Her outfit is intricately designed to resemble a traditional European dirndl. She wears a dress featuring a crisp white puff-sleeve blouse, a black corset-style bodice with red crisscross lacing, and a full, textured red skirt. No Red Riding Hood is complete without her cape, and this rabbit wears a stunning red velvet-textured hooded cape designed with special openings for her ears.

She wears black Mary Jane shoes with lace-trimmed white socks. To complete the scene, she carries a wicker basket containing a checkered cloth and—surprise!—a tiny, harmless plush wolf toy instead of a scary big bad wolf. This pattern is perfect for intermediate crocheters who love storytelling and intricate details.

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
• sl st – slip stitch
• inc – increase (2 sc in same stitch)
• dec – decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• rnd – round
• row – row
• BLO – back loop only
• FLO – front loop only
• Popcorn – Popcorn stitch (optional for tail)
• FO – fasten off

Materials

• DK or Sport weight yarn in Earthy Brown (Rabbit Body)
• DK weight yarn in Bright Red (Skirt, Cape)
• DK weight yarn in Black (Corset, Shoes)
• DK weight yarn in White (Blouse, Socks, Wolf muzzle)
• DK weight yarn in Grey (Tiny Wolf)
• DK weight yarn in Tan/Beige (Basket)
• Small amount of Red and White Gingham fabric or yarn to crochet a cloth
• 2.5 mm crochet hook (for amigurumi parts)
• 3.0 mm crochet hook (for clothing)
• Pair of 10mm black safety eyes (Rabbit)
• Pair of 4mm beads or embroidery floss (Wolf eyes)
• Black embroidery thread (Nose, Mouth, Corset Lacing)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, pins
• Small black button (for shoes, optional)

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 cm (11 inches) tall including ears. The clothing is designed to be removable, adding an element of playability.

Construction Overview

The rabbit is constructed in pieces: head, body, legs, arms, and ears. The socks and shoes are crocheted as part of the legs to ensure a snug fit, with a ruffle added for the sock lace. The dress is removable, worked from the waist up for the bodice and waist down for the skirt. The hooded cape is a separate piece featuring slits for the ears. The basket and tiny wolf are made as separate accessories.

Body Parts

Head

Use Earthy Brown 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 15 and 16, spaced about 10 stitches apart. Embroider a Y-shaped nose with black thread.

• Rnd 24: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 25: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24)

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

Ears (Make 2)

Use Earthy Brown yarn.

• 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 5–15: sc around (24)
• Rnd 16: (6 sc, dec) repeat around (21)
• Rnd 17–20: sc around (21)
• Rnd 21: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (18)
• Rnd 22–25: sc around (18)
• Rnd 26: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (15)

Flatten the ear. Do not stuff. Fold the opening flat and sew closed. Sew to the top of the head.

Legs (Make 2)

Start with Black yarn (Shoes).

• 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 4–5: sc around (20).
• Rnd 6: sc 6, 4 dec, sc 6 (16).
• Change to White yarn (Socks).
• Rnd 7: (BLO) sc 4, 4 dec, sc 4 (12).
• Rnd 8–10: sc around (12).
• Sock Lace Ruffle: In FLO of Rnd 10: (ch 3, sl st in next st) around.
• Change to Earthy Brown (Skin).
• Rnd 11: Work in BLO of Rnd 10 (behind the ruffle): sc around (12).
• Rnd 12–20: sc around (12).

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

Body

Join legs: From second leg, ch 4, join to leg 1.

• Rnd 21: sc 12 (leg 1), sc 4 in ch, sc 12 (leg 2), sc 4 in ch (32)
• Rnd 22: (inc, 15 sc) repeat twice (34)
• Rnd 23: (5 sc, inc) repeat around (40)
• Rnd 24–30: sc around (40)
• Rnd 31: (8 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: sc around (24)

Stuff firmly. FO. Sew head to body.

Arms (Make 2)

Use Earthy Brown yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: inc around (12)
• Rnd 3–15: sc around (12)

Stuff lightly. Flatten and sew to body.

The Storybook Costume

Dirndl Dress

This dress is worked in two parts connected at the waist: the skirt (down) and the corset/blouse (up).

Waistband (Start with Black):

• Rnd 1: Ch 30 (measure rabbit’s waist). Join. sc around (30).

Skirt (Switch to Red):

• Rnd 2: (FLO) (2 dc in each st) around (60).
• Rnd 3–12: dc around (60).
• Rnd 13: (sc, ch 2, sc) in each st for a textured hem. FO.

Corset (Join Black to Waistband Rnd 1):

• Row 1: sc 14 (Front panel only). Turn.
• Row 2–5: sc across (14).
• Row 6: dec, sc 10, dec (12). FO Black.

Blouse Top (Join White to top of Corset):

• Row 1: sc across top of corset.
• Row 2: (Puff Sleeves) Ch 6, skip 2, sc in next 8, ch 6, skip 2, sl st.
• Row 3: Work 10 dc into each chain loop (sleeves) and sc across the chest. FO.
• Assembly: Sew snaps or buttons to the back of the waistband. Using Red yarn or embroidery floss, stitch crisscross “laces” onto the front of the black corset.

Hooded Cape

Use Red yarn (Velvet yarn recommended for texture, but cotton works too). 3.0mm hook.

• Row 1: Ch 35 (neck ties included). sc in 10th ch from hook (creates tie), sc across until last 10 ch, leave last 10 for other tie.
• Row 2 (Cape Body): Work on the center sc stitches. (Inc in every st). Turn.
• Row 3: (1 sc, inc) across. Turn.
• Row 4–10: sc across. FO Cape Body.
• Hood: Attach yarn to the neck chain (Row 1).
  Row 1: sc across neck area.
  Row 2–5: sc across.
  Row 6 (Ear Holes): sc 4, ch 6, skip 6, sc 6, ch 6, skip 6, sc 4.
  Row 7: sc across, working into chains.
  Row 8–12: sc across.
  Row 13: Fold the top of the rectangle in half and sc the top seam closed (or sew) to form the point of the hood.

Shoe Straps

Use Black yarn.

• Ch 12. Sew across the top of the foot to create the Mary Jane strap. Add a tiny button if desired.

Accessories

Wicker Basket

Use Tan yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 8 hdc.
• Rnd 2: 2 hdc in each st (16).
• Rnd 3: (BLO) sc around (16).
• Rnd 4: *FPsc, BPsc* repeat around (basket weave texture).
• Rnd 5–7: Repeat texture pattern.
• Rnd 8: sl st around. FO.
• Handle: Ch 15. Sew to sides.
• Cloth: Crochet a small square in Red, embroider white checks, or use a scrap of real fabric. Glue/sew into basket.

Tiny Wolf Plushie

Use Grey yarn.

• Head: MR, 6 sc. Rnd 2: inc around (12). Rnd 3-4: sc around. Rnd 5: dec around. Stuff. Close.
• Snout: White yarn. MR, 4 sc. Sew to head. Embroider black nose.
• Ears: Ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch. Sew to head.
• Body: MR, 6 sc. Rnd 2: sc around. Rnd 3: sc around. FO. Sew head to body.
• Place the tiny wolf inside the basket.

Assembly

1. Dress the rabbit in the Dirndl dress.
2. Place the Hooded Cape on the rabbit, pulling the ears carefully through the ear holes. Tie the bow at the neck.
3. Put the basket on one arm.
4. Ensure the tiny wolf is peeking out of the basket.

Your Little Red Rabbit is ready to visit Grandma’s house! Watch out for the big bad… oh wait, he’s in the basket!