Spring Florist Bunny is a soft knitted bunny in a light green flower dress with white collar, matching green Mary Jane shoes, a pale yellow garden hat, a crossbody straw-style bag, a cute flower bouquet, and a tiny flower cart filled with blooms.
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Abbreviations (US Terms)
- CO – cast on
- BO – bind off
- k – knit
- p – purl
- kfb – knit front and back (increase 1)
- m1 – make 1 increase
- k2tog – knit 2 together (decrease 1)
- ssk – slip, slip, knit (decrease 1)
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- rnd(s) – round(s)
- RS – right side
- WS – wrong side
- pm – place marker
- sm – slip marker
- rep – repeat
Materials
- Yarn (DK / light worsted, smooth):
- Bunny body: light beige / oatmeal
- Inner ears (optional): slightly darker beige
- Dress & shoes: spring green
- Collar: white or cream
- Hat: pale yellow-green
- Bag: straw/golden yellow
- Flowers: white, pink, soft yellow, plus green for stems/leaves
- Flower cart: warm brown (wood color)
- Nose: soft pink
- Face embroidery: black
- Needles
- US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs or long circular for magic loop
- US 2 (2.75 mm) for firmer accessories (optional)
- Notions
- Fiberfill stuffing
- 2 safety eyes, 6–8 mm
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
Gauge and Finished Size
- Approx. gauge: 24 sts x 34 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in stockinette in the round on US 3.
- Finished height: about 10–11″ (25–28 cm) from feet to ear tips.
Work firmly so the stuffing doesn’t show between stitches and the toy keeps its shape.
Construction Overview
- Bunny is worked from the feet up in one piece: feet, legs, body, and head.
- Arms, ears, and tail are knitted separately and sewn on.
- Dress is knitted in the round, top-down from yoke to hem with long sleeves, then embroidered with daisies.
- Collar, hat, shoes, crossbody bag, bouquet, and flower cart are made separately and sewn in place for the final scene.
Bunny Legs, Body, and Head
Use body-color yarn and US 3 needles. Work in the round.
Legs (make 2)
CO 10 sts. Join, pm.
Rnds 1–3: k all.
Rnd 4: *k1, kfb; rep from * (15 sts).
Rnds 5–18: k all. Lightly stuff lower leg.
Rnd 19: *k3, k2tog; rep from * (12 sts).
Rnds 20–24: k all for upper leg.
Break yarn, place sts on holder. Work second leg the same but keep yarn attached.
Join Legs and Work Body
Slide first leg sts onto needles.
With yarn from second leg:
k12 (second leg), CO 4 sts for front crotch, k12 (first leg), CO 4 sts for back crotch = 32 sts.
Place marker at center back.
Rnds 1–4: k all.
Rnd 5: *k7, kfb; rep from * (36 sts).
Rnds 6–10: k all, stuffing firmly.
Rnd 11: *k4, k2tog; rep from * (30 sts).
Rnds 12–14: k all.
Rnd 15: *k3, k2tog; rep from * (24 sts).
Rnds 16–18: k all, stuffing as you go.
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Neck and Head
Rnd 19: *k2, k2tog; rep from * (18 sts).
Rnds 20–22: k all (neck). Add stuffing to make neck firm.
Increase for head:
Rnd 23: *k2, kfb; rep from * (24 sts).
Rnd 24: *k3, kfb; rep from * (30 sts).
Rnd 25: *k4, kfb; rep from * (36 sts).
Rnds 26–35: k all. Stuff head very firmly and smoothly.
Shape top:
Rnd 36: *k4, k2tog; rep from * (30 sts).
Rnd 37: *k3, k2tog; rep from * (24 sts).
Rnd 38: *k2, k2tog; rep from * (18 sts).
Rnd 39: *k1, k2tog; rep from * (12 sts).
Rnd 40: *k2tog; rep from * (6 sts).
Break yarn, draw through remaining sts, pull tight, secure on inside.
Bunny Arms (make 2)
CO 8 sts. Join.
Rnds 1–3: k all.
Rnd 4: *k1, kfb; rep from * (12 sts).
Rnds 5–16: k all. Stuff lightly, just enough to round the arm.
Rnd 17: *k2, k2tog; rep from * (9 sts).
Break yarn, draw through sts, secure.
Bunny Ears (make 2)
Work flat in body color.
CO 8 sts.
Row 1 (WS): p.
Row 2: k1, kfb, k to last 2 sts, kfb, k1 (10 sts).
Row 3: p.
Row 4: rep Row 2 (12 sts).
Rows 5–14: work in stockinette.
Shape tip:
Row 15 (RS): k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 (10 sts).
Row 16: p.
Row 17: k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 (8 sts).
Row 18: p.
Row 19: k1, ssk, k2, k2tog, k1 (6 sts).
Row 20: p.
BO. Fold each ear lengthwise slightly; seam lower half if you want a firmer edge. Ears should stand tall, leaning very slightly outward.
Bunny Tail
CO 6 sts. Join.
Rnd 1: k.
Rnd 2: *k1, kfb; rep from * (9 sts).
Rnds 3–4: k.
Rnd 5: *k2tog, k1; rep from * (6 sts).
Stuff lightly, break yarn, draw through sts, pull tight.
Face and Basic Assembly
- Place safety eyes about 6–7 rnds down from top of head, spaced roughly 6 sts apart.
- Embroider a small pink oval nose 2–3 rnds below the eyes.
- With black thread, stitch a short vertical line and two curved lines for the smile.
- Sew ears to the top of head, slightly toward the back so the hat can sit over the front.
- Sew arms to sides of body just beneath the neck line.
- Sew tail to center back above legs.
Set bunny aside.
Spring Green Dress (Long Sleeves)
Use green yarn and US 3 needles. Dress is worked top-down.
Yoke
CO 40 sts. Join, pm.
Rnds 1–4: k1, p1 rib for neck.
Rnd 5: k all.
Rnd 6: *k9, m1; rep from * (44 sts).
Rnds 7–10: k all.
Separate sleeves:
Next rnd: k8, place next 8 sts on holder (sleeve), CO 4 sts for underarm, k16, place next 8 sts on holder, CO 4 sts for underarm, k remaining 8 = 44 sts for body.
Dress Body
Rnds 1–6: k all.
Rnd 7: *k10, kfb; rep from * (48 sts).
Rnds 8–10: k all.
Rnd 11: *k7, kfb; rep from * (54 sts).
Rnds 12–30: k all for straight skirt length, ending just above bunny’s shoe tops.
Hem:
Rnds 31–33: switch to white yarn, work k1, p1 rib.
BO loosely.
Sleeves (make 2)
Return first 8 held sts to needles with green yarn. Pick up 4 sts from underarm (12 sts).
Rnds 1–18: k all for long sleeves. Adjust length to wrist.
Rnds 19–20: k1, p1 rib.
BO loosely.
Repeat for second sleeve.
Embroidered Flowers on Dress
Use white and yellow for daisies, green for stems, a bit of yellow for small buds.
Around lower half of skirt:
- For each daisy, make a yellow French knot center.
- Add 5 short white straight-stitch petals around.
- Work a green stem downward with two small leaves.
Scatter extra small yellow buds between daisies (single French knot with a tiny green stem).
White Collar
Use white yarn. Work flat.
CO 38 sts.
Row 1 (WS): p.
Row 2: *k2, m1; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2 (approx. 56 sts).
Row 3: p.
Row 4: *k3, m1; rep from * to end for gentle scallops.
Row 5: p.
BO loosely. Shape into a ring around the dress neckline with opening centered at the front. Sew inner edge neatly to neckline so collar sits flat with two pointed tips at the front.
Green Mary Jane Shoes (make 2)
Use green yarn.
CO 14 sts. Join.
Rnd 1: k all.
Rnd 2: *k1, kfb; rep from * (21 sts).
Rnds 3–5: k all.
Rnd 6: k6, *k2tog, k1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3 (17 sts).
Rnd 7: k all.
Rnd 8: *k2, k2tog; rep from * until 13 sts remain (adjust last repeat if needed).
Rnds 9–11: k all for side walls.
Top band:
Rnds 12–14: k1, p1 rib. BO loosely.
Strap: CO 11 sts, work 3 rows garter stitch, BO. Sew across the top of shoe to make Mary Jane strap with an opening showing the beige “foot.”
Pale Yellow Garden Hat
Use pale yellow-green yarn.
CO 64 sts. Join, pm.
Rnd 1–4: k all.
Rnd 5–14: k1, p1 rib for lower part of crown (this forms the straight section that hugs head).
Rnd 15–20: k all for rounded crown.
Decrease for top:
Rnd 21: *k6, k2tog; rep from * (56 sts).
Rnd 22: k all.
Rnd 23: *k5, k2tog; rep from * (48 sts).
Rnd 24: k all.
Rnd 25: *k4, k2tog; rep from * (40 sts).
Rnd 26: *k3, k2tog; rep from * (32 sts).
Rnd 27: *k2, k2tog; rep from * (24 sts).
Rnd 28: *k1, k2tog; rep from * (16 sts).
Rnd 29: *k2tog; rep from * (8 sts).
Break yarn, draw through sts, pull tight.
Brim:
With RS facing, pick up 64 sts around lower edge of rib section.
Rnd 1: k all.
Rnd 2: *k7, kfb; rep from * (72 sts).
Rnd 3–5: k all.
Rnd 6: *k8, kfb; rep from * (80 sts).
Rnd 7–9: k all.
BO fairly firmly so brim flares gently downward.
Place hat on bunny’s head so brim shades the eyes slightly and ears poke out above.
Crossbody Flower Bag
Use straw-yellow yarn.
Bag Body
CO 14 sts. Work flat in garter stitch.
Rows 1–16: k all.
Fold rectangle so cast-on edge meets Row 12. Seam sides to form a small pouch with a short flap.
Flap
The remaining top portion becomes the flap. Round corners slightly with your stitching. Add a small line of stitches to suggest a button if you like.
Strap
CO 60 sts. Work 3 rows garter stitch. BO.
Sew strap ends to sides of bag so it can cross from bunny’s right shoulder to left hip, just like in the image. Fix bag in place under the bunny’s arm with a few stitches.
Flower Bouquet
Make 3–4 flowers in pastel colors with green stems.
Stems
CO 3 sts in green. Work i-cord for about 10–12 rows for each stem. BO. Make three stems.
Flower Heads
For each flower:
CO 10 sts in desired petal color.
Row 1–4: k all.
BO, leaving long tail.
Roll strip into a spiral and stitch base to form a round flower head.
Sew one flower head to each stem top. Join stems together at the bottom and wrap with green yarn so they sit as one bouquet. Add one or two small green leaf shapes with a few stitches.
Sew bouquet into one bunny hand, angled slightly forward.
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Tiny Flower Cart
Cart is worked mostly in brown yarn, with knitted flowers inside.
Cart Box
CO 18 sts in brown.
Row 1–10: k all (garter stitch). This is the base.
Pick up 18 sts along each edge of the base to work sides one by one:
- Side 1: pick up 18 sts along long edge, work 6 rows garter, BO.
- Side 2: opposite long edge, same as Side 1.
- Side 3 and 4 (short ends): pick up 10 sts along each short edge, work 6 rows garter, BO.
Sew side seams together to form an open box.
Handles and Legs
Handles: CO 24 sts, work 4 rows garter, BO. Sew along one top long edge of cart and curve outward to imitate wooden handles at back.
Legs: CO 6 sts, work 6 rows garter, BO. Cut strip in half. Sew short strips under back corners of cart as legs so front rests slightly lower (near wheel).
Wheels (make 2)
CO 20 sts in brown. Join.
Rnd 1–5: k all.
Rnd 6: *k2, k2tog; rep from * (15 sts).
Rnd 7: *k1, k2tog; rep from * (10 sts).
Rnd 8: *k2tog; rep from * (5 sts).
Break yarn, draw through sts, pull tight. Flatten wheel and lightly stuff if needed. Embroider a few spoke lines with darker brown.
Sew one wheel to each front side of cart near the base.
Flowers for Cart
Make several small daisies and buds like those on the dress, using i-cord stems if desired.
To keep cart light:
- Cut a small foam or felt block to fit inside cart.
- Cover top with green yarn stitching to look like foliage.
- Sew flower heads and short green stems onto this base so they stand up.
Place cart beside bunny’s feet, slightly in front.
Final Assembly and Styling
- Dress bunny in the green dress and adjust hem so it sits evenly.
- Add the white collar, smoothing it so the tips sit neatly at the front.
- Put on the green shoes and straighten the straps.
- Place the garden hat on the head, letting the ears peek over the brim.
- Put the crossbody bag over one shoulder and anchor with a few tiny stitches.
- Sew the bouquet into one hand and position the flower cart by the bunny’s side, securing it lightly if you want it fixed.
Your Spring Florist Bunny, complete with mini flower cart, is ready for sunny patio photos or garden displays, with every knit stitch clear and crisp like a real handmade product shoot.
