Bluebell Garden Bunny – Crochet

This charming amigurumi set features a soft bunny doll dressed in a dusty blue garden pinafore, a matching beret, tiny lace collar, and cross-strap shoes. The design feels like a boutique crochet bunny doll, a handmade nursery gift, and a collectible spring rabbit all in one sweet display.

Alongside the bunny, you will also crochet a mini backpack, a small flower basket, and a dressed penguin friend. The full set has strong appeal for shoppers searching for an amigurumi animal set, artisan bunny decor, heirloom toy, Easter shelf display, or handmade baby shower present.

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Finished Size

The bunny measures about 9.5 to 10.5 inches tall from the top of the beret to the bottom of the shoes when made with light worsted or DK cotton yarn and a tight hook. The penguin stands about 4 inches tall. The backpack and flower basket are scaled to match the bunny exactly.

Design Notes

This set is worked mostly in continuous rounds unless noted otherwise. Use stitch markers at the start of each round. The fabric in the image is very firm and neat, so keep your tension tight. If your stitches look open, move down a hook size.

The bunny has a round oversized head, a short neck, a compact torso, softly stuffed arms, long floppy ears, and straight slim legs. The outfit sits slightly high at the waist, with a full skirt and a decorative bluebell border that visually widens the lower half of the dress.

The beret is an important part of the silhouette. It is broad, softly slouched, and tilted slightly to the bunny’s right side. One layered blue flower with two small olive leaves is attached near the right front edge. This detail gives the whole set its polished garden look.

Materials

• Main bunny color: light cream or warm ivory cotton yarn
• Dress, beret, backpack, and bluebell petals: dusty cornflower blue cotton yarn
• Trim and collar: cream cotton yarn
• Shoes, basket, and backpack trim: light tan or caramel cotton yarn
• Leaves and stems: muted olive green cotton yarn
• Penguin body: cream, blue, yellow, and a tiny amount of pink and green
• Hook: 2.25 mm to 2.75 mm, depending on yarn thickness
• Stuffing: polyester fiberfill
• Safety eyes: 8 mm for bunny, 5 mm for penguin, or embroider if preferred
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Fine embroidery thread: brown or taupe for brows, soft pink or beige for nose detail

Recommended Yarn Amounts

• Cream: 70 to 90 g
• Dusty blue: 60 to 80 g
• Tan: 15 to 20 g
• Olive: small amount
• Yellow: very small amount
• Pink and green for floral accents on penguin hat: scraps only

Abbreviations

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

Gauge and Tension

Exact gauge is less important than proportion, but the stitches must be compact and even. The sample in the image shows very smooth spiral rounds with minimal gaps. Aim for a dense fabric that holds shape cleanly in the head, dress, shoes, and beret brim.

If your bunny head seems too tall, use tighter stuffing and a smaller hook. If your skirt flares too much, reduce one increase round. If the beret looks flat instead of soft and rounded, add one more increase round before the brim.

Bunny Head

Work in cream.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: sc, inc around. (18)
4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around. (24)
5. Round 5: 3 sc, inc around. (30)
6. Round 6: 4 sc, inc around. (36)
7. Round 7: 5 sc, inc around. (42)
8. Round 8: 6 sc, inc around. (48)
9. Round 9: 7 sc, inc around. (54)
10. Rounds 10 to 20: sc around. (54)

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Insert the bunny eyes between Rounds 13 and 14 with about 10 visible stitches between them. The face in the image is gentle and open, so do not place the eyes too low or too close together. Slightly wider spacing gives the same calm expression.

1. Round 21: 7 sc, dec around. (48)
2. Round 22: 6 sc, dec around. (42)
3. Round 23: 5 sc, dec around. (36)
4. Round 24: 4 sc, dec around. (30)

Stuff the head firmly and evenly. Keep the cheeks full but do not overfill the lower face, or the nose area will protrude too much. The photographed bunny has a very round face with a soft jawline and almost no pointed chin.

1. Round 25: 3 sc, dec around. (24)
2. Round 26: 2 sc, dec around. (18)

Do not fasten off if you prefer to join the neck directly to the body. Otherwise, close lightly and leave a long tail for sewing.

Bunny Facial Detailing

Embroider a tiny vertical nose and short center mouth in pale pink-beige or warm blush thread. The nose should be very small and centered low between the eyes, roughly over Rounds 15 to 17. Keep it narrow to match the image.

Add two short curved brows in brown thread, one above each eye. They should be thin, delicate, and only slightly arched. The blush on the cheeks is very subtle in the image, so use a faint touch of pink pencil, pastel, or diluted fabric-safe tint.

Bunny Ears Make 2

Work in cream. The ears are long, softly tapered, and lightly stuffed only at the base. The lower portion hangs close to the head and reaches just below shoulder level.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: sc around. (12)
4. Round 4: sc, inc around. (18)
5. Rounds 5 to 10: sc around. (18)
6. Round 11: 7 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec. (16)
7. Rounds 12 to 22: sc around. (16)
8. Round 23: 6 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec. (14)
9. Rounds 24 to 28: sc around. (14)

Flatten the ear opening and sew closed. Shape each ear slightly with your fingers so the lower half looks soft and natural rather than stiff. Sew the ears to the head between Rounds 6 and 9, spacing them so they fall beside the face and under the beret edge.

Bunny Body

Work in cream. The body is short and rounded, because much of the visible outfit bulk comes from the dress rather than the torso itself.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: sc, inc around. (18)
4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around. (24)
5. Round 5: 3 sc, inc around. (30)
6. Rounds 6 to 10: sc around. (30)
7. Round 11: 3 sc, dec around. (24)
8. Round 12: sc around. (24)
9. Round 13: 2 sc, dec around. (18)
10. Rounds 14 to 16: sc around. (18)

Stuff the body firmly at the bottom and more lightly near the top so the neck area is not bulky. Sew the head to the body with careful centered alignment. The head should sit straight, with only the slightest forward tilt for a gentle, storybook posture.

Bunny Arms Make 2

Work in cream.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rounds 3 to 5: sc around. (12)
4. Round 6: 4 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec. (10)
5. Rounds 7 to 15: sc around. (10)

Stuff the hand area and lower arm lightly. Leave the upper arm mostly unstuffed so it can lie softly against the pinafore. Flatten the opening and sew to the upper sides of the body just below the collar line.

Bunny Legs Make 2

Begin with tan for the shoes.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: sc, inc around. (18)
4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around. (24)
5. Rounds 5 to 6: sc around. (24)
6. Round 7: 6 sc, 6 dec, 6 sc. (18)
7. Round 8: sc around. (18)

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Change to cream for the legs.

1. Round 9: BLO sc around. (18)
2. Round 10: 4 sc, dec, 8 sc, dec, 2 sc. (16)
3. Rounds 11 to 22: sc around. (16)

Stuff the shoe firmly so it holds the rounded front shape. Keep the leg itself evenly stuffed but not hard. Make sure both legs are the same length. Sew them to the bottom of the body so the bunny can sit or stand supported for display.

Shoe Cross Straps Make 2 Sets

With tan yarn, chain a length that fits diagonally across the front of the shoe, around 14 to 16 chains depending on scale. Make two straps per shoe. Sew them in a neat crisscross shape, anchoring at the shoe sides and wrapping toward the ankle.

Tie a tiny blue bow at the outer top edge of each shoe, matching the delicate accent visible in the image. The bows should be very small and should not overpower the shoes.

Cream Collar

With cream yarn, chain a length that fits around the top of the body and neckline, usually 24 to 28 chains. Join into a ring without twisting.

1. Round 1: sc evenly around.
2. Round 2: [sc, hdc, dc, hdc] in one stitch, sl st in next stitch, repeat around to form soft scallops.

Sew the collar neatly around the neckline after the head and body are joined. The collar should sit flat and visible above the pinafore bib, creating the same layered cream border seen in the photo.

Pinafore Bib and Skirt

Work the dress in dusty blue. This section gives the bunny its signature look. The upper part is fitted and the lower part widens into a rounded skirt. The bib sits centered on the chest, and the shoulder straps run straight over the shoulders to the back waist.

Upper Waist Band

Join blue yarn around the body at the waist level, slightly below the arms. Work one even round of sc in the exposed stitches around the body. Count should be close to 30 stitches. Adjust neatly so the join stays at the back.

1. Round 1: sc around.
2. Round 2: sc around.
3. Round 3: 2 sc, inc around. Increase lightly to about 40 stitches.
4. Round 4: sc around.
5. Round 5: 3 sc, inc around.
6. Round 6: sc around.
7. Round 7: 4 sc, inc around.
8. Rounds 8 to 10: sc around.

The skirt in the image is dense and slightly bell-shaped, not overly frilly. Add increases gradually so it widens but still falls in a smooth dome. If your dress ripples, reduce one increase repeat in the next round.

Skirt Length and Lower Flare

1. Round 11: 5 sc, inc around.
2. Rounds 12 to 15: sc around.
3. Round 16: hdc around for a softer lower band.

The hem should end around upper knee level, allowing the cream underskirt edge and the tops of the legs to remain visible. This proportion is important, because the image shows a layered look rather than a long dress.

Bib

With blue yarn, chain 10.

1. Row 1: sc in second chain from hook and across. (9)
2. Rows 2 to 6: ch 1, turn, sc across. (9)
3. Row 7: dec, 5 sc, dec. (7)
4. Rows 8 to 10: sc across. (7)

Sew the lower edge of the bib centered on the front waist. Leave the upper corners free for the straps.

Straps Make 2

From each upper bib corner, chain long enough to pass over the shoulder to the back waist, usually 16 to 20 chains. Work back along the chain in sl st or sc for strength. Sew the ends to the back waistband, parallel and evenly spaced.

Cream Underskirt Trim

With cream yarn, work into the lower inside edge under the blue skirt or make a separate narrow flounce and sew it inside. Work one round of sc, then a round of small scallops using [sc, hdc, sc] in alternating stitches.

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This trim should peek out just below the blue skirt and above the bluebell border. Keep it delicate. In the image, the cream layer is visible but not dominant.

Bluebell Hem Garland

This is one of the most important visual details. The lower dress edge is decorated with many tiny hanging bluebell blossoms connected by green stitches and finished with a thin cream border above. Work patiently and space them evenly.

Small Bluebell Flower Make 14 to 18

With dusty blue yarn:

1. Round 1: 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. Round 2: [ch 2, 2 hdc in next st, ch 2, sl st in same st] repeat 6 times to form six little bell lobes.

Pull the petals gently so the flower cups downward. For a fuller look like the image, pinch the base while sewing so each blossom hangs like a tiny bell instead of lying flat.

Attach the Garland

With olive yarn, stitch a thin line around the lower skirt about one round above the edge. Add short stem stitches downward every few stitches. Sew one bluebell to each stem end. Vary lengths slightly so the trim looks natural and garden-like.

Add a cream line above the garland if needed by surface stitching or by sewing a narrow strand through the skirt. This recreates the pale separation line visible between the main blue skirt and the hanging blossoms.

Front Bluebell Spray

The front of the pinafore has a gathered spray of blossoms falling diagonally from the bunny’s right side across the skirt front. Make this cluster separately and sew it on after the dress is fully attached.

Cluster Flowers

• Make 3 tiny open flowers in dusty blue for the top cluster.
• Make 4 to 5 hanging bluebells using the same bell pattern as the hem but slightly larger if desired.
• Use olive yarn to embroider one main stem and several branching stems.

Sew the open flowers close together near the chest strap area. Let the hanging bells fall toward the skirt center. The spray should look like a pinned corsage made of bluebells, not a flat printed motif.

Beret

Work in dusty blue. The beret is soft, rounded, and slightly oversized. It sits low on the forehead and angles down toward the bunny’s right side.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: sc, inc around. (18)
4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around. (24)
5. Round 5: 3 sc, inc around. (30)
6. Round 6: 4 sc, inc around. (36)
7. Round 7: 5 sc, inc around. (42)
8. Round 8: 6 sc, inc around. (48)
9. Round 9: 7 sc, inc around. (54)
10. Round 10: 8 sc, inc around. (60)
11. Rounds 11 to 14: sc around. (60)
12. Round 15: 8 sc, dec around. (54)
13. Round 16: 7 sc, dec around. (48)
14. Round 17: 6 sc, dec around. (42)
15. Round 18: sc around. (42)
16. Round 19: BLO sc around for the brim edge. (42)
17. Round 20: sl st or very tight sc around for a finished band.

Lightly steam shape if needed, or shape with your fingers while damp. The beret should not be flat. It needs a soft dome on the left side and a gentle dip on the right where the flower is attached.

Beret Flower and Leaves

Main Flower

With blue yarn, make a layered blossom:

1. Round 1: 6 sc in mr.
2. Round 2: [ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st] in each stitch around to form 6 petals.

Make a second smaller flower in the same way or with shorter petals. Layer them together. Add a tiny cream center stitch. This gives the puffed dimensional bloom seen on the beret.

Leaves

With olive yarn, make 2 small leaves. Chain 5, work back along one side with sl st, sc, hdc, sl st. Sew near the flower base. Attach the whole cluster to the bunny’s right front beret edge.

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Mini Backpack

Work the main bag in dusty blue and the trim in tan. The backpack is boxy, soft, and proportioned to the bunny. It has a front flap, side pockets, and narrow straps.

Backpack Body

1. Round 1: With blue, ch 9. Starting in second chain from hook, sc 7, 3 sc in last chain, sc along opposite side, 2 sc in last chain. (18)
2. Round 2: inc, 6 sc, 3 inc, 6 sc, 2 inc. (24)
3. Rounds 3 to 10: sc around. (24)

Stuff very lightly or leave empty for a soft accessory. Flatten the top opening and stitch closed only partway if you want the flap to cover it.

Front Flap

With tan yarn, join at upper back edge and chain 9. Work 7 rows of sc to make a rounded flap, decreasing slightly at the corners on the last row. Sew or stitch the flap down at the top back edge so it folds naturally over the front.

Pockets and Straps

• Make 2 tiny blue rectangles for side pockets and edge them in tan.
• Chain 18 to 20 in tan for each shoulder strap.
• Chain 10 to 12 for the top hanging loop.

Sew the straps to the back. Add two tan vertical front ties or stitched cords. Keep the details small so the backpack matches the scale shown in the image.

Flower Basket

Work the basket in tan with blue flowers inside. The basket is shallow and round with a slim curved handle.

Basket Base

1. Round 1: 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: sc, inc around. (18)
4. Round 4: BLO sc around. (18)
5. Rounds 5 to 7: sc around. (18)

Do not stuff the basket. Press it open gently.

Basket Handle

With tan, chain 16 to 18. Work back with sl st. Sew one end to each side of the basket so it arches smoothly over the flowers.

Basket Flowers

Make 6 to 8 tiny blue blossoms using the same bluebell or small flower methods from the dress. Stitch them inside the basket opening with tiny olive accents. Let a few blossoms rise above the rim for a fuller garden look.

Penguin Companion

The penguin is small, rounded, and dressed in a blue-and-cream outfit with a floral hat. It acts as a matching side character and should look sweet rather than realistic. Keep the body compact and the wings short.

Penguin Body

Start with cream.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: sc, inc around. (18)
4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around. (24)
5. Rounds 5 to 7: sc around. (24)

Change to blue and continue body shaping.

1. Rounds 8 to 11: sc around. (24)
2. Round 12: 2 sc, dec around. (18)
3. Round 13: sc around. (18)
4. Round 14: sc, dec around. (12)

Stuff firmly. Add 5 mm eyes between Rounds 6 and 7 with 5 to 6 stitches between them. Sew or insert a small yellow beak centered slightly below the eyes.

Penguin Wings Make 2

With blue yarn:

1. Round 1: 4 sc in mr. (4)
2. Round 2: inc around. (8)
3. Rounds 3 to 5: sc around. (8)

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Flatten and sew at the body sides.

Penguin Feet

With yellow yarn, embroider or crochet tiny flat feet at the base. They are mostly hidden in the image, so keep them minimal.

Penguin Hat

With blue yarn, make a small domed cap.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in mr.
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: sc, inc around. (18)
4. Rounds 4 to 5: sc around. (18)
5. Round 6: BLO sc around for a slight brim.

Add a cream or pale trim line if desired. Embroider tiny flowers in pink and blue with green leaves across the front band so the hat coordinates with the bunny’s beret.

Penguin Scarf

With blue yarn, chain a short strip long enough to tie around the neck. Work one return row of sl st or sc. Tie or sew in place with one tail hanging forward, just like the image.

Penguin Apron

With cream yarn, chain 8. Work 6 rows of sc. Add tiny straps with chains and sew them at the neck and sides. Embroider two or three very small flower dots near the bottom corner if desired.

Assembly Order

1. Sew the bunny head to the body.
2. Attach ears evenly under the future beret line.
3. Sew arms to the upper body.
4. Attach legs firmly and check standing balance.
5. Add the collar around the neckline.
6. Attach the pinafore bib, straps, and confirm skirt shape.
7. Sew the front bluebell spray.
8. Add the bluebell hem garland and underskirt trim.
9. Sew shoe straps and tiny bows.
10. Fit and sew the beret at a tilted angle.
11. Attach the beret flower and leaves.
12. Complete the backpack, basket, and penguin.

Placement Tips for an Accurate Look

• Eyes: wide set and centered for a gentle expression
• Ears: slightly behind the face line so they hang beside the cheeks
• Collar: visible all around the front neckline
• Bib: centered and narrow, not too wide
• Front bluebell spray: starts near the right strap and drops diagonally
• Beret: low across the forehead, tilted to bunny’s right
• Backpack: about one-third of bunny body height
• Basket: smaller than backpack and shallow
• Penguin: seated or upright beside bunny, reaching just below bunny knee height

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check that the bunny head is perfectly centered and not leaning. Shape the cheeks gently with your fingers before the stuffing settles. Revisit the nose and brows if needed, because these tiny lines strongly affect the sweet, calm mood of the face.

Position the beret so one side sits fuller and the flower lands near the right eye area without covering it. Arrange the front bluebell spray and hem blossoms last. Small angle changes make a big difference in matching the finished look.

Care Notes

Display pieces like this set stay nicest when handled gently. Keep them away from rough surfaces, pets, and direct sunlight for long periods. If the beret or flowers flatten, reshape them with clean fingers and allow them to rest back into form.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head round and evenly stuffed
• Eyes level and evenly spaced
• Ears matched in length and angle
• Collar visible above bib
• Skirt smooth with no heavy rippling
• Bluebell hem evenly spaced
• Front floral spray attached diagonally
• Beret tilted to the right side
• Backpack and basket scaled neatly
• Penguin colors coordinated with bunny outfit

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap only when needed. For deeper cleaning, hand wash briefly in cool water, press gently in a towel, and dry flat while reshaping the head, dress, beret, and flowers. Do not machine wash, wring, bleach, or tumble dry.

If you plan to store the set, wrap each piece in clean tissue and keep it in a dry box away from humidity. Add acid-free paper to help the beret, collar, and basket keep their shape. Avoid hanging the backpack by its straps during long storage.