The Freesia Ribbon Market Bunny is a delightful embodiment of a bustling spring morning at a country fair, capturing the vibrant energy of blooming flowers and homemade preserves. This exquisite artisan project features a soft, sandy-beige rabbit character, meticulously sculpted to possess a bright and eager expression, ready to greet the day. She is dressed in a charming ensemble designed for a day of shopping and strolling: a pale cream dress featuring a delicate eyelet waist threaded with a satin-stitch ribbon, and a skirt adorned with trailing embroidered Freesia vines in shades of yellow and mauve. To ward off the morning chill, she wears a textured antique pink cardigan with scalloped cuffs. To achieve the high-definition stitch clarity of the lace details and the structural durability of the market basket, it is highly recommended to buy premium mercerized cotton yarn. This specific fiber choice ensures the pastel colors remain soft yet distinct, and the miniature accessories hold their shape perfectly.

For the most comfortable crafting experience while assembling the miniature jam jars and the tiny hamster companion, you should purchase professional-grade ergonomic crochet hooks. These tools are essential for maintaining even tension without hand fatigue during the meticulous assembly of the small parts. 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 substantial and 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 embroidery, garment construction, and miniature sculpting. Accompanied by a woven market basket filled with flowers and jam, and a helpful hamster friend, this set tells a story of community and harvest, 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 “Freesia Market” aesthetic, selecting the right color palette is paramount. You need a cheerful “Butter Yellow” and “Mauve” for the freesias, a soft “Antique Pink” for the cardigan, and natural tones for the basket and bunny.

• Bunny Body Yarn: Sand, Biscuit, or Warm Beige Sport weight cotton yarn (approx. 150g). A matte finish provides a natural, soft fur texture.
• Dress Yarn: Cream or Off-White cotton yarn (approx. 60g).
• Cardigan Yarn: Antique Pink, Dusty Rose, or Mauve yarn (approx. 50g).
• Freesia Colors: Bright Yellow, White, and Violet yarn scraps.
• Leaves & Stems: Fresh Green yarn.
• Basket & Hat: Tan, Straw, or Light Brown yarn.
• Jam Jars: White (glass), Red/Purple (jam), and Gold (lid).
• Hamster Companion: Golden Brown and White yarn.
• Shoes: Matching Pink or Yellow 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 hamster.
• Stuffing: Premium grade, anti-allergenic polyester fiberfill.
• Embroidery Floss: Dark brown for the nose; Pink for cheeks.
• Notions: Long tapestry needle, stitch markers, and a small length of real silk ribbon (optional) or crochet chain for the waist.

Standard Stitch Abbreviations and Guide

This project utilizes standard United States terminology. The complexity lies in the surface embroidery of the freesia vines and the shaping of the market basket. Maintain a firm tension for the amigurumi parts.

• 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.
• Picot: Ch 3, sl st in first ch. Used for flower buds.

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 Sand 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. Ensure your tension is consistent so the surface is smooth. (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 and symmetrical.
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. The head should be firm but slightly squishy to the touch.
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 Sand 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 soft pink blush to the cheeks.

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 Sand 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 Pink 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 Sand yarn (skin). Work in BLO. sc around. (18)
6. Rounds 7-25: sc in each st around in Sand. (18)
7. 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 Cream Ribbon Dress

This dress is light and airy, featuring a “ribbon” detail at the waist. Use Cream yarn and the 2.75mm hook.

Bodice

1. Row 1: Ch 35. sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (34)
2. Rows 2-5: sc across. (34)
3. Row 6 (Armholes): sc 5, ch 8, skip 6, sc 12, ch 8, skip 6, sc 5.
4. Row 7: sc across all sts and chains. (38)
5. Rows 8-10: sc across.
6. Round 11 (Eyelet Waist): Join to work in rounds. *dc 1, ch 1, skip 1* around. This creates the holes to weave the ribbon through later.

Skirt

1. Round 12: *3 dc, 1 inc* around. (Increase for volume).
2. Rounds 13-22: Work dc in each st around.
3. Round 23 (Hem): Work a scalloped edge: *sc, skip 1, 5 dc in next, skip 1* around. Fasten off.

Freesia Embroidery

Using Yellow, Mauve, and Green yarn, embroider trailing vines of Freesia flowers on the front of the skirt. Freesias grow in a line along a curved stem.

• Stem: Green curved lines using stem stitch.
• Flowers: Small trumpet shapes along one side of the stem in Yellow and Mauve.

The Ribbon

Crochet a long chain in Pink (approx 60 chains) or use a real silk ribbon. Weave it through the eyelet holes in Round 11 and tie a bow at the front.

Phase 5: The Antique Pink Cardigan

A classic, cozy layer for the market. Use Pink/Mauve yarn.

1. Row 1: Ch 35. sc in 2nd ch and across. (34)
2. Row 2: (sc 3, inc) across. (42)
3. Row 3: (sc 4, inc) across. (50)
4. Row 4 (Armholes): sc 7, ch 8, skip 8, sc 20, ch 8, skip 8, sc 7.
5. Row 5: sc across all sts and chains. (50)
6. Rows 6-10: sc across. Fasten off.
7. Sleeves: Join yarn to armhole. Work 16 sc around for 10 rounds.
8. Cuffs: Work *sc, ch 2, sc* in each st around for a scalloped texture.

Phase 6: The Sun Hat

A wide-brimmed hat to protect from the sun. Use Tan/Straw 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: *4 sc, 1 inc* around. (96)
13. Round 17: sc around. Fasten off.
14. Band: Chain 50 in Pink. Sew around the base of the crown. Attach a cluster of 3 crocheted Freesia flowers (small yellow trumpets) to the side.

Phase 7: The Market Basket

A sturdy woven-look basket. Use Tan yarn.

1. Base: Ch 8. sc around the chain to form an oval. Inc at ends until you have 30 stitches.
2. Sides: BLO sc around. Work 10 rounds of sc.
3. Rim: Work one round of reverse sc (crab stitch).
4. Handle: Ch 20. Work sc back down the chain. Sew to opposite sides of the basket.
5. Contents: Fill with small crocheted flowers or “jam jars” (see below).

Jam Jar

1. Jar: With White, MR 6 sc. Inc to 12. BLO sc around. Work 4 rounds.
2. Jam: Switch to Red or Purple. Work 2 rounds.
3. Lid: Switch to Gold/Silver. Dec to 6. Close.

Phase 8: The Hamster Companion

A tiny friend who loves jam. Use Golden Brown yarn.

1. Body: MR 6 sc. Inc to 12. Inc to 18. Work 5 rounds. Dec to 12. Dec to 6. Close.
2. Ears (Make 2): MR 4 sc. Sew to top of head.
3. Paws (Make 4): MR 4 sc. Sew to body.
4. Prop: Tack one of the mini jam jars to the hamster’s paws.

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Phase 9: Shoes

Pink shoes to match the cardigan. Use Pink yarn.

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. Strap: Ch 8. Sew across the top. Sew a tiny yellow button to the side.

Final Assembly and Styling

Bring the Freesia Ribbon Market Bunny to life with these final steps.

• Dressing: Put the cream dress on the bunny. Weave the ribbon through the waist and tie a bow. Layer the pink cardigan over it. Put the shoes on the feet.
• Hat: Place the sun hat on the head, tilting it slightly.
• Props: Place the market basket on the bunny’s arm. Arrange the jam jars inside. Position the hamster holding its jar at her feet.
• Finishing Touches: Check for any loose yarn tails and hide them deep inside the body. Apply a fresh dusting of blush to the cheeks.

Your Freesia Ribbon Market Bunny is now complete! This character serves as a cheerful tribute to the bounty of the market and the beauty of spring flowers. The delicate ribbon detail and the charming accessories make this a true heirloom piece. We hope you enjoyed this creative journey!

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