This charming knitted set brings together a soft bunny doll, a flowered pinafore, a cozy beret, Mary Jane shoes, and a collection of tiny storybook accessories. It is perfect for nursery decor, handmade gift giving, collectors, and shoppers searching for heirloom knitted bunny doll patterns, rabbit soft toy designs, and spring outfit ideas for handmade keepsake toys.
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Materials
- Light DK yarn in warm oatmeal for the bunny body
- Light DK yarn in soft cream for the blouse and envelope
- Light DK yarn in dusty sky blue for the pinafore, shoes, flower bouquet wrap accents, and tiny flower details
- Light DK yarn in moss green for stems, leaves, and the tiny companion dress
- Light DK yarn in heathered brown, olive, and muted rust for the bunny beret
- Light DK yarn in cocoa brown for the satchel strap and bag flap
- Light DK yarn in pale blush for the small notebook
- Small amount of tan and white for the tiny companion
- 2.25 mm and 2.75 mm knitting needles, or sizes needed to achieve a firm fabric
- Set of double-pointed needles for narrow pieces
- Tapestry needle
- Locking stitch markers
- Small sharp scissors
- Toy stuffing
- Thin cardboard or plastic canvas for optional base support inside the satchel and envelope
- Black embroidery thread for eyes
- Brown embroidery thread for nose and mouth
- Tiny buttons for pinafore straps
- Very small button or bead for satchel closure if desired
Finished Size
The main bunny is designed to be a cuddly display doll with a long, narrow body and softly weighted proportions. When worked at the stated gauge, the bunny measures about 12 inches tall from the top of the head to the bottom of the feet, not including the beret.
The outfit sits close to the body without looking tight. The blue pinafore should spread gently over the lap area and create a slightly bell-shaped silhouette. The tiny accessories are intentionally scaled small so the whole set feels delicate, collectible, and visually balanced.
Gauge and Fabric Notes
The fabric should be dense enough that stuffing does not show through. Use a smaller needle than you would normally choose for garment knitting. The stitches in the photo are fine, even, and compact, so the best result comes from a firm stockinette fabric with soft shaping.
- Main bunny fabric: approximately 8 to 9 stitches per inch in stockinette
- Garment fabric: approximately 7 to 8 stitches per inch in stockinette
- Accessories may be worked at the same gauge or slightly tighter for crisp edges
Construction Overview
This set is made in separate sections and assembled carefully so the final proportions match the image. The bunny has a rounded head, long side-hanging ears, a slim torso, narrow arms, straight legs, and softly rounded feet. The face is minimal and sweet, with widely spaced eyes and a tiny stitched nose.
The cream blouse is simple and neat, with a small collar that peeks over the top of the blue pinafore. The pinafore has straps with buttons and scattered forget-me-not motifs placed across the chest and skirt. The beret is softly slouched, and the shoes are smooth and rounded.
The accessory group includes a brown satchel, a small cream envelope with blue flower accents, a bouquet of forget-me-nots tied together, a blush notebook, and a tiny dressed meadow companion. Work slowly and compare scale often so everything keeps the same gentle proportion seen in the image.
Abbreviations
- CO = cast on
- K = knit
- P = purl
- St st = stockinette stitch
- RS = right side
- WS = wrong side
- Inc = increase 1 stitch
- K2tog = knit 2 together
- Ssk = slip, slip, knit
- Rep = repeat
- BO = bind off
- St(s) = stitch(es)
Main Bunny
Legs Make 2
Using oatmeal yarn and smaller needles, CO 12 stitches. Work 2 rows in K1, P1 rib. Continue in St st for 16 rows. Increase 1 stitch at each side on the next row, then every 6th row twice more. You should have 18 stitches.
Work even until the leg measures about 4 inches from the cast-on edge. The leg in the image is slim and straight, not chunky, so resist the urge to widen it too much. Shape the top gently by working 2 rows plain, then place the stitches on hold.
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Make the second leg to match. The feet will be added separately to create the rounded shoe-friendly lower shape seen in the photo.
Body
Place both leg sets onto one needle with 4 stitches cast on between them for the lower crotch. You now have 40 stitches. Work 4 rows plain in St st, then begin the torso by decreasing 1 stitch at each side every 8th row twice. You will have 36 stitches.
Continue even for 12 rows. The body should look narrow and softly tubular. Stuff the legs firmly before moving higher, but keep the upper thighs slightly softer so the bunny can rest naturally in a seated position if desired.
Increase 1 stitch at each side on the next row, then once more 8 rows later to create the gentle chest width. You will have 40 stitches again. Work 10 rows even. Bind off 4 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows for the underarms.
You now have 32 stitches for the upper body. Work 6 rows even, then begin the neck by decreasing 1 stitch at each side every other row 3 times. You will have 26 stitches. Work 4 rows even. This narrow neck is important because the head in the image sits cleanly above the outfit without looking bulky.
Head
From the neck, increase 1 stitch at each side every other row 5 times. You will have 36 stitches. Work 10 rows even. Then increase 1 stitch at each side every 3rd row 3 times. You will have 42 stitches. Work 14 rows even for the full rounded head.
To shape the top, decrease 1 stitch at each side every other row 6 times, then every row 5 times. When 20 stitches remain, thread the yarn through the stitches and pull tight. Stuff the head firmly but smoothly. The face should remain softly rounded, with no sharp muzzle.
Sew the back seam neatly. Shape the cheeks with your fingers while stuffing so the front becomes slightly broader and softer, matching the gentle rabbit face in the image.
Arms Make 2
Using oatmeal yarn, CO 10 stitches. Work 2 rows in K1, P1 rib. Continue in St st, increasing 1 stitch at each side every 8th row 3 times. You will have 16 stitches. Work even until the arm measures about 3.5 inches.
Shape the top by binding off 2 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows, then decrease 1 stitch at each side every other row twice. Bind off remaining stitches. Sew the seam and stuff lightly. The arms in the image are soft, gently tapered, and hang low beside the pinafore.
Ears Make 2
Using oatmeal yarn, CO 14 stitches. Work in St st for 24 rows. Begin shaping by decreasing 1 stitch at each side every 4th row 4 times, then every other row until 4 stitches remain. Work 2 rows even, then bind off.
Sew the side seam only lightly near the base if needed. Do not overstuff. The ears should stay flat, long, and slightly drooping. They are attached high on the head but fall down along the sides, ending around the shoulder line.
Face Shaping and Expression
The face in the image is very simple, so placement matters more than heavy stitching. Mark the center line of the face. The eyes sit wide apart and slightly above mid-face. Use short vertical satin stitches or tiny oval stitches in black to create calm, almond-like eyes.
For the nose, stitch a small upside-down triangle in brown. From the lower point, bring a short vertical stitch downward and split it into a subtle Y-shape to form the mouth. Keep the muzzle soft and nearly flat. Do not over-sculpt the cheeks or add blush.
Cream Blouse
Front and Back
Using cream yarn and garment needles, CO 36 stitches. Work 4 rows in K1, P1 rib. Change to St st and work 12 rows even. The blouse is short-sleeved and fitted, designed to sit neatly under the pinafore without bunching.
For the armholes, bind off 3 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows. Work even for 8 rows. Shape the neck on the next RS row by working 11 stitches, binding off 8 stitches, and finishing the row. Work each side separately.
Decrease 1 stitch at the neck edge every other row twice. Work even until the piece reaches shoulder height, then bind off. Make the back to match, but keep the neck shallower by binding off the center 4 stitches later and shaping less deeply.
Sleeves Make 2
CO 18 stitches in cream. Work 4 rows ribbing, then 10 rows St st. Increase 1 stitch at each side once. Work 4 more rows. Bind off loosely. Sew the sleeves into the blouse so they form a slight cap. The sleeve length should end above the elbow.
Collar
Pick up stitches evenly around the neckline using cream yarn. Work 1 WS row purl. On the next RS row, knit. Work 2 more rows in St st, increasing slightly at the front corners so the collar spreads softly. Bind off loosely and turn outward.
The collar in the image is small and rounded, not pointed or dramatic. It should rest over the top edge of the pinafore and remain visible beneath the straps.
Blue Pinafore Dress
Skirt
Using dusty blue yarn, CO 64 stitches. Work 4 rows in garter stitch for a tidy hem. Change to St st and work 10 rows. On the next RS row, create very gentle shaping by increasing 1 stitch at each side and 1 stitch near each quarter point. Repeat this increase row every 10th row twice more.
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You should have a softly flared shape rather than a dramatic full skirt. Work until the skirt reaches just above the knee when held against the bunny. The dress in the image has a rounded, slightly bell-like silhouette, with the fullest area in the lower half.
When the desired length is reached, work one row as follows to begin the gathered upper section: K2tog evenly across until 48 stitches remain. This reduction creates the light gathering seen beneath the bib without making the skirt puffy.
Bib Front
Work 20 center stitches for the bib front and place the side stitches on hold temporarily. Continue on these 20 stitches in St st for 12 rows. Bind off 3 stitches at each side once, then continue on the remaining 14 stitches for 8 more rows.
The bib should be rectangular with slightly softened upper corners. It sits high on the chest but leaves the cream blouse and collar clearly visible around it.
Back Waistband and Straps
Return to the held stitches and work each side separately in garter or St st for a narrow waistband. Continue upward into 2 straps, each about 4 stitches wide. Work the straps long enough to pass over the shoulders and button to the front bib area.
Make small buttonholes if desired, or simply sew the straps in place and add decorative buttons on the front. The image shows two visible wooden buttons, one at the top of each strap attachment point.
Forget-Me-Not Motifs on Dress
The flowers on the dress are small, scattered, and delicate. They appear across the bib and the skirt front, with tiny green stems and blue petals. To match the look closely, add these after knitting by using duplicate stitch, French-knot style yarn wraps, or tiny attached knitted petals.
- Place one small floral cluster centered on the bib
- Add several single stems and blossom clusters across the skirt
- Keep spacing irregular but balanced
- Use pale blue for petals and moss green for leaves and stems
- Make motifs petite so the dress remains soft rather than heavily textured
Each flower cluster should be no more than 3 quarter inches wide. The motifs in the image are raised slightly, but still neat and refined. Avoid oversized blossoms or thick bullion-style embroidery. This pattern looks best when the flower details stay airy and light.
Blue Shoes Make 2
Using dusty blue yarn and smaller needles, CO 12 stitches. Work 4 rows garter, then continue in St st for 10 rows. Increase 1 stitch at each side every 4th row twice to create the rounded toe area. Work 4 rows even.
Shape the shoe opening by binding off the center 4 stitches on the next row and working each side separately for 2 rows before rejoining above with a narrow strap opening. Continue 4 more rows, then decrease gently toward the ankle. Sew the seam and slip over the feet.
The shoes resemble soft Mary Jane slippers with an open upper section. They should cover the toe and heel while leaving an oval opening across the top of the foot. Stitch them to the feet after final positioning.
Mottled Beret
Using the heathered brown, olive, and rust yarn held in a marled combination or worked in subtle stripes, CO 56 stitches on circular or double-pointed needles. Work 8 rounds in K1, P1 rib. Increase evenly to 72 stitches on the next round.
Knit every round for 18 rounds. Increase evenly to 84 stitches if you want more slouch, then work 6 more rounds. Begin crown shaping by placing markers every 12 stitches and working K2tog before each marker every other round until 42 stitches remain.
Then decrease every round until 12 stitches remain. Thread the yarn through the remaining stitches and pull tight. The beret should look soft, relaxed, and slightly oversized, with a ribbed brim that sits low over the top of the ears and forehead.
Brown Satchel
Using cocoa brown yarn, CO 18 stitches. Work 20 rows in seed stitch or a firm textured stitch to create the front. Continue 20 more rows for the back. Fold the lower half upward and seam the sides. Add a triangular or rounded flap by decreasing gradually from the back extension.
Make a narrow i-cord or braid for the shoulder strap and sew it to the side edges. Add a tiny button or stitched knot at the flap point. The satchel in the image is small, rounded, and hangs from a slender strap. It should look functional but soft.
Letter Envelope
Using cream yarn, CO 14 stitches. Work 16 rows in St st with a garter edge if desired. Fold the lower third upward for the pocket and seam the sides. Continue the top flap into a centered point by decreasing 1 stitch at each side every other row until 2 stitches remain.
Add one tiny blue flower on the flap and one small blue flower on the front pocket. Use pale blue yarn and a touch of green if you want a tiny stem. This envelope is meant to echo the flower motif of the pinafore and support the letter theme.
Forget-Me-Not Bouquet
The bouquet is made from several slender green stems bound together with a blue tie. For each flower stem, use green yarn to make a narrow i-cord or twisted cord about 2.5 inches long. At the top, attach tiny blue petals around a yellow or pale center.
Make 7 to 9 stems so the bunch feels full. Gather them together and tie with a thin strand of blue yarn near the lower third. Trim the stems evenly. The bouquet in the image is compact and neat, with flower heads clustered at the top rather than spread wide.
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Small Notebook
Using blush yarn, CO 10 stitches. Work 14 rows in garter stitch. Bind off. Fold in half and seam one side if you want a thicker booklet shape. Embroider short horizontal lines near one edge to imitate a spiral binding. Add a small cream rectangle to the front as a label.
The notebook should be tiny and softly rectangular, just large enough to read as a miniature journal in the accessory arrangement. Keep it simple. Too much embellishment will make it look out of scale beside the bunny.
Tiny Meadow Companion
Body and Head
This little figure is smaller than the bunny and has a rounded rodent-like shape. Using tan yarn, CO 10 stitches. Work in St st, increasing evenly to 16 stitches over the first few rows. Work 8 rows even for the lower body, then increase to 20 stitches for the chest and head area.
Work 10 rows even. Decrease gradually back to 10 stitches, then pull the yarn through to close. Sew the seam and stuff firmly but lightly. Add a white oval tummy patch if desired by duplicate stitch or a separate appliqued piece.
Arms, Ears, and Feet
Make two tiny arms with 5 stitches each, worked for 8 rows in St st. Make two tiny ears by casting on 4 stitches, knitting a few short rows, and gathering into small rounded tabs. Add two pale feet worked as tiny stuffed ovals or simple stitched pads.
Face
Stitch very small black eyes, a pink nose, and a short mouth detail. The expression should be sweet and understated. The tiny companion wears a brown cap and a green dress, so keep the body shape plain and let the clothing carry the character.
Dress
Using moss green yarn, CO 14 stitches. Work 4 rows garter, then 8 rows St st. Decrease to 10 stitches near the upper edge so the dress narrows toward the chest. Bind off. Wrap around the body and seam at the back.
Cap
Using brown yarn, CO 12 stitches. Work 4 rows ribbing, then 4 rows St st. Decrease evenly and draw closed. The cap should sit low and rounded. Attach it securely so it tilts slightly, matching the cozy woodland feeling of the full set.
Assembly
- Sew and stuff the bunny legs, body, head, and arms.
- Attach the ears high on the head, allowing them to fall straight down at the sides.
- Dress the bunny in the cream blouse first.
- Place the blue pinafore over the blouse and fasten the straps to the front bib area.
- Add the two front buttons.
- Sew the blue shoes to the feet.
- Set the beret onto the head with a soft slouch toward the back.
- Finish the satchel, envelope, bouquet, notebook, and tiny companion.
When arranging the final display, keep the accessories close to the bunny so the whole composition feels like a letter-writing spring afternoon. The envelope looks best near one ear or shoulder, while the bouquet and notebook can be grouped at the right side.
Styling Notes for Accuracy
- The bunny body should stay slim and elongated
- The head must be large enough to look cuddly, but not oversized
- The ears are long, flat, and low-hanging
- The blouse is pale cream with a visible small collar
- The pinafore is dusty blue with scattered tiny forget-me-not blossoms
- The shoes match the pinafore exactly in color
- The beret is mottled brown and olive, soft and slightly slouched
- The satchel is warm brown and simple
- The envelope is cream with blue floral accents
- The companion is much smaller than the bunny and wears green
Final Assembly and Facial Detailing
Before securing everything permanently, place the blouse, pinafore, and beret on the bunny and check the overall balance. The face should remain visible and calm. Keep the eyes small, the nose centered, and the mouth short. A minimal face is the key to preserving the quiet, gentle expression.
Use tiny hidden stitches to fasten the clothing if the set is for display. For a removable outfit, leave the back open where practical and use simple closures. Make sure the ears are attached symmetrically and the beret sits low without covering the eyes.
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Care Notes
Handle the finished set gently, especially the bouquet and other miniature accessories. Store flat or upright in a clean, dry place away from direct sunlight. If making the set for a child, embroider all features securely and avoid loose embellishments that could detach.
Quick Checklist Before You Finish
- Both ears attached at the same height
- Eyes evenly spaced
- Nose centered between the cheeks
- Collar visible above the pinafore
- Straps aligned and buttons matching
- Flower motifs balanced across bib and skirt
- Shoes positioned evenly
- Beret slouched softly
- Accessories scaled neatly beside the bunny
Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines
Spot clean with a barely damp cloth and mild soap when needed. Do not soak if the accessories contain support pieces inside. Reshape while drying and lay flat on a towel. Keep away from rough handling, moisture, and heavy dust so the tiny flowers and stitched face details stay crisp over time.
