This exquisite Lop-eared Bunny features soft, creamy white fur and long, drooping ears that frame her sweet face. She is dressed in a romantic, pastoral ensemble inspired by vintage fashion. Her main garment is a flowing dress in a soft Pastel Lilac, featuring a skirt that cascades into a beautiful shell-stitch hem, creating a gentle, wavy movement reminiscent of flower petals. To guard against the evening breeze, she wears a cropped cardigan in a slightly deeper shade of purple, fastened with tiny, elegant pearl buttons.

Her accessories are essential for a day in the sun: a wide-brimmed straw-colored sun hat adorned with a silk violet ribbon, and comfortable cream-colored Mary Jane shoes. In her hand, she carries a rustic woven basket overflowing with freshly gathered stalks of lavender. Perched delicately on the brim of her hat is a tiny, pale yellow butterfly, a quiet friend joining her on her walk.

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
• Shell Stitch – 5 dc in the same stitch.
• Cluster/Bobble – Used for lavender flowers (explained in pattern).
• FO – Fasten Off

Materials Needed

• DK or Sport weight yarn in Cream/Off-White (Rabbit Body)
• DK weight yarn in Pastel Lilac (Dress)
• DK weight yarn in Deep Purple/Violet (Cardigan)
• DK weight yarn in Beige/Straw (Hat, Basket)
• DK weight yarn in Green (Lavender stems)
• DK weight yarn in Purple (Lavender flowers)
• Small amount of Pale Yellow (Butterfly)
• 2.5 mm crochet hook (for amigurumi parts)
• 3.0 mm crochet hook (for clothing)
• Pair of 10mm black safety eyes
• Pink embroidery thread (Nose)
• 3 small pearl beads (Cardigan buttons)
• Purple satin ribbon (0.5cm width)
• Floral wire (optional, for lavender stems)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, pins
• Cardboard (for shoe soles and basket base)

Gauge & Finished Size

Work tightly in continuous spiral rounds for the rabbit body so the stuffing does not show. Using DK yarn and a 2.5mm hook, the finished rabbit stands approximately 28 cm (11 inches) tall including ears. The clothing is designed to be removable, allowing for dress-up play. The accessories are miniature scale and require patience.

Construction Overview

The rabbit is constructed in pieces. The legs are made first, starting with the cream shoes, and are joined to form the body. The head is crocheted separately and sewn on to allow for a sturdy neck. The lop ears are long and flat, sewn to the sides of the head. The dress is worked from the waist up for the bodice and waist down for the skirt, featuring the shell stitch. The cardigan is worked flat. The hat is worked in rounds with a stiff brim. The basket uses a textured stitch to mimic weaving.

Body Parts (Rabbit)

Legs (Make 2)

Use Cream yarn and 2.5mm hook.

• Rnd 1: Ch 6. Oval start: sc 4, 3 sc in last, sc 3, inc (12).
• Rnd 2: inc, sc 3, 3 inc, sc 3, 2 inc (18).
• Rnd 3: (BLO) sc around (18). (Sole definition).
• Rnd 4–5: sc around (18).
• Rnd 6: sc 5, 4 dec, sc 5 (14).
• Rnd 7: sc 5, 2 dec, sc 5 (12).
• Rnd 8 (Shoe Strap): sc around. (Or change texture/color if you want distinct shoes, but image shows same color). Let’s simulate the strap by working in FLO for one round or simply adding a chain loop later. For now, continue in Cream.
• Rnd 9–20: sc around (12).

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

Body

Join legs: From second leg, ch 6, join to first leg with sc.

• Rnd 21: sc 12 (leg 1), sc 6 in ch, sc 12 (leg 2), sc 6 in ch (36).
• Rnd 22: (5 sc, inc) repeat around (42).
• Rnd 23: (6 sc, inc) repeat around (48).
• Rnd 24–30: sc around (48). (Hips/Tummy).
• Rnd 31: (6 sc, dec) repeat around (42).
• Rnd 32–34: sc around (42).
• Rnd 35: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36).
• Rnd 36–38: sc around (36).
• Rnd 39: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30).
• Rnd 40: sc around (30).
• Rnd 41: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24).
• Rnd 42: sc around (24).
• Rnd 43: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18).

Stuff firmly. FO. Leave a long tail for sewing head.

Head

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: (7 sc, inc) around (54).
• Rnd 10–20: sc around (54) (11 rounds).
• Rnd 21: (7 sc, dec) repeat around (48).
• Rnd 22: (6 sc, dec) repeat around (42).
• Rnd 23: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36).

Insert safety eyes between Rnds 15 and 16, spaced about 9 stitches apart. Embroider a Y-shaped pink nose centered between the eyes.

• Rnd 24: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30).
• Rnd 25: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24).
• Rnd 26: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18).

Stuff firmly. FO.

Lop Ears (Make 2)

Use Cream yarn. These are not stuffed.

• 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 5–10: sc around (24).
• Rnd 11: (6 sc, dec) around (21).
• Rnd 12–16: sc around (21).
• Rnd 17: (5 sc, dec) around (18).
• Rnd 18–25: sc around (18).
• Rnd 26: (4 sc, dec) around (15).
• Rnd 27–30: sc around (15).
• Rnd 31: (3 sc, dec) around (12).

Flatten the opening and sew closed. Sew the ears to the sides of the head (approx Rnd 8-9) so they hang down securely.

Arms (Make 2)

Use Cream yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: inc around (12).
• Rnd 3–15: sc around (12).

Stuff lightly. Flatten and sew to body.

The Lavender Wardrobe

Lilac Shell Dress

Use Pastel Lilac yarn and 3.0mm hook. Worked waist-down first.

• Waist: Ch 36 (measure rabbit’s waist). Join circle. sc around (36).
• Rnd 2: (2 sc, inc) around (48).
• Skirt:
• Rnd 3: sc around.
• Rnd 4: (3 sc, inc) around (60).
• Rnd 5–10: dc around (60).
• Shell Hem:
• Rnd 11: *Skip 2 sts, 5 dc in next (Shell), skip 2 sts, sc in next* repeat around.
• Rnd 12: Work a round of sc loosely in the blo of the previous round or simply FO for a single tier. For the layered look in the photo, attach yarn to the back loops of Rnd 10 and repeat the shell pattern for a second layer.
• Bodice: Join yarn to the foundation chain at the waist.
  Row 1: sc 36.
  Row 2–5: sc around.
  Row 6 (Armholes and Neck): sc 10, ch 8 (skip 6), sc 4, ch 8 (skip 6), sc 10.
  Row 7: sc around. FO.

Deep Purple Cardigan

Use Deep Purple yarn. Worked flat.

• Row 1: Ch 30. sc across (29).
• Row 2: (inc) across (58).
• Row 3: sc across.
• Row 4 (Armholes): sc 9, ch 8 (skip 10), sc 20, ch 8 (skip 10), sc 9.
• Row 5–8: hdc across. (Cropped length).
• Row 9: sc around the entire edge (neck, sides, bottom).
• Sew 3 small pearl beads to the left side of the opening. Use the gaps between stitches on the right side as buttonholes.

Sun Hat with Ribbon

Use Beige/Straw 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 9–13: sc around (48). (Crown).
• Rnd 14 (Brim): (FLO) (3 sc, inc) around (60).
• Rnd 15: (4 sc, inc) around (72).
• Rnd 16: (5 sc, inc) around (84).
• Rnd 17: (6 sc, inc) around (96).
• Rnd 18: sc around. FO.
• Wrap the Purple Ribbon around the base of the crown and tie a bow at the back or side.

Garden Accessories

Woven Basket

Use Beige/Light Brown yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR 8 sc.
• Rnd 2: inc around (16).
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) around (24).
• Rnd 4: (BLO) sc around (24). (Base edge).
• Rnd 5–10: sc around. To create a “woven” texture, you can alternate (sc in FLO, sc in BLO) around.
• Rnd 11: sc around. Ch 15 (Handle), skip 10, sc. Repeat for handle on other side or make one single strap. FO.

Lavender Sprigs

Make 5-7 stems.

• Stem: Use Green yarn. Ch 15.
  Row 1: sl st back down the chain. FO. (Or use floral wire wrapped in green yarn for stiffness).
• Flowers: Use Purple yarn. Join to the top of the stem.
  *Ch 3, sl st in first ch (Picot)* repeat 3 times in the same stitch (Top cluster).
  Move down the stem: sl st 1, *Ch 3, sl st in first ch* repeat on left and right sides of the stem for about 1 inch down.
• Arrange the stems in the basket.

Tiny Butterfly

Use Pale Yellow yarn.

• MR. (Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, sl st into ring) – Upper Wing 1.
  (Ch 2, dc, ch 2, sl st into ring) – Lower Wing 1.
  (Ch 2, dc, ch 2, sl st into ring) – Lower Wing 2.
  (Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, sl st into ring) – Upper Wing 2.
• Tighten ring. Leave a tail to tie onto the hat brim.

Assembly

1. Sew Head to Body securely.
2. Dress the rabbit in the Lilac Shell Dress.
3. Put on the Deep Purple Cardigan and button it up.
4. Place the Sun Hat on her head, pulling her lop ears through or letting them hang under the brim.
5. Stitch the Tiny Butterfly to the brim of the hat.
6. Hook the Basket of Lavender onto her arm or stitch to her hand.

Your Lavender Rabbit is ready for a peaceful stroll in the garden! Enjoy the calm.