Crochet Tutorial: Pastel Woodland Rose Bunny – Free Crochet Pattern

This pastel bunny is designed as a romantic heirloom-style amigurumi with a soft blue and blush rose palette, floral trim, a wide-brim garden hat, and delicate woodland storybook charm. It is a lovely choice for collectors searching for handmade bunny doll decor, cottagecore nursery gifts, and artisan crochet rabbit patterns.

The finished design looks luxurious yet approachable, making it ideal for anyone who loves shabby chic crochet, floral amigurumi, spring bunny dolls, and boutique handmade toy styling. It also suits readers looking for crochet doll outfit inspiration, premium gift ideas, and whimsical bunny plush patterns with elegant accessories.

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 cotton yarn, DK or light worsted
• Dress color A: pastel sky blue
• Dress color B: pale lavender pink
• Leaf color: sage green
• Rose accent: dusty pink
• Hat ribbon accent: lavender
• Mini pearl effect: small pearl beads or French knots worked with yarn
• Hook: 2.25 mm for amigurumi body, 2.5 mm for clothing if needed
• Stuffing: firm polyester fiberfill
• Safety eyes: 8 mm black, or embroidered eyes if preferred
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Fine floral wire, optional: only if you want extra hat brim shaping
• Blush powder or fabric-safe tint, optional
• Thin cardboard circle, optional: for stabilizing hat crown
• Snap fastener, tiny button, or hidden stitch closure for bag

Finished Size

Using the yarn weight and hook listed above, the bunny doll stands about 13 to 15 inches tall from foot to top of head, not including the hat brim. The hat increases total height slightly and gives the doll the same graceful oversized silhouette shown in the image.

Gauge and Style Notes

This design uses tight amigurumi stitches. The fabric should be dense with no stuffing visible through the rounds. If your stitches look open, go down one hook size.

• Body and head: work in continuous rounds unless noted
• Dress panels and trims: some rows are joined rounds or turned rows
• Hat: join rounds for cleaner decorative bands
• Visible floral work: roses and leaves are sewn on after the main dress pieces are completed

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
• sts = stitches
• rep = repeat

Construction Overview

The bunny is made from separate legs, body, head, ears, and arms. The shoes are integrated over the feet area. The large garden dress is built in layers over the body, with a pale lavender underskirt and blue split overskirt panels. The hat, shoes, satchel, roses, and leaves complete the exact look.

Legs and Feet Make 2

Shoe Base in Pastel Blue

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: 24 sc in BLO. (24)
6. Rnd 6: 24 sc. (24)
7. Rnd 7: 7 sc, 5 dec, 7 sc. (19)
8. Rnd 8: 6 sc, 3 dec, 7 sc. (16)
9. Rnd 9: 16 sc. (16)

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Stuff the toe area lightly so the front of the shoe stays rounded but not bulky.

Ankle and Leg in Cream

1. Rnd 10: Change to cream, working through both loops, 16 sc. (16)
2. Rnd 11-18: 16 sc each round. (16)

For the first leg, fasten off. For the second leg, do not fasten off.

Join Legs and Form Body

1. Rnd 19: From second leg, ch 4 and join to first leg, 16 sc around first leg, 4 sc across chain, 16 sc around second leg, 4 sc across opposite side of chain. (40)
2. Rnd 20: 40 sc. (40)
3. Rnd 21: 6 sc, dec x 4, 12 sc, dec x 4, 6 sc. (32)
4. Rnd 22: 32 sc. (32)
5. Rnd 23: 7 sc, dec, 14 sc, dec, 7 sc. (30)
6. Rnd 24: 30 sc. (30)
7. Rnd 25: 5 sc, dec x 5, 10 sc, dec x 5. (20)

Stuff legs firmly and shape knees softly with your fingers. The lower body should stay slim because the full skirt creates most of the volume in the final look.

Torso

1. Rnd 26: 20 sc in BLO. (20)
2. Rnd 27: 20 sc. (20)
3. Rnd 28: 4 sc, inc x 2, 8 sc, inc x 2, 4 sc. (24)
4. Rnd 29: 24 sc. (24)
5. Rnd 30: 5 sc, inc, 10 sc, inc, 7 sc. (26)
6. Rnd 31-34: 26 sc each round. (26)
7. Rnd 35: 4 sc, dec, 11 sc, dec, 7 sc. (24)
8. Rnd 36: 24 sc. (24)
9. Rnd 37: 3 sc, dec x 3, 9 sc, dec x 3. (18)
10. Rnd 38: 18 sc. (18)

Stuff the torso firmly but keep the waist gently tapered. The doll in the image has a narrow upper torso under a layered dress, so do not overstuff the belly.

Head

Continue from the body in cream.

1. Rnd 1: inc around. (36)
2. Rnd 2: 5 sc, inc x 6. (42)
3. Rnd 3: 6 sc, inc x 6. (48)
4. Rnd 4: 7 sc, inc x 6. (54)
5. Rnd 5: 8 sc, inc x 6. (60)
6. Rnd 6-15: 60 sc each round. (60)

Place eyes between Rnds 10 and 11 with about 10 visible stitches between them. The face in the image is simple and sweet, with small black eyes set wide apart and a tiny centered muzzle.

1. Rnd 16: 8 sc, dec x 6. (54)
2. Rnd 17: 7 sc, dec x 6. (48)
3. Rnd 18: 6 sc, dec x 6. (42)
4. Rnd 19: 5 sc, dec x 6. (36)

Stuff the head very firmly. Shape the cheeks outward slightly so the face looks full and rounded.

1. Rnd 20: 4 sc, dec x 6. (30)
2. Rnd 21: 3 sc, dec x 6. (24)
3. Rnd 22: 2 sc, dec x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 23: sc, dec x 6. (12)
5. Rnd 24: dec x 6. (6)

Fasten off and close.

Facial Shaping and Embroidery

• Embroider a tiny horizontal nose in dusty pink over 2 stitches, centered between the eyes and slightly lower than eye level
• Add a short vertical line below the nose
• Work a soft bunny mouth with one tiny slanted stitch on each side
• Brush a very light blush pink onto the cheeks
• Optional: add one small cream sculpting stitch under each eye for a gentle cheek lift

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Ears Make 2

The ears are long, soft, and lightly flattened. They hang down from under the hat brim and reach the upper chest.

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 5-8: 24 sc. (24)
6. Rnd 9: 10 sc, dec x 2, 10 sc. (22)
7. Rnd 10-13: 22 sc. (22)
8. Rnd 14: 9 sc, dec x 2, 9 sc. (20)
9. Rnd 15-18: 20 sc. (20)
10. Rnd 19: 8 sc, dec x 2, 8 sc. (18)
11. Rnd 20-23: 18 sc. (18)
12. Rnd 24: 7 sc, dec x 2, 7 sc. (16)
13. Rnd 25-28: 16 sc. (16)

Flatten the ear and sc through both sides for 6 stitches at the base to close the opening. Leave a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff. Steam lightly if needed for smooth drape.

Arms Make 2

Hand in Cream

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3-4: 12 sc. (12)
4. Rnd 5: 4 sc, dec x 2, 4 sc. (10)
5. Rnd 6-7: 10 sc. (10)

Sleeve Upper Arm in Blue

1. Rnd 8: Change to blue, 10 sc. (10)
2. Rnd 9: BLO 10 sc. (10)
3. Rnd 10-20: 10 sc each round. (10)

Stuff the hand and lower arm lightly. Leave the upper arm soft so it sits naturally beside the dress.

Flatten and close with 5 sc through both sides. Leave a tail for sewing.

Neck Frill Base

The image shows a delicate neckline with floral trim, a rose centerpiece, and little pearl details. Create a soft collar foundation first.

1. With lavender pink, ch 28.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 27 sc. Turn.
3. Row 2: ch 1, 27 sc. Turn.
4. Edging Row: ch 1, work (sl st, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st) in first st, sl st in next st, rep across to create a tiny scallop edge.

Wrap around the neck and sew in place after the head-to-body join if needed. Add one small dusty pink rose at center front later.

Underskirt Foundation

This underskirt forms the pale lavender center panel visible beneath the blue overskirt. It should flare gently and remain symmetrical.

1. Join lavender pink into unused front loops from body Rnd 26.
2. Rnd 1: 20 inc in FLO around. (40)
3. Rnd 2: 3 sc, inc around. (50)
4. Rnd 3: 50 sc.
5. Rnd 4: 4 sc, inc around. (60)
6. Rnd 5: 60 sc.
7. Rnd 6: 5 sc, inc around. (70)
8. Rnd 7: 70 sc.
9. Rnd 8: 6 sc, inc around. (80)
10. Rnd 9: 80 sc.
11. Rnd 10: 7 sc, inc around. (90)
12. Rnd 11: 90 sc.

Underskirt Texture

1. Rnd 12: BLO 90 hdc. (90)
2. Rnd 13: 90 hdc. (90)
3. Rnd 14: 8 hdc, inc hdc around. (100)
4. Rnd 15: 100 hdc. (100)
5. Rnd 16: FLO scallop round: skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sl st in next st around.

This creates the soft lower lavender lace effect seen at the center of the skirt.

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Outer Blue Dress Base

The outer dress is fuller and sits over the underskirt. It includes shaped front opening panels, floral appliqué placement, and layered trim. Work the main skirt first, then create the split front appearance.

1. Join blue at torso waistline slightly above the underskirt start.
2. Rnd 1: 26 inc evenly around torso. (52)
3. Rnd 2: 52 sc.
4. Rnd 3: 3 sc, inc around. (65)
5. Rnd 4: 65 sc.
6. Rnd 5: 4 sc, inc around. (78)
7. Rnd 6: 78 sc.
8. Rnd 7: 5 sc, inc around. (91)
9. Rnd 8: 91 sc.
10. Rnd 9: 6 sc, inc around. (104)
11. Rnd 10: 104 sc.
12. Rnd 11: 7 sc, inc around. (117)
13. Rnd 12: 117 sc.

Fasten off. This creates the full skirt body.

Overskirt Front Opening Shape

To imitate the image, the blue overskirt parts in front and reveals the lavender center panel. Create two overlapping decorative front panels.

Left Front Panel

1. With blue, ch 28.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch, 27 sc. Turn.
3. Row 2: ch 1, dec, 23 sc, dec. (25)
4. Row 3: 25 sc. Turn.
5. Row 4: ch 1, dec, 21 sc, dec. (23)
6. Row 5: 23 sc. Turn.
7. Row 6: ch 1, dec, 19 sc, dec. (21)
8. Row 7-13: 21 sc. Turn each row.

Shape the lower outer edge with one round of sc all around the piece, adding 3 sc in each lower corner.

Right Front Panel

Make the same piece.

Sew both front panels onto the skirt front so they angle away from the center. The upper edges should begin at the waist and the lower edges should sweep outward, revealing the lavender underskirt exactly as shown.

Dress Bodice Overlay

The bodice is fitted with a center front rose trim and a decorative V-shaped panel line. Work two narrow vertical trim strips in lavender pink.

1. For each strip, ch 24.
2. Row 1: starting in 2nd ch, 23 sc. Turn.
3. Row 2: ch 1, 23 sc. Turn.
4. Edging: work tiny scallops down one long side using (sl st, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st) in every other stitch.

Sew these onto the bodice front in a V shape. Add small pearls between them, and place one rose applique at the neckline point.

Sleeve Ruffles

The sleeves in the image have soft pink ruffles at the elbow and shoulder. Use the BLO round on the arm to anchor the elbow ruffle.

Elbow Ruffle

1. Join lavender pink into front loops left from Arm Rnd 9.
2. Rnd 1: 2 dc in each st around. (20)
3. Rnd 2: skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sl st in next st around.

Shoulder Puff Accent

1. With blue, make a short strip: ch 12.
2. Row 1: 11 sc. Turn.
3. Row 2: ch 1, inc, 9 sc, inc. (13)
4. Row 3: 13 sc.

Gather slightly and sew over the top of each arm where it joins the body. Add one tiny lavender knot or mini rose at the shoulder seam if desired.

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Lower Hem Double Lace

The skirt hem in the image shows a blue lower ruffle with pink above it. Work both layers for a rich finish.

Blue Main Hem

1. Join blue to lower edge of overskirt.
2. Rnd 1: 117 hdc.
3. Rnd 2: 8 hdc, inc hdc around to slightly flare.
4. Rnd 3: 130 sc.
5. Rnd 4: scallop round using skip 1, 5 dc in next, skip 1, sl st in next around.

Pink Accent Lace

1. Join lavender pink one row above blue scallop.
2. Rnd 1: 117 sl st evenly.
3. Rnd 2: ch 3, skip 1, sc in next around to make small arches.
4. Rnd 3: In each arch work 5 dc, then sl st in each sc between arches.

This creates the layered lace border visible around the full skirt.

Rose Appliqués

The image contains many dimensional roses in dusty pink. Make several sizes for the dress, collar, bag, hat, and center underskirt.

Small Rose Make 8 to 10

1. Ch 16.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch, work sc, hdc, dc, dc, 2 dc, 2 dc, 2 tr, 2 tr, 2 dc, 2 dc, dc, hdc, sc.
3. Roll from the narrow end to the wide end.
4. Sew base securely to hold shape.

Medium Rose Make 6

1. Ch 24.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch, work sc, hdc, dc, dc, 2 dc, 2 dc, 2 tr, 2 tr, 2 tr, 2 tr, 2 dc, 2 dc, dc, dc, hdc, sc across remaining stitches evenly.
3. Roll and sew.

Large Rose Make 3

1. Ch 30.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch, work a gradual petal sequence from sc up to repeated 2 tr groups in the center, then back down symmetrically.
3. Roll firmly at center, looser at outer petals.

Use one large rose for the center lower underskirt, medium roses for the overskirt corners and hat, and small roses for the neckline and purse flap.

Leaves Make Many

1. Ch 7.
2. Working back along chain: sl st in 2nd ch, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc.
3. Work on opposite side of chain: sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st at tip.

Make at least 18 to 24 leaves in sage green. Slightly curve them when sewing so they frame the roses naturally.

Pearl Embellishments

The dress includes tiny pearl-like dots. Sew miniature beads or embroider French knots in ivory thread across the bodice trim, underskirt, and floral clusters. Keep them evenly spaced but not perfectly rigid for a hand-finished romantic look.

Hat

The hat is large, circular, and elegant, with a softly rounded crown and a wide downward brim. It sits low over the bunny ears.

Hat Crown Top in Blue

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)

Crown Sides

1. Rnd 11-18: 60 sc. (60)

Brim

1. Rnd 19: BLO 60 sc. (60)
2. Rnd 20: 9 sc, inc around. (66)
3. Rnd 21: 66 sc.
4. Rnd 22: 10 sc, inc around. (72)
5. Rnd 23: 72 sc.
6. Rnd 24: 11 sc, inc around. (78)
7. Rnd 25: 78 sc.
8. Rnd 26: 12 sc, inc around. (84)
9. Rnd 27: 84 sc.
10. Rnd 28: 13 sc, inc around. (90)
11. Rnd 29: 90 sc.
12. Rnd 30: scallop edge using skip 1, 5 dc in next, skip 1, sl st in next around.

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Add a lavender band around the base of the crown by surface slip stitching or sewing a narrow strip in place. Make 3 small roses, 2 medium roses, and several leaves for the right side cluster. Add a narrow lavender ribbon tail if desired.

Crossbody Satchel

The purse is pastel striped with a curved flap and tiny rose motif.

Bag Body

1. With lavender pink, ch 13.
2. Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch, 11 sc, 3 sc in last ch, work along opposite side 10 sc, 2 sc in last ch. (26)
3. Rnd 2-6: 26 sc.
4. Rnd 7: Change to blue, 26 sc.
5. Rnd 8: Change to lavender pink, 26 sc.
6. Rnd 9: Change to blue, 26 sc.

Fasten off, leaving top open.

Flap

1. Join yarn to one top side of bag, 12 sc across. Turn.
2. Row 2: ch 1, dec, 8 sc, dec. (10)
3. Row 3: ch 1, 10 sc. Turn.
4. Row 4: ch 1, dec, 6 sc, dec. (8)
5. Row 5: ch 1, 8 sc. Turn.
6. Row 6: ch 1, dec, 4 sc, dec. (6)
7. Row 7: ch 1, 6 sc.
8. Edging: sc around flap, 3 sc in rounded tip.

Strap

1. Ch 70 to 80, depending on desired drape.
2. Row 1: starting in 2nd ch, 69 to 79 sl st.

Sew strap diagonally so the bag rests at the bunny’s right hip, just like the image. Add one small rose and two leaves to the flap.

Shoes Finishing Trim

The shoes are rounded Mary Jane style with pink scalloped edging.

1. Join lavender pink around the shoe opening.
2. Rnd 1: 16 sl st evenly.
3. Rnd 2: skip 1, 3 dc in next, skip 1, sl st in next around for small scallops.

For the strap effect, make a short chain of 7, sew across the instep, and tack the ends down. Add a tiny pink knot at the center if desired.

Tiny Woodland Friends Optional Matching Set

The image also includes three small companion figures and miniature props. They are optional, but they complete the storybook woodland scene beautifully.

Mini Fox

• Use orange, cream, and brown
• Head: 18 to 24 stitch round mini amigurumi sphere
• Body: slim 14 to 16 stitch cylinder
• Ears: 2 tiny triangles
• Book: brown rectangle folded and stitched

Mini Mouse

• Use cream and pale blue
• Head: small round piece with two large circular ears
• Body: tiny cone dress in blue
• Cup: mini beige cylinder with a handle chain

Mini Badger

• Use black, cream, taupe, and gray
• Head: rounded oval with facial stripe shaping
• Body: short cylinder with jacket overlay
• Cap: tiny flat oval cap
• Lantern: brown handle and yellow body worked separately

Mini Berry Basket

• Base: 6 sc in MR, increase to 24
• Sides: 24 sc for 4 rounds
• Handle: ch 16, sew across
• Berries: tiny French knots or mini 4 sc balls in red and blue

Mini Garden Cart

• Work a rectangular base in tan rows
• Add 4 walls in short rows or joined panels
• Make 2 brown flat circles for wheels
• Attach a chained handle

Dress Embellishment Placement Guide

Placement matters for matching the photo closely. Use this arrangement for the most accurate result.

• Neckline: 1 small rose centered at front neck with 2 tiny leaves
• Bodice: pearl dots in vertical lines around pink trim
• Front overskirt panel left: 2 medium roses, 4 to 5 leaves
• Front overskirt panel right: 2 medium roses, 4 to 5 leaves
• Center underskirt lower front: 1 large rose with 4 leaves
• Hem: scattered small pearls between floral motifs
• Bag flap: 1 small rose with 2 leaves
• Hat side cluster: 3 small roses, 2 medium roses, several leaves

Assembly

1. Sew head securely to body, making sure the face is centered over the legs.
2. Sew ears to the upper sides of head, about 7 to 8 stitches apart from the crown center. Angle them downward so they drape under the hat.
3. Sew arms to the torso just below the neck, slightly forward-facing.
4. Attach collar around neckline.
5. Dress the doll with the underskirt and overskirt layers already attached to body.
6. Sew front overskirt panels in a neat open position to reveal the lavender center panel.
7. Add bodice trim strips and pearls.
8. Sew all roses and leaves after checking symmetry from the front view.
9. Place shoes evenly so the bunny stands balanced.
10. Set the hat low on the head and tack in place with a few hidden stitches.
11. Sew satchel strap across the body from left shoulder to right hip.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check that the head is straight, the ears fall evenly, and the hat does not hide the eyes. Add the pink nose, tiny mouth, and soft blush last. Keep the expression minimal and sweet. The face should stay simple so the detailed dress remains the visual focus.

Care Notes

Handle the doll gently, especially around the roses, hat brim, and purse strap. Display it away from direct sunlight and moisture. If gifting to a child, securely embroider or firmly attach all embellishments instead of using loose beads.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head centered and firmly attached
• Ears placed evenly and draping naturally
• Overskirt panels open evenly at front
• Hat brim shaped smoothly
• Roses balanced from left to right
• Purse resting at correct hip height
• Shoes edged and matched
• Face aligned and blush softly blended

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Dust lightly with a soft dry brush. Spot clean with a barely damp cloth and mild soap only when necessary. Do not soak, machine wash, or twist the doll. Reshape the hat brim and skirt while drying flat. Store in a breathable box or on a shelf away from humidity.