The Rosebud Storybook Bunny is a nostalgic journey into the pages of a classic fairytale, capturing the romance of an English cottage garden and the quiet joy of reading. This heirloom-quality project features a soft, biscuit-colored rabbit with a gentle, contemplative expression, evoking the feel of a beloved vintage toy. She is dressed in a romantic, tea-stained cream dress with a delicate lace collar, but the true centerpiece is the abundance of miniature rosebuds. These roses, crocheted in shades of dusty pink and antique mauve with sage green leaves, cascade down her long lop ears and form a lush garland around the hem of her skirt. To achieve the intricate detail of the petals and the structural integrity of the tiny book accessory, it is highly recommended to buy premium mercerized cotton yarn. This fiber provides the necessary sheen and stitch definition to make the roses look like porcelain.

For the most comfortable crafting experience while assembling the hundreds of tiny stitches required for the floral vines and the miniature mouse companion, you should purchase professional-grade ergonomic crochet hooks. These tools are essential for preventing hand fatigue during the meticulous assembly process. Many dedicated fiber artists also choose to order high-quality amigurumi supplies, such as glass-effect safety eyes and high-density polyester fiberfill, from trusted online retailers like Amazon to ensure their creation feels heavy and luxurious. This project is a significant investment of your creative energy, resulting in a breathtaking centerpiece that showcases advanced skills in floral appliqué, garment layering, and miniature sculpting. Accompanied by a tiny embroidered satchel and a scholarly mouse friend holding a storybook, this set tells a story of friendship and imagination, 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 vintage storybook aesthetic, the color palette must be muted and romantic. Avoid neon brights; instead, opt for “dusty” or “antique” shades. The bunny should be a warm, natural tone.

• Bunny Body Yarn: Biscuit, Oatmeal, or Warm Beige Sport weight cotton yarn (approx. 150g). A matte finish is preferred for a natural look.
• Dress Yarn: Cream, Ecru, or Off-White cotton yarn (approx. 80g).
• Rosebud Colors: Dusty Pink, Antique Mauve, and deep Rose (approx. 40g total).
• Leaf/Vine Yarn: Sage Green or Olive Green (approx. 20g).
• Bag & Book Cover: Cocoa Brown or Leather-colored yarn.
• Mouse Companion: Light Grey or Silver yarn.
• Crochet Hooks: A 2.25mm hook for the amigurumi parts to ensure a tight gauge; a 2.75mm hook for the dress to allow for a soft drape.
• Safety Eyes: 12mm solid black eyes for the rabbit; 6mm eyes for the mouse.
• Stuffing: Premium grade, anti-allergenic polyester fiberfill.
• Embroidery Floss: Pink for the nose, Black for facial details, and White for the book pages.
• Notions: Long tapestry needle, stitch markers, cosmetic blush, and a small piece of cardboard to stiffen the book covers.

Standard Stitch Abbreviations and Guide

This project utilizes standard United States terminology. The complexity lies in the assembly of the floral vines and the “rolled rose” technique. Maintain a firm tension for the amigurumi parts to prevent stuffing show-through.

• 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.
• Picot: Ch 3, sl st back into the first chain (used for leaves and lace edging).

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, sweet expression. We work in continuous spirals using the Biscuit yarn and the 2.25mm hook. It is vital to use a stitch marker at the beginning of each round to maintain an accurate count.

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 and Sculpting

To create the vintage look, use a long strand of Biscuit 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, use pink embroidery thread to embroider a small “Y” shape directly in the center of the face. Apply a soft pink blush to the cheeks.

Phase 2: Long Lopped Ears with Vines

The ears are long and draped, designed to be the canvas for the rose vines. Make two using the Biscuit 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.

Rose Vine Assembly for Ears

Create two long chains of Green yarn (approx 30 chains each). Sew these loosely winding down the length of each ear. Sew small “Rosebuds” (see Phase 4 for pattern) along this green chain to create the climbing rose effect.

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 Biscuit yarn. MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. Round 2: 6 inc. (12)
3. Round 3: *1 sc, 1 inc* repeat around. (18)
4. Rounds 4-5: sc in each st around. (18)
5. Round 6: Work in BLO. sc around. (18)
6. Rounds 7-25: sc in each st around. (18)
7. 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 26: sc 18 around the first leg, sc 3 along the chain, sc 18 around the second leg, sc 3 along the other side of the chain. (42)
2. Round 27: Perform *6 sc, 1 inc* repeat around. (48)
3. Rounds 28-38: sc in each st around. (48)
4. Round 39: Perform *6 sc, 1 dec* repeat around. (42)
5. Rounds 40-41: sc around. (42)
6. Round 42: Perform *5 sc, 1 dec* repeat around. (36)
7. Rounds 43-44: sc around. (36)
8. Round 45: Perform *4 sc, 1 dec* repeat around. (30) Stuff the body firmly.
9. Round 46: Perform *3 sc, 1 dec* repeat around. (24)
10. Round 47: Perform *2 sc, 1 dec* repeat around. (18)
11. Round 48: sc around. Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew the head to the neck.

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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.

Phase 4: The Rosebud Dress

This garment is the highlight of the project. It features a cream bodice with a scalloped collar and a full skirt laden with roses. Use the Cream yarn and the 2.75mm hook.

Bodice

1. Row 1: Ch 35. sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (34)
2. Rows 2-6: sc across. (34)
3. Row 7 (Join): Join to the first stitch with a sl st to begin working in rounds.
4. Round 8: *4 sc, 1 inc* repeat around. (42)
5. Round 9: *5 sc, 1 inc* repeat around. (49)
6. Round 10: *6 sc, 1 inc* repeat around. (56)
7. Rounds 11-15: sc in each st around.
8. Round 16 (Waist): sc around.

Skirt

1. Round 17: *3 dc, 1 inc* around. (Increase heavily for volume).
2. Rounds 18-28: Work dc in each st around.
3. Round 29 (Hem): Work a picot edge: *sc 3, ch 3, sl st in first ch, sc 3* repeat around. Fasten off.

Lace Collar

1. Attach Cream yarn to the neckline chain.
2. Row 1: *sc, hdc, 3 dc in next st, hdc, sc* repeat around to create small scallops. Fasten off.

Miniature Rosebuds (Make 25-30)

Use varying shades of Pink and Mauve.

1. Chain 10.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, work 2 hdc in each chain across.
3. Assembly: The strip will curl naturally. Roll it into a spiral rosette shape. Stitch the base securely.
4. Leaves: With Green yarn, ch 4, sl st back down. Sew two small leaves to the base of each rosebud.

Dress Assembly

Sew a dense ring of these rosebuds all around the lower third of the skirt. Sew smaller rosebuds onto the collar. Sew the vines with roses onto the bunny’s ears.

Phase 5: The Storybook Accessories

Satchel Bag

1. Main Body: With Brown yarn, Ch 11. sc in 2nd ch and across. Work 20 rows. Fold the bottom third up to create a pocket. Sew sides.
2. Flap: The remaining top third acts as the flap. Work a border of sc around the flap edge in Cream.
3. Strap: Ch 30. Attach to sides.
4. Detail: Embroider a single rosebud on the flap.

Miniature Storybook

1. Cover: With Brown yarn, Ch 8. sc across for 10 rows. This is the rectangle cover.
2. Pages: With White yarn, Ch 7. sc across for 4 rows. Make 3 of these page blocks.
3. Assembly: Stack the white pages inside the brown cover. Sew a line down the center to bind them. Fold in half. Glue or sew a tiny button on the front.

Phase 6: The Scholar Mouse Companion

A tiny friend who loves to read. Use Grey yarn.

1. Head: MR, 6 sc. Inc to 12. Work 3 rounds. Dec to 6. Stuff.
2. Body: MR, 6 sc. Inc to 12. Work 4 rounds. Dec to 6. Stuff. Sew head to body.
3. Ears: MR, 4 sc. Do not close. Sew to top of head (mice have round ears).
4. Tail: Ch 10 in Pink. Sew to rear.
5. Arms: Ch 3. Sew to body.
6. Pose: Tack the miniature book to the mouse’s hands so it looks like it is reading.

Phase 7: Shoes

Mary Jane style shoes to match the dress. Use Cream or Biscuit yarn.

1. Round 1: 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. Rounds 4-5: sc around.
5. Strap: Ch 8. Sew across the top of the foot. Attach a tiny rosebud to the side of the strap.

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Final Assembly and Styling

Bring the Rosebud Storybook Bunny to life with these final steps.

• Dressing: Put the dress on the bunny. It should fit perfectly over the body. Put the shoes on the feet.
• Rose Placement: Ensure the rose vines on the ears drape naturally. The weight of the flowers should hold the ears down nicely.
• Props: Hang the satchel over the bunny’s shoulder. Place the mouse holding the book near the bunny’s feet.
• 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 Rosebud Storybook Bunny is now complete! This character captures the magic of fairytales and the beauty of a rose garden. The intricate floral work and the charming accessories make this a true heirloom piece. We hope you enjoyed this creative journey!

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