Lisianthus Satin-Bow Atelier Bunny – Knitting

This sweet knitted bunny set is designed to look like a boutique collectible rabbit doll, complete with a softly striped dress, cropped cardigan, beret, tiny handbag, little kitten friend, and a bouquet of flowers. The finished set has the charm of a handmade nursery gift, heirloom soft toy, and artisan display piece all at once. If you love knitting a dressed animal doll that feels gift-worthy, shop-inspired, and beautifully detailed, this design brings together elegant clothing, delicate accessories, and a polished finish that looks lovely in a baby room, craft studio, or seasonal display.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Overview

This design creates a standing bunny with long floppy ears, a rounded head, a softly weighted body, and simple embroidered facial features. The bunny wears a sleeveless dress with a textured bodice, pale watercolor-like skirt stripes, three floral appliqués, a short blue cardigan, a slouchy beret with a spiral rosette, and Mary Jane shoes.

The image also includes several small matching pieces. To recreate the full scene, this write-up includes the satin-bow handbag, a tiny gray kitten in a dress and beret, a coiled tape measure, a pair of miniature scissors, and a bunch of purple lisianthus-style flowers with stems wrapped in a pale tie.

The shaping is written for flat knitting with seaming, since that gives the neat sculpted look seen in the image. If you prefer working in the round, you may adapt the construction, but the original silhouette is easiest to match when the major pieces are worked flat and carefully assembled.

Finished Size

• Main bunny: about 12 to 14 inches tall from feet to top of beret
• Kitten: about 4 inches tall
• Handbag: about 2 inches wide
• Flower bouquet: about 3 inches long
• Mini tape measure: about 3 inches when loosely unrolled
• Mini scissors: about 2 inches long

The proportions matter more than exact height. The head should be large and round, the body narrower at the shoulders and wider at the dress hem, and the ears long enough to hang to about the cardigan edge.

Materials

• DK weight yarn in warm beige for bunny body, ears, legs, and beret
• DK weight yarn in dusty sky blue for cardigan
• DK weight self-striping or hand-striped yarn in pale cream, mint, powder blue, and soft lavender for dress skirt and handbag
• DK weight pale sage or very light gray-green for textured bodice
• DK weight mauve-brown for shoes
• DK weight soft gray for kitten body
• DK weight cream for kitten dress
• Small amounts of lilac, violet, and soft green for flowers
• Scraps of white or ivory for tiny flower buds
• Black embroidery thread for eyes
• Brown or taupe embroidery thread for nose and mouth
• Small amount of pink embroidery thread for kitten nose
• Light toy stuffing
• Thin cardboard or plastic canvas scraps for stabilizing bag base if desired
• Narrow satin ribbon in beige or ivory for handbag bow
• Tapestry needle
• Sewing needle and matching thread
• 3.0 mm and 3.25 mm knitting needles
• Optional double-pointed needles for tiny props

Gauge

28 stitches and 36 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch on 3.0 mm needles.

For toys, gauge is less important than firmness. Knit tightly enough that stuffing does not show through. The bunny body should feel smooth and dense, not loose or floppy.

Abbreviations

• K: knit
• P: purl
• St(s): stitch(es)
• RS: right side
• WS: wrong side
• Inc: increase 1 stitch
• Kfb: knit into front and back of same stitch
• K2tog: knit 2 together
• P2tog: purl 2 together
• ssk: slip, slip, knit
• Sl: slip
• BO: bind off
• CO: cast on
• Rep: repeat

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Design Notes

• The face is gentle and minimal. Keep the eyes small and close together.
• The muzzle shaping comes from a centered seam and a short embroidered Y-shaped mouth.
• The beret should sit low and soft, not fitted like a cap.
• The cardigan is cropped and only covers the shoulders and upper torso.
• The dress skirt widens gradually and should fall in an A-line shape.
• The tiny flowers on the dress are raised and lightly padded.
• The kitten is intentionally simple and slightly stiff so it stands well beside the bunny.

Main Bunny

Legs Make 2

Using beige yarn and 3.0 mm needles, CO 18 sts.

1. Rows 1 to 6: Work in stockinette, beginning with a knit row.
2. Row 7: K1, inc, knit to last 2 sts, inc, K1. 20 sts.
3. Rows 8 to 24: Work even in stockinette.
4. Row 25: K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, ssk. 18 sts.
5. Rows 26 to 34: Work even.
6. BO loosely.

Sew each leg seam. Stuff the lower half firmly and the upper half more lightly. Shape the bottom flat so the bunny can balance. Leave a long tail for joining to the lower body.

Body Front

Using beige yarn, CO 24 sts.

1. Rows 1 to 8: Stockinette.
2. Row 9: K1, inc, knit to last stitch, inc, K1. 26 sts.
3. Rows 10 to 16: Work even.
4. Row 17: K1, inc, knit to last stitch, inc, K1. 28 sts.
5. Rows 18 to 26: Work even.
6. Row 27: K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, ssk. 26 sts.
7. Rows 28 to 34: Work even.
8. Row 35: K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, ssk. 24 sts.
9. Rows 36 to 42: Work even.
10. Row 43: K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, ssk. 22 sts.
11. Rows 44 to 48: Work even.
12. BO.

Body Back

Work the same as Body Front.

Sew shoulder and side seams later after the arms are inserted. Stuff the body firmly at the base and medium-firm through the chest. The body should look compact, with a small neck opening to support the head.

Arms Make 2

Using beige yarn, CO 14 sts.

1. Rows 1 to 8: Work stockinette.
2. Row 9: K1, inc, knit to last stitch, inc, K1. 16 sts.
3. Rows 10 to 20: Work even.
4. Row 21: K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, ssk. 14 sts.
5. Rows 22 to 28: Work even.
6. BO.

Sew the arm seams. Stuff lightly, keeping the upper section soft. Flatten the bound-off edge and set aside. The arms in the image are smooth, slightly tapered, and hang straight with only a gentle forward curve.

Head Front

Using beige yarn, CO 20 sts.

1. Rows 1 to 4: Stockinette.
2. Row 5: K1, inc, knit to last stitch, inc, K1. 22 sts.
3. Row 6: Purl.
4. Row 7: K1, inc, knit to last stitch, inc, K1. 24 sts.
5. Row 8: Purl.
6. Row 9: K1, inc, knit to last stitch, inc, K1. 26 sts.
7. Row 10: Purl.
8. Row 11: K1, inc, knit to last stitch, inc, K1. 28 sts.
9. Rows 12 to 28: Work even in stockinette.
10. Row 29: K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, ssk. 26 sts.
11. Row 30: Purl.
12. Row 31: K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, ssk. 24 sts.
13. Row 32: Purl.
14. Row 33: K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, ssk. 22 sts.
15. Row 34: Purl.
16. Row 35: K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, ssk. 20 sts.
17. BO.

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Head Back

Work the same as Head Front.

Join head pieces, leaving neck edge open. Stuff very firmly, shaping the cheeks full and the chin softly rounded. Do not overstuff the very top, because the beret needs to sit naturally without lifting too high.

Ears Make 2

Using beige yarn, CO 10 sts.

1. Rows 1 to 4: Stockinette.
2. Row 5: K1, inc, knit to last stitch, inc, K1. 12 sts.
3. Rows 6 to 10: Work even.
4. Row 11: K1, inc, knit to last stitch, inc, K1. 14 sts.
5. Rows 12 to 24: Work even.
6. Row 25: K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1. 12 sts.
7. Row 26: Purl.
8. Row 27: K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1. 10 sts.
9. Row 28: Purl.
10. Row 29: K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1. 8 sts.
11. Rows 30 to 34: Work even.
12. BO.

Sew each ear with a neat edge seam. Stuff either not at all or with only a trace of filling near the base. Press lightly with your fingers so each ear hangs flat. Stitch them to the head low and slightly behind the midpoint, so they fall down along the sides of the face exactly as shown.

Face Shaping

Before attaching the head to the body, mark the face. The eyes sit small and vertical, with a modest space between them. Place them about halfway down the head front, a little above the nose line.

Use black thread and make each eye with two or three tiny straight stitches placed close together. For the nose, use brown or taupe thread and make a small inverted triangle or short satin stitch shape. Extend a center line downward and split it into a gentle Y for the mouth.

If needed, make a tiny horizontal pull stitch from one cheek to the other to define the muzzle. Keep it subtle. The bunny in the image has a calm expression, not a deeply sculpted face.

Joining Bunny Pieces

1. Sew the legs to the lower body, keeping them parallel and slightly apart.
2. Attach the arms at the upper side seams, angled gently downward.
3. Close the body shoulders and neck area if still open.
4. Sew the head firmly to the neck opening using strong matching yarn.
5. Attach the ears after testing their drape from the front view.

Check the silhouette from every angle. The head should be proportionally large, the neck short, and the stance steady. Adjust stuffing through small openings before closing completely.

Dress

Skirt Section

Using the pale striped yarn and 3.25 mm needles, CO 68 sts.

1. Rows 1 to 6: Garter stitch.
2. Row 7: K all.
3. Row 8: P all.
4. Continue in stockinette, changing colors every 4 to 6 rows in a soft sequence of cream, powder blue, pale mint, cream, and faint lavender. Avoid harsh contrast.
5. At rows 15, 23, and 31, decrease 4 sts evenly across each decrease row until 56 sts remain.
6. Work even until skirt measures from lower edge to underarm line of about 4.5 inches.

The skirt should flare gently from hem to waist. Do not decrease too quickly. The image shows a soft bell-shaped line rather than a sharply gathered skirt.

Bodice Section

Switch to pale sage or light gray-green yarn. Work 56 sts total.

1. Row 1 RS: K2, work a 4-stitch lace panel across the center 24 sts with repeated k2tog, yarn placement effect adapted as open leaf texture if preferred, K2 to end.
2. Row 2 WS: Purl, working texture as established.
3. Continue for 14 rows, keeping the central textured panel neat and symmetrical.
4. Next RS row: Decrease evenly across row to 44 sts.
5. Work 2 rows even.
6. Divide for back opening if desired, or continue as one piece and seam at back.
7. Shape armholes by binding off 3 sts at each side once. 38 sts remain.
8. Work 6 rows even.
9. Shape neckline by binding off center 12 sts, then work each side separately, decreasing 1 st at neck edge on next 2 rows.
10. Work until shoulder depth matches image, then bind off.

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Make a matching back, but include a neat opening if you prefer the dress to be removable. A hidden snap closure may be added, but it is not visible in the image, so keep the back clean and unobtrusive.

Dress Assembly

Sew shoulder seams and side seams. Ease the dress over the bunny. The neckline should sit just below the base of the neck, and the armholes should reveal the tops of the beige arms. The hem should finish around ankle height, leaving the shoes fully visible.

Dress Flower Appliqués

Create three flat layered flowers in violet-lavender shades for the lower right front of the skirt. Two are larger and one is smaller. Each flower is made from a simple petal unit.

For each large flower, CO 3 sts in violet yarn.

1. Row 1: Kfb, K1, Kfb. 5 sts.
2. Row 2: P.
3. Row 3: K1, inc, knit to last st, inc, K1. 7 sts.
4. Rows 4 to 6: Stockinette.
5. Row 7: K1, ssk, K1, K2tog, K1. 5 sts.
6. Row 8: P.
7. Row 9: K2tog, K1, ssk. 3 sts.
8. BO.

Make 5 petals for each large flower and 4 petals for the smaller one. Stitch petals into open flower shapes. Add a tiny pale knot or satin-stitch center. Sew the flowers to the skirt, then add green embroidered stems and narrow blades of grass below them.

Scatter a few small cream French-knot style buds or tiny sewn bobbles near the flowers to match the image. Keep them clustered but airy, not dense.

Cardigan

The cardigan is a short cap-sleeved shoulder shrug in dusty blue with softly scalloped lower edges created by gentle shaping. It does not close at the front.

Back

Using blue yarn, CO 28 sts.

1. Rows 1 to 4: K1, P1 rib.
2. Rows 5 to 18: Stockinette.
3. Shape sleeves by casting on 4 sts at beginning of next 2 rows. 36 sts.
4. Work 6 rows even.
5. Shape neck by binding off center 12 sts and working each side separately.
6. Decrease 1 st at neck edge on next 2 RS rows.
7. Bind off remaining shoulder and sleeve stitches.

Left Front

CO 18 sts.

1. Rows 1 to 4: K1, P1 rib.
2. Rows 5 to 18: Work stockinette, keeping front edge neat.
3. Cast on 4 sts at sleeve side edge once. 22 sts.
4. Work 6 rows even.
5. Shape neck edge by decreasing 1 st at front edge every RS row 6 times.
6. Bind off remaining sts.

Right Front

Work to mirror Left Front.

Sew shoulder seams and sleeve underarm edges. Add a tidy edging around the front opening and neckline if desired by picking up stitches and working 2 rows garter. The lower front corners should curve slightly and finish with a softly decorative edge. To mimic the image, add a tiny picot-like finish with sewn loops or a slightly ruffled bind-off.

Place the cardigan so it sits high on the shoulders and ends just above the floral motif on the dress. The sleeves should barely cap the upper arms.

Beret

Using beige yarn, CO 72 sts on 3.25 mm needles.

1. Rows 1 to 8: K1, P1 rib.
2. Row 9: Increase evenly across row to 96 sts.
3. Rows 10 to 24: Stockinette.
4. Row 25: K10, K2tog across row. 88 sts.
5. Row 27: K9, K2tog across row. 80 sts.
6. Continue decreasing in this manner every other row until 24 sts remain.
7. Thread yarn through remaining sts and pull tight.

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Sew the side seam if worked flat, or close crown if worked in the round. Lightly steam with care or finger-shape so it slouches to one side.

Spiral Rosette

CO 6 sts in beige yarn.

1. Row 1: Knit.
2. Row 2: K1, inc in every stitch to end. 11 sts.
3. Row 3: Knit.
4. Row 4: K1, inc every other stitch across. 16 sts.
5. Rows 5 to 10: Garter stitch.
6. BO.

Roll the strip into a flat spiral rose and stitch securely. Sew it to the beret on one side of the front band. The rosette should be fairly large and obvious, echoing the image exactly.

Shoes

Make 2 in mauve-brown yarn.

CO 16 sts.

1. Rows 1 to 4: Garter stitch.
2. Rows 5 to 10: Stockinette.
3. Row 11: K5, K2tog, K2, ssk, K5. 14 sts.
4. Rows 12 to 16: Work even.
5. BO.

Sew into tiny shoe shapes with a rounded toe and slightly open top. Add a narrow strap across each instep using a short knitted cord or twisted yarn strand. Stitch shoes directly onto the feet so the straps lie horizontal and the toe points slightly outward.

Handbag

The handbag is small, boxy, and softly padded, made in pale striped yarn similar to the skirt. It is finished with a large satin bow centered on the front.

Bag Panels Make 2

Using striped yarn, CO 14 sts.

1. Rows 1 to 14: Stockinette, changing pale colors every 2 to 3 rows for a blended look.
2. BO.

Make one narrow side strip by CO 4 sts and knitting 28 rows. Sew around three sides of one panel, add optional thin cardboard to the base, place second panel on top, and seam closed. Lightly stuff for softness.

Add a short handle from an i-cord or twisted cord. Make a satin bow and stitch it prominently to the front center. The bow should be soft beige and slightly oversized compared with the bag.

Tiny Kitten

The kitten is a separate miniature toy in gray with tiny ears, a cream dress, a small blue collar detail, and a matching beige beret.

Kitten Body Front and Back

Using gray yarn, CO 12 sts. Make 2.

1. Rows 1 to 4: Stockinette.
2. Row 5: K1, inc, knit to last stitch, inc, K1. 14 sts.
3. Rows 6 to 14: Work even.
4. Row 15: K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, ssk. 12 sts.
5. Rows 16 to 20: Work even.
6. BO.

Sew body, leaving top area for head shaping as a single silhouette. Stuff lightly but firmly enough to stand.

Kitten Ears Make 2

CO 3 sts in gray.

1. Row 1: Kfb, K1, Kfb. 5 sts.
2. Row 2: P.
3. Row 3: Ssk, K1, K2tog. 3 sts.
4. BO.

Sew to top corners of head. Add tiny black stitched eyes and a pink stitched nose with a very short mouth line.

Kitten Arms Make 2

CO 4 sts in gray and work 10 rows stockinette. BO. Roll and seam into slim tubes. Attach at sides.

Kitten Dress

Using cream yarn, CO 18 sts.

1. Rows 1 to 4: Garter stitch.
2. Rows 5 to 12: Stockinette.
3. Decrease evenly to 14 sts.
4. Work 4 rows even.
5. BO.

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Sew into a tiny tube dress and place onto kitten. Add a thin dusty-blue collar or neckband using one embroidered row or a short knitted strip.

Kitten Beret

CO 24 sts in beige. Work 3 rows rib, increase to 32 sts, work 5 rows stockinette, then decrease back down gradually and draw closed. Set on the kitten at a slight angle.

Mini Tape Measure

Using pale gray or cream yarn, CO 3 sts and work i-cord or narrow garter strip for about 10 inches. Stitch tiny dark marks across it every few rows to suggest measurements. Coil loosely and tack in place with one hidden stitch so it looks naturally laid on the table.

Mini Scissors

Use mauve yarn for the handles and pale gray-blue yarn for the blades. For each handle ring, make a tiny knitted cord loop and secure into an oval. Create two joined blade pieces from short narrow strips, then stitch them in an X shape with the handles at one end. This prop may also be lightly stiffened with hidden thread wrapping.

Keep the scissors simple and symbolic. In the image they read clearly as miniature craft scissors without needing complex shaping.

Lisianthus Bouquet

This bouquet contains open purple flowers, one or two buds, slim green stems, and a pale wrap tie near the lower stem ends.

Open Flowers

Make 4 flowers in lilac and violet shades. For each flower, make 5 petals.

For one petal, CO 3 sts.

1. Row 1: Kfb, K1, Kfb. 5 sts.
2. Row 2: P.
3. Row 3: K1, inc, K1, inc, K1. 7 sts.
4. Rows 4 to 5: Stockinette.
5. Row 6: Ssk, K3, K2tog. 5 sts.
6. Row 7: P.
7. Row 8: Ssk, K1, K2tog. 3 sts.
8. BO.

Sew 5 petals into a cupped flower. Add a tiny yellow center knot. Make the flowers in slightly different sizes by changing petal row counts if desired.

Buds

CO 4 sts in pale lavender and work 4 rows stockinette. Gather top and bottom into a bud shape. Add a green calyx with a few sewn stitches.

Stems and Leaves

Use green yarn to make several narrow i-cords or twisted cords for stems. For leaves, CO 3 sts and work small pointed leaf shapes with one increase row followed by one decrease row. Attach flowers and buds to stems, then gather into a bouquet.

Wrap the lower stems with a pale beige yarn tie or narrow ribbon. Arrange the bouquet so the flowers face slightly upward and outward, just like the set in the image.

Color Placement Guide

• Bunny body, ears, legs, head, beret: warm oatmeal beige
• Cardigan: soft dusty blue
• Dress bodice: pale sage-gray
• Dress skirt and handbag: muted pastel stripes in cream, mint, sky blue, and lavender
• Shoes: mauve-brown
• Kitten body: medium soft gray
• Kitten dress: cream
• Flower bouquet: lilac, violet, yellow centers, green stems

Styling Notes for Accuracy

The success of this set comes from restraint. The face is simple, the palette is powdery, and the clothing looks polished rather than playful. Keep every finishing choice soft and refined.

• The beret should sit low and wide.
• The rosette should be large enough to balance the long ears.
• The cardigan must remain cropped.
• The dress flowers should stay on one lower side instead of spreading across the hem.
• The handbag bow should be neat and centered.
• The kitten should be smaller than the bunny’s lower leg height.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Dress the bunny first, then add the cardigan and beret. Stitch the shoes in place last so the feet stay flat. If the bunny leans, add a little extra stuffing at the lower back or inside the feet.

Recheck the face in natural light. Small eyes and a short nose line give the calm, handmade look seen in the image. If the expression feels too strong, remove a few embroidery strands and restitch more delicately.

Care Notes

• Display indoors and away from constant direct sunlight.
• Handle the bouquet and props gently because they are intentionally delicate.
• Spot clean first whenever possible.
• Avoid heavy pulling on the cardigan edges, bag handle, and flower stems.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head attached firmly and centered
• Ears hanging evenly on both sides
• Dress hem level and shoes visible
• Cardigan cropped and sitting high on shoulders
• Beret slouched softly with rosette on the front side
• Handbag bow centered
• Kitten proportionally small beside bunny
• Bouquet tied neatly with flowers facing forward

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

For routine care, use a clean dry cloth or a soft brush to remove dust. For light marks, dab gently with cool water and a very mild wool-safe cleanser, then blot with a towel. Never scrub the facial embroidery.

Reshape while damp and let the pieces dry flat. Keep the set stored in a breathable cotton bag or a clean display cabinet. Avoid plastic containers in humid spaces, since trapped moisture can affect both yarn and ribbon over time.