Intro

Meet the Coastal Shell Forager Rabbit: a sandy cream bunny wearing a white linen-look V-neck top, pastel sea-blue fringe shorts, and sand-colored thong sandals. Accessories include a wide-brim straw hat, a mesh shell bag, a “Shell Guide” notebook, a tiny glass jar with cork, a mini beach shovel, and a pastel check hand towel.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

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Materials

• Worsted (Category 4) cotton or cotton-blend yarn
  1. MC (Rabbit fur): sandy cream, 140 g
  2. A (Inner ear & nose): soft pink-beige, scraps
  3. B (Top): white, 45 g
  4. C (Shorts): sea-blue/pastel aqua, 45 g
  5. D (Sandals): light tan/sand, 35 g
  6. E (Hat): wheat/straw, 45 g
  7. F (Mesh bag & jar cork): camel/wheat, 25 g
  8. G (Notebook & towel): butter yellow + cream (checks), 25 g
  9. H (Shovel & ring accents): gray or charcoal, small amount
  10. I (Leaf/seaweed embroidery on notebook): olive/sea green, scraps
• Hooks: 3.0 mm (amigurumi parts), 3.25–3.5 mm (garments & accessories)
• Safety eyes 9 mm (2)
• Stuffing (polyester fiberfill)
• Yarn needle, stitch markers, scissors
• Optional: thin plastic sheet for hat brim, small clear cylinder (recycled blister plastic) if you want a rigid “jar,” otherwise crochet it
• Small wooden bead for jar “cork” (optional), or use F yarn
• A few pins/clips for positioning

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR – magic ring
• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• dc – double crochet
• sl st – slip stitch
• inc – increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec – invisible decrease
• BLO – back loop only
• FLO – front loop only
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• rnd – round
• rep – repeat
• fo – fasten off

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Gauge & Size

• Gauge (3.0 mm, sc spiral): ~6 sts × 7 rows = 1″ × 1″ (2.5 × 2.5 cm).
• Finished height: ~10–11″ (25–28 cm) to top of hat.
  Keep your fabric firm so stuffing does not show.

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Construction Overview

The bunny is worked in pieces—head, ears, body, arms, legs/feet, tail—then sewn. Clothing is fully removable: V-neck sleeveless top, fringe hem shorts, sandals worked directly on the feet for a snug fit. Accessories are quick: wide straw hat, mesh shell bag, notebook, glass jar with cork, mini shovel, and hand towel. Pose with the bag on the shoulder, shovel in one hand, and jar or guide book in the other.

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Rabbit – Base Doll (MC unless noted)

Head

1. MR 6 sc (6)
2. inc around (12)
3. (sc, inc)×6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc)×6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc)×6 (30)
6. (4 sc, inc)×6 (36)
   7–10. sc around (36)
7. (5 sc, inc)×6 (42)
   12–14. sc around (42)
8. Place safety eyes between rnds 11–12, 9 sts apart.
9. (5 sc, dec)×6 (36)
10. (4 sc, dec)×6 (30) — begin stuffing firmly, shaping gentle cheeks.
11. (3 sc, dec)×6 (24)
12. (2 sc, dec)×6 (18)
13. (sc, dec)×6 (12)
14. dec around (6); fo and close.

Nose & Mouth (A): Satin stitch a tiny oval nose centered 1 st above muzzle line; add a short vertical mouth and two subtle side curves. Optional: a touch of blush with yarn tails.

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Ears (make 2)

1. With MC, MR 6 (6)
2. (sc, inc)×3 (9)
3. (2 sc, inc)×3 (12)
4. (3 sc, inc)×3 (15)
   5–12. sc around (15)
5. (3 sc, dec)×3 (12)
   14–16. sc around (12) — do not stuff.
   Flatten the last rnd; sc through both layers 6 sts to close. With A, whip stitch a slim inner-ear line from base to mid-ear. Leave long tails for sewing.

Body

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc around (12)
3. (sc, inc)×6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc)×6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc)×6 (30)
6. (4 sc, inc)×6 (36)
   7–9. sc around (36)
7. (4 sc, dec)×6 (30)
8. (3 sc, dec)×6 (24)
   12–13. sc around (24) — neck round. Stuff firmly to a gentle pear. Fo leaving a long tail.

Arms (make 2)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. (sc, inc)×3 (9)
   3–6. sc around (9)
3. (2 sc, inc)×3 (12)
   8–10. sc around (12)
4. (2 sc, dec)×3 (9)
   12–16. sc around (9) — lightly stuff palm only, keep upper arm soft.
   Flatten last rnd and sc through both layers 4–5 sts to close. Leave long tails.

Legs & Feet (make 2)

Foot Shape for Sandals

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc (12)
3. (sc, inc)×6 (18)
4. sc around (18)
5. sc 5, (dec, sc)×3, sc 2 (15)
6. sc 4, dec×3, sc 5 (12)
7. sc around (12) — stuff foot firmly.
   Leg
8. (3 sc, inc)×3 (15)
   9–12. sc around (15) — stuff to mid-leg; fo long tails.

Tail

1. MR 6 (6)
   2–4. sc around (6) — lightly stuff; fo leaving a tail to sew.

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Assembly (Base Doll)

• Pin ears to the head crown with a mild backward slant; sew securely.
• Whip stitch head to body.
• Attach arms at the shoulder line so hands rest at shorts height.
• Sew legs to underside with toes pointing forward, ensuring the doll stands balanced.
• Sew tail at low back center.

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Clothing

White V-Neck Shell Top (B; 3.25–3.5 mm)

Worked flat bottom-up, minimal ease for a linen look.

Back Panel

1. ch 32; Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (31).
   2–18. Row: sc across (31). Fo.

Front Panel with V

1. ch 32; Row 1: sc 31.
   2–10. sc across (31).
2. Shape V: sc 15, dec, turn; work left side only.
   12–16. sc to neckline edge, dec at neck each row until 11 sts remain; fo.
   Right side: reattach yarn at center; mirror rows to form the V.

Seaming & Edges

• Sew shoulders (4–5 sts each).
• Side seams from hem up 12 rows, leaving armholes.
• Neck/armhole edging: sc around neck, placing 1 sc at each row end; sl st to join. Repeat for armholes.
  Top should hit just above shorts waistband.

Sea-Blue Fringe Shorts (C; 3.25–3.5 mm)

High-waist pull-on style with fringe hem.

1. ch 60; join to ring (60)
2. Rnd 1: sc around (60)
3. Rnd 2: (BLO sc 6, dec)×7 (53) — gentle waist shaping
   4–5. sc around (53)
4. Split for legs: sc 26, ch 2, sk 1, join to start to form Leg 1 (27).
   Leg 1: Rnds 7–9 sc around (27).
5. Rnd: FLO sc around to create fringe fold line (27).
   11–12. sc around (27), fo.
   Leg 2: Reattach yarn at the remaining 26 sts and ch-space; repeat Rnds 7–12.

Fringe: Cut many 6–7 cm strands of C. Attach to FLO round on each leg using lark’s-head knots, then trim to even, about 1 cm long—short, beachy fringe as in the photo.

Sand-Color Thong Sandals (D; made on feet)

Soles

• With D, surface sl st around foot rnd 3 for a crisp sole rim.
  Toe Strap & Heel Strap

1. At center toe, join D; ch 8–9 across the foot, sl st to inner side to form the V-strap (try on; adjust chain).
2. For heel strap, join at outer ankle; ch 10–12 around back to inner ankle; sl st to join.
3. Reinforce each strap with a second row of sl sts if needed. Weave ends.

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Headwear

Wide-Brim Straw Hat (E; 3.0 mm)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc around (12)
3. (sc, inc)×6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc)×6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc)×6 (30)
6. BLO sc around (30) — sidewall turn
   7–8. sc around (30)
7. Brim start: FLO (4 sc, inc)×6 (36)
8. (5 sc, inc)×6 (42)
9. (6 sc, inc)×6 (48)
10. sc around (48) — fo.
    Optional: slip a thin plastic ring or blocking wire into the last round for stability. Lightly steam to a soft downward curve.

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Accessories

Mesh Shell Bag (F; 3.5 mm)

1. ch 22; Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (21).
2. Row 2: ch 1, sk 1, sc in next across for mesh.
   3–14. Repeat Row 2.
   Fold panel; seam sides to form a light tote.
   Rim: sc around opening.
   Strap: ch 70; sl st back; sew to side seams so the bag hangs cross-body.
   Drop in a few tiny crocheted shells if you like (small spirals in cream or peach).

“Shell Guide” Notebook (G + I, 3.25–3.5 mm)

Cover: With butter yellow, ch 14; Row 1: sc 13. Rows 2–6: sc across. Border with cream sl sts for a checked vibe.
Pages: With cream, ch 12; sc 11 for 4 rows; fo. Place inside cover and stitch along the fold to bind.
Front Design: With I (sea green), embroider a tiny shell silhouette and the words SHELL GUIDE in block letters.

Glass Jar with Cork (G cream or use clear plastic; F cork)

Crochet Version

1. With cream, MR 6 (6)
2. inc (12)
   3–6. sc around (12) — cylinder body
3. (sc, dec)×4 (8) — neck
   8–9. sc around (8); fo.
   Cork: With F, MR 6, sc 1 rnd; fo, sew to neck. For a faux “clear” look, leave a small empty hole at the center and don’t overstuff.

Mini Beach Shovel (H)

Blade: ch 7; Row 1: sc 6. Row 2: sc across; Row 3: dec at both ends to taper; Row 4: sc; fo.
Handle: ch 18; sc back (17).
Sew blade to handle; add a tiny cross-bar at top: ch 6, sl st back to make a D-grip. Stitch into the bunny’s right hand.

Pastel Check Hand Towel (G yellow + cream)

Work simple check by alternating colors each stitch and each row.

1. With yellow, ch 18; Row 1: [hdc yellow, hdc cream] repeat across.
   2–10. Continue the two-color hdc check, carrying the unused color neatly. Border with cream sc; fo. Fold and drape over left arm or tuck into the mesh bag.

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Dressing & Final Assembly

1. Slip shorts on first; adjust fringe evenly around hems.
2. Put on the V-neck top; make sure the V sits centered.
3. Fit sandals by tacking straps to the feet with a couple of hidden stitches if the doll will be handled.
4. Place the straw hat low and slightly forward; one tiny tack stitch through an ear base keeps it in place.
5. Hang the mesh bag cross-body. Add the notebook and jar so they peek out.
6. Place the shovel in the right hand. The towel can be draped over the left wrist or tucked into the bag.

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Finishing Touches & Customization

• Ear pose: For perkier ears, add a tiny tack at the inner base; for droopier ears, steam lightly and curve them outward.
• Top texture: To mimic linen, alternate rows of [sc, ch 1, sk 1] (linen stitch) on the body panels but keep neck/arm edges in plain sc.
• Shorts fit: If your gauge is tight, add +4 to the foundation chain; if loose, remove –4. Keep the FLO round for the fringe placement.
• Sandals security: Add a small ankle chain (ch 10, sl st to opposite side) if the toy will be gifted to a child.
• Hat band: Add a slim mint or sea-green surface slip-stitch band around rnd 8 for a coastal pop.
• Shells: Quick spiral shell—ch 8, 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc in each ch to end; roll and stitch.
• Safety: Avoid wire in accessories for children under 3; embroider eyes instead of using safety eyes if needed.

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Pattern Recap

• Doll: Sandy cream rabbit with soft pink-beige nose, tall sewn-flat ears, 9 mm eyes, round cheeks, and a tiny tail.
• Outfit: White V-neck sleeveless top, sea-blue fringe shorts, sand thong sandals, and a broad straw hat.
• Props: Mesh shell bag, SHELL GUIDE notebook, simple glass jar with cork, mini shovel, and a pastel check towel for seaside styling.