This creative rabbit features soft white fur speckled with artistic grey spots, giving her a unique and natural look. She is dressed in a studio-ready outfit: a loose-fitting Ivory Smock dress, the hem of which has become a palette itself, embroidered with “accidental” splashes of pink, blue, and yellow watercolor paints. To keep her ears tidy while she works, she wears a chic Pastel Blue Beret tilted fashionably to the side. Her feet are comfortable in sturdy Mustard Yellow Clogs, perfect for standing at an easel all day.

Her accessories are essential tools of her trade: she holds a wooden-style oval palette dabbed with colorful paints and a paintbrush with a tip dipped in fresh blue pigment. Accompanying her is a tiny, magical Chameleon who changes colors to match her art—a true companion in creativity. This pattern is designed for intermediate crocheters who enjoy colorwork, embroidery details, and creating miniature storytelling 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
• 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
• FO – Fasten Off

Materials Needed

• DK or Sport weight yarn in White (Main Body)
• DK weight yarn in Light Grey (Spots on fur)
• DK weight yarn in Ivory/Cream (Smock Dress)
• DK weight yarn in Pastel Blue (Beret, Paint splash)
• DK weight yarn in Mustard Yellow (Clogs, Paint splash)
• DK weight yarn in Pastel Pink (Paint splash)
• DK weight yarn in Beige/Light Brown (Palette, Brush handle)
• DK weight yarn in Silver/Grey (Brush ferrule)
• Variegated or Multi-colored yarn (Chameleon)
• 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 (Chameleon eyes)
• Pink/Grey embroidery thread (Nose/Mouth)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, pins
• Cardboard (for shoe soles and palette stiffness)

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. The clothing is designed to be removable.

Construction Overview

The rabbit is constructed in pieces. The legs are made first and joined to form the body. The head is a sphere featuring color changes to create grey spots (you can follow the pattern or place spots randomly for a unique look). The ears are long and spotted. The dress is worked from the neck down, with the colorful “splashes” embroidered on at the end. The beret is a classic circle shape. The accessories—palette, brush, and chameleon—are detailed miniatures.

Body Parts (Rabbit)

Head

Use White and Light Grey yarn. Start with White.

• 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 10–12: sc around (54).
• Spot Pattern (Example): Introduce Grey yarn. Carry the non-working yarn inside the stitches.
• Rnd 13: 15 sc White, 4 sc Grey, 35 sc White.
• Rnd 14: 14 sc White, 6 sc Grey, 34 sc White.
• Rnd 15: 15 sc White, 4 sc Grey, 35 sc White. (End of face spot).
• Rnd 16–20: sc around in White (54). (Feel free to add another spot on the back of the head).
• Rnd 21: (7 sc, dec) repeat around (48).
• Rnd 22: (6 sc, dec) repeat around (42).
• Insert safety eyes between Rnds 16 and 17, spaced 10 stitches apart. Embroider a nose.
• Rnd 23: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36).
• 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.

Ears (Make 2)

Use White and Grey yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (White).
• Rnd 2: inc around (12).
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) around (18).
• Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) around (24).
• Rnd 5–8: sc around (24).
• Add a Spot: Change to Grey for 3-4 stitches in the next 3 rounds, then switch back to White.
• Rnd 9–20: sc around (24).
• Rnd 21: (4 sc, dec) around (20).
• Rnd 22–25: sc around (20).
• Rnd 26: (3 sc, dec) around (16).
• Rnd 27–30: sc around (16).

Flatten and sew to the top of the head.

Legs (Make 2)

Use White yarn. (Feet are bare inside the clogs).

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: inc around (12).
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) around (18).
• Rnd 4–6: sc around (18).
• Rnd 7: (4 sc, dec) around (15).
• Rnd 8–20: sc around (15). Add a grey spot on one leg if desired.

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

Body

Join legs: From second leg, ch 4, join to first leg with sc.

• Rnd 21: sc 15 (leg 1), sc 4 in ch, sc 15 (leg 2), sc 4 in ch (38).
• Rnd 22: (inc, 18 sc) repeat twice (40).
• Rnd 23–29: sc around (40).
• Rnd 30: (8 sc, dec) repeat around (36).
• Rnd 31–33: sc around (36).
• Rnd 34: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30).
• Rnd 35–37: sc around (30).
• Rnd 38: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24).
• Rnd 39: sc around (24).
• Rnd 40: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18).

Stuff firmly. FO. Sew head to body.

Arms (Make 2)

Use White yarn.

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

Stuff lightly. Flatten and sew to body.

The Artist’s Wardrobe

Ivory Smock Dress

Use Ivory/Cream yarn and 3.0mm hook. Worked neck-down.

• Yoke: Ch 26. Join. sc around (26).
• Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) around (39).
• Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) around (52).
• Rnd 4 (Armholes): sc 8, ch 8 (skip 10), sc 16, ch 8 (skip 10), sc 8.
• Rnd 5: sc around including chains (48).
• Rnd 6–10: sc around (48).
• Skirt Flounce:
• Rnd 11: (FLO) (3 dc, inc) around using dc stitches (60).
• Rnd 12–22: dc around (60). (Loose, A-line fit).
• Rnd 23: (sc, ch 1, skip 1) around for a neat hem. FO.
• Watercolor Embroidery: Using Pastel Pink, Blue, and Yellow yarn, embroider random satin-stitch patches along the bottom edge of the skirt. Make them irregular shapes to look like spilled paint or watercolor blooms.

Pastel Blue Beret

Use Pastel Blue 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: (3 sc, inc) around (30).
• Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) around (36).
• Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) around (42).
• Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) around (48).
• Rnd 9–11: sc around (48). (Widest part).
• Rnd 12: (6 sc, dec) around (42).
• Rnd 13: (5 sc, dec) around (36).
• Rnd 14: sc around. FO.
• Stem: Ch 3, sl st back. Sew to top center.

Mustard Yellow Clogs (Make 2)

Use Mustard Yellow yarn.

• Rnd 1: Ch 8. Oval start: sc 6, 3 sc in last, sc 5, inc (16).
• Rnd 2: inc, sc 5, 3 inc, sc 5, 2 inc (22).
• Rnd 3: (BLO) sc around (22).
• Rnd 4: sc around.
• Rnd 5: sc 7, 4 dec, sc 7 (18).
• Rnd 6: sc 5, 4 dec, sc 5 (14). (This creates the toe).
• Rnd 7: sc around.
• Rnd 8: sl st around. FO.

Studio Accessories

Artist Palette

Use Beige yarn.

• Rnd 1: Ch 10. Oval start: sc 8, 3 sc in last, sc 7, inc (20).
• Rnd 2: inc, sc 7, 3 inc, sc 7, 2 inc (26).
• Rnd 3: sc, inc, sc 7, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 7, inc, sc 1, inc (32).
• Rnd 4: sc around. FO.
• Cut a piece of cardboard to match the shape and glue it to the back (or make a second piece and crochet them together) for stiffness.
• Paint Blobs: Use scraps of Pink, Blue, Yellow, Green to sew French knots or small clusters on the palette.

Paintbrush

• Handle (Beige): Ch 10. sl st back down the chain.
• Ferrule (Silver): Wrap silver yarn around the bottom of the handle tightly.
• Tip (Blue): Attach blue yarn to the silver end. Ch 2, dc cluster, FO. Trim to look like bristles.
• Stitch the brush to the rabbit’s hand or the palette.

Mini Chameleon

Use Variegated/Multi-colored yarn to mimic color changing.

• Body/Head: MR 6, inc to 12. sc 4 rounds. dec to 6. Stuff lightly. Close.
• Tail: Ch 10. Work 2 sc in each chain back to the body. This will make the tail curl into a spiral. Sew to back of body.
• Legs: Ch 2, knots. Sew 4 small nubs for legs.
• Eyes: Use beads or french knots that pop out slightly.

Assembly

1. Dress the rabbit in the Ivory Smock with the embroidered paint splashes.
2. Place the Blue Beret on her head, tilted over one ear.
3. Put on the Mustard Clogs.
4. Stitch the Palette to one hand.
5. Stitch the Paintbrush to the other hand.
6. Place the tiny Chameleon on her shoulder or by her feet.

Your Watercolor Artist Rabbit is ready to paint the world with joy! Create your masterpiece.