Our lovely rabbit features soft cream fur and long, elegant lop ears that frame her sweet face. She is attired in a stunning Mint Green dress, the highlight of which is a voluminous skirt crocheted in a beautiful shell stitch texture. To ward off the gentle breeze, she wears a delicate cream capelet tied with a silk ribbon. Her look is topped with a fascinating fascinator hat adorned with a tiny rose, and she walks in classic black Mary Jane shoes. No high tea is complete without accessories: she carries a pearl-colored box clutch, a tiny teacup and saucer, and is accompanied by a loyal little sparrow perched on her shoulder. This pattern is perfect for intermediate crocheters who love detailed wardrobes and miniature props.

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

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR – Magic Ring
• ch – Chain
• sc – Single Crochet
• hdc – Half Double Crochet
• dc – Double Crochet
• tr – Treble Crochet
• sl st – Slip Stitch
• inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec – Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
• st(s) – Stitch(es)
• rnd – Round
• row – Row
• BLO – Back Loop Only
• FLO – Front Loop Only
• Shell Stitch – 5 dc in the same stitch.
• FO – Fasten Off

Materials Needed

• DK or Sport weight yarn in Cream (Rabbit Body)
• DK weight yarn in Mint Green (Dress)
• DK weight yarn in Off-White/Cream (Capelet, Teacup)
• DK weight yarn in Black (Shoes)
• DK weight yarn in Pearl/Shimmer White (Clutch bag)
• DK weight yarn in Brown and Beige (Sparrow)
• Small amount of Pink yarn (Rose, Nose)
• 2.5 mm crochet hook (for amigurumi parts)
• 3.0 mm crochet hook (for clothing)
• Pair of 10mm black safety eyes
• Small silk ribbon (for capelet)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, pins
• Optional: A small piece of plastic to flatten the teacup saucer

Gauge & Finished Size

Work tightly in continuous spiral rounds for the rabbit body so the stuffing does not show. Using DK yarn and a 2.5mm hook, the finished rabbit stands approximately 28–30 cm (11–12 inches) tall. The clothing is designed to be removable, allowing for dress-up play.

Construction Overview

The rabbit is constructed in pieces. The head is round, while the body is pear-shaped for a classic doll look. The defining feature is the lop ears, which are long, tubular, and sewn lower on the head to droop downwards. The dress is the main clothing item, utilizing shell stitches for texture. The capelet and hat are separate accessories. The teacup and bird are miniatures that add the “wow” factor.

Body Parts

Head

Use Cream yarn and 2.5mm hook.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: inc around (12)
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (18)
• Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) repeat around (36)
• Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) repeat around (48)
• Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) repeat around (54)
• Rnd 10–20: sc around (54)
• Rnd 21: (7 sc, dec) repeat around (48)
• Rnd 22: (6 sc, dec) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 23: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36)

Insert safety eyes between Rnds 16 and 17, spaced about 10 stitches apart. Embroider a small Y-shaped nose with pink thread.

• Rnd 24: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 25: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 26: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18).

Stuff firmly. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Lop Ears (Make 2)

Use Cream yarn. These are long and relaxed.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: inc around (12)
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (18)
• Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 5–10: sc around (24)
• Rnd 11: (6 sc, dec) repeat around (21)
• Rnd 12–16: sc around (21)
• Rnd 17: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (18)
• Rnd 18–24: sc around (18)
• Rnd 25: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (15)
• Rnd 26–30: sc around (15)

Flatten the opening and sc across to close. Sew the ears to the sides of the head (approx Rnd 12) so they hang down, framing the cheeks.

Legs (Make 2)

Use Cream yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: inc around (12)
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (18)
• Rnd 4–6: sc around (18)
• Rnd 7: (4 sc, dec) repeat 3 times (15)
• Rnd 8–22: sc around (15)

Stuff firmly. FO first leg. Do not cut yarn on second leg.

Body

Join legs: From second leg, ch 3, join to first leg with sc.

• Rnd 23: sc 15 (leg 1), sc 3 in ch, sc 15 (leg 2), sc 3 in ch (36)
• Rnd 24: (5 sc, inc) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 25–30: sc around (42)
• Rnd 31: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36)
• Rnd 32–34: sc around (36)
• Rnd 35: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 36–38: sc around (30)
• Rnd 39: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 40–41: sc around (24)
• Rnd 42: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18)

Stuff firmly. FO. Sew head to body.

Arms (Make 2)

Use Cream yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: inc around (12)
• Rnd 3–17: sc around (12)

Stuff lightly. Flatten and sew to body.

The High Tea Wardrobe

Mint Green Shell Dress

Use Mint Green yarn and 3.0mm hook. We start from the waist.

• Waist: Ch 32 (measure rabbit waist). Join. sc around (32).
• Rnd 2: (BLO) (3 sc, inc) repeat around (40). (The BLO leaves loops for the bodice).

The Shell Skirt:

• Rnd 3: *Skip 1, 5 dc in next (Shell made), skip 1, sc in next* repeat around.
• Rnd 4: *Shell into the sc of previous round, sc into the center dc of the Shell below* repeat around.
• Rnd 5–12: Repeat Rnd 4 until the skirt reaches the ankles. The shell stitch creates a beautiful, puffy vintage texture. FO.

The Bodice:

• Attach Mint yarn to the unused loops of the waist chain.
• Rnd 1: sc around (32).
• Rnd 2–4: sc around.
• Rnd 5 (Straps): sc 6, ch 8, skip 6, sc 8, ch 8, skip 6, sc 6.
• Rnd 6: sc around to tidy edges. FO.

Cream Capelet

Use Off-White/Cream yarn.

• Row 1: Ch 28. sc across.
• Row 2: (2 sc, inc) across.
• Row 3: (3 sc, inc) across.
• Row 4: *Ch 3, skip 1, sc in next* across (Mesh/Lace look).
• Row 5: *3 dc in ch-3 space, sc in next sc* across (Scalloped edge). FO.
• Thread a small silk ribbon through the spaces in Row 1 to tie at the neck.

Fascinator Hat

Use Off-White yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: inc around (12).
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) around (18).
• Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) around (24).
• Rnd 5: sc around. FO.
• Tiny Rose: With Pink, Ch 10. 3 dc in each ch. Roll up and sew to the hat.
• Sew the hat to the side of the rabbit’s head near one ear.

Black Mary Janes (Make 2)

Use Black yarn.

• Rnd 1: Ch 7. Oval start: sc 5, 3 sc in last, sc 4, inc (14).
• Rnd 2: inc, sc 4, 3 inc, sc 4, 2 inc (20).
• Rnd 3: (BLO) sc around (20).
• Rnd 4: sc around (20).
• Rnd 5: sc 6, 4 dec, sc 6 (16).
• Rnd 6: Strap – sc 5, ch 6, skip 6, sc 5. FO.

Tea Party Accessories

Pearl Box Clutch

Use Pearl/Shimmer yarn.

• Row 1: Ch 10. sc 9.
• Row 2–12: sc across. (Rectangle).
• Fold in half. Sc around 3 sides to close, leaving top open (or sew a button).
• Handle: Ch 15. Sew to top corner.

Miniature Teacup & Saucer

Use Off-White yarn.

• Saucer: MR 6, inc to 12, inc to 18, inc to 24. FO. (Insert plastic circle for stiffness).
• Cup: MR 6, inc to 12. (BLO) sc around. sc 3 rounds. FO. Sew cup to saucer.
• Handle: Ch 4. Sew to side of cup.

Tiny Sparrow

Use Brown and Beige yarn.

• Body: (Brown) MR 6, inc to 12. sc 2 rounds.
  Change to Beige (Tummy). sc 2 rounds.
  Change to Brown. dec to 6. Close.
• Head: MR 5 sc. inc to 10. sc 2 rounds. Sew to body.
• Wings: Ch 4, sc 3. Sew to sides.
• Sew the sparrow to the capelet or the rabbit’s shoulder.

Assembly

1. Dress the rabbit in the Mint Shell Dress.
2. Put on the Black Shoes.
3. Tie the Capelet around her neck with the bow.
4. Ensure the Fascinator is secure on her head.
5. Stitch the Clutch to one hand.
6. Place the Teacup in the other hand (or on her lap if seated).

Your High Tea Rabbit is ready for a lovely afternoon! Enjoy your tea party.