This sweet knitted bunny is styled like a collectible handmade rabbit doll, complete with a strawberry beret, dotted cardigan, clover-pocket skirt, tiny berry purse, and a miniature hedgehog friend. The finished set has the charm of an heirloom nursery gift, a handmade toy for display shelves, or a boutique stuffed animal for spring décor. If you enjoy searching for knitted bunny doll patterns, strawberry rabbit toys, or artisan nursery gifts to make or buy, this design captures that same storybook look in a soft and elegant way.
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Overview
This pattern is written to recreate the knitted set shown in the photo as closely as possible from visible details.
The main piece is a long-eared bunny with a round head, narrow body, straight legs, soft tube arms, a flared skirt, a cropped cardigan, strap shoes, and a berry-studded beret.
The surrounding knitted accessories include several strawberries, small clover sprigs, and one tiny hedgehog companion wearing a red hat and pale mint dress.
The clothing is designed as separate pieces where that improves shaping and finishing, but the bunny itself is worked as a traditional stuffed toy with securely sewn parts.
Materials
- Main bunny yarn: fingering or light sport weight wool or wool blend in warm oatmeal beige.
- Cardigan dots and berry accents: deep strawberry red.
- Skirt motifs and clovers: soft leafy green and one deeper moss green.
- Beret base: pale spring green.
- Hedgehog body: soft taupe or light beige.
- Hedgehog spines: dark brown.
- Hedgehog beret: red.
- Hedgehog dress: pale mint, cream, and red.
- Strawberries: red, pink, and green.
- Embroidery thread: black for eyes, beige-brown for nose and mouth, cream if needed for tiny highlights.
- Stuffing: fine polyester toy stuffing.
- Needles: double-pointed needles or magic loop needles suitable for tight toy knitting. A 2.25 mm and 2.75 mm set works well.
- Tapestry needle for sewing and duplicate stitch.
- Stitch markers.
- Waste yarn.
- Small buttons: one tiny wood-tone button for the cardigan and one optional tiny bead or embroidered button look for the skirt waistband area.
Finished Size
The bunny is approximately 11 to 13 inches tall from the top of the head to the bottom of the feet, not including the beret height.
The hedgehog companion is approximately 3 to 4 inches tall.
The strawberries range from 1 inch to 1.5 inches long.
If you use heavier yarn, the toy will become larger and slightly softer in detail.
Gauge
Exact gauge is less important than a firm fabric.
Your stitches should be dense enough that stuffing does not show through.
For the sample look, aim for roughly 8 to 9 stitches per inch in stockinette using the main bunny yarn and smaller needles.
Abbreviations
- CO = cast on
- K = knit
- P = purl
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- RS = right side
- WS = wrong side
- inc = increase
- kfb = knit into front and back of stitch
- ssk = slip, slip, knit
- k2tog = knit 2 together
- p2tog = purl 2 together
- rep = repeat
- rnd = round
- BO = bind off
- dpn = double-pointed needle
- m1 = make 1 increase
- pm = place marker
Design Notes
The photographed bunny has a very smooth, rounded face with low-set embroidered features and long ears attached slightly behind the center line of the head.
The cardigan appears cropped and softly flared, with tiny red bobble-like dots spaced evenly across the surface.
The skirt has a straight waistband and a light flare. It includes two front pockets and a repeated clover-and-flower band worked near the hem.
The beret is a key feature. It is pale green, softly puffed, and covered with evenly spaced red French-knot-style berry dots.
The body proportions are important. The head is large, the torso is shorter and slimmer, the legs are straight and close together, and the feet are small, rounded, and finished with delicate strap shoes.
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Main Bunny
Legs Make 2
Using beige and smaller needles, CO 12 sts. Divide across needles and join for working in the round.
Rnds 1 to 6: K all sts.
Rnd 7: K1, m1, K4, m1, K1, m1, K4, m1, K1. 16 sts.
Rnds 8 to 14: K all sts.
This lower section forms the softly rounded shoe front. Stuff the toe lightly as you work.
Rnd 15: K2tog, K4, k2tog, K2, k2tog, K4, k2tog. 12 sts.
Rnd 16: K all sts.
Rnd 17: P all sts for one turning ridge at the ankle.
Rnds 18 to 34: K all sts.
Make the leg slim and even. Add firm stuffing gradually so the finished legs stay straight like the sample.
Break yarn on first leg. Complete second leg but do not break yarn.
Join Legs and Work Body
K across second leg, CO 4 sts between legs, knit across first leg, CO 4 sts between legs to join. 32 sts.
Rnd 1: K all sts.
Rnd 2: K all sts.
Rnd 3: K1, m1, knit to 1 st before bridge, m1, K2, m1, knit to 1 st before second bridge, m1, K2. 36 sts.
Rnds 4 to 10: K all sts.
The body in the photo is narrow and softly stuffed, not round or bulky. Keep the side lines smooth.
Rnd 11: K6, k2tog, K14, ssk, K12. 34 sts.
Rnd 12: K all sts.
Rnd 13: K5, k2tog, K14, ssk, K11. 32 sts.
Rnds 14 to 20: K all sts.
Rnd 21: K4, k2tog, K12, ssk, K10. 30 sts.
Rnds 22 to 24: K all sts.
Rnd 25: K3, k2tog, K12, ssk, K9. 28 sts.
Rnds 26 to 30: K all sts.
Stuff the body firmly but leave the upper chest slightly softer so the head can tilt naturally forward.
Neck
Rnd 31: K2tog around. 14 sts.
Rnds 32 to 35: K all sts.
This narrow neck helps create the oversized head seen in the image.
Head
Rnd 1 of head: Kfb in every st. 28 sts.
Rnd 2: K all sts.
Rnd 3: K1, m1 around. 42 sts.
Rnd 4: K all sts.
Rnd 5: K6, m1; rep around. 48 sts.
Rnds 6 to 17: K all sts.
The head is a smooth oval-round shape. Avoid overstuffing the face front. Keep stuffing firmer at the sides and crown.
Place eye guide markers between rnds 11 and 12 of the head, spaced about 8 stitches apart on the front center area.
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Rnd 18: K6, k2tog; rep around. 42 sts.
Rnd 19: K all sts.
Rnd 20: K5, k2tog; rep around. 36 sts.
Rnd 21: K all sts.
Rnd 22: K4, k2tog; rep around. 30 sts.
Add final stuffing. Shape the cheeks gently with your fingers so the face remains broad and calm.
Rnd 23: K3, k2tog; rep around. 24 sts.
Rnd 24: K2, k2tog; rep around. 18 sts.
Rnd 25: K1, k2tog; rep around. 12 sts.
Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull closed, and weave in securely.
Arms Make 2
Using beige, CO 10 sts and join in the round.
Rnds 1 to 8: K all sts.
Rnd 9: P all sts for a subtle cuff ridge.
Rnds 10 to 24: K all sts.
The photographed arms are simple tubes with softly rounded ends and no pronounced paws.
Rnd 25: K2tog around. 5 sts.
Cut yarn, thread through sts, and close. Stuff lightly, keeping the upper arm flatter for easier sewing under the cardigan.
Ears Make 2
Using beige and working flat, CO 14 sts.
Row 1 RS: K.
Row 2 WS: P.
Rows 3 to 10: Continue in stockinette.
Row 11 RS: K1, ssk, K8, k2tog, K1. 12 sts.
Row 12: P.
Row 13 RS: K1, ssk, K6, k2tog, K1. 10 sts.
Row 14: P.
Row 15 RS: K1, ssk, K4, k2tog, K1. 8 sts.
Row 16: P.
Row 17 RS: K1, ssk, K2, k2tog, K1. 6 sts.
Row 18: P.
Row 19 RS: K1, ssk, k2tog, K1. 4 sts.
Row 20: P.
Row 21: K2tog twice. 2 sts.
Row 22: P2tog. 1 st.
Fasten off.
Make a second ear the same. Fold each lower edge slightly so the ear falls forward in a natural droop.
Facial Sculpting and Embroidery
Thread beige-brown yarn through the lower center of the face.
Create a tiny Y-shaped nose and mouth placed low on the muzzle area, exactly as shown in the sample.
The vertical nose is short. The side mouth lines angle softly downward and outward.
For eyes, use black embroidery thread and make narrow straight stitches or tiny satin stitches, slanted just slightly inward.
The sample eyes are small, simple, and widely spaced. Do not make them round, large, or glossy.
If desired, use a matching beige thread for very light face shaping from eye corners to lower muzzle, but keep it subtle.
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Assembly of Bunny Body
- Sew the ears to the head slightly behind the vertical center line, leaving enough width between them for the beret.
- Attach the arms at the shoulder line, angled downward.
- Check that both legs point straight down and the bunny sits evenly when leaned against support.
- Steam lightly through a cloth if needed before dressing.
Beret
Using pale green and larger needles, CO 72 sts. Join carefully without twisting.
Rnd 1: *K1, P1; rep around* for rib.
Repeat rib for 7 more rnds.
This narrow ribbed section should fit snugly around the bunny head like the sample cap edge.
Next rnd: *K6, m1* around. 84 sts.
Rnd 10: K all sts.
Next rnd: *K7, m1* around. 96 sts.
Rnds 12 to 22: K all sts.
The beret should balloon softly upward, not sharply. Block lightly if needed to even the shape.
Decrease rnd 1: *K6, k2tog* around. 84 sts.
Rnd 24: K all sts.
Decrease rnd 2: *K5, k2tog* around. 72 sts.
Rnd 26: K all sts.
Decrease rnd 3: *K4, k2tog* around. 60 sts.
Rnd 28: K all sts.
Decrease rnd 4: *K3, k2tog* around. 48 sts.
Rnd 30: K all sts.
Decrease rnd 5: *K2, k2tog* around. 36 sts.
Rnd 32: K all sts.
Decrease rnd 6: *K1, k2tog* around. 24 sts.
Rnd 34: K all sts.
K2tog around. 12 sts.
Cut yarn, draw through sts, and close.
Berry Dots on Beret
Using red yarn, embroider small berry dots evenly over the beret crown.
French knots work well if you like embroidery, but tiny wrapped bullion-style knots or short gathered bobble stitches can also be used.
Place dots in staggered rows. Keep them away from the ribbed brim.
The photo shows a balanced scatter, not random crowding. Aim for about 22 to 28 dots depending on beret size.
Cardigan
The cardigan is short, softly flared, and worn open at the lower front. It has full sleeves and a single small button at the neckline.
Work flat from the lower body upward in one piece to the armholes, then complete fronts and back separately.
Body of Cardigan
Using beige, CO 78 sts.
Rows 1 to 4: K every row for garter hem.
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Row 5 RS: K.
Row 6 WS: P.
Begin placing red dots by duplicate stitch after knitting is complete, or use tiny bobble placements while knitting if preferred.
Continue in stockinette for 18 rows total from cast-on edge.
To shape the gentle swing of the cardigan, decrease 1 st at each side every 6th row three times. 72 sts.
Work 4 more rows even.
Divide for Fronts and Back
Next RS row: K17 for right front, BO 4, K30 for back, BO 4, K17 for left front.
Work sections separately.
Back
Work stockinette on 30 sts for 14 rows.
Back neck shaping: K10, BO 10, K10.
Work each shoulder separately for 2 rows even, then BO.
Left Front
Work 17 sts in stockinette for 10 rows.
Neck shaping, RS row: K to last 3 sts, k2tog, K1.
Repeat neck decrease every RS row 3 more times. 13 sts.
Work even until same height as back shoulder. BO.
Right Front
Work to match left front, reversing shaping.
Sleeves Make 2
Using beige, CO 24 sts.
Rows 1 to 4: K every row.
Continue in stockinette, increasing 1 st at each side every 6th row until 34 sts.
Work until sleeve length matches the photo, which falls to the wrist with slight ease.
Cap shaping: BO 2 sts at beginning of next 2 rows. Then decrease 1 st each side every RS row until 18 sts remain. BO.
Sew sleeve seams and set into armholes.
Cardigan Front Edge and Neckline
Pick up stitches evenly around the entire front opening and neckline.
Work 3 rows garter stitch.
On the right neckline edge, make one tiny button loop using YO and k2tog placement.
Sew on the small wood-tone button to the opposite side.
Red Berry Dots on Cardigan
Using red, duplicate stitch tiny dots evenly across sleeves and body.
Each dot should be just one tiny clustered stitch, not a large motif.
Concentrate the dots in tidy spacing with a little room between them, matching the neat repeat seen in the image.
Skirt
The skirt is the signature garment beneath the cardigan. It has a smooth waist, gentle flare, two patch pockets, and a green clover band with tiny pink-red flower accents near the hem.
Waist and Main Skirt
Using beige, CO 84 sts. Join in the round.
Rnds 1 to 6: K1, P1 rib.
Rnd 7: K all sts.
Rnd 8: Increase 6 sts evenly across. 90 sts.
Rnds 9 to 28: K all sts.
Rnd 29: Increase 10 sts evenly across. 100 sts.
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Rnds 30 to 42: K all sts.
This gives a gentle bell shape that matches the sample without making the skirt too wide.
Clover and Flower Border
Work the final motif area using duplicate stitch after knitting for a cleaner result on a toy-sized piece.
Mark the center front and pocket placement first.
Using two green shades, embroider a broad clover-and-leaf band around the lower skirt.
At center front, place one large four-leaf clover motif.
To each side, add smaller leafy stems and clover leaves to echo the photograph.
Between the green elements, add tiny red-pink flower dots or short petal stitches.
The hem edge itself is plain and softly rolled or lightly firm depending on your finishing. If you prefer a cleaner edge, work 3 rounds of garter in the round by alternating knit and purl rounds before binding off.
Bind off neatly but not tightly.
Pockets Make 2
Using beige, CO 16 sts.
Rows 1 to 12: Work in stockinette with first and last stitch knit on every row for stable edges.
Row 13: K all.
BO knitwise.
Sew both pockets to the front skirt, positioned symmetrically and slightly above the motif band.
Using green, duplicate stitch a small clover on each pocket center.
Shoes and Straps
The photographed bunny has simple Mary Jane style straps across the tops of the feet.
Using beige yarn or matching sewing thread, embroider a horizontal strap across each foot.
Anchor the strap into the side edges of the foot and add one tiny red stitch at the outer side to imitate a button or berry accent.
Berry Satchel
This tiny purse is essential to the look. It is strawberry-shaped, red, dotted, and hangs from a narrow beige strap across the bunny body.
Bag Body
Using red, CO 10 sts and work flat.
Rows 1 to 4: Stockinette.
Row 5 RS: K1, m1, K8, m1, K1. 12 sts.
Rows 6 to 10: Continue in stockinette.
Row 11 RS: K1, ssk, K6, k2tog, K1. 10 sts.
Row 12 WS: P.
Row 13 RS: K1, ssk, K4, k2tog, K1. 8 sts.
Row 14 WS: P.
Make 2 pieces. Sew together around sides and bottom. Stuff very lightly or leave flat.
Bag Top and Dots
Using green, knit or crochet a tiny scalloped leafy cap to fit the top edge.
If you prefer to stay fully knitted, pick up 8 sts across the top and work 2 rows garter, then create 3 tiny pointed leaves separately and sew them on.
Using cream, embroider seed dots on the bag front.
Strap
Make a narrow I-cord about 8 to 9 inches long in beige.
Sew one end to each upper side of the bag.
Place the strap diagonally from the bunny shoulder to opposite hip.
Knitted Strawberries
The photo includes several loose strawberries around the bunny. Make as many as you like in two sizes and one pale pink variation.
Small Strawberry
Using red, CO 18 sts and join in the round.
Rnds 1 to 4: K all sts.
Rnd 5: *K1, k2tog* around. 12 sts.
Rnd 6: K all sts.
Rnd 7: k2tog around. 6 sts.
Stuff lightly.
Cut yarn and close top.
Using green, embroider or sew a tiny star cap with 4 to 5 points. Add a short stem.
Using cream, add tiny seed stitches.
Large Strawberry
Using red, CO 24 sts and join.
Rnds 1 to 6: K all sts.
Rnd 7: *K2, k2tog* around. 18 sts.
Rnd 8: K all sts.
Rnd 9: *K1, k2tog* around. 12 sts.
Rnd 10: K all sts.
Rnd 11: k2tog around. 6 sts.
Stuff lightly and close.
Add leaf cap, stem, and seed stitches as above.
Pink Strawberry Variation
Work the small strawberry in pale pink instead of red.
Keep the cap fresh green and the seeds delicate so it still reads clearly as a berry.
Clover Sprigs
These small details help match the arrangement shown in the image.
Make several small three-leaf clovers and a few fuller little bunches.
Simple Three-Leaf Clover
Using green, CO 3 sts.
Leaf 1: Knit an i-cord for 3 rows on those 3 sts, then on next row kfb in each stitch. 6 sts.
Work 2 rows stockinette.
Next RS row: ssk, K2, k2tog. 4 sts.
Next WS row: P.
Next RS row: ssk, k2tog. 2 sts.
Next WS row: P2tog. 1 st. Break yarn.
Make 3 leaves and sew bases together.
Add a slender stem with green yarn wrapped or embroidered.
Fuller Clover Bunch
Make 3 to 5 simple clovers and sew them overlapping at the stems.
For one bunch, add a tiny white flower knot cluster in the center as seen on the upper right side of the photo.
Tiny Hedgehog Companion
This miniature companion appears at the lower right of the image. It has a beige face and body, dark brown spines, a pale mint dress with a pink-red yoke line, and a small red beret.
Body and Head
Using beige, CO 10 sts and join in the round.
Rnds 1 to 6: K all sts.
Rnd 7: Kfb around. 20 sts.
Rnds 8 to 14: K all sts.
Rnd 15: *K3, k2tog* around. 16 sts.
Rnds 16 to 18: K all sts.
Rnd 19: *K2, k2tog* around. 12 sts.
Stuff firmly.
Rnd 20: *K1, k2tog* around. 8 sts.
Draw closed.
Shape a slight muzzle with two small stitches from the lower face toward the neck.
Spines
Using dark brown, embroider dense short loop stitches or tiny detached knitted loops across the back of the head and upper body.
Keep the face open and smooth in front.
Arms and Legs
Make 4 tiny tubes using beige.
For each piece, CO 4 sts and work i-cord for about 8 to 10 rows.
Fasten off. Sew 2 as arms and 2 as legs.
Dress
Using mint, CO 28 sts and join.
Rnds 1 to 2: K all sts.
Rnd 3: P all sts.
Rnd 4: K all sts.
Rnd 5: Decrease 4 sts evenly. 24 sts.
Change to cream and work 2 rnds.
Add one rnd of red as a narrow yoke stripe.
Change back to mint and work 3 rnds.
BO loosely.
Sew dress to body at shoulders if needed, leaving the skirt free.
Tiny Red Beret
Using red, CO 18 sts and join.
Rnds 1 to 2: K1, P1 rib.
Rnd 3: Increase evenly to 24 sts.
Rnds 4 to 6: K all sts.
Rnd 7: *K2, k2tog* around. 18 sts.
Rnd 8: K all sts.
Rnd 9: *K1, k2tog* around. 12 sts.
Draw closed.
Sew to the hedgehog head at a jaunty angle.
Hedgehog Face
Embroider two tiny black eyes and one small triangular brown nose.
Add a short mouth line. Keep the expression gentle and understated.
Dressing the Bunny
- Slide the skirt onto the bunny and secure invisibly at the waist if needed.
- Dress the bunny in the cardigan and close only the top button.
- Place the beret low on the forehead line, with the puffed crown sitting high.
- Add the berry satchel diagonally across the body.
- Check that the ear tips fall below the beret edge.
Placement Guide for Best Match
- Head: large and centered with a calm face.
- Ears: long, flat, and drooping beside the head.
- Cardigan: hem ending above the skirt pockets.
- Skirt: long enough to cover the upper legs.
- Shoes: small, rounded, and neat.
- Beret: dotted all around the crown, not on the brim.
- Bag: resting at one hip near cardigan hem.
- Accessories: scatter berries and clovers around the bunny for the same storybook setting.
Final Assembly and Facial Detailing
Sew all seams neatly and hide yarn tails inside the stuffing whenever possible.
Before securing the ears permanently, try the beret on and check the spacing. The ears should frame the face without pushing the hat upward.
Keep the facial embroidery very small. The sample relies on simplicity, so tiny eyes and a soft nose are more accurate than bold features.
After dressing the bunny, use a few hidden stitches to tack the cardigan and skirt into place if the toy is meant for display.
Care Notes
- Handle gently, especially around the embroidered dots and small accessories.
- Display pieces last longer when kept out of prolonged direct sunlight.
- For children, secure every small piece very firmly and avoid loose decorative parts.
- Store the hedgehog and berries together in a small fabric pouch when not displayed.
Quick Checklist Before You Finish
- Are both ears attached evenly?
- Does the head sit centered on the neck?
- Are the cardigan dots spaced evenly?
- Are both skirt pockets level?
- Is the beret sitting low and rounded?
- Does the bag strap cross neatly from shoulder to hip?
- Do the clover motifs show clearly on skirt and pockets?
- Is the hedgehog scaled small enough beside the bunny?
Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines
Spot clean first using cool water, a soft cloth, and a very small amount of gentle wool-safe soap.
Do not twist or wring the pieces. Press moisture out in a towel and reshape while damp.
Lay flat to dry away from heat and strong sun.
If long-term storage is needed, wrap each item in clean acid-free tissue or soft cotton fabric. Keep all pieces in a dry box with good airflow, and avoid plastic bags for extended storage.
