Meet Garden Postcard Bunny – a soft pastel amigurumi rabbit wearing a mint green sweater, a cream flower pinafore, a sunny yellow bucket hat, pink Mary Jane shoes and a tiny postcard crossbody bag. She’s surrounded by flat crocheted postcards, a mint watering can and a few flowers – perfect for a cozy garden-penpal scene.
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)
- MR – magic ring
- ch – chain
- sl st – slip stitch
- sc – single crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- inc – increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- dec – invisible decrease (sc 2 sts together)
- BLO – back loop only
- FLO – front loop only
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- rnd – round
- row – row
- FO – fasten off
Materials
- Yarn (sport/DK cotton or cotton blend):
- Light cream for head, body, arms, legs, tail
- Mint green for sweater and watering can
- Soft yellow for bucket hat
- Pale pink for Mary Jane shoes and inner ears
- Beige/cream for pinafore dress
- Light brown for bag strap and postcard details
- Small amounts of green and pink for embroidered flowers on pinafore
- Optional extra pastel shades for postcard “stamps” and tiny flowers
- Hook: 2.5–3.0 mm (use a size that gives you a tight fabric)
- Safety eyes: 8 mm black round eyes
- Stuffing: Fiberfill
- Tapestry needle: For sewing and embroidery
- Stitch markers, pins, scissors
- Optional: small snap, tiny button or a few stitches to close sweater back if desired
Gauge is not critical, but work tightly so stuffing does not show.
Gauge & Finished Size
- Approximate gauge: ~8 sc = 1 inch (2.5 cm) in spiral rounds.
- Finished bunny height: about 8 in / 20 cm tall, including hat, when made with sport/DK yarn and a 2.75–3.0 mm hook.
Construction Overview
- Head and body are worked in one piece from the bottom up.
- Legs, arms, ears and tail are crocheted separately and sewn on.
- Sweater, pinafore dress, hat, shoes, bag, postcards, watering can and flowers are made separately and dressed on or placed as props.
- All pieces are worked in a tight spiral unless otherwise noted.
Use a stitch marker at the beginning of each round and move it up as you go.
Notes
- Stuff firmly but not so hard that the fabric stretches.
- When you see “x2” or “make 2”, work that piece twice.
- You can change hook size or yarn weight, but proportions may shift slightly.
Bunny Pattern
Head & Body (one piece, starting at bottom)
Use cream body yarn.
Rnd 1: MR 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
Rnd 8–14: sc around (42) – this is the rounded tummy. Stuff as you go.
Rnd 15: (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
Rnd 16: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
Rnd 17–18: sc around (30)
We now narrow slightly for the neck.
Rnd 19: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24) – neck
Start shaping the head.
Rnd 20: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Rnd 21: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
Rnd 22: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
Rnd 23: (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
Rnd 24–30: sc around (48)
Insert safety eyes between rnds 26–27, about 9 sts apart.
Embroider a small pink triangle nose centered between the eyes, a few rounds lower, and add a straight vertical mouth.
Begin closing the head:
Rnd 31: (6 sc, dec) x6 (42)
Rnd 32: (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
Rnd 33: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
Rnd 34: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Rnd 35: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Rnd 36: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff the head firmly, shaping a smooth round.
Rnd 37: dec around (6)
FO, weave the tail tightly closed.
Legs (make 2)
Use cream yarn.
Rnd 1: MR 6 (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3–5: sc around (12) – rounded lower leg/foot area
Rnd 6: (4 sc, dec) x2 (10)
Rnd 7–18: sc around (10)
Stuff the leg firmly but keep the top 1 round flat for sewing.
Flatten the top opening and sc through both layers across (5 sts) to close.
FO leaving a long tail for sewing to the underside of the body later.
Arms (make 2)
Use cream yarn.
Rnd 1: MR 6 (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3–5: sc around (12)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, dec) x2 (10)
Rnd 7–15: sc around (10)
Stuff lightly (only the lower half so the arms stay soft).
Flatten the top and sc through both layers across (5 sts).
FO leaving a long tail for sewing.
Ears (make 2)
Use cream yarn for outer ear, pink yarn to lightly embroider inner ear later.
Rnd 1: MR 6 (6)
Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x3 (9)
Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
Rnd 4–5: sc around (12)
Rnd 6: (3 sc, inc) x3 (15)
Rnd 7–11: sc around (15)
Rnd 12: (3 sc, dec) x3 (12)
Rnd 13–15: sc around (12)
Do not stuff. Flatten the base and sew closed with a few stitches.
FO leaving long tails for attaching to the head.
With pink yarn, embroider a soft oval inner ear down the center of each ear.
Tail
Use cream.
Rnd 1: MR 6 (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3–4: sc around (12)
Stuff lightly, FO leaving a tail for sewing to the lower back.
Clothing & Accessories
Mint Sweater
The sweater is worked in rounds from the bottom up with simple armholes. It will be slightly boxy and can be slipped on from the top; the back is left slightly open and can be closed with a few stitches or a tiny snap.
Use mint yarn.
Body of Sweater
Rnd 1: ch 44, join with sl st to first ch without twisting (44)
Rnd 2–5: ch 1, sc around, join with sl st (44)
Rnd 6 (armhole round):
ch 1, sc in next 5 sts,
ch 4, skip 4 sts (first armhole),
sc in next 11 sts,
ch 4, skip 4 sts (second armhole),
sc in remaining 20 sts, join (44 total stitches including ch spaces)
Rnd 7–9: ch 1, sc in each st and each ch across, join (44)
Rnd 10 (neck shaping):
ch 1, sc 2, dec around (approx 33–34 sts, it’s okay if you end with an extra sc). Adjust so it sits neatly on the neck.
Rnd 11: ch 1, sc around, join.
FO and weave in tail, leaving the back uncut if you like to open a small slit. You can later close the back with a few stitches once the sweater is on the bunny.
Sleeves (make 2)
Attach mint yarn to the center of one armhole.
Rnd 1: work 12 sc evenly around the armhole opening (including into ch spaces) (12)
Rnd 2–5: sc around (12)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, dec) x2 (10)
Rnd 7–8: sc around (10)
FO and weave in ends. Repeat for the second sleeve.
Put the sweater on the bunny after attaching legs but before sewing the arms in place (so the sleeves can cover the arm joints nicely).
Flower Pinafore Dress
Use beige/cream for the main color.
Skirt
Rnd 1: ch 54, join to first ch (54)
Rnd 2: ch 1, sc around (54)
Rnd 3: ch 2 (counts as hdc), hdc in each st around, join (54)
Rnd 4: ch 2, hdc in next 2 sts, inc hdc in next st around (72)
Rnd 5–7: ch 2, hdc around, join (72)
This creates a gently flared skirt that hits just above the shoes.
Bodice
Switch to sc.
Rnd 8: FLO, sc in next 18 sts, turn – we now work back and forth only over 18 sts for the front bodice.
Row 1 (front panel): ch 1, sc 18, turn
Row 2–5: ch 1, sc across (18)
FO, leaving a long tail to sew the sides of the bodice to the back of the skirt waistband.
Back band & straps
Re-attach yarn at the back of the skirt, centered opposite the front panel. Work a short back band:
Row 1: ch 1, sc in 10 sts across back waist, turn (10)
Row 2–3: ch 1, sc across (10)
FO.
For each strap (make 2):
Attach yarn to the top corner of the front bodice.
Row 1: ch 18, FO.
Cross the strap over the bunny’s shoulder, position it to the back band and sew it down. Repeat for the other side and adjust length if needed (add or remove chains so the dress sits neatly under the arms and over the sweater).
With green and pink yarn, embroider small tulip-like flowers scattered across the front of the skirt:
- Make one vertical green stitch (stem) and two tiny pink horizontal stitches on top (petals).
Yellow Bucket Hat
Use soft yellow yarn.
Rnd 1: MR 6 (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
This flat circle should match the top of the bunny’s head.
Rnd 7–9: sc around (36) – this forms the straight sides of the bucket hat.
Rnd 10 (brim): FLO, (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
Rnd 11: sc around (42)
FO and weave in ends. Try the hat on; the brim should sit just above the eyes with the ears coming out on either side (you can tilt it slightly forward like in the photo).
Pink Mary Jane Shoes (make 2)
Use pale pink yarn.
Sole
Rnd 1: ch 7, starting in 2nd ch from hook: 4 sc, 3 sc in last ch; continue on the other side of the chain: 4 sc, 1 sc in last ch with first st (11)
Rnd 2: sc 4, inc x3, sc 4, inc (15)
Rnd 3: sc 5, inc x3, sc 5, inc (19)
Sides
Rnd 4: BLO, sc around (19)
Rnd 5–6: sc around (19)
Toe shaping
Rnd 7: sc 6, (dec, sc) x3, sc remaining (16)
Rnd 8: sc 5, dec x3, sc remaining (13)
Mary Jane strap & ankle
Rnd 9: sc around (13), sl st to join, FO leaving a small tail.
Attach yarn at center back of shoe, ch 8, sk 3 sts at front, sl st to the opposite side to form the strap. FO.
Stuff the shoe lightly and slide the leg inside. Sew the shoe lightly to the leg if you want them fixed in place.
Repeat for the second shoe.
Crossbody Postcard Bag
Use cream for the main part, brown for the edging and strap.
Bag body (worked as a flat rectangle)
Row 1: with cream, ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (8), turn
Row 2–6: ch 1, sc 8, turn
This gives a small rectangle.
Fold the rectangle in half to form a pocket (4 rows front, 4 rows back including foundation). Sc around the sides and bottom, leaving the top open. FO cream.
With brown yarn, sl st around the flap edge and front edge to give a postcard border. Embroider a small red heart in the lower right corner and a few brown “address lines”.
Strap
With brown: ch 55–60 (depending on how long you want the crossbody strap). FO.
Sew each end of the chain to the top corners of the bag so it sits diagonally across the bunny’s body.
Flat Postcards (3–4 pieces)
Use cream yarn.
Row 1: ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (6), turn
Row 2–3: ch 1, sc 6, turn
FO cream. With brown, lightly sl st around the edge for a border. Embroider tiny “stamps”, lines or mini flowers in pastel shades on each one so every postcard looks different.
Mini Watering Can
Use mint yarn.
Can Body
Rnd 1: MR 6 (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rnd 4–6: sc around (18)
FO and weave in top for now; the can is a simple cylinder.
Top Rim
Attach yarn to any stitch at the top edge.
Rnd 1: FLO, sc around (18), sl st to join, FO. This creates a slight rim.
Handle
Ch 12, FO. Sew ends of the chain vertically to the side of the can to form a curved handle.
Spout
Rnd 1: MR 4 (4)
Rnd 2: sc around (4)
FO leaving a tail. Slightly flatten and sew to the side of the can opposite the handle, angling upward. Optionally add a tiny circle on the tip (MR 5 sc) for the sprinkler head.
Stuff the can very lightly so it holds its shape without bulging.
Tiny Flowers
For extra props, make a few small flowers.
Flower
With pink: MR, (ch 2, sl st in ring) x5 for 5 little petals. FO and pull ring closed.
Stem & Leaf
With green: ch 6, sl st back along the chain. Optionally add a small leaf by working (ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next ch) halfway down the stem. FO and sew a flower to the top of the stem.
You can scatter a few flowers around the bunny and place some near the watering can and postcards.
Assembly & Finishing
Attach Legs:
- Position the legs on the underside of the body, slightly forward so the bunny stands balanced.
- Sew them on firmly using the long tails.
Dress the Bunny (base layer):
- Slide the mint sweater onto the body from the top.
- Adjust so the hem sits just below the waist.
- If you want, stitch the back slit partially closed.
Attach Arms:
- Pin each arm to the sides of the body, right under the sweater’s shoulder line.
- Sew through both the arm top and the body, ensuring they sit symmetrically.
Attach Tail:
- Sew the tail to the lower back of the body, centered.
Attach Ears:
- Pin ears on top of the head, slightly forward and angled outwards.
- Sew securely, then gently bend them to get the soft curve seen in the photo.
Dress in Pinafore:
- Pull the skirt up over the legs and hips.
- Position the front bodice centered under the bunny’s chin.
- Sew the side edges of the bodice to the back waist band.
- Cross the straps at the back and sew them down to the band.
Add Shoes & Hat:
- Slip each leg into a pink Mary Jane shoe and stitch in place if you like.
- Put the yellow bucket hat on, adjusting so it frames the face and ears.
Bag & Props:
- Place the postcard crossbody bag over one shoulder, resting on the opposite hip.
- Scatter the flat postcards, watering can and tiny flowers around the bunny for your final display.
Final Touches
Straighten the dress, smooth the sweater cuffs over the arms, and adjust the hat and bag strap until everything looks balanced. Add a soft pastel background (wooden table, a small vase of flowers, natural light) and you’ll have your own Garden Postcard Bunny ready for photos, gifting or display.
Happy crocheting!
