Crochet Tutorial: Mustard Flower Bunny – Free Crochet Pattern

This charming mustard bunny set is designed for makers who love heirloom-style amigurumi dolls, boutique crochet nursery decor, and handmade gift ideas. With her flowered dress, matching hat, tiny bag, bouquet, little book, and sweet puppy friend, this project creates a polished display piece that feels truly special.

If you enjoy creating pieces that look like collectible crochet dolls, artisan stuffed animals, or a handmade baby shower gift, this set brings all of those details together. The shapes are soft and classic, and every accessory helps the finished display look coordinated, elegant, and ready for gifting or display.

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

Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US English crochet terms and is designed to recreate the full mustard flower bunny set shown in the image.

The set includes:

• A standing bunny doll
• A mustard dress with ruffle collar and flower trim
• A textured mustard cap with flower cluster
• A pair of matching strap shoes
• A small handbag
• A mini flower bouquet
• A tiny closed book
• A small puppy doll in a matching outfit and hat

The overall look depends on compact stitches, neat shaping, careful stuffing, and soft but firm assembly. Use a hook slightly smaller than usual for your yarn so the stuffing does not show through.

Materials

• Sport or light DK cotton yarn in cream
• Sport or light DK cotton yarn in mustard yellow
• Small amounts of lavender, purple, white, green, and light brown
• 2.0 mm to 2.25 mm crochet hook
• Black safety eyes for main bunny, about 8 mm
• Black safety eyes for puppy, about 6 mm
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Scissors
• Thin cardboard or plastic canvas scraps for book cover insert if desired
• Optional floral wire or toothpick piece for bouquet handle support
• Embroidery thread in soft beige or pink for nose

Suggested Colors

• Cream: head, ears, arms, legs, body base, ruffles
• Mustard: dress, hat, shoes, bag
• Lavender and purple: flowers
• White: flowers and trim accents
• Green: flower leaves and bouquet stem wrap
• Light brown: puppy ears

Abbreviations

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

Finished Size

Using light DK cotton and a 2.0 to 2.25 mm hook, the main bunny will stand about 24 to 28 cm tall including the hat. The puppy will be about 10 to 12 cm tall. Accessories are scaled to match this size.

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Gauge and Tension Notes

Exact gauge is less important than consistency, but your stitches should be tight and even. The fabric should feel dense, especially on the head and legs.

The dress in the image has a firm shape rather than a floppy drape. If your fabric feels too soft, switch to a smaller hook.

General Construction Notes

• The bunny is worked mostly in continuous rounds.
• Mark the first stitch of every round.
• Stuff gradually and firmly, especially the head, neck, lower body, and feet.
• The doll in the image has a larger head, slim limbs, a softly rounded torso, and medium-long ears placed low on the head.
• The dress is made separately and then dressed onto the body.
• The hat is separate and slightly oversized with a rounded crown and short front brim.

Main Bunny

Legs Make 2

Start in cream.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) repeat 6 times. (18)
4. Rnd 4: In blo, sc in each st around. (18)
5. Rnd 5: sc 5, dec, sc 7, dec, sc 2. (16)
6. Rnd 6: sc 5, dec, sc 5, dec, sc 2. (14)
7. Rnd 7: sc in each st around. (14)
8. Rnd 8: sc 4, dec, sc 5, dec, sc 1. (12)
9. Rnd 9-18: sc in each st around for 10 rounds. (12)

Stuff the foot firmly, then lightly stuff the leg shaft. Fasten off the first leg. Do not fasten off the second leg.

Join Legs and Crochet Body

Continue from second leg.

1. Rnd 19: ch 4 and join to first leg with sc, sc 12 around first leg, sc 4 across chain, sc 12 around second leg, sc 4 on opposite side of chain. (32)
2. Rnd 20: sc in each st around. (32)
3. Rnd 21: sc 14, inc, sc 2, inc, sc 14. (34)
4. Rnd 22: sc in each st around. (34)
5. Rnd 23: sc 15, inc, sc 3, inc, sc 14. (36)
6. Rnd 24-26: sc in each st around for 3 rounds. (36)
7. Rnd 27: sc 10, dec, sc 12, dec, sc 10. (34)
8. Rnd 28: sc in each st around. (34)
9. Rnd 29: sc 9, dec, sc 12, dec, sc 9. (32)
10. Rnd 30: sc in each st around. (32)
11. Rnd 31: sc 8, dec, sc 12, dec, sc 8. (30)
12. Rnd 32: sc in each st around. (30)
13. Rnd 33: (sc 3, dec) repeat 6 times. (24)
14. Rnd 34: sc in each st around. (24)
15. Rnd 35: (sc 2, dec) repeat 6 times. (18)

Stuff the body firmly. Shape the tummy so it is rounded but not wide. The bunny in the image has a slim upper torso and a slightly fuller skirt area because the dress sits over it.

Head

Continue in cream from the body, or fasten off body and sew later if you prefer. For the cleanest shape, continue directly.

1. Rnd 36: In blo, (sc 2, inc) repeat 6 times. (24)
2. Rnd 37: (sc 3, inc) repeat 6 times. (30)
3. Rnd 38: (sc 4, inc) repeat 6 times. (36)
4. Rnd 39: (sc 5, inc) repeat 6 times. (42)
5. Rnd 40: (sc 6, inc) repeat 6 times. (48)
6. Rnd 41: (sc 7, inc) repeat 6 times. (54)
7. Rnd 42-50: sc in each st around for 9 rounds. (54)

Insert safety eyes between rnds 45 and 46 with about 10 visible stitches between them. The eyes should sit low on the face to create the soft baby-doll look shown in the image.

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Start stuffing the head firmly. Keep the cheeks full and the lower face softly rounded.

1. Rnd 51: (sc 7, dec) repeat 6 times. (48)
2. Rnd 52: (sc 6, dec) repeat 6 times. (42)
3. Rnd 53: (sc 5, dec) repeat 6 times. (36)
4. Rnd 54: (sc 4, dec) repeat 6 times. (30)
5. Rnd 55: (sc 3, dec) repeat 6 times. (24)
6. Rnd 56: (sc 2, dec) repeat 6 times. (18)
7. Rnd 57: (sc 1, dec) repeat 6 times. (12)
8. Rnd 58: dec 6 times. (6)

Fasten off and close.

Arms Make 2

Start in cream.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. (12)
3. Rnd 3-4: sc in each st around. (12)
4. Rnd 5: (sc 4, dec) repeat 2 times. (10)
5. Rnd 6-14: sc in each st around for 9 rounds. (10)
6. Rnd 15: sc 4, dec, sc 4. (9)
7. Rnd 16-18: sc in each st around for 3 rounds. (9)

Lightly stuff only the lower half of each arm. Flatten the top and sc 4 across through both layers to close. Leave a tail for sewing.

The arms in the image are slim, slightly tapered, and angled gently downward from the shoulders.

Ears Make 2

Start in cream.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: (sc 1, inc) repeat 3 times. (9)
3. Rnd 3: (sc 2, inc) repeat 3 times. (12)
4. Rnd 4: (sc 3, inc) repeat 3 times. (15)
5. Rnd 5: (sc 4, inc) repeat 3 times. (18)
6. Rnd 6-18: sc in each st around for 13 rounds. (18)
7. Rnd 19: (sc 4, dec) repeat 3 times. (15)
8. Rnd 20-24: sc in each st around for 5 rounds. (15)

Do not stuff. Flatten and sew closed with a few stitches, leaving a tail for attaching.

The ears should be soft, hanging down, and attached low at the sides of the head so they fall beside the face and below the hat.

Dress

The dress has a fitted upper section, ruffled sleeves, a layered lower edge, and flower decorations. It is made separately in mustard and cream, then dressed onto the bunny.

Dress Bodice

Work from top down in mustard.

1. Ch 26.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 25, ch 1, turn. (25)
3. Row 2: sc in each st across. (25)
4. Row 3: sc 4, ch 3, skip 3, sc 11, ch 3, skip 3, sc 4. (25 including chain spaces)
5. Row 4: sc 4, 3 sc in ch-3 space, sc 11, 3 sc in ch-3 space, sc 4. (25)
6. Row 5-8: sc in each st across. (25)

Fold around the bunny’s torso to check fit. Sew or sl st the short ends together into a tube, keeping openings for the armholes near the upper sides if needed.

Lower Dress Skirt

Join mustard yarn around the lower edge of the bodice.

1. Rnd 1: sc evenly around, placing about 30 sc total. (30)
2. Rnd 2: (sc 4, inc) repeat 6 times. (36)
3. Rnd 3: sc in each st around. (36)
4. Rnd 4: (sc 5, inc) repeat 6 times. (42)
5. Rnd 5: sc in each st around. (42)
6. Rnd 6: (sc 6, inc) repeat 6 times. (48)
7. Rnd 7-10: sc in each st around for 4 rounds. (48)
8. Rnd 11: In blo, sc in each st around. (48)
9. Rnd 12: (sc 7, inc) repeat 6 times. (54)
10. Rnd 13-15: sc in each st around for 3 rounds. (54)

Fasten off.

The skirt should flare outward gently, not dramatically. It should stand away from the body enough to resemble the structured shape shown in the image.

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Cream Underskirt Ruffle

Join cream yarn to the front loops left from Dress Skirt Rnd 11.

1. Rnd 1: (sc 2, inc) repeat around. (72)
2. Rnd 2: sc in each st around. (72)
3. Rnd 3: (sc 3, inc) repeat around. (90)
4. Rnd 4: (sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) in each 5-st group around to form soft scallops, or simply work 90 sc if you prefer a subtler trim.

Fasten off. The cream edge should peek out below the mustard skirt.

Neck Ruffle Collar

In cream, ch 26.

1. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc in each ch across. (25)
2. Row 2: ch 1, (sc, hdc, dc) in first st, (dc, hdc, sc) in next st, repeat across to create a compact frilled strip.

Wrap around the neck opening and sew neatly in place. The collar in the image is small, gathered, and soft rather than wide.

Sleeve Ruffles

Join cream yarn around each armhole.

1. Rnd 1: sc evenly around armhole.
2. Rnd 2: (sc, hdc, dc) in one st, (dc, hdc, sc) in next st, repeat around for a miniature flutter ruffle.

Fasten off.

Dress Pockets Make 2

In mustard, ch 8.

1. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 7, ch 1, turn. (7)
2. Row 2-5: sc in each st across. (7)
3. Row 6: sc 2, hdc 3, sc 2. (7)

Fasten off, leaving a sewing tail. Sew one pocket on each front side of the skirt.

Front Flower Garland and Pocket Flowers

Make small flowers in white, lavender, and purple.

Tiny 5-Petal Flower

1. With flower center color or same petal color, make MR.
2. Into MR work: (ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st) 5 times.
3. Pull ring closed and fasten off.

Make several flowers in mixed colors. Sew 3 to 4 across the upper dress front in a curved garland. Sew smaller flower accents onto the pockets and shoes.

Add tiny green leaves if desired by embroidering straight stitches or crocheting ch 3, sl st in second ch, sl st in next ch.

Hat

The hat is rounded, textured, and slightly oversized, with a shallow front brim and a flower cluster on one side.

Hat Crown

Work in mustard.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) repeat 6 times. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc) repeat 6 times. (24)
5. Rnd 5: (sc 3, inc) repeat 6 times. (30)
6. Rnd 6: (sc 4, inc) repeat 6 times. (36)
7. Rnd 7: (sc 5, inc) repeat 6 times. (42)
8. Rnd 8: (sc 6, inc) repeat 6 times. (48)
9. Rnd 9-15: sc in each st around. (48)

To mimic the subtle horizontal texture in the image, you may work rnds 11 and 13 in blo.

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Hat Side Band

1. Rnd 16: In blo, sc in each st around. (48)
2. Rnd 17-19: sc in each st around. (48)

Front Brim

Lay the hat flat and mark 20 front stitches.

1. Row 1: Join mustard at first marked stitch, sc 20, ch 1, turn. (20)
2. Row 2: dec, sc 16, dec, ch 1, turn. (18)
3. Row 3: sc across. (18)
4. Row 4: dec, sc 14, dec, ch 1, turn. (16)
5. Row 5: sc across. (16)
6. Row 6: dec, sc 12, dec. (14)

Fasten off. Lightly steam or shape by hand if needed so the brim curves gently forward and downward.

Hat Trim Edge

Join mustard around the lower edge and brim. Work one round of sl st or reverse sc evenly to make the edge neat and firm.

Hat Flower Cluster

Make 3 to 4 tiny flowers using the same flower pattern as the dress. Use white, lavender, and purple. Add 2 tiny green leaves. Sew the cluster to one side of the hat above the ear line.

Shoes Make 2

The bunny shoes are mustard Mary Jane style with cream flower decoration on top.

Sole and Upper

Work in mustard.

1. Ch 7.
2. Rnd 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, working on opposite side sc 4, inc in last ch. (14)
3. Rnd 2: inc, sc 4, inc 3 times, sc 4, inc 2 times. (20)
4. Rnd 3: In blo, sc in each st around. (20)
5. Rnd 4: sc 5, dec 5 times, sc 5. (15)
6. Rnd 5: sc in each st around. (15)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Slide onto foot and sew the back closed if needed.

Strap

Attach mustard yarn to one side of shoe opening.

1. Ch 6.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st 5.

Attach strap to opposite side. Sew a tiny flower at the center or side of the strap area. Repeat for second shoe.

Handbag

The handbag is a small structured tote in mustard with short handles and a flower on the front.

Bag Base

1. In mustard, ch 9.
2. Rnd 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 7, 3 sc in last ch, sc 6 on opposite side, inc in last ch. (18)
3. Rnd 2: inc, sc 6, inc 3 times, sc 6, inc 2 times. (24)
4. Rnd 3: In blo, sc in each st around. (24)
5. Rnd 4-10: sc in each st around for 7 rounds. (24)

Bag Handles

Flatten the bag. Mark 5 stitches from each side for handle placement on front and back.

1. Rnd 11: sc to first marker, ch 8, skip 5, sc to next handle section, ch 8, skip 5, sc to end.
2. Rnd 12: sc in each stitch and 8 sc across each handle chain.
3. Rnd 13: sl st or sc evenly around top edge for firmness.

Fasten off. Add one small flower to the front center.

Bouquet

The bouquet is tiny and compact, made of several little flowers held together with a short green stem wrap.

Mini Flowers

Make 5 to 7 flowers in white, lavender, and purple using the tiny flower pattern already given.

Stem Wrap

1. With green, ch 8.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st in each ch back. (7)

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Gather the flower tails together, wrap the green stem strip around them, and sew securely. You may insert a small piece of floral wire or toothpick inside for support, but keep it fully covered and secure.

Tiny Book

The little book in the image is cream with mustard edging and a neat rectangular shape.

Book Covers Make 2

In cream, ch 7.

1. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 6, ch 1, turn. (6)
2. Row 2-8: sc in each st across. (6)

Fasten off on the first rectangle. On the second rectangle, do not fasten off.

Assemble Book

• Place the two rectangles wrong sides together.
• Optional: insert a small piece of thin cardboard inside before fully closing.
• With mustard, sc evenly around both layers to join.
• On one long side, work 3 sc more tightly to suggest the spine.
• Embroider a tiny flower or tiny dots on the front cover.

Puppy Doll

The small puppy companion has a cream face and body, floppy brown ears, black eyes, a tiny embroidered nose, and a matching mustard dress and hat.

Puppy Head

In cream.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) repeat 6 times. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc) repeat 6 times. (24)
5. Rnd 5: (sc 3, inc) repeat 6 times. (30)
6. Rnd 6-10: sc in each st around. (30)

Insert 6 mm eyes between rnds 8 and 9 with about 6 stitches between them.

1. Rnd 11: (sc 3, dec) repeat 6 times. (24)
2. Rnd 12: (sc 2, dec) repeat 6 times. (18)
3. Rnd 13: (sc 1, dec) repeat 6 times. (12)
4. Rnd 14: dec 6 times. (6)

Stuff firmly and fasten off.

Puppy Body

In cream.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) repeat 6 times. (18)
4. Rnd 4-8: sc in each st around. (18)
5. Rnd 9: (sc 1, dec) repeat 6 times. (12)
6. Rnd 10-11: sc in each st around. (12)

Stuff lightly to moderately. Fasten off, leaving a tail to sew to the head.

Puppy Arms Make 2

In cream.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2-5: sc in each st around. (6)

Lightly stuff the lower section only. Flatten and sew closed.

Puppy Legs Make 2

In cream.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: (sc 1, inc) repeat 3 times. (9)
3. Rnd 3-6: sc in each st around. (9)

Stuff lightly and sew under the body so the puppy sits upright.

Puppy Ears Make 2

In light brown.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: (sc 1, inc) repeat 3 times. (9)
3. Rnd 3-7: sc in each st around. (9)

Do not stuff. Flatten and sew to the sides of the head so they hang down.

Puppy Muzzle

In cream.

1. Ch 5.
2. Rnd 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 3, 3 sc in last ch, sc 2 on opposite side, inc in last ch. (10)
3. Rnd 2: sc around. (10)

Fasten off and sew centered below the eyes. Embroider a small brown or dark beige triangular nose and a short downward mouth line.

Puppy Dress

Make a tiny simple version of the bunny dress in mustard.

1. Ch 18.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 17, turn.
3. Row 2-4: sc in each st across. (17)
4. Sew into a tube around the puppy chest.
5. Join yarn at lower edge, sc evenly around, then increase every 3rd stitch for one round.
6. Work 2 more rounds in sc.
7. Add a cream ruffle edge if desired with (sc, hdc, sc) around.

Puppy Hat

Make a smaller version of the bunny hat.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) repeat 6 times. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc) repeat 6 times. (24)
5. Rnd 5-8: sc around. (24)
6. Work a short front brim over 10 stitches for 2 to 3 rows, decreasing at both ends.

Add one tiny flower cluster to the side.

Flower Motif Reference

Because the image shows multiple flowers in slightly different sizes, use these options as needed.

Very Tiny Flower

1. MR.
2. Into MR work (ch 2, 1 dc, ch 2, sl st) 5 times.

Fuller Tiny Flower

1. MR.
2. Into MR work (ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st) 5 times.

Mini Leaf

1. Ch 4.
2. Sl st in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, sl st in last ch.

Assembly Order

1. Sew the bunny arms to the body at the upper sides, just below the neck.
2. Sew the ears low on the head so they hang beside the face.
3. Dress the bunny in the mustard dress.
4. Add the cream neck ruffle and sleeve ruffles if not already attached.
5. Sew on the pockets and front floral trim.
6. Place the shoes on the feet and sew securely if desired.
7. Position the hat at a slight angle and tack it in place with a few hidden stitches if you want it permanently attached.
8. Assemble the puppy and dress it.
9. Arrange the bag, bouquet, and tiny book as display accessories.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Embroider the bunny nose in a soft beige or pale pink triangle centered one to two rounds below the eyes. Add a very short vertical stitch beneath it. Keep the mouth minimal. A tiny amount of cheek shading can be added with blush or pastel, but apply lightly.

Shape the face gently with your fingers after stuffing so the cheeks stay round and soft. When attaching ears, angle them slightly forward. When attaching the arms, point them downward so the doll keeps the calm posture shown in the image.

Care Notes

• Keep the doll away from heavy friction to preserve the surface texture.
• Store flat or standing with support to keep the hat and skirt shape neat.
• If gifting to a young child, embroider the eyes instead of using safety eyes.
• Small accessories should be secured or removed for child safety.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head stuffed firmly and evenly
• Eyes placed low and symmetrically
• Ears attached low and hanging evenly
• Dress fitted closely at bodice and gently flared at skirt
• Collar and sleeve ruffles attached neatly
• Hat brim shaped forward
• Flowers balanced across dress, hat, shoes, and bag
• Puppy scaled small beside main bunny

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot clean first using a soft cloth, cool water, and mild soap. Do not scrub flowers or ruffles harshly. To wash more thoroughly, hand wash gently, press out water with a towel, and reshape while drying flat.

Avoid hanging the doll while wet because the limbs and dress may stretch. Keep out of direct harsh sunlight for long periods to help preserve the mustard color and the contrast of the cream yarn.