Crochet Tutorial: The Bridesmaid Rabbit – Free Crochet Pattern

This elegant crochet rabbit is designed with a soft blush dress, a flower crown, a bouquet, a tiny drawstring purse, and sparkling shoes for a charming handmade heirloom look. It is a lovely choice for shoppers searching for a crochet bunny doll, amigurumi rabbit gift, nursery decor bunny, or handmade bridesmaid doll inspiration.

With delicate shaping, long upright ears, sweet embroidered details, and beautifully coordinated accessories, this design captures a romantic storybook style. It also fits naturally into popular search intent around amigurumi bunny pattern, crochet stuffed rabbit, handmade doll decor, Easter bunny gift, and collectible crochet animal ideas.

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Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US English crochet terms and is designed to closely recreate the rabbit and accessories shown in the image.

The finished rabbit is seated, with a slightly oversized head, slim neck, narrow shoulders, softly rounded torso, long textured legs, medium-length arms, very long upright ears, a floral headband, a full blush dress, a bouquet, a tiny drawstring purse, and a small white bird companion.

The instructions are intentionally detailed so beginners can follow the process step by step.

Materials

• Main rabbit color: soft ivory or cream cotton yarn, lightweight DK or light worsted
• Dress color: pale blush pink cotton yarn
• Rose colors: dusty rose, antique pink, blush, cream, sage green
• Bird beak color: pale peach or light coral
• Shoe accent: metallic gold embroidery thread, metallic gold yarn, or gold fabric paint
• Hook sizes: 2.25 mm to 3.0 mm, depending on your tension
• Safety eyes: 6 mm to 8 mm black
• Stuffing: polyester fiberfill
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Scissors
• Thin ribbon: pale blush satin ribbon for the back bow
• Optional: soft pink blush for cheeks, fabric glue for shoe finish, floral wire for bouquet support

Finished Size

The rabbit will measure approximately 13 to 16 inches tall seated, depending on yarn, hook, and tension.

The bird is a small companion piece, around 3 to 4 inches long.

Gauge and Tension

Gauge is not critical, but tight stitches are essential for amigurumi.

Use a hook size that gives you a dense fabric with no visible stuffing through the stitches.

If your rabbit becomes larger than expected, use a smaller hook. If the stitches feel too stiff, move up one hook size.

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
• rep = repeat

Color Notes and Construction Notes

The rabbit body, head, arms, legs, ears, and purse are worked in ivory.

The dress is worked in blush pink and then assembled onto the rabbit.

The head is large in proportion to the body.

The neck is narrow and slightly elongated.

The ears are long, slim, and firmly posed upright.

The legs are long and narrow with a gentle taper, while the arms are slightly shorter and softly curved.

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The rabbit in the image is posed sitting on the edge of a table, so the shaping favors a seated display rather than a free-standing doll.

Head

Using ivory yarn:

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6. (30)
6. Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6. (36)
7. Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6. (42)
8. Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) x 6. (48)
9. Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) x 6. (54)
10. Rnd 10: (8 sc, inc) x 6. (60)
11. Rnd 11: (9 sc, inc) x 6. (66)
12. Rnd 12: (10 sc, inc) x 6. (72)
13. Rnd 13 to 24: sc around. (72)
14. Rnd 25: (10 sc, dec) x 6. (66)
15. Rnd 26: (9 sc, dec) x 6. (60)
16. Rnd 27: (8 sc, dec) x 6. (54)
17. Rnd 28: (7 sc, dec) x 6. (48)
18. Rnd 29: (6 sc, dec) x 6. (42)

Insert safety eyes between Rnds 18 and 19, spacing them about 11 to 13 stitches apart.

Begin stuffing firmly and evenly. The face should be smooth and rounded, not lumpy.

1. Rnd 30: (5 sc, dec) x 6. (36)
2. Rnd 31: (4 sc, dec) x 6. (30)
3. Rnd 32: (3 sc, dec) x 6. (24)
4. Rnd 33: (2 sc, dec) x 6. (18)

Stuff fully. Do not close yet if you prefer sewing the head to the neck with an open edge. Fasten off with a long tail.

Muzzle and Face Shaping

The image shows a smooth face rather than a protruding muzzle.

Instead of making a separate muzzle, shape the face with embroidery and very light sculpting.

• Embroider a tiny vertical nose line centered between the eyes, beginning around Rnd 20 and extending down 2 stitches.
• Embroider a soft upside-down triangle nose in pale pink.
• Add a short split line beneath the nose.
• Embroider a very small mouth if desired, but keep it delicate and minimal.
• For eyebrows, use thin taupe or ivory-brown thread and stitch short curved lines above each eye.
• Apply soft blush to the cheeks with dry pastel or blush makeup.

Body

The body is slimmer than the head and gently pear-shaped.

Using ivory yarn:

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6. (30)
6. Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6. (36)
7. Rnd 7 to 10: sc around. (36)
8. Rnd 11: (4 sc, dec) x 6. (30)
9. Rnd 12 to 14: sc around. (30)
10. Rnd 15: (3 sc, dec) x 6. (24)
11. Rnd 16 to 18: sc around. (24)
12. Rnd 19: (2 sc, dec) x 6. (18)
13. Rnd 20 to 22: sc around. (18)

Stuff the body firmly at the bottom and more lightly near the top so the dress lies naturally.

Fasten off with a long tail for sewing.

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Optional Seat Flattening

To make the rabbit sit like the sample, gently flatten the lower body by pressing the stuffed base between your hands.

You can also run a horizontal shaping stitch through the base to define the sitting angle.

Neck Extension

The rabbit in the image has a narrow neck.

You can achieve this by either sewing the head tightly to the body or by adding a short neck tube.

If you want a more defined neck, make this piece:

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3 to 6: sc around. (12)

Stuff lightly and place between head and body.

Legs Make 2

The legs are long, slim, and slightly tapered, with simple rounded feet that fit into tiny shoes.

Using ivory yarn:

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4 to 6: sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 7: 5 sc, 4 dec, 5 sc. (14)
6. Rnd 8: sc around. (14)
7. Rnd 9: BLO sc around. (14)
8. Rnd 10 to 28: sc around. (14)
9. Rnd 29: (5 sc, dec) x 2. (12)
10. Rnd 30 to 34: sc around. (12)

Stuff the foot firmly.

Stuff the leg evenly but not too hard, so it can bend slightly into a seated pose.

Flatten the top opening and fasten off with a long tail.

Leg Positioning

In the image, the rabbit’s legs hang forward from the table edge and cross slightly.

Sew the legs low on the body, close together at the front.

Angle them so they naturally drape downward rather than pointing straight out to the sides.

Arms Make 2

The arms are shorter than the legs and slim, with a light curve.

Using ivory yarn:

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x 3. (9)
3. Rnd 3 to 5: sc around. (9)
4. Rnd 6: 3 sc, dec, 4 sc. (8)
5. Rnd 7 to 20: sc around. (8)
6. Rnd 21: flatten and crochet 4 sc through both layers, or leave open for sewing

Stuff only the lower half of each arm.

Leave the upper arm soft so it lies gently against the dress.

Fasten off with a long tail.

Ears Make 2

The ears are long, upright, slightly tapered, and softly curved inward.

Using ivory yarn:

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4 to 7: sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 8: (4 sc, dec) x 3. (15)
6. Rnd 9 to 14: sc around. (15)
7. Rnd 15: (3 sc, dec) x 3. (12)
8. Rnd 16 to 24: sc around. (12)
9. Rnd 25: (2 sc, dec) x 3. (9)
10. Rnd 26 to 34: sc around. (9)

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Do not overstuff.

Place only a very light amount of stuffing in the lower half.

If you want extra firmness, insert a thin pipe cleaner or floral wire wrapped in fiberfill before sewing closed.

Flatten the ear base lightly before attaching.

Ear Position

The ears sit high on the head and fairly close together.

They are not spread wide.

Sew them with the inner edges almost parallel, tilting very slightly outward at the tips.

For the photographed look, pinch the base of each ear and sew with a slight inward curve.

Dress Bodice

The dress is blush pink and fitted through the bodice with tiny cap sleeves.

You may either crochet it directly around the body or make it separately and sew it on.

The following method creates a separate dress.

Using blush yarn:

1. Ch 24, join carefully to form a ring. Do not twist.
2. Rnd 1: sc around. (24)
3. Rnd 2: sc around. (24)
4. Rnd 3: (3 sc, inc) x 6. (30)
5. Rnd 4: sc around. (30)
6. Rnd 5: (4 sc, inc) x 6. (36)
7. Rnd 6: sc around. (36)

This forms the upper chest and back.

Try it against the rabbit body.

It should fit snugly around the upper torso.

Cap Sleeves

Mark the side points of the bodice.

Join yarn at one side marker.

1. Row 1: ch 1, sc in next 5 sts, turn. (5)
2. Row 2: ch 1, dec, sc, dec. (3)
3. Fasten off.

Repeat for the second sleeve.

The sleeves should look like tiny shoulder ruffles, not long sleeves.

Dress Skirt

Continue from the lower edge of the bodice.

1. Rnd 1: in FLO of bodice lower edge, (2 sc in each st) around. (72)
2. Rnd 2: sc around. (72)
3. Rnd 3: (11 sc, inc) x 6. (78)
4. Rnd 4: sc around. (78)
5. Rnd 5: (12 sc, inc) x 6. (84)
6. Rnd 6: sc around. (84)
7. Rnd 7: (13 sc, inc) x 6. (90)
8. Rnd 8: sc around. (90)
9. Rnd 9: (14 sc, inc) x 6. (96)
10. Rnd 10: sc around. (96)

The skirt should flare out richly and cover the seated body.

If you want extra fullness like the image, add one more increase round:

1. Optional Rnd 11: (15 sc, inc) x 6. (102)
2. Optional Rnd 12: sc around. (102)

Scalloped Hem

The hem in the image has a decorative shell edge.

Work this around the bottom:

1. Hem Rnd: sl st in first st, skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sl st in next st, skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st. Rep around.

If your stitch count does not fit perfectly, adjust by skipping one less stitch in one or two places.

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Fasten off and weave in ends.

Back Ribbon Bow

The bow is made from satin ribbon rather than crochet.

Use a soft blush ribbon wide enough to look full behind the rabbit.

• Cut one length for the bow loops and one shorter piece to wrap the center.
• Form two large loops and two tails.
• Wrap the center tightly with the short strip.
• Sew or glue the bow to the upper back of the dress.

The bow should be large enough to extend beyond both sides of the rabbit body, as seen in the image.

Mini Drawstring Purse

The purse is small, rounded, and ivory to match the rabbit.

Using ivory yarn:

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24)
5. Rnd 5 to 8: sc around. (24)
6. Rnd 9: BLO sc around. (24)
7. Rnd 10: sc around. (24)
8. Rnd 11: (2 sc, dec) x 6. (18)
9. Rnd 12: sc around. (18)

Fasten off.

Thread a chain cord or twisted yarn cord through Rnd 9 or the upper stitches to create a drawstring.

Add tiny knot ends or mini bobbles.

Lightly stuff if you want the bag to look full, or leave it empty for a more delicate drape.

Bouquet Base

The bouquet is compact, rounded, and made of tightly grouped tiny roses.

Using sage or green:

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

Stuff lightly and flatten slightly into a domed shape.

This piece acts as the base to sew the roses onto.

Tiny Crochet Roses

Make several roses in blush, dusty rose, cream, and antique pink.

You will need approximately 9 to 14 roses depending on how dense you want the bouquet and crown.

Small Rose Pattern

1. Ch 16.
2. Row 1: starting in second ch from hook, work 2 sc in each ch across. (30)
3. Fasten off with a long tail.

Roll the strip from one end to the other to form a rose spiral.

Sew through the bottom layers to secure.

Larger Rose Pattern

1. Ch 21.
2. Row 1: starting in second ch from hook, work (sc, hdc) in first ch, (2 hdc) in next 5 chs, (2 dc) in next 7 chs, (dc, hdc) in next 3 chs, sc in final 4 chs.

Fasten off with a long tail.

Roll into a rose and stitch the base securely.

Mix both rose sizes for a natural clustered look.

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Leaves

Make a few tiny leaves in sage green.

1. Ch 5.
2. Work back along the chain: sl st in second ch, sc in next, hdc in next, sc in next.

Fasten off with tails for sewing.

Flower Crown

The flower crown sits across the forehead and around the top of the head, not fully around the neck or behind the ears.

Make a slim base cord:

1. Ch 26 to 30, depending on your rabbit head size.
2. Row 1: sl st in second ch from hook and in each ch across.

Fasten off with long tails.

Sew 5 to 7 tiny roses onto the cord.

Add tiny leaves between them.

Arrange the largest rose at the center front and smaller roses toward the sides.

Bird Companion

The small white bird is rounded, simple, and sweet, with a tiny beak and a little tail.

Using ivory or white yarn:

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24)
5. Rnd 5 to 8: sc around. (24)
6. Rnd 9: (2 sc, dec) x 6. (18)
7. Rnd 10: sc around. (18)
8. Rnd 11: (sc, dec) x 6. (12)
9. Rnd 12: sc around. (12)

Stuff lightly.

Tail

Before closing, make a tiny tail bump:

• At the back lower area, embroider or stitch two small raised loops.
• Or crochet a separate tail: ch 4, sl st in second ch from hook and next 2 chs, then sew in place.

Wings Make 2

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

Flatten and sew one wing to each side.

Beak

• Embroider a tiny triangular beak in pale peach.
• Add a tiny black eye or French knot on each side.

Shoes

The rabbit’s shoes resemble gold Mary Jane flats.

You may create these as removable decorative shoes or embellish the feet directly.

Simple Decorative Shoe Cover Make 2

Using a fine gold yarn or ivory yarn to be painted later:

1. Ch 7.
2. Rnd 1: starting in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, working on opposite side sc 4, inc in final ch. (14)
3. Rnd 2: inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc. (20)
4. Rnd 3: BLO sc around. (20)
5. Rnd 4: 5 sc, 5 dec, 5 sc. (15)
6. Rnd 5: sc around. (15)

For the strap:

1. Join yarn at one side top edge, ch 6, skip across top opening, sl st to opposite side.

Fasten off and weave ends.

If you crocheted the shoes in ivory, coat lightly with gold textile medium, metallic fabric paint, or metallic embroidery wrapping after assembly.

Assembly Order

1. Sew the neck extension to the body if using one.
2. Sew the head securely to the neck or directly to the body.
3. Sew the legs to the lower front of the body.
4. Sew the arms high on the sides, slightly angled downward.
5. Sew the ears high on the head.
6. Fit and sew the dress around the torso.
7. Attach the bow to the back.
8. Position the flower crown and stitch in place.
9. Place the bouquet into one hand and stitch lightly.
10. Hang the purse from the other hand.
11. Slide or sew the shoes onto the feet.
12. Finish facial embroidery and blush.
13. Place the bird companion beside the rabbit.

Detailed Positioning Notes for Accuracy

Head: The head should be noticeably larger than the torso. Avoid making the body too wide or tall.

Neck: Keep the neck slim and slightly elongated. A thick neck will change the character too much.

Ears: They should be tall and upright, with only a slight outward tilt at the top.

Arms: One arm should rest lower so the purse can hang naturally. The other should curve toward the bouquet.

Dress: The bodice fits close to the torso while the skirt spreads generously over the seated body.

Bouquet: Hold it at lap level, not too far from the body.

Flower crown: It sits low enough to be visible above the eyes, but not touching the eyebrows.

Shoes: They should look delicate and slightly shiny.

Styling Tips

• Use matte cotton yarn for the rabbit and dress to match the soft texture in the image.
• Choose rose shades with muted vintage tones rather than bright pinks.
• Keep embroidery fine and sparse. The face should remain gentle and minimal.
• Do not overstuff the body under the dress, or the skirt will not drape as softly.
• Steam-block the dress very lightly if needed, but avoid flattening the scalloped hem too much.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Place the eyes low enough to keep the face sweet and youthful. Embroider a tiny pink nose, a short center line, and very small brows. Add light cheek blush. Sew the ears close together. Attach the crown securely, then position the bouquet and purse so both accessories sit naturally in the hands.

Care Notes

Display this rabbit in a dry indoor space away from strong sunlight and moisture. Handle the flower crown, purse, and bouquet gently, as these are the most delicate details. If gifting the doll to a child, securely stitch all embellishments and avoid loose decorative parts.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head centered and firmly attached
• Ears even and upright
• Eyes balanced and symmetrical
• Dress sitting smoothly around the body
• Bow centered on the back
• Bouquet secure in one hand
• Purse hanging neatly from the other hand
• Shoes matched and aligned
• Flower crown fixed in place
• Bird companion completed

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Dust gently with a soft dry brush. Spot clean only with a damp cloth and mild soap if needed. Do not soak unless absolutely necessary, especially if metallic shoe details or glued accents are used. Reshape while drying flat. Store in acid-free tissue or a breathable cotton bag to help preserve the yarn, color, and form over time.