Camomile Honey Bunny – Knitting

This soft bunny and accessory set is designed for knitters who love heirloom toys, collectible animal dolls, handmade nursery decor, and charming gift ideas. The finished set includes a sweet rabbit in a flowered dress, a light cardigan, a floppy hat, little shoes, a tiny knitted teddy, a honey jar, a spoon, a bouquet, a folded cloth, and a small backpack. The colors are warm, natural, and easy to style for spring displays, baby shower gifts, or handmade toy shop listings. Every detail is written to help you create a polished, boutique-style knitted set with a lovely handcrafted finish.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Materials

The sample is worked in lightweight yarn with a smooth finish so the surface stays neat and the shaping remains clear. Choose soft yarn that holds embroidery well and does not split too easily.

• Main bunny color: pale oatmeal-beige
• Dress color: warm sandy beige
• Cardigan and shoes: soft butter yellow
• Hat and backpack: honey tan
• Tiny teddy: toasted caramel brown
• Flower petals and cloth: white or soft cream
• Flower centers and honey: golden yellow
• Leaves and bouquet stems: dusty green
• Nose and mouth: medium brown embroidery thread
• Eyes: black embroidery thread or small black knots

• Needles: one size for flat knitting and one set for small circumference if preferred
• Tapestry needle
• Small sewing needle
• Toy stuffing
• Thin card or plastic canvas for optional sole support
• Tiny buttons for cardigan front
• Very small snaps optional for dress back
• Fine floral wire optional for bouquet stems if you want extra structure

Gauge and Finished Size

The fabric in the photo is tight, even, and softly structured. Use a needle size that gives you a dense toy fabric with no stuffing visible through the stitches.

The bunny itself measures about 11 to 12 inches tall from the top of the head to the bottom of the feet, not including the hat. The ears are long and floppy, reaching down beside the cheeks and neck. The body is slim and elongated, while the head is round and slightly wider than the neck.

The dress falls just below the knees. The cardigan ends at the high waist. The hat has a neat rounded crown and a gently ruffled brim. The accessories are miniature but still clearly shaped.

Construction Overview

The set is easiest to make in this order. Working in this sequence helps you check proportion before final assembly.

1. Knit the legs and feet
2. Knit the body
3. Knit the arms
4. Knit the head
5. Knit the ears
6. Assemble and stuff the bunny
7. Knit the dress
8. Add the floral embroidery to the dress
9. Knit the cardigan
10. Knit the hat and shoes
11. Make the teddy, honey jar, spoon, bouquet, cloth, and backpack
12. Dress and finish the full set

Abbreviations

• k = knit
• p = purl
• st = stitch
• sts = stitches
• inc = increase 1 stitch
• k2tog = knit 2 together
• ssk = slip, slip, knit
• RS = right side
• WS = wrong side
• BO = bind off

Legs and Feet

The legs are straight and slim with softly shaped feet. They are longer than the torso depth, which gives the bunny its elegant seated-and-standing toy proportion.

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Make 2 Legs

Using pale oatmeal-beige, cast on 12 sts.

1. Work 2 rows in garter stitch.
2. Next row: kfb in first stitch, knit to last stitch, kfb in last stitch. 14 sts.
3. Purl 1 row.
4. Knit 6 rows in stockinette, beginning with a knit row.
5. Shape sole: k5, inc, k2, inc, k5. 16 sts.
6. Purl 1 row.
7. Knit 3 rows.
8. Begin narrowing ankle: k2tog, knit to last 2 sts, ssk. 14 sts.
9. Purl 1 row.
10. Knit 1 row.
11. Repeat decrease row once more. 12 sts.
12. Work straight in stockinette until leg measures long and slender, about 4 1/2 inches from cast-on edge.

Stuff only the foot area firmly. Keep the leg lightly stuffed or leave the upper part mostly unstuffed until joining. Repeat for the second leg.

Body

The body is narrow at the waist and softly rounded at the chest and lower tummy. It should not look bulky. The toy in the image has a refined silhouette, so keep the stuffing smooth and controlled.

Place both legs side by side and join onto one needle.

1. Knit across first leg, cast on 4 sts, knit across second leg. 28 sts.
2. Purl 1 row.
3. Work 6 rows stockinette.
4. Shape lower torso: k1, inc, knit to last stitch, inc, k1. 30 sts.
5. Purl 1 row.
6. Knit 4 rows.
7. Shape tummy slightly: k2, inc, knit to last 2 sts, inc, k2. 32 sts.
8. Purl 1 row.
9. Work 6 rows straight.
10. Begin waist shaping: k2tog, knit to last 2 sts, ssk. 30 sts.
11. Purl 1 row.
12. Repeat these 2 rows twice more. 26 sts.
13. Work 4 rows straight.
14. Shape upper chest gently: k1, inc, knit to last stitch, inc, k1. 28 sts.
15. Purl 1 row.
16. Work 4 rows straight.
17. Shape shoulders: BO 2 sts at beginning of next 2 rows. 24 sts.
18. Next RS: k2tog, knit to last 2 sts, ssk. 22 sts.
19. Work 1 WS row.
20. BO all sts.

Sew the body back seam. Stuff feet firmly, legs moderately, and body evenly. Shape a soft tummy and a slightly narrower waist with your hands as you fill.

Arms

The arms are short, softly tapered, and hang low from the cardigan sleeve. They end in simple rounded paws without separated fingers.

Make 2 Arms

Using pale oatmeal-beige, cast on 10 sts.

1. Work 2 rows garter stitch.
2. Increase row: k1, inc, knit to last stitch, inc, k1. 12 sts.
3. Purl 1 row.
4. Work 5 rows stockinette.
5. Decrease row: k2tog, knit to last 2 sts, ssk. 10 sts.
6. Purl 1 row.
7. Continue straight for 16 more rows.
8. Lightly stuff lower paw area only.
9. BO all sts.

Sew each arm into a tube with the seam running neatly along the inner side. Leave the upper edge open for sewing to the body.

Head

The head is rounded and smooth, with a calm expression and a short stitched muzzle. The face is not strongly protruding. Instead, the muzzle is suggested through shaping and embroidery.

Using pale oatmeal-beige, cast on 14 sts.

1. Work 1 WS row.
2. Increase row: k1, inc across row evenly to 20 sts.
3. Purl 1 row.
4. Next RS: k1, inc evenly to 26 sts.
5. Purl 1 row.
6. Next RS: k1, inc evenly to 32 sts.
7. Purl 1 row.
8. Work 10 rows stockinette.
9. Shape cheeks and head fullness with one more increase row worked evenly to 36 sts.
10. Purl 1 row.
11. Work 6 rows straight.
12. Begin crown shaping: k2tog across row. 18 sts.
13. Purl 1 row.
14. Next RS: k2tog across, ending k1 if needed. About 9 to 10 sts.
15. Thread yarn through remaining sts and pull tight.

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Sew the side seam and close the cast-on edge. Stuff very firmly and smoothly. Before fully closing, pinch the lower front very lightly to suggest a muzzle plane. Add a few hidden stitches from the lower face inward to create the gentle facial contour seen in the photo.

Ears

The ears are long, narrow, and softly drooping. They are not stiff. Each ear begins slightly wider at the base and narrows toward a rounded tip.

Make 2 Ears

Using pale oatmeal-beige, cast on 8 sts.

1. Work 2 rows stockinette.
2. Increase row: k1, inc, knit to last 2 sts, inc, k1. 10 sts.
3. Purl 1 row.
4. Work 8 rows straight.
5. Increase row again in same manner. 12 sts.
6. Purl 1 row.
7. Work 12 rows straight.
8. Decrease row: k2tog, knit to last 2 sts, ssk. 10 sts.
9. Purl 1 row.
10. Work 4 rows straight.
11. Decrease row again. 8 sts.
12. Purl 1 row.
13. Next RS: k2tog, knit 4, ssk. 6 sts.
14. Purl 1 row.
15. Next RS: k2tog, k2, ssk. 4 sts.
16. Purl 1 row.
17. K2tog twice. 2 sts.
18. Cut yarn and pull through.

Sew each ear with a very flat seam. Do not stuff. Lightly steam if needed so they lie softly against the head.

Dress

The dress is the visual centerpiece of the set. It has a fitted upper section, tiny floral embroidery across the chest, and a gently gathered skirt with embroidered camomile flowers and French-knot style buds around the lower half.

Using sandy beige, cast on 64 sts.

Skirt Hem

1. Work 6 rows garter stitch for the broad hem border.
2. Next RS: k across.
3. Work 18 rows stockinette.

Reduce for Skirt-to-Bodice Transition

Decrease evenly across the next RS row to 44 sts. This creates the soft gathered line above the skirt without a harsh pleat.

1. Purl 1 row.
2. Work 8 rows stockinette.
3. Divide for front and back if you prefer a back opening, or continue flat and seam later.

Bodice

For the front bodice, work 20 sts. For each back section, work 12 sts. Shape armholes gently so the cardigan can sit above the dress without bunching.

Front bodice:

1. BO 2 sts at beginning of next 2 rows for armholes. 16 sts.
2. Work 8 rows straight.
3. Shape neckline: knit 6, BO center 4, knit 6.
4. Work each side separately, decreasing 1 stitch at neck edge twice.
5. Work to shoulder height and BO remaining shoulder sts.

Back bodice sections:

1. For each side, BO 2 sts at armhole edge once.
2. Work straight to match front height.
3. Shape a shallow back neck and BO shoulder sts.

Sew shoulder seams and side seams. Add one or two tiny snaps or a simple sewn closure at the back if desired.

Chest Floral Detail

Across the center upper bodice, embroider one small camomile flower with white lazy-daisy petals and a yellow center. Add two short green leaf sprays beneath it, one to each side. Keep this embroidery very petite and centered high on the chest.

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Skirt Floral Border

The lower skirt decoration in the image is dense but airy. It is worked as scattered stems, white flowers, and mustard-yellow buds.

• Use dusty green to embroider vertical stems rising upward from the lower third of the skirt.
• Add pairs of slanted leaves along many of the stems.
• Work white camomile flowers with 6 to 8 petals each.
• Add small golden knots or wrapped stitches between the flowers for unopened buds.
• Keep the flowers concentrated around the lower front and sides, leaving the upper skirt plain.
• Vary the flower height slightly so the border looks natural and hand-arranged.

The front of the skirt should have the fullest floral display. Continue enough embroidery onto the sides so the dress looks complete from every angle.

Cardigan

The cardigan is a short, softly structured piece in butter yellow. It has simple sleeves, a round neckline, and a neat button band. The front edges are clean and lightly textured.

Using butter yellow, cast on 40 sts.

1. Work 4 rows garter stitch.
2. Set up fronts and back: 10 sts left front, 20 sts back, 10 sts right front.
3. Work 8 rows stockinette with 3 garter sts at each front edge for the bands.
4. Shape armholes by binding off 2 sts at each side of the back and 2 sts at sleeve join points if working pieced.

The simplest neat result is to work the cardigan in pieces.

Back

Cast on 20 sts. Work 4 rows garter, then stockinette until armhole depth is reached. Bind off 2 sts at each armhole edge once. Work straight, then shape a shallow neck and bind off shoulders.

Fronts

Cast on 12 sts for each front. Work 3 edge sts in garter at front opening throughout. After the hem, work stockinette on remaining sts. Shape armhole at outer edge. Shape neckline gradually at front edge so the fronts slope gently upward toward the neck.

Sleeves

Cast on 14 sts for each sleeve. Work 4 rows garter, then stockinette. Increase 1 stitch at each end every 6th row until sleeve is softly full but still small in scale. Work to elbow-length look, matching the image. Bind off.

Sew shoulder seams, set in sleeves, and sew side and sleeve seams. Add 4 tiny buttons to the front. The cardigan in the image closes at the center front but still shows a little of the dress underneath.

Hat

The hat is rounded with a downward brim and a soft wavy edge. It sits low on the head and frames the face sweetly.

Using honey tan, cast on 48 sts in the round or work flat and seam.

1. Work 10 rounds or rows stockinette.
2. Begin crown decreases evenly over the next several rounds until the top closes smoothly.
3. Once crown shaping is complete, pick up stitches around the lower edge for the brim if needed.
4. Increase every 6th stitch around to create the brim flare.
5. Work 8 rounds.
6. Increase lightly once more.
7. Work 4 rounds in a loose rhythm.
8. Finish with 1 round of very gentle picot-like softness by knitting loosely or working a slightly relaxed bind-off so the edge ripples.

The brim should not be stiff. It needs a soft, natural wave rather than a sharp frill.

Shoes

The shoes are simple Mary Jane style slippers in butter yellow, with an open top and a narrow strap effect suggested at the front opening.

Make 2

1. Cast on 12 sts with butter yellow.
2. Work sole with 2 garter ridges.
3. Increase to 16 sts for toe width.
4. Work 4 rows stockinette.
5. Decrease at both edges to shape the upper opening.
6. Sew back seam and gather toe slightly for rounded shape.

Whipstitch the shoes onto the feet after dressing the bunny, or leave removable if you prefer. The opening should show a little of the knitted foot above the shoe.

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Tiny Teddy

The small teddy is knitted in caramel brown and has a sweet bib with a tiny flower at the center.

• Head and body: knit as two small rounded tubes or one continuous shaped piece
• Ears: two tiny semicircles sewn high on the head
• Arms and legs: very small stuffed tubes
• Face: black stitched eyes, a small black nose, and a short stitched mouth
• Bib: white semicircle with yellow trim and one tiny flower motif

Keep the teddy soft and slightly floppy. It should look handmade and companionable, not rigid.

Honey Jar

The honey jar is small and rounded with a cream lid and a stitched label.

1. Knit a tiny yellow-gold cylinder with slight shaping at top and bottom.
2. Stuff lightly.
3. Knit a cream circle or narrow band for the lid and sew in place.
4. Embroider or stitch a tiny rectangular label on the front.
5. Add the word HONEY in neat dark stitching.

Wooden Spoon

The spoon can be made from tightly knitted i-cord and a tiny oval tip, or from a small finished craft spoon if you are styling the display. For a knitted version, make a narrow handle and a flattened oval bowl, then sew together firmly.

Bouquet

The bouquet is made of several thin green stems tied together with a tan wrap. Each flower is a tiny white camomile with a yellow center.

• Work 6 to 8 stems in green i-cord or tightly twisted yarn
• Add tiny white petals at the top of each stem
• Embroider yellow centers
• Gather stems and wrap with tan yarn near the base of the flowers

Folded Cloth

This little folded cloth looks like a tiny napkin or picnic towel. Knit a small white rectangle in garter or stockinette with a neat edge. Embroider one miniature flower near a corner and tie it with a tan yarn bow after folding into thirds.

Backpack

The backpack is knit in honey tan and sits to one side of the bunny in the display. It has a rounded flap and narrow straps.

1. Knit a small rectangle for the body.
2. Fold and seam sides to form a pouch.
3. Knit a curved flap and sew at top back edge.
4. Add two narrow i-cord straps.
5. Add one front tie or stitched loop closure.

Keep the scale small so it looks like a matching miniature accessory rather than a large bag.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Sew the head securely to the body with the face centered over the chest. Attach the ears high on the sides of the head so they fall downward evenly. Sew the arms at shoulder level, angled slightly downward.

For the face, place two tiny black eyes wide apart and a bit low on the head for a gentle expression. Embroider a small brown triangular nose. Extend a short vertical stitch downward, then add a tiny split mouth. Lightly pull the muzzle stitches so the nose area sits softly inward.

Dress the bunny in the embroidered dress first, then the cardigan, then the shoes. Set the hat low so it almost touches the upper face line without covering the eyes.

Care Notes

• Spot clean whenever possible
• Use cool water and mild soap for delicate cleaning
• Do not twist or wring the toy
• Reshape while damp and dry flat
• Keep small accessories stored together so nothing is misplaced

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head firmly stuffed and evenly shaped
• Ears matched in length and angle
• Dress embroidery balanced across front and sides
• Cardigan buttons aligned neatly
• Hat brim soft and gently wavy
• Tiny accessories scaled to suit the bunny
• Face centered and calm in expression

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Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the set away from direct sunlight to protect the natural pastel shades. If displaying for long periods, support the bunny in a seated or reclined pose to reduce stress on seams. Keep the bouquet and spoon dry and separate during washing. For long-term preservation, wrap each accessory in soft tissue and place the full set in a breathable cotton bag or lined box.