She features a classic beige body with long, floppy ears. Her outfit centers around a cream-colored dress (knitted with a silky yarn for a luxe finish) that is embellished with a multitude of tiny, 3D pastel pink bows scattered across the skirt. To keep her warm, she wears a cropped pale pink shrug that covers just her shoulders. Her look is crowned with a statement accessory: a giant pink bow headband that sits playfully on her head. Finishing touches include delicate pink ballet flats with ribbon ties, a deep red velvet-textured heart bag, and a tiny knitted lipstick for touch-ups on the go. This project is perfect for knitters who love detailed finishing and cute, trendy designs.

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)
• MC – Main Color (Beige/Oatmeal)
• CC – Contrast Colors (Cream, Pastel Pink, Deep Red, Black, Gold)

Materials

• Yarn: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Beige: Approx. 50g for the bunny body.
  • Cream: Approx. 30g for the dress (a mercerized cotton or bamboo blend works well for a “silky” look).
  • Pastel Pink: Approx. 25g for the shrug, headband, shoes, and dress bows.
  • Deep Red/Burgundy: Approx. 10g for the heart bag and lipstick tip.
  • Black & Gold: Scraps for the lipstick case.
• Needles:
  • US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs or circular needles (Bunny, Shoes, Accessories).
  • US 4 (3.5 mm) Straight or circular needles (Dress, Shrug).
• Notions: Fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, black embroidery floss (eyes), pink satin ribbon (for shoe ties), stitch markers.

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 top of head (excluding headband bow).

Construction Overview

• Bunny: Worked in the round from the feet up. Legs are knitted separately, then joined to form the body and head in one continuous piece. Arms and ears are knitted separately and sewn on.
• Dress: Worked flat from the bottom up. The 3D bows are created using a specific embroidery technique or knitted separately and sewn on (instructions provided for embroidery method for best scale).
• Shrug: Worked flat from the top down (raglan style) but cropped short.
• Headband: A knitted strip sewn into a loop with a large separate bow attached.
• Accessories: Heart bag is worked flat in two pieces; lipstick is a small cylinder.

Bunny Body Instructions

Legs (Make 2)

With Beige 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 Beige 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 Beige yarn, worked flat. CO 12 sts.

Rows 1–35: Stockinette stitch (k RS, p 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.

Cream “Silk” Dress with 3D Bows

Worked flat from bottom up using Cream yarn and US 4 needles.

Skirt: CO 60 sts.

Rows 1–4: Garter stitch (Hem).

Rows 5–34: Stockinette stitch. (This smooth fabric will be the canvas for the bows).

Waist Decrease: *k2, k2tog* rep across (45 sts).

Waistband: Work 4 rows k1, p1 rib.

Bodice: Work 8 rows Stockinette.

Armhole Shaping:

Row 1: k10, BO 4, k17, BO 4, k10.

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

Shoulder Straps: Sew shoulder seams.

The 3D Bows (Embellishment):

Using Pastel Pink yarn and a tapestry needle, create “bows” all over the skirt.

Method: Bring the yarn up, make a small horizontal loop (approx 1cm wide), bring needle down. Bring needle up in the center of the loop and make a small vertical stitch over the loop to cinch it tight, creating a bow shape. Secure at the back. Repeat randomly or in a grid pattern across the skirt.

Pale Pink Cropped Shrug

Worked flat from top down using Pastel Pink yarn and US 4 needles.

Neck: CO 28 sts.

Rows 1–2: k1, p1 rib.

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

Row 4: Purl all.

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

Row 6: Purl all.

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 only 2 rows in Stockinette (for the cropped look). Work 4 rows Garter Stitch. BO.

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

Giant Bow Headband

With Pastel Pink yarn and US 4 needles.

Headband: CO 6 sts. Knit in Garter Stitch until strip fits around bunny’s head (approx 12 inches). BO. Sew ends together.

Giant Bow: CO 16 sts.

Work in Garter Stitch for 5 inches. BO.

Wrap yarn tightly around the center of this rectangle to cinch it into a large bow shape. Sew firmly to the top of the headband.

Pink Ballet Flats

Make 2. With Pastel Pink yarn and US 3 needles.

Sole: CO 8 sts. Knit 12 rows Garter. Round toe. BO.

Upper: Pick up 30 sts around sole.

Rnds 1–3: Knit all.

Rnd 4 (Toe): k10, (k2tog) 5 times, k10 (25 sts).

Rnd 5: BO all sts.

Ties: Cut two lengths of pink ribbon. Sew to the back heel and sides of the shoe to wrap around the bunny’s ankle.

Accessories

Velvet Heart Bag

With Deep Red yarn. Make 2 identical pieces flat.

CO 3 sts.

Row 1: kfb, k1, kfb (5 sts).

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3: kfb, k3, kfb (7 sts).

Row 4: Purl.

Row 5: kfb, k5, kfb (9 sts).

Row 6: Purl.

Rows 7–10: Stockinette.

Shape Lobes:

Work 4 sts, turn (leave rem sts on needle).

Next row: Purl.

Next row: k2tog, k2.

BO.

Rejoin yarn to remaining sts. Work 4 sts. Repeat shaping.

Assembly: Sew the two hearts together, leaving the top V open. Knit a small I-cord handle in Red and attach.

Tiny Lipstick

Base: With Black yarn, CO 6 sts. Join in round. Knit 4 rounds.

Rim: Change to Gold. Knit 2 rounds.

Lipstick: Change to Red. Knit 4 rounds.

Rnd 11: k2tog around. Cut yarn, pull through. Stuff lightly with a scrap of yarn.

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider wide-set eyes with black floss. Stitch a dainty pink nose.
• Dressing: Put on the cream dress. Slip the pink shrug over the arms. Put on the ballet flats and tie the ribbons in a crisscross pattern up the leg.
• Headband: Place the headband on the head with the giant bow positioned right on top or slightly forward.
• Props: Place the heart bag on one arm and the tiny lipstick in the other hand (secure with a stitch).

Your “Coquette” Bow Bunny is ready to be the trendiest toy in town! Enjoy the cuteness.