Marigold Satchel Bunny – Crochet

This charming amigurumi set features a softly dressed bunny in a creamy marigold outfit, complete with a flower-trim cardigan, pleated skirt, small hat, floral handbag, bouquet, lace-style handkerchief, and a tiny companion toy. It is ideal for readers searching for amigurumi bunny doll, crochet bunny outfit set, and handmade nursery gift ideas.

The finished set has a warm vintage look with gentle autumn florals, neat shaping, and carefully balanced proportions. It fits beautifully into searches such as collectible crochet doll, artisan stuffed bunny, crochet gift for baby shower, and heirloom handmade toy, while still being practical for makers who enjoy detailed decorative work.

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Project Overview

This design recreates the full display shown in the image: one main bunny doll, one flowered hat, one cardigan, one skirt, one pair of shoes, one floral handbag, one bouquet, one folded handkerchief, and one tiny dressed companion.

The overall style depends on tidy stitches, gentle stuffing, and careful assembly. The main bunny has a large rounded head, a smaller pear-shaped body hidden under clothing, slim arms and legs, long drooping ears, and a calm embroidered face with glossy safety eyes.

The clothing is the visual focus. The cardigan sits neatly across the shoulders, closes at the front with four small buttons, and carries raised flower appliqués around the hem and near the cuffs. The skirt is softly flared and finished with a scalloped peach edging.

The hat is small and slightly tilted, with a narrow brim and one layered marigold flower. The accessories repeat the same warm palette of cream, peach, golden marigold, brown, and soft green to keep the entire set visually unified.

Materials

• Main bunny color: light cream or warm ivory cotton yarn, light worsted or sport weight
• Accent flower color 1: soft peach
• Accent flower color 2: golden yellow or marigold
• Flower center color: dark brown
• Leaf color: muted green
• Shoe color: pale beige or blush beige
• Tiny companion extra color: pale tan or light caramel for head accents
• Crochet hook: a size that gives tight fabric, usually 2.0 mm to 2.5 mm for cotton yarn
• Stuffing: polyester fiberfill
• Eyes: black safety eyes for main bunny and tiny companion
• Embroidery thread: pale pink or beige for nose and mouth detail
• Small buttons: four tiny buttons in peach or apricot for cardigan front
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Scissors
• Optional: lightweight cardboard or plastic canvas base for handbag

Abbreviations

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

Finished Size

Using fine cotton yarn and a small hook, the main bunny stands about 9 to 10 inches tall from feet to top of head, not including the hat. The ears fall to shoulder level. The tiny companion stands about 3.5 to 4.5 inches tall.

If you use thicker yarn, the result will grow larger, but keep the same hook-to-yarn tension style so the fabric remains firm. Loose fabric will distort the face, clothing line, and the clean edge of the floral embellishment.

Color Planning

• Head, ears, body, arms, legs: cream
• Cardigan and skirt base: cream
• Scalloped skirt trim: peach
• Cardigan flowers: peach and marigold with dark brown centers
• Hat base: cream with peach band and marigold flower
• Shoes: beige with cream strap detail
• Handbag base: cream with beige handle and frame, floral panel in marigold shades
• Bouquet: peach, marigold, cream, and green
• Handkerchief: cream with peach edging
• Tiny companion clothing: cream with peach accents and one flower purse

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Main Bunny: Legs

Make two. Stuff lightly at the foot and a bit more firmly through the ankle so the doll can balance better under the skirt. The legs in the image are narrow, straight, and softly cylindrical rather than chunky.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 5: 5 sc, 4 dec, 5 sc. (14)
6. Rnd 6: 4 sc, 3 dec, 4 sc. (11)
7. Rnd 7: sc around in BLO. (11)
8. Rnd 8-18: sc around. (11)

Flatten the top of each leg and keep the feet angled forward. The shaping should be subtle. Do not overstuff, because the skirt must fall naturally over the hips without being pushed outward by bulky upper legs.

Main Bunny: Body

The body is compact and slightly tapered. Much of it is covered by the cardigan and skirt, so the silhouette should remain smooth and simple. Join the legs so the stance is straight, with only a small gap between them.

1. From the first leg, fasten off. On the second leg, continue working.
2. Rnd 1: 11 sc around second leg, ch 3, join to first leg, 11 sc around first leg, 3 sc across chain. (28)
3. Rnd 2: 11 sc, 3 sc, 11 sc, 3 sc. (28)
4. Rnd 3: (6 sc, inc) x 4. (32)
5. Rnd 4-6: sc around. (32)
6. Rnd 7: (6 sc, dec) x 4. (28)
7. Rnd 8-10: sc around. (28)
8. Rnd 11: (5 sc, dec) x 4. (24)
9. Rnd 12-14: sc around. (24)
10. Rnd 15: (4 sc, dec) x 4. (20)
11. Rnd 16-17: sc around. (20)

Stuff the body firmly at the lower section and a little less firmly near the neck. The chest should look softly rounded, not boxy. Leave a tail for sewing the head or continue with a neck if you prefer an integrated join.

Main Bunny: Head

The head is the largest feature of the doll. It is nearly spherical, with a gentle lower cheek fullness. The face is simple, with widely spaced glossy eyes and a tiny embroidered nose and mouth set low on the face.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6. (30)
6. Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6. (36)
7. Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6. (42)
8. Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) x 6. (48)
9. Rnd 9-16: sc around. (48)
10. Insert eyes between rnds 11 and 12 with about 10 to 12 visible stitches between them.
11. Rnd 17: (6 sc, dec) x 6. (42)
12. Rnd 18: (5 sc, dec) x 6. (36)
13. Rnd 19: (4 sc, dec) x 6. (30)
14. Rnd 20: (3 sc, dec) x 6. (24)
15. Begin stuffing firmly and evenly.
16. Rnd 21: (2 sc, dec) x 6. (18)
17. Rnd 22: (sc, dec) x 6. (12)
18. Rnd 23: dec around. (6)

Close the opening and shape the head with your hands while the stuffing is still adjustable. The face should be smooth from forehead to cheeks. Avoid a pointed chin. The image shows a very clean, balanced, rounded face.

Main Bunny: Ears

Make two long floppy ears. They are narrow at the top, wider at the middle, and softly rounded at the end. They hang straight down beside the head and stop near the shoulder line, not at the waist.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4-6: sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 7: (7 sc, dec) x 2. (16)
6. Rnd 8-18: sc around. (16)
7. Rnd 19: (6 sc, dec) x 2. (14)
8. Rnd 20-26: sc around. (14)

Do not stuff the ears. Flatten them and lightly steam or finger-press them if needed. Sew them to the head slightly behind the eye line so they fall naturally downward rather than sticking straight out from the sides.

Main Bunny: Arms

Make two. The arms are slim tubes with only slight shaping. They are attached low enough to sit under the cardigan sleeves and high enough that the cuffs line up near the waist flower placement.

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) x 2. (10)
5. Rnd 7-18: sc around. (10)

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Stuff only the lower half lightly. Flatten the upper edge before sewing. The arms in the photo angle slightly downward and outward, giving the doll a relaxed standing posture.

Facial Embroidery

• Use pale pink or warm beige thread.
• Place a tiny horizontal nose one or two rounds below the eye line center.
• Add a short vertical stitch downward.
• Add a very soft shallow smile, kept minimal.

The face in the image is understated. Keep the embroidery fine and short. Large features will change the whole mood of the doll and make it look less like the reference.

Cardigan Base

The cardigan is worked as a flat yoke-and-body piece and then finished with sleeves. It should fit close to the torso but not stretch tightly. The front opening is slightly angled by the natural shape of the fabric and the small button band.

Begin at the neckline in cream yarn.

1. Ch 26.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 25, ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2: sc 4, inc, sc 4, inc, sc 7, inc, sc 4, inc, sc 6. (29)
4. Row 3: sc across, ch 1, turn.
5. Row 4: sc 5, inc, sc 5, inc, sc 9, inc, sc 5, inc, sc 7. (33)
6. Row 5: sc across.
7. Row 6: sc 6, inc, sc 6, inc, sc 11, inc, sc 6, inc, sc 8. (37)
8. Row 7: sc across.
9. Row 8: sc 7, inc, sc 7, inc, sc 13, inc, sc 7, inc, sc 9. (41)

At this point, fold the piece around the body to check the shoulder width. It should sit smoothly over the chest of the bunny. Separate sleeve sections and continue only on the body.

1. Row 9: sc across first front, skip sleeve section, ch 2, sc across back, skip sleeve section, ch 2, sc across second front.
2. Rows 10-17: sc across. Add one buttonhole row if needed by chaining 1 over the chosen button spaces.

The body length should stop around the natural waist, just where the flower appliqués will sit. The cardigan in the image ends above the skirt flare and does not extend low over the hips.

Cardigan Sleeves

Join cream yarn at each armhole and work evenly around. The sleeves are full-length and slightly tapered toward the wrist.

1. Rnd 1: work 14 to 16 sc evenly around armhole.
2. Rnd 2-10: sc around.
3. Rnd 11: dec evenly twice.
4. Rnd 12-15: sc around.

The sleeve ends should sit just above the hand line. Sew or embroider a flower near each cuff after assembly so the floral accents echo the flowers at the cardigan hem.

Cardigan Buttons

Sew four tiny buttons down the front opening in peach or apricot. Space them evenly. In the image, the buttons are small round accents that add color without dominating the front of the garment.

Skirt

The skirt has a fitted top and a fuller lower section with visible horizontal rows. It sits high on the waist under the cardigan. Work from waist downward in cream, then finish with peach scallops.

1. Ch enough to fit around the bunny waist snugly, approximately 30 to 32 stitches, then join carefully without twisting.
2. Rnd 1-3: sc around.
3. Rnd 4: (3 sc, inc) around.
4. Rnd 5-7: sc around.
5. Rnd 8: (4 sc, inc) around.
6. Rnd 9-12: sc around.
7. Rnd 13: (5 sc, inc) around.
8. Rnd 14-16: sc around.

Check the flare. It should stand away from the legs slightly but still drape softly. The skirt in the image is not heavily ruffled. Its volume comes from gentle increases and the firmness of cotton fabric.

Skirt Scallop Edge

Change to peach.

1. Work this around the hem: sl st in first stitch, skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sl st in next st.
2. Repeat around to create rounded shell scallops.

The scallops should be small and regular. They form one neat decorative border rather than a dramatic frill.

Shoes

Make two in beige with cream strap detail. These shoes are rounded at the toe and slightly Mary Jane in appearance. They should fit snugly over the feet and sit flat under the bunny for balance.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: sc around in BLO. (18)
5. Rnd 5: 5 sc, 4 dec, 5 sc. (14)
6. Rnd 6: sc around. (14)
7. Rnd 7: ch 5 for strap, skip 3 sts across top, join and continue around with sc.

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You may stitch the shoes directly onto the feet if you prefer them non-removable. Add a tiny side flower or peach knot if you want to echo the floral styling visible near the ankles.

Flower Appliqués

These flowers create the signature look of the set. You will need one large flower for the hat, several medium flowers for the cardigan hem, two small cuff flowers, and one large flower for the handbag front. Make them in peach and marigold with dark brown centers.

Flower Center

1. With brown, 6 sc in MR.
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Fasten off for smaller flowers, or add one more round of sc for larger flowers.

Petal Round

Join petal color into any stitch.

1. In each stitch work: ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st in same stitch.
2. Repeat around for rounded petals.

For layered flowers, make a second petal layer in a different shade behind the first. Use back loops or stitch behind the first petal round. The image shows flowers with clear layered depth, especially on the hat and handbag.

Hat

The hat is small and sits slightly off-center on the bunny’s head. It has a short crown, narrow brim, a peach band, and one medium-to-large marigold flower placed near the right side.

1. With cream, 6 sc in MR.
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24)
5. Rnd 5-7: sc around. (24)
6. Rnd 8: work in FLO, (3 sc, inc) x 6. (30)
7. Rnd 9: sc around. (30)

Add a peach band by surface stitching, slip stitching, or sewing a narrow crocheted strand around the base of the crown. Sew the flower over one side so it partially overlaps the brim and band.

Handbag

The handbag is a small structured purse with a rounded rectangular body, short double handles, and a kiss-lock-inspired top shape suggested with rounded bumps. The front carries one large layered flower and two small green leaves.

Front and Back Panels

1. With cream or light beige, ch 13.
2. Rnd 1: sc in second ch from hook and across, 3 sc in last ch, work along other side, 2 sc in final ch. Continue in rounds. Approximate count 26.
3. Rnd 2-6: sc around evenly to build the panel.

Make two identical panels. If you want a firmer purse, cut a matching insert from plastic canvas or cardboard and place it between lining layers or inside the finished bag.

Side Gusset

1. Ch a strip long enough to go around the side and bottom edges of one panel.
2. Work sc rows until the strip is about 1.25 inches wide.

Sew the strip between front and back panels. Leave the top partially open. Shape the opening with a slight inward curve. Add two tiny bobble-like top knobs with wrapped yarn or miniature crocheted balls.

Handles

1. Ch 18 to 22 for each handle.
2. Work sl st or sc back across for firmness.
3. Sew one handle to the front and one to the back, close together at the top.

Bag Flower

Use one large layered flower centered on the front. Add two small leaves beneath it, one to each side. This flower should be the largest floral motif in the accessory group.

Bouquet

The bouquet is small and flat enough to sit on the table beside the doll. It contains three flower heads, a wrapped stem section, and green leaves. Make one peach flower, one marigold flower, and one cream or pale yellow flower.

Mini Flowers

• Make 3 small flowers using the same flower method with fewer stitches.
• Use brown centers and varied petal shades.

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Leaves

1. Ch 7.
2. Work along chain: sl st, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc.
3. Work on opposite side for a fuller leaf if desired.

Arrange leaves under the flower heads. Stitch a narrow green stem bundle beneath them, then wrap the lower stems with cream yarn. The bouquet should look dainty and slightly triangular in spread.

Handkerchief

This accessory is a folded square cloth with a soft peach trim. It lies flat in the image, folded into a neat triangle-like display with layered edges. Make it from a lightweight open or plain fabric of crochet stitches.

1. Ch 16.
2. Row 1-14: sc across, ch 1, turn.
3. Fasten off and fold into quarters or into a layered triangle shape.

For the trim, join peach yarn around the outer edge and work small shell edging: skip 1 stitch, 3 dc in next, skip 1, sl st in next. Keep the edging delicate so it remains scale-appropriate next to the doll.

Tiny Companion

This small figure echoes the main doll theme. It has a cream outfit, a tiny tilted hat with flower, front buttons, a crossbody flower purse, and a small two-tone head. The scale is simplified, but it should still coordinate closely with the main set.

Head and Body

Work the tiny companion in one simple sequence if preferred. The head is rounded with a cream muzzle area and tan top section, or you may keep the whole head cream and add tan patches afterward.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4-6: sc around. (18)
5. Place tiny eyes.
6. Rnd 7: (sc, dec) x 6. (12)
7. Rnd 8: transition into body, sc around.
8. Rnd 9: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
9. Rnd 10-14: sc around.
10. Rnd 15: (sc, dec) x 6. (12)

Add tiny arms and legs as very small tubes or shaped stubs. The goal is to preserve the miniature scale and outfit silhouette rather than to create highly detailed limb shaping.

Tiny Outfit

• Make a tiny cream jacket front with three peach decorative buttons.
• Add a flared lower skirt or coat edge.
• Attach a diagonal peach strap across the body.
• Sew a small flower purse at the hip.

Tiny Hat

Use the same hat structure in miniature. Add one small flower on the side. Keep the brim very narrow so it does not overpower the head.

Placement of Floral Motifs

For the main cardigan, sew the largest flowers evenly around the lower front and side hem. In the image, the flowers form a decorative garland effect rather than random scattered spots.

Add one small flower near each cuff. Keep them low on the sleeve ends. On the hat, place the flower off-center near one ear. On the handbag, center the largest flower directly on the front panel.

Assembly Order

1. Sew head to body securely.
2. Sew ears to head.
3. Sew arms to body.
4. Dress the bunny with skirt and cardigan.
5. Add buttons to cardigan.
6. Sew flowers onto cardigan and cuffs.
7. Attach or position shoes.
8. Sew hat flower and place hat.
9. Make handbag, bouquet, handkerchief, and tiny companion.

Work slowly during assembly. The clean look of the original image depends more on placement and balance than on difficult stitch techniques. Before sewing anything permanently, pin each part in place and check the silhouette from the front.

Shaping Notes for Accuracy

• The head should be noticeably larger than the torso.
• The ears should hang straight and soft, ending around shoulder level.
• The torso should stay hidden under the clothing and not bulge outward.
• The skirt should flare gently but remain crisp.
• The cardigan should sit close to the body with a neat center opening.
• The hat should be slightly tilted, not centered flat on top.
• The flower colors should repeat consistently across every accessory.

Helpful Tips for New Makers

• Use a stitch marker at the start of every round.
• Keep tension tight so stuffing does not show through.
• Test-fit clothing often because yarn thickness can vary.
• Pin flowers before sewing to get a balanced arrangement.
• Stuff gradually and shape with your fingers after every few rounds.

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Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Sew the head to the body with the face centered and upright. Attach the ears slightly behind the eye line so they fall neatly along the sides of the head. Embroider the tiny nose and short smile only after the eyes are secure and the head is fully shaped.

Dress the bunny, then place the hat at a slight angle. Add the hem flowers, cuff flowers, and buttons last so you can adjust spacing with the clothing already in position. Arrange the handbag, bouquet, handkerchief, and tiny companion to match the finished display.

Care Notes

Display the set away from direct sunlight to help preserve the soft cream and warm peach tones. Handle the hat flower, handbag handles, and bouquet gently, since these small decorative pieces can bend more easily than the main doll body.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head is round and centered
• Ears are even in length and placement
• Eyes are level
• Nose and smile are small and balanced
• Cardigan closes neatly at the front
• Skirt flare is even all around
• Hat sits at a soft angle
• Flowers are securely sewn
• Accessories match the main palette

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot clean with a barely damp cloth whenever possible. If deeper cleaning is needed, hand wash very gently in cool water with mild soap, then press out excess moisture in a towel. Reshape the doll, hat, and accessories while damp and dry flat.

Do not wring, machine wash, or hang the pieces by their handles or ears. Store flat in a clean dry box with tissue support around the hat flower and handbag if the set will not be displayed for a long period.