Mignonette Mantelpiece Bunny – Crochet

This elegant amigurumi bunny set is designed to look like a boutique handmade bunny doll displayed in a cozy living room. With a soft blush dress, cream cardigan, floppy ears, matching beret, tiny purse, and a dressed teddy companion, it has the look of a collectible crochet bunny gift.

The finished pieces feel classic, polished, and sweet, making them perfect for nursery decor, shelf styling, Easter display, or a handmade heirloom toy. If you love patterns inspired by artisan amigurumi, romantic doll clothes, and luxury handmade bunny plush designs, this set brings all of those details together beautifully.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Materials

• Cotton yarn or cotton blend in soft cream for head, body, arms, legs, ears, cardigan, shoes, and teddy cardigan
• Cotton yarn in dusty blush for main dress, beret, teddy body section, and teddy hat
• A small amount of light beige or nude pink for the bunny nose and muzzle shading
• A small amount of brown for teddy nose
• A small amount of soft ivory and pale green for flower accents and bouquet leaves
• 2.25 mm to 2.75 mm crochet hook, depending on your yarn thickness and tension
• Black embroidery thread for eyes
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch marker
• Small buttons or crocheted buttons for the cardigan and purse flap
• Thin craft wire is optional for flower shaping only

Yarn and Scale Notes

The original look in the image is very refined, with tight stitches and smooth shaping. A mercerized cotton or matte cotton blend works best because it gives crisp stitch definition and keeps the doll standing neatly while still looking soft.

If you want the same visual proportion, use a hook smaller than your yarn label suggests. The fabric should be dense, with no stuffing visible through the stitches. This matters most for the face, dress, teddy, purse, and the flower trim around the lower hem.

Finished sizes using fingering-to-sport cotton and a small hook:

• Main bunny: about 11 to 12 inches tall from feet to top of beret
• Teddy: about 4 to 4.5 inches tall
• Purse: about 2 inches wide
• Mini bouquet: about 1.5 inches across

Abbreviations

• MR = magic ring
• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• inc = 2 sc in the same stitch
• dec = invisible decrease
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• FLO = front loop only
• BLO = back loop only
• st = stitch
• sts = stitches
• rep = repeat

Construction Overview

The main bunny is made with a large round head, a small neck, and a gently flared lower body that creates the shape seen in the image. The dress is worked as part of the figure so it sits smoothly instead of bunching like a removable skirt.

The cardigan, beret, shoes, purse, teddy, teddy clothes, and flower embellishments are made separately. This gives the finished set the layered boutique look shown in the photo and helps the accessories sit in exactly the right place.

Main Bunny: Legs

Leg 1

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Round 4: sc 18.
5. Round 5: sc 18.
6. Round 6: 6 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec, 4 sc. (16)
7. Round 7: sc 16.
8. Round 8: 5 sc, dec, 3 sc, dec, 4 sc. (14)
9. Rounds 9-17: sc 14.

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Stuff the foot firmly and the leg lightly. The leg should be slim and straight, not chunky. This helps the doll match the long gentle proportions in the image.

Leg 2

Make the same as Leg 1, but do not fasten off. After finishing the second leg, ch 4 and join to Leg 1.

Main Bunny: Lower Body and Dress Base

1. Round 18: sc around Leg 2, sc across chain, sc around Leg 1, sc across other side of chain. You should have about 36 sts total.
2. Round 19: sc around. (36)
3. Round 20: 5 sc, inc x6. (42)
4. Round 21: sc around. (42)
5. Round 22: 6 sc, inc x6. (48)
6. Round 23: sc around. (48)
7. Round 24: 7 sc, inc x6. (54)

At this stage the body begins to widen into the skirt-like silhouette visible in the photo. Keep the stuffing concentrated in the center body and upper hips, leaving the lower outer edges softer so the dress fall looks natural.

1. Round 25: BLO sc around. (54)
2. Rounds 26-31: sc around. (54)
3. Round 32: 7 sc, dec x6. (48)
4. Round 33: sc around. (48)
5. Round 34: 6 sc, dec x6. (42)
6. Round 35: sc around. (42)
7. Round 36: 5 sc, dec x6. (36)
8. Round 37: sc around. (36)
9. Round 38: 4 sc, dec x6. (30)

This upper body should now taper inward toward the neck. The visible doll in the image has a very round head and a noticeably smaller shoulder area, so do not overstuff the chest.

Main Bunny: Head

1. Round 39: In BLO, inc around. (60)
2. Round 40: 9 sc, inc x6. (66)
3. Rounds 41-50: sc around. (66)

Pause here to shape the face area. Add stuffing firmly but smoothly. The head should be almost perfectly round, slightly taller than wide, with no flat sides.

1. Round 51: 9 sc, dec x6. (60)
2. Round 52: 8 sc, dec x6. (54)
3. Round 53: 7 sc, dec x6. (48)
4. Round 54: 6 sc, dec x6. (42)
5. Round 55: 5 sc, dec x6. (36)
6. Round 56: 4 sc, dec x6. (30)
7. Round 57: 3 sc, dec x6. (24)
8. Round 58: 2 sc, dec x6. (18)
9. Round 59: dec around. (9)

Fasten off and close neatly. Add more stuffing before closing if needed. The finished head should sit upright without wobbling.

Main Bunny: Dress Skirt Layer From the BLO Edge

Join blush yarn to the unworked front loops from Round 25 of the body.

1. Round 1: sc around in each front loop. (54)
2. Round 2: 8 sc, inc x6. (60)
3. Round 3: sc around. (60)
4. Round 4: 9 sc, inc x6. (66)
5. Rounds 5-9: sc around. (66)

The skirt should flare softly, not dramatically. It needs to reach just above the ankles, matching the image. If your yarn is thicker, stop earlier. If your yarn is thinner, add one more plain round.

For the slightly banded look visible in the dress, keep your tension even and do not switch stitch height. The image shows horizontal rows from single crochet construction, so plain sc gives the closest look.

Main Bunny: Arms

Make 2 in cream.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rounds 3-5: sc around. (12)
4. Round 6: 4 sc, dec x2, 4 sc. (10)
5. Rounds 7-18: sc around. (10)
6. Round 19: flatten opening and sc 5 through both sides.

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Do not stuff the entire arm firmly. Add only a small amount in the hand and lower arm. The upper arm should stay soft so it hangs downward with the relaxed angle shown in the photo.

Main Bunny: Ears

Make 2 in cream. The ears are long, flat, and softly rounded, with very little stuffing or no stuffing at all.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc x6. (24)
5. Rounds 5-7: sc around. (24)
6. Round 8: 2 sc, dec x6. (18)
7. Rounds 9-24: sc around. (18)
8. Round 25: 1 sc, dec x6. (12)
9. Rounds 26-28: sc around. (12)
10. Flatten and sc 6 through both sides.

Lightly steam or finger-shape the ears so they fold downward naturally. They should emerge from below the beret and fall to the upper chest area, just as in the image.

Main Bunny: Face Placement

The eyes in the image are tiny, black, and slightly oval, placed wide apart for a gentle expression. Use black thread and embroider each eye over 2 to 3 stitches rather than using large safety eyes.

• Place the eyes around the midpoint of the head front
• Leave about 8 to 10 visible stitches between the eyes
• Angle them very slightly upward at the outer corners
• Add faint blush on the cheeks after assembly

The nose is a tiny inverted triangle worked in nude pink or pale beige thread. Stitch it between the eyes but lower down, centered in the face. Add a short vertical line from the nose point downward to suggest the split mouth.

Main Bunny: Shoes

Make 2 in cream. These shoes are low Mary Jane style slippers with a rounded front and a narrow strap detail.

1. Ch 7.
2. Round 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 4 sts, 3 sc in last ch, work on opposite side with 4 sc, 2 sc in last st. (14)
3. Round 2: inc, 4 sc, inc x3, 4 sc, inc x2. (20)
4. Round 3: sc around in BLO. (20)
5. Round 4: 5 sc, dec x5, 5 sc. (15)
6. Round 5: 4 sc, dec x3, 5 sc. (12)
7. Rounds 6-7: sc around. (12)

Fasten off. Add a strap by joining yarn at one side opening, chaining 5 to 6, and attaching at the other side with a sl st. Add a tiny knot, button, or stitched loop where the strap meets the side.

Slip each shoe onto the foot before final permanent positioning. Sew lightly in place so they sit centered and do not twist.

Main Bunny: Cardigan

The cardigan is short, cream, collarless, and open at the front. It falls just below the chest and has gentle volume at the sleeves. Work 2 mirrored front panels and one back panel, then join at the shoulders and sides.

Back Panel

1. Ch 19.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (18)
3. Rows 2-9: ch 1, turn, sc across. (18)

Left Front

1. Ch 11.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (10)
3. Rows 2-9: ch 1, turn, sc across. (10)

Right Front

Repeat Left Front.

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Joining

Sew or crochet the front panels to the back at the shoulders, leaving a neck opening centered. Then seam the sides, leaving armholes.

Sleeves

Join cream yarn to an armhole opening.

1. Round 1: sc evenly around armhole, about 12 sts.
2. Rounds 2-8: sc around. (12)
3. Round 9: dec x2 spaced evenly. (10)
4. Rounds 10-12: sc around. (10)

Fasten off. The sleeves should stop around wrist length and look slightly roomy, matching the reference image.

Cardigan Edge and Buttons

Work one clean round of sc around the outer front edges and neck opening. Add two tiny crocheted bobble buttons or small sewn buttons on one front panel. The other side can remain plain for the same understated finish seen in the photo.

Main Bunny: Beret

The hat in the image is a soft blush beret with a smooth, low crown and a floral cluster placed toward one side. It sits low on the head and covers the ear bases.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc x6. (24)
5. Round 5: 3 sc, inc x6. (30)
6. Round 6: 4 sc, inc x6. (36)
7. Round 7: 5 sc, inc x6. (42)
8. Round 8: 6 sc, inc x6. (48)
9. Rounds 9-11: sc around. (48)
10. Round 12: 6 sc, dec x6. (42)
11. Round 13: 5 sc, dec x6. (36)
12. Round 14: 4 sc, dec x6. (30)
13. Round 15: sc around. (30)

Check the fit on the bunny head. The hat should cup the head rather than sit high. If needed, add or remove one plain round depending on yarn thickness.

Beret Flower Cluster

Make 3 small flowers and 1 textured rosette in blush and ivory. Sew them together in a cluster and attach to one side of the beret front.

Small Five-Petal Flower

1. With ivory yarn, make MR.
2. Into ring: rep 5 times: ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st.
3. Pull ring closed and fasten off.

Rosette

1. Ch 18.
2. Row 1: 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch.
3. Roll the strip into a spiral and sew at the base.

Arrange the rosette first, then place the smaller flowers partly overlapping it. This recreates the dimensional floral embellishment seen in the image.

Dress Hem Flower Border

This trim is essential because it gives the bunny dress its finished mantelpiece look. Use blush and ivory flowers spaced all around the lower hem.

Make 10 to 14 tiny flowers depending on your scale.

Tiny Hem Flower

1. MR.
2. Into ring: rep 5 times: ch 1, 1 hdc, ch 1, sl st.
3. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

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Sew the flowers evenly around the hemline, alternating ivory and blush tones. Slight overlap is good. Do not place them too high. They should sit right on the bottom edge, as shown in the picture.

Mini Purse

The purse is a structured little handbag in blush, with a top handle and a front flap button detail. It should look neat and boxy, not floppy.

Front and Back Panels

Make 2 in blush.

1. Ch 11.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (10)
3. Rows 2-8: ch 1, turn, sc across. (10)

Side Gusset

1. Ch 4.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (3)
3. Rows 2-24: ch 1, turn, sc across. (3)

Sew the gusset around the front and back panels to form a shallow box.

Flap

1. Ch 11.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (10)
3. Rows 2-4: ch 1, turn, sc across.
4. Row 5: dec, 6 sc, dec. (8)
5. Row 6: sc across.

Sew flap to the upper back edge. Add a tiny button or embroidered circle to the front center.

Handle

1. Ch 12.
2. Sl st back across or sc back across for a thicker handle.

Attach each end to the top sides of the purse.

Mini Teddy Bear

The teddy is small, seated, and dressed to echo the bunny. Use cream for the head, arms, legs, and upper body cardigan area, with blush for the lower body.

Head

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc x6. (24)
5. Rounds 5-8: sc around. (24)
6. Round 9: 2 sc, dec x6. (18)
7. Round 10: 1 sc, dec x6. (12)
8. Round 11: dec around. (6)

Stuff firmly and close.

Ears

Make 2.

1. 6 sc in MR.
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Fasten off, flatten lightly.

Body

1. With blush yarn, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Rounds 4-5: sc around. (18)
5. Switch to cream.
6. Rounds 6-7: sc around. (18)
7. Round 8: 1 sc, dec x6. (12)
8. Round 9: sc around. (12)

Stuff and leave a tail for sewing to the head.

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Arms

Make 2 in cream.

1. 6 sc in MR.
2. Rounds 2-5: sc around. (6)
3. Flatten and close with 3 sc.

Legs

Make 2 in cream.

1. 6 sc in MR.
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rounds 3-4: sc around. (12)
4. Round 5: dec x3, 6 sc. (9)

Stuff the feet lightly. Sew the legs outward in a seated angle so the teddy sits like the one in the image.

Teddy Face

Embroider small black eyes, spaced slightly wide. Add a short brown triangular nose and tiny vertical mouth stitch. Keep the features minimal and sweet.

Teddy Cardigan

Make a very small cream shrug using the same construction as the bunny cardigan, only shorter.

• Back: ch 9, 6 rows sc
• Fronts: make 2, each ch 5, 6 rows sc
• Join shoulders and sides
• Add tiny sleeves by working 6 sc around armholes for 4 rounds

Add one miniature decorative button if you like, but keep the finish simple so it still resembles the image.

Teddy Hat

Make in blush. This is a tiny brimmed hat with one small flower accent.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Round 4: sc around. (18)
5. Round 5: BLO sc around. (18)
6. Round 6: 2 sc, inc x6. (24)

Make one tiny flower using the hem flower method and sew it to the side of the hat.

Mini Bouquet

The bouquet in front of the bunny is made of clustered cream flowers with a few green leaves. This small piece adds balance to the full display and is worth making because it completes the composition.

Flower Buds

Make 7 to 9 in ivory.

1. 6 sc in MR.
2. Round 2: sc around. (6)

Fasten off with a long tail. Gently pinch the base so each bud looks rounded.

Leaves

Make 4 to 6 in pale green.

1. Ch 5.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook: sl st, sc, hdc, sl st.

Gather the flower buds tightly, sew the bases together, then add leaves underneath. Wrap the stem area neatly with matching green yarn if desired.

Optional Small Lace Display Mat

The cloth in the image appears like a decorative accent on the table. If you want a crochet version to match the set, make a simple mini rectangle in ivory thread.

1. Ch 18.
2. Rows 1-8: sc across.
3. Border round: ch 1 spaces made by working sc, ch 2, skip 1 around the outer edge.

Keep this optional piece very flat and delicate.

Assembly Order

1. Sew the bunny head securely to the body.
2. Sew the ears to the head sides, slightly behind the eye line.
3. Sew the arms at the upper side body, angled downward.
4. Place shoes on the feet and sew lightly in place.
5. Add facial embroidery and blush.
6. Dress the bunny in the cardigan.
7. Sew the beret onto the head at a slight tilt.
8. Sew flower trim around the dress hem.
9. Make and assemble the purse, teddy, bouquet, and optional mat.

Shaping Notes for Accuracy

The success of this design depends more on shaping and placement than on complicated stitches. Keep the head very round, the neck narrow, the skirt softly flared, and the limbs slim. Those four points create the exact silhouette seen in the image.

The cardigan front edges should curve open naturally instead of meeting at the center. The beret should sit low enough that the ears appear to emerge from beneath it. The teddy must be small enough to look like a companion, not a second main toy.

Use a small amount of cheek blush placed low and outward. Too much color or eyes that are too large will change the look immediately. This design relies on restrained embroidery and tiny details.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

After all sewing is complete, check the doll from the front and both sides. The face should be centered, the ears should hang evenly, and the dress hem should form a smooth bell shape. Reposition the beret before stitching it down permanently.

For the soft expression, keep the eyes small and slightly raised at the outer edge. Embroider the nose neatly and add only a tiny mouth line. A light touch of blush on both cheeks brings the finished bunny to life.

Care Notes

• Display pieces are best kept away from direct sunlight
• Spot clean whenever possible
• Avoid heavy washing if the flowers and tiny accessories are permanently attached
• Store flat or upright in a dust-free space

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head is firmly attached and does not wobble
• Ears are even in length and placement
• Cardigan sits open and balanced
• Beret is tilted gently and covers the ear bases
• Dress hem flowers are evenly spaced
• Shoes are centered on the feet
• Teddy sits upright beside the bunny
• Purse handle is secure and flap is centered

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Use a soft dry brush to remove surface dust from the stitches, flowers, and cardigan edges. If deeper cleaning is needed, dab gently with a damp cloth and mild soap, then blot with a towel. Do not twist or wring the pieces.

Reshape while damp and let everything air dry completely. For long-term preservation, keep the set in a cool room away from humidity, smoke, and strong sun. Tissue support inside hats, bags, and sleeves helps small accessories keep their form.