A cheerful vendor ready to ring the bell and scoop pastel treats! This pattern builds a sturdy bunny, striped shorts, polo, cap, bag with cone and scoops, slip-ons, plate of macarons, a knit bell, a chalkboard easel, and the tiny napkin—everything soft and yarn-made. Work at a firm toy gauge so shapes stay crisp and photo-ready.
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Materials
- Yarn (Worsted / Category 4):
- Body/soles: 90 g cream/oatmeal
- Polo body: use the same cream as body (or a matching butter-cream) ~25 g
- Mint (cap, collar, sleeve bands, neckerchief, shorts stripe): 60 g
- Pink (bag + cone details): 35 g
- Yellow (shoes, cone scoop accents, bell band): 35 g
- Extra pastel scraps (strawberry, pistachio, lemon) for macarons and ice-cream scoops
- Charcoal/black for facial embroidery; tan for cone waffle
- Brown/gray for chalkboard
- Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) for bunny and tiny props; US 4 (3.5 mm) for clothing, shoes, bag, and sign. DPNs or Magic Loop.
- Notions: tapestry needle, stitch markers, waste yarn, fiberfill stuffing, a tiny bit of cardboard (backing for easel—optional and removable), small elastic for shorts waistband (optional).
Gauge
- On US 3 in stockinette: 26 sts × 36 rnds = 4 in (10 cm). Tight enough to hide stuffing.
Abbreviations
- k knit; p purl; st(s) stitch(es); rnd(s) round(s)
- RS/WS right/wrong side; CO/BO cast on/bind off
- pm/sm place/slip marker; kfb knit front & back (inc 1)
- m1L/m1R make 1 left/right; k2tog knit 2 together; ssk slip, slip, knit
- yo yarn over; tbl through back loop
- C2F/C2B cable 2 front/back (if used)
- I-cord knit, slide, do not turn
Construction Overview
Bunny is knit in the round from separate pieces: head, body, ears, arms, legs, tail. Clothes and accessories are removable. Exact color placements deliver the same look as the photo.
Head
With body color & 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).
Knit 10 rnds even.
Shaping:
Rnd 22: (k5, k2tog) around (48).
Rnd 23: k.
Rnd 24: (k4, k2tog) around (40).
Stuff firmly.
Rnd 25: k.
Rnd 26: (k3, k2tog) around (32).
Rnd 27: (k2, k2tog) around (24).
Rnd 28: (k1, k2tog) around (16).
Rnd 29: k2tog around (8). Cut tail, draw through, secure.
Face embroidery: Small round eyes level and ~10 sts apart; pink triangle nose ~4 rnds below; short smile.
Ears (make 2)
US 3, body color, worked flat. CO 12 sts.
Rows 1–4: knit (garter).
Row 5 (RS): kfb, k to last 2, kfb, k1 (14).
WS rows purl. Repeat Row 5 4× more (22).
Work 12 rows stockinette even.
Taper (RS): k1, ssk, k to last 3, k2tog, k1. Repeat taper every RS 5× (12 sts).
K 2 rows; BO. Steam; gentle inward curve.
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Body
US 3, body color, 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 (belly).
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).
Rnd 26–27: k. Stuff to egg shape. Ladder-stitch the head to the body opening with a slight forward tilt.
Arms (make 2)
US 3, body color. CO 8, join.
Rnd 1: kfb around (16).
Rnd 2–10: k.
Rnd 11: (k2, k2tog) around (12).
Rnd 12–18: k.
Stuff lightly; flatten final rnd and mattress-stitch closed to form a rounded palm. Leave long tail to sew slightly below neck.
Legs (make 2)
US 3, body color. CO 10, join.
Rnd 1: kfb around (20).
Rnd 2–12: k.
Rnd 13: (k3, k2tog) around (16).
Rnd 14–18: k. Stuff firmly; sew to base with a small outward splay.
Tail
US 3, body color. CO 6, 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 low center back.
Slip-On Shoes (make 2)
Soles (cream, US 4, flat): CO 6.
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 (yellow, in the round): Pick up 30–32 sts evenly around the sole; join.
Rnd 1–3: k (side wall).
Rnd 4 (toe): center 10 sts; work to 2 before center, k2tog, k6, ssk, knit to end.
Repeat Rnd 4 every other rnd 3× (−8 sts → 22–24).
Rnd 10–12: k.
Collar: switch to cream, knit 2 rnds; BO. Slip on feet; tack at heels if desired.
Striped Paper-Bag Shorts
US 4. Work in the round from waist down.
Waistband: With mint, CO 64 sts, k1 p1 rib 6 rnds.
Drawstring eyelets: Next rnd [p1, k1] rib but yo, k2tog twice at front center to create two small holes.
Striped body: Work 2 rnds mint / 2 rnds cream vertical stripe effect by slipping every 2nd stitch tbl on RS rnds (creates faint columns). Knit 10 rnds, then increase: (k8, m1L) around → 72.
Knit to 3.25 in (8.3 cm) from waistband.
Leg divide: Split equally; place 36 sts per leg. Join each leg in the round, knit 10 rnds even; create rolled cuffs by working 8 more rnds stockinette and turning up.
Drawstring: Mint I-cord, 3 sts × 14 in (35 cm). Thread through eyelets, tie bow.
Polo with Mint Collar & Bands
US 4.
Yoke/Body (cream): CO 48 sts, join.
Rnd 1–4: k.
Place raglan markers after 8 / 4 / 12 / 4 / 12 / 4 / 8.
Increase every other rnd at each raglan (m1R, k1, m1L) for 6 inc rnds → 96 sts.
Separate sleeves: Put 24 sts of each sleeve on waste yarn, CO 4 under each arm, knit body in the round (52 sts) for 8 rnds.
Hem ridge: 1 rnd purl, 2 rnds knit; BO.
Sleeves: Return 24 sts, pick up 4 underarm (28). Knit 4 rnds cream, then work mint k1 p1 rib for 5 rnds; BO.
Front placket: On center front, pick up 3 sts × 10 rows; work k1 p1 rib for 8 rows; BO.
Collar (mint): Pick up 44 sts around neckline; work 5 rows k1 p1 rib; BO; press points to sit flat.
Mint Baseball Cap with Cone Patch
US 4, mint.
CO 56 sts, join.
Rnd 1–6: k1 p1 rib (band).
Rnd 7–14: k.
Crown shaping: (k6, k2tog) → 49, knit 1 rnd; (k5, k2tog) → 42, knit; (k4, k2tog) → 35, knit; (k3, k2tog) → 28, knit; (k2, k2tog) → 21; (k1, k2tog) → 14; k2tog → 7. Draw tight.
Brim (flat): CO 22 sts; work 6 rows garter; dec as k2tog each edge on rows 7 & 9; BO. Sew brim to band center front with a small curve.
Cone patch: With tan, duplicate-stitch a small triangle waffle; add pink scoop circle above; outline with single chain stitches.
Neckerchief
US 4, mint. CO 3 sts, work garter; increase kfb at both edges every RS until width = 12 sts; knit even 8 rows; then decrease k2tog at both edges every RS to 3 sts; BO. Tie at side of neck.
Crossbody Bag with Cone & Scoops
US 4, pink for body; mint for trim.
Bag body (flat): CO 20 sts, st st 24 rows. BO. Fold to 2/3 height, seam sides.
Pocket ring: With mint, pick up 24 sts around the front opening edge; k1 p1 rib 3 rows; BO.
Strap: Mint I-cord, 4 sts × 14–16 in (35–40 cm); sew to top corners so it crosses from left shoulder to right hip.
Cone & scoops (appliqué and plush):
- Waffle cone: With tan, CO 8, st st 6 rows, BO; embroider cross-hatch; sew flat to bag front.
- Tall scoops in pocket: Make 3 little spheres: CO 6 in chosen colors, Rnd 1 kfb (12), Rnd 2 k, Rnd 3 (k1, kfb) (18), Rnd 4 k, Rnd 5 (k1, k2tog) (12), Rnd 6 k2tog (6), stuff lightly & close. Stack in the pocket and tack together so they peek out.
Plate with Macarons (held in right hand)
Plate (butter/cream, US 4): CO 6 in the round.
Rnd 1: kfb around (12).
Rnd 2: (k1, kfb) around (18).
Rnd 3: (k2, kfb) around (24).
Rnd 4: p around (rim).
Rnd 5–6: k; BO. Steam flat.
Macarons (make 4, assorted pastels): Top shell CO 6 → kfb (12) → k → (k1, kfb) (18) → k; bottom shell work to 18; “filling” a single rnd in cream; stitch sandwich. Tack to plate; sew plate to inside of right palm.
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Handheld Bell (knit)
US 3, gray/silver and yellow.
Bell cup (gray): CO 12, join. Knit 4 rnds; (k2, k2tog) around → 9; knit 1 rnd; (k1, k2tog) → 6; knit 1 rnd; BO leaving long tail; roll the edge slightly outward with steam.
Clapper nub: CO 3, knit 2 rows I-cord; tie a knot; fasten inside the cup.
Handle (yellow): CO 4, knit I-cord 1.25 in (3.2 cm). Sew to bell top. Tack handle into left hand.
Chalkboard Menu Easel (soft prop)
US 4, brown/charcoal.
Board: CO 26 sts, knit st st 22 rows in charcoal; BO.
Frame: Pick up stitches around edges with brown; knit 3 rows garter; BO.
Legs: Two brown I-cords, 4 sts × 3.5 in (9 cm). Sew A-frame behind board so it stands; to keep it kid-safe, omit cardboard or use a removable slip-in piece.
Lettering: Duplicate-stitch “ICE CREAM” and tiny cone graphic.
Little Napkin
US 4, mint & cream.
CO 18 sts in mint; knit 4 rows garter.
Work 6 rows stockinette; add diagonal duplicate-stitch diamonds in cream; finish with 3 garter rows; BO. Block into a small diamond and place by the board.
Assembly & Dressing
- Stitch ears to crown ~1.2 in (3 cm) apart with a slight inward lean.
- Sew arms just below neck; angle right palm slightly upward to support plate; left palm relaxed for bell.
- Attach legs to body base and tail low back.
- Dress: shorts → polo → collar placket → shoes → neckerchief → cap.
- Add bag crossbody (left shoulder to right hip), scoop tops peeking.
- Stitch plate to right palm, bell to left palm. Set the easel and napkin beside for display.
Color Map (match the photo)
- Body & shoe soles: cream
- Polo: butter-cream body with mint collar and sleeve bands
- Shorts: alternating mint/cream with mint drawstring and rolled cuffs
- Shoes: yellow uppers, cream soles
- Cap & neckerchief: mint; cone patch tan + pink scoop
- Bag: pink with mint trim; cone appliqué tan + pink scoop; scoops in pocket three pastels
- Plate: butter-cream; macarons in mint, lemon, strawberry
- Bell: gray cup, yellow handle
- Chalkboard: charcoal board, brown frame; white letters
Blocking & Photo Tips
- Steam the shorts cuffs to hold their roll and keep vertical texture tidy.
- Pinch the polo collar into soft points while steaming.
- Shape the cap brim with a gentle curve; a few hidden stitches hold it in place.
- Arrange the bag strap across the chest and secure with one tiny tack at the shoulder so it sits like the image.
Fit Tweaks
- If your gauge is looser, skip the final head increase (work to 48 sts) and omit one belly increase; the silhouette stays balanced.
- For roomier shoes, knit uppers on US 5 or skip the last toe-decrease repeat.
- Add 1–2 rounds to the shorts’ rise for a higher paper-bag look, or thread thin elastic in the waistband for a snug fit.
