Curated-Chaos Patchwork Bunny – Crochet

This charming amigurumi set brings together a patchwork bunny doll, a tiny red panda friend, and sweet woodland accessories in a collectible handmade style. It has the feel of a premium crochet doll, artisan nursery decor piece, and giftable stuffed animal pattern that many makers search for when they want a boutique look.

The finished set is perfect for anyone who loves whimsical amigurumi, patchwork crochet, cottagecore toys, and heirloom handmade dolls. The bucket hat, colorful appliqué bodice, scalloped skirt edge, mini backpack, flower cluster, and little mushroom accent all create the kind of cute crochet animal set often sought for baby shower gifts, nursery shelf decor, and handmade toy shops.

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Materials

• Main bunny color: light beige cotton or cotton-blend DK yarn
• Accent colors: dusty pink, rose pink, sky blue, teal blue, mint, sage, soft yellow, golden mustard, coral red, cream, brown, dark brown, orange-rust, white, leaf green
• Hook: 2.25 mm to 2.75 mm, or size needed to keep stitches tight
• Stuffing: polyester fiberfill
• Safety eyes: 10 mm for bunny, 6 mm for red panda
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Sewing pins or clips
• Thin cardboard or plastic canvas for backpack base if desired
• Small magnetic snap, button, or stitched loop closure for backpack flap if desired

Abbreviations

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

General Notes

This doll is worked mostly in continuous rounds unless a section says otherwise. Use a stitch marker and move it every round.

The visual style in the image is smooth, neat, and compact. Tight tension matters. If stuffing shows through, move down a hook size.

The bunny stands about 11 to 13 inches tall, depending on yarn weight, stuffing, and personal tension. The red panda companion works up to about 4 to 5 inches tall.

The design depends on careful shaping, especially the large head, narrow neck, rounded belly, long drooping ears, slightly tapered arms, and straight standing legs.

Color Placement Overview

Bunny: light beige body, head, arms, legs, and outer ears. Inner ears are dusty pink. Cheeks are soft blush pink. Nose and mouth are medium brown.

Hat: multicolor patchwork bucket hat in blue, red, mint, pink, yellow, and green squares, with a gently flared brim.

Dress Bodice: cream framed patchwork motif squares across chest, including floral and star-style appliqué details in pink, red, blue, green, and yellow.

Dress Skirt: striped and patchwork look with blue, mint, teal, mustard, yellow, pink, coral, and red sections. Hem finishes with a blue scalloped edge.

Shoes: cream and pink Mary Jane shoes with a strap and tiny side button detail.

Accessories: mini patchwork backpack, flower cluster, mushroom accent, and a matching red panda in a coordinating outfit and hat.

Bunny Head

Work in light beige.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)
5. R5: (3 sc, inc) x6. (30)
6. R6: (4 sc, inc) x6. (36)
7. R7: (5 sc, inc) x6. (42)
8. R8: (6 sc, inc) x6. (48)
9. R9: (7 sc, inc) x6. (54)
10. R10: (8 sc, inc) x6. (60)
11. R11: (9 sc, inc) x6. (66)
12. R12: (10 sc, inc) x6. (72)
13. R13-R25: sc around. (72)
14. Insert eyes between R18 and R19, about 14 sts apart. Adjust so the face looks soft and centered.
15. R26: (10 sc, dec) x6. (66)
16. R27: (9 sc, dec) x6. (60)
17. R28: (8 sc, dec) x6. (54)
18. R29: (7 sc, dec) x6. (48)
19. R30: (6 sc, dec) x6. (42)
20. Begin stuffing firmly. Keep the cheeks full and the lower face rounded.
21. R31: (5 sc, dec) x6. (36)
22. R32: (4 sc, dec) x6. (30)
23. R33: (3 sc, dec) x6. (24)
24. R34: (2 sc, dec) x6. (18)
25. R35: (sc, dec) x6. (12)
26. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Finish stuffing before closing.

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Facial Sculpting and Embroidery

The face is simple and very sweet. Keep every line small and centered. The image shows a tiny brown nose with a short stitched line down to a petite split mouth.

• Embroider a small inverted triangle nose centered between the eyes, around R20 to R21.
• Use medium brown yarn or embroidery floss.
• Add one short vertical stitch below the nose.
• Work a tiny curved mouth to each side, very subtle, not oversized.
• Add pale pink blush just below and slightly outward from each eye.

Bunny Ears Make 2

Outer ears: light beige. Inner ears: dusty pink.

The ears are long, soft, and gently tapered with rounded ends. They hang down from beneath the hat brim.

Outer Ear Make 2

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)
5. R5-R8: sc around. (24)
6. R9: (2 sc, dec) x6. (18)
7. R10-R22: sc around. (18)
8. R23: (sc, dec) x6. (12)
9. R24-R28: sc around. (12)
10. Flatten lightly. Do not stuff, or add only a whisper of stuffing at the base.
11. Fasten off with a long tail.

Inner Ear Panels Make 2

In dusty pink, ch 15.

1. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 13, 3 sc in last ch, continue on opposite side of chain, sc 12, inc. (30)
2. Row 2: inc, 12 sc, 3 inc, 12 sc, 2 inc. (36)
3. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Sew each pink panel centered onto one outer ear, leaving a beige border visible all around.

Bunny Body

Work in light beige. The body is a soft pear shape with a narrow upper torso and fuller lower body under the dress.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)
5. R5: (3 sc, inc) x6. (30)
6. R6: (4 sc, inc) x6. (36)
7. R7-R10: sc around. (36)
8. R11: (5 sc, inc) x6. (42)
9. R12-R15: sc around. (42)
10. R16: (5 sc, dec) x6. (36)
11. R17-R19: sc around. (36)
12. R20: (4 sc, dec) x6. (30)
13. R21-R22: sc around. (30)
14. R23: BLO sc around. (30)
15. R24-R26: sc around. (30)
16. Stuff firmly, with extra shaping in lower belly.
17. R27: (3 sc, dec) x6. (24)
18. R28-R29: sc around. (24)
19. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for attaching the head.

Bunny Arms Make 2

Work in light beige. The arms are slim, slightly curved, and gently tapered toward the wrist.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3-R5: sc around. (12)
4. R6: (4 sc, dec) x2. (10)
5. R7-R16: sc around. (10)
6. R17: (3 sc, dec) x2. (8)
7. R18-R22: sc around. (8)
8. Stuff only the lower half to keep the upper arm soft and posable.
9. Flatten top opening and sc through both layers across 4 sts.
10. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

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Bunny Legs Make 2

Start in pink for shoe sole and toe.

1. R1: ch 8. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch, continue on opposite side, sc 5, inc. (16)
2. R2: inc, 5 sc, 3 inc, 5 sc, 2 inc. (22)
3. R3: sc, inc, 5 sc, (sc, inc) x3, 5 sc, (sc, inc) x2. (28)
4. R4: BLO sc around. (28)
5. R5: sc around in pink. (28)
6. R6: 8 sc, 6 dec, 8 sc. (22)
7. Change to cream.
8. R7: 7 sc, 4 dec, 7 sc. (18)
9. R8-R10: sc around. (18)
10. Stuff foot firmly.
11. R11: (7 sc, dec) x2. (16)
12. R12-R22: sc around. (16)
13. Fasten off first leg.

Complete the second leg the same way, but do not fasten off. Join legs together.

Joining the Legs

1. Place both legs facing forward.
2. Join with 4 ch between inner sides.
3. R23: sc around first leg, sc across chain, sc around second leg, sc across opposite side of chain. Adjust total to 40 sts. (40)
4. R24: sc around. (40)
5. R25: (8 sc, dec) x4. (36)
6. R26-R27: sc around. (36)
7. Continue directly into body pattern if preferred, or fasten off and sew body over leg unit. The image shows a very smooth transition, so a continuous method looks best.

Mary Jane Shoe Straps

With dusty pink, attach yarn at outer side of each shoe around R9.

• Ch 8 to 10, depending on tension and foot width.
• Anchor across the top of foot to form a strap.
• Embroider or sew a tiny brown or pink button detail at the side.

The shoe should look rounded and neat, with pink toe, cream upper, and pink strap.

Patchwork Bodice Panel

This panel gives the dress its most recognizable look. Make six tiny framed squares arranged in two rows of three.

Each square has a cream border and a colored center motif. Keep the pieces flat, tidy, and uniform. They should cover the front upper torso only, from shoulder line to waist.

Mini Square Base Make 6

With cream, make 6 small granny-style solid squares.

1. R1: In MR, ch 1, 8 sc. Join. (8)
2. R2: (sc, ch 1) around. Join.
3. R3: Shape into square by working [sc, hdc, sc] in each corner space and sc across sides.
4. Fasten off.

Alternative: work a tiny solid square any way you prefer, as long as all six match in size and have a cream border.

Center Motifs

• Square 1: pink floral center with green leaves
• Square 2: red heart center
• Square 3: yellow starburst on blue
• Square 4: yellow star on teal-blue
• Square 5: yellow flower/star on pink-red
• Square 6: pink flower with yellow center on coral

You may create these details with surface crochet, appliqué, or embroidery. To stay closest to the look, keep each motif puffy and centered, with the cream frame clearly visible.

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Joining the Bodice Panel

• Arrange squares in two rows of three.
• Whipstitch or slip stitch together from the back.
• Top row should curve slightly over the bust area.
• Sew panel to the upper front body only.

Add a narrow cream strap effect at each shoulder if needed using short rows or embroidered lines, blending into the dress neckline.

Skirt

The skirt begins from the front loop round left on the body. It flares outward and ends with a blue scalloped hem.

The color order in the image feels playful rather than rigid. Use stripes mixed with patch sections to create a lively patchwork effect. The front center includes several color blocks, while the lower half carries broader horizontal bands.

Foundation Round

Attach yarn to the front loop of body R23.

1. Round 1: In FLO around, work (sc, inc) around. Increase evenly to 45 sts.
2. Round 2: sc around. (45)
3. Round 3: (4 sc, inc) around. (54)
4. Round 4: sc around. (54)
5. Round 5: (5 sc, inc) around. (63)
6. Round 6: sc around. (63)
7. Round 7: (6 sc, inc) around. (72)
8. Round 8: sc around. (72)

Color Planning for the Skirt

Use the following bands as a guide. Keep the shades soft but cheerful.

• Upper skirt: blue, mint, teal, pale yellow, and mustard patch blocks
• Middle skirt: stronger blue, sky blue, and rainbow-like transitions
• Lower skirt: bands of yellow, red, pink, and blue
• Hem: blue scallop edging

Suggested Skirt Rounds

1. Round 9: Work in mixed patch color sections, 8 to 12 sts per color block.
2. Round 10: Continue patch sections, shifting color placement slightly.
3. Round 11: Add a sky blue round.
4. Round 12: Add a narrow pale mint round.
5. Round 13: Add blue-green patch sections.
6. Round 14: Add mustard and yellow accents in short blocks.
7. Round 15: Work a medium blue round.
8. Round 16: Work a bright yellow round.
9. Round 17: Work a coral or red-pink round.
10. Round 18: Work a sky blue round.

The skirt should fall like a bell and sit just above the bunny ankles. Do not make it too long.

Scalloped Hem

Attach blue if not already using it.

1. Hem Round: (sl st in next st, skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sl st in next st) around.
2. Adjust stitch spacing slightly if needed so the scallops end evenly.

This edging should create a gentle wave, not a deep ruffle.

Bucket Hat

The hat is a soft bucket hat with a rounded crown, straight sides, and a brim that tilts down in a relaxed way. It sits low enough to overlap the ear bases.

The crown is made from patchwork-like color blocks rather than tiny separately sewn squares. The cleanest method is tapestry crochet or planned color changes in vertical sections.

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Hat Crown Top

1. R1: With first color, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)
5. R5: (3 sc, inc) x6. (30)
6. R6: (4 sc, inc) x6. (36)
7. R7: (5 sc, inc) x6. (42)
8. R8: (6 sc, inc) x6. (48)
9. R9: (7 sc, inc) x6. (54)

Change colors every 6 to 10 stitches to form square-like blocks. Use combinations of red, pink, sky blue, mint, yellow, sage, and teal. Keep transitions stacked over several rounds to mimic patch panels.

Hat Sides

1. R10-R16: sc around. (54)

Continue color blocks vertically. The image shows several distinct panels with a handcrafted patchwork mood.

Hat Brim

1. R17: (8 sc, inc) x6. (60)
2. R18: sc around. (60)
3. R19: (9 sc, inc) x6. (66)
4. R20: sc around. (66)
5. R21: (10 sc, inc) x6. (72)
6. R22: sc around. (72)

The brim should flare softly. Steam lightly if needed, but do not flatten too hard. A gentle downward curve is ideal.

Mini Backpack

This accessory is small, boxy, and cute, with a flap closure and matching patchwork color sections. The body is mostly taupe-beige with blue, mint, and pink details.

Backpack Front and Back Make 2

With taupe or beige, ch 9.

1. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch, sc 8. Turn.
2. Rows 2-10: ch 1, sc 8. Turn.

Fasten off one panel. Keep the second panel attached if you want to join as you go.

Backpack Side Gusset

With taupe, ch 25.

1. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch, sc 24.

Sew around three sides between front and back panels to form a pouch.

Flap

With taupe, ch 9.

1. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch, sc 8. Turn.
2. Rows 2-4: ch 1, sc 8. Turn.
3. Row 5: dec, 4 sc, dec. (6)
4. Row 6: sc across.

Sew flap to the upper back edge. Add a tiny heart or button closure in pale pink or cream.

Color Details

• Add a lower pocket panel in pink or coral.
• Add patch stripes or blocks in teal, blue, and mint on front.
• Make two thin shoulder straps with ch 18 to 22 and sew to back.
• Add a small top handle with ch 6.

Flower Cluster

This accessory includes several tiny flat flowers in pastel shades with a green stem bundle.

Small Flower Make 4 to 5

1. With flower color, 5 sc in MR.
2. Join and work petals: (ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st in same st) in each stitch around.
3. Fasten off.

Use white, pink, blue, lavender, and yellow for the petals. Add tiny yellow centers where needed.

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Leaves and Stems

• With green, make several chains 8 to 12 long for stems.
• Add tiny leaf shapes with ch 4, sl st back.
• Gather and sew the flower tops together at the base.

Mushroom Accent

This is a tiny flat red mushroom with white dots and a pale stem.

Stem

• With cream, ch 4.
• Row 1: sc 3, turn.
• Row 2: sc 3.

Cap

• With red, ch 5.
• Row 1: sc 4, turn.
• Row 2: inc, 2 sc, inc. (6)
• Row 3: inc, 4 sc, inc. (8)

Sew cap to stem. Add two or three tiny white stitched dots.

Red Panda Companion Head

Use orange-rust for most of the head, dark brown for lower head and body sections, white for facial markings, and dark brown or black for nose.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR with orange-rust. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)
5. R5: (3 sc, inc) x6. (30)
6. R6-R10: sc around. (30)
7. Insert 6 mm eyes between R7 and R8.
8. R11: (3 sc, dec) x6. (24)
9. R12: (2 sc, dec) x6. (18)
10. Stuff firmly.
11. R13: (sc, dec) x6. (12)
12. Fasten off, leaving a tail.

Red Panda Face Markings

• Make two white cheek patches in small oval shapes and sew beneath eyes.
• Make a white muzzle patch and sew centered.
• Embroider a tiny dark nose and short mouth line.

Red Panda Ears Make 2

• With dark brown, 4 sc in MR.
• R2: inc around. (8)
• R3: sc around.
• Add a small white inner ear stitch if desired.
• Flatten and sew to top of head.

Red Panda Body

The body is small, rounded, and dressed in a matching patchwork skirt. The upper part looks darker, almost like a sweater top.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR with dark brown. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. R4-R7: sc around. (18)
5. R8: switch to patchwork skirt colors and work in BLO. sc around. (18)
6. R9: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)
7. R10-R11: sc around in mixed patch stripes. (24)
8. Fasten off.

Red Panda Arms and Legs

• Arms: 6 sc in MR, R2-R5 sc around, lightly stuff, sew to sides.
• Legs: 6 sc in MR, R2 inc to 12, R3-R5 sc around, flatten slightly, sew under body.

Red Panda Tail

Work in alternating orange-rust and dark brown rounds to suggest striped tail coloring.

1. R1: 4 sc in MR. (4)
2. R2: inc around. (8)
3. R3-R9: sc around, changing color every 1 to 2 rounds.
4. Stuff lightly and sew to lower back side.

Red Panda Skirt and Hat

Use the same visual logic as the bunny pieces so the two characters clearly belong together.

• Skirt: work a tiny flared skirt from body BLO with colorful patch stripes and a blue hem.
• Hat: make a miniature bucket hat with the same multicolor block style as the bunny hat.

For the mini hat, begin with 6 sc in MR, increase to a flat circle of about 30 sts, work 3 to 4 straight rounds, then add a lightly flared brim.

Assembly Placement

1. Sew the bunny head firmly to the body. Keep the chin slightly forward.
2. Sew ears to the head at the upper sides, then let them hang straight down.
3. Place the hat over the ear bases so the brim overlaps them slightly.
4. Sew arms to the body just under the top edge of the bodice panel.
5. Dress the bunny with the attached skirt already in place.
6. Attach the Mary Jane straps last if needed for the neatest look.

The bunny should have a centered, balanced posture. The feet should sit flat, and the skirt should spread slightly outward.

Proportion Guide

• Head: visually the largest section, about one-third of total height
• Ears: long enough to reach down near the upper chest
• Body: shorter than head, but full through the lower torso
• Arms: end around the upper skirt area
• Legs: sturdy, straight, and just visible below the skirt
• Hat: broad enough to frame the face without covering the eyes

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

After all main pieces are sewn, check the face from the front and from slightly above. The eyes should look level, the nose should sit exactly between them, and the mouth should remain tiny and calm.

Add a soft touch of blush to the cheeks. Position the hat so it looks relaxed and slightly oversized. Arrange the ears so they fall evenly, with a natural drape under the brim.

Place the backpack, flower cluster, mushroom accent, and red panda companion beside the bunny for the full styled set shown in the image.

Care Notes

• Spot clean when possible
• Use cool water and mild soap
• Do not twist or wring shaped pieces
• Reshape while damp and dry flat
• Keep out of direct long-term sunlight to preserve color

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head firmly stuffed and centered
• Ears matched in length and angle
• Eyes level and face symmetrical
• Bodice panel sewn flat
• Skirt flaring evenly all around
• Hat brim gently curved
• Shoe straps aligned
• Mini accessories securely finished
• Red panda colors balanced and face clear

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

For the best long-term result, store the finished set in a clean, dry space. If displaying on a shelf, dust gently with a soft brush. For packed storage, wrap the doll and accessories in acid-free tissue to reduce friction and color transfer.

If washing becomes necessary, hand wash only. Use a towel to press out excess water, then reshape the hat brim, ears, skirt edge, and accessories before drying flat. Make sure the stuffing dries fully before storing again.