Cloud Bakery Bunny is a soft knitted bunny doll wearing a sky-blue dress with fluffy white clouds, sunny yellow Mary Jane shoes, a pastel yellow crossbody bag with a little daisy, and a matching sky-blue beret. She holds a pink frosted donut with sprinkles, ready for a cozy café day.
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Materials
- Yarn weight: DK / light worsted, smooth plied yarn for clear stitches
- Fiber: Wool or wool blend toy yarn is ideal
Suggested colors (use any brand you like):
- MC (Bunny body): Warm light beige
- CC1 (Dress & Beret): Soft sky blue
- CC2 (Clouds & Daisy petals): Cream / off-white
- CC3 (Shoes & Bag): Pastel butter yellow
- CC4 (Donut base): Light beige or pale tan
- CC5 (Donut frosting): Soft pink
- CC6 (Sprinkles): Tiny scraps in mint, yellow, blue, etc.
- CC7 (Features): Dark brown for nose/mouth, black for eyes
Other supplies:
- US 2 (2.75 mm) double-pointed needles or long circular for magic loop
- Optional: a pair of straight needles in the same size for tiny flat pieces
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- k – knit
- p – purl
- kfb – knit front and back (increase 1)
- m1 – make one (any preferred method)
- k2tog – knit 2 together (decrease 1)
- 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
Unless stated, work in stockinette in the round (knit all rounds).
Gauge & Finished Size
- About 28 sts x 36 rows = 4 in (10 cm) in stockinette in the round, worked firmly.
- Finished bunny stands approx. 8.5–9 in (22–23 cm) tall including beret.
Gauge is not critical, but fabric should be tight so stuffing does not show.
General Notes
- Stuff firmly as you go, especially head and feet.
- Leave long yarn tails for sewing limbs and accessories.
- Dress, beret, bag, and donut are separate pieces; you may tack them in place for display.
- Cloud shapes, daisy, and donut sprinkles are worked with duplicate stitch or simple embroidery after knitting.
Head & Body
Head
Using MC, CO 8 sts, divide over needles, join in the round, and pm.
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 head very firmly, shaping into 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 forms the neck.
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Body
Continue with MC.
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 30–40 (11 rnds): Knit straight for upper torso.
Shape lower torso and hips:
Rnd 41: k5, kfb around – 42 sts
Rnds 42–45: Knit
Rnd 46: k5, k2tog around – 36 sts
Rnd 47: k4, k2tog around – 30 sts
Rnd 48: k3, k2tog around – 24 sts
Stuff torso firmly, forming a gentle oval.
Rnd 49: k2, k2tog around – 18 sts
Rnd 50: k1, k2tog around – 12 sts
Rnd 51: k2tog around – 6 sts
Cut yarn, pull tail through remaining sts, draw tight, and weave in.
Legs & Yellow Mary Jane Shoes (Make 2)
Shoes & Feet
Using CC3 (yellow), CO 10 sts, join in the round.
Rnd 1: kfb around – 20 sts
Rnd 2: Knit
Rnd 3: k4, kfb around – 25 sts
Rnds 4–5: Knit for shoe toe.
Shape back of shoe:
Rnd 6: k3, k2tog around – 20 sts
Rnd 7: Knit
Lightly stuff shoe toe.
Switch to MC for socks and legs.
Rnd 8: k2, k2tog around – 15 sts
Rnds 9–22 (14 rnds): Knit straight for leg shaft.
Rnd 23: k3, k2tog around – 12 sts
Cut yarn, pull through remaining sts, and close. Leave long tail for sewing.
Mary Jane Strap Detail
With CC3 and tapestry needle, embroider a flat strap across the top of each shoe, just above the toe, using several horizontal stitches. Add a tiny stitched “buckle” if desired.
Make 2 legs.
Arms (Make 2)
Using MC, CO 8 sts, join in the round.
Rnd 1: kfb around – 16 sts
Rnds 2–4: Knit to form the paw.
Rnd 5: k2, k2tog around – 12 sts
Rnds 6–16 (11 rnds): Knit straight for the arm.
Stuff the paw and lower arm lightly.
Rnd 17: k2tog around – 6 sts
Cut yarn, pull through sts and tighten. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Lop Ears (Make 2)
Worked flat so they drape softly.
Using MC, CO 10 sts.
Row 1 (RS): k
Row 2 (WS): p
Row 3: kfb, k8, kfb – 12 sts
Row 4: p
Row 5: kfb, k10, kfb – 14 sts
Rows 6–18: Work in stockinette (knit RS, purl WS) for long ears.
Taper tips:
Row 19: ssk, k10, k2tog – 12 sts
Row 20: p
Row 21: ssk, k8, k2tog – 10 sts
Row 22: p
Row 23: ssk, k6, k2tog – 8 sts
Row 24: p
Row 25: k2tog, k4, k2tog – 6 sts
Row 26: p
Row 27: k2tog three times – 3 sts
Cut yarn, pull through remaining sts.
Gently fold the base with a slight curve so ears fall beside the face.
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 into a small puff.
Sky-Blue Cloud Dress
Dress is worked top-down in the round.
Using CC1 (blue), CO 48 sts, join in the round, pm.
Rnds 1–4: k1, p1 rib for neckline.
Begin bodice:
Rnds 5–10: Knit straight.
Separate for tiny sleeves:
Rnd 11:
- Knit 9 sts (front shoulder),
- place next 6 sts on holder (left sleeve),
- CO 2 sts under arm,
- knit 18 sts (front and back),
- place next 6 sts on holder (right sleeve),
- CO 2 sts under arm,
- knit remaining 9 sts – total 40 sts on the dress body.
From here, work in the round.
Rnds 12–18: Knit straight for the fitted bodice.
A-Line Skirt
Rnd 19: k4, m1 around – 50 sts
Rnds 20–23: Knit
Rnd 24: k4, m1 around – 62 sts
Rnds 25–28: Knit
Rnd 29: k5, m1 around – about 74 sts (exact count not critical).
Rnds 30–34: Knit to desired dress length, ending a little below the bunny’s knees.
Rnds 35–38 (hem): k1, p1 rib.
Rnd 39: BO loosely in rib.
Sleeves (Work Both)
Return to the 6 held sts for one sleeve.
Using CC1, place sts on needles, pick up and knit 3 sts across the underarm cast-on space – 9 sts total.
Work in stockinette in the round:
Rnds 1–4: Knit.
Rnd 5: k1, p1 rib around.
Rnd 6: BO in rib.
Repeat for the second sleeve. The result is a short, neat cap sleeve.
Cloud Motifs
Using CC2 (cream) and a tapestry needle, add fluffy clouds around the dress with duplicate stitch:
- Each cloud is a rounded cluster of cream stitches 3–5 sts wide and 2–3 rows high.
- Vary their width and height, and stagger them around the front and lower skirt.
Keep the clouds soft and simple so they echo the photo’s gentle shapes.
Sky-Blue Beret
Using CC1, CO 72 sts, join in the round.
Rnds 1–6: k1, p1 rib for band.
Increase for beret body:
Rnd 7: k5, kfb around – 84 sts
Rnds 8–16: Knit straight for a smooth dome.
Shape the crown:
Rnd 17: k5, k2tog around – 72 sts
Rnd 18: Knit
Rnd 19: k4, k2tog around – 60 sts
Rnd 20: Knit
Rnd 21: k3, k2tog around – 48 sts
Rnd 22: Knit
Rnd 23: k2, k2tog around – 36 sts
Rnd 24: k1, k2tog around – 24 sts
Rnd 25: k2tog around – 12 sts
Cut yarn, draw through remaining sts and pull tight.
Tiny Beret Stem
Using CC1, pick up 3 sts from the very center of the top and work a short i-cord:
- Knit 3 sts, slide to right end, knit 3 sts.
- Repeat for 4–5 rows.
BO and tuck the tail inside. This makes the little nub on top of the beret.
Yellow Crossbody Bakery Bag
Bag Body
Using CC3, CO 18 sts, join in the round.
Rnds 1–8: Knit straight for a small rectangle tube.
Rnd 9: k1, k2tog around – 12 sts
Rnd 10: Knit
Cut yarn, pull through remaining sts to close the bottom. Turn so a flatter side is front.
Flap
With CC3 and RS facing, pick up 10 sts across the back top edge of the bag.
Work flat:
Rows 1–5: stockinette (knit RS, purl WS).
Row 6 (WS): p2tog, p6, p2tog – 8 sts
Row 7: k
Row 8: p2tog, p4, p2tog – 6 sts
Row 9: k
BO. The flap will taper slightly.
Fold down over the front of the bag.
Strap
Using CC3, CO 3 sts and work i-cord for approx. 7 in (18 cm) or to fit comfortably across the bunny’s body.
BO and sew each end to the sides of the bag, so it hangs as a crossbody.
Daisy Decoration
With CC2, embroider 5–6 small petal stitches in a circle on the flap center.
With CC3 or a scrap of pale yellow, add a small French knot or stitched circle in the middle for the daisy center.
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Pink Frosted Donut
Donut Base
Using CC4 (tan), CO 18 sts, join in the round.
Rnds 1–4: Knit.
Change to CC5 (pink).
Rnds 5–8: Knit.
Lightly stuff the tube as you go.
Graft or sew cast-on edge to bind-off edge to form a small ring. Adjust stuffing for an even donut shape.
Sprinkles
With CC6 scraps (mint, yellow, blue, etc.), embroider tiny straight stitches scattered over the pink section as sprinkles.
Sew donut into one paw so it sits naturally.
Face Embroidery
Using CC4 black:
- Place two small vertical stitches for eyes, slightly above mid-height of the head, spaced about 5–6 sts apart.
Using CC7 dark brown:
- Embroider a small triangle nose centered between the eyes, a couple of rows below.
- Add a short vertical stitch under the nose, then curve two lines outward for the sweet smile.
Secure all ends inside the head.
Assembly
- Attach ears: Position ears low on the sides of the head so they hang along the cheeks. Sew bases firmly with MC.
- Sew legs: Pin legs to the underside of the body and check bunny stands flat. Sew around each leg opening with strong stitches, going through body fabric and leg top several times.
- Attach arms: Sew arms at shoulder level, angling one arm slightly forward to hold the donut.
- Tail: Sew the small puff tail to the center back near the base for extra balance.
- Dress the bunny: Slide the cloud dress up from the feet, easing it over the hips until neckline sits snug at the base of the head. If desired, tack the shoulders and side seams lightly to keep the dress in place.
- Beret: Place the beret so it sits just above the eyes with the stem centered. Tilt slightly for a cute bakery-girl look. You can leave it removable or stitch it down at a few points.
- Bag & Donut: Position the crossbody bag strap from one shoulder to the opposite hip and sew strap lightly at shoulder and side so it doesn’t slip. Secure the donut firmly into one paw.
Finishing & Customization
- Adjust stuffing in feet and tail until the bunny stands securely.
- Lightly steam-block the dress hem to remove curl and make the skirt hang smoothly.
- Change donut frosting colors, add more clouds, or switch the bag’s flower to a heart for different versions.
Your Cloud Bakery Bunny is ready for photo shoots, shelf display, or gifting to a fellow dessert lover. Enjoy knitting and sharing your new pastel bunny friend!
