Creating heirloom-quality amigurumi requires a blend of technical skill and artistic vision. This project features a sophisticated beige rabbit adorned in a cheerful yellow primrose dress and a mint-toned cardigan, perfectly capturing the spirit of a spring meadow. To achieve the professional results seen in this design, it is essential to use the right tools. Crafters should buy premium cotton amigurumi yarn to ensure stitch clarity and a soft touch. Additionally, investing in ergonomic crochet hook sets and high-quality polyester fiberfill will help maintain the structural integrity of the doll. For the most lifelike expression, you may want to purchase safety eyes for toys and specialized embroidery needles through trusted retailers like Amazon. This project is a wonderful investment of time, resulting in a timeless piece that showcases intricate embroidery, garment construction, and miniature accessory work. Whether intended as a centerpiece for a seasonal display or a cherished gift, this character brings a touch of pastoral elegance into any home.

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Detailed Material List

Before beginning your work, gathering high-quality materials is the most important step for success. The weight of the yarn and the size of the hook directly impact the proportions of the final character. For this specific rabbit, we are aiming for a soft, vintage aesthetic with crisp details.

• Main Yarn: Sport weight or DK weight cotton yarn. You will need Beige (for the rabbit skin), Yellow (for the dress and shoes), Mint Green (for the cardigan), and Tan (for the basket and hat).
• Accent Yarn: Small amounts of White (for the shirt and sheep), Light Pink (for floral embroidery), and Sky Blue (for the hat band).
• Crochet Hooks: A 2.25 mm hook for the rabbit body and miniature accessories to ensure tight stitches; a 2.75 mm hook for the clothing to allow for a softer drape.
• Safety Eyes: 10 mm or 12 mm solid black safety eyes with secure backings.
• Stuffing: Premium grade polyester fiberfill. Avoid using low-density stuffing as it may clump over time.
• Embroidery Floss: Green for flower stems and sheep details, Pink and White for the primrose petals.
• Hardware: Two tiny buttons for the cardigan and a small needle for the detailed surface work.
• Cosmetics: A small amount of pink blush or a fabric pastel for the bunny cheeks.

Project Abbreviations and Stitch Definitions

This project guide utilizes standard United States terminology. Consistency in tension is the secret to a professional-looking amigurumi doll. Ensure your stitches are tight enough that the stuffing does not peek through the fabric.

• MR: Magic Ring (The essential foundation for circular crochet).
• sc: Single crochet.
• inc: Increase (Work two single crochets into the same stitch).
• dec: Invisible decrease (Work through the front loops only of two stitches to reduce the stitch count seamlessly).
• hdc: Half double crochet.
• dc: Double crochet.
• sl st: Slip stitch.
• ch: Chain stitch.
• BLO: Back loops only.
• FLO: Front loops only.
• st(s): Stitch or stitches.
• BO: Bobble stitch (Used for the miniature sheep texture). Work 4 dc together in the same stitch, then pull through all loops.

The Sculpted Bunny Head

The head is worked in continuous spirals using the Beige yarn and a 2.25 mm hook. This piece requires careful shaping to provide a gentle facial expression. We use staggered increases to prevent a hexagonal shape from forming on the top of the head.

1. Round 1: Start with a MR and place 6 sc into the ring. (6)
2. Round 2: Work 1 inc in every stitch around the circle. (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. Rounds 11-20: Work 1 sc in each of the 60 stitches around. This creates the facial height. (60)
12. Round 21: Perform a sequence of (8 sc, 1 dec) repeated 6 times. (54)
13. Round 22: Perform a sequence of (7 sc, 1 dec) repeated 6 times. (48)
14. Round 23: Perform a sequence of (6 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. (42)
15. Round 24: Perform a sequence of (5 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. (36)
16. Placement: Insert the safety eyes between rounds 17 and 18, leaving approximately 10 to 11 stitches of space between them. Ensure they are level.
17. Round 25: Perform a sequence of (4 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. (30)
18. Stuffing: Begin stuffing the head firmly. Push the fiberfill toward the sides to define the rounded cheeks seen in the image.
19. Round 26: Perform a sequence of (3 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. (24)
20. Round 27: Perform a sequence of (2 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. (18)
21. Round 28: Perform a sequence of (1 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. (12) Finish stuffing.
22. Round 29: 6 dec to close. (6) Fasten off and leave a tail for final closure.

Facial Embroidery and Shaping Tips

The character’s personality is centered in the face. Using a long strand of the Beige yarn, you can perform slight eye sculpting by inserting the needle at the base of the head and exiting near the inner corner of one eye, then re-entering a stitch away and pulling back toward the base. This creates a slightly sunken eye socket that adds depth. For the nose and mouth, use a dark brown embroidery thread to stitch a small “Y” shape approximately three rounds below the eyes. Use a soft brush to apply pink blush to the cheeks just beneath the eyes.

Upright Bunny Ears

The ears define the silhouette of the Primrose Bunny. They are tall, alert, and slightly tapered at the tips. We work these in continuous spirals using Beige yarn. Make two identical pieces. Do not stuff the ears.

1. Round 1: Start with a MR and place 6 sc inside. (6)
2. Round 2: Work 1 inc in every stitch around. (12)
3. Round 3: Perform (1 sc, 1 inc) around. (18)
4. Round 4: Perform (2 sc, 1 inc) around. (24)
5. Rounds 5-15: Work 1 sc in each of the 24 stitches around. (24)
6. Round 16: (6 sc, 1 dec) repeated 3 times. (21)
7. Rounds 17-21: sc in each st around. (21)
8. Round 22: (5 sc, 1 dec) repeated 3 times. (18)
9. Rounds 23-27: sc in each st around. (18)
10. Round 28: (4 sc, 1 dec) repeated 3 times. (15)
11. Rounds 29-33: sc in each st around. (15)
12. Flatten the ear and work a round of sc through both layers (approx. 7 stitches) to close the base. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing to the top of the head at round 5.

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Constructing the Sturdy Torso

The body provides the structural base for the layered dress. We work from the neck down to ensure a clean join with the head. Use Beige yarn and maintain firm tension.

1. Round 1: Create a MR and work 6 sc into it. (6)
2. Round 2: Work 6 inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around. (18)
4. Round 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat around. (24)
5. Round 5: (3 sc, inc) repeat around. (30)
6. Round 6: (4 sc, inc) repeat around. (36)
7. Round 7: (5 sc, inc) repeat around. (42)
8. Round 8: (6 sc, inc) repeat around. (48)
9. Rounds 9-18: Work 1 sc in each stitch around. (48)
10. Round 19: (7 sc, inc) repeat 6 times. (54)
11. Rounds 20-30: Work 1 sc in each stitch around. (54) This creates a wide base so the rabbit can stand independently.
12. Round 31: (7 sc, dec) repeat around. (48)
13. Round 32: (6 sc, dec) repeat around. (42)
14. Round 33: (5 sc, dec) repeat around. (36)
15. Round 34: (4 sc, dec) repeat around. (30)
16. Round 35: (3 sc, dec) repeat around. (24) Stuff the body very firmly, especially at the bottom.
17. Round 36: (2 sc, dec) repeat around. (18)
18. Round 37: sc in each stitch around. (18) Fasten off, leaving a long tail for assembly.

Slender Bunny Arms and Stable Legs

Arms (Make Two)

Use Beige yarn. The arms are simple cylinders that sit flush against the body. Stuff only the bottom half of the arms to prevent them from sticking out awkwardly once the cardigan is put on.

1. Round 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. Round 2: (1 sc, inc) repeat 3 times. (9)
3. Rounds 3-25: sc in each stitch around. (9)
4. Flatten the top and work 4 sc through both layers to close. Sew to the sides of the torso at round 35.

Legs (Make Two)

The legs are short and wide to provide maximum stability. Use Beige yarn for the skin and switch to Yellow for the shoes later.

1. Round 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. Round 2: 6 inc. (12)
3. Round 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around. (18)
4. Round 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat around. (24)
5. Rounds 5-10: sc in each stitch around. (24)
6. Round 11: (2 sc, dec) repeat around. (18)
7. Rounds 12-20: sc in each stitch around. (18)
8. Stuff firmly and sew to the bottom sides of the torso.

The Primrose Garden Dress

The dress is the centerpiece of the character’s wardrobe. It is worked from the waist down to create a flared A-line silhouette. Use the Yellow yarn and a 2.75 mm hook for a softer feel.

Bodice Construction

1. Row 1: Ch 31. Starting in the second ch from hook, work 30 sc. Ch 1, turn. (30)
2. Rows 2-6: Work 1 sc in each of the 30 stitches across. Ch 1, turn. This builds the bodice.
3. Round 7: Join with a sl st to the first stitch of the row to begin working in rounds. Work (4 sc, 1 inc) around. (36)
4. Round 8: Work (5 sc, 1 inc) around. (42)
5. Round 9: Work 1 dc into every stitch around. (42)
6. Round 10: (dc 1, dc-inc) repeat around the circle. (63)
7. Rounds 11-20: Work 1 dc in each stitch around. (63) Using double crochet for the skirt provides a vintage volume.
8. Round 21 (Hem): Work a scalloped border: (sl st in first st, skip 1, 5 dc in next st, skip 1) repeat around. Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Floral Hem Embroidery Guide

The bottom of the yellow dress is decorated with primrose-inspired embroidery. Using your embroidery floss and a sharp needle, create tiny vertical green stems (backstitch) evenly spaced around the entire hem. At the top of each stem, create a small blossom. Use Pink and White thread to make “Lazy Daisy” stitches (five loops radiating from a center point). In the center of each flower, add a single yellow French knot to represent the heart of the primrose.

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The Meadow Cardigan

The cardigan provides a beautiful minty contrast and features adorable miniature sheep motifs on the front panels. Use Mint Green yarn and work in rows to create an open-front garment.

1. Row 1: Ch 33. Starting in the second ch from hook, work 32 sc. Ch 1, turn. (32)
2. Row 2: inc in the first st, 30 sc, inc in the last st. (34) Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 3: sc in each st across. (34)
4. Row 4 (Armholes): 6 sc, ch 8, skip 6 sts (armhole), 12 sc, ch 8, skip 6 sts (armhole), 6 sc.
5. Row 5: Work sc across the entire row, including the chains. (38)
6. Rows 6-15: Work sc across each row. Fasten off and weave in ends.
7. Sleeves: Reattach mint yarn to the armhole loops. Work 14 sc in a circle for 10 rounds. Finish with a round of reverse single crochet for a finished cuff.
8. Sheep Motif: On the lower left and right front panels, use White yarn and an embroidery needle to create a small oval using the “popcorn stitch” technique. Embroider four tiny black legs and a small black head to complete the miniature sheep appearance.

Vintage Straw Hat

The hat sits tilted on the bunny’s head, featuring a blue ribbon and daisy appliques. Use Tan yarn and the 2.75 mm hook.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in a MR. (6)
2. Round 2: 6 inc. (12)
3. Round 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around. (18)
4. Round 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat around. (24)
5. Round 5: (3 sc, inc) repeat around. (30)
6. Round 6: (4 sc, inc) repeat around. (36)
7. Rounds 7-12: sc in each stitch around. (36)
8. Round 13 (Brim): Work 1 round of inc in the FLO. (72)
9. Round 14: sc in each st around. Fasten off.
10. Hat Band: Using Sky Blue yarn, ch 40 and tie it around the base of the hat crown.
11. Daisy Appliques: Crochet three tiny white flowers (MR, 5 petals of ch 2, dc, ch 2, sl st) and sew them onto the blue band.

Spring Basket and Colorful Eggs

The Tan Wicker Basket

1. Round 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. Round 2: 6 inc. (12)
3. Round 3: (1 sc, inc) around. (18)
4. Round 4: (2 sc, inc) around. (24)
5. Round 5: BLO sc around the entire round. (24) This creates the bottom edge.
6. Rounds 6-12: sc around. (24)
7. Handle: Ch 25, work sc back down the chain. Sew to opposite sides of the basket. Add miniature pink flowers to the base of the handle.

Easter Eggs (Make 5)

Use various pastel colors like Sky Blue, Pink, and Lavender.

1. Round 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. Round 2: (1 sc, inc) x 3. (9)
3. Round 3: (2 sc, inc) x 3. (12)
4. Rounds 4-6: sc around. (12)
5. Round 7: 6 dec. Stuff lightly before closing.

Miniature Fluffy Sheep Companion

This tiny pet follows the bunny everywhere. Use White yarn and a very steady hand. The body is worked using bobble stitches to simulate wool.

1. Body: MR, 6 sc. Round 2: (1 BO, 1 sc) around. Round 3: (1 sc, inc) around. Round 4: (1 BO, 1 sc) around. Round 5: 6 dec. Stuff lightly and close.
2. Head: Use Beige yarn. MR, 6 sc. R2: 6 sc. Sew to the white body.
3. Legs: Embroider 4 vertical black lines at the bottom for legs.
4. Place the sheep next to the bunny’s feet for a complete display.

Final Assembly and Character Finishing

Assembling the Gentle Primrose Bunny is a process that requires patience to ensure all the elements are symmetrical. Follow these final steps to bring your character to life.

• Joining the Body: Sew the head firmly to the torso opening. Ensure the neck is stuffed very firmly so the head does not wobble under the weight of the ears and hat.
• Ear placement: Pin the ears to Round 5 of the head. Check from the front to ensure they are standing upright and centered before sewing them securely.
• Dressing: Slide the yellow dress onto the bunny. The back opening should be secured with a small button or a few hidden stitches. Layer the mint cardigan over the dress and secure the buttons.
• Styling: Place the straw hat on the head, pulling it slightly forward for a vintage look. Position the Easter basket in the bunny’s right hand. Place the mini sheep companion next to the bunny’s left foot.
• Final Details: Inspect your work for any loose yarn tails. Use your needle to pull any ends deep into the stuffing. Re-apply the cheek blush if it has faded during assembly.

Store your masterpiece in a dry area away from direct sunlight to preserve the vibrant yellow and mint hues. This character is designed to be a timeless companion, showcasing the very best of amigurumi craftsmanship. We hope you enjoyed every moment of this sophisticated garden journey and feel proud of the incredible artistry you have achieved with your crochet hooks.

Would you like to learn how to add a small lace edge to the cardigan cuffs, or perhaps receive guidance on creating a matching miniature picnic blanket for your bunny to sit on?