Boho-Lace Wisteria Bunny – Knitting

This elegant bunny doll brings together the charm of a handcrafted stuffed rabbit, a soft lace-knit blouse, a blooming wisteria skirt, a rounded sun hat, tiny lace-up shoes, a matching tote, and a sweet little companion doll. It is designed for knit toy lovers who enjoy heirloom-style handmade décor, collectible stuffed animals, artisan nursery gifts, cottagecore bunny dolls, and boutique-style knitted keepsakes that look beautiful enough for display or gift shopping.

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

Materials

This project includes the large bunny, the hat, blouse, skirt, shoes, tote bag, small companion doll, small companion clothes, and tiny pear accessory.

• Main bunny yarn: light fingering or heavy lace weight wool/cotton blend in warm oatmeal, cream, dusty blush, soft sage, lavender, cocoa brown, and golden pear yellow
• Small companion yarn: the same yarn family in cream, warm tan, cocoa, sage, lavender, and pale beige
• Needles: US 1.5 to US 2 double-pointed needles or long circular for small-circumference knitting
• Optional larger needles: US 2.5 for garments if you want slightly softer drape
• Tapestry needle
• Locking stitch markers
• Waste yarn
• Small amount of black yarn or embroidery thread for eyes
• Brown yarn for nose and mouth shaping
• Toy stuffing
• Thin craft wire optional for hat brim shaping
• Lightweight fabric stabilizer optional for tote base

Finished Size

• Large bunny: about 14 to 16 inches tall seated, about 18 inches from foot to top of hat when legs are extended
• Small companion doll: about 6 to 7 inches tall
• Tote bag: about 3 inches tall for the large bunny
• Pear: about 1.25 inches tall

Gauge

Exact gauge matters because the doll in the image is very smooth and firmly stuffed, with neat stitches and no visible stuffing. Work tightly.

• Stockinette in the round: 8 to 9 stitches and 11 to 12 rounds per inch on smaller needles
• Garment stockinette: 7.5 to 8 stitches per inch
• Lace blouse panel: blocked lightly but not stretched open too much

Color Notes

The image has a gentle, muted palette. Keep the shades soft rather than bright.

• Body: warm oatmeal beige
• Blouse and collar: creamy ivory
• Skirt: pale blush taupe
• Floral skirt motif: dusty lavender flowers with sage green leaves
• Hat: straw beige
• Shoes: warm cocoa rose brown
• Small companion body: cream head and torso, warm brown limbs and side panels
• Pear: golden yellow with dark brown stem

Abbreviations

• BO = bind off
• CO = cast on
• dpn = double-pointed needles
• inc = increase
• k = knit
• k2tog = knit 2 together
• m1L = make 1 left
• m1R = make 1 right
• p = purl
• pm = place marker
• rep = repeat
• rnd = round
• RS = right side
• ssk = slip, slip, knit
• st = stitch
• sts = stitches
• WS = wrong side
• yo = yarn over

Design Overview

The large bunny has a rounded head with a slightly tapered muzzle, long soft ears set low under the hat brim, a narrow neck, a simple dressy blouse with puff sleeves, a wide skirt with vertical embroidered wisteria clusters, long straight legs, and neat lace-up shoes.

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The blouse has a centered eyelet panel and a dramatic scalloped collar. The skirt is smooth and gently flared. The hat has a close dome with a rolled and slightly downward brim. The tote echoes the floral theme. The companion doll copies the outfit in miniature.

Large Bunny Body

Legs Make 2

Use oatmeal beige. Stuff as you go from the foot upward, keeping the ankle slim and the calf smooth.

1. CO 12 sts, divide across dpn, join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: Knit.
3. Rnd 2: kfb in each st. 24 sts.
4. Rnd 3: Knit.
5. Rnd 4: k1, m1R, knit to last 1 st, m1L, k1 on each needle as needed to shape the sole softly. 30 sts.
6. Knit 8 rnds.
7. Begin narrowing the foot: k4, k2tog, knit to 6 sts before end, ssk, k4. Rep this decrease rnd every 3rd rnd 3 times. 24 sts.
8. Knit 6 rnds.
9. For ankle shaping: k2tog at each side marker on next rnd. 22 sts.
10. Knit 10 rnds for lower leg.
11. Increase 2 sts evenly over next rnd. 24 sts.
12. Knit until leg measures about 5.5 inches from cast-on edge.
13. BO loosely or place sts on waste yarn if joining seamlessly.

The photographed bunny has very slim lower legs with almost no dramatic knee shaping. Keep the leg columns straight, smooth, and evenly stuffed.

Body and Hips

Join both legs with body color. Place legs so the feet point forward and remain parallel.

1. Place 24 sts of first leg on needle, CO 4 sts for center bridge, place 24 sts of second leg, CO 4 sts. 56 sts.
2. Knit 4 rnds.
3. On next rnd, place markers at side “seams.”
4. Increase 1 st before and after each side marker every 4th rnd 3 times. 68 sts.
5. Knit even for 10 rnds.
6. Decrease 1 st before and after each side marker every 5th rnd 3 times. 56 sts.
7. Knit 8 rnds for waist.

The body in the image is not wide or squat. It is narrow through the torso, with the skirt providing visual fullness. Keep stuffing medium-firm at the hips and lighter through the waist so the blouse and skirt sit neatly.

Upper Torso

1. From waist, knit 10 rnds.
2. Decrease 4 sts evenly over next rnd. 52 sts.
3. Knit 8 rnds.
4. Decrease 4 sts evenly over next rnd. 48 sts.
5. Knit 6 rnds.
6. For shoulders, divide front and back or continue in the round with paired shaping.
7. Decrease 4 sts evenly over next rnd. 44 sts.
8. Knit 2 rnds.

Stuff firmly, especially at the chest and upper belly, but do not overstuff to the point that the blouse will strain. The front should remain smooth and slightly rounded.

Arms Make 2

The sleeves cover the top part, but the hands and lower arms are visible. The arms should be slim and slightly bent inward when attached.

1. CO 10 sts in oatmeal beige, join in round.
2. Rnd 1: kfb in each st. 20 sts.
3. Knit 6 rnds.
4. Decrease 2 sts evenly. 18 sts.
5. Knit 14 rnds.
6. Decrease 2 sts evenly. 16 sts.
7. Knit until arm measures about 4 inches.
8. Stuff hand and lower arm firmly, upper arm lightly.
9. Flatten top and BO or graft closed.

Neck

1. From upper torso, decrease evenly to 24 sts.
2. Knit 8 rnds for a slim neck.

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The neck in the image is hidden under the collar and hat shadow, but it is slender and well supported. Add a little extra stuffing or a tiny wrapped dowel insert if needed for stability.

Head

The head is large, softly rounded, and slightly longer than wide. The muzzle is integrated, not a separate sewn-on piece.

1. From neck, increase evenly to 36 sts.
2. Knit 1 rnd.
3. Increase evenly to 48 sts.
4. Knit 1 rnd.
5. Increase evenly to 60 sts.
6. Knit 12 rnds.
7. Increase evenly to 64 sts for cheek fullness.
8. Knit 8 rnds.

To shape the muzzle, work short rows across the center front or use strategic stuffing. If you prefer a structural method, add 4 short-row turns centered on the front 18 sts to create forward projection. Continue knitting all stitches afterward.

1. Knit 6 more rnds after muzzle shaping.
2. Begin crown decreases: k6, k2tog around. 56 sts.
3. Knit 1 rnd.
4. k5, k2tog around. 48 sts.
5. Knit 1 rnd.
6. k4, k2tog around. 40 sts.
7. Knit 1 rnd.
8. k3, k2tog around. 32 sts.
9. Stuff very firmly, shaping the cheeks and forehead.
10. k2, k2tog around. 24 sts.
11. k1, k2tog around. 16 sts.
12. k2tog around. 8 sts.
13. Cut yarn, draw through remaining sts, close tightly.

Ears Make 2

The ears are long, soft, and gently tapered with a folded, relaxed drape. They are attached low on the sides of the head and hang under the hat brim.

1. CO 8 sts in oatmeal beige.
2. Work flat in stockinette with garter selvedges.
3. Row 1 RS: k1, inc, knit to last 1 st, inc, k1. 10 sts.
4. Row 2: Purl.
5. Rep increase row every RS row until 20 sts.
6. Work even for 18 rows.
7. Begin taper: k1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 on every RS row until 8 sts remain.
8. Work 4 rows even.
9. BO knitwise.

Fold the lower ear edge slightly before sewing so the ear falls close to the face. Light stuffing is optional, but the photographed ears look soft and mostly unstuffed.

Face Shaping

The face is simple and delicate. Eyes are tiny black vertical seed-like marks, placed wide apart and low enough to look gentle. The nose is a small brown triangle with a short center line and softly split mouth.

1. Mark eye placement about 9 to 10 stitches apart across the face.
2. Set the eyes slightly above muzzle midpoint, not too high on the forehead.
3. Use black yarn and make 2 to 3 tiny satin stitches for each eye.
4. Use brown yarn for a narrow inverted triangle nose.
5. Continue with one straight stitch downward and 2 short angled stitches for the mouth.

If you want the slightly sculpted cheeks seen in the photo, run a strand of matching yarn from the lower eye area to the muzzle edge on each side and pull gently. Do not over-sculpt. The expression should remain calm and soft.

Scalloped Collar Blouse

This blouse is one of the key features. It has puff sleeves, a centered lace panel, and a dramatic knitted collar with rounded scallops. Use ivory or creamy white.

Blouse Body

The blouse can be knit separately from the hem upward and slipped onto the bunny, then lightly closed at the back. For a cleaner finish, work flat after the yoke opening begins.

1. CO 64 sts.
2. Work 4 rows in 1×1 rib.
3. Switch to stockinette and establish panel: 21 sts stockinette, 22 sts lace panel, 21 sts stockinette.

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Use this centered lace panel over 22 stitches:

1. Row 1 RS: k9, yo, k2tog, k2, ssk, yo, k8
2. Row 2 and all WS rows: purl, purl yarn overs
3. Row 3: k8, yo, k2tog, k4, ssk, yo, k6
4. Row 5: k7, yo, k2tog, k6, ssk, yo, k5
5. Row 7: k6, yo, k2tog, k8, ssk, yo, k4
6. Row 9: k5, yo, k2tog, k10, ssk, yo, k3
7. Row 11: k6, yo, k2tog, k8, ssk, yo, k4
8. Row 13: k7, yo, k2tog, k6, ssk, yo, k5
9. Row 15: k8, yo, k2tog, k4, ssk, yo, k6
10. Row 17: k9, yo, k2tog, k2, ssk, yo, k8
11. Repeat Rows 1 to 18 for length needed

This creates the vertical leaf-like ladder seen on the blouse front. Keep it tidy and centered.

1. Work until blouse body measures about 2.75 inches from lower edge.
2. Decrease 4 sts evenly at waist if needed to pull the blouse inward slightly.
3. Work 4 more rows.

Sleeves

The sleeves are puffed at the upper arm and narrow into a small cuff. Pick up around each armhole or knit separately.

1. For each sleeve, pick up 28 sts around armhole.
2. Work 2 rnds knit.
3. Increase 4 sts evenly. 32 sts.
4. Knit 8 rnds.
5. Decrease 8 sts evenly. 24 sts.
6. Work 3 rnds in 1×1 rib.
7. On final rnd, add a decorative picot feeling by working k2tog, yo around or keep simple rib if preferred.
8. BO loosely.

The blouse in the image has a soft balloon sleeve rather than a sharp gathered puff. Avoid stiff shaping.

Upper Yoke and Back Opening

1. Separate blouse body into back, sleeve, front, sleeve, back sections if knitting seamlessly.
2. Work a shallow raglan or simple set-in shaping.
3. Leave a short back opening of about 1.5 inches for dressing.
4. Finish neckline edge neatly.

Scalloped Collar

This collar frames the neckline in wide rounded petals. It sits flat over the shoulders and looks soft, not frilly.

1. Pick up 56 to 64 sts evenly around neckline.
2. Row 1: Knit.
3. Row 2: Purl.
4. Row 3: *k2tog, yo* across for a turning ridge if desired.
5. Row 4: Purl.
6. Increase evenly by about 12 sts across next knit row.
7. Work 4 rows stockinette.

For scalloped edge:

1. Row 1 RS: *k3, yo, k1, yo* rep across as evenly as possible
2. Row 2: Purl
3. Row 3: *k2tog, knit to extra stitches, ssk* across each scallop section
4. Repeat shaping until soft shell curves form
5. Finish with one purl row and BO loosely

If you prefer a clearer shell structure, divide stitches into repeats of 6 or 8 and increase in the center of each repeat, then decrease back out. The goal is a rounded petal edge that matches the image.

Wisteria Skirt

The skirt is pale blush taupe with embroidered or duplicate-stitched hanging wisteria sprays in sage and lavender. The shape is simple and elegant, letting the floral work stand out.

Skirt Base

1. CO 96 sts in blush taupe.
2. Join in the round carefully.
3. Work 6 rnds in garter texture by alternating knit and purl rounds if working in the round, or use seed-like edging if preferred.
4. Switch to stockinette.
5. Increase 8 sts evenly on first stockinette rnd. 104 sts.
6. Knit even for 24 rnds.
7. Increase 8 sts evenly. 112 sts.
8. Knit until skirt length from waist reaches about 5.5 to 6 inches.
9. Work 4 rnds garter-style edging.
10. BO loosely.

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The skirt should be wide but not stiff. It hangs in a relaxed cone shape. The lower hem is plain and subtle.

Wisteria Placement

The image shows multiple vertical hanging sprays around the front of the skirt. They are concentrated in the lower two-thirds, starting below hip level and extending toward the hem.

• Center front: one long hanging spray
• Right and left of center: two medium sprays
• Outer front areas: several shorter sprays and leaf clusters
• Upper connection: green leafy branch line spreading softly across the upper motif area

Embroidered Wisteria Motif

Work duplicate stitch or surface embroidery after knitting the skirt. Duplicate stitch gives the cleanest knit-integrated appearance for the leaves. For the flowers, use small looped stitches or elongated duplicate stitches to suggest layered petals.

Each wisteria cluster should taper from top to bottom, with a narrow stem and fuller blossom body. Keep the flower heads dusty rather than bright. The motif should feel botanical and hand-drawn.

1. Mark central vertical line.
2. In sage green, stitch a light branch line that arcs gently across the upper front of the skirt.
3. Add pairs of pointed leaves angled downward.
4. From selected leaf nodes, drop vertical lavender cluster stems.
5. At the top of each cluster, make the blossoms small and dense.
6. In the midsection, widen the cluster with staggered petal stitches.
7. Taper the lower tip to a narrow point.

Use three lavender tones if you want extra depth, but one muted lavender is enough. The photographed skirt looks richly embellished yet still soft and refined.

Sun Hat

The hat is rounded and neat with a shallow cloche-meets-sunhat shape. The crown is smooth, and the brim rolls gently downward around the face.

1. Using straw beige, CO 8 sts, join in round.
2. Rnd 1: kfb around. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Knit.
4. Rnd 3: *k1, inc* around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 4: Knit.
6. Rnd 5: *k2, inc* around. 32 sts.
7. Rnd 6: Knit.
8. Continue increasing every other rnd in this way until 64 sts.
9. Knit even for 18 to 20 rnds to form crown depth.

Check fit often. The hat should sit low over the forehead but still allow the eyes to show clearly.

1. For brim, increase 8 sts evenly. 72 sts.
2. Knit 4 rnds.
3. Increase 8 sts evenly again. 80 sts.
4. Knit 4 rnds.
5. Increase 8 sts evenly again. 88 sts.
6. Knit 6 to 8 rnds.
7. Work final 3 rnds tightly to encourage a rounded brim edge.
8. BO loosely.

If you want the brim to hold shape, thread very fine craft wire through the last round after binding off. The hat in the image is structured but not rigid.

Shoes Make 2

The shoes are cocoa-brown Mary Jane style lace-up booties with contrasting crisscross laces over the instep. They are rounded, tidy, and snug.

1. CO 10 sts in brown.
2. Work sole as a small oval, increasing to 20 sts.
3. Knit 4 rnds even.
4. Decrease toe gradually over 4 to 5 rnds to shape rounded front.
5. Continue ankle section for 6 rnds.
6. Create eyelet row near front opening by working yo, k2tog pairs where laces will thread.
7. BO loosely.

Thread a thin brown cord or twisted yarn lace through the eyelets and crisscross twice over the front before tying a small bow. Make both bows petite and centered.

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Tote Bag

The tote is soft beige and slightly slouchy, with two handles and a small wisteria motif on the front. It should look handmade and proportional to the bunny.

1. CO 18 sts in beige.
2. Work flat in garter stitch for 20 rows for base.
3. Pick up stitches around all four sides and join to work in round.
4. Knit 18 to 22 rnds for bag body.
5. Divide front and back for handle opening.
6. On each side, BO center handle space and continue straps separately.
7. Work each handle as an i-cord or flat narrow strap about 3 inches long.
8. Sew handles securely.

Embroider a small wisteria cluster on one side of the tote using sage and lavender. Keep it smaller and simpler than the skirt motif.

Pear Accessory

This tiny pear sits beside the tote. It is small but important for matching the image styling.

1. Using yellow, CO 6 sts and join in round.
2. Increase evenly to 18 sts.
3. Knit 4 rnds.
4. Increase 4 sts evenly. 22 sts.
5. Knit 3 rnds.
6. Decrease evenly back to 14 sts.
7. Knit 2 rnds.
8. Decrease to 8 sts.
9. Stuff lightly and close.
10. Add a short brown stem at the top.

Small Companion Doll

The companion resembles a tiny woodland friend carrying the same styling language as the main bunny. It has a pale face and torso, warm brown side sections and limbs, a miniature cream blouse, a white lace-look skirt, and a tiny straw hat.

Body and Head

1. Work from legs upward using warm brown for legs and arms, cream for face and front torso.
2. Each leg: CO 8 sts, increase to 12 sts, knit 10 rnds.
3. Join legs with 2 center sts between them. About 26 sts total.
4. Knit torso for 10 rnds, changing front center stitches to cream and keeping side panels warm brown.
5. Shape neck lightly.
6. Increase for head to about 36 sts.
7. Knit head until proportion looks slightly oval.
8. Decrease and close.

The face is tiny, with very small black stitched eyes and a dark brown nose. Keep the muzzle pointed gently, more mouse-like or tiny woodland-animal-like than the large bunny, matching the image.

Arms

1. CO 6 sts in warm brown.
2. Increase to 10 sts.
3. Knit 12 rnds.
4. Stuff lightly and attach at shoulder line.

Small Companion Blouse

1. CO 30 sts in cream.
2. Work 3 rows rib.
3. Continue in stockinette with tiny centered lace panel over 8 sts.
4. Add short puff sleeves by picking up around armholes or sewing miniature sleeve caps.

The lace panel should echo the main bunny blouse. Even a very small eyelet column is enough to create the same visual story.

Small Companion Skirt

The lower skirt in the image looks airy and lace-like, almost as if made with openwork or very fine mesh. Recreate this by knitting a light eyelet hemmed skirt in white or soft ivory.

1. CO 36 sts.
2. Join in round.
3. Work 2 rnds knit.
4. Rnd 3: *yo, k2tog* around.
5. Knit 2 rnds.
6. Rnd 6: *k1, yo, k2tog, k1* around.
7. Repeat these eyelet textures until skirt reaches desired length.
8. BO loosely.

Small Hat

1. Work exactly as the large hat but with fewer increase rounds.
2. Increase from 6 sts to about 32 sts for crown.
3. Knit even for crown depth.
4. Increase lightly for brim and BO.

Add two tiny ear openings or simply attach the ears over the hat edge if that gives a better match for your version.

Assembly

1. Sew head securely to neck.
2. Attach arms slightly below neckline so the puff sleeves sit naturally.
3. Sew ears low on the head, angled downward.
4. Dress the bunny in blouse and skirt.
5. Place hat low and tack lightly at the sides if desired.
6. Sew shoes to feet or leave removable.
7. Place tote in one hand area or beside the bunny.
8. Position companion doll seated at one side.

When attaching the ears, make sure they hang just below the brim and frame the face. This is one of the most important silhouette details in the image.

Styling Notes for Accuracy

• Head-to-body ratio: the head is large and soft, giving a gentle heirloom look
• Ears: long, soft, low-set, and not overly wide
• Blouse: slightly loose with puff sleeves and a centered eyelet panel
• Collar: broad scalloped shape that rests over the shoulders
• Skirt: smooth, pale, and decorated with hanging wisteria sprays only on the visible front area
• Shoes: rounded toe with thin tie laces
• Hat: smooth crown and softly rolled brim
• Companion: miniature echo of the main styling story

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

After all pieces are sewn, check the bunny from the front. The eyes should be tiny and evenly spaced. The nose should sit low on the muzzle, and the mouth should remain short and delicate. Adjust ear angle, hat tilt, and sleeve fullness until the overall expression looks calm, sweet, and balanced.

Care Notes

Handle the finished doll gently, especially around the embroidered skirt motif, collar points, and tote handles. Keep it away from rough play if you want it to remain display-neat. This design is best suited for decorative use, gifting, or supervised handling.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Both eyes aligned evenly
• Nose centered
• Ears attached low and hanging softly
• Collar spread evenly around neckline
• Front lace panel centered
• Wisteria motifs balanced across skirt front
• Hat brim sitting level
• Shoe laces tied neatly
• Tote and companion scaled correctly
• All yarn tails woven in securely

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot clean with a barely damp cloth whenever possible. If deeper cleaning is needed, hand wash gently in cool water with mild wool-safe soap. Do not twist or wring. Press out moisture in a towel, reshape the bunny, skirt, hat, and companion, then dry flat away from direct sunlight.

Store the doll in a clean, dry place. To preserve the smooth finish, avoid hanging it by the arms or tote. Tissue support inside the hat brim and skirt can help maintain the display shape over time.