Slim-Sneaker Sweetstep Bunny – Crochet.

This soft amigurumi bunny set is designed as a charming collector-style doll with a sweet neutral palette, slim sneakers, a pleated skirt, and tiny day-out accessories. It has the polished look many makers search for when browsing for a crochet bunny doll, handmade stuffed rabbit, or boutique amigurumi gift.

The finished set also includes a mini koala friend, a small backpack, a flower bouquet, and a ticket prop, giving the whole project the feel of a display-ready handmade toy set. It suits readers looking for a premium amigurumi pattern, collectible nursery decor, or a memorable crochet gift set.

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Project Overview

This pattern creates the full scene shown in the image: a long-eared bunny doll wearing a soft cloche-style hat, star-decorated sleeveless top, striped pleated skirt, lace-up sneakers, a textured backpack, a mini koala companion in matching clothes, a small flower bouquet, and a flat concert ticket prop.

The shaping is intentionally neat and slim. The bunny has a large round head, a narrow neck, a compact torso, long straight arms, slim legs, softly rounded feet, and long floppy ears attached under the hat. The outfit is fitted and clean, with decorative crochet stars instead of embroidery.

Materials

• Light worsted or sport cotton yarn in cream, camel, warm tan, soft gray, white, lavender, yellow, green, and black
• 2.25 mm crochet hook for dolls and accessories
• 2.75 mm crochet hook for bouquet stems if desired
• Polyester fiberfill
• 8 mm black safety eyes for bunny
• 5 mm black safety eyes for koala
• Black yarn for koala nose
• Dusty pink or beige yarn for bunny nose and mouth
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Sewing pins
• Thin craft cardboard or plastic canvas scrap for ticket insert and backpack base flap support

Color Guide

• Cream: bunny head, body, arms, legs, muzzle area, top base, sneaker toe sections
• Camel: bunny hat, skirt stripes, shoulder trim, star appliqués, backpack, sneaker side panels, koala hat, koala skirt
• Soft gray: koala head, ears, arms, legs
• White: sneaker laces, floral petals, skirt stripes, ticket border if desired
• Black: eyes, sneaker sole line if stitched, koala nose
• Lavender and green: flower bouquet accents

Finished Size

Using the yarn and hook above, the bunny measures about 11 to 12 inches tall from foot to top of hat. The koala stands about 4 1/2 inches tall. The backpack is about 3 inches high. The bouquet is about 2 inches long. The ticket is a small flat prop.

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
• rnd = round

General Notes

• Work in continuous rounds unless stated otherwise.
• Use a stitch marker and move it every round.
• Stuff firmly but smoothly. Do not overstuff the neck, wrists, ankles, or hat brim.
• The doll in the image has fine, tight stitches. Keep tension even and slightly firm.
• The decorative stars on the top are separate crochet appliqués sewn on top, not embroidered.

Main Bunny

Head

1. Rnd 1: With cream, 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: Sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc x6. (30)
6. Rnd 6: 4 sc, inc x6. (36)
7. Rnd 7: 5 sc, inc x6. (42)
8. Rnd 8: 6 sc, inc x6. (48)
9. Rnd 9: 7 sc, inc x6. (54)
10. Rnd 10: 8 sc, inc x6. (60)
11. Rnd 11-24: Sc around. (60)
12. Insert eyes between rnds 15 and 16 with about 12 visible stitches between them.
13. Rnd 25: 8 sc, dec x6. (54)
14. Rnd 26: 7 sc, dec x6. (48)
15. Rnd 27: 6 sc, dec x6. (42)
16. Rnd 28: 5 sc, dec x6. (36)
17. Begin stuffing firmly.
18. Rnd 29: 4 sc, dec x6. (30)
19. Rnd 30: 3 sc, dec x6. (24)
20. Rnd 31: 2 sc, dec x6. (18)

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Do not fasten off if you want to make the neck directly from the head. The image shows a rounded face with a gentle, slightly flattened lower front area. Before closing further, shape the face by pressing the front lightly so the muzzle line sits soft and low rather than sharply protruding.

Facial Details

Using dusty pink or warm beige yarn, stitch a tiny horizontal nose centered between rnds 17 and 18. Add a short vertical stitch beneath it and a small curved mouth line. Keep the expression minimal and gentle. The image shows a very small nose and delicate face, not a large cartoon muzzle.

Neck

1. Rnd 32: Working from the 18 stitches, sc around. (18)
2. Rnd 33-35: Sc around. (18)

Stuff the neck only lightly. It should stay slim so the large head sits naturally above the fitted top. If needed, insert a small rolled piece of firm stuffing or a trimmed cotton swab stem wrapped safely to help stabilize the head.

Body

1. Rnd 1 of body: Inc evenly around 6 times. (24)
2. Rnd 2: 3 sc, inc x6. (30)
3. Rnd 3-7: Sc around. (30)
4. Rnd 8: 4 sc, inc x6. (36)
5. Rnd 9-11: Sc around. (36)
6. Rnd 12: 4 sc, dec x6. (30)
7. Rnd 13-16: Sc around. (30)
8. Rnd 17: 3 sc, dec x6. (24)
9. Rnd 18: Sc around. (24)

Stuff the torso firmly at the upper body and a little softer near the lower edge so the skirt can sit smoothly. The body in the image is compact and cylindrical with no exaggerated belly. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing or for joining the legs depending on your preferred method.

Legs Make 2

The doll’s legs are slender, straight, and evenly spaced. The feet are modest and slightly longer at the front because they sit inside sneaker shoes. Begin with cream.

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: 4 sc, dec, 8 sc, dec, 2 sc. (16)
6. Rnd 8-18: Sc around. (16)

Stuff the foot more firmly than the upper leg so the doll stands with support when leaned or posed. Lightly stuff the upper leg to keep it narrow. Make the second leg the same. Sew both legs to the underside of the body, aligned straight and close together.

Arms Make 2

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3-4: Sc around. (12)
4. Rnd 5: 4 sc, dec x2, 4 sc. (10)
5. Rnd 6-18: Sc around. (10)

Stuff only the lower half of each arm. Flatten the open end and sew the arms at the shoulder line just below the neck. The image shows arms hanging straight down with a very mild forward curve. Keep the arm attachment narrow and tidy so the sleeveless top remains visible.

Ears Make 2

The ears are long, flat, and softly rounded at the tip. They fall downward from under the hat. Begin in camel if you want the ears to match the hat exactly as seen in the image, or in cream if you prefer a more classic bunny variation. For the image, camel ears look most accurate because the hat extends and blends over them visually.

1. Ch 9.
2. Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 7, 3 sc in last ch, work on opposite side, sc 6, inc in last. (18)
3. Rnd 2: Inc, 6 sc, 3 inc, 6 sc, 2 inc. (24)
4. Rnd 3-20: Sc around. (24)
5. Rnd 21: 10 sc, dec x2, 10 sc. (22)
6. Rnd 22-26: Sc around. (22)

Do not overstuff. In fact, keep the ears flat with either no stuffing or only a whisper of fiber at the base. Flatten and sew the top edge closed. Attach each ear to the sides of the head between rnds 8 and 11, angling them so they drop straight down.

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Bunny Hat

The hat is a soft cloche shape with a close fit and a turned-looking front edge. It sits low over the forehead and slightly covers the ear bases. Work in camel.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: Sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc x6. (30)
6. Rnd 6: 4 sc, inc x6. (36)
7. Rnd 7: 5 sc, inc x6. (42)
8. Rnd 8: 6 sc, inc x6. (48)
9. Rnd 9: 7 sc, inc x6. (54)
10. Rnd 10: 8 sc, inc x6. (60)
11. Rnd 11-16: Sc around. (60)
12. Rnd 17: Blo sc around. (60)
13. Rnd 18-22: Sc around. (60)
14. Rnd 23: 8 sc, inc x6. (66)
15. Rnd 24-25: Sc around. (66)
16. Rnd 26: Sl st loosely around for a neat edge.

Test the fit. The hat should sit low and soft, not stiff or tall. Sew or tack it lightly to the head only after the ears are in place. Leave the back and side edges free enough to look natural.

Hat Star Appliqué

1. With cream or pale beige, make 5-point star: in mr, repeat 5 times: ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st into ring.
2. Pull ring closed and fasten off.

Sew the star to the wearer’s right side of the hat front. The image shows a small pale star near the brim edge. Keep it modest in size, around 3/4 inch wide.

Bunny Top

The top is a fitted sleeveless camisole shape in cream with camel trim and several tiny crochet stars attached to the front. It reaches just to the waistline, where the skirt begins. Work from the lower edge upward for easier fitting.

1. With cream, ch 31 and join carefully. (30)
2. Rnd 1-7: Sc around. (30)
3. Rnd 8: Sc 6, ch 4, skip 4, sc 11, ch 4, skip 4, sc 5. (30 including chains)
4. Rnd 9: Sc around, placing 4 sc in each chain space. (30)
5. Rnd 10-11: Sc around. (30)
6. Fasten off cream.

Add trim in camel around the neckline, both armholes, and lower edge using one round of sl st or very tight sc. The image shows a clean contrast line, so keep the trim narrow and even rather than thick.

Front Stars for Top

Make 5 small stars in camel. Use the same method as the hat star but with lighter tension and shorter points. Make 1 medium star for center front, 2 medium-small stars for upper chest, and 2 slightly smaller stars near the side chest and lower front.

Arrange the stars before sewing. In the image, one star sits near the center chest, one sits slightly lower center, and smaller stars balance the upper and side areas. Keep enough plain top visible so the decoration looks airy, not crowded.

Bunny Skirt

The skirt is short, slightly flared, and worked with vertical-looking pleat lines formed by stitch placement. It features camel and cream stripes and sits at the waist. Make it separately so it stays crisp and layered over the body.

1. With camel, ch 31 and join. (30)
2. Rnd 1: Blo sc around. (30)
3. Rnd 2: In blo, repeat 4 sc, inc around evenly to 36 stitches. (36)
4. Rnd 3: Sc around. (36)
5. Rnd 4: Change to cream, sc around. (36)
6. Rnd 5-6: Change to camel, sc around. (36)
7. Rnd 7: Change to cream, sc around. (36)
8. Rnd 8-9: Change to camel, sc around. (36)
9. Rnd 10: In flo, repeat 5 sc, inc around to 42 stitches. (42)
10. Rnd 11-12: Sc around in camel. (42)
11. Rnd 13: Change to cream, sc around. (42)
12. Rnd 14-15: Change to camel, sc around. (42)
13. Rnd 16: Sl st loosely around.

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To emphasize pleats, use the back-loop and front-loop rounds exactly as written. Once finished, press the skirt lightly with your fingers and make soft fold lines every 6 or 7 stitches. Sew the skirt at the waist or leave removable if preferred. It should flare gently, not widely.

Bunny Sneakers

The shoes are a major part of the look. They are slim, low-top sneakers in cream, camel, and white with a defined toe cap and laces. Make them directly over the feet for the cleanest fit.

Sneaker Base Make 2

1. With white, ch 7.
2. Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, 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)

Now place the sneaker shell around the foot and continue in cream for the toe and camel for the side sections.

Sneaker Upper

1. Rnd 4: With cream, sc 6, with camel sc 8, with cream sc 6. (20)
2. Rnd 5: Sc around, keeping colors aligned. (20)
3. Rnd 6: On front 8 stitches only in cream, work 8 sc to form toe wall. Fasten off.

With camel, join at side and work around ankle opening for 2 rounds of sc, leaving the front toe panel visible. Add a white sl st line around the sole if you want a sharper sneaker finish.

Laces

• Chain 18 in white for each shoe.
• Thread through stitched eyelet spaces or under surface strands on the camel side panels.
• Cross once or twice and tie a tiny bow or knot.

In the image, the laces are simple and neat. Do not make them bulky. The shoes should look like slim canvas sneakers rather than thick boots.

Backpack

The backpack is small, rounded, and structured with a front flap and little front pocket. Work in camel. Crochet tightly so it holds shape.

Main Backpack Body

1. Ch 11.
2. Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch, sc 9, 3 sc in last ch, opposite side sc 8, inc in last. (22)
3. Rnd 2: Inc, 8 sc, 3 inc, 8 sc, 2 inc. (28)
4. Rnd 3: Blo sc around. (28)
5. Rnd 4-12: Sc around. (28)

Flatten lightly. The bag should have a softly rectangular body with rounded top corners. Stuff very lightly or insert a removable bit of foam if you want display structure, but a flat unstuffed backpack also matches the image well.

Flap

1. Join yarn to upper back edge.
2. Row 1: Sc 12.
3. Rows 2-6: Ch 1, turn, sc 12.
4. Row 7: Dec, 8 sc, dec. (10)
5. Row 8: Sc across.
6. Row 9: Dec, 6 sc, dec. (8)
7. Row 10: Sc across and continue around flap edge with sc for a rounded finish.

Front Pocket

1. Ch 8.
2. Row 1-5: Sc 7.
3. Sc evenly around the pocket and sew to lower front of backpack.

Straps and Handle

• Make 2 straps: ch 26, sl st back along chain.
• Make 1 handle: ch 10, sl st back.
• Sew straps to upper back and lower base.
• Sew handle to top center.

Add a tiny bobble, French-knot style yarn nub, or stitched dot to the flap center to imitate the small closure seen in the image.

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Mini Koala Companion

The mini companion has a gray body, rounded ears, a large black nose, and a matching camel outfit. Keep the shaping simple and sweet. The size contrast is important: it should reach roughly the bunny’s knee height.

Koala Head and Body Combined

1. With soft gray, 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: Sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc x6. (30)
6. Rnd 6-10: Sc around. (30)
7. Insert 5 mm eyes between rnds 7 and 8 with 6 stitches between.
8. Rnd 11: 3 sc, dec x6. (24)
9. Rnd 12: 2 sc, dec x6. (18)
10. Rnd 13-15: Sc around. (18)
11. Rnd 16: Inc evenly to 24. (24)
12. Rnd 17-21: Sc around. (24)
13. Rnd 22: 2 sc, dec x6. (18)
14. Rnd 23: Sc around. (18)
15. Rnd 24: Sc, dec x6. (12)
16. Stuff and close.

Koala Nose

With black, make an oval nose: ch 4, starting in 2nd ch, sc 2, 3 sc in last ch, opposite side sc 1, inc in last. Sew centered low between the eyes. The nose should be large and rounded, a key feature of the tiny koala face.

Koala Ears Make 2

1. Outer ear in soft gray: 6 sc in mr, inc to 12, then one round sc.
2. Inner ear in pale cream or light gray: 6 sc in mr, inc to 10.
3. Sew inner circle to outer ear and attach to head sides.

Koala Arms Make 2

1. 6 sc in mr.
2. Rnd 2: Inc to 12.
3. Rnd 3-7: Sc around.
4. Stuff lightly and sew to sides.

Koala Legs Make 2

1. 6 sc in mr.
2. Rnd 2: Inc to 12.
3. Rnd 3-6: Sc around.

Sew the legs under the body. Keep them short and sturdy. The mini doll in the image is very compact and upright.

Koala Hat

1. With camel, work a small cap: 6 sc in mr, increase to 30 over five rounds, then work 4 rounds even.
2. Add 2 side flaps by joining yarn and working 6 sc for 5 rows on each side.

This creates the soft cap with side drape seen in the image. Fit it over the koala head and tack in place lightly.

Koala Top

1. With cream, ch 19 and join. (18)
2. Rnd 1-4: Sc around.
3. Add camel trim around top and lower edge.

Koala Front Star

Make 1 small camel star and sew to center front.

Koala Skirt

1. With camel, ch 19 and join. (18)
2. Rnd 1: Blo sc around.
3. Rnd 2: Increase evenly to 24.
4. Rnd 3-5: Sc around.
5. Rnd 6: Sl st edge.

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Sew the skirt at the koala waist. The mini outfit should clearly echo the bunny outfit but remain simpler.

Flower Bouquet

The bouquet includes white daisy-like flowers, a few lavender stems, and green wrapped ends. Keep it tiny and delicate.

White Flowers Make 4

1. With yellow, 5 sc in mr.
2. Change to white.
3. In each stitch: ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next ch, sl st in next base stitch.

This creates small pointed petals. Make four blossoms. Sew or knot them onto green stems made from chained yarn.

Lavender Sprigs Make 2

• With lavender, ch 8.
• Work tiny sl st picots or 1 sc bumps up one side.
• Attach to thin green stems.

Bouquet Wrap

• Bundle all stems together.
• Wrap with beige yarn or a thin strip of matching yarn several times.
• Tie securely and trim neatly.

Concert Ticket Prop

The ticket is a flat cream rectangle with lightly rounded corners and printed-style accents suggested by stitches. Because it is a display prop, keep it simple and clean.

1. With cream, ch 12.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch, sc 11.
3. Rows 2-5: Ch 1, turn, sc 11.
4. Sc evenly around all edges, working 2 sc in corners.

Use black or dark gray yarn to stitch a short border line, tiny barcode stripes on one side, and a centered label line. If you want the ticket to stay flat, insert a thin piece of light cardboard inside a sewn double-layer version.

Assembly Order

1. Sew and shape the bunny head.
2. Attach ears.
3. Attach head to body if worked separately.
4. Sew on legs and arms.
5. Dress bunny with top and skirt.
6. Add sneakers.
7. Place and secure hat.
8. Sew backpack pieces together and add straps.
9. Make koala and dress it.
10. Create bouquet and ticket.

Positioning Notes for Accuracy

• The bunny hat sits low, nearly touching the eye line from above.
• The ears fall straight and long, with the lower tips ending near the upper skirt area.
• The top is snug and plain except for the star appliqués.
• The skirt flares modestly and ends above the knees.
• The sneakers are narrow and longer than the bare feet would be.
• The koala stands slightly angled, wearing a matching camel cap and skirt.
• The backpack is placed separately as a side accessory, not worn in the scene.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check the face first. The bunny expression should stay soft, centered, and minimal. If the nose looks too large, replace it with a shorter stitch. Slightly tighten the eye area with a hidden shaping thread only if needed. Keep all facial details delicate and calm.

Arrange the top stars carefully before sewing. Position the center star slightly lower than the neckline so the chest does not look crowded. Set the hat so the star embellishment faces the front right side. Tuck the ear tops beneath the hat edge for a polished finish.

Care Notes

Display the set away from direct sunlight to protect the soft neutral colors. Handle the bouquet and ticket gently because they are the smallest pieces. If the hat or skirt shifts during storage, reshape them by hand and let the fibers settle back naturally.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Both eyes aligned evenly on bunny and koala
• Hat seated low and centered
• Top stars balanced across the front
• Skirt flare even all the way around
• Sneaker laces matched in length
• Backpack flap centered over front pocket
• Bouquet securely tied
• Ticket edges flat and tidy

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot clean with a barely damp cloth and mild soap. Do not soak pieces with cardboard inserts. For dust, use a soft dry brush or a cool hair dryer on low airflow. Store flat or upright in a clean box with acid-free tissue to help preserve shape.

If the doll becomes compressed, reshape by hand and add a little steam to the air nearby, never directly onto the stitches. Avoid heavy stacking on top of the hat, ears, or bouquet. For long-term storage, keep the set dry, shaded, and protected from rough friction.