The Begonia Ruffle Bunny is a breathtaking example of amigurumi artistry, designed for the advanced fiber artist who appreciates the drama of flamenco-inspired fashion and the charm of woodland creatures. This sophisticated character features a soft, sandy-beige rabbit base, elegantly dressed in a spectacular tiered gown that cascades in layers of coral, sage green, and deep berry pink. To achieve the high-definition texture and professional drape seen in this design, it is essential to buy premium mercerized cotton yarn and purchase ergonomic crochet hooks that allow for precise tension control during the creation of the elaborate ruffles. Many dedicated crafters choose to order high-quality amigurumi supplies, including specialized safety eyes and high-density fiberfill, through trusted online platforms like Amazon to ensure their materials meet the standards of heirloom-quality collectibles. This project is a significant investment of your creative time, resulting in a stunning centerpiece that showcases advanced skills in garment construction, color theory, and miniature animal sculpting. The inclusion of a wide-eyed lemur companion and a delicate hand fan adds a narrative of exotic travel and elegance, making this bunny a perfect addition to a collection for those who shop for luxury handmade dolls.

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Comprehensive Material List and Preparation

Creating the Begonia Ruffle Bunny requires a refined selection of materials to capture the movement and vibrancy of the outfit. The dress is heavy due to the multiple layers of ruffles, so the foundation of the bunny must be stuffed very firmly to maintain her posture. Consistency in your yarn weight is vital for ensuring the garments fit the body precisely.

• Main Body Yarn: Sand or Warm Beige Sport weight cotton (approx. 150g). A matte finish works best for the fur texture.
• Dress Ruffle Colors: Coral/Salmon (50g), Sage Green (50g), and Berry/Magenta (50g).
• Flower & Fan: Matching Coral and Sage yarns.
• Lemur Companion: Taupe/Light Brown, Cream, and Dark Brown yarn.
• Gladiator Sandals: Camel or Tan yarn (slightly darker than the body color).
• Crochet Hooks: A 2.25mm hook for the bunny body and lemur; a 2.75mm hook for the dress ruffles to allow for a fluid drape.
• Safety Eyes: 12mm solid black safety eyes for the rabbit; 8mm eyes for the lemur.
• Stuffing: High-quality polyester fiberfill with high resilience.
• Embroidery Floss: Dark brown (for bunny nose/mouth) and black (for lemur details).
• Notions: Long tapestry needle, stitch markers, and pink cosmetic blush for shading.

Common Stitch Abbreviations (US Terms)

The instructions utilize standard United States terminology. Please ensure your tension is firm throughout the amigurumi portions to prevent the stuffing from showing through the fabric. For the dress ruffles, a slightly looser tension is acceptable to facilitate the “swirl” effect.

• MR: Magic Ring
• sc: Single crochet
• inc: Increase (work two single crochets into the same stitch)
• dec: Invisible decrease (work through the front loops only)
• 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
• Shell: A group of stitches worked into one space to create a scallop.

Phase 1: The Sculpted Bunny Head

The head is designed as a large, rounded sphere with subtle tapering toward the chin to provide a sweet, youthful expression. Use the Sand yarn and the 2.25mm hook. Work in continuous spirals. Use a stitch marker to track the beginning of each round to avoid errors in the shaping of the cheeks.

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. Round 11: Perform a sequence of *9 sc, 1 inc* repeated 6 times. (66)
12. Rounds 12-25: Work 1 sc in each of the 66 stitches around. This builds the height of the face. (66)
13. Round 26: Perform a sequence of *9 sc, 1 dec* repeated 6 times. (60)
14. Round 27: Perform a sequence of *8 sc, 1 dec* repeated 6 times. (54)
15. Round 28: Perform a sequence of *7 sc, 1 dec* repeated 6 times. (48)
16. Placement: Insert the 12mm safety eyes between rounds 18 and 19, leaving approximately 11 stitches of space between them.
17. Round 29: Perform a sequence of *6 sc, 1 dec* repeat 6 times. (42)
18. Round 30: Perform a sequence of *5 sc, 1 dec* repeat 6 times. (36)
19. Stuffing: Begin stuffing the head firmly. Focus on pushing the fiberfill toward the sides to define the cheeks.
20. Round 31: Perform a sequence of *4 sc, 1 dec* repeat 6 times. (30)
21. Round 32: Perform a sequence of *3 sc, 1 dec* repeat 6 times. (24)
22. Round 33: Perform a sequence of *2 sc, 1 dec* repeat 6 times. (18) Finish stuffing.
23. Round 34: Perform a sequence of *1 sc, 1 dec* repeat 6 times. (12)
24. Round 35: 6 dec to close. (6) Fasten off and weave in the end.

Facial Embroidery

To give the bunny her distinct look, use dark brown embroidery floss. Stitch a small “Y” shape for the nose and mouth centered between the eyes, about 3 rounds down. Use a little pink blush on a brush to dab rosy circles on her cheeks and lightly inside the ears.

Phase 2: Long Floppy Ears

The ears are long and drapey, adding to the bunny’s elegant silhouette. Make two using Sand yarn. Do not stuff the ears.

1. Round 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. Round 2: (1 sc, inc) repeat 3 times. (9)
3. Round 3: (2 sc, inc) repeat 3 times. (12)
4. Round 4: (3 sc, inc) repeat 3 times. (15)
5. Round 5: (4 sc, inc) repeat 3 times. (18)
6. Rounds 6-15: sc in each st around. (18)
7. Round 16: (4 sc, dec) repeat 3 times. (15)
8. Rounds 17-30: sc in each st around. (15)
9. Round 31: (3 sc, dec) repeat 3 times. (12)
10. Rounds 32-45: sc in each st around. (12)
11. Flatten the opening and sc across through both layers to close. Sew the ears to the head at Round 6/7, spacing them evenly.

Phase 3: The Sturdy Torso

The body is shaped to support the heavy dress. We work from the neck down. Use Sand yarn.

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

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Phase 4: Limbs – Arms and Legs

Arms (Make 2)

1. Round 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. Round 2: (1 sc, inc) repeat 3 times. (9)
3. Round 3: (2 sc, inc) repeat 3 times. (12)
4. Rounds 4-30: sc in each st around. (12)
5. Stuff only the bottom half of the arm. Flatten the top and sew closed. Attach to the body at shoulder height.

Legs (Make 2)

1. Round 1: MR, 6 sc. (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. Rounds 5-35: sc in each st around. (24)
6. Stuff firmly. Flatten the top and sew closed. Attach to the bottom of the body.

Phase 5: The Begonia Ruffle Dress

This is the centerpiece of the project. The dress features a fitted bodice and a skirt constructed of diagonal, cascading ruffles. Use the 2.75mm hook.

The Bodice (Coral Yarn)

1. Row 1: Ch 35. sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Ch 1, turn. (34)
2. Rows 2-10: sc in each st across. (34)
3. Straps: Attach yarn to the top corner. Ch 12, skip 4 sts on the back, sl st to join (create armhole). Repeat for the other side.
4. Skirt Base: Join the bottom of the bodice in a round. Work 2 rounds of sc.

The Cascading Skirt Base

To support the heavy ruffles, we first create a mesh skirt.

1. Round 1: (dc 1, ch 1, skip 1) around.
2. Rounds 2-15: Continue the mesh pattern, increasing slightly every 3 rounds to create an A-line shape.

The Ruffles (Coral, Sage, Berry)

The ruffles are worked onto the posts of the mesh skirt. You will work in a diagonal or spiral formation to achieve the look in the photo.

• Ruffle Pattern: Attach Coral yarn at the waist. Work (sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc) in one mesh space, sl st in the next. Repeat this “shell” pattern.
• Layering: Work a diagonal line of Coral ruffles from the waist down to the left. Switch to Sage Green and work a line of ruffles next to it, slightly overlapping. Switch to Berry/Magenta for the bottom section.
• Volume: Ensure the ruffles are dense. If the skirt looks sparse, add a second row of ruffles immediately behind the first layer.
• Edging: For the Berry ruffles at the hem, work (sc, ch 3, sc) in each stitch to create a picot lace edge.

Phase 6: Gladiator Sandals

Use Camel/Tan yarn.

1. Sole: Ch 8. Work 2 sc in 2nd ch, sc 5, 4 sc in last ch. Rotate. sc 5, 2 sc in last. (18)
2. Round 2: inc, sc 6, inc x 3, sc 6, inc x 2. (24)
3. Round 3: BLO sc around. (24)
4. Heel: Work sc across 10 stitches at the back for 4 rows.
5. Straps: Ch 20. Criss-cross the chain over the foot and attach to the other side of the heel cup. Repeat to create the gladiator look up the ankle.

Phase 7: The Begonia Headpiece

Use Coral and Sage yarn.

1. Center: In Coral, MR 6 sc.
2. Petals (Layer 1): (ch 3, 3 dc in same st, ch 3, sl st) in each sc around.
3. Petals (Layer 2): Working behind Layer 1, (ch 4, 4 tr in gap, ch 4, sl st) around.
4. Leaves: In Sage, ch 8. sc, hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc, sc, sl st. Make 2.
5. Assembly: Sew leaves to the back of the flower and attach to the bunny’s head near the right ear.

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Phase 8: The Mouse Lemur Companion

This tiny primate has large eyes and a long tail.

1. Head: In Taupe, MR 6 sc. Inc to 18. Work 4 rounds. Dec to 12.
2. Eye Patches: In Cream, MR 6 sc. Sew to the face. Place 8mm eyes through the patches.
3. Body: In Taupe, continue from head. Inc to 18. Work 5 rounds. Dec to close.
4. Limbs: Ch 4, sc back. Make 4. Sew to body.
5. Tail: Ch 15. Sc back. Sew to rear.

Phase 9: The Hand Fan

Use Coral yarn.

1. Row 1: MR, 6 sc. Do not join. Ch 1, turn.
2. Row 2: 2 sc in each st. (12)
3. Row 3: (sc 1, inc) across. (18)
4. Row 4: Work in BLO to create ridges. (sc 2, inc) across.
5. Row 5: (ch 3, skip 1, sl st) across to create the scalloped edge. Stiffen with a mixture of glue and water if desired.

Final Assembly

Assembly is where the character truly comes to life. Follow these steps for the perfect finish:

• Dressing: Pull the dress onto the bunny. Because of the heavy ruffles, you may need to squeeze the bunny’s torso slightly to fit it. Ensure the diagonal layers sit correctly.
• Shoes: Lace up the gladiator sandals. Secure the straps with a tiny stitch of yarn so they don’t slide down the legs.
• Companion: Stitch the Mouse Lemur to the bunny’s left arm, or place velcro on the hand and the lemur’s belly for a removable option.
• Fan: Tack the fan to the right hand with a small stitch.
• Finishing Touches: Check all loose ends. Use a needle to hide them deep inside the body. Re-apply blush if it rubbed off during assembly.

Your Begonia Ruffle Bunny is now complete! This character serves as a stunning tribute to textile art and imaginative design. Store your finished doll in a dust-free environment to preserve the vibrancy of the coral and berry hues. We hope you enjoyed the challenging but rewarding process of building this character.

Would you like to learn how to create a matching miniature parasol to go with the fan, or perhaps a display stand pattern to help her stand upright?