Crochet Tutorial: Lemon Bunny – Free Crochet Pattern

This sweet lemon bunny set is designed for makers who love a polished amigurumi doll pattern with boutique charm. The finished pieces look beautiful as nursery decor, a handmade baby shower gift, or a collectible shelf display with a soft spring and summer feel.

The white dress, lemon hat, tiny shoulder bag, little duck friend, basket of lemons, and stacked books give this project the look of a premium crochet gift set. It is also ideal for anyone searching for a crochet bunny doll, amigurumi rabbit pattern, or handmade plush toy.

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Pattern Overview

This pattern recreates the full crochet scene shown in the image: a long-eared bunny doll wearing a lemon dress and hat, a matching lemon purse, a small basket filled with lemons, a tiny duck in a yellow raincoat and green hat, a watering can, and a stack of small books.

The shaping is written to keep the proportions close to the photo. The bunny has a large rounded head, a compact body, gently tapered arms, straight legs, long soft ears, and a slightly flared dress that sits high at the waist.

The duck is intentionally much smaller than the bunny, with a rounded head-body silhouette, short wings, short feet, and a slightly oversized coat. The accessories are scaled so the whole arrangement feels balanced when displayed together on a shelf or tabletop.

Skill Level

• Level: Advanced beginner to intermediate
• Techniques used: magic ring, single crochet, increase, decrease, color changes, crocheting in back loops only, working in front loops only, simple shaping, surface sewing, and embroidery
• Language: US English crochet terms

Materials

• Cotton or cotton-blend yarn in light beige, white, lemon yellow, leaf green, soft orange, pale pink, and light blue
• Suggested yarn weight: sport or light DK for the main pieces
• Smaller yarn scraps for flowers, lemons, books, watering can, and duck details
• 2.0 mm to 2.5 mm crochet hook for main amigurumi
• 1.75 mm to 2.0 mm hook for very small accessories if needed
• Black safety eyes for bunny, about 8 mm to 10 mm
• Black safety eyes for duck, about 4 mm to 5 mm
• Stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Scissors
• Thin cardboard or plastic canvas for optional support in the bag base and book covers
• Blush or soft pink embroidery thread for cheeks

Finished Size

• Bunny doll: about 24 to 28 cm tall including hat, depending on yarn and tension
• Duck: about 8 to 10 cm tall
• Basket: about 4 to 5 cm wide
• Books: about 2.5 to 3.5 cm long each

Gauge

Gauge is not critical, but your stitches should be tight enough that stuffing does not show through. If your fabric looks loose, go down a hook size. The entire look of this set depends on firm, neat stitching and clean shaping.

Abbreviations

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

General Notes

• Work in continuous rounds unless stated otherwise.
• Use a stitch marker at the start of each round.
• Stuff as you go, especially the head, body, arms, and legs.
• Keep decreases neat and tight for a smooth face and body.
• The bunny dress, hat, and accessories are designed to match the photo closely, so do not skip the lemon appliqués and small flowers.

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Bunny Doll

Legs Make 2

With light beige yarn:

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc x 6. (12)
3. R3: sc, inc x 6. (18)
4. R4: In BLO, 18 sc. (18)
5. R5-R6: 18 sc. (18)
6. R7: 5 sc, 4 dec, 5 sc. (14)
7. R8: 14 sc. (14)
8. R9: 5 sc, 2 dec, 5 sc. (12)
9. R10-R16: 12 sc. (12)

Stuff the foot firmly and the leg lightly. Fasten off the first leg. Finish the second leg but do not fasten off.

Joining the Legs and Lower Body

1. Ch 4 from second leg and join to first leg.
2. R17: 12 sc around first leg, 4 sc across chain, 12 sc around second leg, 4 sc on opposite side of chain. (32)
3. R18: 32 sc. (32)
4. R19: 7 sc, inc, 15 sc, inc, 8 sc. (34)
5. R20-R22: 34 sc. (34)
6. R23: 8 sc, dec, 15 sc, dec, 7 sc. (32)
7. R24: 6 sc, dec, 14 sc, dec, 8 sc. (30)
8. R25: 30 sc. (30)
9. R26: 4 sc, dec, 13 sc, dec, 9 sc. (28)
10. R27: 28 sc. (28)

The lower body should look compact and slightly rounded, not long. Add stuffing gradually so the doll can still sit under the dress naturally.

Upper Body

1. R28: 6 sc, dec, 10 sc, dec, 8 sc. (26)
2. R29: 26 sc. (26)
3. R30: 5 sc, dec, 9 sc, dec, 8 sc. (24)
4. R31: 24 sc. (24)
5. R32: 4 sc, dec, 8 sc, dec, 8 sc. (22)
6. R33: 22 sc. (22)
7. R34: 3 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec, 8 sc. (20)
8. R35: 20 sc. (20)
9. R36: inc x 10, 10 sc. (30)
10. R37: 4 sc, inc x 2, 7 sc, inc x 2, 11 sc. (34)
11. R38: 34 sc. (34)

Round 36 and 37 build the shoulder and neck transition so the head sits in the same proportion seen in the image. The body should stay smaller than the head, with a sweet toy-like silhouette.

Head

1. R39: 4 sc, inc x 7, 16 sc, inc x 7. (48)
2. R40: 7 sc, inc, 7 sc, inc, 14 sc, inc, 7 sc, inc, 9 sc. (52)
3. R41: 52 sc. (52)
4. R42: 8 sc, inc, 8 sc, inc, 16 sc, inc, 8 sc, inc, 8 sc. (56)
5. R43-R50: 56 sc. (56)
6. R51: 8 sc, dec x 4, 20 sc, dec x 4, 12 sc. (48)
7. R52: 6 sc, dec x 4, 16 sc, dec x 4, 10 sc. (40)
8. R53: 5 sc, dec x 5, 10 sc, dec x 5, 5 sc. (30)

Insert safety eyes between R46 and R47 with about 10 visible stitches between them. The eyes should sit low enough to create the gentle expression shown in the photo.

Stuff the head firmly and evenly, especially the cheeks and lower face.

1. R54: dec x 15. (15)
2. R55: dec x 7, 1 sc. (8)

Fasten off and close.

Arms Make 2

With light beige yarn:

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc x 6. (12)
3. R3-R4: 12 sc. (12)
4. R5: 3 sc, dec x 3, 3 sc. (9)
5. R6-R15: 9 sc. (9)
6. R16: Flatten and crochet 4 sc through both sides to close.

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Stuff only the lower half lightly. The arms in the image are slim, softly curved, and attached at a slight downward angle. Make sure they do not look bulky.

Ears Make 2

With light beige yarn:

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc x 6. (12)
3. R3: sc, inc x 6. (18)
4. R4: 2 sc, inc x 6. (24)
5. R5-R7: 24 sc. (24)
6. R8: 10 sc, dec x 2, 10 sc. (22)
7. R9-R11: 22 sc. (22)
8. R12: 9 sc, dec x 2, 9 sc. (20)
9. R13-R15: 20 sc. (20)
10. R16: 8 sc, dec x 2, 8 sc. (18)
11. R17-R20: 18 sc. (18)
12. R21: 7 sc, dec x 2, 7 sc. (16)
13. R22-R28: 16 sc. (16)
14. R29: Flatten top and crochet 7 sc through both sides to close.

Do not stuff the ears. Lightly flatten them with your fingers. The ears should hang down beside the face and reach close to the chest, matching the soft drape visible in the photo.

Muzzle and Face Detail

The face in the photo is minimal and delicate. Do not add a bulky snout.

• Embroider a tiny horizontal nose in pale pink between R47 and R48.
• Add one short vertical stitch below the nose.
• Use thin dark brown or black yarn to embroider soft curved brows above the eyes.
• Add a little blush on both cheeks.

Bunny Dress

The dress is white with yellow trim, short sleeves, a fitted upper bodice, a flared skirt, and many lemon appliqués. It is made directly as a separate garment and then sewn or fitted onto the doll.

Bodice

With white yarn, chain 26.

1. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, 25 sc. Ch 1, turn. (25)
2. Row 2-4: 25 sc. Ch 1, turn. (25)

Now shape arm openings and body.

1. Row 5: 4 sc, ch 4, skip 4 sts, 9 sc, ch 4, skip 4 sts, 4 sc. Ch 1, turn.
2. Row 6: 4 sc, 4 sc over chain, 9 sc, 4 sc over chain, 4 sc. (25)
3. Row 7-8: 25 sc. (25)

Wrap around the bunny body to check fit. Sew the back edges together neatly or add a few tiny snap stitches if you want the dress removable.

Waist Trim

With yellow yarn, join at lower edge of bodice.

1. Round 1: 25 sc around lower edge.
2. Round 2: In FLO, 25 sc.

Skirt

Continue with white yarn in the front loops left from waist trim.

1. Round 1: inc in each st around. (50)
2. Round 2: 50 sc. (50)
3. Round 3: 4 sc, inc x 10. (60)
4. Round 4: 60 sc. (60)
5. Round 5: 5 sc, inc x 10. (70)
6. Round 6: 70 sc. (70)
7. Round 7: 6 sc, inc x 10. (80)
8. Round 8-11: 80 sc. (80)

The skirt should flare enough to look rounded and sweet, but not stiff or extremely wide. Steam block lightly if needed.

Hem Trim

With yellow yarn:

1. Round 1: 80 sl st loosely around.

Sleeve Trim

With yellow yarn, join around each arm opening.

1. Round 1: 12 to 14 sc evenly around.
2. Round 2: sl st loosely around.

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Dress Lemon Appliqués Make as Many as Needed

You will need enough lemons to decorate the bodice, skirt, bag, hat, and basket. The photo shows multiple clusters, so make at least 14 to 18 lemons in total and 16 to 24 leaves, plus several flowers.

Mini Lemon

With yellow yarn:

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc x 6. (12)
3. R3: 12 sc. (12)
4. R4: dec x 6. (6)

Stuff very lightly if desired, or leave flat-soft. Pull the shape slightly to make it oval. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Leaf

With green yarn, ch 6.

1. Starting in second ch from hook: sl st, sc, hdc, sc, sl st.
2. Work on opposite side of chain: sl st, sc, hdc, sc, sl st.

Fasten off, leaving a tail.

Tiny White Flower

With white yarn:

1. In MR, repeat 5 times: ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st.

Close ring. Add a tiny yellow knot or stitch in the center if desired.

Attaching the Dress Decorations

Sew lemons in pairs and clusters across the skirt front and lower half, with green leaves tucked behind them. Add one cluster at the chest. Place small white flowers between some lemons, matching the cheerful arrangement in the image.

Do not overcrowd the upper bodice. Most of the visual weight belongs near the skirt and bag. Keep the clusters slightly asymmetrical so the dress looks handmade and natural.

Hat

The hat is a soft rounded cloche shape in yellow with a slightly downward brim and white trim. It also carries lemons, leaves, and white flowers on one side.

Hat Crown

With yellow yarn:

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc x 6. (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-R14: 48 sc. (48)

Brim

1. R15: In BLO, 48 sc. (48)
2. R16: 7 sc, inc x 6. (54)
3. R17: 8 sc, inc x 6. (60)
4. R18: 9 sc, inc x 6. (66)
5. R19: 66 sc. (66)
6. R20: 10 sc, inc x 6. (72)
7. R21: 72 sc loosely. (72)

Fasten off. Add a round of white sl st or surface slip stitching near the base of the brim to mimic the white accent line from the image.

Sew two or three lemons, several leaves, and two or three white flowers to one side of the hat. The decoration should sit slightly above the brim, not directly at the edge.

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Lemon Shoulder Bag

The bag is a tiny rounded pouch in yellow with lemon motifs and a narrow strap crossing the bunny body.

Bag Body

With yellow yarn, make 2 circles:

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc x 6. (12)
3. R3: sc, inc x 6. (18)
4. R4: 2 sc, inc x 6. (24)
5. R5: 24 sc. (24)

Make one rectangular gusset:

1. Ch 7.
2. Row 1: 6 sc. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2-16: 6 sc.

Sew the strip around one circle, then sew the second circle in place, leaving the top slightly open if you want a real pouch opening. Otherwise close fully for display.

Bag Strap

With yellow yarn, ch 42 to 50, depending on your bunny size.

1. Row 1: Starting in second ch, sl st across.

Sew the strap diagonally so the bag sits at the bunny’s right hip area as shown.

Decorate the front with two tiny lemons, two leaves, and one white flower.

Basket of Lemons

Basket Base

With tan or light brown yarn:

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc x 6. (12)
3. R3: sc, inc x 6. (18)
4. R4: 2 sc, inc x 6. (24)
5. R5: In BLO, 24 sc. (24)
6. R6-R8: 24 sc. (24)

Flatten the sides lightly to form a low basket shape. Fasten off.

Basket Handle

With same yarn, ch 16.

1. Row 1: Starting in second ch, 15 sl st.

Sew ends to opposite sides of the basket.

Basket Lemons

Make 5 to 7 mini lemons using the same lemon pattern. Add a few tiny green leaves. Place and sew them inside the basket so they sit full and rounded.

Mini Books Stack

The books in the image are tiny and soft, stacked at the bunny’s left side. Make three small rectangles in muted colors such as green, pale blue, and pink-red.

Each Book Cover

With chosen color, ch 9.

1. Row 1: Starting in second ch, 8 sc. Ch 1, turn.
2. Row 2-5: 8 sc.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Fold the piece in half like a tiny book cover.

Pages Insert

With cream or white yarn, ch 7.

1. Row 1: Starting in second ch, 6 sc. Ch 1, turn.
2. Row 2-3: 6 sc.

Insert inside the folded cover and sew sides lightly. Repeat for three books. Stack them slightly unevenly for a natural display.

Duck Friend

The duck is very small and cute, with a beige head, orange beak and feet, a green hat, and a yellow coat. The body is compact and almost egg-shaped.

Duck Head and Body

With pale beige or cream yarn:

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc x 6. (12)
3. R3: sc, inc x 6. (18)
4. R4: 2 sc, inc x 6. (24)
5. R5-R8: 24 sc. (24)
6. R9: 2 sc, dec x 6. (18)
7. R10-R12: 18 sc. (18)
8. R13: sc, dec x 6. (12)
9. R14-R15: 12 sc. (12)

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Insert small safety eyes between R6 and R7 with about 5 or 6 stitches between them. Stuff firmly.

1. R16: dec x 6. (6)

Fasten off and close.

Beak

With orange yarn:

1. Ch 5.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch, 4 sc. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2: dec, 2 sc. (3)

Fasten off and sew centered between the eyes. You can lightly stuff or just shape it with stitches.

Wings Make 2

With pale beige yarn:

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: 6 sc. (6)
3. Flatten and sew to sides.

Feet Make 2

With orange yarn:

1. Ch 4.
2. In second ch from hook: sl st, hdc, sl st.

Sew at base.

Duck Hat

With green yarn:

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc x 6. (12)
3. R3: sc, inc x 6. (18)
4. R4-R5: 18 sc. (18)
5. R6: In BLO, 18 sc. (18)
6. R7: 2 sc, inc x 6. (24)
7. R8: 24 sc loosely. (24)

Fasten off. It should sit like a tiny rounded rain hat.

Duck Raincoat

The coat is a bright yellow wrap-style jacket with a collar and front detail. It is meant to look slightly oversized.

With yellow yarn, chain 18.

1. Row 1: Starting in second ch, 17 sc. Ch 1, turn.
2. Row 2-4: 17 sc. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 5: 3 sc, ch 3, skip 3 sts, 5 sc, ch 3, skip 3 sts, 3 sc. Ch 1, turn.
4. Row 6: 3 sc, 3 sc over chain, 5 sc, 3 sc over chain, 3 sc. (17)
5. Row 7-8: 17 sc.

Wrap around the duck and sew at front as needed. Add a folded collar using two small yellow triangles or a simple flap worked directly with a few sc rows.

For the front placket look, embroider or sew two tiny yellow knots or French knots to resemble buttons.

Watering Can

Can Body

With pale blue yarn:

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc x 6. (12)
3. R3: sc, inc x 6. (18)
4. R4: In BLO, 18 sc. (18)
5. R5-R7: 18 sc. (18)
6. R8: dec x 6, 6 sc. (12)

Stuff lightly. Fasten off.

Spout

With pale blue yarn:

1. Ch 6.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch, 5 sc.

Roll slightly or leave flat-narrow and sew to front side.

Handle

With pale blue yarn, ch 8.

1. Row 1: Starting in second ch, 7 sl st.

Sew from upper back to side. Add a tiny white or cream stitch for the opening if desired.

Final Assembly of Main Pieces

• Sew the bunny arms at the shoulder line, slightly angled downward.
• Sew the ears to the upper sides of the head, just behind the eye line, so they hang close to the cheeks.
• Dress the bunny and secure the garment with a few hidden stitches.
• Place the hat low on the head, leaving the face fully visible.
• Sew or tie the purse strap diagonally across the body.
• Place the basket, books, duck, and watering can separately for display rather than permanently attaching them.

Styling Notes for an Accurate Look

To match the image closely, keep the bunny palette soft and creamy, not stark white for the skin. The dress should be bright white with cheerful yellow edging. The hat should feel round and soft, with decoration grouped on one side only.

The facial expression should stay simple. Do not over-embroider the mouth or add eyelashes. The charm of the doll comes from the clean face, rounded head, long drooping ears, and the clustered lemon details on the clothing.

The duck should look tiny beside the bunny, almost like a companion toy or garden friend. Its yellow coat and green hat add contrast, so keep those colors a little brighter than the bunny’s accessories.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Position the bunny eyes low enough to create a gentle childlike face. Embroider tiny curved brows, a small pink nose, and soft blush. Keep all facial features minimal. After dressing the doll, check the hat angle, bag placement, and ear symmetry before making final stitches.

Care Notes

Display pieces will stay nicest if kept away from direct sunlight and high humidity. If the doll is for gentle play, secure every appliqué, flower, and accessory with strong sewing. Small safety eyes and tiny pieces are not suitable for very young children.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head firmly stuffed and evenly shaped
• Ears matched in length and attached symmetrically
• Dress flares smoothly and sits at the waist
• Enough lemons, leaves, and flowers added to match the look
• Hat brim soft and slightly downward
• Bag strap adjusted so the bag sits at hip level
• Duck scaled much smaller than bunny
• Basket filled and books stacked neatly

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap whenever possible. For deeper cleaning, hand wash gently in cool water, reshape while damp, and air dry flat on a towel. Avoid twisting, harsh scrubbing, and machine drying. Store in a clean dry space to preserve shape and color.