Crochet Tutorial: Spring Picnic Basket Bunny – Free Crochet Pattern

This charming amigurumi bunny is designed as a collectible spring doll with a romantic picnic look, a rose-trimmed sun hat, a layered floral dress, a tiny handbag, a stitched map, and a woodland friend. It is perfect for makers searching for a handmade bunny doll, crochet bunny decor, or an heirloom-style gift.

The finished design has the feel of a boutique amigurumi pattern with details often seen in artisan doll listings, nursery decor, spring table styling, and handmade gift shopping results. The soft pink palette, elegant lace trim, and miniature picnic accessories make it especially appealing for collectors and seasonal display lovers.

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Pattern Overview

This pattern recreates the full scene as a crochet set inspired by the image: a dressed bunny doll, wide-brim hat, pink handbag, folded map, picnic chest, rolled blanket, and a small squirrel companion in a green outfit holding an acorn.

The main bunny has a large rounded head, long floppy ears, a slim neck, softly stuffed torso, short arms, straight standing legs, and small rounded shoes. The clothing is built in layers so the silhouette matches the full spring picnic shape shown in the image.

The dress is the visual centerpiece. It includes a cream underdress, lace-edged hem, pink overskirt panels, gold-look trimming, a fitted bodice, puff sleeves, white accent bands, and tiny floral decorations scattered across the skirt.

The hat is oversized and slightly tilted, with a broad curved brim. It is decorated with crocheted roses, small leaves, and a narrow ribbon detail. The handbag is small and rounded with a flap and button-style trim. The squirrel is short, plump, and highly expressive.

Skill Level

Intermediate to confident advanced beginner.

You should be comfortable with:

• Working in continuous rounds
• Invisible decreases
• Color changes
• Front loop and back loop techniques
• Simple embroidery
• Light shaping with strategic increases and decreases
• Sewing multiple small parts neatly

Materials

• Main yarn weight: sport or light DK cotton for crisp stitch definition
• Recommended hook: 2.25 mm to 2.75 mm for the bunny and accessories
• Hook for lace trim if desired: 2.0 mm
• Stuffing: polyester fiberfill
• Safety eyes: 8 mm for bunny, 5 mm for squirrel
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Pins for assembly
• Optional craft wire: thin wire for hat shaping only if you want a more dramatic brim
• Fabric glue optional: for securing ribbon ends only, not required

Suggested Colors

• Bunny fur: warm cream
• Inner ear shading: pale beige or blush cream
• Dress bodice and overskirt: soft pink
• Underskirt: light cream
• Lace: white
• Trim: gold or mustard gold
• Hat: ivory or white-cream
• Roses: dusty rose and blush pink
• Leaves: olive green
• Handbag: pink, cream, and gold
• Squirrel: medium brown, tan, green, dark brown, pink, and black
• Picnic chest: dark brown and tan
• Map: cream with brown, blue, and small accent colors

Finished Size

The bunny doll measures approximately 11 to 13 inches tall from feet to the top of the head, not including the hat. With the hat on, the total height is approximately 14 inches depending on yarn, hook, and stuffing density.

The squirrel companion measures about 4 inches tall. The handbag is about 2 inches wide, the map about 2 inches square, and the small picnic chest about 2.25 inches wide.

Gauge and Construction Notes

Gauge is not critical for amigurumi, but tight stitching is essential. Your stitches should be dense enough that stuffing does not show through. The image suggests a firm fabric with small, even rounds and very consistent tension.

The bunny is worked in separate parts and sewn together. The head is larger than the body, which gives the doll its sweet collectible look. The ears are long and narrow. The dress is partly built onto the body and partly made as removable-looking outer layers.

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Use invisible decreases whenever possible for a clean finish. Stuff gradually and firmly, especially the head, feet, and lower body, so the doll can stand with support and keep the rounded shape seen in the image.

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

Main Bunny Doll

Legs Make 2

Begin with pink for the shoe.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. Round 4: sc around. (18)
5. Round 5: 5 sc, 4 dec, 5 sc. (14)
6. Round 6: sc around in BLO. (14)
7. Round 7: change to cream, sc around. (14)
8. Round 8: sc around. (14)
9. Round 9: 5 sc, dec, 7 sc. (13)
10. Round 10: sc around. (13)
11. Round 11: 4 sc, dec, 7 sc. (12)
12. Rounds 12-20: sc around. (12)

Stuff the foot firmly and the leg lightly. Flatten the top and leave a long tail. Make the second leg the same. On the second leg do not fasten off. Continue to body joining.

Body

Place legs so toes face forward.

1. Round 21: ch 4 and join second leg to first leg with sc in first leg, 12 sc around first leg, 4 sc across chain, 12 sc around second leg, 4 sc on opposite side of chain. (32)
2. Round 22: 12 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 12 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc. (36)
3. Round 23: sc around. (36)
4. Round 24: (8 sc, inc) x4. (40)
5. Round 25: sc around. (40)
6. Round 26: 10 sc, dec, 8 sc, dec, 10 sc, dec, 8 sc, dec. (36)
7. Round 27: sc around. (36)
8. Round 28: (7 sc, dec) x4. (32)
9. Round 29: sc around. (32)
10. Round 30: (6 sc, dec) x4. (28)
11. Round 31: sc around. (28)
12. Round 32: (5 sc, dec) x4. (24)
13. Round 33: sc around. (24)
14. Round 34: in BLO, sc around. (24)
15. Rounds 35-38: sc around. (24)
16. Round 39: (4 sc, dec) x4. (20)
17. Round 40: sc around. (20)

Stuff firmly at the hips and lower torso, more lightly in the upper torso. The body should stay slim but not collapsed. This narrow upper section helps the dress bodice sit correctly and keeps the head-to-body proportion close to the image.

Neck

1. Round 41: in gold or cream, BLO sc around. (20)
2. Round 42: sc around. (20)
3. Round 43: (3 sc, dec) x4. (16)
4. Round 44: sc around. (16)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail if you prefer to sew the head later. You may also crochet the head directly onto the neck for a firmer result.

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Head

Using cream.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)
5. Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x6. (30)
6. Round 6: (4 sc, inc) x6. (36)
7. Round 7: (5 sc, inc) x6. (42)
8. Round 8: (6 sc, inc) x6. (48)
9. Round 9: (7 sc, inc) x6. (54)
10. Rounds 10-18: sc around. (54)

Insert safety eyes between Rounds 13 and 14 with about 11 visible stitches between them. The eyes should sit slightly low on the face, leaving room for brows and hat shadow above. The facial expression in the image is gentle and centered.

1. Round 19: (7 sc, dec) x6. (48)
2. Round 20: sc around. (48)
3. Round 21: (6 sc, dec) x6. (42)
4. Round 22: (5 sc, dec) x6. (36)
5. Round 23: (4 sc, dec) x6. (30)
6. Round 24: (3 sc, dec) x6. (24)

Stuff very firmly. Shape cheeks with extra stuffing in the lower half so the face remains round rather than oval.

1. Round 25: (2 sc, dec) x6. (18)
2. Round 26: (sc, dec) x6. (12)
3. Round 27: dec around. (6)

Fasten off and close.

Ears Make 2

Using cream. The ears are long, flat, and softly draped, reaching to about waist level.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)
5. Rounds 5-8: sc around. (24)
6. Round 9: (10 sc, dec) x2. (22)
7. Rounds 10-14: sc around. (22)
8. Round 15: (9 sc, dec) x2. (20)
9. Rounds 16-22: sc around. (20)
10. Round 23: (8 sc, dec) x2. (18)
11. Rounds 24-30: sc around. (18)

Flatten and sc through both layers across the top to close, or sew closed later. Do not stuff. Lightly steam or finger shape so each ear curves gently inward. Sew them high on the head, slightly behind the face line, so they fall down under the hat brim.

Arms Make 2

Start in cream.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: (sc, inc) x3. (9)
3. Round 3: sc around. (9)
4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc, 6 sc. (10)
5. Rounds 5-8: sc around. (10)
6. Round 9: dec, 8 sc. (9)
7. Round 10: sc around. (9)
8. Round 11: change to pink at end of round, sc around. (9)
9. Round 12: in BLO, sc around. (9)
10. Rounds 13-18: sc around. (9)

Stuff only the hand and lower arm lightly. Flatten the top and sew to the upper body just below the neckline.

Dress Construction

Built-In Underskirt

Return to the front loops left from Body Round 34 using cream.

1. Round 1: attach yarn and work (2 sc in each st) around. (48)
2. Round 2: (7 sc, inc) x6. (54)
3. Round 3: sc around. (54)
4. Round 4: (8 sc, inc) x6. (60)
5. Rounds 5-8: sc around. (60)

This layer should create the main bell shape of the dress. It must be full but not stiff. The image shows a rounded tea-party silhouette with volume concentrated from the waist down.

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Lace Hem

Using white, join at the lower edge of the underskirt.

1. Round 1: (sc, ch 2) around, sl st to join.
2. Round 2: in each ch-2 space work (sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc).

This creates a decorative shell lace. If you want an even frillier edge like the image, add a third round: sl st into center of shell, ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, sl st into next shell center around.

Outer Pink Overskirt Panels

The dress in the image has parted pink front panels edged in gold, allowing the cream inner layer to show. Make 2 mirrored panels in pink.

Panel foundation: ch 20.

1. Row 1: starting in second ch from hook, 19 sc, ch 1, turn. (19)
2. Row 2: inc, 17 sc, inc, ch 1, turn. (21)
3. Row 3: 21 sc, ch 1, turn. (21)
4. Row 4: inc, 19 sc, inc, ch 1, turn. (23)
5. Row 5: 23 sc, ch 1, turn. (23)
6. Row 6: inc, 21 sc, inc, ch 1, turn. (25)
7. Rows 7-16: 25 sc, ch 1, turn. (25)
8. Row 17: dec, 21 sc, dec, ch 1, turn. (23)
9. Row 18: 23 sc, ch 1, turn. (23)
10. Row 19: dec, 19 sc, dec, ch 1, turn. (21)
11. Row 20: 21 sc, fasten off. (21)

Shape the lower outer corner by working a soft curve with sc evenly around the panel edge. Add one round of gold edging: sc evenly around, placing 3 sc in each lower curved corner. Make a second mirrored panel.

Sew both panels at the waist so they open over the cream underskirt, matching the image. The gap between them should expose the center front skirt.

Bodice Front Panel

Using pink, make a fitted bodice strip for the front torso.

1. Ch 12.
2. Row 1: 11 sc, ch 1, turn. (11)
3. Rows 2-8: 11 sc, ch 1, turn. (11)

Fasten off. Sew to center front torso. Add vertical gold trim lines on each side of the bodice and white center accents to mimic the ornate front detailing seen in the image.

Puff Sleeves Make 2

Using pink.

1. Round 1: 12 sc in MR. (12)
2. Round 2: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
3. Round 3: sc around. (18)
4. Round 4: in FLO, sc around. (18)
5. Round 5: (sc, dec) x6. (12)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Slip over upper arm and sew in place, centered high on the arm. Into the front loops from Round 4 add white ruffle trim: (sc, ch 2, dc) in alternating stitches all around for a soft gathered cuff effect.

Necklace and Bodice Embellishment

Using gold thread or fine yarn, chain a strand long enough to sit around the neck. Sew lightly in place. Add a small pink spiral rose at the center front as the pendant. On the bodice, embroider or sew a line of tiny white knots or French-knot-style crochet buds to echo the decorative center panel.

Skirt Flowers Make 8 to 12

Using white.

1. In MR work: (ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st) x5.
2. Pull ring closed and fasten off.

Sew the flowers evenly across the pink overskirt and visible cream skirt sections. The image shows small floral appliques distributed with balance rather than perfect symmetry, so avoid rigid spacing.

Shoes Finishing

Use pink yarn to embroider a neat top edge around each shoe opening. Add a small horizontal stitch line across the front if desired to suggest the shoe seam. The shoes should remain simple, rounded, and dainty.

Wide-Brim Spring Hat

Using ivory or white-cream.

Crown

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)
5. Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x6. (30)
6. Round 6: (4 sc, inc) x6. (36)
7. Round 7: (5 sc, inc) x6. (42)
8. Rounds 8-14: sc around. (42)

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Brim

1. Round 15: in FLO, (6 sc, inc) x6. (48)
2. Round 16: sc around. (48)
3. Round 17: (7 sc, inc) x6. (54)
4. Round 18: sc around. (54)
5. Round 19: (8 sc, inc) x6. (60)
6. Round 20: sc around. (60)
7. Round 21: (9 sc, inc) x6. (66)
8. Round 22: sc around. (66)
9. Round 23: (10 sc, inc) x6. (72)
10. Round 24: sc around. (72)

Fasten off. Shape the brim so one side dips lower and the front-left side turns upward slightly, matching the dramatic sunhat angle in the image. Light blocking helps. Optional thin wire can be inserted around the final round.

Hat Band

Using gold, ch 45, then sl st into second ch from hook and across. Wrap around the crown base and sew in place.

Roses for Hat Make 3

Using dusty rose and blush pink. Make one medium, two small.

Small rose:

1. Ch 16.
2. Row 1: starting in second ch, (sc, hdc, 2 dc) in first 3 sts, then (2 dc, 2 tr) in next 5 sts, then (2 dc, hdc) in remaining sts.
3. Roll from narrow end to wide end and stitch base securely.

Medium rose: ch 22 and work similarly, adding more petals through the center section.

Leaves Make 2 or 3

Using olive green.

1. Ch 8.
2. Work along one side: sc, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc.
3. At last ch work 3 sc.
4. Continue on opposite side: sc, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st to finish.

Sew roses and leaves to one side of the hat band. Add a narrow ribbon tail in gold if desired.

Handbag

Using pink for body, cream for accent, gold for closure trim.

Base

1. Ch 9.
2. Round 1: starting in second ch, 7 sc, 3 sc in last ch, 6 sc on opposite side, 2 sc in first ch. (18)
3. Round 2: inc, 6 sc, 3 inc, 6 sc, 2 inc. (24)
4. Rounds 3-6: sc around. (24)

Top and Flap

Flatten the bag and mark front half.

1. Row 1: 12 sc across front half, ch 1, turn. (12)
2. Rows 2-4: 12 sc, ch 1, turn. (12)
3. Row 5: dec, 8 sc, dec, ch 1, turn. (10)
4. Row 6: 10 sc, ch 1, turn. (10)
5. Row 7: dec, 6 sc, dec. (8)

Edge the flap with gold. Add a small cream or gold button circle to the front. For the handle, ch 20 and work sl st back across, then sew to each side of the bag opening.

Folded Map

Using cream.

1. Ch 13.
2. Rows 1-10: 12 sc, ch 1, turn. (12)

Fasten off. Embroider irregular map lines in brown. Add tiny blue stitches for water and a few tiny pastel markers for map symbols. Fold lightly once or twice and tack a corner so it looks held rather than fully flat.

Picnic Chest

Using dark brown and tan.

Base Box

1. Ch 11.
2. Round 1: starting in second ch, 9 sc, 3 sc in last ch, 8 sc opposite side, 2 sc in first ch. (22)
3. Round 2: inc, 8 sc, 3 inc, 8 sc, 2 inc. (28)
4. Rounds 3-7: sc around in dark brown. (28)

Fasten off. Make a lid as a separate shallow oval in the same way, working only 3 rounds total. Sew to the back edge. Add tan surface straps around the chest and one central latch strip on the front.

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Rolled Blanket

Using cream.

1. Ch 18.
2. Rows 1-8: 17 sc, ch 1, turn. (17)

Fasten off. Roll tightly from one short side. Tie with a thin tan chain cord.

Squirrel Companion

Body and Head Combined

Using medium brown.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)
5. Rounds 5-7: sc around. (24)
6. Round 8: (2 sc, dec) x6. (18)
7. Round 9: sc around. (18)
8. Round 10: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)
9. Rounds 11-14: sc around. (24)

Insert 5 mm eyes between Rounds 12 and 13 with 6 stitches between. Stuff firmly.

1. Round 15: (2 sc, dec) x6. (18)
2. Round 16: (sc, dec) x6. (12)
3. Round 17: dec around. (6)

Fasten off and close.

Muzzle

Using tan.

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

Fasten off and sew centered low on the face. Embroider a pink nose and tiny mouth.

Arms Make 2

1. Round 1: 5 sc in MR. (5)
2. Rounds 2-5: sc around. (5)

Fasten off and sew to sides.

Legs Make 2

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rounds 2-4: sc around. (6)

Fasten off and sew under body.

Tail

Using brown.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: (sc, inc) x3. (9)
3. Round 3: sc around. (9)
4. Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x3. (12)
5. Rounds 5-14: sc around. (12)
6. Round 15: (2 sc, dec) x3. (9)
7. Rounds 16-18: sc around. (9)

Stuff lightly and bend into a backward curl. Sew high on the back.

Hat and Outfit

For the little green hat, make 6 sc in MR, then inc around to 12, then one round even. Flatten slightly and sew to head. Add two tiny brown ear tufts behind it.

For the green shirt, use the front loops around the squirrel body at the midsection and work one round of 18 sc in green, then 3 more rounds even. Add a brown belt by surface crocheting or embroidering a line around the waist, then add a small yellow buckle stitch.

Acorn

Using dark brown and tan.

1. Bottom: 4 sc in MR, inc to 8, one round even.
2. Top cap: 6 sc in MR, inc to 12, one round even.

Sew together and tack into the squirrel’s hands.

Decorative Trim Details

The image has elegant gold trimming around the overskirt edges, neckline, and accessory accents. You can achieve this by surface slip stitching in gold yarn, sewing on a chained strand, or using a fine metallic-look crochet cotton.

Keep the trim delicate. It should define the garment edges without overpowering the pastel softness of the bunny. The best placements are the neckline, bodice seams, skirt panel edges, handbag flap, and hat band.

Blush, Brows, and Face Embroidery

• Embroider the nose in dusty pink as a small upside-down triangle
• Add a short vertical line and tiny horizontal mouth
• Stitch thin curved brows in brown or taupe
• Add soft blush under the eyes with pastel or fabric-safe blush

Keep all facial features small and centered. The expression should remain calm, sweet, and storybook-like.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

• Sew head to body with the face centered over the feet
• Attach ears high and slightly back so they hang under the hat
• Sew arms just under the puff sleeves and angle them gently forward
• Secure overskirt panels at the waist only so the front remains open
• Add flowers last for balanced placement
• Place the hat at a slight angle and tack in two or three hidden spots
• Tack the map into one hand and hang the handbag from the other arm

Care Notes

• Display indoors away from direct sunlight
• Avoid heavy handling of the hat flowers and lace hem
• Spot clean first whenever possible
• Do not machine wash if metallic trim or blush has been added

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head firmly stuffed and round
• Ears even in length and symmetrically placed
• Dress opens at center front with cream skirt visible
• White flowers spaced attractively across the skirt
• Hat brim shaped wide and elegant
• Handbag, map, chest, blanket, and squirrel all completed
• Face centered, soft, and balanced

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

• Dust gently with a soft makeup brush or dry microfiber cloth
• For light marks, dab carefully with a barely damp cloth and mild soap
• Let all pieces air dry fully on a towel, reshaping while damp
• Store with acid-free tissue to protect the hat brim and lace
• Do not hang by the ears, hat, or handbag during storage
• Keep the doll and accessories in a breathable box rather than sealed plastic for long-term preservation

Completion Notes

This finished set should look like a refined spring picnic display piece rather than a simple toy. The beauty of the design comes from proportion: a large soft head, graceful ears, neat shoes, a full layered dress, and carefully scaled accessories.

Take your time with trimming, placement, and shaping. Those final details are what transform the bunny from a basic amigurumi into the elegant Spring Picnic Basket Bunny shown in the image.