Alstroemeria Ribbon-Studio Bunny – Knitting

This charming knitted bunny set is designed to look like a collectible heirloom toy, with a soft beret, wrap cardigan, floral skirt, little shoes, a knitted basket, and a tiny cat friend. It has the cozy look many shoppers love when searching for a knitted rabbit doll, handmade nursery decor, artisan stuffed bunny, or giftable soft toy. The shapes are gentle, the details are sweet, and the finished set feels polished enough for display while still keeping a warm handmade character.

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Pattern Overview

This design recreates the full knitted scene shown in the image: the large long-eared bunny, the blue striped beret, the dusty rose wrap cardigan with yellow and purple shoulder accents, the cream skirt with scattered floral embroidery and scalloped hem, the small green basket, the bouquet, and the tiny cat with its own little blue beret.

The bunny is built with a softly rounded head, narrow neck, plump pear-shaped body, long straight legs, short rounded arms, and long drooping ears. The clothing is removable except for the shoes, which are lightly attached after fitting so they keep the same neat angle as the picture.

The knitting style is smooth stockinette with small clean stitches. Most pieces are worked flat and seamed, which makes shaping easier to control. Small decorative sections use ribbing, garter stitch, simple decreases, embroidery, and i-cord ties.

Finished Size

• Main bunny: about 13 inches tall from top of head to feet, not including the beret crown.
• Ear length: about 4 3/4 inches from base to tip.
• Basket: about 2 1/2 inches tall.
• Tiny cat: about 4 inches tall including beret.

Materials

• Light DK yarn in warm cream for bunny body, ears, legs, and shoes
• Light DK yarn in dusty rose for cardigan
• Light DK yarn in soft denim blue and pale blue for berets
• Light DK yarn in cream for skirt
• Small amounts of mustard, gold, lavender, purple, green, brown, rust, tan, and off-white for accents
• US 2.5 needles for most toy pieces
• US 3 needles for cardigan, skirt, basket, and beret
• Set of double-pointed needles in the same sizes if preferred for i-cord and tiny pieces
• Tapestry needle
• Locking stitch markers
• Toy stuffing
• Thin cotton thread matching the body yarn for sculpting
• Optional small pellets for weighted feet

Gauge

On US 2.5 needles in stockinette, 28 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches after light blocking.

On US 3 needles in stockinette, 25 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches.

Gauge matters most for the body and clothing fit. A firm fabric is important so stuffing does not show through.

Abbreviations

• k = knit
• p = purl
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• RS = right side
• WS = wrong side
• kfb = knit into front and back of stitch
• ssk = slip, slip, knit
• k2tog = knit 2 together
• p2tog = purl 2 together
• inc = increase 1 stitch by kfb unless noted
• dec = decrease 1 stitch by ssk or k2tog as directed
• BO = bind off

Design Notes

• Work all body parts firmly and stuff as you go.
• Leave long tails for seaming whenever possible.
• The bunny face is very simple. Keep the eyes small and low-contrast.
• The cardigan should sit slightly cropped at the waist.
• The skirt should be lightly flared, not full and puffy.
• The beret should look soft and roomy, with a ribbed band.

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Main Bunny Legs

Make 2 in warm cream on US 2.5 needles.

1. Cast on 14 stitches.
2. Work 4 rows in 1×1 rib.
3. Begin stockinette and work 10 rows straight.
4. Increase 1 stitch at each end of next row. Repeat every 8th row 2 more times. You have 20 stitches.
5. Work 18 rows straight.
6. Shape upper thigh: k1, ssk, knit to last 3 stitches, k2tog, k1. Work this decrease row every 6th row 3 times total. You have 14 stitches.
7. Work 8 rows straight.
8. Bind off.

Sew side seams neatly. Add a pinch of weighted filling in the lower leg if desired, then stuff firmly but keep the top 1 inch less full for easier joining.

Main Bunny Feet and Shoes

Each shoe is worked separately, then lightly attached over the foot area so the crossing straps stay crisp.

Inner Foot Base

1. Cast on 10 stitches in cream.
2. Knit 1 row.
3. Increase 1 stitch at each end of next RS row, then every RS row 2 more times. You have 16 stitches.
4. Work 8 rows stockinette.
5. Decrease 1 stitch at each end of every RS row 3 times. You have 10 stitches.
6. Work 2 rows.
7. Bind off.

Shoe Upper

1. Pick up 10 stitches across the center of the foot base.
2. Work 6 rows stockinette.
3. Next row: k1, k2tog, knit to last 3 stitches, ssk, k1.
4. Work 3 rows straight.
5. Bind off.

Sew the lower edge of the shoe around the foot base and lightly pad the toe. Embroider a narrow crisscross strap over the instep with matching cream yarn. Make the strap sit diagonally, like a soft knitted Mary Jane style.

Main Bunny Body and Head

This piece is worked from lower body upward as one front piece and one back piece, then seamed. The image shows a narrow neck and rounded head, so keep the shoulder area soft and slightly sloped.

Front

1. Cast on 28 stitches in warm cream.
2. Work 6 rows stockinette, beginning with a purl row on WS.
3. Increase 1 stitch at each end of next RS row, then every 6th row 4 more times. You have 38 stitches.
4. Work 18 rows straight.
5. Shape waist and upper torso: decrease 1 stitch at each end of next RS row, then every 8th row 3 more times. You have 30 stitches.
6. Work 12 rows straight.
7. Shape neck: decrease 1 stitch at each end of every RS row 5 times. You have 20 stitches.
8. Work 8 rows straight for neck.
9. Increase 1 stitch at each end of next RS row, then every 4th row 5 more times. You have 32 stitches.
10. Work 18 rows straight.
11. Increase 1 stitch at each end of every 6th row 3 times. You have 38 stitches.
12. Work 16 rows straight.
13. Shape crown: k1, ssk, knit to last 3 stitches, k2tog, k1 on every RS row 6 times. You have 26 stitches.
14. Next 2 RS rows, repeat the same decrease. You have 22 stitches.
15. Bind off.

Back

Work the same as front.

Sew shoulder tops first, then side seams. Stuff body firmly, with slightly more filling in the belly and lower head. Use thread sculpting to pinch the neck gently so the head sits with the same sweet upright look as the picture.

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Main Bunny Arms

Make 2 in warm cream.

1. Cast on 12 stitches.
2. Work 6 rows stockinette.
3. Increase 1 stitch at each end of next RS row, then every 10th row 2 more times. You have 18 stitches.
4. Work 20 rows straight.
5. Shape top: decrease 1 stitch at each end of every RS row 4 times. You have 10 stitches.
6. Work 2 rows.
7. Bind off.

Sew, lightly stuff, and flatten the upper edge. Position arms low on the body, slightly angled downward, with the paws resting near the waistline.

Main Bunny Ears

Make 2 in warm cream. The ears are long, soft, and droop close to the cheeks.

1. Cast on 16 stitches.
2. Work 4 rows stockinette.
3. Decrease 1 stitch at each end of next RS row, then every 8th row 3 times. You have 8 stitches.
4. Work 10 rows straight.
5. Next RS row: k1, k2tog, k2, ssk, k1. You have 6 stitches.
6. Work 3 rows.
7. Bind off.

Sew side seams and turn. Do not stuff. Fold the cast-on edge slightly before attaching so the ear base sits naturally under the beret band.

Facial Shaping

The face in the image is minimal and gentle. Avoid large toy features.

• Mark eye placement about halfway down the head, with 5 to 6 stitches between them.
• Embroider each eye with one short vertical satin stitch in dark brown.
• Use matching cream thread to softly indent around the eye area if needed.
• For the nose, stitch a tiny Y shape in dark brown, centered low on the face.
• Add a short vertical line beneath the nose, then split into two tiny mouth curves.

Skirt

The skirt is cream, lightly flared, and finished with a scalloped lower edge. It sits under the cardigan and reaches just below the knees.

1. Using US 3 needles and cream yarn, cast on 80 stitches.
2. Work 4 rows in garter stitch.
3. Switch to stockinette and work 16 rows.
4. Decrease evenly across next RS row to 72 stitches.
5. Work 10 rows.
6. Decrease evenly across next RS row to 64 stitches.
7. Work 10 rows.
8. Decrease evenly across next RS row to 56 stitches.
9. Work 8 rows.
10. Work 4 rows in 1×1 rib.
11. Bind off loosely.

Scalloped Hem

With RS facing and the cast-on edge at bottom, embroider or add a sewn scallop line using cream yarn. Work shallow half-circle loops every 8 stitches. Secure them evenly so the hem mirrors the neat petal-like arches in the picture.

Floral Embroidery

Scatter small flowers in vertical spacing across the skirt front and sides. Keep the back lighter so the cardigan sits smoothly.

• Use mustard, lavender, and purple for petals.
• Use green for tiny stem stitches.
• Each flower should be only 3 to 5 stitches tall.
• Vary the direction slightly so the skirt feels hand-detailed and soft.
• Keep the embroidery sparse. The original look is delicate, not crowded.

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Wrap Cardigan

The cardigan is dusty rose with warm gold and purple decorative areas near the shoulders. It wraps left over right and ties at the waist with a narrow cord bow.

Back

1. Using US 3 needles and dusty rose yarn, cast on 34 stitches.
2. Work 6 rows in garter stitch.
3. Switch to stockinette and work 26 rows.
4. Shape armholes: bind off 3 stitches at start of next 2 rows. You have 28 stitches.
5. Decrease 1 stitch at each end of next RS row, then every 4th row twice. You have 22 stitches.
6. Work 12 rows straight.
7. Bind off.

Left Front

1. Cast on 24 stitches.
2. Work 6 rows garter stitch.
3. Continue in stockinette, keeping 4 stitches at front edge in garter for border.
4. At side edge, work armhole shaping to match back.
5. At front edge, begin V-neck after 12 rows: decrease 1 stitch inside border every 4th row 7 times.
6. Work until same height as back and bind off.

Right Front

Work as left front, reversing shaping.

Sleeves

1. Cast on 22 stitches.
2. Work 6 rows garter stitch.
3. Switch to stockinette and increase 1 stitch at each end every 8th row 3 times. You have 28 stitches.
4. Work until sleeve measures about 4 1/2 inches.
5. Bind off 3 stitches at start of next 2 rows.
6. Decrease 1 stitch at each end of every RS row 5 times.
7. Bind off remaining stitches.

Shoulder Motif

Duplicate stitch the shoulder accents after assembly. Work triangular petal-like patches near the top of each front piece.

• Base color: mustard and golden yellow
• Accent color: soft purple and plum
• Placement: from neckline outward to sleeve top
• Style: layered pointed shapes, not stripes

Tie Cord

Make a 12-inch i-cord in dusty rose over 3 stitches. Thread it through the right side seam area and tack into place. Add a short second cord on the inside left front if you want the wrap to stay closed. Tie the visible outer bow loosely with two small loops.

Beret for Bunny

This hat has a ribbed band and softly rounded crown with pale stripes. It should sit low across the forehead and cover the ear bases.

1. Using pale blue and US 3 needles, cast on 56 stitches.
2. Work 10 rows in 1×1 rib.
3. Change to denim blue and increase evenly to 72 stitches.
4. Work 4 rows stockinette.
5. Work 2 rows pale blue.
6. Work 4 rows denim blue.
7. Work 2 rows pale blue.
8. Work 6 rows denim blue.
9. Begin crown shaping: knit 6, k2tog across row. You have 63 stitches.
10. Work 1 row plain.
11. Next decrease row: knit 5, k2tog across. Continue in this way, working 1 plain row between decrease rows, until 14 stitches remain.
12. Thread yarn through remaining stitches and draw closed.

Add a tiny center nub by knotting the finishing tail and stitching it back through the crown.

Knitted Basket

The basket is a soft green cylinder with a simple button-like nub on the front and a slightly rolled rim.

1. Using green yarn and US 3 needles, cast on 18 stitches.
2. Work 24 rows stockinette.
3. Sew side seam to form a tube.
4. Gather one end lightly and close for the base.
5. Turn right side out and add a small cardboard circle inside the base if you want firmer structure.
6. Fold top edge outward by 2 rows and tack in several places to suggest a thick rim.

Embroider a small spiral nub in tan yarn on the front to mimic the little decorative button detail.

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Flower Bouquet

The bouquet is small and painterly. It should look like gathered studio flowers, not stiff stems.

• Knit or crochet tiny petal clusters in cream, butter yellow, mauve, and purple.
• Use green i-cords or twisted yarn stems about 2 1/2 inches long.
• Layer colors in pairs so some blooms look two-toned.
• Tie stems together and place them loosely in the basket.

For a knitted version, cast on 3 stitches for each petal, work short 2-row petals, and bind off. Sew 4 to 6 petals together at the center, then attach to a green stem.

Tiny Cat Friend

This small companion echoes the bunny styling. It has a rounded head, tiny ears, striped lower body, dark brown sweater, bow, and a small blue beret.

Body and Head

1. Cast on 16 stitches in rust.
2. Work 8 rows stockinette.
3. Change to tan and work 4 rows.
4. Repeat rust and tan stripes once more.
5. Change to rust and work 8 rows.
6. Decrease 1 stitch at each end of next RS row, then every 6th row twice. You have 10 stitches.
7. Work 6 rows for neck.
8. Increase 1 stitch at each end every 4th row 3 times. You have 16 stitches.
9. Work 12 rows straight.
10. Decrease 1 stitch at each end every RS row 4 times.
11. Bind off.

Cat Arms

Make 2 in brown. Cast on 6 stitches, work 12 rows stockinette, bind off. Sew tiny tubes and lightly stuff.

Cat Ears

Make 2 triangles. Cast on 5 stitches, decrease at both ends every RS row until 1 stitch remains. Sew to head top.

Cat Sweater

Knit a tiny rectangle in brown to wrap around the torso. Leave arm openings at the sides. Sew at back. Add a tan bow at the neck with a short i-cord tie.

Cat Beret

Cast on 24 stitches in pale blue, work 4 rows rib, increase to 32 stitches, work 6 rows stockinette, then decrease evenly every other row until closed. Place slightly tilted.

Assembly Order

1. Sew and stuff both legs.
2. Attach feet and shoes.
3. Sew body and head, then stuff firmly.
4. Join legs to lower body with strong whipstitch.
5. Attach arms at side seam level just below the neckline.
6. Sew ears to head and let them fall forward.
7. Work facial embroidery.
8. Sew skirt into a ring and dress the bunny.
9. Assemble cardigan and tie in place.
10. Add beret last so you can hide the ear joins neatly.
11. Make basket, bouquet, and tiny cat.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check that the head is centered over the body and that the neck is slightly pinched. The eyes should be tiny and evenly placed. The nose sits lower than many toy faces, which helps match the calm expression in the image.

Position the cardigan so the wrap crossing sits at the natural waist. Tie the bow slightly off-center. Place the beret low over the forehead. Let both ears hang out from beneath the sides of the hat.

Care Notes

• Spot clean first whenever possible.
• Keep heavy rubbing away from the embroidered flowers.
• Store the bouquet separately if the piece is used as nursery decor.
• Do not hang the bunny by the ears or cardigan tie.

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Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Bunny proportions look tall and softly rounded
• Ears fall evenly on both sides
• Face is simple and centered
• Cardigan crosses neatly and ties at the side
• Skirt flowers are delicate and spaced apart
• Beret sits low and slightly roomy
• Basket and cat are scaled small beside the bunny

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Use cool water and a mild wool-safe cleanser for occasional cleaning. Press out moisture with a towel instead of twisting. Reshape the bunny, beret, and cardigan while damp, then dry flat away from direct sunlight.

If displaying long term, keep the set in a dry place with stable temperature. Tissue under the beret and inside the basket helps them hold shape. Avoid plastic bags for storage if the item may stay packed for many months.