Strawberry Stroll Bunny is a soft knit bunny in a strawberry beanie, pale cream top, aqua strawberry pinafore dress, mint Mary Jane shoes, and a matching strawberry handbag. This pattern is written so you can recreate the sweet bunny exactly as shown in the photo.
Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- CO – cast on
- BO – bind off
- k – knit
- p – purl
- kfb – knit front and back (increase 1)
- m1 – make 1 (lifted or bar increase)
- k2tog – knit 2 together (decrease 1)
- ssk – slip, slip, knit (decrease 1)
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- rnd(s) – round(s)
- RS – right side
- WS – wrong side
- pm – place marker
- sm – slip marker
- rep – repeat
Materials
- Yarn – DK / light worsted weight, smooth wool or wool blend:
- Bunny body, arms, legs, ears: light beige / oatmeal
- Inner ears (optional contrast): slightly darker beige or warm tan
- Top and collar: soft cream
- Dress (pinafore): aqua or light turquoise
- Strawberry motifs & hat & purse body: strawberry red
- Strawberry leaves, stems, purse handle: fresh green
- Shoes: mint green
- Nose: soft pink
- Face embroidery: black
- Needles
- US 3 (3.25 mm) double-pointed needles or long circular for magic loop
- US 2 (2.75 mm) needles for small accessories if you want them extra firm
- Notions
- 2 safety eyes, 6–8 mm, or black thread to embroider eyes
- Polyester fiberfill
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Optional: small buttons for dress straps (or sew straps in place)
Gauge and Finished Size
- Gauge: about 24 sts x 34 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in stockinette in the round on US 3 needles, lightly blocked.
- Finished height: about 10″–11″ (25–28 cm) from feet to tip of ears.
Working close to this gauge will keep proportions similar to the sample so clothes and accessories fit correctly.
Construction Overview
- The bunny is knitted from the feet up in one piece: feet, legs, body, and head are joined as you go.
- Arms, ears, and tail are worked separately and sewn on.
- The cream top is a simple tee worked in the round; a small collar is added afterward.
- The aqua pinafore dress is worked in the round from hem to bodice with strawberries added using duplicate stitch or intarsia.
- The strawberry beanie, mint shoes, and strawberry handbag are separate pieces to complete the look.
Stuff firmly but evenly for a neat, realistic toy with clearly defined knit stitches.
Bunny Legs, Body, and Head
Use body-color yarn and US 3 needles. Work in the round unless noted.
Legs (make 2)
CO 10 sts. Join in the round, being careful not to twist.
Rnd 1–3: k all.
Rnd 4: *k1, kfb; rep from * around (15 sts).
Rnd 5–18: k all. Lightly stuff the lower leg.
Rnd 19: *k3, k2tog; rep from * (12 sts).
Rnd 20–24: k all for upper leg.
Break yarn, leaving a tail, and place sts on a holder. Work second leg the same but keep working yarn attached.
Join Legs and Work Body
Slide first leg onto working needle so both legs are side by side.
With working yarn from second leg:
- k12 across second leg, CO 4 sts for center front, k12 from first leg, CO 4 sts for center back.
You now have 32 sts in the round with marker at center back.
Rnd 1–4: k all.
Rnd 5: *k7, kfb; rep from * (36 sts).
Rnd 6–10: k all. Begin stuffing body firmly.
Rnd 11: *k4, k2tog; rep from * (30 sts).
Rnd 12–14: k all.
Rnd 15: *k3, k2tog; rep from * (24 sts).
Rnd 16–18: k all, adding stuffing as you go.
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Neck and Head
Rnd 19: *k2, k2tog; rep from * (18 sts).
Rnd 20–22: k all (neck). Add a bit more stuffing to keep the neck firm.
Increase for head:
Rnd 23: *k2, kfb; rep from * (24 sts).
Rnd 24: *k3, kfb; rep from * (30 sts).
Rnd 25: *k4, kfb; rep from * (36 sts).
Rnd 26–35: k all. Stuff head very firmly so it stays round.
Shape top:
Rnd 36: *k4, k2tog; rep from * (30 sts).
Rnd 37: *k3, k2tog; rep from * (24 sts).
Rnd 38: *k2, k2tog; rep from * (18 sts).
Rnd 39: *k1, k2tog; rep from * (12 sts).
Rnd 40: *k2tog; rep from * (6 sts).
Break yarn, draw through remaining sts, pull tight, and secure.
Bunny Arms (make 2)
With body-color yarn:
CO 8 sts. Join to work in the round.
Rnd 1–3: k all.
Rnd 4: *k1, kfb; rep from * (12 sts).
Rnd 5–16: k all. Stuff lightly; leave top unstuffed to lie flat.
Rnd 17: *k2, k2tog; rep from * (9 sts).
Break yarn, draw through remaining sts, close and secure tail.
Bunny Ears (make 2)
Worked flat.
CO 8 sts in body color.
Row 1 (WS): p.
Row 2: k1, kfb, k to last 2 sts, kfb, k1 (10 sts).
Row 3: p.
Row 4: rep Row 2 (12 sts).
Row 5–14: work in stockinette (k RS, p WS).
Shape tip:
Row 15 (RS): k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 (10 sts).
Row 16: p.
Row 17: k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 (8 sts).
Row 18: p.
Row 19: k1, ssk, k2, k2tog, k1 (6 sts).
Row 20: p.
BO all sts. Use tail to sew ear seam along WS if you want a lightly rounded tube, or leave flat. Slightly fold the base when sewing on so ears stand upright and tilt gently outward.
Bunny Tail
CO 6 sts, knit in the round.
Rnd 1: k all.
Rnd 2: *k1, kfb; rep from * (9 sts).
Rnd 3–4: k all.
Rnd 5: *k2tog, k1; rep from * (6 sts).
Stuff lightly, break yarn, draw through sts, and cinch to form a puff.
Face and Basic Assembly
- Place safety eyes about 6–7 rnds down from top of head and spaced around 5–6 sts apart.
- Embroider a small pink triangle nose a couple of rounds below the eyes.
- With black thread, embroider a simple curved smile.
- Sew ears to top of head, slightly toward the back so they stand behind the future hat.
- Sew arms to sides of body just under the neck.
- Attach tail at the center back above the legs.
Set bunny aside.
Cream Short-Sleeve Top
Use cream yarn and US 3 needles. Worked in the round from neckline down, then sleeves picked up.
Body
CO 40 sts. Join to work in the round, pm.
Rnd 1–4: k1, p1 rib.
Rnd 5: k all.
Increase slightly:
Rnd 6: *k9, m1; rep from * around (44 sts).
Rnd 7–10: k all.
Separate for sleeves:
Next rnd: k8, place next 8 sts on holder (sleeve), CO 4 underarm sts, k16, place next 8 sts on holder (second sleeve), CO 4 underarm sts, k to end. (44 sts for body.)
Rnds 1–10 (body): k all for a short top ending just at bunny’s hip.
Rnds 11–13: work k1, p1 rib.
BO loosely in pattern.
Sleeves (make 2)
Transfer 8 held sts to needles. With cream yarn pick up 4 sts from underarm gap (12 sts).
Rnd 1–6: k all.
Rnd 7–8: k1, p1 rib.
BO loosely. Repeat for other sleeve.
Peter-Pan Collar
Work flat in cream.
CO 40 sts.
Row 1 (WS): p.
Row 2: *k2, kfb; rep from * across (53 sts approx).
Row 3: p.
Row 4: *k3, kfb; rep from * across (wavy edge).
BO loosely. Pin collar around neckline with RS facing outward so it forms two rounded fronts. Sew neatly around edge, leaving a small opening at center front like the photo.
Aqua Strawberry Pinafore Dress
Use aqua yarn.
Skirt
CO 72 sts. Join in the round.
Rnd 1–3: k1, p1 rib for hem.
Rnd 4–18: k all for full skirt.
Waist Shaping
Rnd 19: *k7, k2tog; rep from * (64 sts).
Rnd 20–22: k all.
Rnd 23: *k6, k2tog; rep from * (56 sts).
Rnd 24–26: k all.
Rnd 27: *k5, k2tog; rep from * (48 sts).
Rnd 28–30: k all.
BO all sts loosely. This creates a gentle gathered waist; cinch slightly when straps are attached.
Dress Straps (make 2)
CO 6 sts in aqua. Work in garter stitch (k every row) for about 4″ (10 cm), or long enough to cross from back waist, over shoulder, to front waist. BO.
Sew strap ends at back waist, cross over shoulders, and attach fronts just inside dress front so they sit close together like in the photo. You can add tiny buttons or simply sew down.
Strawberry Motifs on Skirt
Using red yarn, embroider small strawberry shapes with duplicate stitch evenly around the skirt:
- Work a small inverted triangle of red stitches (about 3 sts wide at top, 3–4 rows tall).
- With green yarn, add a tiny crown of 3–4 stitches on top.
- Use a tiny bit of yellow or lighter red to add two or three “seeds” per berry.
Place one row of strawberries around the lower-middle of the skirt, and another row staggered slightly above for a look close to the photo.
Strawberry Beanie
Use red yarn and US 3 needles.
CO 52 sts. Join in the round.
Rnd 1–6: k1, p1 rib.
Rnd 7–18: k all in red.
Switch to green for leaves and stem area.
Rnd 19: *k4, k2tog; rep from * (44 sts).
Rnd 20: *k3, k2tog; rep from * (36 sts).
Rnd 21: *k2, k2tog; rep from * (27 sts).
Rnd 22: *k1, k2tog; rep from * (18 sts).
Rnd 23: *k2tog; rep from * (9 sts).
Work 3–4 more rnds in k all for a little stem tube. BO and pull end through, then knot and weave in so stem stands up slightly.
To suggest leaves, you can lightly duplicate stitch small triangular green shapes around the base of the stem, or pick up and knit tiny leaf points. The hat should sit low on the forehead with the ears standing behind it, just like the photo.
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Mint Mary Jane Shoes (make 2)
Use mint green yarn.
CO 14 sts. Join in the round.
Rnd 1: k all.
Rnd 2: *k1, kfb; rep from * (21 sts).
Rnd 3–5: k all.
Rnd 6: k6, *k2tog, k1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3 (17 sts).
Rnd 7: k all.
Rnd 8: *k2, k2tog; rep from * plus extra k at end if needed (approx. 13 sts).
Rnd 9–11: k all to form the sides around the foot.
Top edging:
Rnd 12–14: k1, p1 rib. BO loosely.
For the strap, CO 10 sts in mint, knit 3 rows garter, BO. Sew one end to inner side of shoe and the other end to outer side, leaving a small opening so a bit of beige “foot” shows through the front gap, exactly like a Mary Jane.
Strawberry Handbag
Berry Body
Use red yarn and US 2 or 3 needles.
CO 12 sts. Join to work in the round.
Rnd 1–2: k all.
Rnd 3: *k2, kfb; rep from * (16 sts).
Rnd 4–8: k all.
Rnd 9: *k2, k2tog; rep from * (12 sts).
Rnd 10: *k1, k2tog; rep from * (8 sts).
Stuff firmly to keep it plump.
Rnd 11: *k2tog; rep from * (4 sts).
Break yarn, draw through remaining sts, pull tight.
Add a few tiny yellow stitches around the body to represent seeds.
Leaves and Handle
With green yarn, pick up 8 sts evenly spaced around top opening of berry. Work flat.
Row 1: k all.
Row 2: *k2, k2tog; rep from * (6 sts).
Row 3: k all.
Row 4: *k1, k2tog; rep from * (4 sts).
BO. This small piece can be pinched into leaf shapes; tug the edges into three little points.
For the handle, CO 30 sts in green and work 3 rows garter stitch. BO and sew ends to opposite sides of the green leaf section so the bunny can “hold” the purse in one hand as in the image.
Final Assembly and Styling
- Dress bunny in cream top first, then pull on the aqua pinafore. Adjust gathers at waist so strawberries sit smoothly around the skirt.
- Put on the mint shoes, arranging them so the toes are slightly forward and the little opening shows the beige yarn of the feet.
- Place strawberry beanie low on the forehead, letting ears rise up just behind the hat. Secure with a few hidden stitches if needed.
- Position the strawberry handbag in one hand, stitching the handle gently to the paw so it hangs at the same angle as in the photo.
Your Strawberry Stroll Bunny is ready for photos on a wooden table or pastel sofa corner, with every knit stitch showing clearly. Enjoy knitting and staging this sweet little friend for your own cozy strawberry cottage scenes.
