Welcome to this beautiful project featuring the charming Verbena, Veranda, Garland Bunny. If you are looking to purchase amigurumi supplies or buy premium crochet yarn online, this delicate design is the perfect reason to restock your crafting stash with lovely pastel shades and earthy tones.
This heartwarming scene includes a lovely bunny, her sweet little pig friend, and delightful garden accessories. Browsing for high-quality crochet hooks for sale will ensure your stitches remain tight and even throughout this intricate project, resulting in a beautifully structured finished piece you will cherish forever.
Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.
Materials Required for the Project
Gathering the correct materials is essential for achieving the beautiful, soft aesthetic of this garden-themed scene. We recommend using a high-quality cotton blend yarn in a sport or light DK weight to ensure stitch definition remains crisp and clear.
You will need several specific colors to bring this veranda scene to life. Having all your yarn prepared before you start will make the crafting process much smoother and far more enjoyable.
- Cream or light beige yarn for the bunny’s main body, dress base, shoes, and tote bag.
- Light pink yarn for the little pig’s main body and head.
- Dark rose pink yarn for the pig’s snout and hooves.
- Tan or light brown yarn for the hats, watering can body, belt, pig’s trousers, and keys.
- Crisp white yarn for the dress lace trim and the pig’s collared shirt.
- Soft purple and lavender yarns for the verbena flowers.
- Moss green yarn for the leaves and hat bands.
- Light blue-grey yarn for the watering can spout and one antique key.
- Dark brown yarn for the bag handles and small buttons.
In addition to your beautiful yarn selection, you will need a few essential amigurumi tools to construct the characters and their garden accessories properly.
- A 2.5mm crochet hook to ensure tight, gap-free stitches.
- Black safety eyes: 10mm for the bunny, 6mm for the pig.
- Pink or brown embroidery floss for the bunny’s nose.
- High-quality polyester fiberfill for stuffing.
- A sturdy yarn needle for assembly and embroidery.
- Stitch markers and sharp crafting scissors.
- Soft pink blush and a small brush for rosy cheeks.
Stitch Abbreviations (US Terms)
This project uses standard US crochet terminology. Please review these abbreviations carefully, as they will be used extensively throughout the instructions for both the characters and their accessories.
- MR: Magic Ring
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- inc: single crochet increase (two sc in one stitch)
- dec: single crochet decrease (sc two together)
- sl st: slip stitch
- st/sts: stitch/stitches
- BLO: back loops only
- FLO: front loops only
- rnd/rnds: round/rounds
Important Tension and Gauge Information
Maintaining a consistent, tight tension is vital for this amigurumi project. You do not want the white polyester fiberfill to be visible through the beautiful cream and beige stitches of your characters.
If you naturally crochet loosely, please consider dropping your hook size down to a 2.25mm or even a 2.0mm. The final bunny will stand approximately 12 inches tall, depending on your specific yarn brand and personal tension.
Section 1: The Verbena Bunny Main Body
Creating the Bunny Head
We will begin with the head, working from the top down to the neck. Use your main cream or light beige yarn. Work in continuous spirals, moving your stitch marker up at the end of each round.
- Rnd 1: Begin with 6 sc in a Magic Ring. (6 sts)
- Rnd 2: Work 1 inc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
- Rnd 3: Work (1 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times. (18 sts)
- Rnd 4: Work (2 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times. (24 sts)
- Rnd 5: Work (3 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times. (30 sts)
- Rnd 6: Work (4 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times. (36 sts)
- Rnd 7: Work (5 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times. (42 sts)
- Rnd 8: Work (6 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times. (48 sts)
- Rnd 9: Work (7 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times. (54 sts)
- Rnd 10: Work (8 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times. (60 sts)
Now we will build the height of the head. Keep your stitches very even here, as this is the widest part of the face where the eyes will eventually be placed.
- Rnds 11-21: Work 1 sc in each stitch around for eleven rounds. (60 sts)
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Take a moment to securely insert the 10mm black safety eyes. Place them between rounds 17 and 18, leaving about 11 to 12 visible stitches between them. This wide placement gives the bunny a gentle, innocent expression.
Once the eyes are locked in place, use a small amount of pink or brown embroidery floss to sew a delicate “Y” shaped nose directly centered between the eyes, sitting just one round lower.
- Rnd 22: Work (8 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. (54 sts)
- Rnd 23: Work (7 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. (48 sts)
- Rnd 24: Work (6 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. (42 sts)
- Rnd 25: Work (5 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. (36 sts)
Begin stuffing the head firmly with polyester fiberfill. Pay special attention to the cheeks, molding the stuffing to ensure the face looks beautifully rounded and full. Add more stuffing as you continue decreasing.
- Rnd 26: Work (4 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. (30 sts)
- Rnd 27: Work (3 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. (24 sts)
- Rnd 28: Work (2 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. (18 sts)
Fasten off the cream yarn, leaving an exceptionally long tail. You will need this generous length of yarn to securely sew the heavy head onto the body later during the final assembly phase.
Crocheting the Long Floppy Ears (Make 2)
The long, luxurious ears are a defining feature of this bunny. They are worked in continuous spirals but are left completely unstuffed so they drape softly down the sides of her face.
- Rnd 1: Begin with 6 sc in a Magic Ring using cream yarn. (6 sts)
- Rnd 2: Work (1 sc, 1 inc) repeat 3 times. (9 sts)
- Rnd 3: Work (2 sc, 1 inc) repeat 3 times. (12 sts)
- Rnd 4: Work (3 sc, 1 inc) repeat 3 times. (15 sts)
- Rnd 5: Work (4 sc, 1 inc) repeat 3 times. (18 sts)
- Rnd 6: Work (5 sc, 1 inc) repeat 3 times. (21 sts)
- Rnd 7: Work (6 sc, 1 inc) repeat 3 times. (24 sts)
- Rnd 8: Work (7 sc, 1 inc) repeat 3 times. (27 sts)
We will now work the long, straight portion of the ears. This repetitive section is perfect for relaxing while you maintain a steady, even tension throughout the fabric.
- Rnds 9-30: Work 1 sc in each stitch around for twenty-two rounds. (27 sts)
- Rnd 31: Work (7 sc, 1 dec) repeat 3 times. (24 sts)
- Rnds 32-34: Work 1 sc in each stitch around. (24 sts)
- Rnd 35: Work (6 sc, 1 dec) repeat 3 times. (21 sts)
- Rnds 36-38: Work 1 sc in each stitch around. (21 sts)
Do not add any stuffing. Flatten the top opening of the ear. Insert your hook through both layers of the fabric and work 10 sc across the top to seal the ear closed. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Bunny Legs (Make 2)
We will start at the bottom of the foot and work our way up to the hip. The legs provide the foundation, so stuff them quite firmly as you progress upwards.
- Rnd 1: Begin with 6 sc in a Magic Ring using cream yarn. (6 sts)
- Rnd 2: Work 1 inc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
- Rnd 3: Work (1 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times. (18 sts)
- Rnd 4: Work (2 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times. (24 sts)
- Rnd 5: Work in BLO, 1 sc in each stitch around. (24 sts)
- Rnds 6-8: Work 1 sc in each stitch around. (24 sts)
Now we will shape the slight curve of the foot by placing decreases on one side. Ensure your decreases are tight so no stuffing shows through the front of the ankle.
- Rnd 9: Work 8 sc, 4 dec, 8 sc. (20 sts)
- Rnd 10: Work 6 sc, 4 dec, 6 sc. (16 sts)
- Rnds 11-24: Work 1 sc in each stitch around for fourteen rounds. (16 sts)
Stuff the foot and the lower leg firmly. Fasten off the first leg. Make the second leg exactly the same, but do not fasten off the yarn at the end of round 24. We will continue directly into the body.
Bunny Body Integration
Hold both legs together, ensuring the feet are pointing perfectly forward. You will now join them to form the base of the torso.
- Rnd 25: From the second leg, chain 3. Insert your hook into the inner thigh of the first leg. Work 16 sc around the first leg, 3 sc along the chain, 16 sc around the second leg, and 3 sc along the opposite side of the chain. (38 sts)
- Rnd 26: Work (18 sc, 1 inc) repeat 2 times. (40 sts)
- Rnd 27: Work (4 sc, 1 inc) repeat 8 times. (48 sts)
- Rnds 28-34: Work 1 sc in each stitch around for seven rounds. (48 sts)
Begin stuffing the hip area. Ensure the space where the legs meet the body is packed tightly to provide excellent stability and prevent the character from slouching later on.
- Rnd 35: Work (6 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. (42 sts)
- Rnds 36-38: Work 1 sc in each stitch around. (42 sts)
- Rnd 39: Work (5 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. (36 sts)
- Rnds 40-42: Work 1 sc in each stitch around. (36 sts)
- Rnd 43: Work (4 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. (30 sts)
- Rnds 44-46: Work 1 sc in each stitch around. (30 sts)
- Rnd 47: Work (3 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. (24 sts)
- Rnds 48-49: Work 1 sc in each stitch around. (24 sts)
- Rnd 50: Work (2 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. (18 sts)
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Finish stuffing the body right up to the top neck opening. Fasten off the yarn and weave the final end into the stuffing. The body is now fully prepared to receive the head.
Bunny Arms (Make 2)
The arms are simple, slender tubes. They are stuffed only in the lower half to allow them to rest naturally against the sides of the dress without sticking straight out.
- Rnd 1: Begin with 6 sc in a Magic Ring using cream yarn. (6 sts)
- Rnd 2: Work (1 sc, 1 inc) repeat 3 times. (9 sts)
- Rnd 3: Work (2 sc, 1 inc) repeat 3 times. (12 sts)
- Rnds 4-22: Work 1 sc in each stitch around for nineteen rounds. (12 sts)
Stuff the hand and lower arm lightly. Flatten the top opening completely and work 5 sc across through both layers. Fasten off and leave a long tail for attaching the arm to the shoulder.
Section 2: The Elegant Verbena Dress
Dress Bodice and Skirt
The dress is created using the same cream yarn, starting from the neckline and working downwards. It features beautiful puff sleeves and a flowing skirt adorned with embroidered verbena flowers.
- Row 1: Leave a long starting tail. Chain 41. Starting in the second chain from the hook, work 40 sc. Turn. (40 sts)
- Row 2: Ch 1, work (4 sc, 1 inc) repeat 8 times. Turn. (48 sts)
- Row 3: Ch 1, work (5 sc, 1 inc) repeat 8 times. Turn. (56 sts)
In the next row, we will divide the yoke to create the armholes. This allows the dress to slip neatly over the bunny’s crocheted arms during dressing.
- Row 4: Ch 1. Work 8 sc. Chain 8, skip the next 12 stitches. Work 16 sc. Chain 8, skip the next 12 stitches. Work 8 sc. Turn. (48 sts including chains)
- Rows 5-9: Ch 1, work 1 sc in each stitch and chain across. Turn. (48 sts)
From here, we will join the fabric to work in continuous rounds for the skirt. Make sure the piece is not twisted when you join.
- Rnd 10: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc). Work 1 hdc in the same space. Work 2 hdc in every single stitch around. Join with a sl st to the first hdc. (96 sts)
- Rnds 11-24: Ch 2, work 1 hdc in each stitch around. Join at the end of each round. (96 sts)
To finish the beautiful hemline, switch to your crisp white yarn. We will create a delicate scalloped edge to mimic fine lace peeking out from under the dress fabric.
- Rnd 25: With white yarn, *skip 2 sts, work 5 dc in the next st, skip 2 sts, sl st in the next st*. Repeat from * to * all the way around the hem. Fasten off and securely weave in all ends.
Puff Sleeves and Cuffs
Attach the cream yarn directly to the underarm space created in Row 4 of the dress bodice. We will build the sleeve straight from the opening.
- Rnd 1: Ch 1, work 24 sc evenly around the armhole opening. Join. (24 sts)
- Rnd 2: Ch 1, work (1 sc, 1 inc) repeat 12 times. Join. (36 sts)
- Rnds 3-5: Ch 1, work 1 sc in each stitch around. Join. (36 sts)
- Rnd 6: Ch 1, work (1 sc, 1 dec) repeat 12 times. Join. (24 sts)
- Rnd 7: Ch 1, work 1 dec 12 times. Join. (12 sts)
- Rnd 8: To make the cuff edge, work 1 sc in each stitch around. Fasten off and weave in the end seamlessly. Repeat for the second sleeve.
Dress Collar, Belt, and Pocket
The collar gives the dress a refined, vintage look. Working on the foundation chain of the dress neckline, attach the cream yarn to the front left side.
For the collar flap: Ch 1, work (1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc) across the first 5 stitches. Sl st in the next stitch. Fasten off. Skip the back neck stitches, attach yarn to the opposite front side, and repeat to make the matching right collar flap.
For the belt: Using tan or light brown yarn, chain 50. Work 1 sc in each chain across. Fasten off. Wrap this tightly around the dress waist and sew it securely in place. Use a tiny bit of yellow or dark brown thread to embroider a square buckle in the center.
For the pocket: Using cream yarn, ch 7. Sc in second ch from hook and across (6 sts). Work 5 rows of sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Sew the pocket onto the right side of the dress skirt, leaving the top edge open.
Section 3: Verbena Flower Detailing
The signature verbena garland requires intricate embroidery. Using soft purple and lavender yarns, create tiny French knots or small clusters of chains (ch 2, sl st) tightly grouped together to mimic verbena flower heads.
Embroider a beautiful garland of these purple clusters all along the lower edge of the dress skirt, just above the white scalloped lace. Add small green “lazy daisy” stitches radiating out from the flowers to represent the leaves.
Repeat this delicate floral embroidery on the two front collar flaps and on the small pocket. This unifying floral motif is what gives this veranda bunny her unique charm.
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Section 4: The Veranda Accessories
The Woven Straw Hat
Using the tan yarn, we will create a classic, flat-topped sun hat to protect the bunny from the bright veranda sun.
- Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in a MR. (6 sts)
- Rnd 2: 6 inc. (12 sts)
- Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6. (18 sts)
- Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 6. (24 sts)
- Rnd 5: (3 sc, 1 inc) x 6. (30 sts)
- Rnd 6: (4 sc, 1 inc) x 6. (36 sts)
- Rnd 7: (5 sc, 1 inc) x 6. (42 sts)
- Rnd 8: (6 sc, 1 inc) x 6. (48 sts)
Work Rnd 9 in BLO with 1 sc in each stitch (48 sts) to turn the edge downwards. Work Rnds 10-15 normally in both loops (48 sts) for the side height.
Change to moss green yarn for Rnd 16 and work 1 sc in each stitch to create the beautiful hat band. Change back to tan yarn.
For the brim, work in FLO for Rnd 17: (7 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (54 sts). Rnd 18: (8 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (60 sts). Rnd 19: (9 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (66 sts). Fasten off and weave in the ends. Embroider a cluster of purple verbena flowers on the green band.
Bunny Shoes (Make 2)
Using the cream yarn, these little shoes perfectly complete the outfit. They are designed to slide onto the bunny’s feet during assembly.
- Rnd 1: Ch 7. Sc in 2nd ch, 4 sc, 3 sc in last ch. Working down opposite side: 4 sc, 1 inc. (14 sts)
- Rnd 2: 1 inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc. (20 sts)
- Rnd 3: 1 sc, 1 inc, 4 sc, (1 sc, 1 inc) x 3, 4 sc, (1 sc, 1 inc) x 2. (26 sts)
- Rnd 4: Work in BLO, 1 sc in each st. (26 sts)
- Rnds 5-6: In both loops, 1 sc in each st. (26 sts)
- Rnd 7: 8 sc, 5 dec, 8 sc. (21 sts)
Fasten off. Using dark brown yarn, sew a small French knot on the outer side of each shoe to represent a classic button closure.
Section 5: The Little Pig Friend
This adorable little companion is worked starting from the top of the head in light pink, switching colors to create his dapper clothing.
- Rnds 1-4: Follow the same pattern as the bunny head rounds 1-4. (24 sts)
- Rnds 5-9: Work 1 sc in each st. (24 sts)
Insert tiny 6mm safety eyes between rounds 7 and 8, about 5 stitches apart. Stuff the head.
- Rnd 10: (2 sc, 1 dec) x 6. (18 sts)
- Rnd 11: Change to white yarn for the shirt. Work in FLO: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 6. (24 sts)
- Rnds 12-14: Work 1 sc in each st. (24 sts)
Change to tan yarn for the trousers. Rnd 15: Work in BLO 1 sc in each st. Rnds 16-17: 1 sc in each st. Rnd 18: (2 sc, 1 dec) x 6. Stuff body firmly. Rnd 19: (1 sc, 1 dec) x 6. Work 6 dec, close hole, fasten off.
For the pig’s details: Crochet a tiny dark rose pink oval (ch 4, sc around) for the snout and attach. Make tiny dark pink tubes for arms and legs, ending with a round of white or tan to match the clothes. Sew two small brown buttons on the white shirt front. Make a tiny matching tan hat.
Section 6: Garden Accessories
The Verbena Tote Bag
Using cream yarn, begin with a foundation chain of 11. Work around the chain similarly to the shoe base until you reach 32 stitches. Work 1 round in BLO, then 10 rounds straight up. Fasten off.
Embroider a large, stunning circular wreath of purple verbena flowers and green leaves right on the front of the bag. Attach two dark brown crocheted handles (ch 15, sc across) to the top edge.
The Watering Can
Using tan yarn, create a cylinder base (MR 6, inc to 24, BLO round, straight for 8 rounds, dec to 12). Fasten off and stuff.
For the spout, use tan yarn: ch 6, sc across, sew into a tube. Attach a small blue-grey circle to the tip. Sew the spout to the side of the can. Crochet a small tan loop for the handle and attach it to the back.
Antique Keys
These tiny details add magic to the scene. For each key (make 2 brown, 1 blue-grey): Ch 8. Sl st in the 4th ch from hook to form a loop. Sc in the next 3 ch. In the last ch, work (ch 2, sl st) twice to form the key teeth. Connect all three keys to a small yarn ring.
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Final Assembly and Facial Detailing
Assembly is where your hard work truly pays off. First, sew the bunny’s head securely to the body using the long cream tail. Ensure the neck is stuffed completely before closing the gap so the head does not droop.
Sew the arms just underneath the dress collar, allowing them to rest naturally. Attach the long floppy ears to the upper sides of the head. Slip the shoes onto the feet and secure them with a few hidden stitches.
Apply a gentle dusting of soft pink blush directly beneath the safety eyes on both the bunny and the little pig. This adds a wonderful, lifelike warmth and sweetness to their expressions.
Care Notes
Because this project involves highly detailed floral embroidery and delicate accessories, it must be handled with care. The tiny keys and the watering can spout are particularly fragile and should not be pulled.
Keep these amigurumi pieces away from prolonged direct sunlight, as UV rays can cause the vibrant purple verbena colors and the delicate pink blush to fade significantly over time.
Quick Checklist Before You Finish
Take a quick moment to review your beautiful work before displaying it.
- Is the bunny’s head firmly secured without wobbling?
- Are the purple verbena flower clusters evenly distributed around the hemline?
- Do the pig’s limbs match symmetrically?
- Are all the tiny accessories (keys, watering can) finished with their ends woven in tightly?
Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines
Never submerge this intricately embroidered piece in water or put it in a washing machine. The agitation will cause the cotton yarn to felt and ruin the delicate floral wreath on the tote bag.
If cleaning is necessary, use a slightly damp cloth with mild, dye-free soap to carefully spot-treat any marks. Press lightly and do not scrub. Use a dry towel to absorb moisture immediately and allow it to air dry entirely in a well-ventilated space.
If you choose to store the items, keep them in a breathable muslin bag to prevent dust accumulation while allowing the natural fibers to breathe, ensuring your beautiful Veranda Bunny remains a pristine heirloom.
