Crochet Tutorial: Daisy Bunny – Free Crochet Pattern

Crochet Tutorial: Daisy Bunny – Free Crochet Pattern

This sweet amigurumi set features a long-eared bunny doll in a mustard dress, a flower-trim hat, a tiny crossbody bag, matching shoes, a hedgehog friend, a mushroom, a strawberry basket, and a little watering can. It has the charm of a handmade nursery decor piece, giftable plush toy, and collectible crochet doll pattern all in one.

If you love searching for an amigurumi bunny doll, handmade crochet gift, cottagecore nursery decor, or a cute stuffed animal pattern to make and display, this design fits beautifully. The finished set looks polished enough for a boutique-style handmade toy, yet the shaping is broken down step by step for patient beginners.

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.

The instructions are designed to recreate the exact look shown in the image: a standing bunny with a large round head, slim body, softly flared dress, medium-length arms, sturdy short legs, long drooping ears, and carefully scaled accessories.

The overall style depends on tight stitches, firm stuffing, neat shaping, and tidy assembly. Work in continuous rounds unless a row states otherwise.

The sample proportions are most accurate when made with cotton or cotton-blend yarn in a light DK or fine worsted weight and a smaller hook than usual, so the fabric stays dense and smooth.

Materials

  • Main bunny color: light cream or warm ivory cotton yarn
  • Dress and shoes: mustard yellow cotton yarn
  • Trim color: medium brown cotton yarn
  • Bag flowers: dusty pink, cream, yellow, olive green
  • Hat: mustard yellow plus small flower colors
  • Hedgehog body: beige, taupe-brown, dark brown, green
  • Mushroom: red and cream
  • Strawberries: red, green, beige for basket
  • Watering can: taupe or mushroom beige
  • Hook: 2.25 mm to 2.75 mm
  • Stuffing: polyester fiberfill
  • Safety eyes: 8 mm for bunny, 5 mm for hedgehog
  • Embroidery thread: pink for nose, brown for tiny details if needed
  • Tapestry needle
  • Stitch markers
  • Scissors
  • Optional: small pellets in the feet for extra stability

Finished Size

  • Bunny doll: approximately 10.5 to 12 inches tall including hat, depending on yarn and hook
  • Hedgehog: approximately 3 to 3.5 inches tall including hat
  • Watering can: approximately 2 inches tall
  • Basket: approximately 2 inches wide
  • Mushroom: approximately 1.5 inches tall

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

General Notes

  • Use a stitch marker at the start of each round.
  • Stuff the doll firmly but evenly.
  • The bunny head is intentionally larger than the body.
  • The ears are unstuffed and softly flattened.
  • Keep tension tight so the stuffing does not show.
  • For the cleanest look, use invisible decreases wherever possible.

Bunny Doll Pattern

Legs (make 2)

Begin with mustard yellow for the shoe sole.

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Round 3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
  4. Round 4: BLO sc around. (18)
  5. Round 5: sc 5, dec, sc 4, dec, sc 5. (16)
  6. Round 6: sc 4, dec, sc 4, dec, sc 4. (14)
  7. Round 7: Change to cream. Sc around. (14)
  8. Round 8: sc around. (14)
  9. Round 9: sc around. (14)
  10. Round 10: sc around. (14)
  11. Round 11: sc around. (14)
  12. Fasten off first leg only.

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For the second leg, do not fasten off. Add a little stuffing to the shoe and lower leg. If you want the doll to stand better, place a tiny amount of weight in the foot before stuffing.

Joining the Legs and Making the Body

Continue from the second leg in cream.

  1. Round 12: Ch 4. Join to first leg with 1 sc. Sc 14 around first leg, sc 4 across the chain, sc 14 around second leg, sc 4 on opposite side of chain. (36)
  2. Round 13: sc around. (36)
  3. Round 14: sc around. (36)
  4. Round 15: sc around. (36)
  5. Round 16: (sc 4, dec) x 6. (30)
  6. Round 17: sc around. (30)
  7. Round 18: (sc 3, dec) x 6. (24)
  8. Round 19: sc around. (24)
  9. Round 20: sc around. (24)
  10. Round 21: (sc 2, dec) x 6. (18)
  11. Round 22: sc around. (18)
  12. Round 23: inc, sc 8, inc, sc 8. (20)
  13. Round 24: sc around. (20)
  14. Round 25: sc around. (20)
  15. Round 26: (sc 4, inc) x 4. (24)
  16. Round 27: sc around. (24)
  17. Round 28: sc around. (24)

Stuff the body firmly, especially around the hips and lower torso. The doll in the image has a narrow waist and a gently rounded upper body, so avoid overstuffing the chest too early.

Neck Support

To support the oversized head, add extra stuffing to the top of the body. A small rolled piece of felt, foam, or a cotton swab stem trimmed to size can be inserted if you prefer extra support. This is optional, but it helps the head sit upright.

Head

Continue in cream from the body.

  1. Round 29: (sc 3, inc) x 6. (30)
  2. Round 30: (sc 4, inc) x 6. (36)
  3. Round 31: (sc 5, inc) x 6. (42)
  4. Round 32: (sc 6, inc) x 6. (48)
  5. Round 33: (sc 7, inc) x 6. (54)
  6. Round 34: (sc 8, inc) x 6. (60)
  7. Round 35: sc around. (60)
  8. Round 36: sc around. (60)
  9. Round 37: sc around. (60)
  10. Round 38: sc around. (60)
  11. Round 39: sc around. (60)
  12. Round 40: sc around. (60)
  13. Round 41: sc around. (60)

Insert the 8 mm safety eyes between Rounds 36 and 37 with about 10 visible stitches between them. The face in the image is gentle and centered, so keep the eyes level and not too wide apart.

  1. Round 42: (sc 8, dec) x 6. (54)
  2. Round 43: (sc 7, dec) x 6. (48)
  3. Round 44: (sc 6, dec) x 6. (42)
  4. Round 45: (sc 5, dec) x 6. (36)
  5. Round 46: (sc 4, dec) x 6. (30)

Stuff the head very firmly. Shape the cheeks and forehead with your fingers while adding stuffing. The goal is a smooth, round face with a slight lower-cheek fullness.

  1. Round 47: (sc 3, dec) x 6. (24)
  2. Round 48: (sc 2, dec) x 6. (18)
  3. Round 49: (sc, dec) x 6. (12)
  4. Round 50: dec x 6. (6)

Fasten off and close the opening.

Arms (make 2)

Use cream.

  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: dec, sc 4, dec, sc 4. (10)
  6. Round 6: sc around. (10)
  7. Round 7: sc around. (10)
  8. Round 8: sc around. (10)
  9. Round 9: sc around. (10)
  10. Round 10: sc around. (10)
  11. Round 11: sc around. (10)
  12. Round 12: sc around. (10)
  13. Round 13: sc around. (10)

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Stuff only the lower half of each arm. Flatten the top opening and crochet 5 sc through both sides to close, or sew shut later. Leave a long tail for sewing.

The arms in the image angle downward naturally. When attaching, place them around the upper body just below the neckline so they point slightly out and down.

Ears (make 2)

Use cream. The ears are long, flat, and softly tapered. Do not stuff them.

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Round 3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
  4. Round 4: (sc 2, inc) x 6. (24)
  5. Round 5: sc around. (24)
  6. Round 6: sc around. (24)
  7. Round 7: sc around. (24)
  8. Round 8: (sc 6, dec) x 3. (21)
  9. Round 9: sc around. (21)
  10. Round 10: sc around. (21)
  11. Round 11: (sc 5, dec) x 3. (18)
  12. Round 12: sc around. (18)
  13. Round 13: sc around. (18)
  14. Round 14: (sc 4, dec) x 3. (15)
  15. Round 15: sc around. (15)
  16. Round 16: sc around. (15)
  17. Round 17: (sc 3, dec) x 3. (12)
  18. Round 18: sc around. (12)
  19. Round 19: sc around. (12)
  20. Round 20: flatten and sc 6 through both layers.

Leave a long tail. After sewing, the ears should hang from the sides of the head and curve slightly forward. The image shows the ears attached a bit below the top center line of the head so they frame the face under the hat brim.

Dress

The dress is made separately and then dressed onto the bunny from the feet upward if your hips are narrow enough, or made as a back-opening dress if you prefer. The image shows a fitted bodice, puffed sleeves, brown edging, a softly gathered skirt, and scattered white decorative stitches.

Skirt Base

Use mustard yellow.

  1. Chain 36 and join carefully to form a ring.
  2. Round 1: sc around. (36)
  3. Round 2: (sc 5, inc) x 6. (42)
  4. Round 3: sc around. (42)
  5. Round 4: (sc 6, inc) x 6. (48)
  6. Round 5: sc around. (48)
  7. Round 6: (sc 7, inc) x 6. (54)
  8. Round 7: sc around. (54)
  9. Round 8: sc around. (54)
  10. Round 9: sc around. (54)
  11. Round 10: sc around. (54)

For the image-like shape, the skirt should sit out slightly but not look stiff or heavily ruffled.

Waist and Bodice

  1. Round 11: BLO sc around. (54)
  2. Round 12: (sc 7, dec) x 6. (48)
  3. Round 13: sc around. (48)
  4. Round 14: (sc 6, dec) x 6. (42)
  5. Round 15: sc around. (42)
  6. Round 16: (sc 5, dec) x 6. (36)
  7. Round 17: sc around. (36)

Now divide for front, sleeves, and back opening if needed. For a closed dress, continue in joined rounds but keep the arm openings shaped carefully.

  1. Round 18: sc 8, ch 5, skip 5, sc 13, ch 5, skip 5, sc 8. (34 including chains)
  2. Round 19: sc around, working 5 sc into each chain space. (34)
  3. Round 20: sc around. (34)

Fasten off.

Sleeve Edging (make on dress)

Join brown yarn to one arm opening.

  1. Round 1: (sc 2, dec) around opening. Aim for 12 sts total.
  2. Round 2: sc around. (12)
  3. Round 3: *sl st, ch 1, hdc in next st* around for a neat puff sleeve edge.

Repeat for the second sleeve.

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Neckline and Front Trim

Join brown yarn at the lower front opening edge if making a split-front look, or simply at the neckline front for decorative trim.

  1. Work sc evenly up the front edge, around neckline, and down the other front edge.
  2. On the final pass, add tiny picot-like texture by repeating: sc 2, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2.

This creates the dark contrast line visible in the image around the neckline and front bodice opening.

Hem Edge

Join brown to the skirt hem.

  1. Round 1: sc around. (54)
  2. Round 2: *sl st in next st, ch 1, 2 hdc in next st, sl st in next st* repeat around to create a soft scalloped hem.

White Dress Speckles

Using cream or white embroidery yarn, add tiny straight stitches scattered evenly over the skirt and upper sleeves. Keep them sparse and regular. The dots in the image are delicate, not dense. Make each one just one small stitch long.

Shoes Straps

With mustard yellow, attach yarn to the outer side of each shoe near Round 7.

  1. Chain 8.
  2. Skip across the front of the ankle and attach on the opposite side with sl st.
  3. Work 8 sc back along the chain.
  4. Fasten off and sew neatly.

Add a tiny brown stitch or wrapped yarn at each side join to mimic the small decorative side tabs shown in the image.

Crossbody Bag

Use mustard yellow for the bag and brown, pink, cream, and yellow for decorations.

Bag Body

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

Fasten off, leaving a tail. Make a second identical circle back piece, but do not fasten off. Place both pieces wrong sides together and sc through both layers around for 18 stitches, leaving a small opening if you want a lightly stuffed or dimensional bag. Close the opening.

Bag Flap

  1. Attach yarn to the back top edge.
  2. Row 1: sc 8, turn.
  3. Row 2: dec, sc 4, dec. (6)
  4. Row 3: sc 6.
  5. Row 4: dec, sc 2, dec. (4)
  6. Row 5: sc 4.
  7. Row 6: dec, dec. (2)

Fasten off.

Bag Strap

  1. Chain 38 to 42, depending on your doll size.
  2. Work sl st back across the chain for a neat narrow strap.
  3. Sew the ends to the upper bag sides.

Place the bag diagonally from the bunny’s left shoulder to right hip, matching the photo.

Bag Flower Appliqués

Make 2 small flowers.

  1. With flower color, make MR.
  2. Into ring repeat 5 times: ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st.
  3. Tighten ring and fasten off.

Add a contrasting center knot or one French knot in the middle. Sew one flower to the bag body and one near the upper strap area if desired. Add two tiny green leaf stitches beside one flower.

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Sun Hat

The hat has a rounded crown, a downward brim, and a narrow decorative band with tiny flowers on one side.

Use mustard yellow.

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Round 3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
  4. Round 4: (sc 2, inc) x 6. (24)
  5. Round 5: (sc 3, inc) x 6. (30)
  6. Round 6: (sc 4, inc) x 6. (36)
  7. Round 7: (sc 5, inc) x 6. (42)
  8. Round 8: (sc 6, inc) x 6. (48)
  9. Round 9: sc around. (48)
  10. Round 10: sc around. (48)
  11. Round 11: sc around. (48)
  12. Round 12: BLO sc around. (48)
  13. Round 13: sc around. (48)
  14. Round 14: sc around. (48)
  15. Round 15: (sc 7, inc) x 6. (54)
  16. Round 16: sc around. (54)
  17. Round 17: (sc 8, inc) x 6. (60)
  18. Round 18: sc around. (60)
  19. Round 19: (sc 9, inc) x 6. (66)
  20. Round 20: sc around. (66)
  21. Round 21: sc around. (66)

Fasten off. The brim should naturally turn slightly downward. If it flares too much, use a smaller hook for the last rounds or reduce one increase round.

Hat Band and Flowers

With brown yarn, surface sl st around the hat where crown meets brim, or embroider a narrow band.

Make 2 or 3 tiny flowers using the same flower method as the bag, but smaller if possible. Sew them to one side of the hat band. Add one or two green leaf stitches.

Watering Can

Use taupe or beige.

Body

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Round 3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
  4. Round 4: BLO sc around. (18)
  5. Round 5: sc around. (18)
  6. Round 6: sc around. (18)
  7. Round 7: sc around. (18)
  8. Round 8: (sc 4, dec) x 3. (15)
  9. Round 9: sc around. (15)
  10. Round 10: (sc 3, dec) x 3. (12)

Stuff lightly. Flatten top slightly.

Top Rim

  1. Join yarn to top front loop edge and work one round of sl st or sc evenly to define the rim.

Handle

  1. Chain 12.
  2. Sl st back across.
  3. Sew from upper back side to upper front side in an arch.

Spout

  1. Chain 8.
  2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook: sc 7.
  3. Next row: sc 7.
  4. Fasten off and roll slightly into a tube or fold lengthwise.
  5. Sew to front side angled upward.

Add a tiny ring of stitches at the spout tip if desired to mimic the opening.

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Hedgehog Friend

The hedgehog is small and rounded with a beige face and belly, fluffy brown spines, a green shirt-like body section, tiny feet, and a miniature brown hat.

Head and Body

Start with beige.

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

Insert 5 mm safety eyes between Rounds 5 and 6 with about 5 stitches between them.

  1. Round 7: sc 8, change to green, sc 8, change to beige, sc 8. (24)
  2. Round 8: sc 8 beige, sc 8 green, sc 8 beige. (24)
  3. Round 9: sc 8 beige, sc 8 green, sc 8 beige. (24)
  4. Round 10: (sc 2, dec) x 6. (18)
  5. Round 11: sc around. (18)
  6. Round 12: (sc, dec) x 6. (12)

Stuff firmly.

  1. Round 13: dec x 6. (6)

Fasten off and close.

Spines

Using taupe-brown yarn, attach at the top back of the head.

Work loop stitches, short chain loops, or tiny brushed fringe over the back half of the head and upper body. For a cleaner amigurumi look, you can also crochet a separate cap:

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

Sew this cap onto the back of the hedgehog head and body, then add short cut strands or textured stitches along its surface.

Arms (make 2)

Use beige.

  1. Round 1: 5 sc in MR. (5)
  2. Round 2: sc around. (5)
  3. Round 3: sc around. (5)
  4. Round 4: sc around. (5)

Fasten off and sew to the sides.

Feet (make 2)

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Round 2: sc around. (6)

Flatten slightly and sew at the base.

Tiny Hedgehog Hat

Use brown.

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Round 2: (sc, inc) x 3. (9)
  3. Round 3: sc around. (9)
  4. Round 4: BLO sc around. (9)
  5. Round 5: (sc 2, inc) x 3. (12)
  6. Round 6: sc around. (12)

Fasten off. Add a tiny cream bobble or knot on top. Sew the hat tilted slightly to one side.

Mushroom

Stem

Use cream.

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

Stuff lightly.

Cap

Use red.

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Round 3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
  4. Round 4: sc around. (18)
  5. Round 5: sc around. (18)

Sew cap to stem. Add 3 to 5 tiny white embroidered dots on top.

Strawberries (make 3)

Use red.

  1. Round 1: 4 sc in MR. (4)
  2. Round 2: inc around. (8)
  3. Round 3: (sc, inc) x 4. (12)
  4. Round 4: sc around. (12)
  5. Round 5: sc around. (12)
  6. Round 6: (sc, dec) x 4. (8)

Stuff lightly.

  1. Round 7: dec x 4. (4)

Fasten off. Embroider tiny pale seed stitches if desired.

Leaves for Strawberries

With green yarn:

  1. In MR, repeat 5 times: ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in ring.

Sew one leafy top to each strawberry.

Basket

Use beige.

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Round 3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
  4. Round 4: BLO sc around. (18)
  5. Round 5: sc around. (18)
  6. Round 6: sc around. (18)

Fasten off.

Basket Handle

  1. Attach yarn to one rim side.
  2. Chain 14.
  3. Attach to opposite side with sl st.
  4. Work sl st or sc back along the chain for a sturdier handle.

Place the strawberries inside and tack them lightly if you want a permanent arrangement.

Small Flowers for Hat and Dress Accent

You may add one extra flower near the dress waist or bag area just like the image.

  1. Make MR.
  2. Into ring, repeat 5 times: ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st.
  3. Fasten off.

Use dusty pink, cream, or brown for the petals and yellow for the center if desired. Sew neatly and add tiny green leaf stitches.

Assembly Placement Guide

  • Sew the arms at the sides of the upper torso, slightly angled down.
  • Sew the ears to the head about 6 to 8 stitches behind the eye line, one on each upper side.
  • Dress the bunny and align the front trim exactly at center front.
  • Place the hat low enough that it sits just above the eyes and ear roots.
  • Add the bag diagonally across the body so the pouch rests near the bunny’s right hip.
  • Place the watering can on the bunny’s left side when styling the set.
  • Place the hedgehog at the bunny’s right side with the mushroom in one paw and basket beside it.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Embroider a tiny vertical pink nose centered between the eyes, about two rounds below them. Add a short line downward from the nose and a tiny split mouth if desired. Lightly blush the cheeks with soft pink pastel or blush powder.

Shape the face gently with your fingers after stuffing so the cheeks stay rounded and the muzzle remains flat. Sew the head securely with extra passes around the neck.

Care Notes

Display pieces stay nicest when kept away from direct sunlight, heavy moisture, and rough handling. If the doll is intended for decor rather than play, stitch accessories in place so they keep their photographed arrangement.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

  • Head firmly stuffed and centered
  • Ears even in length and sewn symmetrically
  • Dress front trim centered
  • Hat brim sitting low and even
  • Bag strap adjusted to hip height
  • Facial embroidery centered and delicate
  • Accessories scaled neatly beside the doll

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot clean with a barely damp cloth and mild soap. Do not machine wash assembled display dolls with sewn details unless you know your yarn holds shape well. Dry flat, reshape by hand, and keep stored in a breathable bag or lidded box to reduce dust.

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