Seaside Ice Cream Bunny is a soft, pastel knit bunny in a striped seaside dress, coral cardigan, straw-style sunhat, little shell crossbody bag, and sandals. She holds a swirly ice cream cone and has a tiny striped float ring and shells around her for extra seaside charm.

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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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 stitches together (decrease 1)
• ssk – slip, slip, knit (decrease 1)
• yo – yarn over
• pm – place marker
• sm – slip marker
• CO – cast on
• BO – bind off
• RS – right side
• WS – wrong side
• tbl – through back loop
• inc – increase
• dec – decrease

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Materials

• Light DK or sport weight yarn (smooth, plied yarn shows stitches clearly) in:
  1. Beige/light tan – bunny body
  2. Cream – dress main color, sandals, shell bag
  3. Pale blue – dress hem and yoke, hat trim, float ring stripe
  4. Soft yellow or butter – dress detail, float ring stripe
  5. Coral/peach – cardigan, float ring stripe
  6. Light straw/beige – hat, ice cream cone
  7. Soft pink – ice cream swirl, float ring stripe
• Needle size: 2.75 mm (US 2) circular or DPNs for working in the round
• A pair of 2.75 mm straight needles (optional, for ears and cardigan pieces if you prefer flat)
• Tapestry needle for sewing
• Polyester fiberfill stuffing
• 2 small black safety eyes (6–8 mm) or black yarn for embroidered eyes
• A tiny bit of black or dark brown yarn for nose and mouth
• Stitch markers
• Pins for positioning pieces

Use small needles and firm tension so the knit fabric is dense and the stitches look crisp and realistic.

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Gauge & Finished Size

• Approximate gauge: 30 sts x 40 rows = 4 in (10 cm) in stockinette in the round.
• Finished bunny height: about 9 in (23 cm) standing, excluding hat.

Exact gauge is not critical, but a firm fabric prevents stuffing from showing and keeps stitches sharp.

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Notes & Construction Overview

• The bunny is worked mostly in the round from the feet up:
  • Legs → joined into body → neck → head all in one piece.
• Arms, ears, clothes, hat, bag, ice cream, and float ring are made separately and sewn on.
• Work with a firm but not tight tension to keep the stitch definition clear.
• Stuff gradually as you go, shaping with your fingers to keep the head and body smooth and rounded.

Color names in the instructions refer to the suggested palette above; you can substitute similar pastels.

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Bunny Legs & Body

Legs (make 2, beige body color, in the round)

CO 10 sts. Join in the round, being careful not to twist. Place marker for beginning of round.

Rnd 1–2: k all.
Rnd 3: (k1, kfb) repeat around (15 sts).
Rnd 4: k all.
Rnd 5: (k4, kfb) x3 (18 sts).

Rnds 6–18: k all for a straight lower leg.
Lightly stuff the foot and lower leg.

Cut yarn on first leg, leaving a tail. Work second leg the same but do not cut yarn.

Join for Body

Rnd 1: Knit across 18 sts of second leg, CO 4 sts with backward loop, knit across 18 sts of first leg, CO 4 sts, place marker at start of round. (18 + 4 + 18 + 4 = 44 sts)

Rnds 2–4: k all.

Rnd 5: (k10, kfb) x4, k4 (48 sts).
Rnds 6–10: k all (upper legs and hips). Stuff both legs firmly; begin stuffing body as you go.

Rnd 11: (k6, k2tog) x6 (42 sts).
Rnd 12–13: k all.

Rnd 14: (k5, k2tog) x6 (36 sts).
Rnd 15–18: k all (waist and lower torso).

Rnd 19: (k4, k2tog) x6 (30 sts).
Rnd 20–22: k all.

This is the chest area. Continue stuffing firmly, shaping a gentle curve from hips to chest.

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Neck & Head

Rnd 23: (k3, k2tog) x6 (24 sts).
Rnd 24: k all.

Increase for Head

Change to working the head while continuing in beige.

Rnd 25: (k3, kfb) x6 (30 sts).
Rnd 26: (k4, kfb) x6 (36 sts).
Rnd 27: (k5, kfb) x6 (42 sts).
Rnd 28: (k6, kfb) x6 (48 sts).

Rnds 29–40: k all for a smooth, rounded head. Add stuffing gradually to make a firm, neat sphere. Take time to adjust the filling so the stitches sit evenly and clearly.

Place safety eyes between Rnds 33–34, about 7–8 sts apart, centered on the face. Do not over-stuff yet; leave a bit of space to embroider the mouth later.

Head Shaping

Rnd 41: (k6, k2tog) x6 (42 sts).
Rnd 42: k all.
Rnd 43: (k5, k2tog) x6 (36 sts).
Rnd 44: k all.
Rnd 45: (k4, k2tog) x6 (30 sts).
Rnd 46: (k3, k2tog) x6 (24 sts).
Rnd 47: (k2, k2tog) x6 (18 sts).

Stuff more if needed to firm up the top of the head.

Rnd 48: (k1, k2tog) x6 (12 sts).
Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull tight and secure inside the head.

Embroider a small V-shaped nose and a gentle smile line with dark yarn, matching the expression in the photo: simple and friendly.

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Arms (make 2)

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 (hand section).
Rnd 6: (k2, kfb) x4 (16 sts).

Rnds 7–18: k all for the arm length. Lightly stuff the lower half of the arm; leave the upper part softer so it lies nicely at the sides.

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. These flat tops will sit neatly against the body.

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Ears (make 2, worked flat)

Using beige and straight needles:

CO 8 sts.

Row 1 (RS): k all.
Row 2 (WS): p all.
Row 3: kfb, k6, kfb (10 sts).
Row 4: p all.
Row 5: kfb, k8, kfb (12 sts).

Rows 6–16: work in stockinette (k RS, p WS).

Row 17: k2tog, k8, ssk (10 sts).
Row 18: p all.
Row 19: k2tog, k6, ssk (8 sts).
Row 20: p all.
Row 21: k2tog, k4, ssk (6 sts).

Cut yarn, thread through 6 sts, pull tight. Do not stuff; the ears should drape softly. Fold the ear base slightly when attaching to give a gentle curve.

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Dress – Seaside Striped Sundress

Dress is worked in the round from hem up and is removable.

Use pale blue for hem, cream for main, and a touch of yellow in between if desired.

Hem

With pale blue, CO 72 sts. Join in the round, pm for beginning.

Rnd 1: k all.
Rnd 2: p all (creates a slight hem ridge, nice and crisp).
Rnd 3–6: k all.

Change to cream.

Rnd 7: (k10, k2tog) x6 (66 sts).
Rnd 8–16: k all for skirt.

Optional narrow yellow accent:
Rnd 17: with yellow, k all.
Rnd 18: with cream again, k all.

Rnds 19–24: k all (upper skirt). The skirt should reach just above the bunny’s knees.

Waist & Bodice

Rnd 25: (k9, k2tog) x6 (60 sts).
Rnd 26: k all.
Rnd 27: (k8, k2tog) x6 (54 sts).
Rnd 28–30: k all (fitted waist).

Change to pale blue for bodice/yoke.

Rnd 31: (k7, k2tog) x6 (48 sts).
Rnds 32–34: k all.

Armhole & Back Opening (worked flat)

We now work back and forth to leave an opening at center back.

Divide: work 24 sts, place remaining 24 sts on a holder.

Front Bodice (24 sts)

Row 1 (WS): p all.
Row 2 (RS): k all.
Repeat Rows 1–2 three more times (8 rows total).

Neck shaping:
Row 9 (WS): p all.
Row 10 (RS): k9, k2tog, k2tog, k9 (22 sts).
Row 11: p all.
Row 12: BO 22 sts.

Back Bodice (24 sts)

Place held 24 sts on needle, join yarn.

Work 8 rows in stockinette as for front.

Row 9 (WS): p all.
Row 10 (RS): k all.
Row 11: BO 24 sts.

Sew shoulder edges (about 4–5 sts per side) to create small straps. The open center back will close with a small snap or tie later.

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Coral Cardigan

Worked flat in one piece from hem up, then sleeves added.

Use coral yarn and 2.75 mm straight needles.

Body

CO 40 sts.

Rows 1–4: k1, p1, k1 rib to end.
Rows 5–18: work in stockinette (RS k, WS p).

Row 19 (RS): k13 (right front), BO 4 (armhole gap), k10 (back), BO 4, k13 (left front).

Work each section separately.

Right Front (13 sts)
Row 20 (WS): p all.
Rows 21–26: work in stockinette.
Row 27 (RS): k all.
Row 28: p all.
Row 29: BO 4, k to end (9 sts).
Rows 30–32: stockinette.
Row 33: BO all.

Back (10 sts)
Rejoin yarn to 10 back sts.
Work 10 rows in stockinette (to match fronts), then BO all.

Left Front (mirror of right)
Attach yarn and work same as right, mirroring neckline shaping (BO at neck edge).

Sew shoulder seams. Sew sides closed up to underarm.

Sleeves (make 2)

CO 14 sts with coral.

Rows 1–4: k1, p1, k1 rib.
Rows 5–14: stockinette.
Row 15 (RS): k2tog, k10, ssk (12 sts).
Rows 16–18: stockinette.
Row 19: BO.

Sew sleeves into armholes, then sew underarm seams. The cardigan is slightly cropped, ending at the bunny’s waist.

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Straw Sunhat with Blue Trim

Use straw/beige color for main and pale blue for edging. Work in the round.

With straw color, 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 (crown height).

Brim increases:

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).

Change to pale blue.

Rnd 14: k all.
Rnd 15: p all for a crisp edge.
BO loosely.

Try the hat on the bunny’s head; it should sit low but not cover the eyes completely.

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Sandals

Make 2 with cream (sole and straps) and a touch of straw color for edging if desired. Worked flat.

CO 8 sts in cream.

Row 1: k all.
Row 2: p all.
Row 3: kfb, k6, kfb (10 sts).
Row 4: p all.
Row 5: k all.
Row 6: p all.
Row 7: k2tog, k6, ssk (8 sts).
Row 8: p all.
Row 9: k all.

BO, leaving a tail. This is the sole.

For the front strap, pick up 5 sts across the toe area.
Row 1: k all.
Row 2: p all.
Row 3: BO 5 sts.

For the ankle strap, pick up 3 sts on one side near heel.
Work 16 rows in garter (k every row), then BO. This strap wraps around the ankle and is sewn to the opposite side.

Repeat for second sandal. Adjust fit by placing the sole under the bunny foot and sewing the straps snugly.

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Shell Crossbody Bag

Use cream.

CO 10 sts.

Row 1 (RS): k all.
Row 2 (WS): p all.
Row 3: k2tog, k6, ssk (8 sts).
Row 4: p all.
Row 5: k2tog, k4, ssk (6 sts).
Row 6: p all.
Row 7: k2tog, k2, ssk (4 sts).
Row 8: p all.
Row 9: k2tog, k2tog (2 sts).
Row 10: p2tog (1 st).

Fasten off. This forms the front shell shape.

Make a second identical piece for the back of the bag.

Sew around edges, leaving a small top opening.

For strap, with pale blue, CO 60 sts, BO loosely to create a thin I-cord–like chain (or knit a real 2-st I-cord). Sew strap ends to sides of the shell so it can go across the bunny’s body.

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Ice Cream Cone

Cone (straw color)

CO 6 sts. Work in the round.

Rnd 1: k all.
Rnd 2: (k2, kfb) x2 (8 sts).
Rnd 3: k all.
Rnd 4: (k3, kfb) x2 (10 sts).
Rnd 5–7: k all.

Lightly stuff.

Ice Cream Swirl (cream and pink)

With cream, CO 10 sts. Work flat in garter stitch:

Row 1: k all.
Row 2: k all.
Change to pink.
Rows 3–6: k all.
Change back to cream.
Rows 7–10: k all.

Cut yarn, leave tail. Roll this strip into a spiral cone shape and stitch along the edge so it holds. Sew onto top of cone, hiding all raw edges. Attach cone to bunny’s hand later.

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Float Ring

Use four pastel colors: blue, yellow, coral, pink. Work as a small donut in the round.

With blue, CO 24 sts. Join in the round.

Rnds 1–3: k all.
Change to yellow.
Rnds 4–6: k all.
Change to coral.
Rnds 7–9: k all.
Change to pink.
Rnds 10–12: k all.

Bind off loosely, leaving long tail. Stuff lightly as a tube. Join cast-on and bind-off edges to form a ring and sew closed, shaping into a smooth donut.

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Assembly

1. Attach Ears
   1. Pin ears to top sides of the head, slightly back from the eyes.
   2. Sew securely, folding the base a little to create the gentle curve.
2. Attach Arms
   1. Position arms at sides of body, with tops just below the neck.
   2. Sew around the flattened tops, making sure both arms hang evenly.
3. Dress the Bunny
   1. Put the dress on from the feet up.
   2. Close the back with a small snap, button, or a short tie made from yarn.
4. Cardigan
   1. Slip the cardigan on over the dress, gently easing the arms through.
   2. The front edges stay open, just like in the photo.
5. Hat & Accessories
   1. Place the straw hat on the head, tilting slightly. You can tack it down with a few hidden stitches if you want it fixed.
   2. Put sandals on the feet and sew soles lightly to the bottoms of the legs so they stay in place but still look like separate shoes.
   3. Cross the shell bag strap over the body from one shoulder to the opposite hip and tack it lightly to keep it from sliding.
   4. Sew the ice cream cone into one paw so it angles outward and is clearly visible.
   5. Arrange the float ring (and optional little shells if you knit more) around her feet for display; you can leave them loose for play or tack them to your display base.

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Finishing Touches

• Check all seams and ends, pulling stuffing gently into place so the body and head stay smooth and round.
• Steam-block clothing and hat very lightly if needed to relax edges and make the pastel stitches stand out clearly. Avoid heavy blocking on the stuffed bunny itself.
• Trim any visible yarn ends and tidy the facial embroidery.

Your Seaside Ice Cream Bunny is now ready for her day at the beach, with crisp, realistic knit stitches, soft pastel tones, and a full set of tiny accessories that invite people to look closer and smile.