Our lovely character features soft cream fur and long, gentle lop ears. She is dressed in a spectacular vintage-inspired wardrobe. The centerpiece is her dress, which features a skirt constructed from individual floral crochet motifs in blue and white, resembling antique hand-painted tiles. Over this, she wears a cozy, powder blue long cardigan with a V-neck to keep the chill away. Her accessories are perfectly coordinated: a cream cloche hat with a deep blue band and a camellia flower, and dark blue Mary Jane shoes. She is ready to pour a cup of tea from her miniature crochet teacup and saucer, accompanied by her polite little friend, the Gentleman Mouse, who is dashing in his black bow tie. This pattern is best suited for intermediate crocheters who enjoy motif work and detailed garment construction.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR – Magic Ring
• ch – Chain
• sc – Single Crochet
• hdc – Half Double Crochet
• dc – Double Crochet
• tr – Treble Crochet
• sl st – Slip Stitch
• inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec – Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
• st(s) – Stitch(es)
• rnd – Round
• row – Row
• BLO – Back Loop Only
• FLO – Front Loop Only
• Cluster – 3 dc finished together (used in dress motifs)
• FO – Fasten Off

Materials Needed

• DK or Sport weight yarn in Cream (Bunny Body, Hat Base)
• DK weight yarn in White (Dress Motifs)
• DK weight yarn in Delft Blue/Royal Blue (Dress Motifs, Shoes, Hat Band)
• DK weight yarn in Powder Blue/Light Blue (Cardigan)
• DK weight yarn in Grey (Mouse)
• Small amount of Black yarn (Mouse Bow Tie)
• 2.5 mm crochet hook (for amigurumi parts)
• 3.0 mm crochet hook (for clothing)
• Pair of 10mm black safety eyes (Bunny)
• Pair of 4mm beads (Mouse eyes)
• Pink embroidery thread (Nose)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, pins
• A small piece of cardboard (for shoe soles and saucer base)

Gauge & Finished Size

Work tightly in continuous spiral rounds for the bunny body so the stuffing does not show. Using DK yarn and a 2.5mm hook, the finished bunny stands approximately 28–30 cm (11–12 inches) tall (excluding ears). The clothing is designed to be removable.

Construction Overview

The bunny is constructed in pieces (head, ears, body, legs, arms) and sewn together. The dress is the most intricate part; the skirt is formed by crocheting “Delft Flower” motifs which are joined together to create the “tile” effect seen in the photo, with the bodice worked upwards from the skirt waist. The cardigan is worked in rows. The accessories are miniatures.

Body Parts

Head

Use Cream yarn and 2.5mm hook.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: inc around (12)
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (18)
• Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) repeat around (36)
• Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) repeat around (48)
• Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) repeat around (54)
• Rnd 10–22: sc around (54) (13 rounds).
• Rnd 23: (7 sc, dec) repeat around (48)
• Rnd 24: (6 sc, dec) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 25: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36)

Insert safety eyes between Rnds 16 and 17, spaced about 10 stitches apart. Embroider a Y-shaped nose with pink thread.

• Rnd 26: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 27: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 28: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18).

Stuff firmly. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Lop Ears (Make 2)

Use Cream yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: inc around (12)
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (18)
• Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 5–12: sc around (24)
• Rnd 13: (6 sc, dec) repeat around (21)
• Rnd 14–18: sc around (21)
• Rnd 19: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (18)
• Rnd 20–28: sc around (18)
• Rnd 29: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (15)
• Rnd 30–34: sc around (15)

Flatten the opening and sew to the sides of the head (approx Rnd 8-10) so they flop downwards.

Legs (Make 2)

Use Cream yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: inc around (12)
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (18)
• Rnd 4–6: sc around (18)
• Rnd 7: (4 sc, dec) repeat 3 times (15)
• Rnd 8–24: sc around (15)

Stuff firmly. FO first leg. Do not cut yarn on second leg.

Body

Join legs: From second leg, ch 3, join to first leg with sc.

• Rnd 25: sc 15 (leg 1), sc 3 in ch, sc 15 (leg 2), sc 3 in ch (36)
• Rnd 26: (5 sc, inc) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 27: (6 sc, inc) repeat around (48)
• Rnd 28–34: sc around (48)
• Rnd 35: (6 sc, dec) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 36–38: sc around (42)
• Rnd 39: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36)
• Rnd 40–42: sc around (36)
• Rnd 43: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 44–46: sc around (30)
• Rnd 47: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 48: sc around (24)
• Rnd 49: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18)

Stuff firmly. FO. Sew head to body.

Arms (Make 2)

Use Cream yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: inc around (12)
• Rnd 3–18: sc around (12)

Stuff lightly. Flatten and sew to body.

The Porcelain Wardrobe

The Delft Tile Dress

This dress is special. We first make floral motifs for the skirt, join them, and then crochet the bodice upwards.

Step 1: Delft Flower Motifs (Make 6-8 depending on waist size):

• Start with Delft Blue yarn.
• Rnd 1: MR, ch 3 (counts as dc), 11 dc in ring. Join. (12)
• Change to White yarn.
• Rnd 2: *Cluster (3dc together), ch 2* in each st around. (12 petals).
• Change to Delft Blue yarn.
• Rnd 3: (Squaring the circle): Join in any ch-2 space. *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in one space (Corner), 3 hdc in next space, 3 hdc in next space*. Repeat from * to * 4 times. Join.
• FO. Sew these squares together side-by-side to form a ring that fits over the bunny’s hips.

Step 2: The Skirt & Bodice:

• Skirt Bottom: Attach White yarn to the bottom edge of the motif ring. Work *5 dc in next st, skip 1, sc in next, skip 1* (Shell stitch) around the bottom for a scalloped hem.
• Waist/Bodice: Attach Delft Blue yarn to the top edge of the motif ring.
• Rnd 1: Sc around the top edge, decreasing evenly until you have 36-40 stitches (fit to waist).
• Rnd 2–6: Sc around (Blue bodice).
• Rnd 7 (Armholes): sc 6, ch 7, skip 6, sc 12, ch 7, skip 6, sc 6.
• Rnd 8: sc around. FO.

Powder Blue Cardigan

Use Powder Blue yarn. Worked flat.

• Row 1: Ch 28. sc across (27).
• Row 2: (2 sc, inc) across (36).
• Row 3 (Raglan): sc 6, ch 6 (skip 6), sc 12, ch 6 (skip 6), sc 6.
• Row 4: sc across (36).
• Row 5–14: hdc across. (Long cardigan style).
• Row 15: sc across. FO.
• Collar: Join yarn at the neck. Work sc around the neck opening, but make decreases at the front corners to create a V-neck shape.
• Sleeves: Join yarn to armholes. Work 10 rounds of hdc.

Cream Cloche Hat

Use Cream yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: inc around (12).
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) around (18).
• Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) around (24).
• Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) around (30).
• Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) around (36).
• Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) around (42).
• Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) around (48).
• Rnd 9–14: sc around (48).
• Rnd 15 (Brim): (FLO) (3 sc, inc) around (60).
• Rnd 16–17: sc around (60). FO.
• Hat Band: Ch 50 with Delft Blue. Sew around the base of the brim.
• Camellia Flower: With Cream yarn, ch 15. 3 dc in each ch. Roll into a spiral and sew to the hat band.

Dark Blue Mary Janes (Make 2)

Use Delft Blue/Dark Blue yarn.

• Rnd 1: Ch 7. Oval start: sc 5, 3 sc in last, sc 4, inc (14).
• Rnd 2: inc, sc 4, 3 inc, sc 4, 2 inc (20).
• Rnd 3: (BLO) sc around (20).
• Rnd 4: sc around (20).
• Rnd 5: sc 6, 4 dec, sc 6 (16).
• Rnd 6: Strap – sc 5, ch 6, skip 6, sc 5. FO.

High Tea Accessories

Miniature Teacup & Saucer

Use White yarn and Blue for rim.

• Saucer: MR 6, inc to 12, inc to 18. (BLO) sc around. Change to Blue, sl st around. FO.
• Cup: MR 6, inc to 12. (BLO) sc around. sc 3 rounds. Change to Blue, sl st around rim. FO.
• Handle: Ch 4. Sew to side. Embroider tiny blue dots (flowers) on the cup.

Gentleman Mouse

Use Grey yarn.

• Body/Head: MR 6, inc to 12. sc 3 rounds. dec to 6 (Neck). inc to 12. sc 3 rounds. dec to 6. Close.
• Ears: Ch 2, 4 sc in 2nd ch. Sew to head.
• Bow Tie: Use Black yarn. In a MR: (ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st) x 2. Pull tight. Sew to the mouse’s neck.

Assembly

1. Dress the bunny in the Delft Tile Dress.
2. Put on the Dark Blue Mary Janes.
3. Layer the Powder Blue Cardigan over the dress.
4. Place the Cloche Hat on her head, pulling it down low for that vintage look.
5. Stitch the Teacup to one hand (or place on saucer in lap).
6. Place the Gentleman Mouse beside her.

Your Sunday High Tea Bunny is ready to host! Enjoy the elegance.