Snowglobe Holiday Bunny is a soft knitted rabbit in an icy blue dress with snowglobe motifs, a fluffy white cardigan, pom-pom hat, little Mary Jane shoes, a round snowglobe handbag, plus a tiny gift box and candy cane. Everything is worked in gentle pastel tones with a cozy winter feel.
Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.
Materials
- DK weight yarn in the following colors:
- Main bunny: warm light beige or fawn
- Inner ears and nose: pale pink
- Dress, shoes, bag: icy pastel blue
- Cardigan and snow details: soft white (can use fuzzy yarn if you like)
- Tree in snowglobe: light green
- Gift box: light blue
- Gift ribbon & candy cane stripe: red
- Needles:
- 2.75 mm (US 2) or size needed for a firm fabric in the round
- Optional: one size smaller for ribbing (2.5 mm / US 1.5)
- Set of DPNs or long circular for magic loop
- 6 mm safety eyes (2)
- Tapestry needle
- Toy stuffing
- Stitch markers
- Small amount of scrap yarn for holding stitches
The sample size is approximately 8–8.5 in (20–22 cm) tall when worked at a tight gauge.
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- k – knit
- p – purl
- kfb – knit front and back (increase 1)
- m1L / m1R – make 1 left / right (use any lifted increase you like)
- k2tog – knit 2 together (decrease 1)
- ssk – slip, slip, knit (decrease 1)
- st / sts – stitch / stitches
- rnd / rnds – round / rounds
- RS / WS – right side / wrong side
- BO – bind off
- CO – cast on
- PM / SM – place marker / slip marker
All pieces are worked in the round unless otherwise noted. Stuff firmly but not stretched.
Notes & Construction Overview
- The bunny is worked in separate pieces: legs, body, arms, head, ears, and tail, then sewn together.
- Clothing and accessories are knitted separately and remain removable.
- Most shaping uses simple increases and decreases; keep tension tight so stuffing does not show.
- Snowglobes, snowflakes, and tiny details are added with duplicate stitch and simple embroidery after knitting.
Bunny – Legs and Body
Legs (make 2)
With shoe color (icy blue) and 2.75 mm needles, CO 8 sts. Distribute over needles, join in the round, being careful not to twist.
Foot
Rnd 1: kfb around – 16 sts
Rnd 2: k
Rnd 3: (k1, kfb) around – 24 sts
Rnd 4: k
Rnd 5: (k2, kfb) around – 32 sts
Rnd 6: k
Rnd 7: (k2, k2tog) around – 24 sts
Rnd 8: k
Rnd 9: k2, (k2tog, k4) to last 2 sts, k2 – 20 sts
Change to main bunny color.
Rnd 10: (k3, k2tog) around – 16 sts
Rnd 11–20: k, stuffing the foot firmly as you go.
Cut a short tail of shoe color and weave in.
Lower Leg
Rnd 21: (k3, kfb) around – 20 sts
Rnd 22–30: k
Slip all 20 sts to scrap yarn; do not stuff to the top yet. Break yarn. Work a second leg in the same way, leaving yarn attached on the second leg.
Join Legs & Work Body
Arrange legs side by side. With working yarn from second leg:
Rnd 1: k20 across second leg, CO 4 sts between legs, k20 across first leg, CO 4 sts between legs – 48 sts total, marker at center back.
Rnd 2–5: k, stuffing legs up to the join.
Rnd 6: (k6, k2tog) around – 42 sts
Rnd 7–11: k
Rnd 12: (k5, k2tog) around – 36 sts
Rnd 13–16: k
Rnd 17: (k4, k2tog) around – 30 sts
Rnd 18–20: k, stuffing as you go to keep body firm.
Rnd 21: (k3, k2tog) around – 24 sts
Work 2 more rnds even. This is the neck base.
Slip sts to waste yarn while you knit the head from the top down, or continue directly into the head if you prefer a continuous piece. Below instructions work head separately, then we’ll seam the neck – this makes embroidery easier.
Break yarn leaving a long tail for later seaming.
Bunny – Arms (make 2)
With bunny color, CO 8 sts.
Rnd 1: k
Rnd 2: (k1, kfb) around – 12 sts
Rnd 3–5: k (hand)
Rnd 6: (k2, kfb) around – 16 sts
Change to cardigan color for the sleeve cuffs (white).
Rnd 7–9: k
Change back to bunny color for the arm.
Rnd 10–22: k
Stuff the hand and lower arm lightly; leave top 3–4 rnds unstuffed so arms sit nicely.
Next rnd: (k2, k2tog) around – 12 sts
Break yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull tight to close. Secure end and leave a long tail at shoulder for sewing.
Bunny – Head
With bunny color, CO 6 sts. Join in the round.
Rnd 1: kfb around – 12 sts
Rnd 2: (k1, kfb) around – 18 sts
Rnd 3: (k2, kfb) around – 24 sts
Rnd 4: (k3, kfb) around – 30 sts
Rnd 5: (k4, kfb) around – 36 sts
Rnd 6: (k5, kfb) around – 42 sts
Rnd 7–16: k every rnd – this makes a gently rounded head.
Place safety eyes between Rnds 11–12, approximately 8 sts apart. Embroider a small pink triangle nose and simple mouth centered 2–3 rnds below the eyes.
Rnd 17: (k5, k2tog) around – 36 sts
Rnd 18: k
Rnd 19: (k4, k2tog) around – 30 sts
Rnd 20: (k3, k2tog) around – 24 sts
Begin stuffing the head firmly.
Rnd 21: (k2, k2tog) around – 18 sts
Rnd 22: (k1, k2tog) around – 12 sts
Rnd 23: k2tog around – 6 sts
Break yarn, draw through remaining sts, pull tight and secure. Shape the head with your hands so the face is rounded and smooth.
Bunny – Ears (make 2)
Worked flat.
With bunny color, CO 6 sts.
Row 1 (WS): p
Row 2: k1, m1L, k to last st, m1R, k1 – 8 sts
Row 3: p
Row 4: k1, m1L, k to last st, m1R, k1 – 10 sts
Row 5–9: work in stockinette (RS knit, WS purl)
Row 10: k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 – 8 sts
Row 11: p
Row 12: k1, ssk, k2, k2tog, k1 – 6 sts
Row 13: p
Row 14: k1, ssk, k2tog, k1 – 4 sts
Row 15: p
Row 16: ssk, k2tog – 2 sts
Break yarn, pull through remaining sts and secure. Lightly steam or block; fold the base of the ear slightly to give a gentle curve.
Embroider a soft pink inner ear with duplicate stitch if desired.
Bunny – Tail
With bunny color, CO 8 sts in the round.
Rnd 1: kfb around – 16 sts
Rnd 2–4: k
Rnd 5: k2tog around – 8 sts
Stuff lightly, close as for head. This makes a neat round tail.
Assembly of Bunny
- Sew the head to the top of the body, using the body tail and taking small, neat stitches around the neck edge. Add extra stuffing at the join if needed.
- Position arms slightly below the neckline; sew them firmly in place so they angle slightly forward.
- Attach ears to the top of the head, slightly toward the back, leaving a small curve at the base so they tilt outward.
- Sew the tail to the lower back of the body for balance.
Set the bunny aside while you work on clothing and accessories.
Dress
Worked from the hem up in the round in icy blue.
CO 96 sts. Join in the round, PM for beginning.
Rnd 1–4: k2, p2 rib for a neat hem edge.
Rnd 5–22: k every rnd for the skirt. If you prefer a fuller skirt, add more rnds here.
Decrease for Waist
Rnd 23: (k10, k2tog) around – 88 sts
Rnd 24: k
Rnd 25: (k9, k2tog) around – 80 sts
Rnd 26: k
Rnd 27: (k8, k2tog) around – 72 sts
Rnd 28–30: k
Bodice
Rnd 31: (k7, k2tog) around – 64 sts
Rnd 32–38: k
Rnd 39: (k6, k2tog) around – 56 sts
Rnd 40: k
Next rnd (divide for armholes – work flat from here):
K14, BO 4, k24, BO 4, k14.
Place each section on separate needles: front 24 sts, back 24 sts.
Back
Work back first in stockinette, straight for 6 rows.
Next RS row: (k6, k2tog) twice, k4 – 20 sts.
Work 3 more rows. BO all sts.
Front
Rejoin yarn at armhole edge. Work 4 rows in stockinette.
Next RS row: k4, k2tog, k8, ssk, k4 – 22 sts.
Next WS row: p.
Next RS row: k4, k2tog, k6, ssk, k4 – 20 sts.
Work 3 more rows. BO all sts.
Sew shoulders (about 4 sts each side), leaving a small opening at the back waist to dress the bunny. Add a tiny snap or hook at the back closure if desired.
Snowglobe Motifs
Using white yarn and tapestry needle, embroider small semicircle domes along the hem: outline each snowglobe, add snow dots inside, then stitch a little green tree in one or two globes. Add scattered snow dots and tiny snowflake shapes on the skirt and bodice front.
Cardigan
Worked flat in one piece to the armholes, then separated.
With white (or fuzzy) yarn, CO 40 sts.
Row 1 (WS): k2, p to last 2 sts, k2 (garter front bands).
Row 2: k across.
Repeat these 2 rows until piece measures about 1.75 in (4.5 cm) from CO.
Next RS row (armholes):
K6 (front), k2tog, k4, k2tog, k4, k2tog, k4, k2tog, k6 – 36 sts.
Work 4 more rows in pattern (garter at edges, stockinette body).
Divide for fronts and back:
Left Front: work 8 sts, turn, leave rest on holder.
Work 6 rows, keeping 2 edge sts in garter and rest in stockinette. BO.
Back: rejoin yarn to center 20 sts, work 8 rows in stockinette. BO.
Right Front: work remaining 8 sts as mirror of left.
Sew shoulder seams only. Slip on the bunny; sleeves are created by the open armholes, giving a simple cropped cardigan look. Add a single small embroidered snowflake at center front, or sew a tiny button if you like.
Hat with Pom-pom
With white and smaller needles, CO 64 sts. Join in the round.
Rnd 1–6: k2, p2 rib.
Change to icy blue.
Rnd 7–18: k every rnd.
Rnd 19: (k6, k2tog) around – 56 sts
Rnd 20: k
Rnd 21: (k5, k2tog) around – 48 sts
Rnd 22: k
Rnd 23: (k4, k2tog) around – 40 sts
Rnd 24: k
Rnd 25: (k3, k2tog) around – 32 sts
Rnd 26: (k2, k2tog) around – 24 sts
Rnd 27: (k1, k2tog) around – 16 sts
Rnd 28: k2tog around – 8 sts
Break yarn, draw through remaining sts and pull tight.
Make a large white pom-pom and sew securely to the top. With white yarn, embroider small snowflakes and dots around the lower part of the hat.
Shoes (Mary Janes – make 2)
With icy blue, CO 10 sts.
Rnd 1: k
Rnd 2: (k1, kfb) across – 15 sts
Rnd 3: k
Rnd 4: (k2, kfb) across – 20 sts
Rnd 5: k
Rnd 6: (k3, kfb) across – 25 sts
Rnd 7–10: k around for the sides of the shoe.
Next rnd: k9, BO 7 for top opening, k9.
Next row (flat): k9, CO 7 sts loosely, turn, k across – restore 25 sts.
Work 2 more rnds in stockinette.
Next rnd: (k3, k2tog) across – 20 sts
Next rnd: (k2, k2tog) across – 15 sts
Break yarn, draw through sts to snug the shoe around the ankle. Weave in ends.
Duplicate stitch a small snowflake on each toe in white.
Snowglobe Handbag
With icy blue, CO 6 sts. Join in the round.
Rnd 1: kfb around – 12 sts
Rnd 2: (k1, kfb) around – 18 sts
Rnd 3: (k2, kfb) around – 24 sts
Rnd 4–7: k
Rnd 8: (k2, k2tog) around – 18 sts
Rnd 9: (k1, k2tog) around – 12 sts
Cut yarn leaving a long tail. Thread through sts but do not pull tight; instead, leave the top slightly open as a “zipper” line. Stuff lightly to keep it round, then close most of the opening, leaving a small gap if you want the illusion of a working bag.
With white, embroider a half-circle near the base (snow pile) and lots of tiny dots above like falling snow.
For the strap, work an i-cord: CO 3 sts in icy blue, knit i-cord for about 6–7 in (15–18 cm), BO. Sew each end to opposite sides of the bag and across the bunny’s body.
Gift Box Accessory
With light blue, CO 12 sts. Work 12 rows in stockinette. BO. You now have a small square.
Fold into a cube shape, seaming edges as you stuff a little inside to hold its form.
With red, wrap yarn twice vertically and twice horizontally around the cube to mimic ribbon, crossing at the top. Tie a tiny bow and secure with a stitch so the bunny can hold it in one paw.
Candy Cane Accessory
Work a 3-st i-cord about 4 in (10 cm) long, alternating 2 rows white, 2 rows red to create stripes.
When finished, thread the tail through the stitches and pull tight. Bend into a gentle cane shape and secure the curve with a few stitches on the inside. Sew into the other paw so it looks like the bunny is holding the candy cane.
Finishing Touches
- Dress the bunny in the blue dress, fasten at the back.
- Add the cardigan, hat, and shoes.
- Position the snowglobe handbag strap across the body.
- Stitch the gift box to one hand and candy cane to the other, or leave them loose for play.
Fluff the pom-pom, smooth the ears and clothing, and your Snowglobe Holiday Bunny is ready for photos. The soft pastel tones and detailed knit textures look beautiful in natural light and cozy home settings, perfect for showcasing your handmade work.
