Freesia Honeylace Bunny – Crochet

This charming amigurumi bunny doll is designed as a soft springtime character with a flower-trimmed hat, a lace-layered dress, classic shoes, and a tiny lamb companion. It fits beautifully into searches for handmade bunny doll, collectible crochet animal, nursery decor, and heirloom-style plush gift ideas.

The set also includes a bouquet, a watering can, and a heart-shaped bag, making the finished piece feel like a premium handmade display item. If you love artisan crochet toys, bunny plush decor, cottagecore amigurumi, and giftable crochet keepsakes, this design brings all of those details together.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Overview

This pattern creates a standing bunny with long drooping ears, a rounded face, softly blushed cheeks, a brimmed hat covered in freesia blossoms, puff sleeves, a bodice crossed with floral garlands, a layered honeylace skirt, ankle ties, shoes, and several matching accessories.

The accessory set includes a small lamb doll wearing a hat and dress, a bouquet of freesia flowers, a tiny watering can with flowers inside, and a textured heart purse. The overall palette is warm cream, honey beige, soft lilac, butter yellow, white, and leafy green.

Materials

• Main bunny yarn: light DK cotton or cotton blend in warm cream
• Dress and hat yarn: cream, pale beige, and honey beige
• Flower colors: lilac, butter yellow, white
• Leaf and stem color: soft green
• Shoes and purse: caramel honey brown
• Lamb body: white or cream
• Lamb dress: warm tan and cream
• Hook sizes: 2.25 mm for most pieces, 2.0 mm for flowers and fine edging
• Safety eyes: 8 mm for bunny, 5 mm for lamb
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Thin floral wire or pipe cleaner: optional for bouquet stems
• Blush: soft pink pastel or cosmetic blush for cheeks

Finished Size

• Main bunny: about 10.5 to 12 inches tall from feet to hat crown
• Lamb companion: about 4.5 to 5 inches tall seated
• Heart purse: about 2.5 inches wide
• Watering can: about 1.75 inches high
• Bouquet: about 3.5 inches long

Abbreviations

• MR = magic ring
• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• inc = 2 sc in one 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

Design Notes

• Work the head, body, arms, legs, and ears in continuous rounds unless noted.
• Use a tight tension so stuffing does not show through.
• The bunny has a slightly oversized head, short torso, and gently tapered limbs.
• The floral band on the hat and the floral sash on the bodice are essential to the finished look.
• The skirt is built in decorative layers to imitate the airy lace seen in the image.

Main Bunny

Legs Make 2

Start in cream.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6
2. R2: inc around. 12
3. R3: sc, inc around. 18
4. R4: sc 18 in BLO.
5. R5: sc 18.
6. R6: 5 sc, 4 dec, 5 sc. 14
7. R7: sc 14.
8. R8: 4 sc, dec, 8 sc. 13
9. R9-R18: sc 13.

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Stuff the foot firmly and the leg lightly. Flatten the opening and crochet 6 sc through both sides to close. Fasten off first leg. Make second leg the same, but do not fasten off.

Body

1. Join the two legs with 4 ch. Continue around both legs and both sides of the chain bridge. 34 sts
2. R2: sc around. 34
3. R3: 7 sc, inc, 16 sc, inc, 9 sc. 36
4. R4-R6: sc 36.
5. R7: sc 36 in BLO for the skirt attachment round.
6. R8: 10 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 16 sc. 34
7. R9: sc 34.
8. R10: 9 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec, 16 sc. 32
9. R11: sc 32.
10. R12: 8 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec, 16 sc. 30
11. R13: sc 30.
12. R14: 6 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec, 16 sc. 28
13. R15: sc 28.
14. R16: 5 sc, dec, 3 sc, dec, 16 sc. 26
15. R17: sc 26.
16. R18: 4 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec, 16 sc. 24
17. R19-R21: sc 24.

Stuff the hips and torso firmly, keeping the front smooth. The body should feel compact and slightly pear-shaped, with the narrowest point at the upper waist below the neck.

Head

Continue from body.

1. R1: inc around. 48
2. R2: sc 48.
3. R3: 7 sc, inc around. 54
4. R4-R10: sc 54.
5. R11: 8 sc, inc around. 60
6. R12-R18: sc 60.

Insert 8 mm safety eyes between R13 and R14 with 10 visible stitches between them. The face in the image is calm and centered, so keep the eyes level and not too wide apart.

1. R19: 8 sc, dec around. 54
2. R20: sc 54.
3. R21: 7 sc, dec around. 48
4. R22: 6 sc, dec around. 42
5. R23: 5 sc, dec around. 36

Stuff the head very firmly. Shape the cheeks with extra stuffing at the lower front. This gives the soft rounded face seen in the photo.

1. R24: 4 sc, dec around. 30
2. R25: 3 sc, dec around. 24
3. R26: 2 sc, dec around. 18
4. R27: dec around. 9

Fasten off and close.

Arms Make 2

Start in cream.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6
2. R2: inc around. 12
3. R3-R4: sc 12.
4. R5: 4 sc, dec, 6 sc. 11
5. R6-R16: sc 11.
6. R17: flatten and sc 5 through both sides.

Stuff only the lower half. Leave the upper arm flat so it sits neatly against the dress sleeves.

Ears Make 2

The ears are long, soft, and gently rounded. They hang from beneath the hat brim and reach to about the waistline.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6
2. R2: inc around. 12
3. R3: sc, inc around. 18
4. R4: 2 sc, inc around. 24
5. R5-R8: sc 24.
6. R9: 2 sc, dec around. 18
7. R10-R24: sc 18.
8. R25: 1 sc, dec around. 12
9. R26-R30: sc 12.

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Do not stuff. Flatten the opening and sew closed. Lightly curve the ear tops when attaching so they fall naturally at each side of the face.

Tail

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6
2. R2: inc around. 12
3. R3: sc 12.
4. R4: dec around. 6

Stuff lightly and sew to the lower back, centered behind the skirt.

Facial Details

Using pale pink or beige embroidery thread, stitch a tiny horizontal nose centered two rounds below the eyes. Add a short vertical line and a very small split mouth. Keep the expression delicate and minimal.

Add blush low on each cheek, slightly outward from the nose line. The photo shows a soft rosy tint rather than strong circles, so brush lightly and blend.

Shoes Make 2

Use honey beige.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6
2. R2: inc around. 12
3. R3: sc, inc around. 18
4. R4: sc 18 in BLO.
5. R5: sc 18.
6. R6: 5 sc, 4 dec, 5 sc. 14
7. R7: sc 14.

Fasten off with a long tail. Slide each shoe onto the finished foot and tack in place invisibly. Add a thin ankle strap with 18 to 20 chains, wrap once, and tie into a small side bow.

Dress

Upper Bodice Panel

The bodice sits close to the body and supports the puff sleeves and floral sash. Work in cream.

1. Ch 26.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. 25
3. Row 2-6: ch 1, turn, sc across.

Wrap around the upper torso to check fit. Sew the back seam neatly. The panel should sit just under the neck and end above the skirt line.

Puff Sleeves Make 2

Use cream. These sleeves are rounded and slightly gathered, then decorated with tiny flower clusters.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6
2. R2: inc around. 12
3. R3: sc, inc around. 18
4. R4-R5: sc 18.
5. R6: 2 sc, dec around. 14
6. R7: sc 14.

Do not overstuff. Sew each sleeve over the upper arm area so the arm extends from the sleeve opening. The sleeve top should look softly puffed, not stiff.

Main Skirt Base

Attach yarn to the front loops left at body round 7.

1. R1: 2 dc in each loop around. 48
2. R2: dc 48.
3. R3: 7 dc, inc around. 54
4. R4: dc 54.
5. R5: 8 dc, inc around. 60
6. R6: dc 60.

This creates the first full skirt layer. Steam lightly if needed, but do not flatten the fabric completely. The skirt should spread gently like a bell.

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Honeylace Layer One

Join cream yarn to the lower portion of the skirt.

1. R1: ch 1, sc around evenly.
2. R2: ch 4, skip 1 st, sc in next st around to form mesh arches.
3. R3: in each arch work 5 dc, sc in next arch.

This round gives the airy openwork near the lower skirt edge.

Honeylace Layer Two

Join yarn about 5 or 6 rounds above the lower edge, working through a clean inner line of stitches.

1. R1: sc evenly around.
2. R2: ch 5, skip 2 sts, sc in next st around.
3. R3: in each loop work 7 dc.

This creates the middle ruffle seen above the open mesh band.

Honeylace Layer Three

Join yarn near the upper skirt.

1. R1: sc evenly around.
2. R2: ch 3, skip 1 st, sc in next st around.
3. R3: in each loop work 4 dc, ch 1, 4 dc.

This top ruffle should look dense and decorative, helping the skirt match the layered richness shown in the image.

Scalloped Waist Trim

At the waistline, work a neat decorative edging.

1. Attach cream yarn at waist.
2. Repeat around: skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sl st in next st.

This small trim forms the rounded scallops resting at the top of the skirt.

Flower Sash on the Bodice

The floral sash is one of the signature details. It crosses diagonally from the bunny’s left shoulder to the right waist, with three narrow leafy stems and tiny clustered blossoms in lilac, white, and yellow.

Stem Strips Make 3

1. With green, ch 20.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st across.

Make one slightly shorter and one slightly longer strip for a natural layered arrangement.

Tiny Freesia Blossoms

Make 8 yellow, 8 lilac, and 7 white for the bodice sash. Make additional blossoms for the sleeves, hat, bouquet, and watering can.

1. R1: 5 sc in MR. Join with sl st.
2. Petals: ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st in same st. Repeat in each stitch around for 5 petals.

Fasten off with a sewing tail. Slightly cup each flower with your fingers so the petals do not lie completely flat.

Leaves

Make several small leaves.

1. Ch 6.
2. Work back along chain: sl st, sc, hdc, sc, sl st.

Attach 5 to 7 leaves around the sash and hat band.

Assemble the Sash

Arrange the three stems in parallel diagonal lines across the bodice. Sew them down lightly. Add blossoms in short alternating clusters, keeping the yellow, lilac, and white flowers balanced. Tuck small leaves between some blossoms.

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The photo shows dense floral coverage, but the flowers still follow a directional sweep rather than a random scatter. Keep the central white line prominent, with yellow and lilac lines above and below.

Sleeve Flower Clusters

On each sleeve, sew 5 to 6 blossoms in mixed colors around the top outer edge. Add 2 small leaves on each sleeve. These flowers should feel like shoulder corsages and visually connect to the bodice sash.

Hat

Crown

Use cream.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6
2. R2: inc around. 12
3. R3: sc, inc around. 18
4. R4: 2 sc, inc around. 24
5. R5: 3 sc, inc around. 30
6. R6: 4 sc, inc around. 36
7. R7: 5 sc, inc around. 42
8. R8-R14: sc 42.

Brim

1. R15: sc 42 in BLO.
2. R16: 6 sc, inc around. 48
3. R17: sc 48.
4. R18: 7 sc, inc around. 54
5. R19: sc 54.
6. R20: 8 sc, inc around. 60
7. R21-R22: sc 60.

Flatten the brim gently with your fingers. It should turn outward softly and frame the face without covering the eyes.

Hat Flower Garland

Make 11 to 13 blossoms total in yellow, lilac, and white. Add several small leaves. Sew the flowers around the front half of the crown where the brim meets the hat body.

Place the largest yellow flower at the center front. Balance lilac flowers to both sides, then fill gaps with white blossoms and leaves. This arrangement is very important for matching the original styling.

Heart Purse

Use honey brown.

Front and Back Make 2

1. Ch 4.
2. R1: 2 sc in second ch from hook, 1 sc, 5 sc in last ch, working on opposite side 1 sc, 2 sc in last ch. 11
3. R2: inc 2, sc 2, inc 3, sc 2, inc 2. 18
4. R3: sc around evenly.

To shape the top humps of the heart, work one side at a time after round 3.

1. Upper hump A: join yarn over one top side, sc 5, turn for 3 rows, decreasing once at each row end.
2. Upper hump B: repeat on other side.

Place the two heart pieces together and sc around to join, leaving a small gap for light stuffing. Add a long chain strap. Embroider or surface crochet a honeycomb-style texture with linked rounded cells across the front.

Bouquet

Make 7 to 9 tiny flowers in white, yellow, and lilac. Make 5 to 7 green stems by chaining 14 to 18 and slip stitching back. Tie or sew stems together, then wrap the lower stem bundle with green yarn.

The bouquet should be loose and slightly fan-shaped, not tight like a formal bunch.

Watering Can

Use cream.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6
2. R2: inc around. 12
3. R3: sc, inc around. 18
4. R4-R6: sc 18.
5. R7: 4 sc, dec around. 15
6. R8: sc 15.
7. R9: 3 sc, dec around. 12
8. R10: sc 12.

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Stuff lightly. Flatten the top slightly and close partway, leaving the opening visible like a small vessel.

Spout

1. Ch 8.
2. Starting in second ch, sl st 7.

Sew to the front side, angled slightly upward.

Handle

1. Ch 10.
2. Sl st back across.

Sew from upper back to lower back of the can. Add 3 to 5 tiny flowers and a few short stems inside the opening.

Lamb Companion

Head

Use white or cream.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6
2. R2: inc around. 12
3. R3: sc, inc around. 18
4. R4: 2 sc, inc around. 24
5. R5-R8: sc 24.

Insert 5 mm safety eyes between R6 and R7 with 6 stitches between them.

1. R9: 2 sc, dec around. 18
2. R10: sc 18.
3. R11: sc, dec around. 12

Stuff firmly. Add a small embroidered nose and mouth in dark brown or beige.

1. R12: dec around. 6

Body

Use tan for the dress lower section or cream for the body, depending on your preferred construction. A simple joined look works well.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6
2. R2: inc around. 12
3. R3: sc, inc around. 18
4. R4-R7: sc 18.
5. R8: 1 sc, dec around. 12
6. R9-R10: sc 12.

Stuff the body. Sew head in place.

Arms and Legs

Make 2 small arms and 2 small legs.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR.
2. R2-R4: sc 6.

Stuff lightly and sew on. The lamb in the image is seated with legs angled forward, so attach legs low and slightly outward.

Ears

1. Ch 5.
2. Work back: sl st, sc, hdc, sc.

Sew to each side of the head so they flop down softly beneath the hat.

Lamb Dress

Use tan and cream. Make a simple round skirt around the body lower edge.

1. Attach tan yarn around lower body.
2. R1: 2 dc in each stitch around.
3. R2: dc around.
4. R3: repeat around: 4 dc in next st, sl st in next st.

Add a cream collar with small shell edging.

Lamb Hat

Make a miniature version of the bunny hat using the same crown and brim method, ending when it fits the lamb head. Add a narrow tan band.

Final Assembly and Placement Order

1. Sew ears to the bunny head, placing them slightly behind the eye line.
2. Sew arms to the upper body just below the neck.
3. Attach the bodice wrap around the torso.
4. Sew puff sleeves over the arm joins.
5. Work and arrange the skirt layers so they flare evenly all around.
6. Add the waist scallop trim.
7. Sew the green stems across the bodice diagonally.
8. Attach blossoms and leaves to form the floral sash.
9. Add flower clusters to the sleeves.
10. Slide on the shoes and tie the ankle bows.
11. Sew the tail to the back.
12. Place the hat on the head and secure with a few hidden stitches.
13. Sew the flower garland to the hat.
14. Make and arrange the purse, bouquet, watering can, and lamb companion.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check the face from straight ahead before tightening any final stitches. The eyes should look calm and level, and the nose should sit low enough to keep the muzzle rounded and gentle.

Secure the hat so the brim rests just above the eyes. Let the ears fall beneath it. Add blush last, then adjust the skirt layers so the lace bands are clearly visible from front view.

Care Notes

• Display indoors away from prolonged direct sunlight.
• Do not hang the bunny by the hat or ears.
• Keep small accessories attached or stored safely if children will handle the set.
• Reshape flowers and skirt trims gently with fingers after storage.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Hat brim centered and flower garland balanced
• Both ears hanging evenly
• Sleeve flowers matched from left to right
• Bodice sash placed diagonally with three visible floral lines
• Skirt layers flaring neatly without twisting
• Shoes secure and ankle bows tied
• Lamb, bouquet, purse, and watering can completed

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot clean with a barely damp cloth and mild soap. Avoid soaking, twisting, or machine washing, especially because the flowers, lace bands, and tiny accessories can lose shape.

If deeper cleaning is needed, hand wash gently in cool water, press out moisture with a towel, and dry flat while reshaping the hat brim, ears, skirt, and blossoms. Store in a clean dry box with tissue support under the brim and skirt layers.