Bubble-Hem Sugarplum Bunny – Crochet

This sweet amigurumi set is designed to look like a collectible handmade bunny doll with a candy-inspired outfit, matching accessories, and a tiny woodland companion. If you love searching for a crochet bunny doll, heirloom plush, handmade nursery gift, or amigurumi stuffed animal, this design brings that same storybook charm into your own stitching.

The look is soft, pastel, and polished, with a rounded pink bonnet, long floppy ears, a spiral bodice, bobble-trimmed bubble skirt, Mary Jane shoes, a striped mini basket, a bow, a tiny companion doll, and peppermint-stick accents. It is a wonderful choice for anyone who enjoys amigurumi patterns, handmade doll decor, artisan toy design, and giftable crochet keepsakes.

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

Overview

This pattern creates the full display shown in the image:

• A seated long-eared bunny doll
• A pink scalloped bonnet for the bunny
• A white-and-rose spiral bodice with thin straps
• A rounded pink bubble-style skirt with dotted bobbles
• Two pink Mary Jane shoes with tiny candy-colored decorations
• A small striped basket
• A separate striped bow
• A tiny standing woodland companion with a pink hat and dress
• Two peppermint-stick accessories

The style depends on tight stitches, clean shaping, careful stuffing, and precise assembly. Use a hook smaller than usual for amigurumi so the fabric stays firm and smooth.

Skill Level

Intermediate

A confident beginner can still make this project if they are comfortable with these techniques:

• Working in continuous rounds
• Single crochet shaping
• Invisible decrease
• Color changes
• Surface crochet or embroidered details
• Small bobbles
• Sewing separate pieces neatly

Finished Size

Using sport or light DK cotton yarn and a 2.0 mm to 2.25 mm hook:

• Main bunny: about 11 to 12 inches tall seated, about 14 inches including the bonnet top and extended ears before bending
• Tiny companion: about 4 to 4.75 inches tall
• Basket: about 1.5 inches wide
• Bow: about 1.5 inches wide
• Peppermint sticks: about 1.75 to 2 inches long for the large one and 1.25 inches for the small one

Materials

• Light beige or warm cream yarn for bunny head, body, arms, legs, and ears
• Dusty light pink yarn for bonnet, skirt, shoes, straps, and companion hat
• Deeper rose pink yarn for spiral bodice center, companion dress top, and skirt accents
• White or soft ivory yarn for scallops, bodice edging, basket stripe, and peppermint stripes
• Pale blue yarn for tiny shoe decorations and basket stripe
• Small amount of dark brown or black yarn for nose or embroidery accents if desired
• 2.0 mm or 2.25 mm crochet hook
• Fiberfill stuffing
• 6 mm safety eyes for bunny
• 4 mm to 4.5 mm safety eyes for companion
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Sewing pins
• Small amount of blush pink embroidery thread or yarn for cheek tint if desired

Gauge

Gauge is not critical, but fabric firmness is critical. The stitches should be tight enough that stuffing does not show through.

A useful reference swatch is 12 single crochet by 13 rounds in a tight square measuring about 2 inches.

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• inc = 2 sc in the same stitch
• dec = invisible decrease
• sl st = slip stitch
• st = stitch
• rnd = round
• mr = magic ring
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• blo = back loop only
• flo = front loop only
• bobble = 4-dc bobble unless noted otherwise

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General Notes

• Work in continuous rounds unless a step says otherwise.
• Mark the first stitch of every round.
• Stuff firmly but gradually.
• The bunny is shaped to sit, so the lower body is slightly rounded and the legs are long and straight.
• The ears are lightly stuffed only at the base. The rest stays flat and drapey.
• The skirt is made as a separate garment and sewn in place after fitting.
• The bonnet is removable if you prefer, but it can also be tacked down with a few small stitches.

Main Bunny

Head

With beige yarn:

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr. 6
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc around. 18
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc around. 24
5. Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc around. 30
6. Rnd 6: 4 sc, inc around. 36
7. Rnd 7: 5 sc, inc around. 42
8. Rnd 8: 6 sc, inc around. 48
9. Rnd 9: 7 sc, inc around. 54
10. Rnd 10: 8 sc, inc around. 60
11. Rnd 11: 9 sc, inc around. 66
12. Rnd 12-22: sc around. 66

Place 6 mm safety eyes between Rnds 16 and 17, with about 12 visible stitches between them. The eyes should sit low enough to create the gentle, childlike face seen in the image.

Shape the muzzle softly with your fingers while stuffing. The face in the image is broad, smooth, and slightly flattened across the front rather than sharply protruding.

13. Rnd 23: 9 sc, dec around. 60
14. Rnd 24: 8 sc, dec around. 54
15. Rnd 25: 7 sc, dec around. 48
16. Rnd 26: 6 sc, dec around. 42
17. Rnd 27: 5 sc, dec around. 36
18. Rnd 28: 4 sc, dec around. 30

Stuff firmly. Do not close yet if you prefer to join directly to the neck opening. Otherwise fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Small Muzzle Shaping

The bunny face has a tiny embroidered nose and a short center line.

• Use pale pink yarn.
• Embroider a small upside-down triangle centered between the eyes, about 3 rounds below eye line.
• Add a short vertical stitch from the bottom point of the triangle downward for about 2 stitches.

Keep it delicate. The expression should stay soft and minimal.

Body

With beige yarn:

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr. 6
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc around. 18
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc around. 24
5. Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc around. 30
6. Rnd 6: 4 sc, inc around. 36
7. Rnd 7: 5 sc, inc around. 42
8. Rnd 8: 6 sc, inc around. 48
9. Rnd 9-13: sc around. 48
10. Rnd 14: 6 sc, dec around. 42
11. Rnd 15-17: sc around. 42
12. Rnd 18: 5 sc, dec around. 36
13. Rnd 19-21: sc around. 36
14. Rnd 22: 4 sc, dec around. 30
15. Rnd 23-24: sc around. 30

Stuff the body firmly at the base and slightly softer at the upper chest. The torso in the image is compact and short compared with the head and legs.

Fasten off with a long tail if sewing to the head later.

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Legs Make 2

The legs are long, slim, and evenly cylindrical. They attach low on the body so the bunny can sit naturally.

With beige yarn:

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr. 6
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc around. 18
4. Rnd 4-6: sc around. 18
5. Rnd 7: 4 sc, dec, 8 sc, dec, 2 sc. 16
6. Rnd 8-22: sc around. 16

Stuff firmly, especially through the foot and ankle. Flatten the top opening lightly and fasten off with a long tail.

The finished legs should be slender rather than chunky. If your legs look too thick, reduce to 14 stitches after Round 7 and continue longer.

Arms Make 2

The arms are soft and narrow, with a slight bend.

With beige yarn:

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr. 6
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12
3. Rnd 3-4: sc around. 12
4. Rnd 5: 4 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec. 10
5. Rnd 6-18: sc around. 10

Stuff only the lower half. Flatten the upper opening and fasten off with a long tail.

Ears Make 2

The ears are long, flat, and gently tapered with a rounded end. They hang straight down from beneath the bonnet.

With beige yarn:

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr. 6
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc around. 18
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc around. 24
5. Rnd 5-8: sc around. 24
6. Rnd 9: 2 sc, dec around. 18
7. Rnd 10-24: sc around. 18
8. Rnd 25: 1 sc, dec around. 12
9. Rnd 26-34: sc around. 12

Flatten each ear. Add just a little stuffing in the top 2 inches only. Leave the rest unstuffed so the ears drape softly.

Bunny Outfit

Spiral Bodice Panel

This chest panel is one of the most important visual features. It is a white bib with a rose-pink spiral centered on the front.

With rose yarn, make the spiral first:

1. Ch 18.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, work 2 sc in each chain across. This will curl naturally.
3. Fasten off, leaving a tail.

Roll the strip into a flat spiral, beginning from the first stitches made. Sew the underside so the spiral stays flat.

Now make the white backing panel:

1. With white yarn, ch 13.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, 12 sc, ch 1, turn. 12
3. Row 2-8: sc across, ch 1, turn. 12

Shape the lower edge into a gentle point by skipping the first stitch of Rows 9 and 10 at both sides, or by trimming with sewing. The panel should resemble a soft bib with slightly tapered lower corners.

Sew the pink spiral to the center front of the white panel.

Add a white scalloped edging along the lower edge:

• Work 1 sc in corner, then repeat sl st in next st, 3 hdc in next st, sl st in next st across the lower edge.

This creates the tiny decorative trim shown beneath the spiral.

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Bodice Straps

With white yarn, make 2:

• Ch 16 to 18, depending on your tension.

The straps should be narrow and delicate. Sew them to the upper corners of the front panel. After dressing the bunny, pull them over the shoulders and sew them to the back upper edge of the skirt.

Bubble-Hem Skirt

The skirt is rounded, puffy, and sprinkled with pink bobbles in a lighter shade. It should sit high under the chest panel and curve outward before tucking under slightly at the hem.

With dusty pink yarn:

1. Rnd 1: Ch 30, join carefully without twisting. 30
2. Rnd 2: sc around. 30
3. Rnd 3: 4 sc, inc around. 36
4. Rnd 4: 5 sc, inc around. 42
5. Rnd 5: 6 sc, inc around. 48
6. Rnd 6: sc around. 48
7. Rnd 7: 7 sc, inc around. 54
8. Rnd 8: sc around. 54

Now place bobbles evenly in staggered rows. Use a lighter pink yarn if you want the dots to stand out more clearly.

9. Rnd 9: 5 sc, bobble, 8 sc, bobble, 8 sc, bobble, 8 sc, bobble, 5 sc. 54
10. Rnd 10: sc around. 54
11. Rnd 11: 10 sc, bobble, 16 sc, bobble, 16 sc, bobble, 9 sc. 54
12. Rnd 12: sc around. 54
13. Rnd 13: 6 sc, bobble, 8 sc, bobble, 8 sc, bobble, 8 sc, bobble, 8 sc, bobble, 6 sc. 54
14. Rnd 14: sc around. 54

Create the tucked lower edge that gives the skirt its bubble look:

15. Rnd 15: blo sc around. 54
16. Rnd 16: 7 sc, dec around. 48
17. Rnd 17: sc around. 48
18. Rnd 18: 6 sc, dec around. 42
19. Rnd 19: sc around. 42

Fasten off. Fit the skirt around the bunny body before sewing. The upper edge should sit just below the armpits and the lower edge should remain rounded rather than flat.

To enhance the bubble shape, lightly stuff the inside lower skirt edge with a thin ring of fiberfill before stitching it permanently to the body. This is optional, but it helps copy the silhouette in the image.

Bunny Bonnet

The bonnet is round, close-fitting, and slightly deep, with a ruffled scallop around the face opening. It sits low on the forehead.

With light pink yarn:

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr. 6
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc around. 18
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc around. 24
5. Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc around. 30
6. Rnd 6: 4 sc, inc around. 36
7. Rnd 7: 5 sc, inc around. 42
8. Rnd 8: 6 sc, inc around. 48
9. Rnd 9-15: sc around. 48

Try it on the bunny head. It should cover the crown and stop just above eye level once the trim is added.

Now make the scalloped face border with white yarn:

• Join white yarn at the front lower edge.
• Repeat around the face opening: sl st in next st, 5 dc in next st, sl st in next st.

The scallops should be puffy and rounded, like little cream rosettes. If needed, steam them lightly with care or shape them by hand.

Bunny Shoes Make 2

The shoes are pink Mary Janes with a strap and tiny candy-colored embellishments near the toes.

With pink yarn:

1. Ch 7.
2. Rnd 1: Starting in second ch from hook, 5 sc, 3 sc in last ch, working on opposite side 4 sc, inc in last. 14
3. Rnd 2: inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc. 20
4. Rnd 3: blo sc around. 20
5. Rnd 4: 6 sc, dec x4, 6 sc. 16
6. Rnd 5: sc around. 16

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Fasten off the sole section only if you prefer a separate top line, or continue seamlessly for a smooth shoe.

For the strap:

• Join yarn at one side opening.
• Ch 7 to 8, sl st across to opposite side.

For the tiny toe decorations:

• With pale pink, blue, and white yarn, make 3 to 4 French knots or tiny bobbles near each toe edge.
• Arrange them in a soft cluster to resemble candy dots.

Sew or slide each shoe onto the foot and secure with a few stitches at the heel.

Mini Striped Basket

This small basket sits beside the bunny and has horizontal pastel stripes with a handle.

With pink yarn:

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr. 6
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc around. 18
4. Rnd 4: blo sc around using pink. 18
5. Rnd 5: sc around in pink. 18
6. Rnd 6: sc around in pale blue. 18
7. Rnd 7: sc around in pink. 18

Fasten off.

Handle:

• With pink yarn, ch 14.
• Sew both ends to opposite sides of the basket.

The basket in the image is soft and slightly oval from handling. You can lightly stuff the base or leave it empty.

Striped Bow

The bow is separate and placed near the basket.

With pink yarn:

1. Ch 10.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, 9 sc, ch 1, turn. 9
3. Row 2-5: sc across. 9

Fasten off. Wrap the center tightly with white yarn several times and knot at the back.

For the tails:

• Cut two short pink strips or crochet two tiny chains and attach behind the bow.

Peppermint Stick Accessories

Make one larger stick for the companion and one small loose piece for the table.

Large Peppermint Stick

With white yarn:

1. Rnd 1: 4 sc in mr. 4
2. Rnd 2-12: sc around. 4

Stuff lightly. Fasten off. Wrap rose yarn diagonally around the tube and tack it in place with tiny stitches.

Small Peppermint Stick

Repeat the same steps for 8 rounds only. Add the same spiral wrap.

Tiny Woodland Companion

This small doll-like companion has a cream head and body, pointy ears, a pink hat, a darker rose upper dress, a pale pink skirt, and a striped peppermint accessory. The proportions are compact and cute, with a slightly oversized head.

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Head

With cream or light beige yarn:

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr. 6
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc around. 18
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc around. 24
5. Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc around. 30
6. Rnd 6-10: sc around. 30

Place 4 mm eyes between Rnds 7 and 8 with 6 to 7 stitches between them.

Embroider a tiny dark nose centered low between the eyes. Add a very short vertical stitch below it.

7. Rnd 11: 3 sc, dec around. 24
8. Rnd 12: 2 sc, dec around. 18
9. Rnd 13: 1 sc, dec around. 12

Stuff firmly and fasten off.

Pointed Ears Make 2

With cream yarn:

1. Rnd 1: 4 sc in mr. 4
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 8
3. Rnd 3: sc around. 8
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 2 sc. 10
5. Rnd 5-6: sc around. 10

Flatten slightly and sew to the upper sides of the head so they angle outward, matching the alert shape seen in the image.

Body and Legs

With cream yarn:

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr. 6
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc around. 18
4. Rnd 4-5: sc around. 18
5. Rnd 6: 4 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec, 3 sc. 16
6. Rnd 7-8: sc around. 16
7. Rnd 9: 6 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec. 14

For the legs, divide the opening into two sections of 7 stitches each.

Leg 1:

• Work 7 sc for 5 rounds. Fasten off.

Leg 2:

• Join yarn and work 7 sc for 5 rounds. Fasten off.

Stuff the body lightly and the legs more firmly.

Arms Make 2

With cream yarn:

1. Rnd 1: 5 sc in mr. 5
2. Rnd 2-6: sc around. 5

Fasten off and sew to each side.

Companion Dress Top

With deeper rose yarn:

• Ch 18, join.
• Rnd 1-3: sc around. 18

This should fit around the upper body snugly. Sew in place.

Companion Skirt

With pale pink yarn, join to lower edge of dress top:

1. Rnd 1: inc in every 3rd stitch around. 24
2. Rnd 2-4: sc around. 24

Fasten off. The skirt should be short and slightly flared.

Companion Hat

With light pink yarn:

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr. 6
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc around. 18
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc around. 24
5. Rnd 5-6: sc around. 24
6. Rnd 7: blo sc around. 24
7. Rnd 8: 1 sc, inc around. 36

For the ruffled edge:

• Rnd 9: sl st in next st, 3 dc in next st, repeat around.

Fasten off and place slightly low on the head, just like the larger bonnet style.

Assembly Order

1. Sew the bunny head to the body securely.
2. Sew the legs to the lower front of the body so they extend straight downward when seated.
3. Sew the arms at the shoulder line, angled slightly inward.
4. Sew the ears to the sides of the head, slightly behind eye line.
5. Dress the bunny with the bubble skirt.
6. Sew the spiral bib to the chest and attach the shoulder straps.
7. Add the shoes.
8. Place and sew or tack the bonnet to the head.
9. Make and position the basket and bow.
10. Assemble the tiny companion and dress it.
11. Add the peppermint sticks.

Positioning Notes for an Accurate Look

• The bunny head should be large, nearly the same visual width as the skirt.
• The body should be short and mostly hidden by the dress.
• The ears must hang well below the shoulders.
• The bonnet should sit low enough to frame the forehead and upper face.
• The spiral bib should be centered and wide enough to cover most of the upper torso front.
• The skirt should appear rounded, not flat, and should flare wider than the chest.
• The legs should be close together and straight.
• The tiny companion should stand just below the bunny’s elbow height.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Shape the bunny face gently with your fingers after stuffing so the cheeks stay smooth and full. Keep the nose very small and centered. If desired, add a touch of pale blush under each eye with soft yarn or embroidery thread. Sew every accessory firmly so the finished display keeps the same balanced composition as the image.

Care Notes

Display pieces like this look best when kept dry and dust-free. If the doll is handled often, secure hats, shoes, and small accessories with extra stitching. Avoid heavy brushing on the bobbles and scalloped trims so they keep their rounded shape.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Both ears are the same length and attached evenly
• Bonnet scallops face forward neatly
• Spiral bib sits centered on the chest
• Skirt looks rounded and slightly tucked under
• Shoes are aligned and secure
• Companion stands upright with balanced ears and hat
• Basket, bow, and peppermint sticks match the pastel color story

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot clean with a lightly damp cloth and mild soap only when needed. Do not soak stuffed pieces unless absolutely necessary. If washing becomes necessary, hand wash gently in cool water, press out moisture with a towel, reshape while damp, and air dry fully away from direct sun. Store flat or upright in a clean, dry space to prevent stretching, fading, or dust buildup.