Intro:
Meet Spring Flower Parade Bunny: a cream bunny in a sage bolero, mint ballet flats with criss-cross ties, a pale floral dress with scalloped blue hem, straw-style sun hat with daisy band, tiny pendant, lace-edge parasol, wicker flower basket, mint drawstring pouch, and two butterflies perched—one on the forearm and one above it.

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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Abbreviations (US Terms)

• CO – cast on
• BO – bind off
• k – knit
• p – purl
• kfb – knit front & back (inc 1)
• m1L/m1R – make 1 left/right
• k2tog – knit 2 together
• ssk – slip, slip, knit
• yo – yarn over
• pm/sm – place/slip marker
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• rnd(s) – round(s)
• RS/WS – right/wrong side
• st st – stockinette stitch
• 1×1 rib – (k1, p1)
• i-cord – knitted tube on 2 needles
• dpns – double-pointed needles
• MC – bunny fur (warm cream)
• CC1 – mint
• CC2 – sage
• CC3 – straw beige
• CC4 – floral pastels (pink, yellow, lilac, cornflower, blue-green)
• CC5 – sky blue (hem/scallops)

Gauge: 28 sts × 36 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in st st on 3.25 mm (US 3). Knit firmly so stuffing does not show.
Finished Size: ~10.5–11″ (27–28 cm) tall to top of head; hat and parasol not included.

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Materials

• DK (light worsted) wool or wool-blend yarn:
  1. MC (cream): 60 g
  2. CC1 (mint): 25 g
  3. CC2 (sage): 20 g
  4. CC3 (straw beige): 25 g
  5. CC4 (pastels for flowers): small scraps each
  6. CC5 (sky blue): 15 g
  7. Brown/tan scraps for basket handle and butterfly bodies
  8. White scrap for scallop buds and daisy centers
• Needles: 3.25 mm (US 3) circular (24–32″) and dpns; 2.75 mm (US 2) for i-cord/edgings
• Crochet hook 3.0 mm for tidy joins (optional)
• Fiberfill stuffing; small pouch of pellets for weight (optional)
• Safety eyes 6 mm or black floss; pink/brown floss for nose and mouth
• Jewelry jump ring or tiny metal charm (optional) or embroidery for pendant
• A thin plastic rod/cake-pop stick for parasol shaft; a small circle of sheer fabric or net for canopy (we’ll add a knit lace edge)
• Floral stamens or paper flowers to tuck in basket (optional)
• Stitch markers, tapestry needle, waste yarn, a few craft wires for butterfly antennae (optional; secure ends well)

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Construction Overview

The bunny is worked bottom-up in the round: legs → join for body → neck → head. Arms, ears, and tail are knit separately and sewn on. The outfit includes: floral dress with duplicate-stitch flowers (to match the exact pastel scatter), blue scalloped hem, sage bolero, mint ballet flats with crossed ties, straw hat with daisy band, drawstring mint pouch, wicker basket (i-cord coil) with flowers, two butterflies (appliqués), and a parasol with knit lace edging. All proportions, textures, and placements mirror the photo.

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Bunny

Legs (make 2)

With dpns and MC, CO 10 sts. Join, pm.

Rnds 1–3: k.
Rnd 4: kfb, k4, kfb, k4 (12).
Rnd 5: k.
Rnd 6: k1, kfb, k5, kfb, k4 (14).
Rnds 7–12: k.
Rnd 13 (ankle): k2tog, k5, ssk, k5 (12).
Rnds 14–22: k even for shin. Leave first leg on holder; work second leg the same but do not cut.

Join for Body

From second leg: k across 12 sts, CO 4, k across first leg 12, CO 4 (32 total). Place side markers in the center of each 4-st bridge.

Rnds 1–6: k all (hips).
Rnd 7: at each side marker m1L, k1, m1R (+4 → 36).
Rnds 8–12: k.
Rnd 13: repeat inc (+4 → 40).
Rnds 14–18: k.
Rnd 19: repeat inc (+4 → 44).

Waist taper
Rnd 20: k9, k2tog, k2tog, k10 twice (40).
Rnd 21: k.
Rnd 22: k8, k2tog, k2tog, k8 twice (36).
Rnd 23: k.
Rnd 24: k7, k2tog, k2tog, k7 twice (32).
Stuff legs and lower body firmly (add pellet pouch if desired).

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Neck

Rnd 25: (k6, k2tog) ×4 (28).
Rnd 26: (k5, k2tog) ×4 (24).
Rnd 27: k; top up stuffing.
Rnd 28: (k4, k2tog) ×4 (20).

Head

Rnd 1 (inc): kfb, k4, kfb ×4 (28).
Rnd 2: k.
Rnd 3: kfb, k6, kfb ×4 (36).
Rnd 4: k.
Rnd 5: kfb, k8, kfb ×4 (44).
Rnds 6–12: k even 7 rnds (full cheeks/forehead).
Insert 6 mm safety eyes between rnds 7–8, 8 sts apart centered on face (or embroider later).

Crown shaping:
Rnd 13: (k9, k2tog) ×4 (40).
Rnd 14: k.
Rnd 15: (k3, k2tog, k3, k2tog) ×4 (32).
Rnd 16: k.
Rnd 17: (k2, k2tog) ×8 (24). Stuff head firmly.
Rnd 18: (k1, k2tog) ×8 (16).
Rnd 19: (k2tog) ×8 (8). Break yarn, draw through, secure.

Arms (make 2)

CO 8 sts in MC; join.

Rnds 1–3: k.
Rnd 4: kfb, k2, kfb, k2 ×2 (12).
Rnds 5–16: k even.
Rnd 17: (k2, k2tog) ×3 (9).
Rnds 18–20: k; BO leaving long tail. Stuff lightly. Sew to sides just below neck, slightly forward to hold accessories.

Ears (make 2)

Worked flat in st st with MC.

CO 8 sts.
Rows 1–4: work even.
Row 5: k1, m1L, k to last st, m1R, k1 (10).
Rows 6–8: even.
Row 9: repeat inc (12).
Rows 10–20: even (soft length).
Row 21: k1, ssk, k to last 3, k2tog, k1 (10).
Row 22: p.
Row 23: k1, ssk, k2, k2tog, k1 (8).
Row 24: p.
Row 25: k2tog across (4). BO.
Pinch base into a gentle fold; sew at sides of crown under the hat brim so the ears peek down.

Tail

CO 6 sts on dpns.
Rnd 1: kfb around (12).
Rnds 2–4: k.
Rnd 5: k2tog around (6). Stuff a pinch; draw closed. Sew at back.

Face

Embroider a tiny soft triangle nose (peach-brown) two rnds above the muzzle closing and a delicate smile. Add three faint whisker dashes each side if you like.

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Dress with Floral Sprigs & Blue Scalloped Hem

Notes: The dress has a pale mint-white ground with scattered simple tulips and leaves in CC4. To perfectly match the print-like look, work the body plain and add duplicate stitch flowers after knitting. The hem is a sky-blue scallop with little white buds.

Bodice (top-down, in the round)
With MC or a pale mint tint (either reads cream under cardigan), CO 64 sts; join without twisting; pm at CB.
Rnds 1–4: 1×1 rib.
Rnd 5: k.
Rnd 6 (armhole setup): (k7, k2tog, k7, k2tog) ×2 (60).
Rnds 7–10: k even for short empire-style bodice.

Separate for skirt
No need to split; continue in the round and start gentle A-line:

Rnd 1: (k9, m1L) ×6 (66).
Rnd 3: (k10, m1L) ×6 (72).
Rnd 5: (k11, m1L) ×6 (78).
Rnds 7–20: k even to mid-calf.

Blue Scalloped Hem (CC5)
Switch to CC5.
Rnd A (set): k.
Rnd B: (k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2) repeat—creates eyelets above scallops.
Rnd C: (k5, kfb) repeat around (+?; don’t worry about exact multiple).
Rnd D: k3, (yo, k1) ×3, k3 repeating to build rounded shells.
Rnd E–F: k 2 rnds even.
BO loosely. Steam-block the hem to pop the scallops.

Flower Sprigs (duplicate stitch, CC4 + green)
On the skirt, place vertical green stems 10–12 sts tall, spaced evenly around, then add small tulip heads in pink, yellow, lilac, and cornflower. Keep them a little offset between rows so the garden looks scattered like the photo. Add a tiny flower belt: over the natural waist, duplicate-stitch a creamy strip with a single 5-petal flower (white with yellow center) at front center.

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Sage Bolero

Worked flat, raglan-style; cropped to just under the bust, open front, short sleeves.

Back
With CC2, CO 34 sts.
Row 1 (WS): p.
Row 2 (RS): k.
Row 3: p.
Rows 4–14: continue st st, increasing 1 st each side every RS row 4 times (42).
Work even until back measures 2.25″ (5.5 cm). BO.

Left Front
CO 18 sts.
Row 1: p.
Row 2: k to last 2, k2tog (neck slope).
Row 3: p.
Repeat Rows 2–3 six more times (11).
Work even to match back height; BO.
Right Front: mirror.

Sleeves (short)
Pick up 28 sts evenly around each armhole; work st st in the round 8 rnds. Finish with 3 rnds garter; BO.

Finishing
Join shoulders, set sleeves if worked flat; seam sides 1″ under arm to keep bolero open. Work a garter front/neck edging: pick up around fronts and neck with 2.75 mm needles, k 4 rows; BO. The edges sit soft and curve as in the photo.

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Ballet Flats with Crossed Ties (mint)

Soles (CC1)
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. Optionally cut card insole.

Uppers (CC1)
CO 22 sts.
Rows 1–2: k.
Row 3 (instep opening): k7, BO 8, k7.
Row 4: k7, CO 8, k7.
Rows 5–6: k.
Row 7 (shape): k6, k2tog, k to last 8, ssk, k6 (20).
Rows 8–10: k; Row 11–12: garter; BO.
Sew around sole, easing at toe.

Ties (MC)
Make two long 2-st i-cords, each ~6.5″ (16.5 cm). Tack each end to inner shoe sides, cross over the “ankle” twice and tie at back to see the pretty X as shown.

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Straw-Look Sun Hat with Daisy Band

Brim & Crown (spiral increase)
With CC3, CO 8 sts on dpns; join.
Rnd 1: kfb around (16).
Rnd 2: k1, kfb around (24).
Rnd 3: k2, kfb around (32).
Rnd 4: k3, kfb around (40).
Rnd 5: k4, kfb around (48).
Rnd 6: k even 2 rnds for crown height.
Rnd 9: k5, kfb around (56).
Rnds 10–12: k.

Brim
Rnd 13: k6, kfb around (64).
Rnd 14: k7, kfb around (72).
Rnd 15–18: k (wide floppy brim).
Rnd 19: p 1 rnd (subtle ridge near edge).
Rnd 20–21: k; BO loosely.

Daisy Band
Using CC2, knit a 3-st i-cord long enough to circle the crown; sew ends. For daisies, make 5 small petals in white: CO 8, k1, turn, sl1, k7 tbl; BO, curl into a petal; make two per flower; stitch with yellow French-knot centers. Place two daisies at the left side of hat as in the photo.

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Pendant

Either sew on a tiny charm to a short chain or embroider a small gold motif (three stacked leaves) at chest center. Keep it small so it sits inside the neckline.

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Mint Drawstring Pouch (cross-body)

With CC1, CO 24 sts; join.
Rnds 1–8: k.
Rnd 9 (eyelets): (k2tog, yo) around.
Rnds 10–16: k.
BO. Thread a thin twisted cord (MC + tan held together) through eyelets and knot.
Strap: 3-st i-cord in tan 38 rows; sew to pouch and place over right shoulder so the pouch rests at left hip.

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Wicker Flower Basket

Basket Body (tan or straw blend)
Work a long i-cord (3 sts) about 34–36″ (86–92 cm). Coil the cord into an oval base 1.4″ (3.5 cm) wide, stitching as you go, then build walls by stacking the coil upward for ~1.6″ (4 cm) height.
Handle: i-cord 14 rows; arch and stitch to sides. Fill with small silk/paper blossoms or tiny knit daisies.

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Butterflies (two)

Wings (make 4 per butterfly, pale biscuit + tan edge)
CO 6 sts in pale beige.
Row 1: k.
Row 2: kfb, k4, kfb (8).
Row 3: k.
Row 4: kfb, k6, kfb (10).
Row 5: k.
Row 6: ssk, k6, k2tog (8).
Row 7: k.
Row 8: ssk, k4, k2tog (6). BO.

Whipstitch two wings together (bigger top, smaller bottom) at their tips. Wrap brown yarn tightly between wings to form the body and leave small ends for antennae (or add wire).
Placement: sew the small butterfly to the basket rim; sew the larger butterfly to the forearm above the smaller one so they sit exactly as in the image.

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Parasol with Knit Lace Edge

Shaft & Canopy
Use a thin white rod (6–6.5″ / 15–16.5 cm). Cut a circle of sheer fabric ~4.25″ (10.8 cm) diameter and poke the rod through center; glue/hot-melt a tiny bead at tip.

Lace Edge (CC5)
CO a strip long enough to edge the circle (~14–15″).
Row A: (yo, k2tog, k1) repeat to end.
Row B: purl.
Row C: (k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k1) repeat for a scalloped look.
BO softly. Stitch lace around canopy edge. Wrap a tiny white band near the handle for the grip.

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Assembly

1. Block garment pieces lightly (avoid heavy steam on stuffed body).
2. Sew ears to head under where hat brim will sit; angle slightly forward.
3. Attach arms at shoulder round, slight forward angle so right hand holds parasol upright.
4. Sew tail at back.
5. Dress bunny: floral dress first, then bolero, then shoes with cross ties.
6. Place belt flower (duplicate stitch) at center waist if you haven’t already.
7. Put on sun hat tilted gently to the left.
8. Drape pouch cross-body from right shoulder to left hip.
9. Put basket in left hand; secure with tiny stitches to paw if displaying.
10. Add butterflies (one small on the basket rim, one larger perched on the forearm just above).
11. Place parasol in right hand; tack handle to paw and to dress at one spot for stability.
12. Add pendant at center chest.

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Finishing & Customization

• Keep stuffing firm in feet/hips for balance; the parasol adds visual height, so weight the base with a coin inside the skirt hem if needed.
• If gifting to a child, embroider features and avoid wires or metal charms; secure all accessories strongly.
• Color shifts that preserve the look: swap mint for pale aqua, keep sage bolero + blue scallops + straw hat constant for the garden vibe.
• Flowers: duplicate-stitch density is key—space sprigs in even columns around the skirt and sprinkle tulip colors to match the photo’s rhythm.
• For extra realism, lightly brush the hat brim with a toothbrush to soften the straw texture.