This heirloom-quality doll is dressed to impress for high tea. Her wardrobe features a stunning palette of Dusty Rose and Sage Green, colors that evoke the softness of vintage floral chintz. Her dress is a marvel of texture, featuring a skirt adorned with scattered “Popcorn” stitches that mimic blooming 3D rosebuds. To ward off the gentle garden breeze, she wears a cropped Sage Green Bolero fastened with pearlescent buttons. Her look is completed with a wide-brimmed Sun Hat tied with a silk ribbon and matching sage shoes. She is the perfect hostess, holding a tiny Knitted Teacup and accompanied by a colorful Blue Tit bird, a frequent visitor to English gardens.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• k – knit
• p – purl
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• CO – cast on
• BO – bind off
• rnd(s) – round(s)
• RS – right side
• WS – wrong side
• kfb – knit front and back (increase 1 stitch)
• m1 – make 1 (lifted increase)
• k2tog – knit 2 stitches together (decrease)
• ssk – slip, slip, knit (decrease)
• MB (Make Bobble/Popcorn) – (k1, yo, k1, yo, k1) into next st, turn, p5, turn, k5, turn, p2tog, p1, p2tog, turn, sk2p. (Or use your preferred 5-stitch bobble method).
• MC – Main Color (Oatmeal/Beige)
• CC – Contrast Colors (Dusty Rose, Sage Green, White, Beige, Yellow, Blue, Black)

Materials

• Yarn: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Oatmeal/Beige: Approx. 50g for the bunny body.
  • Dusty Rose (Pink): Approx. 40g for the dress.
  • Sage Green (Grey-Green): Approx. 30g for the bolero and shoes.
  • Porcelain White: Approx. 10g for the teacup.
  • Beige/Tan: Approx. 20g for the sun hat.
  • Bird Colors: Scraps of Bright Blue, Yellow, White, and Black for the Blue Tit.
  • Gold/Yellow: Scrap for the teacup rim.
• Needles:
  • US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs or circular needles (Bunny, Shoes, Accessories).
  • US 4 (3.5 mm) Straight or circular needles (Clothing).
• Notions: Fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, black embroidery floss, 2 small pearl buttons, pink silk ribbon (approx. 12 inches).

Gauge & Finished Size

• Gauge: 24 sts and 30 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch on US 3 needles.
• Finished Size: Approximately 14 inches (36 cm) tall from shoes to the top of the hat.

Construction Overview

• Bunny: Worked in the round from the feet up. Legs are knitted separately, then joined to form the hips. The body and head are one continuous piece. Arms and ears are knitted separately and sewn on.
• Rosebud Dress: Worked flat. The skirt features the “Popcorn Stitch” or bobbles spaced out to look like roses.
• Bolero: Worked flat from the top down (raglan style) with a cropped hem.
• Sun Hat: Worked in the round with a wide, floppy brim.
• Accessories: The Teacup is a tiny cylinder; the Blue Tit is a multi-colored shaped toy.

Bunny Body Instructions

Legs (Make 2)

With Oatmeal yarn and US 3 needles.

Rnd 1: CO 10 sts. Join in the round. k all.

Rnd 2: kfb in every st (20 sts).

Rnds 3–8: k all (Foot).

Rnd 9 (Heel): k10, turn. p10, turn. k10, turn. p10, turn. k all sts to end of rnd.

Rnds 10–35: k all. Stuff foot firmly and leg lightly.

Break yarn for the first leg and place stitches on a holder. Knit the second leg but do not break yarn.

Body

Rnd 36 (Join): k across 10 sts of second leg, CO 4 sts, k across 20 sts of first leg, CO 4 sts, k remaining 10 sts of second leg (48 sts). Join to work in the round.

Rnds 37–48: k all (Hips).

Rnd 49: *k6, k2tog* rep around (42 sts).

Rnds 50–60: k all.

Rnd 61: *k5, k2tog* rep around (36 sts).

Rnds 62–66: k all.

Rnd 67: *k4, k2tog* rep around (30 sts).

Rnd 68: *k3, k2tog* rep around (24 sts).

Rnd 69 (Neck): *k2, k2tog* rep around (18 sts).

Rnds 70–72: k all for neck. Stuff body firmly.

Head

Rnd 73: *k2, m1* rep around (27 sts).

Rnd 74: *k3, m1* rep around (36 sts).

Rnd 75: *k3, m1* rep around (48 sts).

Rnds 76–96: k all. Stuff neck very firmly.

Rnd 97: *k6, k2tog* rep around (42 sts).

Rnd 98: *k5, k2tog* rep around (36 sts).

Rnd 99: *k4, k2tog* rep around (30 sts).

Rnd 100: *k3, k2tog* rep around (24 sts).

Rnd 101: *k2, k2tog* rep around (18 sts).

Rnd 102: k2tog around (9 sts).

Cut yarn, thread through remaining stitches, pull tight.

Arms (Make 2)

With Oatmeal yarn, CO 8 sts. Join in round.

Rnd 1: kfb around (16 sts).

Rnds 2–24: k all.

Rnd 25: k2tog, k to last 2 sts, ssk (14 sts).

BO. Stuff lightly and sew to body.

Ears (Make 2)

With Oatmeal yarn, worked flat. CO 12 sts.

Rows 1–35: Stockinette stitch (knit RS, purl WS).

Row 36: ssk, k8, k2tog (10 sts).

Row 37: p all.

Row 38: ssk, k6, k2tog (8 sts).

Row 39: p all.

Row 40: ssk, k4, k2tog (6 sts).

Row 41: ssk, k2, k2tog (4 sts).

BO. Sew to head.

Dusty Rose Popcorn Dress

Worked flat from the bottom up using Dusty Rose yarn and US 4 needles.

Skirt: CO 65 sts.

Rows 1–4: Garter stitch (Hem).

Pattern Setup: Work in Stockinette stitch for 4 rows.

Popcorn Row 1 (RS): k5, *MB, k9* repeat to last 10 sts, MB, k9. (Adjust spacing as preferred).

Next 5 Rows: Work in Stockinette.

Popcorn Row 2 (RS): k10, *MB, k9* repeat to end. (This staggers the roses).

Repeat these rows until the skirt measures 3.5 inches. The bobbles should look like little raised rosebuds scattered on the fabric.

Waist Decrease (RS): *k2, k2tog* rep across (approx 49 sts).

Waistband: Work 4 rows k1, p1 rib.

Bodice: Work 8 rows Stockinette (plain).

Armhole Shaping:

Row 1: k10 (Back), BO 4, k21 (Front), BO 4, k10 (Back).

Work the three sections separately for 8 rows. BO all sections.

Finishing: Sew shoulder seams. Sew back seam up to the waist. Add a snap fastener.

Sage Green Pearl Bolero

Worked flat from top down using Sage Green yarn and US 4 needles.

Neck: CO 28 sts.

Rows 1–2: k1, p1 rib.

Raglan Increases:

Row 3 (RS): k5 (Front), pm, k4 (Sleeve), pm, k10 (Back), pm, k4 (Sleeve), pm, k5 (Front).

Row 4: Purl.

Increase Rows:

Row 5: *k to marker, m1, sm, k1, m1* repeat at all markers, k to end.

Row 6: Purl.

Repeat Rows 5–6 until sleeve sections have 14 sts.

Divide: Work Front, place Sleeve sts on holder, Work Back, place Sleeve sts on holder, Work Front.

Body: Work on body sts for 1.5 inches (cropped length).

Hem: Work 4 rows Garter Stitch. BO.

Sleeves: Pick up sleeve sts. Knit 6 rows. Work 4 rows Garter Stitch. BO.

Finishing: Sew the pearl buttons to the front yoke (non-functional) or add a loop for closure.

Beige Sun Hat

With Beige/Tan yarn and US 3 needles.

Crown: CO 6 sts. Join in round.

Rnd 1: kfb around (12 sts).

Rnd 2: *k1, m1* around (18 sts).

Rnd 3: *k2, m1* around (24 sts).

Rnd 4: *k3, m1* around (30 sts).

Rnd 5: *k4, m1* around (36 sts).

Rnd 6: *k5, m1* around (42 sts).

Rnd 7: *k6, m1* around (48 sts).

Body: Work straight in Stockinette for 2 inches.

Wide Brim:

Rnd 1: *k1, m1* around (96 sts). (Rapid increase makes it flop).

Rnds 2–5: Knit all.

Rnd 6: *k7, m1* around (approx 109 sts).

Rnds 7–12: Knit all.

Rnd 13: Purl (Garter edge). BO loosely.

Decor: Wrap the pink silk ribbon around the base of the crown and tie a bow.

Sage Green Shoes

Make 2. With Sage Green yarn and US 3 needles.

Sole: CO 10 sts. Knit 12 rows Garter. Round toe. BO.

Upper: Pick up 32 sts around sole.

Rnds 1–3: Knit all.

Rnd 4 (Toe): k10, (k2tog) 6 times, k10 (26 sts).

Rnd 5: BO all sts.

Tea Time Accessories

Porcelain Teacup

With White yarn and US 3 needles (or smaller if possible).

Cup: CO 6 sts. Inc to 18 sts.

Knit 6 rounds.

Change to Gold/Yellow. Purl 1 round (Rim). BO.

Handle: Knit a tiny I-cord (2 sts, 4 rows). Sew to side.

Saucer: CO 6 sts. Inc to 24 sts. Knit 1 round. Change to Gold. BO.

Blue Tit Bird

This requires frequent color changes or duplicate stitch.

Body: With Yellow. CO 6 sts. Inc to 12. Knit 4 rounds.

Head: Change to White. Dec to 8 sts. Knit 2 rounds.

Cap: Change to Blue. Knit 2 rounds. Dec to 4. Close.

Wings: Pick up 3 sts on the side with Blue. Knit 3 rows. Dec to 1. Fasten off. Repeat on other side.

Tail: Pick up 3 sts at the back with Blue. Knit 4 rows. BO.

Details: Embroider a black eye line and a tiny beak. The belly should be yellow, wings blue, cheeks white.

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider refined, gentle eyes. Use pink thread for a nose.
• Dressing: Put on the rosebud dress. Layer the sage bolero over it. Put on the sage shoes. Place the sun hat on the head.
• Props: Tack the teacup to the bunny’s hand. You can attach the Blue Tit to her other hand or shoulder using a discreet stitch or wire.

Your “English Rose Tea” Bunny is ready for a sophisticated afternoon! Enjoy the tea.