Crochet Tutorial: Cherry Bunny – Free Crochet Pattern

Crochet Tutorial: Cherry Bunny – Free Crochet Pattern

This sweet cherry-themed bunny set is designed to look like a collectible handmade bunny doll with a romantic garden style. It is perfect for anyone searching for an amigurumi bunny pattern, a crochet gift idea, nursery decor, or a charming handmade plush toy with a boutique finish.

The finished set includes the bunny, striped hat, blouse, skirt, shoes, shoulder bag, tiny fox friend, mini book, tea set, and rose bouquet shown in the photo. It has the look of a premium artisan doll, cottagecore room decor, and a keepsake toy that many buyers love.

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 reproduce the proportions and styling seen in the image as closely as possible.

The main bunny is tall and slim with a large round head, long soft ears, a narrow neck, a lightly shaped body, puff sleeves, a flared striped skirt, flat Mary Jane shoes, and a wide sunhat with a soft rippled brim. The little fox, tea set, and flowers are scaled to sit naturally beside the bunny.

Skill Level

Intermediate. A confident beginner can still make it by following the instructions carefully, one section at a time.

Finished Size

  • Main bunny: about 11.5 to 12.5 inches tall seated straight, excluding hat brim shaping.
  • Fox: about 4.25 to 4.75 inches tall.
  • Teapot: about 2 inches tall.
  • Cups: about 0.75 inch tall.
  • Rose bouquet: about 2.5 inches long.

Size depends on yarn tension. The photo has a dense, polished fabric, so work tightly and stuff firmly but evenly.

Materials

  • Cotton yarn, sport or light DK weight, in:
    • Warm beige for bunny head, arms, legs, and ears
    • Soft cream for blouse, skirt trim, hat stripe, bag stripe, flowers, and teapot accents
    • Cherry red for hat, skirt stripes, shoes, buttons, flower details, and bag flower
    • Brown for tea set details
    • Orange rust for fox head, body, tail, and arms
    • White for fox muzzle, tail tip, and hat stripe if desired
    • Light blue for fox sweater
    • Taupe or beige for mini book
    • Green for bouquet stems
    • Small amount of black for eyes or safety eyes
    • Pink embroidery thread for bunny nose
  • 2.0 mm to 2.5 mm crochet hook
  • Fiberfill stuffing
  • Stitch marker
  • Tapestry needle
  • Sewing pins
  • 8 mm safety eyes for bunny, or embroidered eyes if preferred
  • 5 to 6 mm safety eyes for fox
  • Thin floral wire optional for bouquet stems only

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
  • FLO = front loop only
  • BLO = back loop only
  • st = stitch
  • sts = stitches

General Notes

  • Work in continuous rounds unless noted.
  • Use a stitch marker at the first stitch of every round.
  • Stuff gradually. Do not overstuff the neck.
  • The doll in the image has a smooth, compact fabric, so avoid loose tension.
  • For the blouse and skirt, make sure the stripes stay even and centered at the back.

Main Bunny

Legs Make 2

Start in beige.

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Rnd 3: sc, inc x 6. (18)
  4. Rnd 4: BLO sc around. (18)
  5. Rnd 5: sc 5, dec, sc 7, dec, sc 2. (16)
  6. Rnd 6: sc 4, dec, sc 6, dec, sc 2. (14)
  7. Rnd 7: sc around. (14)
  8. Rnd 8: sc 3, dec, sc 5, dec, sc 2. (12)
  9. Rnd 9-18: sc around for 10 rounds. (12)

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Stuff the foot well and the leg lightly. Fasten off first leg. Make second leg but do not fasten off.

Joining Legs and Lower Body

  1. Rnd 19: From second leg, 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 around. (32)
  3. Rnd 21: sc 14, inc, sc 2, inc, sc 14. (34)
  4. Rnd 22: sc around. (34)
  5. Rnd 23: sc 15, inc, sc 2, inc, sc 15. (36)
  6. Rnd 24-27: sc around for 4 rounds. (36)
  7. Rnd 28: sc 4, dec x 2, sc 10, dec x 2, sc 14. (32)
  8. Rnd 29: sc around. (32)
  9. Rnd 30: sc 6, dec, sc 8, dec, sc 14. (30)
  10. Rnd 31: sc around. (30)
  11. Rnd 32: sc 5, dec, sc 8, dec, sc 13. (28)
  12. Rnd 33: sc around. (28)
  13. Rnd 34: sc 4, dec, sc 8, dec, sc 12. (26)

Stuff the hips and tummy firmly. The body in the photo is not round and chunky. It is slightly slim through the waist.

Upper Body and Neck

  1. Rnd 35: sc around. (26)
  2. Rnd 36: sc 3, dec, sc 8, dec, sc 11. (24)
  3. Rnd 37: sc around. (24)
  4. Rnd 38: sc 2, dec, sc 8, dec, sc 10. (22)
  5. Rnd 39: sc around. (22)
  6. Rnd 40: sc 1, dec, sc 8, dec, sc 9. (20)
  7. Rnd 41: sc around. (20)
  8. Rnd 42: dec x 5, sc 10. (15)
  9. Rnd 43-46: sc around for 4 rounds. (15)

Stuff lightly but add a firm rolled stuffing core in the neck. A short dowel or floral stem can be added if you want extra support.

Head

Continue in beige from neck.

  1. Rnd 47: inc around, then sc 3 more evenly if needed across the round to balance shaping. Work 2 sc in each of first 15 sts, then distribute 3 extra sc across the round. (33)
  2. Rnd 48: sc 4, inc x 3, sc 6, inc x 3, sc 14. (39)
  3. Rnd 49: sc 5, inc x 3, sc 8, inc x 3, sc 17. (45)
  4. Rnd 50: sc around. (45)
  5. Rnd 51: sc 6, inc x 3, sc 9, inc x 3, sc 18. (51)
  6. Rnd 52: sc around. (51)
  7. Rnd 53: sc 7, inc x 3, sc 10, inc x 3, sc 19. (57)
  8. Rnd 54-63: sc around for 10 rounds. (57)

Place eyes between Rnds 57 and 58 with about 11 visible stitches between them. The eyes in the image are slightly low and wide, with embroidered lashes.

  1. Rnd 64: sc 7, dec x 3, sc 10, dec x 3, sc 19. (51)
  2. Rnd 65: sc around. (51)
  3. Rnd 66: sc 6, dec x 3, sc 9, dec x 3, sc 15. (45)
  4. Rnd 67: sc around. (45)
  5. Rnd 68: sc 5, dec x 3, sc 8, dec x 3, sc 11. (39)
  6. Rnd 69: sc 4, dec x 6, sc 11. (33)
  7. Rnd 70: sc 3, dec x 6, sc 9. (27)
  8. Rnd 71: dec around to end. (14)
  9. Rnd 72: dec x 7. (7)

Finish stuffing before closing. Fasten off and weave through front loops to close.

Ears Make 2

The ears are long, flat, and soft, attached so they fall straight down from beneath the hat brim.

In beige:

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Rnd 3: sc, inc x 6. (18)
  4. Rnd 4-8: sc around for 5 rounds. (18)
  5. Rnd 9: sc 7, dec, sc 7, dec. (16)
  6. Rnd 10-16: sc around for 7 rounds. (16)
  7. Rnd 17: sc 6, dec, sc 6, dec. (14)
  8. Rnd 18-24: sc around for 7 rounds. (14)
  9. Rnd 25: sc 5, dec, sc 5, dec. (12)
  10. Rnd 26-32: sc around for 7 rounds. (12)
  11. Rnd 33: flatten and sc through both sides across 6 sts to close top. Leave a long tail.

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Do not stuff. Lightly steam or finger-shape if needed.

Arms Make 2

The arms are slim with rounded hands. The blouse sleeves will sit over the top portion.

In beige:

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Rnd 3-4: sc around. (12)
  4. Rnd 5: dec x 2, sc 8. (10)
  5. Rnd 6-15: sc around for 10 rounds. (10)
  6. Rnd 16: sc 3, dec, sc 3, dec. (8)
  7. Rnd 17-19: sc around. (8)
  8. Rnd 20: flatten and sc through both sides across 4 sts. Leave tail.

Stuff lower half only. Keep upper arm flat.

Bunny Clothing

Blouse

The blouse is cream with puff sleeves, a short fitted body, and a scalloped hem. It closes at the back or can be sewn on.

In cream, ch 26.

  1. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 25, ch 1, turn. (25)
  2. Row 2-6: sc across. (25)

This panel wraps around the upper body. Test fit around the torso above the waist. Join short edges or sew after dressing.

Sleeve Openings

Mark 5 stitches in from each side at the top edge. Leave center 15 stitches for front and back shaping.

For each sleeve, join yarn into opening edge.

  1. Rnd 1: Work 14 sc evenly around opening. (14)
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. (28)
  3. Rnd 3: sc around. (28)
  4. Rnd 4: sc 2, dec around. (21)
  5. Rnd 5: sc around. (21)
  6. Rnd 6: hdc around. (21)
  7. Rnd 7: in FLO, repeat sc, hdc in next around. (21)

This creates the rounded puff shape seen in the photo.

Collar Edge

Join cream yarn to neckline and work:

  1. Rnd 1: sc evenly around neckline.
  2. Rnd 2: repeat sl st, ch 1, hdc in next stitch all around for a soft decorative edge.

Front Buttons

Embroider or sew three tiny red buttons centered on the blouse front.

Scalloped Lower Edge

Join yarn at lower blouse edge:

  1. Rnd 1: *sl st in next st, ch 1, hdc in next st, dc in next st, hdc in next st, sl st in next st*; repeat around.

This forms the neat shell-like trim visible at the waistline.

Skirt

The skirt is full, striped, and softly flared. It sits right under the blouse.

In red, ch 30, join without twisting.

  1. Rnd 1: sc around. (30)
  2. Rnd 2: sc 4, inc around. (36)
  3. Rnd 3: change to cream, sc around. (36)
  4. Rnd 4: red, sc 5, inc around. (42)
  5. Rnd 5: cream, sc around. (42)
  6. Rnd 6: red, sc 6, inc around. (48)
  7. Rnd 7: cream, sc around. (48)
  8. Rnd 8: red, sc 7, inc around. (54)
  9. Rnd 9: cream, sc around. (54)
  10. Rnd 10: red, sc շուրջ. (54)
  11. Rnd 11: cream, sc around. (54)
  12. Rnd 12: red, sc 8, inc around. (60)
  13. Rnd 13: cream, sc around. (60)

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Fasten off red. Join cream for hem.

  1. Rnd 14: *sl st in next st, ch 1, hdc in next st, dc in next st, hdc in next st, sl st in next st*; repeat around.

Sew or dress onto bunny so the waistline tucks just beneath the blouse hem.

Shoes Make 2

The shoes are classic cherry red Mary Janes with a slim strap opening.

In red:

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Rnd 3: sc, inc x 6. (18)
  4. Rnd 4: BLO sc around. (18)
  5. Rnd 5: sc 5, dec, sc 7, dec, sc 2. (16)
  6. Rnd 6: sc 4, dec, sc 6, dec, sc 2. (14)
  7. Rnd 7: sc around. (14)

Fasten off. Stitch onto foot with opening centered slightly high so a small oval top opening remains visible.

For strap, ch 6, fasten off, sew one end to one side of shoe opening and the other end across the top. Embroider a tiny buckle dot if desired.

Shoulder Bag

The bag is a small striped shoulder pouch with a flower embellishment.

In cream, ch 9.

  1. Rnd 1: sc in second ch from hook and next 6 ch, 3 sc in last ch, continue on opposite side with 6 sc, 2 sc in last ch. (17)
  2. Rnd 2: inc, sc 6, inc x 3, sc 6, inc x 2. (23)
  3. Rnd 3: red, sc around. (23)
  4. Rnd 4: cream, sc around. (23)
  5. Rnd 5: red, sc around. (23)
  6. Rnd 6: cream, sc around. (23)
  7. Rnd 7: red, sc around. (23)

Flatten and sew top partly closed, leaving a small opening.

For strap, in cream, ch 55 to 65 depending on preferred drape. Work sl st back across. Sew strap to both top sides of bag.

Bag Flower

In red:

  1. MR, *ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, sl st into MR* repeat 5 times.
  2. Pull ring closed and sew flower to bag front.

Hat

The hat is one of the defining features of the design. It has a rounded crown and a broad rippled brim with red and cream stripes. The brim bends softly, not stiffly.

Start in cream.

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Rnd 3: sc, inc x 6. (18)
  4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc x 6. (24)
  5. Rnd 5: sc 3, inc x 6. (30)
  6. Rnd 6: sc 4, inc x 6. (36)
  7. Rnd 7: sc 5, inc x 6. (42)
  8. Rnd 8: sc 6, inc x 6. (48)
  9. Rnd 9-13: sc around. (48)

Change to red.

  1. Rnd 14: BLO sc around. (48)
  2. Rnd 15: sc 7, inc x 6. (54)
  3. Rnd 16: cream, sc around. (54)
  4. Rnd 17: red, sc 8, inc x 6. (60)
  5. Rnd 18: cream, sc around. (60)
  6. Rnd 19: red, sc 9, inc x 6. (66)
  7. Rnd 20: cream, sc around. (66)
  8. Rnd 21: red, sc 10, inc x 6. (72)
  9. Rnd 22: cream, sc around. (72)
  10. Rnd 23: red, *sc 5, inc* around. (84)
  11. Rnd 24: red, loosely work hdc around. (84)

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Fasten off. Lightly steam if needed so the brim ripples gently downward around the face.

Hat Flower

In red, make the same 5-petal flower as the bag flower and sew to one side of hat. Add a tiny cream stitch in center if desired.

Bunny Face Embroidery

  • Embroider a small upside-down triangular nose in pale pink centered between the eyes.
  • From the bottom point, embroider a short vertical line downward about 3 to 4 stitches long.
  • Embroider soft eyelashes extending outward and slightly upward.
  • Optional: add a faint blush with pastel pencil or fabric-safe tint.

Fox Friend

Fox Head

In orange rust:

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Rnd 3: sc, inc x 6. (18)
  4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc x 6. (24)
  5. Rnd 5: sc 3, inc x 6. (30)
  6. Rnd 6-9: sc around. (30)

Change to white for muzzle band.

  1. Rnd 10: sc around. (30)

Change back to orange.

  1. Rnd 11-12: sc around. (30)

Insert eyes between Rnds 8 and 9 with 6 to 7 stitches between.

  1. Rnd 13: sc 3, dec x 6, sc 9. (24)
  2. Rnd 14: sc 2, dec x 6, sc 6. (18)
  3. Rnd 15: sc 1, dec x 6, sc 5. (12)
  4. Rnd 16: dec x 6. (6)

Stuff and close. Embroider black nose centered on white muzzle area.

Fox Ears Make 2

In orange:

  1. Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR. (4)
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. (8)
  3. Rnd 3: sc around. (8)
  4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc x 2, sc 2, inc x 2. (12)
  5. Rnd 5: sc around. (12)
  6. Flatten and sew to head.

Fox Body

Start in brown for feet.

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Rnd 3: sc around. (12)

Change to light blue.

  1. Rnd 4-8: sc around. (12)
  2. Rnd 9: sc 4, dec x 2, sc 4. (10)
  3. Rnd 10-11: sc around. (10)
  4. Rnd 12: dec x 2, sc 6. (8)

Stuff lightly and leave tail for sewing.

Fox Arms Make 2

In orange:

  1. Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR. (5)
  2. Rnd 2-6: sc around. (5)
  3. Fasten off and leave tails.

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Fox Legs Make 2

In brown:

  1. Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR. (5)
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. (10)
  3. Rnd 3-5: sc around. (10)
  4. Fasten off, stuff lightly.

Fox Tail

In orange:

  1. Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR. (4)
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. (8)
  3. Rnd 3: sc around. (8)
  4. Rnd 4: sc, inc x 4. (12)
  5. Rnd 5-8: sc around. (12)

Change to white.

  1. Rnd 9-10: sc around. (12)
  2. Flatten and sew closed. Attach to fox body side or back.

Fox Hat

Make a tiny striped hat to echo the bunny’s color story.

In cream:

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc x 6. (18)
  4. Rnd 4-5: sc around. (18)
  5. Rnd 6: red or tan stripe, BLO sc around. (18)
  6. Rnd 7: *sc 2, inc* around. (24)
  7. Rnd 8: hdc around. (24)

Mini Book

In taupe or beige, ch 7.

  1. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. (6)
  2. Rows 2-8: ch 1, turn, sc across. (6)

Fold in half and seam one side to make an open book shape. Add a few white embroidery lines on front.

Tea Set

Teapot Base

In beige or cream with brown trim:

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Rnd 3: sc, inc x 6. (18)
  4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc x 6. (24)
  5. Rnd 5-7: sc around. (24)
  6. Rnd 8: sc 2, dec x 6. (18)
  7. Rnd 9: sc around. (18)
  8. Rnd 10: dec x 6, sc 6. (12)
  9. Rnd 11: sc around. (12)
  10. Rnd 12: dec x 6. (6)

Stuff lightly and close.

Teapot Lid

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Rnd 3: sc around. (12)
  4. Rnd 4: dec x 3, sc 6. (9)

For knob: 4 sc in MR, close and sew on top.

Teapot Spout

  1. Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR. (4)
  2. Rnd 2-5: sc around. (4)
  3. Rnd 6: inc, sc 3. (5)
  4. Rnd 7-8: sc around. (5)

Stuff very lightly and sew to teapot front at an upward angle.

Teapot Handle

Ch 10. Sl st back along chain. Sew ends to teapot sides in a curved loop.

Cups Make 2

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Rnd 3: BLO sc around. (12)
  4. Rnd 4-5: sc around. (12)
  5. Rnd 6: sl st around.

For each cup handle, ch 4 and sl st back. Sew to side.

Rose Bouquet

Rose Make 3

Make 2 red and 1 cream or 2 red and 2 cream if preferred.

Ch 16.

  1. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, work 2 hdc in each chain across. (30)
  2. Fasten off with long tail.

Roll strip tightly from one end to form a rose. Sew base securely.

Leaves and Stems

In green, ch 8.

  1. Starting in second ch from hook: sl st, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st.

Make 2 or 3 leaves. Sew roses to green stem cords made from ch 10 to 12, then wrap together into a small bouquet.

Assembly

  1. Sew ears to head between Rnds 46 and 47 of the head area, spaced so they fall down the sides of the face.
  2. Sew head firmly to neck if not already continuous.
  3. Sew arms to body at shoulder height just below neck base.
  4. Dress bunny in blouse and skirt. Secure with tiny hidden stitches.
  5. Sew shoes to feet if not permanently attached.
  6. Place bag crossbody from left shoulder to right hip as in photo.
  7. Set hat low over forehead so it frames the eyes and partly overlaps the ear roots.
  8. Assemble fox and sit it beside bunny with book resting between paws.
  9. Place tea set and bouquet as decorative props.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check that the bunny’s head sits straight and the ears hang evenly. The nose should be tiny and centered. Add delicate lashes, a subtle mouth line, and very soft cheek tint only if needed. Keep the face simple because the image has a clean, gentle expression.

Care Notes

Use clean dry hands while handling light yarn shades. Store the hat flat or lightly stuffed to protect the brim shape. Decorative pieces like the teapot, bouquet, and fox book are best kept with the display set rather than used as rough-play parts.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

  • Hat brim soft and evenly rippled
  • Ears attached at equal height
  • Blouse buttons centered
  • Skirt stripes level all around
  • Bag strap crossing body neatly
  • Shoes matched in height and angle
  • Fox scaled smaller than bunny
  • Tea set and bouquet securely stitched

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot clean with a barely damp cloth and mild soap. Do not twist or wring. Reshape while drying flat on a towel. Keep away from direct sunlight for long periods to preserve the red and cream contrast. For long-term storage, wrap in acid-free tissue and avoid sealed damp containers.

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