Cherry Beret Bunny – Crochet

This charming amigurumi set brings together a dressed rabbit doll, a tiny woodland friend, a picnic basket, and cherry accents in a polished handmade style that feels perfect for collectors, nursery decor, gift giving, and boutique handmade toy displays. The rich cherry-red palette gives it strong appeal for shoppers browsing amigurumi doll, crochet bunny doll, and handmade stuffed animal ideas.

The outfit details are especially sweet: a soft beret, lace-up bodice, scalloped hem, bows, Mary Jane shoes, and matching accessories. This makes the set ideal for anyone searching for heirloom crochet doll, cottagecore bunny decor, handmade baby shower gift, or collectible amigurumi animal set inspiration with a refined, finished look.

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Overview

This design is worked as a complete display set inspired by the image: a standing bunny doll with a cherry-red beret and dress, matching shoes, a small squirrel companion wearing its own beret and skirt, a tiny basket, and two cherries with leaves.

The proportions matter in this design. The bunny has a large rounded head, a compact pear-shaped body, narrow arms, straight legs, long floppy ears, and a dress that sits high on the waist with a full skirt. The squirrel is smaller, rounder, and slightly squat.

The stitches should be firm and even so the surfaces look smooth, dense, and polished. Use a hook slightly smaller than usual for your yarn so the stuffing stays hidden and the dress, beret, and shoes hold their shape cleanly.

Finished Size

• Main bunny: about 9.5 to 10.5 inches tall including head, not including ear drop
• Squirrel companion: about 4 to 4.5 inches tall
• Basket: about 2.5 inches tall
• Cherries: about 0.75 inch each

Materials

• Light worsted or DK cotton yarn in warm beige, deep cherry red, rose red, brown, tan, mustard, green, and white
• 2.25 mm to 2.75 mm crochet hook
• Black safety eyes for the bunny, 8 mm
• Black safety eyes for the squirrel, 5 mm to 6 mm
• Polyester stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Sharp embroidery needle
• Matching sewing thread
• Thin satin ribbon in cherry red for the bunny bodice lace and beret tail
• Small amount of felt or thick crochet reinforcement for shoe soles if desired

Color Notes

• Beige: bunny head, body, arms, legs, ears, basket base
• Cherry red: bunny dress, bunny beret, bunny shoes, squirrel skirt, squirrel beret
• Rose red: small bows and cherry fruit detail if you want tonal contrast
• Brown: squirrel body, tail, head
• Tan: squirrel face and belly area
• Mustard: acorn nut body
• Green: cherry stems and leaves
• White: optional crocheted display cloth

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

General Notes

• Work in continuous rounds unless stated otherwise.
• Mark the first stitch of each round.
• Stuff gradually and firmly, but do not overstuff the face.
• The dress is worked separately and then sewn onto the bunny body.
• The bunny shoes are separate pieces so the doll keeps the neat shoe edge seen in the image.
• The lace-up bodice is added after the dress is attached.

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Main Bunny

Head

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: sc, inc x 6. (18)
4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc x 6. (24)
5. Round 5: 3 sc, inc x 6. (30)
6. Round 6: 4 sc, inc x 6. (36)
7. Round 7: 5 sc, inc x 6. (42)
8. Rounds 8-16: sc around. (42)

Insert the eyes between Rounds 11 and 12 with about 9 stitches between them. The expression in the image is simple and soft, so keep the eye placement low and centered. Do not add large cheeks or heavy sculpting.

10. Round 17: 5 sc, dec x 6. (36)
11. Round 18: 4 sc, dec x 6. (30)
12. Round 19: 3 sc, dec x 6. (24)

Stuff the head firmly. Shape it with your hands so it stays almost spherical, but slightly wider through the cheeks than at the top. This helps the beret sit naturally without making the face look too narrow.

13. Round 20: 2 sc, dec x 6. (18)
14. Round 21: sc, dec x 6. (12)
15. Round 22: dec x 6. (6)

Fasten off, leaving a tail for shaping if needed. Embroider a tiny horizontal nose in matching beige or a slightly darker tan, then a short vertical line below it. Keep the mouth minimal, almost hidden, just like the image.

Ears Make 2

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: sc around. (12)
4. Round 4: sc, inc x 6. (18)
5. Rounds 5-16: sc around. (18)
6. Round 17: sc, dec x 6. (12)
7. Rounds 18-24: sc around. (12)

Do not stuff the ears. Flatten and sew them to the head starting around Rounds 5 through 8, one on each side, slightly behind the eye line. Let them hang close to the head so they fall straight down beside the face.

Legs Make 2

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rounds 3-5: sc around. (12)
4. Round 6: 4 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec. (10)
5. Rounds 7-14: sc around. (10)

Stuff the lower foot area firmly and the upper leg more lightly. The legs in the image are straight cylinders with very little thigh shaping, so avoid widening them too much. Fasten off the first leg. Finish the second leg but do not cut the yarn.

Body

Join the legs with 4 chains. This creates a neat little gap and keeps the stance natural. The bunny in the image stands with the feet close together, so do not add a wide join.

1. Round 1: Crochet around first leg, across the joining chain, around second leg, and on the opposite side of the chain. Total 28 sts.
2. Round 2: sc around. (28)
3. Round 3: 5 sc, inc x 4, 10 sc, inc x 4, 5 sc. (36)
4. Rounds 4-6: sc around. (36)

This forms the lower body under the dress. Begin stuffing the body. Keep it firm at the base for stability, then shape the upper body to be slightly narrower than the skirt line so the dress can sit over it without bulk.

5. Round 7: 4 sc, dec x 6. (30)
6. Round 8: sc around. (30)
7. Round 9: 3 sc, dec x 6. (24)
8. Round 10: sc around. (24)
9. Round 11: 2 sc, dec x 6. (18)
10. Rounds 12-13: sc around. (18)

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Fasten off with a long tail. Sew the head to the body. The neck should be short and hidden, making the head look large and sweet. Angle the head only slightly forward for the gentle, poised look shown in the image.

Arms Make 2

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: sc around. (6)
3. Round 3: inc, 5 sc. (7)
4. Rounds 4-12: sc around. (7)
5. Round 13: flatten and crochet 3 sc through both layers.

Stuff only the lower half lightly. Sew the arms to the body just below the neck and slightly forward, so they rest at a soft diagonal, close to the skirt. This is important because the doll’s silhouette in the image is tidy and symmetrical.

Bunny Dress

Bodice and Skirt

The dress is a separate piece worked from the neckline downward. It has a fitted upper section, rounded sleeves, a fuller skirt, eyelet-like openings near the hem, and a scalloped edge. The bodice front is decorated afterward with ribbon lacing.

1. With cherry red, chain 24 and join carefully without twisting.
2. Round 1: sc around. (24)
3. Round 2: 3 sc, inc, 8 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 8 sc, inc. (28)
4. Round 3: sc around. (28)

At this stage, check the fit over the bunny shoulders. The neckline should sit snugly but still slide over the head if you gently compress the ears. If needed, add two or four stitches before continuing.

5. Round 4: 4 sc, ch 4, skip 4, 10 sc, ch 4, skip 4, 10 sc. (28 including chains)
6. Round 5: sc around, working 4 sc into each chain space. (28)
7. Round 6: sc around in BLO. (28)

The sleeves in the image are small, rounded caps. To shape them, work a separate trim into the front loops left from Round 6 after the dress is complete. Continue now with the skirt expansion from the lower bodice.

8. Round 7: 6 sc, inc x 4, 8 sc, inc x 4, 8 sc. (36)
9. Round 8: sc around. (36)
10. Round 9: 5 sc, inc x 6. (42)
11. Round 10: sc around. (42)
12. Round 11: 6 sc, inc x 6. (48)
13. Round 12: sc around. (48)
14. Round 13: 7 sc, inc x 6. (54)

The skirt should flare but still fall neatly, not stiffly. If your fabric is very structured, stop at 48 stitches. If your yarn is soft and drapey, keep 54 stitches so the dress matches the full shape in the picture.

14. Round 14: sc around. (54)
15. Round 15: *3 sc, ch 1, skip 1* around. (54 total positions)
16. Round 16: sc in each sc and each ch-1 space around. (54)

This creates the subtle decorative openwork band seen above the hem. It should look delicate rather than lacy. Keep your tension even so the little openings are consistent all the way around.

17. Round 17: *skip 1, 5 dc in next st, skip 1, sl st in next st* repeat around to form scallops.

Fasten off. Sew the dress to the bunny body around the neckline and upper torso. Do not stitch the skirt down. Let it flare naturally over the hips. The hem should land above the ankles so the shoes stay visible.

Sleeve Trim

Join yarn to the armhole front loops left from Round 6.

1. Round 1: *2 sc, inc* around the sleeve opening.
2. Round 2: sc around.

Fasten off. Lightly steam or shape with fingers so each sleeve cap looks puffy and rounded.

Dress Front Lacing

Use thin satin ribbon in cherry red. Thread it through the front center of the bodice in a crisscross pattern, creating four crossing sections. Tie neatly at the neckline. The bow should be small and flat, not oversized.

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Skirt Bows Make 3

With rose red or cherry red, make three tiny bows.

1. Ch 12.
2. Into second chain from hook and across: sl st in each chain.
3. Wrap center with yarn several times and knot at back.

Sew one bow to the front center of the skirt and one to each side front panel. Place them just above the openwork band, evenly spaced, matching the image.

Bunny Beret

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: sc, inc x 6. (18)
4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc x 6. (24)
5. Round 5: 3 sc, inc x 6. (30)
6. Round 6: 4 sc, inc x 6. (36)
7. Round 7: 5 sc, inc x 6. (42)
8. Round 8: 6 sc, inc x 6. (48)
9. Round 9: 7 sc, inc x 6. (54)
10. Rounds 10-12: sc around. (54)
11. Round 13: 7 sc, dec x 6. (48)
12. Round 14: 6 sc, dec x 6. (42)
13. Round 15: 5 sc, dec x 6. (36)
14. Round 16: sc around. (36)

The beret should be slightly oversized and slouch softly to one side. Add a small center nub by stitching a tiny looped knot on the top. Sew or tie a long satin ribbon tail to one side so it hangs down behind the left ear.

Tack the beret lightly to the head so it angles downward on one side and sits higher on the opposite side. This slanted placement is a major part of the doll’s look.

Bunny Shoes Make 2

1. With cherry red, ch 6.
2. Round 1: starting in second ch from hook, 4 sc, 3 sc in last ch, working opposite side 3 sc, inc in last st. (12)
3. Round 2: inc, 3 sc, inc x 3, 3 sc, inc x 2. (18)
4. Round 3: BLO sc around. (18)
5. Round 4: 5 sc, dec x 4, 5 sc. (14)
6. Round 5: sc around. (14)

Fasten off. Slip each shoe onto the foot and sew in place. Add a strap across the top with a short chain or narrow stitched band. Sew a tiny bow at the outer front of each shoe to match the picture.

Squirrel Companion

Head and Body Combined

The squirrel is built with a compact body and rounded head. Work from the nose area upward if you want stronger shaping, or use this simpler head-body method for a clean, neat miniature that still matches the visual proportions.

1. With brown, Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: sc, inc x 6. (18)
4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc x 6. (24)
5. Rounds 5-8: sc around. (24)

Insert eyes between Rounds 6 and 7 with about 6 stitches between them. Embroider a tiny nose. For the lighter muzzle area, embroider a tan oval around the lower face or sew on a small crocheted oval patch.

6. Round 9: 2 sc, dec x 6. (18)
7. Round 10: sc around. (18)
8. Round 11: 3 sc, inc x 3, 3 sc, inc x 3, 3 sc. (24)
9. Rounds 12-15: sc around. (24)
10. Round 16: 2 sc, dec x 6. (18)
11. Round 17: sc around. (18)
12. Round 18: sc, dec x 6. (12)

Stuff firmly but keep the lower body slightly flatter underneath so the squirrel can sit securely. Fasten off.

Squirrel Arms Make 2

1. Round 1: 5 sc in MR. (5)
2. Rounds 2-6: sc around. (5)

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Lightly stuff. Sew the arms to the front so they angle inward, ready to hold the acorn.

Squirrel Legs Make 2

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rounds 2-4: sc around. (6)

Sew to the underside front of the body as seated feet.

Squirrel Ears Make 2

1. Round 1: 4 sc in MR. (4)
2. Round 2: inc around. (8)
3. Round 3: sc around. (8)

Flatten slightly and sew high on the head, peeking out from under the beret.

Squirrel Tail

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rounds 3-5: sc around. (12)
4. Round 6: 4 sc, dec x 2, 4 sc. (10)
5. Rounds 7-12: sc around. (10)

Stuff lightly. Curve the tail into an upright arc and sew to the back so it rises beside the head, just like the image.

Squirrel Skirt

1. With cherry red, chain enough to fit around the body, usually 18 to 20 chains. Join.
2. Round 1: sc around.
3. Round 2: *2 sc, inc* around.
4. Round 3: sc around.
5. Round 4: scallop edge with *sl st, skip 1, 5 dc in next st, skip 1* repeat.

Sew in place around the squirrel waist. Add a narrow diagonal ribbon sash across the front if desired to echo the image.

Squirrel Beret

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: sc, inc x 6. (18)
4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc x 6. (24)
5. Round 5: 3 sc, inc x 6. (30)
6. Round 6: sc around. (30)
7. Round 7: 3 sc, dec x 6. (24)
8. Round 8: sc around. (24)

Sew at an angle onto the squirrel head so one ear peeks out. Add a tiny top nub if you like.

Acorn

1. With mustard, Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: sc around. (12)
4. Round 4: sc, dec x 4. (8)

Stuff lightly. For the cap, use brown: 6 sc in MR, then one round even. Sew cap to nut. Stitch the acorn between the squirrel’s arms.

Basket

1. With beige, ch 7.
2. Round 1: starting in second ch, 5 sc, 3 sc in last ch, opposite side 4 sc, inc. (14)
3. Round 2: inc, 4 sc, inc x 3, 4 sc, inc x 2. (20)
4. Round 3: BLO sc around. (20)
5. Rounds 4-9: sc around. (20)

Flatten the opening slightly into a soft rectangle. For the lid flap, attach yarn to one narrow side and work 8 rows of 8 sc back and forth. Sew the lower edge only so the flap folds over.

For the handle, chain 18 to 22 depending on your tension, then slip stitch back along the chain. Sew each end to the basket sides. Tie a cherry-red ribbon bow at the top front and add a small green bow detail near the lower side.

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Cherries Make 2

Cherry Fruit

1. With red, Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: sc around. (12)
4. Round 4: sc, dec x 4. (8)

Stuff lightly. Close and fasten off.

Stems and Leaf

1. With green, chain 8 for each stem.
2. Slip stitch back along each chain.
3. Join both stems at the top with a knot and sew each lower end to one cherry.

For the leaf, ch 5. Starting in second chain from hook: sl st, sc, hdc, sc. Fasten off and sew near the joined stem top. Shape the pair so the cherries sit close together on the display cloth.

Optional Crocheted Display Cloth

If you want every visible item in the scene to be stitched, make a tiny cloth in white cotton.

1. Ch 20.
2. Rows 1-14: sc across, ch 1, turn.
3. Border: sc evenly around all sides.
4. Edging: *skip 1, 5 dc in next st, skip 1, sl st in next st* around.

You can add tiny pink embroidery stitches in the corners after finishing if you want the soft decorative feel seen in the image.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Sew the bunny head to the body first, then attach the arms, ears, dress, beret, and shoes. Check the symmetry from the front before securing each piece permanently. Small angle changes make a big difference in the finished expression.

• Embroider the bunny nose very small and centered.
• Keep the mouth line short and subtle.
• Tack the beret at two or three hidden points so it stays tilted.
• Place the dress bows evenly and keep the ribbon lacing flat.
• Angle the squirrel tail upward and slightly outward.

Care Notes

This set is best displayed as a decorative handmade collection. If handled gently, it will keep its shape beautifully for a long time. Avoid rough pulling on the ribbon details, shoe bows, and basket handle.

• Spot clean when possible.
• Keep away from prolonged direct sunlight to protect the red yarn.
• Store in a dry place.
• If gifting to a young child, replace safety eyes with embroidery.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Bunny head: round and smooth, eyes level
• Ears: long, soft, and sewn evenly
• Dress: fitted at top, full at hem, scallops visible
• Bodice: ribbon lacing centered
• Beret: tilted to one side with ribbon tail
• Shoes: straps and bows attached securely
• Squirrel: seated shape, tail curved high
• Basket and cherries: scaled small beside the bunny

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

For light dust, use a clean dry makeup brush or a soft cloth. For deeper cleaning, gently dab only the affected area with cool water and a tiny amount of mild soap. Do not soak the doll unless absolutely necessary.

If the piece becomes damp, reshape it with your hands and let it air dry on a towel. Keep the beret, skirt scallops, and ears arranged neatly while drying so the silhouette stays true to the original finish.

To preserve the set long term, store it flat or upright in a clean display box. Acid-free tissue under the skirt and around the basket helps maintain shape. Avoid crushing the squirrel tail, bunny beret, and shoe bows during storage.