Crochet Tutorial: Ruby Bunny – Free Crochet Pattern

This sweet handmade bunny set is designed to look charming on a nursery shelf, craft table, or gift display. With her red dress, matching hat, tiny shoulder bag, picnic mat, yarn basket, and little hedgehog friend, this project has the look of a premium amigurumi doll buyers often search for when shopping for a crochet bunny doll, handmade nursery decor, or collectible stuffed animal gift.

The finished set is styled with soft proportions, neat shaping, and classic garden details that make it feel perfect for spring decor, Easter gifting, and boutique toy lovers. If you enjoy patterns inspired by artisan amigurumi, heirloom crochet dolls, handmade bunny toys, and cute animal companions that feel gift-ready and display-worthy, this pattern will help you recreate the full scene step by step.

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 includes the following pieces:

• Ruby Bunny doll
• Bunny dress
• Wide-brim hat with flower
• Crossbody bag
• Shoes
• Mini hedgehog friend
• Hedgehog hat
• Small apple
• Picnic mat
• Tiny basket with yarn balls

The bunny in the photo has a tall, softly elongated form with a rounded head, long ears, a small neck transition, slim tube-style arms, sturdy legs, and a skirted silhouette created by the dress. The hedgehog is much smaller, rounder, and more compact. Keep your stitches tight and your stuffing even so the finished pieces hold their shape well.

Skill Level

Intermediate, mainly because this set has many parts, shaping rounds, surface details, and sewn accessories. A confident beginner can still make it by working slowly and checking stitch counts carefully after every round.

Materials

• Sport or light DK cotton yarn in cream, red, white, beige, brown, blue, yellow, tan, black, pink, green, and apple red
• 2.0 mm to 2.5 mm crochet hook
• Polyester stuffing
• 6 mm safety eyes for bunny
• 4 mm or small black beads/safety eyes for hedgehog
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Scissors
• Thin cardboard for optional base support inside feet

Color Suggestions

• Cream: bunny head, body, arms, legs, ears
• Red: dress, hat, shoes, bag
• White: trim, flower centers, edging
• Beige: hedgehog face and belly, basket
• Brown: hedgehog spines
• Blue: hedgehog shirt, one yarn ball
• Yellow: hedgehog hat
• Apple red and green: apple
• Soft pink: bunny nose detail

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• mr = magic ring
• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• inc = increase, 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
• rep = repeat

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General Notes

• Work in continuous rounds unless noted otherwise.
• Use a stitch marker at the first stitch of every round.
• Stuff as you go and keep stuffing smooth, not lumpy.
• For the cleanest amigurumi finish, use invisible decreases.
• The bunny outfit in the photo is removable in separate pieces except the shoes, which may be sewn in place if preferred.
• The bunny is designed to stand with support from the wide feet and a balanced body. A small cardboard insert inside each foot can help.

Finished Size

• Bunny: approximately 11 to 13 inches tall depending on yarn and tension
• Hedgehog: approximately 3 to 4 inches tall
• Bag: about 1.5 inches wide
• Basket: about 1.5 inches wide

Bunny Head

Using cream yarn.

1. R1: 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24)
5. R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6. (30)
6. R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6. (36)
7. R7: (5 sc, inc) x 6. (42)
8. R8: (6 sc, inc) x 6. (48)
9. R9: (7 sc, inc) x 6. (54)
10. R10-R19: sc around. (54 each round)
11. Insert safety eyes between R13 and R14 with about 10 visible stitches between them.
12. R20: (7 sc, dec) x 6. (48)
13. R21: sc around. (48)
14. R22: (6 sc, dec) x 6. (42)
15. R23: (5 sc, dec) x 6. (36)
16. R24: (4 sc, dec) x 6. (30)
17. R25: (3 sc, dec) x 6. (24)
18. Begin stuffing firmly and shape the cheeks evenly.
19. R26: (2 sc, dec) x 6. (18)
20. R27: (sc, dec) x 6. (12)

Do not fasten off if making a one-piece body join. The neck and body continue below.

Bunny Body

Continue with cream yarn from the head.

1. R28: sc around in blo. (12)
2. R29: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
3. R30: (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24)
4. R31: (3 sc, inc) x 6. (30)
5. R32-R35: sc around. (30 each round)
6. R36: (4 sc, inc) x 6. (36)
7. R37-R41: sc around. (36 each round)
8. R42: (4 sc, dec) x 6. (30)
9. R43-R45: sc around. (30 each round)
10. R46: (3 sc, dec) x 6. (24)
11. R47: sc around. (24)

Stuff the body firmly, especially the lower torso. Fasten off, leaving a tail if you prefer attaching legs separately. If you prefer a joined one-piece construction, the legs can be crocheted separately and sewn on.

Bunny Legs Make 2

Using cream yarn. The legs in the image are long, straight, and gentle in shape, ending in red strap shoes. They are slightly longer than the torso depth and should look neat rather than chunky.

1. R1: 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24)
5. R5-R6: sc around. (24 each round)
6. R7: 6 sc, 6 dec, 6 sc. (18)
7. R8: sc around. (18)
8. R9: 5 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec, 2 sc. (16)
9. R10-R24: sc around. (16 each round)
10. Stuff the foot firmly and the leg more lightly toward the top.
11. Flatten top and crochet 8 sc through both layers, or fasten off with a long tail for sewing.

Make sure both feet face forward in the same direction. If desired, place a small cardboard oval in the sole before fully stuffing the foot.

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Bunny Arms Make 2

Using cream yarn. The arms should be slim and softly tapered with light stuffing only in the lower half.

1. R1: 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. R2: (sc, inc) x 3. (9)
3. R3-R5: sc around. (9 each round)
4. R6: 2 sc, dec, 5 sc. (8)
5. R7-R20: sc around. (8 each round)
6. Stuff only the hand and lower arm lightly.
7. Flatten top and crochet 4 sc through both layers, or fasten off leaving a sewing tail.

Bunny Ears Make 2

Using cream yarn. These ears are long, narrow, and softly hanging, attached close to the hat line and falling to shoulder level.

1. R1: 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. R4-R6: sc around. (18 each round)
5. R7: 7 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec. (16)
6. R8-R13: sc around. (16 each round)
7. R14: 6 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec. (14)
8. R15-R22: sc around. (14 each round)
9. R23: 5 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec. (12)
10. R24-R32: sc around. (12 each round)
11. R33: 4 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec. (10)
12. R34-R38: sc around. (10 each round)

Do not stuff. Flatten the top lightly and sew each ear to the head at about R8-R10, slightly behind the outer edge of each eye line so they fall down the sides of the face.

Bunny Shoes Make 2

Using red yarn. The shoes in the image are rounded Mary Jane style with a strap effect and a white trim detail. They should fully cover the feet.

Sole

1. Ch 7.
2. R1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, working on opposite side sc 4, inc in last st. (14)
3. R2: inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc. (20)
4. R3: sc around in blo. (20)

Upper

1. R4: 5 sc, 5 dec, 5 sc. (15)
2. R5: 4 sc, 3 dec, 5 sc. (12)
3. R6: sc around. (12)

Fasten off one shoe. On the second shoe, add strap detail.

Strap

1. Join yarn at side of shoe opening.
2. Ch 5, skip across opening, sl st to opposite side.
3. Fasten off.

Embroider or sew a tiny white stitch at the outer side to mimic the button shown in the image. Add a round of white surface slip stitch or embroidered edging along the shoe opening if desired.

Dress

Using red yarn for the main dress and white yarn for trim. The dress in the image has a fitted bodice, slight V front, decorative white edging, tiny button accents, a flared skirt, shoulder straps, and floral decoration near the hem and chest. The easiest way to match the silhouette is to make the dress in two sections: bodice and skirt.

Bodice

Work in rows.

1. Ch 19.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 18. Ch 1, turn. (18)
3. Row 2: sc 18. Ch 1, turn.
4. Row 3: sc 4, dec, sc 6, dec, sc 4. Ch 1, turn. (16)
5. Row 4: sc 16. Ch 1, turn.
6. Row 5: sc 3, dec, sc 6, dec, sc 3. Ch 1, turn. (14)
7. Row 6: sc 14. Ch 1, turn.
8. Row 7: sc 3, dec, sc 4, dec, sc 3. Ch 1, turn. (12)
9. Row 8: sc 12.

This forms the front and side shaping. Now create the back wrap section.

1. Ch 1, turn. Row 9: sc 12.
2. Rows 10-14: sc 12.

Wrap the bodice around the bunny torso to check fit. Sew or lace the back closed after dressing the doll, or add tiny snap closure if desired.

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Shoulder Straps Make 2

1. Ch 8.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 7.

Sew each strap from the upper back to the front bodice. Position them slightly inward, as in the photo.

Skirt

Join red yarn to lower edge of bodice and work around evenly.

1. R1: Work 24 sc evenly around lower edge. (24)
2. R2: (3 sc, inc) x 6. (30)
3. R3: sc around. (30)
4. R4: (4 sc, inc) x 6. (36)
5. R5: sc around. (36)
6. R6: (5 sc, inc) x 6. (42)
7. R7: sc around. (42)
8. R8: (6 sc, inc) x 6. (48)
9. R9-R11: sc around. (48 each round)

Fasten off red. Join white for lower trim.

1. Trim Round: In flo or as surface edging, work (sl st or sc) evenly around for a neat white border.

To create the layered white line visible above the hem, add one more surface slip stitch round in white about 2 rounds above the bottom edge.

Front White Edging

With white yarn, surface sl st or sew a neat border from the neckline down the angled front panel to create the V-shaped trim seen in the image. Add a short vertical decorative white line at the right front edge.

Buttons

Sew 3 small white embroidered French knots or tiny crochet circles to the front bodice.

Small Dress Flower Motifs

Make 4 for the skirt and 1 for the chest.

1. With white yarn, 5 sc in mr.
2. Join with sl st.
3. Fasten off, leaving a tail.

Sew one flower near the upper chest and four flowers near the lower left side of the skirt, matching the image placement. Add tiny red or cream centers if desired.

Crossbody Bag

Using red yarn and white trim.

Bag Body

1. Ch 7.
2. R1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, sc 4 on opposite side, inc in last st. (14)
3. R2-R6: sc around. (14 each round)

Flatten and sew the top edge closed about halfway, leaving the upper opening covered by the flap.

Flap

1. Join yarn at back top center.
2. Row 1: sc 6. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2: dec, 2 sc, dec. Ch 1, turn. (4)
4. Row 3: sc 4.

Fasten off. Edge the flap with white yarn using sl st or sc. Make one tiny white flower and sew to the flap.

Strap

1. With red yarn, ch 30 to 36 depending on bunny size.
2. Fasten off and sew each end to the upper sides of the bag.

Place the bag diagonally across the bunny body from shoulder to opposite hip, matching the image.

Wide-Brim Hat

Using red yarn with white trim. The hat is rounded at the crown and softly flares outward into a broad brim.

Crown

1. R1: 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24)
5. R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6. (30)
6. R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6. (36)
7. R7: (5 sc, inc) x 6. (42)
8. R8-R12: sc around. (42 each round)

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Brim

1. R13: (6 sc, inc) x 6. (48)
2. R14: sc around. (48)
3. R15: (7 sc, inc) x 6. (54)
4. R16: sc around. (54)
5. R17: (8 sc, inc) x 6. (60)
6. R18: sc around. (60)
7. R19: (9 sc, inc) x 6. (66)
8. R20: sc around. (66)

Fasten off red. With white yarn, work one round of slip stitch evenly around the outer brim. Add another white surface slip stitch line near the base of the brim to imitate the narrow decorative band.

Hat Flower

1. With cream or white yarn, 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. Join with sl st.
3. Petals: (ch 2, 2 dc in same st, ch 2, sl st in same st) x 3.

Fasten off. Sew the flower to one side of the hat. Add a tiny red stitch in the center if desired.

Bunny Face Embroidery

Use fine black thread for brows and soft pink yarn or embroidery floss for the nose.

• Embroider a tiny upside-down triangle nose centered between the eyes, around R15.
• Add one short vertical stitch below the nose.
• Embroider simple curved brows above each eye.
• Do not add a large mouth. The image has a minimal sweet expression.

Hedgehog Body

Using beige yarn for the lower body and face area. The hedgehog is small, rounded, and slightly pear-shaped with a forward belly.

1. R1: 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24)
5. R5-R8: sc around. (24 each round)
6. R9: (2 sc, dec) x 6. (18)
7. R10-R12: sc around. (18 each round)
8. R13: (sc, dec) x 6. (12)
9. Stuff firmly.
10. R14: dec x 6. (6)

Fasten off and close.

Hedgehog Face Patch

Using beige yarn.

1. R1: 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)

Fasten off leaving a tail. Sew this oval-like circle to the front lower half of the head area, slightly stretched into a face patch. Add 4 mm eyes and embroider a black nose.

Hedgehog Spines

Using brown yarn. Make a back cap that covers the top, sides, and back of the hedgehog.

1. R1: 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24)
5. R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6. (30)
6. R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6. (36)

Now add looped texture or short spike texture.

1. Texture Round: (ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next ch, sl st in next ch, sl st in next stitch of round) around.

Fasten off and sew over the back of the hedgehog, leaving the beige face visible.

Hedgehog Arms Make 2

Using beige yarn.

1. R1: 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. R2-R4: sc around. (6 each round)

Fasten off. Stuff lightly or leave unstuffed. Sew at the front sides, angled inward to hold the apple.

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Hedgehog Legs Make 2

Using beige yarn.

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

Fasten off, flatten slightly, and sew at the bottom front.

Hedgehog Shirt

Using blue yarn. This is a tiny simple body wrap.

1. Ch 16.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 15. Ch 1, turn.
3. Rows 2-4: sc 15.

Wrap around the hedgehog body and sew the seam at the back. Leave the lower belly and face exposed.

Hedgehog Hat

Using yellow yarn.

1. R1: 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. R4-R5: sc around. (18 each round)
5. R6: (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24)
6. R7: (3 sc, inc) x 6. (30)
7. R8: sc around. (30)

Fasten off. Sew or tack lightly to the head.

Apple

Using red yarn.

1. R1: 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. R4-R5: sc around. (18 each round)
5. R6: (sc, dec) x 6. (12)
6. Stuff lightly.
7. R7: dec x 6. (6)

Close and shape slightly flatter at top and bottom. Add a small green leaf:

1. Ch 4.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st, sc, sl st.

Sew to top with a short brown or green stem. Position the apple between the hedgehog arms.

Picnic Mat

Using cream and brown or muted purple for checks. The mat in the image is small, rectangular, and lightly bordered.

Base

1. With cream, ch 13.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 12. Ch 1, turn.
3. Rows 2-10: sc 12.

Fasten off. Add a cream border of sc evenly around all four sides.

Checked Detail

Use surface embroidery or duplicate stitch to create a simple check grid in the center. Make alternating small square blocks with brown and muted contrast yarn.

Yarn Basket

Using beige yarn.

Basket Base

1. R1: 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. R4: sc around in blo. (18)
5. R5-R8: sc around. (18 each round)

Fasten off. Flatten very slightly into an oval with your fingers if desired.

Handles Make 2

1. Ch 8.
2. Fasten off.

Sew each handle to opposite sides of the basket.

Mini Yarn Balls

Make 2 or 3 in different colors. One red and one blue match the photo well.

1. R1: 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: (sc, dec) x 4. (8)

Stuff lightly if needed or leave unstuffed and simply wrap the tail around the ball to mimic wound yarn. Place inside the basket.

Assembly Order

1. Sew bunny legs to the lower body, centered and evenly spaced.
2. Sew bunny arms to the upper body around R43-R44 area, angled slightly downward.
3. Sew ears to the head so they drape along both sides.
4. Dress the bunny in the bodice and skirt piece.
5. Sew shoulder straps to the dress.
6. Add white edging, flowers, and buttons.
7. Put shoes on the feet and tack in place if desired.
8. Place the bag across the body and sew a few hidden stitches to keep it from shifting.
9. Put the hat on the bunny head and tack it lightly near the ears.
10. Assemble hedgehog body, face patch, spines, limbs, shirt, and hat.
11. Sew the apple into the hedgehog hands.
12. Arrange basket, yarn balls, and picnic mat as display props.

Placement Tips for a Photo-Accurate Look

• The bunny head should be large but not oversized, about the visual width of the skirt’s upper section.
• The ears should begin just below the top curve of the head, not too low.
• The hat brim should sit low enough to frame the eyes.
• The dress should flare outward instead of hanging straight down.
• The bag should rest on the bunny’s right hip if the strap crosses from left shoulder.
• The hedgehog should reach just below the bunny knee height when placed beside it.
• The basket should be tiny compared with the bunny foot, not full-size.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Before knotting off the last tails, check the symmetry of the eyes, ears, hat, and arm angle. Shape the bunny cheeks gently with your fingers while the head is fully stuffed. Keep the nose tiny and centered. The brows should be soft and short so the face stays sweet and calm.

Care Notes

Display pieces stay nicest when kept out of direct moisture and strong sunlight. If this set is intended as decor rather than a toy, you can use lighter stitching on accessories and tack them in place for a cleaner presentation.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Both bunny feet point forward
• Dress closes neatly at the back
• Hat brim sits evenly
• Bag strap length looks balanced
• Flowers are securely sewn
• Hedgehog apple is attached firmly
• All tails are woven in and trimmed

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap only when needed. Do not soak pieces with stuffed shaping unless absolutely necessary. If washing is required, hand wash gently, reshape while damp, and air dry completely on a towel. Store in a dust-free container or display cabinet to preserve color, trim, and facial embroidery.