Welcome to a whimsical project that brings the enchanting beauty of a blooming garden into your home. This tutorial guides you through creating a lovely white bunny inspired by cascading purple wisteria flowers, accompanied by her charming little snail friend. The bunny features a stunning textured dress that mimics bunches of wisteria, a delicate bolero jacket, and a dainty parasol. This heirloom-quality set is perfect for intermediate crocheters who love detailed amigurumi. For the best results, I recommend using mercerized cotton yarn, which provides excellent stitch definition and durability. You can easily buy yarn and supplies from online retailers like Amazon or your favorite local craft store. The estimated cost to create this entire set is approximately $20 to $30, depending on the yarn brands you select.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Materials & Tools

• Yarn: Sport or DK weight cotton yarn in the following colors:
  • White (Bunny, Jacket)
  • Lilac / Light Purple (Dress, Parasol)
  • Deep Purple (Shoes, Parasol detailing)
  • Pastel Pink (Snail)
  • Beige or Light Brown (Fan)
• Crochet Hook: 2.5 mm (or size suitable for your yarn to achieve a tight gauge).
• Safety Eyes: 8mm or 10mm black safety eyes for the bunny; black beads or embroidery thread for the snail.
• Fiberfill: High-quality polyester stuffing.
• Wire: Craft wire (approx. 16 gauge) for the parasol handle and potentially for the ears if you want them posable.
• Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors, embroidery thread (pink for nose, black for eyelashes).

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR: Magic Ring
• ch: Chain
• sc: Single crochet
• hdc: Half double crochet
• dc: Double crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: Decrease (invisible decrease preferred)
• sl st: Slip stitch
• BLO: Back loops only
• FLO: Front loops only
• Bobble: Yarn over, insert hook into st, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops (repeat 4 times in same st), yarn over and pull through all loops on hook.

Part 1: The Bunny

Arms (Make 2)

Make these first to attach later. Use White yarn.

1. R1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. R2: (sc 2, inc) x 2. (8)
3. R3-18: sc in each st around. (8)
4. R19: Flatten the opening and sc through both sides to close. (4)

Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing.

Legs (Make 2)

Start with Deep Purple for the shoes.

1. R1: ch 6, start in 2nd ch from hook. sc 4, 3 sc in last ch. Turn to work on the other side: sc 3, inc. (12)
2. R2: inc, sc 3, (inc) x 3, sc 3, (inc) x 2. (18)
3. R3: In BLO, sc around. (18)
4. R4: sc around. (18)
5. R5: sc 5, (dec) x 4, sc 5. (14)
6. R6: sc 5, (dec) x 2, sc 5. (12)
7. R7: Change to White yarn. In BLO, sc around. (12)
8. R8-20: sc in each st around. (12)

Fasten off the first leg. Do not fasten off the second leg. Ch 4 and join to the first leg with a sl st.

Body

Continue with White yarn.

1. R21: sc 12 (first leg), sc 4 (on chain), sc 12 (second leg), sc 4 (on other side of chain). (32)
2. R22: (sc 7, inc) x 4. (36)
3. R23-28: sc in each st around. (36)
4. R29: (sc 4, dec) x 6. (30)
5. R30-31: sc in each st around. (30)
6. R32: (sc 3, dec) x 6. (24)
7. R33-37: sc in each st around. (24)
8. R38: (sc 2, dec) x 6. (18)
9. R39: sc around. (18)

Stuff the body firmly. Leave a long tail for sewing the head.

Head

Use White yarn. Work from top down or bottom up. Here we work top down.

1. R1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: (sc 1, inc) around. (18)
4. R4: (sc 2, inc) around. (24)
5. R5: (sc 3, inc) around. (30)
6. R6: (sc 4, inc) around. (36)
7. R7: (sc 5, inc) around. (42)
8. R8: (sc 6, inc) around. (48)
9. R9-16: sc in each st around. (48)
10. R17: (sc 6, dec) around. (42)
11. R18: (sc 5, dec) around. (36)
12. R19: (sc 4, dec) around. (30)
13. R20: (sc 3, dec) around. (24)
14. R21: (sc 2, dec) around. (18)

Insert safety eyes between R13 and R14, about 9 stitches apart. Stuff firmly. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Ears (Make 2)

Use White yarn. These are long and floppy.

1. R1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. R2: (sc 1, inc) around. (9)
3. R3: (sc 2, inc) around. (12)
4. R4: (sc 3, inc) around. (15)
5. R5-18: sc in each st around. (15)
6. R19: (sc 3, dec) around. (12)
7. R20-22: sc in each st around. (12)
8. R23: Flatten top and sc across to close.

Part 2: The Wisteria Outfit

Wisteria Dress

The dress is worked from the neck down with Lilac yarn. The skirt features a special “Wisteria Texture”.

1. R1: Ch 20, join to form a circle. sc in each ch. (20)
2. R2: (sc 4, inc) x 4. (24)
3. R3: sc 3, ch 6 (skip 4 sts for armhole), sc 8, ch 6 (skip 4 sts for armhole), sc 5. (28 including chains)
4. R4: sc in each st and ch. (28)
5. R5: (sc 6, inc) x 4. (32)
6. R6: (sc 7, inc) x 4. (36)
7. R7: (sc 5, inc) x 6. (42)
8. R8: (sc 6, inc) x 6. (48)
9. R9-12: sc in each st around. (48)

The Wisteria Skirt Section:
We will now create the cascading bobbles.

1. R13 (Bobble Row): *sc 1, Bobble st in next st* repeat around. (48)
2. R14: sc in each st around. (48)
3. R15 (Bobble Row): *Bobble st in next st, sc 1* repeat around (offset from previous row). (48)
4. R16: sc in each st around. (48)
5. R17-22: Repeat the Bobble Row and SC Row pattern. The bobbles should create a dense, grape-like texture.
6. R23: sc in each st around. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Bolero Jacket

Use White yarn. Worked in rows.

1. Row 1: Ch 21. sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (20)
2. Row 2: inc, sc 18, inc. (22)
3. Row 3: sc 3, ch 5, skip 4, sc 8, ch 5, skip 4, sc 3. (24)
4. Row 4: sc across, working into chains. (24)
5. Row 5: (sc 3, inc) x 6. (30)
6. Row 6-8: sc across. (30)

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Part 3: Accessories

Parasol

Use Lilac yarn for the canopy and Deep Purple for the trim.

1. R1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: (sc 1, inc) around. (18)
4. R4: (sc 2, inc) around. (24)
5. R5: (sc 3, inc) around. (30)
6. R6: (sc 4, inc) around. (36)
7. R7: (sc 5, inc) around. (42)
8. R8: (sc 6, inc) around. (48)
9. R9-12: sc in each st around. (48)
10. R13: Change to Deep Purple. *sc 1, ch 2, sc in same st, skip 1* repeat around to create a scalloped edge.

Assembly: Wrap a piece of wire with Deep Purple yarn to create the handle and stem. Glue or sew into the center of the parasol canopy.

Hand-Held Fan

Use Beige or Off-White yarn.

1. Row 1: MR, ch 2 (counts as dc), 8 dc into ring. Pull tight but do not join (semicircle). Turn.
2. Row 2: ch 2, 2 dc in each st across. Turn.
3. Row 3: ch 1, *sc 1, ch 2* repeat across to create the ridges of the fan.

Fasten off. You can stiffen this with white glue and water mix if needed.

Part 4: The Pastel Snail

Shell

Use Pastel Pink yarn. The shell is worked as a long cone that is then coiled.

1. R1: MR, 4 sc. (4)
2. R2: sc around. (4)
3. R3: (sc 1, inc) x 2. (6)
4. R4-6: sc around. (6)
5. R7: (sc 2, inc) x 2. (8)
6. R8-15: sc around. (8)
7. R16: (sc 3, inc) x 2. (10)
8. R17-25: sc around. (10)
9. R26: (sc 4, inc) x 2. (12)
10. R27-35: sc around. (12)

Stuff lightly as you go (do not overstuff or it won’t coil). Fasten off. Coil the piece into a spiral shell shape and sew firmly in place.

Snail Body

Use Pastel Pink yarn.

1. R1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. R2: (sc 2, inc) x 2. (8)
3. R3-8: sc around. (8)
4. R9: (sc 2, dec) x 2. (6)
5. R10: dec around. (3)

Fasten off. Sew the shell onto the back of the body. Use a small strand of pink yarn to make two tiny knots on top of the head for antennas. Embroider sleeping eyes with black thread.

Final Assembly

1. Sew the head to the body.
2. Sew the arms to the sides of the body.
3. Attach the ears to the top of the head, spacing them about 4 rounds down from the center.
4. Embroider a pink nose and cute blush cheeks on the bunny.
5. Put the dress on the bunny. Slide the bolero jacket over the dress.
6. Stitch the fan to one hand (or use a dab of glue).
7. Attach the parasol to the other hand.

Your Wisteria Bunny and Pastel Snail are now ready! This charming duo brings a touch of spring elegance to any room. Enjoy your handmade creation!