The Lavender Dreams Bunny is a masterpiece of soft sculpture, embodying the serene beauty of a twilight meadow. This sophisticated character is designed for the artisan who appreciates heirloom-quality amigurumi and intricate garment construction. Featuring a soft tan rabbit base, she is dressed in a textured lavender gown and a delicate white lace bolero with a matching ruffled bonnet. To ensure your finished doll has the same high-definition quality seen in the inspiration, it is highly recommended to buy premium cotton amigurumi yarn and purchase ergonomic crochet hook sets for consistent tension. You can order professional amigurumi kits and high-quality polyester stuffing from trusted online shops like Amazon to give your bunny the perfect structural integrity. This project represents a significant investment of your creative time, resulting in a cherished centerpiece that showcases advanced skills in lace-making, character sculpting, and miniature embroidery. Whether for a specialized collection or a high-end nursery gift, this bunny radiates peace and artisan excellence.

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Project Materials and Necessary Supplies

Creating a detailed character like the Lavender Dreams Bunny requires a specific set of high-quality materials to achieve a professional result. The weight of the yarn and the size of the hook directly impact the proportions and the ability to layer the clothing properly. Using a consistent brand across all colors will help maintain a uniform gauge throughout the various components.

• Bunny Main Body: Beige or Warm Tan Sport weight cotton yarn (approx. 150g).
• Lavender Gown: Dusty Lavender or Muted Purple Sport weight yarn (approx. 80g).
• Lace Bolero and Bonnet: Fine White or Off-White mercerized cotton (approx. 50g).
• Shoes: Greyish-Blue or Pale Lilac yarn (scrap amount).
• Squirrel Companion: Medium Brown, Cream, and a small amount of Chocolate Brown yarn.
• Sweet Dreams Pillow: Off-white and Lavender yarn.
• Crochet Hooks: A 2.25mm hook for the main figures and accessories to ensure tight, gap-free stitches; a 2.75mm hook for the clothing to provide a softer drape.
• Safety Eyes: 12mm black safety eyes for the rabbit and 6mm eyes for the squirrel.
• Stuffing: Premium grade, anti-allergenic polyester fiberfill.
• Embroidery Floss: Dark brown (for bunny nose/mouth), light lavender (for pillow text), and various greens for the floral stems on the squirrel’s acorn.
• Notions: Long tapestry needle for assembly, sharp embroidery needle, stitch markers, and pink cosmetic blush for the cheeks.

Common Stitch Abbreviations and Guide

The instructions utilize standard United States terminology. Maintaining an accurate stitch count is the foundation of a high-quality finish. Please ensure your tension is firm throughout the amigurumi portions to prevent the stuffing from peeking through the fabric. For the clothing, a slightly more relaxed tension is acceptable to facilitate easy dressing of the doll.

• MR: Magic Ring (the foundation for all circular work).
• sc: Single crochet.
• inc: Increase (work two single crochets into the same stitch).
• dec: Invisible decrease (work through the front loops only to reduce bulk).
• hdc: Half double crochet.
• dc: Double crochet.
• tr: Treble crochet.
• sl st: Slip stitch.
• ch: Chain stitch.
• BLO: Back loops only.
• FLO: Front loops only.
• st(s): Stitch or stitches.
• Picot: ch 3, sl st in the first ch (used for lace edging).
• Shell: (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the same stitch (used for dress texture).

Phase 1: The Sculpted Bunny Head

The head is designed as a large, rounded sphere with subtle tapering toward the muzzle to provide a gentle, soulful expression. Use the Beige yarn and the 2.25mm hook. Work in continuous spirals without joining rounds. Use a stitch marker to track the beginning of each round to avoid errors in the shaping of the cheeks. Firm stuffing is essential here to provide a smooth base for facial features.

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: (1 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times. (18)
4. Round 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times. (24)
5. Round 5: (3 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times. (30)
6. Round 6: (4 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times. (36)
7. Round 7: (5 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times. (42)
8. Round 8: (6 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times. (48)
9. Round 9: (7 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times. (54)
10. Round 10: (8 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times. (60)
11. Round 11: (9 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times. (66)
12. Rounds 12-25: Work 1 sc in each of the 66 stitches around. This long section builds the vertical height of the face and creates the smooth surface for the expressive eyes. (66)
13. Round 26: (9 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. (60)
14. Round 27: (8 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. (54)
15. Round 28: (7 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. (48)
16. Round 29: (6 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. (42)
17. Placement: Insert the 12mm safety eyes between rounds 18 and 19, leaving approximately 12 stitches of space between them. Ensure they are perfectly level.
18. Round 30: (5 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. (36)
19. Round 31: (4 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. (30)
20. Stuffing: Begin stuffing the head firmly. Focus on pushing the fiberfill toward the sides to define the rounded cheeks seen in the image.
21. Round 32: (3 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. (24)
22. Round 33: (2 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. (18) Finish stuffing the head to a firm consistency.
23. Round 34: (1 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. (12)
24. Round 35: 6 dec to close. (6) Fasten off and leave a long tail. Use a tapestry needle to pull the hole closed securely.

Facial Embroidery and Sculpting Mastery

To achieve the soulful expression of the Lavender Dreams Bunny, use a long strand of Beige yarn to perform eye sculpting. Insert the needle at the base of the head, exit near the inner corner of one eye, re-enter a stitch away, and pull back toward the base. Repeat for the other eye. This creates depth in the sockets. For the nose and mouth, use dark brown embroidery thread to embroider a small “Y” shape directly in the center of the face, approximately three rounds below the eyes. Apply pink blush to the cheeks using a soft brush to add a healthy garden glow. Ensure the embroidery is symmetrical to the eyes to maintain the soulful gaze.

Phase 2: Upright Bunny Ears

The ears are a signature feature, designed to stand tall and alert. We use a gradual increase method to create a wide base that supports their height. Make two pieces using the Beige yarn and the 2.25mm hook. Do not stuff the ears to maintain their flat, elegant profile.

1. Round 1: Start with a MR and work 6 sc inside. (6)
2. Round 2: Work 1 inc into every stitch around. (12)
3. Round 3: Perform (1 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times. (18)
4. Round 4: Perform (2 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times. (24)
5. Rounds 5-15: Work 1 sc in each of the 24 stitches around. (24)
6. Round 16: Perform (6 sc, 1 dec) repeat 3 times. (21)
7. Rounds 17-25: sc in each st around. (21)
8. Round 26: Perform (5 sc, 1 dec) repeat 3 times. (18)
9. Rounds 27-35: sc in each st around. (18)
10. Round 36: Perform (4 sc, 1 dec) repeat 3 times. (15)
11. Rounds 37-45: sc in each st around. (15)
12. Flatten the base of the ear and perform 7 sc through both layers to close the opening. Fasten off and leave a very long tail for sewing to the head at round 6 during assembly.

Phase 3: The Sturdy Bunny Torso

The body is shaped to stand stably while providing a solid frame for the heavy textured gown. We work from the neck down. Use Beige yarn and maintain firm tension to prevent the dress from sagging. Ensure the bottom is stuffed heavily to provide a flat base for standing.

1. Round 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. Round 2: 6 inc. (12)
3. Round 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times. (18)
4. Round 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times. (24)
5. Round 5: (3 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times. (30)
6. Round 6: (4 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times. (36)
7. Rounds 7-18: sc in each st around. (36)
8. Round 19: (5 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times. (42)
9. Round 20: (6 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times. (48)
10. Round 21: (7 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times. (54)
11. Round 22: (8 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times. (60)
12. Rounds 23-38: sc in each st around. (60) This builds a wide, stable base.
13. Round 39: (8 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. (54)
14. Round 40: (7 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. (48)
15. Round 41: (6 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. (42)
16. Round 42: (5 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. (36) Stuff firmly.
17. Round 43: (4 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. (30)
18. Round 44: (3 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. (24)
19. Round 45: 12 dec to close. (12) Fasten off.

Phase 4: Slender Arms and Stable Legs

The limbs of the bunny are long and slender. Use Beige yarn for all four components. Stuff the hands and feet firmly, but leave the upper halves slightly softer to allow for natural movement against the garments.

Bunny Arms (Make 2)

1. Round 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. Round 2: (1 sc, 1 inc) repeat 3 times. (9)
3. Round 3: (2 sc, 1 inc) repeat 3 times. (12)
4. Rounds 4-28: sc in each stitch around. (12)
5. Flatten the top and work 6 sc across both layers to close. Sew to the sides of the torso at Round 6 of the body.

Bunny Legs (Make 2)

1. Round 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. Round 2: 6 inc. (12)
3. Round 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times. (18)
4. Round 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times. (24)
5. Rounds 5-32: sc in each stitch around. (24)
6. Stuff firmly. Flatten the top and work 12 sc across to close. Sew to the bottom sides of the torso so the bunny stands securely.

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Phase 5: The Textured Lavender Gown

The dress is the highlight of the character’s wardrobe, featuring a complex texture on the skirt that mimics floral petals. Use the Lavender yarn and the 2.75mm hook. The dress is worked from the top down.

Bodice Construction

1. Row 1: Ch 31. Starting in the 2nd ch from hook, work 30 sc. Ch 1, turn.
2. Rows 2-8: Work sc 30 across to build the upper bodice.
3. Round 9: Join with a sl st to the first st to begin working in rounds. (30)
4. Round 10: (sc 2, inc) around. (40)
5. Round 11: (sc 3, inc) around. (50)
6. Round 12: sc in each st around. (50)

The Petal-Stitch Skirt

1. Round 13: Switch to Shell stitches. *sc 1, skip 2, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next st, skip 2* repeat around. (10 shells)
2. Rounds 14-25: Work 1 Shell into each ch-1 space of the previous round’s shells. This creates the vertical “v” columns seen in the image.
3. Round 26: Continue Shell pattern, but work 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc in each space to increase the flare.
4. Round 27: sc in each st around. Fasten off.
5. Hem Detail: Work a round of White sl sts into the front loops of the final round to create a clean, contrasting edge.

Phase 6: White Lace Bolero and Bonnet

These pieces provide the delicate white contrast that defines the “Lavender Dreams” aesthetic. Use White yarn and the 2.75mm hook.

The Lace Bolero

1. Row 1: Ch 33. Work 32 sc across.
2. Row 2: (sc 1, ch 3, skip 1 st) across. (16 loops)
3. Row 3: (sc in loop, ch 4) across.
4. Armholes: Work 4 loops, ch 10, skip 2 loops, work 4 loops, ch 10, skip 2 loops, work 4 loops.
5. Row 4: Work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) into each loop and ch space across to create the heavy lace texture.
6. Edging: Work a round of Picot stitches (ch 3, sl st in first ch) around the entire perimeter of the bolero.

The Ruffled Bonnet

1. Round 1: 6 sc in a MR. (6)
2. Round 2: 6 inc. (12)
3. Round 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat 6 times. (18)
4. Round 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat 6 times. (24)
5. Round 5: (3 sc, inc) repeat 6 times. (30)
6. Round 6: (4 sc, inc) repeat 6 times. (36)
7. Round 7: (5 sc, inc) repeat 6 times. (42)
8. Rounds 8-15: sc in each st around. (42)
9. The Lace Ruffle: FLO (ch 4, 3 tr in next st, ch 4, sl st in next) repeat around the front edge to create the large, dramatic ruffle seen in the photo.
10. Ties: Attach White yarn to the corners and ch 60 for the ribbons.

Phase 7: Miniature Squirrel Companion

This tiny pet perches next to the bunny and features a bushy tail. Use the 2.25mm hook.

1. Head/Body: In Brown, MR, 6 sc. (R2) 12 sc. (R3) 18 sc. (R4-R10) 18 sc. (R11) 9 dec. Stuff and close.
2. Tail: In Brown, ch 15. Round 1: inc in each st (30). Round 2: (sc 1, inc) around (45). This creates a very curly, bushy tail. Sew to the back of the body.
3. Face: Use Cream yarn to embroider a small oval on the stomach and face area. Add 6mm eyes.
4. Acorn: In Chocolate Brown, MR 6 sc. (R2) 12 sc. (R3-R4) 12 sc. Switch to Light Brown and work 2 more rounds before closing. Sew to the squirrel’s front paws.

Phase 8: Sweet Dreams Pillow

The pillow is a simple rectangular piece that adds narrative depth. Use the 2.75mm hook.

1. Rows 1-15: In Off-white, ch 21. Work 20 sc across. (15 rows)
2. Embroidery: Before closing, use Lavender thread to embroider the words “Sweet Dreams” in a cursive font. Add three tiny green leaves and a pink bud in the corner.
3. Assembly: Fold the piece and sc around the edges to join. Switch to Lavender yarn for the final round and work a shell border: (skip 1, 5 dc in next, skip 1, sl st) around.

Phase 9: Footwear: Lilac Mary Jane Shoes

Make two shoes using the Lilac yarn. These should be removable. Use the 2.25mm hook.

1. Round 1: Ch 7. Start in 2nd ch: 5 sc, 3 sc in last ch. Turn: 4 sc, 1 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. Round 5: 8 sc, 2 dec, 8 sc. (18)
6. Strap: ch 8 from one side of the shoe opening to the other. Fasten off and sew a tiny white bead for the buckle.

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Final Assembly and Sculpting Mastery

Assembling the components with precision is what gives the bunny its lifelike quality. Follow these final steps to bring your Lavender Dreams Bunny 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 upright ears and bonnet.
• Limbs: Attach the arms at round 6 of the body. The legs should be sewn to the bottom of the torso, angled slightly forward so the bunny can sit or stand with stability.
• Ear placement: Pin the long ears to Round 6 of the head. Check from the front to ensure they are standing upright and centered before sewing them securely.
• Dressing the Bunny: Put the lavender textured dress on first. Slide the white lace bolero over her arms. Put the lilac shoes on her feet.
• Styling: Place the ruffled bonnet on the head, pulling the ears through the gaps or positioning it just in front of them. Tie the white ribbon in a large bow under her chin.
• Final Polish: Position the Sweet Dreams pillow in her left arm. Place the miniature squirrel companion next to her right foot. 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 if it has faded during assembly.

Your Lavender Dreams Bunny is now complete! This character serves as a stunning tribute to traditional handcraft and garden aesthetics. Store your finished doll in a dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve the vibrancy of the lavender and white hues. We hope you enjoyed the meticulous process of building this character and that she brings a touch of twilight magic to your home.

Would you like to learn how to add a small lace edge to the pillow, or perhaps receive guidance on creating a matching miniature garden bench for your bunny to sit on?