The Winter Camellia Bunny is a sophisticated amigurumi masterpiece that captures the quiet elegance of a garden under the first frost. This design features a refined cream rabbit dressed in a rich burgundy gown adorned with delicate white camellia embroidery, layered with a textured charcoal grey coat and a cozy sherpa-style collar. To achieve the professional results seen in this design, it is essential to select high-quality materials. Crafters should buy premium cotton amigurumi yarn to ensure stitch clarity and a soft, durable touch. Additionally, investing in ergonomic crochet hook sets and high-quality polyester fiberfill will help maintain the structural integrity of the bunny as it stands. For the most lifelike expression, you may want to purchase safety eyes for toys and order 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. This character brings a touch of seasonal warmth and pastoral elegance into any home collection.

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Project Materials and Preparation

Success in creating a high-definition character like the Winter Camellia Bunny starts with a meticulous selection of materials. Because this character features multiple layers of clothing and very small accessories, consistency in your yarn weight is vital to ensure the proportions remain balanced. We recommend using a Sport weight (Fine #2) or a light DK weight (Light #3) yarn to achieve the delicate detail required for the bunny skin and the tiny knitting basket.

• Main Body Color: Cream or Off-White yarn (approx. 120g).
• Dress Color: Deep Burgundy or Merlot Red yarn (approx. 80g).
• Coat Color: Heathered Charcoal or Medium Grey yarn (approx. 60g).
• Beret & Kitten Color: Light Grey yarn (approx. 30g).
• Collar Color: White boucle or “faux fur” yarn for the sherpa effect.
• Accessory Colors: Tan for the basket, small amounts of Mustard, Red, and Blue for the mini yarn balls.
• Shoes Color: Crisp White yarn.
• Crochet Hooks: A 2.25mm hook for the main body components and a 2.75mm hook for the clothing to allow for a slightly softer drape.
• Safety Eyes: 12mm black safety eyes for the bunny; 5mm safety eyes for the miniature kitten.
• Stuffing: Premium polyester fiberfill.
• Embroidery Floss: Dark brown (nose/mouth), Pure White (camellia petals), and Golden Yellow (flower centers and stars).
• Notions: Two small toothpicks (for knitting needles), tapestry needle, sharp embroidery scissors, stitch markers, and pink cosmetic blush for the cheeks.

Pattern Abbreviations and Terminology

The instructions utilize standard United States terminology. Consistency in your tension is paramount, especially when creating the fitted bodice of the burgundy dress. If your tension tends to be loose, consider moving down a hook size to maintain the structural integrity of the bunny’s limbs.

• MR: Magic Ring
• ch: Chain stitch
• sc: Single crochet
• inc: Increase (Work two sc into the same stitch)
• dec: Invisible decrease (Work through the front loops of two stitches to reduce bulk)
• hdc: Half double crochet
• dc: Double crochet
• sl st: Slip stitch
• BLO: Back loops only
• FLO: Front loops only
• st(s): Stitch or stitches
• (…) x N: Repeat the instructions inside the parentheses N times.

The Sculpted Bunny Head

The head of the bunny is designed as a classic rounded sphere with subtle shaping to accommodate the safety eyes. Use the Cream yarn and a 2.25mm hook. Work in a continuous spiral without joining rounds. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the start of each round.

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. (12)
3. Round 3: (sc 1, inc) repeat 6 times. (18)
4. Round 4: (sc 2, inc) repeat 6 times. (24)
5. Round 5: (sc 3, inc) repeat 6 times. (30)
6. Round 6: (sc 4, inc) repeat 6 times. (36)
7. Round 7: (sc 5, inc) repeat 6 times. (42)
8. Round 8: (sc 6, inc) repeat 6 times. (48)
9. Round 9: (sc 7, inc) repeat 6 times. (54)
10. Round 10: (sc 8, inc) repeat 6 times. (60)
11. Rounds 11-23: sc in each stitch around. (60) This section builds the verticality of the face.
12. Round 24: (sc 8, dec) repeat 6 times. (54)
13. Round 25: (sc 7, dec) repeat 6 times. (48)
14. Round 26: (sc 6, dec) repeat 6 times. (42)
15. Placement: Insert safety eyes between rounds 18 and 19, with approximately 12 stitches of space between them. Ensure the eyes are perfectly level.
16. Round 27: (sc 5, dec) repeat 6 times. (36)
17. Round 28: (sc 4, dec) repeat 6 times. (30) Stuff the head firmly at this stage.
18. Round 29: (sc 3, dec) repeat 6 times. (24)
19. Round 30: (sc 2, dec) repeat 6 times. (18) Finish stuffing.
20. Round 31: 6 dec to close. (6) Fasten off and leave a long tail to sew the head to the body.

Facial Features and Sculpting

Using a long strand of Dark Brown embroidery floss, stitch a small “Y” shape for the nose and mouth centered between the eyes. The nose should sit at round 20. Use a soft brush and a tiny amount of pink blush to add soft circles to the cheeks and the center of the nose area for a gentle glow. You can add extra depth by pulling a strand of cream yarn through the eye sockets to slightly indent them before adding the safety eye backings.

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Long Floppy Bunny Ears

The ears are designed to hang down past the shoulders, giving the character a relaxed, vintage feel. Make two pieces using Cream yarn. Do not stuff the ears.

1. Round 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. Round 2: inc in each st around. (12)
3. Round 3: (sc 1, inc) repeat around. (18)
4. Round 4: (sc 2, inc) repeat around. (24)
5. Rounds 5-15: sc in each st around. (24)
6. Round 16: (sc 10, dec) repeat 2 times. (22)
7. Rounds 17-25: sc in each st around. (22)
8. Round 26: (sc 9, dec) repeat 2 times. (20)
9. Rounds 27-35: sc in each st around. (20)
10. Round 36: (sc 8, dec) repeat 2 times. (18)
11. Rounds 37-55: sc in each st around. (18)
12. Flatten the ear and work 9 sc through both layers to close. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing to the top of the head at round 5.

The Main Body Torso

The body is worked from the bottom up to ensure a stable standing position. Use Cream yarn and maintain firm tension.

1. Round 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. Round 2: 6 inc. (12)
3. Round 3: (sc 1, inc) repeat 6 times. (18)
4. Round 4: (sc 2, inc) repeat 6 times. (24)
5. Round 5: (sc 3, inc) repeat 6 times. (30)
6. Round 6: (sc 4, inc) repeat 6 times. (36)
7. Round 7: (sc 5, inc) repeat 6 times. (42)
8. Round 8: (sc 6, inc) repeat 6 times. (48)
9. Round 9: (sc 7, inc) repeat 6 times. (54)
10. Rounds 10-25: sc in each st around. (54)
11. Round 26: (sc 7, dec) repeat 6 times. (48)
12. Rounds 27-30: sc in each st around. (48)
13. Round 31: (sc 6, dec) repeat 6 times. (42)
14. Round 32: sc in each st around. (42)
15. Round 33: (sc 5, dec) repeat 6 times. (36)
16. Round 34: sc in each st around. (36)
17. Round 35: (sc 4, dec) repeat 6 times. (30)
18. Round 36: (sc 3, dec) repeat 6 times. (24) Stuff the body very firmly.
19. Round 37: (sc 2, dec) repeat 6 times. (18)
20. Round 38: sc in each st around. (18) Fasten off.

Limbs: Arms and Legs

Legs (Make 2)

1. Round 1: 6 sc in a MR. (6)
2. Round 2: 6 inc. (12)
3. Round 3: (sc 1, inc) repeat around. (18)
4. Round 4: (sc 2, inc) repeat around. (24)
5. Rounds 5-10: sc in each st around. (24)
6. Round 11: (sc 2, dec) repeat 6 times. (18)
7. Rounds 12-28: sc in each st around. (18)
8. Stuff the feet firmly and the rest of the leg moderately. Fasten off and leave a tail for assembly. Sew these to the bottom of the torso so the bunny stands upright.

Arms (Make 2)

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: (sc 1, inc) x 3. (9)
3. Round 3: (sc 2, inc) x 3. (12)
4. Rounds 4-25: sc in each st around. (12)
5. Stuff only the bottom half of the arms. Flatten the top and work 6 sc through both layers to close. Sew to the body at round 35.

The Burgundy Winter Dress

The dress consists of a fitted bodice and a full skirt. Use Burgundy yarn and a 2.75mm hook.

Dress Bodice

1. Row 1: Ch 31. Starting in the 2nd ch from hook, sc 30 across. Ch 1, turn.
2. Rows 2-8: sc in each st across. (30) This forms the upper part of the dress.
3. Round 9: Join with a sl st to the first stitch to begin working in rounds.

The Skirt Base

1. Round 1: (sc 2, inc) repeat around. (40)
2. Round 2: (sc 3, inc) repeat around. (50)
3. Round 3: (sc 4, inc) repeat around. (60)
4. Rounds 4-15: dc in each stitch around to create volume. (60)
5. Round 16: Work a scalloped edge: *sc, skip 1, 5 dc in next st, skip 1* repeat around. Fasten off.

Winter Camellia Embroidery Guide

The floral design on the dress is the signature of this pattern. Using white embroidery floss, create five-petal camellia blossoms using simple straight stitches radiating from a center point. Add a tiny yellow French knot in the center of each flower. Space these flowers evenly around the bottom third of the dress. Use golden thread to embroider tiny “V” shapes between the flowers to represent falling petals or stars.

Heather Grey Winter Coat

The coat features a textured stitch and an open front. Use Grey yarn and a 2.75mm hook.

1. Row 1: Ch 33. Starting in the 2nd ch, sc 32 across. Ch 1, turn.
2. Row 2-10: Work sc in each st across. (32)
3. Row 11 (Armholes): 6 sc, ch 10, skip 6 sts, work 10 sc, ch 10, skip 6 sts, work 6 sc.
4. Row 12: sc in each st and ch around. (40)
5. Row 13-18: Work hdc in each st across to create a thicker texture. Fasten off.
6. Sleeves: Reattach grey yarn to the armhole loops. Work 16 sc in a circle for 15 rounds. Finish with a round of white sc for the cuff.

The Sherpa Collar

Using the white boucle or faux fur yarn, attach yarn to the neckline of the coat. Work a round of hdc across the collar area. In the second round, work (2 hdc in each st) to create the wide, fluffy lapel seen in the photo. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Coat Decorations

Crochet or use small buttons in various colors (Red, Mustard, Teal). Sew three buttons on the right side of the coat and three on the left side to mimic the colorful buttons in the image.

Winter Beret and Footwear

Grey Beret

1. Round 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. Round 2: 6 inc. (12)
3. Round 3: (sc 1, inc) repeat around. (18)
4. Round 4: (sc 2, inc) repeat around. (24)
5. Round 5: (sc 3, inc) repeat around. (30)
6. Round 6: (sc 4, inc) repeat around. (36)
7. Round 7: (sc 5, inc) repeat around. (42)
8. Round 8: (sc 6, inc) repeat around. (48)
9. Rounds 9-11: sc in each st around. (48)
10. Round 12: (sc 6, dec) repeat around. (42)
11. Round 13: (sc 5, dec) repeat around. (36) Fasten off.
12. Pom-pom: Create a small 1-inch pom-pom using white yarn and sew it to the center of the beret.

White Mary Jane Shoes (Make 2)

1. Round 1: Ch 7. Start in 2nd ch: 5 sc, 3 sc in last ch. Work on the other side: 4 sc, inc. (14)
2. Round 2: inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc. (20)
3. Round 3: BLO sc in each st around. (20)
4. Round 4: sc around. (20)
5. Strap: Ch 8 from one side to the other. Fasten off.

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Miniature Knitting Basket

This accessory is a centerpiece of the scene. Use Tan yarn.

1. Round 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. Round 2: 6 inc. (12)
3. Round 3: (sc 1, inc) repeat around. (18)
4. Round 4: (sc 2, inc) repeat around. (24)
5. Round 5: BLO sc around. (24)
6. Rounds 6-10: sc in each st around. (24)
7. Handle: ch 15, sl st to the opposite side.
8. Contents: Crochet 3 tiny spheres (MR, 6 sc, R2: 6 sc, fasten off) in red, grey, and mustard to act as yarn balls. Place them in the basket. Break two toothpicks in half and stick them through the yarn balls to mimic knitting needles.

Miniature Grey Kitten Companion

This tiny pet reaches for the bunny’s dress. Use Grey yarn and a 2.25mm hook.

1. Body/Head: MR, 6 sc. R2: 6 inc (12). R3-R8: 12 sc. R9: 6 dec. Stuff and close.
2. Ears: ch 2, sl st back. Sew to head.
3. Tail: ch 5, sl st back down. Sew to rear.
4. Details: Use white thread to embroider the tip of the tail and the paws. Add two black dots for eyes and a pink nose.

Final Assembly and Finishing Touches

Assembling the Winter Camellia Bunny requires patience to ensure all elements are symmetrical. Precision during this stage is what elevates the final character.

• Joining the Body: Sew the head firmly to the torso. Add extra stuffing to the neck area as you close the seam to prevent the head from wobbling under the weight of the beret.
• Ear placement: Pin the long ears to Round 5 of the head. They should hang straight down. Sew them securely.
• Dressing: Slide the burgundy dress onto the bunny first. Layer the grey winter coat over the top, ensuring the sherpa collar is folded neatly.
• Accessorizing: Place the beret on the head, tilted slightly to the side. Position the knitting basket at the bunny’s feet. Place the grey kitten next to the bunny, positioning its front paws as if it is playfully reaching for the dress hem.
• Final Polish: Inspect your work for any loose yarn tails. Use your needle to pull any ends deep into the stuffing. Re-apply the pink cheek blush for a fresh glow.

Your Winter Camellia Bunny is now complete! This project is a celebration of texture, color, and winter storytelling. Store your masterpiece in a dry area away from direct sunlight to preserve the vibrant burgundy and charcoal hues. We hope you enjoyed every moment of this sophisticated seasonal journey and feel proud of the incredible artistry you have achieved with your crochet hooks.

Would you like to learn how to add a matching winter scarf for the bunny, or perhaps receive guidance on creating a coordinating miniature fireplace scene?