Crochet Tutorial: Mint Garden Storytime Bunny – Free Crochet Pattern

This charming amigurumi bunny is designed as a collectible crochet bunny doll with a soft mint garden palette, a wide floral sunhat, a layered storybook dress, and tiny companion props. It suits makers searching for a handmade bunny doll pattern, cottagecore nursery decor, spring market gift ideas, or heirloom-style crochet toys.

The finished set has strong boutique appeal and looks like the kind of amigurumi rabbit plush, floral crochet doll, and whimsical tea party decor people often shop for as Easter gifts, baby shower presents, shelf decor, and artisan handmade keepsakes. Every detail is shaped to match the image as closely as possible.

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 bunny color: light cream or warm ivory
• Dress and shoes: pastel mint
• Contrast trim and underskirt: soft lavender
• Flowers: white, lavender, soft pink
• Leaves: sage green
• Nose: dusty pink embroidery thread or fine cotton
• Eyes: 10 mm to 12 mm black safety eyes, or black embroidery for baby-safe version
• Squirrel: warm brown, cream, blue
• Props: pale gray-blue for teapot, cream and mint for birdhouse, blue for bird
• Hook sizes: 2.0 mm for doll and props, 2.25 mm if your stitches are very tight
• Stuffing: polyester fiberfill
• Floral wire or pipe cleaner: optional for hat brim shaping and purse strap stability
• Tapestry needle, stitch markers, pins, scissors

Finished Size

Using sport-weight cotton yarn and a 2.0 mm hook, the bunny doll is about 13 to 15 inches tall from foot sole to top of hat. The body proportions should remain slender and vertical, with a large rounded head, long hanging ears, short torso, gently flared layered skirt, and small rounded shoes.

Gauge and Style Notes

• Work tightly so stuffing does not show through.
• Most pieces are worked in continuous rounds unless noted.
• Use an invisible decrease whenever possible.
• The bunny in the image has a smooth, neat surface. Keep tension even.
• The dress looks structured, not limp. Light starch spray can help the skirt panels.
• The hat brim should be wide and gently downturned, not floppy.
• The face is simple and soft, with wide-set black eyes, a tiny pink triangular nose, and faint brows.

Abbreviations

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

Color Plan for Accuracy

The bunny body is cream. The hat crown and most of the dress are mint. The major trim, underskirt, scalloped hems, purse flowers, shoulder frills, and decorative braids are lavender. The larger flowers around the skirt are white with sage leaves. Small floral accents combine white, lavender, and pink.

Bunny Head

Head in Cream

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-R20: sc around. (60 each round)
12. Insert safety eyes between R14 and R15, about 11 sts apart. The face in the image has the eyes set wide and low on the head.
13. R21: (8 sc, dec) x6. (54)
14. R22: sc around. (54)
15. R23: (7 sc, dec) x6. (48)
16. R24: (6 sc, dec) x6. (42)
17. R25: (5 sc, dec) x6. (36)
18. Begin stuffing firmly, shaping the cheeks so the face stays broad and round.
19. R26: (4 sc, dec) x6. (30)
20. R27: (3 sc, dec) x6. (24)
21. R28: (2 sc, dec) x6. (18)
22. R29: (sc, dec) x6. (12)
23. Do not close completely yet if you plan to attach directly to the neck opening. Add final stuffing.

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Muzzle Shaping

The bunny in the image does not have a protruding muzzle. The face is mostly flat with slight cheek fullness. After the head is stuffed, use matching cream yarn and make two light horizontal sculpting passes from the side of one eye area to the opposite side to create soft cheek definition.

Nose and Brows

• Embroider a tiny upside-down triangle nose centered between R16 and R17 in dusty pink.
• Add a short vertical stitch descending from the nose, about 2 stitches long.
• Brows are minimal. Use fine brown or taupe thread and place a short curved line over each eye.
• Add soft blush with pastel or fabric-safe tint on the cheeks.

Long Bunny Ears

The ears are long, narrow, and relaxed, hanging down almost to the waist. They are not stiff and are lightly stuffed only at the base.

1. Make 2 in cream.
2. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
3. R2: (sc, inc) x3. (9)
4. R3: sc around. (9)
5. R4: (2 sc, inc) x3. (12)
6. R5-R10: sc around. (12 each round)
7. R11: (4 sc, inc) x2. (14)
8. R12-R28: sc around. (14 each round)
9. Flatten and crochet through both layers across with 7 sc, or sew closed flat.
10. Lightly stuff the first 3 to 4 rounds only.

Pin the ears to the head between R7 and R10, slightly behind the side line of the face. Let them hang straight down. The inner front edge should peek from beneath the hat brim.

Neck and Body

The body is slim and upright. The chest is narrow, the waist is defined, and the lower body supports the skirt shape without becoming bulky.

Legs in Cream

1. Make 2.
2. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
3. R2: inc around. (12)
4. R3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
5. R4-R6: sc around. (18 each round)
6. R7: (4 sc, dec) x3. (15)
7. R8-R18: sc around. (15 each round)
8. Stuff firmly from foot to upper leg.
9. Fasten off first leg. Do not fasten off second leg.

Joining Legs and Torso

1. From second leg, ch 4 and join to first leg.
2. R19: 15 sc around first leg, 4 sc across chain, 15 sc around second leg, 4 sc on opposite side of chain. (38)
3. R20: sc around. (38)
4. R21: (17 sc, dec) x2. (36)
5. R22-R24: sc around. (36 each round)
6. R25: (4 sc, dec) x6. (30)
7. R26: sc around. (30)
8. R27: (3 sc, dec) x6. (24)
9. R28-R31: sc around. (24 each round)
10. R32: (2 sc, inc) x8. (32)
11. R33-R36: sc around. (32 each round)
12. R37: (6 sc, dec) x4. (28)
13. R38: sc around. (28)
14. R39: (5 sc, dec) x4. (24)
15. Stuff the body firmly, especially hips and chest.
16. R40-R42: sc around. (24 each round)

Neck

1. R43: (2 sc, dec) x6. (18)
2. R44-R46: sc around. (18 each round)

Fasten off with a long tail. Sew the head to the neck opening carefully, keeping the face centered over the legs. The bunny in the image has a very straight sitting posture, so reinforce the neck with a wooden dowel or tightly rolled felt tube if desired.

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Arms in Cream

The arms are simple tubes, slightly tapered, hanging down at a gentle outward angle.

1. Make 2.
2. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
3. R2: inc around. (12)
4. R3-R5: sc around. (12 each round)
5. R6: (2 sc, dec) x3. (9)
6. R7-R20: sc around. (9 each round)
7. Stuff the lower half lightly only.
8. Flatten top and sew closed.

Sew the arms at the side of the torso around R35 to R37. Angle them slightly forward so the silhouette matches the doll in the photo.

Shoes

The shoes are rounded mint Mary Jane style slippers with lavender edging and tiny floral decoration on the toe.

Shoe Base in Mint

1. Make 2.
2. Ch 7.
3. R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch, working along other side sc 4, 2 sc in last st. (14)
4. R2: inc, sc 4, inc x3, sc 4, inc x2. (20)
5. R3: sc around in BLO. (20)
6. R4: sc around. (20)
7. R5: 6 sc, dec x4, 6 sc. (16)
8. R6: 5 sc, dec x3, 5 sc. (13)
9. Stuff the front lightly.
10. R7: sc around. (13)

Upper Edge

• Join lavender to top edge and work 1 round of sl st evenly.
• For a neat band, work 1 round of reverse sc or small surface sl st around opening.

Tiny Toe Flower

1. In lavender, ch 4 and join to ring.
2. (ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st) x5 into ring.
3. Sew one flower to each shoe toe.

Sew finished shoes onto the feet if you want a permanent look, or leave removable if tightly fitted.

Dress Foundation

The dress has a fitted mint bodice, lavender underskirt, mint overskirt panels, shoulder ruffles, lavender waist trim, and a heavily decorated floral hem. To keep the exact look, build the dress in layers.

Bodice in Mint

The bodice can be worked directly onto the body for the cleanest fit.

1. Join mint around torso at waistline, approximately around R30.
2. R1: 32 sc evenly around. (32)
3. R2-R5: sc around. (32 each round)
4. R6: (6 sc, dec) x4. (28)
5. R7-R8: sc around. (28 each round)
6. R9: (5 sc, dec) x4. (24)
7. R10: sc around. (24)
8. R11: (2 sc, dec) x6. (18)
9. Fasten off.

The neckline in the image is soft and rounded. After dressing the doll, embroider or surface-crochet a narrow lavender neckline line.

Shoulder Straps and Frilled Cap Sleeves

1. Join mint at upper bodice front.
2. Ch 6, skip shoulder gap, join at upper back with sl st.
3. Work 8 sc around the chain to make one strap.
4. Repeat for second strap.
5. Join lavender to each strap outer edge and work: (sl st, hdc, 2 dc in next st) repeated around to create a small ruffle.

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Lavender Underskirt

The underskirt is visible in the center front and lower hem. It should sit underneath the mint outer panels and have noticeable vertical texture.

1. Join lavender at waist below bodice.
2. R1: 36 dc evenly around. (36)
3. R2: (5 dc, inc dc) x6. (42)
4. R3: dc around. (42)
5. R4: (6 dc, inc dc) x6. (48)
6. R5: dc around. (48)
7. R6: (7 dc, inc dc) x6. (54)
8. R7-R10: dc around. (54 each round)
9. R11: Work in FLO only, dc around. (54)
10. R12: (8 dc, inc dc) x6. (60)
11. R13-R15: dc around. (60 each round)

Lower Lavender Edging

1. R16: In the lower edge work: (sc, skip 1, 5 dc in next st, skip 1, sc) around for a shell lace.
2. Fasten off.

This edging should peek below the mint overskirt and read as a lavender lace border.

Mint Overskirt Panels

The outer skirt is the defining detail. The image shows a mint overskirt opening at the center front, with two curved front panels trimmed in lavender braid. The panels are fuller at the side and sweep down toward the hem.

Back and Side Overskirt Base

1. Join mint to remaining back loop of the lavender underskirt round where you left FLO earlier.
2. R1: 54 dc around. (54)
3. R2: (8 dc, inc dc) x6. (60)
4. R3-R7: dc around. (60 each round)
5. R8: (9 dc, inc dc) x6. (66)
6. R9-R12: dc around. (66 each round)

Fasten off. This creates the main skirt body behind the open front.

Front Left Panel in Mint

1. Attach mint at left front waist edge.
2. Row 1: 18 dc. Turn.
3. Row 2: ch 2, dec dc, dc across to last 2 sts, dec dc. (16)
4. Row 3: dc across. (16)
5. Row 4: dec dc, dc across to last 2 sts, dec dc. (14)
6. Row 5: dc across. (14)
7. Row 6: dec dc, dc across to last 2 sts, dec dc. (12)
8. Row 7: dc across. (12)
9. Row 8: dec dc, dc across to last 2 sts, dec dc. (10)
10. Row 9-14: dc across. (10)
11. Row 15: inc dc, dc across, inc dc. (12)
12. Row 16: dc across. (12)
13. Row 17: inc dc, dc across, inc dc. (14)
14. Row 18: dc across. (14)
15. Row 19: inc dc, dc across, inc dc. (16)
16. Row 20: dc across. (16)
17. Fasten off.

Front Right Panel

Repeat as mirror image.

Lavender Braid Trim for Panel Edges

The image shows a raised lavender trim running down the open front edges. Use one of these methods:

• Option 1: surface slip stitch a twisted chain look along each front panel edge
• Option 2: crochet a narrow cord, then sew it on

Cord Method

1. Ch 45 in lavender.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in each ch back.
3. Make 2 cords and sew them down the full curved edges of the front panels.

Mint Hem Scallop Base

1. Join lavender around the lower mint overskirt hem and panel hem.
2. Work: (sc, skip 1, 4 dc in next st, skip 1, sc) around.

This gives the lower edge a soft lace frame similar to the image.

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Waist Trim

The waist has a narrow lavender belt-like trim.

1. Join lavender at waist seam.
2. Surface sl st evenly around once.
3. For extra definition, add a second round of sl st just below the first line.

Front Center Flower at Neckline

The bodice has a central white flower with tiny lavender accents near the neckline.

1. Make one white flower: ch 4, join.
2. Into ring work (ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st) x5.
3. Sew to center chest.
4. Add two tiny lavender petal clusters beside it if desired.

Large White Skirt Flowers

The skirt features multiple large dimensional flowers placed mostly along the lower mint overskirt and near the front opening. Make 7 to 9 flowers depending on your preferred density.

Layered Rose Flower

1. With white, ch 26.
2. Row 1: starting in 2nd ch from hook, (sc in next st, hdc in next, 2 dc in next, 2 dc in next, hdc in next) repeat across, ending with sc in final st.
3. Fasten off with a long tail.
4. Roll the strip from one end into a rose spiral.
5. Sew the base securely.

Leaves

1. With sage, ch 7.
2. Starting in 2nd ch: sl st, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc.
3. Work opposite side of chain: sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st.
4. Fasten off.

Sew two leaves behind each large flower. Arrange flowers mostly along the hemline and lower side fronts. The image shows the flowers spaced decoratively rather than densely covering the entire skirt.

Small Hem Flower Garland

There is a secondary row of smaller white blossoms along the lower lavender edge. Make 8 to 10 tiny flowers.

1. With white, ch 4 and join.
2. (ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st) x5.
3. Make small sage leaves as above but with ch 5 instead of ch 7.
4. Sew tiny flowers evenly around the lower front hem and side hem.

Crossbody Purse

The purse is mint with white and pink floral accents and a long mint strap crossing from shoulder to hip.

Purse Body

1. With mint, ch 11.
2. R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 8, 3 sc in last ch, working opposite side sc 8, 2 sc in final st. (22)
3. R2: inc, sc 8, inc x3, sc 8, inc x2. (28)
4. R3-R8: sc around. (28 each round)
5. Flatten top opening and mark center.

Flap

1. Attach mint to one side of upper opening.
2. Row 1: 14 sc. Turn.
3. Row 2: dec, sc 10, dec. (12)
4. Row 3: sc across. (12)
5. Row 4: dec, sc 8, dec. (10)
6. Row 5: sc across. (10)
7. Row 6: dec, sc 6, dec. (8)
8. Row 7: dec, sc 4, dec. (6)
9. Row 8: sc across. (6)
10. Edge flap with one round of sl st in mint or lavender.

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Strap

1. Ch 65 to 75 in mint, depending on doll size.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st back across.
3. Sew one end to upper back of purse and one end to opposite upper back edge.

Purse Flowers

• Make one medium white rose.
• Make two small pink rolled roses.
• Make two sage leaves.
• Sew to flap as in the image, clustering the larger white flower near the center and pink roses beside it.

Wide Brim Garden Hat

The hat is essential for the final look. It is mint with a broad lavender-edged brim, a lavender decorative band, and a floral cluster on one side.

Hat Crown Top in Mint

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-R15: sc around. (48 each round)

Brim Expansion

1. R16: BLO sc around. (48)
2. R17: (7 sc, inc) x6. (54)
3. R18: sc around. (54)
4. R19: (8 sc, inc) x6. (60)
5. R20: sc around. (60)
6. R21: (9 sc, inc) x6. (66)
7. R22: sc around. (66)
8. R23: (10 sc, inc) x6. (72)
9. R24: sc around. (72)
10. R25: (11 sc, inc) x6. (78)
11. R26: sc around. (78)

Try on the hat after R22. The brim should be wide enough to shade the face and slope slightly downward. For the exact silhouette, thread thin floral wire through the final round if needed.

Lavender Edge

1. Join lavender to brim edge.
2. R27: sl st around. (78)
3. R28: Work a soft scallop: (sc, skip 1, 4 dc in next st, skip 1) repeat around.

Hat Band

1. With lavender, ch long enough to wrap around crown, approximately 48 sts worth.
2. Row 1: sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across.
3. Sew around lower crown.

Hat Side Floral Cluster

• Make 1 medium lavender rose.
• Make 1 small white rose.
• Make 1 sage leaf spray.
• Sew cluster to one side of hat band.

Tiny Teapot

The image includes a very small pale teapot. It can be decorative and lightly stuffed.

Body

1. With pale gray-blue, R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. R4-R6: sc around. (18 each round)
5. R7: (sc, dec) x6. (12)
6. Stuff lightly.
7. R8: dec around. (6)
8. Close.

Base and Lid

• For base, embroider a flat circle outline with matching yarn if desired.
• For lid, 6 sc in MR, then sl st around once.
• For knob, make a tiny French knot or one bobble stitch.

Spout and Handle

1. Spout: ch 5, sl st back 4. Sew to side front.
2. Handle: ch 6, sew as curved loop on opposite side.

Birdhouse

The little birdhouse sits to the right of the bunny and has a cream house body, mint roof area, and dusty pink roof cap.

House Body

1. With cream, ch 8.
2. Row 1-6: sc across 7. Make 4 identical panels.
3. Sew into a box shape.

Front Opening

• On the front panel, embroider or crochet a small dark round opening at upper center.

Roof

1. With mint, ch 9.
2. Row 1-6: sc across 8. Make 2.
3. Sew together along top ridge only, then attach to house.
4. Add dusty pink surface rows or a top roof overlay strip for the pink roof effect.

Blue Bird

1. With blue, R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: sc around. (12)
4. R4: (2 sc, dec) x3. (9)
5. Stuff lightly and close.
6. Wing: ch 4, in 2nd ch from hook sl st, sc, hdc. Make 2 and sew to sides.
7. Beak: a few orange stitches.
8. Eye: tiny black knot or embroidered dot.

Storytime Squirrel

The squirrel is a separate mini amigurumi with a blue cap, blue vest, cream belly, and a tiny open book. Its body is compact and upright, with a large curled tail behind.

Head and Body in Brown

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. R4-R6: sc around. (18 each round)
5. Insert 6 mm eyes between R5 and R6.
6. R7: (4 sc, dec) x3. (15)
7. R8: sc around. (15)
8. R9: (3 sc, dec) x3. (12)
9. R10: sc around. (12)
10. R11: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
11. R12-R15: sc around. (18 each round)
12. R16: (4 sc, dec) x3. (15)
13. R17: sc around. (15)
14. Stuff firmly.
15. R18: (3 sc, dec) x3. (12)
16. R19: dec around. (6)
17. Close.

Belly Patch

1. With cream, ch 5.
2. Row 1: sc 4.
3. Row 2: inc, sc 2, inc. (6)
4. Row 3: sc across.
5. Sew to front lower body.

Arms

1. Make 2 in brown.
2. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
3. R2-R5: sc around. (6 each round)
4. Flatten and sew to sides angled toward the book.

Legs

1. Make 2 in brown.
2. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
3. R2: inc around. (12)
4. R3-R4: sc around. (12 each round)
5. Sew at base so squirrel stands leaning slightly back against its tail.

Tail

The tail is large and upright, curling behind the squirrel.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. R4-R8: sc around. (18 each round)
5. R9: (4 sc, dec) x3. (15)
6. R10-R13: sc around. (15 each round)
7. Stuff lightly and bend into a curl.
8. Flatten open end and sew behind body.

Ears and Snout

• Make two tiny ear triangles with 3 sc in MR.
• Sew to top head.
• Embroider a cream muzzle and tiny brown nose.

Blue Vest

1. With blue, ch 14.
2. Row 1: sc 13.
3. Row 2-4: sc across.
4. Split for arm openings by skipping 2 sts on each side and working center front panels separately if desired.
5. Wrap around squirrel and sew in place as an open front vest.

Blue Cap

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. R4-R5: sc around. (18 each round)
5. For brim, work 6 sl sts across front half only.

Book

1. With taupe or beige, ch 8.
2. Row 1-4: sc 7. Make 2 rectangles.
3. Sew together at spine edge only so it opens like a book.
4. Add vertical embroidery lines for pages.
5. Sew lightly into paws.

Placement Map for Accuracy

• Hat: centered low over forehead, brim slightly downturned
• Ears: under hat, one on each side, falling to upper skirt area
• Purse: resting on bunny’s right hip from viewer perspective, strap crossing chest diagonally
• Large flowers: concentrated on lower skirt front and sides
• Small flowers: around lower lavender hem
• Teapot: tiny and simple, placed beside doll
• Birdhouse and bird: to one side as small decorative props
• Squirrel: seated beside doll, reading book, wearing blue hat and vest

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Sew the head securely to the neck first, then attach ears, arms, and shoes. Dress the bunny before placing the hat permanently. Keep the eyes wide and soft, the nose very small, and the brows light. Position blush low on the cheeks for the gentle storybook expression.

Care Notes

Display pieces stay neat longest when kept away from direct sunlight, heavy humidity, and rough play. If this set is made for decor, shape the hat brim and skirt occasionally by hand so the floral details stay visible and balanced.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head centered and straight
• Ears even in length and placement
• Hat brim smooth and symmetrical
• Purse strap angled neatly across body
• Front overskirt opening centered
• Flowers balanced on hem and purse
• Shoes aligned evenly
• Squirrel, teapot, birdhouse, and bird fully finished

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot clean gently with a barely damp cloth and mild soap. Do not scrub embroidered facial details. Reshape while slightly damp and air dry flat. For long-term storage, wrap in acid-free tissue and keep in a breathable box so the hat, flowers, and skirt trim do not flatten.