Handkerchief Hem Starlace Bunny – Crochet

This sweet bunny set is designed to look like a collectible handmade rabbit doll with a soft cottage style and a polished boutique finish. The long floppy ears, dusty blue dress, bucket hat, tiny purse, flower bouquet, wand, and companion bunny give it the look of a premium amigurumi doll, gift set, nursery décor piece, and handmade crochet bunny ready for a baby shower or spring display.

The finished set has the charm of a keepsake stuffed bunny, artisan plush rabbit, and handmade doll accessory bundle. If you enjoy making heirloom-style amigurumi, crochet animal dolls, and cute giftable pieces that resemble items people search for in handmade toy shops, this design brings that elegant handmade look into your own work with carefully shaped details.

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 design includes the full bunny, dress, hat, shoes, star purse, small wand, daisy bouquet, and a tiny companion bunny. The main bunny is the focal piece. It has a rounded head, narrow neck, softly stuffed body, long arms, long legs, drooping ears, embroidered nose and mouth, blush cheeks, and shiny dark eyes.

The outfit is very important to the final look. The dress has a fitted bodice with thin straps, a centered star panel, a narrow waist trim, and a handkerchief-style skirt with pointed drape. The hat is a soft bucket hat with a gently flared brim and three white stars placed on one side.

The companion pieces complete the look. The purse is a puffy five-point star with a strap. The wand is slim with a small blue flower or star topper. The bouquet is made from tiny white flowers with yellow centers and green stems. The miniature bunny echoes the main doll in color and styling.

Materials

• Main yarn color A: light cream or warm ivory for bunny head, body, arms, legs, ears
• Accent color B: dusty sky blue for dress, hat, shoes, purse, wand topper, mini bunny outfit
• Accent color C: white for hat stars, shoe flowers, bouquet petals, mini details
• Accent color D: pale yellow for flower centers
• Accent color E: pale green for bouquet stems
• Accent color F: soft beige or light pink for nose embroidery
• Optional blush: pink pastel, fabric blush, or embroidery thread
• 2.0 mm to 2.5 mm crochet hook for the main doll
• 1.5 mm to 2.0 mm hook for tiny accessories and mini bunny if needed
• Black safety eyes, about 8 mm to 10 mm for main bunny
• Very small black beads or knots for mini bunny eyes
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Small scissors
• Thin florist wire or pipe cleaner for bouquet stems if a firmer bundle is preferred

Finished Size

Using fine cotton or sport-weight yarn and a small hook, the main bunny will stand about 10 to 12 inches tall from feet to top of head, not including the hat. The companion bunny is much smaller, around 3 to 4 inches tall. The purse should be about the size of one foot.

Abbreviations

• MR = magic ring
• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• inc = 2 sc in one stitch
• dec = invisible decrease
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• tr = treble crochet
• BLO = back loop only
• FLO = front loop only
• st = stitch
• rnd = round

Helpful Notes

• Work the bunny in continuous rounds unless a section says otherwise.
• Use a stitch marker at the beginning of each round.
• Stuff gradually and firmly, but keep the cheeks and lower arms slightly soft.
• The image shows very even, tight stitching, so use a hook small enough that stuffing does not show.
• The dress and hat should look neat and tailored, not loose or floppy.

Main Bunny

Legs Make 2

Start with color A. The legs are straight, slim, and lightly shaped. They are not oversized. The feet are simple and rounded, with a gentle base that lets the doll sit or stand with support. Keep both legs identical and smooth.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: in BLO, sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 5: sc 6, dec 3 times, sc 6. (15)
6. Rnd 6: sc 5, dec 2 times, sc 6. (13)
7. Rnd 7-10: sc around. (13)
8. Stuff foot lightly.
9. Rnd 11: dec, sc 11. (12)
10. Rnd 12-28: sc around. (12)

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Fasten off the first leg. Make the second leg but do not fasten off. Add a little more stuffing near the ankle and lower leg. Leave the upper portion only lightly stuffed so the body can sit naturally.

Body

The bunny in the image has a narrow body with a softly rounded tummy and a gentle chest. It is not chubby. Join the legs so there is only a small gap between them. This gives the upright, refined silhouette seen in the photo.

1. From the second leg, ch 3 and join to first leg.
2. Rnd 1: sc around first leg, sc 3 across chain, sc around second leg, sc 3 on opposite side of chain. (30)
3. Rnd 2-5: sc around. (30)
4. Rnd 6: sc 8, dec, sc 11, dec, sc 7. (28)
5. Rnd 7: sc around. (28)
6. Rnd 8: sc 7, dec, sc 10, dec, sc 7. (26)
7. Rnd 9: sc around. (26)
8. Rnd 10: sc 6, dec, sc 9, dec, sc 7. (24)
9. Rnd 11-14: sc around. (24)
10. Rnd 15: sc 4, dec, sc 8, dec, sc 8. (22)
11. Rnd 16-17: sc around. (22)
12. Rnd 18: sc 3, dec, sc 7, dec, sc 8. (20)
13. Rnd 19: sc around. (20)

Stuff the body firmly, shaping the lower torso into a smooth oval. The neck should be narrower than the lower body, so continue reducing with care. A firm neck helps support the head and keeps the dress straps sitting correctly.

1. Rnd 20: dec, sc 8, dec, sc 8. (18)
2. Rnd 21: sc around. (18)
3. Rnd 22: dec, sc 7, dec, sc 7. (16)
4. Rnd 23-24: sc around. (16)

Head

The head is large compared with the body, but still balanced. It is almost round with a slightly fuller muzzle area. The face is centered, gentle, and calm. Continue from the body using color A so there is no visible join at the neck.

1. Rnd 1: inc around. (32)
2. Rnd 2: sc 3, inc x8. (40)
3. Rnd 3: sc 4, inc x8. (48)
4. Rnd 4: sc 5, inc x8. (56)
5. Rnd 5-13: sc around. (56)

Place eyes between rnds 8 and 9 of the head, spaced about 9 to 10 stitches apart. The eyes should be level and slightly wide set. This wide placement helps create the sweet expression seen in the image.

Begin stuffing firmly. Add extra stuffing into the cheeks and forehead. Keep the lower front of the face rounded, because the nose and mouth sit on a softly projected muzzle instead of a flat face.

1. Rnd 14: sc 5, dec x8. (48)
2. Rnd 15: sc 4, dec x8. (40)
3. Rnd 16: sc 3, dec x8. (32)
4. Rnd 17: sc 2, dec x8. (24)
5. Rnd 18: sc, dec x8. (16)
6. Rnd 19: dec around. (8)

Finish stuffing before closing. Fasten off and weave through front loops to close. Shape the head with your fingers so it stays round and smooth.

Arms Make 2

The arms are simple cylinders with a soft taper. They hang straight down and reach to about the top of the skirt. They are not bent sharply. Use color A.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3-5: sc around. (12)
4. Rnd 6: dec, sc 10. (11)
5. Rnd 7-18: sc around. (11)

Stuff only the lower half of each arm. Flatten the top opening and crochet 5 or 6 sc through both layers to close. Leave a long tail for sewing. When sewn in place, the arms should angle slightly inward toward the skirt.

Ears Make 2

The ears are long, flat, and softly padded by the natural density of the stitches rather than heavy stuffing. They fall downward from under the hat, reaching below the jaw and nearly to the shoulders. Use color A.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4-6: sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 7: sc 7, dec 2 times, sc 7. (16)
6. Rnd 8-18: sc around. (16)
7. Rnd 19: sc 6, dec 2 times, sc 6. (14)
8. Rnd 20-28: sc around. (14)

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Flatten each ear. Do not stuff. Sew the ears to the sides of the head slightly behind the eye line. The ears should emerge high enough to disappear naturally beneath the bucket hat.

Facial Features

Use soft beige or pale pink thread for the nose. Stitch a small horizontal triangle or tiny satin-stitched nose centered between the eyes and a little lower than eye level. Add a short vertical line and a tiny split mouth below.

For the expression in the image, keep the mouth understated. It should be neat and delicate, never oversized. Add blush to both cheeks using pastel, blush powder, or lightly brushed pink pencil. The blush sits wide and low, creating a gentle doll-like face.

Dress

Bodice

Use color B. The dress fits closely to the torso, with slim straps and a centered decorative star. The bodice in the image is smooth and structured, so work neatly and keep tension even. You may crochet it separately and stitch it around the body for the cleanest finish.

Row 1: Ch 17. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 16.

Row 2-5: Ch 1, turn, sc across 16.

Wrap the panel around the upper torso to check fit. It should meet snugly at the back. Sew the short ends together. Place the seam at the center back. This fitted band forms the base of the bodice.

Star Panel

With color B or a slightly lighter beige outline over blue, create one small five-point star motif about 1.25 inches wide. You may embroider the star directly onto the front center of the bodice if you prefer a flatter result. In the photo, the star is prominent but not bulky.

Simple embroidered star: mark five points, outline with backstitch, then fill lightly with running stitches or a mesh of straight stitches. Sew the star onto the center front of the bodice before adding straps and skirt.

Straps Make 2

Attach yarn at the top of the front bodice. Ch 14 to 16, depending on your bunny size. Sew each strap to the back edge of the bodice. The straps should sit near the outer edges, leaving the center chest open, just like a delicate sundress.

Waist Trim

Join color B around the lower edge of the bodice. Work 1 round of sc evenly, then one decorative round: repeat sl st, ch 2, sl st into every second or third stitch for a subtle picot-like ridge. The trim should be tiny and refined.

Handkerchief Hem Skirt

The skirt is the feature that defines this outfit. It is drapey, pointed, and wide, with visible lines radiating downward. Make it from the lower edge of the bodice. The front center should form a long point, and the sides should fall into softer points.

1. Round 1: Join color B to waist. Work 32 sc evenly around.
2. Round 2: sc around. (32)
3. Round 3: Increase shaping round: sc 3, inc around. (40)
4. Round 4: sc around. (40)
5. Round 5: sc 4, inc around. (48)
6. Round 6: sc around. (48)

To begin the handkerchief shape, mark four points around the skirt: center front, center back, left side, and right side. These marked areas will receive extra stitches. The image shows the front point as the most noticeable, so that point can be made one or two rows deeper if desired.

1. Round 7: Work sc around, but at each marked point do 3 sc in one stitch. (56)
2. Round 8: sc around. (56)
3. Round 9: At each marked point work 3 sc in center stitch again. (64)
4. Round 10: sc around. (64)

For the visible slanted texture, work the next rounds in paired diagonal sections. If you prefer, alternate BLO and regular sc on the front wedges to emphasize the radiating lines. Another option is to work short rows over each point. The goal is a fabric that hangs in angled panels.

Work 4 to 6 more rounds, increasing only at the four marked points every other round. Let the skirt widen enough to flare gracefully away from the body. Stop when the front point reaches just above the ankles.

Finish the hem with a delicate edging. Around the entire skirt, repeat: sl st in next st, ch 2, sl st in next st. At the deepest points, add a tiny picot edge by working sc, ch 3, sl st into first ch, sc to sharpen the tips.

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Shoes Make 2

The shoes are rounded Mary Jane style slippers in blue. They are snug, low, and sweet, with a strap across the top and tiny white floral details. Make them directly to fit the finished feet.

1. With color B, ch 7.
2. Rnd 1: starting in second ch, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, sc 4 on other side, 2 sc in last st. (14)
3. Rnd 2: inc, sc 4, inc 3 times, sc 4, inc 2 times. (20)
4. Rnd 3: in BLO, sc around. (20)
5. Rnd 4: sc 6, dec 4 times, sc 6. (16)
6. Rnd 5: sc around. (16)

Fasten off if fitting separately. Sew the back seam neatly or slip the shoe onto the foot and stitch invisibly around the ankle opening. Add a chain strap across the front or embroider a narrow strap from one side to the other.

For the tiny floral detail, make one small white flower for each shoe using 5 petals. Sew it near the toe. Add a pale yellow center if you want the look to match the bouquet flowers more closely.

Bucket Hat

Use color B. The hat is smooth and rounded at the crown with a downward bucket shape and a soft rolled brim. It sits low enough to cover the top of the forehead and the ear joins. This piece is essential to matching the image.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: sc 3, inc x6. (30)
6. Rnd 6: sc 4, inc x6. (36)
7. Rnd 7: sc 5, inc x6. (42)
8. Rnd 8: sc 6, inc x6. (48)
9. Rnd 9-14: sc around. (48)

Try the hat on the bunny. It should fit over the head and upper ear bases comfortably. If needed, add one more plain round before the brim. For the brim, work gentle increases so it flares slightly but still curves downward.

1. Rnd 15: sc 7, inc x6. (54)
2. Rnd 16: sc around. (54)
3. Rnd 17: sc 8, inc x6. (60)
4. Rnd 18-19: sc around. (60)

Finish with one relaxed round of sl st or one round of hdc in loose tension for a softly rolled edge. Sew or glue three small white stars to one side of the hat. Cluster them near the front-right side, just as shown in the image.

Star Purse

This accessory is a plump five-point star with a narrow strap. Use color B. Make two identical stars, then join them with a shallow side seam and light stuffing. The purse should look soft and slightly padded rather than flat.

Front and Back Stars Make 2

Start with a small pentagon or circle base, then form five points. A simple method is to make a round center and crochet pointed wedges.

1. Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR. (5)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (10)
3. Rnd 3: sc, inc around. (15)
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc around. (20)

For each point, work over 4 stitches: sc, hdc, dc, ch 2, sl st in second ch, dc, hdc, sc. Space the five points evenly around the shape. Make a second identical piece.

Place both stars together and join with sc around the edges, leaving a gap. Add a pinch of stuffing. Close the opening. Make a strap with ch 45 to 60, depending on desired length, then sew to two upper side points so the purse can rest beside the bunny.

Wand

Use pale pink, beige, or light neutral yarn for the handle and color B for the topper. The wand is very slim and short. It lies in front of the bunny and should not overpower the other details.

1. Handle: ch 14 to 18. Sl st back along chain, or wrap yarn around floral wire for extra firmness.
2. Topper: make a tiny 5-petal flower or star using 5 ch loops around a ring.
3. Sew the topper to the handle.

Daisy Bouquet

The bouquet in the image is small, fresh, and delicate. Make 5 to 7 tiny daisies. Each flower should have white petals and a yellow center. Gather them together with green stems and secure tightly so they read as one small posy.

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Mini Daisy Make 5 to 7

1. With color D, 5 sc in MR.
2. Change to color C.
3. In each stitch: ch 3, sl st in second ch, sl st in next ch, sl st in same base stitch.

This creates tiny narrow petals. Make a stem by attaching green yarn and chaining 8 to 12. For a firmer bouquet, thread each stem over thin wire. Group all stems together and wrap with green yarn.

Mini Companion Bunny

The tiny bunny should visually echo the main doll without becoming overly complex. Use the same cream for the body and the same blue for the outfit and hat. Keep proportions cute and compact: large head, tiny body, tiny ears, small wings or side accents if desired.

Mini Head and Body

For the small bunny, make a basic amigurumi form. Keep the head larger than the body. Use very small eyes or embroidered knots. The face should be simple and sweet.

1. Head: 6 sc in MR, increase to 24, work 4 rounds even, then decrease back down.
2. Body: 6 sc in MR, increase to 18, work 3 rounds even, decrease slightly at neck.
3. Join head to body.

Mini Arms, Legs, and Ears

• Arms: small tubes of 6 to 8 stitches
• Legs: tiny stubs or short tubes
• Ears: flattened narrow pieces attached low enough to show under the hat

Dress the mini bunny in a tiny blue skirted outfit. Add one or two white star or flower details on the front. Make a miniature bucket hat in blue and add a white shape on one side to echo the main bunny’s hat.

The image also suggests delicate whimsical details near the mini bunny, possibly a little wand and decorative stems. You can add two short brown wired stems behind or beside the mini piece for that same playful woodland look.

Assembly

1. Sew the head securely to the body if not already worked continuously.
2. Sew the arms to the sides just below the neck.
3. Sew the ears high on the head so they fall beside the face.
4. Dress the bunny in the bodice and skirt.
5. Attach the straps neatly at the back.
6. Slip on the shoes and secure with tiny stitches if needed.
7. Place the hat low on the head and tack it in place with a few hidden stitches.

Arrange the purse beside the bunny or over one arm if preferred. Set the wand and bouquet in front for display. Place the companion bunny to one side, matching the styling and balance seen in the image.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Before finishing, check the symmetry of the eyes, ears, arms, and skirt points. Adjust the hat so the stars sit on one side and the brim frames the face. Add the nose, mouth, and blush only after the hat and ears are positioned correctly.

Lightly sculpt the face with your fingers to keep the cheeks full. If needed, use a strand of matching yarn to make a tiny horizontal pull for a softer muzzle shape. Keep all facial details gentle and minimal.

Care Notes

• Display pieces stay neat longer when kept away from direct sunlight and dust.
• If giving this set to a child, embroider the eyes instead of using safety eyes.
• Handle the wand, bouquet, and mini bunny gently because these pieces are delicate.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Main bunny proportion looks tall and slim
• Ears fall softly under the hat
• Hat brim curves downward like a bucket hat
• Front bodice has a centered star detail
• Skirt forms pointed handkerchief drape
• Shoes include white floral accents
• Star purse is padded and five-pointed
• Bouquet includes white petals, yellow centers, green stems
• Mini bunny matches the main color story

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Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot clean with a soft cloth and mild soap when possible. Avoid soaking pieces with blush, glued trims, or wired stems. If deeper cleaning is needed, hand wash gently in cool water, reshape while damp, and dry flat on a towel.

Store the set in a clean dry box or on a shelf away from moisture. Tissue paper around the hat brim, skirt points, and purse helps preserve shape. Do not hang the bunny by the ears, straps, or purse strap during storage.