Introduction

Meet the Picnic Gingham Bunny—a soft, friendly amigurumi rabbit dressed for a sunny weekend outing. She wears a blue-and-cream gingham pinafore over a puff-sleeve cream blouse, white Mary-Jane shoes, a butter-yellow straw-look sun hat with a mint leaf band, and a tiny tan crossbody picnic bag. A single daisy is embroidered near the right hem of the dress to complete the look.

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Materials Needed

• Yarn (DK/Light #3 cotton or cotton-blend, matte finish)
  1. Body & inner ears: warm beige/cream (A) ~60 g
  2. Gingham dress: cornflower blue (B) ~35 g; soft cream (C) ~25 g
  3. Blouse: soft cream (C) ~20 g (share with dress checks)
  4. Shoes: off-white (D) ~15 g
  5. Hat & bag: butter yellow/straw (E) ~35 g; trim mint (F) ~5 g
  6. Daisy: white (G) scraps; yellow (H) scraps; leaf mint (F) scraps
• Hooks: 2.5 mm (amigurumi parts), 3.0 mm (clothing & hat)
• Safety eyes: 8 mm black (x2)
• Stuffing: fiberfill
• Notions: stitch markers, yarn needle, scissors, 8–10 mm tiny buttons (2) for Mary-Jane straps (optional), sewing pins
• Wire (optional): 1 mm florist wire for perky ears (cover ends with tape)
• Cardboard circle: 3 cm diameter (to stabilize bag flap, optional)

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR – magic ring
• ch – chain
• sl st – slip stitch
• sc – single crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• dc – double crochet
• inc – increase (2 sc in same st)
• dec – invisible decrease (sc two sts together)
• BLO/FLO – back/front loop only
• sk – skip
• rep – repeat
• st(s) – stitch(es)

Gauge & Finished Size

• Amigurumi gauge (2.5 mm, sc in the round): ~22 sts × 24 rnds = 10 cm.
• Clothing gauge (3.0 mm, sc): ~20 sts × 22 rows = 10 cm.
• Finished size: 25–26 cm standing (hat adds ~0.5 cm), sitting ~17 cm. Proportions are tuned to the photo: head height ≈ body height (1:1), ears add gentle height without exceeding hat brim.

Color & Placement Map (exact to photo)

• Eyes: between Rnd 12–13 of head, 9 sts apart.
• Nose/Mouth: centered at Rnd 14–15, small V nose with simple smile.
• Ears: bases sewn across Rnd 4–6 of head, angled ~10° outward.
• Arms: attached at body Rnd 22 (counting from neck down).
• Dress daisy: on right front panel, center ≈ 2.5 cm above skirt hem.
• Bag: strap crosses left shoulder → right hip; bag body rests at upper thigh.
• Shoes: Mary-Jane strap runs medial to lateral with tiny button at outer ankle.

Pattern Notes

• Work amigurumi in continuous rounds unless stated (use a marker).
• Stuff firm but not bulging; shape as you go.
• Changing colors for gingham uses tapestry crochet: carry the idle yarn neatly inside.
• Counts are given at end of rnds/rows in ( ).
• This pattern is original and does not copy any existing designer.

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MAIN BUNNY (2.5 mm hook, yarn A unless noted)

Head

1. MR 6 sc (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
6. (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
7. (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
8. (6 sc, inc) ×6 (48)
   9–13. sc around (48) – place eyes between Rnds 12–13, 9 sts apart
9. (7 sc, inc) ×6 (54) – gentle cheek
   15–18. sc around (54)
10. (7 sc, dec) ×6 (48)
11. (6 sc, dec) ×6 (42)
12. (5 sc, dec) ×6 (36)
13. (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
14. (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24) – stuff firmly; shape oval
15. (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
16. (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
17. dec ×6, fasten off, close.

Face embroidery: With A, stitch a tiny V nose centered across Rnds 14–15, then a simple curved smile 1 rnd below.

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Ears (make 2)

1. With A, MR 6 (6)
2. (sc, inc) ×3 (9)
3. (2 sc, inc) ×3 (12)
   4–6. sc (12)
4. (3 sc, inc) ×3 (15)
   8–14. sc (15)
5. (3 sc, dec) ×3 (12)
   16–18. sc (12), flatten; do not stuff or add a thin wire core if desired. Leave long tails.
   Sew bases slightly oval across head Rnds 4–6, angled 10° outward.

Body

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
6. (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
   7–12. sc (36)
7. (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42) – hip curve
   14–16. sc (42)
8. (5 sc, dec) ×6 (36)
9. (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
10. (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
11. sc (24)
12. (10 sc, inc) ×2 (26) – subtle chest
    22–24. sc (26)
13. (11 sc, dec) ×2 (24)
14. (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
15. sc (18) – neck; fasten off leaving a long tail. Stuff firmly.
    Sew head to body: align so face is centered; seam sits neat and vertical.

Arms (make 2)

1. With A, MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
   3–4. sc (12)
3. (4 sc, dec) ×2 (10)
   6–18. sc (10), lightly stuff only the hand.
   Flatten opening; sew to body at Rnd 22, arms pointing slightly forward.

Legs & Feet (make 2)

1. With D (shoe color), MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
5. sc (24)
6. Work BLO sc (24) – shoe sole edge
7. sc (24)
8. (6 sc, dec) ×3 (21)
9. (5 sc, dec) ×3 (18) – switch to A for leg at next rnd
10. Join A, sc (18)
11. (4 sc, dec) ×3 (15)
    12–22. sc (15), stuff as you go
    Flatten the top and sew to body under Rnd 7—legs straight and parallel, spacing 3 sts between them.

Mary-Jane Straps (each foot) – with D, 3.0 mm hook

• Attach at inner instep (Rnd 7). ch 10–12 (fit over foot), sl st to outer instep, fasten off. Sew a tiny button on the strap’s end or tack down with a knot stitch.

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CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES

Puff-Sleeve Blouse (3.0 mm hook, yarn C)

Sleeves first (make 2):

1. MR 6 (6)
2. (sc, inc) ×3 (9)
3. (2 sc, inc) ×3 (12)
4. (3 sc, inc) ×3 (15)
5. sc (15)
6. (3 sc, dec) ×3 (12)
7. FLO: (sc, inc) ×6 (18) – puff edge
8. sc (18)
9. (sc, dec) ×6 (12) – slight taper
   Fasten off leaving tails.

Bodice (worked flat, then joined)

1. ch 26; starting in 2nd ch, sc 25 (25)
   2–8. ch 1, turn, sc 25 (25)
2. ch 1, turn, dec, sc 21, dec (23)
   10–11. sc across (23)
3. ch 1, turn, dec, sc 19, dec (21)
4. sc across (21)
5. ch 1, turn, dec, sc 17, dec (19)
6. sc across (19), do not fasten off.

Join & armholes

• Fold bodice; sl st short sides together to form a tube.
• With RS facing, mark 8 sts for each armhole, 3 sts for underarm.
• Attach sleeves: sew sleeve caps into openings so puff edge (FLO round) sits at outermost; center at the shoulder top.

Neckline finishing

• Join yarn at back center; ch 1, sc around neckline, working 2 dec evenly to snug fit (~28–30 sts total).
• Add a tiny button loop at back (ch 6, sl st); sew a small button to the opposite back.

Gingham Pinafore Dress (B & C, 3.0 mm hook)

Skirt (worked in rounds from waist down)

1. With B, ch 54, join to ring (54).
2. ch 1, sc around (54).
3. Colorwork begins: [B 3 sc, C 3 sc] ×9 (54) – carry floats neatly.
4. [C 3 sc, B 3 sc] ×9 (54).
5. Rep Rnds 3–4 four more times (up to Rnd 12 total).
6. Increase for A-line: [(B) 2 sc in next st, sc in next 8] ×6 (60) – keep the gingham sequence aligned; when increasing, work both sts in the same color block.
   14–17. Continue alternating checks every 3 sts for 4 rnds (60).
7. Increase: [(C) 2 sc in next st, sc in next 9] ×6 (66).
   19–22. Maintain gingham (66).
8. Hem: switch to C, FLO sc around (66).
9. ch 1, (sc, sk next st, 5 dc in next st, sk next st) rep for picot-shell look; sl st to join. Fasten off and weave ends.

Waistband & Bib (worked flat from foundation ring)

• Return to Rnd 2 of skirt (waistline). Attach B in any st, BLO:

1. ch 1, sc 54; do not join, continue flat for 2 rows to create a small opening at back (buttoned).
   2–3. ch 1, turn, sc 54.
2. ch 1, turn, dec, sc 50, dec (52).
3. ch 1, turn, sc 52. Fasten off.

Front bib (centered on row 5)

• Count 26 center sts; attach B at left mark.

1. ch 1, sc 14 (bib width), turn (14)
   2–8. ch 1, sc across (14) – height reaches mid-chest.
2. Strap shaping: ch 1, dec, sc 10, dec (12)
   10–16. ch 1, sc across (12) for left strap lengthening; fasten off leaving long tail.

• Reattach at right top corner and repeat Rows 9–16 for right strap.

Attach straps

• Cross straps at back in an X and sew to top edge of waistband ~6 sts apart.
• Add a small back button to close the waist opening (make a ch-6 loop on one side).

Daisy Embroidery (right front skirt)

• With G (white), make 6 long straight stitches as petals; with H (yellow), French knots (3–4) as center; add a tiny mint leaf in F. Place center 2.5 cm above hem.

Straw-Look Sun Hat (E with F trim, 3.0 mm hook)

Crown

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
6. (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
7. sc (36)
8. sc (36)
   Side wall
   9–11. BLO sc (36) – vertical wall texture
   Brim (flat with gentle flare)
9. (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
10. (6 sc, inc) ×6 (48)
11. (7 sc, inc) ×6 (54)
12. (8 sc, inc) ×6 (60)
13. sc around (60)
14. FLO hdc around for a tidy edge (60), sl st to join, fasten off.

Mint Band and Leaf

• With F, surface slip-stitch a band around the base of crown.
• For a simple leaf: ch 6, sc in 2nd ch, hdc, dc, hdc, sc; fasten off and sew near the band’s side.

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Crossbody Picnic Bag (E, 3.0 mm hook)

Bag Body (oval base to pouch)

1. ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch; rotate, sc 6, 2 sc in same first ch (18)
2. inc, sc 6, inc ×3, sc 6, inc ×2 (24)
3. sc 24 through BLO (24)
   4–8. sc around (24)
4. (10 sc, dec) ×2 (22)
5. sc (22)
   Fasten off.

Flap (worked flat from back edge)

• Rejoin at back center; ch 1, sc 11, turn (11)
  2–5. ch 1, sc across (11)

6. ch 1, dec, sc 7, dec (9)
   7–8. sc (9)
7. ch 1, dec, sc 5, dec (7)
8. sc (7); round the tip with a final row of hdc across then sl st down each side.
   (Optional: insert a thin cardboard oval inside the pouch before closing the flap for structure.)

Strap

• With E, ch 90–95 (fit cross-body). Work sl st back along the chain for a neat cord. Sew ends to opposite sides of bag so strap runs left shoulder → right hip when worn. Add a tiny mint stitch on flap corner for charm.

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ASSEMBLY & FINISHING

Order of Assembly

1. Join head to body securely; keep seam vertical.
2. Sew arms at body Rnd 22; angle slightly forward.
3. Attach ears across head Rnds 4–6, 10° outward. Add light wire inside if you want crisp perky ears (cap ends).
4. Dress bunny with blouse, then pinafore (cross straps in back).
5. Put on shoes and fasten straps.
6. Place hat so brim front sits just above eyes; tack with 1–2 hidden stitches if the room is breezy.
7. Hang bag from left shoulder to right hip; stitch a tiny tack on the shoulder to keep strap from sliding.

Stuffing & Shaping Tips

• Head: concentrate stuffing at lower cheeks to keep the smile line soft; avoid overstuffing crown (helps hat sit naturally).
• Body: taper stuffing from hips upward to maintain the gentle chest curve at Rnds 20–24.
• Feet: keep toe round by shaping the shoe rounds before switching to leg color.
• Arms: leave upper third unstuffed for a natural drape over the dress.

Quality Check (match-the-photo list)

• Height without hat ~25–26 cm; sitting ~17 cm.
• Eye line lands between Rnds 12–13, 9 sts apart; pupils level.
• Daisy placed ~2.5 cm above hem on right front panel.
• Gingham is tidy: checks change every 3 sts and every 2 rows on bodice/waist; skirt maintains checks to hem with increases aligned inside blocks.
• Hat brim lies flat with a subtle flare; mint band is centered.
• Bag rests at upper thigh, not below knee; strap crosses chest cleanly.
• Shoes present a closed toe, visible strap, and neutral off-white tone.

Care & Styling

• Because most pieces are cotton, the set holds shape well. Steam lightly (no iron contact) to settle the gingham skirt and hat brim. For photos, stage on a light wooden table with soft daylight and a pastel cloth or gingham napkin underfoot, plus a few strawberries as props for the full picnic mood.

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QUICK REFERENCE – PIECE COUNTS

• Head (A) ×1
• Ears (A) ×2
• Body (A) ×1
• Arms (A) ×2
• Legs/Feet (D then A) ×2 + Mary-Jane straps ×2
• Blouse (C): bodice tube + 2 sleeves + neck edging + back button loop
• Pinafore (B/C): skirt in rounds, waistband flat, bib + 2 straps, back button loop, daisy embroidery
• Sun Hat (E) + mint band/leaf (F)
• Crossbody Bag (E) + strap (E)