Pastel Boba Bunny is a small knitted bunny doll dressed in a creamy boba-dot dress, mint cardigan, blush pink bucket hat, and matching cream Mary Jane shoes. She carries a tiny bubble tea crossbody bag with “pearls” and whipped cream on top – perfect for pastel, cozy, handmade vibes.
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Materials
- Yarn (DK / light worsted weight) in the following colors:
- Bunny body: warm beige or light tan
- Dress main: soft cream
- Bobas & details: medium brown
- Cardigan: pastel mint
- Hat: blush pink
- Shoes: cream (same as dress)
- Bubble tea cup: light caramel + darker brown for pearls + cream for topping
- A tiny bit of dark brown/black for facial embroidery
- Needles
- US 2 (2.75 mm) circular or DPNs for bunny and accessories (tight gauge)
- US 3 (3.25 mm) for clothing if you want them slightly looser (optional – you can use US 2 for everything)
- Notions
- 8 mm safety eyes (2 pieces)
- Polyester stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Waste yarn or stitch holders
- Optional: a touch of dry blush for cheeks
Finished height: approximately 8–9 in (20–23 cm) tall when using DK yarn and suggested needles.
Gauge: around 28–30 sts = 4 in (10 cm) in stockinette in the round on smaller needles. Exact gauge is less critical for toys, but aim for a firm fabric so stuffing does not show.
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- CO – cast on
- BO – bind off
- k – knit
- p – purl
- kfb – knit front and back (increase 1)
- m1 – make 1 increase (use your preferred method)
- k2tog – knit 2 stitches together (right-leaning decrease)
- ssk – slip, slip, knit (left-leaning decrease)
- st / sts – stitch / stitches
- rnd / rnds – round / rounds
- RS / WS – right side / wrong side
- pm – place marker
- sm – slip marker
- rep – repeat
- dec – decrease
- inc – increase
All pieces are worked in the round unless otherwise noted.
Construction Overview
The bunny is worked from the feet up in the round. The two legs are knit first, then joined to work the body and head as one continuous piece. Arms, ears, and tail are knit separately and sewn on.
The clothing and accessories are removable:
- Dress is knitted in the round from the top down with scattered bobble “boba pearls.”
- Cardigan is knit flat and seamed minimally.
- Shoes, hat, and bubble tea bag are worked in the round.
Stuff the bunny firmly as you go, paying attention to the shape of the head and snout.
Bunny: Legs, Body & Head
Legs (make 2)
Using body color and US 2 needles, CO 8 sts. Distribute on DPNs or magic loop, join to work in the round, being careful not to twist.
Foot shaping
Rnd 1: kfb around – 16 sts
Rnd 2: k
Rnd 3: (k1, kfb) around – 24 sts
Rnd 4–6: k
Rnd 7: (k2, k2tog) around – 18 sts
Rnd 8: k
Rnd 9: (k1, k2tog) around – 12 sts
Begin stuffing the foot.
Leg
Rnd 10–22: k straight – 12 sts
Stuff the leg firmly but still squeezable. Cut yarn, leaving leg on holder or waste yarn. Work second leg in the same way, do not cut yarn on second leg.
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Join Legs & Work Body
With working yarn on second leg, k around second leg, CO 3 sts using backward loop, k around first leg, CO 3 sts more, pm for beginning of round. You now have:
- 12 sts (1st leg) + 12 sts (2nd leg) + 6 sts (bridge) = 30 sts total.
Rnd 1–4: k around.
Rnd 5: (k4, kfb) around – 36 sts
Rnd 6–10: k
Rnd 11: (k5, kfb) around – 42 sts
Rnd 12–18: k
Stuff body as you go.
Rnd 19: (k5, k2tog) around – 36 sts
Rnd 20–22: k
Rnd 23: (k4, k2tog) around – 30 sts
Rnd 24–26: k
Rnd 27: (k3, k2tog) around – 24 sts
Add more stuffing and shape the waist/torso with your hands.
Rnd 28: k
Rnd 29: (k2, k2tog) around – 18 sts
Stuff firmly up to neckline.
Head
Continue with same piece.
Rnd 1: (k1, kfb) around – 27 sts
Rnd 2: (k2, kfb) around – 36 sts
Rnd 3: (k3, kfb) around – 45 sts
Rnd 4–11: k
Place safety eyes between Rnds 6–7 of the head, about 6–7 sts apart, centered over the front body. Do not close backings yet if you want to adjust.
Begin stuffing the head as you decrease.
Rnd 12: (k3, k2tog) around – 36 sts
Rnd 13: k
Rnd 14: (k2, k2tog) around – 27 sts
Rnd 15: k
Rnd 16: (k1, k2tog) around – 18 sts
Rnd 17: (k2tog) around – 9 sts
Finish stuffing, shaping the head into a soft oval. Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull tight, and fasten off.
Arms (make 2)
Using body color and US 2 needles, CO 8 sts, join in the round.
Rnd 1: kfb around – 16 sts
Rnd 2–4: k
Rnd 5: (k2, k2tog) around – 12 sts
Rnd 6–18: k
Lightly stuff the lower half of each arm, leaving upper half soft so it sits nicely by the body.
Rnd 19: (k2tog) around – 6 sts
Cut yarn, draw through remaining sts, pull tight. Flatten the open end slightly; you’ll sew this to the body later.
Ears (make 2)
Using body color and US 2 needles, CO 8 sts, work flat in stockinette.
Row 1 (RS): k
Row 2 and all WS rows: p
Row 3: kfb, k4, kfb – 10 sts
Row 5: kfb, k6, kfb – 12 sts
Row 7–13: k all RS rows, p all WS rows
Row 15: ssk, k8, k2tog – 10 sts
Row 17: ssk, k6, k2tog – 8 sts
Row 19: ssk, k4, k2tog – 6 sts
Row 21: ssk, k2, k2tog – 4 sts
Row 23: ssk, k2tog – 2 sts
Cut yarn, draw through 2 sts and fasten off. Weave in tail at tip; leave cast-on tail for sewing. Fold each ear lengthwise slightly to give a gentle curve.
Tail
Using body color, CO 6 sts on DPNs, join in the round.
Rnd 1: kfb around – 12 sts
Rnd 2: k
Rnd 3: (k1, k2tog) around – 8 sts
Stuff lightly.
Rnd 4: (k2tog) around – 4 sts
Cut yarn, gather sts, secure. Shape into a small ball.
Face Embroidery
Using dark brown yarn:
- Embroider a small triangular nose centered between eyes, a couple of rounds below.
- Add a short vertical line and a gentle “smile” curve.
- Add tiny stitches for eye highlights if desired.
Secure all ends inside the head.
Assembly of Bunny
- Sew arms to the sides of the body, just below the neck, angled slightly forward so she can “hold” the bag.
- Sew ears to the top sides of the head, with a soft downward flop.
- Sew tail to the lower back of the body, centered between legs.
Set bunny aside while you knit the outfit.
Cream Boba Dress
Worked top-down in the round. Use cream yarn and US 2 or 3 needles.
CO 36 sts, join in the round, pm.
Rnd 1–3: k1, p1 rib.
Yoke:
Rnd 4: k
Rnd 5: (k5, kfb) around – 42 sts
Rnd 6: k
Rnd 7: (k6, kfb) around – 48 sts
Rnd 8: k
Divide for armholes (worked like a simple sleeveless dress with tiny gaps that will be hidden by the cardigan):
Rnd 9 (setup): k10, BO 2, k12, BO 2, k12 – 40 sts remain on needles.
Rnd 10: k10, CO 2 over gap, k12, CO 2 over gap, k12 – back to 44 sts.
From here, work body of dress in the round.
Rnd 11–13: k
Increase for slight flare:
Rnd 14: (k10, kfb, k1) around – 48 sts
Rnd 15–17: k
Rnd 18: (k7, kfb) around – 54 sts
Rnd 19–21: k
Begin “boba pearls” using brown yarn. Work bobble dots randomly spaced every few stitches for three rounds. One simple bobble (on RS) in the round:
Bobble (Bbl): (kfb, kfb into same st – 4 sts from 1), turn, p4, turn, k4, pass 2nd, 3rd, and 4th sts over 1st st on right needle.
Rnd 22: k 5–7 sts in cream, work 1 Bbl in brown; rep around, spacing irregularly.
Rnd 23–24: k all sts in cream.
Rnd 25: repeat bobbles, but stagger placement so they don’t line up vertically.
Work plain cream rounds until the dress reaches just above bunny’s feet (approx. 5–6 more rounds).
Final 3 rounds:
Rnd: k1, p1 rib around.
BO loosely in pattern.
Try dress on bunny; it should slide up from feet and rest just under the arms.
Mint Cardigan
Knit flat from the neck down in one piece. Use mint yarn and US 3 needles.
CO 32 sts.
Row 1 (WS): p all.
Row 2 (RS): k all.
Begin simple garter yoke:
Rows 3–8: knit every row.
Shape body slightly:
Row 9 (button band edge RS): k5, m1, k3 rep to last 4 sts, k4 – 42 sts.
Row 10 (WS): k all.
Now work in stockinette (k RS, p WS) with 4-stitch garter bands at each front edge:
Row 11 (RS): k4, k to last 4 sts, k4
Row 12 (WS): k4, p to last 4 sts, k4
Repeat Rows 11–12 until piece measures the bunny’s torso length from neck to just above tail (about 2 ¾–3 in / 7–7.5 cm).
Separate sleeves in a very simple way by creating tiny underarm gaps:
Next RS row:
- k4 (front band), k6 (right front), BO 4 (armhole), k18 (back), BO 4 (armhole), k6 (left front), k4 (front band).
WS row:
- k4, p6, CO 4 over gap, p18, CO 4, p6, k4.
Work 4 more rows in the same stockinette with garter bands.
Bottom edging:
Knit 4 rows garter (knit every row), then BO loosely knitwise.
Sleeves (pick up later if you like): for a very cropped cardigan look, you can leave armholes as tiny cap sleeves; or pick up approx. 16 sts around each armhole and knit 4–5 rounds in stockinette, then 3 rounds garter and BO.
Cream Mary Jane Shoes (make 2)
Use cream yarn and US 2 needles.
CO 8 sts, join in the round.
Rnd 1: kfb around – 16 sts
Rnd 2: k
Rnd 3: (k1, kfb) around – 24 sts
Rnd 4–5: k
Rnd 6: (k6, k2tog) three times – 21 sts
Rnd 7: k
Rnd 8: (k5, k2tog) three times – 18 sts
Begin short cuff:
Rnd 9–11: k
Flat strap (worked back and forth on half the sts):
Place 9 sts on one needle for strap side, leave remaining 9 sts on holder.
Row 1 (RS): k9
Row 2: p9
Row 3: k9
Row 4: p9
BO. Sew strap across instep to opposite side. Stuff foot into shoe and weave in ends neatly.
Repeat for second shoe, mirroring strap direction if desired.
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Blush Bucket Hat
Use pink yarn and US 2 or 3 needles.
CO 6 sts, join in the round.
Rnd 1: kfb around – 12 sts
Rnd 2: k
Rnd 3: (k1, kfb) around – 18 sts
Rnd 4: k
Rnd 5: (k2, kfb) around – 24 sts
Rnd 6: k
Rnd 7: (k3, kfb) around – 30 sts
Rnd 8: k
Work even in stockinette until the hat sides measure about 1 in (2.5 cm).
Brim:
Rnd: (k4, kfb) around – 36 sts
Next 3 rnds: k
Next rnd: (k5, kfb) around – 42 sts
Next 2 rnds: k
BO loosely. Try hat on bunny; the brim should roll down softly over the forehead.
Bubble Tea Crossbody Bag
Use caramel/light brown yarn for cup, dark brown for pearls, and cream for topping. All in US 2 needles.
Cup
With caramel yarn, CO 6 sts, join in the round.
Rnd 1: kfb around – 12 sts
Rnd 2: (k1, kfb) around – 18 sts
Rnd 3: k
Rnd 4: (k2, kfb) around – 24 sts
Rnd 5–7: k
Rnd 8: using dark brown, work bobbles randomly every 3–4 sts (Bbl as used in dress), knitting the other sts in caramel.
Rnd 9–11: k in caramel.
Cut yarn, leaving a tail to sew.
Topping
Switch to cream yarn.
Rnd 12–13: k
Rnd 14: (k2, k2tog) around – 18 sts
Rnd 15: (k1, k2tog) around – 12 sts
Stuff cup lightly.
Rnd 16: (k2tog) around – 6 sts
Cut yarn, pull through sts, fasten off, shaping the top into a little whipped-cream dome.
Straw
With mint or cream yarn, CO 4 sts on DPNs. Work i-cord for about 1–1.25 in (2.5–3 cm). BO, leaving tails. Sew one end into the center of the whipped topping so it stands slightly to the side.
Strap
With caramel yarn, CO 60–70 sts (adjust length to cross from bunny’s left shoulder to right hip). BO. Sew each end of strap to opposite sides of cup near the top.
Final Assembly & Styling
- Dress the bunny: slide cream boba dress up from the feet and position just under the arms.
- Put on shoes and adjust so toes sit snugly in the rounded front.
- Dress bunny in mint cardigan. If you’d like, sew a tiny snap or leave it open.
- Place the bucket hat on the head, tilting slightly forward.
- Hang the bubble tea bag strap over one shoulder so the cup sits at the bunny’s side or front.
- Add a light touch of blush to the cheeks if desired.
Your Pastel Boba Bunny is now ready for photos, shelves, and snuggles – a soft, pastel little friend with her favorite bubble tea always by her side.
