The Forget-Me-Not Letter Bunny is a nostalgic and sentimental masterpiece of fiber art, designed to capture the romance of handwritten correspondence and the enduring beauty of spring wildflowers. This exquisite character features a soft, sandy-beige rabbit base with a gentle, thoughtful expression, evocative of a vintage storybook illustration. She is dressed in a charming ensemble perfect for a walk to the village post office: a sky-blue dress with a structured bodice and a full skirt, layered under a cream-colored bolero cardigan featuring delicate floral embroidery. To achieve the intricate stitch definition of the lace hem and the structural integrity of the miniature envelope bag, it is highly recommended to buy premium mercerized cotton yarn. This fiber choice ensures the blue tones remain crisp and the tiny embroidered flowers stand out beautifully.

For the most comfortable crafting experience while assembling the tiny stationery accessories and the miniature bluebird companion, you should purchase professional-grade ergonomic crochet hooks. These tools are essential for maintaining even tension without hand fatigue during the meticulous embroidery phases. 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 substantial and holds its pose perfectly. This project is a significant investment of your creative energy, resulting in a breathtaking centerpiece that showcases advanced skills in garment construction, surface embroidery, and miniature sculpting. Accompanied by a crocheted envelope satchel and a loyal bluebird carrying a love note, this set tells a story of connection and memory, 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 “Forget-Me-Not” aesthetic, selecting the right color palette is paramount. You need a specific “Cornflower Blue” or “Sky Blue” for the dress and hat to match the flower, while the bunny should be a warm, neutral biscuit or sand color. The cream cardigan balances the look.

• Bunny Body Yarn: Sand, Biscuit, or Warm Beige Sport weight cotton yarn (approx. 150g). A matte finish provides a natural, soft fur texture.
• Dress & Hat Yarn: Cornflower Blue or Sky Blue cotton yarn (approx. 80g).
• Cardigan & Envelope Yarn: Cream or Off-White cotton yarn (approx. 50g).
• Flower Accents: Bright Pink (buds), Yellow (centers), and Leaf Green (stems/leaves).
• Bluebird Companion: Bright Blue, White, and a scrap of Orange.
• Shoes: Beige or Tan yarn.
• Crochet Hooks: A 2.25mm hook for the amigurumi parts to ensure a tight gauge; a 2.75mm hook for the clothing to allow for a graceful drape.
• Safety Eyes: 12mm solid black eyes for the rabbit; 6mm eyes for the bluebird.
• Stuffing: Premium grade, anti-allergenic polyester fiberfill.
• Embroidery Floss: Dark brown for the nose; Black, Pink, and Green for the envelope details.
• Notions: Long tapestry needle, stitch markers, and a small button for the envelope bag.

Standard Stitch Abbreviations and Guide

This project utilizes standard United States terminology. The complexity lies in the “Forget-Me-Not” embroidery on the cardigan and bag, and the structured shape of the envelope. 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.
• Shell Stitch: (5 dc in same st) – used for the dress hem.

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 Sand 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 6 inc. (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 serene expression, use a long strand of Sand 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 small “Y” shape directly in the center of the face for the nose. Apply a soft pink blush to the cheeks.

Phase 2: Long Floppy 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 Sand 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 Beige/Tan yarn (for the shoe base). 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: Switch to Sand yarn. Work in BLO. sc around. (18)
6. Rounds 7-25: sc in each st around in Sand. (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 Forget-Me-Not Dress

The dress is a beautiful, airy garment in a stunning Cornflower Blue. It features a fitted bodice and a skirt with a decorative eyelet or lace row near the hem. Use the 2.75mm hook.

Bodice

1. Row 1: Ch 35. sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (34)
2. Rows 2-5: sc across. (34)
3. Row 6 (Armholes): sc 5, ch 8, skip 6, sc 12, ch 8, skip 6, sc 5.
4. Row 7: sc across all sts and chains. (38)
5. Rows 8-10: sc across.
6. Round 11 (Waist): Join to work in rounds. sc around.

Skirt

1. Round 12: *3 dc, 1 inc* around. (Increase for volume).
2. Rounds 13-20: Work dc in each st around.
3. Round 21 (Eyelet Row): *dc 1, ch 1, skip 1* around. (This creates holes to weave a ribbon if desired).
4. Rounds 22-24: dc around.
5. Round 25 (Lace Hem): *skip 2, 7 dc in next, skip 2, sc in next* repeat around to create large shell scallops.
6. Round 26: Switch to Cream yarn. Surface slip stitch or sc along the edge of the scallops to define the lace. Fasten off.

Embroidery

Embroider small Forget-Me-Not flowers (5 small blue petals with a yellow french knot center) scattered along the bodice of the dress.

Phase 5: The Cream Cardigan

A vintage-style bolero to keep the bunny warm while writing letters. Use Cream yarn.

1. Row 1: Ch 35. sc in 2nd ch and across. (34)
2. Row 2: (sc 3, inc) across. (42)
3. Row 3: (sc 4, inc) across. (50)
4. Row 4 (Armholes): sc 7, ch 8, skip 8, sc 20, ch 8, skip 8, sc 7.
5. Row 5: sc across all sts and chains. (50)
6. Rows 6-10: sc across. Fasten off.
7. Sleeves: Join yarn to armhole. Work 16 sc around for 10 rounds. Fasten off.
8. Flower Trim: Use Blue and Pink yarn to embroider a continuous vine of flowers up the front opening of the cardigan.

Phase 6: The Blue Beret

A classic artist or writer’s hat. Use Cornflower Blue 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. Round 9: *7 sc, 1 inc* around. (54)
10. Rounds 10-12: sc in each st around.
11. Round 13 (Decrease for Band): *7 sc, 1 dec* around. (48)
12. Round 14: *6 sc, 1 dec* around. (42)
13. Round 15: sc around. Fasten off.
14. Decoration: Use Cream yarn to create a ribbon-like strip (ch 4, sc back and forth) and sew a bow to the side. Embroider forget-me-nots on the bow.

Phase 7: The Envelope Bag (The Letter)

This accessory mimics a vintage love letter or envelope. Use Cream yarn.

1. Main Piece: Ch 16. sc in 2nd ch and across (15). Work in rows until you have a rectangle about 4 inches long.
2. Folding: Fold the bottom up 2/3 of the way to create the pocket. Sew the sides.
3. Flap: The remaining top 1/3 is the flap. Decrease at the start and end of the last 3 rows to create a triangular point.
4. Strap: Ch 40. Attach to top corners.
5. Decoration:
   • Embroider a small “stamp” rectangle in the top right corner of the flap using Pink yarn.
   • Embroider wavy black lines to represent an address.
   • Embroider a blue forget-me-not flower as a “wax seal” on the point of the flap.

Phase 8: The Bluebird Companion

A messenger bird. Use Bright Blue yarn.

1. Body: MR 6 sc. Inc to 12. Inc to 18. Work 4 rounds. Dec to 12. Dec to 6. Close.
2. Head: MR 6 sc. Inc to 12. Work 3 rounds. Dec to 6. Stuff. Sew to top of body.
3. Wings (Make 2): Ch 5. In 2nd ch, hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc. Sew to sides.
4. Tail: Ch 4. Work fan of 5 dc in first ch. Sew to rear.
5. Beak: Tiny stitch of Orange.
6. Letter: Cut a tiny rectangle of white felt or crochet a tiny white square (ch 4, sc rows). Sew it to the bird’s beak or tuck it under a wing.

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Phase 9: Shoes

Simple shoes with laces. Use Beige 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. Laces: Chain 15. Lace through the front of the shoe and tie in a bow. Embroider a small blue flower on the side.

Final Assembly and Styling

Bring the Forget-Me-Not Letter Bunny to life with these final steps.

• Dressing: Put the blue dress on the bunny. Layer the cream cardigan over it. Put the shoes on the feet and tie the laces.
• Hat: Place the blue beret on the head, tilting it slightly.
• Props: Place the envelope bag near the bunny or hang it on her arm. Position the bluebird on her shoulder or next to the bag.
• 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 Forget-Me-Not Letter Bunny is now complete! This character serves as a beautiful reminder of thoughtful communication and nature’s beauty. The intricate embroidery and the storytelling accessories make this a true heirloom piece. We hope you enjoyed this creative journey!

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