This pattern makes a hand-knit bunny in a soft strawberry-milk palette, wearing a pink pinafore dress over a cream blouse, plus a beret with a tiny strawberry on top, Mary Jane shoes, and three knit accessories: a strawberry crossbody, a cookie coin purse, and a handheld milkshake with a striped straw.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

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Abbreviations (US Terms)

• k = knit
• p = purl
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• rnd(s) = round(s)
• rep = repeat
• inc = increase (kfb unless noted)
• dec = decrease (k2tog unless noted)
• ssk = slip, slip, knit
• pm = place marker
• sm = slip marker
• BO = bind off
• CO = cast on (long-tail)
• tbl = through back loop
• yo = yarn over
• i-cord = knit cord: 3 sts on DPN, slide to left end, pull yarn across back, knit again
• dup st = duplicate stitch embroidery
• bobble5 = (k1, yo, k1, yo, k1) in one st; turn p5; turn, k5; [p2tog, p1, p2tog]; pass first st over to close

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Materials

• Yarn (DK/Light Worsted, non-fuzzy for stitch clarity)
  1. Body/Ears/Paws: 50 g beige/cream
  2. Blouse: 20 g ivory
  3. Dress (pinafore): 30 g strawberry pink
  4. Dots & “chocolate chips”: small amount light brown
  5. Beret: 15 g cream; Strawberry topper: scraps red + green
  6. Shoes: 20 g blush pink + scrap beige for soles
  7. Accessories: red, green, pink, cream, brown, + tiny scrap amber (milkshake “cream”)
• Needles
  1. US 2.5 (3.0 mm) circular 32″ for magic loop or set of DPNs
  2. US 1.5 (2.5 mm) for i-cords and tiny bits
• Notions
  1. Safety eyes 6 mm (or embroider)
  2. Tapestry needle, stitch markers (x6), scrap yarn holders
  3. Stuffing (polyfill), small pebbles or weighted pellets in a muslin pouch (optional, for balance)
  4. 2 small pearl-style buttons (Mary Jane straps) or sew-on beads
  5. A few faux “pearls” or small beads for the necklace (optional)

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Gauge & Finished Size

• Gauge (in the round, US 3.0 mm): 26 sts × 36 rnds = 4″ (10 cm) in stockinette, lightly blocked but knit firmly for no stuffing show-through.
• Finished size: ~10.5″ (27 cm) tall standing, including ears.
  (Knit tightly; if you’re a loose knitter, drop to US 2.25–2.75 mm.)

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Construction Overview

The bunny is knit mostly in the round and seamed minimally. Head, body, and legs are worked top-down as separate tubes then joined; arms are knit separately and sewn on at the raglan line. Ears are knit flat for crisp edges and sewn to the head after placement. Clothing and accessories are removable: a pink pinafore with polka dots over a short-sleeve ivory blouse, a cream beret topped with a knit strawberry, and pink Mary Janes with tiny buttons. Extra accessories include a strawberry crossbody, a cookie coin purse, and a milkshake with a striped straw.

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Bunny: Head & Face

Head (top-down, beige)
CO 8 sts, join in the round, pm for beg.
Rnd 1: kfb all around – 16.
Rnd 2: k1, kfb rep – 24.
Rnd 3: k2, kfb rep – 32.
Rnd 4: k3, kfb rep – 40.
Rnd 5: k4, kfb rep – 48.
Rnd 6: k5, kfb rep – 56.
Rnd 7–16: k 10 rnds even.
Rnd 17: k12, kfb ×4 – 60.
Rnd 18–24: k 7 rnds even (smooth, round forehead).

Eye placement: After rnd 24, insert 6 mm safety eyes 12 sts apart, centered on rnds 17–18. Lightly embroider a small V-smile on rnd 22 using brown.

Head shaping
Rnd 25: k8, k2tog ×6 – 54.
Rnd 26: k.
Rnd 27: k7, k2tog ×6 – 48.
Rnd 28: k.
Rnd 29: k6, k2tog ×6 – 42.
Rnd 30: k.
Begin stuffing firmly, keeping the muzzle rounded.
Rnd 31: k5, k2tog ×6 – 36.
Rnd 32: k4, k2tog ×6 – 30.
Rnd 33: k3, k2tog ×6 – 24.
Rnd 34: k2, k2tog ×6 – 18.
Hold; do not cut—neck continues into body.

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Bunny: Body & Hips

Neck & Upper Body (beige)
Rnd 35–38: k 4 rnds even – 18 sts (slender neck).
Rnd 39: k2, kfb ×6 – 24.
Rnd 40: k3, kfb ×6 – 30.
Rnd 41: k4, kfb ×6 – 36.
Rnd 42–48: k 7 rnds even.

Waist & Hip Increase
Rnd 49: k5, kfb ×6 – 42.
Rnd 50: k6, kfb ×6 – 48.
Rnd 51–56: k 6 rnds even (plush belly). Begin stuffing.

Divide for Legs
Place 24 sts on holder A and 24 on holder B. Work each leg separately from the inside of the body tube downward.

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Bunny: Legs & Feet (make 2)

Upper Leg (beige)
Return 24 sts from one holder to needles.
Rnd 1–8: k – 24.
Rnd 9: k6, k2tog ×3 – 21.
Rnd 10–12: k – 21.

Ankle & Foot
Rnd 13: k5, k2tog ×3 – 18.
Rnd 14: k. Insert optional weight in bottom of body before closing leg.
Rnd 15: k4, k2tog ×3 – 15.
Rnd 16: k.
Rnd 17: k3, k2tog ×3 – 12.
Rnd 18: k.
Stuff firmly.
Rnd 19: k2, k2tog ×3 – 9.
Rnd 20: k.
Cut yarn leaving a long tail. Thread through remaining sts, pull tight, secure.
Repeat for second leg.

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Bunny: Arms (make 2)

Arms (beige)
CO 8, join.
Rnd 1: kfb all – 16.
Rnd 2–10: k – 16.
Rnd 11: k2, k2tog ×4 – 12.
Rnd 12–18: k – 12.
Stuff lightly (so the sleeves fit).
Rnd 19: k1, k2tog ×4 – 8.
Break yarn, draw through sts, close. Set aside for sewing after blouse is on.

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Bunny: Ears (make 2, knit flat for crisp edges)

Outer Ear (beige)
CO 8 sts.
Row 1 (RS): kfb, k to last 2, kfb, k1 – 10.
Row 2 (WS): p.
Rep rows 1–2 three more times – 16 sts.
Work 10 rows in st st even.
Decrease tip: (RS) k2tog, k to last 2, ssk – 14. Work WS purl. Rep dec rows every RS row ×4 – 6.
Next RS: k2tog, k2, ssk – 4.
Cut long tail; graft or BO and seam edges to form a gentle curve.

Inner Ear Lining (optional, lighter beige/cream)
Work as above to 6 sts; sew inside outer ear for subtle depth.
Sew ears symmetrically on top of head, slightly angled forward.

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Clothing: Short-Sleeve Blouse (ivory)

Yoke (top-down raglan)
CO 48 sts, join; place 4 raglan markers (RM) after sts: 10 | 2 | 24 | 2 | 10. The 2-st sections are raglan seams worked in purl on RS for a delicate ridge.

Rnd 1 (setup): k to RM, p2, k to next RM, p2 rep around.
Rnd 2 (inc rnd): k to 1 st before RM, kfb, k1, p2, k1, kfb rep around – adds 8 sts.
Rnd 3: work as rnd 1.
Rep rnds 2–3 seven more times – 48 + 8×8 = 112 sts total.

Divide for sleeves
Place sleeve sts (including 2 purl seam sts) on holders; CO 4 underarm sts at each division – body has 72 sts.

Body of Blouse
K 8 rnds even in stockinette.
Picot hem: yo, k2tog around; then k 5 rnds; BO loosely. Fold on eyelets and stitch hem to inside.

Sleeves
Return one sleeve’s sts to needles; pick up 4 sts at underarm – work 2 rnds even.
K 6 rnds, then picot hem as for body; sew down. Repeat second sleeve. Weave ends.

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Clothing: Strawberry-Pink Pinafore Dress with Dots

Skirt First (pink)
CO 144, join, pm.
Rnd 1–6: k.
Rnd 7 (pleat ridge): p around.
Rnd 8–22: k 15 rnds.
Rnd 23: k6, k2tog ×18 – 126.
Rnd 24: k.
Rnd 25: k5, k2tog ×18 – 108.
Rnd 26–28: k.
Rnd 29: k16, k2tog ×6 – 102.
Rnd 30–32: k.

Waistband
Rnd 33 (fold line): p around.
Rnd 34–38: k 5 rnds.
Rnd 39: k15, k2tog ×6 – 96.
Rnd 40: k.
Rnd 41: k14, k2tog ×6 – 90.
Rnd 42: BO 90 sts firmly but neatly. Fold the purl ridge in to create a gentle flounce.

Bib & Straps (pink, worked flat)
Pick up 18 sts centered at front waist (count 45 sts from side seam each way; mark center).
Row 1–10: st st, slipping first st each row for neat edge.
Row 11 (shaping top edge): k2tog, k to last 2, ssk – 16.
Row 12: p.
Row 13: k2tog, k to last 2, ssk – 14.
Row 14: p.
Row 15: BO 14.

Straps (make 2)
Pick up 4 sts at top left of bib; work i-cord 3.5″ (9 cm). BO, leaving tail. Repeat at top right. Cross straps to back and sew to inside waist near side seams.

Polka Dots (light brown)
With dup st, embroider evenly spaced “chocolate-chip” dots on the cream underdress panel look. For a perfect match to the reference, place dots in staggered rows every ~7 sts horizontally and 4 rnds vertically on the skirt’s upper half and bib rectangle.

Hem Ruffle (pink)
With dress upside-down, pick up 144 sts along cast-on edge.
Rnd 1: k.
Rnd 2: k2, yo around for a subtle flare.
Rnd 3–5: k.
BO loosely.

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Headwear: Cream Beret with Strawberry Topper

Beret (cream)
CO 84, join.
Rnd 1–8: k.
Rnd 9 (increase to beret body): k6, kfb ×12 – 96.
Rnd 10: k.
Rnd 11: k7, kfb ×12 – 108.
Rnd 12–22: k 11 rnds.
Rnd 23 (crown dec): k7, k2tog ×12 – 96.
Rnd 24: k6, k2tog ×12 – 84.
Rnd 25: k5, k2tog ×12 – 72.
Rnd 26: k4, k2tog ×12 – 60.
Rnd 27: k3, k2tog ×12 – 48.
Rnd 28: k2, k2tog ×12 – 36.
Rnd 29: k1, k2tog ×12 – 24.
Rnd 30: k2tog ×12 – 12.
Switch to green yarn for stem; work 4-st i-cord 0.5″ (1.2 cm), BO.

Strawberry (red)
With US 2.5 mm, CO 6, join.
Rnd 1: kfb ×6 – 12.
Rnd 2: k.
Rnd 3: k1, kfb ×6 – 18.
Rnd 4–8: k.
Rnd 9: k1, k2tog ×6 – 12. Stuff lightly.
Rnd 10: k2tog ×6 – 6. Draw closed.
Embroidery: With light pink/white, add tiny dup-st “seeds.”
Leaves (green): CO 12, [k1, yo, k to last 1, yo, k1]; next row p; next row k2tog at both ends; BO. Coil the strip to form three small leaves; sew around the stem base. Stitch strawberry to the crown center.

Fit note: The beret should sit low and slightly forward—blocking over a bowl helps shape.

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Footwear: Mary Jane Shoes (pink with beige soles, make 2)

Soles (beige, worked flat)
CO 8.
Row 1: kfb, k6, kfb – 10.
Row 2: p.
Row 3: kfb, k to last 1, kfb – 12.
Row 4: p.
Row 5: kfb, k10, kfb – 14.
Row 6–8: work even.
Row 9: ssk, k10, k2tog – 12.
Row 10: p.
Row 11: ssk, k8, k2tog – 10.
BO. Pick up 36 sts evenly around edge with pink; join in the round.

Upper
Rnd 1–3: k.
Rnd 4: k7, k2tog ×4 – 32.
Rnd 5–6: k.
Rnd 7: work to instep center; BO 6 for strap gap; continue rnd.
Rnd 8: at gap, CO 8 sts to rebuild vamp.
Rnd 9–10: k.
Rnd 11 (strap tab): at lateral side, BO 3; at medial side, pick up 6 sts for strap and work flat i-cord 3 sts for 1.25″ (3 cm); sew a tiny pearl button to close across the gap.
Rnd 12: BO remaining upper edge with a neat chain look.

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Accessories

Strawberry Crossbody

Berry (red)
CO 6, join.
Rnd 1: kfb ×6 – 12.
Rnd 2: k.
Rnd 3: k1, kfb ×6 – 18.
Rnd 4–6: k.
Rnd 7: k1, k2tog ×6 – 12.
Rnd 8: k2tog ×6 – 6. Stuff; draw closed at the top to a flatter shape than the beret berry (matches photo).
Embroider pale seeds.

Leaf Cap (green)
Pick up 6 sts around top; (k1, yo, k1) in each st – 18; next rnd: k2tog, k1 around – 12; next rnd: k; BO leaving 2 tails to tack.

Strap
Work 2-st i-cord 9–10″ (23–25 cm). Attach to top edges; let strap run diagonally across the chest from right shoulder to left hip.

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Cookie Coin Purse

Cookie Front & Back (tan/beige)
CO 12, join.
Rnd 1: kfb ×12 – 24.
Rnd 2: k2, kfb ×8 – 32.
Rnd 3–5: k.
Rnd 6: k2tog, k2 ×8 – 24.
Rnd 7: k. BO, leaving long tail. Make two.
With brown, embroider scattered tiny dup-st “chips.”
Assembly: Sew pieces together around edge, lightly stuffed to a coin-purse puff. Add a mini loop i-cord handle to hang from left paw.

Milkshake Cup with Straw

Cup (pink)
CO 12, join.
Rnd 1–6: k.
Rnd 7: k2, kfb ×4 – 16.
Rnd 8: k.
Rnd 9: k3, kfb ×4 – 20.
Rnd 10: k; stuff.
Rnd 11: k2tog ×10 – 10.
Switch to cream:
Rnd 12: [yo, k2tog] around to mimic whipped top; rnd 13: k.
Close with k2tog ×5 – 5, draw tight.
Striped Straw (pink/cream)
Work 2-st i-cord 1.25″ (3 cm), alternating colors every 2 rows; sew into top at angle so it tilts charmingly.

Necklace (optional)
String 10–12 small beads on sewing thread and tie around neck with a knot hidden at the back.

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Assembly

1. Stuffing & Balance
   Ensure head and body are firmly stuffed with no dimples. A small weighted pouch inside the lower belly improves stability.
2. Attach Arms
   Try blouse on, then stitch arms to body right below the raglan line so the sleeve caps sit naturally.
3. Ears
   Position ears centered on the crown, about 6 sts apart at the base, angled forward 15°. Whipstitch invisibly.
4. Dress
   Slip the skirt up to waist. Fold waistband’s purl ridge inward and tack to inside to form a smooth band. Sew bib and cross straps at the back. Embroider brown dots on the dress and bib after assembly for accurate placement.
5. Shoes
   Slide on feet; secure strap with a tiny pearl button (or stitch permanently if gifting to a child under 3).
6. Accessories
   Drape the strawberry crossbody diagonally across the torso; sit the cookie purse at left paw; place milkshake in right paw and tack with a couple of stitches so it stays upright.
7. Finishing Touches
   Embroider a simple mouth: a small V with a tiny split for the smile center. Optionally add a faint blush with a tiny bit of pink yarn brushed in. Place the beret forward so the strawberry sits centered.

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Tips for Ultra-Real Knit Texture

• Use tightly twisted DK yarn (mercerized cotton or smooth wool blend) to show every stitch.
• Knit slightly tighter than normal; avoid laddering at DPN joins by using magic loop or shifting the gap each rnd.
• For the polka dots and seeds, duplicate stitch after blocking to keep edges crisp and photo-real.
• Light steam block clothing pieces before dressing the bunny to smooth hems and ruffles without collapsing the plush.

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Troubleshooting & Adjustments

• Head too pointy at top: Add one extra even rnd between rnds 6–7.
• Beret rides high: Work two extra even rnds before crown decreases.
• Skirt not flouncy enough: Increase CO to 156 and keep the rest proportional (add 2 more repeats in decrease rounds).
• Shoes slipping: Thread a little elastic through the upper edge before sewing the strap button.

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Care & Safety Notes

• Secure all accessories for small children by stitching permanently; replace beads with embroidered knots if the toy is for ages under 3.
• Hand wash cool, reshape, and dry flat. Store beret stuffed with tissue to keep its curve.

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Recap

You’ve created the Strawberry Milkshake Bunny: a beige knit bunny with bright eyes and a gentle smile, dressed in a pink ruffled pinafore over an ivory blouse, dotted like “chocolate chips,” a cream beret topped with a tiny strawberry, pink Mary Janes, and a trio of photogenic props—a strawberry crossbody, cookie purse, and a handheld milkshake with striped straw. The proportions, textures, and finishing choices are tuned for a hyper-real handmade look that photographs beautifully in natural light.

Enjoy knitting—and if you share, please credit this free pattern and link back so others can join the strawberry party!