Introducing the “Nature Watcher” Bunny, the perfect companion for outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, and birdwatchers. This charming bunny is ready for a day of exploration in the woods. She features soft cream-colored fur speckled with natural brown spots on her ears and legs, giving her a unique and realistic look. Her hiking outfit is both practical and stylish, consisting of a moss green pinafore dress with large pockets for collecting treasures, layered over a mustard yellow puff-sleeved shirt.

She is equipped for the trail with sturdy dark brown sandals and a beige bucket hat adorned with delicate hand-embroidered green leaves. No nature walk is complete without the right gear; she carries a whimsical oak leaf-shaped crossbody bag and wears a pair of tiny binoculars around her neck to spot wildlife. Look closely, and you’ll see she has already made a friend—a tiny, colorful titmouse bird perched gently on her hand.

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 same stitch)
• dec – decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
• BLO – back loop only
• FLO – front loop only
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• rnd – round
• row – row
• FO – fasten off
• […] – total stitch count at end of round/row

Materials

• DK or Sport weight yarn in the following colors:
  • Cream (Main body color)
  • Soft Brown (Spots on fur)
  • Moss Green (Pinafore dress)
  • Mustard Yellow (Shirt)
  • Dark Brown (Sandals, Binoculars strap)
  • Beige/Tan (Bucket hat)
  • Autumn Orange/Rust (Oak leaf bag)
  • Black & Grey (Binoculars)
  • Scrap yarn in Blue, Yellow, White, Black (Titmouse bird)
  • Green embroidery thread (Leaves on hat)
• 2.5 mm crochet hook (for amigurumi parts and tiny accessories)
• 3.0 mm crochet hook (for clothing)
• 10mm Black Safety Eyes
• Dark Brown embroidery thread (Nose/Mouth)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, embroidery needle
• Stitch markers, pins, scissors
• Craft glue (optional for binoculars)

Gauge & Finished Size

The finished bunny measures approximately 28 cm (11 inches) tall from feet to the top of the head (excluding ears). Work the body parts tightly so the stuffing does not show through. The clothing should be worked with a slightly looser tension or the larger hook size to ensure it fits over the body comfortably.

Body Parts

Head

Use Cream yarn and 2.5 mm hook. Work in a continuous spiral.

• 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: (8 sc, inc) repeat around [60] – Cheek shaping
• Rnd 22–24: sc around [60]
• Rnd 25: (8 sc, dec) repeat around [54]
• Rnd 26: (7 sc, dec) repeat around [48]
• Rnd 27: (6 sc, dec) repeat around [42]
• Rnd 28: (5 sc, dec) repeat around [36]
• Rnd 29: (4 sc, dec) repeat around [30]
• Rnd 30: (3 sc, dec) repeat around [24]

Insert safety eyes between Rnds 18 and 19, spaced about 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.

Spotted Lop Ears (Make 2)

Use Cream yarn as the base, carrying Soft Brown yarn behind to create random spots. To make a spot, switch to Brown for 2-3 stitches, then switch back to Cream.

• 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 5–8: sc around [24] (Add a brown spot here)
• Rnd 9: (10 sc, dec) repeat twice [22]
• Rnd 10–14: sc around [22] (Add 1-2 small brown spots)
• Rnd 15: (9 sc, dec) repeat twice [20]
• Rnd 16–20: sc around [20] (Add a brown spot)
• Rnd 21: (8 sc, dec) repeat twice [18]
• Rnd 22–30: sc around [18] (Keep mostly cream near the top)
• Rnd 31: (7 sc, dec) repeat twice [16]
• Rnd 32–34: sc around [16]

Do not stuff. Flatten the top opening and sc through both layers to close. Sew to the sides of the head at Rnd 8 so they hang down.

Legs (Make 2)

Use Cream yarn. We will add spots on the legs as well.

• 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: (dec, 1 sc) x 4, 6 sc [14] – Foot shaping
• Rnd 8–20: sc around [14]. (Incorporate 2-3 small Soft Brown spots randomly on the shins/calves).

Stuff the foot firmly and leg moderately. FO first leg. Do not cut yarn on second leg. Ch 4, join to first leg.

Body & Shirt

Start with Cream yarn.

• Rnd 21: 14 sc on first leg, 4 sc on chain, 14 sc on second leg, 4 sc on other side of chain [36]
• Rnd 22: (5 sc, inc) repeat around [42]
• Rnd 23–28: sc around [42] (Cream – Tummy area)
• Rnd 29: (5 sc, dec) repeat around [36]
• Change to Mustard Yellow (This represents the shirt tucked in).
• Rnd 30: BLO sc around [36]
• Rnd 31–34: 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 neck.

Arms with Puff Sleeves (Make 2)

Start with Cream yarn (Hands).

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
• Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) repeat around [9]
• Rnd 3–12: sc around [9] (Add a tiny brown spot on the forearm if desired)
• Change to Mustard Yellow (Sleeves).
• Rnd 13: inc around [18] – Start puff
• Rnd 14–16: sc around [18]
• Rnd 17: dec around [9]
• Rnd 18: sc around [9]

Stuff hand and lower arm lightly. Stuff the puff sleeve to keep shape. Flatten top and sew to the body shoulders.

Clothing

Moss Green Pinafore Dress

Use Moss Green yarn and 3.0 mm hook. Worked waist-down first, then bib up.

• Skirt:
• Row 1: Ch 38 (ensure fit around waist), sl st to join. Ch 1, sc around [38].
• Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc inc in each st around [76].
• Rnd 3–10: Ch 2, dc around [76]. (Adjust length to just below knees).
• Rnd 11: sc around for a neat hem. FO.
• Bib:
• Attach yarn to the front center of the waistband. Find center 12 sts.
• Row 1: Ch 1, sc 12. Turn.
• Row 2–6: Ch 1, sc 12. Turn.
• FO.
• Straps: Attach yarn to top corners of Bib. Ch 22 (measure over shoulder to back waist), sc back down the chain. Sew to the back waistband in a crisscross pattern.
• Pockets (Make 2): Ch 6. sc in 2nd ch and across (5). Work 4 rows of sc. FO. Sew these patch pockets onto the front of the skirt.

Beige Bucket 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 sides
• Rnd 14 (Brim): FLO, (3 sc, inc) repeat around [60]
• Rnd 15: (4 sc, inc) repeat around [72]
• Rnd 16: sc around [72]. FO.
• Embroidery: With Green thread, stitch tiny “V” shapes or little leaves scattered around the band of the hat.

Dark Brown Sandals

Use Dark Brown yarn.

• Sole: Ch 7, sc around chain increasing at ends (approx 18 sts). Make 2 per foot if you want a thick sole, or just one.
• Straps: Ch 8, sew across toes. Ch 12, attach to heel, wrap around ankle and sew to other side.

Accessories

Oak Leaf Crossbody Bag

Use Autumn Orange/Rust yarn. Worked flat in one piece.

• Row 1: Ch 10. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 7 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working up the other side: sc 6, turn.
• Lobes (create the wavy leaf edge):
• *Ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next, hdc in next. Skip 1 st on main vein, sl st in next.* Repeat this 3 times up one side.
• At the tip: Ch 3, sc back down.
• Repeat the lobe pattern down the other side.
• Stem: At the base, ch 5, sl st back down.
• Pouch backing: Make a simple oval slightly smaller than the leaf and sew it to the back of the leaf to create a pocket.
• Strap: Ch 55. Sew to the top of the leaf bag.

Tiny Binoculars

Use Black and Grey yarn.

• Barrels (Make 2): With Black, MR, 5 sc. Rnd 2: BLO sc around (5). Rnd 3-5: sc around. FO.
• Join the two barrels with a few stitches of Grey yarn. Wrap Grey yarn around the center to simulate the bridge.
• Neck Strap: With Dark Brown yarn, ch 40. Attach to the sides of the binoculars.

Titmouse Bird

Use Blue, Yellow, White, and Black yarn (Scraps).

• Rnd 1 (Head/Body): With Grey/Blue. MR, 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: inc around [12].
• Rnd 3: sc around [12].
• Rnd 4: Change to Yellow (belly) for 4 sts, Blue for rest. Sc around.
• Rnd 5: dec around [6]. FO.
• Details: Embroider a Black cap on the head and a tiny beak. Embroider White patches on cheeks. Sew a tiny wing (ch 3, sc back) on the side.
• Attach the bird to the bunny’s hand with a small stitch or invisible thread.

Assembly

1. Dressing: Pull the green pinafore over the legs and body. The mustard sleeves should poke out nicely.
2. Hat: Place the embroidered bucket hat on the head. Adjust the lop ears to hang out from under the brim if desired, or tuck the hat behind them.
3. Sandals: Put the sandals on the feet.
4. Gear: Hang the binoculars around the neck. Place the oak leaf bag crossbody.
5. Bird: Secure the little titmouse to one hand, as if the bunny is marveling at it.

Your Nature Watcher Bunny is ready to hit the trails! This detailed set captures the joy of exploring the great outdoors.