This sweet handmade bunny set is designed to look like a collectible knitted bunny doll with timeless cottage charm. The outfit includes a textured cinnamon dress, a soft cream blouse, matching bonnet, tiny strap shoes, and a crossbody bag, with extra miniature accessories for a charming display. If you enjoy browsing for a heirloom toy, nursery gift, handmade stuffed bunny, or artisan knit doll, this design captures that same cozy look in a project you can make at home.
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Overview
This pattern recreates the full scene as closely as possible: the seated bunny, bonnet, blouse, dress, shoes, shoulder bag, small basket with yarn balls, tiny mouse in blue clothing, the little cinnamon hat with gray ears, and the slim notebook cover.
The bunny has a long oval head, a rounded lower muzzle, long soft ears, a gently weighted body, slim arms, straight legs, and wide Mary Jane style shoes. The clothing is not oversized. It sits close to the body, just like the piece in the image.
The surface texture matters in this design. The bunny body is smooth stockinette. The dress and bonnet use visible cable panels. The blouse is plain and light, with stitched cross details. Small proportions give the whole set a carefully made cottage look.
Materials
- Main bunny color: light cream DK yarn
- Cinnamon clothing color: warm medium brown DK yarn
- Mouse body color: light gray fingering or light DK yarn
- Mouse outfit color: soft dusty blue fingering or light DK yarn
- Accent yarns: beige, muted blue, muted sage, soft cream for basket contents
- Needles: 2.25 mm and 2.75 mm double-pointed needles or magic loop needles
- Optional straight needles: same sizes for flat pieces
- Tapestry needle
- Locking stitch markers
- Row counter
- Stuffing: firm polyester toy stuffing
- Weighted filling: optional glass beads or steel pellets in a fabric pouch for the lower body
- Safety eyes: 5 mm black for bunny, 3 mm black for mouse, or embroidered French knot eyes
- Small buttons: two tiny cinnamon buttons for shoes, one small button for bag flap, one medium beige button for mouse
- Thin cardboard or plastic canvas: optional insert for notebook cover
- Sewing thread: brown, cream, and pale pink
Gauge
Gauge for bunny body: 28 sts and 36 rows = 4 inches in stockinette on 2.75 mm needles.
Gauge for clothing and miniatures: 30 to 32 sts and 38 to 42 rows = 4 inches in stockinette on 2.25 mm needles.
The exact row count is less important than the overall proportion. Knit tightly enough that stuffing does not show through.
Finished Size
- Main bunny: about 12 inches tall seated, about 15 inches tall including bonnet top when measured upright
- Mouse: about 3 1/4 inches tall
- Basket: about 1 3/4 inches wide
- Notebook cover: sized to fit a tiny notebook about 2 1/4 by 1 1/2 inches
Abbreviations
- BO = bind off
- CO = cast on
- dec = decrease
- inc = increase
- k = knit
- k2tog = knit 2 together
- m1L = make 1 left
- m1R = make 1 right
- p = purl
- pm = place marker
- rem = remaining
- rep = repeat
- rnd = round
- RS = right side
- ssk = slip, slip, knit
- st = stitch
- sts = stitches
- WS = wrong side
Special Cable
2/2 right cable: slip 2 sts to cable needle and hold to back, k2, then k2 from cable needle.
2/2 left cable: slip 2 sts to cable needle and hold to front, k2, then k2 from cable needle.
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Pattern Notes
- The bunny is worked mostly in the round for smooth shaping.
- The blouse, dress, bonnet, shoes, bag, mouse clothing, basket, and tiny accessories are separate pieces.
- The face is very simple. Keep the eyes small and widely spaced.
- The lower muzzle is shaped with soft thread sculpting after stuffing.
- The dress should flare gently, not dramatically.
- The bonnet sits low on the forehead and slopes toward the back.
- The long ears drop from beneath the bonnet and reach to about the upper chest.
Main Bunny
Legs Make 2
Using cream and 2.75 mm needles, CO 14 sts. Join carefully for working in the round.
Rnds 1 through 18: Knit all sts.
Rnd 19: K1, m1R, knit to last 1 st, m1L, k1. You now have 16 sts.
Rnds 20 through 36: Knit all sts.
Lightly stuff the lower section only. The upper leg should stay mostly soft so the bunny can sit naturally.
Flatten the top opening of the first leg and place on hold. Make the second leg the same way but do not break yarn.
Joining the Legs
On the second leg, knit across 16 sts. CO 4 sts. Knit across 16 sts of first leg. CO 4 sts. You now have 40 sts for the lower body.
Place marker for start of rnd at center back.
Lower Body
Rnds 1 through 8: Knit all sts.
Rnd 9: K16, k2tog, k4, ssk, k16. You now have 38 sts.
Rnd 10: Knit.
Rnd 11: K15, k2tog, k4, ssk, k15. You now have 36 sts.
Rnds 12 through 18: Knit.
Add stuffing to legs and lower body. If desired, place a small weighted pouch in the base before adding more stuffing around it.
Rnd 19: K8, k2tog, k16, ssk, k8. You now have 34 sts.
Rnd 20: Knit.
Rnd 21: K7, k2tog, k16, ssk, k7. You now have 32 sts.
Rnds 22 through 32: Knit.
The torso should now be a soft cylinder with only a slight waist. This bunny is plump through the lower body and upper tummy, rather than sharply shaped.
Upper Body
Rnd 33: K6, k2tog, k16, ssk, k6. You now have 30 sts.
Rnd 34: Knit.
Rnd 35: K5, k2tog, k16, ssk, k5. You now have 28 sts.
Rnds 36 through 42: Knit.
Stuff firmly, especially across the chest. The upper body should support the head without becoming stiff.
Rnd 43: K1, k2tog around. You now have 19 sts.
Rnd 44: Knit.
Rnd 45: K1, k2tog around to end. You now have about 13 sts.
Break yarn, thread through sts, and draw closed. Leave a long tail for sewing the head to the body later, or keep the piece separate if you prefer to sew rather than continue upward.
Arms Make 2
Using cream and 2.75 mm needles, CO 12 sts and join in the round.
Rnds 1 through 20: Knit.
Rnd 21: K1, k2tog, knit to last 3 sts, ssk, k1. You now have 10 sts.
Rnds 22 through 28: Knit.
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Stuff only the lower two thirds. Keep the upper arm flat and flexible.
Flatten the opening and sew closed later. The finished arms should hang straight with slightly rounded ends, not bent elbows.
Head
Using cream and 2.75 mm needles, CO 12 sts. Divide evenly and join in the round.
Rnd 1: Knit.
Rnd 2: Inc in every st. You now have 24 sts.
Rnd 3: K1, m1R around. You now have 36 sts.
Rnd 4: Knit.
Rnd 5: K2, m1R around. You now have 48 sts.
Rnds 6 through 22: Knit.
The head is a tall oval, not a perfect sphere. To match the image, keep the side profile smooth and allow a little extra stuffing toward the cheeks and muzzle area.
Rnd 23: K6, k2tog around. You now have 42 sts.
Rnd 24: Knit.
Rnd 25: K5, k2tog around. You now have 36 sts.
Insert safety eyes now between rnds 11 and 12, spacing them about 10 sts apart. Place them slightly wide so the face looks calm and gentle.
Rnds 26 through 28: Knit.
Stuff the head very firmly. Pay special attention to the forehead and lower face so the head holds its shape under the bonnet.
Rnd 29: K4, k2tog around. You now have 30 sts.
Rnd 30: Knit.
Rnd 31: K3, k2tog around. You now have 24 sts.
Rnd 32: K2, k2tog around. You now have 18 sts.
Rnd 33: K1, k2tog around. You now have 12 sts.
Break yarn, thread through sts, and close tightly. Weave in securely.
Ears Make 2
Using cream and 2.75 mm needles, CO 8 sts.
Rows 1 and all WS rows: Purl.
Row 2: Kfb, k6, kfb. You now have 10 sts.
Row 4: Kfb, k8, kfb. You now have 12 sts.
Row 6: Kfb, k10, kfb. You now have 14 sts.
Row 8: Kfb, k12, kfb. You now have 16 sts.
Rows 9 through 28: Work in stockinette.
Row 30: K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. You now have 14 sts.
Row 32: Repeat decrease row. You now have 12 sts.
Row 34: Repeat decrease row. You now have 10 sts.
Row 36: Repeat decrease row. You now have 8 sts.
Rows 37 through 42: Work even.
BO knitwise.
Fold each ear lengthwise with the stockinette side out and sew the lower 1 inch only, making the base slightly pinched. Do not stuff. The ears should drape softly and hang long.
Muzzle Shaping
Using cream sewing thread or matching yarn, run a shaping thread from the lower back of the head to the center front. Pull lightly to define the lower muzzle. Repeat once more if needed.
This shaping should be subtle. The face in the image is very smooth and minimal, with only a slight rounded muzzle and soft chin line.
Nose and Mouth
Use brown embroidery floss or split brown yarn.
Embroider a small vertical stitch centered on the muzzle, then form a shallow Y shape below it. Keep the mouth short, neat, and slightly curved. The nose area should remain plain with no large satin stitched triangle.
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Cream Blouse
The blouse is a short-sleeved underlayer with a soft rolled or plain neckline, tiny collar, and brown cross motifs embroidered on the front and sleeves.
Blouse Body
Using cream and 2.25 mm needles, CO 44 sts. Work flat.
Rows 1 through 4: K1, p42, k1 for a neat edge.
Row 5 RS: K1, knit to end.
Continue in stockinette with 1 edge st each side until piece measures 3 inches.
Shape armholes by BO 3 sts at the start of the next 2 rows, then dec 1 st each side on the next 2 RS rows. You now have 34 sts.
Work even until armhole depth measures 1 1/4 inches.
Shape neck: Work 12 sts, BO center 10 sts, work rem 12 sts.
Finish each side separately, dec 1 st at neck edge on next 2 RS rows. Work until total back length reaches shoulder. BO.
Make a matching front, but work neck slightly lower by binding off the center 8 sts earlier and decreasing at neck edge 2 times.
Sleeves Make 2
CO 18 sts in cream. Work 4 rows stockinette with edge sts neat. Inc 1 st each side on Row 5. You now have 20 sts.
Work even for 1 inch. BO 3 sts at start of next 2 rows, then dec 1 st each side on next 2 RS rows. BO rem sts.
Collar
With RS facing and 2.25 mm needles, pick up about 28 sts evenly around neckline.
Row 1 WS: Purl.
Row 2 RS: K2, p24, k2.
Row 3: Purl.
Row 4: Knit.
BO loosely.
Sew blouse seams. Attach sleeves. The blouse should fit close to the bunny, with short sleeves that end above the elbow.
Cross Motifs
Using brown yarn, embroider small X motifs on the blouse front and sleeves.
- Place 3 crosses across the upper front just below the collar.
- Place 2 crosses on each sleeve, spaced evenly.
- Place 1 tiny cross on each side of the collar point if desired.
Each cross should be delicate, about 3 to 4 knit rows tall. Do not make them heavy or bold.
Cinnamon Dress
The dress is sleeveless with a square front bib effect, narrow straps, a softly flared skirt, seed or garter edging at the hem, and cable panels rising from the lower skirt toward the bodice.
Dress Skirt Front
Using cinnamon and 2.25 mm needles, CO 42 sts.
Rows 1 through 6: Knit every row for garter hem.
Row 7 RS: K4, p2, k4, p2, k20, p2, k4, p2, k4.
Row 8 and all WS rows: Work sts as they appear, keeping garter border only if preferred at edges.
Begin cable placement on the two side vertical panels. On every 8th RS row, work a 2/2 cable within each k4 section, mirroring the direction so both cables travel upward attractively.
At the same time, shape skirt flare down into bodice. Dec 1 st each side every 8th row 5 times, then every 6th row 3 times. Keep cable panels centered as you go.
When piece measures about 4 1/2 inches, you should have around 26 sts.
Shape armholes by BO 2 sts at start of next 2 rows, then dec 1 st each side on next 2 RS rows. You now have about 18 sts.
Work even for 6 rows.
Shape bib top by working center 12 sts and decreasing away outer edges if needed. Continue until bib measures about 1 1/4 inches tall. BO.
Dress Back
CO 42 sts. Work same hem and shaping as front, but without the full bib height. Keep a simple straight upper back edge with slight armhole shaping.
At upper back, divide for opening if desired. Work 2 separate back sections of equal width for easy dressing, leaving a narrow gap for closure.
Add 1 or 2 button loops at the top back edge if you want the dress removable.
Dress Straps Make 2
CO 4 sts in cinnamon. Knit every row until strap measures long enough to reach from front bib over shoulder to back edge, about 2 inches.
BO. Sew neatly.
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Dress Assembly
Sew side seams. Attach straps. Fit dress onto bunny over the blouse.
The front skirt should flare over the lap when the bunny is sitting. The hem should land around the lower leg top, not down at the ankles.
Bonnet
The bonnet is textured, close fitting, and slightly oversized at the back. It features a broad ribbed brim and cable patterning on the crown.
Bonnet Main Piece
Using cinnamon and 2.25 mm needles, CO 54 sts. Work flat.
Rows 1 through 10: K2, p2 rib across.
Row 11 RS: K3, p2, k4, p2, k4, p2, k4, p2, k4, p2, k3.
Continue in this arrangement, using the k4 sections as cable panels. Work a cable twist every 8th row, alternating directions across the hat for a natural hand-knit look.
Work until piece measures about 4 3/4 inches from cast-on edge.
Shape crown by dividing into 3 sections and working decreases at the boundaries every RS row until about 18 sts remain. BO, gather top, and seam back edge.
The bonnet should not fit like a tight cap. It should sit low in front and softly rounded at the back.
Bonnet Ties Make 2
CO 3 sts in cinnamon. Knit every row until each tie measures about 8 inches. BO.
Sew one tie to each lower front corner of bonnet. In the image, the ties are not visibly tied in a bow, so leave them loose or tucked.
Shoes Make 2
The shoes are soft knit Mary Jane style slippers in cinnamon with a strap and tiny side button.
Sole
Using cinnamon and 2.25 mm needles, CO 8 sts.
Rows 1 through 2: Knit.
Row 3: Kfb, knit to last st, kfb. You now have 10 sts.
Row 4: Knit.
Row 5: Kfb, knit to last st, kfb. You now have 12 sts.
Work 10 rows stockinette.
Next row: K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. You now have 10 sts.
Next row: Purl.
Next row: Repeat decrease row. You now have 8 sts.
BO.
Upper Shoe
Pick up 20 sts around the sole edge, excluding the back seam if easier. Work in the round for 6 rnds in stockinette.
Shape toe by knitting short rows or by decreasing 4 sts evenly on the next 2 rnds. Stuff lightly if desired, though a flat shoe is usually enough.
For the strap, CO 16 sts on one side opening edge and work as an attached I-cord or narrow flat strip. Sew to opposite side and add a tiny button near the outer ankle.
The opening on top should remain visible, showing the cream leg beneath.
Crossbody Bag
The bag is a small cinnamon pouch with flap, tiny button, and long narrow strap crossing the body.
Bag Body
Using cinnamon and 2.25 mm needles, CO 14 sts.
Rows 1 through 16: Work in stockinette with first and last st knit every row for tidy edges.
Fold piece in half and sew side seams. Lightly stuff or leave flat.
Flap
Pick up 14 sts along top back edge.
Rows 1 through 4: Stockinette.
Row 5 RS: K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
Row 6: Purl.
Repeat these 2 rows until 8 sts remain. BO.
Sew a tiny cinnamon button to front center.
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Strap
CO 3 sts. Knit every row until strap measures about 10 inches. BO.
Sew both ends to the top sides of the bag. Position the bag so it hangs at the bunny’s right hip and the strap crosses from left shoulder to right side.
Mini Basket
The little basket on the table is knit in cinnamon and holds several miniature yarn balls.
Basket Base
Using cinnamon and 2.25 mm needles, CO 6 sts on dpns.
Rnd 1: Inc in every st. You now have 12 sts.
Rnd 2: Knit.
Rnd 3: K1, m1R around. You now have 18 sts.
Rnd 4: Knit.
Rnd 5: K2, m1R around. You now have 24 sts.
Rnds 6 through 8: Knit.
Next rnd: Purl all sts to create a turning ridge.
Rnds 10 through 18: Knit.
BO loosely.
Basket Handle
CO 3 sts. Knit every row for about 4 inches. BO.
Sew each end inside the basket rim on opposite sides. Shape into a soft arch.
Mini Yarn Balls
Make 4 or 5 tiny balls in muted cream, blue, sage, and tan.
CO 8 sts. Work 6 rows stockinette. Thread yarn through live sts, pull closed into a tiny sphere, add a dot of stuffing, and close the other end.
Tuck into the basket.
Tiny Mouse
The small mouse has a pale gray body, long tail, rounded ears, a blue sweater, blue pointed hat, and a large beige button held at the front.
Mouse Body
Using light gray and 2.25 mm needles, CO 10 sts and join.
Rnd 1: Inc in every st. You now have 20 sts.
Rnds 2 through 8: Knit.
Rnd 9: K3, k2tog around. You now have 16 sts.
Rnds 10 through 16: Knit.
Stuff firmly.
Rnd 17: K2, k2tog around. You now have 12 sts.
Rnd 18: Knit.
Rnd 19: K1, k2tog around. You now have 8 sts.
Break yarn and close.
Form a slight neck with a matching thread wrap if desired.
Mouse Snout
Use pale pink thread to embroider a tiny triangular nose and a very short split mouth. Keep the face very small and centered low.
Attach 3 mm eyes or embroider French knots slightly above the snout line.
Mouse Ears Make 2
CO 8 sts in gray. Work 4 rows stockinette. Thread through live sts and gather into a flat circle. Fold slightly and sew to head.
Mouse Arms Make 2
CO 6 sts in gray and work 10 rows as an I-cord or narrow tube. BO. Stuff minimally or leave flat. Sew to sides.
Mouse Legs Make 2
CO 6 sts in gray and work 12 rows as tiny tubes. Stuff lightly. Sew to base so the mouse can sit upright leaning slightly back.
Mouse Tail
Make a thin gray I-cord about 4 inches long. Sew to lower back.
Blue Sweater
Using blue and 2.25 mm needles, CO 18 sts. Work flat.
Rows 1 through 4: K1, p16, k1.
Continue in stockinette for 10 rows.
Shape tiny armholes by BO 2 sts each side once. Work 4 more rows. BO center 6 sts for neck and finish shoulders separately.
Sew shoulder seams and side seams over mouse body. The sweater should sit snugly, with sleeves represented by the visible arm openings.
Blue Hat
CO 18 sts in blue and join.
Rnds 1 through 4: K1, p1 rib.
Rnds 5 through 10: Knit.
Rnd 11: K2tog around. You now have 9 sts.
Rnd 12: Knit.
Thread yarn through sts and close into a point. Add a tiny pale pom if desired, though the image suggests a small pointed top without a large pom.
Button Prop
Sew a medium beige button to the mouse front between the paws, or tack it lightly into the arms so it looks as if the mouse is holding it.
Tiny Cinnamon Hat with Gray Ears
This miniature piece sits behind the bunny in the image. It resembles a tiny cinnamon cap with two gray ears and a pale pom on top.
Hat Base
Using cinnamon and 2.25 mm needles, CO 20 sts and join.
Rnds 1 through 4: K1, p1 rib.
Rnds 5 through 10: Work a simple cable or knit-purl texture to echo the bonnet.
Rnd 11: K2tog around. You now have 10 sts.
Rnd 12: Knit.
Thread through sts and close.
Gray Ears Make 2
CO 6 sts in gray. Work 4 rows stockinette. Gather into tiny half circles and sew low on each side of the hat.
Top Pom
Wrap pale cream or gray yarn into a very tiny pom and attach at crown.
Notebook Cover
The small rectangular item at the far right looks like a slim notebook with a cinnamon knit cover.
Using cinnamon and 2.25 mm needles, CO enough sts to wrap around a tiny cardboard insert about 2 1/4 by 1 1/2 inches.
A practical count is 20 sts. Work in garter stitch until the piece wraps around the front, spine, and back with a slight overlap inside. BO.
Sew side flaps inward to create pockets for the notebook covers, or glue lightly around a folded card blank if you are making a display-only prop.
Assembly
Sew the head securely to the body. The neck should be centered and stable, with the head facing straight forward.
Attach the ears slightly behind the eye line and fairly high on the head, then let them hang down. The bonnet will cover the top ear joins.
Sew the arms at the upper side body just below the neck. They should hang straight downward with a soft inward angle.
Dress the bunny in the blouse first, then the dress. Add the shoes and fasten the tiny side buttons. Place the bonnet low on the forehead and slightly loose at the back. Add the bag across the body.
For display, sit the bunny near the table edge, angle the feet slightly forward, and let the skirt spread softly. Arrange the basket to one side and the mouse close to the right foot.
Finishing Details That Make the Look Accurate
- Head shape: keep the face long and calm, not round and babyish
- Eyes: tiny, black, simple, and widely spaced
- Mouth: short stitched Y shape in brown
- Ears: long, flat, and softly drooping
- Blouse: light cream with small brown cross stitches
- Dress: cinnamon shade with visible cable texture panels
- Bonnet: textured, low front brim, softly rounded back
- Shoes: closed toe with a neat strap and button
- Bag: narrow flap and long crossbody strap
- Mouse: tiny gray body, blue clothing, beige button
Final Assembly and Facial Detailing
Check the bunny from the front before fixing the ears and bonnet permanently. The face should look balanced, with both eyes level and the mouth centered exactly between them.
If the muzzle looks too flat, add one more gentle sculpting stitch from the underside. If it looks too pointed, massage the stuffing upward and soften the shaping thread slightly.
Sew the bonnet only at a few hidden points if you want it removable in appearance but secure for display. A couple of tiny stitches at the side edges are usually enough.
Care Notes
- Display indoors and away from strong direct sunlight.
- Avoid hanging the bunny by the ears, bonnet ties, or bag strap.
- Spot clean first whenever possible.
- If using safety eyes, always check that they are locked firmly before gifting.
- Mini accessories are decorative and should be kept away from very young children.
Quick Checklist Before You Finish
- Are the eyes placed low enough and wide enough?
- Do both ears hang to a matching length?
- Does the dress flare gently rather than stand out stiffly?
- Is the bonnet sitting low across the forehead?
- Are the shoe straps neat and even?
- Does the bag hang at the right hip?
- Are the blouse cross motifs small and delicate?
- Is the mouse tiny compared with the bunny?
Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines
For routine care, use a clean dry cloth or a soft brush to remove dust. Work gently around the bonnet cables, blouse stitches, and mouse ears so the texture stays crisp.
If deeper cleaning is needed, dab stained areas with cool water and a very small amount of mild soap. Do not soak the whole piece unless all fillings, buttons, and inserted details are fully washable.
After spot cleaning, blot with a towel and reshape the head, ears, dress, and shoes while damp. Let the bunny dry flat on a towel in a well-ventilated room.
Store the set in a breathable cotton bag or a covered display box. Avoid plastic storage in humid spaces, since trapped moisture can dull yarn texture over time.
