This charming knitted set brings together a graceful bunny doll, a sweet floppy-eared companion, two tiny teddy bears, a drawstring bag, soft floral accents, and a beautifully layered wardrobe in blush, cream, and sage. It has the look of a boutique handmade rabbit, an heirloom stuffed animal, and a collectible nursery gift all in one. If you love searching for knitted bunny doll patterns, handmade toy ideas, spring décor pieces, or baby shower gift designs to buy or make, this delicate set offers that same cozy appeal in a finished project you can proudly display.
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Overview
This pattern is written to recreate the full scene as closely as possible: one large bunny with upright ears, one small floppy-eared companion, one large layered dress, two green cardigans, one headband bow, one large waist bow, matching knitted shoes, one drawstring handbag, two miniature teddy bears, and one small floral cluster.
The proportions are important. The main bunny has a large rounded head, a compact body hidden under the dress, short arms, long ears, and softly shaped feet. The smaller companion is shorter and stockier, with floppy ears and a dress that echoes the main palette.
The overall look depends on smooth stockinette, neat shaping, soft stuffing, restrained embroidery, and tidy finishing. Use lightweight toy-safe stuffing so the dolls keep their shape without becoming stiff. The knitted pieces should feel delicate, but the finished toys should still stand securely with support from the weighted lower body.
Materials
- Yarn weight: Fingering or light sport yarn for the dolls and clothing.
- Main bunny color: Warm beige or pale taupe.
- Accent green: Soft sage green.
- Blush pink: Dusty pastel pink.
- Cream: Soft ivory or light oatmeal cream.
- Brown: Light teddy brown for the two bears.
- Dark embroidery yarn: Brown or black for mouth, nose, and facial features.
- Needles: Double-pointed needles or magic loop sizes suitable for a firm toy fabric.
- Tapestry needle for sewing and embroidery.
- Small buttons: 2 for the main cardigan front.
- Tiny button or bead: optional for bag detail if desired, but the photographed version is plain.
- Toy stuffing for all dolls, bears, and floral centers where needed.
- Toy-safe pellets or extra stuffing for the lower body to stabilize the large bunny.
Finished Size
- Main bunny: about 11 to 13 inches tall seated upright, not including ear height beyond the body line.
- Small companion: about 5 to 6 inches tall.
- Mini teddy bear: about 1.5 to 2 inches tall.
- Drawstring bag: about 2 inches tall.
- Floral cluster: about 2 to 2.5 inches across.
Gauge
Exact gauge matters less than a dense, even fabric. Stitches should be tight enough that stuffing does not show through. If your fabric looks open, reduce needle size. If your shaping becomes too stiff and difficult to seam neatly, go up one size.
Abbreviations
- CO = cast on
- K = knit
- P = purl
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- inc = increase 1 stitch
- kfb = knit into front and back of stitch
- ssk = slip, slip, knit
- k2tog = knit 2 together
- rep = repeat
- rnd = round
- RS = right side
- WS = wrong side
Color Planning
The image relies on a balanced pastel arrangement. The main bunny body is beige. The headband and shoes are sage. The dress uses pale green at the bodice, blush on one upper tier, cream on the center skirt band, and blush again in floral accents.
The cardigan is sage with pink bobble-like flower trim. The large waist bow is pale green. The small companion repeats the same palette in simplified scale. Keeping the green soft rather than bright is essential to match the gentle look of the finished set.
Main Bunny Body
Legs Make 2
Using beige, CO 12 sts. Join carefully for working in the round. Work 1 rnd knit. Increase evenly to 18 sts. Work 10 rnds in stockinette. Shape the foot by working 4 rnds even, then on the next 2 rnds place more fullness at the front by increasing 2 sts near the toe area.
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Work 4 more rnds even. To create the gentle rounded slipper-like foot, lightly stuff the toe portion now. Work one decrease rnd reducing back to 18 sts. Knit 8 rnds for the ankle and lower leg. Bind off only the first leg. Keep the second leg live.
Join Legs and Form Lower Body
Place both legs on one needle arrangement. Join with 4 to 6 newly cast-on stitches between the inner legs to create the body bridge. Total stitch count will depend on your joining count, but aim for a compact lower body that remains hidden under the dress.
Knit 4 rnds even. Increase evenly across the next rnd until the body feels rounder than the legs but not too wide. Continue for 10 to 12 rnds. Add weighted pellets in a small pouch if you like, or use dense stuffing in the lower body.
Begin shaping the torso. Work 1 decrease rnd, then 3 rnds even. Rep this sequence 3 times until the upper torso is narrower than the hip line. The image shows a body that supports the dress without looking bulky.
Neck
Knit 4 to 5 rnds on a reduced stitch count for the neck. Stuff firmly, especially where the head will sit. The neck should be sturdy because the head is large and visually dominant in the design. Bind off, leaving a long tail for sewing the head in place later.
Main Bunny Head
Using beige, CO 12 sts. Join in the round. Increase evenly on every other rnd until you reach a broad head circumference. The head should be almost spherical but slightly taller than it is wide once stuffed.
A useful shaping rhythm is:
- Increase to 18 sts.
- Knit 1 rnd.
- Increase to 24 sts.
- Knit 1 rnd.
- Increase to 30 sts.
- Knit 1 rnd.
- Increase to 36 sts.
- Continue increasing in this manner until the head is generously sized.
Work even for several rounds to form the smooth side walls. The face in the picture is simple and rounded, with no protruding muzzle piece. Instead, the nose area is formed later with light sculpting and embroidery.
When the head height is almost complete, begin decreasing symmetrically. Stuff as you go, keeping the cheeks full and the crown smooth. Close the opening neatly. Leave a long tail.
Face Shaping
Thread a length of matching beige yarn through the lower center of the face to create the subtle indentation running from nose to mouth area. Pull very gently. This line should be visible but soft, not deeply sculpted.
Embroider two small vertical oval eyes in dark yarn or insert tiny safety eyes if appropriate for display only. The eyes sit low on the face, spaced widely apart. Embroider a small Y-shaped nose and mouth in medium brown. Keep the expression calm and neutral.
Main Bunny Ears Make 2
Using beige, work each ear flat for a crisp edge. CO 10 sts. Work in stockinette with the first and last stitch always knit for a neat selvage. Increase 1 stitch at each side every 4th row until the ear reaches its widest point.
Then work even for several rows. Begin decreasing 1 stitch at each side every 4th row until the tip becomes softly pointed. Bind off. Make a second ear to match.
Fold each ear lengthwise very lightly at the base and stitch in place so they stand upright with a gentle inward angle. They should not flare outward too much. The photographed ears are tall, slender, and lightly padded or even left unstuffed for a flatter, elegant look.
Head Attachment
Sew the head firmly onto the neck opening. Add extra stuffing at the join if needed. The head should face forward without wobbling. Attach the ears symmetrically, high on the crown, leaving enough space at the front for the green headband and bow.
Main Bunny Arms Make 2
Using beige, CO 8 sts and join in the round. Increase to 12 sts. Work 14 to 16 rnds in stockinette. The arms are slim tubes with slight fullness at the hand end only. Add a tiny amount of stuffing, mostly in the lower half.
Flatten the top opening and sew closed. Attach arms high on the side of the torso so the cardigan sleeves sit naturally over them. In the image, the arms hang downward with a soft relaxed curve rather than sticking straight out.
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Main Bunny Shoes Make 2
Using sage green, CO 12 sts and join in the round. Knit 4 rnds. Increase 4 sts across the next rnd for toe fullness. Work 5 rnds even. Begin shaping the top of the shoe by decreasing gradually over the upper-front section.
Continue until the shoe narrows at the ankle. Work 6 to 8 rnds for the upper shoe and ankle section. Bind off. Stuff lightly at the toe only. Sew each shoe around the knitted foot, keeping the bottom slightly flat so the bunny can sit securely.
Embroider a tiny tied lace bow at the front of each shoe with matching green yarn. These bows are small and understated, not oversized.
Main Bunny Dress
The dress is the visual centerpiece of the set. It has a fitted pale green bodice, a blush waistband section, a full skirt with cream and pink bands, and decorative scalloped green edging between the tiers. Small pink flower accents appear across the skirt.
Bodice
Using pale sage or mint green, CO enough stitches to fit around the upper torso snugly. Work flat if you want a back opening, which is recommended. Begin with 4 rows of garter or a neat rib to stabilize the neckline edge.
Continue in stockinette, shaping armholes lightly. The neckline should sit just below the bunny’s chin. The bodice in the image is smooth, plain, and fitted, allowing the cardigan and large bow to remain the main focal points.
When the bodice reaches the waist, change to blush pink and work 4 to 6 rows. This forms the narrow waistband band visible above the large front bow.
Upper Skirt Tier
Increase generously across the next row to create the beginning of the skirt flare. Change back to pale green for a short section if desired, then work a blush pink band wide enough to show clearly under the cardigan. The photographed skirt layers blend softly, so avoid harsh stripes.
At the lower edge of this tier, add a sage decorative scallop band. For a knitted scallop look, work a lace-like edging separately and sew it on, or create a picot-inspired border by alternating yarn-over eyelets and shaped points. The picture shows small repeating triangular scallops.
Middle Cream Tier
Pick up or continue with cream. Increase slightly again so the skirt becomes more bell-shaped. Work several rows in cream stockinette. This band is the widest pale section in the dress and acts as a calm visual break between the pink sections.
Add another sage scalloped edging along the lower part of the cream tier. Sew tiny pink knitted flowers evenly across the cream area and near the scallop line. Space them irregularly but balanced, much like scattered blossoms.
Lower Skirt Band
Work a final blush-pink skirt band below the cream section, then finish with another green scalloped trim. The hem should feel layered, soft, and slightly flared outward. Steam very lightly or block gently before dressing the bunny so the scallops show cleanly.
Back Closure
If worked flat, leave a back opening and sew in tiny snaps or use hidden thread loops. Keep the closure discreet. The photographed dress front is uninterrupted, so the opening should stay at the back.
Pink Flower Motifs for Dress and Cardigan
Make many tiny flowers in blush pink. Each flower can be formed by knitting a small bobble, a gathered circle, or an i-cord rosette wrapped tightly. Add a tiny center in cream or green if desired, but keep it subtle.
You will need:
- Several flowers along the lower dress tiers
- A short row of flowers near the cardigan neckline
- Small flowers at each cardigan cuff area
- One or two tiny flower accents near the side seams if needed
Do not overcrowd the surface. The image shows careful placement, not full floral coverage.
Main Bunny Cardigan
This cardigan is short, sage green, and lightly cropped so the dress remains visible. It has long sleeves, a rounded front opening, tiny floral trim near the neckline, flowers near the cuffs, and two small front buttons.
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Back
Using sage green, CO to fit across the upper back over the dress. Work 4 rows garter or narrow rib. Continue in stockinette until the underarm depth is reached. Shape shallow armholes and then slight shoulder slopes. Bind off shoulders and hold or bind off neck stitches.
Left and Right Fronts
CO fewer stitches for each front. Work the lower band to match the back. Shape the front opening with soft rounding by decreasing gradually every few rows at the neckline side. Make each front long enough to meet near the waist without closing fully over the dress.
One front should include two button loops. The buttons in the image sit vertically and slightly off-center, with the cardigan still opening enough to reveal the bow and dress beneath.
Sleeves
CO at the wrist and work a short cuff. Increase gradually toward the upper arm. The sleeves are not puffy; they are slim and neat. Sew the sleeve seams and attach them smoothly to the armholes.
After assembly, sew pink flower motifs around the neckline edge and at the cuff area. Keep the flowers small and evenly spaced. The cardigan should look polished and delicate, not rustic.
Main Bunny Headband and Bow
Using sage green, knit a narrow band long enough to circle the head just above the eyes and below the ears. Sew the band closed at the back. It should sit snugly and remain flat against the head.
For the bow, knit a small rectangle in sage, gather the center tightly, and wrap with matching yarn. Attach the bow slightly to one side of the headband, positioned near the base of the left ear as viewed from the front. The bow should be medium-sized and softly structured.
Main Front Waist Bow
This bow is larger than the headband bow and sits at the front right side of the waistband area. Knit one broad rectangle for the loops and one narrow strip for the center wrap. Gather the rectangle in the middle and secure tightly.
Sew the finished bow over the waistband area, slightly angled downward. Add two narrow knitted tails if desired, one hanging lower than the other. In the photo, the bow looks plush but not stiff, with soft folds rather than sharp points.
Small Floppy-Eared Companion
This companion resembles a tiny puppy-like doll with long drooping ears, a beige face, cream muzzle area, black nose, and a matching green cardigan and tiered dress. It holds a medium-brown teddy at the center front.
Body and Head
Work the body as one compact piece beginning from the legs, similar to the main bunny but at a much smaller scale. The feet are short and rounded. The body is mostly hidden beneath the dress. The head is round with a slightly narrower chin.
Use beige for most of the head. Add a narrow cream face panel or muzzle section at the center front if desired, either by duplicate stitch or by knitting the face area in a separate color zone. Keep the transition soft and neat.
Face
Place small dark eyes close to the center line. Embroider a tiny black or dark brown nose and a short mouth. The face should feel gentle and slightly more animal-like than the bunny’s face, with a soft muzzle effect.
Floppy Ears Make 2
Work the ears flat in beige, with a rounded top and a wider base. Attach them high on the head and let them hang down the sides. They should frame the face and rest near the shoulders, matching the look in the photograph.
Dress
Knit a simplified version of the main dress in sage, blush, and cream. The skirt still needs at least one scalloped green trim and a visible blush band. Keep the garment full enough to spread gently around the doll’s lower body.
Cardigan
Knit a tiny sage cardigan with short fronts and long sleeves. Because of the smaller scale, omit buttons if they become bulky, or use stitched imitation buttons. The cardigan should sit open enough to show the teddy and dress front.
Shoes
Knit tiny cream or pale shoes for the feet. The image shows soft rounded feet peeking below the dress. Keep them simple and smooth.
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Assembly
Attach the arms so they angle inward slightly. This allows the companion to cradle the teddy securely at the front. Sew the teddy in place after positioning both arms.
Mini Teddy Bears
The set includes two teddy bears: one tiny seated bear near the main bunny’s left foot, and one slightly larger bear held by the small companion. They should match in style, with rounded heads, tiny ears, compact bodies, and short limbs.
Head
Using light brown yarn, CO a small number of stitches and work in the round. Increase to form a tiny sphere, then decrease after a few rounds. Stuff lightly. Embroider two tiny eyes and a small nose. Keep the expression simple.
Ears
Make 2 tiny circles or half-circles and stitch to the top sides of the head. Keep them very small so the bear remains proportional.
Body
Work a small oval body, slightly narrower at the neck and fuller at the tummy. Stuff lightly. The teddy in the small companion’s arms is slim and elongated rather than chunky.
Arms and Legs
Work 4 small tubes or shaped nubs. Sew arms near the upper body and legs at the lower body. Bend them slightly while sewing so the bears have a cuddly pose.
The loose teddy beside the main bunny may sit with legs forward. The teddy held by the companion should be sewn to the doll’s arms and torso so it stays centered.
Drawstring Bag
Using beige, CO a small number of stitches and work in the round to form a tiny pouch. Increase slightly near the base, then work straight until the bag height is reached. Thread an i-cord or twisted cord through eyelets near the top.
Pull the cord and knot it so the bag gathers neatly. Shape the base to stand softly on the table. The bag in the image is plain, rounded, and unadorned except for the drawstring.
Floral Cluster
The floral decoration near the bag is made of soft green leaves and pale blush-and-cream flowers. This is a small finishing detail, but it contributes greatly to the photographed arrangement.
Leaves
Knit 3 to 5 tiny pointed leaves in sage or muted olive. Work them flat with a central spine look by increasing and then decreasing symmetrically. Sew them together at the base.
Flowers
Knit or gather 3 small flowers using blush outer petals and cream centers. Attach them over the leaves in a clustered arrangement. Keep the flowers flat rather than heavily stuffed.
Placement Notes for Accuracy
- Main bunny head: large, centered, and slightly forward.
- Main ears: upright, slim, gently angled inward.
- Headband bow: attached near one ear, not centered.
- Main cardigan: cropped and open enough to reveal bodice and bow.
- Main skirt: layered, rounded, and full without being stiff.
- Large waist bow: attached off-center at front waist.
- Small companion: placed at the right side, holding the teddy.
- Bag and flower cluster: arranged at the left side of the main bunny.
- Loose mini teddy: placed near the main bunny’s foot.
Final Assembly and Facial Detailing
Dress the main bunny first, then attach the cardigan, shoes, headband, and large waist bow. Check that the bodice stays smooth and the skirt tiers stack neatly. Add pink floral motifs last so you can balance the spacing visually.
For the face, keep the eyes tiny and low, the nose narrow, and the mouth softly stitched. Avoid oversized features. The beauty of this design comes from calm symmetry, pastel balance, and clean finishing rather than complicated shaping.
Assemble the small companion in the same order: body, head, ears, dress, cardigan, teddy, then final face adjustments. Place the floppy ears so they frame the face naturally and do not hide the eyes.
Care Notes
- Display indoors away from direct sunlight to protect the pastel shades.
- Handle the floral trims and bows gently when moving the dolls.
- Use only light steaming if the clothing needs reshaping.
- For collector display, avoid hanging the dolls by the ears or sleeves.
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Quick Checklist Before You Finish
- Are the main bunny ears even in height and angle?
- Does the headband sit below the ears and above the eyes?
- Is the large bow attached at the front waist off-center?
- Do the cardigan flowers appear balanced at neckline and cuffs?
- Do the skirt scallops lie flat and show clearly?
- Is the small companion holding the teddy securely?
- Are the bag, mini teddy, and flower cluster completed for the full scene?
Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines
Spot clean with a soft cloth and mild wool-safe soap. Do not scrub the embroidered face or tiny floral appliqués. Press out extra moisture in a towel and dry flat, reshaping the bows, ears, and skirt tiers with your fingers.
Store the pieces in a breathable cotton bag or on a shelf protected from dust. Avoid plastic storage for long periods in humid conditions. If displaying seasonally, wrap each accessory separately so the flowers, cardigan edges, and tiny teddy limbs keep their shape.
