Welcome to the tutorial for The Rain Lily Bunny, a charming character designed to bring a splash of joy to even the grayest of days. Inspired by the resilience and beauty of the Rain Lily flower which blooms after a storm, this bunny is dressed in a soft, romantic palette of baby pink and light gray. She wears a stunning baby pink dress with a skirt constructed to resemble the petals of a flower, offering a whimsical, bell-like silhouette. To protect her from the imaginary drizzle, she dons a chic light gray capelet, loosely knitted for a drape that mimics a lightweight raincoat, and a classic pink sou’wester hat. Her outfit is completed with practical gray flats.

No rainy day walk is complete without the right gear, so she carries a miniature pink and white striped umbrella. Hiding safely beneath it is her little friend, a small green frog seeking shelter. Creating this heirloom-quality doll is a wonderful investment of your time. If you were to buy a finished art doll of this complexity on platforms like Etsy, the price could range from $85 to $150 USD depending on the detailing. However, the estimated cost to make this yourself is only around $20 to $30 USD in materials. You can purchase excellent DK weight yarns and needles from online retailers like Amazon, LoveCrafts, or your local yarn shop. When you buy your own supplies, you ensure the quality and color match perfectly, creating a treasure that money simply cannot buy off a shelf.

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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
• yo – yarn over
• sk2p – slip 1, k2tog, pass slipped stitch over
• I-cord – A narrow tube of knitting

Materials

• DK (Double Knit) or Light Worsted weight yarn in the following colors:
  • Oatmeal/Beige (Bunny body)
  • Baby Pink (Dress, Hat, Umbrella stripes)
  • Light Gray (Capelet, Shoes)
  • White (Umbrella stripes)
  • Spring Green (Frog)
• 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 frog)
• Craft wire (to structure the umbrella)
• A small button (for the capelet)
• Tapestry needle and embroidery needle
• Stitch markers

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.

Bunny Body & Head

Legs (Make 2)

Start with Oatmeal/Beige yarn. (Shoes will be made separately).

CO 10 sts on DPNs. Join in the round.

Rnd 1: kfb around (20 sts).

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

Rnds 3–8: k all (Foot).

Rnd 9 (Shape Heel/Ankle): k10, (k2tog) 5 times, k10 (25 sts).

Rnd 10: k10, (k2tog) 3 times, k9 (22 sts).

Rnds 11–32: k all (Leg). Stuff foot firmly 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 4–26: Stockinette stitch.

Row 27: ssk, k10, k2tog (12 sts).

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

Baby Pink Petal Dress

This dress mimics the shape of a Rain Lily flower. The hem is worked to create distinct points or “petals” that flare out.

With Baby Pink yarn, CO 72 sts. Join in round.

Petal Hem Shaping:

Rnd 1: *k1, m1, k4, sk2p, k4, m1* rep around. (This creates a wavy chevron pattern).

Rnd 2: k all.

Repeat Rnds 1-2 for 1.5 inches. This creates the pointed hem.

Rnds 15–30: k all (Straight skirt, the chevron will flatten into a bell shape).

Waist Decrease:

Rnd 31: *(k4, k2tog)* rep around (60 sts).

Rnd 32: *(k3, k2tog)* rep around (48 sts).

Rnd 33: *(k2, k2tog)* rep around (36 sts).

Bodice:

Rnds 34–38: k all.

Divide for Armholes: k7, BO 4, k14, BO 4, k7.

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

Light Gray Capelet

Worked flat from the neck down. This is a simple, elegant cover-up.

With Light Gray yarn, CO 24 sts.

Row 1: *k1, p1* rib (Collar).

Row 2: *k1, m1* rep across to last st, k1 (47 sts).

Row 3: Purl.

Row 4: k3 (Border), *k3, m1* to last 3, k3 (Border).

Row 5: k3, p to last 3, k3.

Row 6: k3, *k4, m1* to last 3, k3.

Continue in Stockinette with Garter borders, increasing randomly or evenly every RS row to create a swing shape, until capelet measures 2.5 inches long.

Last 3 rows: Garter stitch.

BO. Sew a small button to the neck collar.

Pink Sou’wester Hat

This hat features a wider brim at the back to protect from “rain”.

With Baby Pink, CO 42 sts. Join in round.

Crown:

Rnds 1–10: k all.

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

Decrease every round until 6 sts rem. Close top.

Brim:

Pick up 42 sts along the cast-on edge.

Rnd 1: *(k2, m1)* rep around (63 sts).

Rnds 2–4: k all.

Short Row Shaping (Back Brim):

k40, turn. p30, turn. k32, turn. p34, turn. Continue working back and forth, adding 2 stitches each turn, until you have worked across all stitches. This makes the back longer.

Rnd 5: k all around.

Rnd 6: Purl all (Rim).

Rnd 7: BO.

Gray Flats

Make 2. Worked in the round.

With Light Gray, CO 24 sts.

Rnds 1–3: k all (Sole rim).

Rnd 4: k8, (k2tog) 4 times, k8 (20 sts).

Rnd 5: k8, (k2tog) 2 times, k8 (18 sts).

Rnd 6: BO all stitches.

Sew the bottom edges together to close the sole. Slip onto the bunny’s feet.

Accessories

Pink & White Umbrella

This is a prop constructed over wire or a pipe cleaner frame.

Canopy: CO 6 sts with Pink. Join in round.

Rnd 1: kfb around (12 sts).

Rnd 2: *k1 Pink, k1 White* (Join White).

Rnd 3: *kfb Pink, kfb White* (Increase to wedges).

Continue increasing 1 st in each colored section every round until the canopy is approx 4 inches wide. Bind off. You will have alternating triangular wedges of Pink and White.

Assembly: Insert a piece of craft wire through the center for the handle. Wrap the wire in White yarn (glue or wrap tightly). Bend the bottom of the wire into a “J” handle.

Tiny Green Frog

Body: With Spring Green, CO 6 sts. Inc to 12. Knit 3 rnds. Inc to 16. Knit 3 rnds. Dec to 8. Stuff. Close.

Eyes: CO 3 sts. Knit 2 rows. BO. Make 2. Sew to top of head and attach black beads.

Legs: Make 4 small I-cords (2 sts, 1 inch long). Sew to sides of body.

Position the frog so it is holding onto the umbrella handle or sitting under the bunny’s arm.

Assembly

• Weave in all ends.
• Dress the bunny in the pink petal dress.
• Put on the gray shoes.
• Button the gray capelet around the neck.
• Place the sou’wester hat on the head.
• Secure the umbrella in the bunny’s hand (you may need a few stitches to hold it upright).
• Place the frog on the bunny’s arm or under the umbrella.
• Embroider a “Y” nose on the bunny with beige thread.

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