Welcome to the pattern for the “Morning Garden” Bunny. This adorable light brown lop-eared bunny is ready for a peaceful day of gardening. She wears a trendy sage green pinafore dress over a white puff-sleeved shirt, paired with comfortable beige loafers. Her outfit is topped off with a wide-brimmed sun hat featuring a cheerful yellow ribbon. To complete the scene, she carries a textured oval wicker basket filled with fresh tiny carrots and a little blue bird friend perched on the rim.

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
• inc – increase (2 sc in same stitch)
• dec – decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
• sl st – slip stitch
• BLO – back loop only
• FLO – front loop only
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• FO – fasten off

Materials

• Light DK or Sport weight yarn in Light Brown (bunny skin), White (shirt), Sage Green (dress), Beige (shoes and hat), Pale Yellow (hat ribbon), Orange (carrots), Green (carrot tops), Bright Blue (bird).
• 2.5mm crochet hook (for bunny and small parts)
• 3.0mm crochet hook (for clothing pieces if you tend to crochet tightly)
• Pair of 10mm black safety eyes
• Dark brown embroidery thread (for nose)
• Polyester fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers
• Optional: A small piece of cardboard or plastic for shoe soles and basket base

Gauge & Finished Size

Worked with a 2.5mm hook and sport weight yarn, the bunny measures approximately 28 cm (11 inches) tall including ears. Keep tension tight for the body parts so stuffing does not show.

Head

Use Light 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: (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 10–19: sc around (54)
• Rnd 20: (8 sc, inc) repeat around (60) – Cheek shaping
• Rnd 21–23: sc around (60)
• Rnd 24: (8 sc, dec) repeat around (54)
• Rnd 25: (7 sc, dec) repeat around (48)
• Rnd 26: (6 sc, dec) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 27: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36)
• Rnd 28: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 29: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24)

Insert safety eyes between Rnds 18 and 19, spaced about 9-10 stitches apart. Embroider a “Y” shaped nose with dark brown thread centered between the eyes. Stuff the head firmly. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Ears (Make 2)

Use Light Brown yarn. The ears are long and floppy.

• 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 5–12: sc around (24)
• Rnd 13: (10 sc, dec) repeat twice (22)
• Rnd 14–16: sc around (22)
• Rnd 17: (9 sc, dec) repeat twice (20)
• Rnd 18–20: sc around (20)
• Rnd 21: (8 sc, dec) repeat twice (18)
• Rnd 22–26: sc around (18)
• Rnd 27: (7 sc, dec) repeat twice (16)
• Rnd 28–30: sc around (16)

Do not stuff the ears. Flatten the opening and sc through both layers to close. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Legs & Body

Legs (Make 2): Start with Beige yarn (for loafers).

• Rnd 1: Ch 6, start in 2nd ch from hook. 4 sc, 3 sc in last ch. Rotate to work on the other side of ch: 3 sc, inc (12)
• Rnd 2: inc, 3 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc, 2 inc (18)
• Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc, 4 sc, 4 inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 1 sc (26)
• Rnd 4: BLO sc around (26)
• Rnd 5–6: sc around (26)
• Rnd 7: 7 sc, 6 dec, 7 sc (20)
• Rnd 8: 6 sc, 4 dec, 6 sc (16) – Shoe formed
• Change to Light Brown yarn.
• Rnd 9: BLO sc around (16)
• Rnd 10–22: sc around (16)

Stuff legs firmly. Fasten off the first leg. Make the second leg but do not cut the yarn. Ch 3, join to the first leg.

Body: Continue with Light Brown.

• Rnd 23: 16 sc on first leg, 3 sc on chain, 16 sc on second leg, 3 sc on other side of chain (38)
• Rnd 24: inc, 16 sc, inc, sc, inc, 16 sc, inc, sc (42)
• Rnd 25–30: sc around (42)
• Rnd 31: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36)
• Change to White yarn (for the shirt underneath).
• Rnd 32: BLO sc around (36)
• Rnd 33–36: sc around (36)
• Rnd 37: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 38–40: sc around (30)
• Rnd 41: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 42: sc around (24)

Stuff the body firmly. FO. Weave in ends (you will sew the head onto this neck opening).

Loafer Detail: With Beige yarn, surface slip stitch or embroider a small strap across the top of the foot where the color changes to brown to define the shoe.

Arms (Make 2)

Start with Light Brown (hands).

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (9)
• Rnd 3–4: sc around (9)
• Change to White yarn (sleeve).
• Rnd 5: inc around (18) – Puff sleeve starts
• Rnd 6–9: sc around (18)
• Rnd 10: (1 sc, dec) repeat around (12)
• Rnd 11–13: sc around (12)
• Rnd 14: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (9)

Stuff the hand and puffed part lightly; leave the top empty. Flatten opening and sc across to close. FO, leaving a tail.

Sage Green Pinafore Dress

Use Sage Green yarn. This is worked separately.

Skirt:

• Row 1 (Waistband): Ch 37. Start in 2nd ch from hook, sc 36. Join with sl st to first sc to form a ring (make sure it fits the bunny’s waist). (36)
• Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc inc in each st around, sl st to join (72)
• Rnd 3–10: Ch 2, dc in each st around, sl st to join (72). (Add more rounds for a longer dress).
• Rnd 11: *sc, ch 1, skip 1* repeat around for a simple edge. FO.

Bib (Front):

• Attach Green yarn to the front center of the waistband (Rnd 1 of skirt). Identify the center 10 stitches.
• Row 1: Ch 1, sc 10, turn.
• Row 2–5: Ch 1, sc 10, turn.

FO.
Straps: Attach yarn to the top corner of the Bib. Ch 22 (measure over shoulder to back waist), sc in 2nd ch from hook and back down the chain. Sew the end to the back of the waistband, crossing the straps at the back if desired. Repeat for the other corner.

Sun Hat

Use Beige 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: (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 9–13: sc around (48) – Crown height
• Rnd 14 (Brim): FLO, ch 2, dc inc in each st around (96)
• Rnd 15: Ch 2, dc in each st around (96)
• Rnd 16: sc in each st around for a clean edge.

FO.
Ribbon: With Pale Yellow yarn, ch 60. Tie around the base of the crown into a large bow. Stitch in place.

Accessories

Wicker Basket

Use Brown yarn. We use a textured stitch.

• Rnd 1: Ch 8, start in 2nd ch. 6 sc, 3 sc in last ch. Rotate: 5 sc, inc (16)
• Rnd 2: inc, 5 sc, 3 inc, 5 sc, 2 inc (22)
• Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc, 6 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 3, 6 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 2 (28)
• Rnd 4: BLO sc around (28)
• Rnd 5–8: *sc 1, long sc (spike stitch into row below)* repeat around. (This creates a woven texture).
• Rnd 9: sc around.

FO. Handle: Ch 20. Sew ends to opposite sides of the basket.

Tiny Carrots (Make 3-4)

Use Orange yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 4 sc (4)
• Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) repeat twice (6)
• Rnd 3–4: sc around (6)
• Rnd 5: (1 sc, dec) repeat twice (4)

Stuff lightly with yarn scraps. FO. Attach Green yarn to the top and fray it for leaves.

Little Blue Bird

Use Blue yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (9)
• Rnd 3–4: sc around (9)
• Rnd 5: dec, 7 sc (8)
• Rnd 6: dec around (4)

FO. Embroider a tiny yellow beak. Sew the bird to the rim of the basket.

Assembly

1. Sew the Head to the Body using the yarn tail from the head. Ensure the face is aligned with the front of the body.
2. Attach the Ears to the sides of the head at roughly Rnd 6–7. They should flop downwards framing the face.
3. Sew the Arms to the sides of the body at the shoulder area (where the white section begins).
4. Put the Sage Green Pinafore Dress on the bunny. It should fit snugly over the white “shirt” body. You can tack it in place with a few stitches if you want it permanent.
5. Place the Sun Hat on the head. You can sew it down or leave it removable. Adjust the yellow bow so it sits nicely on the side or front.
6. Place the Carrots inside the Basket. Hook the basket handle over one of the bunny’s arms or sew the basket to her hands/lap.

Your Morning Garden Bunny is finished! She is ready to tend to her vegetable patch in style.