Crochet Tutorial: Seaside Breeze Bunny – Free Crochet Pattern

This sweet seaside crochet set brings together a soft bunny doll, a layered dress, a flowered sunhat, a tiny tote, a small bouquet, a sailor duck, and a few beach-inspired accents. It has the look of a collectible handmade toy, nursery decor piece, baby shower gift, or boutique amigurumi keepsake.

The finished set is designed for makers who love heirloom-style crochet dolls with polished details. If you enjoy searching for amigurumi doll pattern, crochet bunny doll, handmade nursery gift, or crochet toy pattern to make and sell, this charming coastal design is a beautiful project to add to your hook.

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Pattern Overview

This pattern recreates the full crochet scene shown in the image:

• A standing bunny doll with long floppy ears
• A pale dusty blue layered dress with pom-pom trim
• A soft beige sunhat decorated with clustered crochet berries/flowers
• A small tan tote bag
• A tiny pastel bouquet
• A small sailor duck with hat and dress

The style is delicate, rounded, and softly proportioned. The bunny has a large head, compact torso, short arms, short sturdy legs, and long downward ears. The clothing is neat and structured, but still gentle and playful.

Skill Level

Intermediate.

A confident beginner can also make this project if comfortable with:

• Working in continuous rounds
• Counting stitches carefully
• Invisible decrease
• Basic shaping
• Simple garment construction
• Small decorative appliqué pieces

US Terms and 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
• BLO = back loop only
• FLO = front loop only
• st = stitch
• sts = stitches
• rep = repeat

Materials

• Sport or light DK cotton yarn
• Main bunny color: warm cream or very pale beige
• Dress color: dusty pastel blue
• Trim colors: light lavender, mauve, pink, periwinkle, soft violet
• Hat color: pale beige or blush beige
• Hat flowers/leaves: pink, lavender, blue, sage green
• Duck body: pastel yellow
• Duck outfit: very pale blue, white, navy blue, orange
• Tote: camel or honey tan
• Bouquet stems: sage or leaf green
• 2.0 mm to 2.5 mm crochet hook
• Black safety eyes or black beads
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Scissors
• Optional: thin craft wire for bouquet stems only
• Optional: blush for cheeks

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Finished Size

Using sport weight cotton and a 2.25 mm hook, the finished bunny is about 9 to 10 inches tall from feet to top of hat. The duck is about 3 inches tall. The tote bag is sized to sit beside the bunny as shown.

Gauge and Tension Notes

Gauge is not critical, but tension matters very much for shape. Crochet tightly enough that stuffing does not show through. The original look in the image is dense, smooth, and structured, with very even stitches.

If your work feels loose, drop down a hook size. If your doll becomes too stiff, go up slightly. The dress ruffles and hat brim should hold shape without becoming wavy and floppy.

Color Placement Notes

• The bunny body is entirely cream.
• The dress is dusty pastel blue.
• The trim bobbles around the cape and skirt alternate in pink, lavender, and blue shades.
• The hat is beige with a cluster of pastel berries/flowers and one small green leaf accent.
• The duck has a white-and-blue outfit with a blue scarf and orange beak and feet.

Bunny Doll

Head

With cream yarn:

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts
3. R3: (sc, inc) x 6. 18 sts
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. 24 sts
5. R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6. 30 sts
6. R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6. 36 sts
7. R7: (5 sc, inc) x 6. 42 sts
8. R8: (6 sc, inc) x 6. 48 sts
9. R9: (7 sc, inc) x 6. 54 sts
10. R10-R18: sc around. 54 sts

Insert eyes between R13 and R14 with about 9 visible stitches between them. Check the image look: the eyes are small, glossy, and spaced a little wide for a gentle expression.

1. R19: (7 sc, dec) x 6. 48 sts
2. R20: (6 sc, dec) x 6. 42 sts
3. R21: (5 sc, dec) x 6. 36 sts
4. R22: (4 sc, dec) x 6. 30 sts

Stuff firmly and evenly. Keep the lower front face slightly flatter than the crown. This helps recreate the soft, broad face seen in the image.

1. R23: (3 sc, dec) x 6. 24 sts
2. R24: (2 sc, dec) x 6. 18 sts
3. R25: (sc, dec) x 6. 12 sts

Finish stuffing. Do not close yet if you prefer to join directly to neck shaping below.

Muzzle Shaping and Nose

The bunny in the image has a very small, subtle nose rather than a strongly protruding snout. Keep this detail delicate.

• With matching cream yarn, make 5 tiny horizontal stitches centered between the eyes and about 3 rounds lower.
• With pale pink or muted blush thread, embroider a tiny vertical nose over 2 stitches.
• Add a very short downward stitch for the center mouth if desired.

Head Indent for Eye Area

If you like sculpted features, run a strand of matching yarn from the lower head to each eye point and gently pull. Make only a light indent. The image shows a soft face, not deep sculpting.

Neck

If your head is still open, continue:

1. R26: BLO, sc around. 12 sts
2. R27-R29: sc around. 12 sts

Stuff the neck firmly. A stable neck is important because the hat and ears add visual weight.

Body

Continue with cream yarn from neck:

1. R30: inc around. 24 sts
2. R31: (3 sc, inc) x 6. 30 sts
3. R32-R36: sc around. 30 sts
4. R37: (3 sc, dec) x 6. 24 sts
5. R38-R39: sc around. 24 sts
6. R40: (2 sc, dec) x 6. 18 sts

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Stuff the body firmly but keep the lower body slightly rounded. The bunny in the image has a compact torso hidden under the dress, not a long body.

Legs Make 2

With cream yarn:

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts
3. R3: (sc, inc) x 6. 18 sts
4. R4: BLO, sc around. 18 sts
5. R5-R6: sc around. 18 sts
6. R7: 5 sc, 4 dec, 5 sc. 14 sts
7. R8: sc around. 14 sts
8. R9: 4 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec. 12 sts
9. R10-R17: sc around. 12 sts

Stuff the foot firmly and the leg moderately. Flatten top opening.

Do not fasten off first leg. Fasten off second leg.

Joining Legs

1. Place legs so feet face forward.
2. Ch 3 from first leg and join to second leg.
3. R18: 12 sc around first leg, 3 sc across chain, 12 sc around second leg, 3 sc across opposite side of chain. 30 sts
4. R19-R21: sc around. 30 sts

Now continue with body rounds R37 onward if you built body upward from the legs. If you already built body from the neck downward, sew the legs neatly beneath the body. Position them close together, angled very slightly outward at the feet.

Arms Make 2

With cream yarn:

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. R2: (sc, inc) x 3. 9 sts
3. R3-R4: sc around. 9 sts
4. R5: dec, 7 sc. 8 sts
5. R6-R12: sc around. 8 sts

Stuff only the lower half lightly. Flatten the top and sc 4 through both layers to close. Leave a tail for sewing.

Sew arms to the body just below the neckline. Angle them slightly downward and outward, similar to the image where the hands rest by the dress.

Ears Make 2

With cream yarn:

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts
3. R3: (sc, inc) x 6. 18 sts
4. R4-R6: sc around. 18 sts
5. R7: (4 sc, dec) x 3. 15 sts
6. R8-R10: sc around. 15 sts
7. R11: (3 sc, dec) x 3. 12 sts
8. R12-R18: sc around. 12 sts
9. R19: (2 sc, dec) x 3. 9 sts
10. R20-R26: sc around. 9 sts

Do not stuff. Flatten the top slightly. Sew the ears to each side of the head, tucked under the hat line. They should fall straight down with a soft outward curve near the lower ends.

Shoes and Ankle Ties

The bunny appears to wear soft sandal-style shoes with wrap ties. You can create this look with embroidery over the feet.

• With pale lavender yarn, embroider one horizontal line across each ankle.
• Cross two diagonal wraps over the front of each foot.
• Tie or stitch the ends at the back of the leg.

Keep these wraps neat and delicate so the shoes remain subtle.

Dress

The dress consists of a fitted bodice, a short cape collar, and a layered skirt. Work the dress separately if you want it removable, or directly on the doll for the most exact fit.

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Bodice

With dusty blue yarn, chain 26.

1. R1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 25 sc. ch 1, turn. 25 sts
2. R2-R5: 25 sc. ch 1, turn. 25 sts

This strip wraps around the upper torso. Test fit around the bunny under the arms.

To shape arm openings and neckline:

1. R6: 4 sc, ch 4, skip 4 sts, 9 sc, ch 4, skip 4 sts, 4 sc. ch 1, turn.
2. R7: sc across all stitches and chains. 25 sts
3. R8-R10: sc around or work as a flat panel, depending on your preferred assembly.

Sew or sl st the back closed around the doll. Leave a neat opening at the front center for the button placket look shown in the image.

Front Placket

Join blue yarn to one front edge.

1. R1: sc evenly down the edge.
2. R2: ch 1, turn, sc evenly back up.

Repeat on the other front edge.

Embroider or sew two small round crochet buttons in pale lilac or pink to the chest area.

Cape Collar

The doll has a rounded shoulder cape with decorative pom-pom edging.

Join dusty blue yarn around the neckline area of the bodice.

1. R1: sc evenly around neckline and shoulder opening edge. Join with sl st.
2. R2: ch 2, hdc inc around every 3rd st. Join.
3. R3: ch 2, hdc around.
4. R4: ch 2, 2 hdc in every 4th st around to create a soft flare.

Fasten off.

Cape Pom-Pom Trim

Use alternating pastel shades. Make 10 to 12 tiny balls, depending on spacing.

For each mini pom-pom:

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. R2: sc around. 6 sts
3. Fasten off, leaving a tail.

Stuffing is optional. For very small cotton yarn, they can stay unstuffed and still appear rounded.

Sew these evenly around the lower edge of the cape. Alternate pink, lavender, blue, and violet shades to match the image.

Waist Section

Join dusty blue yarn at the lower bodice edge.

1. R1: sc around. about 30 sts
2. R2: (4 sc, inc) around. 36 sts
3. R3: sc around. 36 sts

Layered Skirt

The skirt has softly tiered horizontal ridges. To create that look, use rounds with BLO and raised front loops for extra flounces.

1. R4: BLO sc around. 36 sts
2. R5: sc around. 36 sts
3. R6: (5 sc, inc) around. 42 sts
4. R7: BLO hdc around. 42 sts
5. R8: hdc around. 42 sts
6. R9: (6 hdc, inc) around. 48 sts
7. R10: BLO hdc around. 48 sts
8. R11: hdc around. 48 sts
9. R12: (7 hdc, inc) around. 54 sts
10. R13: BLO hdc around. 54 sts
11. R14: hdc around. 54 sts

At this point, the skirt should reach just above the ankles. Add one final shaping round if needed for your tension.

1. R15: hdc around or (8 hdc, inc) around if you want a wider hem. 54-60 sts

Lower Skirt Pom-Pom Trim

Make 14 to 18 mini pom-poms using the same tiny 6-sc ball method used for the cape trim.

Sew them evenly around the hem. Keep the colors balanced around the edge so the final piece feels symmetrical and polished.

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Sunhat

The hat is soft beige with a rounded crown and medium brim that curves gently downward. It sits low enough to cover the ear bases.

Hat Crown

With beige yarn:

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts
3. R3: (sc, inc) x 6. 18 sts
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. 24 sts
5. R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6. 30 sts
6. R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6. 36 sts
7. R7: (5 sc, inc) x 6. 42 sts
8. R8: (6 sc, inc) x 6. 48 sts
9. R9-R14: sc around. 48 sts

Test fit on the bunny head. The hat should sit comfortably over the head and ear base area.

Hat Brim

1. R15: BLO, (7 sc, inc) x 6. 54 sts
2. R16: sc around. 54 sts
3. R17: (8 sc, inc) x 6. 60 sts
4. R18: sc around. 60 sts
5. R19: (9 sc, inc) x 6. 66 sts
6. R20: sl st loosely around, or sc around if you want a firmer edge.

Steam lightly or shape by hand so the brim tilts down and softly frames the face.

Hat Band

With very pale gray-lilac or the same beige, chain long enough to wrap around the hat base.

1. Ch 42.
2. Row 1: starting in 2nd ch, sl st across.

Sew around the hat where crown meets brim.

Hat Flowers and Berry Cluster

The decorations in the image look like clustered rounded berries or tiny rosettes.

Make 6 small round buds in pastel shades:

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. R2: (sc, inc) x 3. 9 sts
3. R3: sc around. 9 sts
4. R4: dec around until closed.

Lightly stuff if desired before closing.

Make 1 small leaf in sage green:

1. Ch 5.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook: sc, hdc, sc, sl st in last ch.
3. Work opposite side of chain: sc, hdc, sc.
4. Fasten off.

Sew the flower/berry cluster to one side of the hat brim line. Group the pieces tightly together just as shown in the photo.

Tote Bag

With tan yarn:

Base

1. Ch 11.
2. R1: starting in 2nd ch from hook, 9 sc, 3 sc in last ch, work opposite side: 8 sc, 2 sc in last ch. 22 sts
3. R2: inc, 8 sc, 3 inc, 8 sc, 2 inc. 28 sts
4. R3: sc around in BLO. 28 sts
5. R4-R11: sc around. 28 sts

Flatten the bag. The proportions should be compact and slightly boxy.

Handles

1. R12: 5 sc, ch 8, skip 4 sts, 6 sc, ch 8, skip 4 sts, 5 sc.
2. R13: sc around, placing 8 sc into each chain loop.
3. R14: sl st around for a neat finish.

Sew a tiny decorative stitch or tiny embroidered flower on the lower front if desired.

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Pastel Bouquet

The bouquet is made of three short hyacinth-like flower spikes in lavender, pink, and blue.

Stem Make 3

With green yarn:

1. Ch 9.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st 8.

Leave tails for sewing. If you want the bouquet to be poseable, insert fine wire before wrapping with yarn.

Flower Spike Make 3

Use one color for each spike.

1. Ch 7.
2. In 2nd ch from hook and across: 6 popcorn-like nubs made as follows: (sl st in next ch, ch 3, 3 dc cluster in same ch, sl st in same ch).

Wrap the textured strand around the top of each stem and stitch in place. Bundle all three stems together and tie or sew with green yarn.

Sailor Duck

Duck Head and Body

With pastel yellow yarn:

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

Insert eyes between R6 and R7 with about 5 stitches between them.

1. R9: (2 sc, dec) x 6. 18 sts
2. R10: sc around. 18 sts
3. R11: (sc, dec) x 6. 12 sts

Stuff head firmly.

1. R12: inc around. 24 sts
2. R13-R15: sc around. 24 sts
3. R16: (2 sc, dec) x 6. 18 sts
4. R17: (sc, dec) x 6. 12 sts

Stuff body and close. Shape into a rounded upright little figure.

Beak

With orange yarn:

1. Ch 5.
2. Row 1: starting in 2nd ch from hook, 4 sc. ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2: dec, 2 sc. ch 1, turn.
4. Row 3: dec, sc.

Fasten off and sew centered beneath the eyes. Slightly stuff the base if you want more projection.

Wings Make 2

With yellow yarn:

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. R2: (sc, inc) x 3. 9 sts
3. R3-R4: sc around. 9 sts

Flatten and sew to the sides of the body.

Feet Make 2

With orange yarn:

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. R2: (sc, inc) x 3. 9 sts
3. R3: sc around. 9 sts

Flatten slightly and sew under the body so the duck can sit upright.

Duck Dress

With white yarn:

1. Ch 18 and join carefully without twisting.
2. R1-R2: sc around. 18 sts
3. R3: (2 sc, inc) around. 24 sts
4. R4: hdc around. 24 sts
5. R5: (3 hdc, inc) around. 30 sts

For the pale blue edge, join blue yarn to hem:

1. R6: sl st or sc around in blue.

Sew the dress onto the duck body.

Sailor Scarf

With navy or medium blue yarn:

1. Ch 18.
2. Row 1: starting in 2nd ch, sl st across.

Wrap around neck and tie or stitch at the front.

Duck Hat

With pale blue yarn:

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts
3. R3: (sc, inc) x 6. 18 sts
4. R4-R5: sc around. 18 sts
5. R6: BLO, (2 sc, inc) x 6. 24 sts
6. R7: sc around. 24 sts

Add a tiny pastel flower cluster to the side using miniature rounds or French-knot style stitches if desired.

Optional Beach Shell Accents

If you want to recreate the full styling from the photo, place a few small craft shells near the finished set. These are not crocheted elements in this pattern, but they help complete the seaside presentation.

Assembly Order

1. Finish bunny head and body.
2. Sew legs if made separately.
3. Sew arms in place.
4. Sew ears onto head.
5. Add facial embroidery.
6. Dress the bunny in bodice and skirt.
7. Add cape collar and decorative pom-poms.
8. Place and sew hat decorations.
9. Fit hat onto bunny.
10. Make tote and bouquet.
11. Make duck and all duck accessories.
12. Style all pieces together.

Styling Tips for an Accurate Look

• Keep the bunny face minimal and sweet.
• Do not overstuff the ears.
• The dress should be wide but not overly frilly.
• The pom-pom trim should look rounded and playful, not oversized.
• The hat brim should tilt down softly, especially at the sides.
• The duck should be clearly smaller than the bunny, about one-third the height.
• Use muted pastel shades rather than bright candy colors.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Center the eyes evenly and keep the nose tiny. The face should look calm, gentle, and slightly childlike. Attach the ears low enough that the hat can sit naturally above them. Sew the hat in place with a few hidden stitches if the doll is meant for display.

Care Notes

Handle the pom-pom trim and hat decorations gently. If the doll is for display, keep it away from direct sunlight and heavy moisture. For children, make sure all sewn parts are fully secured and replace safety eyes with embroidered eyes if needed.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Eyes aligned and secure
• Nose centered
• Arms level on both sides
• Ears symmetrical
• Dress sitting evenly
• Pom-poms balanced in color spacing
• Hat brim shaped smoothly
• Duck proportionally smaller than bunny
• Tote and bouquet sized to match the scene

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot clean with a barely damp cloth and mild soap. Do not scrub the facial stitches or decorative flower cluster. Reshape the hat brim and dress tiers while drying. Store flat or upright in a dust-free space, and avoid crushing the ears, tote, or small duck accessories.