Granny-Espadrille Picnic Bunny – Crochet

This sweet amigurumi set features a dressed bunny with a sun hat, striped cardigan, granny-style skirt, espadrille shoes, a picnic basket, tiny strawberries, a gingham mat, and a small hedgehog friend. It has the charming look collectors often search for in handmade bunny doll, crochet bunny plush, and cottagecore amigurumi gift listings.

The finished set is also ideal for makers who enjoy heirloom-style nursery decor, spring table styling, and boutique stuffed animal designs. The layered outfit, coordinated accessories, and picnic theme create the kind of detailed crochet doll set often seen in artisan toy shop, handmade amigurumi bunny, and collectible crochet animal searches.

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Overview of the Design

This pattern creates a standing bunny with a large round head, long floppy ears, a slim neck, a soft pear-shaped body, straight legs, gently tapered arms, and a full outfit. The clothing is removable except for optional tack-down stitches used to keep everything perfectly arranged.

The visual balance is important. The head is noticeably larger than the torso, the ears fall below the jawline, the cardigan ends at the waist, and the skirt sits just below the cardigan edge. The hat brim is wide enough to frame the face but not so wide that it hides the eyes.

The bunny’s face is minimal and calm. Small black safety eyes sit low on the head, spaced widely. The nose is tiny, centered, and stitched in a pale pink or beige-blush shade. There is no large mouth. The cheeks can be softly tinted with blush for the warm look seen in the image.

The cardigan is worked in rows to create neat blue-and-cream striping with a cream edging and a short front opening. The skirt is worked around the waist and includes joined granny-style floral squares. A scalloped hem softens the edge and matches the gentle, vintage picnic theme.

The shoes are small espadrille-inspired slippers in straw beige, with stitched ties or bows across the front. The hat and basket use the same warm natural tone, which visually unifies the entire set. This repeated color choice is a major part of making the finished piece match the photo.

Skill Level

Intermediate. The base doll uses beginner-friendly amigurumi methods, but the full set includes color changes, garment shaping, granny-style motifs, decorative edging, and several finishing steps. A patient beginner can still complete it by working slowly and checking fit often.

Finished Size

• Main bunny: about 11 to 12 inches tall from feet to top of head, not including the hat.
• Hat adds about 1 to 1.5 inches in height.
• Hedgehog friend: about 4 to 5 inches tall.
• Picnic basket: about 2.5 inches wide.
• Each strawberry: about 1 inch tall.
• Picnic mat: about 4.5 by 4.5 inches.

Your exact size will vary depending on yarn weight, hook size, and tension. Keep stitches tight enough that stuffing does not show through.

Materials

• Sport or light DK cotton yarn in warm cream for bunny body
• Natural straw beige cotton for hat, shoes, and basket
• Blue cotton for cardigan stripes and picnic mat checks
• Cream or ivory cotton for cardigan trim and skirt joins
• Small amounts of bright colors for granny motifs: red, coral, yellow, mustard, sky blue, teal, green, orange, and pink
• Brown and taupe yarn for hedgehog spikes
• Black safety eyes for bunny and hedgehog
• Fiberfill stuffing
• 2.25 mm to 3 mm crochet hook, chosen to suit your yarn
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Scissors
• Optional blush for cheeks
• Thin cardboard or plastic canvas for basket base and shoe soles if extra structure is desired

Suggested Color Placement

• Bunny body: warm cream
• Hat: straw beige
• Cardigan: alternating blue and cream stripes, cream trim
• Inner top under cardigan: soft blue
• Skirt join and scallop: cream
• Granny motifs: bright mixed floral palette
• Shoes: straw beige with cream sole detail
• Basket: straw beige
• Strawberries: red with green tops
• Hedgehog: cream face, brown spikes, blue-and-cream sleeves, cream skirt join, multicolor motif panel, beige hat

Abbreviations

• MR = magic ring
• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• inc = increase
• dec = invisible decrease
• st = stitch
• sp = space
• rnd = round
• RS = right side
• WS = wrong side
• BLO = back loop only
• FLO = front loop only

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General Notes

• Work the bunny body in continuous rounds unless noted.
• Use a stitch marker at the start of each round.
• Stuff firmly but evenly.
• Check symmetry often when attaching ears, arms, and facial details.
• For clothing, test fit as you go. Tension differences affect fit more than body size does.
• The cardigan and skirt should look neat and close-fitting, not oversized.

Main Bunny

Legs Make 2

Each leg is straight and softly cylindrical, with just a little shaping at the ankle. Start in warm cream. Stuff lightly at first, then more firmly as you continue. The feet are mostly hidden by the shoes, so the leg shape must stay slim and tidy.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: sc around in BLO. (18)
5. Rnd 5: 4 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec, 3 sc. (16)
6. Rnd 6-18: sc around. (16)

Fasten off on first leg. Complete the second leg but do not fasten off. Add a little extra stuffing at the lower part so the bunny can stand with support from the body weight and shoes.

Body

The torso is small compared to the head. It should look soft, slightly rounded at the belly, and narrower near the neck. Join the legs so the feet face forward and the knees line up evenly.

1. Rnd 1: On second leg, ch 4. Join to first leg with sc. Sc 16 around first leg, sc 4 across chain, sc 16 around second leg, sc 4 on other side of chain. (40)
2. Rnd 2-4: sc around. (40)
3. Rnd 5: 8 sc, dec, 18 sc, dec, 10 sc. (38)
4. Rnd 6: sc around. (38)
5. Rnd 7: 7 sc, dec, 17 sc, dec, 10 sc. (36)
6. Rnd 8: sc around. (36)
7. Rnd 9: 6 sc, dec, 16 sc, dec, 10 sc. (34)
8. Rnd 10: sc around. (34)
9. Rnd 11: 5 sc, dec, 15 sc, dec, 10 sc. (32)
10. Rnd 12-14: sc around. (32)
11. Rnd 15: 6 sc, dec, 12 sc, dec, 10 sc. (30)
12. Rnd 16: sc around. (30)
13. Rnd 17: 5 sc, dec, 11 sc, dec, 10 sc. (28)
14. Rnd 18: sc around. (28)
15. Rnd 19: 4 sc, dec, 10 sc, dec, 10 sc. (26)
16. Rnd 20-21: sc around. (26)

Stuff the body firmly, especially at the hips and lower belly. The front should stay smooth because the cardigan will sit close against it. The top opening must remain centered over the legs for an upright finish.

Neck

1. Rnd 22: dec around. (13)
2. Rnd 23-25: sc around. (13)

Add very firm stuffing to the neck. If you prefer extra stability, insert a short rolled fabric stem or another soft support that is safe for plush work. Avoid stiff wire if the doll is intended for a child.

Head

The head is round, broad, and larger than the body. Increase gradually so the cheeks become full and soft. Keep the face area especially smooth because the simple features depend on clean stitch lines.

1. Rnd 1: 13 inc around. (26)
2. Rnd 2: 3 sc, inc around. (32)
3. Rnd 3: 4 sc, inc around. (38)
4. Rnd 4: 5 sc, inc around. (44)
5. Rnd 5: 6 sc, inc around. (50)
6. Rnd 6: 7 sc, inc around. (56)
7. Rnd 7-16: sc around. (56)

Insert the eyes between rnds 10 and 11 of the head section, or approximately centered on the face once the head is shaped. Space them about 10 to 12 stitches apart. The eyes should sit low and wide, leaving room for the hat brim above.

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Begin stuffing now. Shape the muzzle area gently with your fingers as you add filling. Do not overstuff the lower face, or the bunny will lose the soft, calm expression seen in the photo.

1. Rnd 17: 7 sc, dec around. (50)
2. Rnd 18: 6 sc, dec around. (44)
3. Rnd 19: 5 sc, dec around. (38)
4. Rnd 20: 4 sc, dec around. (32)
5. Rnd 21: 3 sc, dec around. (26)
6. Rnd 22: 2 sc, dec around. (19)
7. Rnd 23: dec around as needed to close. Finish and weave closed.

Ears Make 2

The ears are long, flat, lightly stuffed at the base only, and softly rounded at the tips. They hang straight down from beneath the hat brim. Their placement is important because they frame the face and create the gentle look.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc around. (24)
5. Rnd 5-8: sc around. (24)
6. Rnd 9: 10 sc, dec, 10 sc, dec. (22)
7. Rnd 10-14: sc around. (22)
8. Rnd 15: 9 sc, dec, 9 sc, dec. (20)
9. Rnd 16-22: sc around. (20)
10. Flatten and sc through both layers across the opening, leaving a tail for sewing.

Do not stuff most of the ear. Add only a touch of filling near the top attachment point if you want a slightly padded root. Sew the ears to the head at either side, beginning around the upper side panels and angling them so they fall naturally downward.

Arms Make 2

The arms are slim and slightly tapered. They should reach to about the waistline when hanging at the sides. The sleeves of the cardigan will cover most of them, so keep the shaping subtle and smooth.

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, 4 sc, dec. (10)
5. Rnd 6-16: sc around. (10)
6. Flatten top and sc through both layers. Leave tail for sewing.

Stuff the lower half more than the upper half. Sew the arms slightly below the neck, one round apart from the body side seam if your join created a visible line. Angle them gently downward.

Facial Shaping

Using cream body yarn, make a tiny horizontal nose bridge area with one or two very small anchor stitches if you want a slight muzzle definition. Then embroider a small triangular nose in pale pink, light beige blush, or muted rose.

The nose should sit centered between the eyes, about two rounds below the eye line. Keep it tiny. Add a short vertical stitch beneath it, no more than two stitches long. Do not add a wide smile. The face in the image is quiet and minimal.

Cardigan

The cardigan is cream and blue with narrow horizontal striping and cream trim. It fits closely, ends at the waist, and has a gentle rounded front opening. The edge trim and tiny top closure are important details for the final likeness.

Back and Front Body

Work in rows. Use blue for the first stripe, then alternate with cream every 2 rows. Carry yarn neatly or fasten off each color for cleaner stripes.

1. Ch 31.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc across. (30)
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc across.
4. Row 3-12: Continue in sc rows, alternating colors every 2 rows.

Now divide for fronts and back. Use stitch markers to section 7 stitches for first front, 16 stitches for back, and 7 stitches for second front.

1. Row 13: Work 7 sc for front panel. Turn.
2. Row 14-17: sc across front panel, maintaining stripe order.
3. Shape neckline: at inner edge, dec 1 stitch on next 2 rows. Continue straight for 2 more rows. Fasten off.

Rejoin yarn to opposite side and repeat for second front, mirroring neckline shaping.

1. Back panel: Rejoin yarn to remaining center 16 stitches.
2. Work 6 rows even in stripe pattern.
3. Back neckline: On next row, sc 5, fasten off center 6 stitches, rejoin and sc final 5.
4. Work each shoulder separately for 2 rows. Fasten off.

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Sleeves Make 2

The sleeves are slim and slightly long, ending just above the hands. They match the body stripes and narrow gently at the wrist. Work them flat or in joined rounds. Flat construction makes the stripe direction easier to control.

1. Ch 16.
2. Row 1: sc across from second ch. (15)
3. Row 2-12: sc across, alternating color every 2 rows.
4. Shape very lightly by decreasing 1 stitch at each side every 4th row twice. End with 11 stitches.
5. Fold and seam sleeve lengthwise.

Sew sleeves to armholes. The sleeve cap should sit softly without puffiness. Once attached, place the cardigan on the bunny and check that the cuffs reach the wrists. Adjust with a small fold if your tension made them longer.

Cardigan Trim

Using cream, work one round of sc evenly around the entire front opening, neckline, and lower hem. At the rounded lower front corners, place 3 sc in one spot to smooth the curve. Add one extra trim round if needed for a neat edge.

For the tiny top closure look shown in the image, create a short chain loop on one front edge and sew a small cream yarn knot, crocheted nub, or tiny button-like stitch to the opposite side. Keep it delicate.

Inner Top

A small glimpse of soft blue appears under the cardigan. This can be made as a simple tube top or short bodice panel. Work a narrow blue strip that wraps around the upper body and fasten it at the back.

1. Ch enough to fit snugly around upper torso, about 24 to 26 chains.
2. Work 4 to 5 rows of sc or hdc.
3. Wrap around the body and seam at the back.

This piece should remain almost hidden, showing only as a thin blue layer under the cardigan opening.

Granny-Style Skirt

The skirt is the signature piece in this set. It appears to be made from joined granny-style motifs with bright floral centers and cream joining. The hem is scalloped and the shape flares gently from the waist without becoming overly stiff.

Mini Granny Squares Make 8

Use different center colors so the panel looks lively and patchwork-inspired. Keep the outer round cream for visual unity. Make all motifs the same final size.

1. Rnd 1: With center color, 8 sc in MR. Join.
2. Rnd 2: Change to a second color. In each stitch work 2 dc cluster or 2 hdc cluster, separated as desired for a floral look. Join.
3. Rnd 3: Change to cream. Shape into square: in four evenly spaced points work 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc. Between corners, work 1 to 2 dc clusters or groups so the square lies flat. Join.

Block lightly if needed so all squares match. Arrange them in a bright alternating sequence. The photo shows a playful mix of red, orange, green, blue, yellow, and pink floral centers.

Join the Squares

Join the 8 squares edge to edge into one long strip. Use cream whip stitch or join-as-you-go slip stitch. The motif line should wrap around the bunny’s waist and sit as the main lower skirt panel.

Try the joined strip around the bunny before closing the final seam. It should fit comfortably around the waist with very slight ease. If needed, reduce or add one motif depending on yarn size, but 8 is a good starting point for the pictured proportions.

Upper Skirt Waist Section

Using cream, work into the top edge of the joined motif strip. You are creating a gentle gathered waist that transitions from motifs to body.

1. Rnd 1: Sc evenly around top edge of motif strip, placing 2 sc in each corner ch-2 space and 1 sc in each side stitch or space as needed for an even count.
2. Rnd 2: dec evenly around to reduce circumference by about 15 to 20 percent.
3. Rnd 3-4: sc around.
4. Rnd 5: Create waistband by working one round in BLO.

Finish off and seam the skirt closed if not already done. The waistband should sit at the natural waist, slightly under the cardigan edge. Sew a few hidden stitches to hold it in place if you want the outfit permanently arranged.

Scalloped Hem

Using cream, work into the lower edge of the motif strip. The scallop should be small and regular, just enough to soften the base.

1. Attach yarn at any lower edge point.
2. Work 1 sc, skip 1 or 2 stitches, 5 dc in next stitch or space, skip 1 or 2 stitches, 1 sc in next stitch.
3. Repeat around.

The finished hem should echo the rounded floral feel of the motifs and match the gentle softness seen in the image.

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Espadrille Shoes Make 2

The shoes are straw beige slip-ons with tied bows at the front. They are rounded, low-cut, and slightly wider at the toe. A cream sole detail or whipstitched edge can help suggest the layered espadrille base.

Sole

1. Ch 7.
2. Rnd 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, work on opposite side of chain, sc 4, 2 sc in last ch. (14)
3. Rnd 2: inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc. (20)
4. Rnd 3: sc around in BLO. (20)

Upper Shoe

1. Rnd 4: sc around. (20)
2. Rnd 5: 6 sc, dec x4, 6 sc. (16)
3. Rnd 6: sc around.

Fasten off, leaving an opening large enough to slide onto the foot. Embroider or chain a thin lace and stitch it into a neat bow across the top front. Add a cream whipstitch around the sole edge if you want a stronger espadrille effect.

Sun Hat

The hat is rounded at the crown with a medium-wide brim that curves softly downward. It must be large enough to sit over the ears without crushing them. Work in joined rounds if you want especially tidy circle lines.

Crown

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc around. (24)
5. Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc around. (30)
6. Rnd 6: 4 sc, inc around. (36)
7. Rnd 7: 5 sc, inc around. (42)
8. Rnd 8: 6 sc, inc around. (48)
9. Rnd 9-15: sc around. (48)

Brim

1. Rnd 16: 7 sc, inc around. (54)
2. Rnd 17: sc around.
3. Rnd 18: 8 sc, inc around. (60)
4. Rnd 19: sc around.
5. Rnd 20: 9 sc, inc around. (66)
6. Rnd 21-22: sc around.

Lightly steam shape if your yarn allows, or finger shape the brim so it sits in a gentle downward curve. The hat should frame the face and fall low enough to overlap the top of each ear.

Picnic Basket

The basket is small, round, structured, and made in the same straw beige as the hat and shoes. It includes a fitted lid and a curved handle. The stitches should be tight so the sides hold their shape.

Basket Base

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc around. (24)
5. Rnd 5: sc around in BLO. (24)
6. Rnd 6-12: sc around. (24)

Optional: insert a small circle of cardboard or plastic canvas at the base for firmer shape.

Lid

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc around. (24)
5. Rnd 5-6: sc around.

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Stitch the lid to the basket back edge only so it can look hinged, or fully close it if you want a decorative sealed basket.

Handle

1. Ch 18 to 22 depending on desired height.
2. Work 1 or 2 rows of sc back across.
3. Sew securely to opposite sides of basket lid or upper rim.

Strawberries Make 3

The strawberries are tiny and plump, gathered in a cluster near the basket. Use bright red and keep the shape rounded at the top with a slightly pointed lower end.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc around. (18)
4. Rnd 4-5: sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 6: 1 sc, dec around. (12)
6. Rnd 7: sc around.
7. Rnd 8: dec around. Close.

Add a tiny green leafy top by stitching a star with green yarn or crocheting a mini cap of 5 small points. Optional seed stitches in a lighter shade may be added sparingly.

Picnic Mat

The mat is a small blue-and-white gingham square under the bunny and hedgehog. Since true woven checks are not needed here, a simple color-block effect or embroidered surface grid works well.

Base Mat

1. With white, ch 21.
2. Rows 1-20: Work sc across, alternating blocks of blue and white every 4 or 5 stitches, and alternating color order every 4 or 5 rows to create a check effect.

Keep the mat flat and square. Fasten off and weave in ends carefully because the mat is visible in the final styled arrangement.

Hedgehog Friend

The tiny hedgehog echoes the bunny outfit so the whole scene feels coordinated. It has a cream face, dark little nose, tiny black eyes, brown textured back or spikes, a beige hat, striped sleeves, and a miniature cream skirt with bright motif detail.

Hedgehog Body and Head

1. Rnd 1: With cream, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc around. (24)
5. Rnd 5-8: sc around. (24)

Place small black eyes wide apart on the face. Stitch a tiny dark brown or black nose low and centered. Stuff lightly.

1. Rnd 9: Change to brown or taupe for upper back area if working spikes directly. Sc around. (24)
2. Rnd 10-13: sc around.
3. Rnd 14: 2 sc, dec around. (18)
4. Rnd 15: 1 sc, dec around. (12)
5. Close and finish.

For a spikier look, surface stitch short looped strands or use textured stitches only on the back half. Keep the face smooth.

Hedgehog Outfit

Create a tiny cream skirt with one row of miniature colorful motif embroidery or tiny joined squares if desired. Add blue-and-cream sleeves or a striped shrug that wraps around the body. The look should clearly echo the bunny without overwhelming the small scale.

The tiny strawberry held by the hedgehog can be made the same way as the larger berries but with fewer rounds. Stitch it into the front paws so it looks cradled against the body.

Hedgehog Hat

Work a miniature version of the bunny hat in beige. Make a small domed crown and a short brim. Stitch it lightly in place so it sits securely above the face.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Dress the bunny in the blue inner top, then place the skirt at the waist. Add the cardigan over the arms and close the tiny top fastening. Slide on the shoes and position the bows neatly at the front. Place the hat low over the forehead so the ears fall under the brim.

For the face, check that both eyes align perfectly. Embroider the nose very small and centered. Add a faint touch of blush on the cheeks if desired. This tiny amount of tint makes a big difference and helps the bunny match the warm softness of the original image.

Arrange the basket, strawberries, mat, and hedgehog friend close to the bunny for the final display. Tack down any clothing layers that shift too much. The most accurate finish comes from careful positioning, not rushed sewing.

Care Notes

• Display indoors away from prolonged direct sun.
• Keep out of damp storage to protect the cotton yarn and stuffing.
• If made for decor, avoid frequent squeezing of the hat brim and basket handle.
• For child use, replace safety eyes with embroidered eyes.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Are the ears level and evenly placed?
• Do the eyes sit low and wide enough?
• Is the nose tiny and centered?
• Does the cardigan end at the waist?
• Does the skirt flare gently and sit under the cardigan edge?
• Do the shoes look rounded and symmetrical?
• Does the hat brim frame the face without covering the eyes?
• Are the accessories scaled to the bunny?

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot clean with a soft cloth, cool water, and a very mild soap. Do not soak unless absolutely necessary, especially if you used cardboard or structural inserts in the basket or shoes. Press gently with a towel and reshape while damp.

Store flat or upright in a dust-free container. Stuff the hat crown lightly with tissue if you want to preserve its round shape during storage. Keep dark accessories away from very light yarn in humid conditions to avoid color transfer.

If the skirt scallops or hat brim lose shape, lightly mist with water and reshape by hand. Let everything dry fully before storing or displaying again.