Gaillardia Color-Block Hoodie Bunny – Crochet

Welcome to the project page for the Gaillardia Color-Block Hoodie Bunny. This design is inspired by the warm, vibrant hues of the Gaillardia flower (also known as Blanket Flower), featuring comforting shades of peach, terracotta, cream, and sunny yellow. This bunny is ready for a crisp autumn stroll or a cozy day indoors, dressed in a stylish, removable hoodie and a detailed skirt.

Creating this heirloom-quality amigurumi requires attention to detail, especially with the color-blocked clothing and the numerous charming accessories. Before starting, ensure you purchase high-quality cotton yarn in the specified colors to achieve the stitch definition seen in the photos. You will also need to order durable safety eyes and premium fiberfill to give your bunny a professional finish. Gather your supplies, find a comfortable spot, and let’s begin crafting this lovely character and her tiny bovine friend.

 

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Finished Size and Gauge

When using the recommended materials and hook size, your finished bunny should stand approximately 12 to 14 inches tall from the soles of her sneakers to the top of her head (excluding the ears). The tiny cow friend will be approximately 4 inches tall.

Gauge is not critical for this project, but it is important to maintain a tight tension so that the stuffing does not show through the stitches. If you find your stitches are too loose, switch to a smaller hook size. Ensure your gauge is consistent throughout all pieces so the clothing fits the bunny correctly.

Materials and Tools Needed

To replicate the bunny and accessories exactly as shown, you will need the following items. The yarn weights listed are suggestions based on standard amigurumi cotton; adjust based on your preference but ensure hook size matches yarn weight.

• Yarn: DK or Sport weight cotton yarn in the following colors:
  • Sandy Beige/Oatmeal (for bunny skin color) – approx. 100g
  • Peach/Terracotta (for hoodie body, skirt accents, bag flap) – approx. 70g
  • Cream/Off-White (for hoodie sleeves, skirt body, hat, sneakers, cow) – approx. 80g
  • Warm Yellow/Mustard (for flower centers, skirt accents, scarf) – small amount
  • White (for sneaker details, cow muzzle) – small amount
  • Black (for cow patches and hooves) – small amount
  • Scraps of green and brown for embroidery details.
• Crochet Hooks:
  • 2.5mm (or size needed for tight amigurumi stitches)
  • 3.0mm (optional, for slightly looser drape on clothing items like the scarf)
• Safety Eyes: One pair of 10mm or 12mm black safety eyes for the bunny, and one pair of 6mm or 8mm eyes for the cow.
• Stuffing: High-quality polyester fiberfill.
• Notions: Tapestry needle for sewing, stitch markers, scissors, pins for assembly, and a small amount of pink embroidery floss for the nose.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR: Magic Ring (adjustable loop)
• ch: Chain
• st(s): Stitch(es)
• sl st: Slip stitch
• sc: Single crochet
• hdc: Half double crochet
• dc: Double crochet
• inc: Increase (work 2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec: Decrease (invisible decrease recommended: insert hook into front loop of first st, then front loop of second st, yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops)
• BLO: Back loop only
• FLO: Front loop only
• [] x N: Repeat the instructions inside the brackets N times.
• (N): Total number of stitches at the end of the row/round.

Part 1: The Bunny

The bunny is worked in continuous spirals. Do not join rounds unless specifically instructed. Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.

Head (in Sandy Beige yarn)

Start with the muzzle area to give the face definition.

1. R1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. R2: inc in each st around. (12)
3. R3: [sc 1, inc] x 6. (18)
4. R4: [sc 2, inc] x 6. (24)
5. R5: [sc 3, inc] x 6. (30)
6. R6-8: sc in each st around. (30)
7. R9: [sc 4, inc] x 6. (36)
8. R10: [sc 5, inc] x 6. (42) (Start stuffing the muzzle area lightly)
9. R11: [sc 6, inc] x 6. (48)
10. R12: [sc 7, inc] x 6. (54)
11. R13-20: sc in each st around. (54)

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Insert Safety Eyes: Place the eyes between R13 and R14, approximately 10 stitches apart. Ensure they are symmetrical before securing the backs. Embroider a small V-shape nose with pink floss between the eyes on the muzzle area.

22. R21: [sc 7, dec] x 6. (48)
23. R22: [sc 6, dec] x 6. (42)
24. R23: [sc 5, dec] x 6. (36)
25. R24: [sc 4, dec] x 6. (30) (Begin stuffing the main part of the head firmly)
26. R25: [sc 3, dec] x 6. (24)
27. R26: [sc 2, dec] x 6. (18)
28. R27: [sc 1, dec] x 6. (12)
29. R28: dec x 6. (6)

Fasten off, leaving a tail to close the hole. Weave in end.

Long Ears (Make 2 in Sandy Beige)

The ears are meant to be long and floppy. They are not stuffed.

1. R1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. R2: inc in each st around. (12)
3. R3: [sc 1, inc] x 6. (18)
4. R4: [sc 2, inc] x 6. (24)
5. R5-10: sc in each st around. (24)
6. R11: [sc 10, dec] x 2. (22)
7. R12-14: sc in each st around. (22)
8. R15: [sc 9, dec] x 2. (20)
9. R16-18: sc in each st around. (20)
10. R19: [sc 8, dec] x 2. (18)
11. R20-25: sc in each st around. (18)
12. R26: [sc 7, dec] x 2. (16)
13. R27-32: sc in each st around. (16)
14. R33: [sc 6, dec] x 2. (14)
15. R34-38: sc in each st around. (14)

Flatten the opening and sc through both layers to close. Leave a long tail for sewing to the head. Attach ears between R5 and R8 of the head, centered on the sides.

Legs and Body

We begin with the sneakers, then transition to the legs, join them, and build the body up to the neck.

Sneakers & Legs (Make 2)

Start with White yarn for the sole.

1. R1: Ch 6. Starting in 2nd ch from hook: sc 4, 3 sc in last ch. Turn and work down the other side of the chain: sc 3, inc in last st. (12)
2. R2: inc, sc 3, inc x 3, sc 3, inc x 2. (18)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, sc 3, [sc 1, inc] x 3, sc 3, [sc 1, inc] x 2. (24)
4. R4: Change to Cream yarn (for sneaker body). Work in BLO: sc around. (24)
5. R5-6: sc around. (24)
6. R7: sc 6, dec x 6 (to shape toe), sc 6. (18)
7. R8: sc 6, dec x 3, sc 6. (15)
8. R9: Change to Sandy Beige (skin). Work in BLO: sc around. (15) (Stuff the foot firmly).
9. R10-22: sc around. (15)

Fasten off the first leg. Do not fasten off the second leg. Stuff legs firmly as you go.

Joining the Legs and Body

Continue with Sandy Beige from the second leg.

1. R23: sc 7 on second leg, ch 3, join to first leg with a sc. sc 14 around first leg, sc across the 3 ch, sc remaining 8 on second leg. (36 sts total, including chains)
2. R24: sc in each st and ch around. (36)
3. R25: [sc 5, inc] x 6. (42)
4. R26-32: sc around. (42)
5. R33: [sc 5, dec] x 6. (36)
6. R34-36: sc around. (36)
7. R37: [sc 4, dec] x 6. (30)
8. R38-40: sc around. (30) (Continue stuffing body firmly)
9. R41: [sc 3, dec] x 6. (24)
10. R42-43: sc around. (24)
11. R44: [sc 2, dec] x 6. (18)
12. R45: sc around. (18)

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Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff the neck area very firmly to support the head. Sew the head to the body.

Sneaker Details

Using White yarn, surface slip stitch around R4 where the color changed to create the sole rim. Use white yarn to embroider laces on the front of the cream section of the shoe.

Arms (Make 2 in Sandy Beige)

Stuff lower arms lightly, leave upper arms empty.

1. R1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. R2: inc in each st around. (12)
3. R3-5: sc around. (12)
4. R6: dec x 2, sc 8. (10)
5. R7-20: sc around. (10)

Flatten opening and sc through both layers. Leave a long tail. Sew arms to the body at R43.

Part 2: The Outfit

The Color-Block Hoodie

The hoodie is worked top-down, starting with the hood in Peach yarn.

Hood & Body

1. R1 (Hood): Ch 40. Join to form a ring, being careful not to twist.
2. R2-15: sc in each st around. (40)
3. R16: We will now close the top of the hood. Flatten the tube. Working through both layers, sc across. (20 sc). Fasten off and weave in end.
4. R17 (Neckline): Reattach Peach yarn to the original foundation chain (R1). Work 40 sc around the neckline opening.
5. R18 (Raglan split): sc 6 (front left), ch 6 (skip 8 sts for sleeve), sc 12 (back), ch 6 (skip 8 sts for sleeve), sc 6 (front right). (36 sts total including chains)
6. R19: sc in each st and ch around. (36)
7. R20: [sc 5, inc] x 6. (42)
8. R21-26: sc around. (42)
9. R27: Change to Cream yarn for the bottom hem ribbing. Work in BLO: sc around. (42)
10. R28-29: sc around. (42). Fasten off and weave in ends.

Sleeves (Make 2)

Join Cream yarn to the armhole opening created in R18.

1. R1: Pick up and sc 8 sts from the skipped body sts, and 6 sts from the underarm chain. (14)
2. R2-10: sc around. (14)
3. R11: Change to Peach yarn for cuff. sc around. (14)
4. R12: sc around. (14). Fasten off.

Details: Embroider small flowers on the peach cuffs using green and orange scraps. Weave braided strands of peach yarn through the edge of the hood opening for drawstrings.

Kangaroo Pocket

Using Cream yarn, work flat.

1. Row 1: Ch 13. sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (12). Ch 1, turn.
2. Row 2-4: sc across. (12). Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 5: dec, sc 8, dec. (10). Ch 1, turn.
4. Row 6: dec, sc 6, dec. (8). Ch 1, turn.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Sew the pocket onto the front tummy area of the hoodie.

The Gaillardia Petal Skirt

Start with Cream yarn. The skirt is worked top-down.

1. R1 (Waist): Ch 42. Join to form a ring. sc around. (42)
2. R2: [sc 6, inc] x 6. (48)
3. R3: [sc 7, inc] x 6. (54)
4. R4-10: sc around. (54)
5. R11: [sc 8, inc] x 6. (60)
6. R12-14: sc around. (60)
7. R15 (Petal Border Base): Change to Peach yarn. sc around. (60)
8. R16 (Petals): This round creates the pointed petal effect. *In the next st work (1 hdc, 1 dc, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook to create picot, 1 dc, 1 hdc), skip next 2 sts, sl st in next st, skip next 2 sts*. Repeat from * to * around. Change color to Yellow every 2 or 3 petals to create the variegated look shown in the photo.

Fasten off and weave in all ends securely.

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Bucket Hat with Flower

Using Cream yarn.

1. R1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. R2: inc in each st around. (12)
3. R3: [sc 1, inc] x 6. (18)
4. R4: [sc 2, inc] x 6. (24)
5. R5: [sc 3, inc] x 6. (30)
6. R6: [sc 4, inc] x 6. (36)
7. R7: Work in BLO: sc around. (36) (This creates the top edge)
8. R8-11: sc around. (36)
9. R12 (Brim): Work in FLO: [sc 2, inc] x 12. (48)
10. R13: [sc 3, inc] x 12. (60)
11. R14: sc around. (60). Fasten off.

Details: Embroider a thin line around the base of the crown using peach yarn. Crochet a small flower using a Yellow center (MR, 6sc) and Peach petals (ch 2, 2dc, ch2, sl st in same st – repeat x 5) and sew it to the hat.

Part 3: Accessories

Belt Bag (Fanny Pack)

1. Bag Body (Cream): Ch 11. sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (10). Work 8 rows of sc. Fold up the bottom 3 rows to create a pouch and sew the sides shut.
2. Flap (Peach): Join peach yarn to the top back of the pouch. sc 10 across. Work 3 rows of sc. Row 4: dec, sc 6, dec. Row 5: dec, sc 4, dec. Fasten off. Sew a small button or snap for closure.
3. Strap (Peach): Ch about 50 (long enough to go around bunny’s waist). sc back down the chain. Sew ends to the sides of the bag.

Scarf

Using 3.0mm hook for better drape. Stripe colors randomly (Cream, Peach, Yellow, hint of green).

1. Row 1: Ch 60. hdc in 3rd ch from hook and across.
2. Row 2-3: Ch 2, turn. hdc across in BLO.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Water Bottle

1. Bottom (Blue/Grey): MR, 6 sc. Inc to 12. sc around in BLO for 1 round. sc around for 5 rounds.
2. Top (Peach): Change color. sc around for 2 rounds.
3. Cap (Grey): MR, 4 sc. sc around for 1 round. Sew to top. Embroider a small loop handle.

Bonus: Mini Cow Friend

Using Cream, Black, and White yarn with smaller hook.

• Head/Body: Similar to bunny head but smaller scale, changing to black for patches.
• Muzzle: Pink/Peach oval sewn onto face.
• Horns/Ears: Tiny nubs in beige/cream.
• Mini Hoodie: Follow the bunny hoodie pattern but start with only ~20 chains for the hood and reduce all counts proportionally. Make it entirely in Peach.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Once all pieces are crocheted and stuffed, the magic happens in the assembly. Ensure the head is sewn firmly to the neck; a wobbly head can detract from the finished look. Use a sturdy whipstitch. When attaching the ears, curve them slightly at the base to give them a natural, floppy shape. The pink embroidered nose should be small and neat. You can also add subtle pink blush to the cheeks using real cosmetic blush applied gently with a Q-tip.

Care Notes

Because this heirloom piece is made with cotton yarn and contains fiberfill, it should be surface cleaned whenever possible. If a deeper clean is needed, hand wash gently in cool water with a mild detergent. Do not wring or twist the bunny. Press out excess water with a towel and reshape the bunny, clothing, and accessories before letting them air dry completely on a flat surface.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Are all ends woven in securely?
• Are safety eyes attached firmly with backs clicked into place?
• Is the stuffing even, without lumps or empty spots?
• Are limbs sewn on symmetrically?
• Do the clothes fit snugly but correctly?

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Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

To ensure your Gaillardia Bunny lasts for years to come, keep her out of direct, intense sunlight which may fade the cotton yarn colors over time. If stored, place her in a breathable cotton bag rather than plastic to prevent moisture buildup. Periodically dusting her with a soft brush or a lint roller will keep her looking fresh. Treat her gently, and she will remain a cherished companion.