The Magnolia Porch Breeze Bunny captures the gentle essence of a Southern afternoon, embodying the grace of magnolia blossoms swaying in a warm breeze. This exquisite project features a soft, biscuit-beige rabbit with a sweet, rosy-cheeked expression, dressed in a layered ensemble perfect for a garden tea party. She wears a cream-colored dress with a textured sage green apron overlay, delicately trimmed with scalloped lace. The outfit is crowned with a stunning, oversized magnolia flower on her sun hat, featuring petals that range from deep pink to pure white. To achieve the crisp definition of the lace and the structural elegance of the magnolia petals, it is highly recommended to buy premium mercerized cotton yarn. This fiber provides a subtle sheen and excellent durability, ensuring your heirloom creation withstands the test of time.

For the most comfortable crafting experience while assembling the intricate flower petals and the miniature window-pane bag, you should purchase professional-grade ergonomic crochet hooks. These tools are essential for maintaining even tension without hand fatigue. Many dedicated fiber artists also choose to order high-quality amigurumi supplies, such as glass-effect safety eyes and high-density polyester fiberfill, from trusted online retailers like Amazon to ensure their creation feels as luxurious as it looks. This project is a significant investment of your creative energy, resulting in a breathtaking centerpiece that showcases advanced skills in floral construction, garment layering, and miniature accessory design. Accompanied by a tiny kitten friend and a whimsical wind chime, this set tells a story of peaceful porch living, making it a perfect addition for those who shop for artisan handmade collectibles.

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Comprehensive Material List and Preparation

To faithfully recreate the Southern garden aesthetic, selecting the right color palette is key. The magnolia needs shades of pink and cream, while the dress and apron rely on soft sage greens and off-whites. The window bag adds a quirky, architectural touch.

• Bunny Body Yarn: Biscuit, Oatmeal, or Warm Beige Sport weight cotton yarn (approx. 150g). A matte finish is preferred for a natural look.
• Dress Yarn: Cream or Off-White cotton yarn (approx. 60g).
• Apron/Shawl Yarn: Sage Green or Pale Olive yarn (approx. 50g).
• Magnolia Flower: Deep Pink (center), Light Pink, and White (petals).
• Hat & Bag Base: Tan, Camel, or Light Brown yarn.
• Window Bag Detail: Light Blue (glass) and White (frame).
• Kitten Companion: Taupe or Light Brown yarn.
• Wind Chime: Scraps of Sage Green, White, and Silver/Grey yarn.
• Crochet Hooks: A 2.25mm hook for the amigurumi parts to ensure a tight gauge; a 2.75mm hook for the clothing to allow for a graceful drape.
• Safety Eyes: 12mm solid black eyes for the rabbit; 6mm eyes for the kitten.
• Stuffing: Premium grade, anti-allergenic polyester fiberfill.
• Embroidery Floss: Pink for the nose/cheeks; Black for facial details.
• Notions: Long tapestry needle, stitch markers, cosmetic blush, and a small piece of cardboard to stiffen the bag.

Standard Stitch Abbreviations and Guide

This project utilizes standard United States terminology. The complexity lies in the construction of the large magnolia flower and the layered apron dress. Maintain a firm tension for the amigurumi parts to prevent stuffing show-through.

• MR: Magic Ring (the 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 to reduce bulk).
• 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.
• Scallop Stitch: (sc, skip 1, 5 dc in next, skip 1, sc) – used for the apron edging.

Phase 1: The Sculpted Bunny Head

The head is designed as a large, rounded sphere with subtle tapering toward the muzzle to provide a gentle, welcoming expression. We work in continuous spirals using the Biscuit yarn and the 2.25mm hook. It is vital to use a stitch marker at the beginning of each round to maintain an accurate count.

1. Round 1: Start with a MR and place 6 sc into the ring. (6)
2. Round 2: Work 6 inc. (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. Placement: Insert the 12mm safety eyes between rounds 18 and 19, leaving approximately 12 stitches of space between them. Ensure they are level.
17. Round 29: Perform a sequence of *6 sc, 1 dec* repeat 6 times. (42)
18. Round 30: Perform a sequence of *5 sc, 1 dec* repeat 6 times. (36)
19. Stuffing: Begin stuffing the head firmly. Focus on pushing the fiberfill toward the sides to define the rounded cheeks.
20. Round 31: Perform a sequence of *4 sc, 1 dec* repeat 6 times. (30)
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)
23. Round 34: Perform a sequence of *1 sc, 1 dec* repeat 6 times. (12) Finish stuffing the head to a firm, smooth consistency.
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 Embroidery and Sculpting

To create the serene expression, use a long strand of Biscuit 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. Using dark brown embroidery thread, embroider a small “Y” shape directly in the center of the face for the nose. Apply a generous amount of pink blush to the cheeks for a sun-kissed look.

Phase 2: Long Floppy Ears

The ears are designed to be long and draped, framing the face beautifully. They are not stuffed, which allows them to lie flat against the body. Make two using the Biscuit yarn.

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. Rounds 6-15: sc in each st around. (30)
7. Round 16: *8 sc, 1 dec* repeat 3 times. (27)
8. Rounds 17-25: sc in each st around. (27)
9. Round 26: *7 sc, 1 dec* repeat 3 times. (24)
10. Rounds 27-35: sc in each st around. (24)
11. Round 36: *6 sc, 1 dec* repeat 3 times. (21)
12. Rounds 37-45: sc in each st around. (21)
13. Round 46: *5 sc, 1 dec* repeat 3 times. (18)
14. Rounds 47-55: sc in each st around. (18)
15. Flatten the open end of the ear and sc across through both layers to close. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Attach the ears to the top of the head at approximately Round 6.

Phase 3: The Body and Limbs

We will construct the legs first and join them to create the body. This method creates a seamless transition and a sturdy standing base.

Legs (Make 2)

1. Round 1: Start with Sage Green yarn (for the shoe base). MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. Round 2: 6 inc. (12)
3. Round 3: *1 sc, 1 inc* repeat around. (18)
4. Rounds 4-5: sc in each st around. (18)
5. Round 6: Switch to Cream yarn (socks). Work in BLO. sc around. (18)
6. Rounds 7-9: sc in each st around. (18)
7. Round 10: Switch to Biscuit yarn (skin). Work in BLO. sc around. (18)
8. Rounds 11-25: sc in each st around. (18)
9. Fasten off the first leg. Do not fasten off the second leg. Chain 3 and join to the first leg with a sc.

Body Construction

1. Round 26: sc 18 around the first leg, sc 3 along the chain, sc 18 around the second leg, sc 3 along the other side of the chain. (42)
2. Round 27: Perform *6 sc, 1 inc* repeat around. (48)
3. Rounds 28-38: sc in each st around. (48)
4. Round 39: Perform *6 sc, 1 dec* repeat around. (42)
5. Rounds 40-41: sc around. (42)
6. Round 42: Perform *5 sc, 1 dec* repeat around. (36)
7. Rounds 43-44: sc around. (36)
8. Round 45: Perform *4 sc, 1 dec* repeat around. (30) Stuff the body firmly.
9. Round 46: Perform *3 sc, 1 dec* repeat around. (24)
10. Round 47: Perform *2 sc, 1 dec* repeat around. (18)
11. Round 48: sc around. Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew the head to the neck.

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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 4-28: sc in each st around. (12)
5. Lightly stuff the hand area but leave the upper arm empty for mobility. Flatten the top and sc closed. Sew to the shoulders.

Phase 4: The Layered Porch Dress

This outfit consists of a cream underdress and a sage green apron/overdress.

Cream Underdress

1. Row 1: Ch 35. sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (34)
2. Rows 2-6: sc across. (34)
3. Row 7 (Join): Join to the first stitch with a sl st to begin working in rounds.
4. Round 8: *4 sc, 1 inc* repeat around. (42)
5. Round 9: *5 sc, 1 inc* repeat around. (49)
6. Round 10: *6 sc, 1 inc* repeat around. (56)
7. Rounds 11-25: Work sc in each st around. (56)
8. Round 26 (Hem): Work *sc, ch 1, sc* in each st around. Fasten off.

Sage Green Apron/Shawl

This piece wraps around the waist and shoulders.

1. Waistband: Ch 40. sc across for 2 rows.
2. Skirt Panel: Working from the center 20 stitches of the waistband, work rows of dc, increasing at the start and end of every other row to create a trapezoid shape. Work until it reaches the hem of the cream dress.
3. Edging: Work a scallop stitch (*sc, skip 1, 5 dc in next, skip 1*) all around the curved edge of the apron panel in Cream yarn.
4. Shoulder Capelet: Ch 30. Work rows of dc, increasing to create a semi-circle. Decorate with two white flowers (see below) and attach to the bunny’s shoulders.

Phase 5: The Magnolia Flower

A large, multi-layered bloom for the hat. Use Deep Pink, Light Pink, and White.

1. Center: With Deep Pink, MR 6 sc.
2. Inner Petals (Light Pink): *Ch 5, tr, tr, ch 5, sl st into same st*. Repeat 5 times.
3. Outer Petals (White): Working behind the inner petals, *Ch 7, dtr (double treble), dtr, dtr, ch 7, sl st*. Repeat 5 times.
4. Shape: Pinch the tips of the petals to make them pointy.

Small White Flowers (Make 3)

For the capelet and kitten.

1. MR, *ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st*. Repeat 5 times. Pull tight.

Phase 6: The Sun Hat

A classic wide-brimmed hat. Use Tan yarn.

1. Round 1: MR, 6 sc.
2. Round 2: 6 inc. (12)
3. Round 3: *1 sc, 1 inc* around. (18)
4. Round 4: *2 sc, 1 inc* around. (24)
5. Round 5: *3 sc, 1 inc* around. (30)
6. Round 6: *4 sc, 1 inc* around. (36)
7. Round 7: *5 sc, 1 inc* around. (42)
8. Round 8: *6 sc, 1 inc* around. (48)
9. Rounds 9-13: sc in each st around.
10. Round 14 (Brim): Work in FLO. *2 sc, 1 inc* around. (64)
11. Round 15: *3 sc, 1 inc* around. (80)
12. Round 16: sc around. Fasten off.
13. Decoration: Sew the large Magnolia flower to the side of the hat. Add a green leaf (ch 8, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) behind it.

Phase 7: Accessories

Window Pane Bag

1. Base Panel (Make 2): With Tan yarn, Ch 11. sc across for 10 rows.
2. Window: On the front panel, switch to Light Blue for a 4×4 stitch square in the center. Use White yarn to surface slip stitch a cross (+) over the blue to make window panes.
3. Assembly: sc the two panels together along 3 sides.
4. Strap: Ch 40. Attach to top corners.

Wind Chime

1. Top Dome: With Sage Green, MR 6 sc. Inc to 12. Work 2 rounds.
2. Chimes: Chain 10 in White/Silver. Make 3 of varying lengths. Attach small beads or knots at the ends. Sew to the inside of the dome.
3. Hanger: Chain 10 loop at the top.

Kitten Companion

1. Head: MR 6 sc. Inc to 12. Work 3 rounds. Dec to 6. Stuff.
2. Body: MR 6 sc. Inc to 12. Work 4 rounds. Dec to 6. Stuff. Sew head to body.
3. Ears: MR 3 sc. Sew to head.
4. Decoration: Sew a small white flower to the kitten’s neck.

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Phase 8: Shoes

Mary Jane style. Use Cream yarn with Sage Green details.

1. Round 1: Ch 7. 2 sc in 2nd ch, sc 4, 4 sc in last. Rotate. sc 4, 2 sc in last. (16)
2. Round 2: inc, sc 5, 4 inc, sc 5, inc. (22)
3. Round 3: BLO sc around. (22)
4. Rounds 4-5: sc around.
5. Detail: Embroider green leaves on the toe. Make a strap.

Final Assembly and Styling

Bring the Magnolia Porch Breeze Bunny to life with these final steps.

• Dressing: Put the cream dress on the bunny. Layer the sage apron/capelet over it. Put the shoes on the feet.
• Hat: Place the magnolia hat on the head.
• Props: Hang the window bag over the shoulder. Have the bunny hold the wind chime. Place the kitten at her feet.
• Finishing Touches: Check for any loose yarn tails and hide them. Apply a fresh dusting of blush to the cheeks.

Your Magnolia Porch Breeze Bunny is now complete! This character serves as a stunning tribute to the relaxed elegance of Southern living. The intricate magnolia bloom and the layered outfit make this a true heirloom piece. We hope you enjoyed this creative journey!

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