This Garden Herb Bunny is a soft, cuddly knitted rabbit dressed in a sage-green dress with patchwork herb squares, a cream garden vest, a straw-style hat with a bow, a tiny basket of greens, and a “MINT” sign tucked by her side. Everything is designed to look like a real handmade product, with visible stitches and cozy natural tones.

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)
• Row(s) – row(s)
• Kfb – knit into front and back of same stitch (increase 1)
• K2tog – knit 2 stitches together (decrease 1)
• Ssk – slip, slip, knit (left-leaning decrease)
• M1L/M1R – make 1 left/right (lifted increases, optional)
• BO – bind off
• CO – cast on
• PM – place marker
• Rep – repeat
• RS – right side
• WS – wrong side

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Materials

• DK or light worsted weight yarn in:
  1. Bunny body: warm beige
  2. Dress: soft sage green
  3. Vest & bow: creamy off-white
  4. Hat & basket: straw gold/mustard
  5. Shoes: caramel brown
  6. Herbs: medium green
  7. Mint sign background: cream
  8. Mint letters: darker green
  9. Optional tiny patch square colors: extra green and a small amount of warm brown
• Set of US 2 or US 3 (2.75–3.0 mm) double-pointed needles or circular for magic loop
• Stitch markers and tapestry needle
• Polyester fiberfill stuffing
• 2 black safety eyes, about 6 mm
• A little black and pink embroidery thread for nose, mouth, whiskers
• Small piece of cardboard (to help press the sign, optional)

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Gauge & Finished Size

• Approximate gauge: 28 sts x 36 rows = 4 in (10 cm) in stockinette in the round.
• With this gauge, your bunny will measure around 8.5–9 in (22–23 cm) tall, not including ears.

Work tightly so stuffing does not show between stitches.

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General Notes

• The bunny is mostly knit in the round, starting from the feet and working up through the body and head.
• Arms, ears, tail, clothes, hat, basket, and sign are made separately and sewn on.
• Stuff firmly but evenly, shaping as you go so the proportions stay close to the sample.
• Safety: If making for a small child, embroider eyes instead of using safety eyes.

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Bunny Body & Head

Legs and Body (make 1 piece)

Using body-color yarn and smaller needles:

First leg

1. CO 8 sts. Join in the round carefully, PM for start.
2. Rnd 1: Kfb around – 16 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Knit.
4. Rnd 3: K1, kfb around – 24 sts.
5. Rnds 4–8: Knit (forming the rounded foot).
6. Rnd 9: K2, k2tog around – 18 sts.
7. Rnd 10: K1, k2tog around – 12 sts.
8. Rnds 11–26: Knit straight for the lower leg (about 4–4.5 cm).

Place these 12 sts on a holder.

Second leg

Work as for first leg to Rnd 26. Do not cut yarn.

Join legs for body

1. Knit across second leg’s 12 sts, CO 4 sts with backward loop, knit 12 sts from first leg, CO 4 sts – 32 sts total. PM at center back.
2. Rnds 1–6: Knit straight for lower body.
3. Rnd 7: K7, kfb four times – 36 sts (shaping hips).
4. Rnds 8–14: Knit.
5. Rnd 15: K7, k2tog four times – 32 sts.
6. Rnds 16–18: Knit.
7. Rnd 19: K6, k2tog four times – 28 sts.
8. Rnds 20–22: Knit.
9. Rnd 23: K5, k2tog four times – 24 sts.

Stuff the legs and lower body firmly up to the neck line.

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Head

Continue with body color:

1. Rnd 24 (increase for head base): K2, kfb around – 32 sts.
2. Rnd 25: Knit.
3. Rnd 26: K3, kfb around – 40 sts.
4. Rnd 27: Knit.
5. Rnd 28: K4, kfb around – 48 sts.
6. Rnds 29–40: Knit straight to form a round head (about 4 cm tall).

Inserting eyes & embroidering face

• Flatten knitting lightly to find center front.
• Place safety eyes between Rnds 34–35, about 7–8 sts apart.
• With pink thread, embroider a small triangular nose just below the eyes.
• With black thread, stitch a short vertical line down from nose and a small “Y” smile.
• Add a few long whisker stitches on each side.

Stuff the head very firmly now, shaping it into a smooth sphere.

Shape top of head

1. Rnd 41: K6, k2tog around – 42 sts.
2. Rnd 42: Knit.
3. Rnd 43: K5, k2tog around – 36 sts.
4. Rnd 44: Knit.
5. Rnd 45: K4, k2tog around – 30 sts.
6. Rnd 46: K3, k2tog around – 24 sts.
7. Rnd 47: K2, k2tog around – 18 sts.
8. Rnd 48: K1, k2tog around – 12 sts.
9. Rnd 49: K2tog around – 6 sts.

Break yarn, thread through remaining 6 sts, pull tight and secure. Add any extra stuffing if needed before closing.

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Bunny Arms (make 2)

Using body-color yarn:

1. CO 8 sts, join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: Kfb around – 16 sts (forming the hand).
3. Rnds 2–5: Knit.
4. Rnd 6: K2, k2tog around – 12 sts.
5. Rnds 7–20: Knit straight for the arm length.

Stuff hand firmly, and stuff arm lightly up to about 1 cm from top.

6. Rnd 21: K2tog around – 6 sts.
   Break yarn, pull through remaining sts, tighten and secure. Leave a long tail for sewing.

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Bunny Ears (make 2)

Using body-color yarn, worked flat:

1. CO 10 sts.
2. Rows 1–2: Knit.
3. Row 3: Kfb, knit to last 2 sts, kfb, k1 – 12 sts.
4. Rows 4–16: Work in stockinette (K RS, P WS).
5. Row 17: K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, ssk – 10 sts.
6. Row 19: K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, ssk – 8 sts.
7. Row 21: K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, ssk – 6 sts.
8. Row 23: K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, ssk – 4 sts.

BO, leaving a tail for sewing.
Fold each ear lengthwise slightly and stitch the bottom to keep a gentle curve.

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Bunny Tail

Using body-color yarn:

1. CO 6 sts in the round.
2. Rnd 1: Kfb around – 12 sts.
3. Rnds 2–4: Knit.
4. Rnd 5: K2tog around – 6 sts.

Break yarn, pull through 6 sts, stuff a tiny amount, and close firmly.

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Bunny Shoes

Using shoe-color yarn:

1. CO 8 sts, join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: Kfb around – 16 sts.
3. Rnd 2: K1, kfb around – 24 sts.
4. Rnds 3–6: Knit.
5. Rnd 7: K2, k2tog around – 18 sts.
6. Rnd 8: Knit.
7. Rnd 9: K1, k2tog around – 12 sts.
8. Rnds 10–12: Knit.

Stuff lightly around the bunny’s existing foot as you fit the shoe on; then BO loosely and sew the opening neatly at the back so the shoes look snug and rounded.

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Garden Dress

Worked from hem up in the round.

Using dress-color yarn:

1. CO 72 sts, join in the round, PM.
2. Rnds 1–4: Knit.
3. Rnd 5: K6, p1 around – to create subtle pleat lines.
4. Rnds 6–18: Repeat Rnd 5.

Patch squares near hem

On one round between Rnds 8–10, randomly choose a few “blocks” of 4 sts to work in contrast colors (extra greens and brown) to imitate the little herb squares. Alternatively, work the whole skirt in sage and add the colored patches later using duplicate stitch.

5. Rnd 19 (decrease for waist): K7, k2tog 8 times – 64 sts.
6. Rnd 20: K6, k2tog 8 times – 56 sts.
7. Rnd 21: Knit.
8. Rnd 22: K5, k2tog 8 times – 48 sts.
9. Rnds 23–26: Knit for the bodice.

Form armholes and upper bodice (worked flat)

Divide for front and back (24 sts each).

Back

1. Work 24 sts, turn – keep remaining sts on holder.
2. Row 1 (WS): Purl.
3. Row 2 (RS): K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, ssk – 22 sts.
4. Rows 3–8: Work in stockinette.
5. Row 9 (RS): K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, ssk – 20 sts.
6. Rows 10–12: Work in stockinette.

BO all back sts.

Front

Return to held 24 sts for front.

1. Row 1 (RS): K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, ssk – 22 sts.
2. Row 2 (WS): Purl.
3. Rows 3–6: Repeat Rows 1–2 twice more – 18 sts.
4. Row 7 (RS): K5, BO 8, K5 – two straps of 5 sts each.

Work each strap separately in garter (knit every row) for 4 rows, then BO.
Sew straps to top of back piece at shoulders.

Dress should sit just above the bunny’s feet, with a slightly flared skirt.

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Herb Vest

Worked flat in cream.

Back

1. CO 18 sts.
2. Rows 1–2: Knit.
3. Rows 3–14: Work in stockinette with 2 sts garter at each side (K2, work in stockinette to last 2 sts, K2).
4. Row 15 (RS): K2, k2tog, knit to last 4 sts, ssk, k2 – 16 sts.
5. Rows 16–20: Continue as established.

BO all sts.

Left Front

1. CO 10 sts.
2. Rows 1–2: Knit.
3. Rows 3–14: Keep 2 sts at front edge in garter (for opening); rest in stockinette.
4. Row 15 (RS, neck shaping): K2, k2tog, knit to end – 9 sts.
5. Rows 16–18: Work even.

BO.

Right Front

Work as Left Front, mirroring neck decreases (ssk 2 sts before final 2 garter sts).

Tiny Pockets (make 2)

1. CO 6 sts.
2. Rows 1–4: Knit in stockinette.
3. BO and leave tail.

Herb Sprigs

Using green yarn, embroider simple straight stitches and tiny V-shaped leaves on each front piece above the pocket position to mimic little herbs.

Sew shoulder seams first, then side seams. Sew pockets onto fronts below the herbs.

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Straw Garden Hat

Using straw-colored yarn, worked in the round:

1. CO 6 sts, join.
2. Rnd 1: Kfb around – 12 sts.
3. Rnd 2: K1, kfb around – 18 sts.
4. Rnd 3: K2, kfb around – 24 sts.
5. Rnd 4: K3, kfb around – 30 sts.
6. Rnd 5: K4, kfb around – 36 sts.

This is the crown.

7. Rnds 6–10: Knit (sides of hat).
8. Rnd 11: K2, kfb around – 48 sts.
9. Rnds 12–15: Knit for brim.
10. Rnd 16: K2, k2tog around – 36 sts to give brim a gentle curve inward.
11. BO loosely.

Cream Bow

Using cream yarn:

1. CO 5 sts.
2. Rows 1–10: Knit every row.
3. BO, leaving a long tail.

Wrap the tail tightly around the center of the rectangle several times to form a bow. Secure and sew to front of hat band.

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Basket of Herbs

Using straw-colored yarn, in the round:

1. CO 6 sts.
2. Rnd 1: Kfb around – 12 sts.
3. Rnd 2: K1, kfb around – 18 sts.
4. Rnds 3–5: Knit.
5. Rnd 6: K2, k2tog around – 12 sts (slight taper).
6. Rnds 7–8: Knit.

BO, leaving tail to sew to bunny’s hand.
For the handle, knit a short i-cord of 10–12 sts long and sew each end to opposite sides of the basket.

Herb Tufts

Using green yarn, cut several short strands, fold in half, and pull loops through a few basket stitches, then pull tails through loop to knot (like fringe). Trim ends to form little leafy clumps.

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Mini “MINT” Sign

Sign Board

With cream yarn, worked flat:

1. CO 9 sts.
2. Rows 1–6: Work in garter stitch.
3. BO.

With darker green yarn, embroider the word “MINT” across the center using backstitch.

Post

Using tan or straw yarn:

1. Work a 3-stitch i-cord for about 2–2.5 in (5–6 cm).
2. Attach top of i-cord to the back of the sign board with a few stitches.

You can insert a toothpick or tiny stick inside the i-cord if you want it stiffer (for display, not for children).

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Assembly

1. Attach ears: Sew ears symmetrically on top of the head, slightly angled outward so they curve naturally.
2. Add tail: Sew tail to lower back of body so the bunny can balance when standing.
3. Sew arms: Position arms slightly below neck line, angled so one can hold the basket. Stitch firmly.
4. Dress the bunny in the sage dress, easing the skirt over the shoes and body.
5. Put on the cream vest, aligning pockets and herb sprigs at the front.
6. Place the hat snugly on the head between the ears and tack in place with a few stitches if desired.
7. Sew the basket handle to one paw so it looks like the bunny is carrying fresh herbs.
8. Position the MINT sign beside one foot; you can stitch it lightly to the shoe or simply stand it in a small pot or planter for display.

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Finishing Touches & Styling

• Adjust stuffing in the head and body by massaging the fiberfill to keep the bunny standing straight, with a soft but defined shape.
• Use your fingers to gently shape the ears so they curve slightly toward the face.
• Smooth the dress pleats along the purl “ridge” lines so the skirt falls neatly.
• If you like, add a tiny blush of soft pink fabric paint or colored pencil on the cheeks for extra sweetness.

Your Garden Herb Bunny is ready to look after her little mint patch on your shelf or in your cozy knitting corner. Enjoy knitting, photographing, and sharing your bunny with fellow knit lovers!