Flower Cart Florist Bunny is a soft beige bunny wearing a mint-green pinafore dress over a cream collared sweater, a wide straw-style sunhat, simple tan shoes, and a cream shoulder tote full of flowers. She stands beside a tiny wooden flower cart overflowing with pastel blooms and a little sign that reads “Flowers 5¢”.
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Abbreviations (US Terms)
- k – knit
- p – purl
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- rnd(s) – round(s)
- row(s) – row(s)
- kfb – knit front and back (increase 1)
- k2tog – knit 2 together (decrease 1)
- ssk – slip, slip, knit (decrease 1)
- yo – yarn over
- CO – cast on
- BO – bind off
- pm – place marker
- sm – slip marker
- RS – right side
- WS – wrong side
All instructions use US knitting terms.
Materials
- DK or light worsted weight yarn in:
- Beige/light tan – bunny body, head, legs, paws
- Cream – sweater, collar, tote bag, shoe cuffs, flower centers
- Mint green – pinafore dress
- Straw/light wheat – sunhat
- Soft brown – flower cart body and wheels, shoe soles
- Medium green – leaves and stems
- Soft pink – small flowers
- Light yellow or white – small flowers
- Medium blue – hydrangea-style flowers
- Darker brown – flower cart axle detail, nose, mouth
- 2.75 mm (US 2) DPNs or circular needle for knitting in the round
- 2.75 mm straight needles for flat pieces (optional)
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- 2 safety eyes, 6–8 mm
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers and pins
Gauge & Finished Size
- Approx. 30 sts x 40 rows = 4 in (10 cm) in stockinette in the round.
- Finished bunny height: about 9 in (23 cm) standing, without hat.
A firm gauge keeps the stitches crisp and the stuffing invisible.
Notes & Construction Overview
- The bunny is worked from the feet up in one piece: legs → body → neck → head.
- Arms, ears, tail, clothes, hat, tote, bouquet, flower cart, and flowers are knit separately and sewn on.
- Stuff firmly but evenly, shaping the head into a smooth, slightly oval ball and the body into a gentle cylinder.
- Color names in the instructions refer to the palette listed in Materials.
Bunny Legs & Body
Legs (make 2, beige)
CO 10 sts. Join in the round, pm.
Rnd 1: kfb around (20 sts).
Rnd 2: k all.
Rnd 3: (k3, kfb) x5 (25 sts).
Rnd 4–6: k all for the rounded foot.
Rnd 7: (k3, k2tog) x5 (20 sts).
Rnds 8–18: k all for the straight lower leg. Lightly stuff up to the ankle.
Cut yarn on the first leg. Work the second leg to the same point but do not cut.
Join for Body
With second leg on the needles:
Rnd 1: k20 of second leg, CO 4, k20 of first leg, CO 4 (48 sts). Place new marker at start of round.
Rnds 2–4: k all.
Rnd 5: (k6, k2tog) x6 (42 sts).
Rnds 6–9: k all.
Rnd 10: (k5, k2tog) x6 (36 sts).
Rnds 11–14: k all.
Rnd 15: (k4, k2tog) x6 (30 sts).
Rnd 16: k all.
Begin stuffing body firmly as you go.
Neck & Head
Rnd 17: (k3, k2tog) x6 (24 sts).
Rnd 18: k all.
Head Increases
Rnd 19: (k3, kfb) x6 (30 sts).
Rnd 20: (k4, kfb) x6 (36 sts).
Rnd 21: (k5, kfb) x6 (42 sts).
Rnd 22–30: k all for a smooth, round head.
Stuff firmly, shaping into a neat ball.
Place safety eyes between Rnds 27–28, about 7–8 sts apart.
With darker brown yarn, later you will embroider the nose and mouth.
Head Decreases
Rnd 31: (k5, k2tog) x6 (36 sts).
Rnd 32: k all.
Rnd 33: (k4, k2tog) x6 (30 sts).
Rnd 34: k all.
Rnd 35: (k3, k2tog) x6 (24 sts).
Rnd 36: (k2, k2tog) x6 (18 sts).
Add more stuffing if needed.
Rnd 37: (k1, k2tog) x6 (12 sts).
Rnd 38: k2tog around (6 sts).
Cut yarn, draw through remaining sts, pull tight, and secure.
Embroider a small soft triangle nose and a short curved mouth in darker brown, matching the gentle expression.
Arms (make 2)
Arms are beige paws with cream sweater sleeves.
Using beige:
CO 8 sts. Join in the round.
Rnd 1: k all.
Rnd 2: (k1, kfb) x4 (12 sts).
Rnds 3–5: k all for the paw.
Change to cream for the sleeve.
Rnd 6: (k2, kfb) x4 (16 sts).
Rnds 7–18: k all for the sleeve length. Lightly stuff the paw and lower part of the arm, leaving the top soft so it sits neatly at the shoulder.
Rnd 19: (k2, k2tog) x4 (12 sts).
Rnd 20: k all.
Cut yarn, leave a long tail. Flatten the top of each arm and sew closed.
Ears (make 2, beige, worked flat)
CO 9 sts.
Row 1 (RS): k all.
Row 2 (WS): p all.
Row 3: kfb, k7, kfb (11 sts).
Row 4: p all.
Row 5: kfb, k9, kfb (13 sts).
Rows 6–18: work in stockinette (k RS, p WS) for a long floppy ear.
Row 19: k2tog, k9, ssk (11 sts).
Row 20: p all.
Row 21: k2tog, k7, ssk (9 sts).
Row 22: p all.
Row 23: k2tog, k5, ssk (7 sts).
Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull tight. Do not stuff. Ears should fall softly from under the hat brim.
Tail
Using beige:
CO 6 sts. Join in the round.
Rnd 1: kfb around (12 sts).
Rnds 2–4: k all.
Rnd 5: (k2, k2tog) x3 (9 sts).
Cut yarn, gather remaining sts, stuff lightly to form a small ball and close.
Mint Pinafore Dress
Dress is worked from hem upward in mint green and is removable.
With mint, CO 72 sts. Join in the round, pm.
Rnds 1–2: k all.
Rnds 3–4: k1, p1 rib for a subtle hem band.
Rnds 5–16: k all for skirt.
Rnd 17: (k10, k2tog) x6 (66 sts).
Rnds 18–22: k all.
Rnd 23: (k9, k2tog) x6 (60 sts).
Rnds 24–26: k all. Work small seeded dots to imitate the tiny specks on the dress: on Rnd 27, k4, p1 around; Rnd 28, knit all. Repeat Rnds 27–28 once more.
Rnd 29: (k8, k2tog) x6 (54 sts).
Rnds 30–32: k all – this is the waist.
Bodice & Straps (worked flat)
Row 33 (RS): k27, turn (front); place remaining 27 sts on holder (back).
Front:
Rows 34–40: work in stockinette (RS k, WS p).
Row 41 (RS): k5, k2tog, k13, ssk, k5 (25 sts).
Row 42 (WS): p all.
Straps:
Row 43 (RS): k4, BO 17 center sts, k4 (two groups of 4 sts).
Work each strap separately in garter stitch:
Strap 1:
Row 44–51: k4 each row.
Row 52: BO 4.
Strap 2:
Rejoin yarn to remaining 4 sts.
Rows 44–51: k4 each row.
Row 52: BO 4.
Back:
Return to held 27 sts.
Rows 34B–40B: stockinette.
Row 41B: k all.
Row 42B: p all.
Row 43B (RS): BO all.
On finishing, the straps will cross slightly or attach straight at the back shoulder level.
Cream Collared Sweater
The sweater is worn under the pinafore.
Body
Using cream, CO 60 sts. Join in the round, pm.
Rnds 1–4: k1, p1 rib.
Rnds 5–18: k all for the body length to just below armholes.
Divide for armholes and work flat:
Row 19 (RS): k30 (front), turn; place 30 sts for back on holder.
Front:
Rows 20–26: stockinette.
Row 27 (RS): k3, k2tog, k20, ssk, k3 (28 sts).
Row 28: p all.
Row 29: BO 8 center sts, k10 (right shoulder), leave 10 sts on holder (left).
Right shoulder:
Rows 30–32: work in stockinette on 10 sts.
Row 33: BO 10.
Left shoulder:
Place remaining 10 front sts on needle.
Rows 30–32: stockinette.
Row 33: BO 10.
Back:
Return 30 back sts to needle.
Rows 20B–26B: stockinette.
Row 27B: k all.
Row 28B: p all.
Row 29B: BO 30.
Seam shoulders.
Sleeves (make 2)
Pick up 26 sts evenly around each armhole using cream.
Rnd 1: k all.
Rnd 2: k5, k2tog around (approx. 22 sts).
Rnds 3–16: k all.
Rnds 17–20: k1, p1 rib.
BO in rib.
Collar
Using cream, pick up around neckline: approx. 46 sts evenly.
Row 1 (WS): p all.
Row 2 (RS): k2, yo, k2tog repeat for a slight decorative edge.
Row 3: p all.
To create a Peter Pan effect, fold the collar outward after light blocking; you can tack the points down with tiny stitches.
Shoes
Shoes are simple tan slip-ons with a hint of cream at the top.
Soles & Uppers (make 2)
Using soft brown:
CO 12 sts.
Row 1: k all.
Row 2: p all.
Row 3: kfb, k10, kfb (14 sts).
Row 4: p all.
Row 5: kfb, k12, kfb (16 sts).
Rows 6–8: stockinette.
Row 9: k2tog, k12, ssk (14 sts).
Row 10: p all.
Row 11: k2tog, k10, ssk (12 sts).
Change to cream for the cuff.
Rows 12–15: k1, p1 rib.
Row 16: BO in rib.
Sew back seam. Fit each shoe snugly over a foot and tack the sole lightly to the leg so it stays in place.
Straw-Style Sunhat
Using straw/wheat color, worked in the round.
CO 6 sts. Join, pm.
Rnd 1: kfb around (12 sts).
Rnd 2: (k1, kfb) x6 (18 sts).
Rnd 3: (k2, kfb) x6 (24 sts).
Rnd 4: (k3, kfb) x6 (30 sts).
Rnd 5: (k4, kfb) x6 (36 sts).
Rnd 6–8: k all for the crown height.
Brim:
Rnd 9: (k5, kfb) x6 (42 sts).
Rnd 10: k all.
Rnd 11: (k6, kfb) x6 (48 sts).
Rnd 12: k all.
Rnd 13: (k7, kfb) x6 (54 sts).
Rnds 14–15: k all.
Rnd 16: p all for a crisp brim edge.
BO loosely.
The brim should have a gentle wave; lightly steam and shape over a bowl if needed.
Tote Bag & Flower Bunch
Tote Bag (cream)
CO 18 sts.
Rows 1–20: work in stockinette (k RS, p WS) for a rectangle.
Row 21: BO all.
Fold in half and sew side seams to form a pouch.
For strap, CO 45 sts in cream, BO. Sew each end to the top edges of the bag so it can hang over the bunny’s shoulder.
Flower Bunch
Leaves (green, make 3):
CO 3 sts.
Row 1: k all.
Row 2: k1, yo, k1, yo, k1 (5 sts).
Row 3: k all.
Row 4: k2tog, k1, ssk (3 sts).
Row 5: k3tog. Fasten off, weave ends to back.
Small blossoms (pink or white, make 3–4):
CO 6 sts.
Row 1: k all.
Row 2: k2tog x3 (3 sts).
Cut yarn, draw through 3 sts and pull tight into a little puff.
Arrange 3 leaves and 3–4 blossoms into a tight cluster and sew to the outer side of the tote opening so it looks like flowers peeking out.
Flower Cart Body & Wheels
Cart Box (brown)
CO 24 sts.
Rows 1–10: stockinette (k RS, p WS).
Row 11: BO all.
This rectangle will wrap into a box.
For base, CO 14 sts. Work 6 rows stockinette, BO.
Sew short ends of the long rectangle together to form a band; sew the base rectangle into the bottom to create a shallow box. Keep the top edge open.
Handle
CO 4 sts in brown. Work 30 rows in garter (k every row). BO.
Attach one end to inside back right corner of the cart box. Curve the strip upward and sew the other end halfway up the cart side so it forms a smooth, arched handle the bunny can hold.
Wheels (make 2)
CO 10 sts.
Row 1: k all.
Row 2: p all.
Row 3: kfb around (20 sts).
Row 4: p all.
Row 5: (k1, kfb) around (30 sts).
Row 6: p all.
Row 7: (k1, k2tog) around (20 sts).
Row 8: p all.
Row 9: (k2tog) around (10 sts).
Draw yarn through remaining sts, pull tight into a flat circle. Make two identical discs.
Sew each wheel to a lower side of the cart box, slightly overlapping the base, so the cart looks stable. Embroider simple spoke lines in darker brown from center to outer edge.
Cart Flowers & Sign
Stems & Leaves
With green, CO 5 sts for each cluster, work 4 rows in garter and BO. Fold into a U-shape and sew to the inside of the cart so loops peek above the rim.
Round Flowers
For each blossom (blue, pink, or white):
CO 5 sts.
Row 1: k all.
Row 2: k2tog, k1, k2tog (3 sts).
Row 3: k3tog.
Roll into a ball and secure. Sew several onto the tops of stems, crowding them for a full look.
“Flowers 5¢” Sign
Cut a small rectangle of dark felt or thick card for the chalkboard area and write “Flowers 5¢” with a white gel pen or paint. Knit a tiny brown stick (CO 3 sts, work 6 rows garter, BO) and glue or sew the board onto it. Attach the sign to the back corner of the cart, as in the photo.
Assembly
- Attach Ears – Pin ears to the sides of the head, slightly below the top center so they peek from under the hat brim. Sew securely.
- Attach Arms – Position arms at shoulder level, cream sleeves pointing downward and paws facing slightly forward. Sew the flat tops firmly to the body.
- Attach Tail – Sew the small tail to the back of the body near the bottom.
- Dress & Sweater – Put the cream sweater on first, then slide on the mint pinafore from the feet up. Button or stitch the straps at the back shoulders.
- Shoes – Place shoes on the feet and sew a few stitches through soles to keep them in position.
- Hat – Set the straw hat on the head at a gentle angle. You can secure it with a few hidden stitches if you want it permanent.
- Tote & Cart – Slip the tote strap over one shoulder so the bag rests at the side, with flowers facing forward. Position the flower cart next to the bunny; you can stitch one paw lightly to the handle so it looks like she is pushing it.
Finishing Touches
Weave in all loose ends neatly inside pieces. Gently adjust stuffing so the bunny stands straight and the head sits smoothly on the neck. Lightly steam-block the dress hem and hat brim if needed to relax any curling, avoiding direct heat on safety eyes.
Your Flower Cart Florist Bunny is now ready to set up her little stand in the garden, with her mint dress, straw hat, tote of blossoms, and tiny cart of “Flowers 5¢” – a detailed, pastel knit friend that matches the photo and brings a touch of spring to any room.
