The Midnight Pansy Bunny is an exquisite artisan project that blends the mysterious beauty of a moonlit garden with the intricate details of vintage-inspired amigurumi. This character features a deep charcoal-colored rabbit base, elegantly dressed in a dark violet and obsidian A-line dress that serves as a canvas for high-contrast pansy motifs in shades of royal purple and sunburst yellow. To achieve the professional results seen in this high-definition design, it is essential to buy premium cotton amigurumi yarn and purchase professional crochet hooks that allow for the precise tension needed for tapestry colorwork. You can easily order high-quality amigurumi supplies, including specialized safety eyes and high-density fiberfill, from trusted online retailers like Amazon to ensure your project maintains its structural integrity and soft finish. This project is a magnificent investment of your creative time, resulting in a stunning heirloom piece that showcases advanced skills in garment layering, color-switching techniques, and miniature companion sculpting. Whether intended as a centerpiece for a botanical display or a high-end handmade gift, this bunny radiates sophistication and artisanal excellence.

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Comprehensive Material List and Preparation

Success in creating the Midnight Pansy Bunny relies heavily on your choice of materials. Because this character utilizes dark tones, having excellent lighting and high-quality yarn with great stitch definition is paramount. Using a hook size slightly smaller than the yarn label recommends is the secret to creating a tight, dense fabric that keeps the stuffing completely hidden.

• Main Bunny Body: Charcoal Grey or Obsidian Black Sport weight cotton yarn (approx. 150g).
• Dress Base and Hat: Deep Navy or Darkest Purple cotton yarn (approx. 100g).
• Pansy Motif Details: Small amounts of Royal Purple, Lavender, Bright Yellow, and Off-White.
• Collar and Shirt: Crisp White mercerized cotton (approx. 30g).
• Squirrel Companion: Medium Brown, Tan, and Chocolate Brown yarn.
• Shoes: Black or Dark Slate Grey yarn.
• Round Bag: Matching Dark Charcoal or Grey yarn.
• Crochet Hooks: A 2.25mm hook for the main body and accessories; a 2.75mm hook for the dress to allow for a slightly softer drape.
• Safety Eyes: 12mm solid black safety eyes for the rabbit; 4mm or 5mm eyes for the squirrel.
• Stuffing: High-density, anti-allergenic polyester fiberfill.
• Embroidery: Silver-grey thread for facial features and white thread for the collar highlights.
• Glasses: Thin jewelry wire (silver or gold) and a small pair of pliers.
• Notions: Long tapestry needle, stitch markers, and sharp embroidery scissors.

Standard Abbreviations and Guide

This design utilizes standard United States terminology. Accuracy in stitch count and maintaining even tension are the foundations for ensuring that the garments fit the bunny’s body perfectly. If your tension tends to be naturally loose, consider moving down half a hook size for the amigurumi components.

• MR: Magic Ring (the essential foundation for circular work).
• sc: Single crochet.
• inc: Increase (work two single crochets into the same stitch).
• dec: Invisible decrease (work through the front loops only).
• hdc: Half double crochet.
• dc: Double crochet.
• tr: Treble crochet.
• sl st: Slip stitch.
• ch: Chain stitch.
• BLO: Back loops only.
• FLO: Front loops only.
• st(s): Stitch or stitches.

Phase 1: The Sculpted Midnight Bunny Head

The head is designed as a large, rounded sphere with subtle tapering toward the muzzle to provide a gentle, curious expression. Use the Charcoal yarn and the 2.25mm hook. Work in continuous spirals without joining rounds. Use a stitch marker to track the beginning of each round to avoid errors in the shaping of the cheeks. Firm stuffing is essential here to provide a smooth base for facial features.

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 the circle. (12)
3. Round 3: Perform a sequence of (1 sc, 1 inc) repeated 6 times. (18)
4. Round 4: Perform a sequence of (2 sc, 1 inc) repeated 6 times. (24)
5. Round 5: Perform a sequence of (3 sc, 1 inc) repeated 6 times. (30)
6. Round 6: Perform a sequence of (4 sc, 1 inc) repeated 6 times. (36)
7. Round 7: Perform a sequence of (5 sc, 1 inc) repeated 6 times. (42)
8. Round 8: Perform a sequence of (6 sc, 1 inc) repeated 6 times. (48)
9. Round 9: Perform a sequence of (7 sc, 1 inc) repeated 6 times. (54)
10. Round 10: Perform a sequence of (8 sc, 1 inc) repeated 6 times. (60)
11. Round 11: Perform a sequence of (9 sc, 1 inc) repeated 6 times. (66)
12. Rounds 12-25: Work 1 sc in each of the 66 stitches around. This long section builds the vertical height of the face and creates the placement area for the expressive eyes. (66)
13. Round 26: Perform a sequence of (9 sc, 1 dec) repeated 6 times. (60)
14. Round 27: Perform a sequence of (8 sc, 1 dec) repeated 6 times. (54)
15. Round 28: Perform a sequence of (7 sc, 1 dec) repeated 6 times. (48)
16. Round 29: Perform a sequence of (6 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. (42)
17. Placement: Insert the 12mm safety eyes between rounds 18 and 19, leaving approximately 12 stitches of space between them. Ensure they are perfectly level.
18. Round 30: Perform a sequence of (5 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. (36)
19. Round 31: Perform a sequence of (4 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. (30)
20. Stuffing: Begin stuffing the head firmly. Focus on pushing the fiberfill toward the sides to define the rounded cheeks seen in the image.
21. Round 32: Perform a sequence of (3 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. (24)
22. Round 33: Perform a sequence of (2 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. (18) Finish stuffing the head to a firm consistency.
23. Round 34: Perform a sequence of (1 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. (12)
24. Round 35: 6 dec to close. (6) Fasten off and leave a long tail. Use a tapestry needle to pull the hole closed securely.

Facial Details and Muzzle Sculpting

To achieve the soulful expression of the Midnight Bunny, use a long strand of Charcoal yarn to perform eye sculpting. Insert the needle at the base of the head, exit near the inner corner of one eye, re-enter a stitch away, and pull back toward the base. Repeat for the other eye. This creates depth in the sockets. For the nose and mouth, use silver-grey thread to embroider a small “Y” shape directly in the center of the face, approximately three rounds below the eyes. Apply a very faint touch of pink blush to the cheeks using a soft brush. Ensure the embroidery is perfectly symmetrical to maintain the character’s mysterious personality.

Phase 2: Upright Midnight Bunny Ears

The ears are a signature feature, designed to stand tall and alert. We use a gradual increase method to create a wide base that supports their height. Make two pieces using the Charcoal yarn and the 2.25mm hook. Do not stuff the ears to maintain their flat, elegant profile.

1. Round 1: Start with a MR and work 6 sc inside. (6)
2. Round 2: Work 1 inc into every stitch around. (12)
3. Round 3: Perform (1 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times. (18)
4. Round 4: Perform (2 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times. (24)
5. Rounds 5-15: Work 1 sc in each of the 24 stitches around. (24)
6. Round 16: Perform (6 sc, 1 dec) repeat 3 times. (21)
7. Rounds 17-25: sc in each st around. (21)
8. Round 26: Perform (5 sc, 1 dec) repeat 3 times. (18)
9. Rounds 27-35: sc in each st around. (18)
10. Round 36: Perform (4 sc, 1 dec) repeat 3 times. (15)
11. Rounds 37-45: sc in each st around. (15)
12. Flatten the base of the ear and perform 7 sc through both layers to close the opening. Fasten off and leave a very long tail for sewing to the top of the head at round 6 during assembly.

Phase 3: The Sturdy Bunny Torso

The body is shaped to stand stably while providing a solid frame for the heavy colorwork dress. We work from the neck down. Use Charcoal yarn and maintain firm tension to prevent the body from sagging. Ensure the bottom is stuffed heavily to provide a flat base for standing.

1. Round 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. Round 2: 6 inc. (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. Rounds 7-18: sc in each st around. (36)
8. Round 19: (5 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times. (42)
9. Round 20: (6 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times. (48)
10. Round 21: (7 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times. (54)
11. Round 22: (8 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times. (60)
12. Rounds 23-40: sc in each st around. (60) This builds a wide, stable base.
13. Round 41: (8 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. (54)
14. Round 42: (7 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. (48)
15. Round 43: (6 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. (42)
16. Round 44: (5 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. (36) Stuff the lower torso very firmly.
17. Round 45: (4 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. (30)
18. Round 46: (3 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. (24)
19. Round 47: 12 dec to close. (12) Fasten off.

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Phase 4: Slender Bunny Limbs

The limbs of the bunny are long and slender. Use Charcoal yarn for all four components. Stuff the hands and feet firmly, but leave the upper halves slightly softer to allow for natural movement against the garments.

Slender Arms (Make 2)

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. Rounds 4-30: sc in each stitch around. (12)
5. Flatten the top and work 6 sc across both layers to close. Sew to the sides of the torso at Round 6 of the body.

Stable Standing Legs (Make 2)

1. Round 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. Round 2: 6 inc. (12)
3. Round 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times. (18)
4. Round 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times. (24)
5. Rounds 5-35: sc in each stitch around. (24)
6. Stuff the feet very firmly. Flatten the top and work 12 sc across to close. Sew to the bottom sides of the torso so the bunny stands with stability.

Phase 5: The Midnight Pansy Dress

The dress is the highlight of the character’s wardrobe, featuring high-contrast pansy motifs worked in tapestry crochet. Use the Dark Purple yarn for the base and the 2.75mm hook. The dress is worked from the waist down in rounds.

Bodice and Collar

1. Row 1: Ch 31 in White yarn. Starting in the 2nd ch from hook, work 30 sc. Ch 1, turn.
2. Rows 2-4: Work sc 30 across to create the shirt base.
3. Round 5: Switch to Dark Purple. Join into a ring with a sl st.
4. Round 6: (sc 2, inc) around. (40)
5. Round 7: (sc 3, inc) around. (50)

Pansy Colorwork Instructions

In Rounds 8-25, you will work the pansy motif. Use the tapestry crochet technique, carrying the non-working yarn behind the stitches. Follow this color sequence centered on the front and sides of the dress:

• The Yellow Base: Start the bottom of each flower using Bright Yellow across 10 stitches.
• The Center Mask: In the next 3 rounds, add Dark Charcoal/Black stitches in the center of the yellow area to create the pansy “mask”.
• The Purple Petals: Surround the yellow and black center with Royal Purple and Lavender stitches, increasing the width of the purple area as you go up to create the large top petals.
• Finishing the Motif: Complete the top of the purple petals and return to working exclusively in the Dark Purple base yarn for the remainder of the skirt length.

Skirt Hem

1. Work in rounds of sc until the dress reaches the bunny’s ankles.
2. Final Round: Work a round of sl st in a contrasting Lavender color into the front loops only to create a clean finish.
3. Peter Pan Collar: Attach White yarn to the neck edge. Work (ch 2, 3 dc in next st, ch 2, sl st in next) repeat across to create the ruffled white collar seen in the photo.

Phase 6: The Midnight Cloche Hat

The hat sits elegantly on the head, following a classic cloche silhouette. Use Dark Purple yarn and the 2.75mm hook.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in a MR. (6)
2. Round 2: 6 inc. (12)
3. Round 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around. (18)
4. Round 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat around. (24)
5. Round 5: (3 sc, inc) repeat around. (30)
6. Round 6: (4 sc, inc) repeat around. (36)
7. Round 7: (5 sc, inc) repeat around. (42)
8. Round 8: (6 sc, inc) repeat around. (48)
9. Round 9: (7 sc, inc) repeat around. (54)
10. Rounds 10-18: sc in each st around. (54)
11. Round 19 (The Brim): Work in FLO. (sc 2, inc) around. (72)
12. Round 20: sc around. Fasten off. Add a simple lavender band around the base of the crown.

Phase 7: Miniature Companion and Accessories

The Midnight Squirrel

The squirrel is a tiny pet with a classic bushy tail. Use Medium Brown and Tan yarn with the 2.25mm hook.

1. Head/Body: In Brown, MR 6 sc. R2: 12 sc. R3: 18 sc. R4-R10: 18 sc. R11: dec around. Stuff and close.
2. Tail: Ch 10. Round 1: inc in each st (20). Round 2: (sc 1, inc) around (30). This creates a very curly, bushy tail. Sew to the back of the body.
3. Details: Use Tan yarn to embroider the muzzle. Add 4mm eyes.

Tiny Acorn

1. Acorn Top: In Chocolate Brown, MR 6 sc. R2: 12 sc. R3: 12 sc.
2. Acorn Base: In Tan, MR 6 sc. R2: 9 sc. R3-R4: 9 sc. R5: 4 dec. Sew the top to the base. Attach between the squirrel’s paws.

Round Crochet Handbag

1. Panel A: In Charcoal yarn, MR 6 sc. R2: 12 sc. R3: 18 sc. R4: 24 sc. R5: 30 sc. Fasten off.
2. Panel B: Repeat Panel A, but do not fasten off.
3. Joining: Place Side A and B wrong sides together. Sl st through both layers for 20 stitches. Leave 10 stitches open for the bag opening.
4. Handle: Ch 15 and attach to the sides of the opening.

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Phase 8: Silver Wire Glasses and Shoes

Jewelry Wire Glasses

1. Take a 10-inch piece of thin silver wire.
2. Wrap the wire around a marker or a small cylinder to create two circular lenses.
3. Ensure there is a small bridge between the circles.
4. Bend the remaining wire ends back to create the arms of the glasses. Fit them gently onto the bunny’s head near the ears.

Black Mary Jane Shoes

Make two shoes using Black yarn. These feature a small buckle detail.

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 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 of the shoe opening to the other. Fasten off and sew a tiny silver bead to the side for the button.

Phase 9: Final Assembly and Sculpting Mastery

Assembling the components with precision is what gives the bunny its lifelike quality. Follow these final steps to bring your Midnight Pansy Bunny to life. Consistency in the alignment of the head and ears is the most important factor in capturing the character’s personality.

• Joining the Body: Sew the head firmly to the torso opening. Ensure the neck is stuffed very firmly so the head does not wobble under the weight of the upright ears and the cloche hat.
• Ear placement: Pin the long ears to Round 6 of the head. Check from the front to ensure they are standing upright and centered before sewing them securely. They should sit just behind the hat.
• Dressing: Slide the midnight pansy dress onto the bunny. Ensure the white collar sits flat against the neck. Put the black shoes on the feet.
• Styling: Place the cloche hat on the head, pulling it slightly forward for a jaunty, vintage look. Position the wire glasses perched on her muzzle or just in front of the eyes.
• Final Touches: Position the round bag near her left arm. Place the miniature squirrel companion and its acorn next to her right foot.
• Finishing Polish: Inspect your work for any loose yarn tails. Use your needle to pull any ends deep into the stuffing. Re-apply the faint pink cheek blush if it has faded during assembly.

Your Midnight Pansy Bunny is now complete! This character serves as a stunning tribute to traditional handcraft and botanical aesthetics. Store your finished doll in a dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve the vibrancy of the purple and yellow hues. We hope you enjoyed the meticulous process of building this character and that she brings a touch of mysterious magic to your home.

Would you like to learn how to add a small lace edge to the handbag, or perhaps receive guidance on creating a matching miniature nightstand for your bunny to sit near?