This knitted bunny set is designed to recreate the sweet heirloom look of a dressed rabbit doll sitting beside a tiny fox friend in a sunlit room. The finished project has the feel of a collectible soft toy, nursery decor piece, baby shower gift, handmade bunny doll, and cottagecore keepsake all in one. With its blue floral dress, rounded cloche hat, tiny purse, deep blue shoes, and matching accessories, this pattern is made for knitters who love detailed toy patterns that look beautiful enough to gift, display, or sell as a finished handmade item.
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Overview
This pattern is written to create the full knitted set shown in the image:
- A seated bunny with long ears and softly rounded head
- A blue-and-white porcelain style dress with puffed sleeves and waist tie
- A blue cloche hat with a narrow rolled brim and tiny flower trim
- A small blue purse with floral detail
- Dark blue Mary Jane style shoes
- A tiny fox companion with sweater and basket
- An optional knitted teacup and small stacked books to complete the scene
The bunny is made from individual knitted sections and seamed firmly to hold the exact sitting pose shown in the photo. The legs are attached in a downward seated position. The arms are short and rounded. The head is larger than the body, but not oversized. The ears are long, narrow, and softly draped down each side.
Skill Level
Advanced beginner to intermediate. The shaping is straightforward, but the project includes toy construction, mattress stitch seaming, short decorative finishing, and a few small accessories.
Finished Size
- Bunny: about 13 inches / 33 cm tall from top of hat to bottom of shoes
- Bunny without hat: about 11.5 inches / 29 cm tall
- Fox: about 4.5 inches / 11.5 cm tall seated
- Purse: about 2 inches / 5 cm tall
- Teacup: about 1 inch / 2.5 cm high
- Book stack: each book about 1.25 inches / 3 cm long
Materials
- DK yarn in cream or warm ivory for bunny body
- DK yarn in medium blue for hat, shoe tops, purse, and trim
- DK yarn in navy for shoes and some dress accents
- DK yarn in white for dress base
- Small amounts of sky blue and darker blue for floral effect on dress
- DK yarn in rust, dark brown, tan, cream, moss green, and olive for fox and basket
- Small amount of pale green, purple, and off-white for books and floral embroidery
- Pair of 3.0 mm straight needles or a long circular used flat
- Pair of 2.75 mm straight needles for tiny accessories if preferred
- Toy stuffing
- 2 small black safety eyes, 6 mm, or black embroidery thread
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Waste yarn
- Thin card or plastic canvas scraps for shoe soles if desired
Gauge
26 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette stitch on 3.0 mm needles after light blocking.
Gauge matters because the proportions of the head, body, limbs, and clothes depend on a firm knitted fabric. A loose fabric will make the bunny stretch too long and lose the compact seated look.
Abbreviations
- CO = cast on
- K = knit
- P = purl
- St st = stockinette stitch
- Garter = knit every row
- Kfb = knit into front and back of same stitch
- K2tog = knit 2 stitches together
- Ssk = slip, slip, knit
- P2tog = purl 2 stitches together
- Inc 1 = make 1 increase
- Dec 1 = decrease 1 stitch
- RS = right side
- WS = wrong side
- Rep = repeat
- Sts = stitches
- BO = bind off
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Notes Before You Begin
The bunny is worked flat in separate pieces and seamed. This makes it easier to keep the shaping controlled and symmetrical. The face is simple, with small black eyes, a narrow nose bridge, and a stitched Y-shaped mouth.
The dress is also worked flat in pieces. The floral porcelain effect is made with scattered duplicate stitch after knitting the base fabric, which gives much better control than trying to knit a fully charted print into such a small garment.
The hat is worked flat and seamed into a rounded cloche shape. A narrow rolled brim and slightly domed crown are important for matching the image. Keep the fabric smooth and fairly dense.
Bunny Legs Make 2
Using cream, CO 18 sts.
Rows 1-6: Work in St st, beginning with a K row.
Row 7: K1, Kfb, K14, Kfb, K1. 20 sts.
Row 8: P.
Row 9: K.
Row 10: P.
Row 11: K1, Kfb, K16, Kfb, K1. 22 sts.
Rows 12-18: Continue in St st.
Shape lower foot fullness.
Row 19: K1, Kfb, K20, Kfb, K1. 24 sts.
Row 20: P.
Rows 21-28: Continue in St st.
Begin narrowing above ankle.
Row 29: K1, ssk, K18, K2tog, K1. 22 sts.
Row 30: P.
Row 31: K.
Row 32: P.
Row 33: K1, ssk, K16, K2tog, K1. 20 sts.
Rows 34-44: Continue in St st.
BO knitwise.
Make a second leg. Sew side seams. Stuff feet firmly and upper legs lightly. Flatten top openings and sew closed later into body seam, angling each leg slightly forward so the bunny sits naturally from the table edge.
Bunny Arms Make 2
Using cream, CO 14 sts.
Rows 1-4: Work in St st.
Row 5: K1, Kfb, K10, Kfb, K1. 16 sts.
Rows 6-12: Continue in St st.
Row 13: K1, ssk, K10, K2tog, K1. 14 sts.
Rows 14-22: Continue in St st.
BO.
Sew each arm seam. Stuff hand end firmly, upper arm lightly. Keep arms short and softly rounded. Do not overstuff or the sleeves will not drape correctly.
Bunny Body Front
Using cream, CO 26 sts.
Rows 1-8: Work in St st, beginning with a K row.
Row 9: K1, Kfb, K24, Kfb, K1. 28 sts.
Row 10: P.
Rows 11-18: Continue in St st.
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Row 19: K1, Kfb, K26, Kfb, K1. 30 sts.
Rows 20-28: Continue in St st.
Shape waist curve very gently.
Row 29: K1, ssk, K24, K2tog, K1. 28 sts.
Row 30: P.
Rows 31-34: Continue in St st.
Row 35: K1, Kfb, K24, Kfb, K1. 30 sts.
Rows 36-42: Continue in St st.
Shape shoulders.
Row 43: BO 3 sts, K24, BO 3 sts. 24 sts.
Row 44: P.
Row 45: K2, K2tog, K16, ssk, K2. 22 sts.
Row 46: P.
Row 47: K2, K2tog, K14, ssk, K2. 20 sts.
Row 48: P.
Row 49: K.
Leave sts on waste yarn for neck join.
Bunny Body Back
Work exactly as for front to Row 42.
Rows 43-49: Work same as front.
Leave sts on waste yarn.
Bunny Head Side Pieces Make 2
Using cream, CO 16 sts.
Row 1: K.
Row 2: P.
Row 3: K1, Kfb, K12, Kfb, K1. 18 sts.
Row 4: P.
Row 5: K1, Kfb, K14, Kfb, K1. 20 sts.
Rows 6-10: Continue in St st.
Row 11: K1, Kfb, K16, Kfb, K1. 22 sts.
Rows 12-18: Continue in St st.
Row 19: K1, Kfb, K18, Kfb, K1. 24 sts.
Rows 20-32: Continue in St st.
Shape top of head.
Row 33: K1, ssk, K18, K2tog, K1. 22 sts.
Row 34: P.
Row 35: K1, ssk, K16, K2tog, K1. 20 sts.
Row 36: P.
Row 37: K1, ssk, K14, K2tog, K1. 18 sts.
Row 38: P.
Row 39: K1, ssk, K12, K2tog, K1. 16 sts.
Row 40: P.
BO.
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Head Gusset Center Strip
Using cream, CO 8 sts.
Rows 1-46: Knit every row.
BO.
This strip creates the rounded top and center face depth. Keep edges neat because the seam line affects the final head shape.
Ears Make 2
Using cream, CO 10 sts.
Rows 1-4: St st.
Row 5: K1, Kfb, K6, Kfb, K1. 12 sts.
Rows 6-22: Continue in St st.
Row 23: K1, ssk, K6, K2tog, K1. 10 sts.
Rows 24-34: Continue in St st.
Row 35: K1, ssk, K4, K2tog, K1. 8 sts.
Row 36: P.
Row 37: K1, ssk, K2, K2tog, K1. 6 sts.
Row 38: P.
Row 39: K2tog, K2, ssk. 4 sts.
Row 40: P.
Row 41: K2tog twice. 2 sts.
Cut yarn and draw through remaining sts.
Fold each ear lengthwise, sew seam, and lightly stuff only the bottom third. The ear should remain soft and able to drape downward beside the head.
Joining Body and Head
Join body front and body back at shoulders first, leaving neck edge open. Sew side seams of body, but leave lower edge open for inserting the legs later.
For the head, sew the center strip to one side head piece from nose point over crown to back neck. Sew the second side piece to the opposite edge of the center strip. Close the lower back seam but leave the neck opening open.
Stuff the head very firmly. Shape the muzzle slightly by adding more stuffing in the lower front. The forehead should be softly rounded. The side profile should look gentle, not pointed.
Join head to neck opening using backstitch or mattress stitch. Add extra stuffing into body, keeping the lower body broad enough for the dress to sit nicely. The torso should be slightly pear-shaped, not cylindrical.
Insert Legs and Arms
Place legs at the lower front body seam, about 4 stitches apart in the center. Sew flat tops securely into the lower body opening so both legs hang straight down when the bunny is seated.
Attach arms just below the neck seam, one on each side. They should angle slightly downward. The left arm can be positioned to carry the purse. The right arm can rest lower toward the fox side.
Face Shaping and Embroidery
Place eyes about 7 rows down from top of head and about 5 stitches out from the center line on each side. The eyes in the image are tiny, dark, and simple, so do not use large glossy eyes.
With cream sewing thread, make a tiny horizontal indent at the muzzle if you want extra shape. With brown or dark taupe embroidery thread, stitch a vertical nose bridge about 3 rows long. Add a small Y-shaped mouth beneath it.
The expression should remain calm and neutral. Avoid a large smile. The charm of the bunny comes from the simple face and soft upright posture.
Mary Jane Shoes Make 2
Each shoe is worked flat from sole upward. Make one in mirror placement if you want the straps to close toward the outer side.
Using navy, CO 18 sts.
Rows 1-6: Garter stitch.
Row 7: K1, Kfb, K14, Kfb, K1. 20 sts.
Rows 8-10: Garter.
Change to St st.
Rows 11-14: Work in St st.
Shape toe.
Row 15: K2, K2tog, K12, ssk, K2. 18 sts.
Row 16: P.
Row 17: K2, K2tog, K10, ssk, K2. 16 sts.
Row 18: P.
Row 19: K2, K2tog, K8, ssk, K2. 14 sts.
Row 20: P.
Row 21: K2, K2tog, K6, ssk, K2. 12 sts.
Rows 22-24: Continue in St st.
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For strap edge, switch to medium blue.
Row 25: K4, BO 4, K4. 8 sts separated by a center gap.
Row 26: P4, rejoin yarn, P4.
Row 27: K all sts.
BO.
Sew shoe back seam and gather front slightly around foot. Slip onto each bunny foot and stitch in place. Add one tiny pale button or French knot to the outer strap area to imitate the button shown.
Dress Skirt Front
Using white, CO 54 sts.
Rows 1-4: Garter stitch.
Row 5: K.
Row 6: P.
Row 7: K2, K2tog, repeat to end. 40 sts.
Row 8: P.
Rows 9-14: Continue in St st.
Row 15: K2, K2tog, repeat to end. 30 sts.
Row 16: P.
Rows 17-26: Continue in St st.
At this stage, begin the lower blue porcelain border using duplicate stitch later. Keep the knitted fabric plain for the cleanest result.
Row 27: K.
Leave sts on holder.
Dress Skirt Back
Work the same as front.
Bodice Front
Using white, CO 30 sts.
Rows 1-4: St st.
Shape armholes.
Row 5: BO 3 sts, K24, BO 3 sts. 24 sts.
Row 6: P.
Row 7: K2, K2tog, K16, ssk, K2. 22 sts.
Row 8: P.
Rows 9-12: Continue in St st.
Shape neck.
Row 13: K7, BO 8, K7.
Work each side separately.
Row 14: P7.
Row 15: K2, K2tog, K3. 6 sts.
Row 16: P.
Row 17: K.
BO.
Rejoin for other side and work as mirror image.
Bodice Back Make 2
Using white, CO 17 sts.
Rows 1-4: St st.
Row 5: BO 3 sts, K to end. 14 sts.
Row 6: P.
Row 7: K2, K2tog, K8, ssk, K2. 12 sts.
Row 8: P.
Rows 9-14: Continue in St st.
BO.
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Make second back piece the same. These overlap slightly at the center back for a neat closure.
Sleeves Make 2
Using white, CO 22 sts.
Rows 1-3: St st.
Row 4: P.
Row 5: K1, Kfb, K20, Kfb, K1. 24 sts.
Row 6: P.
Rows 7-11: Continue in St st.
Shape sleeve cap.
Row 12: BO 2 sts, P20, BO 2 sts. 20 sts.
Row 13: K1, ssk, K14, K2tog, K1. 18 sts.
Row 14: P.
Row 15: K1, ssk, K12, K2tog, K1. 16 sts.
Row 16: P.
Row 17: K1, ssk, K10, K2tog, K1. 14 sts.
Row 18: P.
BO.
Sew sleeve seams. Lightly gather top edge into armhole. These sleeves should look slightly puffed, especially at the upper arm, matching the image.
Dress Waist Tie
Using medium blue, CO 4 sts.
Knit 42 rows.
BO.
Make a second strip 18 rows long for the hanging knot if you want extra thickness, or simply tie the long strip around the waist and tack it in place with a centered knot.
Dress Assembly
Sew skirt front and back side seams. Gather or ease upper skirt edge to match bodice lower edge. Sew front skirt to bodice front. Sew each back skirt edge to a back bodice piece.
Join shoulder seams. Insert sleeves. Sew side and sleeve seams if not already done. Dress the bunny and close back overlap with a few hidden stitches or a tiny snap if you want removable clothing.
Tie the blue waist sash slightly above natural waist, not low on the hips. The knot sits in the center front in the image, with short hanging ends.
Porcelain Floral Dress Detailing
This detail is important for the exact look. Use medium blue and darker blue duplicate stitch over the white dress after assembly. Add dense border motifs around the hem, scattered splashes over the skirt and bodice, and lighter speckling on the sleeves.
- Work a dense ornamental line around the hem over the lower 8 rows
- Add small uneven blossom clusters across the front skirt
- Place a few darker dots inside some motifs for depth
- Keep the bodice print lighter than the lower skirt border
- Add speckles to sleeves, but leave small areas of white visible
The effect should resemble blue transferware porcelain, not a regular geometric fair isle. Random placement looks more authentic than evenly spaced flowers.
Cloche Hat
Using medium blue, CO 56 sts.
Rows 1-8: Work in 1×1 rib.
Rows 9-22: St st.
Begin crown shaping.
Row 23: K6, K2tog, repeat to end. 49 sts.
Row 24: P.
Row 25: K5, K2tog, repeat to last 1 st, K1. 42 sts.
Row 26: P.
Row 27: K4, K2tog, repeat to end. 35 sts.
Row 28: P.
Row 29: K3, K2tog, repeat to last 3 sts, K3. 28 sts.
Row 30: P.
Row 31: K2, K2tog, repeat to last 1 st, K1. 21 sts.
Row 32: P.
Row 33: K1, K2tog, repeat to end. 14 sts.
Row 34: P.
Row 35: K2tog across. 7 sts.
Cut yarn and draw through remaining sts.
Sew back seam. Lightly gather top. Roll lower ribbed edge outward to create the neat cloche brim. Place hat low on the forehead just above the eyes.
Hat Band and Flowers
Using a tapestry needle and medium blue yarn, wrap a simple decorative line around the lower crown where brim meets hat body. Add three tiny embroidered flower clusters on one side using pale blue, deeper blue, and olive green French knots or tiny lazy daisy stitches.
Purse
Using medium blue, CO 14 sts.
Rows 1-16: St st.
BO.
Fold in half and sew side seams to form a tiny pouch. For strap, CO 3 sts and knit 22 rows. BO and sew each end inside purse top corners.
Embroider tiny flowers on the front lower corner using pale blue and cream, with olive green leaves. Stitch purse to left paw so it hangs just below the sleeve cuff.
Fox Head Front
Using rust, CO 12 sts.
Rows 1-2: St st.
Row 3: K1, Kfb, K8, Kfb, K1. 14 sts.
Rows 4-8: St st.
Row 9: K1, Kfb, K10, Kfb, K1. 16 sts.
Rows 10-14: St st.
Row 15: K1, ssk, K10, K2tog, K1. 14 sts.
Row 16: P.
Row 17: K1, ssk, K8, K2tog, K1. 12 sts.
Row 18: P.
BO.
Fox Head Back
Work same as front.
Fox Body Front
Using rust, CO 14 sts.
Rows 1-8: St st.
Row 9: K1, Kfb, K10, Kfb, K1. 16 sts.
Rows 10-16: St st.
Row 17: K1, ssk, K10, K2tog, K1. 14 sts.
Rows 18-22: St st.
BO.
Fox Body Back
Work same as front.
Fox Arms Make 2
Using dark brown, CO 4 sts.
Rows 1-2: St st.
Change to rust.
Rows 3-10: St st.
BO.
Fox Legs Make 2
Using dark brown, CO 5 sts.
Rows 1-3: St st.
Change to rust.
Rows 4-11: St st.
BO.
Fox Ears Make 2
Using rust, CO 6 sts.
Rows 1-3: St st.
Row 4: K2tog, K2, ssk. 4 sts.
Row 5: P.
Row 6: K2tog twice. 2 sts.
Cut yarn and draw through.
Fox Sweater
Using moss green, CO 18 sts.
Rows 1-2: K.
Row 3: With cream, K all.
Row 4: With cream, P all.
Rows 5-6: With moss green, St st.
Rows 7-8: With cream, St st.
Rows 9-10: With moss green, St st.
Rows 11-12: With cream, St st.
Rows 13-14: With moss green, St st.
BO.
Sew into a tiny tube with arm openings left as side slits for the upper middle section, or simply wrap around the body and stitch closed at the back. Keep the stripes narrow and even.
Fox Basket
Using tan, CO 8 sts.
Rows 1-6: Garter stitch.
BO.
Fold into a small open cup shape and sew side seam plus base seam. For handle, CO 2 sts and knit 8 rows. BO and sew ends to basket rim.
Fox Assembly
Sew head front and back, stuff lightly. Add two tiny black stitched eyes and a small dark brown nose. Sew ears to top of head angled outward.
Sew body and stuff lightly. Attach head. Sew arms and legs. Dress in sweater. Sit the fox beside the bunny with one paw near the basket. The fox should be slim and upright, not chunky.
Optional Teacup
Using medium blue, CO 10 sts.
Rows 1-5: St st.
BO.
Sew short seam into tiny cylinder. Gather base edge closed. Roll top edge outward slightly. For saucer, CO 12 sts, knit 2 rows, BO. Gather lightly into a flat circle. For handle, stitch a short loop to one side.
Optional Books Make 3
For each book, CO 12 sts in chosen color.
Rows 1-8: St st.
BO.
Fold and seam into a small rectangle. Lightly pad with a scrap of stuffing or felt. Stack in varied colors such as sage, cream, and plum to echo the image.
Final Assembly and Styling
Dress the bunny first, then sew shoes firmly in place. Tie the sash. Place the hat low and slightly tilted to one side. Attach purse to paw. Sit the fox at the bunny’s right side from the viewer’s perspective.
For the most accurate display, bend the bunny legs gently forward at the hip seam so the feet hang over an edge. The skirt should spread softly. The ears should fall straight down and disappear slightly beneath the hat brim.
Final Assembly and Facial Detailing
- Check that both eyes are level before securing permanently
- Keep the embroidered nose very small and centered
- Shape cheeks with gentle finger pressure before final closing
- Tack the hat in two hidden spots so it stays low on the forehead
- Sew purse and sash securely after final posing
Care Notes
- Display indoors away from direct sun to protect the blue tones
- Spot clean whenever possible
- Do not machine wash fully assembled toy if it has safety eyes or dense stuffing
- Keep away from rough handling if used as decor rather than a child’s toy
Quick Checklist Before You Finish
- Head firmly stuffed and round
- Ears matched in length and placement
- Legs sewn in seated position
- Dress border and scattered blue motifs completed
- Hat brim rolled evenly
- Purse flowers embroidered
- Fox sweater stripes clear and balanced
- Face expression simple and calm
Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines
- Dust gently with a soft dry brush
- For marks, dab with cool water and mild wool-safe soap
- Do not soak dark blue sections for long periods
- Dry flat on a towel and reshape by hand
- Store with acid-free tissue in a breathable box if keeping long term
This completes the Blue Porcelain Bunny set. Take your time with the finishing because the exact charm of this project comes from the small details: the low blue hat, the porcelain-style dress print, the tiny purse flowers, the deep blue shoes, and the sweet fox companion at her side.
