Blush Ribbon Bunny – Knitting

This elegant knitted bunny set is designed to look like a keepsake nursery doll with a soft luxury toy finish. The main bunny wears a blush pink dress, a matching short cardigan, a crossbody purse, petal-style shoes, and an oversized bow headpiece with lace trim. The set also includes a small frog companion, a tiny parasol, a knitted mat, and a miniature bottle accessory. This kind of collectible rabbit doll is ideal for handmade gift shoppers, nursery decor lovers, heirloom toy collectors, and anyone searching for a knitted bunny doll pattern, stuffed animal knitting design, or premium handmade bunny gift.

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Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US English and is built to match the photo as closely as possible in proportion, styling, and detail. The bunny has a rounded head, a softly pear-shaped body, long relaxed ears, short sleeves, a lightly gathered skirt, a fitted cardigan, and large cushioned slippers.

The accessories matter in this set. The oversized bow is not optional if you want the same silhouette as the image. The tiny frog companion, the simple parasol, the rectangular lace-edged mat, and the small bottle all help create the finished storybook arrangement.

The knitting is intended for an intermediate maker, but a careful beginner can still complete it by working slowly, checking shaping often, and assembling with patience. The seams and embroidery are just as important as the knitting itself because they create the sweet, polished character seen in the finished piece.

Materials

• Main bunny body yarn: sport or light DK weight in warm cream
• Dress, cardigan, shoes, purse, bow, parasol trim yarn: light DK weight in blush pink
• Accent yarn: pale beige or cream for lace-style trim and frog dress
• Frog yarn: light DK weight in soft moss green
• Bottle yarn: tiny amount of medium brown, ivory, and dark navy
• Stuffing: high-quality polyester toy stuffing
• Needles: US 2 and US 3 double-pointed needles or circular needles for small circumference knitting
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Waste yarn
• 3 tiny buttons in blush, pearl, or pale neutral
• Black embroidery thread for eyes
• Brown embroidery thread for nose and mouth
• Thin ribbon or matching yarn cord for optional purse strap reinforcement
• Craft wire for parasol handle if you want a firmer shape

Finished Size

The large bunny measures about 11 to 12 inches tall when seated, or about 14 inches from the top of the bow to the bottom of the feet if the legs are fully extended. The frog companion measures about 4 inches tall. The mat is approximately 3 by 3.5 inches.

Gauge is less important than proportion, but your fabric must be dense enough to hold stuffing without gaps. If your stitches look open, go down a needle size. A firm fabric is essential for the sculpted cheeks, smooth forehead, rounded limbs, and neat toy finish.

Gauge

In stockinette stitch on US 3 needles, 28 stitches and 38 rows = 4 inches after light blocking. Work the body pieces firmly. Do not stretch them aggressively during blocking because the plush, rounded structure depends on compact knitting.

Abbreviations

• BO = bind off
• CO = cast on
• dec = decrease
• inc = increase
• k = knit
• k2tog = knit 2 together
• p = purl
• pm = place marker
• rep = repeat
• rnd = round
• RS = right side
• ssk = slip, slip, knit
• st = stitch
• sts = stitches
• WS = wrong side

General Notes Before You Begin

The bunny is worked in separate parts and then assembled. The head is slightly larger than the body. The ears are long and soft, falling downward from beneath the bow headpiece. The arms are slender and lightly stuffed. The legs are thicker and finished with roomy shoes.

The dress is knitted separately so the skirt can flare gently over the body. The cardigan is also separate and slightly cropped, ending above the lace waist trim. That layered construction is important because the photo shows clear separation between bodice, waist trim, cardigan hem, and skirt.

The face should stay simple. The eyes are tiny vertical embroidered ovals placed fairly wide apart. The nose is a small brown triangle with a short split line below it. Keep the expression calm and minimal. Too much embroidery will change the character completely.

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Main Bunny Legs

Make 2 in cream, beginning at the top of the leg and working downward so the foot can be shaped and inserted into the slipper later.

1. CO 18 sts. Join carefully for working in the round.
2. Work 18 rnds in stockinette for the lower leg.
3. Increase 4 sts evenly around next rnd. You have 22 sts.
4. Work 8 rnds even.
5. Begin foot shaping: k11, turn if working flat on dpns conceptually, or simply place a marker for the instep center.
6. For the next 6 rnds, increase 1 st at each side of the instep section every other rnd until the foot looks gently broad and oval. Final total about 26 sts.
7. Work 6 rnds even.
8. Begin toe decreases: k2tog at the beginning and ssk at the end of each half-rnd marker section every other rnd until 12 sts remain.
9. Stuff foot firmly, then stuff leg moderately. Close remaining sts with yarn tail.

The legs should be straight cylinders with softly flattened feet. Do not overstuff the ankle area. A slightly flexible ankle helps the finished bunny sit naturally, just like the doll in the image, with the feet tilted a little outward under the dress hem.

Main Bunny Body

Work in cream. The body is a rounded pear shape with a narrower upper chest and fuller lower belly. Since the dress covers the body, concentrate on shape more than decorative stitchwork.

1. CO 16 sts and divide evenly for working in the round.
2. Rnd 1: kfb in every st. You have 32 sts.
3. Rnd 2: knit.
4. Rnd 3: k1, kfb around. You have 48 sts.
5. Work 10 rnds even.
6. Increase 4 sts evenly on next rnd. You have 52 sts.
7. Work 12 rnds even for the fullest lower body.
8. Dec 4 sts evenly on next rnd. Work 6 rnds.
9. Dec 4 sts evenly again. Work 6 rnds.
10. Dec 4 sts evenly once more to shape the upper torso. You have 40 sts.
11. Work 8 rnds even.
12. BO loosely or leave live sts if you prefer to stitch the head directly.

Stuff the body firmly at the base and medium-firm through the chest. The lower body must support the weight of the head, but the upper torso should stay slightly compressible so the cardigan and dress sit smoothly rather than puffing outward.

Main Bunny Arms

Make 2 in cream. The arms are slim, simple, and rounded at the paws. They angle slightly downward once sewn to the body.

1. CO 8 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: kfb around. You have 16 sts.
3. Work 6 rnds even.
4. Dec 2 sts evenly. You have 14 sts.
5. Work 16 rnds even for the forearm and upper arm.
6. Lightly stuff only the paw and lower arm.
7. Flatten the top opening and sew closed for attaching.

The arms in the photo are not posed stiffly away from the body. They rest softly downward with a relaxed outward angle. When sewing them on, avoid attaching them too high. They should sit just under the shoulder curve so the short sleeves cover the top edge.

Main Bunny Head

Work in cream. The head is the visual focal point, so take your time here. It should be smoothly rounded with a slightly longer lower face than a round ball. The forehead is broad and clean, and the cheeks are soft rather than sharply sculpted.

1. CO 12 sts and join for working in the round.
2. Rnd 1: kfb around. You have 24 sts.
3. Rnd 2: knit.
4. Rnd 3: k1, kfb around. You have 36 sts.
5. Rnd 4: knit.
6. Rnd 5: k2, kfb around. You have 48 sts.
7. Rnd 6: knit.
8. Rnd 7: k3, kfb around. You have 60 sts.
9. Work 16 rnds even.
10. For a gentle muzzle slope, work 4 short rows across the front center section, each one 2 sts wider than the last.
11. Resume in the round and work 6 more rnds even.
12. Begin decreases: k8, k2tog around. Then work 1 rnd even.
13. Next dec rnd: k7, k2tog around. Then work 1 rnd even.
14. Continue decreasing in this manner until 18 sts remain.
15. Stuff very firmly and smoothly. Close the opening.

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For the muzzle shaping, thread a length of cream yarn through the lower face horizontally and pull gently to define the nose bridge area. Do not indent too deeply. This bunny has a soft plush profile, not a sharply pinched snout.

Main Bunny Ears

Make 2 in cream. The ears are long, flat, and softly folded by gravity. They are not wired. Their gentle drape is part of the sweet look of the doll.

1. CO 24 sts.
2. Work flat in stockinette with a 2-stitch garter border on each side for 8 rows.
3. Begin tapering: on every RS row, k2tog after border and ssk before final border.
4. Continue until 8 sts remain.
5. Work 4 rows even.
6. BO all sts.
7. Fold each ear lengthwise very lightly and mattress stitch the cast-on edge to create a gentle ear base cup.

Steam very lightly if needed, but do not flatten them crisp. The ears should stay plump and soft. Sew them to the upper sides of the head so they fall down beside the face and disappear partly under the lace-trimmed bow headpiece.

Dress Bodice and Skirt

Work in blush pink. The dress has short sleeves, a fitted bodice, a lace-style waist trim, and a softly gathered skirt with eyelet detail and a scalloped lower edge. It should look delicate and slightly vintage.

Bodice

1. CO 44 sts and work flat.
2. Row 1 RS: k4, p36, k4.
3. Row 2 WS: k4, p36, k4.
4. Work 8 rows in this arrangement to form subtle side edging and a smooth center.
5. Shape armholes by BO 3 sts at the beginning of the next 2 rows.
6. Dec 1 st each side on the next 4 RS rows. Continue until the bodice wraps neatly around the upper body.
7. Join shoulders after fitting around the stuffed torso.
8. Pick up short sleeve sts around each arm opening and work 6 rnds in stockinette, then 2 rnds in k1, p1 rib. BO loosely.

The sleeves in the image are short, rounded, and soft, not puffed dramatically. Keep them neat and close to the upper arm. They should only just cover the shoulder join and the top portion of each arm.

Waist Trim

Pick up stitches around the lower bodice edge in pale cream or beige. Work 4 rows in a simple lace-style repeat such as yarn over, k2tog separated by knit stitches. This creates the delicate horizontal trim line seen at the waist.

If you prefer a fabric trim look, you may knit an applied narrow band separately and sew it on. Keep it slim. The photo shows a refined trim line, not a wide ruffle.

Skirt

1. Using blush pink, pick up 72 sts around the waist edge.
2. Work 10 rows stockinette.
3. Increase 12 sts evenly. You have 84 sts.
4. Work 8 rows even.
5. Work an eyelet detail row: k2tog, yo across with spacing that keeps the skirt balanced.
6. Work 6 rows even.
7. Increase 12 sts evenly. You have 96 sts.
8. Work 8 rows even.
9. Work a scallop-inspired hem over 12-stitch repeats using decreases and yarn overs.
10. BO loosely on the final row.

The skirt should fall just past the top of the feet when the bunny is seated. It must not be too short. The lower eyelet and scallop area is a major visual feature, so keep that section even and balanced all the way around.

Cardigan

Work in blush pink. This tiny cardigan sits open enough to show the dress underneath, yet it still closes with three small buttons. The fronts include soft vertical texture suggestive of narrow cables. The body length is cropped and ends above the waist trim.

1. CO 38 sts and work flat from the lower edge upward.
2. Set pattern: 5 sts garter border, 6 sts cable panel, 16 sts stockinette back, 6 sts cable panel, 5 sts garter border.
3. Work 8 rows.
4. Separate for fronts and back, shaping shallow armholes by decreasing 1 st at each side every RS row 3 times.
5. Work back straight for 10 more rows and BO shoulders.
6. Work fronts separately, adding 3 buttonholes evenly spaced on the right front band.
7. Shape a modest neckline. BO shoulder sts to match back.
8. Sew shoulder seams.
9. Pick up sleeve sts around each armhole and knit 6 short rows or 6 rnds to create tiny cap sleeves.

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The cardigan should look fitted but soft. Do not make it too long or too boxy. It needs to frame the dress rather than cover it. The three-button arrangement is important, and the cable-like front texture should remain narrow and delicate.

Bow Headpiece

This oversized blush bow is essential to the design. It sits across the head like a wide tied band with a central knot and a soft cream lace trim draped along the lower edges. The bow is larger than the forehead width and should extend outward prominently.

1. In blush pink, CO 22 sts.
2. Work flat in stockinette with 2-stitch garter borders for 28 rows.
3. BO loosely.
4. Make a second identical rectangle.
5. Lightly stuff or pad each rectangle with a tiny layer of fleece or spare yarn ends if you want a fuller bow.
6. Pinch the center of both rectangles together and wrap with a narrow knitted strip 5 sts wide and 14 rows long to form the center knot.

For the headband base, knit a curved strip long enough to pass behind the ears and across the crown. Sew the bow to the center front of this band. Then add a narrow cream lace-style knitted edging along the lower front edges of the bow so it frames the face softly.

The lace trim should not dominate. It should look like a delicate decorative border draping from beneath the bow. Attach the headpiece after the ears are sewn on so you can hide the ear bases under the band.

Shoes

Work 2 in blush pink. These shoes are cushioned slippers with a rounded toe and petal-like textured detail across the front. They fit over the cream feet and cover the lower foot almost like soft ballet booties.

1. CO 24 sts and work in the round.
2. Work 4 rnds in k1, p1 rib.
3. Switch to stockinette and work 6 rnds.
4. On the top 12 sts, work a petal or leaf texture panel by alternating centered decreases and yarn overs over 8 rows.
5. Continue around all sts for 4 rnds.
6. Begin toe shaping with paired decreases on each side until the opening fits snugly over the stuffed foot.
7. Sew the underside neatly and slide onto the foot.

Anchor each shoe with a few hidden stitches around the ankle and sole. The shoes in the image sit firmly and do not slouch. They are rounded, plush, and slightly oversized, which helps balance the large bow visually.

Crossbody Purse

This accessory is small but very visible. It hangs from the bunny’s left shoulder to the right hip area. The purse is blush pink with a tiny flap and a pale front pocket detail. A small lavender tuft near the opening adds charm.

1. CO 10 sts in blush pink.
2. Work 12 rows stockinette.
3. Fold into a small rectangle and seam sides.
4. Knit a flap: pick up 10 sts on the back upper edge, work 4 rows, then decrease at each end on the next 2 RS rows. BO.
5. For the front pocket, knit a tiny cream patch over 4 sts by 4 rows and sew to the lower front.
6. Make an I-cord or twisted cord strap long enough to cross the body diagonally.
7. Add a tiny lavender yarn nub at the upper side if desired.

Sew the purse so it rests naturally and does not float away from the body. A few hidden stitches under the purse base will keep it in place while preserving the look of a hanging bag.

Small Frog Companion

The frog should be cute, upright, and much smaller than the bunny. It has a green head and limbs, a cream belly area, large round eyes, a straight stitched mouth, and a tiny cream dress with a bow on the head. This contrast makes it feel like a little friend rather than a second main character.

Frog Body and Head

1. In green, CO 8 sts and join in the round.
2. Increase to 20 sts over the next 2 rnds.
3. Work 10 rnds even.
4. Change to cream for 4 front-center sts if you want a belly panel, using intarsia in the round or duplicate stitch later.
5. Increase to 28 sts for the head and work 8 rnds even.
6. Decrease gradually back to 12 sts, stuff, and close.

Frog Legs and Arms

1. Make 2 legs: CO 6 sts in green, increase to 10 sts, work 10 rnds, stuff lightly, close tops flat.
2. Make 2 arms: CO 5 sts in green, increase to 8 sts, work 8 rnds, stuff minimally, flatten tops.

Frog Eyes and Mouth

Knit or form two tiny eye mounds by making miniature stuffed circles, or use tightly wrapped yarn knots. Sew them high on the head. Add small black pupils centered forward. Embroider a simple horizontal mouth line low on the face.

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Frog Dress and Bow

For the dress, knit a narrow cream tube or flat strip to wrap the body, then add a short skirt worked from picked-up waist stitches. Finish the lower edge with a tiny picot-like or scalloped effect. Add a miniature blush or cream bow to one side of the frog’s head.

The frog outfit should echo the bunny’s softness without matching it exactly. Keep it mostly cream so the green face stands out clearly beside the pink-dressed bunny.

Mini Parasol

The parasol in the image is closed, tiny, and pale pink. It leans beside the frog and looks decorative rather than functional. This can be knitted very simply.

1. Make a thin cord or I-cord for the handle, about 3 inches long.
2. Knit a small tapered cone in blush pink by starting with 18 sts and decreasing every other row until 4 sts remain.
3. Close the top and sew around the upper part of the handle.
4. Add a small cream tie around the folded canopy.

If you want the parasol to hold shape, insert fine craft wire or a toothpick-like support inside before closing the lower seam. Keep it slender and understated.

Knitted Mat

The little mat beneath the bottle is a soft cream rectangle with a delicate scalloped or eyelet edge. It should look like a doll-sized hand towel or picnic cloth.

1. CO 18 sts in cream.
2. Work 20 rows in stockinette or reverse stockinette.
3. Add 4 rows of decorative edging using yarn overs and decreases spaced evenly.
4. BO loosely.
5. Block lightly into a neat rectangle.

Mini Bottle

This tiny bottle is a charming finishing detail. It appears brown with a dark cap and a pale label. Because it is so small, keep the construction simple.

1. With brown yarn, CO 6 sts and work as a tiny tube for 6 rnds.
2. Decrease to 4 sts for the neck and work 2 rnds.
3. Change to dark navy and work 2 rnds for the cap.
4. Stuff lightly with a scrap of wool or felt.
5. Sew closed and add a tiny cream stitched label to the front.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Sew the head firmly to the body with strong matching yarn. Add the legs low on the body so the bunny sits stably. Attach the arms at the upper torso with a slight downward angle. Put the dress on first, then the cardigan, then the shoes, purse, and headpiece.

Embroider the eyes as two small black vertical ovals placed wide apart and slightly above the muzzle center line. Stitch a tiny brown triangular nose, then add a short vertical line and two small angled stitches for the mouth. Keep the expression gentle and minimal.

Sew the ears so they drop beside the face. Position the bow headpiece high enough to show the forehead but low enough to overlap the ear tops. Arrange the frog, parasol, mat, and bottle last so the whole display matches the storybook styling of the original image.

Care Notes

This knitted set is best treated as a decorative collectible toy rather than a rough-play item. Small buttons, stitched trims, and miniature accessories mean it should be handled with care.

• Store away from direct sunlight to protect the blush tones.
• Keep the bow shape neat by supporting it during storage.
• Do not hang the bunny by the purse strap or ears.
• Check all stitched accessories occasionally for looseness.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Bunny head is centered and firmly attached
• Ears hang evenly on both sides
• Bow is oversized and balanced
• Face is minimal, sweet, and symmetrical
• Dress hem falls low enough over the legs
• Cardigan sits cropped with 3 buttons visible
• Shoes are securely anchored
• Purse lies diagonally across the body
• Frog, parasol, mat, and bottle are completed

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Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

For routine cleaning, dust gently with clean dry hands or a very soft brush. If deeper cleaning is needed, spot clean only with cool water and a tiny amount of mild wool-safe soap. Dab, do not rub, especially around the embroidered face and buttoned cardigan.

Never machine wash this set if you want to preserve its shape. The stuffed head, bow structure, frog eyes, and small accessories can all distort in a wash cycle. After spot cleaning, reshape carefully with your fingers and allow the pieces to dry flat on a towel.

For long-term preservation, wrap the bunny and its accessories in acid-free tissue and store them in a breathable box. Avoid damp spaces, heat sources, and plastic bags that trap moisture. Proper storage will help the knitted fabric stay smooth, soft, and beautifully detailed for years.