Intro

Meet the Picnic Gingham Bunny: a soft beige amigurumi rabbit wearing a white puff-sleeve blouse, a red-and-white gingham pinafore with a tiny front pocket, brown Mary Jane shoes, and a straw sunhat with a brown band. Accessories include a mini sling bag with a baguette, a lemonade cup with a straw, a small basket of strawberries, and a folded gingham picnic napkin.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

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Materials

• Worsted (Category 4) cotton or cotton-blend yarn:
  1. MC (Bunny): warm beige (200 g)
  2. A (Blouse): soft white (40 g)
  3. B (Gingham Red): muted cherry (30 g)
  4. C (Gingham White): cream (25 g)
  5. D (Brown): cocoa for shoes + hat band (25 g)
  6. E (Straw): wheat for hat + baskets (35 g)
  7. F (Rust): pocket color (small amount)
  8. G (Yellow): lemonade (small amount)
  9. H (Green): strawberry leaves (small amount)
• 3.0 mm crochet hook for amigurumi (tight fabric)
• 3.25–3.5 mm hook for clothing/accessories (optional to keep drape)
• Safety eyes 8 mm
• Black embroidery thread for nose/mouth
• Polyester stuffing
• Stitch markers, yarn needle, scissors
• Optional: plastic circle ~25 mm for cup base; a few seed beads for “seeds” (or surface knots)

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Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR – magic ring
• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• inc – increase (2 sc in 1 st)
• dec – invisible decrease (sc 2 sts together under front loops)
• hdc – half double crochet
• dc – double crochet
• sl st – slip stitch
• BLO / FLO – back/front loop only
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• rep – repeat
• rnd – round
• RS/WS – right/wrong side
• sk – skip
• fo – fasten off

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Gauge & Finished Size

• Gauge (3.0 mm, sc in the round): ~8 sts × 9 rows = 1.5″ × 1.5″ (4 × 4 cm). Tight fabric with no stuffing showing.
• Finished size: ~9.5–10.5″ (24–27 cm) tall including ears. Shoes stand flat; hat brim sits just above eyes.

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Construction Overview

The bunny is worked head-down in separate pieces: head, ears, body, arms, legs/feet, then sewn. The blouse is worked flat top-down and seamed under the arms; pinafore is worked in a small-check gingham using linen stitch (sc, ch-1, sk-1) with color changes each stitch; shoes are built onto the legs; sunhat is in spiral with straw-like texture; accessories are quick makes.

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Bunny Pattern (MC, 3.0 mm)

Head

1. MR 6 sc (6)
2. inc around (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 around 6 rnds (36)
7. Place 8 mm safety eyes between rnds 9–10, 8 sts apart.
8. (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
9. (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
10. (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18) — begin stuffing firmly, shaping cheeks by pressing fiber outward to both sides of the muzzle.
11. (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
12. dec around (6) — fo, close opening.

Embroider nose & mouth: With black or dark brown thread, stitch a small inverted triangle centered 1–2 sts below the eye line; add a short vertical “Y” mouth.

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Ears (make 2)

1. MR 6 sc (6)
2. (sc, inc) ×3 (9)
3. (2 sc, inc) ×3 (12)
   4–5. sc around (12)
4. (3 sc, inc) ×3 (15)
   7–10. sc around (15)
5. (3 sc, dec) ×3 (12)
   12–15. sc around (12) — lightly stuff only the base for structure.
   Fo leaving long tails. Pinches: Flatten the last rnd and whip stitch the base closed to make the ear oval.

Body & Neck

1. MR 6 sc (6)
2. inc around (12)
3. (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
6. (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
   7–10. sc around (36)
7. (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
8. (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
9. (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18) — body taper
   14–15. sc around (18)
10. (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24) — shoulders
11. (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
12. sc around (30)
13. (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
14. (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18) — neck; stuff firmly. Fo, leaving tail for joining head later.

Arms (make 2)

1. MR 6 sc (6)
2. (sc, inc) ×3 (9)
   3–4. sc around (9)
3. (2 sc, inc) ×3 (12)
   6–10. sc around (12)
4. (2 sc, dec) ×3 (9)
   12–16. sc around (9) — no thumbs; stuff lightly from palm to mid-arm; flatten last rnd and sc through both layers 4–5 sts to close. Fo with long tails.

Legs & Shoes (D for shoes, then MC for legs)

Shoe Sole (D)

1. ch 6; starting in 2nd ch from hook: sc 4, 3 sc in last; rotate, sc 3 along other side, inc at end (12)
2. inc, sc 3, inc ×3, sc 3, inc ×2 (18)
3. sc around in BLO (18)
4. sc around (18)
5. sc 5, (dec, sc) ×3, sc 3 (15)
6. sc 4, dec ×3, sc 5 (12)

Upper & Strap (D)
7. sc around (12)
8. sc 3, ch 6, sk 2 (strap opening), sc 7 (16 total including chain space)
9. sc around, working 6 sc into chain space (16) — fo D.

Leg (MC)
10. Attach MC at heel, sc around (16)
11–16. sc around 6 rnds (16)
17. (6 sc, dec) ×2 (14)
18–20. sc around 3 rnds (14) — stuff foot firmly and leg moderately. Fo; leave long tails to sew to body later.
Mary Jane Strap: With D, sl st to side, ch 10, sl st to opposite side to form strap; adjust to fit and fo.

Tail (MC)

1. MR 6 sc (6)
2. (sc, inc) ×3 (9)
3. sc around (9)
   Fo, stuff lightly, sew to lower back.

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Blouse (A, 3.25 mm)

Worked top-down in rows; simple puff-look sleeves.

Yoke

1. ch 26; sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (25).
2. ch 1, turn; sc 3, inc ×6, sc 1 (31).
3. ch 1, turn; sc 4, inc ×6, sc 1 (37).
4. ch 1, turn; sc across (37).

Separate sleeves
5. ch 1, turn; sc 6, ch 4 (sk 8 for sleeve), sc 9, ch 4 (sk 8), sc 6 (29). Join into a round with sl st.

Body rounds (worked in the round)
6–9. sc around (29).
10. FLO: hdc around for subtle hem flare (29). Fo and weave in ends.

Sleeves (work around skipped sts)
Join A at underarm; sc around 8 sts + 4 from the chains = 12.
Rnd 1–3. sc around (12).
Rnd 4. (sc, dec) ×4 (8).
Rnd 5. sl st loosely around to create a tiny ruffle; fo. Repeat for the other sleeve.

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Gingham Pinafore (B & C, 3.25–3.5 mm)

Stitch: Linen stitch for small checks: (sc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, sk 1) across; change color every stitch (carry yarn up the side; twist B & C each stitch to alternate).

Skirt Panel (worked flat)

1. With B, ch 52.
2. Row 1 (RS): Starting in 2nd ch, (sc, ch 1, sk 1) across, alternating B, C, B, C… each worked stitch. End with sc. (≈51 sts including spaces)
   3–18. Repeat linen stitch, alternating colors every stitch and carrying yarn at edges; maintain check alignment.
   Fo; seam short edges to form a tube.

Waistband
Join B at top edge, work sc 1 in each sc and each ch-1 space around (≈76 total; fit to bunny waist).
Next rnd: sc around while decreasing evenly to 60 sts.
Next rnd: sc around 1 more time. Fo.

Bib + Straps
Center front: Count 26 sts; attach B;
Row 1: sc 14.
Rows 2–8: ch 1, turn, sc 14.
Straps (make 2): From top corners, ch 28 each; sc back along each chain; fo. Cross straps at back and sew to waistband.
Front Pocket (F):

• ch 7; sc rows for 5 rows; sl st around to edge; sew slightly right of center like the photo.

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Straw Sunhat (E with D band, 3.0 mm)

Work in a spiral; keep fabric firm.

1. MR 6 sc (6)
2. inc around (12)
3. (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
6. BLO sc around (30) — crown turn.
   7–8. sc around (30)
7. (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
8. (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
9. (6 sc, inc) ×6 (48) — brim begins
10. FLO (sc 2, inc) around (64)
11. (sc 3, inc) around (80)
12. sc around (80)
    Fo. With D, join at round 8 and work a simple surface slip stitch around for the hat band; tie a tiny side bow.

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Sling Bag + Baguette (E for bag, D for button; MC/A for bread tip)

Bag

1. ch 10; sc in 2nd ch, sc 7, 3 sc in last; rotate, sc 7, inc (20).
2. BLO sc around (20).
   3–6. sc around (20).
3. (sc 3, dec) ×4 (16).
4. sc around (16).
5. sc 1, ch 40 (strap), sk 8 sts, sc 1; sc remaining around; fo and weave end.
   Flap: Reattach at back; sc 8 across; ch 1, turn; sc 8; ch 1, turn; sc 6, ch 2 button-loop, sc 1; fo. Sew a tiny D “button” on bag front.

Baguette (MC tip + E body)

1. With MC, MR 4 sc (4)
2. sc around (4)
3. (sc, inc) ×2 (6) — switch to E
   4–10. sc around (6)
4. dec ×3 (3) — fo; stuff lightly and sew diagonal surface lines for “slashes”. Slip into bag; hang bag under the bunny’s left arm.

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Mary Jane Shoes (D, if you didn’t build in earlier)

If you chose to keep legs separate, slide the finished shoes on and add straps as described above.

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Lemonade Cup (G & A, 3.0 mm; optional small plastic circle for base)

Cup Body (G)

1. MR 6 sc (6)
2. inc around (12)
3. (sc, inc) ×6 (18) — place plastic circle if using.
4. sc around (18)
5. (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
6. sc around (24)
7. sl st in next 3 sts, fo, weave in.
   Foam Lid (A)
   MR 6 hdc, sl st to join, fo; stitch onto rim.
   Straw (A)
   ch 8; sl st back; leave tails to stitch upright in center. Place cup in right hand.

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Strawberry Basket (E) + Strawberries (B/H)

Basket Base

1. MR 6 sc (6)
2. inc around (12)
3. (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4. BLO sc around (18)
   5–7. sc around (18)
5. For rim: (sc, ch 1) around; fo.
   Handle: ch 20; sl st to opposite side; cover chain with sl sts; fo.

Strawberries (make 4–6)

1. With B, MR 4 sc (4)
2. (sc, inc) ×2 (6)
3. sc around (6)
4. (sc, dec) ×2 (4); stuff a whisper; fo, pull tight.
   Leaves (H): MR, (ch 3, sl st in ring) ×4–5 for tiny calyx; pull tight and sew on top.

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Picnic Napkin (C & soft yellow)

To mimic the folded yellow gingham cloth:

1. With soft yellow, ch 24.
2. Row 1: hdc across (23).
3. Switch to C every other stitch to make checks: (hdc in yellow, hdc in C) across, carrying the unused color neatly.
   4–16. Repeat, alternating colors every stitch and every row to form a subtle check.
   Edging: With C, sc around; fo. Fold into thirds for display.

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Assembly

1. Ears: Position from the top center line with a slight backward tilt; sew at equal angles so the inner edges are ~1″ (2.5 cm) apart.
2. Head to Body: Pin head onto neck; whip stitch firmly while keeping the head slightly forward-facing (like the photo).
3. Arms: Attach at shoulder level so hands rest mid-pinafore; angle the left arm to cradle the sling bag.
4. Legs: Stitch to underside, feet straight and parallel so the bunny stands balanced.
5. Clothing: Dress the bunny: blouse first, then slide the gingham skirt tube up to the waist; stitch waistband lightly to body at back if desired. Cross and tack the straps; sew the rust pocket to the front right of the bib.
6. Hat: Place low on forehead so brim shades the eyes; tack with a few hidden stitches.
7. Accessories: Hang the sling bag under the left arm with the baguette peeking out; place the lemonade cup in the right hand using a tiny stitch through the handle. Arrange the strawberry basket and napkin beside the bunny for display.

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Face & Finishing Details

• Add a single stitch of blush using faint pink pastel or a tiny dab of rouge.
• For a realistic look, needle-shape the cheeks by pressing stuffed fiber outward.
• Weave in all ends; steam-block the pinafore lightly to flatten the gingham checks (avoid steaming the amigurumi body).
• Safety reminder: small parts (straw, beads, buttons) are not for children under 3.

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Customization Tips

• Pastel mood: Keep all tones warmed and desaturated to preserve the cozy lifestyle vibe.
• Gingham size: For larger checks, switch to moss stitch with ch-1 spaces taller and use a 3.5 mm hook.
• Shoes: Add a tiny French-knot “button” at the strap ends.
• Hat: Work one extra brim round for a wider shade, or block the brim with a light spray of starch for crispness.

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Pattern Recap (at a glance)

• Beige bunny with oval ears, round head, tapered body, and standing feet in brown Mary Janes.
• White puff-sleeve blouse under a red-and-white gingham pinafore with a rust pocket on the front.
• Straw sunhat in wheat yarn with a brown band and side bow.
• Sling bag holding a baguette, plus a lemonade cup, strawberry basket, and yellow gingham napkin for staging.

Enjoy making your Picnic Gingham Bunny!