Crochet Tutorial: Golden Harvest Green Bonnet Bunny – Free Crochet Pattern

This charming heirloom-style crochet bunny features a sage green bonnet, a richly trimmed golden harvest dress, soft white ears, tiny shoes, and a decorative satchel. It has the look of a collectible handmade bunny doll, a cottagecore stuffed animal, and a luxury amigurumi rabbit perfect for gift giving, nursery decor, or boutique display.

The full set also includes the matching woodland squirrel, a small picnic basket, and a tiny watering can. If you enjoy searching for amigurumi bunny dolls, handmade rabbit plush toys, crochet doll patterns, or seasonal cottage garden decor, this elegant design brings all of those details together in one coordinated project.

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Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US English crochet terms and is designed to closely match the image: a standing white bunny with long floppy ears, a rounded face, black eyes with lashes, a small pink nose, a sage green bonnet with golden scalloped edging, a full sage dress with gold trim and floral embroidery details, white undersleeves, white lace peeking from the cuffs and hem, a crossbody satchel, green shoes, a brown squirrel in vest and cap, a basket, and a watering can.

The main bunny is built from the legs upward, then the body, head, ears, arms, dress layers, bonnet, bag, and shoes are added. The squirrel and mini accessories are separate pieces. For the closest look, use tight amigurumi tension and light stuffing so the doll remains neat and upright rather than overly puffy.

Skill Level

Advanced intermediate. A confident beginner can make it, but the shaping, layered clothing, trim placement, embroidery, and miniature accessories require patience.

Materials

• Main bunny color: soft cream or warm white cotton yarn, DK or light worsted
• Dress and bonnet color: muted sage green cotton yarn, DK or light worsted
• Trim color: mustard gold or antique gold cotton yarn, DK or light worsted
• Lace accent color: white crochet thread or very fine cotton yarn
• Nose embroidery: pale pink embroidery thread
• Floral embroidery: gold, cream, white, and a tiny amount of green thread
• Squirrel body: medium brown and cream yarn
• Squirrel vest and cap: taupe, gray-brown, and white yarn
• Basket: tan yarn, red-and-white thread or yarn scrap for lining detail
• Watering can: pale gray yarn
• Hook sizes: 2.25 mm for main doll and squirrel, 1.75 mm for trim and mini accessories
• Safety eyes: 6 mm for bunny, 5 mm for squirrel, or embroider if preferred
• Stuffing: polyester fiberfill
• Craft wire: optional, for basket handle and squirrel tail stability
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Sewing pins

Finished Sizes

• Bunny: approximately 11 to 12 inches tall from feet to bonnet top
• Squirrel: approximately 4.5 inches tall
• Basket: approximately 2 inches tall without handle
• Watering can: approximately 1.5 inches tall
• Satchel: approximately 2 inches tall

Gauge

Gauge is not critical, but your stitches should be tight enough that stuffing does not show. The bunny in the image has a smooth, compact surface with clearly visible but fine amigurumi rounds. If your fabric feels loose, go down a hook size.

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
• FLO = front loop only
• BLO = back loop only
• st = stitch
• sts = stitches
• rep = repeat

Design Notes

• The bunny has a large head, small neck, rounded lower dress silhouette, and slightly short arms.
• The ears hang down behind the bonnet and curve softly forward near the lower ends.
• The dress is not flat. It has an underbody, a fitted upper bodice, and a separate overskirt effect created with trim and panels.
• The gold edging is very important to the overall look. Keep it neat and even.
• The embroidery should be delicate and clustered near the lower front side areas of the skirt and on the satchel flap.

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Main Bunny

Legs – Make 2

Using cream yarn and 2.25 mm hook.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc around. (12)
4. Rnd 4: sc 3, inc, sc 5, inc, sc 2. (14)
5. Rnd 5-8: sc around. (14)
6. Rnd 9: sc 4, dec, sc 5, dec, sc 1. (12)
7. Rnd 10-15: sc around. (12)

Stuff firmly at the foot and lightly in the upper leg. Fasten off first leg. Do not fasten off second leg.

Join Legs and Body

Continue from second leg in cream yarn.

1. Rnd 16: ch 3, join to first leg, sc 12 around first leg, sc 3 across chain, sc 12 around second leg, sc 3 across other side of chain. (30)
2. Rnd 17: sc around. (30)
3. Rnd 18: sc 13, inc, sc 2, inc, sc 13. (32)
4. Rnd 19: sc around. (32)
5. Rnd 20: sc 14, inc, sc 2, inc, sc 14. (34)
6. Rnd 21-23: sc around. (34)

At this stage the lower torso should be softly rounded, not cylindrical. Add stuffing gradually.

1. Rnd 24: sc 7, dec, sc 15, dec, sc 8. (32)
2. Rnd 25: sc around. (32)
3. Rnd 26: sc 6, dec, sc 14, dec, sc 8. (30)
4. Rnd 27: sc around. (30)
5. Rnd 28: sc 5, dec, sc 13, dec, sc 8. (28)
6. Rnd 29: sc around. (28)
7. Rnd 30: BLO sc around. (28)
8. Rnd 31: sc around. (28)
9. Rnd 32: sc 5, dec, sc 12, dec, sc 7. (26)
10. Rnd 33: sc around. (26)
11. Rnd 34: sc 4, dec, sc 11, dec, sc 7. (24)
12. Rnd 35: sc around. (24)

Stuff the body firmly at the lower half and more lightly near the upper chest so the head sits naturally.

Neck

1. Rnd 36: sc 4, dec, sc 8, dec, sc 8. (22)
2. Rnd 37: sc around. (22)
3. Rnd 38: sc 3, dec, sc 7, dec, sc 8. (20)
4. Rnd 39-41: sc around. (20)

Add a little extra stuffing in the neck. A short wooden stick or tightly rolled felt insert may be added inside for support.

Head

Continue with cream yarn.

1. Rnd 42: inc x20. (40)
2. Rnd 43: sc 4, inc x8, sc 4, inc x8, sc 8. (56)
3. Rnd 44: sc around. (56)
4. Rnd 45: sc 6, inc x8, sc 12, inc x8, sc 14. (72)
5. Rnd 46-58: sc around. (72)

Place eyes between Rnds 52 and 53, with 15 visible stitches between them. The face in the image is minimalist and sweet, so keep the eyes low and wide rather than high.

If using safety eyes, insert them before closing. Add stuffing gradually, keeping the face smooth and round.

1. Rnd 59: sc 10, dec x8, sc 18, dec x8, sc 12. (56)
2. Rnd 60: sc around. (56)
3. Rnd 61: sc 5, dec x8, sc 8, dec x8, sc 11. (40)
4. Rnd 62: sc around. (40)
5. Rnd 63: sc 3, dec x8, sc 5, dec x7, sc 3. (25)
6. Rnd 64: dec x12, sc 1. (13)
7. Rnd 65: dec x6, sc 1. (7)

Fasten off and close. Shape the head so the front remains evenly rounded.

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Ears – Make 2

Using cream yarn.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc around. (12)
4. Rnd 4: sc 1, inc x6, sc 5. (18)
5. Rnd 5: sc around. (18)
6. Rnd 6: sc 2, inc x6, sc 10. (24)
7. Rnd 7-10: sc around. (24)
8. Rnd 11: sc 4, dec, sc 10, dec, sc 6. (22)
9. Rnd 12-16: sc around. (22)
10. Rnd 17: sc 4, dec, sc 9, dec, sc 5. (20)
11. Rnd 18-24: sc around. (20)
12. Rnd 25: sc 3, dec, sc 8, dec, sc 5. (18)
13. Rnd 26-30: sc around. (18)

Flatten the top opening and do not stuff, or add just a touch of stuffing at the lower third. The ears in the image are soft and draped. Fold each ear gently and sew to the sides of the head behind the bonnet line, starting near Rnd 43 and ending near Rnd 49.

Arms – Make 2

Start with cream yarn.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3-5: sc around. (12)
4. Rnd 6: sc 3, dec x3, sc 3. (9)
5. Rnd 7: sc around. (9)
6. Change to sage green.
7. Rnd 8-18: sc around. (9)
8. Rnd 19: sc 2, inc, sc 3, inc, sc 2. (11)
9. Rnd 20-21: sc around. (11)

Lightly stuff only the hand and lower arm. Flatten top and sew to the sides of the upper body slightly below the neck. Position arms angled downward so the hands rest near the front skirt line.

Dress Base

Skirt Foundation

Work into the FLO left from body Rnd 30 using sage green yarn.

1. Rnd 1: Join in any stitch, sc in each FLO around. (28)
2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. (56)
3. Rnd 3: sc around. (56)
4. Rnd 4: sc 6, inc x8, sc 8, inc x8, sc 8. (72)
5. Rnd 5: sc around. (72)
6. Rnd 6: sc 8, inc x8, sc 12, inc x8, sc 12. (88)
7. Rnd 7-12: sc around. (88)

The skirt should widen into a bell shape. Steam lightly if needed so it flares evenly.

Golden Lower Ruffle

Join gold yarn to the bottom edge of the skirt.

1. Rnd 1: BLO hdc around. (88)
2. Rnd 2: ch 1, 3 dc in next st, sl st in next st x44 around to form a compact shell edging.

This creates the rich golden flounce visible at the hem. Keep shells small and frequent, not deep or floppy.

White Lace Underlayer

Using white thread or fine cotton, join just above the gold ruffle on an inner round.

1. Rnd 1: ch 1, sc in next st, ch 2, skip 1 around.
2. Rnd 2: in each ch-2 space work sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc around.

This lace should peek out modestly beneath the gold hem, exactly like the image.

Bodice and Front Trim

Bodice Overlay

The upper dress appears fitted, with a decorative front opening line framed in gold. Create that look with a front panel overlay.

Using sage green yarn, make a panel.

1. Ch 9.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (8)
3. Row 2-10: ch 1, turn, sc across. (8)
4. Row 11: ch 1, dec, sc 4, dec. (6)
5. Row 12: sc across. (6)
6. Row 13: dec, sc 2, dec. (4)
7. Row 14: sc across. (4)

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Fasten off. Make 2 mirrored panels if you want a more dimensional split-front appearance. Sew these down on the front skirt from waist to near hem, leaving a narrow center gap.

Gold Front Edging

Using gold yarn, edge each front panel.

1. Work 1 round of sc evenly around each panel.
2. Then work a second edging: sl st in next st, 3 dc in next st, rep around outer edges to create miniature scallops.

The front trim is one of the signature details. It should run from the neckline area downward in two elegant lines.

Waistline Trim

Using gold yarn, join around the waist seam.

1. Rnd 1: sc around.
2. Rnd 2: 2 hdc in next st, sl st in next st around.

Sleeve Cuffs and Lace

Gold Cuffs

Join gold yarn at each arm sleeve edge.

1. Rnd 1: sc around the sleeve opening, approximately 12 sts.
2. Rnd 2: 2 dc in next st, sl st in next st around.

White Inner Lace Cuffs

Using white thread, join beneath the gold cuff.

1. Rnd 1: sc, ch 2, skip 1 around.
2. Rnd 2: in each space work sc, hdc, sc.

The lace cuffs should be small and soft, not heavily ruffled.

Collar and Neckline

The bunny wears a pale neckline insert with gold trim and a tied bow.

Neck Insert

Using cream or white yarn.

1. Ch 16.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (15)
3. Row 2-4: ch 1, turn, sc across. (15)

Shape corners slightly by rounding with a few extra sc while sewing. Attach to the upper front chest under the dress neckline.

Collar Frill

Using gold yarn, work around the neck insert.

1. Work evenly around the outside edge with sc.
2. Then make a fine frill: sl st in next st, 2 dc in next st around.

Bow Tie

Using gold yarn.

1. Ch 24.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (23)
3. Fasten off.

Tie into a small bow and stitch at the neckline.

Bonnet

The bonnet is rounded, close-fitting, sage green, with a deep golden scalloped brim framing the face.

Bonnet Cap

Using sage green yarn.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: sc 3, inc x6. (30)
6. Rnd 6: sc 4, inc x6. (36)
7. Rnd 7: sc 5, inc x6. (42)
8. Rnd 8: sc 6, inc x6. (48)
9. Rnd 9-15: sc around. (48)

Test fit on the head. The bonnet should sit low and cover the upper head and ear base area.

Bonnet Face Opening

Flatten the bonnet slightly and mark a front opening spanning about 28 stitches. Work rows over the opening edge if needed to deepen it slightly.

1. Row 1: Join at one front side edge and sc evenly around the face opening, approximately 30 sc.
2. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc around opening again.

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Golden Brim Frill

Using gold yarn, join to the face opening edge.

1. Rnd 1: sc evenly around opening.
2. Rnd 2: sl st in next st, 4 dc in next st around.

These scallops should be slightly pronounced so the bonnet has that framed vintage look.

Bonnet Ties

1. Make 2 chains of 28.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st back across each chain.

Sew one tie to each lower bonnet side. Tie under the chin in a neat bow.

Shoes – Make 2

Using sage green and gold yarn.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc 5, inc, sc 5, inc. (14)
4. Rnd 4: sc around. (14)
5. Rnd 5: BLO sc around. (14)
6. Rnd 6: sc 4, dec x3, sc 4. (11)
7. Rnd 7: sc around. (11)
8. Rnd 8: sc 3, dec x2, sc 4. (9)

Fasten off leaving a sewing tail. Add a tiny strap with gold yarn.

1. Ch 8, sl st back across.

Sew across the front upper foot opening. Attach shoes directly onto the feet. The image shows neat Mary Jane style shoes with a delicate trim line.

Crossbody Satchel

The satchel is sage green with gold trim, a flap, and tiny floral embroidery.

Bag Body

Using sage green yarn.

1. Ch 11.
2. Rnd 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across 9, 3 sc in last ch, work opposite side sc 8, 2 sc in last. (22)
3. Rnd 2-5: sc around. (22)

Flatten lightly.

Flap

1. Row 1: Join on one side over 8 sts, sc across 8.
2. Row 2: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 4, dec. (6)
3. Row 3: sc across. (6)
4. Row 4: dec, sc 2, dec. (4)

Fasten off.

Bag Trim

Using gold yarn, work around the flap and front edges.

1. sc evenly around
2. Then 2 dc in next st, sl st in next st for tiny scallops

Strap

1. Ch 52.
2. Sl st back across.

Sew from upper left back of bag to upper right back so it crosses the bunny body diagonally from shoulder to hip.

Bag Embroidery

• Embroider one tiny flower on the flap using cream and gold thread.
• Embroider a small curved vine on the lower front.
• Add a tiny swirl near the bag base.

Skirt Embroidery and Appliqué Details

The skirt in the image has elegant botanical accents concentrated on the lower front sides. Keep them balanced but not perfectly identical.

• Use gold thread to embroider upward leaf sprays.
• Add one cream flower cluster on the right lower front.
• Add a gold rosette near the lower edge on each side.
• Embroider a centered ornamental flourish near the hemline between the front panels.

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For the rosettes, crochet a short strip in gold.

1. Ch 12.
2. Work 2 dc in each chain across.
3. Roll into a spiral and stitch down.

Squirrel Companion

Body and Head – Worked in One Piece

Using brown yarn.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5-7: sc around. (24)
6. Rnd 8: sc 6, dec x3, sc 12. (21)
7. Rnd 9-12: sc around. (21)
8. Rnd 13: sc 5, dec x3, sc 10. (18)
9. Rnd 14: sc around. (18)
10. Rnd 15: sc 2, inc x6, sc 10. (24)
11. Rnd 16: sc 3, inc x6, sc 15. (30)
12. Rnd 17-22: sc around. (30)

Insert eyes between Rnds 19 and 20. Add a protruding muzzle with embroidery shaping or a sewn muzzle piece.

1. Rnd 23: sc 3, dec x6, sc 15. (24)
2. Rnd 24: sc around. (24)
3. Rnd 25: sc 2, dec x6, sc 10. (18)
4. Rnd 26: dec x6, sc 6. (12)
5. Rnd 27: dec x6. (6)

Close.

Belly Patch

Using cream yarn.

1. Ch 6.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (5)
3. Row 2-4: ch 1, turn, sc across.
4. Row 5: dec, sc 1, dec. (3)

Sew to front lower body.

Arms – Make 2

Brown yarn, with tiny cream sleeve edge if desired.

1. Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR. (5)
2. Rnd 2-6: sc around. (5)

Legs – Make 2

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: sc around. (6)
3. Rnd 3: sc around. (6)

Sew squirrel so it stands slightly forward-leaning like the image.

Ears – Make 2

1. MR, 4 sc.
2. Row 2: ch 1, turn, inc x4. (8)

Fold lightly and sew high on head.

Tail

Using brown yarn.

1. Ch 9.
2. Rnd 1: starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 7, 3 sc in last ch, continue on opposite side sc 6, inc in last. (18)
3. Rnd 2-10: sc around. (18)
4. Rnd 11: sc 4, dec, sc 7, dec, sc 5. (16)
5. Rnd 12-18: sc around. (16)

Lightly stuff or insert soft wire. Curve the tail upward and forward.

Squirrel Vest

Using taupe yarn.

1. Ch 13.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (12)
3. Row 2-5: ch 1, turn, sc across. (12)

Split front opening by trimming the center with brown thread. Sew as a fitted vest. Add tiny embroidered buttons.

Squirrel Cap

Using gray-brown yarn.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4-5: sc around. (18)

Add a tiny brim by working 6 sc in one side edge row.

Acorn

Using dark brown and tan yarn.

1. Bottom: 6 sc in MR, inc to 12, sc 2 rounds.
2. Top cap: 6 sc in MR, inc to 12, sc 1 round.

Join and place in squirrel hand.

Mini Basket

Using tan yarn and 1.75 mm hook.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: BLO sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 5-10: sc around. (18)

Flatten very slightly into an oval basket shape.

Handle

1. Ch 18.
2. Sl st back across.

Sew to opposite basket sides. Add a tiny lining effect using red-and-white detail at the top edge or tuck in a small checked fabric strip if desired.

Basket Fillers

• Make tiny oval vegetables or flowers using scraps.
• Keep them low so they do not overpower the basket.

Mini Watering Can

Using pale gray yarn and 1.75 mm hook.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3-6: sc around. (12)
4. Rnd 7: BLO sc around. (12)
5. Rnd 8: sc around. (12)
6. Rnd 9: dec x6. (6)

Stuff lightly and close.

Spout

1. Ch 7.
2. Starting in 2nd ch, sc 6.
3. Work 2 more rows of sc 6.

Roll slightly and sew diagonally to the side front.

Handle and Top

1. Handle: ch 10, sl st back, sew from upper back to side.
2. Top knob: 4 sc in MR, sew on top center.

Face Embroidery

• Embroider a tiny pink inverted triangle nose between the eyes, about 3 rounds below eye line.
• Add one short vertical stitch below the nose if desired, but keep the mouth minimal.
• Embroider black lashes extending slightly outward from each eye.
• Add very soft blush under the eyes.

Assembly Order

1. Sew ears to head.
2. Sew arms to body.
3. Add dress skirt, cuffs, collar, and trim.
4. Attach bonnet and ties.
5. Sew shoes to feet.
6. Add floral embroidery and rosettes.
7. Sew satchel strap across body.
8. Make squirrel, then dress it in vest and cap.
9. Finish basket and watering can.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check that the bonnet sits low around the forehead and frames the face evenly. The ears should remain visible below and behind the bonnet. Keep the eyes symmetrical, the lashes delicate, and the pink nose very small. Shape the skirt by hand so it spreads in a soft bell around the feet.

Care Notes

Display the bunny away from direct sunlight and heavy moisture. If the doll is for decor, avoid frequent bending of the bonnet brim, satchel strap, and squirrel tail. Store mini accessories in a small box so their shape stays neat.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Bonnet trim even on both sides
• Dress front panels centered
• Gold rosettes balanced near hem
• Shoes aligned flat on feet
• Satchel strap crossing naturally
• Squirrel tail curved upward
• Basket and watering can scaled small beside bunny

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot clean gently with a barely damp cloth and mild soap. Do not machine wash if you used embroidery, blush, or wire supports. Let pieces air dry fully on a towel. For long-term preservation, keep the finished set in a clean, dry space with light dust protection.