This soft collectible set combines heirloom toy knitting with boutique gift-shop charm. The main bunny wears a textured pastel dress, a slouchy beret, a narrow scarf, and Mary Jane shoes, while the tiny companion, travel pouch, mini coin purse, and flower bundle complete the story. If you enjoy searching for handmade knitted bunny doll, stuffed rabbit decor, artisan toy gift, or nursery keepsake ideas, this design creates that same polished look in a fully handmade form with beautiful detail and a gentle, premium finish.
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Overview
This design is worked as a coordinated display set. The large bunny is the centerpiece. She has a rounded head, long drooping ears, a simple embroidered face, a softly weighted body, and straight relaxed limbs.
The outfit is just as important as the bunny itself. The dress has a fitted upper section, a decorative center cable, softly fluttered short sleeves, and a wide skirt with layered ruffles. The beret sits low and full, with a pom-pom at the top.
The scarf is narrow and long enough to hang evenly down the front. The shoes are low Mary Jane slippers with a neat strap. Beside the bunny sits a miniature companion, dressed to echo the same color palette and styling.
Also included are a slim zip-style pouch, a tiny flap purse, a wrapped bouquet, and an optional paper ticket prop to recreate the exact mood of the photographed arrangement.
Finished Size
- Main bunny: about 11 to 12 inches tall seated, about 13 inches tall including beret
- Mini companion: about 4 inches tall
- Long pouch: about 4 1/2 inches wide
- Mini flap purse: about 1 3/4 inches wide
- Bouquet: about 2 1/2 inches long
Materials
- Sport weight yarn in warm beige for bunny bodies
- Sport weight hand-dyed or gently striped pastel yarn in dusty blue, lavender, pale mint, and soft gray for clothing and accessories
- Very small amount of blush pink for nose and inner flower accents
- Very small amount of deep blue and medium blue for bouquet flowers
- Small amount of cream or white for flower centers and wrap accents
- 2.25 mm needles for body pieces
- 2.75 mm needles for clothing and beret
- Cable needle
- Tapestry needle
- Locking stitch markers
- Polyester stuffing
- Small black safety eyes or black embroidery thread
- Fine sewing thread matching yarn colors
- Thin cardboard or kraft paper for optional ticket prop
- Small piece of lace or cotton fabric for bouquet wrap base if desired
Gauge
Gauge matters most for the clothing proportions. On 2.75 mm needles in stockinette, aim for about 32 stitches and 44 rows over 4 inches.
For the body pieces on 2.25 mm needles, work firmly enough that stuffing does not show through. A dense, even fabric is more important than exact row count.
Abbreviations
- k = knit
- p = purl
- st = stitch
- sts = stitches
- rep = repeat
- RS = right side
- WS = wrong side
- kfb = knit into front and back of stitch
- ssk = slip, slip, knit
- k2tog = knit 2 together
- yo = yarn over
- C4F = slip 2 sts to cable needle, hold in front, knit 2, knit 2 from cable needle
- C4B = slip 2 sts to cable needle, hold in back, knit 2, knit 2 from cable needle
Color Notes
The photographed set uses a quiet watercolor palette rather than sharp striping. Choose a yarn with softly shifting blue, lavender, gray, and pale sage. The body remains a calm beige so the clothing stands out.
If you do not have a naturally marled yarn, hold two very fine strands together or change colors every few rows in an irregular sequence. Keep the overall effect soft and cloudy.
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Main Bunny Body
Legs Make 2
Using beige and 2.25 mm needles, cast on 14 sts. Work 4 rows in stockinette, beginning with a purl row.
Shape the foot to create the softly squared toe visible under the shoe opening. Increase 1 stitch at each end of the next 2 RS rows. You now have 18 sts.
Work 10 rows even. On the next RS row, k2tog, knit to last 2 sts, ssk. Repeat this decrease row every 6th row 2 more times. You now have 12 sts.
Work straight until the leg measures about 3 1/4 inches from cast on. Stuff the foot only, keeping the leg narrow and lightly filled. Break yarn and place stitches on hold. Make the second leg the same.
Body
Place both legs on one needle and join them by knitting across the first leg, cast on 4 center stitches, then knit across the second leg. You now have 28 sts.
Work 6 rows even. On the next RS row, k1, kfb, knit to last 2 sts, kfb, k1. Repeat this increase row every 8th row 3 more times. You now have 36 sts.
Work even until the body measures about 2 inches above the leg join. The body should look like a neat pear shape, fuller through the lower section and gently narrower near the top.
Shape the shoulders. Bind off 3 sts at the start of the next 2 rows. Decrease 1 stitch at each end of the next 4 RS rows. You now have 22 sts.
Work 2 rows even. Break yarn and place stitches on hold.
Head
With RS facing, pick up the held 22 body stitches, or continue directly if working seamlessly. Increase 1 stitch at each end of every 4th row 5 times. You now have 32 sts.
Work 22 rows even to form the rounded head. The face in the image is almost circular from chin to crown, so avoid an elongated head.
Shape the crown. Work k2tog across the next RS row. Purl 1 row. Knit 1 row. Repeat decrease row once more. Thread yarn through remaining stitches, pull tight, and secure.
Stuff the head firmly, especially around the muzzle area, before fully closing. Add slightly less stuffing at the crown so the beret can sit naturally.
Arms Make 2
Cast on 12 sts in beige. Work 4 rows even. Increase 1 stitch at each end of the next RS row. You now have 14 sts.
Work straight for 18 rows. Decrease 1 stitch at each end of the next RS row. Work 8 more rows even. Bind off.
Sew side seams. Stuff lightly, with a little more stuffing at the lower half so the hands look softly rounded. Keep the top flat for easy attachment.
Ears Make 2
Cast on 12 sts in beige. Work in stockinette for 24 rows. Shape the tip by decreasing 1 stitch at each end of every RS row 4 times, then every row until 2 sts remain. Bind off.
Fold each ear lengthwise very lightly with your fingers and steam if needed. The ears in the image are long, flat, and relaxed, not thick or heavily stuffed. Do not stuff them.
Facial Placement
Place the eyes with a calm, widely spaced expression. They should sit slightly below the midpoint of the head, with about 8 to 9 stitches between them.
Embroider a tiny upright nose in black or very dark brown, then extend a short center line downward. Split the lower line into a soft Y shape to match the delicate expression in the image.
Keep the mouth tiny. The charm comes from restraint. Over-embroidering will change the character immediately.
Main Dress
The dress is the defining piece. It has a gently gathered upper body, a central cable panel, scalloped neckline trim, puffed short sleeves, and a full skirt finished with two visible layers of ruffle.
Dress Bodice
Using pastel yarn and 2.75 mm needles, cast on 48 sts. Work 4 rows in k1, p1 rib.
Next row, establish the front texture: k18, p2, C4F, C4B, p2, k18. Continue this layout on RS rows. On WS rows, knit the knit stitches and purl the purl stitches.
At the same time, shape the neckline by working 6 rows total, then on the next RS row: k2, k2tog, work to last 4 sts, ssk, k2. Repeat this neckline decrease row every 4th row 2 more times.
Work until the bodice measures about 1 1/2 inches. The fit should skim the body rather than cling tightly.
Sleeves
With RS facing, pick up 18 sts around one arm opening. Work 1 row knit, 1 row purl, 1 row knit. On the next RS row, k2tog across to 9 sts.
Work 2 rows even. Create the tiny flutter edge: k1, yo, k2tog across row. Purl 1 row. Bind off loosely knitwise.
Repeat for the second sleeve. The sleeves should angle outward slightly and sit like soft cap sleeves with a frilled lower edge.
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Neckline Frill
Pick up 40 to 44 sts around the neck edge. Work 1 row purl. Next row, k1, kfb across. Work 2 rows stockinette. Bind off loosely.
Once pressed, this edging rolls and ruffles gently, creating the little wave visible across the upper chest.
Skirt
Return to the bodice lower edge. Pick up or continue with 56 sts. On the next RS row, increase evenly to 72 sts.
Work 8 rows in stockinette, keeping the center cable aligned with the bodice. To do this, continue the middle panel over 8 stitches and work the rest plain.
Increase for sweep on the next RS row by knitting into the front and back of every 9th stitch. Work 6 rows even. Repeat this increase round once more. The skirt should now flare naturally.
Continue until the skirt reaches just above the ankle line of the bunny.
Upper Ruffle
Work 1 WS row purl. On the next RS row, k1, kfb across all stitches. Work 3 rows stockinette, then bind off loosely.
This creates the upper soft frill that sits like a decorative flounce above the hem. Steam lightly so the ruffle opens outward instead of curling inward.
Lower Ruffle Layer
From the inside of the hemline, pick up stitches at roughly 3 out of every 4 rows around the skirt edge. Increase every 5th stitch on the first row.
Work 4 rows stockinette and bind off loosely. This second layer should peek beneath the upper ruffle, giving the hem its full, tiered appearance.
Scarf
Cast on 10 sts in pastel yarn. Work 38 rows in garter stitch. Change to a more lace-like finish at each end for the decorative triangle-inspired edging seen in the image.
For the final 4 rows at both short ends, work:
- k1, yo, k2tog to end
- purl
- knit
- bind off loosely
The scarf should be narrow, soft, and long enough to hang nearly to the dress waistline on both sides. Drape it rather than tie it.
Beret
The beret is full, softly slouched, and slightly oversized compared with the head. It sits low enough to cover the crown and just touch the top of the ears.
Beret Band
Using pastel yarn and 2.75 mm needles, cast on 44 sts. Join carefully if working in the round, or work flat and seam later. Work 8 rows in k1, p1 rib.
Beret Crown
Change to stockinette. Increase evenly across the next row to 72 sts. Work 10 rows even.
On the next RS row, place markers every 12 stitches. On each following decrease row, k2tog before each marker. Work 1 plain row between decrease rows.
Continue until 12 sts remain. Thread yarn through live stitches, pull closed, and secure. Make a small pom-pom about 1 inch wide and sew to the center top.
Steam lightly over a rounded surface to encourage the soft tilted shape. The finished beret should sag to one side instead of standing upright.
Shoes
Each shoe is worked as a separate slip-on cover over the foot. The shape is low and neat, with a tiny strap crossing the instep.
Cast on 16 sts in pastel yarn. Work 4 rows stockinette. Decrease 1 stitch at each end of the next 2 RS rows. Work 8 rows even.
Bind off the center 4 stitches on the next row to create the opening. Finish each side separately for 4 rows, then cast on 3 stitches across the gap and continue 2 more rows.
Bind off loosely. Seam beneath the sole and up the back. For the strap, embroider or attach a small knitted I-cord strip across the opening.
Mini Companion
The small companion in the image is proportioned like a tiny cat or kitten with a round head, short body, upright little ears hidden slightly by the beret, and the same dress story as the larger bunny.
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Mini Body
Using beige and 2.25 mm needles, cast on 12 sts. Work 12 rows even. Increase 1 stitch at each end of the next RS row. Work 8 more rows.
For the head, increase 1 stitch at each end of every 4th row 2 times. Work 10 rows even. Decrease on every RS row until 8 sts remain. Draw yarn through and close.
Sew side seam and base. Stuff firmly but keep the body compact. The mini figure should stand about one-third the height of the main bunny.
Mini Arms and Ears
For arms, cast on 6 sts and work 10 rows stockinette. Bind off. Make 2 and stuff only the lower tips if desired.
For ears, cast on 6 sts and work 8 rows. Decrease 1 stitch at each end of the next RS row. Work 2 rows, then bind off. Sew at the crown so they angle outward just slightly.
Mini Dress
Cast on 28 sts in pastel yarn. Work 3 rows rib. Continue in stockinette for 6 rows. Increase evenly to 36 sts. Work 6 rows, then create a single hem ruffle by increasing every other stitch.
Work 3 rows and bind off loosely. Add a tiny picked-up neckline frill and short cap sleeves exactly as for the main dress, only scaled down.
Mini Beret
Cast on 20 sts. Work 4 rows rib. Increase evenly to 32 sts and work 6 rows stockinette. Decrease evenly every other row until 6 sts remain. Close and add a tiny nub or pom-pom.
Long Travel Pouch
This slim accessory sits to the left of the main bunny. It looks like a softly padded rectangular case, possibly for notions, pencils, or tiny travel items.
Cast on 18 sts in pastel yarn. Work 30 rows in stockinette. Bind off. Make a second matching piece.
Sew together on three sides. Lightly stuff or line with felt for structure. Close the final side neatly. Add a faint top seam line using mattress stitch so it keeps a crisp rectangular form.
Mini Flap Purse
Cast on 10 sts in pastel blue. Work 8 rows garter stitch. Change to lavender and work 4 more rows.
For the flap, decrease 1 stitch at each end of every RS row twice. Work 2 rows and bind off. Fold the lower section upward and sew side seams.
Add a tiny embroidered dot or seed bead as a snap detail if you like. Keep it subtle so it matches the soft styling.
Bouquet
The flower bundle at the lower right is small but important. It adds a delicate market-day story to the full arrangement.
Flower Buds
Make 6 to 8 tiny buds. For each, cast on 3 sts in blue or lavender. Work I-cord for 1/2 inch. On the final row, kfb into each stitch so you have 6 sts. Purl 1 row. Draw yarn through stitches and tighten.
This creates a tiny closed blossom. Make a mix of deep blue, medium blue, pale blue, and lavender tones.
Stems and Wrap
Twist floral wire with green yarn or make thin I-cord stems. Gather the buds together. Wrap the stem area with cream yarn.
Set the bouquet on a small rectangle of cream knitting or fabric edged with lace-like eyelets. Fold it around the stems and secure with a few stitches.
Optional Ticket Prop
To recreate the exact display, cut a small kraft card rectangle and round the corners. Write or stamp a ticket motif. This piece is not knitted, but it helps complete the styling shown in the image.
Assembly Order
- Sew and stuff the main bunny body completely
- Attach ears so they fall straight down behind the face
- Sew on arms at shoulder level, angled slightly downward
- Embroider face before dressing the bunny
- Dress the bunny and stitch the dress closed at the back if worked flat
- Add shoes
- Drape scarf evenly
- Place beret low on the head and tack lightly in place
- Assemble mini companion and dress it
- Finish pouch, purse, bouquet, and optional ticket
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Final Assembly and Facial Detailing
Check the bunny from the front before securing the ears and arms permanently. The face should stay centered, with the nose sitting directly above the midpoint between the feet.
Use tiny stitches to anchor the beret so it tilts naturally without covering the eyes. Add the scarf last, allowing both tails to hang straight and soft. A faint blush on the cheeks can be added with pastel pencil if desired.
Care Notes
Display pieces like this stay nicest when handled gently. Keep them away from rough play, pet claws, and damp storage conditions.
Because the clothing includes ruffles and a shaped beret, avoid crushing the finished set under heavy items.
Quick Checklist Before You Finish
- Head shape: round and smooth, not overstuffed at the crown
- Ears: even in length and placed at matching angles
- Eyes: symmetrical and calm
- Dress: cable centered and hem ruffles layered clearly
- Scarf: both ends equal in length
- Beret: slouched gently to one side
- Shoes: straps aligned
- Mini companion: colors coordinated with main bunny
- Accessories: pouch, purse, bouquet, and ticket all included
Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines
Spot clean with a barely damp cloth and mild soap. Do not soak unless absolutely necessary, especially if the stuffing is dense or the accessories include mixed materials.
If a deeper wash is needed, hand wash gently in cool water, press out moisture in a towel, reshape carefully, and dry flat. Do not hang dry.
Store in a breathable cotton bag or on an open shelf away from direct sun. A little tissue inside the beret and under the skirt ruffle helps preserve the photographed silhouette.
