Crochet Tutorial: Flora Bunny – Free Crochet Pattern

Crochet Tutorial: Flora Bunny – Free Crochet Pattern

This charming crochet bunny doll is designed with a soft garden look, a floral patchwork dress, a brimmed hat, a tiny crossbody bag, flower shoes, a matching beret, a potted sunflower, a small picnic basket, and a sweet hedgehog friend. It is ideal for handmade toy lovers searching for an amigurumi pattern, crochet doll pattern, bunny doll tutorial, or giftable nursery decor.

If you enjoy collectible crochet dolls, artisan plush toys, spring bunny decor, and handmade amigurumi outfits, this design brings many beautiful details into one coordinated set. It also makes a lovely option for readers looking for crochet gift ideas, bunny amigurumi patterns, or boutique-style handmade doll inspiration before they shop for finished toys or craft supplies.

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 and follows standard amigurumi construction. The finished set includes:

  • Flora Bunny doll
  • Dress
  • Hat with flowers
  • Crossbody flower bag
  • Shoes
  • Round flower beret
  • Potted sunflower
  • Small basket with cloth lining
  • Mini hedgehog with jacket and watering can

The proportions are styled to match the image closely: a rounded head, slim neck, gently tapered torso, short arms, standing legs with small feet, long floppy ears, and decorative floral layering across the clothing and accessories.

Skill Level

Intermediate. A confident beginner can still complete it by following each round carefully and checking stitch counts often.

Materials

  • Sport weight or light DK cotton yarn for the best stitch definition
  • Main bunny color: light cream
  • Hat color: warm peach
  • Dress colors: peach, coral, pink, pale yellow, sky blue, mint, leaf green
  • Bag colors: pink, yellow, blue, green
  • Shoe colors: peach, pink, yellow, blue, green
  • Hedgehog body color: beige
  • Hedgehog spines color: medium brown and dark brown
  • Jacket color: light blue
  • Watering can color: pale blue
  • Basket color: tan
  • Pot color: terracotta
  • Sunflower colors: golden yellow, dark brown, green
  • Polyester fiberfill
  • 2.25 mm to 2.75 mm crochet hook depending on tension
  • Safety eyes: 8 mm for bunny, 5 mm for hedgehog
  • Black embroidery thread
  • Soft pink embroidery floss or yarn scrap for nose blush detail
  • Tapestry needle
  • Stitch markers
  • Pins
  • Thin cardboard or plastic circle for optional firm bases

Gauge and Finished Size

Gauge is not critical for amigurumi, but tight stitching is essential. Use a hook size that prevents stuffing from showing through.

Using sport or light DK cotton and a 2.5 mm hook, the bunny doll will be approximately 9.5 to 10.5 inches tall from feet to top of hat. The hedgehog will be approximately 3.25 inches tall.

Abbreviations

  • ch = chain
  • sl st = slip stitch
  • sc = single crochet
  • hdc = half double crochet
  • dc = double crochet
  • tr = treble crochet
  • inc = 2 sc in same stitch
  • dec = invisible decrease
  • BLO = back loop only
  • FLO = front loop only
  • MR = magic ring
  • st = stitch
  • sts = stitches
  • rep = repeat

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General Notes

  • Work in continuous rounds unless a row or joined round is specified.
  • Mark the first stitch of each round.
  • Stuff firmly but do not overstretch the fabric.
  • For the neatest finish, use invisible decreases.
  • The floral appliqués are essential to the final look, so do not skip placement steps.

Flora Bunny Doll

Legs Make 2

Use cream yarn.

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Round 3: sc, inc x6. (18)
  4. Round 4: In BLO, sc around. (18)
  5. Round 5: 5 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec, 2 sc. (16)
  6. Round 6: 4 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 2 sc. (14)
  7. Round 7: sc around. (14)
  8. Round 8: 3 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec, 2 sc. (12)
  9. Rounds 9-17: sc around. (12 each round)

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

Joining the Legs and Body

  1. Round 18: On second leg, ch 3 and join to first leg with 1 sc. Sc in next 11 sts around first leg, sc in each of 3 chs, sc in next 12 sts around second leg, sc in opposite side of 3 chs. (30)
  2. Round 19: 12 sc, 3 sc across bridge, 12 sc, 3 sc across bridge. (30)
  3. Round 20: 4 sc, inc, 10 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 10 sc, inc. (34)
  4. Round 21: 5 sc, inc, 11 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 11 sc, inc. (38)
  5. Round 22: sc around. (38)
  6. Round 23: 6 sc, dec, 11 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 10 sc. (35)
  7. Round 24: sc around. (35)
  8. Round 25: 5 sc, dec, 10 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec, 10 sc. (32)
  9. Round 26: sc around. (32)
  10. Round 27: 4 sc, dec, 9 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec, 9 sc. (29)
  11. Round 28: sc around. (29)
  12. Round 29: 3 sc, dec, 8 sc, dec, 3 sc, dec, 7 sc. (26)
  13. Round 30: sc around. (26)

Begin stuffing the torso. The body should stay softly tapered and slightly rounded at the tummy, not cylindrical.

Upper Torso and Neck

  1. Round 31: 5 sc, dec, 11 sc, dec, 6 sc. (24)
  2. Round 32: sc around. (24)
  3. Round 33: 4 sc, dec, 10 sc, dec, 6 sc. (22)
  4. Round 34: sc around. (22)
  5. Round 35: 3 sc, dec, 8 sc, dec, 7 sc. (20)
  6. Round 36: sc around. (20)
  7. Round 37: 2 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 1 sc. (17)
  8. Round 38: sc around. (17)
  9. Round 39: 1 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 4 sc. (20)
  10. Round 40: 2 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 4 sc. (23)
  11. Round 41: 3 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 7 sc, inc, 4 sc. (26)

The neck should remain slimmer than the head. Add stuffing firmly here for support.

Head

  1. Round 42: 3 sc, inc x2, 7 sc, inc x2, 8 sc, inc x2, 4 sc. (32)
  2. Round 43: 4 sc, inc, 7 sc, inc, 8 sc, inc, 10 sc. (35)
  3. Round 44: 4 sc, inc, 8 sc, inc, 9 sc, inc, 11 sc. (38)
  4. Round 45: 5 sc, inc, 9 sc, inc, 10 sc, inc, 11 sc. (41)
  5. Round 46: 6 sc, inc, 10 sc, inc, 11 sc, inc, 11 sc. (44)
  6. Round 47: 7 sc, inc, 11 sc, inc, 12 sc, inc, 11 sc. (47)
  7. Round 48: 8 sc, inc, 12 sc, inc, 13 sc, inc, 11 sc. (50)
  8. Rounds 49-58: sc around. (50 each round)

Insert 8 mm safety eyes between Rounds 52 and 53 with approximately 8 visible sts between them. The face should feel calm and slightly wide-set, matching the image.

Continue stuffing firmly and evenly, especially across the cheeks and crown.

  1. Round 59: 8 sc, dec, 12 sc, dec, 13 sc, dec, 8 sc. (47)
  2. Round 60: 7 sc, dec, 11 sc, dec, 12 sc, dec, 9 sc. (44)
  3. Round 61: 6 sc, dec, 10 sc, dec, 11 sc, dec, 8 sc. (41)
  4. Round 62: 5 sc, dec, 9 sc, dec, 10 sc, dec, 8 sc. (38)
  5. Round 63: 4 sc, dec, 8 sc, dec, 9 sc, dec, 8 sc. (35)
  6. Round 64: 3 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec, 8 sc, dec, 7 sc. (32)
  7. Round 65: 2 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec, 6 sc. (29)
  8. Round 66: 1 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 6 sc. (26)
  9. Round 67: dec around. (13)

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Finish stuffing. Thread yarn through front loops of remaining sts and close.

Arms Make 2

Use cream yarn.

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Round 3: sc around. (12)
  4. Round 4: 4 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec. (10)
  5. Rounds 5-14: sc around. (10 each round)
  6. Round 15: flatten opening and sc through both sides across 4 sts.

Stuff only the lower half lightly. The arms in the image are slim, straight, and softly hanging. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Ears Make 2

Use cream yarn.

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Round 3: sc, inc x6. (18)
  4. Rounds 4-6: sc around. (18 each round)
  5. Round 7: 7 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec. (16)
  6. Rounds 8-10: sc around. (16 each round)
  7. Round 11: 6 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec. (14)
  8. Rounds 12-15: sc around. (14 each round)
  9. Round 16: 5 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec. (12)
  10. Rounds 17-24: sc around. (12 each round)
  11. Round 25: flatten and sc through both sides across 5 sts.

Do not stuff. Flatten gently and curve them downward before sewing. These ears should fall beside the face and continue below the chin line.

Tail

Use cream yarn.

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Round 3: sc around. (12)
  4. Round 4: dec around. (6)

Lightly stuff and fasten off with sewing tail.

Dress

The dress is worked from the top down and designed to sit over the bunny body with a flared skirt. The image shows a fitted top, short cap sleeves, a full skirt, and many layered crochet flowers. The base dress must fit close at the bodice and widen below the waist.

Bodice

Use peach and assorted patchwork colors as described below. The bodice itself is mainly warm peach with color blocks visible at the front.

  1. Ch 25.
  2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 24, ch 1, turn. (24)
  3. Row 2: 4 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 2 sc. (28)
  4. Row 3: sc across. (28)
  5. Row 4: 5 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 3 sc. (32)
  6. Row 5: sc across. (32)

Fold around the bunny upper body to test fit. Sew or slip stitch the back edges together later after dressing the doll, or add a neat back seam now if you prefer a fixed dress.

Arm Edging

Join yarn at each arm opening.

  1. Round 1: sc evenly around opening.
  2. Round 2: [sc, hdc, sc] in one st, sl st in next 2 sts, rep around for a tiny ruffled sleeve edge.

Skirt Foundation

Join yarn along lower bodice edge.

  1. Round 1: Work 32 sc evenly around lower edge. Join with sl st. (32)
  2. Round 2: [3 sc, inc] around. (40)
  3. Round 3: [4 sc, inc] around. (48)
  4. Round 4: [5 sc, inc] around. (56)
  5. Round 5: [6 sc, inc] around. (64)
  6. Round 6: sc around. (64)
  7. Round 7: [7 sc, inc] around. (72)
  8. Round 8: sc around. (72)
  9. Round 9: [8 sc, inc] around. (80)
  10. Round 10: sc around. (80)

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The skirt should flare outward and sit at mid-calf length on the bunny.

Skirt Lower Texture and Hem

  1. Round 11: In FLO, dc around. (80)
  2. Round 12: In both loops, sc around. (80)
  3. Round 13: [3 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc] repeat around for soft shaping. (80 total sts worked)
  4. Round 14: sc around. (80)
  5. Round 15: [sl st, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc] in 6-st repeat around to create a gentle scalloped hem.

Fasten off.

Patchwork Panels

To match the visible colorful dress blocks, crochet and sew small squares and rectangles onto the bodice and skirt front.

Make the following pieces in assorted colors: pink, yellow, blue, peach, coral, and mint.

  • 4 squares: Ch 4, join. Round 1: 8 sc in ring. Round 2: [sc, hdc, sc] in first st, sc in next; repeat 4 times to create a soft square shape.
  • 3 rectangles: Ch 5. Row 1: sc 4. Rows 2-4: sc 4.

Sew the patchwork pieces close together on the front top and upper skirt. Keep edges slightly irregular but balanced. The center front should still remain tidy enough for the flower appliqués to sit on top.

Flower Appliqués for Dress, Hat, Bag, Shoes, and Beret

These flowers are a major visual feature. Make them in several sizes.

Small 5-Petal Flower

  1. With center color, 6 sc in MR. Join.
  2. Change to petal color.
  3. [Sl st in next st, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st in same st] x6.

Use on the hat, bag, shoes, and smaller dress accents.

Medium Rounded Flower

  1. With center color, 8 sc in MR. Join.
  2. Change to petal color.
  3. [Sl st in next st, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, sl st in same st] x8.

Use on the dress skirt and beret top.

Layered Daisy Flower

  1. With center color, 10 sc in MR. Join.
  2. Round 2: [ch 3, sl st in next st] around for 10 petals.
  3. Optional second layer behind first layer: work [ch 4, sl st] in the back of each petal base.

Use a mix of pink, yellow, orange, and blue. Sew flowers densely across the front skirt, lightly on the bodice, on the bag front, and on the shoes.

Leaf

  1. Ch 6.
  2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook: sl st, sc, hdc, sc, sl st.
  3. Work opposite side of chain: sl st, sc, hdc, sc, sl st.

Make several leaves in green and sew between flowers.

Hat

The hat has a rounded crown and a downward brim. The image shows peach as the main color with a pale edging and clustered flowers on one side.

Use peach yarn for the main hat and cream or pale beige for the trim row.

Hat Crown

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Round 3: sc, inc x6. (18)
  4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc x6. (24)
  5. Round 5: 3 sc, inc x6. (30)
  6. Round 6: 4 sc, inc x6. (36)
  7. Round 7: 5 sc, inc x6. (42)
  8. Round 8: 6 sc, inc x6. (48)
  9. Rounds 9-14: sc around. (48 each round)

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Test the fit over the bunny head and ears. It should sit low and soft, not tight.

Brim

  1. Round 15: In FLO, [7 sc, inc] around. (54)
  2. Round 16: sc around. (54)
  3. Round 17: [8 sc, inc] around. (60)
  4. Round 18: sc around. (60)
  5. Round 19: [9 sc, inc] around. (66)
  6. Round 20: sc around. (66)

Change to cream or pale beige.

  1. Round 21: crab stitch or sl st loosely around for a neat contrasting brim edge.

Fasten off.

Hat Flowers

Make 3 flowers: one blue, one pink, one soft coral or peach. Sew them overlapping on the right side of the hat brim band area. Add 2 or 3 leaves underneath.

Crossbody Flower Bag

The bag is a tiny rounded rectangle with horizontal stripes, flower appliqués, and a narrow strap worn diagonally.

Use pink as the main color, with yellow and peach stripes if desired.

  1. Ch 7.
  2. Round 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, work opposite side: sc 4, inc in last st. (14)
  3. Round 2: inc, 4 sc, inc x3, 4 sc, inc x2. (20)
  4. Rounds 3-6: sc around. (20 each round)

Flatten lightly and sew top almost closed, leaving a very small opening look. Add a flap if preferred:

  1. Flap Row 1: Join on one side top edge, sc 8, turn.
  2. Flap Row 2: dec, 4 sc, dec. (6)
  3. Flap Row 3: sc across.

Strap: Ch 36 to 42 depending on doll size. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, or work 1 row of sc for a thicker strap. Sew each end to opposite upper corners of the bag.

Sew 2 small flowers and 1 leaf to the bag front.

Shoes Make 2

The shoes are soft Mary Jane style slippers with floral decoration.

Use peach for soles and mixed colors for uppers and flowers.

  1. Round 1: Ch 6. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch, sc 3 on opposite side, inc in last. (12)
  2. Round 2: inc, 3 sc, inc x3, 3 sc, inc x2. (18)
  3. Round 3: In BLO, sc around. (18)
  4. Round 4: 5 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec, 2 sc. (16)
  5. Round 5: 4 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 2 sc. (14)
  6. Round 6: sc around. (14)

Fasten off if making separate shoes. Slip onto feet and tack in place.

Add a front strap by joining yarn on one side of shoe opening, ch 4, attach to opposite side with sl st.

Sew one small flower to each shoe top and one tiny leaf beside it.

Round Flower Beret

The flat round accessory in the image resembles a soft beret or display piece with flower dots. Make it as a small matching accent.

Use peach or pink as the base with multicolor tiny flowers.

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Round 3: sc, inc x6. (18)
  4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc x6. (24)
  5. Round 5: 3 sc, inc x6. (30)
  6. Round 6: 4 sc, inc x6. (36)
  7. Round 7: sc around. (36)
  8. Round 8: 5 sc, inc x6. (42)
  9. Round 9: sc around. (42)
  10. Round 10: in BLO, sc around. (42)
  11. Round 11: 5 sc, dec x6. (36)
  12. Round 12: sc around. (36)

Fasten off. Add a tiny center nub by sewing a small rolled yarn coil or a 4 sc mini circle in the center. Sew 5 or 6 miniature flowers around the top.

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Potted Sunflower

Pot

Use terracotta yarn.

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Round 3: sc, inc x6. (18)
  4. Round 4: In BLO, sc around. (18)
  5. Rounds 5-7: sc around. (18 each round)
  6. Round 8: In FLO, [2 sc, inc] around. (24)
  7. Round 9: sc around. (24)

Optionally insert a cardboard circle into the base. Lightly stuff or fill with scrap yarn to support the stem.

Stem

Use green yarn.

  1. Round 1: 4 sc in MR. (4)
  2. Rounds 2-10: sc around. (4 each round)

Insert floral wire or pipe cleaner if desired for stability.

Leaves Make 2

Use the same leaf pattern described earlier, but make them slightly longer by starting with ch 8.

Sunflower Head

Center in dark brown:

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Round 3: sc, inc x6. (18)

Petals in golden yellow:

  1. Join yellow in any st.
  2. [Ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc, hdc, sc, sl st in next center st] around.

Sew flower head to stem. Sew leaves to stem. Insert stem into pot and secure.

Picnic Basket

The small basket in the image is rounded, tan, and lined with a peeking check cloth. The handle stands upright from both sides.

Basket Base

Use tan yarn.

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Round 3: sc, inc x6. (18)
  4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc x6. (24)
  5. Round 5: In BLO, sc around. (24)
  6. Rounds 6-10: sc around. (24 each round)

Flatten slightly into an oval by gently shaping with fingers.

Upper Edge

  1. Round 11: crab stitch or sl st around.

Handle

  1. Ch 16.
  2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (15)
  3. Row 2: sc across. (15)

Sew both ends to opposite inside upper edges of basket so the handle arches upward.

For the cloth lining, crochet or sew a tiny rectangle and let it peek from the basket top. To stay within crochet-only styling, use this version:

  1. With cream or plum color, ch 10.
  2. Rows 1-5: sc across. (9)
  3. Surface stitch a few contrasting lines to mimic gingham checks.

Place inside basket and tack lightly.

Mini Hedgehog

This hedgehog is small, squat, and sweet, with beige face and belly, dark textured spines, tiny ears, a blue jacket, and a pale blue watering can.

Hedgehog Body

Start with beige.

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Round 3: sc, inc x6. (18)
  4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc x6. (24)
  5. Round 5: 3 sc, inc x6. (30)
  6. Rounds 6-8: sc around. (30 each round)

Insert 5 mm safety eyes between Rounds 6 and 7 with 5 sts between them.

Embroider a small dark nose centered one round below the eyes. Add a tiny downward mouth stitch if desired.

Spine Section

Change to brown at the back half of the body only, or crochet a separate cap for cleaner shaping.

Separate spine cap in brown:

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Round 3: sc, inc x6. (18)
  4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc x6. (24)
  5. Round 5: 3 sc, inc x6. (30)
  6. Round 6: [sc, hdc] around in a textured repeat. (30)
  7. Round 7: [bobble, sc] around or [3 dc bobble, sc] around for soft spines. (30)

Sew the spine cap onto the back and top of the head and body after stuffing.

Hedgehog Lower Body Close

  1. Round 9: 3 sc, dec x6. (24)
  2. Round 10: 2 sc, dec x6. (18)
  3. Round 11: 1 sc, dec x6. (12)
  4. Round 12: dec around. (6)

Stuff firmly before closing.

Hedgehog Arms Make 2

Use beige.

  1. Round 1: 5 sc in MR. (5)
  2. Rounds 2-4: sc around. (5 each round)
  3. Flatten and close with 2 sc.

Hedgehog Legs Make 2

Use beige.

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Round 2: sc around. (6)
  3. Flatten and close with 3 sc.

Hedgehog Ears Make 2

Use beige.

  1. Round 1: 4 sc in MR. (4)
  2. Round 2: sc around. (4)

Flatten and sew small semicircles at the sides of the head.

Hedgehog Jacket

Use light blue yarn.

  1. Ch 16.
  2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch, sc 15. Turn.
  3. Rows 2-4: sc across. (15)

Fold around hedgehog body like a vest. Leave center front open. Sew side seams lightly under arms. For sleeves, join yarn around arm opening and work 1 round of sc. Fasten off.

Watering Can

Use pale blue yarn.

Main Can Body

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Round 3: sc around. (12)
  4. Round 4: sc around. (12)
  5. Round 5: In FLO, sc around. (12)
  6. Round 6: sc around. (12)

Lightly stuff or leave hollow.

Spout

  1. Ch 5.
  2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st, sc, sc, sl st.

Sew to front side.

Handle

  1. Ch 8.
  2. Sl st back along chain.

Sew ends to upper back and lower back of can.

Assembly of Doll Accessories

Dress Placement

  • Dress the bunny before sewing the arms if you want a cleaner fit.
  • Center the patchwork and flower clusters on the front.
  • The skirt should spread gently outward and stop above the ankles so the shoes remain visible.

Arm Placement

  • Sew arms at the sides of the upper body around Rounds 38-40.
  • Angle them slightly downward.
  • The image shows a relaxed posture, so avoid lifting them upward.

Ear Placement

  • Sew ears to the top sides of the head around Rounds 45-47.
  • Allow them to fall straight down beside the face.
  • Do not place them too far back or they will disappear under the hat.

Tail Placement

  • Sew tail low on the back of the body, mostly hidden by the skirt.

Hat Placement

  • Place hat over the ears and forehead.
  • Let the brim tilt down slightly around the sides.
  • Tack the hat in two or three hidden spots if you want it fixed.

Bag Placement

  • Place the strap diagonally from one shoulder to the opposite hip.
  • The bag should rest on the bunny right side front, near the waist and upper skirt.

Facial Embroidery for Bunny

Using soft pink yarn or embroidery floss, stitch a tiny triangular nose centered between the eyes and about 2 rounds lower.

From the nose, add a very short vertical stitch downward in matching pink or a slightly darker neutral. The expression should remain minimal.

Using black thread, add a fine eyelash or upper eye accent only if desired. Keep it subtle. The image has a clean and sweet face without heavy detailing.

Optional faint cheek blush may be added with diluted fabric blush or pastel, but keep it light.

Color Placement Guide

  • Dress: front-heavy floral arrangement with orange, pink, yellow, and blue flowers
  • Hat: peach base with blue, pink, and coral flowers grouped together
  • Bag: pink striped base with blue and yellow floral accents
  • Shoes: floral fronts matching dress palette
  • Beret: peach-pink base with scattered tiny flowers
  • Sunflower: yellow petals, brown center, green leaves, terracotta pot
  • Hedgehog: beige face and belly, brown spines, blue jacket, pale blue can

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check symmetry before final sewing. Align ears evenly, center the face carefully, and keep the hat low and soft. Sew flowers last so they can balance the composition. The bunny nose should be tiny and neat, while the hedgehog face should stay simple and friendly.

Care Notes

Display pieces stay nicest when handled gently. If giving this set to a child, embroider eyes instead of using safety eyes. Avoid overstretching the floral appliqués, hat brim, and tiny accessory straps during play.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

  • Eyes aligned evenly on bunny and hedgehog
  • Ears attached at matching height
  • Dress centered and skirt flaring evenly
  • Hat flowers grouped on one side
  • Bag strap crossing the body neatly
  • Shoes secured
  • All flowers and leaves sewn firmly
  • Accessories balanced around the doll for the same visual feel as the photo

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot clean whenever possible with cool water and a mild soap. Press moisture out gently with a towel and reshape while damp. Dry flat away from direct sun. For long-term storage, keep the set in a breathable cotton bag or display case to protect the colors, floral appliqués, and facial embroidery.

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