There is a special kind of peace found walking along the shoreline, listening to the rhythm of the waves and hunting for treasures in the sand. “The Shell Collector” rabbit captures that serene vacation memory perfectly. She is a character who loves the salty sea breeze and the joy of finding the perfect seashell.

This nostalgic amigurumi features a soft, heather-grey rabbit with long, listening ears. She is dressed in a timeless coastal outfit: a classic Navy and White striped sailor shirt worn underneath a practical, sand-beige pinafore dress. The dress features deep, generous pockets on the hips—essential for storing her finds. To protect her from the coastal sun and wind, she wears a wide-brimmed straw hat secured with a tie under her chin. Her feet are ready for the dunes in comfortable espadrille-style sandals. She carries a mesh net bag for sifting sand from her treasures, holds a beautiful pink conch shell, and is accompanied by a tiny, curious orange crab.

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
• FO – Fasten Off

Materials Needed

• DK or Sport weight yarn in Heather Grey (Rabbit Body)
• DK weight yarn in Sand Beige (Overall Dress, Hat, Sandals)
• DK weight yarn in Navy Blue and White (Striped Shirt)
• DK weight yarn in Pale Pink (Conch Shell)
• DK weight yarn in Bright Orange (Crab)
• DK weight yarn in Cream/Ecru (Net Bag)
• 2.5 mm crochet hook (for amigurumi parts)
• 3.0 mm crochet hook (for clothing and accessories)
• Pair of 10mm black safety eyes
• Pink embroidery thread (Nose)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, pins
• Cardboard (for sandal soles)

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 “shirt” is created by changing colors on the upper torso, ensuring a slim fit under the dress. The head is a sphere with sewn-on ears. The pinafore dress is a separate removable garment with big patch pockets. The straw hat is worked in a continuous spiral with a wide brim. The accessories—net bag, shell, and crab—are detailed miniatures.

Body Parts (Rabbit)

Head

Use Grey 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 10–21: sc around (54) (12 rounds).
• Rnd 22: (7 sc, dec) repeat around (48).
• Rnd 23: (6 sc, dec) repeat around (42).
• Rnd 24: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36).

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

• Rnd 25: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30).
• Rnd 26: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24).
• Rnd 27: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18).

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

Ears (Make 2)

Use Grey yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: inc around (12).
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) around (18).
• Rnd 4–8: sc around (18).
• Rnd 9: (4 sc, dec) around (15).
• Rnd 10–14: sc around (15).
• Rnd 15: (3 sc, dec) around (12).
• Rnd 16–25: sc around (12).

Flatten the opening and sew closed. Sew to the top of the head.

Legs (Make 2)

Use Grey yarn.

• 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).

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: (9 sc, inc) around (44).
• Rnd 24–28: sc around (44). (Grey Hips).
• Change to Navy Blue (Start of Shirt).
• Rnd 29: sc around.
• Change to White.
• Rnd 30: sc around.
• Continue alternating Navy and White every round (or every 2 rounds for wider stripes).
• Rnd 31: (9 sc, dec) around (40).
• Rnd 32–33: sc around.
• Rnd 34: (8 sc, dec) around (36).
• Rnd 35: sc around.
• Rnd 36: (4 sc, dec) around (30).
• Rnd 37: sc around.
• Rnd 38: (3 sc, dec) around (24).
• Rnd 39: (2 sc, dec) around (18).

Stuff firmly. FO. Sew head to body.

Arms (Make 2)

Start with Grey (Paws).

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: inc around (12).
• Rnd 3–5: sc around.
• Change to Navy Blue (Sleeve).
• Rnd 6: sc around.
• Change to White.
• Rnd 7: sc around.
• Continue stripe pattern until Rnd 15.

Stuff lightly. Flatten and sew to body.

The Seaside Wardrobe

Sand Beige Pinafore Dress

Use Beige yarn and 3.0mm hook. Worked waist-down first.

• Waist: Ch 42 (measure rabbit’s tummy). Join. sc around (42).
• Rnd 2: (BLO) (5 sc, inc) around (49).
• Skirt:
• Rnd 3: (6 sc, inc) around (56).
• Rnd 4–14: dc around (56). (A-line shape).
• Rnd 15: sc around. FO.
• Bib: Join yarn to front waist loops.
  Row 1: sc 14. Turn.
  Row 2–6: sc across (14).
• Straps: Ch 22 from top corners of bib. Cross in back and sew to the back waistband.
• Large Pockets (Make 2): Ch 7. sc across (6). Work 5 rows. Sew these onto the sides of the skirt.

Wide-Brimmed Sun Hat

Use Beige 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: (BLO) sc around (42). (Crown edge).
• Rnd 9–12: sc around (42).
• Rnd 13 (Brim): (FLO) (2 sc, inc) around (56).
• Rnd 14: (3 sc, inc) around (70).
• Rnd 15: (4 sc, inc) around (84).
• Rnd 16: sc around. FO.
• Chin Straps: Attach yarn to the inside brim on both sides. Chain 30. Tie under chin.

Sandals (Make 2)

Use Beige 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). FO.
• Strap: Make a small chain loop over the toe area and stitch in place.

Beach Accessories

Net Bag

Use Cream yarn.

• Rnd 1: Ch 20, join to form ring. sc around.
• Rnd 2: *Ch 5, skip 2, sc in next* repeat around.
• Rnd 3–8: *Ch 5, sc in the ch-5 loop of previous round* repeat around.
• Rnd 9: sc in each loop to gather slightly.
• Handle: Ch 30, attach to opposite side.

Conch Shell

Use Pink yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR 4 sc.
• Rnd 2: sc around.
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) around (6).
• Rnd 4: sc around.
• Rnd 5: (2 sc, inc) around (8).
• Rnd 6: (3 sc, inc) around (10).
• Rnd 7: (4 sc, inc) around (12).
• Rnd 8: (BLO) (1 sc, inc) around (18).
• Rnd 9: (BLO) (2 sc, inc) around (24).
• Rnd 10: (3 dc, inc) around (30). (Flared opening).
• Roll the tip slightly to create the spiral shape and stitch in place.

Mini Crab

Use Orange yarn.

• Body: MR 6, inc to 12, inc to 18. sc 2 rounds. dec to 12, dec to 6. Flatten and sew closed.
• Legs: Insert hook into side, ch 3, sl st back. Make 3 on each side.
• Claws: Ch 4, (dc cluster) in 2nd chain, sl st down. Make 2 front claws.
• Sew two black beads for eyes on top.

Assembly

1. Dress the rabbit in the Beige Pinafore Dress.
2. Put on the Sandals.
3. Place the Sun Hat on her head and tie the bow.
4. Hang the Net Bag on her arm.
5. Stitch the Conch Shell to one hand.
6. Place the Mini Crab by her feet or peeking out of a pocket.

Your Shell Collector Rabbit is ready for a relaxing day at the beach! Enjoy the seaside.