Black Rose Midnight Bunny – Crochet

This elegant bunny set blends a collectible amigurumi doll, a rose-trimmed wardrobe, and charming mini accessories into one polished handmade display. It has the appeal of a boutique crochet doll, a floral gothic nursery piece, and a giftable handmade bunny that many shoppers look for when browsing for amigurumi dolls, crochet rabbit decor, and artisan stuffed animals.

The outfit balances soft vintage sweetness with a midnight palette, making it ideal for a keepsake toy, handmade shelf decor, or a premium crochet gift set. With the matching owl companion, heart handbag, tiny wallet, and decorative silver-tone keys, the finished set feels like a designer doll collection that would fit naturally beside luxury handmade plush, collectible bunny dolls, and crochet animal gift ideas.

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Overview of the Set

This design includes all visible pieces in the image:

• The bunny doll with head, muzzle shaping, long ears, arms, legs, body, and tail.
• A black and dusty-rose jacket with rounded collar, front edging, tiny buttons, and bold floral square motifs on the front.
• A charcoal skirt with a scalloped hem and many raised roses in pink and black with green leaves.
• Mary Jane shoes with ankle flowers.
• A tilted rose hat with a black brim, pink crown, black bow, and a gathered black veil effect.
• A black heart handbag with a tiny rose detail.
• A small flap wallet in dusty pink and black.
• Decorative keys.
• A matching owl companion with dress, jacket, collar, and tiny rose hat.

The proportions in the photo show a large round bunny head, a smaller tapered body hidden under the clothing, slim arms, straight legs, and long softly hanging ears. The owl is much smaller and works as a side companion rather than a toy of equal size.

Skill Level

Intermediate. A confident beginner can complete the set if they are comfortable with amigurumi shaping, joining small decorative pieces, and patient hand sewing.

Terms

US crochet terms are used throughout.

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

Materials

• Sport or light DK cotton yarn for the main doll and accessories
• Main bunny color: warm cream
• Black
• Dusty rose pink
• Dark charcoal gray
• Leaf green
• Owl body color: light taupe or pale brown
• Small amount of yellow for owl beak
• 2 black safety eyes for bunny, about 10 to 12 mm
• 2 black safety eyes for owl, about 6 to 8 mm
• Fine black tulle or soft net for the hat veil
• Black sewing thread and matching yarn needle
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Small buttons or embroidered faux buttons for the jacket
• Thin craft wire optional for shaping accessories
• Small piece of felt or plastic canvas optional for stabilizing the hat brim, handbag, and wallet
• Crochet hook sizes 2.0 mm to 3.0 mm depending on your tension
• Blush for cheeks optional
• Mini metal charms or handmade crochet imitation keys optional

Gauge and Finished Size

Exact gauge is less important than keeping the stitches tight and uniform. The fabric should be firm enough that stuffing does not show.

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With sport or light DK cotton and a 2.25 mm to 2.75 mm hook, the bunny will be about 11 to 13 inches tall including the hat. The owl will be about 4 to 5 inches tall.

Color Placement Notes

• The bunny head, ears, arms, and legs are cream.
• The skirt is dark charcoal, almost black but still visibly gray.
• The jacket is black with dusty-rose linework and motif sections.
• The roses on the skirt and hat are a mix of black and dusty rose.
• Leaves are a muted green.
• The hat crown is dusty rose, with black brim and black decorative bow.
• The owl body is light taupe, with black jacket, dusty-rose dress, black shoes or base trim, and a matching mini hat.

Bunny Head

Work in continuous rounds unless noted. Stuff firmly as you go.

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: 7 sc, inc around. (54)
10. Rnd 10: 8 sc, inc around. (60)
11. Rnd 11: 9 sc, inc around. (66)
12. Rnds 12 to 24: Sc around. (66)

Insert the eyes between Rnds 15 and 16 with about 10 stitches between them. The eyes in the image are glossy and fairly wide set, which gives the face a calm, vintage doll look.

Lightly flatten the face front while stuffing. Do not overstuff the lower front of the head or the muzzle embroidery will distort.

1. Rnd 25: 9 sc, dec around. (60)
2. Rnd 26: 8 sc, dec around. (54)
3. Rnd 27: 7 sc, dec around. (48)
4. Rnd 28: 6 sc, dec around. (42)
5. Rnd 29: 5 sc, dec around. (36)
6. Rnd 30: 4 sc, dec around. (30)

Finish stuffing very firmly at the upper back and crown.

1. Rnd 31: 3 sc, dec around. (24)
2. Rnd 32: 2 sc, dec around. (18)
3. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Muzzle and Nose Detail

The bunny in the image has a very subtle muzzle, not a protruding snout. Instead of a separate stuffed muzzle, embroider a small soft triangle nose in pale taupe or dusty beige between Rnds 18 and 19.

From the bottom point of the nose, embroider a short vertical line downward over 2 stitches. Add a tiny split mouth with one short diagonal stitch on each side. Keep all embroidery fine and delicate.

Add a faint blush low on each cheek, below the eyes and slightly outward from the nose.

Ears Make 2

The ears are long, narrow, softly stuffed only at the base, and hang straight down beside the face.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc around. (18)
4. Rnds 4 to 7: Sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 8: 7 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec. (16)
6. Rnds 9 to 18: Sc around. (16)
7. Rnd 19: 6 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec. (14)
8. Rnds 20 to 30: Sc around. (14)
9. Rnd 31: 5 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec. (12)
10. Rnds 32 to 42: Sc around. (12)

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Flatten the ear opening. Do not stuff the hanging length. Add a pinch of stuffing only at the top 1 to 1.5 inches so the ear base keeps its shape. Sew the ears to the head between about Rnds 8 and 13, one on each side, so they fall from the upper head and frame the face.

Arms Make 2

The arms are slim cylinders with no separate hands.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. (12)
3. Rnds 3 to 5: Sc around. (12)
4. Rnd 6: 4 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec. (10)
5. Rnds 7 to 22: Sc around. (10)

Stuff lightly at the lower half only. Flatten the top and sew closed. Leave a long tail for sewing later.

Legs Make 2

The legs are straight and neat because the skirt covers the hip area. The feet remain small to match the Mary Jane shoes.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc around. (18)
4. Rnds 4 to 6: Sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 7: 4 sc, dec, 8 sc, dec, 2 sc. (16)
6. Rnd 8: 3 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 3 sc. (14)
7. Rnd 9: Sc around. (14)
8. Rnd 10: In BLO, sc around. (14)
9. Rnds 11 to 24: Sc around. (14)

Stuff firmly. Fasten off the first leg. Complete the second leg but do not fasten off.

Body

Join the legs and build a compact torso. The body is smaller than the head, because the clothing creates most of the visible silhouette.

1. Rnd 1: Ch 4 and join second leg to first leg, sc around first leg, 4 sc across chain, sc around second leg, 4 sc on opposite side of chain. (36)
2. Rnd 2: Sc around. (36)
3. Rnd 3: 4 sc, dec around. (30)
4. Rnd 4: Sc around. (30)
5. Rnd 5: 3 sc, dec around. (24)
6. Rnds 6 to 8: Sc around. (24)
7. Rnd 9: 2 sc, dec around. (18)
8. Rnds 10 to 13: Sc around. (18)

Stuff the body firmly but keep the upper chest slightly flatter at the front so the jacket sits smoothly.

1. Rnd 14: 1 sc, inc around. (27)
2. Rnd 15: Sc around. (27)
3. Rnd 16: 7 sc, dec, 11 sc, dec, 6 sc. (25)

Fasten off with a long tail. Sew the head securely to the body. The neck should be short and stable, almost hidden by the jacket collar.

Tail

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: Sc around. (12)
4. Rnd 4: 1 sc, dec around. (8)

Lightly stuff and sew to the lower back. Keep it small because it is mostly hidden by the skirt.

Skirt

The skirt begins as a fitted waist section and then flares into a rounded bell shape. It sits below the jacket and ends with a gentle scalloped border.

Use charcoal yarn.

1. Ch 36, join without twisting.
2. Rnd 1: Sc around. (36)
3. Rnd 2: Sc around. (36)
4. Rnd 3: 5 sc, inc around. (42)
5. Rnd 4: Sc around. (42)
6. Rnd 5: 6 sc, inc around. (48)
7. Rnd 6: Sc around. (48)
8. Rnd 7: 7 sc, inc around. (54)
9. Rnd 8: Sc around. (54)
10. Rnd 9: 8 sc, inc around. (60)
11. Rnd 10: Sc around. (60)
12. Rnd 11: 9 sc, inc around. (66)
13. Rnds 12 to 16: Sc around. (66)

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For more fullness like the photo, change to hdc for the next section.

1. Rnd 17: Hdc around. (66)
2. Rnd 18: 10 hdc, inc around. (72)
3. Rnd 19: Hdc around. (72)
4. Rnd 20: 11 hdc, inc around. (78)
5. Rnd 21: Hdc around. (78)

Scalloped Hem

Sl st to begin decorative edge.

1. Rnd 22: Scallop repeat = sl st in next st, skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sl st in next st. Repeat around.

Fasten off. Try the skirt on the doll. It should sit at the natural waist and reach just below the knees, with a rounded hem.

Skirt Roses and Leaves

The image shows many roses scattered in a wreath-like arrangement across the lower half of the skirt. Make a mix of black and dusty-rose roses in three sizes.

Small Rose

1. Ch 16.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, 2 sc in each ch across. Fasten off, leaving tail.

Roll tightly from one end to the other and stitch the base closed.

Medium Rose

1. Ch 21.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, alternate 1 sc and 2 sc in next ch across. Fasten off.

Roll and sew the base.

Large Rose

1. Ch 26.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, 2 sc in each chain across. Fasten off.

Roll loosely at first, then tighter at the end so the center sits higher.

Leaf

1. Ch 5.
2. Work along chain: sl st in second ch, sc in next, hdc in next, sl st in last.
3. Work on opposite side of chain: hdc, sc, sl st.

Make approximately:

• 8 to 10 small pink roses
• 5 to 6 medium black roses
• 4 to 6 medium pink roses
• Enough green leaves to place 2 or 3 around most flowers

Sew the flowers around the lower skirt in clusters, keeping more flowers near the hem and fewer toward the waist. Alternate black and pink for the same balanced look shown in the image.

Jacket

The jacket is short, slightly boxy, and sits above the skirt waist. It has long sleeves, black edging, a rounded black collar, front buttons, and two large floral motif panels on each front side.

Work the jacket from the top down in rows so it opens at the front.

Use black as the main color and dusty rose for stripe and motif detail.

Yoke

1. Ch 36.
2. Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and across. (35)
3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc 5, inc, sc 7, inc, sc 9, inc, sc 7, inc, sc 7. (39)
4. Row 3: Sc across.
5. Row 4: Repeat increase row, placing 4 increases at the same raglan points. (43)
6. Rows 5 to 8: Continue in this manner until the yoke fits around the shoulders and arm openings can be formed.

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Use dusty rose stripes by working one full row in pink after every 2 black rows. Keep the stripes narrow, because the jacket in the image remains mostly black.

Separate Sleeves and Body

Once the yoke reaches the underarm, divide for sleeves.

1. Next row: Work front section, skip sleeve stitches, chain 3, work back, skip sleeve stitches, chain 3, work remaining front section.
2. Continue working the body in rows to waist length.

The body should end just at the skirt waistband.

Body Patterning

The front panels in the image feature large circular-floral geometric motifs. To recreate this effect, crochet two framed motif squares separately and applique them onto the jacket fronts.

Motif Square Make 2

Use black and dusty rose.

1. Rnd 1 with pink: 8 sc in mr. Join.
2. Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Join. (16)
3. Rnd 3 with black: Work petal spokes by alternating 1 sc and ch 2 around, then join.
4. Rnd 4 with pink: In each ch-2 space work 3 dc cluster or 3 hdc to create petal wedges.
5. Rnd 5 with black: Square the motif by working sc, hdc, dc combinations and 3 dc in corners.

The exact internal motif may vary slightly depending on your tension, but keep the final square bold, framed, and wheel-like. The look should be graphic rather than lacy.

Make each square large enough to cover the lower front half of each jacket side. Sew them symmetrically.

Sleeves Make 2

Join black yarn at armhole.

1. Rnd 1: Sc evenly around armhole.
2. Rnds 2 to 10: Sc around, switching to dusty rose for thin stripe rounds to echo the yoke.
3. Final rnd: Work one pink round, then one black round.

The sleeves should be straight, ending just above the bunny wrists. Sew sleeve underarms closed if needed.

Front Edging

With black, work 1 row of sc evenly all around the front opening, neck edge, and lower hem.

Then add dusty-rose surface lines or a pink row around motif edges and yoke sections to mimic the outlined look seen in the photo.

Collar Make 2 Pieces or One Continuous Collar

The collar is rounded and black, with one half on each side of the front opening.

1. Ch 7.
2. Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and across. (6)
3. Rows 2 to 5: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
4. Row 6: Inc at first st, sc across. (7)
5. Rows 7 to 10: Sc across.
6. Fasten off.

Make 2. Slightly curve them with steam or hand shaping and sew at the neckline so they overlap softly at the center front.

Buttons

Add 3 tiny black buttons or embroider 3 stacked circular knots down the front opening. In the image, the buttons are small and neat, acting more as trim than function.

Mary Jane Shoes Make 2

The shoes are black with a narrow strap over the foot. They should fit snugly over the crocheted feet.

1. Rnd 1 with black: Ch 7, sc in second ch from hook, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch, work opposite side with sc 4, 2 sc in last. (14)
2. Rnd 2: Inc, 5 sc, inc 3 times, 5 sc, inc twice. (20)
3. Rnd 3: In BLO, sc around. (20)
4. Rnd 4: Sc around.
5. Rnd 5: 6 sc, dec 4 times, 6 sc. (16)
6. Rnd 6: Sc around.

Fasten off for sole section if making a slip-on cover. Add a separate strap:

1. Ch 8, fasten off.

Sew the strap across the top opening on each side.

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Ankle Roses

Make 2 tiny roses in dusty rose and 2 tiny leaves in green. Sew one flower cluster to the outside ankle area of each shoe.

Hat

The hat sits tilted toward one side and combines a pink crown, black brim, black roses, pink roses, a black bow, and a soft black veil.

Brim

1. Rnd 1 with black: 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: In BLO, sc around. (36)
8. Rnd 8: 5 sc, inc around. (42)

Fasten off only if making crown separately. The brim should stay relatively flat. Slip a thin circle of felt or plastic canvas inside if you want crisp structure.

Crown

With dusty rose:

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. Rnds 6 to 9: Sc around. (30)

Sew the crown to the center of the brim.

Hat Trim

Make several roses:

• 2 medium black roses
• 3 medium pink roses
• Small green leaves
• 1 black bow made from a small rectangle cinched in the middle

Sew the roses around one side of the crown base. Add the bow to the opposite side. Gather a strip of black tulle and sew it under the floral side so it drapes diagonally across the face.

Stitch the completed hat to the bunny head at a tilted angle.

Heart Handbag

Use black yarn. Make 2 heart panels.

Heart Panel Make 2

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: Continue shaping into two rounded lobes by placing increases on opposite sides.

A simple option is to crochet a standard flat heart approximately 2 inches wide. Make 2 identical pieces.

Join the two hearts with sc around, leaving the top open. Add a narrow strap handle by chaining 18 to 22 and sewing each end to the upper sides.

Add one tiny dusty-rose rosette to the front center.

Wallet

The wallet is a small rectangle in dusty rose with black edging and a flap.

1. Ch 13 with pink.
2. Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and across. (12)
3. Rows 2 to 8: Sc across.

Fold the lower portion upward to form a pocket and sew side edges. Continue the top section as a flap if needed. Edge in black with one round or row of sc. Add a tiny black button or embroidered dot closure.

Decorative Keys

The keys in the image are metallic charms. For a crochet version, use gray yarn or silver embroidery floss.

1. Ch 8.
2. Sl st back along chain.
3. Create a small ring at one end with 5 ch joined into a loop.
4. Add 1 or 2 tiny side teeth with short chain picots near the bottom.

Stiffen lightly with diluted glue if desired.

Owl Companion

The owl is round and compact with very large cream eye patches, a small yellow beak, dusty-rose lower body dress, black jacket, and a tiny rose hat.

Body

Start with taupe.

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. Rnds 6 to 10: Sc around. (30)

Change to dusty rose for lower body dress area.

1. Rnds 11 to 15: Sc around. (30)

Stuff firmly.

1. Rnd 16: 3 sc, dec around. (24)
2. Rnd 17: 2 sc, dec around. (18)
3. Rnd 18: 1 sc, dec around. (12)
4. Fasten off and close.

Eye Patches Make 2

With cream:

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc around. (18)

Sew to face slightly overlapping in the middle area. Insert or sew safety eyes centered on the patches. The eyes in the photo are glossy and prominent.

Beak

With yellow, make a tiny triangle using 3 stitches and sew between the eye patches.

Wings Make 2

With taupe:

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr.
2. Rnd 2: 1 sc, inc around. (9)
3. Rnd 3: Sc around.

Flatten and sew to the sides.

Dress Edge

Add a black belt line or narrow stripe over the dusty-rose section with surface slip stitches.

Jacket and Collar

Make a tiny short black jacket as a simple back panel with two front flaps and a rounded collar. The jacket should stop high on the owl body so the pink dress remains visible below.

For a simplified version:

1. Ch 18.
2. Row 1: Sc across.
3. Rows 2 to 5: Sc across, shaping slight arm curves by skipping the first and last stitch on Row 4 if desired.

Wrap it around the body and stitch in place. Add a tiny black collar the same way as the bunny collar, only much smaller.

Mini Hat

Make a tiny black brim and dusty-rose crown, then decorate with one pink rose, one black rose, a few leaves, and a touch of black net if desired.

Sew the hat at an angle onto the owl head.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Sew the bunny ears first, then attach the head to the body if not already done. Add the arms slightly below the collar line so they hang naturally beside the skirt. Dress the doll with the skirt, then fit the jacket over the torso and stitch it closed or partially tack it in place.

Place the shoes neatly so the straps face forward. Attach the ankle roses to the outer side of each shoe. Sew the hat on a slight tilt, with the veil crossing the forehead and one eye area lightly. Keep the embroidery delicate: tiny nose, short mouth line, and soft blush only.

Arrange the skirt flowers after the skirt is fully shaped on the doll. This helps the floral placement stay balanced. Distribute black roses evenly so they do not all cluster on one side. Add the handbag, wallet, and keys as display props rather than fixed pieces unless the set is intended for a child.

Care Notes

• Display pieces with veils, buttons, and metal charms are best suited for gentle handling.
• If making this for a young child, embroider eyes instead of using safety eyes and skip detachable props.
• Store away from direct sunlight to protect the pink and black contrast.
• Keep the hat brim flat during storage.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head firmly stuffed and centered on body
• Ears matched in length and sewn evenly
• Jacket fronts aligned symmetrically
• Skirt hem smooth with balanced scallops
• Rose clusters distributed around the skirt and hat
• Shoe straps secure and facing forward
• Owl hat, collar, and jacket scaled to match the bunny styling
• All loose ends woven in securely

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot clean with a barely damp cloth and mild soap. Do not machine wash the finished display version, especially if it includes tulle, charms, buttons, blush, or stiffened accessories. Reshape the hat brim, collar, and skirt by hand while drying flat.

If dust builds up during display, use a soft dry brush or a cool hair dryer on low airflow. Store in acid-free tissue or a clean cotton bag. Avoid hanging the doll by the ears or hat, and avoid crushing the flowers so the rolled roses keep their sculpted shape.