The Succulent Lover Bunny is a modern, refreshing take on the classic knitted toy, perfect for those who adore bringing the outdoors in. This bunny has a “green thumb” and a contemporary style, embodying the calm and vibrant energy of a houseplant enthusiast. She is dressed in a stunning Jade Green dress featuring a textured “scale” or “crocodile” stitch pattern that mimics the plump leaves of her favorite plants.

To complement the earthy tones of her garden, she wears a warm Terracotta vest, reminiscent of clay pots, and matching terracotta brown loafers. Her look is softened with a moss green headband tied in a sweet bow. She is busy tending to her collection, carrying a tray with three distinct tiny knitted succulents: a trailing string of pearls, a rosette echeveria, and a spiky aloe. Slowly crawling beside her is her patient pet, a tiny turtle with a patterned shell. This pattern is perfect for intermediate knitters looking to practice texturing and miniature knitting.

 

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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)
• m1 – make 1 (lifted increase)
• k2tog – knit 2 together
• ssk – slip, slip, knit
• p2tog – purl 2 together
• yo – yarn over
• Scale Stitch – (Special stitch explained in pattern)
• Bobble – (k1, yo, k1, yo, k1) into next st, turn, p5, turn, k5, turn, p2tog, p1, p2tog, turn, sk2p.
• I-cord – A narrow tube of knitting

Materials

• DK or Light Worsted weight yarn in the following colors:
  • Oatmeal/Beige (Bunny body)
  • Jade Green (Dress)
  • Terracotta/Rust (Vest, Shoes, Pots)
  • Moss Green (Headband, Turtle shell)
  • Pale Green (String of Pearls plant)
  • Dark Green (Aloe plant)
  • Sage Green (Echeveria plant)
  • Dark Brown (Turtle body/Tray)
• US 2.5 (3.0 mm) double-pointed needles (DPNs) or circulars for magic loop
• US 2.5 (3.0 mm) straight needles (optional for flat pieces)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Black safety eyes (approx. 9mm for bunny, 5mm beads for turtle)
• 2 small wooden buttons (approx 10mm) for the vest
• Tapestry needle and embroidery needle
• Stitch markers
• Cardboard (optional to stiffen the tray)

Gauge & Finished Size

• Gauge: Approximately 26 sts = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch.
• Work firmly to ensure stuffing does not show through the fabric.
• Finished Height: Approximately 14–15 inches (36–38 cm) from shoes to ear tips.

Construction Overview

• Bunny: Worked in the round from the feet up. Terracotta loafers are knitted as part of the leg. Legs join to form the body and head. Arms and ears are knitted separately and attached.
• Dress: Worked from the bottom up. The skirt uses a “Knitted Scale” stitch to resemble succulent leaves, transitioning to a plain bodice.
• Vest: Worked flat in one piece (raglan style) or three pieces seamed.
• Headband: A simple garter strip with a separate bow.
• Accessories: Tray, 3 Pots, 3 Plant types, and the Turtle are all miniature projects.

Bunny Body & Head

Legs with Terracotta Loafers (Make 2)

Start with Terracotta/Rust yarn for the shoes.

CO 10 sts on DPNs. Join in the round.

Rnd 1: kfb around (20 sts).

Rnd 2: *(k1, kfb)* rep around (30 sts).

Rnds 3–7: k all (Sole).

Rnd 8 (Shape Toe): k10, (k2tog) 5 times, k10 (25 sts).

Rnd 9: k10, (k2tog) 3 times, k9 (22 sts).

Rnds 10–12: k all (Shoe upper).

Rnd 13: Purl all (Top rim of shoe).

Change to Oatmeal/Beige (Skin).

Rnd 14: In back loops only, k all.

Rnds 15–32: k all (Leg). Stuff foot firmly (shape the toe to look like a loafer) and leg lightly.

Break yarn for first leg. Knit second leg but do not break yarn.

Body

Rnd 33 (Join Legs): k11 (from 2nd leg), CO 4 sts, k22 (from 1st leg), CO 4 sts, k11 (from 2nd leg). (52 sts total).

Rnds 34–42: k all (Hips).

Rnd 43: *(k11, k2tog)* rep around (48 sts).

Rnds 44–50: k all.

Rnd 51: *(k6, k2tog)* rep around (42 sts).

Rnds 52–58: k all. Stuff body firmly.

Rnd 59: *(k5, k2tog)* rep around (36 sts).

Rnd 60: *(k4, k2tog)* rep around (30 sts).

Rnd 61: *(k3, k2tog)* rep around (24 sts). (Neck).

Head

Rnd 62: *(k2, m1)* rep around (32 sts).

Rnd 63: *(k3, m1)* rep around (40 sts).

Rnd 64: *(k4, m1)* rep around (48 sts).

Rnds 65–78: k all. Insert safety eyes between Rnds 72 and 73.

Rnd 79: *(k4, k2tog)* rep around (40 sts).

Rnd 80: *(k3, k2tog)* rep around (32 sts).

Rnd 81: *(k2, k2tog)* rep around (24 sts). Stuff head firmly.

Rnd 82: k2tog around (12 sts).

Rnd 83: k2tog around (6 sts). Close hole.

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Arms (Make 2)

With Oatmeal, CO 8 sts. Join in round.

Rnd 1: kfb around (16 sts).

Rnds 2–20: k all.

Rnd 21: k2tog around (8 sts).

Stuff lightly. Flatten top and sew to body.

Ears (Make 2)

With Oatmeal, CO 12 sts. Work flat.

Row 1: k all.

Row 2: p all.

Row 3: k1, m1, k10, m1, k1 (14 sts).

Rows 4–24: Stockinette stitch.

Row 25: ssk, k10, k2tog (12 sts).

Decrease 1 st at each end every RS row until 4 sts rem. BO. Sew to head.

Shoe Details

With Terracotta yarn, stitch a small horizontal bar across the top of the foot (at the color change line) to mimic the “loafer” saddle/strap.

Jade Green Scale Dress

Worked in the round. The skirt uses a “Knitted Scale” stitch pattern to mimic the look of succulents.

With Jade Green, CO 64 sts. Join in round.

Rnds 1–2: k all.

Scale Stitch Pattern (Multiple of 8 sts):

Rnd 3: *k1, (k1, yo, k1, yo, k1) in next st (making 5 sts from 1), k2, (k1, yo, k1, yo, k1) in next st, k3* rep around.

Rnd 4: Knit all sts (including the increased groups).

Rnd 5: *k1, ssk, k1, k2tog (reducing the 5 back to 3), k2, ssk, k1, k2tog, k3* rep around.

Rnd 6: *k1, sk2p (slip 1, k2tog, psso – reducing 3 to 1), k2, sk2p, k3* rep around. (Original stitch count restored).

Rnds 7–8: k all.

Rnd 9: *k5, (k1, yo, k1, yo, k1) in next st, k2* rep around (Offsetting the scales).

Rnd 10: Knit all.

Rnd 11: *k5, ssk, k1, k2tog, k2* rep around.

Rnd 12: *k5, sk2p, k2* rep around.

Repeat Rnds 3–12 once more.

Waist Decrease:

Rnd 25: *(k6, k2tog)* rep around (56 sts).

Rnd 26: k all.

Rnd 27: *(k5, k2tog)* rep around (48 sts).

Rnd 28: *(k2, k2tog)* rep around (36 sts). (Waist).

Bodice:

Rnds 29–34: k all.

Divide for Armholes: k8, BO 4, k12, BO 4, k8.

Work Front and Back sections separately flat for 1 inch. BO. Sew shoulder seams.

Terracotta Pot Vest

Worked flat, raglan style.

With Terracotta/Rust, CO 30 sts.

Row 1: k2, p2 rib across.

Row 2 (Inc): k2 (border), k4 (Front), m1, k1 (Raglan), m1, k4 (Sleeve), m1, k1 (Raglan), m1, k8 (Back), m1, k1 (Raglan), m1, k4 (Sleeve), m1, k1 (Raglan), m1, k4 (Front), k2 (border).

Row 3: p all (keeping garter borders).

Repeat Rows 2–3 until sleeve sections have 14 sts.

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

Body: Work 1.5 inches in stockinette. Work 4 rows Garter Stitch. BO.

Sleeves: Pick up sleeve sts. Knit 1.5 inches. Work 4 rows Garter Stitch. BO.

Sew wooden buttons to the vest (decorative only, or make buttonholes).

Moss Green Headband

With Moss Green, CO 6 sts. Knit in Garter Stitch until the strip measures approx 10 inches (measure around bunny’s head). BO and sew ends together.

Bow: CO 10 sts. Knit a rectangle (approx 3 inches). BO. Wrap yarn around the center to pinch it into a bow shape. Sew to the headband.

Accessories

The Tray

With Dark Brown, CO 15 sts. Work Garter Stitch for 3 inches. BO.

Rim: Pick up stitches around the rectangle. Knit 2 rounds. BO.

Optional: Insert a piece of card to keep it flat.

Tiny Succulents

Pots (Make 3): With Terracotta, CO 8 sts. Join in round. Inc to 16. Knit 5 rnds. BO. Stuff lightly.

Plant 1: String of Pearls

With Pale Green, CO 3 sts. Make an I-cord approx 2 inches long. Along the I-cord, make small Bobbles every 3 rows. Sew into one pot.

Plant 2: Echeveria (Rosette)

With Sage Green, cast on 40 sts. BO 5 sts, slip stitch back to needle, BO 5 sts… repeat to create a strip of loops. Roll the strip into a spiral rosette and sew base. Stitch into pot.

Plant 3: Aloe/Snake Plant

With Dark Green, CO 3 sts. Knit 6 rows. k2tog, k1. Fasten off. Make 3 of these spikes. Sew them together at the base and stitch into pot.

Tiny Turtle

Shell: With Moss Green, CO 6 sts. Inc to 12. Inc to 18. Knit 3 rnds. Dec to 12. Dec to 6. Fasten off (Dome shape).

Belly: With Brown, CO 6 sts. Inc to 12. Inc to 18. BO. Sew Belly to Shell, stuffing lightly.

Head: With Brown, CO 4 sts. Inc to 8. Knit 3 rnds. Dec to 4. Close. Sew to shell.

Legs: Make 4 tiny French knots or I-cords (2 sts, 2 rows) in Brown. Sew to belly.

Embroidery: Use darker green to stitch a hexagon pattern on the shell.

Assembly

• Weave in all ends.
• Dress the bunny in the jade green dress.
• Put on the terracotta vest.
• Place the headband on the head.
• Arrange the three pots on the tray and place near the bunny (or tack to hands).
• Place the tiny turtle next to the bunny’s feet.
• Embroider a “Y” nose on the bunny with brown thread.

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