Meet Ice Cream Truck Bunny – a cheerful knitted bunny in a pastel striped skirt, cream polo-style top, white sneakers, and a pink ice-cream cap, complete with a crossbody “ICE CREAM” bag, tiny ice cream cones, and a mini ice cream truck.
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Abbreviations (US Terms)
- k – knit
- p – purl
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- rnd(s) – round(s)
- RS / WS – right side / wrong side
- kfb – knit front and back (increase 1)
- k2tog – knit 2 sts together (decrease 1)
- ssk – slip, slip, knit (decrease 1)
- yo – yarn over
- CO – cast on
- BO – bind off
- pm / sm – place marker / slip marker
- tbl – through back loop
- dec – decrease (as written)
- inc – increase (as written)
Materials
- Yarn: Sport or light DK weight wool or wool-blend yarn
- Bunny body: 50 g light beige or warm cream
- Muzzle & inner ears: small amount light tan
- Polo top: 25–30 g cream
- Skirt: small amounts pastel pink, pastel mint, and soft cream
- Cap & extra cone scoop: 20 g pastel pink
- Shoes: 25–30 g white or off-white
- Crossbody bag & truck body: 20 g pastel aqua/teal
- Ice cream scoops: scraps of mint, pink, cream
- Cone & truck details: scraps of caramel, pale yellow, soft coral, and black
- Needles
- US 2.5–3 (3.0–3.25 mm) double-pointed needles or circulars for knitting small circumferences in the round
- A second set one size smaller for tiny accessories if desired
- Notions
- Toy stuffing
- 2 safety eyes, 6–7 mm, or black embroidery thread
- Black thread for mouth
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- A tiny real bell (optional), or yarn to knit a small bell shape
Gauge is not critical, but fabric should be firm so stuffing does not show.
Gauge & Finished Size
- Approximate gauge: 28 sts = 4″ (10 cm) in stockinette in the round using US 3 (3.25 mm).
- Finished bunny height: about 7–8″ (18–20 cm) including ears.
If your bunny is much larger or smaller, adjust needle size accordingly.
Construction Overview
- Bunny is worked from the feet up in one piece: legs, body, and head are continuous.
- Arms, ears, tail, and muzzle accents are worked separately and sewn on.
- Clothes and accessories are separate: cream polo top, vertical pastel striped skirt, sneakers, pink ice cream cap, crossbody bag, ice cream cones, and a small ice cream truck.
- The overall silhouette features a slightly oversized head, sturdy legs, and rounded paws to mimic a realistic handmade toy.
Legs, Body & Head
Legs (make 2)
Using body color:
CO 10 sts. Join in the round, pm.
Rnd 1: k all.
Rnd 2: k1, kfb around (15 sts).
Rnd 3: k all.
Rnd 4: k2, kfb around (20 sts).
Rnd 5–8: k all (foot and ankle).
Shape leg:
Rnd 9: k3, k2tog around (16 sts).
Rnd 10–18: k all (straight leg).
Break yarn on first leg, leaving sts on hold. Work second leg the same but do not break yarn.
Join for Body
With working yarn from second leg, k16 around second leg, CO 4 sts for crotch bridge, then k16 from first leg. (36 sts total.)
Place marker at center of bridge for new rnd beg.
Rnd 1–4: k all.
Rnd 5: k5, kfb around (42 sts).
Rnd 6–11: k all (lower body).
Shape upper body:
Rnd 12: k5, k2tog around (36 sts).
Rnd 13: k all.
Rnd 14: k4, k2tog around (30 sts).
Rnd 15–17: k all.
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Neck
Rnd 18: k3, k2tog around (24 sts).
Rnd 19–20: k all.
Stuff legs and body firmly up to neck.
Head
Rnd 21: k2, kfb around (32 sts).
Rnd 22: k3, kfb around (40 sts).
Rnd 23: k4, kfb around (48 sts).
Rnd 24–32: k all for head height.
Place eyes between Rnds 27–28, about 6–7 sts apart.
Begin shaping crown:
Rnd 33: k6, k2tog around (42 sts).
Rnd 34: k all.
Rnd 35: k5, k2tog around (36 sts).
Rnd 36: k all.
Rnd 37: k4, k2tog around (30 sts).
Stuff head firmly, shaping cheeks and back of head.
Rnd 38: k3, k2tog around (24 sts).
Rnd 39: k2, k2tog around (18 sts).
Rnd 40: k1, k2tog around (12 sts).
Rnd 41: k2tog around (6 sts).
Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull tight, and secure. Pack in more stuffing from the neck opening if needed.
Arms (make 2)
Using body color:
CO 7 sts. Join in the round.
Rnd 1: k all.
Rnd 2: k1, kfb around (10 sts).
Rnd 3–6: k all (hand).
Rnd 7: k3, k2tog twice (8 sts).
Rnd 8–15: k all (arm).
Lightly stuff (just the hand and a bit of the forearm).
Rnd 16: k2tog around (4 sts). Cut yarn, draw through remaining sts, and secure.
Set aside for sewing.
Ears (make 2)
Worked flat in stockinette using body color.
CO 9 sts.
Row 1 (RS): k all.
Row 2 (WS): p all.
Row 3: kfb, k7, kfb (11 sts).
Row 4: p all.
Rows 5–16: work even in stockinette.
Row 17: ssk, k7, k2tog (9 sts).
Row 18: p all.
Row 19: ssk, k5, k2tog (7 sts).
Row 20: p all.
Row 21: ssk, k3, k2tog (5 sts).
Row 22: p all.
Row 23: k2tog, k1, k2tog (3 sts).
Row 24: p3.
Row 25: k3tog.
Cut yarn, secure tail. Fold ear so it curves slightly inward, and use a few stitches at the base to hold shape.
Tail
Using body color:
CO 6 sts. Work in the round.
Rnd 1: k all.
Rnd 2: kfb around (12 sts).
Rnd 3: k all.
Rnd 4: k1, k2tog around (8 sts).
Stuff lightly, draw yarn through remaining sts and pull tight. Attach low at back.
Face Embroidery
With tan yarn, embroider a soft oval muzzle area by lightly stitching over a few knit stitches around the nose placement.
With peach or soft pink yarn, stitch a small triangle nose between eyes, 2–3 rnds below. Add a short vertical stitch and a gentle curved smile using black or dark brown thread. Keep expression simple and friendly.
Sew arms to sides of body just under the neck, angled slightly forward so the bunny can hold the ice cream cone and bag strap. Sew ears on top of head, tilted slightly outward.
Cream Polo Top
Worked in the round from hem up.
Using cream yarn:
CO 60 sts. Join in the round, pm.
Rnd 1–5: k1, p1 rib for bottom edge.
Rnd 6–18: k all for straight body.
Divide for armholes and work flat.
Back
Work 30 sts for back.
Row 1 (WS): p30.
Row 2 (RS): k30.
Repeat Rows 1–2 for 8 more rows.
Row 11 (WS): p8, BO 14, p8 (two shoulder sections with 8 sts each).
First shoulder:
Row 12 (RS): k8.
Row 13 (WS): p8.
Row 14 (RS): BO 8.
Second shoulder: rejoin yarn, work as first.
Front
Return 30 front sts to needle.
Row 1 (WS): p30.
Row 2 (RS): k30.
Row 3 (WS): p30.
Shape front neck:
Row 4 (RS): k11, k2tog, k4, ssk, k11 (28 sts).
Row 5: p all.
Row 6: k10, k2tog, k4, ssk, k10 (26 sts).
Row 7: p all.
Row 8: k9, k2tog, k4, ssk, k9 (24 sts).
Row 9: p all.
Row 10: k8, BO 8 center sts, k8 (two fronts).
Each shoulder:
Work 3 more rows in stockinette (ending on RS), then BO 8.
Sew shoulder seams.
Polo Collar
With RS facing and cream yarn, pick up around 32–34 sts evenly around front and back neck edge.
Row 1 (WS): p across.
Row 2: k1, p1 across.
Rows 3–6: repeat Row 2 for a flat, neat collar band.
BO loosely in pattern. Fold collar down and smooth.
Add two tiny buttons (or embroider dots) at center front just under the collar.
Pastel Vertical Stripe Skirt
Skirt is knit in the round with simple stranded vertical stripes.
Choose three colors:
- A – pastel pink
- B – pastel mint
- C – soft cream
Using color A and circular/DPNs:
CO 72 sts. Join in the round, pm.
Rnd 1–4 (waistband): k1, p1 around in color A.
Set up stripe sequence for skirt:
We will work a repeating pattern of 2 sts A, 2 sts B, 2 sts C around. Carry unused yarns loosely up the inside; twist strands occasionally to avoid long floats.
Rnd 5: k2 A, k2 B, k2 C repeat around (72 sts total).
Continue in stockinette, maintaining color sequence on every rnd, for about 20–22 rnds, or until skirt reaches just above shoes.
Hem:
Switch to one color (for example pastel pink A).
Rnd 1–3: k all.
Rnd 4–6: k1, p1 rib for a tidy edge.
BO loosely.
Weave in all ends carefully so inside looks neat and doesn’t bulk up around bunny’s legs.
The skirt slips up over the legs and sits at the bunny’s waist, under the polo top.
White Sneaker Shoes (make 2)
Using white yarn:
CO 10 sts. Work flat for the sole.
Row 1 (RS): k all.
Row 2 (WS): p all.
Row 3: kfb, k8, kfb (12 sts).
Row 4: p all.
Row 5: kfb, k10, kfb (14 sts).
Row 6–8: stockinette.
Pick up 14 sts around the other long side and 6 sts each short side to work in the round (approx. 40 sts). Adjust if needed.
Rnd 1–3: k all.
Rnd 4: k3, k2tog around (32 sts).
Rnd 5–6: k all.
Toe shaping:
Rnd 7: k10, (k2tog) 6 times, k10 (26 sts).
Rnd 8–10: k all.
Cuff:
Rnd 11–13: k1, p1 around.
BO loosely.
Add two short strands of white yarn at front to mimic laces. Duplicate stitch a tiny ice cream cone on the outer side of each shoe: cone in caramel color, scoop in pastel mint or pink.
Slip shoes on over the bunny’s feet; they should fit snugly.
Pink Ice Cream Cap
Using pastel pink yarn:
CO 48 sts. Join in round, pm.
Brim band:
Rnd 1–5: k1, p1 rib.
Body of cap:
Rnd 6–12: k all.
Crown:
Rnd 13: k6, k2tog around (42 sts).
Rnd 14: k all.
Rnd 15: k5, k2tog around (36 sts).
Rnd 16: k all.
Rnd 17: k4, k2tog around (30 sts).
Rnd 18: k3, k2tog around (24 sts).
Rnd 19: k2, k2tog around (18 sts).
Rnd 20: k1, k2tog around (12 sts).
Rnd 21: k2tog around (6 sts).
Cut yarn, draw through remaining sts, and secure.
For a simple brim, pick up 16 sts across front half of rib band.
Row 1 (WS): p16.
Row 2 (RS): k16.
Row 3: p16.
Row 4: k2tog, k12, ssk (14 sts).
Row 5: p14.
Row 6: k2tog, k10, ssk (12 sts).
Row 7: p12.
Row 8: BO.
Tack side edges of brim to band so it curves gently.
Using duplicate stitch, embroider a tiny cone with two scoops at the center front of the cap (cone in caramel, scoops in mint and pink).
Ice Cream Crossbody Bag
Using pastel aqua/teal yarn:
CO 12 sts. Work flat in stockinette.
Rows 1–14: k RS, p WS.
Fold piece so CO edge meets Row 14 and seam sides to form a pouch.
Flap:
With RS facing, pick up 10 sts across back edge.
Row 1 (WS): p10.
Row 2 (RS): k10.
Row 3: p10.
Row 4: k2tog, k6, ssk (8 sts).
Row 5: p8.
Row 6: k2tog, k4, ssk (6 sts).
Row 7: p6.
Row 8: BO.
Strap:
CO 3 sts and knit I-cord for about 8–9″ (20–23 cm). BO. Sew ends to each side of bag so strap can cross over bunny’s chest.
With cream and pink yarn, duplicate stitch the words ICE CREAM on the front of the pouch, stacking the words just like on a small vendor bag.
Ice Cream Cones
Handheld Cone
Cone:
Using caramel yarn:
CO 6 sts. Work in the round.
Rnd 1: k all.
Rnd 2: k2tog, k1 twice (4 sts).
Rnd 3–5: k all.
Stuff lightly, then k2tog twice, draw yarn through remaining sts.
Scoops:
For each scoop, CO 8 sts in chosen color (mint, pink, cream).
Row 1: k all.
Row 2: p all.
Row 3: k all.
Row 4: p all.
Run yarn through sts, pull to form a little dome, and stitch to top of cone. Stack two scoops for the held cone, sewing securely into bunny’s paw.
Spare Cone (on table)
Work same as above but slightly shorter (omit one row in cone body) and use one or two scoops as in the photo. It can stand beside the bunny.
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Mini Ice Cream Truck
Body:
Using aqua yarn:
CO 18 sts. Work flat.
Rows 1–10: stockinette.
Fold into a rectangle and seam sides to form a soft box. Stuff lightly.
Roof:
Using pastel pink yarn:
CO 18 sts.
Rows 1–6: stockinette. BO. Sew on top of truck body.
Front:
Pick up 10 sts across front edge of body.
Rows 1–4: stockinette in cream for the windshield. BO.
Embroider window frames and tiny headlights with contrasting yarn.
Wheels (make 4):
With black yarn:
CO 6 sts, knit 4 rows in garter, BO. Roll into a little disk and stitch each onto the sides.
Decor:
Duplicate stitch tiny ice cream cones and pastel dots along the truck sides to mimic the design in the photo.
Optional Knit Bell
Using golden yellow yarn:
CO 6 sts, join in the round.
Rnd 1: k all.
Rnd 2: kfb around (12 sts).
Rnd 3: k all.
Rnd 4: k1, k2tog around (8 sts).
Stuff lightly.
Rnd 5: k2tog around (4 sts).
Draw yarn through remaining sts. Add a tiny loop of yarn on top for a handle.
Place this bell at the bunny’s feet like the service bell in front of an ice cream truck.
Assembly & Styling
- Dress the bunny in the pastel striped skirt first.
- Slip the cream polo top over the head and smooth it down over the waistband.
- Put on the white sneakers, making sure toes point forward.
- Add the aqua crossbody bag across the chest, bag resting at hip.
- Place the pink cap on the head with ears poking up behind.
- Sew or tack the handheld ice cream cone into one paw so it is secure.
- Arrange the spare cone, truck, and little bell on a wooden surface nearby.
Fluff stuffing, straighten ears, and smooth all stitches so the knit texture is clear and crisp. Photograph your Ice Cream Truck Bunny in soft natural light on a sofa or wooden table to capture that cozy, handmade product look.
