Poppy Picnic Bow Bunny – Crochet

This charming amigurumi set features a sweet bunny dressed in a soft beige and poppy-red picnic outfit with a layered skirt, bonnet-style hat, flower chest detail, ribbon accents, sandals, a tiny picnic basket, a gingham blanket, wrapped candies, and a little hedgehog friend. It is ideal for collectors, gift makers, handmade toy sellers, and anyone searching for an heirloom-style bunny doll.

The full set has a polished boutique look that fits popular search intent for amigurumi doll, crochet bunny doll, handmade nursery toy, cottagecore bunny plush, artisan stuffed rabbit, and collectible crochet gift. The shaping is balanced, the accessories are photo-ready, and each piece is designed to match the image as closely as possible.

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Materials

• Light worsted cotton yarn in warm beige for the bunny, dress, bonnet, shoes, basket, and blanket border
• Light worsted cotton yarn in bright poppy red for ribbon weaving, flower motifs, neck ties, candies, blanket checks, and hedgehog skirt trim
• Small amount of olive green or muted moss green for flower leaves
• Small amount of white or cream for the hedgehog collar and body trim
• Small amount of medium brown and dark brown for hedgehog spines and nose
• 2.0 mm crochet hook for most pieces
• 1.75 mm crochet hook for very small accessories if you prefer firmer shaping
• Stuffing
• Black safety eyes for bunny, about 8 mm
• Very small black beads or safety eyes for hedgehog, about 3 mm
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Scissors
• Thin cardboard or plastic canvas for basket base if desired
• Craft wire optional for basket handle support

Yarn Colors Used

• Main Beige: bunny body, dress, bonnet, shoes, basket
• Poppy Red: woven accents, flower petals, ribbons, trim, blanket checks, candies
• Olive Green: flower leaves
• Cream: hedgehog face and collar
• Brown Mix: hedgehog spines and nose

Finished Size

Using the yarn and hook above, the bunny measures about 11 to 12 inches tall from feet to top of head, not including the bonnet ruffle. The hedgehog companion measures about 3 inches tall seated. The basket is about 2 inches wide. The blanket is small display size.

Abbreviations

• MR = magic ring
• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• inc = increase, 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
• rnd = round
• rep = repeat

General Notes

• Work in continuous rounds unless a row is mentioned.
• Use a stitch marker and move it every round.
• Stuff firmly but not so hard that the fabric stretches open.
• The doll in the image has a smooth, neat finish, so tight tension is important.
• For a clean boutique look, sew pieces with matching yarn and take time to position them before attaching permanently.

Bunny Head

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 1 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 11-22: sc around. (60)
12. Insert eyes between Rnds 15 and 16 with about 11 visible stitches between them.
13. Rnd 23: 8 sc, dec x6. (54)
14. Rnd 24: 7 sc, dec x6. (48)
15. Rnd 25: 6 sc, dec x6. (42)
16. Rnd 26: 5 sc, dec x6. (36)
17. Begin stuffing firmly.
18. Rnd 27: 4 sc, dec x6. (30)
19. Rnd 28: 3 sc, dec x6. (24)
20. Rnd 29: 2 sc, dec x6. (18)
21. Do not fasten off yet if joining directly to neck opening later, or fasten off with long tail for sewing.

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The head in the image is almost perfectly round with a very soft lower cheek line and only a subtle chin area. Do not overstuff the lower front too early. Keep the face smooth, and place the eyes slightly low on the sphere for that gentle, childlike expression.

Nose and Mouth Shaping

With beige or light taupe yarn, embroider a small horizontal nose centered between the eyes, about two rounds below eye placement. Add a very short vertical line downward, then a tiny soft V shape under it. The mouth is understated in the image, so keep the embroidery fine and neat.

Body

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 1 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 7-10: sc around. (36)
8. Rnd 11: 10 sc, inc, 16 sc, inc, 8 sc. (38)
9. Rnd 12-15: sc around. (38)
10. Rnd 16: 17 sc, dec, 17 sc, dec. (36)
11. Rnd 17: sc around. (36)
12. Rnd 18: 4 sc, dec x6. (30)
13. Rnd 19: sc around. (30)
14. Rnd 20: 3 sc, dec x6. (24)
15. Rnd 21: sc around. (24)
16. Stuff firmly, shaping the lower body slightly rounded and the upper body more narrow.
17. Rnd 22: 2 sc, dec x6. (18)
18. Rnd 23-24: sc around. (18)
19. Fasten off, leaving tail for sewing to head.

The body is a slim pear shape. It should not be too wide because the layered skirt sits over it and creates the fuller silhouette. Keep the shoulder line narrow and slightly sloped. The doll in the image has a graceful torso, so avoid a barrel-shaped body.

Legs

Make 2

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4-5: sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 6: 4 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec, 3 sc. (16)
6. Rnd 7-18: sc around. (16)
7. Stuff lightly at foot and more firmly through leg.
8. Flatten top and crochet 8 sc through both layers, or fasten off with long tail for sewing.

The legs in the picture are straight, even, and not chunky. Keep them cylindrical with only a softly rounded foot. They should be long enough to let the skirt fall above the ankles, with the sandals clearly visible beneath the hem.

Arms

Make 2

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3-5: sc around. (12)
4. Rnd 6: 4 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec. (10)
5. Rnd 7-19: sc around. (10)
6. Stuff only the lower half lightly.
7. Flatten top and close with 5 sc through both layers, or fasten off with long tail for sewing.

The arms hang straight downward with a soft taper toward the wrist. They are sewn slightly lower than the neck seam, around the upper side body. Angle them so they rest naturally beside the skirt rather than pointing forward.

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Ears

Make 2

1. Ch 26.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 24, 3 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side of chain, sc 23, inc in final stitch. (52)
3. Row 2: sc around, placing 3 sc across each curved tip end. (52)
4. Row 3: 22 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec, 22 sc, dec, 2 sc. Adjust as needed to keep shaping smooth. (49)
5. Row 4: sc around.
6. Row 5: 20 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec, 20 sc. (47)
7. Row 6: sc around.
8. Fasten off with long tail.

The ears are long, flat, and softly rounded at the ends. They hang from beneath the bonnet and reach below shoulder level. Lightly steam or finger-shape them so they curve inward. Do not stuff them. The flat drape is important for matching the image.

Join the Bunny

• Sew legs to lower body, centered and parallel.
• Sew head to body securely with the face centered.
• Sew arms at each side, just below neck level.
• Sew ears to the sides of the head, a little behind the eye line, so they fall downward under the bonnet.

Dress Bodice

The dress is fitted through the bodice and flares into tiered ruffles. The image shows a neat sleeveless shape with a decorative poppy flower centered on the chest and narrow woven red accents. The bodice sits smoothly over the torso without bulk.

1. With beige, ch 28 and join carefully without twisting, or begin directly around the upper body if you prefer to fit as you go.
2. Rnd 1-4: sc around. (28)
3. Rnd 5: hdc around in BLO. (28)
4. Rnd 6: sc around. (28)
5. Rnd 7: 6 sc, dec, 12 sc, dec, 8 sc. (26)
6. Rnd 8: sc around. (26)
7. Rnd 9: 5 sc, dec, 11 sc, dec, 6 sc. (24)
8. Rnd 10-11: sc around. (24)
9. Fasten off if working separately and sew around body.

Waist Eyelet Row for Woven Ribbon

1. Join beige at waist area.
2. Rnd 1: *1 dc, ch 1, skip 1 st* around. Join. The fabric should form evenly spaced eyelets.
3. Rnd 2: sc in each dc and 1 sc in each ch-1 space around.

Weave poppy-red yarn through the eyelets after the dress is finished. This creates the delicate threaded stripe seen across the waist in the image. Keep the woven strip flat and even. It should look like soft ribbon passing through the crochet, not a thick cord.

Layered Skirt Base

1. Join beige at the lower edge of bodice.
2. Rnd 1: inc evenly around to 36 sts using hdc. (36)
3. Rnd 2: hdc around. (36)
4. Rnd 3: *5 hdc, inc* around. (42)
5. Rnd 4: hdc around. (42)
6. Rnd 5: *6 hdc, inc* around. (48)
7. Rnd 6: hdc around. (48)

This base gives the skirt its bell shape. It should sit away from the legs but still allow the doll to stand. If your yarn is soft, work tightly. If your yarn is very limp, you can lightly starch the finished dress later for extra definition.

Tier 1 Ruffle

1. Join beige in a front loop from a lower skirt round.
2. Rnd 1: *2 dc in each st around*.
3. Rnd 2: dc around.
4. Rnd 3: Eyelet round: *1 dc, ch 1, skip 1 st* around.
5. Rnd 4: sc in each dc and each ch space.
6. Rnd 5: hdc around loosely to finish edge.

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Tier 2 Ruffle

1. Join beige in a front loop row above Tier 1.
2. Rnd 1: *2 dc in each st around*.
3. Rnd 2: dc around.
4. Rnd 3: Eyelet round: *1 dc, ch 1, skip 1 st* around.
5. Rnd 4: sc in each dc and each ch space.

Tier 3 Ruffle

1. Join beige in a front loop row above Tier 2.
2. Rnd 1: *2 dc in each st around*.
3. Rnd 2: dc around.
4. Rnd 3: Eyelet round: *1 dc, ch 1, skip 1 st* around.
5. Rnd 4: sc in each dc and each ch space.

The skirt in the image has three full, rounded layers plus the bodice eyelet detail. Each tier is clearly separated and softly flared. After all ruffles are made, weave red yarn through every eyelet row. Keep the red sections consistent in width so the dress looks balanced.

Neck Tie

• With red, chain a length long enough to wrap around the neck and tie a bow.
• Thread through the neckline area or sew lightly at the front and tie into a neat bow under the chin.

The neck bow is thin and delicate, not oversized. It frames the face and sits above the flower on the chest. Trim the ends evenly and lightly dab fabric glue if needed to keep the tips from fraying.

Chest Flower Motif

Black Center

1. With black or very dark brown, 6 sc in MR.
2. Join and fasten off.

Red Petals

1. Join red to any stitch of the center.
2. *Ch 2, 3 dc in same st, ch 2, sl st in next st* x5 to create five rounded petals.
3. Fasten off.

Green Leaves

1. With green, make 2 small leaves: ch 5, sl st in second ch, sc, hdc, sl st in last ch.
2. Fasten off with tails for sewing.

Sew the black center and red flower to the middle of the bodice. Position the leaves behind the flower, one on each side. The flower should sit high on the chest and be bold enough to stand out, closely matching the poppy motif in the image.

Bonnet Hat

The hat is a soft cloche-bonnet shape in beige with a shallow ruffled brim and red woven accents across the crown. It sits low over the forehead and frames the face. One red flower is attached to the side, and a red tie fastens under the chin.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 1 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 9-13: sc around. (48)
10. Rnd 14: Eyelet round: *2 sc, ch 1, skip 1 st* around approximately. Adjust so spacing stays even.
11. Rnd 15: sc around, working 1 sc into each ch space and stitch.
12. Rnd 16: BLO hdc around.
13. Rnd 17: *2 hdc in each st around* for a soft brim flare.
14. Rnd 18: sc around.
15. Fasten off.

Weave red yarn through the eyelet row on the bonnet. Do not over-tighten. The woven detail should appear as short red dashes around the crown. This is one of the most recognizable details in the image, so keep the spacing clean and even.

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Bonnet Side Flower

Make one small flower exactly like the chest flower, but slightly smaller. Use a 5-stitch center and five compact petals. Sew it to one side of the bonnet near the brim, with a tiny green leaf tucked behind if desired.

Bonnet Tie

• With red, chain two narrow cords about 8 inches each.
• Sew one to each lower side of the bonnet.
• Tie into a neat bow under the chin after the bonnet is placed on the bunny.

Sandals

Sole, Make 2

1. With tan beige, ch 8.
2. Rnd 1: Starting in second ch, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch, working other side sc 5, inc in last. (16)
3. Rnd 2: inc, 5 sc, 3 inc, 5 sc, 2 inc. (22)
4. Rnd 3: sc around in BLO. (22)

Upper Strap

1. Join beige across front third of sole.
2. Work 8 sc across front.
3. Row 2-3: turn, sc 8.
4. Fasten off.

Ankle Strap

• Join yarn at one side of sole near heel.
• Ch 12 to 14, attach to opposite side, then reinforce with a row of sl st or sc.
• Adjust length to fit snugly around ankle.

Front Flower

Make a tiny red flower with five petals and sew one to each sandal front. Add a small dark center if desired. The sandals in the image are open and airy, so avoid building a closed shoe. The foot should remain visible from the front.

Picnic Basket

The basket is small, structured, and cylindrical with a fitted lid and arched handle. It is worked tightly in beige-tan cotton. For a polished display version, add a circle of plastic canvas or cardboard inside the base and lid.

Basket Base

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: BLO sc around. (24)
6. Rnd 6-14: sc around. (24)

Lid

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: sc around.
6. Fasten off.

Handle

• Ch 18 to 20.
• Work 1 row of sc back across chain.
• Sew ends to opposite sides of basket.
• If needed, insert a thin wire inside for a firm arch.

The handle in the image stands neatly upright. Keep the stitches tight so it does not collapse. The lid may be sewn at the back edge only, or left separate for styling. A tiny loop or nub can be added to the lid center as a button-like handle.

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Gingham Picnic Blanket

This blanket is very small, just enough to sit under the basket and candies. The image shows a red-and-white check effect. The simplest way is to make a mini checkerboard using color changes in single crochet rows.

1. With white, ch 16.
2. Row 1: sc 15.
3. Row 2-15: work 15 sc, changing between white and red every 3 stitches and alternating the color sequence on the next row to create checks.
4. Work a final beige or red edging round with sc evenly around if desired.

Block lightly so the square lies flat. The blanket in the image is soft and slightly flexible, not stiff. A tiny scallop edge can be added, but a simple border is closer to the clean look shown.

Wrapped Candies

Make 3

1. With red, ch 5 and join to form a tiny ring.
2. Rnd 1: 8 sc into ring.
3. Rnd 2-3: sc around.
4. Stuff lightly with a pinch of fiber.
5. Close ends by threading yarn through the opening and pulling tight.
6. Wrap yarn around each end several times to create twisted candy wrapper points.

The candies should be tiny and playful. Place them loosely on the blanket. Their small scale helps the full display feel like a picnic scene instead of only a doll portrait.

Hedgehog Companion

The hedgehog is a separate miniature character wearing a cream collar, red dress trim, bonnet, and carrying a tiny basket. It is seated, rounded, and shorter than the bunny’s ankle height. The face is cream, the spines are textured brown loops or short strands.

Hedgehog Head and Body Combined

1. With cream, Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5-7: sc around. (24)
6. Insert tiny eyes between Rnds 5 and 6.
7. Embroider a small dark nose and short mouth line.
8. Rnd 8: 2 sc, dec x6. (18)
9. Rnd 9: sc around. (18)
10. Rnd 10: 1 sc, dec x6. (12)
11. Rnd 11: inc around to 18 if you want a slightly fuller base, or continue with 12 for a tinier figure.
12. Rnd 12-14: sc around.
13. Stuff and fasten off.

Spines

With brown yarn, attach around the top and back of the head and body. Work loop stitches, short fringe knots, or tiny back-loop-only sc rows layered over each other. Trim carefully so the spines look fluffy but tidy, matching the soft fuzzy halo in the image.

Hedgehog Collar

• With cream, ch 18 and join.
• Work 1 rnd sc, then 1 rnd of *sl st, hdc* or small shell repeat for a ruffled collar.
• Sew around neck.

Hedgehog Skirt

• Join red at lower body.
• Work 1 rnd of inc hdc evenly around.
• Work 1 rnd dc.
• Finish with a small cream or white picot-inspired edge using tiny shell stitches.

Hedgehog Bonnet

• Make a tiny cap beginning with 6 sc in MR and increasing to about 24 stitches.
• Work 2 to 3 even rounds.
• Add a short flared brim.
• Sew on one tiny red flower to match the bunny set.

Hedgehog Basket

Make an even smaller version of the main basket using 12 to 16 stitches around. Add one short handle. This little accessory is important because it mirrors the picnic theme and helps the miniature companion feel fully styled.

Optional Display Stand Support

If you want the bunny to stand exactly like the image, add a discreet support inside the body and legs. A floral wire stem wrapped in tape or a slim dowel can be inserted before final assembly. Keep it centered so the doll stands balanced beneath the dress.

Color Placement Checklist During Construction

• Beige body, head, ears, dress, bonnet, shoes, and baskets
• Red woven stripes on bonnet and each skirt tier
• Red neck bow under chin
• Large red poppy flower on chest with dark center and green leaves
• Red flowers on sandals
• Red-and-white picnic blanket
• Red candies
• Hedgehog in cream, red, and brown with a matching flower bonnet

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Sew the bunny together first, then dress the doll, then place the bonnet. Check that the ears fall evenly beneath the hat. Add the chest flower, weave all red ribbon accents, and tie the neck bow neatly. Embroider the nose and mouth last if you want the face perfectly centered.

Arrange the skirt tiers by hand so each layer fans outward. Position the sandals evenly at the feet. Set the basket on the blanket, scatter the candies, and place the hedgehog companion close to the bunny for the same storytelling effect seen in the image.

Care Notes

• Store away from direct sunlight to keep the red yarn from fading.
• Dust gently with a clean dry brush.
• Keep small accessories together in a fabric pouch or box.
• Reshape bonnet brim and skirt ruffles by hand after handling.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Eyes aligned and face centered
• Ears hanging evenly
• Skirt has three visible ruffled tiers
• Red woven accents are present on bonnet, waist, and skirt tiers
• Chest flower is centered and secure
• Sandals fit neatly and show the flower detail
• Basket, blanket, candies, and hedgehog companion are complete

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot clean with a barely damp cloth and mild soap only when needed. Do not scrub flower details, woven ribbon accents, or facial embroidery. Blot excess moisture with a towel and air dry fully while reshaping the bonnet, skirt, and accessories by hand.

For long-term display, keep the set in a cool dry place and avoid crushing the ruffles or basket handles. Acid-free tissue placed inside the bonnet or basket can help maintain shape. If fibers flatten over time, use gentle steam nearby, never direct heat.