Autumn Blossom Bunny – Knitting

This charming knitted set features an heirloom-style bunny dressed in warm autumn shades, complete with a soft beret, a flower-trimmed skirt, a textured cardigan, tiny lace-up boots, a shoulder bag, toast, a jam pot, a bouquet, and a sweet little lamb friend. It is a lovely choice for knitters who enjoy collectible soft toys, handmade nursery decor, seasonal display pieces, and giftable knitted dolls. If you enjoy searching for knitted bunny dolls, autumn toy knitting, handmade stuffed animal patterns, or boutique-style knitted toys, this project brings all of those details together in one cozy design.

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Project Overview

This pattern is written to recreate the full knitted display shown in the image: the main bunny, her clothing, her accessories, the floral trim, and the miniature lamb companion with matching outfit.

The proportions matter a lot in this design. The head is slightly larger than the upper torso, the ears fall softly from the sides, the arms are short and rounded, and the legs are sturdy enough to support the seated or standing display shape.

The skirt should flare gently, not widely. The cardigan sits just at the waist and curves inward at the lower front edges. The flower border is the visual focus at the hem, so take your time with spacing and placement.

The beret is softly slouched rather than flat. The boots are small and rounded. The shoulder bag is simple, boxy, and softly stuffed. The lamb is tiny beside the bunny and should look like a companion, not a second main doll.

Finished Size

• Main bunny: about 11 to 12 inches tall from feet to top of beret
• Main bunny body only: about 9 to 9.5 inches tall
• Lamb companion: about 4 to 4.5 inches tall
• Shoulder bag: about 2 inches tall
• Toast slices: about 1.25 inches tall each
• Jam pot: about 1.5 inches tall
• Bouquet: about 2 inches wide

Materials

• Sport or light DK yarn for the dolls and clothing
• Small amount of fluffy white yarn for the lamb body if desired, or smooth yarn with textured stitching
• Main bunny yarn shades: warm tan, chestnut brown, muted rust, cinnamon, golden mustard, olive green
• Lining and small accessory shades: cream, beige, deep berry red
• Facial details: dark brown or black embroidery thread
• Two 3 mm straight needles or needles for working small flat pieces
• Set of double-pointed needles in matching size if preferred for small tubes
• Tapestry needle
• Removable stitch markers
• Fine sewing needle and matching thread for hidden joins if needed
• Toy stuffing
• Thin cardboard or plastic canvas scraps for optional support inside soles and bag base

Gauge

Gauge is not extremely strict for display toys, but consistency is important. Use a firm fabric so stuffing does not show through. Aim for a tight knitted fabric.

• 28 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches in stockinette using sport yarn
• If your fabric feels open, go down a needle size
• If your fabric feels too rigid to shape neatly, go up a small amount

Abbreviations

• k = knit
• p = purl
• st = stitch
• sts = stitches
• inc = increase 1 stitch
• kfb = knit into front and back of stitch
• ssk = slip, slip, knit
• k2tog = knit 2 together
• p2tog = purl 2 together
• RS = right side
• WS = wrong side
• rep = repeat
• BO = bind off
• CO = cast on

Color Notes

To match the image closely, keep the palette muted and warm. Avoid bright orange or clean lemon yellow. Use dusty autumn tones.

• Main bunny fur: medium caramel tan
• Ear lining and toast center: soft taupe beige
• Beret and boots: rusty terracotta
• Skirt base: muted cinnamon rose
• Cardigan: marled brown-rust look; if you do not have marled yarn, alternate thin stripes or hold two close shades together
• Flower petals: mustard yellow and rust
• Flower centers: dark rust or brownish red
• Stems and leaves: olive green
• Lamb body: soft cream or white

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Main Bunny Body

Legs Make 2

The legs are short, rounded, and slightly wider at the foot. They are not long or slender. Each leg should look sturdy enough to support the doll visually.

1. Using rust brown for the boot base, CO 12 sts.
2. Work 4 rows in stockinette, beginning with a purl row.
3. Shape sole: Row 5: k1, inc, k4, inc, k4, inc, k1. 15 sts.
4. Row 6: purl.
5. Row 7: k1, inc, k6, inc, k5, inc, k1. 18 sts.
6. Work 3 rows even.
7. Begin upper foot shaping: Row 11: k5, k2tog, k4, ssk, k5. 16 sts.
8. Row 12: purl.
9. Row 13: k4, k2tog, k4, ssk, k4. 14 sts.
10. Row 14: purl.
11. Change to bunny body color at the ankle.
12. Work 6 rows even.
13. Decrease slightly for ankle to leg transition: k1, k2tog, k8, ssk, k1. 12 sts.
14. Work 10 rows even.
15. BO loosely, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Sew each leg seam. Flatten the foot area slightly before stuffing. Add a very small cardboard insert in the sole if you want a firmer standing base. Stuff the foot firmly and the upper leg moderately.

Body

The torso is pear-shaped but gentle, not round like a ball. The lower body should blend naturally into the skirt shape later, so keep the stuffing smooth and even.

1. Using bunny body color, CO 24 sts.
2. Work 2 rows in stockinette.
3. Increase row: k3, inc, k6, inc, k6, inc, k6, inc, k3. 28 sts.
4. Purl 1 row.
5. Knit 1 row.
6. Increase row: k4, inc, k6, inc, k6, inc, k6, inc, k4. 32 sts.
7. Work 8 rows even.
8. Shape waist: k3, k2tog, k10, ssk, k2tog, k10, ssk, k3. 28 sts.
9. Purl 1 row.
10. Knit 1 row.
11. Repeat a decrease row in the same balanced placement to reach 24 sts.
12. Work 6 rows even for upper torso.
13. BO, leaving a tail for sewing to head.

Sew the body seam. Attach the legs at the lower edge with the feet angled slightly outward. The legs in the image sit close together, with only a small gap between them.

Arms Make 2

The arms are simple tubes with rounded mitten-like ends. They are fairly short and fall just below the cardigan sleeve edge.

1. Using bunny body color, CO 10 sts.
2. Work 10 rows in stockinette.
3. Shape hand end: k2tog across. 5 sts.
4. Break yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull tight.
5. Sew seam from wrist to upper arm.
6. Stuff lightly only at the lower half.

Leave the upper arm mostly unstuffed so it can lie softly against the sides.

Head

The head is the key shape of the bunny. It is broad and softly rounded, with only a slight narrowing toward the chin. The muzzle is not separate, but softly suggested by shaping and embroidery.

1. Using bunny body color, CO 18 sts.
2. Row 1: purl.
3. Row 2: k1, inc, k7, inc, k8, inc. 21 sts.
4. Row 3: purl.
5. Row 4: k2, inc, k7, inc, k8, inc, k1. 24 sts.
6. Row 5: purl.
7. Row 6: k3, inc, k7, inc, k8, inc, k3. 27 sts.
8. Work 10 rows even.
9. Shape upper head slightly: k3, k2tog, k17, ssk, k3. 25 sts.
10. Purl 1 row.
11. Knit 1 row.
12. Repeat decrease row to 23 sts.
13. Work 2 rows even.
14. BO, leaving a long tail.

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Sew the head seam carefully. Stuff firmly but do not stretch the fabric. Shape the face with your fingers while stuffing so the forehead is rounded and the chin remains soft.

Ears Make 2

The ears are long, soft, and hang downward. They should start narrow at the base, widen slightly through the middle, then taper again. They are not pointed sharply.

1. Using outer ear color, CO 6 sts.
2. Row 1: purl.
3. Row 2: k1, inc, k2, inc, k2. 8 sts.
4. Row 3: purl.
5. Row 4: k1, inc, k4, inc, k2. 10 sts.
6. Work 8 rows even.
7. Row 13: k1, ssk, k4, k2tog, k1. 8 sts.
8. Row 14: purl.
9. Row 15: k1, ssk, k2, k2tog, k1. 6 sts.
10. Row 16: purl.
11. BO.

Make a second ear lining for each ear in a slightly lighter shade using the same shape but work 2 fewer center rows for a slightly smaller inset piece.

Sew each lining onto an outer ear using tiny stitches around the edge. Lightly steam if needed. Fold the top of each ear just a touch at the base before attaching so the ears fall naturally beside the face.

Head Assembly and Facial Placement

Attach the head to the torso with the face centered over the legs. The bunny in the image has a calm, almost antique expression. Small placement changes make a big difference.

• Place the eyes low on the head, not high on the forehead
• Set them fairly wide apart
• Use tiny black knots, small safety eyes, or satin-stitched eye dots
• Embroider the nose in a dark brown thread
• Make a tiny upside-down triangle or short vertical wedge
• Add a short center line below the nose
• Then add two tiny slanted mouth stitches meeting softly underneath

Do not overwork the face. The image shows minimal expression, which gives the doll its gentle charm.

Skirt

The skirt is one of the most distinctive parts of the design. It is knitted in a warm cinnamon tone and finishes with a bold floral border in mustard and rust. The skirt should flare slightly from the waist but still fall close to the body.

1. Using skirt color, CO 60 sts.
2. Work 4 rows in stockinette.
3. Decrease row: k8, k2tog across row. 54 sts.
4. Purl 1 row.
5. Knit 5 rows even.
6. Decrease row: k7, k2tog across row. 48 sts.
7. Work 4 rows even.
8. Decrease row: k6, k2tog across row. 42 sts.
9. Work 4 rows even.
10. Decrease row: k5, k2tog across row. 36 sts.
11. Work 2 rows even.
12. BO loosely.

Sew the skirt seam and gather the waist edge just enough to fit around the bunny body. Stitch in place around the lower torso so it sits right below the cardigan.

Hem Band

The image shows a mustard edge beneath the flower line. Add this separately to keep the color crisp.

1. Using mustard yarn, pick up 60 sts around the lower hem.
2. Work 3 rows in garter stitch.
3. BO knitwise.

Flower Border

The floral trim should be dimensional. Each flower is small but clearly raised. Alternate mustard flowers and rust flowers across the hem. Make enough flowers to circle the front and sides densely, with a slightly fuller grouping at the front center.

Make 10 to 12 flowers total for the main bunny.

Small Flower Make 6 to 7

1. Using mustard, CO 18 sts.
2. BO all sts purlwise, but on each stitch form a picot-like petal by drawing up a slightly elongated loop before binding off.
3. Roll the strip into a ring and sew first and last edges together.
4. Use rust or dark brown yarn to make a French-knot-style center or a tightly embroidered circle.

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Medium Flower Make 4 to 5

1. Using rust, CO 20 sts.
2. Work 1 row purl.
3. Next row: k1, kfb across to create gentle ruffling. 30 sts.
4. BO loosely.
5. Curl into a flower and sew securely.
6. Add a mustard center.

Leaves and Stems

• Embroider short olive stems rising slightly from the hem band
• Add two tiny detached-chain leaves beside some flowers
• Place flowers close enough to overlap slightly
• Keep the arrangement dense along the front and lighter at the back

Cardigan

The cardigan is short and slightly boxy with set-in softness at the shoulders. The texture in the photo looks softly marled. If you do not have marled yarn, work narrow two-row stripes in close shades of brown and rust, or hold a fine rust strand together with a fine brown strand.

The fronts curve apart at the lower edge. The hem sits just above the flower band on the skirt.

Back

1. Using cardigan yarn, CO 24 sts.
2. Work 2 rows in k1, p1 rib.
3. Work 14 rows in stockinette.
4. Shape armholes: BO 2 sts at beginning of next 2 rows. 20 sts.
5. Work 6 rows even.
6. Shape shoulders and neck: Row 1: k5, BO 10, k5.
7. Work each shoulder separately for 2 rows, then BO.

Left Front

1. CO 14 sts.
2. Work 2 rows in k1, p1 rib.
3. Begin lower curve from RS row: k10, k2tog, k2.
4. Work WS row purl.
5. Repeat this lower-front shaping every 4th row 3 times, keeping the outer side seam straight.
6. At the same time, continue until piece matches back to armhole depth.
7. Shape armhole at side seam by BO 2 sts once.
8. Work 6 rows even.
9. Shape neckline gradually over 4 RS rows by decreasing 1 st at neck edge each time.
10. BO shoulder sts to match back.

Right Front

Work to mirror left front.

Sleeves Make 2

The sleeves are bracelet length and slightly puffed only from natural toy shaping, not from heavy increase lines.

1. CO 14 sts.
2. Work 2 rows rib.
3. Work 12 rows stockinette.
4. Increase 1 st each side. 16 sts.
5. Work 4 rows even.
6. BO 2 sts at beginning of next 2 rows.
7. BO remaining sts.

Cardigan Assembly

• Sew shoulder seams first
• Join sleeves into armholes
• Sew side and sleeve seams
• Use neat mattress stitch whenever possible
• Do not overstuff sleeves; they should sit close to the body

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Button Band and Buttons

The cardigan has a delicate front edge and tiny decorative buttons. Add a simple edging by picking up stitches around the full front opening and neck.

1. Using cardigan yarn or a slightly lighter rust, pick up stitches evenly around front edge, neck, and opposite front edge.
2. Work 2 rows in garter stitch.
3. BO loosely.

Add 4 tiny embroidered buttons down the front. Use warm amber, gold-brown, or rusty red knots. The cardigan in the image appears closed visually, but the fronts still show their curved edges.

Cardigan Embroidery

At the lower front of each cardigan side, embroider a tiny floral spray.

• Use olive stems
• Add 2 or 3 tiny detached-chain petals in mustard and rust
• Keep the motifs small and symmetrical
• Place them low, near the hem curve

Beret

The beret is soft and slouched with a little central nub. It sits low over the bunny’s forehead and covers the ear tops. The crown is fuller than the head width, then gathered inward.

1. Using terracotta rust yarn, CO 48 sts.
2. Work 4 rows in k1, p1 rib.
3. Increase evenly across next RS row to 72 sts.
4. Work 10 rows stockinette.
5. Begin crown shaping.
6. Row 1: k6, k2tog across. 63 sts.
7. Row 2: purl.
8. Row 3: k5, k2tog across. 54 sts.
9. Row 4: purl.
10. Row 5: k4, k2tog across. 45 sts.
11. Row 6: purl.
12. Row 7: k3, k2tog across. 36 sts.
13. Row 8: purl.
14. Row 9: k2, k2tog across. 27 sts.
15. Row 10: purl.
16. Row 11: k1, k2tog across. 18 sts.
17. Row 12: purl.
18. Row 13: k2tog across. 9 sts.
19. Break yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull tight.

Sew seam. Add a tiny top nub by making a wrapped yarn knot or tiny stuffed stem. Lightly flatten one side so the beret slouches gently instead of sitting like a cap.

Boot Details

The boots are already built into the leg base color, but they need surface detail to match the image.

• Embroider a narrow lace line down the front of each boot in dark brown
• Add 2 or 3 crossed lace stitches on each side
• Work a short horizontal line at the ankle to suggest the top edge

Shoulder Bag

The bag is softly rectangular with a warm tan front, darker border, and a long strap. It should look plush, not stiff.

Front and Back Make 2

1. Using beige, CO 12 sts.
2. Work 14 rows in stockinette.
3. BO.

Border Strip

1. Using brown, CO 4 sts.
2. Knit 38 rows in garter stitch.
3. BO.

Strap

1. Using brown, CO 3 sts.
2. Knit 40 to 44 rows in garter stitch.
3. BO.

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Sew the border strip around one beige panel, then attach the second panel. Lightly stuff. Sew the strap to upper side points. The bag should sit near the bunny’s left side in display.

Toast Slices Make 2

The toast pieces are tiny and very cute. Each slice has a cream center and a browned crust edge.

Center Make 2

1. Using cream, CO 8 sts.
2. Work 8 rows in stockinette.
3. On the final row, shape top corners by k2tog at each end.
4. BO.

Crust Edging

Using light brown, work a tight embroidered border around each slice. Round the top corners softly. Lightly pad with a tiny scrap of stuffing or felt between two slices if you want a thicker toast look.

Jam Pot

The jam pot in the image is a rich berry shade with a pale lid cover. Keep it tiny and round.

Pot Body

1. Using berry red, CO 10 sts.
2. Work 6 rows stockinette.
3. Increase evenly to 14 sts.
4. Work 4 rows even.
5. Decrease back to 10 sts.
6. BO.

Sew seam and stuff lightly.

Lid Cover

1. Using cream, CO 14 sts.
2. Knit 2 rows.
3. BO loosely.

Gather into a shallow circle and stitch to the top of the jam pot. Add a tiny mustard or tan tie line below the cover edge if desired.

Flower Bouquet

The little bouquet on the table echoes the flowers on the skirt. Make 3 to 5 tiny flowers with short stems, then bind together.

• Make miniature mustard and rust flowers using the same methods as the skirt flowers, but smaller
• Use only 10 to 12 cast-on stitches for bouquet blooms
• Embroider or knit narrow green stems
• Tie with mustard yarn at the base

Lamb Companion

The lamb is tiny, white, and softly rounded with a small face and simple limbs. It wears a little rust beret and a matching marled cardigan, creating a coordinated set beside the main bunny.

Lamb Legs Make 2

1. Using cream, CO 6 sts.
2. Work 8 rows stockinette.
3. BO.

Sew and stuff lightly.

Lamb Body

1. Using fluffy white or cream yarn, CO 18 sts.
2. Work 10 rows in seed stitch or stockinette with occasional purl bumps for texture.
3. Increase 1 st at each side on next RS row. 20 sts.
4. Work 6 rows even.
5. Decrease 1 st at each side on next RS row. 18 sts.
6. Work 4 rows even.
7. BO.

Sew and stuff firmly into a plump oval.

Lamb Arms Make 2

1. Using cream, CO 5 sts.
2. Work 7 rows stockinette.
3. BO.

Lamb Head

The head is smaller in proportion than the bunny’s and more oval. The muzzle should be short and sweet.

1. Using light gray-beige or pale cream, CO 12 sts.
2. Work 2 rows stockinette.
3. Increase evenly to 16 sts.
4. Work 8 rows even.
5. Decrease evenly to 12 sts.
6. Work 2 rows.
7. BO.

Sew and stuff. Embroider tiny dark eyes and a simple nose-mouth detail in dark gray or black.

Lamb Ears Make 2

1. CO 4 sts.
2. Work 4 rows stockinette.
3. BO.

Fold each ear gently before attaching.

Lamb Cardigan

Use the same marled yarn look as the bunny cardigan.

1. CO 16 sts.
2. Work 2 rows rib.
3. Work 10 rows stockinette.
4. BO 2 sts at each side for armhole shaping.
5. Work 4 rows even.
6. BO center 4 sts for neck.
7. Finish shoulders separately and BO.

For sleeves, make two tiny rectangles of 6 sts by 8 rows. Sew into short tubes and attach.

Lamb Beret

1. Using rust yarn, CO 24 sts.
2. Work 2 rows rib.
3. Increase to 36 sts.
4. Work 5 rows stockinette.
5. Decrease evenly every other row until 6 sts remain.
6. Draw yarn through remaining sts and close.

Detailed Placement Guide

Placement is what brings the whole display together. Before sewing permanently, pin all pieces first and view from the front.

• The bunny head should sit upright with only a slight forward tilt
• The ears begin under the beret edge and fall along the sides of the face
• The cardigan ends right above the fullest part of the skirt
• The skirt flowers should appear fullest across the front hem
• The boots point slightly outward
• The lamb should reach roughly to the bunny’s lower skirt area when standing beside her
• The bag, toast, jam pot, and bouquet should all remain visibly miniature compared with the main doll

Styling Notes for a Closer Match

To bring the project visually closer to the image, focus on gentle shaping rather than sharp construction lines. Avoid stiff corners. Every part should look soft, handmade, and slightly vintage.

Use subtle stuffing. Overstuffing will make the face too round, the arms too hard, and the skirt sit awkwardly. The original look depends on soft contours.

If your yarn colors are slightly different, keep the same value balance: medium tan for the bunny, warm rust for the beret and boots, soft cinnamon for the skirt, and a slightly darker marled cardigan.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Sew the legs to the body first, then the head, then the arms. Attach ears before placing the beret so the hat can overlap their top edges. Add the skirt, then cardigan, then beret. Embroider the eyes very small and low on the face. Add a tiny nose and short mouth with dark brown thread. Use a few hidden stitches to anchor the beret and keep the cardigan fronts lying neatly.

Care Notes

Display toys like this are best kept away from heavy pulling and rough play. Gentle handling will preserve the flower trims, tiny accessories, and embroidered facial details. If gifting to a child, secure every small part very firmly.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head centered and balanced
• Ears even in length and angle
• Beret slouched softly, not flat
• Cardigan fronts curved evenly
• Flower border dense at the front hem
• Boot laces embroidered
• Lamb scaled much smaller than bunny
• Accessories neat and lightly stuffed

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot clean with a barely damp cloth and mild soap only when needed. Do not machine wash. Blot gently and let air dry flat away from direct sunlight. Store in a dust-free box or cabinet. Tissue paper around the beret, ears, and flowers helps maintain shape during storage.