Bouclé-Button Blossom Bunny – Knitting

This charming knit bunny is designed as an heirloom-style stuffed toy with a soft woodland wardrobe, delicate accessories, and a tiny fox friend. The finished set has the look of a boutique handmade plush, collectible nursery doll, and giftable artisan keepsake all in one. With a mossy beret, textured pink skirt, bouclé jacket, little shoulder bags, and sweet Mary Jane shoes, the whole ensemble feels polished and ready for display, gifting, or handmade toy lovers searching for premium knitted animal doll ideas.

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 pattern creates the complete scene shown in the image: a seated blossom bunny wearing a green beret, creamy bouclé jacket, dusty-rose textured skirt, taupe Mary Jane shoes, and carrying a knit tote and mini crossbody bag.

You will also make the tiny fox companion with its own beret, jacket, and matching skirt. The proportions are intentionally gentle and slightly oversized in the head, with long relaxed ears and straight dangling legs.

The fabric should look smooth and neat on the bunny, slightly fluffy on the jacket, and richly dimensional on the skirt. Keep your stuffing even and light to medium. This helps the limbs hang naturally and preserves the soft, elegant silhouette seen in the image.

Finished Size

• Main bunny: approximately 14 to 16 inches tall from top of head to bottom of feet, not including ear lift.
• Fox companion: approximately 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 inches tall.
• Main tote bag: about 2 1/2 inches tall.
• Mini crossbody bag: about 1 inch tall.
• Beret diameter on bunny: about 4 1/2 to 5 inches across when lightly blocked.

Materials

• Sport or light DK yarn in pale oatmeal or warm cream for bunny head, body, arms, and legs.
• Light fingering or sport yarn in soft taupe for shoes.
• Sport or DK yarn in dusty rose for skirt and blossom.
• Light DK yarn in sage or muted moss green for berets.
• Bouclé yarn in cream or warm ivory for bunny jacket and fox jacket.
• Orange-rust yarn for fox head, body, arms, tail, and legs.
• Dark brown yarn for fox paws, tail tip accent if desired, and tiny nose details.
• Small amount of ivory or cream yarn for fox chest and blossom center.
• Set of double-pointed needles or magic loop needles in sizes suitable for firm toy knitting.
• One smaller needle size for tighter accessories if desired.
• Polyester stuffing.
• Tapestry needle.
• Stitch markers.
• Waste yarn.
• Black embroidery thread or fine black yarn for facial features.
• Optional safety eyes if preferred, though embroidered eyes best match the image.
• Four very small pearl-like seed beads or tiny white French knots for bunny jacket front.

Suggested Gauge

Gauge is less important than achieving a dense fabric that does not show stuffing. For the smooth yarn sections, aim for a firm stockinette fabric. For the bouclé jacket, focus on matching shape rather than exact stitch count if your bouclé yarn behaves differently.

• Smooth stockinette: about 7 to 8 stitches per inch.
• Bouclé jacket fabric: about 6 to 7 stitches per inch when relaxed.

Color Story

• Bunny skin: pale oatmeal-beige.
• Beret: muted sage green.
• Jacket: creamy ivory bouclé.
• Skirt: dusty rose with bold raised texture.
• Shoes: mushroom taupe.
• Bags: natural beige.
• Fox: warm rust with cream and dark brown details.

Abbreviations

• CO = cast on
• K = knit
• P = purl
• Kfb = knit into front and back of stitch
• K2tog = knit 2 stitches together
• P2tog = purl 2 stitches together
• SSK = slip, slip, knit
• St st = stockinette stitch
• RS = right side
• WS = wrong side
• BO = bind off
• Rep = repeat
• Rnd = round
• M1 = make 1 increase

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Design Notes Before You Begin

The bunny is best made in separate pieces and assembled carefully. This gives you control over the sweet sloped shoulders, softly rounded tummy, dangling legs, and drooping ears.

The skirt is a separate garment. The jacket is also separate and worn on top. The beret sits low on the forehead and covers the top of the head generously. The ears emerge from underneath the beret rather than through holes in the hat.

The bags are important to the final look, even though they are small. They help create the styled, dressed character seen in the image. Do not skip them if you want the full result.

Main Bunny Head

Use pale oatmeal-beige yarn and work in the round unless you prefer knitting flat and seaming. Firm fabric is important here. Stuff as you go once the head begins to close.

1. CO 8 stitches. Divide evenly across needles.
2. Rnd 1: Knit.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb in every stitch. 16 stitches.
4. Rnd 3: Knit.
5. Rnd 4: K1, Kfb around. 24 stitches.
6. Rnd 5: Knit.
7. Rnd 6: K2, Kfb around. 32 stitches.
8. Rnd 7: Knit.
9. Rnd 8: K3, Kfb around. 40 stitches.
10. Rnd 9: Knit.
11. Rnd 10: K4, Kfb around. 48 stitches.
12. Rnds 11 through 24: Knit.

The head in the image is broad and softly flattened rather than ball-shaped. To create that look, do not overstuff the crown. Keep fullness in the cheeks and muzzle area.

1. Rnd 25: K4, K2tog around. 40 stitches.
2. Rnd 26: Knit.
3. Rnd 27: K3, K2tog around. 32 stitches.
4. Begin stuffing firmly but not hard.
5. Rnd 28: K2, K2tog around. 24 stitches.
6. Rnd 29: K1, K2tog around. 16 stitches.
7. Rnd 30: K2tog around. 8 stitches.
8. Break yarn, thread through remaining stitches, pull closed, and secure.

Muzzle Shaping

The bunny face in the image has a subtle wedge-shaped nose area, not a strongly protruding snout. This is created mostly with embroidery and light sculpting rather than an added muzzle piece.

• Thread matching head yarn on a long needle.
• Insert at neck opening area and bring needle out near the lower center face.
• Take one short horizontal stitch across the muzzle width.
• Return into the head and pull very gently to create a faint nose ridge.
• Repeat once if needed, keeping the shaping soft.

Ears Make 2

The ears are long, narrow, and softly drooping. They are not stuffed. They should hang from the sides of the head and taper slightly toward the tips.

Knit flat for the smoothest ear shape.

1. CO 10 stitches.
2. Rows 1 and 2: K across.
3. Rows 3 through 24: Work in St st, beginning with a knit row.
4. Row 25: K1, SSK, knit to last 3 stitches, K2tog, K1.
5. Row 26: P across.
6. Rep Rows 25 and 26 until 4 stitches remain.
7. Next row: SSK, K2tog. 2 stitches.
8. Next row: P2tog.
9. Fasten off.

Make a second ear. Fold each ear lengthwise very lightly and seam the cast-on edge into a shallow curve so the ear base cups gently. This helps the ear fall close to the face as shown.

Body

The body is smaller than the head and mostly hidden under the jacket and skirt. Keep it simple, pear-shaped, and softly stuffed. The torso should support the seated hanging position while still looking plush.

1. CO 8 stitches and join.
2. Rnd 1: Knit.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb around. 16 stitches.
4. Rnd 3: Knit.
5. Rnd 4: K1, Kfb around. 24 stitches.
6. Rnd 5: Knit.
7. Rnd 6: K2, Kfb around. 32 stitches.
8. Rnds 7 through 16: Knit.
9. Rnd 17: K6, K2tog around. 28 stitches.
10. Rnds 18 and 19: Knit.
11. Rnd 20: K5, K2tog around. 24 stitches.
12. Rnd 21: Knit.
13. Rnd 22: K4, K2tog around. 20 stitches.
14. Stuff lightly to medium.
15. Rnd 23: K3, K2tog around. 16 stitches.
16. Rnds 24 through 26: Knit.
17. BO loosely, leaving a long tail for sewing to head.

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Legs Make 2

The legs are slim, straight tubes with very little shaping. They dangle below the skirt and end inside separate shoes. Keep the stuffing light so the legs remain soft and natural.

1. Using bunny leg color, CO 12 stitches and join.
2. Rnds 1 through 22: Knit.
3. Stuff lightly, especially near the upper leg.
4. BO, leaving a tail for attaching to the lower body.

If you want extra bend at the knee, place a tiny horizontal anchoring stitch across the back after stuffing. Pull only slightly. This makes the legs relax forward when seated.

Arms Make 2

The arms are softly rounded sleeves underneath the jacket. Their shape is simple and slightly tapered, with the lower arm narrowing near the paw.

1. CO 10 stitches and join.
2. Rnds 1 through 4: Knit.
3. Rnd 5: K3, K2tog twice. 8 stitches.
4. Rnds 6 through 16: Knit.
5. Stuff lightly in lower half only.
6. Flatten opening and BO or draw closed with yarn tail for sewing to body.

Tail

The tail is barely visible under the clothing, so keep it small and neat.

1. CO 6 stitches and join.
2. Rnd 1: Knit.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb around. 12 stitches.
4. Rnds 3 through 5: Knit.
5. Rnd 6: K2tog around. 6 stitches.
6. Add a pinch of stuffing.
7. Fasten off and close.

Mary Jane Shoes Make 2

The shoes are rounded and slightly oversized, with a soft strap line across the instep. They are worked separately and stitched onto the lower legs. Use taupe or mushroom brown.

1. CO 8 stitches.
2. Rows 1 and 2: Knit.
3. Row 3: Kfb, knit to last stitch, Kfb. 10 stitches.
4. Row 4: P across.
5. Row 5: Kfb, knit to last stitch, Kfb. 12 stitches.
6. Rows 6 through 10: Work in St st.

Now shape the toe.

1. Row 11: K1, SSK, knit to last 3 stitches, K2tog, K1.
2. Row 12: P across.
3. Rep Rows 11 and 12 once more. 8 stitches.
4. Fold piece around lower leg end and seam under foot and up back.

To form the strap look, embroider or lightly couch a horizontal line across the front upper portion. You may also add a tiny raised strap by sewing a short knit cord across one side to the other.

Dusty-Rose Textured Skirt

This skirt is one of the defining features of the design. It has a softly flared silhouette and a richly textured lower half made with a diamond-and-bobble effect. The waistband is simple and sits just below the jacket.

You may work the skirt flat and seam it, or in the round. Flat knitting makes the texture easier for many knitters, so the directions below are written flat.

1. Using dusty-rose yarn, CO 56 stitches.
2. Rows 1 through 4: K1, P1 rib.
3. Row 5 RS: Knit.
4. Row 6 WS: Purl.
5. Increase row RS: K4, M1 across row evenly to 72 stitches.

Begin textured field. The visual goal is raised bobbles inside a staggered lattice. Exact bobble placement can vary slightly, but keep the surface balanced and dense in the center front.

Texture Pattern

Rows 1 and 3 RS: Knit all stitches.

Rows 2 and 4 WS: Purl all stitches.

Row 5 RS: K6, make bobble in next stitch, K5, make bobble in next stitch, rep across ending K6.

Row 6 WS: Purl.

Row 7 RS: K2, C4L style twist if desired over next 4 stitches, K2, rep across to suggest soft diamonds. If you prefer not to use cable crosses, simply work K2, P4, K2 across on RS and reverse on WS to create embossed geometry.

Row 8 WS: Work stitches as they appear.

Row 9 RS: Knit.

Row 10 WS: Purl.

Row 11 RS: Shift bobbles by 4 stitches from previous bobble row.

Row 12 WS: Purl.

Repeat these 12 rows until skirt measures about 3 1/4 to 3 3/4 inches. End after a plain knit row sequence so the upper skirt remains smoother near the waist.

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For each bobble, work into one stitch as follows:

• K1, P1, K1 into same stitch.
• Turn, P3.
• Turn, K3.
• Turn, P3.
• Turn, slip 2nd and 3rd stitches over first or K3tog.

Once desired length is reached:

1. Work 2 rows in St st.
2. Row next RS: K2tog evenly across to reduce from 72 to 56 stitches.
3. Work 4 rows K1, P1 rib.
4. BO loosely.
5. Seam back neatly.

The skirt should flare gently, not stand out stiffly. Steam very lightly from the wrong side if needed, taking care not to flatten the textured motifs.

Bouclé Jacket

The jacket is cropped, soft, and slightly boxy, with a rounded lower front opening and small pearl-like button details. It should look plush and nubby, not tailored or stiff.

Because bouclé can hide stitch definition, focus on shape. Work flat in pieces.

Back

1. Using bouclé yarn, CO 30 stitches.
2. Rows 1 through 4: Knit every row for garter hem.
3. Rows 5 through 24: Work in St st.
4. Shape armholes: BO 2 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. 26 stitches.
5. Work 10 rows even.
6. Shoulders: BO 7 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows.
7. BO remaining 12 stitches for neck.

Left Front

1. CO 16 stitches.
2. Rows 1 through 4: Knit.
3. Rows 5 through 18: Work in St st.

Shape lower front curve by decreasing 1 stitch at front edge every 4th row 3 times. Continue until piece matches back to armhole.

1. Shape armhole at side edge: BO 2 stitches once.
2. Work even for 10 rows.
3. Shape neck edge by decreasing 1 stitch every other row 4 times.
4. BO shoulder stitches to match back.

Right Front

Work as left front, reversing shaping.

Sleeves Make 2

1. CO 14 stitches.
2. Rows 1 through 4: Knit.
3. Increase 1 stitch each side every 6th row 3 times. 20 stitches.
4. Continue until sleeve measures about 3 inches.
5. BO 2 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows for cap.
6. Decrease 1 stitch each side every other row 4 times.
7. BO remaining stitches.

Seam shoulders, set in sleeves, and seam sides and sleeve underarms. Add 4 tiny pearl buttons or white embroidered French knots down the front. The jacket in the image is worn mostly closed, but do not overlap the fronts too deeply.

Five-Petal Blossom Brooch

The dusty-rose flower sits on the bunny jacket chest and has a pale center. This can be knitted, crocheted, or embroidered. To stay within the knit style, use a tiny knitted method.

1. Using dusty-rose yarn, CO 3 stitches.
2. Knit 2 short rows to create one petal, then fasten off.
3. Make 5 identical petals.
4. Arrange in a circle and sew together at the base.
5. Add a cream French knot cluster or tiny knitted knot in the center.
6. Sew to left front of jacket.

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Sage Beret

The beret is broad, soft, and slightly slouchy with a neat brim. It sits low across the forehead and has a tiny stem loop on the top center.

Work in the round.

1. Using sage yarn, CO 48 stitches and join.
2. Rnds 1 through 6: K1, P1 rib.
3. Rnd 7: K3, M1 around. 60 stitches.
4. Rnd 8: Knit.
5. Rnd 9: K4, M1 around. 72 stitches.
6. Rnds 10 through 20: Knit.

Now decrease evenly for the crown.

1. Rnd 21: K7, K2tog around. 64 stitches.
2. Rnd 22: Knit.
3. Rnd 23: K6, K2tog around. 56 stitches.
4. Rnd 24: Knit.
5. Rnd 25: K5, K2tog around. 48 stitches.
6. Rnd 26: K4, K2tog around. 40 stitches.
7. Rnd 27: K3, K2tog around. 32 stitches.
8. Rnd 28: K2, K2tog around. 24 stitches.
9. Rnd 29: K1, K2tog around. 16 stitches.
10. Rnd 30: K2tog around. 8 stitches.
11. Fasten off.

For the top loop, use the remaining yarn tail to create two tiny looped strands, securing them in a soft bow-like stem shape. This detail is small but important to match the image.

Main Tote Bag

The tote is soft, vertical, and simple, hanging from one bunny arm.

1. Using natural beige yarn, CO 12 stitches.
2. Rows 1 through 18: Work in St st with 1 edge stitch each side in garter if desired for easier seaming.
3. Fold in half and seam side and bottom edges.
4. Knit or make an I-cord handle about 6 inches long.
5. Sew handle to inside top corners.

Lightly stuff with tissue or leave empty. The bag should look soft, not boxy.

Mini Crossbody Bag

This tiny bag is worn crossbody over the skirt and jacket. The strap is thin and long.

1. CO 8 stitches in natural beige yarn.
2. Work 10 rows St st.
3. Seam into a tiny pouch.
4. Make a fine cord strap long enough to cross the body diagonally.
5. Sew in place so the pouch sits near the right hip area.

Tiny Fox Companion

The fox is proportioned like a tiny doll rather than a realistic animal. It has a rounded head, small upright body, dark legs, and a miniature version of the bunny outfit. Keep all shapes simple and neat.

Fox Head

1. Using rust yarn, CO 6 stitches and join.
2. Rnd 1: Knit.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb around. 12 stitches.
4. Rnd 3: Knit.
5. Rnd 4: K1, Kfb around. 18 stitches.
6. Rnds 5 through 10: Knit.
7. Rnd 11: K1, K2tog around. 12 stitches.
8. Stuff lightly.
9. Rnd 12: K2tog around. 6 stitches.
10. Close and fasten off.

Embroider tiny black eyes and a dark nose-muzzle point. Add two tiny triangular ears by knitting small triangles separately or pinching and stitching the top corners of the head.

Fox Body

1. CO 10 stitches with rust yarn and join.
2. Rnds 1 through 8: Knit.
3. Stuff lightly.
4. BO with tail for sewing.

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Fox Arms Make 2

1. CO 6 stitches.
2. Work 8 rounds knit.
3. Fasten off and attach.

Fox Legs Make 2

1. Using dark brown, CO 6 stitches.
2. Work 10 rounds knit.
3. Stuff very lightly and attach.

Fox Tail

1. CO 6 stitches with rust yarn.
2. Work 8 rows St st.
3. Taper with 1 decrease each side every other row twice.
4. Seam and attach at lower back.

Fox Skirt

Make a miniature dusty-rose skirt using the same look as the bunny skirt but simplified.

1. CO 24 stitches.
2. Work 2 rows rib.
3. Increase to 32 stitches.
4. Work 10 rows, adding a few bobbles or purl-texture diamonds on the front.
5. Work 2 final rib rows and BO.
6. Seam and dress fox.

Fox Jacket

1. Use cream bouclé yarn.
2. CO 20 stitches for a tiny flat cardigan body.
3. Work 10 to 12 rows with slight front opening shaping.
4. Add tiny sleeves if desired, or make the jacket vest-like with short shoulder seams.

Fox Beret

1. CO 20 stitches in sage yarn and join.
2. Work 3 rounds rib.
3. Increase to 28 stitches.
4. Work 4 rounds knit.
5. Decrease evenly to close.
6. Add a tiny top stem loop.

Assembly Order

Following the correct order makes the finishing much easier and gives the set its balanced look.

1. Sew bunny head to body.
2. Attach ears to sides of head, slightly below crown level.
3. Sew arms to upper body.
4. Sew legs to lower body so they hang straight when seated.
5. Attach tail at back.
6. Slip skirt onto body and secure lightly at waist.
7. Dress bunny in jacket.
8. Add flower brooch and front pearl details.
9. Place beret low across forehead and tack discreetly behind ears.
10. Add tote to one arm and crossbody bag across torso.
11. Assemble fox and dress it.

Facial Placement Guide

The face is simple and refined. Placement matters more than complexity. Keep the features small and centered.

• Eyes: place them wide apart, slightly below the midpoint of the head.
• Nose: embroider a tiny inverted triangle or short satin-stitched wedge.
• Mouth: add a straight vertical stitch downward, then two tiny angled stitches for a soft Y-shape.
• Brows: none.
• Cheeks: optional very faint blush, if suitable for your display preference.

The bunny expression should remain calm, gentle, and almost minimal. Avoid oversized eyes or a large smile.

Shaping Tips for Accuracy

• Head: broad and softly rounded, never too tall.
• Ears: long, flat, and relaxed downward.
• Body: smaller than the head and hidden under clothing.
• Arms: soft and slightly outward so accessories sit naturally.
• Legs: straight, dangling, and close together.
• Shoes: rounded at the toe with visible front depth.
• Beret: wide enough to overhang the face slightly.
• Skirt: flared with concentrated raised motifs in the visible front panel.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Sew all pieces with small, hidden stitches and check symmetry often from the front. Attach the ears after the head is fixed to the body, then add the beret last so it frames the face correctly.

Embroider the eyes first, then the nose, then the mouth. Keep each feature very small. If needed, lightly sculpt the face with matching yarn before embroidering so the nose area sits slightly forward.

Once dressed, tack the jacket at the shoulders and the skirt at the waist with a few hidden stitches. This keeps the outfit neat while preserving the soft look of a styled plush doll.

Care Notes

• Handle the bouclé jacket gently to avoid stretching the texture.
• Keep the doll away from rough play if it is intended as display decor.
• Store out of direct sunlight to protect the dusty-rose and sage shades.
• Do not hang the bunny by the bags or beret.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Are the ears even and hanging at the same angle?
• Is the beret centered and sitting low on the forehead?
• Do the legs dangle evenly when the bunny sits?
• Is the jacket cropped enough to show the skirt texture?
• Are the flower brooch and pearl details in place?
• Does the fox companion visually match the bunny set?
• Are both bags attached neatly and securely?

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot clean only with a barely damp cloth and mild soap. Avoid soaking, especially around stuffed areas and bouclé sections. Gently pat dry with a towel and reshape while damp.

For long-term preservation, wrap the doll loosely in acid-free tissue and store in a breathable box. Avoid plastic containers in humid spaces. If displaying, dust lightly with a soft clean brush every so often.

If the beret or skirt loses shape, use very light steam nearby rather than direct pressing. Let the piece cool fully before handling so the form sets softly and evenly.