Intro:
Meet the Afternoon Tea Trolley Bunny: a soft knit rabbit wearing a blush-pink polka-dot pinafore dress, a cropped cream cardigan with Peter Pan collar, a pastel beret, and Mary Jane shoes. She carries a tiny teapot handbag and serves scones and jam from a two-tier trolley.

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Abbreviations (US Terms)

• CO – cast on
• BO – bind off
• k – knit
• p – purl
• kfb – knit front and back (inc 1)
• m1L/m1R – make 1 left/right
• k2tog – knit 2 together (right-leaning dec)
• ssk – slip, slip, knit (left-leaning dec)
• yo – yarn over
• pm/sm – place/slip marker
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• rnd(s) – round(s)
• RS/WS – right/wrong side
• st st – stockinette (knit RS, purl WS; knit every rnd in the round)
• tbl – through back loop
• dpns – double-pointed needles
• MC/CC – main color/contrast color
• dup st – duplicate stitch (for spots)
• smk – slip marker
• rem – remain(ing)

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Materials

• DK weight wool or wool-blend yarn (approximate amounts):
  1. Bunny fur (cream-heather): 55 g
  2. Dress (blush pink): 25 g
  3. Cardigan + collar (buttercream): 20 g
  4. Beret + Mary Janes (blush pink): 15 g
  5. Trolley set (ecru/ivory for frame; duck-egg + light blue + jam red + golden tan): scraps
  6. Teapot handbag (cream + blush heart): scraps
• Needles: 3.25 mm (US 3) circular (24–32″) and dpns for small circumferences
• Crochet hook 3.0 mm for optional joins
• Toy stuffing/fiberfill; small bag of weighted pellets (optional for stability)
• Tapestry needle, waste yarn, stitch markers
• 2 small black beads or safety eyes 6 mm or embroidery floss (black/brown/pink)
• Cardboard/plastic for shoe soles (optional but neat)
• Pipe cleaner or floral wire for ears (optional; keep ends well secured)
• A few short cocktail-stick pieces for trolley “axles” (optional—see Props)

Gauge: 28 sts × 36 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in st st on 3.25 mm, knit firmly.
Finished Size: Bunny stands ~10.5″ (27 cm) tall without beret.

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Construction Overview

• Bunny is worked mostly in the round from toes upward: legs → join for body → neck → head. Arms, ears, tail are knit separately and sewn on. Facial details are embroidered.
• Dress is knit top-down in the round with attached bib and spotted skirt (spots via duplicate stitch).
• Cardigan is knit flat, raglan from top down; Peter Pan collar worked on afterwards.
• Beret is knit in the round from brim to crown.
• Mary Janes are knit flat then seamed; strap closes with a tiny button loop (or stitch).
• Teapot handbag and tea trolley props are small knits sewn and stuffed lightly.

Work at a firm gauge so stuffing doesn’t show.

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Bunny

Leg (make 2)

Using 3.25 mm dpns and Bunny MC, CO 10 sts. Join to work in the round; pm for beg.

1–3. k all.
4. kfb, k4, kfb, k4 (12 sts).
5–7. k.
8. k1, kfb, k5, kfb, k4 (14).
9–13. k.
14 (ankle dec): k2tog, k5, ssk, k5 (12).
15–20. k straight for lower leg (6 rnds).
21–26. k for upper leg (6 rnds).
Break yarn, leave sts on holder.

Make second leg to rnd 26. Do not break.

Join for Body

K across 12 sts of 2nd leg, CO 4 sts between legs, k across 12 sts of 1st leg, CO 4 sts to complete the gap (32 sts). Place markers at each CO—these are side seams.

Body Rnds
1–6. k all (torso).
7. (inc rnd) at each side marker m1L before and m1R after → +4 (36).
8–12. k 5 rnds.
13. repeat inc rnd → (40).
14–18. k.
19. repeat inc rnd → (44).
20–23. k straight, stopping 2 rnds shy of underarm.

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Underarm/Chest Shaping
24. k9, k2tog, k2tog, k10 twice (40).
25. k.
26. k8, k2tog, k2tog, k8 twice (36).
27. k.
28. k7, k2tog, k2tog, k7 twice (32).
Stuff legs and lower body firmly. Add a small pouch of pellets at base if desired.

Neck

29. (k6, k2tog) ×4 (28).
30. (k5, k2tog) ×4 (24).
31. k. Add more stuffing up to neck, shape waist as you go.
32. (k4, k2tog) ×4 (20).

Head

Switch to dpns if comfy.

1. (inc) kfb, k4, kfb ×4 (28).
2. k.
3. kfb, k6, kfb ×4 (36).
4. k.
5. kfb, k8, kfb ×4 (44).
   6–12. k 7 rnds even—this forms the cheek/forehead.
   Place safety eyes between rnds 7–8, 8 sts apart, centered over face; or embroider later.

Head Taper
13. (k9, k2tog) ×4 (40).
14. k.
15. (k3, k2tog, k3, k2tog) ×4 (32).
16. k.
17. (k2, k2tog) ×8 (24). Begin stuffing head, firm but rounded.
18. (k1, k2tog) ×8 (16).
19. (k2tog) ×8 (8).
Break yarn, thread tail through rem sts, draw tight, secure. Finish stuffing via neck if needed.

Arms (make 2)

CO 8 sts, join in the round.
1–3. k (cuff).
4. kfb, k2, kfb, k2 ×2 (12).
5–16. k straight.
17. (k2, k2tog) ×3 (9).
18–20. k.
BO leaving a long tail. Stuff lightly (upper arm soft). Sew to body on rnds just below neck, slightly angled forward.

Ears (make 2)

CO 8 sts. Work flat in st st.
Rows 1–4: knit RS, purl WS.
Row 5 (inc): k1, m1L, k to last st, m1R, k1 (10).
Rows 6–8: work even.
Row 9 (inc): repeat (12).
Rows 10–20: even for length.
Row 21 (dec): k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 (10).
Row 22: p.
Row 23: k1, ssk, k2, k2tog, k1 (8).
Row 24: p.
Row 25: k2tog across (4).
Row 26: BO.
Optionally insert a trimmed wire loop; whipstitch closed. Fold base with a gentle pinch and stitch to head, slightly behind crown so the beret sits between them.

Tail

CO 6 sts on dpns.
Rnd 1: kfb around (12).
Rnd 2–4: k.
Rnd 5: k2tog around (6).
Stuff lightly, draw closed, sew to back at hip level.

Face Embroidery

With black floss, embroider small vertical eyes (if not using beads), a soft triangle nose (pink) centered 2 rnds above muzzle closing, and a tiny smile.

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Outfit: Polka-Dot Pinafore Dress

Bodice (worked flat, top-down) – Pink (Dress MC)
CO 36 sts. Work 4 rows in k1, p1 rib.
Row 5 (RS): k all (switch to st st).
Row 6 (WS): p.
Row 7 (armhole shaping): k6 (left back), BO 4, k16 (front), BO 4, k6 (right back).
Work each section separately for 4 rows straight.

Front Bib
With front 16 sts live:
Rows 1–8: st st straight.
Row 9 (hem picot option): yo, k2tog to end.
Rows 10–12: st st straight. BO.

Back Straps (make 2)
Return to each back 6-st group:
Rows 1–18: k in garter (all rows knit) to form a firm strap ~3.5″ (9 cm).
BO leaving tails. Cross straps over shoulders to front bib. Sew inside top edge of bib later.

Skirt (in the round)
Pick up and knit evenly 80 sts along lower edge of bib + across the gap between backs (distribute evenly; place a marker at CB).
Rnd 1: k.
Rnd 2: (k9, kfb) ×8 (88).
Rnd 3: k.
Rnd 4: (k10, kfb) ×8 (96).
Rnd 5–12: k straight.
Rnd 13: (k11, kfb) ×8 (104).
Rnd 14–28: k for length so the hem ends mid-knees.
Rnd 29: (hem turning rnd) yo, k2tog around.
Rnd 30–34: k 5 more rnds; BO loosely.
Work all polka dots after knitting using cream yarn in duplicate stitch, spacing them in even columns (approx every 6 sts × every 6 rnds), including bib panel.

Assembly for Dress
Try the skirt on the bunny. Overlap back rib bands slightly and tack with two small buttons or snaps. Cross the straps to the front, angle them in a gentle “V,” and stitch to the inside top of the bib.

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Outfit: Cropped Cardigan with Peter Pan Collar (Cream)

Yoke (flat, top-down raglan)
CO 40 sts.
Row 1 (WS): p across.
Row 2 (RS): k2, pm, k6 (sleeve), pm, k4 (front), pm, k6 (sleeve), pm, k2. The k2 edges are button bands in garter throughout.
Row 3: (WS) k2, p to last 2, k2.
Row 4: k2, sm, k to marker; m1L, k1, m1R at each raglan seam, keeping fronts even; k2 at end. (+8)
Repeat Rows 3–4 six more times until you have 40 + (8×7)=96 sts total.
Separate sleeves: place each sleeve sts on waste yarn (include their raglan sts with the sleeves). CO 4 sts under each arm.

Body
Work even in st st between garter bands for 8 rows.
Hem: k 4 rows garter. BO loosely.

Sleeves (in the round)
Return one sleeve; pick up 4 underarm sts. Work 10 rnds st st.
Cuff: k 4 rnds garter. BO. Repeat other sleeve.

Neckline + Peter Pan Collar
Pick up around neckline (excluding garter bands) about 44 sts.
Row 1 (WS): p.
Row 2: k1, yo, k1 repeat to create a delicate eyelet ridge (optional).
BO loosely.
For collar, pick up 9 sts along back neck starting 1 st from left band, work flat:
Row A (RS): k.
Row B: p.
Row C: k1, m1L, k to last 1, m1R, k1.
Repeat Rows B–C three more times (a soft crescent). Work 3 garter rows and BO.
Repeat on the other side for the second half of the collar so the two scallops meet at center back. Tack the inner edge neatly.
Sew a tiny patch detail on left chest (duplicate-stitch square or heart).

Add two small buttons to the left band; work button loops by chaining a few stitches with yarn tails or by using the eyelets already in the band.

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Outfit: Blush Beret

Using pink yarn, CO 72 sts on circ; join.

Brim: k1, p1 rib for 6 rnds.
Increase rnd: (k8, kfb) ×8 (80).
Work 4 rnds even.
Next inc: (k9, kfb) ×8 (88).
Work 6 rnds even.
Crown dec: (k9, k2tog) ×8 (80).
Next: (k8, k2tog) ×8 (72).
Next: (k7, k2tog) ×8 (64).
Continue every rnd until 16 sts.
Cut yarn, draw through rem sts. Lightly steam to relax. The beret should sit between the ears, tilting slightly to the right.

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Outfit: Mary Jane Shoes (make 2)

Work flat.

Sole (pink)
CO 10 sts.
Row 1: kfb, k8, kfb (12).
Row 2: k.
Row 3: kfb, k10, kfb (14).
Row 4: k.
Row 5: kfb, k12, kfb (16).
Rows 6–9: k.
Row 10: k2tog, k12, ssk (14).
Row 11: k.
Row 12: k2tog, k10, ssk (12).
BO leaving a tail; optionally insert a thin sole cut to shape later.

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Upper
CO 26 sts.
Rows 1–4: st st.
Row 5 (toe shaping): k8, (k2tog) ×10, k8 (16).
Row 6: p.
Row 7: k6, k2tog, k to last 8, ssk, k6 (14).
Row 8: p.
Row 9–10: k 2 rows garter for topline. BO.

Strap
CO 20 sts. Work 3 rows garter. BO, leave tails to attach.

Assembly
Sew upper around the sole, easing at the toe. Stitch strap across instep; add a tiny loop on outer side and a sewn “button” knot on inner side. Slip small cardboard insole inside if you want crisp shape.

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Accessory: Teapot Handbag

Body (cream)
CO 12 sts in the round.
Rnd 1: kfb around (24).
Rnd 2: (k2, kfb) ×8 (32).
Rnd 3–7: k.
Rnd 8: (k2, k2tog) ×8 (24).
Rnd 9: (k1, k2tog) ×8 (16).
Rnd 10: k2tog around (8). Draw closed; stuff lightly.

Lid (pink)
CO 8 sts; kfb around (16). k 2 rnds; k2tog around (8). BO leaving long tail; whipstitch on.
Spout: CO 6 sts i-cord, work 8 rows; taper by k2tog at each end of next row → 4; work 2 rows; sew to body.
Handle: 4-st i-cord for 14 rows; attach opposite spout.
Duplicate-stitch a tiny heart on the front.

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Props: Two-Tier Tea Trolley & Tea Set

Trolley Frame (ecru) – worked flat pieces

• Side Uprights (make 2): CO 18 sts; work 6 rows garter; BO. Block into long rectangles (~6 × 1.2 cm).
• Shelves (make 2): CO 24 sts; work 4 rows garter, 4 rows st st, 4 rows garter; BO.
• Rails (make 2): 3-st i-cord, 22 rows.
• Wheels (make 4): CO 6 sts in round; kfb around (12); k 1 rnd; k2tog around (6); stuff lightly, draw closed.
  Sew shelves between uprights with rails at the open side to suggest handles. For rolling look, stitch the wheels on with a little slack; insert a short trimmed cocktail-stick through two opposite wheels if you want them to actually spin (secure ends firmly—this is a prop, not a toy for small children).

Teapots & Cups

• Teapot (duck-egg): CO 10 in round; kfb around (20); k 3 rnds; k2tog around (10); stuff; draw closed; add a 3-st i-cord spout (6 rows), 3-st i-cord handle (8 rows), and a tiny 6-st “lid.”
• Cups (light blue): CO 12; k 2 rnds; p 1 rnd for ridge; k 1 rnd; BO; add 2-st i-cord handle.
• Scones (golden tan): CO 6; kfb around (12); k 2 rnds; p 1 rnd; k2tog around (6); stuff; draw closed; duplicate-stitch a pale “cream” swirl.
• Jam Jars (red): CO 8; k 3 rnds; BO; embroider silver lid lines.

Arrange on trolley: teapot + cups lower shelf, scones and tiny jars upper shelf.

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Assembly

1. Block lightly if needed (avoid heavy steam on stuffed parts).
2. Sew ears to head; tilt slightly outward with a soft droop.
3. Attach arms at shoulder line; angle forward so hands can “push” the trolley.
4. Sew tail on back.
5. Dress bunny in the pinafore, close back, cross straps to bib and secure.
6. Put on cardigan, button closed.
7. Pop the beret between ears, tilted to the right; add a hidden tack if displaying permanently.
8. Slip on Mary Janes.
9. Place teapot handbag in the left hand (or stitch to paw). Position trolley by the right side with one paw touching the handle.

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Finishing & Customization

• Spots: keep them tidy by weaving tails on the WS; space them consistently for a classic polka-dot look.
• Expression: small satin-stitch eyes and a peachy nose make a gentle smile.
• Safety: if gifting to young children, skip beads/wire; embroider details and secure everything firmly.
• Palette tweaks: swap blush for lavender or earl-grey blue; keep cream cardi and beret for the tea-room vibe.
• Cardigan badge: duplicate-stitch a tiny square “tea bag” patch on the left chest as in the photo concept.
• Pose: a few invisible stitches at wrists keep hands aligned with the trolley handle for display photos.