Welcome to the serene and aromatic world of the Lavender Sachet Bunny. This project is designed to bring a sense of calm and relaxation to your crafting space, much like the herb it represents. If you have been looking for a reason to visit your local yarn store to buy premium cotton yarns in soothing pastel shades, this intricate design is the perfect excuse. The combination of soft textures and the potential to include real dried lavender makes this more than just a doll; it is a sensory experience.
Creating a heirloom-quality doll with such specific thematic details requires patience and the right materials. When you purchase your supplies, consider investing in organic cotton for the bunny’s skin and a high-quality mercerized cotton for the clothing to achieve that crisp definition on the flower petals. Whether you are crafting this for a nursery decor piece or a gift for a loved one who needs stress relief, the effort you put into every stitch will be cherished.
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Chapter 1: The Aromatherapy Collection – Materials and Tools
To recreate the Lavender Sachet Bunny exactly as she appears in the reference, paying attention to the color palette is essential. The colors should be muted, dusty, and natural, evoking a French countryside garden.
Yarn Selection Guide
We strongly recommend using a Sport Weight (Category 2) or DK Weight (Category 3) cotton yarn. Cotton provides the stitch definition needed for the embroidery and the structure for the accessories.
- Cream/Oatmeal (approx. 120g): For the bunny’s head, ears, body, and the sheep’s fleece. Choose a warm, natural tone rather than a stark bleach white.
- Lavender/Lilac (approx. 50g): For the cardigan, shoes, bag base, and the flower buds. This is the star color.
- Sage Green (approx. 15g): For the stems, leaves, and the scalloped hem of the dress.
- Beige/Tan (approx. 10g): For the drawstring bag top and the sheep’s face.
- Dark Brown (Scrap): For the embroidery of the eyes and nose.
The Artisan’s Toolkit
Having the right tools ensures your project proceeds smoothly.
- Crochet Hooks:
- 2.25mm (US B/1): For the bunny body, sheep, and bag to ensure tight stitches that hold stuffing well.
- 2.75mm (US C/2): For the clothing (cardigan and skirt) to provide a softer drape.
- Safety Eyes: 10mm black eyes for the bunny; 6mm eyes for the sheep.
- Dried Lavender Buds: High-quality culinary or craft grade lavender to fill the sachet bag or place inside the bunny’s tummy.
- Fabric Sachet Pouch: A small muslin bag to hold the lavender inside the crochet work so it doesn’t spill.
- Embroidery Needles: A sharp needle is crucial for the french knots on the dress.
- Fiberfill: High-loft polyester stuffing.
Chapter 2: Technical Stitch Glossary
Familiarize yourself with these terms. This pattern uses standard US terminology.
- MR (Magic Ring): Creates a tight, hole-free center for rounds.
- sc (Single Crochet): The primary stitch for the amigurumi parts.
- inc (Increase): Work 2 sc in the same stitch.
- dec (Invisible Decrease): Insert hook in Front Loop Only (FLO) of next 2 sts, yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through remaining 2.
- hdc (Half Double Crochet): Used for height transitions in the clothing.
- dc (Double Crochet): Used in the skirt and shell patterns.
- Bobble Stitch: Used for the sheep’s wool texture.
- BLO (Back Loops Only): Work only in the loop furthest from you.
- FLO (Front Loops Only): Work only in the loop closest to you.
- French Knot: An embroidery technique used for the lavender buds.
Chapter 3: Sculpting the Bunny
We begin by constructing the bunny itself. The body is worked from the feet up for stability, joining at the hips to create a seamless torso. The head is made separately to allow for a sturdy neck connection.
Legs (Make 2)
Round 1: Start with the Lavender yarn (Shoes). Create a Magic Ring. Work 6 sc into the ring. Pull the tail tight. (6 sts)
Round 2: Work inc in every stitch around. This doubles your stitch count to create a flat circle base. (12 sts)
Round 3: Work *1 sc, inc* repeat around. (18 sts)
Round 4: Work *2 sc, inc* repeat around. (24 sts)
Round 5: Work in BLO (Back Loops Only). Sc around. This creates a distinct ridge that separates the sole of the shoe from the foot. (24 sts)
Rounds 6–8: Work normally in both loops. Sc around. (24 sts)
Round 9 (Shoe Front Shaping): Work 8 sc, then 4 dec, then 8 sc. The decreases create the curve of the toe. (20 sts)
Round 10: Work 8 sc, 2 dec, 8 sc. (18 sts)
Round 11 (Strap & Color Change): Change to Cream yarn. Work in BLO. Sc around. This creates the rim of the shoe. (18 sts). Note: We will come back later to crochet a small bow and strap in purple.
Rounds 12–22: Sc around in Cream. Stuff the foot area very firmly to ensure the bunny can stand. Stuff the leg shaft moderately. (18 sts)
Action: Fasten off the first leg. Do not fasten off the second leg. We will continue from the second leg to join them.
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The Body
Round 23 (Union): From the second leg, chain 3. Insert hook into the last stitch of the first leg and make a sc. Sc around the remaining 17 stitches of the first leg. Sc into each of the 3 chains. Sc around the 18 stitches of the second leg. Sc into the other side of the 3 chains. (42 sts)
Round 24: Work *6 sc, inc* around. (48 sts)
Round 25: Work *7 sc, inc* around. (54 sts)
Rounds 26–32: Sc around. This section forms the hips and tummy. (54 sts)
Scent Tip: If you want the bunny itself to smell like lavender, insert a small fabric pouch of dried lavender into the center of the stuffing here.
Round 33: Work *7 sc, dec* around. (48 sts)
Rounds 34–36: Sc around. (48 sts)
Round 37: Work *6 sc, dec* around. (42 sts)
Rounds 38–40: Sc around. (42 sts)
Round 41: Work *5 sc, dec* around. (36 sts)
Rounds 42–44: Sc around. (36 sts)
Round 45: Work *4 sc, dec* around. (30 sts)
Rounds 46–47: Sc around. (30 sts)
Round 48: Work *3 sc, dec* around. (24 sts)
Round 49: Work *2 sc, dec* around. (18 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff the body firmly, adding extra stuffing to the neck area to support the head.
The Head
Round 1: With Cream yarn, MR, 6 sc. (6 sts)
Round 2: Inc in each st. (12 sts)
Round 3: *1 sc, inc* around. (18 sts)
Round 4: *2 sc, inc* around. (24 sts)
Round 5: *3 sc, inc* around. (30 sts)
Round 6: *4 sc, inc* around. (36 sts)
Round 7: *5 sc, inc* around. (42 sts)
Round 8: *6 sc, inc* around. (48 sts)
Round 9: *7 sc, inc* around. (54 sts)
Round 10: *8 sc, inc* around. (60 sts)
Rounds 11–22: Sc around. Place markers for eyes at Round 18, about 12 stitches apart.
Round 23: *8 sc, dec* around. (54 sts)
Insert Safety Eyes: Place the 10mm eyes between Rounds 18 and 19. Check symmetry before locking the washers.
Round 24: *7 sc, dec* around. (48 sts)
Round 25: *6 sc, dec* around. (42 sts)
Round 26: *5 sc, dec* around. (36 sts)
Round 27: *4 sc, dec* around. (30 sts)
Round 28: *3 sc, dec* around. (24 sts)
Round 29: *2 sc, dec* around. (18 sts)
Fasten off. Stuff firmly, ensuring the cheeks are rounded.
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The Lop Ears (Make 2)
Round 1: MR, 6 sc.
Round 2: Inc around. (12 sts)
Round 3: *1 sc, inc* around. (18 sts)
Round 4: *2 sc, inc* around. (24 sts)
Rounds 5–10: Sc around. (24 sts)
Round 11: *10 sc, dec* twice. (22 sts)
Rounds 12–15: Sc around. (22 sts)
Round 16: *9 sc, dec* twice. (20 sts)
Rounds 17–25: Sc around. (20 sts)
Round 26: *8 sc, dec* twice. (18 sts)
Rounds 27–32: Sc around. (18 sts)
Round 33: *7 sc, dec* twice. (16 sts)
Round 34: *6 sc, dec* twice. (14 sts)
Flatten the opening and sew closed. Do not stuff the ears; they need to drape naturally.
Arms (Make 2)
Round 1: MR, 6 sc.
Round 2: Inc around. (12 sts)
Rounds 3–18: Sc around. Flatten the top and sew closed.
Chapter 4: The Lavender Garden Wardrobe
This outfit mimics the look of a gardener or a botanical enthusiast. The embroidery is the key detail.
The Cream Dress Base
Use Cream yarn and the 2.75mm hook. Worked from the neck down.
Row 1: Ch 25. Sc in 2nd ch and across. (24 sts)
Row 2: *2 sc, inc* across. (32 sts)
Row 3: Sc across.
Row 4 (Armholes): 5 sc, ch 6 (skip 6), 10 sc, ch 6 (skip 6), 5 sc.
Row 5: Sc across all sts and chains. (32 sts)
Rows 6–10: Sc across. Join to form a circle at the back.
The Skirt
Round 11: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc inc* around. Join. (42 sts)
Round 12: Ch 2, *3 dc, dc inc* around. Join. (52 sts)
Rounds 13–20: Dc around. (52 sts)
Round 21 (Hem): Switch to Sage Green. *Sc, ch 3, skip 1, sc* around to create a delicate picot edge.
The Lavender Embroidery
Using Sage Green and Lavender yarn, embroider vertical stems of lavender evenly spaced around the skirt.
- Stems: Use a stem stitch or backstitch in Green.
- Buds: Use Lavender yarn to create French Knots clustered at the top of the stems. Make them dense at the tip and sparser as you go down, mimicking real lavender.
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The Purple Cardigan
Use Lavender yarn. Worked flat.
Row 1: Ch 30. Sc in 2nd ch and across. (29 sts)
Row 2: Sc across.
Row 3 (Armholes): 5 sc, ch 7 (skip 5), 9 sc, ch 7 (skip 5), 5 sc.
Row 4: Sc across all sts and chains.
Rows 5–10: Sc across. Fasten off.
The Collar: Reattach Lavender yarn to the neck opening.
Row 1: *Ch 3, dc in next st, ch 3, sl st in same st* across. This creates the petal-like collar.
Embroidery: Add a few French Knots in darker purple on the collar tips.
The Bucket Hat
Round 1: With Cream. MR, 6 sc.
Round 2: Inc around. (12 sts)
Round 3: *1 sc, inc* around. (18 sts)
Round 4: *2 sc, inc* around. (24 sts)
Round 5: *3 sc, inc* around. (30 sts)
Round 6: *4 sc, inc* around. (36 sts)
Round 7: *5 sc, inc* around. (42 sts)
Round 8: BLO sc around. (42 sts)
Rounds 9–11: Sc around.
Round 12 (Brim): FLO *2 sc, inc* around. (56 sts)
Round 13: *3 sc, inc* around. (70 sts)
Round 14: Sc around. Change to Sage Green for a final slip stitch edging.
Decoration: Crochet a small lavender sprig (Green chain with purple bobbles) and sew it to the hat band.
Chapter 5: The Aromatherapy Accessories
These accessories define the theme.
The Lavender Sachet Bag
This bag is designed to hold real dried lavender.
Round 1: With Lavender yarn. MR, 8 sc.
Round 2: Inc around. (16 sts)
Round 3: *1 sc, inc* around. (24 sts)
Rounds 4–8: Sc around. (24 sts)
Color Change: Switch to Cream/Beige.
Rounds 9–14: Sc around. (24 sts)
Round 15 (Eyelets): *Ch 2, skip 1, dc* around.
Round 16: Sc around.
Drawstring: Chain 50 in Beige. Weave through the eyelets.
Filling: Place dried lavender in a small fabric pouch and insert it into the crochet bag before tying it shut.
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The Tiny Sheep Companion
Head: With Beige. MR 6 sc. Inc to 12. Sc 2 rounds.
Change to Cream (Wool). *Sc, Bobble Stitch* around for 3 rounds.
Dec to 6. Fasten off.
Body: With Cream (Wool). MR 6 sc. Inc to 12. *Sc, Bobble* around for 4 rounds. Dec to 6.
Assembly: Sew head to body. Embroider face with black thread.
Flower Crown: Use Sage Green and Purple floss to embroider a tiny wreath on the sheep’s head.
The Glass Jar
While the jar in the photo is glass, you can crochet a cover for a small glass vial.
Cover: With Lavender yarn. MR 6, inc to size of jar base. Work BLO up the sides. Finish with a round of crab stitch at the rim.
Chapter 6: Final Assembly and Sculpting
Bringing the character to life requires careful assembly.
Step 1: Head and Body Union
Pin the head to the body. Using the cream yarn tail, whipstitch around the neck twice. Ensure the head is firm and does not wobble. If needed, insert a neck stabilizer (rolled felt).
Step 2: Ear Placement
Position the ears on the sides of the head at Round 8. They should be low and set slightly back. Sew across the flat top edge. They should frame the face like hair.
Step 3: Facial Sculpting
To create the sweet expression:
Eye Indentation: Thread a needle with Cream yarn. Insert at the neck base, come out at the inner corner of the left eye. Go in at the outer corner, come out at the neck. Pull tight to sink the eye. Knot. Repeat for the right eye.
Nose: Use Brown embroidery thread to stitch a ‘Y’ shape between the eyes.
Blush: Apply a small amount of pink blush to the cheeks.
Step 4: Shoe Bows
Using Lavender yarn, make a small bow (Magic Ring: ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, sl st; repeat). Sew these to the front of the shoes.
Step 5: Dressing
Put the dress on first. Put the cardigan on. Place the bucket hat on the head. Place the sachet bag in one hand and the sheep at the feet.
Care Notes
To keep your Lavender Sachet Bunny fresh:
- Scent Refresh: Squeeze the sachet bag gently to release more lavender oil from the dried buds. Replace the buds annually.
- Cleaning: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Do not wash the sachet bag with the lavender inside; remove the pouch first.
- Storage: Store in a dry place. Lavender repels moths, so this bunny is safe to store with other wool items!
Quick Checklist Before You Finish
- Are the safety eyes secure?
- Is the lavender contained safely in a fabric pouch inside the crochet bag?
- Is the head stable?
- Are all yarn ends woven in?
- Is the embroidery on the dress secure?
Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines
If the bunny gathers dust, use a lint roller. If the cream yarn becomes stained, use a toothbrush with mild soap and water to spot clean. To revitalize the scent without replacing the buds, you can place a drop of essential lavender oil on the inner fabric pouch (never directly on the yarn as it may stain). This bunny is designed to bring years of calm and comfort.
Thank you for crafting the Lavender Sachet Bunny. We hope she brings peace and a lovely fragrance to your home.
