Step into a romantic English garden with the “Vintage Rose” Gardener Bunny. This heirloom-quality amigurumi character captures the essence of a peaceful afternoon spent tending to prize-winning blooms. The bunny features soft cream fur and long, endearing lop ears. She is dressed in a nostalgic Dusty Pink dress with a voluminous shell-stitch skirt that mimics the layers of a flower petal. To keep the chill away, she wears a delicate ivory lace shawl draped over her shoulders.

Her gardening attire is completed with practical yet pretty light brown ballet flats adorned with tiny flowers, and a wide-brimmed straw sun hat with a pink silk ribbon. She carries a rustic brown wool flower trug (basket) filled with multi-layered English roses and a pair of tiny gray pruning shears. This project is perfect for celebrating mothers, grandmothers, or anyone who loves the beauty of nature.

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 (sc 2 stitches together)
• BLO – back loop only
• FLO – front loop only
• Shell – 5 dc in the same stitch
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• rnd – round
• row – row
• FO – fasten off

Materials

• DK or Sport weight yarn in the following colors: Cream (Bunny), Dusty Pink (Dress), Ivory/Off-White (Shawl), Light Brown/Tan (Shoes, Hat, Basket), Green (Leaves), Dark Grey (Shears), and assorted Pinks (Roses).
• 2.5 mm crochet hook (for the bunny and small accessories)
• 3.0 mm crochet hook (for the clothing)
• 10mm Black Safety Eyes
• Pink embroidery thread for the nose
• Pink satin ribbon (approx. 0.5cm width) for the hat
• Polyester fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, pins
• Optional: Blush for cheeks

Gauge & Finished Size

The finished bunny measures approximately 28 cm (11 inches) tall from feet to top of head (excluding ears). The gauge for the amigurumi parts should be tight to prevent stuffing from showing. The clothing should have a slightly looser drape, especially the shawl and skirt.

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 22–25: sc around (60)
• Rnd 26: (8 sc, dec) repeat around (54)
• Rnd 27: (7 sc, dec) repeat around (48)
• Rnd 28: (6 sc, dec) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 29: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36)
• Rnd 30: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 31: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24)

Insert safety eyes between Rnds 18 and 19, spaced about 10-11 stitches apart. Embroider a “Y” shaped nose with pink thread centered between the eyes. Stuff the head firmly. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Lop Ears (Make 2)

Use Cream yarn. These ears are long and designed to hang down.

• 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 5–10: sc around (24)
• Rnd 11: (10 sc, dec) repeat twice (22)
• Rnd 12–16: sc around (22)
• Rnd 17: (9 sc, dec) repeat twice (20)
• Rnd 18–22: sc around (20)
• Rnd 23: (8 sc, dec) repeat twice (18)
• Rnd 24–30: sc around (18)
• Rnd 31: (7 sc, dec) repeat twice (16)
• Rnd 32–35: sc around (16)

Do not stuff the ears heavily; keep them soft and flat. Fold the opening flat and sc across through both layers. FO. Sew to the sides of the head at roughly Rnd 8-10 so they flop downwards.

Legs & Body

Legs (Make 2)

Start with Light Brown (Shoes).

• Rnd 1: Ch 7, start in 2nd ch from hook. 5 sc, 3 sc in last ch. Rotate: 4 sc, inc (14)
• Rnd 2: inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc (20)
• Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc, 5 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 3, 5 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 2 (26)
• Rnd 4: BLO sc around (26)
• Rnd 5–7: sc around (26)
• Rnd 8: 7 sc, 6 dec, 7 sc (20)
• Rnd 9: 7 sc, 3 dec, 7 sc (17)
• Change to Cream yarn (Legs).
• Rnd 10: BLO sc around (17)
• Rnd 11–24: sc around (17)

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

Body

Continue with Cream yarn.

• Rnd 25: 17 sc on first leg, 4 sc on chain, 17 sc on second leg, 4 sc on other side of chain (42)
• Rnd 26: (6 sc, inc) repeat around (48)
• Rnd 27–34: sc around (48)
• Rnd 35: (6 sc, dec) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 36–37: sc around (42)
• Rnd 38: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36)
• Rnd 39–41: sc around (36)
• Rnd 42: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 43–44: sc around (30)
• Rnd 45: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 46: sc around (24)

Stuff body firmly. FO. Sew head to neck.
Shoe Detail: Reattach Light Brown yarn to the shoe opening. Ch 12 to make a strap, attach to the opposite side. Embroider or sew a tiny flower to the toe area.

Arms (Make 2)

Use Cream yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (9)
• Rnd 3–18: sc around (9)

Stuff lightly. Flatten top and sc closed. Sew to the body at shoulder height.

Dusty Pink Shell Dress

Use Dusty Pink yarn and 3.0 mm hook. This dress is worked from the top down.

• Bodice:
• Row 1: Ch 27. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (26). Turn.
• Row 2: (sc 1, inc) repeat around (39). Turn.
• Row 3: (Armholes): 5 sc, ch 6, skip 8, 13 sc, ch 6, skip 8, 5 sc. Turn.
• Row 4: sc across all sts and chains (35). Turn.
• Row 5–8: sc across (35).
• Skirt (Shell Stitch): Join ends with sl st to work in rounds.
• Rnd 9: Ch 2, dc inc in every st around (70).
• Rnd 10: *Skip 2 sts, 5 dc in next st (Shell), skip 2 sts, sc in next* repeat around.
• Rnd 11: *Shell in the sc of previous round, sc in the center dc of the Shell of previous round* repeat around.
• Rnd 12–18: Repeat Rnd 11. The alternating shells create a petal-like texture.
• Rnd 19: sl st around for a clean edge. FO.

Put the dress on the bunny. Sew a small button to the back of the bodice.

Ivory Lace Shawl

Use Ivory yarn and 3.0 mm hook.

• Row 1: Ch 40 (long enough to drape over shoulders). In 4th ch from hook work (dc, ch 1, dc) – V-stitch. *Skip 2 ch, V-stitch in next* repeat across. Turn.
• Row 2: Ch 3, V-stitch into the ch-1 space of each V-stitch from the previous row. Turn.
• Row 3–5: Repeat Row 2.
• Row 6 (Edging): *Ch 3, sc in next space* repeat around the entire shawl edges.

FO. Drape over the bunny’s shoulders.

Sun Hat

Use Light Brown/Tan yarn (stiff yarn works best).

• 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
• Rnd 14 (Brim): FLO, (2 sc, inc) repeat around (64)
• Rnd 15: (7 sc, inc) repeat around (72)
• Rnd 16: (8 sc, inc) repeat around (80)
• Rnd 17: sc around (80).

FO. Tie the Pink Silk Ribbon around the base of the crown and make a bow.

Accessories

Flower Trug (Basket)

Use Dark Brown yarn.

• Rnd 1: Ch 10, start in 2nd ch. 8 sc, 3 sc in last. Rotate: 7 sc, inc (20).
• Rnd 2: inc, 7 sc, 3 inc, 7 sc, 2 inc (26).
• Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc, 8 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 3, 8 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 2 (32).
• Rnd 4: BLO sc around (32).
• Rnd 5–8: sc around (32).
• Rnd 9: sl st around.
• Handle: Ch 25. Attach to opposite sides of the basket (across the width, not length, for a trug style).

English Roses (Make 3-4)

Use various shades of Pink.

• Row 1: Ch 21.
• Row 2: In 4th ch from hook, work (dc, ch 2, dc). *Skip 1 ch, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next* repeat across. (V-stitches). Turn.
• Row 3: *5 dc in ch-2 space, sl st in space between V-stitches* repeat across.
• FO. Roll the strip into a spiral flower shape and sew the base to secure. Place them in the basket.

Tiny Pruning Shears

Use Grey yarn.

• Handles (Make 2): Ch 5, join to form ring. Sc 8 into ring. FO.
• Blades (Make 2): Ch 6, sl st in 2nd ch, sc, hdc, dc, dc. FO.
• Sew a blade to each handle loop. Cross them slightly and sew together at the pivot point with a black knot.

Assembly

1. Dress: Put the dress on the bunny. Ensure the shell skirt fluffs out nicely.
2. Shoes: Secure the shoes and straps. Add the tiny flower detail on the toes.
3. Hat: Place the hat on the head. The ears should hang down below the brim.
4. Shawl: Position the shawl around the shoulders. You can tack it in place with a stitch or leave it removable.
5. Trug: Place the basket in the bunny’s lap or hang it on her arm. Arrange the roses inside.
6. Shears: Tuck the pruning shears into the basket or stitch to the bunny’s hand.

Your “Vintage Rose” Gardener Bunny is complete. She is ready to tend to her garden and bring a touch of floral elegance to your home.