Rosette Orchard Bunny is a charming collectible knitted set with heirloom appeal, featuring a soft rabbit in a rose-covered dress, a matching beret, tiny shoes, a crossbody bag, a fox friend, a picnic basket, a teacup and saucer, and a small flower bouquet. This design is perfect for readers searching for handmade bunny doll, knitted stuffed rabbit, artisan nursery toy, collectible soft toy, and giftable knitted animal pattern ideas. The finished display has a refined cottage-garden look while still feeling warm, sweet, and approachable for makers who enjoy detailed toy knitting.
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Overview
This pattern creates the full scene shown in the image, not only the bunny.
The bunny has a light oatmeal body, long upright ears, a rounded head, a compact torso, gently tapered arms, short sturdy legs, pink Mary Jane shoes, a rose pink dress with puff sleeves, a matching beret with knitted roses, and a small crossbody satchel.
The surrounding accessories are also part of the design.
- A small seated fox in green overalls with a tiny fruit accessory.
- A brown picnic basket with a pale checked lining effect.
- A teacup and saucer.
- A small tied flower bouquet in pink, cream, and soft green.
The overall style is delicate and polished.
To match the picture closely, use fine yarn, firm stuffing, neat finishing, and careful placement of every floral detail. Most of the charm comes from proportion, symmetry, and patient embroidery with knitted spiral roses added on top.
Skill Level
Intermediate to advanced.
A confident beginner can still make this set by working slowly and completing one piece at a time.
The shaping itself is not extreme, but there are many small parts and the finishing matters a great deal.
Finished Size
- Bunny: about 10 to 12 inches tall from feet to top of head, excluding ear height adjustment.
- Fox: about 4 to 5 inches tall seated.
- Basket: about 3 inches wide.
- Teacup set: miniature display size.
- Bouquet: about 2 to 3 inches long.
The bunny should remain the clear focal point.
The fox should reach roughly to the bunny’s knee area. The basket should sit lower than the dress hem. The cup and bouquet should feel tiny and decorative rather than oversized props.
Materials
- Light fingering or sport weight yarn in oatmeal beige for bunny body.
- Soft rose pink yarn for dress, beret, shoes, and satchel.
- Darker rose pink yarn for deeper flower accents.
- Pale blush pink yarn for lighter rose petals.
- Olive and moss green yarn for stems and leaves.
- Rust orange yarn for fox body and head.
- Cream or white yarn for fox muzzle, chest, tail tip, and bouquet flowers.
- Medium green yarn for fox overalls and bouquet wrap accents.
- Brown yarn for basket base and handle.
- Soft beige or taupe yarn for teacup and saucer.
- Black yarn for eyes, nose, and small accents.
- Tiny amount of dark brown yarn for fox paws and ear tips.
- Toy stuffing.
- Pair of 2.25 mm to 3 mm double-pointed needles or your preferred needles for small circumference knitting.
- One slightly larger needle for looser flat decorative sections if needed.
- Tapestry needle.
- Stitch markers.
- Waste yarn.
- Small crochet hook only if you prefer to pick up tiny loops or form spiral roses more easily.
- Optional thin cardboard circle for saucer support.
- Optional floral wire wrapped in yarn for bouquet stems if you want a firmer display bouquet.
Gauge
Gauge is less important than firmness, but the fabric must be tight enough that stuffing does not show through.
For the bunny and fox, aim for a smooth, dense knitted fabric that holds shaping well.
For clothing and accessories, keep the same neat tension so the scale remains refined.
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Abbreviations
- K: knit
- P: purl
- St st: stockinette stitch
- Garter: knit every row
- K2tog: knit two together
- SSK: slip, slip, knit
- Inc: increase by knitting into front and back of stitch
- Dec: decrease
- BO: bind off
- CO: cast on
- RS: right side
- WS: wrong side
- Rep: repeat
- Pm: place marker
- Sm: slip marker
Design Notes
This project is built in separate pieces and assembled carefully.
The bunny body should look softly weighted at the bottom and narrower through the shoulders. The head is round, but slightly wider than the neck. The ears are upright and slim, with gentle inward tapering toward the tips.
The dress is the most detailed piece in the set.
Its skirt has a full bell shape, and the hem area is heavily decorated with roses and leafy stems. The upper bodice carries scattered floral motifs, while the sleeves are rounded and puffed with floral accents concentrated near the outer curve.
The beret should sit low over the forehead.
It must not be too flat. Give it a soft dome and a firm ribbed edge so it frames the face and allows the ears to pass upward behind it.
Bunny Legs Make 2
Using oatmeal beige, CO a small number of stitches suitable for a narrow ankle.
Work in the round for the foot, increasing quickly over the first few rounds to create a softly rounded toe. Keep the sole slightly flatter than the upper foot by distributing a little extra stuffing later rather than making a fully spherical foot.
After the toe is shaped, work even for the foot length.
Begin a few subtle decreases along the instep so the ankle narrows gently. Continue upward for the leg tube. The leg should be short and straight, with only a mild widening at the upper calf.
Stuff the foot firmly and the leg moderately.
The finished leg should support a seated or standing display posture. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Before closing the top opening, check that both legs match perfectly in length and thickness.
Bunny Arms Make 2
CO for a slim wrist opening.
Work in the round in St st, increasing gradually over the first third of the arm so the forearm becomes softly cylindrical. Continue even for the main arm length, then begin tiny decreases near the upper arm so the top remains tidy where it joins the shoulder.
The arms in the image are simple and elegant.
They are not bent sharply. They hang slightly outward from the puff sleeves. Keep stuffing light so the arms stay soft and natural rather than rigid.
Close the top opening neatly and leave a tail for attaching.
Bunny Body
Begin at the lower torso.
CO enough stitches for a rounded bottom width that is slightly broader than the chest. Work in the round. Increase over the first rounds to establish the hip area, then knit even for a little height.
After the widest point is formed, begin gradual paired decreases.
This draws the body inward toward the waist and then slightly outward again at the chest. The torso should not look very curvy, but it should have a gentle narrowing so the dress sits naturally over it.
Create a short neck section at the top.
The neck must be narrower than the head and firm with stuffing. Keep the body stuffed quite solidly so the bunny can support the head and clothing without collapsing.
Bind off, leaving a long sewing tail.
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Bunny Head
Start at the nose area or the crown, depending on your preferred toy construction method.
If starting from the nose, begin with a small cast-on and increase evenly until the face reaches full width. Work even through the cheeks, then continue for the upper head. Begin gradual decreases toward the crown.
If starting from the crown, reverse that logic and shape the face later by careful stuffing and embroidery.
The head in the image is nearly spherical but not perfectly round.
The lower half is slightly fuller through the cheeks. The muzzle is subtle, not protruding like a cone. Use stuffing to build a smooth face with only a mild central snout area.
Before fully closing, stuff very firmly.
Massage the head so no lumps remain. The face should appear smooth and refined when viewed from the front.
Bunny Ears Make 2
Each ear is knitted flat in two matching pieces, then joined or seamed to create a clean edge and a lightly padded structure.
CO for a moderate ear base width.
Work in St st, decreasing gradually toward the tip. The ear shape should be long, narrow, and softly leaf-like. Do not make the tips too sharp. They should be rounded points.
Make four ear panels in total.
Join two panels per ear with WS together or seam them after knitting. Add only a whisper of stuffing, or none at all. The ears in the picture stand upright because the knitting is firm and the seam gives structure.
At the base, keep the final half inch unstuffed and flexible for sewing.
Head and Facial Sculpting
Sew the head to the neck using strong matching yarn.
Check alignment from front and side views. The head should sit centered, with a slight forward tilt that gives a gentle, attentive expression.
Add very light sculpting if needed by passing thread from the lower face to the eye area.
This helps define the cheeks. Keep it subtle. The image shows a calm face with soft contours, not deep indentations.
Facial Embroidery
The face is one of the most important parts of this design.
- Place the eyes as tiny vertical black stitches or knots.
- Set them fairly wide apart, slightly above the midpoint of the head front.
- Keep them small so the bunny looks sweet and classic.
- Embroider the nose in a short Y-shaped style with a softly split mouth.
- Use dark brown or black thread for the mouth lines.
The nose area should be centered and modest.
Do not overbuild the muzzle. A delicate stitched nose with a softly branching mouth line is enough to match the picture.
Attaching the Ears
Position the ears close together on the top sides of the head.
They should rise almost straight upward, with only a slight outward angle. Sew the base of each ear securely so the front edge stands proud and the ear keeps its upright shape.
Before knotting off, place the beret temporarily on the head.
This lets you check that the ears emerge above and behind the hat in a pleasing way.
Pink Shoes Make 2
Using rose pink, CO for a tiny shoe sole.
Work a small oval or rounded rectangular sole, either flat in garter or as a shaped base. Pick up stitches around the sole or work an upper separately. The shoe should cup the bunny foot neatly.
The shoes in the picture are classic Mary Jane style.
- Rounded toe
- Low opening
- Single strap across the instep
- Soft, snug fit
Form the opening by decreasing around the upper foot area.
Add the strap as a narrow knitted strip sewn to one side and anchored on the other. A tiny stitched knot can mimic a button if desired.
Sew the shoes onto the finished feet so they sit firmly and do not twist.
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Dress Overview
The dress is knitted in rose pink and worn directly over the bunny body.
It has a rounded yoke, puff sleeves, a gently flared skirt, and extensive applied floral decoration. To preserve the exact look of the image, make the garment as a separate dress rather than knitting it directly onto the body.
This allows better control over the skirt shape.
The dress should sit just above the shoes, leaving a little leg visible. The hemline is even and lightly curved by the fullness of the skirt.
Dress Bodice
CO for the neck opening.
Work a narrow rib or neat edge, then begin yoke shaping with evenly spaced increases. Once the yoke reaches shoulder width, divide for sleeves and body.
The neckline is high and rounded.
It sits close to the neck without looking tight. Continue the body section in St st. Work a short straight bodice before beginning skirt increases.
The upper front should remain smooth because later you will add several small roses and stems there.
Puff Sleeves Make 2
Pick up or knit the sleeves separately from the armhole openings.
Increase quickly to create a puffed upper sleeve, then work a short sleeve length. Decrease toward the sleeve edge and finish with a neat trim.
The sleeves in the image are rounded and full.
They do not droop. Their shape comes from short length, gentle fullness, and small floral decorations placed around the outer area.
If needed, lightly tack the sleeve underside after assembly to hold the curve.
Dress Skirt
From the bodice, work multiple increase rounds spaced evenly apart.
The skirt should widen steadily until it forms a generous bell shape. Do not flare too abruptly. The fullness in the picture is graceful and balanced.
Continue until the hem reaches just above the ankles.
Finish with a narrow border in garter or a simple turned edge. Avoid a frill. The dress hem in the image is smooth and gently rounded.
Knitted Spiral Roses for Dress and Beret
These roses create the signature orchard look.
Make them in at least three sizes.
- Large roses for the lower skirt border.
- Medium roses for the bodice, sleeves, and hat trim.
- Tiny rosebuds for fillers and scattered accents.
To make a spiral rose, CO a short strip for small roses and a longer strip for larger roses.
Work a row with regular increases to create ruffling. Bind off. Roll the strip tightly from one end to the other, shaping the center first and allowing the outer edge to bloom slightly. Sew through the base firmly.
Use pale blush, medium rose, and deeper rose shades mixed together.
This variation gives the floral field more depth and keeps the arrangement from looking flat.
Leaves and Stems
Use olive and moss green yarn for all leafy details.
Leaves can be made in two ways.
- Knit tiny pointed leaves separately and sew them down.
- Embroider leaves directly with duplicate stitch, straight stitch, or small satin-style yarn stitches.
Stems should climb softly upward from the hem roses.
Scatter additional small leaves between flower clusters. Keep the embroidery delicate. The picture shows many details, but they remain tidy because the stems are fine and the flowers are placed with intention.
Decorating the Dress
Lay the finished dress flat before attaching embellishments.
Begin with the hem border first. Arrange the largest roses around the lower skirt in a balanced band, concentrating the biggest blooms near the center front and slightly off-center sides.
Next, fill gaps with medium roses and buds.
Work small leafy stems upward into the skirt. Add a few blossoms to the bodice and several to each sleeve. The upper section should be less dense than the hem.
The image shows a floral gradient effect.
The hem is rich and crowded, while the chest and sleeves have lighter placement. Preserve that balance so the dress does not look visually heavy at the top.
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Dress Closure
If you prefer a removable dress, leave a back opening and close with tiny snaps or sewn loops.
If you prefer a permanent display finish, sew the dress closed after fitting it onto the bunny. A permanent finish often looks neater at this scale.
Once the dress is on, lightly tack it at the shoulders and sides.
This keeps the garment centered and prevents twisting under the satchel strap.
Beret
Using rose pink, CO for the hat band.
Work a narrow ribbed or textured band that fits low around the bunny’s forehead. Join and begin increasing through the main hat body to form a soft beret dome.
After reaching the fullest width, work a few even rounds.
Then begin crown decreases until the top closes smoothly. The beret should be plush and rounded, not flat like a cap.
Fit it on the head and check the front edge.
It should sit just above the eyes and curve gently around the face. Sew three small roses and a few tiny green leaves near one side of the front band to match the image.
Crossbody Satchel
The satchel is small, square-ish, and soft.
Using the same rose pink, knit a small rectangle for the body. Fold it into a pouch and seam the sides. Knit a flap with a rounded lower edge.
The strap should be narrow and flat.
Make it long enough to cross from one shoulder to the opposite hip. Sew the strap securely to the bag sides, then attach the satchel to the bunny so it sits naturally over the dress without covering too many central flowers.
Add one tiny rose or bud to the flap.
The purse in the image is simple and sweet, so keep decoration minimal.
Dressing and Positioning the Bunny
Put the dress on first, then the shoes, then place the beret, and finally position the satchel.
Once everything is arranged, use a few hidden stitches to secure each piece exactly where you want it.
The bunny should look upright and composed.
The hands rest down the sides, the skirt spreads softly, and the hat frames the face. The outfit should feel polished, like a treasured handcrafted display piece.
Fox Overview
The fox is smaller and made in a simpler style than the bunny, but it still needs neat finishing.
It has a rust orange head and body, dark paws, a white muzzle and chest patch, pointed ears with dark tips, green overalls, and a small fruit accessory held at the side.
Fox Legs and Body
Begin with two small dark paws, then switch to rust orange for the lower legs if you want clear paw definition.
Join the legs and continue upward for the seated body. The fox body should be pear-shaped, narrow at the shoulders and wider at the lower body so it can sit steadily.
Stuff firmly at the base and more lightly at the upper body.
This helps the fox keep its seated posture.
Fox Arms Make 2
Knit two slim tubes with dark paws and rust upper sections.
Stuff only lightly. Sew to the upper sides of the fox body so they angle slightly downward.
Fox Head and Ears
Knit the head as a rounded shape with a subtly narrower muzzle area.
Add a white muzzle patch to the lower front. Embroider a tiny black nose and eyes. The eyes should be small and close enough to create a gentle expression without looking severe.
The ears are small upright triangles.
Knit outer ear pieces in rust orange with dark tips, and inner ear pieces in a lighter shade if desired. Sew them to the head with a slight outward tilt.
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Fox Tail
Knit a tapered tail beginning at the tip or base.
Use white or cream for the tip, rust orange for the main tail, and shape it so it curves softly around the fox’s side. Attach it low on the back.
Fox Overalls
Using medium green, knit a tiny bib front, body wrap, and straps.
You may knit the overalls as one piece or as separate parts sewn on. The bib should be rectangular and sit high on the chest. The lower section should wrap around the hips and upper legs.
Add two tiny strap buttons with knots or miniature embroidered dots.
The overalls in the image are plain with a rustic feel, which helps the fox complement the more ornate bunny.
Fox Fruit Accessory
Knit or wrap a tiny round fruit in muted pink or peach yarn.
Add a small green leaf and short stem. Stitch it to one hand or the side of the overalls so it appears carried rather than floating.
Picnic Basket
The basket should be low, wide, and softly rectangular with rounded corners.
Using brown yarn, knit a flat base. Pick up stitches around it and work the sides upward. The walls should not be tall. Bind off neatly at the top edge.
The handle is a separate narrow strip or cord.
Shape it into an arch and sew it to opposite sides of the basket.
To mimic the checked cloth seen in the image, knit a small lining flap in cream and dark green. Use tiny stranded checks, duplicate stitch, or alternating embroidered squares. Tuck this cloth into one side of the basket so it peeks out naturally.
The basket lid-like top flap can be a small tan rectangle sewn at the upper edge.
Keep the basket decorative rather than functional at this scale.
Teacup and Saucer
Using pale beige or taupe, knit a tiny cup body.
Start from the base, increase slightly, then work a few even rounds and bind off. Add a tiny loop handle on one side. Stuff lightly or insert a rolled scrap of felt to help hold the shape.
For the saucer, knit a flat circle.
Keep it very shallow and neat. If needed, place a thin cardboard circle inside a double-layer saucer for structure.
Add a tiny green leaf or stem motif to the side of the cup to match the garden feel.
Flower Bouquet
This bouquet rests near the fox and should look soft and freshly gathered.
Make several miniature flowers in cream, pale pink, and medium rose. A mix of tiny spiral roses and simple gathered blossoms works well.
For each stem, use green yarn wrapped around a firm core or twist several strands together.
Gather the stems and tie them with a narrow cream or green strand near the base. Let the blooms cluster closely at the top, with a few leaves protruding around the edges.
The bouquet should be small enough to feel precious and delicate.
Scene Styling
Arrange the finished pieces with the bunny in the center.
- Basket and teacup on the bunny’s left side.
- Fox on the bunny’s right side.
- Bouquet resting near the fox.
- Satchel hanging across the bunny front.
- Beret slightly angled but still centered enough to frame the face.
Spread the dress hem gently so the floral border is fully visible.
Position the fox close to the bunny but not touching too heavily, so each figure remains easy to see in display photos.
Assembly Order
- Knit and stuff bunny legs, arms, body, head, and ears.
- Sew bunny together and embroider face.
- Knit and attach shoes.
- Knit dress and sleeves.
- Add all floral embellishment to dress.
- Dress the bunny and secure garment.
- Knit beret and decorate with roses.
- Knit satchel and attach crossbody strap.
- Knit fox body parts and assemble.
- Knit fox overalls and fruit detail.
- Knit basket, teacup, saucer, and bouquet.
- Arrange the full display scene.
Tips for Accurate Results
- Keep the bunny face simple. The sweetness comes from restraint.
- Do not oversize the eyes. Tiny eyes match the image best.
- Make the dress full but not stiff. It should fall in a soft bell shape.
- Use many small flowers, not only a few large ones. Density matters.
- Place the largest roses at the lower skirt. This anchors the design visually.
- Keep the fox smaller and plainer than the bunny. It is a companion, not the main subject.
- Use strong hidden stitches. The accessories should stay in place when displayed.
Final Assembly and Facial Detailing
Sew the bunny together with careful symmetry and check the posture before securing every seam permanently.
After attaching the head, arms, and ears, embroider the face slowly and step back often to compare both sides. Add the dress, beret, shoes, and satchel only after the body proportions feel balanced. Arrange the fox and accessories around the bunny for the finished orchard scene.
Care Notes
Display the set away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and rough handling.
Because the flowers, hat trim, and miniature props are delicate, this design is best suited for shelf display rather than active play. Lift each figure from the body, not by the ears, hat, satchel strap, or basket handle.
Quick Checklist Before You Finish
- Are both bunny ears even in height and angle?
- Is the face centered and gentle?
- Does the beret sit low and softly rounded?
- Do the shoes match and sit flat?
- Is the skirt full with dense floral decoration at the hem?
- Is the satchel placed diagonally across the body?
- Is the fox clearly smaller than the bunny?
- Do the basket, teacup, and bouquet look neatly scaled?
Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines
Use a soft dry brush or gentle air puff to remove dust from the flowers and textured areas.
For deeper cleaning, spot clean only with a barely damp cloth and mild soap, then blot with a dry towel and reshape while drying flat. Avoid soaking, twisting, machine washing, or high heat. Store in a breathable box with acid-free tissue if the set will not be displayed for a long time.
