Crochet Tutorial: Golden Daffodil Bunny – Free Crochet Pattern

This sweet crochet bunny set is designed as a collectible amigurumi display with a spring garden look, boutique styling, and charming handmade details. If you love searching for amigurumi doll pattern ideas, crochet bunny decor, heirloom nursery gifts, or artisan stuffed animal inspiration, this design fits beautifully.

The finished set includes the dressed bunny, sun hat, purse, flower accents, yellow shoes, squirrel friend, tiny acorn, mini tea cup and saucer, and stacked pastel books. It is ideal for makers who enjoy premium crochet toy patterns, handmade gift projects, and cute amigurumi for sale style pieces.

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 and is worked mostly in continuous rounds unless stated otherwise. The style is neat, compact, and shaped to match the proportions in the image: a large rounded head, slim neck, softly flared dress, long ears, short arms, small feet, and carefully scaled accessories.

The bunny stands as a display piece rather than a rough-play toy. The body is lightly elongated under a broad skirt, while the head remains the visual focus. The hat is intentionally oversized with a wide brim. The squirrel is short and stocky with a large tail, and the tiny props are sized to sit naturally beside them.

Materials

• Main yarn weight: light DK or fine cotton for amigurumi
• Hook: 2.0 mm for all main pieces
• Optional smaller hook: 1.75 mm for props and very neat edging
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Black embroidery thread for brows, mouth details, and trim accents if needed
• Pink embroidery floss for nose and blush stitching accents
• Yarn needle
• Stitch markers
• Scissors
• Small buttons or embroidered faux buttons for jacket front
• Optional craft wire or firm insert for hat brim if you want extra structure

Suggested Colors

• Cream: bunny head, body, ears, arms, legs
• Soft butter yellow: hat crown and brim, dress, jacket, purse, shoes
• Black: trim edges, eyes if embroidering, purse edging, shoe accents
• White: flower petals, tea cup base if preferred to keep the print visible
• Golden yellow: flower centers, shoe bows if desired
• Leaf green: leaves, squirrel hat band
• Warm brown: squirrel body, tail, acorn cap if you prefer deeper contrast
• Blue: squirrel overalls, top pastel book
• Lavender and blush pink: stacked books

Finished Size

• Bunny: about 24 cm tall from feet to top of head, about 29 cm tall with hat
• Squirrel: about 9 cm tall
• Tea cup: about 2.5 cm wide
• Book stack: about 3.5 cm wide
• Purse: about 4.5 cm wide

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
• rep = repeat

General Construction Notes

• Work with tight tension so the stuffing does not show.
• Mark the first stitch of every round.
• Stuff the head firmly, the body moderately, and the ears very lightly or not at all.
• The dress, jacket, hat, purse, shoes, squirrel, acorn, cup, saucer, and books are all separate pieces.
• The bunny dress is built to sit wide and bell-shaped, matching the image.
• Use embroidered eyes if preferred, but small black safety eyes or glossy sewn eyes can also work.

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Bunny Head

The head is almost spherical but slightly fuller through the cheeks. It should look soft and rounded, not tall and narrow. Keep your increases even and your stuffing smooth. The face sits a little lower than center to give that gentle, childlike amigurumi expression seen in the image.

1. R1: 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. R2: inc x6. (12)
3. R3: 1 sc, inc x6. (18)
4. R4: 2 sc, inc x6. (24)
5. R5: 3 sc, inc x6. (30)
6. R6: 4 sc, inc x6. (36)
7. R7: 5 sc, inc x6. (42)
8. R8: 6 sc, inc x6. (48)
9. R9: 7 sc, inc x6. (54)
10. R10-R19: sc around. (54 each round)
11. R20: 7 sc, dec x6. (48)
12. R21: 6 sc, dec x6. (42)
13. R22: 5 sc, dec x6. (36)

Insert eyes between R14 and R15 with about 10 stitches between them if using safety eyes. If embroidering, stitch oval black eyes in that same placement. Add a tiny white highlight later if desired. Begin stuffing firmly now and shape the cheeks with your fingers.

14. R23: 4 sc, dec x6. (30)
15. R24: 3 sc, dec x6. (24)
16. R25: 2 sc, dec x6. (18)
17. R26: 1 sc, dec x6. (12)
18. R27: dec x6. (6)

Fasten off and close. Shape the head so the lower half is softly plump. The final look should be wider than the neck and clearly larger than the body width at the shoulders.

Muzzle and Nose Shaping

The image shows a subtle little muzzle with a pink nose and a short downward mouth line. Keep this area delicate. Do not make a heavy protruding snout. The goal is a softly suggested center face panel with a calm, sweet expression.

1. R1: 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. R2: inc x6. (12)
3. R3: 1 sc, inc x6. (18)
4. R4: sc around. (18)

Flatten the oval slightly while sewing between R15 and R19 of the head. Place it centered beneath the eyes. Embroider a small pink triangle nose across about 3 stitches. Add one straight stitch down from the nose and a very short split mouth.

For blush, use pale pink yarn or soft blush embroidery on each cheek, placed slightly below and outward from the eyes. Keep it light and circular.

Ears Make 2

The ears are long, narrow, and relaxed. They fall down from beneath the hat and reach close to the waistline. They should not be stiff. Work them thin and mostly flat, then fold slightly at the top when attaching for that natural droop.

1. R1: 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. R2: inc x6. (12)
3. R3: 1 sc, inc x6. (18)
4. R4-R8: sc around. (18 each round)
5. R9: 4 sc, dec, 8 sc, dec, 4 sc. (16)
6. R10-R16: sc around. (16 each round)
7. R17: 3 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 3 sc. (14)
8. R18-R26: sc around. (14 each round)
9. R27: 2 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec, 3 sc. (12)
10. R28-R34: sc around. (12 each round)

Flatten the open end and do not stuff, or add only the tiniest touch of stuffing at the base. Sew the ears to the head between R7 and R10, slightly behind the eye line. Fold the top edge of each ear inward before stitching so they hang close to the face.

Body

The body is hidden under the dress, so it stays simple and narrow. It should support the head without becoming bulky. The torso is short, with a slim chest and gentle lower belly. If you want the bunny to stand better, place a little extra stuffing in the lower body.

1. R1: 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. R2: inc x6. (12)
3. R3: 1 sc, inc x6. (18)
4. R4: 2 sc, inc x6. (24)
5. R5-R7: sc around. (24 each round)
6. R8: 2 sc, dec x6. (18)
7. R9-R12: sc around. (18 each round)
8. R13: 1 sc, dec x6. (12)
9. R14-R16: sc around. (12 each round)

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Stuff lightly to medium. Sew the body centered under the head. Make sure the head tilts neither forward nor backward. The neck transition should be neat and stable because the hat adds visual height.

Legs Make 2

The feet are small and rounded, with little yellow shoes added later. The legs are slim and short so the skirt sits low and the bunny keeps that seated-doll silhouette even while standing for display.

1. R1: 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. R2: inc x6. (12)
3. R3: 1 sc, inc x6. (18)
4. R4-R5: sc around. (18 each round)
5. R6: 4 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec, 3 sc. (16)
6. R7: 3 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 3 sc. (14)
7. R8-R10: sc around. (14 each round)

Stuff the foot firmly and the leg lightly. Flatten the top and sew each leg to the base of the body with a small gap between them. Angle them slightly forward, because in the image the feet peek from under the skirt rather than extending straight down in a rigid line.

Arms Make 2

The arms are slim tubes with gentle curves and soft rounded hands. They sit low at the sides and slightly forward. One arm supports the purse. Keep the arms modest in size so they do not overpower the jacket.

1. R1: 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. R2: inc x6. (12)
3. R3-R4: sc around. (12 each round)
4. R5: 2 sc, dec x3, 4 sc. (9)
5. R6-R14: sc around. (9 each round)

Stuff the hands only. Flatten the top and sew the arms to the upper body just below the head. Angle them slightly downward. The right arm can be stitched closer to the body so the purse nestles naturally against the dress.

Base Dress

The dress is the main visual element of the bunny. It is wide, neat, and heavily structured by evenly spaced increases. The top section is smooth, while the skirt flares from the waist and forms a crisp bell shape. Finish with a black edging to mirror the photo.

Upper Dress Bodice

1. Ch 19. Join carefully to form a ring without twisting. (19)
2. R1: sc around. (19)
3. R2: inc, 17 sc, inc. (21)
4. R3: sc around. (21)
5. R4: 1 sc, inc, 17 sc, inc, 1 sc. (23)
6. R5: sc around. (23)
7. R6: 2 sc, inc, 17 sc, inc, 2 sc. (25)

Test the bodice tube on the bunny body. It should sit closely but not pull. This section represents the narrow top hidden partly by the jacket.

Skirt Section

1. R7: working in blo, 3 sc, inc x6, 10 sc. Spread the increases evenly. (31)
2. R8: sc around. (31)
3. R9: 4 sc, inc x6, 9 sc. (37)
4. R10: sc around. (37)
5. R11: 5 sc, inc x6, 8 sc. (43)
6. R12: sc around. (43)
7. R13: 6 sc, inc x6, 7 sc. (49)
8. R14: sc around. (49)
9. R15: 7 sc, inc x6, 6 sc. (55)
10. R16: sc around. (55)
11. R17: 8 sc, inc x6, 5 sc. (61)
12. R18: sc around. (61)
13. R19: 9 sc, inc x6, 4 sc. (67)
14. R20: sc around. (67)
15. R21: 10 sc, inc x6, 3 sc. (73)
16. R22: sc around. (73)

Fasten off butter yellow. Join black yarn to the bottom edge.

1. Edging Round: sl st loosely in each stitch around, or work 1 round sc in black if you want a stronger outline. (73)

Dress the bunny and secure the upper dress at the back with tiny hidden stitches. The hem should sit just above the feet and flare outward in a clean round line.

Jacket

The jacket is cropped, short-sleeved, and trimmed in black around every visible edge. It has a front opening and tiny decorative buttons. The lower front corners curve into two little pocket flaps, which are a defining detail in the image.

Back and Front Panels

1. Ch 29.
2. Row 1: starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 28. Ch 1, turn. (28)
3. Row 2: sc 5, dec, sc 14, dec, sc 5. Ch 1, turn. (26)
4. Row 3: sc across. Ch 1, turn. (26)
5. Row 4: sc 6, ch 5, skip 5, sc 4, ch 5, skip 5, sc 6. Ch 1, turn. (26 including chain spaces)
6. Row 5: sc in each st and 5 sc in each ch-5 space. Ch 1, turn. (26)
7. Row 6: sc 6, dec, sc 12, dec, sc 4. Ch 1, turn. (24)
8. Row 7: sc across. Ch 1, turn. (24)
9. Row 8: sc 5, dec, sc 10, dec, sc 5. Ch 1, turn. (22)
10. Row 9: sc across. Fasten off. (22)

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Fold around the bunny torso with the opening at front center. Sew side edges lightly underneath the arms if needed. The jacket should stop at the waist, not cover the full skirt.

Pocket Flaps Make 2

1. Ch 5.
2. Row 1: starting in 2nd ch, sc 4. Ch 1, turn. (4)
3. Row 2: dec, sc 2. Ch 1, turn. (3)
4. Row 3: sc 3. Fasten off.

Sew one flap to each lower front side. Add a tiny black embroidered curve underneath each flap to suggest a pocket opening. This matches the rounded black decorative line shown in the image.

Jacket Trim

Using black yarn, work a neat border around the entire jacket front opening, neckline, hem, sleeve openings, and outer edges. Use either sl st or very tight sc edging. Keep the trim narrow but crisp. Sew three tiny black or brown decorative buttons down the center front.

Dress Flowers and Leaves

The lower left skirt is decorated with three flowers and several leaves. One flower is golden yellow, one is white, and one is pale yellow. Layer them close together so they form a bouquet cluster instead of sitting far apart.

Small Five-Petal Flower Make 3

1. R1: in mr, repeat 5 times: ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st. Tighten ring.

For the yellow flower, use golden yarn with a white or pale center knot. For the white flower, use white petals and a golden center. For the pale flower, use soft yellow petals. Stitch each flower flat.

Leaf Make 5 or 6

1. Ch 6.
2. Working back along chain: sl st in 2nd ch, sc, hdc, dc, hdc in last ch.
3. Work opposite side of chain: hdc, sc, sl st. Fasten off.

Sew the flower cluster to the lower left front of the skirt. Arrange the leaves beneath and around the flowers so the bouquet rises diagonally upward toward the waist.

Wide-Brim Hat

The hat is large, elegant, and slightly floppy with a broad brim that curves downward. The crown is rounded and fitted to the bunny head, while the brim extends outward generously. A black edge outlines the brim and a small floral accent decorates one side.

Hat Crown Top

1. R1: 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. R2: inc x6. (12)
3. R3: 1 sc, inc x6. (18)
4. R4: 2 sc, inc x6. (24)
5. R5: 3 sc, inc x6. (30)
6. R6: 4 sc, inc x6. (36)
7. R7: 5 sc, inc x6. (42)
8. R8-R13: sc around. (42 each round)

Try the crown on the head. It should sit just above the eyes and over the ear roots, leaving the ears free to hang out underneath.

Hat Brim

1. R14: working in flo, 6 sc, inc x6, 30 sc. (48)
2. R15: sc around. (48)
3. R16: 7 sc, inc x6, 30 sc. (54)
4. R17: sc around. (54)
5. R18: 8 sc, inc x6, 30 sc. (60)
6. R19: sc around. (60)
7. R20: 9 sc, inc x6, 30 sc. (66)
8. R21: sc around. (66)
9. R22: 10 sc, inc x6, 30 sc. (72)

Fasten off yellow. Join black yarn and work 1 round of sl st loosely around the brim edge. This black outline is important for the finished look. If you want extra structure, weave a fine invisible support around the last round before closing the edging.

Hat Flowers

Make two tiny flowers and two leaves using the same flower and leaf method as above, but reduce the petal size by using ch 1, 2 dc, ch 1 in the ring. Sew these to the right front side of the hat brim with the leaves tucked beneath.

Purse

The purse is a tiny half-moon handbag with a flap and black edge. It hangs from a short strap and sits near the bunny waist. Keep it light and compact.

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Purse Body

1. R1: Ch 7. Starting in 2nd ch, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, working opposite side sc 4, 2 sc in final ch. (14)
2. R2: inc, 4 sc, inc x3, 4 sc, inc x2. (20)
3. R3-R5: sc around. (20 each round)

Flatten and stitch the top partly closed, leaving the upper front free for the flap.

Flap

1. Attach yarn to back top edge over 8 stitches.
2. Row 1: sc 8. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2: dec, sc 4, dec. Ch 1, turn. (6)
4. Row 3: dec, sc 2, dec. (4)

Edge the flap in black with sl st. Add a tiny bead or embroidered dot for the clasp.

Strap

1. Ch 18.
2. Starting in 2nd ch, sl st across or sc across for a thicker strap.

Sew strap ends to purse sides. Tack the purse to the bunny hand and lightly to the dress if you want it fixed in place.

Shoes Make 2

The shoes are mustard yellow Mary Jane style with rounded toes and a strap. They should cover the cream feet and show clearly beneath the skirt hem.

1. R1: Ch 6. Starting in 2nd ch, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch, opposite side sc 3, inc in final ch. (12)
2. R2: inc, 3 sc, inc x3, 3 sc, inc x2. (18)
3. R3: working in blo, sc around. (18)
4. R4: 5 sc, dec x4, 5 sc. (14)
5. R5: sc around. (14)

Fasten off. Make a strap with ch 5 and sew across the top side of the shoe. Slip the shoes over the feet and stitch in place. Add a tiny bow or knot at the outer side if you want the same sweet finish.

Squirrel Friend

The squirrel is smaller and chunkier than the bunny, with a large head, compact body, blue overalls, tiny green hat, and a soft upright tail. It should stand beside the bunny at about knee height. The expression is cheerful but simple.

Head

1. R1: 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. R2: inc x6. (12)
3. R3: 1 sc, inc x6. (18)
4. R4: 2 sc, inc x6. (24)
5. R5: 3 sc, inc x6. (30)
6. R6-R10: sc around. (30 each round)
7. R11: 3 sc, dec x6. (24)
8. R12: 2 sc, dec x6. (18)
9. R13: 1 sc, dec x6. (12)

Place small eyes between R7 and R8. Embroider a white muzzle patch separately or directly stitch a white oval onto the lower face. Add a brown nose and tiny tooth detail with white yarn.

Ears Make 2

1. R1: 4 sc in mr. (4)
2. R2: inc x4. (8)
3. R3: sc around. (8)

Pinch slightly and sew to the top of the head. The image shows little brown ears peeking above the tiny hat.

Body

1. R1: 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. R2: inc x6. (12)
3. R3: 1 sc, inc x6. (18)
4. R4-R6: sc around. (18 each round)
5. R7: 1 sc, dec x6. (12)
6. R8-R10: sc around. (12 each round)

Stuff well and sew head to body.

Arms Make 2

1. R1: 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. R2-R6: sc around. (6 each round)

Legs Make 2

1. R1: 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. R2: 1 sc, inc x3. (9)
3. R3-R6: sc around. (9 each round)

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Sew arms and legs to the body. The squirrel stands with arms slightly forward.

Tail

The tail is full and curved upward behind the body. It should be the largest squirrel feature after the head.

1. R1: 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. R2: inc x6. (12)
3. R3: 1 sc, inc x6. (18)
4. R4-R6: sc around. (18 each round)
5. R7: 4 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec, 3 sc. (16)
6. R8-R10: sc around. (16 each round)
7. R11: 3 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 3 sc. (14)
8. R12-R15: sc around. (14 each round)

Stuff lightly, flatten slightly, curve, and sew to the back of the squirrel. Angle it upward.

Blue Overalls

1. Ch 18, join to ring.
2. R1-R3: sc around. (18 each round)
3. Front bib: over 6 stitches, Row 1-3: sc 6. Fasten off.
4. Straps: attach yarn at top corners and ch 8 for each strap.

Sew straps to the back. Dress the squirrel before attaching arms permanently if that makes placement easier.

Tiny Hat

1. R1: 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. R2: inc x6. (12)
3. R3: 1 sc, inc x6. (18)
4. R4-R5: sc around. (18 each round)
5. R6: working in flo, 2 sc, inc x6. (24)
6. R7: sc around in green. (24)

Sew the hat on a slight tilt. Add a green band by surface slip stitching around the lower crown if needed.

Acorn

The acorn is tiny and sits in the squirrel hand. Work it firmly so it keeps its shape.

1. Nut in brown: R1: 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. R2: 1 sc, inc x3. (9)
3. R3-R4: sc around. (9)
4. R5: 1 sc, dec x3. (6)

Cap in darker brown: 6 sc in mr, then 1 round sc. Add a small stem with ch 2. Sew cap to nut and stitch into squirrel hand.

Tea Cup and Saucer

The cup is miniature and decorative. Keep the stitches tiny. A few small pink embroidered dots make the floral print.

Cup

1. R1: 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. R2: inc x6. (12)
3. R3: blo sc around. (12)
4. R4-R6: sc around. (12 each round)

Handle: ch 5, sl st back. Sew to cup side.

Saucer

1. R1: 6 sc in mr. (6)
2. R2: inc x6. (12)
3. R3: 1 sc, inc x6. (18)
4. R4: working loosely, sl st around. (18)

Sew or place the cup on the saucer. Add tiny pink flower dots and green leaves using embroidery.

Mini Pastel Books

The book stack includes three tiny rectangles in blue, pink, and lavender tones tied with a simple cord. These are decorative and quick to make.

Book Cover Make 3

1. Ch 9.
2. Row 1: starting in 2nd ch, sc 8. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2-4: sc 8. Fasten off.

Make one in blue, one in pink, and one in lavender. Cut matching white or cream inserts as crochet pieces if desired, or simply stack the covers with a folded crochet strip between layers.

Page Insert Make 3

1. Ch 8.
2. Row 1: starting in 2nd ch, sc 7. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2-3: sc 7. Fasten off.

Sew each insert onto one cover, fold cover over, and stitch edges lightly to resemble a closed book. Stack three books and tie with a thin chain cord or embroidery thread bow.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

• Sew the head to the body first, then attach arms and legs symmetrically.
• Add ears before fitting the hat so you can check the drape.
• Dress the bunny with the base dress, then add the jacket, flowers, shoes, purse, and hat.
• Embroider the nose in soft pink, the mouth with a short centered line, and tiny brows above the eyes.
• Add faint pink cheek blush for the same warm expression shown in the image.
• Arrange the squirrel, acorn, cup, saucer, and books close to the bunny for the full display scene.

Care Notes

• Display indoors away from strong sunlight.
• Do not machine wash assembled display pieces.
• Keep tiny props away from very young children.
• Store the hat brim flat to avoid warping.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Is the bunny head round and centered?
• Do the ears hang evenly under the hat?
• Does the dress hem flare outward and sit above the shoes?
• Is the black trim visible on the hat, jacket, dress hem, and purse?
• Are the skirt flowers grouped on the lower left front?
• Is the squirrel shorter than the bunny knee height with a large curved tail?
• Are the mini props scaled small and tidy?

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

• Dust gently with a soft dry brush every few weeks.
• For minor marks, dab carefully with a barely damp cloth and let air dry fully.
• Do not soak pieces with stuffing, embroidery, or glued details.
• Store in a breathable box with acid-free tissue if not displayed.
• Keep away from humidity, perfumes, smoke, and rough friction to preserve the yarn texture and shape.