Immerse yourself in the delicate artistry of nature with this exquisite project that captures the fleeting beauty of a spring garden. The Peony Petals Bunny is a masterpiece of character design, featuring a refined cream-colored rabbit dressed in a breathtaking tiered gown that mimics the lush, overlapping petals of a blooming peony. This design is perfect for collectors or as a high-end heirloom gift for someone who cherishes sophisticated handmade art. To achieve the professional results seen in the inspiration, it is essential to buy high-quality mercerized cotton yarn and purchase specialized amigurumi tools from reputable sources like Amazon or your local boutique craft shop. Using the correct fiber ensures that the intricate layered ruffles of the dress maintain their crisp, petal-like structure while providing a smooth surface for the fine chest embroidery. This project invites you to master advanced techniques, from complex garment construction to delicate miniature sculpting, resulting in a timeless treasure that tells a story of elegance and grace.

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Materials and Preparation

Success in creating a high-definition character like the Peony Petals Bunny starts with a meticulous selection of materials. Because this character features multiple layers of clothing and fine accessories, consistency in your yarn weight is vital to ensure the proportions remain balanced. We recommend using a Sport weight (Fine #2) or a light DK weight (Light #3) yarn to achieve the delicate detail required for the petals and the hummingbird companion.

• Main Body Yarn: Cream or Off-White (approx. 100g). A soft cotton-acrylic blend works beautifully for a plush but structured finish.
• Dress Yarn: Coral or Peach (approx. 75g). Look for a yarn with a slight sheen to enhance the floral effect of the ruffles.
• Accessory Yarns:
  • Sky Blue (for the fan and shoes).
  • Tan or Light Brown (for the fan handle and embroidery details).
  • Teal and Emerald Green (for the hummingbird companion).
  • Rose Pink and White (for the floral crown).
• Crochet Hooks: A 2.25mm or 2.5mm hook for the main body and companion to ensure tight, gap-free stitches. A 2.75mm or 3.0mm hook for the dress ruffles to provide a softer, more fluid drape.
• Safety Eyes: 10mm or 12mm black safety eyes for the bunny; 4mm safety eyes or black embroidery thread for the hummingbird.
• Stuffing: Premium grade polyester fiberfill.
• Embroidery Floss: Dark brown (mouth/nose), teal, and pink (chest motifs).
• Hardware: One small button for the back of the dress.
• Notions: Tapestry needle, sharp embroidery scissors, stitch markers, and pink cosmetic blush for the cheeks.

Standard Abbreviations (US Terms)

Maintaining an accurate stitch count is the key to a professional finish. Please refer to these standard United States crochet terms throughout the construction process. Ensure your tension is consistent across all pieces to prevent the garments from being too tight or too loose on the finished body.

• MR: Magic Ring (the standard start for circular amigurumi).
• sc: Single crochet.
• inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch).
• dec: Invisible decrease (sc 2 together using front loops only).
• hdc: Half double crochet.
• dc: Double crochet.
• tr: Treble crochet.
• sl st: Slip stitch.
• ch: Chain stitch.
• st(s): Stitch or stitches.
• BLO: Back loops only.
• FLO: Front loops only.

The Sculpted Bunny Head

The head is an elegant oval shape that provides the foundation for the character’s gentle expression. We work in continuous spirals using the Cream yarn. Use a stitch marker to denote the first stitch of every round to avoid errors in shaping.

1. Round 1: Start with a MR and place 6 sc into the ring. (6)
2. Round 2: Work 1 inc in every stitch around. (12)
3. Round 3: *1 sc, 1 inc* repeat 6 times. (18)
4. Round 4: *2 sc, 1 inc* repeat 6 times. (24)
5. Round 5: *3 sc, 1 inc* repeat 6 times. (30)
6. Round 6: *4 sc, 1 inc* repeat 6 times. (36)
7. Round 7: *5 sc, 1 inc* repeat 6 times. (42)
8. Round 8: *6 sc, 1 inc* repeat 6 times. (48)
9. Round 9: *7 sc, 1 inc* repeat 6 times. (54)
10. Round 10: *8 sc, 1 inc* repeat 6 times. (60)
11. Rounds 11-22: Work 1 sc in each of the 60 stitches around. (60) This long section creates the vertical height of the face.
12. Round 23: *8 sc, 1 dec* repeat 6 times. (54)
13. Round 24: *7 sc, 1 dec* repeat 6 times. (48)
14. Round 25: *6 sc, 1 dec* repeat 6 times. (42)
15. Round 26: *5 sc, 1 dec* repeat 6 times. (36)
16. Placement: Insert safety eyes between Rounds 17 and 18, with approximately 10-12 stitches of space between them. Ensure they are level.
17. Round 27: *4 sc, 1 dec* repeat 6 times. (30)
18. Stuffing: Begin stuffing the head firmly. Focus on the sides to define the rounded cheeks seen in the image.
19. Round 28: *3 sc, 1 dec* repeat 6 times. (24)
20. Round 29: *2 sc, 1 dec* repeat 6 times. (18)
21. Round 30: *1 sc, 1 dec* repeat 6 times. (12) Finish stuffing.
22. Round 31: 6 dec to close. (6) Fasten off and weave in the end.

Facial Details

Using a long strand of the same Cream yarn, perform slight eye sculpting by inserting the needle at the neck opening and exiting near the inner corner of one eye, then re-entering a stitch away and pulling back toward the neck. This creates a slightly sunken eye socket that adds depth to the face. For the nose and mouth, use dark brown thread to embroider a small “Y” shape approximately three rounds below the eyes. Apply a light touch of pink blush to the cheeks and the bridge of the nose for a soft, youthful appearance.

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Upright Bunny Ears (Make 2)

The ears are designed to stand tall, giving the character an alert and elegant silhouette. Use Cream yarn and do not stuff the ears.

1. Round 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. Round 2: *1 sc, 1 inc* repeat 3 times. (9)
3. Round 3: *2 sc, 1 inc* repeat 3 times. (12)
4. Round 4: *3 sc, 1 inc* repeat 3 times. (15)
5. Round 5: *4 sc, 1 inc* repeat 3 times. (18)
6. Round 6: *5 sc, 1 inc* repeat 3 times. (21)
7. Round 7: *6 sc, 1 inc* repeat 3 times. (24)
8. Rounds 8-25: sc in each st around. (24)
9. Round 26: *6 sc, 1 dec* repeat 3 times. (21)
10. Rounds 27-30: sc in each st around. (21)
11. Flatten the ear and work 10 sc through both layers to close. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing to the top of the head at Round 5.

The Pear-Shaped Torso

The body is shaped to sit stably while supporting the weight of the ruffled dress. We work from the neck down to ensure a clean join with the head. Use Cream yarn.

1. Round 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. Round 2: 6 inc. (12)
3. Round 3: *1 sc, 1 inc* repeat around. (18)
4. Round 4: *2 sc, 1 inc* repeat around. (24)
5. Round 5: *3 sc, 1 inc* repeat around. (30)
6. Round 6: *4 sc, 1 inc* repeat around. (36)
7. Round 7: *5 sc, inc* repeat around. (42)
8. Round 8: *6 sc, inc* repeat around. (48)
9. Rounds 9-18: sc in each st around. (48)
10. Round 19: *7 sc, inc* repeat 6 times. (54)
11. Rounds 20-25: sc in each st around. (54) Stuff firmly as you progress.
12. Round 26: *7 sc, dec* repeat around. (48)
13. Round 27: *6 sc, dec* repeat around. (42)
14. Round 28: *5 sc, dec* repeat around. (36)
15. Round 29: *4 sc, dec* repeat around. (30)
16. Round 30: *3 sc, dec* repeat around. (24) Stuff the lower body firmly.
17. Round 31: *2 sc, dec* repeat around. (18)
18. Round 32: 6 dec to close. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Limbs: Arms and Legs

Bunny Arms (Make 2)

Use Cream yarn. The arms are slender and should be stuffed only in the hand portion to allow them to rest naturally against the dress.

1. Round 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. Round 2: *1 sc, inc* repeat 3 times. (9)
3. Rounds 3-22: sc in each st around. (9)
4. Flatten the top and work 4 sc through both layers. Sew to the torso just below the neck join.

Bunny Legs (Make 2)

The legs include the base of the sandals to ensure they are perfectly integrated. Start with Sky Blue yarn for the shoes.

1. Round 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. Round 2: 6 inc. (12)
3. Round 3: *1 sc, inc* repeat around. (18)
4. Round 4: *5 sc, inc* repeat 3 times. (21)
5. Round 5: BLO sc in each st around. (21) This creates the flat sole.
6. Round 6: Switch to Cream yarn. BLO sc in each st around. (21)
7. Rounds 7-25: sc in each st around. (21)
8. Stuff firmly. Flatten the top and work 10 sc across. Sew to the bottom of the body.
9. Sandal Straps: Using Sky Blue yarn, attach to the side of the foot at Round 5. Ch 8, cross over the top of the foot and sl st to the other side. Repeat to create the criss-cross lace-up effect seen in the image.

The Peony Petal Gown

This tiered dress is the most detailed part of the project. It features a fitted bodice and three layers of ruffled petals. Use Coral/Peach yarn and a 2.75mm hook.

The Dress Foundation

1. Row 1: Ch 31. Starting in the 2nd ch, work 30 sc across. Ch 1, turn.
2. Rows 2-8: Work 30 sc across. This forms the bodice.
3. Round 9: Join with a sl st to form a ring. *sc 4, inc* repeat around. (36)
4. Round 10: *sc 5, inc* repeat around. (42)
5. Round 11: BLO sc in each st around. (42) Note: We will attach the first ruffle tier to the front loops of this round.
6. Rounds 12-14: sc in each st around. (42)
7. Round 15: BLO sc in each st around. (42) Note: Second ruffle tier attaches here.
8. Rounds 16-18: sc in each st around. (42)
9. Round 19: BLO sc in each st around. (42) Note: Third ruffle tier attaches here.
10. Fasten off.

The Petal Ruffle Tiers (Repeat for Rounds 11, 15, and 19)

To achieve the lush peony look, we use a shell-based pattern worked into the front loops (FLO) we left earlier. We work from the top down.

1. Join Coral yarn to the first front loop.
2. Round 1: *sc in next st, ch 2, 5 dc in next st (petal base), ch 2* repeat around.
3. Round 2: Work around the petals: *sc 1, hdc 1, dc 3 in top st, hdc 1, sc 1* in each shell. This creates the rounded, soft petal shape seen in the image.
4. Ensure the layers overlap slightly. The third (bottom) layer should be the longest. Add a few extra dc to the shells of the bottom layer to increase the volume.

Chest Embroidery and Lace Collar

The chest of the dress features two symmetrical hummingbirds facing each other. Use teal embroidery floss and a satin stitch to create the bird silhouettes. Use a small amount of pink thread to add a “v” shape between them. For the lace collar, use White fine thread and work: *ch 3, dc in same st, skip 1, sl st in next* around the neckline of the finished bodice.

Floral Crown and Accessories

Miniature Rose Crown

The crown features pink and white blossoms. Make 5-7 flowers.

• Mini Rose: Ch 10. Starting in 2nd ch, work 3 dc in each stitch across. The chain will coil. Roll it into a rose shape and secure the base with a needle.
• Assembly: Crochet a long chain in Green yarn to fit the bunny’s head. Sew the roses onto the chain, alternating colors. Place the crown around the ears and secure it with a few hidden stitches.

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The Sky Blue Fan

The fan is a unique accessory that requires two different colors. Use Sky Blue for the pleats and Tan for the base.

1. Fan Wedge: Using Blue yarn, ch 12. Row 1: 11 sc, turn. Row 2: BLO 11 sc. Repeat until you have 10 ribs. Fasten off.
2. Assembly: Gather the bottom edge of the ribs and sew them together tightly.
3. Handle: Using Tan yarn, ch 4. Work 2 rows of 3 sc. Sew to the base of the blue wedge. Attach the fan to the bunny’s right hand.

The Tiny Hummingbird Companion

This miniature pet requires a steady hand and a small hook. Use Teal yarn.

1. Body: MR, 4 sc. R2: 4 inc (8). R3-R6: 8 sc. R7: 4 dec. Stuff lightly and close.
2. Beak: Using Dark Brown thread, sew a long straight stitch at the front of the head.
3. Wings (Make 2): Ch 5. Starting in 2nd ch: sl st, sc, hdc, dc. Fasten off and sew to the sides of the body in an upright, “spread-wing” position.
4. Tail: Attach Emerald yarn to the back. Ch 3, sl st back down.
5. Embroider two tiny black dots for eyes. Secure the bird to the bunny’s left arm or shoulder.

Final Assembly Mastery

Bringing all these intricate components together requires patience and an eye for symmetry. Use pins to position every part before making permanent stitches.

Joining the Parts

• Head to Body: Sew the head to the neck using a mattress stitch for a seamless join. Ensure the neck is stuffed very firmly to support the weight of the ears and floral crown.
• Limbs: Align the arms symmetrically just below the lace collar. The legs should be sewn at the bottom base of the torso so the bunny can sit comfortably with her dress flared out around her.
• Garment Finishing: Put the dress on the bunny before sewing the head on if you prefer a permanent fit, or use a small button at the back of the bodice for a removable gown.
• Styling: Fluff the petal ruffles of the dress to ensure they overlap nicely. Arrange the floral crown so it sits just in front of the ears. Ensure the fan is held at an elegant angle.

Polishing Your Character

Once assembled, inspect your stitches for any stray yarn tails. Use your needle to pull any loose ends deep into the stuffing. Re-apply the cheek blush if it has faded during assembly. Your Peony Petals Bunny is now complete! This character is a celebration of texture, color, and storytelling. Store your masterpiece in a dry area away from direct sunlight to preserve the vibrant peach and sky blue hues. We hope you enjoyed every moment of this sophisticated garden journey and feel proud of the incredible artistry you have achieved with your hooks.

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