Step into a world of timeless elegance with this sophisticated amigurumi project. This character captures the romantic essence of a vintage garden, featuring a pristine white rabbit dressed in a luxurious burgundy cardigan and a soft pink gown. The dress serves as a canvas for large, hand-embroidered red peonies that mirror the lush floral pillow she rests upon. Accompanying our rabbit is a delicate fawn companion, resting quietly by her feet. This design is perfect for those who appreciate fine details and wish to create a high-end heirloom piece. To achieve the crisp stitch definition and vibrant colors seen in the image, it is recommended to buy yarn of premium cotton or a high-quality cotton-acrylic blend. You can find excellent selections of crochet supplies, including ergonomic hooks and safety eyes, on platforms like Amazon to ensure your materials are ready for this artistic journey. The estimated cost for materials is approximately $18 to $25, while a finished artist doll of this detail can have a selling price ranging from $95 to $130 on boutique marketplaces. Preparing your materials beforehand will ensure a smooth and enjoyable crafting experience as you bring this garden scene to life.

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Materials and Project Preparation

Success in this detailed project depends on choosing the right fibers. Use a Sport or DK weight yarn to maintain the delicate proportions. A 2.25mm or 2.5mm hook is ideal for the rabbit and fawn to ensure a tight fabric that prevents the stuffing from peeking through, while a 2.75mm hook can be used for the cardigan to give it a softer drape.

• Main Colors: Off-White (Fur), Deep Burgundy/Maroon (Cardigan and Shoes), Dusty Pink (Dress), Dark Red and Rose Pink (Peony Embroidery).
• Accessory Colors: Sage Green (Leaves), Metallic Gold (Mirror), Beige (Fawn), and White (Bonnet and Fawn spots).
• Safety Eyes: 12mm black safety eyes for the rabbit and 6mm for the tiny fawn.
• Stuffing: High-grade polyester fiberfill.
• Notions: Tapestry needle, embroidery floss, stitch markers, and pink blush for the cheeks.

Project Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR: Magic Ring
• sc: Single crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: Invisible decrease
• hdc: Half double crochet
• dc: Double crochet
• tr: Treble crochet
• sl st: Slip stitch
• ch: Chain
• BLO: Back loops only
• FLO: Front loops only
• st(s): Stitch or stitches

Part 1: The Vintage Rabbit Body

Head Construction

Using Off-White yarn. Work in a continuous spiral. We are aiming for a slightly elongated oval shape that is wider at the cheeks.

1. R1: 6 sc in a MR (6)
2. R2: 6 inc (12)
3. R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
5. R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
6. R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
7. R7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
8. R8: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)
9. R9: (7 sc, inc) x 6 (54)
10. R10: (8 sc, inc) x 6 (60)
11. R11-R21: sc in each st around (60)
12. R22: (9 sc, inc) x 6 (66)
13. R23-R25: sc in each st around (66)
14. R26: (9 sc, dec) x 6 (60)
15. R27: (8 sc, dec) x 6 (54)
16. R28: (7 sc, dec) x 6 (48)
17. R29: (6 sc, dec) x 6 (42)
18. R30: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
19. Placement: Insert safety eyes between rounds 18 and 19, with 12 stitches of space between them.
20. R31: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30). Begin stuffing firmly.
21. R32: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
22. R33: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
23. R34: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12). Finish stuffing.
24. R35: 6 dec. Fasten off and close.

Long Floppy Ears (Make 2)

Using Off-White yarn. The ears are not stuffed to allow them to hang naturally.

1. R1: 6 sc in a MR (6)
2. R2: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
3. R3: (2 sc, inc) x 3 (12)
4. R4: (3 sc, inc) x 3 (15)
5. R5: (4 sc, inc) x 3 (18)
6. R6-R10: sc in each st around (18)
7. R11: (5 sc, inc) x 3 (21)
8. R12-R35: sc in each st around (21)
9. R36: (5 sc, dec) x 3 (18)
10. R37-R42: sc in each st around (18)
11. R43: (4 sc, dec) x 3 (15)
12. R44-R46: sc in each st around (15)
13. Flatten the ear and work 7 sc across the opening to close. Sew these to the head at Round 6.

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The Main Body

Using Off-White yarn. Start from the bottom.

1. R1: 6 sc in a MR (6)
2. R2: 6 inc (12)
3. R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
5. R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
6. R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
7. R7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
8. R8: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)
9. R9: (7 sc, inc) x 6 (54)
10. R10-R18: sc in each st around (54)
11. R19: (7 sc, dec) x 6 (48)
12. R20-R21: sc in each st around (48)
13. R22: (6 sc, dec) x 6 (42)
14. R23-R24: sc in each st around (42)
15. R25: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
16. R26-R27: sc in each st around (36)
17. R28: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
18. R29-R30: sc in each st around (30)
19. R31: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
20. R32-R33: sc in each st around (24)
21. R34: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18). Stuff firmly.
22. R35: sc in each st around (18). Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Arms (Make 2)

1. R1: 6 sc in a MR (6)
2. R2: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
3. R3-R22: sc in each st around (9)
4. Stuff only the bottom half. Flatten the top and work 4 sc across to close.

Legs (Make 2)

1. R1: 6 sc in a MR (6)
2. R2: 6 inc (12)
3. R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
4. R4-R25: sc in each st around (18)
5. Stuff firmly. Flatten the top and work 9 sc across to close.

Part 2: The Peony Garden Ensemble

Dusty Pink Dress

We work the bodice and skirt separately and then join them. Use Dusty Pink yarn.

Bodice:

1. Row 1: Ch 31, start in 2nd ch: 30 sc. Ch 1, turn.
2. Row 2-6: 30 sc. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 7 (Armholes): 5 sc, ch 8, skip 6 sts, 8 sc, ch 8, skip 6 sts, 5 sc.
4. Row 8: sc in each st and ch across. Fasten off.

Skirt:

1. Join Pink yarn to the bottom of the bodice.
2. Round 1: (2 sc, inc) around (40)
3. Round 2: inc in each st around (80)
4. Round 3-18: sc in each st around (80). This creates a wide skirt for embroidery.
5. Round 19 (Lace Border): Switch to White. (sc, ch 3, skip 1) repeat around. Fasten off.

Peony Embroidery Technique

The large peonies are the heart of this project. We will use a satin stitch for the main petals and French knots for the center. Use Dark Red and Rose Pink floss.

• Main Flowers: Create three large circles on the lower front of the skirt. Fill these circles with Dark Red satin stitches, working in a spiral to represent layered petals.
• Shadowing: Use Rose Pink floss to add highlight stitches to the outer edges of the dark red petals to create depth.
• Leaves: Using Sage Green, embroider large leaves using a fishbone stitch or satin stitch. Add thin stems connecting the peonies.

Burgundy Ruffled Cardigan

Using Deep Burgundy yarn. This is worked in one piece, top-down.

1. Row 1: Ch 25, 24 sc across. Ch 1, turn.
2. Row 2: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30). Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 3: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36). Ch 1, turn.
4. Row 4: 6 sc, ch 8, skip 6 sts, 10 sc, ch 8, skip 6 sts, 6 sc.
5. Row 5-10: sc in each st across.
6. Ruffles: Reattach yarn to the edges. (Ch 3, dc in same st, sl st in next) repeat along the neck, front opening, and bottom.
7. Sleeves: Work 15 rounds of 14 sc in the armhole loops. Finish with a ruffle round at the cuff.

White Lace Bonnet

1. R1: 6 sc in a MR (6)
2. R2: 6 inc (12)
3. R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
5. R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
6. R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
7. R7-R14: Work in rows (leave a gap for the neck). 28 sc across.
8. Edge: (sc, ch 3, skip 1) across the front. In Row 2 of edge, (5 dc in ch-3 space) to create shell lace.
9. Sew a tiny red peony (MR, 5 sc in Red) to the side.

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Burgundy Ballet Flats

1. R1: Ch 7, 5 sc, 3 sc in last ch, turn: 4 sc, inc (14)
2. R2: inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc (20)
3. R3: BLO sc in each st around (20)
4. R4: sc in each st around (20)
5. R5: 7 sc, 3 dec, 7 sc (17)
6. Strap: Ch 8 across the foot. Sl st to close.

Part 3: The Golden Handheld Mirror

Using Gold yarn. This accessory adds a touch of royal vintage charm.

1. Glass Section: Using Off-White. MR, 6 sc. R2: 6 inc (12). Fasten off.
2. Frame: Using Gold. MR, 6 sc. R2: 6 inc (12). R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18).
3. Assembly: Sl st the frame to the glass section.
4. Handle: Join Gold yarn to the frame. Ch 8, work 7 sc back. Fasten off.
5. Sew a small decorative gold loop at the bottom of the handle.

Part 4: The Tiny Fawn Companion

Using Beige yarn. This is a miniature resting fawn.

1. Head: MR, 6 sc. R2: 6 inc (12). R3-R5: 12 sc. R6: 6 dec. Stuff and close.
2. Body: MR, 6 sc. R2: 6 inc (12). R3-R8: 12 sc. R9: 6 dec. Stuff and close.
3. Ears: Ch 3, sl st back. Sew to head.
4. Details: Embroider tiny white spots on the back using French knots. Use black thread for the eyes and a tiny brown dot for the nose.
5. Sew the head to the body at a slight angle as if it is looking at the rabbit.

Assembly and Character Details

The final assembly is what gives the character her personality. Follow these steps for the best result.

• Sculpting the Face: Use a strand of Off-White yarn to pull the eye sockets slightly closer together from the inside before finishing the head closure. This creates a deeper, more soulful look.
• Nose and Mouth: Embroider a small “Y” shape for the nose and mouth using light pink thread. Keep it very delicate.
• Joining: Sew the head to the body. Ensure the neck is stuffed very firmly to support the large ears and bonnet.
• Cheeks: Apply a small amount of real pink blush to the cheeks and the inside of the ears to give her a soft, glowing complexion.
• Dressing: Put the dress on first, ensuring the peony embroidery is centered. Place the cardigan over the top. The cardigan is meant to be cropped, showing the dress beneath.
• Final Touches: Secure the mirror in the rabbit’s right hand with a few hidden stitches. Place the fawn by her feet. If she is resting on a pillow, you can tack her to the pillow using long stitches through the base.

Your Vintage Peony Rabbit and Tiny Fawn are now complete. This duo serves as a beautiful tribute to traditional handcraft and garden aesthetics. We hope you enjoy the meticulous process of building this character. Store her away from direct sunlight to preserve the rich burgundy and pink hues. Happy crafting!