Introduction

Meet the Bunny “Market Florist”—a charming knit rabbit in a blue-grey pinafore over a cream blouse with garter yoke, classic T-bar shoes, a tiny head scarf, and a wicker-style flower basket. Follow the placement map and counts below to reproduce the look 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.

Materials Needed

• Yarn (DK / Light #3)
  1. Bunny: almond/natural 100 g
  2. Embroidery: light brown (nose/mouth)
  3. Eyes: safety eyes 8 mm (or embroider)
  4. Blouse & socks: cream 35–40 g
  5. Pinafore: blue-grey 45–55 g
  6. Shoes: brown 30 g
  7. Head scarf: floral pink 5–8 g
  8. Basket & flowers: wicker tan 20 g + leaf green, white, yellow, pink scraps
• Needles
  1. US 2 (2.75 mm) DPNs/circular for toy
  2. US 3 (3.25 mm) for garments & accessories
• Notions: Fiberfill, tapestry needle, stitch markers, 2–3 tiny buttons (strap tops), optional plastic canvas for basket bottom, elastic thread for skirt waistband (optional), sewing thread/needle.

Abbreviations (US Knitting)

• CO – cast on
• BO – bind off
• k – knit
• p – purl
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• rnd(s) – round(s)
• RS / WS – right side / wrong side
• yo – yarn over
• kfb – knit front and back (increase)
• m1L / m1R – make 1 left / make 1 right (increase)
• k2tog – knit 2 together (right-leaning decrease)
• ssk – slip, slip, knit (left-leaning decrease)
• tbl – through back loop
• pm / sm – place marker / slip marker
• p2tog – purl 2 together
• inc / dec – increase / decrease
• I-cord – knit cord worked on few stitches, sliding work each row

Gauge & Finished Size

• Toy (US 2): ~28–30 sts × 40–42 rows = 4 in / 10 cm stockinette in the round, firm.
• Garments (US 3): ~24–26 sts × 36–38 rows = 4 in / 10 cm stockinette.
• Finished height: ~30–31 cm without ears.

Pattern Notes

• All toy sections are worked in the round unless stated.
• Stuff gradually and firmly, especially head and feet.
• Use mattress stitch for invisible seams.
• Safety: embroider eyes for under-3s.
• Keep long tails to anchor parts internally.

The Bunny

Head (start at crown; US 2; almond)

1. CO 8 sts, join, pm.
2. kfb around (16).
3. (k1, kfb) ×8 (24).
4. (k2, kfb) ×8 (32).
5. (k3, kfb) ×8 (40).
6. (k4, kfb) ×8 (48).
   7–16) k around (48).
7. (k7, kfb) ×6 (54).
   18–19) k around (54).
8. Eye round: k to where you want the left eye, pm; k 14, pm for right eye; k to end.
9. k around. Insert 8 mm eyes between Rnds 20–21 at markers.
10. (k7, k2tog) ×6 (48).
11. k around; begin stuffing firmly.
12. (k6, k2tog) ×6 (42).
13. k around.
14. (k5, k2tog) ×6 (36).
15. (k4, k2tog) ×6 (30).
16. (k3, k2tog) ×6 (24).
17. (k2, k2tog) ×6 (18).
18. (k1, k2tog) ×6 (12).
19. k2tog ×6 (6). Cut long tail, draw through, close.
    Face embroidery: With brown, work a small triangle nose centered across Rnds 22–23 (≈3 sts wide) and a short vertical mouth line 1–2 rnds.

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Ears (make 2; US 2; almond)

1. CO 12 sts, join.
   2–4) k around (12).
2. (k2, kfb) ×4 (16).
   6–10) k around (16).
3. (k3, kfb) ×4 (20).
   12–16) k around (20).
4. (k3, ssk) ×4 (16).
   18–22) k around (16).
5. (k2, ssk) ×4 (12).
   24–26) k around (12).
6. (k1, ssk) ×4 (8).
7. k around (8).
8. ssk ×4 (4). Cut tail, draw through. Lightly flatten.
   Attach between Head Rnds 8–10, 9 sts apart; tilt outward.

Body (US 2; almond)

1. CO 12, join.
2. (k1, kfb) ×6 (18).
3. (k2, kfb) ×6 (24).
4. (k3, kfb) ×6 (30).
5. (k4, kfb) ×6 (36).
   6–10) k around (36).
6. (k5, kfb) ×6 (42).
   12–18) k around (42).
7. (k5, k2tog) ×6 (36).
   20–22) k around (36).
8. (k4, k2tog) ×6 (30).
   24–25) k around (30).
9. (k3, k2tog) ×6 (24) ← arm level
10. (k2, k2tog) ×6 (18).
11. (k1, k2tog) ×6 (12).
12. k2tog ×6 (6). BO with tail. Stuff very firm.
    Join head ↔ body with ladder stitch; keep axis straight.

Arms (make 2; US 2; almond)

1. CO 8, join.
2. (k1, kfb) ×4 (12).
   3–5) k around (12).
3. (k2, kfb) ×4 (16).
   7–10) k around (16).
4. (k2, k2tog) ×4 (12).
   12–18) k around (12). Lightly stuff palms only.
5. (k1, k2tog) ×4 (8).
6. k around; cut tail; draw through.
   Sew to body at Body Rnd 26, 19–20 sts apart.

Legs & Feet (make 2; US 2; almond to ankle; shoes later)

1. CO 10, join.
2. (k1, kfb) ×5 (15).
3. (k2, kfb) ×5 (20).
   4–10) k around (20).
4. (k3, k2tog) ×4 (16).
   12–14) k around (16).
5. k2tog ×8 (8). Draw through. Stuff firmly. Sew parallel beneath body; toes forward.

Clothing & Accessories

Cream Sock Cuffs (US 3; cream)

Pick up 20 sts around each ankle; k1, p1 rib for 4 rnds; BO loosely.

T-Bar Shoes (US 3; brown)

Soles (flat garter, make 2 per shoe)

1. CO 6.
2. Row 1: kfb, k4, kfb (8).
3. Row 2: k.
4. Row 3: kfb, k6, kfb (10).
5. Row 4: k.
6. Row 5: kfb, k8, kfb (12).
   BO. Whipstitch two soles WS together for firmness.
   Upper (in the round)
7. Pick up 36 sts around sole; join.
   8–9) k around.
8. Toe shape: k7, ssk, k14, k2tog, k7 (34).
9. k around.
10. k6, ssk, k14, k2tog, k6 (32).
11. k around.
12. Instep panel (flat over front 16 sts): work 6 rows stockinette, ending RS; leave side sts on hold.
13. Pick up 6 down right edge, k across 16, pick up 6 up left edge, k rem on hold (≈44).
14. k 1 rnd.
15. Openings: BO 16 for vamp opening, k12 (heel), BO 16 for opposite side.
16. Strap: Over heel 12 live sts, work 4 rows stockinette; dec each edge every RS to 6 sts; BO. Cross over vamp; sew to opposite side. Embroider a tiny dot as faux buckle.

Blouse with Garter Yoke (US 3; cream)

Worked flat to arm splits, then in the round for body; sleeves picked up.
Yoke (flat)

1. CO 64; Row 1 (RS): k across.
   2–8) Work garter (k every row) while inc 8 sts evenly over Rows 2, 4, 6, 8 → 72.
2. Divide for sleeves: k 16 (left front), pm, CO 6 (underarm), skip 20 (left sleeve onto holder), k 20 (back), pm, CO 6 (underarm), skip 20 (right sleeve onto holder), k 16 (right front). Total body = 58 sts.
   Body (in the round)
3. Join to work in round; k 6 rnds.
4. Hem: k1, p1 rib 4 rnds; BO stretchy.
   Neckband
   Pick up around neckline ≈ 64–68 sts; work k1, p1 rib 4 rows; BO.
   Sleeves (each)
   Return 20 held sleeve sts; pick up 6 underarm sts to close (26).

• Rnd 1–6: k around.
• Rnd 7: (k4, k2tog) ×4 + adjust to 22.
• Rnd 8–10: k around.
• Rnd 11: k1, p1 rib 3 rnds for cuff. BO.
  Add a tiny back neck snap if you prefer an opening (optional).

Pinafore Dress (US 3; blue-grey)

Skirt (in the round, top-down)

1. CO 120 sts; join, pm.
2. Waist rib: k1, p1 for 4 rnds.
3. Gather set: k2, m1 around → 180 sts.
   4–14) k around (flowy skirt).
4. Hem: p 1 rnd, k 1 rnd, BO loosely for a clean fold.
   Bib & Straps (flat)
5. From the inside of waistband, count center 32 sts at front; with RS facing, pick up and knit these 32.
   17–30) Work in stockinette (k RS, p WS) for 14 rows; keep edges neat.
6. Side shaping: Row 15 (RS) and Row 17 (RS) dec 1 each side (ssk / k2tog) → 28 sts.
7. Rows 18–20: k in pattern.
8. Top edge: work 3 rows k1, p1 rib; BO.
   Straps (make 2)

• Pick up 6 sts from each top corner; work I-cord or 6-st garter straps to desired length (~13–14 cm).
• Sew straight to back waistband (no cross) or cross if you like.
• Sew two tiny buttons at strap tops or add button loops.

Head Scarf / Ribbon (US 3; floral pink)

1. CO 5; work garter 16–18 rows.
2. BO; knot around one ear base with a tiny bow; tack in place.

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Market Basket with Flowers (US 3; wicker tan + scraps)

Basket body (oval, in the round)

1. CO 8; k flat 2 rows. Pick up around rectangle to form an oval of ≈24 sts; join.
2. Work seed stitch (k1, p1 across, shift by 1 on next rnd) for 6–7 rnds to mimic wicker.
3. Rim: one rnd k tbl; then one rnd I-cord bind-off (CO 3 on right needle and work I-cord BO) for a rolled rim.
   Handles (make 2)

• I-cord CO 3; knit 8–10 rows; attach opposite sides.
  Flowers
• Daisy: With yellow, CO 6, join; k 2 rnds; BO for a mini disc. With white, CO 6, BO to make simple petals; sew around disc.
• Tulip: With pink, CO 5; stockinette 6 rows; gather top to cup; add leaf green I-cord stem (CO 2; knit 6 rows).
• Arrange 3–5 blooms with a couple leaves; tack into basket. Optional: stiffen base with a small plastic oval.

Placement Map (for Accuracy)

• Eyes: Head Rnd 20, 14 sts apart.
• Nose/Mouth: across Rnds 22–23, 3-st triangle; mouth 1–2 rnds.
• Ears: between Rnds 8–10, bases 9 sts apart, slight outward tilt.
• Arms: seam on Body Rnd 26, spacing 19–20 sts.
• Pinafore: waistband sits at natural waist; bib centered; straps straight.
• Shoes: strap centered over instep; sock cuff peeks 1–2 rnds.

Assembly & Finishing

1. Head ↔ body: Ladder stitch; keep seam invisible.
2. Ears: Sew at mapped points; gentle outward splay.
3. Arms: Attach on Body Rnd 26; lightly stuff palms only.
4. Dress order: Socks → shoes → blouse → pinafore (button straps).
5. Head scarf: Tie and tack by one ear.
6. Basket: Place in one hand; secure with a small hidden stitch if the doll will be displayed upright.

Blocking & Styling

• Steam (no iron contact) to set pinafore hem and blouse yoke.
• Shape ear curves and skirt gather with light steam.
• If the pinafore waistband feels loose, run a thin elastic thread inside the rib.

Quality Control Checklist (match the image)

• Eyes low and evenly spaced; nose tiny triangle; mouth short.
• Ears ~11–12 cm, bases ~9 sts apart, outward angle visible.
• Blouse has garter yoke and neat cuffs.
• Pinafore bib centered; skirt gathered with clean hem and straight straps.
• T-bar shoes fit snugly; cream sock rims visible.
• Basket has seed-stitch texture and several small blooms.
• Overall palette soft pastel; finish clean with hidden seams.

Care & Safety

• For young children, embroider eyes and secure all accessories firmly.
• Spot clean only; reshape while damp.