The Lily of the Valley Bunny is a symbol of purity, luck, and the return of happiness. Inspired by the delicate bell-shaped flowers often favored by royalty, this heirloom-quality knitted doll exudes elegance and springtime charm. She is the perfect project for intermediate knitters looking to create a sophisticated character with intricate details.

Her outfit is a tribute to the flower itself. She wears a dress in a soft, pale green hue, reminiscent of fresh spring leaves, with a hemline delicately embroidered with small white dots to represent dew or tiny buds. Over this, she dons a pristine white bolero jacket featuring a charming scalloped collar that frames her face beautifully.

To complete the look, she wears a whimsical white pixie hat shaped like the bell of a lily, topped with a tiny green stem detail. Her feet are dainty in pale green ballet flats. In her paw, she holds a knitted silver bell and a bouquet of her namesake flowers. Accompanying her is a tiny, curious white mouse, gazing up in admiration. This pattern will guide you through every step to bring this enchanting scene to life.

 

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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
• Bobble – (k1, yo, k1, yo, k1) in same st, turn, p5, turn, k5, turn, p2tog, p1, p2tog, turn, sk2p.
• I-cord – A narrow tube of knitting

Materials

• DK (Double Knit) or Light Worsted weight yarn in the following colors:
  • Oatmeal or Soft Beige (Bunny body)
  • Pale Green (Dress, Shoes, Flower Stems, Hat Stem)
  • Pure White (Jacket, Hat, Flower blooms, Mouse, Dress embroidery)
  • Silver Grey (Bell accessory)
  • Pink (Nose embroidery)
• 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 like the jacket)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Black safety eyes (approx. 9mm for bunny, 5mm beads for mouse)
• Tapestry needle and embroidery needle
• Stitch markers
• Small pearl beads (optional for flower centers)

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 top of the hat.

Construction Overview

• Bunny: Worked in the round from the feet up. Pale green ballet flats are integrated into the leg knitting for a seamless finish. Legs are joined to form the hips, body, and head. Arms and ears are knitted separately.
• Dress: Worked from the bottom up in the round. The “dots” are added via French Knot embroidery after knitting.
• Bolero Jacket: Worked flat with raglan shaping and a special scalloped collar technique.
• Hat: A pixie style worked in the round, shaped to look like a flower bell.
• Accessories: The bell, bouquet, and mouse are miniature separate projects.

Bunny Body & Head

Legs with Pale Green Flats (Make 2)

Start with Pale Green yarn for the shoes.

CO 10 sts on DPNs. Join in the round, being careful not to twist.

Rnd 1: kfb around (20 sts).

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

Rnds 3–7: k all (Shoe base).

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

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

Rnd 10: k all.

Rnd 11 (Strap Gap): k8, BO 6 sts loosely, k8.

Rnd 12 (Change to Oatmeal/Beige): k8, CO 6 sts (using backward loop method over the gap), k8 (22 sts).

Rnds 13–32: k all (Leg). Stuff the green foot firmly and the leg lightly.

Break yarn for the first leg. Knit the second leg in the same way, but do not break the 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, spaced about 10 sts apart.

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 Straps

With Pale Green yarn, pick up 4 sts at the side of the shoe opening (where the color changes). Knit a small strip to cross the foot. Sew to the other side.

Pale Green Lily Dress

Worked in the round from the bottom up.

With Pale Green, CO 60 sts.

Rnds 1–3: Purl all (This creates a textured hem edge).

Rnds 4–28: k all (Skirt).

Rnd 29: *(k4, k2tog)* rep around (50 sts).

Rnd 30: k all.

Rnd 31: *(k3, k2tog)* rep around (40 sts). (Waist).

Bodice:

Rnds 32–37: k all.

Armholes:

Next Rnd: k10, BO 4, k12, BO 4, k10.

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

Embroidery (Crucial Step): Using White yarn, embroider small French Knots evenly spaced around the hem of the skirt (just above the purl ridge). These represent the “dots” or tiny buds of the flower.

White Bolero with Scalloped Collar

Worked flat, raglan style. The jacket is cropped short.

With Pure White, 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 inch in stockinette. Work 2 rows Garter Stitch. BO.

Sleeves: Pick up sleeve sts. Knit 1 inch. Work 2 rows Garter Stitch. BO.

Scalloped Collar:

Pick up stitches around the neck edge.

Row 1: k all.

Row 2: *k1, m1* rep across (doubling stitches for ruffle effect).

Row 3: Purl.

Row 4 (Scallop Bind Off): *Cast off 2 sts, slip stitch back to left needle, cast on 2 sts, cast off 4 sts* repeat across. (Alternatively, work a picot edge: *k2, BO 1, return st to left needle*).

White Pixie Hat

Designed to look like the inverted bell of the flower.

With Pure White, CO 48 sts. Join in round.

Rnds 1–5: *k2, p2* rib (Brim).

Rnd 6: *(k6, k2tog)* rep around (42 sts).

Rnds 7–10: k all.

Rnd 11: *(k5, k2tog)* rep around (36 sts).

Rnds 12–14: k all.

Rnd 15: *(k4, k2tog)* rep around (30 sts).

Continue decreasing every other round until 6 sts remain.

Stem: Change to Pale Green yarn. Knit I-cord on these 6 sts for 1 inch. Bind off. This represents the stem of the flower.

Accessories

Silver Bell

With Silver Grey, CO 6 sts. Join in round. Inc to 12. Inc to 18. Knit 4 rnds. Purl 1 rnd (rim). Knit 1 rnd. BO.

Handle: Pick up 4 sts on top. Knit 2 rnds. BO.

Stuff lightly to keep shape.

Lily of the Valley Bouquet

Stems: With Pale Green, CO 3 sts. Knit I-cords of varying lengths (3 to 5 inches).

Flowers: With White, cast on 1 st. (k1, yo, k1, yo, k1) in same stitch. Purl back. k5. p5. ssk, k1, k2tog. Sl1, k2tog, psso. Fasten off. Make 5-6 of these bobbles.

Sew the white bobbles along the upper part of the green stems to mimic the drooping bells.

Tiny White Mouse

Body: With White, CO 6 sts. Inc to 12. Knit 4 rnds. Dec to 6. Stuff. Close.

Head: Pick up 6 sts. Inc to 10. Knit 3 rnds. Dec to 4 (snout). Close.

Ears: Tiny loops of white yarn sewn to head.

Tail: White I-cord (2 sts) approx 2 inches long.

Eyes: Use tiny black beads.

Assembly

• Weave in all ends.
• Dress the bunny in the pale green dress. Ensure the embroidered dots are visible at the hem.
• Put on the white bolero jacket.
• Place the pixie hat on the head.
• Stitch the silver bell to one of the bunny’s hands.
• Tack the bouquet of lilies to the other hand or arm.
• Position the white mouse near the bunny’s feet, looking up at the bell.
• Embroider a pink “Y” nose on the bunny.

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