Meet Cupboard Nook Bunny – a tiny amigurumi rabbit in a muted olive sweater, soft beige pinafore dress, brick-red Mary Jane shoes, a chocolate beret, and a mustard crossbody satchel. This free crochet pattern will walk you through making the bunny, her outfit, and her little bag exactly as seen in the photo-style concept.
Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch – chain
- MR – magic ring
- sc – single crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- inc – increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- dec – invisible decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
- BLO – back loop only
- FLO – front loop only
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- rnd – round
- row – row
- FO – fasten off
All pieces are worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch of each round.
Materials
- Sport or light DK weight yarn (smooth cotton or cotton blend works best):
- Bunny body & legs: warm cream or light beige
- Nose: light brown
- Sweater: muted olive/forest green
- Pinafore dress: soft beige
- Shoes: brick red/rust
- Beret: chocolate brown
- Crossbody bag: mustard/yellow-ochre
- Crochet hook: 2.25–2.75 mm (adjust to match gauge and achieve tight fabric)
- 6 mm black safety eyes
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Sewing pins
- Optional: small brown button for bag flap (or embroider a “button” with yarn)
Gauge & Finished Size
- Approximate gauge: 7–8 sc per 1″ (2.5 cm) in the round with body yarn.
- Finished height: about 6–7″ (15–18 cm) tall, depending on yarn and hook.
Gauge is not critical as long as your stitches are tight enough that stuffing does not show.
Construction Overview
Cupboard Nook Bunny is made in classic amigurumi style:
- Bunny body – Head, body, arms, legs, and tail are crocheted separately and sewn together. Ears are long and softly curved.
- Clothing – An olive pullover sweater is crocheted as a separate piece. The beige pinafore dress has a straight skirt, a front bib, and two straps that button or stitch to the back.
- Accessories – The chocolate beret fits snugly on the head, slightly tilted. Brick-red Mary Jane shoes slip onto the feet. A tiny mustard crossbody bag is worn diagonally across the body.
Work firmly, keep your tension even, and stuff as you go for a neat, well-shaped plush.
Bunny Body
Head (cream)
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc in ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) around (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) around (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) around (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) around (36)
Rnd 7–12: sc in each st around (36, 6 rnds)
Place safety eyes between rnds 9 and 10, about 6–7 sts apart.
Rnd 13: (4 sc, dec) around (30)
Rnd 14: (3 sc, dec) around (24)
Rnd 15: (2 sc, dec) around (18) – start stuffing, shaping a gentle oval.
Rnd 16: (1 sc, dec) around (12)
Rnd 17: dec around (6)
FO, close the hole, weave in end.
Embroidered nose: With light brown yarn, embroider a small triangle nose centered between the eyes, slightly closer to the lower edge of the face. Add a short vertical line down from the nose if desired.
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Body (cream)
Start from the bottom and work upward.
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) around (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) around (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) around (30)
Rnd 6–9: sc in each st around (30, 4 rnds)
Rnd 10: (3 sc, dec) around (24)
Rnd 11–13: sc in each st around (24, 3 rnds)
Rnd 14: (2 sc, dec) around (18)
Rnd 15–17: sc in each st around (18, 3 rnds)
Stuff firmly, shaping a soft cylinder that tapers slightly toward the neck.
Rnd 18: (1 sc, dec) around (12)
FO leaving a long tail for sewing. This 12-st opening will join to the head.
Legs (make 2, cream)
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3–4: sc in each st around (12, 2 rnds)
Rnd 5: (4 sc, dec) around (10)
Rnd 6–10: sc in each st around (10, 5 rnds)
Stuff the foot and lower leg lightly; keep the top few rounds less stuffed so they bend naturally.
FO, leaving tails for sewing.
Arms (make 2, cream)
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: (2 sc, inc) twice (8)
Rnd 3–5: sc in each st around (8, 3 rnds)
Rnd 6: (2 sc, dec) twice (6)
Rnd 7–9: sc in each st around (6, 3 rnds)
Stuff very lightly, mostly at the hand end.
FO, leaving tails for sewing.
Ears (make 2, cream)
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: (2 sc, inc) twice (8)
Rnd 3: (3 sc, inc) twice (10)
Rnd 4–6: sc in each st around (10, 3 rnds)
Rnd 7: (3 sc, dec) twice (8)
Rnd 8–12: sc in each st around (8, 5 rnds)
Do not stuff. Flatten the ear lengthwise.
FO, leaving tails for sewing. Bend slightly to create the upright but soft silhouette.
Tail (cream)
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) around (9)
Rnd 3–4: sc in each st around (9, 2 rnds)
Rnd 5: (1 sc, dec) around (6)
Lightly stuff, FO with a tail for sewing.
Assembly
- Join head to body: Pin the head to the top opening of the body, ensuring the face points forward and the body is centered. Sew around the opening, pulling the seam snug.
- Attach legs: Position legs at the bottom sides of the body so the bunny can sit on a small stool or flat surface. Sew along the top of each leg, shaping them to angle slightly forward.
- Attach arms: Sew arms on either side of the body, just below the neck, angling slightly forward so the bunny can “hold” a tiny book or cup when posed.
- Attach ears: Pin the flattened ears to the top of the head, slightly forward and fairly close together, matching the elongated upright look. Sew all around the base of each ear.
- Attach tail: Sew the tail low on the back of the body to help with balance when sitting.
Weave in all ends before dressing your bunny.
Olive Sweater
Use muted olive yarn.
Body
Ch 24, join with sl st to form a ring (be careful not to twist). This will fit snugly around the upper body.
Rnd 1: ch 1, sc in each ch around, sl st to first sc (24)
Rnd 2–5: ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to first sc (24, 4 rnds)
Divide for Armholes
Rnd 6: ch 1, sc in next 5 sts, ch 3 (skip 4 sts for armhole), sc in next 10 sts, ch 3 (skip 4 sts for second armhole), sc in last 5 sts, sl st to first sc (24 sts around again including ch spaces).
Rnd 7–8: ch 1, sc in each st and each ch around, sl st to first sc (24, 2 rnds)
FO and weave in ends. The bottom of the sweater should rest just above mid-hip on the bunny.
Sleeves (make 2)
Join olive yarn to the underside of one armhole, working around the 4 skipped sts + 3 ch (7 sts).
Rnd 1: ch 1, 7 sc evenly around arm opening, place marker (7)
Rnd 2–6: sc in each st around (7, 5 rnds)
FO, leaving a tiny tail to weave in. Repeat for second sleeve. The sleeves should reach nearly to the bunny’s wrists.
Slip the sweater onto the bunny from the feet up before putting on the pinafore.
Beige Pinafore Dress
Skirt
Use beige yarn.
Ch 36, join with sl st to form a ring.
Rnd 1: ch 1, sc in each ch around, sl st to first sc (36)
Rnd 2: ch 1, sc in each st around (36)
Rnd 3: ch 2 (counts as dc), dc in same st, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st repeat around, sl st to top of ch-2 (54) – gentle flare for the skirt.
Rnd 4–6: ch 2, dc in each st around, sl st (54, 3 rnds)
FO. This skirt should hit just below the knees.
Waistband
With the skirt upside down (starting edge at top), join beige yarn in any st of rnd 1.
Row 1: Working in FLO of rnd 1, ch 1, sc in next 36 sts, turn (36)
Row 2–3: ch 1, sc across, turn (36)
FO. This forms a slightly thicker waistband.
Front Bib
Locate the center 10 sts of the waistband at the front.
Row 1: Join beige yarn in leftmost of these 10 sts, ch 1, sc 10, turn (10)
Row 2–5: ch 1, sc across, turn (10)
FO and weave in.
Straps (make 2)
Attach beige yarn to the top corners of the bib.
Row 1: ch 18 (or enough to reach over the shoulders to the back waistband without pulling), FO.
Repeat for other corner.
Cross the straps at the back and sew each end to the back waistband, about 5 sts from the center on each side.
Front Pocket (optional but matches the look)
Ch 6.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (5), turn.
Row 2–3: ch 1, sc across (5)
FO leaving tail. Sew the pocket centered on the bib, open at the top.
Slip the skirt and bib onto the bunny over the sweater. The bib should sit flat against the chest, with straps lying neatly over the shoulders.
Brick-Red Mary Jane Shoes (make 2)
Use rust/brick red yarn.
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) around (9)
Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) around (12)
Rnd 4: sc in BLO around (12) – forms the edge of the sole.
Rnd 5–6: sc in each st around (12, 2 rnds)
Try the shoe on the foot; it should fit snugly.
Upper & Strap
Row 7 (worked back and forth): sc in next 8 sts, turn, leaving 4 sts unworked at heel (this opens the top of the shoe).
Row 8: ch 1, sc 8, turn.
Strap: ch 6, sl st into 3rd st from beginning of row 8 to form a small loop over the instep.
FO, weave in ends. Put both shoes on and adjust straps so they sit like small Mary Janes.
Chocolate Beret
Use chocolate brown yarn.
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) around (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) around (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) around (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) around (36) – this is the widest part of the beret.
Rnd 7: sc in each st around (36)
Rnd 8: (4 sc, dec) around (30)
Rnd 9: (3 sc, dec) around (24)
Rnd 10 (brim): BLO, (2 sc, dec) around (18)
Rnd 11: BLO, sc in each st around (18)
FO and weave in ends. Place the beret slightly off-center on the bunny’s head and secure with a few stitches if you prefer it fixed.
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Mustard Crossbody Bag
Use mustard yarn.
Bag Body
Ch 9.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (8), turn.
Row 2–6: ch 1, sc across (8), turn.
FO, leave a long tail. Fold the rectangle so row 1 meets row 6, forming a small pouch. Sew side seams.
Flap
Reattach yarn at back edge of the top opening.
Row 1: ch 1, sc across 8 sts, turn (8)
Row 2: ch 1, dec, 4 sc, dec, turn (6)
Row 3: ch 1, dec, 2 sc, dec, turn (4)
Row 4: ch 1, sc 4, FO
Sew a tiny brown button or embroider a dot near the tip of the flap.
Strap
Ch 40–45 (long enough to cross diagonally across the bunny’s body). FO. Sew each end of the chain to the sides of the bag. Put the strap over one shoulder so the bag rests at the opposite hip, as in the concept.
Dressing & Final Posing
- Put the sweater on first, sliding it up from the feet and positioning the armholes.
- Slip the pinafore onto the bunny, aligning the bib centered on the chest and straightening the straps over the shoulders.
- Add the shoes, adjusting the straps to sit neatly across the top of each foot.
- Place the beret toward one side of the head for that cozy, artistic look.
- Finally, put on the crossbody bag, resting it against the front of the pinafore.
Your Cupboard Nook Bunny is now ready to sit in a tiny wooden nook, holding a miniature book or cup in her hands, surrounded by warm light and cozy cottagecore vibes.
