This project invites you into a world of vintage elegance and tea-time charm, featuring a refined cream rabbit and her miniature dormouse companion. This design captures a nostalgic garden aesthetic, blending sophisticated amigurumi techniques with delicate embroidery to create a truly one-of-a-kind heirloom. The rabbit is dressed in a dusty rose ensemble, complete with teacup motifs and climbing roses, reflecting a high level of craftsmanship. If you are looking to embark on this creative journey, you can easily buy amigurumi yarn and purchase crochet supplies through online platforms like Amazon to ensure you have the exact pastel shades and high-quality fiberfill needed. The estimated cost for materials is approximately $20, while a finished artist doll of this detail and quality can command a selling price of $85 to $125 on handmade marketplaces. This guide focuses on precision and aesthetic balance, providing everything you need to bring this enchanting scene to life.

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Comprehensive Material List

Success in this detailed project begins with selecting the correct fibers. For the rabbit and dormouse, a mercerized cotton or a high-quality cotton-acrylic blend is recommended to ensure crisp stitch definition and a smooth surface for embroidery. Maintaining tight tension is vital for amigurumi so that the stuffing remains hidden.

• Yarn:
  • Cream (Main rabbit fur)
  • Dusty Rose/Pink (Dress and bonnet base)
  • White (Cardigan, collar, and teacup base)
  • Tan or Light Brown (Tiny dormouse fur)
  • Sage Green (Rose stems and leaves)
  • Medium Pink and Sky Blue (Embroidery details for roses and teacups)
  • Rose/Mauve (Bonnet ruffles and shoes)
• Crochet Hooks: 2.25mm or 2.5mm for the main figures; 2.75mm for the clothing to allow for a softer drape.
• Safety Eyes: 10mm black safety eyes for the rabbit; 5mm or embroidered eyes for the dormouse.
• Embroidery Floss: Fine thread in dark brown, pink, and green for facial features and intricate dress details.
• Stuffing: Premium polyester fiberfill.
• Notions: Tapestry needle, sharp embroidery needle, stitch markers, and pink cosmetic blush for the cheeks.

Project Abbreviations (US Terms)

The following abbreviations are utilized throughout this project guide. Please ensure you are familiar with these standard US crochet terms to achieve the best results.

• MR: Magic Ring
• ch: Chain
• st(s): Stitch(es)
• sc: Single Crochet
• inc: Increase (two sc in one stitch)
• dec: Invisible Decrease (two sc together using front loops only)
• hdc: Half Double Crochet
• dc: Double Crochet
• sl st: Slip Stitch
• BLO: Back Loop Only
• FLO: Front Loop Only
• R: Round or Row

The Sculpted Rabbit Head

The head of the rabbit is a perfect sphere designed to support long, floppy ears. We work in a continuous spiral using the Cream yarn. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the start of each round.

1. R1: Start with a MR and perform 6 sc into the ring. (6)
2. R2: Perform one inc in every stitch around the circle. (12)
3. R3: *sc 1, inc* repeat 6 times around. (18)
4. R4: *sc 2, inc* repeat 6 times around. (24)
5. R5: *sc 3, inc* repeat 6 times around. (30)
6. R6: *sc 4, inc* repeat 6 times around. (36)
7. R7: *sc 5, inc* repeat 6 times around. (42)
8. R8: *sc 6, inc* repeat 6 times around. (48)
9. R9: *sc 7, inc* repeat 6 times around. (54)
10. R10: *sc 8, inc* repeat 6 times around. (60)
11. R11-R21: Perform one sc in each of the next sixty stitches around. (60) This creates the necessary height for the face.
12. R22: *sc 8, dec* repeat 6 times around. (54)
13. R23: *sc 7, dec* repeat 6 times around. (48)
14. R24: *sc 6, dec* repeat 6 times around. (42)
15. R25: *sc 5, dec* repeat 6 times around. (36)
16. Placement: Insert the 10mm safety eyes between rounds 17 and 18, leaving approximately 12 stitches between them. Ensure they are centered relative to the planned muzzle position.
17. R26: *sc 4, dec* repeat 6 times around. (30)
18. R27: *sc 3, dec* repeat 6 times around. (24) Stuff the head firmly with fiberfill.
19. R28: *sc 2, dec* repeat 6 times around. (18)
20. R29: *sc 1, dec* repeat 6 times around. (12) Finish stuffing.
21. R30: dec 6 times to close. (6) Fasten off and weave in the end.

Facial Embroidery

The facial features of this rabbit are delicate. Using dark brown embroidery floss, stitch a small “Y” shape for the nose and mouth at round 20, centered between the eyes. Use a small amount of pink cosmetic blush on a soft brush to add rosy circles to the cheeks, just beneath the eyes, to provide a gentle, lifelike glow.

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Long Floppy Rabbit Ears

The ears are a defining feature of this project, designed to hang down gracefully beside the face. Make two using Cream yarn. Do not stuff these ears.

1. R1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. R2: inc in each st around. (12)
3. R3: *sc 1, inc* repeat around. (18)
4. R4: *sc 2, inc* repeat around. (24)
5. R5-R10: sc in each st around. (24)
6. R11: *sc 10, dec* repeat twice. (22)
7. R12-R20: sc in each st around. (22)
8. R21: *sc 9, dec* repeat twice. (20)
9. R22-R30: sc in each st around. (20)
10. R31: *sc 8, dec* repeat twice. (18)
11. R32-R45: sc in each st around. (18) The long length allows the ears to reach the shoulders.
12. Flatten the base of the ear and perform sc through both layers to close. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing to the top of the head at round 5.

The Rabbit Torso and Lower Body

The body is worked from the bottom up to provide a stable foundation. Use Cream yarn and maintain firm tension.

1. R1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. R2: inc in each st around. (12)
3. R3: *sc 1, inc* repeat around. (18)
4. R4: *sc 2, inc* repeat around. (24)
5. R5: *sc 3, inc* repeat around. (30)
6. R6: *sc 4, inc* repeat around. (36)
7. R7: *sc 5, inc* repeat around. (42)
8. R8: *sc 6, inc* repeat around. (48)
9. R9-R18: sc in each st around. (48)
10. R19: *sc 6, dec* repeat 6 times around. (42)
11. R20-R22: sc in each st around. (42)
12. R23: *sc 5, dec* repeat 6 times around. (36)
13. R24-R26: sc in each st around. (36)
14. R27: *sc 4, dec* repeat 6 times around. (30)
15. R28-R30: sc in each st around. (30)
16. R31: *sc 3, dec* repeat 6 times around. (24)
17. R32: sc in each st around. (24) Stuff the body firmly.
18. R33: *sc 2, dec* repeat 6 times around. (18)
19. R34: sc in each st around. (18) Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew the head securely to the body.

The Arms and Legs

The limbs of the rabbit are slender to accommodate the tea party accessories. Use Cream yarn.

Arms (Make 2)

1. R1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. R2: *sc 1, inc* repeat around. (9)
3. R3-R20: sc in each st around. (9)
4. Stuff only the bottom half of the arm. Flatten the top and sew across to close. These will be sewn to the sides of the body at round 32.

Legs (Make 2)

1. R1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. R2: inc in each st around. (12)
3. R3: *sc 1, inc* repeat around. (18)
4. R4: *sc 2, inc* repeat around. (24)
5. R5-R8: sc in each st around. (24)
6. R9: sc 6, dec 6, sc 6. (18) This creates the foot shape.
7. R10-R22: sc in each st around. (18)
8. Stuff firmly and sew to the bottom of the body, ensuring the rabbit can stand or sit with support.

The Dusty Rose Tea Garden Dress

This garment is the focal point of the project. It features a fitted bodice and a wide skirt perfect for embroidery. Use Dusty Rose yarn and a 2.75mm hook.

The Bodice

1. R1: Ch 25. Starting in the 2nd ch from hook, sc 24 across. Ch 1, turn.
2. R2-R6: sc 24 across. This forms the upper part of the dress.
3. R7: Join with a sl st to the first stitch to begin working in rounds. Perform one sc in each stitch around. (24)

The Skirt and Ruffled Hem

1. R1: *sc 2, inc* repeat around. (32)
2. R2: *sc 3, inc* repeat around. (40)
3. R3: *sc 4, inc* repeat around. (48)
4. R4: inc in each st around. (96) This creates the wide flare for the embroidery.
5. R5-R15: sc in each st around. (96)
6. R16 (Ruffled Hem): *ch 3, 3 dc in next st, ch 3, sl st in next* repeat around the entire hem to create a delicate pink lace edge. Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Embroidery Instructions for the Skirt

The embroidery mimics a tea garden. Using fine floss and a sharp needle, follow these guidelines to decorate the skirt.

• Teacup Motifs: Use White floss to stitch the outline of a small teacup using a backstitch. Use Sky Blue floss to add a single horizontal line of detail. Place three teacups evenly around the skirt hem.
• Climbing Roses: Use Sage Green floss to stitch winding stems (using a stem stitch) between the teacups. Use Pink floss to create tiny bullion knots or small French knots to represent rose buds.
• Leaves: Use Green floss to add small straight stitches for leaves along the stems. Ensure the embroidery stays within the lower third of the skirt for a balanced look.

White Lace Cardigan and Collar

The cardigan adds a layer of texture and vintage appeal. Use White yarn and a slightly looser tension.

1. Row 1: Ch 31. Starting in the 2nd ch from hook, sc 30 across. Ch 1, turn.
2. Row 2-5: sc 30 across.
3. Row 6 (Armholes): 6 sc, ch 8, skip 6 sts, 10 sc, ch 8, skip 6 sts, 6 sc.
4. Row 7: sc in each st and chain across. (34)
5. Row 8 (Lace Trim): *ch 3, 2 dc in same st, skip 1, sl st* repeat around the entire opening of the cardigan. Fasten off.
6. Peter Pan Collar: Reattach white yarn to the neck opening of the dress. *ch 2, 2 dc in next st, sl st in next* repeat around to create a rounded collar.

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Mauve Ruffled Bonnet

The bonnet protects the rabbit’s head and adds a pop of color. Use Rose or Mauve yarn.

1. R1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. R2: 6 inc. (12)
3. R3: *sc 1, inc* repeat around. (18)
4. R4: *sc 2, inc* repeat around. (24)
5. R5: *sc 3, inc* repeat around. (30)
6. R6: *sc 4, inc* repeat around. (36)
7. R7: *sc 5, inc* repeat around. (42)
8. R8-R14: sc in each st around. (42)
9. R15 (Ruffles): *ch 4, 4 tr in same st, skip 1, sl st* repeat around the front edge of the bonnet to create a heavy, dramatic ruffle. Fasten off.

Rose Ballet Flats and Teapot Accessory

Mary Jane Shoes (Make 2)

1. Using Rose yarn, Ch 7. Start in 2nd ch: 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 around. (20)
5. R5: 8 sc, 2 dec, 8 sc. (18)
6. Strap: Ch 8 across the top and sl st to the other side. Sew a tiny bead as a buckle.

Tiny Crocheted Teapot

1. Body: Using Cream yarn, MR, 6 sc. R2: 6 inc. R3: (sc 1, inc) around. R4-R7: 18 sc. R8: (sc 1, dec) around. Stuff lightly and close.
2. Spout: Ch 4, sl st back down. Sew to the side of the body.
3. Handle: Ch 6, sl st back. Sew to the opposite side.
4. Lid: Using Rose yarn, MR, 5 sc. Sew to the top center.

Tiny Dormouse in a Teacup

Miniature Dormouse

1. Head/Body: Using Tan yarn, MR, 6 sc. R2: 6 inc (12). R3-R6: 12 sc. R7: 6 dec. Stuff lightly and close.
2. Ears: Ch 2, 3 sc in first ch. Sew to head.
3. Embroider two tiny black dots for eyes and a small pink nose.

The Teacup and Saucer

1. Cup: Using White yarn, MR, 6 sc. R2: 6 inc. R3: BLO (sc 1, inc) around. R4-R6: 18 sc. Fasten off. Add a ch-4 loop for a handle.
2. Saucer: Using White yarn, MR, 6 sc. R2: 6 inc. R3: (sc 1, inc) around. R4: (sc 2, inc) around. (24) Fasten off.
3. Detailing: Use Rose thread to embroider a tiny flower on the side of the cup. Place the dormouse inside the cup and sew the cup to the center of the saucer.

Final Assembly and Sculpting Guide

The assembly is the final stage where the rabbit’s personality comes together. Precision in sewing and finishing is what elevates the final piece.

Joining the Components

• Sew the head firmly to the body, adding extra stuffing to the neck as you close the gap to prevent the head from wobbling.
• Pin the long ears to the top of the head at round 5, ensuring they hang symmetrically. Sew them securely.
• Sew the arms to the sides of the body at round 32. Curve the right arm slightly forward to hold the teapot.
• Dress the rabbit in the white cardigan, securing the front tie with a small white bow made from yarn or ribbon.
• Put the shoes on the feet and place the bonnet on the head, tucking the ears through the ruffles.

Finishing Details

To recreate the exact look of the inspiration, place the teacup and dormouse on the surface next to the rabbit. Ensure the teapot is balanced in her hand or tucked under the arm. Use a small amount of pink blush on the inner part of the ears to add depth. These final touches, combined with the detailed embroidery on the skirt, result in a sophisticated character ready for any tea party. Store your completed project in a dry place away from direct sunlight to maintain the vibrancy of the rose and sage green colors. Your project is now complete!

Would you like me to provide tips on how to stiffen the teacup saucer or suggest alternative floral embroidery patterns for the bonnet?