Broochy Woodland Darling Bunny – Crochet

This woodland-inspired amigurumi set features a gentle bunny dressed in a soft beige hat, a cream cardigan, a mossy green skirt, and brown strap shoes, with tiny butterfly details and a pinecone-style bag. It is a lovely handmade crochet bunny doll design for shoppers searching for collectible nursery decor, heirloom gifts, and artisan stuffed animals.

The set also includes a tiny hedgehog friend, a flower bouquet, and a leaf-decorated book, making the finished display feel like a premium seasonal crochet gift set. If your audience looks for cottagecore toys, fall bunny dolls, or handmade animal décor to buy, this design fits those search-friendly themes beautifully and naturally.

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Materials

• Lightweight cotton yarn or cotton-blend yarn in these shades:
  • Warm beige for the bunny head, ears, legs, hat, and part of the arms
  • Soft cream for the cardigan
  • Moss green for the skirt
  • Medium brown for shoes, bag strap, bag body, hedgehog accents, and book cover
  • Dark brown for nose embroidery, hedgehog spines, butterfly outline, and tiny details
  • Rust, copper, tan, mustard, red, pink, ivory, green, and gold scraps for mushrooms, leaves, butterflies, flowers, and book embroidery
• 2.0 mm to 2.5 mm crochet hook
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Two black safety eyes for the bunny
• Two tiny black safety eyes or embroidered eyes for the hedgehog
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Small sharp scissors
• Thin craft wire, optional, for shaping butterflies and bouquet stems
• A small piece of cardboard or plastic canvas for the book insert, optional

Finished Size

The main bunny is designed as a standing display doll with a generously rounded head and a compact body hidden partly by the cardigan and skirt. Using the yarn weight and hook above, the bunny stands approximately 9 to 10 inches tall from foot base to top of hat.

The hedgehog companion works up to about 3 to 3.5 inches tall. The bouquet and book are small scale accessories sized to sit naturally beside the bunny without overwhelming the scene.

Gauge and Style Notes

Work tightly in continuous rounds unless a step clearly says to join. Use a hook small enough to keep stuffing from showing through. The original image has very even stitches, a smooth rounded silhouette, and gentle shaping rather than exaggerated limbs.

• The bunny head is large and nearly spherical, slightly wider than the upper body.
• The ears are long, soft, and hanging downward beneath the hat brim.
• The cardigan is short, slightly boxy, and open at the front.
• The skirt sits high and has a neat, straight fall with embroidered woodland motifs near the hem.
• The hat has a downward-sloping cloche shape with a soft rolled brim.
• The shoes are rounded Mary Jane style with crossed straps and leaf accents.

Abbreviations

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

Main Bunny

Head

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. Rnds 11-24: Sc around. (60)

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Place the bunny eyes between Rnds 15 and 16, with about 10 visible stitches between them. The eyes in the image are small, glossy, and set wide enough to keep the expression calm and childlike.

Muzzle Shaping

Using the same beige yarn, embroider a softly raised triangular nose centered two to three rounds below the eyes. Then work a short vertical line downward and split it into a tiny smile. Keep it delicate. The face in the image is sweet and minimal, not heavily sculpted.

If you like, add a tiny amount of stuffing beneath the muzzle area before the head is closed. This helps create the rounded snout visible in the photo.

1. Rnd 25: 8 sc, dec around. (54)
2. Rnd 26: 7 sc, dec around. (48)
3. Rnd 27: 6 sc, dec around. (42)
4. Rnd 28: 5 sc, dec around. (36)

Stuff the head very firmly and evenly. The head should stay round and full because it supports the hat and frames the hanging ears.

Body

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. Rnds 6-10: Sc around. (30)
7. Rnd 11: 3 sc, dec around. (24)
8. Rnds 12-15: Sc around. (24)

The body is modest and slightly cylindrical. Much of it will be covered by the cardigan and skirt, so focus on balance and firmness rather than elaborate shaping. Stuff the body firmly, especially the lower half, so the doll can stand when supported by the dress and shoes.

Neck Join

Continue from the body or leave a tail for sewing. Sew the head to the body carefully, making sure the face looks directly forward. Because the head is large, take time to reinforce the join with a second pass of stitching.

Ears Make 2

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc around. (18)
4. Rnds 4-7: Sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 8: 7 sc, dec, 9 sc. (17)
6. Rnd 9: Sc around. (17)
7. Rnd 10: 6 sc, dec, 9 sc. (16)
8. Rnd 11: Sc around. (16)
9. Rnd 12: 5 sc, dec, 9 sc. (15)
10. Rnds 13-20: Sc around. (15)
11. Rnd 21: 3 sc, dec around. (12)
12. Rnds 22-28: Sc around. (12)

Flatten the top opening. Do not stuff, or add only the lightest amount near the upper third. These ears should drape softly beneath the brim, reaching to around shoulder level. Sew them to each side of the head, slightly behind the eye line, so they fall downward and outward.

Arms Make 2

1. With beige, Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. (12)
3. Rnds 3-5: Sc around. (12)
4. Change to cream.
5. Rnds 6-16: Sc around. (12)
6. Rnd 17: 4 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec. (10)
7. Rnd 18: Sc around. (10)

Stuff only the hand and lower forearm lightly. Flatten the top and sew the arms to the body just below the head. Angle them slightly downward. In the image, the arms are relaxed, straight, and short enough that the cardigan sleeves look full and cozy.

Legs Make 2

1. With beige, Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc around. (18)
4. Rnds 4-7: Sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 8: 4 sc, dec around. (15)
6. Rnds 9-15: Sc around. (15)

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Stuff the legs firmly. Sew them under the body so they hang straight and slightly apart. Only the lower portion will remain visible beneath the skirt. Their look in the image is simple, neat, and narrow.

Cloche Hat

The hat is one of the defining details. It has a close-fitting crown, a downward bell shape, and a soft brim that curves outward just a little. It should sit low enough to frame the eyes and cover the top of the ears.

1. With beige, 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. Rnds 11-17: Sc around. (60)
12. Rnd 18: BLO sc around. (60)
13. Rnd 19: 9 sc, inc around. (66)
14. Rnd 20: Sc around. (66)
15. Rnd 21: 10 sc, inc around. (72)
16. Rnd 22: Sc around. (72)
17. Rnd 23: Crab stitch or sl st loosely around for a refined edge, optional.

Test the fit often. The brim should tilt down attractively, not flare like a sunhat. Steam lightly if needed, or finger-shape while damp to achieve a soft cloche curve.

Cardigan

The cardigan in the image is cream, collarless, and open at the front with tiny rounded lower corners. It sits just below the waist and has slightly roomy sleeves. The texture is simple and tidy, which keeps the woodland embroidery and accessories as the main focus.

Back Panel

1. With cream, ch 19.
2. Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and across. (18)
3. Rows 2-10: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (18)

Left Front

1. Ch 10.
2. Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and across. (9)
3. Rows 2-8: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (9)
4. Row 9: Ch 1, dec, sc to end. (8)
5. Row 10: Ch 1, sc across. (8)

Right Front

1. Repeat Left Front as a mirror piece.

Sew the front panels to the back at the shoulders, leaving a centered neck opening. Sew side seams only partway down to keep the body of the cardigan relaxed and slightly open.

Sleeves Make 2

1. Ch 13.
2. Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and across. (12)
3. Rows 2-10: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (12)

Fold each sleeve and seam into a tube. Attach to the armholes. Slip the cardigan onto the bunny and tack it discreetly at the shoulders and underarms if you want it permanently fixed in place.

For the tiny neck closure visible in the photo, embroider or sew a short cream tie or make a chain of 10 to 12 stitches, then anchor it at the upper front edge. Keep it subtle. The front should still remain mostly open.

Skirt

The skirt is moss green, simple in structure, and decorated at the lower portion with embroidered mushrooms and leaves. It finishes with a small cream picot-style trim. The silhouette is straight with only a slight flare.

1. With moss green, ch 36 and join carefully without twisting.
2. Rnd 1: Sc around. (36)
3. Rnd 2: 5 sc, inc around. (42)
4. Rnds 3-12: Sc around. (42)
5. Rnd 13: 6 sc, inc around. (48)
6. Rnds 14-18: Sc around. (48)

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Check the length against the doll. The hem should fall to just above the ankles, leaving the shoes visible.

Hem Trim

1. Change to cream.
2. Rnd 19: *Sl st in next st, ch 3, sl st in same st, sl st in next 2 sts*; repeat around for a delicate shell-picot effect.

Sew or dress the skirt onto the bunny high on the waist. The upper edge should sit beneath the cardigan hem. Use a few tiny stitches to keep it centered.

Skirt Embroidery Motifs

The front hem of the skirt shows a woodland band made of mushrooms and leafy stems. This section gives the design its signature seasonal feel, so place the motifs thoughtfully across the front half of the skirt.

• Two taller red mushrooms with rounded caps and pale stems
• Two smaller pale mushrooms grouped near one side
• Several upright leaves in mustard, olive, and brown
• Small filler stitches suggesting grass and tiny forest plants

Use satin stitch, long straight stitches, and a few outline stitches. Keep the embroidery flat and neat. The image shows decorative detail without heavy bulk.

Shoes

The shoes are warm brown Mary Jane style with crossed straps over the feet. Tiny leaf embellishments sit near the ankles, echoing the woodland theme. These details are small but important for matching the overall look.

Sole and Foot Make 2

1. With brown, ch 7.
2. Rnd 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, working on opposite side sc 4, inc in last. (14)
3. Rnd 2: Inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc. (20)
4. Rnd 3: Sc around in BLO. (20)
5. Rnd 4: 6 sc, dec x4, 6 sc. (16)
6. Rnd 5: Sc around. (16)

Fit the shoe over the foot and stitch in place. Create the crossed straps with two short chains on each shoe, anchoring them diagonally over the top. Make two tiny leaf appliqués in green or mustard and stitch one to each outer ankle strap area.

Pinecone-Style Crossbody Bag

The bag hangs from the bunny’s shoulder and rests at the left side. Its textured body resembles layered pinecone scales. This should be petite, rounded, and slightly dimensional.

Bag Base

1. With brown, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: Sc around in BLO. (18)

Textured Body

For the pinecone texture, work small overlapping scale-like stitches. If you do not have a favorite scale stitch, use this simple method: in alternating stitches, make hdc, dc, hdc all in one stitch, then sl st in the next stitch. Repeat around. Work two textured rounds.

Make a second plain circular back piece with 18 stitches and sew it to the textured front, adding a little stuffing if desired. The bag in the image is soft, not rigid.

Strap

1. Ch 45 to 55 depending on your bunny size.
2. Sl st back along the chain for a neat narrow strap.

Sew the strap to the bag and place it diagonally across the bunny from the right shoulder to the left hip. Tack it lightly to the cardigan so it stays in position.

Butterflies Make 2 for Bunny

One butterfly is attached to the hat brim and one to the cardigan. They are warm brown, copper, and tan, with a delicate outlined look. These are among the most charming details in the entire set.

Simple Butterfly Method

1. With dark brown, make an MR.
2. Into the ring work: ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, sl st, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, sl st.
3. Pull ring tight.

This creates four wings. Embroider the inner wing sections with tan, rust, and copper lines. Wrap dark brown yarn around the center to define the body. Leave two short embroidered antennae.

Sew one butterfly to the left side of the hat brim. Sew the second to the upper right side of the cardigan front. Angle both slightly, as though they have just landed.

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Mini Hedgehog Companion

The companion is a tiny hedgehog dressed to match the bunny, with its own hat, cream cardigan, and green skirt. It has a rounded lower body, a small face, textured brown spines, and a miniature butterfly embellishment.

Hedgehog Body and Head

1. With medium brown, 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. Rnds 5-10: Sc around. (24)
6. Rnd 11: 2 sc, dec around. (18)
7. Rnds 12-15: Sc around. (18)

Place tiny black eyes between Rnds 7 and 8. Embroider a small dark nose low and centered. Stuff firmly. The shape should be like a squat peg doll rather than a long animal body.

Spines

Using dark brown, attach yarn to the back of the head and upper body. Work loop stitches, short puff stitches, or tiny chain loops densely across the back and sides only. Keep the face clear. The texture should resemble soft, clustered hedgehog spines, not long hair.

Tiny Arms Make 2

1. With brown, 6 sc in MR.
2. Rnds 2-4: Sc around. (6)

Stuff minimally and sew to the sides.

Mini Skirt

1. With moss green, ch 24 and join.
2. Rnds 1-5: Sc around. (24)

Add tiny embroidered leaves and mushrooms around the lower half, echoing the bunny’s skirt but on a simpler scale.

Mini Cardigan

Make a tiny cream wrap by working a small rectangle approximately 12 stitches wide and 6 rows tall. Cut a center opening or create two narrow front flaps. Stitch around the hedgehog body so it looks like a miniature version of the bunny’s cardigan.

Mini Hat

1. With beige, 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. Rnds 5-7: Sc around. (24)
6. Rnd 8: BLO sc around. (24)
7. Rnd 9: 3 sc, inc around. (30)

Add a tiny butterfly or leaf to the front side of the outfit. The hat should perch low and sweetly over the hedgehog’s face.

Flower Bouquet

The bouquet is tiny, colorful, and tied at the stems. It lies beside the bunny near the book. Keep it cheerful and handmade-looking rather than perfectly uniform.

• Make 5 to 7 tiny flowers in blue, lavender, white, yellow, and pink.
• For each flower, create a small center and 5 petals using chains and slip stitches.
• Add green stems with yarn or wrapped floral wire.
• Tie them together with a beige or brown strand.

The bouquet should be scaled so it feels like a little hand-picked woodland bunch rather than a large arrangement.

Leaf Book

The small brown book has embroidered leaves on the cover and visible pale pages. It is a lovely storytelling prop that completes the scene.

Book Cover

1. With brown, ch 11.
2. Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and across. (10)
3. Rows 2-14: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (10)

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Fold around a small rectangle of cardboard, felt, or tightly stacked crochet rows to form front cover, spine, and back cover. Sew closed.

Pages

Use cream yarn or felt for the page block. Insert and stitch inside the cover. Embroider leaf motifs on the front using green, mustard, and rust. Add a tiny spine line with darker brown stitches.

Additional Embroidery Details

The strength of this design comes from the quiet details. Take extra time with the embellishments, because they create the exact woodland mood shown in the image.

• Add tiny leafy stems at the sides of the skirt
• Use subtle vertical stitches on mushroom stems
• Outline butterfly wings in dark brown
• Keep all motifs small enough that the clothing still looks wearable and soft
• Do not overcrowd the cardigan with embroidery; the image keeps it clean

Assembly Order

1. Sew the bunny head to the body
2. Sew ears to the head
3. Sew arms and legs to the body
4. Dress the bunny with the skirt
5. Add the cardigan
6. Attach the shoes and crossed straps
7. Fit the hat and stitch lightly in place if desired
8. Add butterflies to hat and cardigan
9. Place and secure the crossbody bag
10. Make and dress the hedgehog companion
11. Finish the bouquet and book

Styling Notes for Accuracy

To keep the finished set faithful to the image, focus on softness, warm earth tones, and a balanced silhouette. The bunny should feel gentle and polished rather than oversized or rustic. Avoid bright neon colors, bulky yarn, or exaggerated cartoon proportions.

• Head large but not oversized
• Ears long and drooping, mostly hidden by the hat
• Cardigan cream and simple
• Skirt green with forest motifs concentrated near the hem
• Shoes brown and rounded
• Bag textured and pinecone-like
• Butterflies warm, natural, and delicate
• Accessories small and storybook-inspired

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check that the eyes are symmetrical and the embroidered nose sits exactly centered. Shape the muzzle gently with your fingers. Tilt the hat low enough to frame the face, then adjust the ears so they fall naturally beneath the brim.

Before securing the bag and butterflies permanently, step back and compare placement. Small changes in angle make a big difference. The expression should remain calm, sweet, and slightly thoughtful.

Care Notes

• Display indoors away from direct sunlight
• Spot clean first whenever possible
• Do not machine wash if the accessories are stitched permanently in place
• Reshape hat brim, ears, and skirt by hand after cleaning

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head firmly stuffed and balanced
• Ears hanging evenly
• Cardigan centered and lying flat
• Skirt motifs positioned across the front hem
• Shoes aligned and straps matched
• Butterflies attached neatly
• Hedgehog outfit coordinated with the bunny
• Book and bouquet scaled correctly

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Use a soft dry brush to remove dust from the hat brim, cardigan, and hedgehog spines. For marks, dab gently with cool water and mild soap on a cloth, never soaking the piece heavily unless you can fully restuff and reshape it.

If storing long term, wrap the set in acid-free tissue and place it in a breathable container. Keep it away from humidity, strong heat, and pressure that could flatten the hat, butterflies, or embroidered details.