Crochet Tutorial: Sakura Blossom Spring Bunny – Free Crochet Pattern

This elegant spring bunny set is designed for makers who love collectible amigurumi, handmade nursery decor, artisan crochet dolls, and giftable plush designs. With a flower-textured dress, a wide-brim hat, ballet-style shoes, a blossom handbag, and a tiny frog companion, this project creates a boutique-style crochet piece with strong handmade toy appeal.

If you enjoy searching for amigurumi doll pattern, crochet bunny plush, handmade stuffed rabbit, spring decor crochet, or cute crochet animal gift ideas, this design brings those shopping-inspired details into one charming project. The finished set looks polished, sweet, and display-ready while still being enjoyable to crochet step by step.

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Pattern Overview

This pattern includes instructions for all visible crochet pieces in the image:

• Main bunny doll
• Head
• Body
• Arms
• Legs
• Long floppy ears
• Textured floral dress bodice and skirt
• Ballet-style shoes with wrap ties
• Wide-brim spring hat with mesh-style trim
• Five-petal sakura blossom handbag
• Tiny frog companion
• Frog ruffle outfit
• Large leaf parasol

The style is intentionally refined and proportioned to match the image: a large round head, slim neck area, tapered upper body, short torso, softly rounded arms, narrow legs, long ears, and delicate accessories. Work slowly and keep your tension even so the pieces look neat and compact.

Materials

• Sport weight or light DK cotton yarn in:
  • Warm cream for bunny body
  • Soft blush pink for dress, shoes, hat, and handbag
  • Medium green for frog and leaf
  • White for frog collar
  • Very small amount of pale pink for bunny nose and mouth area
• 2.0 mm crochet hook for most pieces
• 1.75 mm crochet hook for small details if needed
• Black safety eyes or black beads:
  • 8 mm for bunny
  • 5 mm for frog
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Thin floral wire or paper-covered craft wire for leaf parasol stem
• Optional fabric stiffener or diluted white glue for hat brim shaping

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
• tr = treble crochet
• BLO = back loop only
• FLO = front loop only
• st = stitch
• sts = stitches
• rnd = round
• rep = repeat

Finished Size

Using the yarn weight and hook above, the bunny will stand approximately 24 to 28 cm tall from feet to top of head, not including the hat. The frog will be approximately 7 to 8 cm tall. The handbag will be proportioned to rest beside the bunny at about lower-leg height.

Gauge and Tension Notes

Gauge is less important than consistency, but your stitches should be tight enough that stuffing does not show through. The surface in the image looks smooth and compact, so avoid loose fabric.

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For the cleanest result, use invisible decreases, mark the first stitch of each round, and stuff gradually instead of overfilling at the end. The limbs should be firm but not stretched. The head should be full and round.

Main Bunny

Legs Make 2

Start with pink for the shoes.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc, inc x6 around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: 18 sc in BLO. (18)
5. Rnd 5: 5 sc, dec x4, 5 sc. (14)
6. Rnd 6: 4 sc, dec x3, 4 sc. (11)
7. Rnd 7: 11 sc. (11)

Change to cream for the leg.

1. Rnd 8: 11 sc. (11)
2. Rnd 9: 11 sc. (11)
3. Rnd 10: 11 sc. (11)
4. Rnd 11: 11 sc. (11)
5. Rnd 12: 11 sc. (11)
6. Rnd 13: 11 sc. (11)
7. Rnd 14: 11 sc. (11)
8. Rnd 15: 11 sc. (11)
9. Rnd 16: 11 sc. (11)

Stuff the shoe firmly and the leg lightly to moderately. Fasten off first leg. Do not fasten off second leg.

Join Legs and Crochet Body

The doll in the image has a narrow lower torso and softly rounded upper body. Place both legs with toes facing forward.

1. Rnd 17: On second leg, ch 3 and join to first leg with sc. Sc 11 around first leg, sc 3 across chain, sc 11 around second leg, sc 3 on opposite side of chain. (28)
2. Rnd 18: 28 sc. (28)
3. Rnd 19: 28 sc. (28)
4. Rnd 20: 12 sc, dec x2, 12 sc. (26)
5. Rnd 21: 26 sc. (26)
6. Rnd 22: 5 sc, dec, 11 sc, dec, 6 sc. (24)
7. Rnd 23: 24 sc. (24)
8. Rnd 24: 4 sc, dec, 10 sc, dec, 6 sc. (22)
9. Rnd 25: 22 sc. (22)
10. Rnd 26: 3 sc, dec, 8 sc, dec, 7 sc. (20)
11. Rnd 27: 20 sc. (20)

Stuff the body as you go, keeping the stomach area neat and slightly flat in front.

1. Rnd 28: 2 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec, 7 sc. (18)
2. Rnd 29: 18 sc. (18)
3. Rnd 30: sc around in BLO. (18)

Round 30 creates the edge where the dress can sit neatly and also helps form the narrow waist seen in the image.

1. Rnd 31: 18 sc. (18)
2. Rnd 32: 5 sc, inc, 8 sc, inc, 3 sc. (20)
3. Rnd 33: 20 sc. (20)
4. Rnd 34: 6 sc, inc, 8 sc, inc, 4 sc. (22)
5. Rnd 35: 22 sc. (22)
6. Rnd 36: 7 sc, inc, 9 sc, inc, 4 sc. (24)
7. Rnd 37: 24 sc. (24)
8. Rnd 38: 24 sc. (24)

The upper chest should look softly rounded but not broad. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing to head.

Arms Make 2

Start in cream.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 12 sc. (12)
4. Rnd 4: 3 sc, dec x3, 3 sc. (9)
5. Rnd 5: 9 sc. (9)
6. Rnd 6: 9 sc. (9)
7. Rnd 7: 9 sc. (9)
8. Rnd 8: 9 sc. (9)
9. Rnd 9: 9 sc. (9)
10. Rnd 10: 9 sc. (9)
11. Rnd 11: 9 sc. (9)
12. Rnd 12: 9 sc. (9)
13. Rnd 13: flatten and sc through both sides across 4 sts. (4)

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Stuff only the lower half lightly. The upper arm should remain soft and flat so it hangs naturally. Leave a tail for sewing.

Head

Use cream yarn. The head should be round and slightly wider than tall, with a smooth front face area for the eyes and embroidered muzzle.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc x6. (30)
6. Rnd 6: 4 sc, inc x6. (36)
7. Rnd 7: 5 sc, inc x6. (42)
8. Rnd 8: 6 sc, inc x6. (48)
9. Rnd 9: 7 sc, inc x6. (54)
10. Rnd 10: 8 sc, inc x6. (60)
11. Rnd 11 to 20: 60 sc. (60)

Insert the bunny eyes between rnds 12 and 13 with about 10 visible sts between them. The eyes in the image are centered and slightly low on the face, giving a gentle expression.

1. Rnd 21: 8 sc, dec x6. (54)
2. Rnd 22: 7 sc, dec x6. (48)
3. Rnd 23: 6 sc, dec x6. (42)
4. Rnd 24: 5 sc, dec x6. (36)
5. Rnd 25: 4 sc, dec x6. (30)

Stuff firmly and shape the cheeks evenly.

1. Rnd 26: 3 sc, dec x6. (24)
2. Rnd 27: 2 sc, dec x6. (18)
3. Rnd 28: sc, dec x6. (12)
4. Rnd 29: dec x6. (6)

Fasten off and close.

Ears Make 2

The ears are long, flat, soft, and floppy, attached high on the head and hanging down to about chest level. Use pink yarn for the outer ears to match the image.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 12 sc. (12)
4. Rnd 4: sc, inc x6. (18)
5. Rnd 5: 18 sc. (18)
6. Rnd 6: 2 sc, inc x6. (24)
7. Rnd 7: 24 sc. (24)
8. Rnd 8: 24 sc. (24)
9. Rnd 9: 24 sc. (24)
10. Rnd 10: 10 sc, dec x2, 10 sc. (22)
11. Rnd 11: 22 sc. (22)
12. Rnd 12: 9 sc, dec x2, 9 sc. (20)
13. Rnd 13 to 20: 20 sc. (20)
14. Rnd 21: 8 sc, dec x2, 8 sc. (18)
15. Rnd 22 to 28: 18 sc. (18)
16. Rnd 29: flatten and sc through both sides across 8 sts. (8)

Do not stuff. Leave long tail for sewing. Lightly steam or finger-shape them so they curve inward slightly.

Dress

Base Bodice

The dress in the image has a strapless floral bodice with a wide skirt. The bodice sits snugly around the upper body and the flowers form a raised front panel.

Work in pink. Begin with a chain that fits around the chest. For the stitch count below, use the body count of 24 sts around the upper torso.

1. Row 1: Ch 25. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 24. Turn. (24)
2. Row 2 to Row 6: Ch 1, 24 sc. Turn. (24)

Wrap the strip around the upper body. It should fit snugly. Sew into a ring. Place around the body with seam centered at the back.

Floral Bodice Appliques Make 10 to 12 Small Flowers

These tiny flowers create the textured front panel shown in the image.

1. With pink, make MR.
2. Into MR work: (ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st) x5.
3. Pull ring tight and fasten off.

Make enough flowers to cover the front of the bodice in two close rows. Sew them overlapping slightly so the bodice looks lush and dimensional.

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Skirt

Join pink yarn to the lower edge of the bodice or directly to the waist round of the bunny. The skirt in the image flares softly, not stiffly, with a rounded bell shape.

1. Rnd 1: Join at waist and work 24 sc evenly around. (24)
2. Rnd 2: 3 sc, inc rep around. (30)
3. Rnd 3: 30 sc. (30)
4. Rnd 4: 4 sc, inc rep around. (36)
5. Rnd 5: 36 sc. (36)
6. Rnd 6: 5 sc, inc rep around. (42)
7. Rnd 7: 42 sc. (42)
8. Rnd 8: 6 sc, inc rep around. (48)
9. Rnd 9: 48 sc. (48)
10. Rnd 10: 7 sc, inc rep around. (54)
11. Rnd 11 to 13: 54 sc. (54)
12. Rnd 14: 8 sc, inc rep around. (60)
13. Rnd 15: 60 sc. (60)
14. Rnd 16: hdc around loosely. (60)
15. Rnd 17: sl st around for a neat edge. (60)

Shape the skirt gently with your hands so it angles outward. The front should not rise too high. It should sit just above the shoes, as seen in the image.

Ballet-Style Shoe Detailing

The shoes already form the base of the feet, but the image shows cross-wrap straps and ankle ties.

With pink yarn, join at one side of the shoe opening.

1. Ch 18, sl st to opposite side of opening.
2. Ch 18, cross over front, sl st to starting side.
3. Ch 22 for ankle tie and fasten off.

Repeat with a second long tie if needed so the shoe can be wrapped around the ankle. Arrange the ties in a crisscross ballet style.

Spring Hat

Hat Crown

The hat is shallow and wide-brimmed, tilted slightly to one side. Use pink yarn.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc x6. (30)
6. Rnd 6: 4 sc, inc x6. (36)
7. Rnd 7: 5 sc, inc x6. (42)
8. Rnd 8 to 11: 42 sc. (42)

Brim

1. Rnd 12: in BLO, 6 sc, inc rep around. (48)
2. Rnd 13: 48 sc. (48)
3. Rnd 14: 7 sc, inc rep around. (54)
4. Rnd 15: 54 sc. (54)
5. Rnd 16: 8 sc, inc rep around. (60)
6. Rnd 17: 60 sc. (60)
7. Rnd 18: 9 sc, inc rep around. (66)
8. Rnd 19: 66 sc. (66)
9. Rnd 20: hdc around. (66)

Fasten off. Lightly block or shape the brim. Tilt the hat slightly right or left when attaching.

Hat Band and Mesh Trim

The image shows a decorative band and airy trim on one side.

Band:

1. Ch 36.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch, sl st 35.

Wrap around base of crown and sew.

Mesh trim:

1. Ch 18.
2. Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 1, skip 1, dc in next. Rep across.
3. Row 2: Ch 3, turn, dc in each dc with ch 1 between each.
4. Fasten off and gather one short edge.

Sew the mesh trim to one side of the hat brim so it falls softly like delicate spring netting.

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Sakura Blossom Handbag

This bag is a flower shape with five large petals and a rounded handle. Use pink yarn.

Front Panel

1. Make MR.
2. Into MR work 10 sc. Join with sl st. (10)
3. Rnd 2: inc around. (20)

Now make petals.

1. Petal 1: Ch 1, sc in next st, hdc in next, 3 dc in next, hdc in next, sc in next, sl st in next.
2. Repeat this petal sequence 4 more times around to create 5 petals.

Fasten off.

Back Panel

Repeat front panel exactly.

Joining and Depth

Place panels together with wrong sides facing inward.

1. Join pink yarn at one lower side.
2. Sc evenly around outer edges of petals, joining both layers together.
3. Leave top center open for the bag opening.

If you want a slightly puffed bag like the image, insert a tiny bit of stuffing before fully closing the lower area, but keep it light.

Handle

1. Attach yarn to one top side of opening.
2. Ch 28.
3. Join to opposite top side with sl st.
4. Work 1 row of sc over the chain handle. (28)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Tiny Frog Companion

Head and Body Worked as One Piece

Use green yarn. The frog in the image has a large flat head, a tiny body, and long slim limbs.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5 to 7: 24 sc. (24)

Place 5 mm eyes between rnds 4 and 5, wider apart than usual, about 8 sts between them, to create the frog look.

1. Rnd 8: 2 sc, dec x6. (18)
2. Rnd 9: 18 sc. (18)
3. Rnd 10: sc, dec x6. (12)
4. Rnd 11: 12 sc. (12)
5. Rnd 12: 2 sc, inc rep around. (16)
6. Rnd 13: 16 sc. (16)
7. Rnd 14: 16 sc. (16)
8. Rnd 15: 6 sc, dec x2, 6 sc. (14)
9. Rnd 16: 14 sc. (14)

Stuff lightly.

1. Rnd 17: 5 sc, dec x2, 5 sc. (12)
2. Rnd 18: 12 sc. (12)

Fasten off, leaving tail for closing bottom if needed.

Frog Arms Make 2

1. Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR. (4)
2. Rnd 2 to 8: 4 sc. (4)

Do not stuff. Leave tail for sewing.

Frog Legs Make 2

1. Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR. (5)
2. Rnd 2 to 9: 5 sc. (5)

Stuff only the top 2 rounds very lightly if needed. Leave the rest unstuffed so they can pose slim like the image.

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Frog White Collar

Use white yarn.

1. Ch 16.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch, sc, hdc, dc, hdc repeat across in small waves.

Wrap around frog neck and sew.

Frog Pink Skirt

Use pink yarn.

1. Ch 16 and join into a ring.
2. Rnd 1: 16 sc. (16)
3. Rnd 2: sc, inc rep around. (24)
4. Rnd 3: 24 hdc. (24)
5. Rnd 4: 2 hdc in each st around for ruffle. (48)

Fasten off. Slip onto frog and sew in place around waist.

Leaf Parasol

Leaf Canopy

Use green yarn. The leaf is large compared to the frog, with a rounded clover-like silhouette.

1. Ch 9.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 2, hdc 2, dc 2, 5 dc in last ch. Working on opposite side of chain, dc 2, hdc 2, sc 2, sl st in first sc.

This creates a basic leaf oval.

1. Row 2: Ch 1, sc 2, hdc 2, dc 3, 2 dc in each of next 5 sts, dc 3, hdc 2, sc 2, sl st.

Create the top lobes:

1. At one upper side work: ch 3, 3 tr in next st, ch 3, sl st in next.
2. Skip 1 st, repeat once more for second lobe.
3. On opposite upper side, repeat once for third lobe if desired, or keep two main lobes for the clover effect seen in the image.

Fasten off leaving a tail. Embroider a center vein with the same green yarn using straight stitches.

Parasol Stem

Wrap green yarn tightly around floral wire or a thin craft stem.

1. Cut wire approximately 10 to 12 cm long.
2. Apply a tiny amount of glue at one end and wrap yarn down the length.
3. Insert top end through the underside center of the leaf and secure well.

Sew or tack the frog hand to the stem so it looks like the frog is holding the parasol.

Placement and Construction Details

Attach Bunny Head to Body

Pin the head to the body first. The neck should be centered and the head should sit upright without leaning too far back. Sew around carefully using the long tail. Add a little extra stuffing into the neck gap before closing completely if needed.

Attach Arms

Sew the arms at the upper sides of the torso, approximately one to two rounds below the neckline. Angle them slightly downward so they rest naturally at the sides, matching the relaxed pose in the image.

Attach Ears

Sew the ears high on the head, slightly behind the eye line. Let them fall forward and downward. One ear may sit a little closer to the hat brim so the styling looks soft and asymmetrical.

Dress Positioning

The floral bodice should sit high on the chest. Arrange the flower appliques densely across the front center only, leaving the back simpler. The skirt should flare evenly all around and stop above the ankles.

Hat Placement

The hat should not sit flat and centered. It should tilt gently to one side, with the mesh trim falling over the right-front or left-front side. Tack it with a few hidden stitches so it stays in place.

Bag Placement

The bag is a separate accessory, but if you want a styled photo-ready display, place it next to the bunny’s left side. You may also stitch one small loop inside and let it hang from the bunny arm.

Frog Assembly

Sew the frog arms near the upper body sides and the legs near the bottom front. Keep the limbs slim and slightly splayed so the frog can stand with support. The white collar should sit snugly under the head, and the pink skirt should flare outward.

Facial Embroidery

Use pale pink embroidery thread or fine yarn for the bunny face.

• Embroider a tiny horizontal nose centered between the eyes, about one round below them.
• From the center of the nose, stitch a short vertical line downward.
• Add a very small split line to create the delicate mouth.
• If desired, add soft cheek blush using fabric-safe blush or pastel, kept very light.

For the frog, embroider a tiny straight smile under the eyes with dark green or black thread.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check symmetry before sewing permanently. The bunny should have a large balanced head, centered eyes, and evenly hanging ears. The floral bodice should stay centered on the front. Keep the nose tiny and neat. The frog should look slightly whimsical, with wide eyes and a small soft smile.

Care Notes

Display the finished set away from direct sunlight to help preserve the pastel colors. Spot clean whenever possible. Avoid soaking pieces that contain wire, stitched accessories, or attached eyes. If used as decor, occasional dusting with a soft dry brush is usually enough.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head centered and firmly attached
• Arms sewn at matching height
• Ears placed evenly and hanging naturally
• Dress flowers secured tightly
• Skirt flared smoothly
• Shoe ties crossed neatly
• Hat tilted and stitched in place
• Handbag fully joined and shaped
• Frog limbs attached securely
• Leaf parasol stem wrapped and stable

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

For light cleaning, use a barely damp cloth and press gently over the surface instead of rubbing. For deeper cleaning on non-wired pieces, hand wash quickly in cool water with mild soap, reshape with towels, and air dry flat. Store in a breathable container with acid-free tissue to maintain shape and texture.