Blush Cardigan Bunny – Crochet

This sweet amigurumi set features a long-eared bunny dressed in a pink hat, cable-look cardigan, pleated plaid skirt, bow collar, crossbody bag, and lace-up sneakers. It is designed for makers who love collectible stuffed animals, handmade nursery decor, artisan dolls, and giftable crochet toys with boutique charm.

The finished set also includes tiny books, two frosted donuts, and a woodland squirrel friend with a cap and acorn. If you enjoy premium amigurumi patterns, heirloom bunny dolls, handmade toy collections, and seasonal craft fair items, this detailed design creates a polished result with strong handmade appeal.

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

Materials

• Main bunny yarn: light beige for head, ears, arms, legs, and body.
• Cardigan yarn: soft cream.
• Blush pink yarn: hat crown and brim, bow collar, cardigan trim, purse, shoe details, and skirt stripes.
• White yarn: hat edge, shoe soles, blouse area, and squirrel belly.
• Black yarn or ribbon: tiny pocket bows and eyebrow embroidery.
• Soft blue yarn: tiny books.
• Red yarn: tiny book cover.
• Chocolate brown yarn: donut frosting and squirrel acorn top.
• Tan yarn: donut bases and acorn bottom.
• Mint green yarn: squirrel cap.
• Green yarn: squirrel sweater.
• Orange-brown yarn: squirrel head, tail, ears, arms, and legs.
• Fiberfill stuffing for all figures.
• Safety eyes: 8 mm for bunny, 5 or 6 mm for squirrel.
• Embroidery thread: pink for bunny nose, black for bunny mouth line, blush pink for cheek tint if desired.
• Small buttons: three white buttons for cardigan front.
• Thin ribbon or crochet cord: optional shoelaces and purse strap reinforcement.
• Crochet hook: choose a size that gives firm stitches, usually 2.0 mm to 2.5 mm for sport or DK yarn.
• Tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors, sewing pins.

Finished Size

The bunny is approximately 9 to 10 inches tall from foot to top of head, not counting the hat brim curve. The squirrel is approximately 4 inches tall. Books and donuts are miniature props sized to look balanced beside the bunny, exactly like the image.

Gauge and Fabric Notes

Work tightly enough that stuffing does not show through the stitches. Most pieces are worked in continuous rounds unless stated otherwise. The cardigan uses texture placement to imitate soft vertical cable columns, while the skirt uses stripe placement to suggest a woven plaid look.

The sample in the image has a smooth, even amigurumi surface with medium-fine yarn and dense stitches. If your fabric looks loose, go down a hook size. A firmer fabric will help the hat hold its neat dome and keep the shoes looking crisp and structured.

Abbreviations

• MR – magic ring
• ch – chain
• sl st – slip stitch
• sc – single crochet
• inc – 2 sc in same stitch
• dec – invisible decrease
• hdc – half double crochet
• dc – double crochet
• BLO – back loop only
• FLO – front loop only
• st – stitch
• rep – repeat

Construction Overview

The bunny is made from separate legs joined into a body, then a round head is stitched on. The long ears hang low from the sides of the head. The cardigan, skirt, purse, hat, and shoes are all separate pieces so the layered clothing matches the image clearly.

The squirrel is a second small amigurumi with its own cap, sweater, tail, and acorn. The donuts and stacked books are quick prop pieces that complete the exact scene. Work carefully through assembly because the overall charm depends heavily on proportion and placement.

Main Bunny

Legs Make 2

Using light beige yarn:

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: sc, inc around. (18)
4. Rounds 4 to 6: sc around. (18)
5. Round 7: 7 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec. (16)
6. Rounds 8 to 15: sc around. (16)

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Stuff the foot and lower leg firmly, then add lighter stuffing above the ankle so the legs can sit naturally under the skirt. Fasten off the first leg. Make the second leg the same, but do not fasten off because you will join them for the body.

Body

Continue from the second leg. Ch 4 and join to the first leg. Work around both legs and both sides of the chain bridge.

1. Round 1: 16 sc around first leg, 4 sc across chain, 16 sc around second leg, 4 sc across other side of chain. (40)
2. Round 2: sc around. (40)
3. Round 3: 18 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 18 sc. (42)
4. Rounds 4 to 7: sc around. (42)
5. Round 8: 5 sc, dec around. (36)
6. Rounds 9 to 11: sc around. (36)
7. Round 12: 4 sc, dec around. (30)
8. Round 13: sc around. (30)
9. Round 14: 3 sc, dec around. (24)
10. Round 15: sc around. (24)

Stuff the body firmly, shaping a gently tapered torso. The image shows a narrow waist hidden under the cardigan and skirt, not a round belly. Focus the stuffing through the lower body and chest while keeping the center front smooth for clothing and button placement.

Neck Extension

1. Round 16: 2 sc, dec around. (18)
2. Rounds 17 to 18: sc around. (18)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing the head. Add extra stuffing to keep the neck upright. The bunny in the image stands with a very stable, centered posture, so avoid a soft or floppy neck.

Head

Using light beige yarn:

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. Rounds 9 to 18: sc around. (48)

Insert the safety eyes between Rounds 12 and 13 with about 10 stitches between them. The eyes in the image are glossy, round, and slightly low on the face, leaving room above for the curved eyebrows and below for the tiny centered nose.

1. Round 19: 6 sc, dec around. (42)
2. Round 20: 5 sc, dec around. (36)
3. Round 21: 4 sc, dec around. (30)
4. Round 22: 3 sc, dec around. (24)

Start stuffing firmly, shaping the cheeks so the face looks full and round. The head in the image is slightly wider than tall, with soft cheek fullness and a smooth forehead that sits cleanly under the hat. Continue to shape as you stuff.

1. Round 23: 2 sc, dec around. (18)
2. Round 24: sc, dec around. (12)
3. Round 25: dec around. (6)

Fasten off and close the opening. Keep the face symmetrical. A neat head shape is important because the hat brim frames the face closely and any unevenness will show once the ears and eyebrows are attached.

Ears Make 2

Using light beige yarn:

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)
6. Round 8: 10 sc, dec, 10 sc, dec. (22)
7. Round 9: sc around. (22)
8. Round 10: 9 sc, dec, 9 sc, dec. (20)
9. Rounds 11 to 13: sc around. (20)
10. Round 14: 8 sc, dec, 8 sc, dec. (18)
11. Rounds 15 to 19: sc around. (18)
12. Round 20: 7 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec. (16)
13. Rounds 21 to 24: sc around. (16)

Flatten the opening and sew closed without stuffing, or add only a trace of stuffing near the base. The ears in the image are long, soft, and droop straight down from under the hat. They should not stick out or curl strongly forward.

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Arms Make 2

Using light beige yarn:

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, 2 dec, 4 sc. (10)
5. Rounds 7 to 16: sc around. (10)

Lightly stuff the lower half only. Flatten the top opening and sew closed. The sleeves in the image are full, so the actual arms can stay slim. This keeps the cardigan from looking bulky and helps the bunny hold its relaxed, straight-armed pose.

Tail

Using light beige yarn:

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: sc around. (12)
4. Round 4: dec around. (6)

Stuff lightly and fasten off with a tail for sewing. Place the tail low on the back so it peeks just beneath the cardigan hem and above the skirt waistband area.

Facial Embroidery

Embroider a small pink triangular nose centered between the eyes, slightly below eye level. Add a short vertical line downward in dark thread. The face in the image is delicate and minimal, so keep the mouth line tiny. Do not add a large smile or heavy muzzle shaping.

Embroider two thin curved eyebrows in black or dark brown above the eyes. They should be soft, short arcs angled gently upward toward the outer edges. Add a faint blush effect under the eyes using soft pink yarn, pastel, or a very small amount of cosmetic blush.

Head and Body Assembly

Sew the head onto the neck carefully, checking from the front and side to keep the face centered. Attach the ears to the upper side sections of the head so they fall down beside the cheeks. In the image, the ear bases sit just below the hat brim line.

Sew the arms to the upper sides of the body. The shoulders should sit slightly below the neckline so the cardigan sleeves cover the joins. Attach the tail at the center back. Before dressing the bunny, confirm that it can stand supported and that the legs align evenly.

Blouse Collar and Front Bow

This small detail sits under the cardigan and creates the pink neck area seen in the image. Using blush pink yarn:

1. Ch 26.
2. Row 1: starting in second chain, sc across. Turn. (25)
3. Rows 2 to 3: sc across. Turn.

Fasten off. Wrap this strip around the neck like a soft collar band. Sew neatly at the back. For the bow, make a small rectangle:

1. Ch 9.
2. Rows 1 to 5: sc across 8 stitches.

Wrap yarn tightly around the center to shape the bow. Sew it at the center front of the collar. The bow in the image is compact, soft, and placed directly below the chin. It should remain visible above the cardigan opening.

Cardigan

The cardigan is cream with blush pink trim, vertical texture, fitted cuffs, small front pockets, black bows, and three white buttons. It sits slightly cropped, ending around the upper hip. Work from the bottom up in rows so the front opening stays clean and buttoned.

Back and Front Body Panel

Using blush pink yarn, ch 41.

1. Row 1: starting in second chain, sc across. Turn. (40)
2. Row 2: BLO sc across. Turn.
3. Row 3: BLO sc across. Turn.

Change to cream yarn.

1. Rows 4 to 17: work textured rows across 40 stitches.

For a cable-look texture, alternate sections of regular sc with front-post style texture if your yarn and hook allow it, or use raised ridge columns by working select stitches in BLO on every other row. Make 4 to 5 narrow vertical columns across the cardigan width.

Shape the fronts by dividing the panel into left front, back, and right front sections. Mark 10 stitches for each front and 20 for the back. Continue working each section separately for a gentle neckline opening.

Left Front

1. Row 18: work 10 stitches. Turn.
2. Rows 19 to 23: sc across, decreasing 1 stitch at neckline edge every other row until 8 stitches remain.
3. Rows 24 to 27: sc across. Fasten off.

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Right Front

Join cream yarn to the opposite front edge.

1. Row 18: work 10 stitches. Turn.
2. Rows 19 to 23: shape neckline to mirror left front.
3. Rows 24 to 27: sc across. Fasten off.

Back

1. Row 18: join cream yarn and work across 20 back stitches.
2. Rows 19 to 27: sc across. Fasten off.

Sleeves Make 2

Using blush pink yarn, ch 18.

1. Row 1: starting in second chain, sc across. Turn. (17)
2. Rows 2 to 3: BLO sc across. Turn.

Change to cream yarn.

1. Rows 4 to 16: sc across, increasing 1 stitch at each edge every 4th row until you reach about 21 stitches.

Use the same vertical ridge texture on the sleeves to match the body. Fasten off with long tails. Sew shoulder seams first, then sew sleeves into armholes, then sew underarm and side seams. Keep the sleeves slightly roomy, because the image shows soft puff without exaggerated volume.

Cardigan Trim

Using blush pink yarn, work a neat sc edging around the front opening, neckline, and hem. Add 3 button loops on one front by chaining 3 and skipping 2 stitches at even intervals. Sew 3 white buttons to the opposite front so they align down the center.

The cardigan in the image has a pink front band that frames the body vertically and meets the pink hem. Keep this trim even and slightly raised. It should look tidy, not ruffled. The sleeves also have blush pink cuff bands that match the hat and skirt details.

Pockets Make 2

Using cream yarn, ch 8.

1. Row 1: starting in second chain, sc across. Turn. (7)
2. Rows 2 to 5: sc across. Fasten off.

Sew one pocket to each front lower side. Make two tiny black bows from ribbon or crochet cord and sew them diagonally near the upper outer edge of each pocket. These bows are small but important because they are clearly visible in the image.

Pleated Skirt

The skirt is blush pink and white with a plaid-like striped effect. It sits under the cardigan and flares gently. Work the waistband first, then the body of the skirt in rounds. Use simple stripe placement to imitate the soft checked appearance in the image.

Waistband

Using blush pink yarn, ch enough to fit the bunny waist snugly, usually about 28 stitches.

1. Round 1: join without twisting and sc around. (28)
2. Rounds 2 to 3: BLO sc around.

Skirt Body

1. Round 4: in FLO, work 2 sc in every other stitch around to begin the flare. (42)
2. Round 5: sc around in blush pink.
3. Round 6: switch to white, sc around.
4. Round 7: blush pink, sc around.
5. Round 8: white, sc around.
6. Round 9: blush pink, 2 sc in every 6th stitch to increase lightly. (49 approx.)
7. Rounds 10 to 12: alternate blush pink and white rounds.

For the plaid effect, embroider a few vertical white and blush lines spaced evenly around the skirt. Keep them subtle. The image does not show a bold tartan. It shows a soft checked look created by pale stripes and shallow folds.

Finish with one blush pink round and a gently flared edge. Sew or tie the skirt in place under the cardigan, positioning it so the hem shows clearly below the sweater. The skirt should stop above the knees, giving the bunny a schoolyard outfit silhouette.

Purse

The purse is a blush pink side bag with a flap and a large bow on the front. It hangs at the bunny’s right side. Work a small oval or rectangle body, then add a narrow strap long enough to cross the torso diagonally.

1. Using blush pink yarn, ch 11.
2. Round 1: sc around both sides of chain to make an oval base. (20 to 22)
3. Rounds 2 to 7: sc around without increasing.

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Flatten the top opening. For the flap, join yarn at the back upper edge and work 5 to 6 rows of sc over half the opening. Round the corners slightly with a decrease at each side on the last row. Sew the lower edge closed if you want a stuffed pouch appearance.

For the bow, make a small rectangle in blush pink, wrap the center, and sew to the front of the bag. Ch a long strap or use an i-cord style crochet cord. Sew the ends to the upper sides of the purse and place it crossbody from the left shoulder to the right hip.

Hat

The hat is blush pink with a white outer brim edge. Its shape is rounded and neat, similar to a cloche or soft bucket hat. It sits low over the forehead, leaving the eyes and eyebrows visible. The brim is moderate, not wide or floppy.

1. Using blush pink yarn, 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)

Test the crown size over the top of the head. If needed, add one more increase round to fit your exact head size. Once the crown circle matches the top of the head, continue without increasing to build the side depth.

1. Rounds 8 to 13: sc around.
2. Round 14: BLO sc around to define the turn into the brim.
3. Round 15: 6 sc, inc around.
4. Round 16: sc around.
5. Round 17: 7 sc, inc around.
6. Round 18: sc around.

Change to white yarn for the final edging round and work one round of sc or reverse sc around the brim. This white line is important because it outlines the hat clearly in the image. Sew the hat lightly to the head after positioning it over the ear bases.

Sneakers Make 2

The shoes are blush pink and white high-top sneakers with white soles and white laces. They are one of the most visible details in the image, so keep the shape rounded at the toe and slightly taller around the ankle.

Sole

Using white yarn, ch 7.

1. Round 1: work an oval around the chain. (14)
2. Round 2: inc at toe and heel points to reach about 18 stitches.
3. Round 3: sc around in BLO to begin side wall.
4. Round 4: sc around.

Upper

Change to blush pink yarn.

1. Round 5: sc around.
2. Round 6: work partial round shaping at the toe with white yarn if desired to create a white toe cap.
3. Round 7: continue in blush pink around heel and sides, leaving the front upper slightly open.

Build ankle height with short rows on the back half for 3 to 4 rows. Add a small white tongue by crocheting a tiny rectangle and sewing it under the front opening. Embroider or lace white yarn across the front for the shoelaces.

Sew the finished sneakers onto the feet or keep them removable if your tension allows. The image shows the shoes sitting snugly and symmetrically, with crisp white soles visible all around the base.

Squirrel Friend

This small companion stands upright at the bunny’s side. It has an orange-brown body, white belly and muzzle, dark glossy eyes, a green sweater, a mint cap with a cream pom-pom, and a large curled tail. It also holds a tan-and-brown acorn.

Head

Using orange-brown yarn:

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 9: sc around. (24)

Insert safety eyes between Rounds 6 and 7. Add a small white muzzle patch to the lower face. Shape a narrow orange-brown snout or nose tip with a few stitches, keeping it small and centered like the image.

1. Round 10: 2 sc, dec around. (18)
2. Round 11: sc around. (18)
3. Round 12: sc, dec around. (12)
4. Round 13: dec around. (6)

Stuff and close. Add tiny rounded ears in orange-brown and sew them high on the head.

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Body

Using white yarn for belly start:

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: sc, inc around. (18)

Switch to orange-brown for back and sides, keeping a white belly panel at the front if desired.

1. Rounds 4 to 7: sc around. (18)
2. Round 8: 4 sc, dec around. (15)
3. Rounds 9 to 10: sc around. (15)
4. Round 11: 3 sc, dec around. (12)

Stuff firmly and fasten off with a sewing tail. The squirrel body should be short and pear-shaped. Sew to the head with the white belly centered forward.

Arms, Legs, Tail

• Arms: make 2 tiny tubes of 6 to 8 stitches around, 6 rounds long, lightly stuffed.
• Legs: make 2 short feet and tiny legs, about 8 stitches around, 5 to 6 rounds tall.
• Tail: make a curved tube starting at 6 stitches, increasing to 12, then working 12 stitches for 12 to 14 rounds. Stuff lightly and bend into a high curl.

Sew the tail high on the back so it arches behind the squirrel like the image. Attach arms so they angle inward to hold the acorn. Sew legs low and slightly apart so the squirrel balances upright.

Sweater

Using green yarn, make a simple body tube or vest that covers the torso from neck to lower belly. Add short sleeves if you like. Keep the fit snug so the white belly still peeks out below and the orange-brown head remains the main focus.

Cap

Using mint green yarn:

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR.
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.

Add a small brim by working one light increase round if needed. Create a tiny cream pom-pom and sew it to the top. Place the hat slightly forward on the squirrel’s head.

Acorn

• Bottom: with tan yarn, make a tiny oval or round shape about 6 to 8 stitches around for 3 rounds.
• Top: with brown yarn, make a shallow cap and sew it over the tan piece.

Place the acorn between the squirrel’s hands and stitch securely.

Mini Books

Make three tiny flat rectangles in mint, blue, and red. Each book can be crocheted as a simple folded piece.

1. Ch 9.
2. Rows 1 to 6: sc across 8 stitches.
3. Fold in half and stitch side edges, leaving a spine fold.

Stack the books slightly offset. The image shows a neat little pile, with mint on top, then blue, then red. Keep them small enough to look like props rather than separate toys.

Mini Donuts Make 2

The donuts are tan bases with one pink frosting top and one chocolate frosting top. Each donut is shallow and ring-shaped.

1. Using tan yarn, ch 8 and join to form a ring.
2. Round 1: sc around ring. (8)
3. Round 2: inc around. (16)
4. Round 3: sc around.
5. Round 4: work a few increases to widen the outer edge slightly.

Fasten off. For frosting, make a shallow round ring in pink or brown that fits over the top surface. Sew only along the inner and outer edges loosely so it looks like icing draped on the donut.

Add tiny sprinkle stitches to the pink donut if desired. Keep the chocolate donut plain or add tiny contrasting dots very sparingly. In the image, both donuts are soft and rounded, not overly detailed.

Dressing and Styling Order

1. Place the skirt on the bunny and secure it at the waist.
2. Wrap and sew the pink collar band around the neck.
3. Sew the bow at center front below the chin.
4. Dress the bunny in the cardigan and button the front.
5. Attach the purse across the body.
6. Add the shoes.
7. Position the hat after confirming ear placement.

Take time at this stage to match the exact image styling. The cardigan should cover the shoulders and upper skirt. The hat should sit low enough to feel cozy, but not so low that it hides the eyebrows. The purse must rest at the bunny’s right side.

Proportion Checks for an Accurate Result

• The head should look slightly larger than the body.
• The ears should extend below the jawline and nearly to the shoulder area.
• The cardigan hem should end above the skirt hem.
• The skirt should flare softly, not stiffly.
• The purse should be small and decorative, not oversized.
• The sneakers should look rounded and youthful.
• The squirrel should reach about knee height on the bunny.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

After all clothing and props are complete, check the front view carefully. The eyes should be level, the nose centered, and the eyebrows light and even. Adjust the ears so they fall naturally beneath the hat brim. Secure every accessory firmly, especially the purse, buttons, bows, and squirrel acorn.

Arrange the props like the image: books stacked on the bunny’s left side, donuts in front of them, and the squirrel on the bunny’s right side. Small scene details make the whole project feel finished and true to the reference.

Care Notes

• Display indoors away from prolonged direct sun.
• Avoid rough pulling on the hat brim, purse strap, and shoelaces.
• If giving to a child, replace safety eyes with embroidered eyes for added security.
• Store props together in a small fabric bag when not displayed.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head centered and firmly attached
• Ears matched and hanging evenly
• Eyes level and securely placed
• Bow centered at neckline
• Three front buttons aligned
• Pocket bows added
• Skirt visible below cardigan
• Purse hanging to the right side
• Sneakers balanced evenly
• Squirrel, books, and donuts completed

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Dust the set gently with a soft dry brush or cool hair dryer on low airflow. Spot clean only when possible using a lightly damp cloth and mild soap. Press moisture out with a towel and air dry fully. Do not twist, machine wash, or expose stuffed pieces to high heat.

For long-term preservation, keep the bunny and squirrel upright on a shelf with support behind them if needed. Store away from humidity, pets, and heavy handling. If the hat or skirt loses shape, lightly mist and reshape by hand, then allow it to dry naturally.