Meet the Tea-Room Host Bunny: a seated, fine-gauge knitted bunny wearing a sage cropped cardigan with bow buttons over a blush pink pleated midi skirt and matching Mary-Jane shoes. She accessorizes with a pink beret featuring a tiny teacup motif, a cream tie-scarf, a macaron clutch, and a small tea tray with an espresso cup.

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Finished Size & Proportions

• Seated height (to ear tips, slightly curved): ~8.5–9 in (22–23 cm).
• Standing height (unsupported): ~9.75 in (25 cm).
• Head : Body vertical ratio ≈ 1.1 : 1 (head ~11 cm; shoulder-to-seat ~10 cm).
• Head circumference at widest: ~10.6 in (27 cm).
• Arm length: ~3.3 in (8.5 cm).
• Bare foot length: ~1.8 in (4.5 cm).

Gauge

• In the round, stockinette with light stuffing: 26 sts × 36 rnds = 4 in (10 cm) on 3.25 mm (US 3).
• Work firmly so the fabric resists stuffing show-through.

Materials

• DK-weight yarn (approx. 100–120 m/50 g) in:
  1. Bunny fur (light beige/cream): 35 g
  2. Nose/mouth (taupe): scraps
  3. Skirt & shoes (blush pink): 35 g
  4. Cardigan (sage): 25 g
  5. Beret (rose pink) + motif cream: 12 g + scraps
  6. Tie-scarf (cream): 8 g
  7. Macaron clutch (pink + cream filling): 6 g
  8. Tea tray (light wood), cup (cream), coffee (brown): small scraps
• Needles:
  1. 3.25 mm (US 3) DPNs or circular for magic loop (toy + most garments)
  2. 2.75 mm (US 2) for shoe edges, scarf, beret motif, macaron, small accessories
• Notions: 8 mm black safety eyes, tapestry needle, markers, stuffing, 3 small decorative buttons (~6–8 mm bows), optional thin wire/pipe cleaner for tray rim.

Abbreviations (US terms)

• CO – cast on
• BO – bind off
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• rnd(s) – round(s)
• k / p – knit / purl
• kfb – knit front & back (inc 1)
• m1L / m1R – make 1 left / right
• k2tog – knit 2 together
• ssk – slip, slip, knit
• pm / sm – place marker / slip marker
• yo – yarn over
• tbl – through back loop
• RS / WS – right / wrong side
• i-cord – knit i-cord

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BUNNY

Legs (make 2)

With Fur, US 3, CO 10 sts, join, pm.
Rnds 1–3: k.
Rnd 4: kfb, k3 ×2 → 12.
Rnd 6: k1, kfb, k4, kfb, k1 → 14.
Rnds 7–10: k.
Rnd 11: k1, ssk, k6, k2tog, k1 → 12.
Rnds 12–18: k.
Rnd 19: k2tog around → 6; stuff foot pad.
Rnds 20–28: k for lower leg; stuff gently. Leave yarn attached on 2nd leg for join.

Join Legs → Body

From Leg 2: k3, CO 2 (crotch), k6 of Leg 1, CO 2, k remaining 3 of Leg 2 → 20 sts.
Rnds 1–3: k.
Rnd 4: k4, kfb ×4 → 24.
Rnd 6: k5, kfb ×4 → 28.
Rnds 7–12: k.
Rnd 13: k6, kfb ×4 → 32.
Rnds 14–18: k; start stuffing; shape a flat seat.
Rnd 19: k6, ssk ×4 → 28.
Rnd 20: k5, ssk ×4 → 24.
Rnd 23: k2, k2tog ×6 → 18 (waist).
Rnd 24: k.

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Neck & Head (worked bottom-up)

Neck Rnd 25: k1, ssk ×6 → 12; Rnd 26: k.
Head increases:

• Rnd 27: k1, kfb ×6 → 18
• Rnd 29: k2, kfb ×6 → 24
• Rnd 31: k3, kfb ×6 → 30
• Rnd 33: k4, kfb ×6 → 36
  Rnds 34–44: k, firm stuffing throughout; pack the neck well.

Eye placement: Insert safety eyes between Rnds 38–39, 8 sts apart, centered at front.

Head decreases:

• Rnd 45: k4, ssk ×6 → 30
• Rnd 46: k3, ssk ×6 → 24
• Rnd 47: k2, ssk ×6 → 18
• Rnd 48: k1, ssk ×6 → 12
• Rnd 49: k2tog around → 6. Break, draw through.

Ears (make 2, worked flat)

With Fur, US 3, CO 8 sts.
Row 1 (RS) k; Row 2 p.
Row 3 kfb, k6, kfb → 10.
Row 5 kfb, k8, kfb → 12.
Rows 6–18 st st.
Row 19 k1, ssk, k6, k2tog, k1 → 10.
Row 21 k1, ssk, k4, k2tog, k1 → 8.
Row 23 ssk, k4, k2tog → 6.
Row 25 ssk, k2, k2tog → 4. BO.
Fold bases into a shallow U; seam 0.5 cm to cup. Sew to head spanning Rnds 46–48 with a very slight rear tilt.

Arms (make 2)

With Fur, CO 8 sts, join.
Rnds 1–4: k.
Rnd 5: k1, kfb, k2, kfb, k1 → 10.
Rnds 6–14: k.
Rnd 15: k1, ssk, k4, k2tog, k1 → 8.
Rnds 16–24: k; lightly stuff paws; leave upper arm soft. Break, thread through sts to close flat.
Sew to body at Rnds 20–21 from leg join, slightly forward-facing.

Facial Embroidery

With taupe, embroider a small rounded triangle nose centered with top at Rnd 36, width ~3 sts, height 2 rnds. Add a short vertical stitch down and split into a soft “Y” smile on Rnd 35.

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SHOES – Blush Mary Janes (make 2)

Using US 2 for crisp edges; with Blush. Work sole flat:
CO 8.
Row 1 kfb, k6, kfb → 10.
Row 3 k1, kfb, k6, kfb, k1 → 12.
Row 5 kfb, k10, kfb → 14.
Row 7 k1, ssk, k8, k2tog, k1 → 12.
Pick up to knit in the round evenly around oval sole to 22 sts.
Rnds 1–3 k.
Rnd 4 k3, k2tog ×4 + k2 → 18.
Rnd 6 create strap openings: k5, BO 3, k4, BO 3, k3 → 12 live.
Next rnd k5, CO 3, k4, CO 3, k3 → 18.
Toe shaping: k1, ssk, k2, k2tog, k1 ×2 → 14.
1 rnd k; BO.
Work 1-st i-cord straps 6 rows; sew across openings. Stitch shoes to feet after dressing; strap crosses instep neatly.

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PLEATED MIDI SKIRT (blush)

Hem & Pleats (in the round)

With Blush, US 3, CO 96 sts, join, pm.
Rnds 1–3 k (clean hem).
Rnd 4 p (fold line, optional).
Establish faux pleats (k2, p2 rib) for 8 rnds.
Transition to smooth skirt: change to stockinette for 10 rnds, keeping a very subtle rib “ghost” that reads as pleats in the photo.

Shape to Waist

• k10, ssk ×8 → 88; 2 rnds k.
• k9, ssk ×8 → 80; 2 rnds k.
• k8, ssk ×8 → 72; 2 rnds k.
  Switch to flat (back slit): work last 4 rows flat keeping 3-st garter bands at each edge.
  BO; block hem gently so the vertical rib traces remain visible like fine pleats.

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CROPPED CARDIGAN (sage)

Body (worked flat to keep front opening)

With Sage, US 3, CO 64 sts.
Rows 1–6: k1, p1 rib for hem.
Switch to st st with 3-st garter bands each edge for a tidy front.
Work 16 rows even.

Armhole & Neck Shaping

Divide for fronts/back:

• Left Front (LF) 14 sts + 3 garter edge;
• Back 30 sts;
• Right Front (RF) mirror LF.

Left Front:
Row 1 (RS): work to last 5 sts, k2tog, k3 (begins gentle V-neck).
Repeat neck dec every RS row ×5 (total 5 dec).
At same time at armhole edge (side seam), BO 2 once, then dec 1 every RS row ×2.
Work until LF measures 5 cm from hem. BO remaining 8 sts.

Back:
BO 2 at each side once; then work even until same length as fronts. BO straight.

Right Front:
Mirror LF (use ssk for symmetrical neck shaping).

Shoulders & Button Band

Sew shoulder seams (3 sts each).
Pick up along each front edge and neckline with Sage, US 3: approx 60–64 sts per side. Work 4 rows garter.
On RF band, space 3 buttonholes (yo, k2tog) evenly down the chest to match three bow buttons in the photo. BO.

Sleeves (pick up & knit)

Pick up 34 sts around each armhole.
Rnd 1 k; Rnds 2–10: st st.
Taper slightly: k6, k2tog around → 30; work 2 rnds even.
Cuff: switch to k1, p1 rib 6 rows. BO.

Bow Buttons

Sew three small bow-shaped buttons vertically on LF band to correspond to RF buttonholes (roughly bust-line height, evenly spaced).

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BERET WITH TEACUP MOTIF (rose pink)

Beret Crown & Brim

With Rose Pink, US 3, CO 60 sts, join, pm.
Rnds 1–4: k1, p1 rib.
Increase to beret body:

• Rnd 5 k5, kfb ×10 → 70.
• Rnd 7 k6, kfb ×10 → 80.
  Rnds 8–16: k even for soft dome.
  Shape top:
• k6, ssk ×10 → 70
• k5, ssk ×10 → 60
• k4, ssk ×10 → 50
• k3, ssk ×10 → 40
• k2, ssk ×10 → 30
• k1, ssk ×10 → 20
• k2tog around → 10
  Break, draw through; add a tiny 3-row i-cord nub if desired.

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Teacup Motif (appliqué)

With Cream, US 2, CO 9 sts.
Row 1 k. Row 2 p.
Row 3 kfb, k7, kfb → 11.
Row 4 p.
Row 5 ssk, k7, k2tog → 9.
Row 6 p.
Row 7 BO 3 (saucer edge), k3, BO 3.
Reattach to side for handle: CO 8, BO loosely; curl into a small C and sew to cup side.
Whipstitch motif to beret front-center.

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TIE-SCARF (cream)

US 2, CO 5 sts.
Work i-cord for 8.5–9 in (22–23 cm).
Flatten ends by working 2 rows flat garter, BO. Tie in a loose knot under chin.

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MACARON CLUTCH

Shells (make 2): With Pink, US 2, CO 6 sts, join in the round.
Rnd 1 kfb around → 12.
Rnd 2 k.
Rnd 3 k1, kfb ×6 → 18.
Rnds 4–5 k.
Rnd 6 k1, k2tog ×6 → 12; stuff lightly.
Rnd 7 k2tog around → 6; draw through.
Filling: With Cream, work a 2-st i-cord strip long enough to wrap once around the macaron’s equator. Sew between shells so a tiny “sandwich” is visible. Stitch a short wrist loop (i-cord 6 rows) to one shell so the clutch can hang from the right paw.

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TEA TRAY & ESPRESSO CUP

Tray (light wood)

With light tan on US 3, CO 12 sts, knit flat garter 8 rows (rectangle).
Pick up sts around the perimeter and knit 1 rnd; BO to create a neat rim.
Optional: insert a thin ring of wire/pipe cleaner under the rim for stability. Sew to left paw so it appears balanced and level.

Cup & Saucer

Cup: With Cream, US 2, CO 8 sts, join.
Rnd 1 kfb around → 16.
Rnd 2 k.
Rnd 3 k2tog ×4 + k8 → 12 (subtle taper).
Rnd 4 k.
Rnd 5 BO 6 for open top; seam remaining edge into a cylinder.
Handle: CO 7, BO; tack as a tiny loop.
Saucer: With Cream, CO 8, kfb around → 16; 1 rnd k; BO.
“Coffee”: embroider a small brown circle inside cup.

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ASSEMBLY & PLACEMENT MAP

1. Close head crown and shape cheeks, ensuring the neck is densely stuffed.
2. Attach ears spanning Rnds 46–48 of head with a slight backward tilt so tips lean naturally.
3. Sew arms to body at Rnds 20–21 from leg join, angled to hold accessories (right hand slightly inward for macaron, left hand palm up for tray).
4. Dress the bunny:
   • Slide skirt up from feet; overlap back slit 0.5–1 cm; add two hidden snaps or whipstitch closed permanently.
   • Put on shoes; secure with a few invisible stitches through soles.
   • Add cardigan; close three bow buttons.
5. Accessories placement:
   • Tie the cream scarf under the chin, knot centered.
   • Position the macaron clutch loop around the right paw; tack to palm.
   • Stitch tray edge lightly to the left paw; fix cup to tray.
6. Face map:
   • Eyes: Rnds 38–39, 8 sts apart.
   • Nose top at Rnd 36; mouth split on Rnd 35.
7. Beret: set slightly tilted to the right; tack at three points so it doesn’t shift, making sure the teacup motif faces forward.

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FINISHING

Blocking & Tidying

• Light steam the skirt hem so the rib “ghost” reads as soft pleats; avoid flattening the entire fabric.
• Steam the beret dome gently; keep the brim edge elastic.
• Check button bands lie flat; re-block if curling.
• Weave in all ends securely; trim neatly on the inside.

Safety & Care

• For small children, embroider eyes instead of using safety eyes and secure/removable accessories firmly.
• Spot clean only; avoid machine washing which may distort tiny pieces.

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QUICK REFERENCE COUNTS

• Head: up to 36 sts; decrease to 6.
• Body waist: 18 sts; neck 12.
• Leg: 10 → 14 → 6.
• Arm: 8 → 10 → 8 (closed flat).
• Skirt hem: CO 96; waist finish after shaping + slit.
• Cardigan body CO: 64; sleeves PU 34 each.
• Beret rib CO: 60 (increase to 80).
• Scarf: i-cord 5 sts × ~22–23 cm.