This pattern makes a beige hand-knit bunny wearing a pale-green flowered party dress over an ivory blouse with a Peter Pan collar, a cream sun hat with a green band and a pink rose, mustard-yellow Mary Jane shoes, and three accessories: a tiny cream teapot with blue lid, a green leaf crossbody purse, and a cream teacup with saucer.

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 stated)
• dec = decrease (k2tog unless stated)
• ssk = slip, slip, knit
• pm/sm = place marker / slip marker
• CO/BO = cast on / bind off
• tbl = through back loop
• dpn = double-pointed needles
• i-cord = 2–3 sts on dpn; slide to left end, pull yarn across back, knit again
• dup st = duplicate stitch embroidery
• yo = yarn over
• m1 = make one (lift bar, k tbl)
• picot hem = yo, k2tog around; later fold and stitch inside

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Materials

• Yarn (DK / light worsted, smooth for clear stitches)
  1. Bunny body/ears/paws: 50 g beige/cream
  2. Blouse (short sleeves + collar): 25 g ivory
  3. Dress: 40 g soft leaf-green + scraps light pink (flowers) and deeper green (stems)
  4. Hat: 20 g cream + 5 g olive green (band) + 5 g rose pink (flower)
  5. Shoes: 20 g mustard yellow + scraps beige for soles
  6. Accessories: cream + light blue (teapot and cup), olive green (leaf bag)
• Needles
  1. US 2.75–3.0 mm circular for magic loop or dpns (body/clothes)
  2. US 2.25 mm for tiny parts, i-cords, and firm accessories
• Notions
  1. 6 mm safety eyes (or embroider)
  2. Tapestry needle, stitch markers, scrap yarn holders
  3. Polyester stuffing; optional small pouch of pellets for weight
  4. Two 6–8 mm buttons (Mary Janes)
  5. Blocking pins and a small bowl for shaping the hat

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Gauge & Finished Size

• Gauge (stockinette in the round, US 3.0 mm): 26 sts × 36 rnds = 4″ (10 cm). Knit firmly for no stuffing peek-through.
• Finished size: about 10–10.5″ (25–27 cm) tall including ears.

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Construction Overview

The bunny is knit mostly in the round: head continuous into neck and body; legs picked up and worked downward; arms worked separately and sewn on. Ears are knit flat for crisp edges. Clothing is removable: an ivory blouse, a leaf-green dress with embroidered pink blossoms, a cream sun hat with green band and pink rose, and mustard Mary Janes. Accessories are a cream teapot with blue lid, a leaf crossbody purse, and a small cup and saucer.

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Bunny: Head (top-down, beige)

CO 8 sts, join, 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 even 10 rnds for round crown.
Rnd 17: k6, kfb ×8 – 64.
Rnd 18–22: k even 5 rnds (full forehead).

Face placement
Insert 6 mm safety eyes 12 sts apart centered between rnds 17–18. With brown or warm gray yarn, embroider a small V-smile 3 rnds below the eyes.

Head shaping to neck
Rnd 23: k6, k2tog ×8 – 56.
Rnd 24: k.
Rnd 25: k5, k2tog ×8 – 48.
Rnd 26: k. Begin stuffing firmly.
Rnd 27: k4, k2tog ×8 – 40.
Rnd 28: k.
Rnd 29: k3, k2tog ×8 – 32.
Rnd 30: k2, k2tog ×8 – 24.
Proceed to neck without cutting.

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Neck & Body (beige)

Rnd 31–34: k even – 24.
Rnd 35: k3, kfb ×6 – 30.
Rnd 36: k4, kfb ×6 – 36.
Rnd 37–42: k even – 36.
Rnd 43: k5, kfb ×6 – 42.
Rnd 44: k6, kfb ×6 – 48.
Rnd 45–50: k even 6 rnds (round belly). Stuff as you go.

Divide for legs
Place 24 sts on holder A and 24 on holder B. Work each leg separately.

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Legs & Feet (make 2, beige)

Return 24 sts from holder.
Rnd 1–8: k – 24.
Rnd 9: k6, k2tog ×3 – 21.
Rnd 10–12: k.
Rnd 13: k5, k2tog ×3 – 18.
Rnd 14: k; begin stuffing.
Rnd 15: k4, k2tog ×3 – 15.
Rnd 16: k.
Rnd 17: k3, k2tog ×3 – 12.
Rnd 18: k.
Rnd 19: k2, k2tog ×3 – 9.
Break yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull tight, secure. Repeat for second leg. Pack stuffing firmly so feet stand flat.

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Arms (make 2, beige)

CO 8, join.
Rnd 1: kfb all – 16.
Rnd 2–9: k – 16.
Rnd 10: k2, k2tog ×4 – 12.
Rnd 11–17: k – 12.
Stuff lightly (so sleeves fit).
Rnd 18: k1, k2tog ×4 – 8.
Close with tail and set aside.

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Ears (make 2; knit flat for crisp edge)

Outer ear (beige)
CO 8.
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 st st even.
Dec tip: (RS) k2tog, k to last 2, ssk – 14; WS p.
Rep dec every RS ×4 – 6 sts.
Next RS: k2tog, k2, ssk – 4. BO, leaving long tail to seam and curve slightly.

Inner ear (optional, lighter beige)
Work same shaping to 6 sts; whipstitch inside outer ear for depth.
Sew ears on the crown about 6–7 sts apart, leaning slightly forward.

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Clothing

Ivory Blouse (top-down, removable)

Yoke
CO 48, join; pm at beg. Place 4 raglan markers so distribution is: 10 | 2 | 24 | 2 | 10 (the 2-st panels are purl seams).
Rnd 1 (setup): k to RM, p2, k to next RM, p2 repeat.
Rnd 2 (inc): k to 1 st before RM, kfb, k1, p2, k1, kfb rep around – +8 sts.
Rnd 3: work as rnd 1.
Rep rnds 2–3 seven more times – total 112 sts.

Separate sleeves
Place each sleeve (including its p2 panels) on holders. CO 4 underarm sts at each gap – body has 72 sts.
Body: k 10 rnds. Work picot hem (yo, k2tog around), then k 5 rnds, BO loosely. Fold along eyelets and stitch inside.

Sleeves
Return one sleeve’s sts to needle; pick up 4 underarm sts.
K 6 rnds; work picot hem as above; k 4 rnds; BO; fold and stitch hem inside. Repeat second sleeve.

Peter Pan collar (worked on pickup)
With ivory and RS facing, pick up 48 sts evenly around neckline.
Row 1 (WS): p.
Row 2 (RS): k2, m1 around – 72.
Row 3: p.
Row 4: k.
Row 5: k1, yo, k2tog across for subtle lace edge.
Row 6: p. BO loosely. Fold flat so collar lies atop dress later.

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Leaf-Green Dress with Flower Embroidery

Skirt (worked bottom-up for perfect hem curve)
CO 156 with green, join.
Rnd 1–5: k.
Rnd 6 (hem ridge): p around.
Rnd 7–21: k even 15 rnds (full skirt).
Rnd 22: k11, k2tog ×12 – 144.
Rnd 23: k.
Rnd 24: k10, k2tog ×12 – 132.
Rnd 25–26: k.
Rnd 27: k9, k2tog ×12 – 120.
Rnd 28: k.

Waistband
Rnd 29 (fold line): p around.
Rnd 30–33: k 4 rnds.
Rnd 34: k8, k2tog ×12 – 108. BO all sts fairly snug to create a clean waist edge. Fold both purl ridges (rnds 6 & 29) inward to give the skirt a double-fold look; stitch the lower hem to the inside for a neat flared edge.

Bodice & Bib (worked top-down, then attached)
With green and RS facing, pick up 20 sts centered at front waist for a small bib panel.
Row 1–8: st st flat, slipping first st each row.
Row 9 (shape top): k2tog, k to last 2, ssk – 18.
Row 10: p.
Row 11: k2tog, k to last 2, ssk – 16. BO all.
Straps: At the top corners of the bib, pick up 3 sts each and work 3-st i-cords 3.75″ (9.5 cm). Cross at back and secure inside the skirt near side seam positions. The skirt sits at bunny’s natural waist and flares to mid-shin.

Flower embroidery
With light pink yarn, work lazy-daisy petals (5 petals) and with deeper green, add tiny stem/leaf stitches. Space motifs in staggered rows: lower skirt has a denser meadow band; upper skirt and bib have scattered blossoms (exactly as photographed).

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Cream Sun Hat with Green Band and Pink Rose

Hat (worked from crown down so brim blocks flat)
With cream and US 2.75–3.0 mm, CO 6, join.
Rnd 1: kfb all – 12.
Rnd 2: k1, kfb ×6 – 18.
Rnd 3: k2, kfb ×6 – 24.
Rnd 4: k3, kfb ×6 – 30.
Rnd 5: k4, kfb ×6 – 36.
Rnd 6–8: k even.
Rnd 9: k5, kfb ×6 – 42.
Rnd 10: k6, kfb ×6 – 48.
Rnd 11–14: k even.
Switch to brim:
Rnd 15: k7, kfb ×6 – 54.
Rnd 16: k8, kfb ×6 – 60.
Rnd 17: k.
Rnd 18: k9, kfb ×6 – 66.
Rnd 19: yo, k2tog around for a subtle decorative line that also helps the brim curve.
Rnd 20–24: k even. BO loosely.

Green band
Work a 4-st i-cord in olive for 7.5″ (19 cm). Wrap around crown base and sew ends overlapped slightly at left front.

Rolled rose (pink)
CO 36. Row 1 (RS): kfb across – 72. Row 2: BO all purlwise. Coil strip from one end to form a spiral rose; tack to the overlapped band. Add two tiny green leaf shapes with dup st or knit mini leaves (CO 5, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1; next row p; next RS k2tog, k1, ssk; BO).

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Mary Jane Shoes (mustard with beige soles, make 2)

Soles (beige, 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. BO. Pick up 36 sts evenly around edge with mustard; join for upper.

Upper
Rnd 1–2: k.
Rnd 3: k7, k2tog ×4 – 32.
Rnd 4–5: k.
Rnd 6: work to instep center; BO 5 for strap gap; complete rnd.
Rnd 7: CO 7 across gap with backward-loop cast-on.
Rnd 8–9: k.
Rnd 10 (strap): On medial side, pick up 3 sts; work 3-st i-cord 1.25″ (3 cm). Attach tiny button to lateral side; the strap closes over it.
Rnd 11: BO remaining upper edge neatly.

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Accessories

Leaf Crossbody Purse (olive green)

Leaf panel
CO 8.
Row 1 (RS): k.
Row 2: p.
Row 3: kfb, k to last 1, kfb – 10.
Row 4: p.
Rep rows 3–4 until 20 sts.
Work 6 rows even.
Next RS (taper): ssk, k to last 2, k2tog – 18.
Work WS purl. Rep dec every RS until 4 sts remain. BO.
Make two identical leaves; seam around edges, leaving small opening at top; lightly stuff to make a puffed leaf.

Vein & strap
With green, embroider a center vein with backstitch and small side veins. For strap, work a 2-st i-cord 11–12″ (28–30 cm) and sew to top edges; wear diagonally right-shoulder to left hip.

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Teapot (cream with blue lid)

Body
CO 12 in cream; join.
Rnd 1–2: k.
Rnd 3: k2, kfb ×4 – 16.
Rnd 4: k.
Rnd 5: k3, kfb ×4 – 20.
Rnd 6–7: k; stuff.
Rnd 8: k2tog ×10 – 10.
Lid (blue)
Switch to blue; rnd 9: yo, k2tog around (little ridge).
Rnd 10: k.
Rnd 11: k2tog ×5 – 5; draw closed.
Spout & handle
Spout: with cream, pick up 3 sts on side; i-cord ¾” (2 cm); BO; tack upward curve.
Handle: pick up 4 sts opposite spout; i-cord ¾” (2 cm); BO and sew ends to form a loop. A tiny blue nub (embroidered French knot) finishes the lid tip.

Teacup & Saucer (cream with pale-blue stripe)

Saucer (flat)
With cream, CO 6; join.
Rnd 1: kfb all – 12.
Rnd 2: k1, kfb ×6 – 18.
Rnd 3: k2, kfb ×6 – 24.
Rnd 4: k; add a dup-st pale-blue circle one rnd in from the rim. BO.
Cup
CO 12; join.
Rnd 1–3: k.
Rnd 4: k2tog ×6 – 6; BO leaving tail. Turn brim outward slightly to make a delicate lip.
Handle: i-cord 2 sts for ½” (1.3 cm); sew to cup side. Tack cup to saucer.

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Assembly

1. Stuff & stabilize
   Finish stuffing head and body smoothly; insert an optional weighted pouch inside the lower belly before closing legs for balance.
2. Attach arms
   Position arms just below the blouse’s raglan line, angled slightly forward to “hold” the teapot and leaf bag. Sew securely with ladder stitch.
3. Place ears
   Sew ears to the crown with a gentle forward tilt; steam lightly to set the curve.
4. Dress the bunny
   Put on blouse first, then slide on the green skirt. Fold and stitch hems along purl ridges for crisp edges. Attach bib and cross the straps in the back as pictured.
5. Embroider blossoms
   Using light pink, work lazy-daisy flowers across the skirt (denser on the lower half) and a few on the bib. Add tiny green stems/leaves.
6. Shoes
   Fit Mary Janes; secure strap with buttons (or stitch permanently for young children).
7. Hat
   Wet-block the brim over a cereal bowl to get a soft flare. Add the green band and the rolled rose on the left side of the crown.
8. Accessories
   Hang the leaf purse cross-body; place teapot in the right paw (tack with a stitch). Set cup and saucer near the feet if styling for display.

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Tips for Photoreal Knit Texture

• Choose smooth, tightly-twisted DK cotton or wool blend—non-halo yarn keeps stitches crisp so the knit grain reads clearly in photos.
• Use magic loop or shift your round start often to avoid a visible ladder.
• Work accessories with a needle one size smaller for sculpted edges.
• After finishing, light steam block garments (not the stuffed body) to lay collars and hems perfectly flat.

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Safety & Care

• For toddlers, replace buttons and beads with embroidered knots and stitch accessories permanently to avoid small parts.
• Hand wash gently in cool water; press in a towel; dry flat. Store the hat stuffed with tissue to preserve the brim curve.

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Troubleshooting

• Dress rides too high: add two even rnds above the waistband before BO.
• Hat too snug: add one more increase rnd before the brim (e.g., after rnd 10, work k7, kfb ×6).
• Shoes slip off: thread a thin elastic through the upper edge before attaching the strap.
• Ears won’t stand: add a hidden pipe-cleaner core or knit the inner lining with a slightly smaller needle.

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Recap

Your Garden Tea Party Bunny features a beige bunny with gentle expression, a removable ivory blouse with neat Peter Pan collar, a leaf-green flared dress dotted with pink blossoms, a cream sun hat trimmed in green with a pink rolled rose, mustard Mary Janes, and a dainty tea set plus a leaf-shaped crossbody. Every measurement, hem, and accessory in this pattern has been drafted to match the pictured piece so your finished toy looks the same from brim to shoes—ready for a springtime tea in natural light.