Lemonade Cabana Bunny – Crochet

This sunny amigurumi set brings together a sweet bunny doll, a tiny duck friend, and picnic accessories in soft lemon shades. If you love searching for a handmade bunny doll, crochet plush bunny, or collectible amigurumi gift, this bright summer design has the same charming boutique style people look for when shopping online.

The outfit is full of cheerful details, including a striped halter top, layered citrus skirt, flower sandals, and matching sun hats. It has the polished look of a handmade nursery doll, artisan crochet animal, and seasonal display piece, while still being approachable for careful makers who enjoy detailed finishing and beautifully coordinated small accessories.

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 complete scene shown in the image:

• A standing bunny with a large head, long drooping ears, a sleeveless striped top, a two-layer lemon skirt, flower sandals, and a wide-brim hat with a green leaf.
• A tiny duckling wearing a striped body piece and a matching sun hat.
• A separate lemon slice accessory for the duckling.
• A small tote bag.
• A lemonade cup with straw.
• A folded picnic cloth.

The overall style is soft, rounded, and neat. Stitches are compact and even. The bunny is designed with a large head, a narrow neck transition, a small torso, slim arms, sturdy legs, and a gentle A-line silhouette created by the layered skirt.

Skill Level

Intermediate with careful assembly.

A confident beginner can also make this set if they are comfortable with shaping, working in continuous rounds, making small accessories, and sewing pieces in exact positions.

Materials

• Light worsted or sport weight cotton yarn in:
  • Light beige for bunny
  • Pale yellow
  • Golden yellow
  • White
  • Leaf green
  • Soft orange for beak and duck feet
  • Very light blue and white for picnic cloth
• 2.25 mm to 2.75 mm crochet hook
• Black safety eyes for bunny, about 8 mm
• Black safety eyes for duckling, about 6 mm
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Scissors
• Sewing pins
• Optional pink blush or pastel for cheeks
• Thin cardboard or plastic canvas circle for hat brim support if desired

Finished Size

Using the yarn and hook above, the bunny stands about 8.5 to 10 inches tall from feet to top of head, not including the hat crown. The duckling is about 3 to 4 inches tall. Accessories are scaled to match the image and look miniature beside the bunny.

Gauge and Fabric Notes

Gauge is not critical, but tight stitches are very important. The fabric should be firm enough that stuffing does not show through. If your stitches look open, reduce hook size.

The pieces in the photo have very smooth stitch definition, so cotton yarn works especially well. Keep even tension throughout the set, because clean surface texture is part of the finished look.

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
• tr = treble crochet
• BLO = back loop only
• FLO = front loop only
• st = stitch
• sts = stitches

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Construction Notes

• The bunny is made from legs upward, with the head attached after the body is completed.
• Arms and ears are sewn on.
• The striped top is crocheted directly onto the body area as a fitted separate garment.
• The skirt is made in two yellow layers and tied visually to the citrus theme with embroidered lemon slices.
• The sandals are separate pieces sewn onto the feet.
• The large hat and duck hat are separate accessories.
• The duckling is made as a compact egg-shaped figure with tiny wings and feet.

Bunny Legs

Leg 1

1. With light beige, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Inc around. (12)
3. (Sc 1, inc) x6. (18)
4. Sc around. (18)
5. (Sc 4, inc) x3. (21)
6. Sc around. (21)
7. Sc around. (21)
8. (Sc 5, dec) x3. (18)
9. Sc around. (18)
10. Sc around. Lightly stuff foot and lower leg. (18)
11. (Sc 4, dec) x3. (15)
12. Sc around. (15)
13. Sc around. Fasten off on first leg only. (15)

Leg 2

Repeat Leg 1, but do not fasten off. After Round 13, ch 3 and join to Leg 1.

Bunny Body

Continue with light beige, working around both legs and across the connecting chain.

1. Sc 15 around Leg 1, sc 3 across chain, sc 15 around Leg 2, sc 3 on opposite side of chain. (36)
2. Sc around. (36)
3. Sc around. (36)
4. (Sc 4, dec) x6. (30)
5. Sc around. (30)
6. (Sc 3, dec) x6. (24)
7. Sc around. Start stuffing body firmly. (24)
8. (Sc 2, dec) x6. (18)
9. Sc around. (18)
10. Sc around. (18)

The torso in the image is narrow and simple, with only a gentle belly shape. Avoid overstuffing the chest. The body should remain slim so the striped top and skirt sit smoothly.

Neck

1. (Sc 1, dec) x6. (12)
2. Sc around. (12)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing the head later. Stuff the neck area firmly so it can support the large head.

Bunny Head

The head is almost spherical but slightly wider through the cheeks. The face is placed low enough that the forehead looks broad and baby-like.

1. With light beige, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Inc around. (12)
3. (Sc 1, inc) x6. (18)
4. (Sc 2, inc) x6. (24)
5. (Sc 3, inc) x6. (30)
6. (Sc 4, inc) x6. (36)
7. (Sc 5, inc) x6. (42)
8. (Sc 6, inc) x6. (48)
9. Sc around. (48)
10. Sc around. (48)
11. Sc around. (48)
12. Sc around. (48)
13. Sc around. (48)
14. Sc around. (48)
15. Sc around. (48)
16. (Sc 6, dec) x6. (42)
17. (Sc 5, dec) x6. (36)
18. (Sc 4, dec) x6. (30)

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Insert bunny eyes between Rounds 11 and 12 with about 10 visible stitches between them. This wide spacing helps create the gentle expression seen in the image.

Continue stuffing very firmly, especially the lower face and crown.

1. (Sc 3, dec) x6. (24)
2. (Sc 2, dec) x6. (18)
3. (Sc 1, dec) x6. (12)
4. Dec x6. (6)

Fasten off and close.

Bunny Ears Make 2

The ears are long, flat, softly stuffed at the base only, and attached so they hang straight down beside the face. They are not upright.

1. With light beige, ch 7.
2. Starting in second ch from hook: sc 5, 3 sc in last ch. Working along opposite side: sc 4, inc in final st. (14)
3. Inc, sc 4, inc x3 across tip, sc 4, inc x2. (20)
4. Sc around. (20)
5. Sc around. (20)
6. (Sc 8, inc) x2. (22)
7. Sc around. (22)
8. Sc around. (22)
9. (Sc 9, inc) x2. (24)
10. Sc around. (24)
11. Sc around. (24)
12. (Sc 4, dec) x4. (20)
13. Sc around. (20)
14. (Sc 3, dec) x4. (16)
15. Sc around. (16)

Flatten ear opening and crochet 8 sc through both layers to close the base, or leave open for sewing. Do not stuff the full ear. If desired, place a pinch of stuffing only near the base for soft shape.

Bunny Arms Make 2

The arms are slim, straight, and lightly curved inward. They are simple cylinders that taper gently toward the wrist.

1. With light beige, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Inc around. (12)
3. Sc around. (12)
4. Sc around. (12)
5. (Sc 4, dec) x2. (10)
6. Sc around. (10)
7. Sc around. (10)
8. Sc around. (10)
9. Sc around. (10)
10. Sc around. (10)
11. Sc around. Lightly stuff lower half only. (10)

Flatten opening and close with 5 sc through both layers, or sew closed later. Leave long tail for attaching.

Striped Halter Top

This top is fitted, short, and slightly flared at the lower edge. It has narrow straps and alternating yellow and white stripes. The bottom edge finishes with a white scallop trim.

You may crochet it directly around the finished body for the cleanest fit.

Body Band

With pale yellow, join yarn at the back of the body around the chest area, approximately 2 to 3 rounds below the neck.

1. Work 18 sc evenly around the upper torso in a complete round. Join with sl st. (18)
2. Ch 1, sc around. Join. Change to white. (18)
3. Ch 1, sc around. Join. Change to pale yellow. (18)
4. Repeat alternating colors for 6 total stripes, ending with white near the lower edge. The top should reach just above the waist where the skirt begins.

If your body shape differs slightly, adjust stitch count so the top fits snugly but does not pull.

Shaping the Front

To create the slightly lifted upper front seen in the image, work short rows over the front 10 stitches.

1. With pale yellow attached at back, sc to front center area, then work sc across 10 front sts. Ch 1, turn.
2. Dec, sc 6, dec. Ch 1, turn. (8)
3. Sc across. Ch 18 for first strap. Attach strap to upper back edge with sl st.
4. Rejoin yarn at other side of front panel. Ch 18 for second strap. Attach to upper back edge with sl st.

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Test the strap length against the body before fastening permanently. In the photo, the straps are slim and sit close to the neck, not wide on the shoulders.

Scalloped Lower Edge

Join white at the lower front edge of the top.

1. *Sl st in next st, ch 2, 3 dc in next st, ch 2, sl st in next st.* Repeat around to create small shell scallops.

This trim should look soft and rounded rather than frilly. Keep the shells modest so the skirt remains the main visual focus.

Lemon Skirt

The skirt has two yellow layers. The upper layer is lighter yellow and decorated with lemon slice motifs. The lower layer is a darker golden yellow band that extends slightly below the first layer.

Base Skirt Round

With pale yellow, join yarn to the body at the waist, just below the top.

1. Work 24 sc evenly around the waist. Join. (24)
2. (Sc 3, inc) x6. (30)
3. Sc around. (30)
4. (Sc 4, inc) x6. (36)
5. Sc around. (36)

Upper Skirt Layer

1. Work in FLO: (Sc 5, inc) x6. (42)
2. Sc around. (42)
3. (Sc 6, inc) x6. (48)
4. Sc around. (48)
5. Work decorative edge: *sc 2, hdc 1, dc 1, hdc 1, sc 2* across each repeat, adjusting as needed for a gentle rounded hem.

This upper layer should flare outward softly and sit like a shallow bell.

Lower Skirt Layer

Join golden yellow into the unused back loops from the start of the upper skirt layer.

1. Sc around. (42 or matching your loop count)
2. (Sc 6, inc) around as needed to create a slightly wider underlayer. Aim for about 48 sts.
3. Sc around.
4. Sc around.
5. Finish with a neat round of hdc or dc around the hem for a fuller edge.

The lower skirt should show clearly beneath the lemon layer, but only by a modest amount. In the photo, the darker layer acts as a sunny border rather than a long underskirt.

Lemon Slice Appliqués for Skirt Make 3

The front of the skirt shows three lemon slice motifs in white and pale yellow. They are spaced evenly along the upper layer.

Outer Half Slice

1. With pale yellow, ch 7.
2. In second ch from hook: sc 1, hdc 1, dc 2, hdc 1, sc 1.
3. Ch 1 and rotate to work around the opposite side if desired for thickness, or leave as a flat half-circle.

A more rounded option is to begin with 6 sc in MR, then increase to 12 and fold into a semicircle before sewing. Use whichever method gives the cleanest small motif in your yarn.

White Peel and Segment Lines

Using white, embroider a curved line following the outer edge of the half slice, leaving a narrow yellow rim beyond it. Then add 3 to 4 short radiating lines from the flat bottom edge toward the curved top to mimic lemon segments.

Sew three slices across the front of the upper skirt. Place one at center front and one on each side. Angle them slightly upward, matching the playful spacing seen in the image.

Flower Sandals Make 2

These sandals are open at the toes and trimmed in yellow with a white daisy and yellow center on each strap.

Sole

1. With golden yellow, ch 6.
2. Starting in second ch: sc 4, 3 sc in last ch, sc 3 on opposite side, inc in last st. (12)
3. Inc, sc 3, inc x3, sc 3, inc x2. (18)
4. Sc around in BLO. (18)

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Upper Strap

Join yarn at one side of sole near the front third of the foot.

1. Ch 7, attach to opposite side of sole with sl st to form one open strap across the foot.
2. Reinforce with a row of sc back across the chain if a thicker strap is desired.

Daisy Make 2

1. With white, 5 petal puff-style daisy or simple chain-loop flower:
   • In MR, repeat 5 times: ch 3, sl st into ring.
2. With yellow, place a tiny French knot or a small embroidered center.

Sew one flower to each sandal strap. Then sew sandals directly onto the bunny feet so they stay aligned. The toes remain visible at the front.

Large Sun Hat for Bunny

This hat has a rounded crown, a wide gently downward brim, and a green band with a small leaf accent placed to the bunny’s right side.

Crown

1. With pale yellow, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Inc around. (12)
3. (Sc 1, inc) x6. (18)
4. (Sc 2, inc) x6. (24)
5. (Sc 3, inc) x6. (30)
6. (Sc 4, inc) x6. (36)
7. (Sc 5, inc) x6. (42)
8. Sc around. (42)
9. Sc around. (42)
10. Sc around. (42)
11. Sc around. (42)

Brim

1. Work in BLO: (Sc 6, inc) x6. (48)
2. Sc around. (48)
3. (Sc 7, inc) x6. (54)
4. Sc around. (54)
5. (Sc 8, inc) x6. (60)
6. Sc around. (60)
7. Sc around. (60)

The brim should curve outward and slightly downward, framing the face. If it flares too much, reduce one increase round. If it droops too sharply, lightly steam shape it or add a hidden support ring.

Hat Band

With leaf green, surface slip stitch one round around the base of the crown where it meets the brim.

Leaf Accent

1. With leaf green, ch 6.
2. Starting in second ch: sl st 1, sc 1, hdc 1, dc 1, 3 dc in last ch.
3. Working down opposite side: dc 1, hdc 1, sc 1, sl st 1.
4. Fasten off.

Make 2 leaves if you want a fuller bow-like accent, but in the image one visible leaf form is enough. Sew the leaf to the right side of the hat band.

Tote Bag

The tote is a tiny rectangular yellow shopping-style bag with short handles and a flat base.

Bag Body

1. With pale yellow, ch 11.
2. Starting in second ch: sc 9, 3 sc in last ch, sc 8 on opposite side, inc in last st. (22)
3. Sc around. (22)
4. Work in BLO: sc around. (22)
5. Sc around for 9 more rounds or until bag reaches the height shown. (22)

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Handles

1. Flatten bag opening so side markers align.
2. Sc 4, ch 6, skip 3, sc 5, ch 6, skip 3, sc to end.
3. Next round: sc around, placing 6 sc over each chain handle.

Fasten off. Shape the bag so it stands softly but still looks rectangular.

Lemonade Cup

The cup is very small, cylindrical, and topped with a white rim effect created by the visible light interior. A bent yellow straw leans from the cup.

Cup

1. With pale yellow, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Inc around. (12)
3. Sc around in BLO. (12)
4. Sc around. (12)
5. Sc around. (12)
6. Sc around. (12)

Fasten off, leaving top open. You may add a tiny ring of white or cream inside the rim with surface stitching to imitate the pale drink top seen in the image.

Straw

1. With golden yellow, ch 10.
2. Starting in second chain, sl st back along the chain for a firmer cord.

Bend the straw slightly near one end and tack it into the cup.

Picnic Cloth

The cloth is a small folded square in pale blue and white checks. Since only the folded version is visible, a simple flat square is enough.

1. With light blue, ch 13.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch, sc 12. Ch 1, turn.
3. Rows 2 to 12: Sc across. (12)

Use white yarn to surface stitch vertical and horizontal lines every 3 stitches to suggest gingham checks. Fold neatly into a square and tack one corner if you want it to stay folded.

Duckling Body

The duckling is round and compact with a slightly flattened base. The striped body covering is integrated visually into the form, and the tiny wings sit low on the sides.

1. With pale yellow, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Inc around. (12)
3. (Sc 1, inc) x6. (18)
4. (Sc 2, inc) x6. (24)
5. (Sc 3, inc) x6. (30)
6. Sc around. (30)
7. Sc around. (30)
8. Sc around. (30)

Insert 6 mm eyes between Rounds 6 and 7 with about 7 stitches between them.

1. (Sc 3, dec) x6. (24)
2. (Sc 2, dec) x6. (18)
3. (Sc 1, dec) x6. (12)

Stuff firmly.

1. Dec x6. (6)

Fasten off and close.

Duck Beak

1. With soft orange, ch 5.
2. Starting in second ch: sc 3, 3 sc in last ch, sc 2 on opposite side, inc in last. (10)
3. Sc around once. (10)

Lightly stuff or leave flat. Sew centered between and slightly below the eyes.

Duck Feet Make 2

1. With soft orange, 5 sc in MR.
2. Fasten off.

Flatten each foot slightly and sew to lower front base so the duckling sits upright.

Duck Wings Make 2

1. With pale yellow, 6 sc in MR.
2. (Sc 2, inc) x2. (8)
3. Sc around. (8)

Flatten lightly and sew low on each side of the body. The wings in the image are tiny and rounded, not pointed.

Duckling Striped Body Panel

The duckling wears a yellow and white striped front covering that mirrors the bunny’s top.

1. With white, ch 9.
2. Starting in second ch, sc 8. Ch 1, turn.
3. Alternate rows of pale yellow and white for 6 rows total, keeping the panel rectangular.

Wrap across the duckling front and sew sides down neatly, or embroider horizontal stripes directly on the body if you prefer a more seamless finish.

Duck Sun Hat

This hat matches the bunny hat in color and shape, but is much smaller and simpler.

1. With pale yellow, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Inc around. (12)
3. (Sc 1, inc) x6. (18)
4. (Sc 2, inc) x6. (24)
5. Sc around for 3 rounds. (24)
6. Work in BLO: (Sc 3, inc) x6. (30)
7. Sc around. (30)
8. (Sc 4, inc) x6. (36)
9. Sc around. (36)

Add a green surface slip stitch band around the crown base.

Lemon Slice for Duckling

The duckling holds a large lemon slice shaped like a half-circle with white segment lines.

1. With pale yellow, ch 2.
2. Work 6 sc in second ch from hook. (6)
3. Inc around. (12)
4. (Sc 1, inc) x6. (18)
5. (Sc 2, inc) x6. (24)

Fasten off, then fold into a semicircle and seam the straight edge lightly if needed to hold shape, or work the slice directly as a half-circle:

1. Ch 2, work 8 dc in second ch from hook, turn.
2. Increase evenly across for 2 more rows to create a rounded half-disc.

Using white, embroider one inner curved line near the rind and 4 to 5 wedge lines from the center of the straight edge outward. Sew or tack the slice against the duckling side so it looks tucked under the wing.

Facial Features

Bunny Nose and Mouth

Using taupe or medium beige embroidery thread, stitch a short vertical nose line centered between the eyes and slightly below them. Add a small horizontal bar at the top for a simple T-shaped nose and mouth detail.

The face in the image is minimal. Keep the embroidery short and clean. Do not add a large smile. The expression should remain soft, calm, and slightly shy.

Cheeks

Add a faint touch of pink blush below each eye. Keep it subtle and diffused. The cheeks should be visible but not bright.

Assembly

Attach Head to Body

Sew the head firmly to the neck. The head is large compared with the torso, so take extra time here. Add more stuffing to the neck area if needed before closing completely.

The finished head should sit straight with only a slight forward tilt. Too much tilt will disturb the sweet balanced look of the doll.

Attach Ears

Pin the ears to each side of the head, beginning around the upper side area and letting them fall down to about shoulder level. The ears should hang close to the cheeks.

Sew the top third of each ear securely while leaving the rest free to drape naturally.

Attach Arms

Sew arms to the body at the sides just below the neckline and near the top edge of the striped top. Angle them gently inward so the paws rest beside the skirt.

Dress the Bunny

• Ensure the top sits flat across the chest.
• Check that the scalloped edge is centered and even.
• Arrange the skirt so the lighter citrus layer sits above the darker layer.
• Sew lemon slice appliqués after the skirt layers are positioned correctly.

Add Sandals and Hat

Sew sandals to the feet after the bunny is standing evenly. Place the large hat on the head so the brim tilts slightly downward. The right side leaf accent should remain visible from the front.

Styling Notes for Accuracy

• The bunny body is slim, while the head is noticeably larger and rounder.
• The ears are long and droop fully, not bent upward.
• The top is short and striped, with white scallops at the bottom.
• The skirt is distinctly layered in two yellows.
• The upper skirt includes three citrus slice decorations across the front.
• The sandals are open-toe and floral.
• The bunny hat has a wide brim and a small green leaf accent.
• The duckling is plump, tiny, and wears its own matching hat.
• The lemon slice beside the duckling is oversized relative to its body for a cute display effect.
• The tote, cup, and cloth should remain simple and neat, not oversized.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Do one last symmetry check before finishing all tails. Confirm that the eyes are level, ears hang at matching heights, and the skirt layers are centered. The bunny’s nose embroidery should stay very small, with soft blush placed low and outward for a gentle expression.

On the duckling, keep the beak centered and slightly raised. Make sure the hat brim does not cover the eyes too much. Arrange the lemon slice, tote, cup, and cloth around the figures only after every sewn detail is secure.

Care Notes

• Display indoors away from direct sunlight to help preserve color.
• Spot clean whenever possible.
• Handle the hats and tiny accessories gently.
• If making this set for a child, embroider eyes instead of using safety eyes.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Bunny head firmly attached
• Ears even and draping correctly
• Top stripes aligned neatly
• Scalloped trim centered
• Both skirt layers visible
• Three lemon motifs sewn on front skirt
• Flower sandals secure
• Large hat fitted and leaf accent attached
• Duck hat and beak centered
• Tote, cup, cloth, and lemon slice completed
• All tails woven in

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

For dust, use a dry soft brush or a cool low-air setting from a hair dryer held at a distance. For light dirt, dab gently with a cloth and mild soap solution, then blot with clean water. Do not soak stuffed pieces unless absolutely necessary.

If washing becomes necessary, hand wash gently in cool water, reshape while damp, and dry flat on a towel. Avoid wringing. Store in a clean dry box or fabric bag, and keep darker items from pressing against the light beige bunny for long periods.