Welcome back to the atelier. The yarn is chosen, the hook is polished, and our geometry is calculated. We do not guess here; we build with purpose. Let us begin the joyful labor of creation.
About This Creation
Lily is a study in proportions. To capture that unmistakable gaze of innocence, we rely on strict mechanical rules rather than chance. Her safety eyes are anchored low on the face, creating a heavy, rounded forehead. The cheeks are expanded using localized, asymmetrical increases rather than uniform circles. This forces the fabric outward exactly where a toddler’s cheeks would rest. Her wardrobe is layered and dimensional. The ruffled skirt utilizes aggressive stitch multiplication to organically ripple the yarn, while her flat-bottomed shoes provide a sturdy, balanced foundation. This is a project of patience and exactness.
Project Snapshot
✨ Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
✨ Construction: Bottom-up body, seamless joints, layered garments
✨ Size: Approximately 22cm tall when using the recommended materials
Materials
🧶 Sport weight cotton yarn in Peach, Warm Brown, Snow White, Soft Pink, and Sage Green
🪡 2.5mm crochet hook
🧶 10mm safety eyes for Lily
🧶 4mm safety eyes for the Mini Bunny
🪡 Yarn needle for precise assembly
✨ Premium polyester fiberfill
Abbreviations
➡️ ch: chain
➡️ sc: single crochet
➡️ hdc: half double crochet
➡️ dc: double crochet
➡️ inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
➡️ dec: invisible decrease (sc 2 together)
➡️ BLO: back loops only
➡️ FLO: front loops only
➡️ sl st: slip stitch
The Pattern
The Head (Peach)
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: [1 sc, inc] x 6 (18)
R4: [2 sc, inc] x 6 (24)
R5: [3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)
R6: [4 sc, inc] x 6 (36)
R7: [5 sc, inc] x 6 (42)
R8: [6 sc, inc] x 6 (48)
R9: [7 sc, inc] x 6 (54)
R10-R14: 54 sc around for 5 rounds (54)
R15: 12 sc, [1 sc, inc] x 5, 8 sc, [inc, 1 sc] x 5, 14 sc (64)
R16-R19: 64 sc around for 4 rounds (64)
Insert 10mm safety eyes between R14 and R15. Space them exactly 9 stitches apart. The central 8 sc from R15 should sit directly between the eyes.
R20: 12 sc, [1 sc, dec] x 5, 8 sc, [dec, 1 sc] x 5, 14 sc (54)
R21: [7 sc, dec] x 6 (48)
R22: [6 sc, dec] x 6 (42)
R23: [5 sc, dec] x 6 (36)
R24: [4 sc, dec] x 6 (30)
R25: [3 sc, dec] x 6 (24)
R26: [2 sc, dec] x 6 (18)
R27: [1 sc, dec] x 6 (12)
Fasten off. Stuff the head firmly. Push the fiberfill heavily into the cheek increases made in R15 to widen the lower face.
The Legs (Peach, Make 2)
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3-R7: 12 sc around for 5 rounds (12)
Fasten off the first leg. Do not fasten off the second leg. We will join them to begin the body.
The Body (Peach)
R8: On the second leg, ch 2. Insert your hook into the last stitch of the first leg. 12 sc around the first leg. 2 sc across the ch. 12 sc around the second leg. 2 sc across the opposite side of the ch (28)
R9: [13 sc, inc] x 2 (30)
R10-R12: 30 sc around for 3 rounds (30)
R13: [13 sc, dec] x 2 (28)
R14: 28 sc (28)
R15: [12 sc, dec] x 2 (26)
R16: [11 sc, dec] x 2 (24)
R17: [2 sc, dec] x 6 (18)
R18: [1 sc, dec] x 6 (12)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff the body firmly.
The Arms (Peach, Make 2)
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
R2: [2 sc, inc] x 2 (8)
R3-R9: 8 sc around for 7 rounds (8)
Fasten off. Lightly stuff the bottom half. Press the top opening flat.
Human Ears (Peach, Make 2)
R1: 5 sc in a magic ring (5)
Do not pull the ring completely tight. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
The Hair Base and Bangs (Warm Brown)
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: [1 sc, inc] x 6 (18)
R4: [2 sc, inc] x 6 (24)
R5: [3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)
R6: [4 sc, inc] x 6 (36)
R7: [5 sc, inc] x 6 (42)
R8: [6 sc, inc] x 6 (48)
R9: [7 sc, inc] x 6 (54)
R10-R14: 54 sc around for 5 rounds (54)
Bangs: sl st into the next stitch. [ch 11. Starting in the second ch from the hook, 10 sc down the chain. sl st into the next stitch on the hair base] Repeat this sequence 10 times to create a thick fringe. Fasten off.
The Pigtail Braids (Warm Brown, Make 2)
Cut 12 strands of brown yarn, each measuring 30cm.
Fold the bundle in half. Anchor the looped center to the side edge of the hair base (around R13) using a slip knot method.
Divide the strands into three sections and plait tightly. Tie the ends securely.
Cut a short piece of Soft Pink yarn and tie a simple bow around the base of each braid. Trim the ends cleanly.
The Shoes (Warm Brown, Make 2)
ch 6.
R1: Starting in the second ch from the hook, 4 sc. 3 sc in the last ch. Rotate to work down the opposite side of the chain. 3 sc. 2 sc in the last ch (12)
R2: 1 inc, 3 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc, 2 inc (18)
R3: BLO 18 sc (18)
R4: 18 sc (18)
R5: 4 sc, 4 dec, 6 sc (14)
Strap: ch 6. Skip the front 6 stitches over the toe. sl st into the opposite side of the shoe to secure the strap. Fasten off.
Cut a small piece of Snow White yarn and tie a tiny knot around the center of the brown strap to simulate a bow.
The Dress Bodice (Soft Pink)
We will work this piece flat in rows.
Row 1: ch 21. Starting in the second ch from the hook, 20 sc. ch 1, turn (20)
Row 2: [4 sc, inc] x 4. ch 1, turn (24)
Row 3: 3 sc. ch 4. Skip 6 stitches. 6 sc. ch 4. Skip 6 stitches. 3 sc. ch 1, turn (20)
Row 4-Row 6: 20 sc across. ch 1, turn for each row (20)
At the end of Row 6, join to the first stitch with a sl st to begin working in the round.
The Dress Skirts (Soft Pink and Snow White)
R7: Working in FLO. [1 dc, 2 dc in the next stitch] x 10. sl st to join. ch 2 (30)
R8: [3 dc in every stitch] x 30. sl st to join. ch 2 (90)
R9-R10: 90 dc around. sl st to join. ch 2 (90)
Fasten off the pink yarn.
Attach Snow White yarn to the unworked back loops of R7.
R7b: [1 dc, 2 dc in the next stitch] x 10. sl st to join. ch 2 (30)
R8b: [2 dc in every stitch] x 30. sl st to join. ch 2 (60)
R9b-R11b: 60 dc around. sl st to join. ch 2 (60)
Fasten off. The white skirt should peak slightly below the pink ruffles.
The Collar and Sleeves (Snow White and Soft Pink)
Collar: Attach Snow White yarn to the top neckline edge of the bodice. [ch 2, 2 dc in the same stitch, ch 2, sl st in the next stitch] Repeat this scallop pattern entirely around the neck. Fasten off.
Sleeves: Attach Soft Pink yarn to the underarm space.
R1: 12 sc evenly around the armhole (12)
R2: [1 sc, inc] x 6 (18)
R3: [1 sc, dec] x 6 (12)
Fasten off. Embroider two French knots in white down the front center of the bodice to mimic buttons.
The Bunny Hat (Snow White)
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: [1 sc, inc] x 6 (18)
R4: [2 sc, inc] x 6 (24)
R5: [3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)
R6: [4 sc, inc] x 6 (36)
R7: [5 sc, inc] x 6 (42)
R8: [6 sc, inc] x 6 (48)
R9: [7 sc, inc] x 6 (54)
R10: [8 sc, inc] x 6 (60)
R11: [9 sc, inc] x 6 (66)
R12-R18: 66 sc around for 7 rounds (66)
Fasten off.
Hat Bunny Ears (Make 2 Outer White, 2 Inner Pink)
Outer Ear (Snow White):
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: [1 sc, inc] x 6 (18)
R4-R8: 18 sc around for 5 rounds (18)
R9: [1 sc, dec] x 6 (12)
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Press flat.
Inner Ear (Soft Pink):
ch 7. Starting in the second ch from the hook, 5 sc. 3 sc in the last chain. Rotate to work down the opposite side. 5 sc (13)
Fasten off. Sew the flat pink piece securely to the center front of the white outer ear.
Hat Floral Accents
Flower (Soft Pink): In a magic ring, work [ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st] 5 times. Pull ring tight. Embroider a yellow French knot in the center.
Leaf (Sage Green): ch 5. Starting in the second ch from the hook, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 sc (4) Fasten off.
The Mini Bunny (Snow White and Soft Pink)
Head (Snow White):
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: [1 sc, inc] x 6 (18)
R4-R6: 18 sc around for 3 rounds (18)
Insert tiny 4mm safety eyes between R4 and R5, spaced 4 stitches apart.
R7: [1 sc, dec] x 6 (12)
Body (Soft Pink and Snow White):
R8: Change to Soft Pink. 12 sc (12)
R9: [1 sc, inc] x 6 (18)
R10: 18 sc (18)
R11: Change to Snow White. BLO 18 sc (18)
R12: [1 sc, dec] x 6 (12)
Stuff lightly.
R13: 6 dec (6)
Fasten off and pull the hole closed.
Mini Bunny Ears (Snow White, Make 2): ch 5. Starting in the second ch, 4 sc (4) Fasten off and sew to the top of the head.
Mini Bunny Limbs (Snow White, Make 4): 4 sc in a magic ring. Fasten off and sew to the sides and base of the body.
Assembly Instructions
➡️ Mount the head onto the open neck of the body. Align the face straight forward and stitch firmly around all 12 stitches.
➡️ Position the hair base onto the head. The bangs should fall just above the safety eyes. Sew the perimeter down securely.
➡️ Stitch the human ears vertically between R13 and R15 on the head, sitting directly beneath the side edges of the hair cap.
➡️ Sew the arms to the sides of the body, directly on R17.
➡️ Pull the dress up over the legs and body. It is designed for a snug fit.
➡️ Slide the shoes onto the feet.
➡️ Sew the completed bunny ears to the top of the white hat, between R4 and R6.
➡️ Attach the pink flower and green leaf to the left side of the hat, just below the ear.
➡️ Rest the hat gently on Lily’s head. Tack her left arm lightly to the side of the Mini Bunny so she holds her companion.
