarn for thick cushions.

Materials

• Cream yarn for suitcase, floor, wall, bunny, curtains, candles, mug tops, and yarn balls.
• Taupe yarn for brown bunny, chair, ottoman, tray, fireplace surround, and basket handles.
• Deep burgundy yarn for dress, scarf, blanket stripes, basket, wreath berries, and pillows.
• Forest green yarn for blanket stripes, wreath leaves, candle base, and cushion details.
• Tan yarn for table, wood trim, logs, window frame, and fireplace mantel.
• Brown yarn for logs, cocoa mugs, fireplace interior, and cookie plate details.
• Orange and yellow yarn for flame pieces.
• Light blue yarn for snowy night window.
• White embroidery thread for snow dots, candle flames, cocoa marshmallows, and bunny muzzle details.
• Black embroidery thread or 4 mm safety eyes for bunny eyes.
• Polyester fiberfill.
• Plastic canvas or firm cardboard for suitcase panels, fireplace, table top, and furniture bases.
• Four small bronze buttons or clasps for suitcase hardware.
• Optional warm yellow beads or embroidered French knots for fairy lights.
• Tapestry needle, stitch markers, pins, scissors, and fabric glue for hidden reinforcement only.

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• inc: 2 sc in the same stitch
• dec: invisible single crochet decrease
• BLO: back loop only
• FLO: front loop only
• MR: magic ring
• st: stitch
• FO: fasten off

Gauge and Construction Notes

For amigurumi parts, work tightly so stuffing does not show through. The bunny heads and limbs are worked in continuous rounds. The suitcase, wall, floor, furniture, table, and blanket pieces are worked mostly in rows, then wrapped around plastic canvas or cardboard.

The image shows a shallow suitcase with rounded corners, a vertical lid wall, and a flat bottom room. To match the look, use cream yarn for all main suitcase panels and keep the stitches dense. The front lip should be thick enough to hold the cottage shape.

Suitcase Base

Bottom Floor Panel

Use cream yarn and a 3.0 mm hook. The floor is a firm rectangle with visible crochet texture. Insert plastic canvas between two crocheted panels so the room stays flat and stable.

1. Ch 43.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 42 sc.
3. Rows 2-34: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 42 sc.
4. Make a second identical rectangle.
5. Place plastic canvas between both pieces.
6. Join yarn through both layers at one corner. Sc evenly around, placing 3 sc in each corner. Sl st to first sc and FO.

Suitcase Front, Back, and Side Walls

The suitcase walls are low and rounded, like a soft cream suitcase. Work one long strip for the front and sides, then another strip for the back hinge area.

1. Ch 93 with cream yarn.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 92 sc.
3. Rows 2-8: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 92 sc.
4. Row 9: Ch 1, turn, sc across in BLO to create the upper rim ridge.
5. Rows 10-11: Ch 1, turn, sc across. FO, leaving a long tail.

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Wrap this strip around the left side, front, and right side of the floor. Pin it upright with the BLO ridge near the top. Sew the bottom edge to the floor panel using whip stitches through the outer edge only.

1. For the back hinge strip, ch 43.
2. Rows 1-11: Sc across each row, turning with ch 1. 42 sc.
3. FO and sew along the back edge of the floor.
4. Sew side edges neatly to the long wall strip.

Rounded Suitcase Lid

The lid is the background wall. It must be slightly taller than the base and rounded at the top corners. Use two layers with plastic canvas inside for strength.

1. Ch 47 with cream yarn.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 46 sc.
3. Rows 2-38: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 46 sc.
4. For rounded top corners, Row 39: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 42, dec. 44 sc.
5. Row 40: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 40, dec. 42 sc.
6. Row 41: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 38, dec. 40 sc.
7. Make a second matching lid panel.
8. Place plastic canvas between the panels.
9. Sc through both layers around the edge, placing 3 sc at the lower corners and 2 sc around curved top areas. FO.

Sew the lower edge of the lid to the back hinge strip. Keep the lid standing at about a 95-degree angle. Add several strong stitches at both lower corners so the lid does not collapse forward.

Thick Cream Border

1. Join cream yarn at the lower left corner of the lid.
2. Work 1 round of sc evenly around the lid opening.
3. Work a second round in BLO to create the raised suitcase piping.
4. Work a third round of crab stitch or reverse sc for a rope-like edge.

Wall Details

Fairy Light Strand

The warm lights run around the lid border and across the upper wall. You may crochet tiny yellow circles or use beads. For a fully crocheted version, make 14 mini light bulbs.

1. With yellow yarn, make MR, 6 sc in ring, sl st to close.
2. FO, leaving a sewing tail.
3. Repeat until you have 14 bulbs.
4. With tan thread, surface stitch a loose cord around the lid wall.
5. Sew yellow bulbs evenly along the cord.

Place 6 lights across the top, 3 down the left wall, 3 down the right wall, and 2 near the lower corner areas. Use a small strand of pale yellow embroidery around each bulb to make them look glowing.

Fireplace

The fireplace sits in the center of the wall. It has a tan surround, dark opening, orange flame, and small log base. Make it firm and slightly raised so it looks like a real built-in fireplace.

Fireplace Surround

1. With taupe yarn, ch 19.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 18 sc.
3. Rows 2-14: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 18 sc.
4. FO.
5. Cut a black felt or crochet rectangle about 10 sc wide and 8 rows tall for the fireplace opening.
6. Sew or appliqué the black rectangle centered on the taupe panel, leaving 3 rows above for the mantel.

Raised Frame

1. With tan yarn, ch 11, sc across for 2 rows. Make 1 top mantel strip.
2. With tan yarn, ch 10, sc across for 2 rows. Make 2 side strips.
3. Sew the side strips along the black opening edges.
4. Sew the top strip above the opening as the mantel shelf.

Flames and Logs

1. Large orange flame: MR 6 sc, round 2 inc around to 12 sc, round 3 sc around, then ch 4, sl st down chain, sc in next st, repeat 3 flame points. FO.
2. Small yellow flame: MR 5 sc, round 2 inc around to 10 sc, ch 3, sl st down chain, repeat 3 points. FO.
3. Sew yellow flame on top of orange flame.
4. Logs: With brown yarn, ch 8, sc in 2nd ch and across. Roll into a tiny cylinder and sew closed. Make 3 logs.
5. Sew logs at the bottom of the fireplace opening, then sew the flame behind them.

Mantel Candles

1. Large candle: With cream yarn, MR 6 sc. Rounds 2-5: Sc around. FO.
2. Medium candle: MR 6 sc. Rounds 2-4: Sc around. FO.
3. Small candle: MR 5 sc. Rounds 2-3: Sc around. FO.
4. Flame for each candle: With yellow yarn, ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch, sl st in next ch. Sew to top.
5. Candle base: With green yarn, ch 10, sc across for 2 rows. Sew candles on top.

Wreath

The wreath hangs above the mantel. It is small, round, green, and decorated with red berries. Use dark green for the ring and burgundy for berries.

1. With green yarn, ch 20, join with sl st to form a ring.
2. Round 1: Work 30 sc around the chain ring.
3. Round 2: Repeat ch 2, sl st in next sc around to make leafy texture.
4. FO and shape into a circle.
5. Berries: With burgundy yarn, MR 5 sc, sl st to close. Make 7 berries.
6. Sew berries evenly around the wreath.
7. Add 5 tiny tan leaf stitches between berries.

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Snowy Window

The window is on the upper right wall with a tan frame, blue night sky, white snow dots, and two cream curtains pulled to the sides.

Window Panel

1. With light blue yarn, ch 13.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 12 sc.
3. Rows 2-10: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 12 sc.
4. FO.
5. With tan yarn, surface stitch one vertical line down the center and one horizontal line across the center.
6. With white thread, embroider 12 small snow dots on the blue panel.

Window Frame

1. Top and bottom trim: With tan yarn, ch 16, sc across. Make 2.
2. Side trim: With tan yarn, ch 12, sc across. Make 2.
3. Sew trim pieces around the blue panel.
4. Sew the window to the wall, right of the wreath and above the white bunny area.

Curtains

1. With cream yarn, ch 8.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 7 sc.
3. Rows 2-13: Ch 1, turn, sc across in BLO. 7 sc.
4. FO. Make 2 curtains.
5. Pinch each curtain at the center with a few wrap stitches.
6. Sew one curtain to each side of the window.
7. With tan yarn, ch 19 and sew above the window as a curtain rod.

Hanging Scarf

1. With burgundy yarn, ch 5.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 4 sc.
3. Rows 2-28: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 4 sc.
4. FO.
5. Add 4 short fringe strands at each end.
6. Sew the scarf to the upper left wall, letting it hang vertically.
7. Add one tiny tan loop above it as a wall peg.

Furniture

Left Armchair

The armchair is chunky, taupe, and soft. It has a back cushion, seat cushion, two arms, and a small striped pillow. Work each piece separately and sew them together firmly.

Seat Cushion

1. With taupe yarn and 3.0 mm hook, ch 15.
2. Rows 1-12: Sc across, turning with ch 1. 14 sc.
3. Make 2 pieces.
4. Sc around both layers with light stuffing inside. Place 3 sc in each corner.

Back Cushion

1. Ch 15.
2. Rows 1-14: Sc across. 14 sc.
3. Make 2 pieces, lightly stuff, and sc around both layers.
4. Sew the back cushion upright to the rear edge of the seat.

Arms

1. Ch 5.
2. Rows 1-13: Sc across. 4 sc.
3. Make 4 pieces.
4. Join two pieces together for each arm, stuffing lightly.
5. Sew one arm to each side of the chair.

Striped Pillow

1. With cream yarn, ch 9.
2. Rows 1-2: Sc across. 8 sc.
3. Rows 3-4: Change to burgundy, sc across.
4. Rows 5-6: Change to green, sc across.
5. Rows 7-8: Change to cream, sc across.
6. Make a second piece, sc together with light stuffing inside.
7. Sew pillow into the armchair corner.

Round Ottoman

1. With taupe yarn, MR 6 sc.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
3. Round 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sc.
4. Round 4: Sc 2, inc around. 24 sc.
5. Round 5: BLO sc around. 24 sc.
6. Rounds 6-9: Sc around. 24 sc.
7. Round 10: BLO sc 2, dec around. 18 sc.
8. Stuff firmly.
9. Round 11: Sc 1, dec around. 12 sc.
10. Round 12: Dec around. FO and close.
11. Legs: Ch 4, sc in 2nd ch and across. Make 4 and sew under ottoman.

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Right Striped Daybed

The right-side furniture looks like a small bed or lounge cushion with a striped blanket draped across it. It sits low against the suitcase side and holds the cream bunny reading a book.

Bed Base

1. With cream yarn, ch 20.
2. Rows 1-14: Sc across, turning with ch 1. 19 sc.
3. Make 2 panels.
4. Place thin stuffing or foam between panels.
5. Sc around both layers.

Striped Blanket

1. With cream yarn, ch 22.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 21 sc.
3. Rows 2-3: Cream sc across.
4. Row 4: Burgundy sc across.
5. Row 5: Green sc across.
6. Rows 6-7: Cream sc across.
7. Repeat this stripe pattern until you have 18 rows.
8. FO and weave in ends neatly.
9. Sew only the upper back edge to the bed so the front edge can drape naturally.

Checkered Pillow

1. Make a 14 sc by 10 row rectangle using cream, burgundy, and green.
2. Change color every 3 or 4 stitches to create a checkered look.
3. Make a second plain cream rectangle.
4. Sc both layers together with light stuffing inside.
5. Place it at the right back corner of the bed.

Small Wooden Table

1. With tan yarn, ch 13.
2. Rows 1-8: Sc across, turning with ch 1. 12 sc.
3. Make a second panel.
4. Insert plastic canvas between panels and sc around.
5. Legs: With tan yarn, MR 5 sc. Rounds 2-5: Sc around. Make 4 legs.
6. Stuff legs lightly and sew one to each table corner.

Cocoa Mug on Table

1. With brown yarn, MR 6 sc.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
3. Round 3: BLO sc around. 12 sc.
4. Rounds 4-6: Sc around. 12 sc.
5. Change to cream yarn for cocoa foam. Round 7: Sc around. FO.
6. Handle: Ch 7, sl st to side of mug in a curve.
7. Marshmallows: Embroider 4 small white knots on top.

Cookie Plate

1. Plate: With cream yarn, MR 6 sc, inc around to 12 sc, sc 1, inc around to 18 sc. FO.
2. Cookie: With tan yarn, MR 6 sc, inc around to 12 sc. FO. Make 3 cookies.
3. Gingerbread cookie: Use brown yarn, ch 4, sl st, ch 3 for arms, and embroider white icing lines.
4. Sew cookies to plate and place on the table.

Bunny Dolls

Standing Brown Bunny

The brown bunny stands near the center-left, wearing a burgundy dress and holding a tray with two cocoa mugs. The body is slim, the head is round, and the long ears stand upward with a slight curve.

Head

1. With taupe yarn and 2.5 mm hook, MR 6 sc.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
3. Round 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sc.
4. Round 4: Sc 2, inc around. 24 sc.
5. Round 5: Sc 3, inc around. 30 sc.
6. Rounds 6-12: Sc around. 30 sc.
7. Round 13: Sc 3, dec around. 24 sc.
8. Round 14: Sc 2, dec around. 18 sc.
9. Insert eyes between rounds 8 and 9, about 6 stitches apart.
10. Stuff firmly.
11. Round 15: Sc 1, dec around. 12 sc.
12. Round 16: Dec around. FO and close.

Muzzle

1. With light cream yarn, MR 6 sc.
2. Round 2: Sc 1, inc around. 9 sc.
3. FO and sew to lower front of head.
4. Embroider a tiny soft pink nose and short straight mouth.

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Ears

1. Outer ear, taupe: MR 5 sc.
2. Round 2: Sc around. 5 sc.
3. Round 3: Sc 1, inc, sc 2, inc. 7 sc.
4. Round 4: Sc around. 7 sc.
5. Round 5: Sc 2, inc around to 9 sc.
6. Rounds 6-13: Sc around. 9 sc.
7. Round 14: Sc 1, dec around. 6 sc.
8. FO, flatten, do not stuff. Make 2.
9. Inner ear: With soft beige yarn, ch 9, sc in 2nd ch, hdc 5, sc 1, sl st. Sew inside each ear.
10. Sew ears to the top of the head, slightly angled outward.

Body and Dress

1. With burgundy yarn, MR 6 sc.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
3. Round 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sc.
4. Round 4: Sc 2, inc around. 24 sc.
5. Rounds 5-8: Sc around. 24 sc.
6. Round 9: BLO sc 2, dec around. 18 sc.
7. Change to taupe yarn.
8. Rounds 10-13: Sc around. 18 sc.
9. Round 14: Sc 1, dec around. 12 sc.
10. Stuff firmly and FO, leaving a long tail to sew head.

Dress Skirt Edge

1. Join burgundy yarn to front loops left from Round 9.
2. Work 2 hdc in each front loop around.
3. Sl st to close and FO.

Arms and Legs

1. Arms: With taupe yarn, MR 5 sc. Rounds 2-9: Sc around. Make 2, lightly stuff, flatten, and sew to sides.
2. Legs: With taupe yarn, MR 6 sc. Rounds 2-6: Sc around. Make 2, stuff lightly, and sew under dress.

Tray With Two Cocoa Cups

1. Tray: With tan yarn, ch 12, sc in 2nd ch and across. Work 5 rows. Sc around the edge and FO.
2. Tray handles: Ch 8 on each short side, sl st back into the same side.
3. Mugs: With brown yarn, MR 5 sc, inc around to 10 sc, BLO sc around, then sc 3 more rounds. Make 2.
4. Top: With cream yarn, sew small circles over the mugs.
5. Marshmallows: Embroider 3 white knots on each mug.
6. Sew the mugs to the tray, then sew tray lightly to the bunny hands.

Sitting Cream Bunny

The cream bunny is smaller, seated on the striped bed, holding a small green book. Keep the limbs short and the face gentle.

Head

1. With cream yarn, MR 6 sc.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
3. Round 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sc.
4. Round 4: Sc 2, inc around. 24 sc.
5. Rounds 5-10: Sc around. 24 sc.
6. Round 11: Sc 2, dec around. 18 sc.
7. Insert eyes between rounds 7 and 8, 5 stitches apart.
8. Stuff.
9. Round 12: Sc 1, dec around. 12 sc.
10. Round 13: Dec around. FO and close.

Body

1. With cream yarn, MR 6 sc.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
3. Round 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sc.
4. Rounds 4-9: Sc around. 18 sc.
5. Round 10: Sc 1, dec around. 12 sc.
6. Stuff and FO.
7. Sew head to body.

Ears

1. With cream yarn, MR 5 sc.
2. Rounds 2-8: Sc around. 5 sc.
3. Round 9: Dec once, sc remaining stitches. FO.
4. Make 2, flatten, and sew to the top of head.

Arms and Legs

1. Arms: MR 5 sc, work 6 rounds. Make 2 and sew forward so they can hold the book.
2. Legs: MR 6 sc, work 5 rounds. Make 2 and sew to the lower front of the body in a seated position.

Tiny Green Book

1. With pale green yarn, ch 8.
2. Rows 1-5: Sc across. 7 sc.
3. FO.
4. Fold in half like a book.
5. With cream thread, embroider 2 vertical page lines inside.
6. Sew or tack the book between the bunny hands.

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Small Accessories

Log Basket

1. With burgundy yarn, MR 6 sc.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
3. Round 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sc.
4. Round 4: BLO sc around. 18 sc.
5. Rounds 5-8: Sc around. 18 sc.
6. Handle: With taupe yarn, ch 18 and sew to opposite sides of basket.
7. Logs: Make 4 small brown cylinders by crocheting 6 sc around for 6 rounds.
8. Place logs inside basket and sew them down lightly.

Yarn Basket

1. With tan yarn, MR 6 sc.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
3. Round 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sc.
4. Round 4: BLO sc around. 18 sc.
5. Rounds 5-9: Sc around. 18 sc.
6. Handle: Ch 20 and sew to sides.
7. Yarn balls: With cream, taupe, and brown yarn, MR 6 sc, inc to 12 sc, sc 1 round, then dec closed.
8. Wrap matching thread around each ball for yarn texture.

Loose Cream Yarn Ball

1. With cream yarn, MR 6 sc.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
3. Round 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sc.
4. Rounds 4-5: Sc around. 18 sc.
5. Round 6: Sc 1, dec around. 12 sc.
6. Round 7: Dec around. FO and close.
7. Wrap extra cream yarn diagonally around the ball and leave one short loose strand.

Wall Hook Bag or Small Hanging Pouch

1. With cream yarn, MR 6 sc.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
3. Rounds 3-8: Sc around. 12 sc.
4. Handle: Ch 10 and attach to opposite side.
5. Sew to the wall beside the burgundy scarf.
6. Add a tiny tan bow by wrapping yarn around the handle base.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

1. Sew the fireplace to the center back wall first. Make sure the lower edge sits just above the floor line.
2. Sew the wreath above the fireplace and the window to the upper right.
3. Add curtains, candles, scarf, hanging pouch, and fairy lights before attaching furniture.
4. Sew the armchair to the left side of the floor.
5. Sew the daybed to the right side and add pillows and blanket.
6. Place the table in the center front area and sew only through the table legs.
7. Sew the brown bunny standing near the fireplace, with the tray facing forward.
8. Sew the cream bunny seated on the right bed, holding the green book.
9. Add baskets, yarn ball, logs, cocoa mug, cookies, and ottoman last.

For the bunny faces, keep the embroidery very simple. Use tiny black eyes, a small straight nose, and a short mouth. Add one or two pale blush stitches under each eye if desired. Do not make the expression too large, because the image has a soft miniature style.

Care Notes

• Spot clean only with a slightly damp cloth.
• Do not machine wash if you used cardboard, beads, buttons, or glued reinforcements.
• Let the cottage air dry completely before closing the suitcase.
• Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The suitcase lid stands upright and does not fold forward.
• The fireplace is centered on the wall.
• The window, curtains, wreath, scarf, and lights are all securely sewn.
• The brown bunny stands with the tray balanced in front.
• The cream bunny sits naturally on the striped bed with the book attached.
• All tiny mugs, cookies, logs, and yarn balls are stitched down safely.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Use a soft makeup brush or clean paintbrush to remove dust from the stitches, especially around the fireplace, wreath, fairy lights, and miniature mugs. Avoid pulling the surface stitches because many details are decorative and delicate.

If storing the piece, place acid-free tissue inside the suitcase so the furniture does not press flat. Leave the lid slightly open for long storage periods. This helps protect the crocheted curtains, bunny ears, and raised wall decorations.

To refresh the shape, gently pinch cushions, ears, and pillows back into place with clean fingers. Never iron the finished cottage directly. If needed, steam from a distance and reshape by hand while the yarn is still slightly warm.