The Geranium Windowbox Bunny is a charming tribute to the rustic beauty of cottage gardening and the warmth of a countryside home. This heirloom-quality project captures the essence of a cozy afternoon spent tending to window boxes filled with vibrant red blooms. The centerpiece of this design is a soft, oatmeal-colored rabbit with a sweet, nostalgic expression, dressed in an outfit that tells a story of domestic bliss. She wears a cream-colored dress featuring a unique “window” apron appliqué, complete with a brown frame and overflowing with embroidered red geraniums and green ivy. To complete the look, she dons a stylish newsboy cap and sturdy brown walking shoes. To achieve the structural definition of the window box bag and the delicate texture of the lace curtains, it is highly recommended to buy premium mercerized cotton yarn. This fiber choice ensures the colors remain rich and the miniature details stand out clearly.

For the most comfortable crafting experience while creating the intricate floral embroidery and the tiny robin companion, you should purchase professional-grade ergonomic crochet hooks. These tools are essential for maintaining consistent tension, which is crucial for the amigurumi parts and the structured accessories. 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 is both durable and beautiful. This project is a significant investment of your creative energy, resulting in a breathtaking centerpiece that showcases advanced skills in appliqué, colorwork, and miniature sculpting. Accompanied by a planter-style handbag with lace curtains, a bottle of milk, and a friendly robin, this set is a perfect addition for those who shop for artisan handmade collectibles.

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Comprehensive Material List and Preparation

To faithfully recreate the “Cottage Window” aesthetic, you need a palette of earthy neutrals and vibrant accents. The bunny is a natural oatmeal, the accessories use rich chocolate browns and creams, and the geraniums require a striking bright red.

• Bunny Body Yarn: Oatmeal, Biscuit, or Sand Sport weight cotton yarn (approx. 150g). A matte finish provides a natural, soft fur texture.
• Dress & Milk Bottle Yarn: Cream or Off-White cotton yarn (approx. 60g).
• Shoes, Hat Brim, & Bag Yarn: Chocolate Brown or Dark Walnut yarn (approx. 50g).
• Hat Crown Yarn: Beige or Light Tan yarn (approx. 30g).
• Geranium Flowers: Bright Red or Scarlet yarn.
• Leaves & Vines: Forest Green or Leaf Green yarn.
• Robin Companion: Brown, Red/Orange, and scraps of Black/White.
• Milk Bottle Cap: Pink 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; small beads or embroidery for the robin.
• Stuffing: Premium grade, anti-allergenic polyester fiberfill.
• Embroidery Floss: Dark brown for the nose.
• Notions: Long tapestry needle, stitch markers, and two small brown buttons for the shoes.

Standard Stitch Abbreviations and Guide

This project utilizes standard United States terminology. The complexity lies in the “Window” appliqué construction and the intricate bag design. 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.
• Bobble: A cluster of dc stitches worked into one stitch to form a flower bud.

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 Oatmeal 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 Oatmeal 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 Lopped 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 Oatmeal 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 with Brown Shoes (Make 2)

1. Round 1: Start with Chocolate Brown yarn (shoe sole). Ch 7. 2 sc in 2nd ch, sc 4, 4 sc in last ch. Rotate to work on the other side. sc 4, 2 sc in last st. (16)
2. Round 2: inc, sc 5, 4 inc, sc 5, inc. (22)
3. Round 3: Work in BLO. sc around. (22)
4. Rounds 4-5: sc around.
5. Round 6 (Shoe Top): sc 7, 4 dec, sc 7. (18)
6. Round 7: Switch to White (socks). In BLO, sc around. (18)
7. Round 8: sc around.
8. Round 9: Switch to Oatmeal (skin). In BLO, sc around. (18)
9. Rounds 10-25: sc in each st around in Oatmeal. (18)
10. Fasten off the first leg. Do not fasten off the second leg. Chain 3 and join to the first leg with a sc.

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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.

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 Geranium Window Dress

This dress is the highlight of the project. It is a simple cream A-line dress featuring a large appliqué patch on the front that resembles a cottage window box.

The Dress Base

1. Row 1: With Cream yarn, 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 (Waist): Join to work in rounds. sc around.
7. Round 12: *3 dc, 1 inc* around. (Increase for volume).
8. Rounds 13-22: Work dc in each st around.
9. Round 23 (Hem): Switch to Brown yarn. Work a round of sc to create a distinct border. Fasten off.
10. Lace Trim: Attach White yarn to the BLO of Round 22. *sc, ch 3, skip 1* around to create a small lace ruffle peeking out from under the hem.

The Window Box Appliqué

1. Window Pane: With Cream yarn, Ch 16. sc across for 14 rows to create a square. Fasten off.
2. Frame: With Brown yarn, surface crochet or embroider a thick border around the square and a “plus” sign (+) in the middle to create four window panes.
3. Flower Box: With Brown yarn, crochet a small rectangle (Ch 16, work 4 rows of sc). Sew this to the bottom of the window pane piece.
4. Geraniums:
   • Leaves: With Green yarn, embroider or crochet small chains (ch 4, sl st back) along the top of the flower box. Make them bunchy.
   • Flowers: With Red yarn, make French Knots or tiny bobbles (ch 2, 3 dc cluster) scattered among the leaves. Make about 6-8 distinct red blooms.
5. Assembly: Sew the completed window box patch onto the front center of the dress skirt.

Phase 5: The Peter Pan Collar

A detachable collar to add charm. Use White yarn.

1. Row 1: Ch 30. sc back down.
2. Row 2: *sc, hdc, 2 dc in next, hdc, sc* repeat to create rounded scallops. Fasten off.
3. Embroidery: Use Green yarn to embroider tiny vines or leaves on the collar tips.
4. Assembly: Sew around the neck of the dress.

Phase 6: The Newsboy Cap

A stylish, structured hat. Use Beige and Brown yarn.

1. Crown: With Beige yarn, MR 6 sc. Increase in rounds (6, 12, 18… 48) until the circle covers the top of the head.
2. Sides: Work 5 rounds even.
3. Brim Base: Switch to Brown yarn. Work 2 rounds of sc.
4. Visor/Peak: Work back and forth on the front 18 stitches only.
   • Row 1: sc 18. Turn.
   • Row 2: dec, sc 14, dec. Turn.
   • Row 3: dec, sc 12, dec. Turn.
   • Row 4: sc across. Fasten off.
5. Finishing: sc evenly around the entire edge of the hat in Brown to smooth the visor edges.

Phase 7: Accessories

Window Box Planter Bag

This bag mimics a real planter box with lace curtains.

1. Bag Body: With Brown yarn, Ch 15. sc around chain to form oval base. Work 12 rounds of sc to make a tall rectangular tote.
2. Curtains: With White yarn and a small hook, create two small triangles of lace mesh (*ch 3, sk 1, sc*). Sew these to the front of the bag, pulled back slightly like curtains.
3. Flowers: Crochet a “lid” or insert of Green yarn. Sew red bobble flowers and green leaves onto it. Place this insert into the top of the bag so the flowers spill out.
4. Handles: Ch 30 (Make 2). Sew to the top edge of the bag.

Milk Bottle

1. Base: With White, MR 6 sc. Inc to 12. BLO sc around. Work 8 rounds.
2. Neck: Dec to 8 sts. Work 2 rounds.
3. Cap: Switch to Pink. Inc to 12. Work 1 round. Fasten off.

The Robin

1. Body: With Brown, MR 6 sc. Inc to 12. Work 3 rounds.
2. Chest: Change to Red for the front belly stitches for 3 rounds.
3. Decrease: Dec to 6. Close.
4. Tail: Ch 4, sc back. Sew to rear.
5. Beak: Tiny stitch of yellow.
6. Prop: Place a small pink flower (sequin or stitch) near the robin.

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Phase 8: Shoes Finishing

Add straps to the shoes created in Phase 3.

1. Strap: With Brown yarn, join to the side of the shoe opening. Ch 8. Sew to the other side.
2. Button: Sew a small button on the strap for decoration.

Final Assembly and Styling

Bring the Geranium Windowbox Bunny to life with these final steps.

• Dressing: Put the dress on the bunny. Ensure the window appliqué sits flat. Put the shoes on the feet. Fasten the collar around the neck.
• Hat: Place the newsboy cap on the head, pulling the brim down slightly over the forehead.
• Props: Place the planter bag next to the bunny. Stand the milk bottle on the other side. Position the robin near 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 Geranium Windowbox Bunny is now complete! This character serves as a stunning tribute to the charm of cottage life and the joy of gardening. The unique window appliqué and the detailed planter bag make this a true heirloom piece. We hope you enjoyed this creative journey!

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