Daffodil Sunny Lane Bunny – Knitting

This charming spring set brings together a softly dressed bunny, a tiny duck friend, a little backpack, a bouquet of daffodils, a small milk bottle, and a round fruit basket in a warm nursery palette of cream, butter yellow, blush beige, leaf green, soft brown, orange, and berry shades. It is a lovely handmade gift for Easter baskets, nursery decor, heirloom toy collections, and shoppers looking for knitted bunny dolls, spring stuffed animals, handmade rabbit gifts, and collectible seasonal soft toys. Every piece in this set is designed to match the picture closely, with gentle shaping, simple finishing, and sweet details that make the whole display feel complete and polished.

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Materials

• Light fingering to sport weight yarn in soft beige for the bunny body
• Butter yellow yarn for bonnet, sleeves, shoe tops, trim, and flower centers
• Warm white or cream yarn for pinafore dress and duck bonnet
• Leaf green yarn for stems, leaves, and daffodil details
• Soft taupe or oatmeal yarn for backpack flap edging and duck overalls
• Orange yarn for duck beak and feet
• Berry, plum, red, green, and gold scraps for tiny fruit
• Pale lilac and white scraps for the bottle
• Black embroidery thread or black yarn for eyes
• Small amount of dark brown embroidery thread for bunny nose and mouth
• Toy stuffing
• Pair of straight needles or double-pointed needles suitable for your yarn
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Waste yarn
• Small button for backpack flap

Suggested Gauge and Finished Size

Knit the pieces at a firm gauge so the stuffing does not show through. A dense stockinette fabric is important for the neat sculpted look seen in the picture. If your knitting is loose, go down a needle size.

• Main bunny height seated: about 10 to 11 inches
• Duck friend height: about 4 inches
• Backpack height: about 3 inches
• Daffodil bouquet length: about 5 inches
• Fruit basket width: about 2 inches
• Bottle height: about 1.75 inches

The exact size may vary slightly, but keep the proportions consistent. The bunny should be clearly the largest piece. The duck should reach roughly from the bunny’s ankle area to just below the hemline. The backpack should sit slightly wider than the bunny’s foot width. The bouquet should be long and narrow, and the fruit basket should be low and round.

Abbreviations

• CO = cast on
• K = knit
• P = purl
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• inc = increase 1 stitch
• k2tog = knit 2 stitches together
• ssk = slip, slip, knit
• rep = repeat
• RS = right side
• WS = wrong side
• BO = bind off

General Notes Before You Begin

This set is worked mostly flat and seamed, because that method makes it easier to control the exact rounded shapes, narrow shoulders, soft tummy, curved limbs, and tiny accessories shown in the image. You may work in the round if you prefer, but keep the proportions unchanged.

The bunny has a large rounded head, a compact pear-shaped body, short thick arms, sturdy outward-angled legs, upright ears, a wavy bonnet brim, a short-sleeved yellow underlayer, a cream pinafore, and three daffodils worked onto the skirt area. The face is minimal, with small black eyes and a tiny stitched nose and mouth.

The accessories matter just as much as the main doll. The duck has a flower-frill bonnet, tiny yellow wings, taupe overalls, an orange beak, and flat orange feet. The backpack has a softly squared body, flap, straps, and drawstring impression. The bouquet must have several trumpet daffodils with long green stems tied together. The bottle is small and simple. The fruit basket is shallow and filled with tiny knitted fruit shapes.

Bunny Head

Using beige, CO 24 sts.

1. Row 1: P.
2. Row 2: K.
3. Row 3: P.
4. Row 4: K1, inc across row to last st, K1. 46 sts.
5. Rows 5 to 17: Work in stockinette, beginning with a P row.
6. Row 18: K4, inc every 5th st across. 54 sts.
7. Rows 19 to 31: Work straight in stockinette.
8. Row 32: K4, k2tog across to last 4 sts, K4.
9. Row 33: P.
10. Row 34: K3, k2tog across to last 3 sts, K3.
11. Row 35: P.
12. Row 36: K2, k2tog across to last 2 sts, K2.
13. Row 37: P.
14. Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, and draw up.

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Seam the side edges neatly to form a rounded head. Stuff firmly, but do not overfill the lower face. The head in the picture is smooth and softly oval, not ball-shaped. Add a touch more stuffing to the forehead and cheeks, and slightly less at the muzzle area so the embroidered nose sits naturally.

Bunny Muzzle Shaping

Thread a long strand of beige yarn and make a tiny horizontal gathering line in the lower center front of the head to create a subtle muzzle pad. This should be delicate. The face in the image is calm and minimal, so avoid deep sculpting. Light finger pressure should be enough to create a gentle snout.

Bunny Ears Make 2 Outer Ears

Using beige, CO 10 sts.

1. Row 1: P.
2. Row 2: Kfb in first st, K to last st, Kfb in last st. 12 sts.
3. Row 3: P.
4. Row 4: K1, inc, K to last 2 sts, inc, K1. 14 sts.
5. Rows 5 to 17: Work straight in stockinette.
6. Row 18: K1, ssk, K to last 3 sts, k2tog, K1.
7. Row 19: P.
8. Rep last 2 rows until 6 sts remain.
9. Next row: K2tog, K2, k2tog.
10. Next row: P.
11. Next row: K2tog, K1, k2tog.
12. Cut yarn and draw through remaining sts.

Bunny Inner Ears Make 2

Using pale pink-beige or the same beige held slightly tighter, CO 8 sts and work as for outer ear, but stop when the piece is slightly smaller all around. Sew one inner ear neatly onto each outer ear, leaving a narrow edge visible.

Fold the lower end of each ear slightly and stitch in place so the ear cups inward. This folded base is important because the ears in the image are upright, gentle, and softly shaped rather than flat triangles.

Bunny Body

Using beige, CO 20 sts.

1. Row 1: P.
2. Row 2: Kfb across. 40 sts.
3. Rows 3 to 9: Work in stockinette.
4. Row 10: K5, inc every 6th st across. 46 sts.
5. Rows 11 to 19: Work straight.
6. Row 20: K2, k2tog across to last 2 sts, K2.
7. Row 21: P.
8. Row 22: K2, k2tog across to last 2 sts, K2.
9. Rows 23 to 27: Work straight.
10. Row 28: K1, k2tog across to last 1 st, K1.
11. Row 29: P.
12. BO loosely.

Seam the body into a squat pear shape. Stuff the lower body firmly so it can sit well, but keep the upper chest softer. The body should be shorter than the head and look tucked beneath the dress. The finished body is mostly hidden, so shaping matters more than decorative detail here.

Bunny Arms Make 2

Using beige, CO 12 sts.

1. Rows 1 to 14: Work in stockinette, beginning with a P row.
2. Row 15: K1, k2tog across to last 1 st, K1.
3. Row 16: P.
4. Rows 17 to 19: Work straight.
5. BO.

Seam each arm, stuff lightly, and flatten the top edge. The arms in the image are rounded tubes with a slight taper toward the shoulder. They are not long. When attached, they angle down naturally and rest near the sides of the skirt.

Bunny Legs Make 2

Using beige, CO 14 sts.

1. Row 1: P.
2. Row 2: Kfb across. 28 sts.
3. Rows 3 to 8: Work straight in stockinette.
4. Row 9: K2, k2tog across to last 2 sts, K2.
5. Rows 10 to 20: Work straight.
6. BO.

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Seam each leg. Stuff the foot end more firmly than the upper leg so the feet appear plump and rounded. Flatten the top slightly before sewing closed. The finished legs should be short, thick, and angled outward a little when attached, matching the seated pose in the image.

Bunny Shoes Make 2

Using butter yellow, CO 16 sts.

1. Rows 1 to 6: Work in garter stitch.
2. Rows 7 to 14: Work in stockinette.
3. Row 15: K2, k2tog across to last 2 sts, K2.
4. Row 16: P.
5. Row 17: K1, k2tog across to last 1 st, K1.
6. BO.

Seam to form soft slipper shapes. Lightly stuff the toe only. Slip over the finished feet and stitch in place. The shoes in the image are pale yellow, rounded, plain, and slightly oversized, giving the bunny a gentle childlike look.

Neck Band and Yellow Underlayer

The bunny wears a short-sleeved yellow underdress or blouse beneath the cream pinafore. This detail helps create the layered look visible around the shoulders and neckline.

For the neck band, using yellow, CO a strip long enough to fit around the upper neck. Work 4 rows of 1×1 rib. Sew into a ring and attach neatly around the neck base.

For each sleeve cap, CO 10 sts in yellow. Work 6 rows in stockinette, shaping slightly with one increase at each side on row 2. BO. Wrap each piece around the top of the arm where it meets the shoulder so a short sleeve is visible under the pinafore straps.

Pinafore Dress Main Skirt and Bib

Using cream, CO 54 sts.

1. Rows 1 to 4: Work in garter stitch for the lower border.
2. Row 5: K.
3. Row 6: P.
4. Row 7: K4, k2tog across at even intervals to reduce 6 sts. 48 sts.
5. Rows 8 to 18: Work straight in stockinette.
6. Row 19: Begin bib shaping. K12, BO 24, K12.
7. Work each side strap separately for 10 rows on 12 sts, keeping outer edge straight and decreasing 1 st at neckline edge every other row 4 times.
8. When strap is narrow, work straight until it reaches from waist front over shoulder to back waist.
9. BO.
10. Rejoin yarn to the other side and work second strap to match.

The skirt should spread softly over the bunny’s lap. The bib should be broad and slightly squared with rounded softness, not sharply tailored. The straps should look sturdy and sit near the outer shoulders.

Daffodil Motif Placement on Dress

The picture shows three main daffodils across the front skirt. They are evenly spaced, with green stems and leaves rising from the lower half of the dress, and yellow flower heads sitting above them. The flowers should not climb too high toward the bib.

You may add these motifs using duplicate stitch, surface embroidery with matching yarn, or tiny separately knitted appliqués. For the closest visual result, make the flower centers and petals separately, then stitch them onto the skirt.

Daffodil Flower Centers Make 3

Using golden yellow, CO 4 sts.

1. Work 6 rows in stockinette.
2. Gather the long edge tightly into a little cup or ruffle.
3. Sew the short edges together to form a tiny trumpet center.

Daffodil Petal Bases Make 3

Using pale yellow, CO 5 sts.

1. Row 1: P.
2. Row 2: Kfb, K1, Kfb, K1, Kfb. 8 sts.
3. Row 3: P.
4. Row 4: K.
5. Row 5: P.
6. BO loosely.

Make five small petals for each flower, or create one flower base shape with five points if you prefer. Arrange the pale petals around the yellow center, then sew the assembled blossom to the skirt.

Stems and Leaves

Using leaf green, embroider one central stem beneath each flower. Add two or three narrow leaves per flower, angled outward in long upward strokes. The leaves in the image are slender, slightly curved, and fairly long compared with the flower heads. This green work fills much of the lower front skirt.

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Bonnet

The bonnet is one of the most important parts of the design. It frames the face with a soft wavy brim and sits behind the upright ears. The crown is simple and close fitting, while the brim is wider and ruffled.

Using butter yellow, CO 50 sts.

1. Rows 1 to 6: Work in 1×1 rib.
2. Row 7: K, increasing evenly to 64 sts.
3. Rows 8 to 18: Work in stockinette.
4. Row 19: K2tog across. 32 sts.
5. Row 20: P.
6. Row 21: K2tog across. 16 sts.
7. Cut yarn and draw through sts.

Seam the crown. The gathered end forms the back of the bonnet. To create the brim, pick up stitches all around the front opening. Work 6 rows in stockinette, increasing every 4th stitch on row 2 and again on row 4. Finish with 2 rows of garter stitch and BO loosely.

The brim must ripple softly rather than flare sharply. Steam very lightly if needed. Cut two small ear holes or leave openings at the top side seams while attaching, then slip the ears through so the bonnet sits below them exactly like the image.

Main Bunny Assembly

Sew the head to the body securely. Attach the legs low on the front body so the bunny sits with feet forward. Add the arms at shoulder level, but slightly lower than the neck seam. Sew the ears high on the head, close together but not touching. The face should remain centered between the ears and beneath the bonnet brim.

Dress the bunny in the yellow neck band and sleeve pieces first. Then sew on the cream pinafore, keeping the skirt centered and the straps neat over the shoulders. Add the bonnet last so you can adjust its frame around the face.

Facial Features

Use black thread to stitch two small vertical or slightly oval eyes. Place them low enough to leave room for the forehead and bonnet, but high enough that the muzzle remains visible. The eyes in the image are small and understated, not oversized safety eyes.

For the nose, use dark brown thread and make a tiny inverted triangle or softly forked nose shape at the center of the muzzle. Extend a short vertical line downward and split into two tiny angled mouth stitches. Keep this detail delicate. Too much embroidery will change the gentle expression.

Mini Duck Friend Head

Using cream, CO 12 sts.

1. Row 1: P.
2. Row 2: Kfb across. 24 sts.
3. Rows 3 to 9: Work straight.
4. Row 10: K2, k2tog across to last 2 sts, K2.
5. Row 11: P.
6. Row 12: K1, k2tog across to last 1 st, K1.
7. Draw yarn through remaining sts.

Seam and stuff lightly. The duck head is rounded but smaller than a plum. It should sit neatly above the tiny overalls.

Mini Duck Body

Using taupe, CO 10 sts.

1. Rows 1 to 10: Work in stockinette.
2. Row 11: K1, k2tog across to last 1 st, K1.
3. Row 12: P.
4. BO.

Seam and stuff lightly. This piece should form a short upright body under the head. Keep it compact.

Mini Duck Beak, Wings, and Feet

For the beak, using orange, CO 4 sts and work 3 rows in garter. BO and fold into a tiny wedge. Sew to face.

For the wings, make 2 in yellow. CO 5 sts, work 4 rows in stockinette, decrease one stitch at each side on the next RS row, then BO. Sew at the side of the body.

For the feet, make 2 in orange. CO 4 sts, work 2 rows garter, BO. Fold each slightly and sew flat at the lower body so they stick forward.

Mini Duck Bonnet Frill

Using pale yellow, CO 20 sts.

1. Rows 1 to 2: Garter stitch.
2. Row 3: Kfb across. 40 sts.
3. Rows 4 to 6: Stockinette.
4. BO loosely.

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Gather one edge and sew around the duck head like a flower frill, leaving the face open. This bonnet should echo the bunny’s bonnet and give the duck a matching spring look.

Mini Duck Overalls

Using taupe, knit a rectangle wide enough to wrap the body front and back, with two narrow straps. Keep the bib small and square. Add two tiny yellow French-knot style stitches or tiny sewn dots at the strap base to imitate buttons, matching the look in the image.

Backpack

The backpack is softly rectangular with a rounded flap, tiny straps, and a suggestion of a drawstring opening. Use beige for the body and a paler yellow-beige for the lower section if you want a subtle color block like the image.

Using beige, CO 18 sts.

1. Rows 1 to 16: Work in stockinette for the back panel.
2. Rows 17 to 22: Continue for the flap, decreasing 1 st at each side every other row for a rounded effect.
3. BO.

For the front panel, CO 18 sts and work 14 rows. BO. For the side strip, CO 6 sts and work long enough to go around both sides and base of the bag. Sew the strip between front and back. Leave the top open under the flap.

Knit two narrow cords for the shoulder straps and sew to the back. Add one short loop at the top. Embroider or couch a pale cord through the upper front edge to suggest a gathered drawstring. Sew a small button to the front center and make a matching loop on the flap.

Daffodil Bouquet

The bouquet contains multiple stems tied near the lower part with a simple string bow. The flower heads are creamy petals around rich yellow centers, and the stems are long and slim.

Make 6 to 8 stems using green i-cord or very narrow knitted strips. Each stem should be slightly different in angle for a natural bouquet.

For each flower, make one yellow trumpet center and six cream petals. The petals may be knitted as tiny pointed ovals: CO 3 sts, increase to 5 sts, work 2 rows, then decrease back to 3 sts and BO. Sew petals around the center.

Attach a flower to the top of each stem. Group all stems together and tie with a beige yarn bow. The bouquet in the image is soft and slightly loose, not formal or tightly bundled.

Milk Bottle

Using white or pale gray-lilac, CO 8 sts.

1. Rows 1 to 8: Work in stockinette.
2. Row 9: Change to pale lilac for the teat and top section, work 3 rows.
3. Row 12: K2tog across.
4. Draw yarn through remaining sts.

Seam and stuff lightly. The bottle should be tiny, upright, and smooth. Keep the shape simple and slightly tapered toward the top. A small cream ring at the neck may be added with one wrap of yarn.

Fruit Basket

The fruit basket is a low round bowl in warm brown-pink. It is shallow, open, and filled with colorful little shapes. Keep it soft but structured enough to sit upright.

Using warm brown-pink, CO 10 sts.

1. Work a flat circle or round base of about 2 inches across.
2. Pick up stitches around the edge and work 5 to 6 rounds or rows upward.
3. Finish with one garter ridge or a firm bound edge.

If working flat, seam at the side carefully and close the base. The basket should sit low so the fruit remains visible from above.

Tiny Fruit

Use scraps to create tiny stuffed knots or miniature knitted balls and teardrops. The image suggests a mix of berries and small fruit in purple, yellow, red, green, and orange-red. Make 5 to 7 tiny pieces in mixed shapes.

• Purple berry: tiny round ball
• Yellow berry or lemon-like fruit: small oval
• Red fruit: round berry with tiny green stitched top
• Orange-red fruit: slightly larger rounded shape
• Green fruit or leaf accent: small puff or flat leaf

Fill the basket so it looks abundant but not crowded. Stitch the fruit lightly into the basket so the arrangement stays neat.

Color Placement Guide

• Bunny head, arms, legs, and ears: soft beige
• Inner ear lining: pale pink-beige
• Bonnet: butter yellow
• Underlayer neck and sleeves: butter yellow
• Pinafore: cream with yellow flowers and green stems
• Shoes: butter yellow
• Duck head: cream or pale yellow-cream
• Duck bonnet frill and wings: soft yellow
• Duck overalls: taupe
• Duck beak and feet: orange
• Backpack: beige with pale yellow lower section if desired
• Bouquet petals: cream, centers: yellow, stems: green
• Basket: warm pink-brown

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Styling Notes for a Closer Match

Keep all stuffing smooth and even. The knitted stitches in the picture appear fine and compact, so avoid bulky yarn. The bunny’s head is slightly larger than expected for the body, which gives the design its sweet nursery-toy character. The bonnet brim should curve outward in gentle waves.

The pinafore should cover most of the body and fall over the upper legs. The daffodils must sit in a balanced row, with the center flower facing forward and the side flowers angled just a little. The bouquet should look handmade and slightly rustic. The backpack should not be oversized.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check the seated position before sewing the last seams permanently. Adjust the legs so the feet angle outward a little. Add the arms after the dress is in place so they sit naturally beside the skirt. Stitch the eyes first, then the nose and mouth, keeping the expression soft and quiet. Place the bonnet after the face is complete and tack it lightly near the ears and side of the head.

Care Notes

Use gentle handling for display and light play. Store the set away from direct sunlight to protect the pale yellows and creams. If the bunny is meant for a child, secure every tiny detail very firmly, especially the backpack button, flower centers, fruit pieces, and duck beak.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head is round and smooth, not overstuffed
• Ears stand upright and match in height
• Bonnet brim frames the face in soft waves
• Dress straps sit evenly on both shoulders
• Three daffodils are centered and balanced
• Shoes are symmetrical and softly rounded
• Duck bonnet, overalls, wings, and feet are all attached securely
• Backpack flap closes neatly
• Bouquet is tied and stems are aligned
• Fruit basket sits flat and looks full

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot clean with a lightly damp cloth and mild soap. Do not soak unless all pieces are firmly secured and the yarn is known to be washable. Reshape while damp and dry flat on a towel. For long-term storage, wrap the set in clean tissue and keep it in a dry container away from dust, heat, and strong moisture.