Crochet Tutorial: Honey Bunny – Free Crochet Pattern

This charming crochet set combines a dressed bunny doll, a tiny hedgehog friend, flower pots, a watering can, and a little mushroom into one sweet handmade display. It has the soft, collectible look people search for in an amigurumi doll pattern, nursery decor, handmade gift, and spring cottage toy design.

The finished pieces are designed to recreate the warm storybook style shown in the photo, with careful shaping, layered clothing, and small decorative accents. If you love patterns inspired by artisan crochet dolls, heirloom stuffed animals, boutique amigurumi, and handmade seasonal decor, this set is a lovely project to make or gift.

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 uses standard US crochet terms.

The tutorial is built to help you recreate the full image as closely as possible: the bunny doll with a mustard dress, brimmed hat, crossbody bag, and shoes; the small hedgehog with hat and shirt; two flower pots; one watering can; and one red mushroom.

The sample in the image appears to be worked tightly with a small hook so the stuffing stays hidden and the stitch texture remains crisp. The overall look is neat, dense, and highly structured, so keep your tension firm throughout.

Materials

• Yarn weight: Fine sport or light DK cotton yarn for all visible pieces.
• Main bunny color: warm cream or light beige.
• Dress and hat color: mustard golden yellow.
• Contrast trim: white.
• Accent colors: dusty pink, coral, sage green, medium brown, dark brown, sky blue, red, light gray, terracotta, flower shades of pink, blue, cream, yellow, and green.
• Hook: 2.0 mm to 2.5 mm. A 2.25 mm hook gives a very similar scale and stitch density.
• Stuffing: polyester fiberfill.
• Safety eyes: 8 mm for bunny, 5 mm for hedgehog. You may embroider them for children under 3.
• Tapestry needle for sewing and embroidery.
• Stitch markers for round starts.
• Thin craft wire optional for flower stems.
• Small amount of felt optional for reinforcing tiny flower centers, though not necessary.

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
• rnd = round

Important Construction Notes

• Work most pieces in continuous spirals unless stated otherwise.
• Use invisible decreases for clean shaping.
• Stuff gradually and firmly, especially the head, body, and feet.
• The bunny in the image has a larger head than body, long flat ears, short tapered arms, and sturdy feet that allow the doll to stand when supported.
• The dress is separate and slides onto the body before final neck finishing.
• The hat is separate and slightly deep with a gently downturned brim.
• The hedgehog body is compact and rounded, with loop-like textured spines added over the back.

Finished Size

Using sport or light DK cotton and a 2.25 mm hook, the bunny doll will be about 20 to 23 cm tall from feet to top of hat. The hedgehog will be about 8 to 9 cm tall. The flower pots, watering can, and mushroom are miniature accessories scaled to the bunny.

Bunny Doll

Legs Make 2

Start in mustard for the shoe sole.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: in blo, sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 5: 5 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec, 2 sc. (16)
6. Rnd 6: 4 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 2 sc. (14)
7. Rnd 7: switch to cream, sc around. (14)
8. Rnd 8-16: sc around for 9 rounds. (14)

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Stuff the foot well and the leg lightly. Flatten the top of each leg so the toes face forward. Fasten off the first leg only. Make the second leg and do not fasten off.

Body

Continue from the second leg.

1. Rnd 17: ch 4, join to first leg with sc, sc 14 around first leg, sc 4 across chain, sc 14 around second leg, sc 4 on other side of chain. (36)
2. Rnd 18: sc around. (36)
3. Rnd 19: 5 sc, dec x6. (30)
4. Rnd 20: sc around. (30)
5. Rnd 21: 3 sc, dec x6. (24)
6. Rnd 22-24: sc around for 3 rounds. (24)

The body in the photo is compact and slightly pear-shaped, with a full lower torso that narrows gently toward the neck. Add stuffing as you go, making the lower body firm but not overstuffed. The dress will sit neatly only if the body keeps a smooth shape.

1. Rnd 25: 2 sc, dec x6. (18)
2. Rnd 26: sc around. (18)
3. Rnd 27: in blo, sc around. (18)

Do not fasten off yet if you want to crochet the neck transition later after fitting the dress. Lightly stuff the upper body for now.

Head

Attach cream yarn to the neck opening or continue directly if you did not fasten off.

1. Rnd 1: in each st, inc around. (36)
2. Rnd 2: 5 sc, inc x6. (42)
3. Rnd 3: 6 sc, inc x6. (48)
4. Rnd 4: 7 sc, inc x6. (54)
5. Rnd 5-12: sc around for 8 rounds. (54)

Place safety eyes between rnds 8 and 9 of the head, leaving about 10 visible stitches between them. The bunny’s face is wide and gentle in the image, so do not set the eyes too close together.

Embroider a tiny vertical nose and mouth later using dusty pink thread. The muzzle is subtle rather than protruding, so shaping is minimal.

1. Rnd 13: 7 sc, dec x6. (48)
2. Rnd 14: 6 sc, dec x6. (42)
3. Rnd 15: 5 sc, dec x6. (36)
4. Rnd 16: 4 sc, dec x6. (30)

Stuff the head firmly now. Shape the cheeks with your fingers while adding stuffing so the face stays rounded and even.

1. Rnd 17: 3 sc, dec x6. (24)
2. Rnd 18: 2 sc, dec x6. (18)
3. Rnd 19: sc, dec x6. (12)
4. Rnd 20: dec x6. (6)

Fasten off and close.

Ears Make 2

The ears are long, soft, and slightly flattened, hanging downward from beneath the hat brim.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4-7: sc around for 4 rounds. (18)
5. Rnd 8: 4 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec, 3 sc. (16)
6. Rnd 9-12: sc around for 4 rounds. (16)
7. Rnd 13: 3 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 3 sc. (14)
8. Rnd 14-18: sc around for 5 rounds. (14)
9. Rnd 19: 2 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec, 3 sc. (12)
10. Rnd 20-26: sc around for 7 rounds. (12)

Flatten each ear and crochet 6 sc through both layers across the opening to close. Leave a sewing tail. Do not stuff. Lightly pinch the top so the ear bends softly when attached.

Arms Make 2

The arms are simple tubes with a gentle taper and slight downward angle.

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

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Stuff only the lower half of each arm. Flatten the top and crochet 5 sc through both layers to close. Leave tails for sewing.

Tail

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc around. (12)
4. Rnd 4: dec x6. (6)

Lightly stuff and sew to the back of the body, centered just below the dress hem line.

Dress

The dress in the image is sleeveless, fitted at the chest, and widens into an A-line skirt. It features mustard and white striping plus small decorative motifs on the front lower skirt. The exact tiny front embroidery can vary slightly, but the placement should match the photo: white texture and small floral accents concentrated on the lower front.

Upper Bodice

Start with mustard. Work from the top down.

1. Rnd 1: ch 24, join carefully without twisting. (24)
2. Rnd 2-4: sc around. (24)
3. Rnd 5: switch to white, sc around. (24)
4. Rnd 6: mustard, sc around. (24)
5. Rnd 7: white, sc around. (24)

To create arm openings, flatten slightly and mark 8 front, 4 underarm, 8 back, 4 underarm.

1. Rnd 8: sc 8, ch 4 and skip 4, sc 8, ch 4 and skip 4. (24)
2. Rnd 9: sc around including chains. (24)
3. Rnd 10: mustard, 3 sc, inc x6. (30)
4. Rnd 11: white, sc around. (30)
5. Rnd 12: mustard, 4 sc, inc x6. (36)

Skirt

1. Rnd 13: white, sc around. (36)
2. Rnd 14: mustard, 5 sc, inc x6. (42)
3. Rnd 15: white, sc around. (42)
4. Rnd 16: mustard, 6 sc, inc x6. (48)
5. Rnd 17: white, sc around. (48)
6. Rnd 18: mustard, 7 sc, inc x6. (54)
7. Rnd 19: white, sc around. (54)
8. Rnd 20: mustard, sc around. (54)
9. Rnd 21: white, sc around. (54)
10. Rnd 22: mustard, sc around. (54)

Try the dress on the bunny. It should fit close around the chest and flare over the hips, ending just above the ankles. Adjust the number of skirt rounds if your tension changes the length too much.

Hem Trim

1. Rnd 23: in white, work (sc, hdc, sc) in each 3rd stitch around, sl st to join.

This creates the small rounded white edging seen at the bottom of the dress.

Neck Trim

Join white yarn at the neckline and work 1 round of neat slip stitches or small sc evenly around. Keep this trim fine and smooth because the neckline in the photo is narrow and polished.

Decorative Front Details

Using white yarn, embroider small vertical seed-like stitches across one or two mustard skirt rounds on the front. These should resemble tiny repeated loops or grains, evenly spaced but not crowded.

Add three tiny flower accents near the upper right chest area, matching the photo: one cream flower, one coral flower, and one small reddish accent with sage leaves. Sew them flat so they do not stick out too much.

Crossbody Bag

The bag is a tiny mustard pouch with a long strap and a flower on the front flap area.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4-6: sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 7: in blo, sc around. (18)
6. Rnd 8-9: sc around. (18)

Flatten and sew the top mostly closed, leaving a slight pouch shape. For the strap, ch 42 to 48 depending on your doll size. Sl st back along the chain for strength. Sew each end diagonally so the bag rests at the bunny’s right hip as shown.

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Make a tiny flower for the front: in a MR, work (ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st) five times. Pull tight, fasten off, and sew to the lower front of the bag. Add a small white center knot if desired.

Shoes and Laces

The bunny’s shoes look like mustard sneakers with white soles and white laces. Since the foot base is already part of the legs, the sneaker look is created by surface details.

• Using white yarn, embroider a horizontal line around the front shoe edge between rnds 6 and 7 of the leg.
• Using white yarn, embroider two short vertical lace columns on top of each foot.
• Weave mustard or white laces in a crisscross pattern across the top center of each shoe.
• Using white yarn, add a small toe cap outline on the front if desired.

Hat

The hat is mustard with a white band at the lower crown and two tiny flowers near one side. It sits low over the head and slightly overlaps the ear base area.

Crown Top

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc x6. (30)
6. Rnd 6: 4 sc, inc x6. (36)
7. Rnd 7: 5 sc, inc x6. (42)
8. Rnd 8: 6 sc, inc x6. (48)

Crown Depth

1. Rnd 9-15: sc around for 7 rounds. (48)
2. Rnd 16: white, in blo, sc around. (48)
3. Rnd 17: mustard, sc around. (48)

Brim

1. Rnd 18: 7 sc, inc x6. (54)
2. Rnd 19: sc around. (54)
3. Rnd 20: 8 sc, inc x6. (60)
4. Rnd 21: sc around. (60)
5. Rnd 22: 9 sc, inc x6. (66)
6. Rnd 23: sc around. (66)

Fasten off. Steam lightly if needed so the brim curves gently downward.

Hat Flowers

Make one cream flower and one coral flower.

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

For tiny leaves, ch 3, sl st in second ch from hook, sl st in next ch. Make 2 leaves in sage green. Sew flowers and leaves on one side of the hat band.

Tiny Flower Pots Make 2

One pot is terracotta and one is darker brown in the photo. Both are soft crocheted mini planters holding bright flowers.

Pot Base

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: in blo, sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 5-6: sc around. (18)
6. Rnd 7: 2 sc, inc x6. (24)
7. Rnd 8: sc around. (24)

Fasten off. Lightly stuff the lower half only or place a tiny pebble pouch inside if you want the pot to sit more firmly.

Soil Insert

With dark brown:

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x6. (24)

Fasten off and sew just inside the pot rim after the stems are inserted.

Flower Stems and Flowers

For each stem, ch 6 to 8 in green. Sl st back down the chain. Make 4 to 6 stems per pot.

For each flower center, use yellow or cream: 5 sc in MR, join.

For petals, join a flower color and repeat 5 times: ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st.

Make flowers in the colors shown in the photo: bright pink, light pink, cream, yellow-orange, and blue. Sew flowers to stems, then sew stems together and insert into pot. Cover with the soil circle.

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Watering Can

The tiny watering can is soft gray with a rounded body, short spout, curved handle, and small top opening.

Body

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5-7: sc around. (24)
6. Rnd 8: 2 sc, dec x6. (18)
7. Rnd 9: sc around. (18)

Stuff lightly.

Top Opening Rim

At the top center, embroider or crochet a tiny ring. A simple option is to sew a small chain loop in place to suggest the opening.

Spout

1. Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR. (4)
2. Rnd 2-6: sc around. (4)

Stuff minimally. Slightly flatten one end and sew to the front side at a slight upward angle.

Handle

Ch 10. Sl st back along the chain. Sew both ends to the opposite side of the can in an arch.

Hedgehog

The hedgehog in the photo is small and rounded with a cream face and belly, dark textured back, a blue shirt, tiny feet, and a brown hat. It holds a red mushroom beside its body.

Head and Body

Start with cream.

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

Insert 5 mm eyes between rnds 6 and 7 with about 6 stitches between them. Embroider a small dark nose centered one round lower.

Switch to blue for the shirt section.

1. Rnd 9-11: sc around. (30)

Switch to cream or light beige for lower body if you want the shirt shorter. In the image the shirt is visible mainly on the upper torso, so keep it compact.

1. Rnd 12: 3 sc, dec x6. (24)
2. Rnd 13: sc around. (24)
3. Rnd 14: 2 sc, dec x6. (18)
4. Rnd 15: sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 16: sc, dec x6. (12)

Stuff firmly.

1. Rnd 17: dec x6. (6)

Fasten off and close.

Back Spines

Using dark brown, attach yarn at the back top of the head and cover the rear half of the body with loop-texture stitches or tiny bobble-like curls.

A simple method that matches the look well is this:

• Insert hook into a back stitch, pull up loop.
• Ch 4, sl st in the first chain to form a loop.
• Sl st into the next back stitch.
• Repeat in staggered rows over the back of the head and body.

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Work the loops densely so the hedgehog gains a rounded, textured silhouette similar to the image.

Arms Make 2

1. Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR. (5)
2. Rnd 2-4: sc around. (5)

Flatten and sew to the sides just below the head.

Feet Make 2

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

Lightly stuff and sew at the front lower body so the hedgehog sits upright.

Hedgehog Hat

Use medium brown for the crown and a blue band accent if desired.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4-6: sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 7: blue, sc around. (18)
6. Rnd 8: brown, 2 sc, inc x6. (24)
7. Rnd 9: sc around. (24)

Fasten off and sew or tack lightly onto the top of the hedgehog.

Mushroom

Cap

With red:

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: sc around. (24)

Add a few tiny white embroidered dots.

Stem

With cream:

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2-4: sc around. (6)

Stuff lightly. Sew the stem to the cap and place the mushroom beside or lightly against the hedgehog hand area.

Color Placement Guide

• Bunny: cream body, mustard dress, white dress stripes and trims, mustard hat, white hat band, mustard bag, mustard-and-white shoe details.
• Chest flowers: cream, pale yellow, coral, and muted red with green leaves.
• Pots: one terracotta, one dark brown.
• Watering can: pale gray.
• Hedgehog: cream face and limbs, blue shirt, dark brown spines, brown hat with blue band.
• Mushroom: red cap with white dots, cream stem.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Sew the ears to the upper sides of the bunny head, slightly below the crown line so the hat can sit over them. Sew the arms just under the dress arm openings at a soft downward angle. Add the tail at the back. Embroider thin brows, a tiny pink nose, and a short mouth. Dress the bunny, place the hat, and position the bag diagonally across the chest.

For the hedgehog, keep the eyes low and close to the center front for a cute expression. Attach the tiny hat slightly forward. Arrange the mushroom next to one side so the display matches the image balance.

Care Notes

Display pieces look best when kept dry, dust-free, and out of direct harsh sunlight. If these are used as toys, embroider eyes instead of using safety eyes for very young children. Avoid overhandling the flowers, mushroom, and bag strap because they are delicate miniature details.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head is firmly stuffed and symmetrical.
• Ears are attached evenly and hang to the same length.
• Dress stripes are centered and hem sits level.
• Hat fits low without covering the eyes.
• Bag lies across the body and rests at the right hip.
• Shoe laces and sole lines are visible.
• Flower pots stand upright and flowers are balanced.
• Hedgehog spines are dense enough to create a rounded back.
• Mushroom cap has white dots.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot clean gently with a barely damp cloth and mild soap. Do not machine wash assembled display pieces unless all details are securely sewn and you accept possible shape changes. Let items air dry fully while reshaping by hand. Store in a breathable box or on a shelf away from humidity, dust buildup, and strong sun to preserve color, structure, and stitch definition.