Paperwhite Narcissus Snow-Tea Bunny – Knitting

This sweet knitted bunny set is designed to look like a collectible heirloom toy with boutique charm. The finished scene includes a dressed bunny, a flowered cloche hat, a soft cardigan, tiny shoes, a handbag, a daisy bouquet, a lamb friend, and a small tea tray. It is ideal for makers who love artisan stuffed animals, handmade nursery décor, luxury knitted toys, spring bunny gifts, and keepsake rabbit dolls for sale at craft markets or gift shops.

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Overview

This design is built to match the image closely, with a calm neutral palette, softly rounded proportions, and delicate floral details. The large bunny stands upright with a slightly oversized head, long drooping ears, a simple stitched face, a light oatmeal dress, and a creamy cropped cardigan.

The hat has a rounded crown, a rolled brim, and a ring of small white-and-yellow blossoms. The dress has a central vertical lace panel and a flower border placed around the lower skirt. Small cream shoes cover the feet, and the accessories around the bunny complete the full tea-time arrangement.

The smaller lamb is knitted in the same gentle style so the set looks consistent. Every part below is written as a separate section so you can knit only the main bunny or make the full display.

Materials

• Light fingering or heavy lace yarn for the finest finish
• Main bunny color: warm beige
• Cardigan, shoes, hat, and some trim: soft cream
• Dress accent flowers: white, yellow, and leaf green
• Lamb body: beige and cream
• Very small amount of light pink or beige for inner ear shading if desired
• Two 2.25 mm double-pointed needles
• Two 2.5 mm double-pointed needles
• Optional short circular needle for small circumferences if preferred
• Tapestry needle
• Removable stitch markers
• Small scissors
• Toy stuffing
• Thin floral wire for bouquet stems, optional
• Black embroidery thread for eyes
• Dark brown embroidery thread for nose and mouth
• Tiny button or embroidered nub for handbag closure

Gauge and Finished Measurements

Gauge: 34 stitches and 46 rounds = 4 inches in stockinette on 2.25 mm needles after light blocking.

Main bunny height: about 8 to 9 inches tall from soles to top of head, not including hat.

Hat width: wide enough to sit low over the forehead and frame the ears.

Lamb height: about 3 inches tall.

The gauge matters because this set depends on compact fabric. Knit tightly enough that stuffing does not show through.

Abbreviations

• BO = bind off
• CO = cast on
• dec = decrease
• dpn = double-pointed needle
• inc = increase
• k = knit
• k2tog = knit 2 stitches together
• m1 = make 1 increase
• p = purl
• pm = place marker
• rep = repeat
• rnd = round
• RS = right side
• ssk = slip, slip, knit
• st = stitch
• stst = stockinette stitch
• WS = wrong side
• yo = yarn over

Construction Notes

• The head, body, arms, and legs are knitted separately and sewn together.
• The face is intentionally minimal. Small eyes and a tiny split nose are essential to match the image.
• The ears are long and narrow and are sewn high on the head, then allowed to fall down.
• The dress is a separate garment.
• The cardigan is a separate cropped layer with front bands that hang slightly open.
• The hat sits low and should almost touch the ears.
• The flower decorations are best made one by one and attached after all knitting is finished.

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Main Bunny

Legs Make 2

Using beige and 2.25 mm needles, CO 12 sts. Join carefully for working in the round. Divide evenly.

1. Rnds 1 to 6: Knit all sts.
2. Rnd 7: K1, m1, k4, m1, k1, m1, k4, m1, k1. 16 sts.
3. Rnds 8 to 18: Knit.
4. Rnd 19: K2tog, k4, ssk, k2tog, k4, ssk. 12 sts.
5. Rnds 20 to 28: Knit.

Stuff the foot firmly and the upper leg lightly. BO loosely, leaving a long tail. Make the second leg the same.

The lower foot should look softly oval rather than flat and wide. After stuffing, pinch the front lightly so the shoe will later sit neatly over it.

Body

Using beige and 2.25 mm needles, CO 16 sts. Join in the round.

1. Rnd 1: Knit.
2. Rnd 2: M1 after every 4th st. 20 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Knit.
4. Rnd 4: M1 after every 5th st. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Knit.
6. Rnd 6: M1 after every 6th st. 28 sts.
7. Rnds 7 to 20: Knit.

At this stage, sew the two legs to the base of the body before continuing. Position them close together so the bunny stands with a neat, narrow stance just like the image.

1. Rnd 21: K2tog at four evenly spaced points. 24 sts.
2. Rnds 22 to 27: Knit.
3. Rnd 28: K2tog at four evenly spaced points. 20 sts.
4. Rnds 29 to 33: Knit.
5. Rnd 34: K2tog at four evenly spaced points. 16 sts.

Stuff the body firmly but keep the upper chest a little softer. This gives the sweater and dress a gentle fall instead of a stiff barrel shape. BO, leaving a long tail for joining the head.

Head

Using beige and 2.25 mm needles, CO 12 sts. Join in the round.

1. Rnd 1: Knit.
2. Rnd 2: M1 in each st. 24 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Knit.
4. Rnd 4: K3, m1, rep around. 30 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Knit.
6. Rnd 6: K4, m1, rep around. 36 sts.
7. Rnd 7: Knit.
8. Rnd 8: K5, m1, rep around. 42 sts.
9. Rnds 9 to 23: Knit.

Now shape the lower face with very small decreases so the muzzle remains gentle, not pointed.

1. Rnd 24: K5, k2tog, rep around. 36 sts.
2. Rnd 25: Knit.
3. Rnd 26: K4, k2tog, rep around. 30 sts.
4. Rnds 27 to 29: Knit.

Begin stuffing. Form a rounded cheek line with your fingers while filling the head. The head in the image is smooth and softly plump, with the muzzle only slightly raised.

1. Rnd 30: K3, k2tog, rep around. 24 sts.
2. Rnd 31: Knit.
3. Rnd 32: K2, k2tog, rep around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 33: Knit.
5. Rnd 34: K1, k2tog, rep around. 12 sts.

Break yarn, thread through remaining stitches, draw closed, and secure. Keep a separate long tail at the lower opening to sew the head to the body.

Muzzle Definition

Thread matching beige yarn through a tapestry needle. Make two tiny horizontal indent lines on the face, centered low on the head, to suggest the muzzle area. Do not over-sculpt. The image shows only mild shaping.

Place the eyes first with black thread or tiny black knots. They should be small vertical ovals, spaced moderately apart, and placed just above the muzzle centerline. Avoid large safety eyes. The quiet expression depends on restraint.

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Ears Make 2

Using beige and 2.25 mm needles, CO 8 sts. Work flat.

1. Row 1 RS: Knit.
2. Row 2 WS: Purl.
3. Row 3: K1, m1, k6, m1, k1. 10 sts.
4. Row 4: Purl.
5. Row 5: Knit.
6. Row 6: Purl.
7. Row 7: K1, m1, knit to last st, m1, k1. 12 sts.
8. Rows 8 to 24: Work in stst.

Shape the taper.

1. Row 25: K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 10 sts.
2. Row 26: Purl.
3. Row 27: Rep Row 25. 8 sts.
4. Row 28: Purl.
5. Row 29: Rep Row 25. 6 sts.
6. Row 30: Purl.
7. Row 31: K1, k2tog, k2tog, k1. 4 sts.
8. Row 32: Purl.

BO. Fold each ear lengthwise and seam the lower edge only. Do not stuff. Lightly steam and flatten. Sew to the head high and slightly toward the back so they drape down beside the face.

Arms Make 2

Using beige and 2.25 mm needles, CO 10 sts. Join in the round.

1. Rnds 1 to 6: Knit.
2. Rnd 7: M1 after every 5th st. 12 sts.
3. Rnds 8 to 20: Knit.
4. Rnd 21: K2tog, k4, k2tog, k4. 10 sts.
5. Rnds 22 to 26: Knit.

Stuff the lower hand area lightly and leave the upper arm mostly unstuffed. BO and leave a tail for sewing. The image shows slim arms with rounded paw-like ends.

Dress

The dress is a separate piece with a simple upper body, a lace front panel, and a gently flaring skirt. The hem sits around knee level and has a ring of daisies and yellow buds stitched all around.

Back and Skirt Body

Using light oatmeal yarn and 2.5 mm needles, CO 56 sts. Work flat.

1. Rows 1 to 4: K1, p1 rib.
2. Row 5 RS: Knit.

Now set the front-lace planning. Edge 16 sts are skirt body, center 24 sts are decorative front field, final 16 sts are skirt body. Since the lace panel appears only on the visible center front, you may work the whole piece flat and place the lace in the middle section.

Lace panel over center 12 sts, framed by stockinette:

1. Row A RS: K2, yo, k2tog, k2, ssk, yo, k2
2. Row B WS: Purl
3. Row C RS: K1, yo, k2tog, k2, ssk, yo, k1, k2
4. Row D WS: Purl

Rep Rows A to D within the center section while keeping the side sections in stockinette. Work 32 rows total from hem. Increase 1 stitch at each side every 8th row three times for mild flare if needed.

After skirt length is reached, begin waist shaping.

1. Next RS row: K2tog at each side edge and work 4 centered decreases spaced across the row. Remove 6 sts total.
2. Work 3 rows even.
3. Repeat the decrease row once more. 44 sts.

Work 8 rows even. Separate for armholes.

1. Bind off 3 sts at the start of the next 2 rows. 38 sts.
2. Work 10 rows even, keeping the center lace panel aligned.

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Shape neckline.

1. Work 14 sts, BO center 10 sts, work remaining 14 sts.
2. Finish one side at a time, decreasing 1 stitch at neck edge every other row twice.
3. Work until armhole depth matches the image, about 14 rows from split.
4. Bind off shoulder.

Make second side to match. Seam shoulder and back opening as desired, or leave a small slit and add a concealed snap.

Flower Border for Dress

Make 9 to 11 medium flowers in white and 10 to 14 yellow buds. The image shows a loose meadow effect instead of a rigid repeating border, so vary spacing slightly.

For each white flower, CO 5 sts in white. Work an i-cord petal for 4 rows, break yarn, and repeat five times from one central point, or knit five tiny petals separately and gather them. Add a small yellow knot in the center.

For each bud, use yellow yarn and make a tiny wrapped knot or knit a 3-stitch nub. Add short green stitched stems and leaves under the blossoms. Sew the flowers around the lower skirt front and sides, concentrating them near the visible front curve.

Cardigan

The cardigan is cropped, creamy, and softly open at the front. It has slim sleeves, a plain body, and narrow front bands that fall straight down. Keep it neat and light so the lace panel of the dress remains visible.

Back

Using cream and 2.5 mm needles, CO 26 sts.

1. Rows 1 to 4: K1, p1 rib.
2. Rows 5 to 28: Work in stst.

Shape armholes by binding off 2 sts at the start of next 2 rows. Then decrease 1 stitch each side on every other row twice. 18 sts remain.

Work straight until back reaches underarm-to-shoulder height that fits the bunny body. Bind off 5 sts at each shoulder and leave center 8 sts for the back neck. Bind off neck stitches on the next row.

Fronts Make 2

CO 14 sts each. Work 4 rows in rib. Then work 3 edge sts in garter at the front opening and the remaining stitches in stockinette. Work to same underarm height as back.

At armhole edge, shape as on back. At the same time, shape the front neck by decreasing 1 stitch at the neck edge every 4th row four times. Bind off shoulder to match back.

Sleeves Make 2

CO 14 sts. Work 4 rows rib, then stst. Increase 1 stitch each side every 8th row twice. Work until sleeve length reaches the bunny wrist area seen in the image. Bind off.

Seam shoulders, set in sleeves, and seam sides and sleeves. Lightly steam. The cardigan should sit open and end just at the waistline, not below it.

Hat

The hat is a rounded cloche with a softly rolled brim and tiny eyelet-like dots on top. The brim frames the face and sits over the crown of the head.

Using cream and 2.25 mm needles, CO 60 sts. Join in the round.

1. Rnds 1 to 8: Knit.
2. Rnd 9: Purl all sts once to create a turning ridge for the brim roll.
3. Rnds 10 to 16: Knit.

Work simple eyelet dots on the crown every few rounds for the delicate punctured look.

1. Rnd 17: *K8, yo, k2tog, rep around.*
2. Rnds 18 to 20: Knit.
3. Rnd 21: *K7, yo, k2tog, k1, rep around.*
4. Rnds 22 to 24: Knit.

Begin crown shaping.

1. Rnd 25: K8, k2tog, rep around. 54 sts.
2. Rnd 26: Knit.
3. Rnd 27: K7, k2tog, rep around. 48 sts.
4. Rnd 28: Knit.
5. Rnd 29: K6, k2tog, rep around. 42 sts.
6. Rnd 30: Knit.
7. Rnd 31: K5, k2tog, rep around. 36 sts.
8. Rnd 32: Knit.
9. Rnd 33: K4, k2tog, rep around. 30 sts.
10. Rnd 34: K3, k2tog, rep around. 24 sts.
11. Rnd 35: K2, k2tog, rep around. 18 sts.
12. Rnd 36: K1, k2tog, rep around. 12 sts.

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Thread yarn through remaining stitches and close. Add 6 to 8 tiny white flowers with yellow centers around the hat band. Stitch a few green leaves between them.

Shoes Make 2

Using cream, CO 14 sts and work in the round.

1. Rnds 1 to 4: Knit.
2. Rnd 5: K5, k2tog, k2, ssk, k5. 12 sts.
3. Rnds 6 to 9: Knit.

Bind off. Sew the back seam if needed and slip onto the feet. Tack in place with a few hidden stitches. These shoes should look like soft little flats with rounded toes.

Handbag

Using the same oatmeal yarn as the dress, CO 18 sts and work flat in stockinette for 18 rows. Make a second matching rectangle. Sew sides and bottom.

For the base curve, pull the bottom corners inward slightly before closing. This creates the plump trapezoid shape seen in the image.

For the handle, knit a narrow i-cord 18 to 20 rows long and sew from one upper side to the other. Add one tiny cream knot, embroidered button, or bead at the center front flap area.

Daisy Bouquet

Make 5 small daisies. Each flower needs 5 white petals, 1 yellow center, and a green stem. Keep them small and slightly uneven for a natural hand-tied bouquet look.

For petals, CO 3 sts in white and knit 3 short rows, then BO. Make 5 petals and gather together around a yellow French-knot center. Stitch onto a thin knitted cord or wrapped wire stem. Bundle the finished stems with beige yarn.

Mini Lamb

The little lamb echoes the color story of the main bunny. It has a beige head and limbs, a cream-textured body, a tiny hat, and a scarf or collar accent.

Lamb Head

Using beige, CO 8 sts and join in the round.

1. Rnd 1: Knit.
2. Rnd 2: M1 in each st. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Knit.
4. Rnd 4: K1, m1, rep around. 24 sts.
5. Rnds 5 to 12: Knit.
6. Rnd 13: K2, k2tog, rep around. 18 sts.
7. Rnd 14: Knit.
8. Rnd 15: K1, k2tog, rep around. 12 sts.

Stuff and close. Stitch a tiny black nose and smile. Add very small eyes.

Lamb Body

Using cream, CO 12 sts and join in the round. Work 2 rounds knit, then alternate one round purl bumps with two rounds knit for a pebbled fleece effect. Increase to 20 sts gradually, work 10 rounds, then decrease back to 12 sts. Stuff and close.

Lamb Arms and Legs

Make four tiny tubes in beige. CO 6 sts, knit 8 to 10 rounds, stuff lightly, and sew to body. Keep them short and sweet.

Lamb Hat and Neck Scarf

Make a tiny cream hat just like the big bunny hat but plain, with a small rolled brim. Add a single pearl-like knot on top if desired. For the neck, knit a narrow strip and wrap it once like a soft scarf or collar.

Tea Tray

Using oatmeal yarn, CO 20 sts. Work 12 rows garter stitch. Bind off. Sew a shallow cord around the edge to make a raised rim. Gently shape the corners so the tray looks like a soft rectangular basket.

Cookies

Make two tiny beige circles. CO 6 sts on dpns, increase to 12 sts, knit 2 rounds, then draw closed. Add a few darker brown stitched dots for cookie centers. Sew them flat to the tray.

Cup

Using cream yarn, CO 6 sts and knit in the round for 5 rounds. Increase once to 8 sts on round 2 if needed for a slight cup shape. Bind off. Add a tiny curved handle with a short cord. A beige stitched top edge can suggest tea.

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Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Sew the head to the body with the face centered above the legs. Attach the arms at the sides just below the neckline so they fall straight down. Check that the ear placement is even before securing fully.

Dress the bunny in the oatmeal dress first, then add the cardigan. Slip on the shoes and tack them in place. Add the hat last and angle it very slightly downward so the brim frames the face.

For the face, stitch a tiny inverted Y shape in dark brown thread. Keep the nose extremely small. The mouth should be short and centered. If the eyes look too large, redo them smaller. That is the key detail that keeps the expression gentle and true to the image.

Arrange the floral trim on the skirt in an arc around the lower front and sides. Place the bouquet and bag at one side of the bunny. Set the lamb beside the tray to complete the scene.

Care Notes

• Display indoors away from strong sunlight.
• Use dry hands when handling pale yarns.
• Do not hang the bunny by the ears or hat brim.
• Store accessories in a small box when not displayed.
• If gifting to a child, secure every small part very firmly.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head is larger than body and softly rounded
• Ears are long, narrow, and drooping
• Eyes are small and placed low enough for a sweet expression
• Dress has a centered lace panel
• Cardigan is cropped and cream colored
• Hat has a rolled brim and tiny flowers
• Shoes are rounded flats
• Skirt flowers are white with yellow centers and green leaves
• Mini lamb matches the main color palette
• Tray, cookies, cup, bouquet, and bag are all included

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Dust gently with a clean, dry makeup brush or a soft artist brush. For light surface marks, dab very carefully with a nearly dry cloth and a drop of mild wool wash. Do not soak the stuffed pieces.

If the garments need refreshing, remove them only if your seams allow safe undressing. Wash them in cool water with a wool-safe cleanser, press in a towel, reshape, and dry flat. Never wring or twist.

To preserve the shape of the hat brim, ears, and cardigan fronts, store the set upright in a box with acid-free tissue around the accessories. Keep away from damp spaces, direct heat, and heavy pressure.

This completes the full Paperwhite Narcissus Snow-Tea Bunny set, including the dressed bunny, the lamb friend, and the tea-time accessories, all styled to match the image as closely as possible in knit form.