Introduction

Meet the Teacake Stroll Bunny—a soft, tidy rabbit ready for afternoon tea in a rose-tea skater skirt, cream seed-stitch cardigan, raspberry beret, earl-grey ballerina flats, and a tiny crossbody teacake box. The instructions below reproduce the photographed sample exactly with counted rounds, placements, and finishing so your result matches 1:1.

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 Needed

• Yarn (DK / light-worsted; smooth wool/cotton blend for stitch definition):
  1. Body/ears/tail (light cream): 70–80 g
  2. Skirt (rose-tea): 35–45 g
  3. Cardigan (clotted-cream): 40–50 g
  4. Beret (raspberry): 20–25 g
  5. Flats (earl-grey): 25–30 g
  6. Bag (cream + raspberry trim): 10–15 g total
  7. Nose/mouth embroidery (chocolate) + optional blush thread
• Needles: 3.0 mm (US 2½) circulars or DPNs for in-the-round; optional 3.25 mm (US 3) for cardigan if tight.
• Notions: 8 mm black safety eyes (pair), 3–4 6–7 mm wooden buttons (cardigan), 1 small button (bag), tapestry needle, stitch markers, waste yarn, polyester fiberfill, small piece of thin card (bag lid, optional).
• Tools: Row counter, pins, fabric glue (optional for bag lining).

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Gauge & Finished Size

• Gauge (stockinette in the round): 24 sts × 32 rnds = 10 cm (4″) on 3.0 mm after light steam.
• Finished height: ~27–28 cm to crown (ears upright add ~2–3 cm).

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Abbreviations (US terms)

k = knit; p = purl; kfb = knit front/back; k2tog = knit 2 together; ssk = slip, slip, knit; m1L/m1R = make one left/right; yo = yarn over; tbl = through back loop; BO = bind off; CO = cast on; pm/sm = place/slip marker; rnd(s) = round(s); st(s) = stitch(es); RS/WS = right/wrong side; dec = decrease; inc = increase; i-cord = knit cord on 2–3 sts without turning.

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Pattern Notes

• Body parts are worked in the round unless noted.
• Stuff as you go; keep the fabric firm for crisp features.
• All color changes happen at center back.
• Safety eyes placement, nose width, ear angle, and accessory positions follow the Placement Map below for a photo match.
• Skirt is knit top-down in the round with periodic flare increases and an eyelet scallop hem.
• Cardigan is knit flat in seed stitch (moss 1×1) for the pebbly texture.

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Bunny – Head, Ears, Body, Arms, Legs, Tail

Head (cream)

CO 12 sts, join in the round; pm for beg.
Rnd 1: kfb around – 24.
Rnd 2: (k1, kfb) ×12 – 36.
Rnd 3: (k2, kfb) ×12 – 48.
Rnd 4: (k3, kfb) ×12 – 60.
Rnds 5–10: k around (60).
Rnd 11: (k9, kfb) ×6 – 66.
Rnds 12–14: k around.
Eyes: Insert 8 mm eyes between Rnds 13–14, 10 sts apart (center-to-center).
Crown taper:
Rnd 15: (k9, k2tog) ×6 – 60.
Rnd 16: k.
Rnd 17: (k8, k2tog) ×6 – 54.
Rnd 18: (k7, k2tog) ×6 – 48.
Rnd 19: (k6, k2tog) ×6 – 42. Begin stuffing (extra under eye line for cheeks).
Rnd 20: (k5, k2tog) ×6 – 36.
Rnd 21: (k4, k2tog) ×6 – 30.
Rnd 22: (k3, k2tog) ×6 – 24.
Rnd 23: (k2, k2tog) ×6 – 18.
Rnd 24: (k1, k2tog) ×6 – 12.
Rnd 25: k2tog ×6 – 6. Cut yarn, draw through.
Embroider a tiny triangle nose (chocolate) centered at the front between Rnds 15–16, mouth short and vertical.

Ears (make 2; cream, worked flat for soft curve)

CO 10 sts.
Rows 1–2: k.
Row 3 (inc): k1, m1L, k to last 1, m1R, k1 – 12.
Row 4: k.
Rep Rows 3–4 4 more times → 20 sts.
Rows 13–24: k all (garter edges naturally form at seam later).
Taper:
Row 25: ssk, k to last 2, k2tog – 18.
Row 26: k.
Rep Rows 25–26 to 8 sts, then work 4 more rows even; BO, leaving long tails. Fold ear lengthwise gently; seam base with a slight pinch to create an inward curve.

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Body (cream)

CO 12 sts, join.
Rnd 1: kfb around – 24.
Rnd 2: (k1, kfb) ×12 – 36.
Rnd 3: (k2, kfb) ×12 – 48.
Rnd 4: (k3, kfb) ×12 – 60.
Rnds 5–12: k (60).
Rnd 13: (k9, kfb) ×6 – 66.
Rnds 14–20: k (slight barrel).
Rnd 21: (k9, k2tog) ×6 – 60.
Rnd 22: k.
Rnd 23: (k8, k2tog) ×6 – 54.
Rnd 24: (k7, k2tog) ×6 – 48.
Rnd 25: k; stuff firmly.
Rnd 26: (k6, k2tog) ×6 – 42.
Rnd 27: (k5, k2tog) ×6 – 36.
Rnd 28: (k4, k2tog) ×6 – 30.
Rnd 29: (k3, k2tog) ×6 – 24.
Rnd 30: (k2, k2tog) ×6 – 18.
Rnd 31: (k1, k2tog) ×6 – 12.
Rnd 32: k2tog ×6 – 6. Close.

Arms (make 2; cream, cuff later hidden by cardigan)

CO 8 sts; join.
Rnd 1: (kfb, k1) ×4 – 12.
Rnds 2–16: k (12).
Rnd 17: (k2, k2tog) ×3 – 9.
Rnd 18: k; light stuffing only.
Rnd 19: (k2tog, k1) ×3 – 6.
Cut yarn, draw through; flatten the opening.

Legs & Ballerina Foot Cores (cream; shoes added later)

CO 10 sts; join.
Rnd 1: (kfb, k1) ×5 – 15.
Rnds 2–6: k (15); stuff foot.
Rnd 7: (k3, k2tog) ×3 – 12.
Rnds 8–14: k (12).
BO leaving long tails for sewing. Keep ankles slightly soft for shoe fit.

Tail Pom

CO 6 sts; Rnd 1 kfb around – 12; Rnd 2 k; Rnd 3 k2tog around – 6; close; sew to back later.

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Clothing & Accessories

Skater Skirt with Eyelet Scallop (rose-tea)

Waistband (worked in the round):
CO 84 sts, join (no twist).
Rnd 1: k1, p1 rib around.
Rnd 2–6: repeat Rnd 1. (Optional: knit Rnd 7 in purl for a fold line.)
Body & flare: switch to stockinette.
Rnd 7: k around.
Rnd 8 (inc): (k6, m1R) ×12 – 96.
Rnd 12 (inc): (k7, m1R) ×12 – 108.
Rnd 16 (inc): (k8, m1R) ×12 – 120.
Rnd 20 (inc): (k9, m1R) ×12 – 132.
Rnds 21–24: k even (132).
Eyelet scallop hem: work 6 rnds following repeat:

• Rnd A: (k2tog, yo, k4) around.
• Rnd B–D: k.
• Rnd E: (k2tog, yo, k4) around.
• Rnd F: k.
  Bind-off: Picot BO for scallops—CO 2 using backward loop, BO 4, repeat around. Weave in. Length ≈ 7.5–8.5 cm; sits under cropped cardigan.

Cropped Seed-Stitch Cardigan (clotted-cream)

Stitch pattern (flat):
Row 1 (RS): k1, p1 to end.
Row 2 (WS): p1, k1 to end. (This is seed if you CO odd; we’ll keep an odd stitch count.)

Back
CO 41 sts. Work seed stitch for 18 rows (≈ 6–6.5 cm).
Armhole shaping: BO 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows → 37.
Work 12 rows even.
Shoulders: BO 7 sts at each shoulder on RS; place remaining 23 on holder for back neck (or BO loosely).

Left Front
CO 23 sts. Work seed stitch 18 rows.
Armhole: BO 2 sts once → 21.
V-neck: on RS, k2tog at neck edge every RS row 7 times → 14.
Work even until matching back shoulder. BO 7 for shoulder; hold 7 for neck.

Right Front
Mirror shaping (use ssk at neck edge on RS).

Sleeves (make 2)
CO 27 sts. Seed stitch 6 rows.
Increase rows: inc 1 st each edge every 6th row × 3 → 33.
Work to length ~9 cm. Cap: BO 2 sts at beg next 2 rows; then ssk/ k2tog at each edge every RS row × 6; BO remaining.

Assembly
Block pieces lightly. Seam shoulders. Set sleeves; seam underarms & sides.
Front/neck bands: PU evenly around both fronts and neck (~78–84 sts). Work seed stitch 5 rows. On Row 3 of the Right Front (wearer’s right) make 3 buttonholes (yo, k2tog) spaced evenly. BO in pattern not too tight. Sew 3 tiny wooden buttons on Left Front.
Mini pockets (2): CO 9 sts; work seed stitch 6 rows; BO. Sew at waist level, each pocket 6 sts from front edge.

Raspberry Beret

CO 64 sts, join.
Rnds 1–5: k1, p1 rib.
Switch to stockinette.
Rnd 6: (k7, kfb) ×8 – 72.
Rnd 8: (k8, kfb) ×8 – 80.
Rnd 10: (k9, kfb) ×8 – 88.
Rnds 11–16: k around (slouch).
Crown dec:
Rnd 17: (k9, k2tog) ×8 – 80.
Rnd 19: (k8, k2tog) ×8 – 72.
Rnd 21: (k7, k2tog) ×8 – 64.
Rnd 23: (k6, k2tog) ×8 – 56.
Rnd 25: (k5, k2tog) ×8 – 48.
Rnd 27: (k4, k2tog) ×8 – 40.
Rnd 29: (k3, k2tog) ×8 – 32.
Rnd 31: (k2, k2tog) ×8 – 24.
Rnd 33: (k1, k2tog) ×8 – 16.
Rnd 34: k2tog ×8 – 8. Draw through; secure.
Top nub: i-cord 2 sts × 6 rows; sew to crown center.

Ballerina Flats with Bow (earl-grey)

Sole (worked in the round from a small oval; use 3.0 mm)
CO 10 sts.
Rnd 1: knit across, PU 8 sts around the short end and opposite side → 18 total; join.
Rnd 2: (k1, kfb) across toe 6 sts; else k → 24.
Rnd 3: k around.
Rnd 4: (k2, kfb) ×4 centered on toe – add 4; (k2tog) ×2 centered on heel – sub 2 → 26.
Walls:
Rnd 5 (BLO): k around to turn.
Rnd 6–8: k.
Rnd 9 toe shaping: k6, (k2tog) ×4, k to end – reduce 4.
Rnd 10: k.
Rnd 11 topline: (k1, p1) rib around; BO in rib.
Bows (2): CO 10 sts; k 6 rows; BO. Cinch center; sew at vamp. (Optional: surface-run a slim contrasting thread for “piping” along topline.)

Crossbody “Teacake Box” (cream with raspberry trim)

Box body (worked flat):
CO 16 sts (width).
Rows 1–12: stockinette (k RS, p WS).
Row 13–16 (lid flap): switch to raspberry; work in garter (k both sides) 4 rows.
BO. Fold at row 12; seam sides to form a rectangle with a flap.
Closure: Sew a tiny button on body; work yo, k2tog eyelet centered on Flap Row 14 for the buttonhole.
Strap: i-cord 3 sts × 28–30 cm; attach right shoulder → left hip. Add a cardboard rectangle inside if a crisper “box” look is desired.

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Assembly

1. Ears → Head: Place ear bases slightly behind crown center, inner bases ~14 sts apart. Angle 10–15° down toward cheeks; sew.
2. Head → Body: Ladder-stitch closed head opening to body top; place a tiny stuffing wedge under the front neck to lift chin slightly.
3. Arms: Sew at body Rnds 27–28 (counting from bottom), symmetric; mild forward tilt.
4. Legs: Sew to base so soles sit flat when seated; inner ankles about 6 sts apart.
5. Tail: Centered on back, 3 rnds above leg seam.
6. Dress order: Skirt → Cardigan (button) → Flats → Beret.
7. Bag: Strap across right shoulder to left hip; add one hidden tack at shoulder seam and one at hip so strap lies flat.

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Exact Placement Map (for photo match)

• Eyes: between Head Rnds 13–14, spacing 10 sts center-to-center.
• Nose: centered across Rnds 15–16, width 3–4 sts; mouth vertical 2–3 mm.
• Ears: inner bases 14 sts apart; set back ~6 sts from head top centerline.
• Arms: attach across Body Rnds 27–28; tips reach just over skirt waistband.
• Legs: inner ankles 6 sts apart; feet parallel for seated balance.
• Skirt: waistband sits just below cardigan hem; total drop 7.5–8.5 cm.
• Cardigan: cropped length ~7 cm from shoulder; 3 buttons evenly spaced; pockets centered 6 sts from each front edge.
• Beret: brim band rests just above eye line; crown slouches slightly to one side.
• Bag: body ≈ 5.5 cm W × 4.5 cm H; strap 28–30 cm (relaxed diagonal).

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Finishing Touches & Tips

• Blocking: Light steam only (hold iron above fabric). Shape beret crown and skirt flare with palms; do not over-block the body.
• Stability: If seated pose slips, stitch a small felt patch under flats or add a coin inside each sole.
• Neat seed stitch: Keep tension even; when picking up front bands, PU 3 sts for every 4 rows to avoid ruffling.
• Scallop hem: Picot BO gives the delicate scallops; if you prefer deeper scallops, use CO 3, BO 5 repeat.
• Photo styling: Tilt head a few degrees; let bag face camera slightly; place a tiny “teacake paper” (felt) inside box for story detail.

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Safety & Use

For decor/collectible or for children 3+ (small parts: buttons/eyes). For baby-safe versions, substitute embroidered eyes and sewn-down details.

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Color Recap (as pictured)

• Body: light cream
• Skirt: rose-tea
• Cardigan: clotted-cream (seed stitch)
• Beret: raspberry
• Flats: earl-grey, with knit bows
• Teacake box: cream with raspberry trim

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Happy knitting—enjoy your Teacake Stroll Bunny!