The Enchanted Bluebell Bunny is a sophisticated amigurumi masterpiece that captures the essence of a tranquil forest floor. This design features a refined beige rabbit dressed in a deep navy-blue gown, a forest-green textured vest, and a whimsical hat shaped like an inverted bluebell flower. To achieve the professional results seen in this design, it is vital to select high-quality materials. Crafters should buy premium cotton amigurumi yarn to ensure stitch clarity and a soft touch. Additionally, investing in ergonomic crochet hook sets and high-quality polyester fiberfill will help maintain the structural integrity of the doll. For the most lifelike expression, you may want to purchase safety eyes for toys and specialized embroidery needles through trusted retailers like Amazon. This project is a wonderful investment of time, resulting in a timeless piece that showcases intricate embroidery, garment construction, and miniature accessory work. This character brings a touch of pastoral elegance into any home.

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Project Materials and Preparation

Success in creating a high-definition character like the Enchanted Bluebell 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 bunny skin and the tiny bluebell charms.

• Bunny Skin: Beige or Cream yarn (approx. 120g).
• Dress: Navy Blue or Deep Cobalt yarn (approx. 80g).
• Vest: Olive Green or Moss Green yarn (approx. 40g).
• Hat: Soft Cornflower Blue yarn and a small amount of Grass Green for the stem (approx. 40g).
• Shoes: Chocolate Brown yarn (approx. 20g).
• Accessories: Tan yarn for the basket, various greens for forest foliage, and Medium Brown for the hedgehog.
• Crochet Hooks: A 2.25mm hook for the main body components and a 2.75mm hook for the clothing to allow for a slightly softer drape.
• Safety Eyes: 12mm black safety eyes for the bunny; 6mm safety eyes for the hedgehog.
• Stuffing: Premium polyester fiberfill.
• Embroidery Floss: Dark Brown (nose/mouth), Golden Tan (acorn embroidery), and Sage Green (leaf details).
• Notions: Tapestry needle, sharp embroidery scissors, stitch markers, and pink cosmetic blush for the cheeks.

Pattern Abbreviations and Terminology

The instructions utilize standard United States terminology. Consistency in your tension is paramount, especially when creating the fitted bodice of the navy dress. If your tension tends to be loose, consider moving down a hook size to maintain the structural integrity of the bunny’s limbs.

• MR: Magic Ring
• ch: Chain stitch
• sc: Single crochet
• inc: Increase (Work two sc into the same stitch)
• dec: Invisible decrease (Work through the front loops of two stitches to reduce bulk)
• hdc: Half double crochet
• dc: Double crochet
• sl st: Slip stitch
• BLO: Back loops only
• FLO: Front loops only
• st(s): Stitch or stitches

The Sculpted Bunny Head

The head of the bunny is designed as a classic rounded sphere with subtle shaping to accommodate the safety eyes. Use the Beige yarn and a 2.25mm hook. Work in a continuous spiral without joining rounds.

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: (sc 1, inc) repeat 6 times. (18)
4. Round 4: (sc 2, inc) repeat 6 times. (24)
5. Round 5: (sc 3, inc) repeat 6 times. (30)
6. Round 6: (sc 4, inc) repeat 6 times. (36)
7. Round 7: (sc 5, inc) repeat 6 times. (42)
8. Round 8: (sc 6, inc) repeat 6 times. (48)
9. Round 9: (sc 7, inc) repeat 6 times. (54)
10. Round 10: (sc 8, inc) repeat 6 times. (60)
11. Rounds 11-23: sc in each stitch around. (60) This section builds the verticality of the face.
12. Round 24: (sc 8, dec) repeat 6 times. (54)
13. Round 25: (sc 7, dec) repeat 6 times. (48)
14. Round 26: (sc 6, dec) repeat 6 times. (42)
15. Placement: Insert safety eyes between rounds 18 and 19, with approximately 12 stitches of space between them. Ensure the eyes are perfectly level.
16. Round 27: (sc 5, dec) repeat 6 times. (36)
17. Round 28: (sc 4, dec) repeat 6 times. (30) Stuff the head firmly at this stage.
18. Round 29: (sc 3, dec) repeat 6 times. (24)
19. Round 30: (sc 2, dec) repeat 6 times. (18) Finish stuffing.
20. Round 31: 6 dec to close. (6) Fasten off and leave a long tail.

Facial Details

Using a long strand of Dark Brown embroidery floss, stitch a small “Y” shape for the nose and mouth centered between the eyes. The nose should sit at round 20. Use a soft brush and a tiny amount of pink blush to add soft circles to the cheeks and the center of the nose area for a gentle glow.

Long Floppy Bunny Ears

The ears are designed to hang down past the shoulders, giving the character a relaxed, vintage feel. Make two pieces using Beige yarn. Do not stuff the ears.

1. Round 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. Round 2: inc in each st around. (12)
3. Round 3: (sc 1, inc) repeat around. (18)
4. Round 4: (sc 2, inc) repeat around. (24)
5. Rounds 5-15: sc in each st around. (24)
6. Round 16: (sc 10, dec) repeat 2 times. (22)
7. Rounds 17-25: sc in each st around. (22)
8. Round 26: (sc 9, dec) repeat 2 times. (20)
9. Rounds 27-35: sc in each st around. (20)
10. Round 36: (sc 8, dec) repeat 2 times. (18)
11. Rounds 37-55: sc in each st around. (18)
12. Flatten the ear and work 9 sc through both layers to close. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing to the top of the head at round 5.

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Legs and Seated Torso

The legs and body are worked to support a seated position. Use Beige yarn for the skin sections.

Legs (Make 2)

1. Round 1: 6 sc in a MR. (6)
2. Round 2: 6 inc. (12)
3. Round 3: (sc 1, inc) repeat around. (18)
4. Round 4: (sc 2, inc) repeat around. (24)
5. Rounds 5-10: sc in each st around. (24)
6. Round 11: 6 sc, 6 dec, 6 sc. (18) This creates the foot bend.
7. Rounds 12-28: sc in each st around. (18)
8. Stuff the feet firmly and the rest of the leg moderately. Fasten off and leave a tail for assembly.

Seated Body

1. Round 1: 6 sc in a MR. (6)
2. Round 2: 6 inc. (12)
3. Round 3: (sc 1, inc) repeat around. (18)
4. Round 4: (sc 2, inc) repeat around. (24)
5. Round 5: (sc 3, inc) repeat around. (30)
6. Round 6: (sc 4, inc) repeat around. (36)
7. Round 7: (sc 5, inc) repeat around. (42)
8. Round 8: (sc 6, inc) repeat around. (48)
9. Round 9: (sc 7, inc) repeat around. (54)
10. Rounds 10-25: sc in each st around. (54)
11. Round 26: (sc 7, dec) repeat around. (48)
12. Rounds 27-30: sc in each st around. (48)
13. Round 31: (sc 6, dec) repeat around. (42)
14. Round 32: sc in each st around. (42)
15. Round 33: (sc 5, dec) repeat around. (36)
16. Round 34: sc in each st around. (36)
17. Round 35: (sc 4, dec) repeat around. (30)
18. Round 36: (sc 3, dec) repeat around. (24) Stuff the body very firmly.
19. Round 37: (sc 2, dec) repeat around. (18)
20. Round 38: sc in each st around. (18) Fasten off, leaving a tail.

The Forest Warden Outfit

The clothing consists of a deep navy dress and a mossy green vest. These should be worked with a 2.75mm hook for comfort.

Navy Blue Skirted Dress

1. Row 1: Using Navy Blue yarn, ch 31. Starting in the 2nd ch from hook, sc 30 across. Ch 1, turn.
2. Rows 2-8: sc in each st across. (30) This forms the bodice.
3. Round 9: Join with a sl st to the first stitch to begin working in rounds. Switch to dc. (dc 2, inc) around. (40)
4. Round 10: (dc 3, inc) around. (50)
5. Round 11: (dc 4, inc) around. (60)
6. Rounds 12-22: dc in each st around. (60) This creates the wide Flare.
7. Round 23: Work sc around the entire hem. Fasten off.

Textured Green Vest

1. Row 1: Using Olive Green, ch 33. Work 32 sc across. Ch 1, turn.
2. Row 2-10: sc in each st across. (32)
3. Row 11 (Armholes): 6 sc, ch 10, skip 6 sts, work 10 sc, ch 10, skip 6 sts, work 6 sc.
4. Row 12: sc in each st and ch around. (40)
5. Row 13-18: Work hdc in each st across to create a thicker texture. Fasten off.
6. Acorn Embroidery: Using Tan and Dark Brown thread, embroider three small acorns on the front panels of the vest. Use a satin stitch for the nut and a cross-stitch for the cap.

Bluebell Petal Hat

The hat is the signature piece of this design, shaped like an inverted bluebell flower with a scalloped edge.

1. Round 1: Using Soft Cornflower Blue, 6 sc in a MR. (6)
2. Round 2: 6 inc. (12)
3. Round 3: (sc 1, inc) repeat around. (18)
4. Round 4: (sc 2, inc) repeat around. (24)
5. Round 5: (sc 3, inc) repeat around. (30)
6. Round 6: (sc 4, inc) repeat around. (36)
7. Round 7: (sc 5, inc) repeat around. (42)
8. Round 8: (sc 6, inc) repeat around. (48)
9. Rounds 9-18: sc in each st around. (48)
10. The Petal Edge: Work around the hem: (sc 1, hdc 1, dc 3 in next st, hdc 1, sc 1) repeat around to create the bell petals. Fasten off.
11. Stem: Using Grass Green yarn, attach to the center MR of the hat. Ch 6, work 5 sc back down. Fasten off and sew to the top.

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Accessories: Basket and Miniature Hedgehog

Woven Wicker Basket

1. Round 1: Using Tan yarn, 6 sc in a MR. (6)
2. Round 2: 6 inc. (12)
3. Round 3: (sc 1, inc) repeat around. (18)
4. Round 4: (sc 2, inc) repeat around. (24)
5. Round 5: BLO sc in each st around. (24)
6. Rounds 6-12: sc in each st around. (24)
7. Handle: ch 20, sl st to the opposite side.
8. Foliage: Work small green chains (ch 5, sl st back) and sew them inside the basket to mimic leaves. Attach tiny cornflower blue flowers (MR, 5 petals of ch 2, sl st).

Miniature Hedgehog Companion

The hedgehog uses a combination of smooth and fuzzy yarn for a realistic appearance.

1. Round 1 (Face): Using Tan yarn, 6 sc in a MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rounds 3-5: sc around. (12) Insert 6mm safety eyes at Round 3.
4. Round 6 (Body): Switch to fuzzy Medium Brown yarn. inc around. (24)
5. Rounds 7-11: sc around. (24)
6. Round 12: (sc 2, dec) repeat around. (18)
7. Round 13: (sc 1, dec) repeat around. (12) Stuff lightly.
8. Round 14: 6 dec to close. Fasten off.

Bluebell Hanging Charms

These tiny flowers hang from the waist of the bunny’s navy dress. Make 5 pieces.

1. Bell: Using Soft Cornflower Blue, 5 sc in a MR. R2: inc around (10). R3-4: 10 sc. R5: (sl st, ch 2, sl st in same st) in each st. Fasten off.
2. Cords: Using Sage Green thread, ch 12. Sew the blue bell to the bottom of the chain.
3. Assembly: Sew the green chains to the waistband of the navy dress so the bells hang down at different lengths.

Mary Jane Shoes

Make two shoes using Chocolate Brown yarn to match the woodland theme.

1. Round 1: Ch 7. Start in 2nd ch: 5 sc, 3 sc in last ch. Turn: 4 sc, inc. (14)
2. Round 2: inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc. (20)
3. Round 3: BLO sc in each st around. (20)
4. Round 4: sc in each st around. (20)
5. Round 5: 8 sc, 3 dec, 6 sc. (17)
6. Strap: ch 8 from one side to the other. Fasten off.

Final Assembly and Finishing Touches

Assembling the Enchanted Bluebell Bunny requires patience to ensure all elements are symmetrical. Precision during this stage is what elevates the final character to a professional standard.

• Joining the Body: Sew the head firmly to the neck opening of the body. Ensure the neck is stuffed very firmly to support the weight of the ears and bluebell hat.
• Leg placement: Sew the legs to the bottom of the torso so that the bunny sits stably. The feet should point slightly outward.
• Arm placement: Attach the arms to the sides of the torso at round 35. They should sit just below the vest opening.
• Dressing: Place the navy blue dress on the bunny first. Slide the green vest over the arms. Secure the back of the dress with a small stitch or a tiny button.
• Hat and Basket: Place the bluebell hat on the head, pulling the floppy ears down through the sides. The hat should sit low, near the eyes. Position the woven basket next to the bunny’s right foot.
• Final Polish: Position the miniature hedgehog companion next to the bunny. Inspect your work for any loose yarn tails. Use your needle to pull any ends deep into the stuffing.

Your Enchanted Bluebell Bunny is now complete! This character is a celebration of texture, color, and woodland storytelling. Store your masterpiece in a dry area away from direct sunlight to preserve the vibrant navy and olive hues of the yarn. We hope you enjoyed every moment of this sophisticated garden journey and feel proud of the incredible artistry you have achieved with your crochet hooks.

Would you like to learn how to add a matching floral-embroidered picnic blanket for the bunny to sit on, or perhaps receive guidance on creating a coordinating forest-themed stool?