The Pansy Patchwork Bunny is a masterful display of color theory and textile art, designed for the advanced fiber artist who adores the vintage charm of quilting and the botanical beauty of spring gardens. This intricate project features a classic, oatmeal-colored rabbit base with a soft, matte finish, serving as the perfect neutral canvas for a spectacular outfit. The centerpiece is the “patchwork” dress, constructed from individual crochet squares in alternating shades of royal purple and buttercream yellow, each adorned with a stylized pansy motif. To achieve the crisp geometry of the squares and the delicate petals of the flowers, it is highly recommended to buy premium mercerized cotton yarn. This fiber ensures the colors do not bleed and the structure of the garment holds its shape over time.

For the most comfortable experience while assembling the many small motifs and sculpting the tiny bumblebee companion, you should purchase professional-grade ergonomic crochet hooks. These tools are essential for maintaining consistent tension during the joining process. Many dedicated crafters also choose to order high-quality amigurumi supplies, such as glass-effect safety eyes and dense polyester fiberfill, from trusted online retailers like Amazon to ensure their creation becomes a lasting heirloom. This project is a significant investment of your creative energy, resulting in a show-stopping centerpiece that showcases advanced skills in modular construction, appliqué, and miniature sculpting. Accompanied by a woven basket filled with miniature yarn balls and a fuzzy bumblebee friend, this set tells a story of creativity and nature, making it a perfect addition for those who shop for artisan handmade collectibles.

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Comprehensive Material List and Preparation

To faithfully recreate the “patchwork quilt” aesthetic of the dress, you need a palette that balances deep, rich tones with soft, airy ones. The purple should be regal, and the yellow should be soft like custard or buttercream. The bunny itself requires a textured oatmeal or beige yarn to mimic natural fur.

• Bunny Body Yarn: Oatmeal, Biscuit, or Sand Sport weight cotton yarn (approx. 150g). A yarn with a slight “heather” effect adds depth.
• Dress Colors: Royal Purple, Buttercream Yellow, and White cotton yarn (approx. 40g of each).
• Cardigan Yarn: Light Beige or Cream cotton yarn (approx. 50g).
• Pansy Accents: Dark Plum or Violet for the center details of the flowers.
• Shoes: Beige for the base, Purple for the toe motif.
• Basket & Yarn Balls: Tan/Brown for the basket; scraps of Purple and Yellow for the balls.
• Bumblebee Companion: Bright Yellow, Black, and White yarn.
• Crochet Hooks: A 2.25mm hook for the amigurumi parts to ensure a tight gauge; a 2.75mm hook for the dress squares to allow them to lay flat.
• Safety Eyes: 12mm solid black eyes for the rabbit.
• Stuffing: Premium grade, anti-allergenic polyester fiberfill.
• Embroidery Floss: Dark brown for the nose; Black for the bee’s face.
• Notions: Long tapestry needle, stitch markers, cosmetic blush, and a small embroidery hoop (optional prop).

Standard Stitch Abbreviations and Guide

This project utilizes standard United States terminology. The complexity lies in the modular construction of the dress (joining squares) and the textured stitch of the cardigan. Maintain a firm tension for the amigurumi parts.

• MR: Magic Ring (the foundation for 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.
• Cluster: A group of stitches worked into the same space (used for flower petals).

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, welcoming expression. We work in continuous spirals using the Oatmeal yarn and the 2.25mm hook. Place a stitch marker at the start of every 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 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 long section builds the vertical height of the face and creates the placement area for the expressive eyes. (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 12 stitches of space between them. Ensure they are level.
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 rounded 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)
23. Round 34: Perform a sequence of *1 sc, 1 dec* repeat 6 times. (12) Finish stuffing the head to a firm, smooth consistency.
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

To create the bunny’s gentle expression, use a long strand of Oatmeal 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. Using dark brown embroidery thread, embroider a “Y” shape for the nose centered between the eyes. Apply a soft pink blush to the cheeks.

Phase 2: Long Lopped Ears

The ears are designed to be long and draped, framing the face beautifully. They are not stuffed, which allows them to lie flat against the body. Make two using the Oatmeal yarn.

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. Rounds 6-15: sc in each st around. (30)
7. Round 16: *8 sc, 1 dec* repeat 3 times. (27)
8. Rounds 17-25: sc in each st around. (27)
9. Round 26: *7 sc, 1 dec* repeat 3 times. (24)
10. Rounds 27-35: sc in each st around. (24)
11. Round 36: *6 sc, 1 dec* repeat 3 times. (21)
12. Rounds 37-45: sc in each st around. (21)
13. Round 46: *5 sc, 1 dec* repeat 3 times. (18)
14. Rounds 47-55: sc in each st around. (18)
15. Flatten the open end of the ear and sc across through both layers to close. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Attach the ears to the top of the head at approximately Round 6.

Phase 3: The Body and Limbs

We will construct the legs first and join them to create the body. This method creates a seamless transition and a sturdy standing base.

Legs (Make 2)

1. Round 1: Start with Oatmeal yarn. MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. Round 2: 6 inc. (12)
3. Round 3: *1 sc, 1 inc* repeat around. (18)
4. Round 4: *2 sc, 1 inc* repeat around. (24)
5. Rounds 5-30: sc in each st around. (24)
6. Fasten off the first leg. Do not fasten off the second leg. Chain 3 and join to the first leg with a sc.

Body Construction

1. Round 31: sc 24 around the first leg, sc 3 along the chain, sc 24 around the second leg, sc 3 along the other side of the chain. (54)
2. Round 32: Perform *8 sc, 1 inc* repeat around. (60)
3. Rounds 33-45: sc in each st around. (60)
4. Round 46: Perform *8 sc, 1 dec* repeat around. (54)
5. Round 47: Perform *7 sc, 1 dec* repeat around. (48)
6. Round 48: Perform *6 sc, 1 dec* repeat around. (42)
7. Round 49: Perform *5 sc, 1 dec* repeat around. (36)
8. Round 50: Perform *4 sc, 1 dec* repeat around. (30) Stuff the body firmly.
9. Round 51: Perform *3 sc, 1 dec* repeat around. (24)
10. Round 52: Perform *2 sc, 1 dec* repeat around. (18)
11. Round 53: sc around. Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew the head to the neck.

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 st around. (12)
5. Lightly stuff the hand area but leave the upper arm empty for mobility. Flatten the top and sc closed. Sew to the shoulders.

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Phase 4: The Patchwork Pansy Dress

This dress is a masterpiece of modular crochet. It is constructed by creating individual squares and joining them to form the skirt, which is then attached to a bodice.

The Pansy Motif Square

Make 8 squares total: 4 with a Purple background/Yellow Pansy, and 4 with a Cream background/Purple Pansy.

1. Pansy Center: With center color (Yellow or Purple), MR 5 sc. Sl st to join.
2. Petals:
   • *Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, sl st* into first st. (Small petal).
   • *Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, sl st* into second st. (Small petal).
   • *Ch 4, 2 tr, ch 4, sl st* into third st. (Large petal).
   • *Ch 4, 2 tr, ch 4, sl st* into fourth st. (Large petal).
   • *Ch 4, 2 tr, ch 4, sl st* into fifth st. (Large petal).
   • Fasten off. You now have a 5-petal pansy.
3. Creating the Square: Join the background color (Purple or Cream) to the back of a large petal.
   • Round 1: Chain 3 (counts as dc). In the same space work (1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) – Corner made. *Ch 1, in the space between next petals work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc)*. Repeat around to form a square shape behind the flower. Join.
   • Round 2: sc in each st around, placing 3 sc in the corner ch-2 spaces. Fasten off.

Dress Assembly

1. Skirt: Sew the 8 squares together in a ring (alternating colors) to form the skirt. Ensure the “Large Petals” of the pansies are facing upwards.
2. Bodice: Attach Purple yarn to the top edge of the skirt ring.
   • Round 1: sc evenly around the top edge of the squares. Decrease if necessary to fit the bunny’s waist (approx 48 sts).
   • Rounds 2-8: Work sc in each st around.
   • Round 9 (Armholes): sc 12, ch 10 (skip 8 sts), sc 20, ch 10 (skip 8 sts), sc 8.
   • Round 10: sc around, working into the chains. Fasten off.

Phase 5: The Textured Cardigan

A cozy layer worked in a textured “grit” stitch (sc, dc) to resemble a knit fabric. Use Beige/Cream yarn and 2.75mm hook.

1. Row 1: Ch 35. sc in 2nd ch and across. (34)
2. Row 2: Ch 1, turn. *1 sc in next st, 1 dc in next st* repeat across. This creates the texture.
3. Rows 3-8: Repeat texture pattern.
4. Row 9 (Armholes): Work 5 sts in pattern, ch 8, skip 6 sts, work 12 sts in pattern, ch 8, skip 6 sts, work 5 sts.
5. Rows 10-15: Continue texture pattern across all sts and chains. Fasten off.
6. Sleeves: Join yarn to armhole. Work *sc, dc* pattern in rounds for 10 rounds.
7. Edging: Embroider small purple flowers or french knots along the front opening of the cardigan.

Phase 6: The Pansy Cloche Hat

A vintage-style hat with a pansy accent. Use Beige yarn.

1. Round 1: MR, 6 sc.
2. Round 2: 6 inc. (12)
3. Round 3: *1 sc, 1 inc* around. (18)
4. Round 4: *2 sc, 1 inc* around. (24)
5. Round 5: *3 sc, 1 inc* around. (30)
6. Round 6: *4 sc, 1 inc* around. (36)
7. Round 7: *5 sc, 1 inc* around. (42)
8. Round 8: *6 sc, 1 inc* around. (48)
9. Rounds 9-13: sc in each st around.
10. Round 14 (Brim): Work in FLO. *3 sc, 1 inc* around. (60)
11. Round 15: *4 sc, 1 inc* around. (72)
12. Round 16: sc around. Fasten off.
13. Decoration: Crochet one large Pansy motif (using the pattern from the dress but with a slightly larger hook) and sew it to the side of the hat. Embroider a purple line around the base of the crown.

Phase 7: Accessories

Pansy Shoes

1. Sole: With Beige, Ch 7. 2 sc in 2nd ch, sc 4, 4 sc in last. Rotate. sc 4, 2 sc in last. (16)
2. Round 2: inc, sc 5, 4 inc, sc 5, inc. (22)
3. Round 3: BLO sc around. (22)
4. Round 4: sc around.
5. Round 5: sc 6, 5 dec, sc 6. (17)
6. Strap: Ch 8. Sew across the top.
7. Detail: Sew a tiny crochet pansy or embroider one on the toe of each shoe.

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Yarn Basket

1. Round 1: With Tan yarn, MR 8 sc. Inc to 16. Inc to 24. Inc to 32.
2. Sides: BLO sc around (32). Work 6 rounds of sc.
3. Handle: Ch 20. Sew to sides.
4. Yarn Balls: Make small spheres (MR 6, inc to 12, work 2 rounds, dec to 6, stuff). Make one purple, one yellow. Place in basket.

Bumblebee Companion

1. Body: Start with Yellow. MR 6 sc. Inc to 12.
2. Stripe 1: Switch to Black. sc around (12).
3. Stripe 2: Switch to Yellow. sc around (12).
4. Stripe 3: Switch to Black. sc around (12).
5. Decrease: Switch to Yellow. Dec to 6. Close.
6. Wings: With White, ch 4. Work 3 dc in first ch. Sew to back.
7. Face: Embroider eyes on the front yellow section.

Final Assembly and Styling

Bring the Pansy Patchwork Bunny to life with these final steps.

• Dressing: Pull the patchwork dress onto the bunny. Put the textured cardigan on over it.
• Footwear: Slip the pansy shoes onto the feet.
• Hat: Place the cloche hat on the head, tilting it slightly so the flower shows.
• Props: Place the basket of yarn near the bunny’s feet. Position the bumblebee on a leaf or the basket handle.
• Finishing Touches: Check for any loose yarn tails and hide them deep inside the body. Apply a fresh dusting of blush to the cheeks.

Your Pansy Patchwork Bunny is now complete! This character serves as a stunning tribute to the art of quilting and the beauty of spring flowers. The complex assembly of the dress and the charming accessories make this a true collector’s piece. We hope you enjoyed this creative journey!

Would you like to learn how to create a miniature crochet embroidery hoop to go with the basket, or perhaps instructions for a small garden trowel?