Pomegranate Blossom Sweet-Note Bunny – Knitting

This charming knitted bunny set is designed to match the picture with a soft cream rabbit, a dusty apricot scalloped hat, a deep berry cardigan, a sage skirt with pomegranate blossom trim, cocoa shoes, a tiny mouse friend, a sweet stitched note bag, a little notebook and pencil, plus pomegranate blooms and fruit. It is a lovely handmade bunny doll for nursery decor, a collectible rabbit toy, an heirloom gift, or a boutique-style knitted animal for makers who enjoy detailed soft toy patterns and giftable accessories.

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Design Overview

This pattern creates a seated long-eared bunny with a rounded cream head, gently tapered muzzle, slim arms, straight legs, floppy ears, a short cardigan, gathered skirt, rolled-brim hat, and two-tone shoes.

The styling follows the image closely. The bunny is dressed in warm orchard colors, and the accessory group supports the same storybook mood with tiny pomegranate details, a stitched note bag, and a mouse companion wearing a matching hat and skirt.

The construction is straightforward and beginner-friendly in method, but the number of pieces makes it best for a patient knitter who enjoys finishing work. Most toy sections are knitted flat and seamed for stable shaping.

Materials

• Main bunny yarn: light DK in soft cream.
• Hat yarn: light DK in dusty apricot.
• Cardigan yarn: DK in deep berry red.
• Skirt yarn: DK in muted sage green.
• Shoe yarns: medium taupe and dark cocoa brown.
• Flower and fruit yarns: berry red, apricot, olive green, and a touch of golden mustard.
• Mouse yarns: pale warm gray, dusty apricot, sage, and berry red.
• Bag yarn: cream and berry red.
• Notebook yarn: white or very pale gray.
• Pencil yarn: light tan and berry red.

• Needles: US 2 and US 3 straight needles, or sizes needed to achieve a firm fabric.
• Double-pointed needles: optional for tiny cords and very small pieces.
• Tapestry needle for seaming and embroidery.
• Stuffing for bunny, mouse, fruit, and flowers.
• Black embroidery thread or small black safety eyes if preferred.
• Brown embroidery thread for nose and mouth.
• Thin cardboard optional for notebook cover support.
• Toy pellets optional for weighting the bunny body.
• Stitch markers and row counter.
• Small buttons: 2 tiny berry-red or matching buttons for cardigan front.

Gauge, Size, and Style Notes

Gauge is not critical as long as your fabric is firm enough that stuffing does not show through. The bunny in the image appears softly structured, not rigid, with neat stockinette stitches and light stuffing in the limbs.

A useful working gauge is about 28 stitches and 36 rows over 4 inches in stockinette on the larger needles using DK yarn. Use smaller needles if your toy fabric looks loose.

The finished bunny measures about 11 to 12 inches tall seated, with the ears hanging to shoulder level. The mouse measures about 4 inches tall seated.

The hat sits low over the forehead with a rolled brim and a knitted pointed scallop band. The cardigan is short, slightly cropped, and worn open below two buttons. The skirt is softly gathered with a floral motif border.

Abbreviations

• k = knit
• p = purl
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• RS = right side
• WS = wrong side
• inc = increase 1 stitch
• kfb = knit into front and back of same stitch
• ssk = slip, slip, knit
• k2tog = knit 2 together
• p2tog = purl 2 together
• rep = repeat
• BO = bind off

General Notes Before You Begin

• Leave long tails for sewing pieces together.
• Work all toy pieces in smooth stockinette unless stated otherwise.
• Edge stitches may be slipped for neater seaming if you prefer.
• Stuff the head firmly, the body moderately, and the limbs lightly.
• The bunny is designed to sit. Shape the lower body flatter than the upper body.
• The ears should remain soft and slightly draped.

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Main Bunny

Legs Make 2

Using dark cocoa, cast on 14 stitches.

1. Work 6 rows in garter stitch.
2. Change to taupe and work 2 rows stockinette.
3. Increase 1 stitch at each end of next RS row. 16 stitches.
4. Work 14 rows stockinette.
5. Shape top: BO 2 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. 12 stitches.
6. Work 8 rows.
7. Decrease 1 stitch at each end of next RS row. 10 stitches.
8. Work 3 rows. BO loosely.

Seam each leg, closing the shoe base neatly. Stuff the foot and lower leg more firmly than the upper leg. Flatten the top edge. Set aside.

Arms Make 2

Using cream, cast on 12 stitches.

1. Work 4 rows garter stitch.
2. Continue in stockinette for 18 rows.
3. Shape top: BO 2 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. 8 stitches.
4. Work 4 rows.
5. BO.

Seam and lightly stuff, leaving the top inch almost unstuffed so the sleeves fall naturally. The arm shape in the image is simple, rounded, and softly tapered.

Body Front

Using cream, cast on 24 stitches.

1. Work 4 rows garter stitch.
2. Begin stockinette and increase 1 stitch at each end of every 6th row 4 times. 32 stitches.
3. Work straight until piece measures about 4 inches from cast-on edge.
4. Shape underarms: BO 2 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. 28 stitches.
5. Work 10 rows.
6. Shape shoulders and neck: Work 8 stitches, BO center 12 stitches, work to end.
7. Finish each side separately, BO 2 stitches at neck edge once.
8. Work 2 rows. BO remaining shoulder stitches.

Body Back

Work as for front up to underarms.

1. After underarm shaping, work 14 rows straight.
2. BO center 10 stitches.
3. Finish each side separately, BO 2 stitches at neck edge once.
4. Work 2 rows. BO remaining shoulder stitches.

Sew body shoulders. Seam side edges halfway first, then insert and secure legs so they extend from the lower body front. Finish side seams. Stuff body gradually, adding a little weight low inside if desired.

Head Front

Using cream, cast on 18 stitches.

1. Work 2 rows stockinette.
2. Increase 1 stitch at each end of every RS row 6 times. 30 stitches.
3. Work 16 rows straight.
4. Shape crown by decreasing 1 stitch at each end of every RS row 6 times. 18 stitches.
5. Work 2 rows.
6. BO.

Head Back

Work exactly as for Head Front.

Before seaming, create the gentle muzzle contour by running a small horizontal gathering thread across the lower center of the head front, about 6 rows above the lower edge. Pull lightly only. This gives the sweet forward muzzle seen in the image.

Sew head pieces together, leaving neck edge open. Stuff firmly and evenly, with extra filling at the cheeks and forehead. Attach head to body with the face slightly tilted forward, matching the seated pose in the picture.

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Ears Make 2

Using cream, cast on 10 stitches.

1. Work 2 rows garter.
2. Increase 1 stitch at each end of every 4th row 5 times. 20 stitches.
3. Work 20 rows stockinette.
4. Decrease 1 stitch at each end of every 4th row 5 times. 10 stitches.
5. Work 2 rows garter.
6. BO.

Fold each ear lengthwise very lightly at the top for a natural hang, then sew to the sides of the head just below the hat line. The ears in the picture are broad, soft, and reach a little below the jaw and shoulder area.

Facial Shaping Before Clothing

Embroider two small vertical black eyes spaced modestly apart, placed low enough to keep the face gentle. The nose is a tiny brown inverted triangle with a straight short line down and a shallow split stitch for the mouth.

The cheeks are subtle in the image. If desired, add only the faintest touch of soft pink pencil or blush after assembly. Keep the expression simple and calm.

Berry Cardigan

Back

Using berry red, cast on 28 stitches.

1. Work 6 rows k1, p1 rib.
2. Change to stockinette and work 22 rows.
3. Shape underarms: BO 2 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. 24 stitches.
4. Work 12 rows.
5. BO center 10 stitches for neck.
6. Finish each side separately and BO 2 stitches at neck edge once.
7. Work 2 rows. BO shoulder stitches.

Left Front

Cast on 16 stitches.

1. Work 6 rows k1, p1 rib.
2. Continue with 3 stitches garter at front edge for band and remaining stitches in stockinette.
3. Work 22 rows.
4. At side edge, BO 2 stitches once for underarm.
5. Work 8 rows.
6. Shape neck by decreasing 1 stitch at front edge every RS row 4 times.
7. Work until same height as back shoulder. BO remaining shoulder stitches.

Right Front

Work to match Left Front, reversing shaping. Add two buttonholes on the band, spaced evenly. Each buttonhole may be made by k1, yo, k2tog in the band area.

Sleeves Make 2

Cast on 16 stitches.

1. Work 6 rows k1, p1 rib.
2. Work stockinette, increasing 1 stitch at each end every 8th row 3 times. 22 stitches.
3. Work until sleeve measures about 2 1/4 inches.
4. BO 2 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows.
5. Decrease 1 stitch at each end every RS row 3 times.
6. BO remaining stitches.

Sew cardigan shoulders, set in sleeves, and seam sides and sleeve seams. Add two small buttons. The cardigan in the image closes near the top and opens slightly over the skirt.

Pocket Crown Embroidery

Embroider a tiny crown motif on each lower front panel using apricot or warm gold yarn. Each crown should be small, centered near the hem, and delicate rather than bold.

Sage Skirt With Blossom Border

Skirt Panel

Using sage green, cast on 72 stitches.

1. Work 4 rows garter stitch.
2. Begin border motif. Work 6 rows in stockinette while placing tiny berry-red blossoms every 10 to 12 stitches across the lower area using duplicate stitch later, or use simple intarsia dots during knitting if preferred.
3. After border area, continue in stockinette for 20 rows.
4. Decrease evenly across next RS row to 54 stitches.
5. Work 4 rows.
6. Decrease evenly across next RS row to 40 stitches.
7. Work 6 rows k1, p1 rib. BO loosely.

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Sew skirt into a tube. Gather lightly at waist if needed and stitch around the bunny body just below the cardigan. The skirt should bell outward softly when seated.

For the border, embroider small pomegranate blossom clusters in berry red with tiny apricot or pale centers. Add short green stitches as leaves between a few flowers. Keep the decoration close to the hem, just like the picture.

Apricot Hat With Rolled Brim and Scalloped Points

Main Hat

Using apricot, cast on 64 stitches.

1. Work 10 rows stockinette. The lower edge will roll naturally to form the brim.
2. Work 1 purl row on RS to encourage a clean roll line if desired.
3. Work 10 more rows stockinette.
4. Decrease crown as follows.
5. Row 1: k6, k2tog across. 56 stitches.
6. Work 3 rows.
7. Row 5: k5, k2tog across. 48 stitches.
8. Work 3 rows.
9. Continue in this way, reducing the knit section by 1 each decrease row until 8 stitches remain.
10. Thread yarn through remaining stitches and pull closed.

Pointed Scallop Band

Cast on 48 stitches.

1. Work 1 row purl.
2. Row 2: k2, p2 across.
3. Row 3: k2tog, yarn over, k1, yarn over, ssk, p2. Repeat across. This creates each pointed arch section.
4. Row 4: Knit the knit stitches and purl the purl stitches as they appear.
5. Repeat Rows 3 and 4 once more.
6. BO loosely.

Sew scallop band around hat, placing it slightly above the rolled brim so the points rise upward. This detail is very important for the look and should create the crown-like edge seen in the image.

Fit the hat low on the bunny head, with the brim just above the eyes and the ears emerging from underneath at each side.

Shoes

The visible shoes are simple rounded slippers or ankle shoes with a darker sole and toe. If you prefer, the leg pieces already include the shoe color changes, but the stitched shoe seam helps define them more clearly.

Using dark cocoa, embroider a line around the shoe top where it meets the taupe leg. Add a few horizontal stitches over the toe for subtle shaping. Keep the finish soft and minimal.

Sweet Note Bag

Bag Front and Back Make 2

Using cream, cast on 14 stitches.

1. Work 18 rows stockinette.
2. Work 2 rows garter.
3. BO.

Sew sides and bottom. Add a thin knitted or twisted cord strap in cream. Embroider the words Sweet Note in berry red on the front using backstitch.

To make the small berry-red tissue or yarn tuft peeking out of the top, knit or crochet a tiny scrap and tuck it into the finished bag opening before lightly closing the side corners.

Notebook

Cover

Using very pale gray or white, cast on 18 stitches.

1. Work 20 rows garter stitch.
2. BO.

Fold in half like a book. Insert a thin rectangle of cardboard if you want a crisp shape. Add a few tiny inner page rectangles from white felt or extra knitted panels. Stitch a tiny berry detail on the cover to echo the image.

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Pencil

Using light tan, make a short i-cord about 2 inches long. Switch to berry red for the top quarter inch. Tuck a tiny bit of stuffing into the tan section if needed. Stitch closed neatly.

Pomegranate Fruit Make 4 to 5

These fruits appear as rounded berry-red ornaments, one loose and others grouped with blossoms.

Using berry red, cast on 12 stitches.

1. Work 14 rows stockinette.
2. Thread yarn through live edge if working from a provisional cast-on, or simply sew side seam into a tube.
3. Gather one end, stuff firmly, gather the other end.
4. Embroider a small crown-shaped calyx at one end using the same yarn or apricot-red yarn.

For the loose fruit, leave it plain. For the bouquet fruits, attach them to a shared base with green stems.

Pomegranate Blossoms Make 5

These flowers are open, ruffled, and apricot-toned with darker centers. They sit among the grouped fruit near the bunny foot.

Flower Petal Strip

Using apricot, cast on 20 stitches.

1. Work 1 row purl.
2. Row 2: k1, kfb across. Increase to 39 stitches.
3. Work 2 rows garter.
4. BO loosely.

Roll or gather the strip into a five-lobed blossom. Sew base together. Add a mustard or dark berry center using French knots or dense straight stitches. Attach a small green leaf or stem beneath each flower.

Pomegranate Bouquet Assembly

Group 3 or 4 fruits with 4 or 5 blossoms and several green stems. Stitch them together at the base firmly enough that the bouquet holds shape when placed beside the bunny.

The arrangement in the image is casual rather than perfectly symmetrical. Allow one blossom to face outward, another to tilt down, and let a few green stems extend visibly.

Mouse Companion

Mouse Body Front and Back Make 2

Using pale warm gray, cast on 10 stitches.

1. Increase 1 stitch at each end every RS row 4 times. 18 stitches.
2. Work 12 rows straight.
3. Decrease 1 stitch at each end every RS row 4 times. 10 stitches.
4. Work 2 rows. BO.

Sew and stuff lightly. Shape into a small pear-like seated body. Add a narrow tail using i-cord or twisted yarn.

Mouse Head Front and Back Make 2

Using pale warm gray, cast on 8 stitches.

1. Increase 1 stitch at each end every RS row 4 times. 16 stitches.
2. Work 8 rows.
3. Decrease 1 stitch at each end every RS row 4 times. 8 stitches.
4. BO.

Sew and stuff lightly, then attach to body.

Mouse Ears Make 2

Cast on 8 stitches in pale gray.

1. Work 6 rows stockinette.
2. Decrease 1 stitch at each end once.
3. Work 2 rows. BO.

Gather the base slightly and sew to head. Add tiny black eyes and a pale pink nose.

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Mouse Skirt

Using sage, cast on 28 stitches.

1. Work 4 rows garter.
2. Work 8 rows stockinette.
3. Decrease evenly to 18 stitches.
4. Work 4 rows rib. BO loosely.

Sew into a tiny tube and attach to body. Embroider a few berry-red blossoms along the lower edge to match the bunny skirt.

Mouse Hat

Using apricot, cast on 24 stitches.

1. Work 6 rows stockinette for a rolled brim.
2. Work 6 more rows stockinette.
3. Decrease 4 stitches evenly on next RS row.
4. Work 1 row.
5. Decrease 4 stitches evenly again.
6. Thread yarn through remaining stitches and pull closed.

Add a tiny pointed trim band or simply stitch a shallow scallop line around the lower crown. The hat should sit tilted and snug.

Assembly Order

1. Sew and stuff legs, arms, body, head, and ears.
2. Attach head to body.
3. Attach legs and arms if not already inserted during body seaming.
4. Add facial embroidery to the bunny.
5. Sew skirt in place.
6. Dress bunny in cardigan and secure with a few hidden stitches at shoulders if needed.
7. Add the hat and tack it discreetly behind the ears.
8. Make and place accessories.
9. Assemble mouse and dress it.
10. Arrange bouquet and loose fruit for display.

Styling Notes for an Accurate Finish

• The bunny body should look slender under the clothes, not bulky.
• The head is large and softly oval, with a broad forehead and gentle muzzle.
• The ears are long, wide, and low-set.
• The cardigan is short and ends at the waist.
• The skirt is fuller than the cardigan and reaches the tops of the shoes.
• The hat is a key detail. Keep the rolled brim soft and the pointed band clear.
• The accessories should be small enough to feel delicate next to the bunny.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check the face first from the front before knotting off the eye embroidery. Small changes in eye height can completely change the expression, so keep them even and slightly low on the face.

Center the nose carefully on the shaped muzzle. The mouth should be short and neat, with only a tiny downward split. Avoid a wide smile, because the photo shows a calm, storybook look.

After dressing the bunny, lightly tack the cardigan at the shoulders and the skirt at the waist so both pieces stay in place. Sew the hat down invisibly at two or three points.

Care Notes

• Display pieces are best kept away from strong sunlight.
• Spot clean gently with a barely damp cloth.
• Do not machine wash if the toy includes cardboard, buttons, or weighted filling.
• Reshape the ears, hat brim, and skirt hem after cleaning.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Are the bunny eyes level and evenly spaced?
• Does the hat sit low with the pointed trim visible?
• Do the ears hang evenly under the hat?
• Does the cardigan close neatly with two buttons?
• Is the skirt border decorated with berry blossom details?
• Are the mouse, bag, notebook, pencil, fruit, and flowers all included?

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

For long-term storage, wrap the set loosely in acid-free tissue and keep it in a breathable box. Avoid plastic bags for long periods, especially in humid climates.

If fibers flatten, use clean fingers to massage the stuffing back into shape. Store the bouquet and small accessories separately so they do not press dents into the bunny clothing.

When displaying, support the bunny in a seated position on a shelf or tabletop. This helps the skirt fall correctly and keeps the legs and shoes aligned like the image.