A pastel-perfect bunny ready for an outdoor tea! Worked at a firm toy gauge for crisp shapes and photo-ready texture.
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Materials
- Yarn (Worsted/Category 4)
- Bunny body/inner ear/insoles: 90 g light oatmeal/cream
- Cardigan & leaves: 35 g soft sage
- Beret & shoes: 30 g blush pink
- Skirt base: 35–40 g pale cream
- Floral accents (duplicate stitch): scraps rose pink, butter yellow, light green
- Necklace beads: 8–10 g cream
- Napkin: 15 g ivory
- Plate & saucer: 12 g pale butter
- Macarons: scraps mint, peach, rose
- Teapot: 20 g pale butter
- Eyes/nose/mouth embroidery: small scraps black and soft pink
- Needles
- US 3 (3.25 mm) for bunny & small props
- US 4 (3.5 mm) for shoes, plate/saucer, teapot
- US 5 (3.75 mm) for cardigan, skirt, beret, napkin (drape)
DPNs or circulars for Magic Loop.
- Notions: tapestry needle, stitch markers, waste yarn, fiberfill. Optional: light floral wire for ear edges (omit for child-safe); 0.25 in (6 mm) elastic for skirt waistband (optional).
Gauge
On US 3 in stockinette: 26 sts x 36 rnds = 4 in (10 cm). Work firmly so stuffing does not show.
Abbreviations
k, p, st(s), rnd(s), RS/WS, pm/sm, kfb (inc 1), m1L/m1R (inc 1), k2tog, ssk, yo, BO/CO, tbl, skp (slip 1, k1, psso), I-cord (knit all sts, slide, do not turn).
Construction Overview
Bunny is knit in the round: Head → Body, with ears, arms, legs, tail made separately and sewn on. Clothes and props are fully removable. Follow color references precisely to match the photo.
Head
Using body yarn and US 3, CO 8 sts, join.
Rnd 1: kfb around (16).
Rnd 2: k.
Rnd 3: (k1, kfb) around (24).
Rnd 4: k.
Rnd 5: (k2, kfb) around (32).
Rnd 6: k.
Rnd 7: (k3, kfb) around (40).
Rnd 8: k.
Rnd 9: (k4, kfb) around (48).
Rnd 10: k.
Rnd 11: (k5, kfb) around (56).
Work 10 rnds even. Mark the eye line 9 rnds down from crown; eyes are 10 sts apart.
Shape chin:
Rnd 22: (k5, k2tog) around (48).
Rnd 23: k.
Rnd 24: (k4, k2tog) around (40).
Rnd 25: k.
Rnd 26: (k3, k2tog) around (32). Stuff head very firmly, keeping a round cheek line.
Rnd 27: (k2, k2tog) around (24).
Rnd 28: (k1, k2tog) around (16).
Rnd 29: k2tog around (8). Cut long tail; draw through and secure.
Face embroidery: Stitch small oval eyes in black on eye line; add a tiny white dot. With pink, a small triangle nose 4 rnds below eye line; stitch a short smiling “U”.
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Ears (make 2)
With body yarn on US 3, work flat. CO 12 sts.
Rows 1–4: knit (garter).
Row 5 (RS): kfb, k to last 2, kfb, k1 (14). WS purl.
Repeat inc row every RS 4 more times (22).
Work 12 rows st st even.
Taper: (RS) k1, ssk, k to last 3, k2tog, k1; WS purl. Repeat taper every RS 6 times (10).
K 2 rows even, BO.
Optional inner ridge: pick up along WS with body yarn and knit 1 garter ridge. Block lightly.
Body
With body yarn and US 3, CO 12 sts, join.
Rnd 1: kfb around (24).
Rnd 2: k.
Rnd 3: (k1, kfb) around (36).
Rnd 4: k.
Rnd 5: (k2, kfb) around (48).
Rnd 6–10: k.
Rnd 11: (k3, kfb) around (60).
Rnd 12–18: k even for belly depth.
Waist shaping:
Rnd 19: (k8, k2tog) around (54).
Rnd 21: (k7, k2tog) around (48).
Rnd 23: (k6, k2tog) around (42).
Rnd 25: (k5, k2tog) around (36).
Work 2 rnds even. Stuff firmly to an egg shape.
Join head to body: Ladder-stitch closed head base to the neck opening for a snug seat with a slight forward tilt.
Arms (make 2)
With body yarn and US 3, CO 8 sts, join.
Rnd 1: kfb around (16).
Rnd 2–10: k.
Rnd 11: (k2, k2tog) around (12).
Rnd 12–18: k even.
Stuff lightly; flatten the last round and mattress-stitch closed to form a rounded hand. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Legs (make 2)
With body yarn and US 3, CO 10 sts, join.
Rnd 1: kfb around (20).
Rnd 2–12: k.
Rnd 13: (k3, k2tog) around (16).
Rnd 14–18: k.
Stuff firmly. Leave open at top for sewing to body base at a slight splay so bunny stands/sits stable.
Tail
With body yarn and US 3, CO 6 sts, join.
Rnd 1: kfb around (12).
Rnd 2: k.
Rnd 3: (k1, kfb) around (18).
Rnd 4: k.
Rnd 5: (k1, k2tog) around (12).
Rnd 6: k2tog around (6). Draw tight; sew to back low center.
Ballet Flats (make 2)
Use US 4 for a touch of squish.
Soles (cream): CO 6 sts flat.
Row 1 (RS): kfb, k2, kfb, k2 (8).
Row 2: p.
Row 3: k1, kfb, k4, kfb, k1 (10).
Row 4: p.
Row 5: k1, kfb, k6, kfb, k1 (12).
Row 6: p. BO, leaving tail.
Uppers (pink): Pick up 30 sts evenly around sole; join.
Rnd 1–4: k.
Rnd 5 (toe shaping): place marker to center front 10 sts; work to 2 before center, k2tog, k6, ssk, knit to end.
Repeat Rnd 5 every other rnd 3 more times (decrease 8 total; 22 sts remain).
Rnd 13–14: k.
Straps: On next rnd BO 8 center instep sts; next rnd CO 16 sts across gap to form two long straps. Work 3 rnds; BO. Cross straps when dressing. Optional: tack to sides.
Slip shoes onto feet; tack at heel if you want them fixed.
Circle Skirt (100% Knit with Floral Duplicate Stitch)
Use US 5 and cream.
CO 64 sts, join.
Rnd 1–5: k1, p1 rib.
Switch to st st; work 4 rnds even.
Shaping to full circle:
Rnd A: (k7, m1L) around (72).
K 6 rnds.
Rnd B: (k8, m1L) around (80).
K 6 rnds.
Rnd C: (k9, m1L) around (88).
K to length 3.5 in (9 cm) from rib. BO loosely.
Floral look (after blocking): With pink and yellow scraps, duplicate-stitch tiny 3–4 sts blossoms scattered evenly; add a single green st as a “leaf” beside some flowers to mimic the photo.
Optional: thread ¼ in (6 mm) elastic through the rib for a snug waist.
Cropped Lace Cardigan
US 5, sage. Worked flat; simple eyelet panels echo the photo.
Back & Fronts in one to underarm:
CO 58 sts.
Row 1 (WS): purl.
Row 2 (RS): k all.
Row 3 (WS): p.
Row 4 (RS – set eyelets): k3, (yo, k2tog, k1) repeat 3 times, k4 across to create four lace panels; keep 3 edge sts in garter at both fronts.
Work Rows 3–4 8 more times (lace columns grow). Piece measures ~2.5 in (6.5 cm).
Divide for arm curves:
Place markers: 14 (front) / 30 (back) / 14 (front).
Next RS: BO 2, work to next marker; BO 4 for underarm; work to next marker; BO 2.
Now work each section separately 4 rows even.
Back only: continue straight in st st until back height from hem = 3.25 in (8.3 cm). BO.
Left Front: maintain 3-st garter band; shape neckline by k2tog at neckline every RS 4 times. When same height as back, BO.
Right Front: mirror with ssk at neckline.
Sleeves (picked up): Pick up 28 sts around each armhole with US 5; knit in the round 6 rnds stockinette; finish with k1, p1 rib 4 rnds; BO. Sleeves are short and puffy as pictured.
Front finishing: Pick up and knit along both front edges and neck with US 5; work 3 rows garter; BO. Sew on three tiny knit buttons (see below). Block lightly.
Knit buttons (make 3): With sage, CO 3 sts; work I-cord for 1.5 in (4 cm). Tie a tight knot; trim tails and sew as shank buttons.
Beret with Rosette
US 5, pink.
CO 60 sts, join.
Rnd 1–3: k.
Rnd 4: (k9, m1L) around (66).
Rnd 5–7: k.
Rnd 8: (k10, m1L) around (72).
Rnd 9–12: k.
Rnd 13 (top shaping): (k10, k2tog) around (66).
Rnd 14: k.
Rnd 15: (k9, k2tog) around (60).
Rnd 16: k.
Rnd 17: (k8, k2tog) around (54).
Rnd 18: k.
Rnd 19: (k7, k2tog) around (48).
Rnd 20: k.
Rnd 21: (k6, k2tog) around (42).
Rnd 22–23: k.
Work 6 rnds k1, p1 rib for band; BO in rib.
Rosette: CO 40 sts; kfb across (80). Next row knit; BO. Coil into a flat flower and sew to left side of beret.
Pearl Necklace (All Knit)
Make 14–16 beads depending on fit.
Each bead: with cream on US 3, CO 6 sts, join. Rnd 1: kfb around (12). Rnd 2: k. Rnd 3: k2tog around (6). Cut, draw through, pull tight around a tiny tuft of stuffing. String beads on a cream I-cord (CO 3 sts; work 6–7 in / 15–18 cm). Tie ends behind the neck.
Lace Napkin
US 5, ivory; worked flat with scalloped edge so it drapes as in the photo.
CO 24 sts.
Rows 1–4: garter (k every row).
Repeat the following 6-row motif 8 times or until square:
Row A (RS): k2, yo, k2tog, k2, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2; k2.
Row B (WS): k2, p to last 2, k2.
Row C: k2, yo, k2tog, k3, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k1; k2.
Row D: k2, p to last 2, k2.
Row E: k all.
Row F: k all.
Finish with 4 more garter rows; BO loosely. Block to open the lace. To mimic the photo, drape through the crook of the left arm and tack with 1–2 hidden stitches.
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Plate & Macarons (held in right hand)
Plate (US 4, butter): CO 6 sts in the round.
Rnd 1: kfb around (12).
Rnd 2: (k1, kfb) around (18).
Rnd 3: (k2, kfb) around (24).
Rnd 4: (k3, kfb) around (30).
Rnd 5: p around for rim fold.
Rnd 6–7: k. BO. Lightly steam to flatten.
Macarons (make 3; mint, peach, rose):
Top shell: CO 6, Rnd 1 kfb (12), Rnd 2 k, Rnd 3 (k1, kfb) (18), Rnd 4 k. Break yarn.
Bottom shell: work same to Rnd 3 only (18).
Filling: with cream, CO 18; knit 2 rnds; BO leaving tail. Sandwich pieces; stitch together. Tack macaron trio to plate.
Attachment: Sew plate to the inside of the right palm at a level angle so it looks “held.”
Teapot & Saucer (placed on table)
Saucer (US 4, butter): Work as plate to Rnd 4 (30 sts) then knit 1 rnd even, BO.
Teapot Body: CO 10 sts, join.
Rnd 1: kfb around (20).
Rnd 2: (k1, kfb) around (30).
Rnd 3–7: k.
Rnd 8: (k4, k2tog) around (25).
Rnd 9: (k3, k2tog) around (20).
Rnd 10: (k2, k2tog) around (15).
Stuff firmly to round shape.
Rnd 11: (k1, k2tog) around (10).
Rnd 12: k2tog around (5). Draw tight.
Lid: CO 6, Rnd 1 kfb (12), Rnd 2 k, Rnd 3 (k1, k2tog) (8), Rnd 4 k2tog twice (4). Draw tight.
Knob: CO 3, work 4 rows I-cord; cut and pull tail through. Sew knob to lid.
Spout: CO 6, knit I-cord 1 in (2.5 cm). Taper by k2tog once at tip; sew to body front-right.
Handle: CO 6, knit I-cord 1.25 in (3.2 cm); sew opposite spout with a gentle arch.
Seat the teapot on the saucer; tack together. Place on the table in front of the bunny’s right foot to match the image.
Assembly & Finishing
- Attach ears atop the head ~1.25 in (3.2 cm) apart, leaning slightly inward. If using wire, insert before sewing.
- Sew arms just below neck line; position right arm level to hold plate; left arm relaxed to drape napkin—tack napkin to the inner wrist.
- Sew legs to body base with a small outward angle; add tail.
- Dress: put on skirt first, then cardigan; fasten knit buttons; place necklace; pop beret at a slight tilt and stitch in place if desired.
- Props: stitch plate to right palm; arrange teapot on saucer on the table surface; use a tiny hidden stitch to the skirt hem if you want the saucer to “kiss” the frame as in the photo.
Blocking & Photo Tips
- Steam the skirt hem for a perfect circle; keep duplicate-stitch flowers flat.
- Open the napkin lace with pins while steaming to show the scallops.
- Shape the beret by steaming and gently flattening the crown, keeping the side rosette visible.
- For the pastoral look, shoot near a window or outdoors in shade; wooden table and a pale chair behind match the scene.
Safety & Care
Everything is yarn-based. For kid-safe gifting, omit any wire in ears and stitch small parts very securely. Spot clean; do not machine wash the stuffed pieces.
Yarn Color Map (to match the photo)
- Body: light oatmeal/cream
- Cardigan: soft sage; knit buttons same color
- Beret/Shoes: blush pink
- Skirt: cream base with duplicate-stitch blossoms in rose pink and butter yellow plus sparse light-green leaves
- Necklace: cream beads on cream I-cord
- Napkin: ivory
- Plate/Saucer/Teapot: pale butter
- Macarons: mint, peach, rose with cream fillings
Troubleshooting Fit
- If your gauge is looser, the head can enlarge quickly; reduce by skipping the final increase round on the head (work to 48 sts max).
- If skirt flares less than shown, add one more increase round (k10, m1 around) before binding off.
- Ballet flats too snug? Work uppers on US 5 or omit one toe-decrease repeat.
