The Anemone Art Studio Bunny is a whimsical and sophisticated project that celebrates the joy of creativity and the beauty of floral artistry. This exquisite character features a soft, oatmeal-colored rabbit base, thoughtfully sculpted to have a gentle and inspired expression, perfect for a muse or an artist. She is dressed in a chic, textured taupe dress with a pleated skirt, layered under a cream-colored bolero vest that adds a touch of bohemian elegance. The outfit is accessorized with a matching beret adorned with a large, striking Anemone flower, symbolizing anticipation and artistic focus. To achieve the high-definition stitch clarity of the dress pleats and the delicate petals of the flowers, it is highly recommended to buy premium mercerized cotton yarn. This fiber choice ensures the taupe and cream tones remain distinct and the structure of the accessories holds up beautifully.

For the most comfortable crafting experience while assembling the miniature painter’s palette and the tiny paintbrushes, you should purchase professional-grade ergonomic crochet hooks. These tools are essential for maintaining even tension without hand fatigue during the meticulous assembly of the miniature props. Many dedicated fiber artists 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 feels as substantial and luxurious as it looks. This project is a significant investment of your creative energy, resulting in a breathtaking centerpiece that showcases advanced skills in garment construction, floral appliqué, and miniature sculpting. Accompanied by a tiny canvas frame, an artist’s palette, and a supportive mouse companion, this set tells a story of imagination and craft, 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 “Art Studio” aesthetic, selecting the right color palette is key. You need a neutral, earthy Taupe or Greige for the dress and hat to serve as a canvas, a creamy White for the vest and flowers, and a warm Oatmeal for the bunny.

• Bunny Body Yarn: Oatmeal, Biscuit, or Sand Sport weight cotton yarn (approx. 150g). A matte finish provides a natural, soft fur texture.
• Dress & Hat Yarn: Taupe, Greige, or Light Grey cotton yarn (approx. 80g).
• Bolero & Flower Petals: Cream or Off-White cotton yarn (approx. 40g).
• Flower Centers: Black or Dark Navy yarn.
• Flower Accents: Scraps of Pink or Lavender for shading (optional).
• Accessories (Palette/Canvas/Bag): Tan, Beige, and White yarn.
• Paint Blobs: Scraps of Yellow, Blue, Pink, Mint, etc.
• Mouse Companion: Light Grey and Pink 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 mouse.
• Stuffing: Premium grade, anti-allergenic polyester fiberfill.
• Embroidery Floss: Dark brown for the nose.
• Notions: Long tapestry needle, stitch markers, craft wire (for the paintbrushes), and a small button for the bag.

Standard Stitch Abbreviations and Guide

This project utilizes standard United States terminology. The complexity lies in the “Front Post” stitches used to create the pleated texture of the dress and the detailed assembly of the artist props. 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.
• FPdc: Front Post Double Crochet (work around the post of the stitch below to create a raised ridge).
• Popcorn/Bobble: Used for the paint blobs.

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. 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 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 small “Y” shape directly in the center of the face for the nose. 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 Cream/White 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 Oatmeal yarn (skin). Work in BLO. sc around. (18)
6. Rounds 7-25: sc in each st around in Oatmeal. (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.

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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.

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 Pleated Taupe Dress

This dress is a masterpiece of texture, mimicking a pleated fabric using post stitches. It features a fitted bodice and a full, structured skirt. Use Taupe/Greige yarn and 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.

Pleated Skirt

1. Round 12: *2 dc, 1 inc* around. (Increase for volume).
2. Rounds 13-24 (The Pleats): Work in a ribbing pattern to create vertical lines. *FPdc (Front Post Double Crochet) in next st, dc in next 2 sts* repeat around. The FPdc creates the raised ridge, and the normal dc stitches sit in the “valley” of the pleat.
3. Round 25 (Hem): Work sc around. Fasten off.

Phase 5: The Cream Bolero Vest

A chic, artistic layer. 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. Collar: Attach yarn to the neck opening. Work 2 rows of hdc to create a small stand-up collar.
8. Decoration: Sew two small Anemone flowers (see Phase 6) to the collar as a clasp.

Phase 6: The Artist’s Beret

A classic painter’s hat. Use Taupe 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: Sew a large Anemone flower to the side of the beret.

Anemone Flowers

Large Flower (Hat/Bag):

1. Center: With Black, MR 6 sc.
2. Petals: With Cream/White, *(ch 3, 2 tr, ch 3, sl st) in same st*. Repeat 6 times for 6 wide petals.

Small Flower (Vest/Shoes):

1. Center: With Black, MR 5 sc.
2. Petals: With Cream/White, *(ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st) in same st*. Repeat 5 times.

Phase 7: The Artist’s Accessories

The Palette

1. Base: With Tan yarn, ch 10. sc around to form an oval. Work 3 rounds of increasing at the ends to keep it flat.
2. Shape: On the last round, slip stitch deeply into one side to create the “kidney” indent shape of a palette.
3. Paints: Use scraps of colored yarn (Pink, Blue, Yellow, Mint) to make french knots or tiny bobbles on the palette surface.
4. Thumb Hole: Chain 4 and skip 4 stitches in one of the earlier rounds to create a hole, or simply embroider a dark circle.

The Paintbrushes

1. Take a toothpick or a small piece of wire. Wrap it tightly with Tan yarn.
2. At one end, wrap Silver/Grey yarn for the ferrule.
3. At the very tip, create a small tuft of colored yarn (matching one of the palette colors) to look like a brush tip dipped in paint. Secure with glue.

The Canvas Frame

1. Frame: With Tan yarn, Ch 15. sc in 2nd ch and across. Work 4 rows. Make 4 of these strips. Sew them together to form a square frame.
2. Canvas: With White yarn, crochet a square that fits inside the frame (approx 10 rows of 10 sc).
3. Art: Embroider a simple Anemone flower on the white square.
4. Assembly: Sew the white canvas into the tan frame.

The Satchel

1. Body: With Tan yarn, Ch 12. sc across for 20 rows. Fold up bottom third. Sew sides.
2. Flap: Triangular flap on top.
3. Strap: Ch 40. Attach to sides.
4. Decoration: Sew a large Anemone flower to the flap.

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Phase 8: The Mouse Apprentice

A helpful little assistant. 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 to head.
3. Ears: MR 6 sc. Sew to top of head.
4. Tail: Ch 10 in Pink. Sew to rear.
5. Bow: Tie a tiny pink bow around the mouse’s neck.

Phase 9: Shoes

Cream shoes with flower detail. Use Cream 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. Sew a tiny Anemone flower to the toe.

Final Assembly and Styling

Bring the Anemone Art Studio Bunny to life with these final steps.

• Dressing: Put the taupe dress on the bunny. Layer the cream bolero over it. Put the cream shoes on the feet.
• Hat: Place the beret on the head, tilting it to the side to show off the flower.
• Props: Hang the satchel on the bunny’s shoulder. Place the palette and brushes in her hand (tack with a stitch). Lean the canvas frame against her leg. Position the mouse nearby.
• 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 Anemone Art Studio Bunny is now complete! This character serves as a stunning tribute to the creative spirit and the beauty of nature. The textured dress, the detailed artist tools, and the charming companion make this a true heirloom piece. We hope you enjoyed this creative journey!

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