Crochet Tutorial: Pink Blossom Picnic Bunny – Free Crochet Pattern

This elegant crochet bunny brings together a heirloom doll look, a soft spring palette, and charming collectible amigurumi details. With her rose-trimmed hat, flowing pink overskirt, floral hem, and tiny crossbody purse, this design feels perfect for nursery decor, gift giving, or a handmade bunny doll display.

The finished piece has the appeal of a artisan crochet doll, a handmade bunny plush, and a vintage-inspired amigurumi pattern all in one. It is designed to closely match the image, including the soft cream body, long lop ears, puff sleeves, layered dress, rose edging, shoes, and delicate picnic styling.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Materials

• Main body color: light cream or warm ivory cotton yarn, sport or light DK weight
• Dress color: dusty pink cotton yarn in the same weight
• Accent color: white or soft ivory for apron, floral trim, purse, and small details
• Leaf color: sage green yarn for tiny leaves and floral base accents
• Hat band accent: pale blush pink
• Hook: 2.25 mm to 2.75 mm, choose the size that gives very tight stitches
• Safety eyes: 10 mm to 12 mm black
• Embroidery thread: pink for nose, soft brown or cream for mouth details, blush pink for cheeks
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Plastic canvas or firm felt for shoe soles and hat brim support if desired
• Tapestry needle, stitch markers, pins, scissors
• Optional: pearl beads for shoe decoration

Finished Size

Using the yarn weight and hook above, the bunny will measure about 15 to 17 inches tall from the top of the hat to the bottom of the shoes when seated with legs extended. The proportions in this pattern are intentionally doll-like, with a large rounded head, narrow upper torso, fuller layered skirt, and long soft lop ears.

Gauge and Construction Notes

This pattern is worked mostly in continuous rounds unless noted otherwise. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of every round. The doll is shaped to resemble the image as closely as possible, so several sections use controlled increases, invisible decreases, and attached surface details.

The look depends on tight, even amigurumi stitches. The fabric should not show stuffing through the gaps. If your stitches look open, move down one hook size. The skirt, overskirt, floral trim, hat, and purse provide much of the final character, so do not skip any of those finishing pieces.

Abbreviations

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

Color Plan for Accuracy

• Cream: head, ears, neck, arms, legs, body base, hat base, shoes
• Pink: bodice section, puff sleeve ruffles, overskirt, hat flowers, shoe straps, purse roses
• White/Ivory: apron panel, floral edging, purse body, some roses
• Sage green: tiny leaves around flowers

Head

The head is large, smooth, and softly rounded. It should be slightly wider through the cheek area, then gently narrowed toward the neck. Place the eyes lower than center to create the sweet expression seen in the image.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: [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: [8 sc, inc] x6. (60)
11. R11: [9 sc, inc] x6. (66)
12. R12: [10 sc, inc] x6. (72)
13. R13-R24: sc around. (72)

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Insert safety eyes between R18 and R19 with about 12 visible stitches between them. For the image look, the eyes should sit wide apart and slightly outward, not too close together.

25. R25: [10 sc, dec] x6. (66)
26. R26: [9 sc, dec] x6. (60)
27. R27: [8 sc, dec] x6. (54)
28. R28: [7 sc, dec] x6. (48)
29. R29: [6 sc, dec] x6. (42)
30. R30: [5 sc, dec] x6. (36)

Stuff the head firmly and evenly. Add extra stuffing through the cheeks and forehead so the head stays rounded.

31. R31: [4 sc, dec] x6. (30)
32. R32: [3 sc, dec] x6. (24)
33. R33: [2 sc, dec] x6. (18)
34. R34: sc around. (18)
35. R35: [sc, dec] x6. (12)

Do not close off completely if you prefer to attach the neck directly. Leave a long tail for sewing if making separately.

Muzzle Shaping and Face Placement

The bunny in the image has a flat amigurumi face rather than a protruding snout. Keep the front smooth. Use very light sculpting only if needed. With cream yarn or strong thread, take one small indentation stitch from the outer corner of each eye downward toward the nose line to create gentle cheeks.

Embroider a small pink triangle nose centered between R20 and R21. Add a short vertical line downward in cream or pale brown, then make a tiny split mouth. Add very soft blush under the eyes and slightly outward on each cheek.

Ears (Make 2)

The ears are long, wide at the top, softly tapered, and attached so they fall downward beside the face. They should not stand upright. Light stuffing is optional only at the upper base. The rest should remain soft and draping.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: [sc, inc] x6. (18)
4. R4: [2 sc, inc] x6. (24)
5. R5-R8: sc around. (24)
6. R9: [10 sc, dec] x2. (22)
7. R10-R12: sc around. (22)
8. R13: [9 sc, dec] x2. (20)
9. R14-R16: sc around. (20)
10. R17: [8 sc, dec] x2. (18)
11. R18-R20: sc around. (18)
12. R21: [7 sc, dec] x2. (16)
13. R22-R24: sc around. (16)
14. R25: [6 sc, dec] x2. (14)
15. R26-R30: sc around. (14)

Flatten the top opening and crochet 7 sc through both sides to close. Leave a long tail. The finished ears should be about the same length as the head height from crown to jaw, or slightly longer, matching the image.

Legs (Make 2)

The legs are slim and straight, emerging neatly from under the dress. The bunny sits with legs hanging down, so shape them smooth and narrow. The shoes will be added separately over the feet.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR with cream. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: [sc, inc] x6. (18)
4. R4-R6: sc around. (18)
5. R7: 5 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec, 2 sc. (16)
6. R8: 4 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 2 sc. (14)
7. R9-R22: sc around. (14)

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

Body and Joined Legs

The body is narrow at the upper torso and slightly fuller at the hips under the skirt. The image shows a pink bodice with cream underneath, so the body should be made first in cream, then covered with the dress bodice and sleeves.

1. Join legs with 4 ch.
2. R1: sc around first leg 14, sc in 4 ch, sc around second leg 14, sc in opposite side of 4 ch 4. (36)
3. R2: [5 sc, inc] x6. (42)
4. R3-R5: sc around. (42)
5. R6: [5 sc, dec] x6. (36)
6. R7-R8: sc around. (36)
7. R9: [4 sc, dec] x6. (30)
8. R10-R12: sc around. (30)
9. R13: [3 sc, dec] x6. (24)
10. R14-R16: sc around. (24)

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Stuff the hips and lower torso well. Keep the waist area firm but not overly stiff.

11. R17: [2 sc, dec] x6. (18)
12. R18-R20: sc around. (18)

If joining directly to the head, continue with the neck. Otherwise fasten off and leave a long tail.

Neck

The neck in the image is slim but strong. For a stable doll, use a rolled piece of felt, a small dowel, or tightly packed stuffing inside the neck if needed.

1. R1-R4: sc around 18 if continuing from body. (18)
2. R5: [sc, dec] x6. (12)
3. R6-R8: sc around. (12)

Sew the head securely to the neck. Add extra stitches at the back and sides so the head sits upright and slightly forward, matching the gentle seated pose in the image.

Arms (Make 2)

The arms are medium length, cylindrical, and lightly bent inward at the lower half. They sit under puff sleeves and rest straight down. Do not overstuff.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3-R4: sc around. (12)
4. R5: [4 sc, dec] x2. (10)
5. R6-R18: sc around. (10)
6. R19: flatten and sc through both sides 5 to close

Lightly stuff only the lower two-thirds. Leave the top flatter for easy attachment.

Bodice Overlay

The pink top section in the image covers the chest and upper torso. Work this as a fitted overlay so the body keeps its smooth shape and the dress has clean layered definition.

1. Using pink, make a chain that comfortably fits around the upper torso, about 24 chains. Join carefully without twisting.
2. Round 1: sc around. (24)
3. Round 2: sc around. (24)
4. Round 3: [3 sc, inc] x6. (30)
5. Round 4-R6: sc around. (30)

Try the bodice on the doll body before fastening off. Sew it in place around the upper torso. Add shoulder straps by chaining 8 to 10 stitches for each side and sewing them neatly at front and back so the neckline appears square and delicate, as shown in the image.

Puff Sleeves (Make 2)

The sleeves are rounded and puffed at the shoulder with pink trim at the lower edge. Make them slightly full, then sew over the top of the arm join.

1. With cream, ch 12 and join.
2. R1: sc around. (12)
3. R2: [sc, inc] x6. (18)
4. R3: [2 sc, inc] x6. (24)
5. R4-R5: sc around. (24)
6. R6: BLO sc around in pink. (24)
7. R7: [2 sc, dec] x6. (18)

Fasten off, lightly shape, and sew around the shoulder cap. On the BLO round, add a tiny ruffle if desired:

• Join pink to front loops left from R6 and work [sl st, hdc, sl st] in every 2nd stitch around.

Main Skirt Base

The lower dress in the image is full, bell-shaped, and cream. It extends beneath the pink overskirt. This part must be generous so the doll has the same elegant volume.

1. Join cream yarn at the waist.
2. R1: FLO around waist, inc evenly from 30 to 42 sts. (42)
3. R2: [6 sc, inc] x6. (48)
4. R3: sc around. (48)
5. R4: [7 sc, inc] x6. (54)
6. R5: sc around. (54)
7. R6: [8 sc, inc] x6. (60)
8. R7: sc around. (60)
9. R8: [9 sc, inc] x6. (66)
10. R9: sc around. (66)
11. R10: [10 sc, inc] x6. (72)
12. R11-R15: sc around. (72)

For the flared hem seen in the image:

12. R16: [11 sc, inc] x6. (78)
13. R17: sc around. (78)
14. R18: [12 sc, inc] x6. (84)
15. R19-R21: sc around. (84)

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Do not fasten off if you plan to add the floral hem base immediately.

Floral Hem Base Leaves

The bottom edge shows alternating roses set on a soft leaf base. Before attaching the roses, make a delicate leaf foundation in sage green directly to the skirt hem.

• Join green yarn at hem.
• Work [sl st in next st, ch 2, sl st in same st, sl st in next 2 sts] around.

This creates tiny points between flowers and gives the hem the same garden feel as the image.

Rose Motifs for Skirt Hem

You will need 7 large roses for the front and side hem: 4 cream and 3 pink works well for the image balance. Make the center front rose pink, alternate cream and pink outward, and keep the roses large enough to overlap slightly.

Large Rose Pattern (Make 7)

1. Ch 26.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 25. Ch 1, turn. (25)
3. Row 2: [sc, hdc, 2 dc, hdc, sc] in first st, sl st in next st; repeat this 5-petal sequence across until strip is complete.

Roll the strip tightly from the first petal end to form a rose. Sew through the base securely. Make some roses slightly larger by using ch 31 instead of ch 26.

Small Leaf for Roses (Make about 14)

1. Ch 5.
2. Work in one side of chain: sl st in 2nd ch, sc, hdc, sc; rotate and work sc, hdc, sc on other side, join.

Sew 1 or 2 leaves behind selected roses.

Front Apron Panel

The center front panel under the overskirt is cream and slightly lighter than the side drapes. It sits like an apron or inset panel. It should be centered from waist to hem and slightly narrower at the top.

1. With white or ivory, ch 22.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (21)
3. Row 2-R4: sc across. (21)
4. Row 5: dec, 17 sc, dec. (19)
5. Row 6-R8: sc across. (19)
6. Row 9: dec, 15 sc, dec. (17)
7. Row 10-R18: sc across. (17)

Add a soft shell edge to the lower half if desired:

• Work [sl st, hdc, dc, hdc, sl st] every 3 stitches around lower edge only.

Sew this panel beneath the bodice and above the hem flowers, centered on the dress front.

Pink Overskirt Front Panels

The image shows two pink side panels opening at the front to reveal the cream center panel. These pieces begin at the waist sides, drape downward, and curve outward.

Left Overskirt Panel

1. With pink, ch 18.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (17)
3. Row 2-R5: sc across. (17)
4. Row 6: inc, 15 sc, inc. (19)
5. Row 7-R10: sc across. (19)
6. Row 11: inc, 17 sc, inc. (21)
7. Row 12-R16: sc across. (21)
8. Row 17: inc, 19 sc, inc. (23)
9. Row 18-R22: sc across. (23)

To shape the curved lower outer edge, continue around the panel border with 1 round of sc, placing 3 sc in each lower corner. Make the right panel the same.

Sew both panels to the waist sides so they open toward the center front. Let them overlap slightly at the waist but spread toward the hem.

Back Train or Cape-Like Overskirt

The most distinctive feature is the long pink back drape extending behind the bunny. It is not a short peplum. It falls wide across the bench and has floral trim near the lower edge. Work this as a broad semicircular panel.

1. With pink, ch 36.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (35)
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, inc, sc across to last st, inc. (37)
4. Row 3: sc across. (37)
5. Row 4: inc, sc across to last st, inc. (39)
6. Continue in this manner, increasing 1 stitch at each end on every other row, until you have 55 sts.
7. Then work 8 more rows even. (55)

Round the bottom corners by working sc evenly around the edge and placing 3 sc in each corner. Add a scalloped edge:

• [sl st in next st, skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sl st in next st] around lower and side edges.

Sew this drape around the back waistline, letting it fall like a train behind the doll.

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Floral Trim for Overskirt and Train

The image shows raised floral decoration along the overskirt edge and train border. Make a mix of medium roses and twisted cords.

Medium Rose (Make 8 to 10)

1. Ch 18.
2. Row 1: sc across. (17)
3. Row 2: [hdc, 2 dc, hdc] in next st, sl st in next st; repeat across.

Roll and sew. Attach these roses along the train edge and the front overskirt edges.

Twisted Floral Vine

1. Ch 45 in white or ivory.
2. Work 2 sc in each chain across.

This naturally curls into a soft cord. Sew it in a loose wavy line around the overskirt border. Add roses at intervals to mimic the richly embellished look in the image.

Shoes (Make 2)

The shoes are rounded Mary Jane style in cream with pink straps and tiny embellishment. They are neat and polished, with very subtle sole shaping.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: [sc, inc] x6. (18)
4. R4: [2 sc, inc] x6. (24)
5. R5-R6: sc around. (24)
6. R7: 7 sc, dec x5, 7 sc. (19)
7. R8: 6 sc, dec x3, 7 sc. (16)
8. R9: sc around. (16)

Stuff lightly. Flatten slightly at the ankle opening and sew to the feet or slip over them before final attachment.

Shoe Strap

• With pink, ch 8. Sew across the top opening of each shoe.
• Add a tiny bow or rose at the outer side of each strap.
• Sew small pearl beads along the front toe if desired to match the decorative detail in the image.

Crossbody Purse

The purse is cream with a long strap and pink rose decoration. It rests at the left front side of the dress. Keep it narrow and softly structured.

1. With cream, ch 13.
2. Rnd 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook 11, 3 sc in last ch, work along opposite side 10 sc, inc in last st. (26)
3. Rnd 2-R6: sc around. (26)
4. Rnd 7: sc around in BLO. (26)
5. Rnd 8-R10: sc around. (26)

Flatten and sew the top closed or add a flap if preferred:

• Flap: ch 12, work 5 rows sc, sew to back top edge.

For the strap, ch 70 to 85 depending on your doll size. Work sl st back across the chain for strength. Sew the strap diagonally so it crosses from the right shoulder to the left hip area.

Decorate the purse front with 3 tiny roses in pink and cream and 2 small leaves.

Hat

The hat is a soft cloche style with a rounded crown and a gently flared brim. It sits low over the forehead and leaves the ears visible below. This piece is essential for matching the image correctly.

1. With cream, R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: [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-R16: sc around. (54)

Test fit on the head. It should sit neatly without covering the eyes.

11. R17: BLO sc around. (54)
12. R18: [8 sc, inc] x6. (60)
13. R19: sc around. (60)
14. R20: [9 sc, inc] x6. (66)
15. R21: sc around. (66)
16. R22: [10 sc, inc] x6. (72)
17. R23: sc around. (72)

Add one final decorative brim edge in pale blush pink:

• Join pink to outer brim and work sl st around, or work a neat crab stitch edge if you like.

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Hat Band and Flowers

The hat band is pale pink and sits above the brim. The front is decorated with one large pink rose, one medium cream rose, one smaller pink rose, and tiny green leaves.

Hat Band

• Ch 54 in pale pink, sl st to form a ring, or make a strip and sew it around the hat crown base.

Hat Flower Arrangement

• 1 large pink rose
• 1 medium pink rose
• 1 medium cream rose
• 4 to 6 tiny sage leaves

Sew the flowers grouped slightly to one side of center front, with the largest rose at the left side of the cluster, matching the image.

Tiny Picnic Accessories for Styling

The image includes a small woodland friend, basket, mushroom house, and picnic setup. These are optional scene accessories rather than part of the main bunny doll, but they contribute to the full visual story. If you want the same display effect, create simplified mini props.

Mini Basket

1. R1: 6 sc in MR with brown. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: [sc, inc] x6. (18)
4. R4-R5: sc around. (18)

Handle: ch 12, sew both ends to basket rim.

Mini Mushroom House

• Stem: 12 sc cylinder in cream
• Cap: red half-sphere with white embroidered dots
• Door: embroider or sew a tiny brown oval

Mini Blanket

• Ch 18 with pink, sc in rows for 14 rows, add white border

These are not required for the main pattern, but they help recreate the picnic scene more faithfully.

Assembly Order

1. Sew the head to the neck securely.
2. Attach the ears to the head sides, beginning around the upper side of the head and angling them downward so they frame the face.
3. Sew arms to the body just under the neckline.
4. Add the bodice overlay and shoulder straps.
5. Sew puff sleeves over the arm joins.
6. Attach the cream skirt base if you made it separately, then add the apron panel.
7. Sew on the two pink front overskirt panels.
8. Sew the long back train to the back waist.
9. Attach floral vines and medium roses around overskirt edges.
10. Sew the large roses and leaves to the hem.
11. Place and sew shoes.
12. Sew the purse strap and secure the purse body at the hip.
13. Place the hat on the head and stitch it in a few hidden points so it stays angled low and neat.

Placement Tips for a 100% Image-Like Result

• Eyes: low and wide for a sweet, gentle face
• Ears: attached high enough to emerge from beneath the hat but long enough to fall below the jawline
• Hat: brim low on forehead, slightly tilted
• Bodice: pink upper dress should appear fitted and clean
• Front panel: cream center visible between pink side drapes
• Back train: broad and longer than the front skirt
• Hem roses: clustered mainly across the front lower hem, not evenly all around
• Purse: worn diagonally across the body, resting left of center
• Shoes: small and rounded, with delicate pink straps

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check that the head is upright, the ears fall evenly, and the hat sits low but does not cover the eyes. Embroider the pink nose very small, then add a short mouth line. Apply blush lightly and symmetrically. Sew all floral trims flat at the base so they look raised but tidy.

Care Notes

Handle the bunny gently by the body rather than the hat, purse, or flowers. Keep it away from sharp pulling, especially around layered trim, roses, and small accessories. This design is best suited for decor, display, or supervised gifting rather than rough daily play.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head firmly attached
• Eyes evenly placed
• Ears matched in length and angle
• Pink bodice centered
• Cream front panel visible
• Back train securely sewn
• Hem roses balanced across front
• Purse strap firmly attached
• Hat flowers grouped neatly
• All tails woven in

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap only when possible. For deeper cleaning, hand wash gently in cool water, press out moisture with a towel, and reshape while drying flat. Avoid twisting, machine washing, heat drying, or long sun exposure, since these can distort the hat, flowers, skirt layers, and facial details.