Mushroom Forager Bunny is a knitted woodland bunny doll wearing a cream body, deep green pinafore dress with tiny red mushrooms, a warm rust cloche hat decorated with its own mini mushroom, and brown Mary Jane shoes with matching bows. She carries a textured “wicker” basket filled with little knitted toadstools and a folded leaf map for her forest adventures.

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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Materials

• DK / light worsted weight yarn, smooth and plied
• Suggested colors (any brand you like):
  1. MC (Bunny body): Light beige
  2. CC1 (Face/ears contrast & muzzle): Slightly warmer beige or light tan (optional; you can use MC for simplicity)
  3. CC2 (Dress): Deep forest green
  4. CC3 (Hat & shoe bows): Rust / burnt orange
  5. CC4 (Shoes & basket): Medium camel / light brown
  6. CC5 (Mushroom caps): Brick or red-brown
  7. CC6 (Stems & spots): Cream or off-white
  8. CC7 (Leaf map): Light tan for paper, soft green for leaf motif
  9. CC8 (Basket mushroom front motif): Same as CC5 and CC6
  10. Small amount of black yarn for eyes
  11. Small amount of dark brown for nose and mouth
• Needles:
  1. US 2 (2.75 mm) double-pointed needles or circular for magic loop
  2. Optional: a pair of straight needles of same size for small flat pieces
• Notions:
  1. Tapestry needle
  2. Stitch markers
  3. Polyester fiberfill stuffing
  4. Optional pipe cleaner or floral wire for ears if you want them slightly poseable (omit for children)

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Abbreviations (US Terms)

• k – knit
• p – purl
• kfb – knit front and back (increase 1)
• m1 – make one increase
• k2tog – knit 2 together (right-leaning decrease)
• ssk – slip, slip, knit (left-leaning decrease)
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• rnd – round
• RS / WS – right side / wrong side
• CO – cast on
• BO – bind off
• pm – place marker
• sm – slip marker
• tbl – through back loop

All instructions use stockinette in the round unless noted.

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Gauge & Finished Size

• Approx. 28 sts x 36 rows = 4 in (10 cm) in stockinette in the round, knit firmly.
• Finished bunny stands about 8.5–9 in (22–23 cm) tall including hat, using DK yarn and suggested needles.

A firm fabric is important so stuffing doesn’t show through.

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General Notes

• Work most pieces in the round from the bottom up.
• Stuff as you go, especially the feet, legs, and head, so the bunny stands securely.
• The dress, hat, basket, and mushrooms are removable except where noted; you may tack them in place if the doll is for display.
• Mushroom motifs on the dress and basket are added with duplicate stitch for crisp shapes.

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Head & Body

Head

Using MC, CO 8 sts, divide evenly and join in the round.

Rnd 1: kfb around – 16 sts
Rnd 2: k1, kfb around – 24 sts
Rnd 3: k2, kfb around – 32 sts
Rnd 4: k3, kfb around – 40 sts
Rnd 5: k4, kfb around – 48 sts

Rnds 6–19 (14 rnds): Knit straight for a round head.

Begin decreases:

Rnd 20: k6, k2tog around – 42 sts
Rnd 21: k5, k2tog around – 36 sts
Rnd 22: k4, k2tog around – 30 sts

Stuff the head firmly, shaping a smooth ball.

Rnd 23: k3, k2tog around – 24 sts
Rnd 24: k2, k2tog around – 18 sts

Add a little more stuffing if needed.

Rnd 25: k1, k2tog around – 12 sts

This point becomes the neck.

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Body

Change to MC if you used a different shade for the face; continue in the round.

Rnd 26: k1, kfb around – 18 sts
Rnd 27: k2, kfb around – 24 sts
Rnd 28: k3, kfb around – 30 sts
Rnd 29: k4, kfb around – 36 sts

Rnds 30–41 (12 rnds): Knit straight for the upper body (this area sits under the dress bib).

Change to CC2 is optional here; the body will be covered. To match the photo, keep body in MC.

Rnd 42: k5, kfb around – 42 sts
Rnds 43–47 (5 rnds): Knit straight.

Begin tapering towards the hips:

Rnd 48: k5, k2tog around – 36 sts
Rnd 49: Knit
Rnd 50: k4, k2tog around – 30 sts
Rnd 51: k3, k2tog around – 24 sts

Stuff firmly, shaping a slightly oval torso with a rounded tummy.

Rnd 52: k2, k2tog around – 18 sts
Rnd 53: k1, k2tog around – 12 sts
Rnd 54: k2tog around – 6 sts

Cut yarn, pull tail through remaining sts and draw tight to close. Weave in securely.

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Legs & Brown Mary Jane Shoes (Make 2)

Shoes & Feet

Using CC4, CO 8 sts, join in the round.

Rnd 1: kfb around – 16 sts
Rnd 2: k3, kfb around – 20 sts
Rnds 3–5: Knit for the rounded toe.

Rnd 6: k3, k2tog around – 16 sts
Rnd 7: Knit

Lightly stuff the shoe toe now.

Switch to MC for the leg and socks.

Rnd 8: k2, k2tog around – 12 sts
Rnds 9–20 (12 rnds): Knit straight in MC for the leg shaft.

Rnd 21: k2, k2tog around – 9 sts

Cut yarn, draw tail through remaining sts, pull tight. This closed end will be hidden inside the body.

With CC4, embroider a Mary Jane strap across the front of each shoe using straight stitches, then tie a small bow on each toe using CC3 to match the hat.

Make 2 legs.

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Arms (Make 2)

Using MC, CO 8 sts, join in the round.

Rnd 1: kfb around – 16 sts
Rnds 2–4: Knit for the paw.

Rnd 5: k2, k2tog around – 12 sts

Rnds 6–16 (11 rnds): Knit straight for the arm length.

Lightly stuff the paws; leave the rest of the arm softer.

Rnd 17: k2tog around – 6 sts

Cut yarn, pull through remaining sts, and close. Leave long tails for sewing.

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Ears (Make 2)

Ears are worked flat.

Using MC, CO 8 sts.

Row 1 (RS): k
Row 2 (WS): p
Row 3: kfb, k6, kfb – 10 sts
Row 4: p
Row 5: kfb, k8, kfb – 12 sts

Rows 6–18: Work in stockinette (knit RS, purl WS) for long soft ears.

Shaping the tip:

Row 19: ssk, k8, k2tog – 10 sts
Row 20: p
Row 21: ssk, k6, k2tog – 8 sts
Row 22: p
Row 23: ssk, k4, k2tog – 6 sts
Row 24: p
Row 25: ssk, k2, k2tog – 4 sts
Row 26: p
Row 27: k2tog twice – 2 sts

Cut yarn and pull through remaining sts.

Fold the base slightly into a soft “U” so the ears will hang down, and secure with a few stitches when attaching.

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Tail

Using MC, CO 6 sts in the round.

Rnd 1: kfb around – 12 sts
Rnd 2: Knit
Rnd 3: k2tog around – 6 sts

Stuff lightly and close. This forms a small puff tail.

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Forest Pinafore Dress

The dress is worked in the round from the hem up, then the bib and straps are worked flat.

Using CC2, CO 72 sts, join in the round and pm.

Rnds 1–4: k1, p1 rib for the hem band.
Rnds 5–18 (14 rnds): Knit in stockinette for the skirt.

Shape slightly towards the waist:

Rnd 19: k10, k2tog around – 66 sts
Rnds 20–22: Knit
Rnd 23: k9, k2tog around – 60 sts
Rnds 24–26: Knit

Rnd 27 (waist): k8, k2tog around – 54 sts
Rnds 28–30: Knit.

Now separate the front bib stitches:

• Knit 27 sts for the front, slip the remaining 27 sts to a holder for the back waist (these sit under the dress and can be left plain). Turn work; continue flat on the 27 front sts.

Front Bib

Work in 2×2 rib to create a textured bib.

Row 1 (WS): p2, k2, p2 to end.
Row 2 (RS): k2, p2, k2 to end.

Repeat Rows 1–2 for 12 rows.

BO all sts in pattern.

Shoulder Straps (Make 2)

Using CC2, CO 4 sts.

Work in k1, p1 rib for about 3 in (7.5 cm) or long enough to reach from back waist over the shoulders to the top corners of the bib.

BO loosely.

Sew the lower ends of each strap to the back waistline at equal spacing. Try the dress on the bunny, bring straps over shoulders, and sew to the top corners of the bib on the RS.

Mushroom Motifs on Skirt

Using CC5 for caps and CC6 for stems and spots, work three small toadstools across the center front of the skirt with duplicate stitch:

• Each stem: 2–3 vertical stitches in cream.
• Each cap: a shallow dome of 4–5 red stitches wide and 2–3 rows high.
• Add tiny white dots on the caps with single cream stitches.

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Rust Forest Hat with Mini Mushroom

Hat is a soft cloche with a slightly thicker brim.

Using CC3, CO 64 sts, join in the round, pm.

Rnds 1–6: k1, p1 rib for a neat brim.
Rnds 7–10: Knit.

To create a gentle downward curve, work:

Rnd 11: k6, k2tog around – 56 sts
Rnds 12–13: Knit

This makes the body of the hat.

Rnd 14: k5, k2tog around – 48 sts
Rnd 15: Knit
Rnd 16: k4, k2tog around – 40 sts
Rnd 17: Knit
Rnd 18: k3, k2tog around – 32 sts
Rnd 19: Knit
Rnd 20: k2, k2tog around – 24 sts
Rnd 21: k1, k2tog around – 16 sts
Rnd 22: k2tog around – 8 sts

Cut yarn, draw through remaining sts and secure.

The hat should sit low, almost touching the eyes with the brim just above the face.

Mini Mushroom Embellishment

Cap: Using CC5, CO 4 sts and work in stockinette flat:

• Row 1 (RS): k
• Row 2: p
• Row 3: kfb, k2, kfb – 6 sts
• Row 4: p
• Row 5: kfb, k4, kfb – 8 sts
• Row 6: p
• Row 7: ssk, k4, k2tog – 6 sts
• Row 8: p

BO, leaving a tail. Fold to create a little hump and sew into shape.

Stem: With CC6, CO 4 sts, knit 3 rows garter, BO. Roll slightly and stitch into a tiny rectangle.

Leaf: With green yarn, CO 3 sts, knit 2 rows, then k3tog and fasten off; embroider a vein if desired.

Sew stem to underside of the cap, leaf to one side, then attach the whole motif on the left side of the hat brim.

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Basket with Mushrooms & Leaf Map

Basket Body

Using CC4, CO 6 sts, join in the round.

Rnd 1: kfb around – 12 sts
Rnd 2: k1, kfb around – 18 sts (basket base)
Rnd 3: Knit
Rnd 4: k2, kfb around – 24 sts

Now work up the sides in a mock basket texture:

Rnds 5–8: k2, p2 around
Rnds 9–12: p2, k2 around

Adjust height by adding or removing 2-rnd sets to reach a small barrel shape.

Rnd 13: Knit
Rnd 14: BO knitwise.

Basket Handle

Using CC4, CO 4 sts and knit i-cord for about 3 in (7.5 cm). BO. Sew each end to the inside rim of the basket.

Basket Front Mushroom

Using CC8 (or CC5 and CC6), duplicate stitch a single mushroom motif on the front: small cream stem and red cap with white dots.

Tiny Forest Mushrooms (Inside Basket)

Make 3–4 small mushrooms.

Caps: Using CC5, CO 4 sts, knit 2 rows, BO. Gather along the bottom edge into a little dome.
Stems: Using CC6, CO 3 sts, knit 3 rows, BO, roll into tiny tubes.

Sew each stem under a cap, add white spots with CC6. Stitch them lightly inside the basket so they peek over the rim.

Leaf Map

Using CC7 (tan), CO 6 sts.

Rows 1–6: knit every row to make a small rectangle. BO.

With green yarn, embroider a simple leaf outline with a midrib and two side veins. Fold the rectangle once to look like a little paper map and place it tucked among the mushrooms in the basket, securing with a stitch or two.

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Face Embroidery

Using black yarn:

• Place two small horizontal stitches for eyes, centered slightly below mid-height of the head and spaced about 5–6 sts apart.

Using dark brown yarn:

• Work a small upside-down triangle nose just below the center point between the eyes.
• Add a short vertical stitch downward, then curve two lines outward into a gentle smile.

Secure all ends inside the head.

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Assembly

1. Attach ears: Position ears on either side of the head, under where the hat brim will sit, so they hang down along the cheeks. Sew securely along the base.
2. Join legs: Pin legs to the bottom of the body and check that the bunny stands steadily. Stitch firmly around each leg opening, going through the body fabric several times.
3. Attach arms: Sew arms to the sides of the body at shoulder level, angling slightly forward so one paw can hold the basket.
4. Tail: Sew the puff tail to the center back near the base; it helps balance the bunny when standing.
5. Dress the bunny: Slip the pinafore up over the feet, easing it over the hips to the waist. Position the bib centered on the chest. Cross or straighten the straps over the shoulders and sew to the bib corners. Tack the waistband to the body in a few spots to keep the dress from twisting.
6. Hat: Place the rust hat so the brim sits just above the eyes, tilting slightly forward. You can leave it removable or secure with small hidden stitches through the back and sides.
7. Basket: Place the basket handle over one arm so the paw appears to hold it naturally. Stitch the handle to the hand and perhaps one side of the basket to keep it balanced.

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Finishing & Customization

• Adjust stuffing in the feet and tail until the bunny stands on a flat surface without support.
• Lightly steam or block the dress hem to make it hang evenly.
• For a more rustic forest look, you can add a tiny embroidered acorn or leaf near the dress hem or on one shoe.
• If making for a child, omit any wire in ears and secure all accessories firmly.

Your Mushroom Forager Bunny is ready for woodland adventures, mushroom hunts, and cozy shelf displays. Enjoy sharing your finished bunny with other knitters and displaying her in your favorite forest-themed corner.