This charming woodland set is designed to create the same storybook look as the sample image: a tall knitted bunny with a soft cream face, drooping ears, a dusty rose beret, a mossy leaf-collar capelet, a blue-gray eyelet dress, and a tiny leaf satchel, plus a small dressed woodland companion. It is a lovely choice for handmade nursery decor, collectible soft toy lovers, heirloom gift knitting, boutique toy display, and anyone searching for a knitted bunny doll pattern with matching accessories.
The shaping below is written to help you recreate the same gentle proportions, quiet color palette, and sweet cottage style shown in the photo. The pattern uses clear stitch counts, row-by-row shaping, and separate garment construction so the finished pieces keep the same neat silhouette that makes artisan knitted animals so appealing for gift shops, pattern buyers, and handmade toy collectors.
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Pattern Overview
This pattern makes two dressed woodland toys inspired by the image.
- Large Bunny: cream body, long floppy ears, blue-gray dress, moss green capelet with leaf collar, dusty rose beret with clustered trim, and a green leaf-shaped shoulder bag.
- Small Woodland Companion: warm brown body with cream face and chest, blue-gray dress, moss green capelet, and dusty rose beret.
- The toys are knitted flat unless noted, then seamed and stuffed.
- The garments are removable if assembled carefully, though the beret and bag may be lightly tacked in place for display.
Finished Size
- Large Bunny: about 14 inches tall from feet to top of head, about 15 inches tall including beret.
- Small Companion: about 5 1/2 inches tall from feet to top of head, about 6 inches including beret.
- Leaf Bag: about 2 1/4 inches tall.
Yarn
Use smooth DK weight yarn with good stitch definition. Wool, wool blend, or quality cotton-wool blends work best. Avoid fluffy yarn because the face details in the image are clean and minimal.
- Color A: soft cream for bunny head, body, arms, legs, ears, and shoes.
- Color B: mossy sage green for capelet, collar, and leaf bag.
- Color C: dusty blue-gray for the dresses.
- Color D: dusty rose for both berets.
- Color E: medium warm brown for small companion body, ears, and limbs.
- Color F: dark brown for small companion hooves and hand tips.
- Color G: tiny amount of pinkish beige or matching cream for nose shading if desired.
- Embroidery yarn: dark brown for eyes, nose, and mouth.
Needles, Notions, and Tools
- US 2.5 / 3 mm straight needles
- US 2 / 2.75 mm straight needles for garments if you knit loosely
- Set of double-pointed needles in similar size for optional i-cord straps
- Tapestry needle
- Removable stitch markers
- Row counter
- Toy stuffing
- Small amount of weighted pellets in fabric pouches for feet if desired
- Pins for blocking garments
Gauge
On US 2.5 / 3 mm needles in stockinette stitch:
- 28 stitches and 38 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm
- Gauge matters because the pieces must stay dense enough for toy stuffing.
Abbreviations
- BO = bind off
- CO = cast on
- dec = decrease
- inc = increase 1 stitch by knitting into front and back of stitch
- k = knit
- k2tog = knit 2 together
- m1 = make 1 increase
- p = purl
- psso = pass slipped stitch over
- rem = remain/remaining
- rep = repeat
- RS = right side
- ssk = slip, slip, knit
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- st st = stockinette stitch
- WS = wrong side
- yo = yarn over
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Special Notes Before You Begin
The large bunny in the image has a softly oval head, a narrow neck, slim arms, rounded feet, and a dress that falls in a gentle A-line shape. The capelet sits high at the shoulders and ends slightly above the waist. The beret is full but not oversized.
For the best match, keep stuffing firm in the head and feet, medium in the body, and light in the ears and arms. Overstuffing the body will make the dress flare too much and change the photographed silhouette.
Large Bunny
Legs and Lower Body
Knit 2 legs alike in Color A.
- CO 14 sts.
- Rows 1 to 6: Work in st st, beginning with a purl row.
- Row 7: K1, inc, k10, inc, k1. 16 sts.
- Row 8: P.
- Rows 9 to 18: Continue in st st.
- Row 19: K1, inc, k12, inc, k1. 18 sts.
- Row 20: P.
- Rows 21 to 30: Continue in st st.
- BO 2 sts at beginning of next 2 rows. 14 sts.
- Work 8 more rows in st st.
- Break yarn and place sts on holder.
Make second leg the same. Do not break yarn after the second leg unless needed for joining.
To join legs for lower body:
- With RS facing, knit across first leg 14 sts, CO 4 sts, knit across second leg 14 sts. 32 sts.
- Next row: P across.
- Rows 3 to 8 after joining: Continue in st st.
- Row 9: K13, k2tog, k2, ssk, k13. 30 sts.
- Next row: P.
- Rows 11 to 16: Continue in st st.
- Row 17: K12, k2tog, k2, ssk, k12. 28 sts.
- Next row: P.
- Rows 19 to 28: Continue in st st.
- Row 29: K2tog, k24, ssk. 26 sts.
- Next row: P.
- Rows 31 to 36: Continue in st st.
This shaping creates the slightly tapered body seen beneath the dress. The body should be slim through the waist so the cape and dress layers sit smoothly.
Upper Body and Neck
- Row 37: K2tog, k22, ssk. 24 sts.
- Next row: P.
- Rows 39 to 42: Continue in st st.
- Row 43: K2tog, k20, ssk. 22 sts.
- Next row: P.
- Rows 45 to 50: Continue in st st.
- Row 51: K2tog, k18, ssk. 20 sts.
- Next row: P.
- Rows 53 to 56: Continue in st st.
- Row 57: K5, k2tog, k6, ssk, k5. 18 sts.
- Next row: P.
- Rows 59 to 64: Continue in st st.
- BO.
Sew back body seam from neck to feet. Close inner leg seams. Shape feet flat at the sole and rounded at the toe while stuffing.
Arms
Knit 2 in Color A.
- CO 10 sts.
- Rows 1 to 8: Work in st st.
- Row 9: K1, inc, k8, inc, k1. 12 sts.
- Next row: P.
- Rows 11 to 24: Continue in st st.
- Row 25: K2tog, k8, ssk. 10 sts.
- Next row: P.
- Rows 27 to 34: Continue in st st.
- Row 35: K1, k2tog, k4, ssk, k1. 8 sts.
- Next row: P.
- Rows 37 to 40: Continue in st st.
- BO.
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Sew arm seams. Stuff lightly. Flatten the top edge slightly before attaching so the arms angle gently downward as in the photo rather than sticking straight out.
Head
Knit the head flat in Color A. The face in the image is broad and softly squared at the muzzle, with a gentle narrowing toward the chin. This row count helps keep that look.
- CO 18 sts.
- Row 1: P.
- Row 2: K1, inc, k16, inc, k1. 20 sts.
- Row 3: P.
- Row 4: K1, inc, k18, inc, k1. 22 sts.
- Row 5: P.
- Row 6: K1, inc, k20, inc, k1. 24 sts.
- Row 7: P.
- Row 8: K1, inc, k22, inc, k1. 26 sts.
- Row 9: P.
- Row 10: K1, inc, k24, inc, k1. 28 sts.
- Rows 11 to 26: Continue in st st.
- Row 27: K1, k2tog, k22, ssk, k1. 26 sts.
- Row 28: P.
- Row 29: K1, k2tog, k20, ssk, k1. 24 sts.
- Row 30: P.
- Row 31: K1, k2tog, k18, ssk, k1. 22 sts.
- Row 32: P.
- Row 33: K1, k2tog, k16, ssk, k1. 20 sts.
- Row 34: P.
- Row 35: K1, k2tog, k14, ssk, k1. 18 sts.
- Row 36: P.
- BO.
Sew head side seam and top seam. Stuff firmly, especially the lower face. Shape the muzzle area with your fingers while filling so the front looks smooth and rounded instead of pointed.
Ears
Knit 4 ear pieces in Color A, two for each ear. The ears in the image are long, softly tapered, and droop from high on the head.
- CO 8 sts.
- Row 1: P.
- Row 2: K1, inc, k6, inc, k1. 10 sts.
- Row 3: P.
- Row 4: K1, inc, k8, inc, k1. 12 sts.
- Rows 5 to 14: Continue in st st.
- Row 15: K1, k2tog, k6, ssk, k1. 10 sts.
- Row 16: P.
- Row 17: K1, k2tog, k4, ssk, k1. 8 sts.
- Row 18: P.
- Row 19: K1, k2tog, k2, ssk, k1. 6 sts.
- Row 20: P.
- Row 21: K2tog, k2, ssk. 4 sts.
- Row 22: P.
- Row 23: K2tog twice. 2 sts.
- Row 24: P2tog. 1 st.
- Fasten off.
Pair 2 pieces for each ear with RS outward. Mattress stitch around sides, leaving base open. Do not stuff. Lightly steam if needed so the ears hang flat and soft.
Shoes and Foot Detail
The image shows soft cream slippers with a slight instep line. After the legs are stuffed and closed, use Color A to embroider a shallow horizontal line across the front third of each foot. Add a tiny wrap stitch at each side for the slipper opening.
Large Bunny Dress
The dress is blue-gray with a narrow bodice, tiny front button band look, and a skirt decorated with vertical eyelet drops. It sits below the cape and reaches just above the ankles.
Dress Back and Front
Knit flat in Color C from hem upward. Make 2 identical pieces except neckline shaping on the front.
- CO 34 sts.
- Rows 1 to 6: K every row for garter hem.
- Row 7 RS: K2, yo, k2tog, rep from to last 2 sts, k2.
- Row 8: P.
- Rows 9 to 14: St st.
- Row 15 RS: K3, yo, k2tog, k8, yo, k2tog, k8, yo, k2tog, k8, yo, k2tog, k3.
- Row 16: P.
- Rows 17 to 22: St st.
- Rep rows 15 to 22 three more times.
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You now have the repeated eyelet-drop effect seen in the skirt. The holes should stack in vertical columns rather than forming lace fabric.
- Next RS row: K2tog, k30, ssk. 32 sts.
- WS: P.
- Work 6 rows st st.
- Next RS row: K2tog, k28, ssk. 30 sts.
- WS: P.
- Work 6 rows st st.
- Next RS row: K2tog, k26, ssk. 28 sts.
- WS: P.
- Work 6 rows st st.
- Next RS row: K2tog, k24, ssk. 26 sts.
- WS: P.
- Work 4 rows st st.
For the back:
- Row 1 RS: K5, BO 16, k5. Work each side separately.
- At each neck edge, dec 1 st every RS row 2 times. 3 sts each side.
- Work until armhole depth measures 1 inch from first BO row.
- BO shoulder sts.
For the front:
- Rows 1 to 4: Work straight in st st.
- Next RS row: K8, BO 10, k8. Work each side separately.
- At neck edge, dec 1 st every RS row 3 times. 5 sts rem each side.
- Work until front matches back to shoulder.
- BO shoulder sts.
Dress Sleeves
Knit 2 in Color C.
- CO 16 sts.
- Rows 1 to 4: K every row.
- Rows 5 to 18: Work in st st.
- Row 19: BO 2 sts at beginning of next 2 rows. 12 sts.
- Rows 21 to 24: St st.
- Row 25: K2tog, k8, ssk. 10 sts.
- Row 26: P.
- Row 27: K2tog, k6, ssk. 8 sts.
- BO.
Dress Finishing
Sew shoulder seams. Set in sleeves. Sew side and sleeve seams. Place dress on bunny before attaching arms permanently, then check skirt length. It should end above the feet and below the bag.
To mimic the tiny front opening detail in the image, embroider a central line in running stitch at the top front using matching blue-gray yarn. Add 3 French-knot style buttons in sage or cream if desired, but keep them very small.
Large Bunny Capelet with Leaf Collar
This capelet is one of the main visual features in the image. It is short, softly draped, and closed high at the neck. The collar has rounded leaf segments.
Cape Body
Using Color B, CO 52 sts.
- Rows 1 to 4: K every row.
- Row 5 RS: K.
- Row 6 WS: P.
- Rows 7 to 20: Continue in st st.
- Row 21 RS: K2tog, k48, ssk. 50 sts.
- Row 22: P.
- Rows 23 to 28: St st.
- Row 29 RS: K2tog, k46, ssk. 48 sts.
- Row 30: P.
- Rows 31 to 34: St st.
- Row 35 RS: K2tog, k44, ssk. 46 sts.
- Row 36: P.
- Rows 37 to 40: St st.
- Row 41 RS: K2tog, k42, ssk. 44 sts.
- Row 42: P.
- Rows 43 to 46: St st.
- BO loosely.
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Leaf Collar Pieces
Knit 6 leaf tabs in Color B.
- CO 5 sts.
- Row 1: P.
- Row 2: K1, inc, k3, inc, k1. 7 sts.
- Row 3: P.
- Row 4: K1, inc, k5, inc, k1. 9 sts.
- Rows 5 to 8: St st.
- Row 9: K1, ssk, k3, k2tog, k1. 7 sts.
- Row 10: P.
- Row 11: K1, ssk, k1, k2tog, k1. 5 sts.
- Row 12: P.
- Row 13: Ssk, k1, k2tog. 3 sts.
- Row 14: P.
- Row 15: Slip 1, k2tog, psso. 1 st.
- Fasten off.
Make all 6. Arrange them overlapping slightly along one long edge of the cape. Sew securely so they fan around the neck like the photo.
Neck Edging and Closure
Pick up 1 st in each row along top of cape, including over leaf bases, about 36 to 40 sts total. Work 4 rows garter. On final row, make a small button loop at one edge by BO 2 sts and CO 2 sts over the gap on the next row if needed.
Use one small knitted nub or hidden snap to close the cape. The front edges should meet near the center chest, leaving the dress visible below.
Large Bunny Leaf Bag
The bag in the image is flat, leaf-shaped, and hangs from a narrow strap crossing the chest from right shoulder to left hip.
Front and Back of Bag
Knit 2 in Color B.
- CO 3 sts.
- Row 1: P.
- Row 2: K1, inc, k1, inc, k1. 5 sts.
- Row 3: P.
- Row 4: K1, inc, k3, inc, k1. 7 sts.
- Row 5: P.
- Row 6: K1, inc, k5, inc, k1. 9 sts.
- Row 7: P.
- Row 8: K1, inc, k7, inc, k1. 11 sts.
- Rows 9 to 16: St st.
- Row 17: K1, ssk, k5, k2tog, k1. 9 sts.
- Row 18: P.
- Row 19: K1, ssk, k3, k2tog, k1. 7 sts.
- Row 20: P.
- Row 21: K1, ssk, k1, k2tog, k1. 5 sts.
- Row 22: P.
- Row 23: Ssk, k1, k2tog. 3 sts.
- Row 24: P.
- Row 25: K3tog. 1 st.
- Fasten off.
Embroider a center vein and two angled side veins in chain stitch or backstitch. Sew front and back together around sides, leaving top slightly open.
Bag Strap
- Make a 28-row i-cord over 2 sts in Color B, or
- CO 2 sts and knit 28 rows in garter for a flat strap.
Attach strap diagonally so the bag rests near the bunny’s left side, as shown in the photo.
Large Bunny Beret
The beret is rounded, softly slouchy, and sits low over the head. A small cluster trim decorates one side. Knit in Color D.
- CO 48 sts.
- Join carefully if working in the round, or knit flat and seam later. Round instructions are below for the cleanest finish.
- Rounds 1 to 6: K1, p1 rib.
- Round 7: Knit, increasing evenly by 16 sts. 64 sts.
- Rounds 8 to 16: Knit all rounds.
- Round 17: K6, k2tog around. 56 sts.
- Round 18: Knit.
- Round 19: K5, k2tog around. 48 sts.
- Round 20: Knit.
- Round 21: K4, k2tog around. 40 sts.
- Round 22: Knit.
- Round 23: K3, k2tog around. 32 sts.
- Round 24: Knit.
- Round 25: K2, k2tog around. 24 sts.
- Round 26: Knit.
- Round 27: K1, k2tog around. 16 sts.
- Round 28: K2tog around. 8 sts.
- Break yarn, draw through remaining sts, and fasten.
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For the top nub, pick up 4 sts at the center top and knit 3 rounds as i-cord, then draw through and secure. This gives the soft stem-like finish visible at the top.
Beret Trim Cluster
Knit 3 tiny bobble-rosettes in Color D.
- CO 3 sts.
- Into each st knit front, back, front. 9 sts.
- Purl 1 row.
- K3tog three times. 3 sts.
- P3tog. Fasten off.
Make 3 and stitch together in a cluster on one side of the beret. Keep them low and compact.
Small Woodland Companion
The small companion has a slim body, narrow pointed face, upright but slightly angled ears, dark hand and foot tips, and the same dress-cape-beret styling. The face in the image reads as a tiny fox or deer-like woodland friend. This pattern follows that look.
Body and Legs
Knit front and back separately from the feet upward, then seam. Use Color F for the first few rows of feet, then Color E for body. Make 2 identical pieces.
- CO 12 sts with Color F.
- Rows 1 to 4: St st.
- Change to Color E.
- Rows 5 to 10: St st.
- Row 11: K1, inc, k10, inc, k1. 14 sts.
- Rows 12 to 18: St st.
- Row 19: K2tog, k10, ssk. 12 sts.
- Rows 20 to 26: St st.
- Row 27: K2tog, k8, ssk. 10 sts.
- Rows 28 to 32: St st.
- BO.
Sew side seams, leaving neck open. Stuff firmly but keep the body narrow.
Arms
Make 2. Begin with Color F, then change to Color E.
- CO 6 sts with Color F.
- Rows 1 to 3: St st.
- Change to Color E.
- Rows 4 to 12: St st.
- BO.
Fold each arm lengthwise and seam. Stuff very lightly or leave unstuffed for a flatter look.
Head
Knit head in 2 mirrored side pieces for better shaping. Make 2 pieces in Color E.
- CO 5 sts.
- Row 1: P.
- Row 2: K1, inc, k3, inc, k1. 7 sts.
- Row 3: P.
- Row 4: K1, inc, k5, inc, k1. 9 sts.
- Row 5: P.
- Row 6: K1, inc, k7, inc, k1. 11 sts.
- Rows 7 to 16: St st.
- Row 17: K1, k2tog, k5, ssk, k1. 9 sts.
- Row 18: P.
- Row 19: K1, k2tog, k3, ssk, k1. 7 sts.
- Row 20: P.
- Row 21: K1, k2tog, k1, ssk, k1. 5 sts.
- Row 22: P.
- BO.
Sew around curved edges, leaving neck open. Add a small cream face insert if desired by duplicate stitch after stuffing, or use the embroidery method below.
Muzzle and Chest Insert
Using Color A or cream, duplicate stitch a narrow center face from forehead to chin, widening slightly through the cheeks. Continue the cream onto the upper chest for the same contrast visible in the image.
Ears
Make 4 ear pieces, 2 in Color E and 2 in Color A for lighter inner ear if desired, or make all 4 in Color E for a subtler finish.
- CO 4 sts.
- Row 1: P.
- Row 2: K1, inc, k2, inc, k1. 6 sts.
- Row 3: P.
- Rows 4 to 7: St st.
- Row 8: K1, ssk, k2, k2tog, k1. 4 sts.
- Row 9: P.
- Row 10: Ssk, k2tog. 2 sts.
- Row 11: P2tog. 1 st.
- Fasten off.
Pair and seam. Attach high on the head, angled slightly outward.
Small Companion Dress
Using Color C, CO 20 sts.
- Rows 1 to 4: Knit every row.
- Rows 5 to 10: St st.
- Row 11 RS: K2, yo, k2tog, k4, yo, k2tog, k4, yo, k2tog, k2.
- Row 12: P.
- Rows 13 to 18: St st.
- Rep rows 11 to 18 once more.
- Next RS row: K2tog, k16, ssk. 18 sts.
- WS: P.
- Rows 21 to 24: St st.
- Next RS row: K2tog, k14, ssk. 16 sts.
- WS: P.
- Rows 27 to 30: St st.
- Next RS row: K4, BO 8, k4.
- Work each side separately for 2 rows.
- BO shoulders.
Sew dress back seam and leave a small opening at the top if you want it removable.
Small Companion Capelet
Using Color B, CO 24 sts.
- Rows 1 to 2: Knit.
- Rows 3 to 10: St st.
- Row 11: K2tog, k20, ssk. 22 sts.
- Row 12: P.
- Rows 13 to 16: St st.
- BO loosely.
Make 4 mini leaf tabs using the same leaf method as the large collar but begin with CO 3 sts, increase to 7 sts, then decrease back to 1 st. Sew these along the upper edge.
Small Companion Beret
Using Color D:
- CO 24 sts.
- Rounds 1 to 4: K1, p1 rib.
- Round 5: Increase evenly to 32 sts.
- Rounds 6 to 10: Knit.
- Round 11: K2, k2tog around. 24 sts.
- Round 12: Knit.
- Round 13: K1, k2tog around. 16 sts.
- Round 14: Knit.
- Round 15: K2tog around. 8 sts.
- Draw yarn through remaining sts and fasten.
Add one or two tiny bobble-rosettes to match the photo.
Final Assembly and Facial Detailing
Attach the large bunny head to the neck with the face centered straight over the feet. Sew ears high on the head, then bend them downward and tack lightly near the sides so they hang in the same soft curve as the image.
Embroider the bunny eyes with tiny vertical seed stitches in dark brown, spacing them wide apart. Add a small Y-shaped nose and mouth centered low on the face. Pull a short sculpting stitch from eye level to neck if needed to define the muzzle very gently.
Attach the small companion head with a slight forward tilt. Embroider tiny dark eyes, a small triangular nose, and a short center mouth line. Keep all face embroidery minimal. The image works because the features are spare and calm, not heavily outlined.
Dress both figures fully before making final tacking stitches. Place the bunny cape so it sits just over the dress bodice. Set the beret slightly to one side. Add the bag strap across the chest and secure the bag near the left hip.
Care Notes
- Spot clean whenever possible.
- Do not machine wash if the toy is firmly stuffed and sculpted.
- Store away from direct sunlight to protect the muted rose, sage, and blue-gray tones.
- Reshape ears, beret, and cape after handling.
Quick Checklist Before You Finish
- Are both feet flat enough for balanced standing support?
- Does the bunny head sit straight with ears attached high and drooping evenly?
- Does the dress hem end above the feet?
- Is the cape short enough to show the bodice and bag strap?
- Is the beret softly slouched rather than tall or tight?
- Are facial features tiny, centered, and symmetrical?
- Does the small companion look noticeably smaller and slimmer than the bunny?
Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines
Use a barely damp cloth with mild wool-safe soap for surface marks. Blot instead of rubbing. For deeper cleaning, remove loose dust with a soft dry brush, then lightly steam garments from a distance without soaking the stuffing.
If the toy will be displayed for long periods, wrap it in acid-free tissue before storing and avoid plastic bags in humid spaces. Lavender sachets, cedar blocks, or clean cotton storage pouches may help protect the yarn from mustiness and insects.


