Introduction

Name: Afternoon Tea in Bloom Bunny
Outfit: blush tea-dress with lace hem, lilac cropped cardigan with one button, soft cream beret, butter-yellow Mary Jane shoes.
Accessories: tiny teapot, crossbody “tea bag” pouch, pastel macarons, embroidered napkin & spoon prop.

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

• Yarn (DK / Category 3; smooth, non-fuzzy to keep stitches crisp)
  1. Bunny (fur): 50 g warm beige
  2. Inner ear & nose: scraps soft peach
  3. Dress (blush pink): 60 g
  4. Cardigan (lilac): 40 g
  5. Beret (cream/oat): 30 g
  6. Shoes (butter yellow): 30 g
  7. Teapot & spoon props (cream, pale green, soft orange flower): assorted scraps
  8. Tea-bag pouch (light tan + cream tag + green leaf icon): small scraps
  9. Macarons (mint, blush, pale lemon): small scraps
  10. Embroidery: black (eyes if not using safety eyes), dark brown (mouth), pastel green (leaf), rose (flower)
• Needles
  1. US 2.5 (3.0 mm) DPNs or long circular for magic loop – bunny & small items
  2. US 3 (3.25 mm) straight/circular – clothing & beret
  3. Optional US 1.5–2 (2.5–2.75 mm) – firmer shoe soles and teapot spout/handle
• Notions
  1. 6 mm black safety eyes (or embroider)
  2. Polyester fiberfill
  3. 8–10 mm lilac button (cardigan)
  4. Two tiny snaps or buttons (dress back)
  5. Tapestry needle, stitch markers, waste yarn
  6. Thin card/plastic for shoe soles (optional)
  7. Small piece of floral wire for teapot handle (optional)

Gauge (lightly blocked)

• Bunny on US 2.5: 28 sts × 36 rows = 4 in (10 cm) in stockinette
• Garments on US 3: 26 sts × 34 rows = 4 in (10 cm) in stockinette
  Work firmly so stuffing does not show.

Finished Size

• Bunny stands about 8.5 in (22 cm) without beret.

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Abbreviations (US)

• k – knit
• p – purl
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• rnd(s) – round(s)
• RS / WS – right side / wrong side
• pm / sm – place marker / slip marker
• CO – cast on
• BO – bind off
• kfb – knit front & back (inc 1)
• m1L / m1R – make 1 left / make 1 right (lifted increases)
• k2tog – knit 2 together (right-leaning dec)
• ssk – slip, slip, knit (left-leaning dec)
• yo – yarn over
• tbl – through back loop
• w&t – wrap & turn (short rows)
• PU – pick up (stitches)
• I-cord – knitted cord (knit, slide to other end of DPN, do not turn)

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Construction Overview

Bunny is worked nose-up in the round with a slender snout, floppy ears set low under a soft beret, a compact body, and slim limbs attached after stuffing. Dress is removable with a back opening and a decorative lace hem. Cardigan is cropped with rolled cuffs and a single front button. Mary Jane shoes are removable. Accessories are soft props sized to match the photo.

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Bunny – Head

With bunny color on US 2.5, CO 8 sts, join without twisting.

Increase to head circumference
Rnd 1: kfb around – 16
Rnd 2: k
Rnd 3: (k1, kfb) ×8 – 24
Rnd 4: k
Rnd 5: (k2, kfb) ×8 – 32
Rnd 6: k
Rnd 7: (k3, kfb) ×8 – 40
Rnd 8: k
Rnd 9: (k4, kfb) ×8 – 48 sts

Short-row snout (gives the slim V smile)
On next rnd: k 20, w&t; p 10, w&t; k to 3 sts before wrap, w&t; p to 3 before wrap, w&t; repeat once more. Resume in the round, knitting wraps with their sts.

Work even Rnds 10–16.
Insert safety eyes between Rnds 12–13, spaced 7 sts apart.

Crown shaping
Rnd 17: (k6, k2tog) ×6 – 42
Rnd 18: k
Rnd 19: (k5, k2tog) ×6 – 36
Rnd 20: k
Rnd 21: (k4, k2tog) ×6 – 30
Begin firm stuffing, keeping cheeks slim.
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, cinch.

Face embroidery
With peach, stitch a small triangular nose at the snout tip. With dark brown, add a short vertical mouth and a gentle V smile.

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Floppy Ears (make 2)

Worked flat for drape.

CO 12 sts with bunny color on US 2.5.
Rows 1–4: st st (RS k).
Row 5 (inc): k1, m1L, k to last st, m1R, k1 – 14.
Rows 6–16: st st straight (length).
Row 17 (taper): ssk, k to last 2, k2tog – 12.
Row 19: ssk, k8, k2tog – 10.
Row 21: ssk, k6, k2tog – 8.
Row 23: ssk, k4, k2tog – 6.
Row 25: ssk, k2, k2tog – 4.
Row 26: k2tog twice – 2.
Row 27: k2tog – 1. Fasten off long tail.

Light steam into a soft oval. Pinch a tiny pleat at the base; sew low on the sides of the head so the ears drop just below cheek level, leaving front edges visible under the beret.

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Neck & Body

PU 24 sts evenly around head base on US 2.5; work 4 rnds knit for a snug neck.

Upper torso
Rnd 5: (k3, kfb) ×6 – 30
Rnd 7: (k4, kfb) ×6 – 36
Rnd 9: (k5, kfb) ×6 – 42
Rnds 10–15: k even.

Waist shaping
Rnd 16: (k5, ssk, k5, k2tog) ×2 – 38
Rnd 18: (k4, ssk, k4, k2tog) ×2 – 34
Rnds 19–20: k. Begin stuffing.

Hips & base
Rnd 21: (k4, kfb) ×6 + k4 – 40
Rnds 22–26: k even to form a neat bell.
Rnd 27: (k3, k2tog) ×8 – 32
Rnd 28: (k2, k2tog) ×8 – 24
Stuff firmly.
Rnd 29: (k1, k2tog) ×8 – 16
Rnd 30: (k2tog) ×8 – 8. Close.

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Arms (make 2)

CO 8 sts in the round.
Rnd 1: kfb around – 16
Rnds 2–5: k
Rnd 6: (k2, k2tog) ×4 – 12
Rnds 7–22: k straight (~2.6 in / 6.5 cm)
Rnd 23: (k2, k2tog) ×3 – 9
Stuff lightly; flatten openings and sew just under the neck, slightly forward for a natural pose.

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Legs & Mary Jane Shoes (make 2)

Soles (yellow, flat)
CO 6 sts.
Row 1: kfb, k2, kfb, k2 – 8
Row 2: p
Row 3: kfb, k6, kfb – 10
Row 4: p
Row 5: kfb, k8, kfb – 12
Row 6: p
Row 7: kfb, k10, kfb – 14
BO knitwise. Optional: cut card/plastic soles.

Uppers (yellow, in the round)
PU 28 sts around each sole.
Rnds 1–3: k
Rnd 4: k10, (k2tog) ×4, k10 – 24
Rnd 5: k8, (k2tog) ×4, k8 – 20
Rnd 6: k
Rnd 7 (strap holes): (k2, yo, k2tog) around – 20
Rnd 8: k and BO loosely.

Strap
I-cord 2 sts ~4.5 in (11.5 cm). Thread through the eyelets across the instep and tie at the outside edge to mirror the photo.

Legs (bunny color)
CO 10 sts, join.
Rnds 1–4: k
Rnd 5: kfb, k8, kfb – 12
Rnds 6–22: k straight (~3 in / 7.5 cm). Stuff.
Stitch legs to body base about 1.2 in (3 cm) apart; whipstitch to shoe openings from inside so bunny stands neatly.

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Tea-Dress – Blush with Lace Hem

(US 3; worked top-down for flare; back opening.)

Skirt
CO 72 sts, join, pm.
Rnds 1–6: k1, p1 rib (waist).
Rnd 7: k.
Rnd 8: (k8, m1L) ×9 – 81
Rnds 9–10: k
Rnd 11: (k9, m1L) ×9 – 90
Rnds 12–18: k even for flow.

Lace band + scalloped hem
Repeat the following 6-rnd lace pattern twice:

• Rnd A: k2tog, yo, k3 around
• Rnd B: k
• Rnd C: k1, yo, ssk, k2 around
• Rnd D: k
• Rnd E: k2tog, yo, k3 around
• Rnd F: k
  Finish with (k2tog, yo) around once more to set tiny eyelets, then one rnd k. BO loosely.

Bodice (picked up; worked flat)
Turn dress so waistband top faces you. PU 72 sts along the waist edge; work flat.
Rows 1–5: st st.
Row 6 (armholes): RS — k 16, BO 8, k 24, BO 8, k 16.
Work each section 3 rows straight.

Rejoin shoulders
On next RS row, CO 8 over each armhole gap to rebuild edges; back to 72 sts.
Rows 10–13: st st.
Row 14 (neck opening): k 24, BO 24, k 24.
Each shoulder: work 4 more rows, then BO.

Neck finish
PU sts around neckline with dress color; k1, p1 for 2 rows, BO. Add two small snaps/buttons along the top back edge for closure.

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Cropped Lilac Cardigan – One Button

(Worked flat, minimal seams, rolled cuffs.)

Back
CO 46 sts with lilac on US 3.
Rows 1–4: st st.
Rows 5–34: st st straight for a short body (≈ 3.25 in / 8.2 cm). BO all sts.

Left Front
CO 24 sts.
Rows 1–4: st st.
Rows 5–26: st st straight.
Rows 27–30 (neck shaping): BO 1 at neck edge every RS row 4 times → 20 sts.
Rows 31–34: st st. BO.

Right Front
Work a mirror of Left Front, adding a buttonhole on Row 24: k3, yo, k2tog, k to end.

Sleeves (rolled cuff) – make 2
CO 22 sts.
Rows 1–4: st st; allow the edge to curl for the rolled cuff.
Rows 5–22: st st straight (≈ 2.25 in / 5.7 cm).
Rows 23–28: dec 1 at each end every RS row (4 decs) → 14 sts. BO.

Assembly
Block pieces lightly. Sew shoulder seams 4 sts each side. Set in sleeves with small ease; sew underarm and side seams. Work a simple garter edge up the front openings and around neck by PU sts and knitting 2 rows; BO. Sew one lilac button to align with the hole on Right Front. Roll cuffs up.

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Soft Cream Beret

(US 3; slouch-light beret with tidy rim.)

CO 72 sts, join, pm.
Rnds 1–6: k1, p1 rib (snug band).
Rnd 7: k.
Rnd 8 (increase evenly): (k8, m1L) ×9 – 81
Rnd 10: (k9, m1L) ×9 – 90
Rnds 11–18: k even for smooth dome.
Rnd 19: (k8, k2tog) ×9 – 81
Rnd 21: (k7, k2tog) ×9 – 72
Rnd 22: k tbl around to create a subtle fold line; then work
Rnds 23–26: k1, p1 rib. BO with a stretchy bind-off.
Top: make a tiny 4-st I-cord nub (½ in / 1.2 cm) and sew at center.

Set the beret slightly back on the head so it shadows the eyes softly, with ears peeking beneath.

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Crossbody Tea-Bag Pouch

Pocket (light tan; garter)
CO 12 sts on US 2.5.
Knit 22 rows garter (k every row). Fold lower ⅔ up; seam sides.

Flap
PU 12 sts along back top.
Row 1: k. Row 2: p.
Row 3: k2tog, k8, ssk – 10.
Row 5: k2tog, k6, ssk – 8.
Row 6: k. BO. Add a yo on Row 4 for a tiny buttonhole if you want; otherwise sew a little loop. Attach a miniature button.

Strap
I-cord 2 sts ~9–10 in (23–25 cm). Attach so pouch hangs from right shoulder to left hip.

Tag
With cream, CO 5 sts, work 6 rows stockinette; BO. Embroider a tiny green leaf icon and stitch the tag to the pouch front with a short cream “string.”

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Mini Teapot Prop

Work tightly; stuff lightly.

Body (cream)
CO 12 sts in the round.
Rnd 1: kfb around – 24
Rnd 2: (k2, kfb) around – 32
Rnds 3–8: k
Rnd 9: (k2, k2tog) around – 24
Rnd 10: (k1, k2tog) around – 16
Stuff for a plump oval.
Rnd 11: (k2tog) around – 8. Draw yarn through, cinch.

Lid
CO 6 sts, kfb around – 12; next rnd (k2, kfb) ×4 – 16; next rnd k; BO leaving tail. Add a tiny 3-st I-cord knob.

Spout (worked flat on smaller needles)
CO 5 sts; k 2 rows; k2tog, k1, ssk – 3; k 1 row; sl1kwise, k2tog, psso – 1. Leave a tail. Sew to body.

Handle
I-cord 2 sts the length needed to curve gracefully; optionally thread fine wire inside before sewing.
Duplicate stitch a small orange flower with green leaf on the pot side as seen in the photo.

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Macarons (make 2–3 in pastel colors)

Shell (make 2 per macaron)
CO 10 sts in chosen color; work 4 rows stockinette; Row 5: k2tog ×5 – 5; cut and draw tail through.
Lightly stuff a tiny ball between two shells.

Filling
Whipstitch around with a narrow band of cream yarn to create the ruffled “feet.”

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Napkin & Spoon

Napkin
Knit a small square in cream garter (CO 12, knit 12 rows). Duplicate stitch a tiny pink rose and green leaf near one corner.

Spoon
Knit a very short 3-st I-cord (handle) and sew a little oval felt/knit “bowl” at one end. Place beside macarons.

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Assembly & Styling

1. Embroider nose and mouth; ensure the face looks slender and sweet.
2. Attach ears with a mini pleat so they flop naturally.
3. Stitch arms slightly forward and legs under the body. Check stance before securing.
4. Dress the bunny: tea-dress first (snap at back), then cardigan (button closed).
5. Put on shoes and tie straps neatly; tack bows with a tiny stitch if needed.
6. Pop on the beret at a gentle angle; let the brim shadow the eyes a touch.
7. Sling the tea-bag pouch across the body; place teapot in one paw and style the macarons + napkin on a linen cloth for the full “Afternoon Tea” vignette.

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Finishing Tips for a Photo-Real Look

• Maintain even, firm tension; this is crucial for the crisp stitch definition visible in the image.
• Steam-block only the garments and beret; avoid heavy steam on the bunny so sculpted shapes remain.
• Shape the head while stuffing: gently pinch under the cheeks and smooth the snout for that tidy V smile.
• Use daylight near a window to photograph; a neutral wooden surface and a soft background will match the mood.

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Safety & Care

For children under 3, replace safety eyes with embroidered eyes and omit or securely attach small pieces (button, teapot, macarons). Hand-wash cold, reshape, dry flat.

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You’re Done!

Your Afternoon Tea in Bloom Bunny is ready to host a cozy pastel tea party. If you make this pattern, share your color swaps—pistachio dress with cream cardigan or lavender shoes look adorable too. Happy knitting and enjoy your sweet, handmade scene!