Knitting Tutorial: Yellow Striped Bunny – Free Knitting Pattern

Knitting Tutorial: Yellow Striped Bunny – Free Knitting Pattern

This charming yellow striped bunny set is designed to echo the sweet, collectible look of a handmade heirloom toy. The finished project includes the bunny, striped dress, brimmed hat, tiny shoulder bag, shoes, squirrel friend, flower pot, and watering can shown in the image. It makes a lovely nursery decor piece, spring display toy, baby shower gift, Easter shelf accent, or handmade item for knitters who usually shop for toy knitting kits, rabbit doll patterns, or artisan stuffed animals. The shapes are soft, balanced, and neatly proportioned for a polished boutique-style finish.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Materials

  • Main bunny color: light cream DK yarn, about 80 to 100 g
  • Dress, hat, shoes, and bag color A: mustard yellow DK yarn, about 45 g
  • Dress, hat, and bag color B: cream DK yarn, about 25 g
  • Squirrel body: warm reddish brown DK yarn, about 20 g
  • Squirrel belly: cream DK yarn, small amount
  • Squirrel vest: moss green DK yarn, small amount
  • Acorn cap and stem: muted olive brown DK yarn, small amount
  • Flower petals: dusty pink DK yarn, small amount
  • Flower center: yellow DK yarn, small amount
  • Leaves and flower stem: green DK yarn, small amount
  • Flower pot: terracotta DK yarn and dark brown DK yarn, small amounts
  • Watering can: light gray DK yarn and a tiny amount of green for spout tip
  • Needles: US 2 and US 3 double-pointed needles or long circular for magic loop
  • Optional straight needles: same sizes if you prefer working some pieces flat
  • Stuffing: polyester fiberfill
  • Eyes: black embroidery thread or two small black safety eyes, about 4 mm
  • Embroidery thread: dark brown or black for nose and mouth
  • Tapestry needle
  • Stitch markers
  • Waste yarn
  • Thin cardboard or plastic canvas: optional, for shoe soles and pot base

Finished Size

  • Bunny: about 12 inches tall from feet to top of ears
  • Squirrel: about 4 1/2 inches tall
  • Flower pot: about 2 inches tall
  • Watering can: about 2 1/4 inches long

Gauge

32 stitches and 40 rounds = 4 inches in stockinette on US 2 needles using DK yarn, worked firmly for toys.

A tight gauge matters. The bunny in the image has a smooth, dense fabric with very little stuffing show-through. If your stitches are loose, go down a needle size.

Abbreviations

  • k = knit
  • p = purl
  • kfb = knit into front and back of same stitch
  • m1l = make 1 left
  • m1r = make 1 right
  • ssk = slip, slip, knit
  • k2tog = knit 2 together
  • p2tog = purl 2 together
  • st(s) = stitch(es)
  • rnd(s) = round(s)
  • rep = repeat
  • RS = right side
  • WS = wrong side
  • BO = bind off
  • CO = cast on
  • pm = place marker
  • sm = slip marker

Construction Overview

The bunny is made in separate knitted pieces and sewn together. The head is slightly larger than the upper torso, the arms are slim and gently tapered, the legs are short but sturdy, and the ears are long and softly rounded. The dress sits high at the waist and flares outward. The hat has a shallow dome and a rolled-looking brim. The accessories are scaled small, neat, and decorative.

For the most accurate look, stuff the bunny firmly but not hard. The image shows soft shaping rather than a very stiff toy. Keep the neck stable, the lower body balanced, and the ears lightly stuffed or left almost flat.

Bunny Head

Using cream and US 2 needles, CO 12 sts. Divide evenly for working in the round.

  1. Rnd 1: Knit.
  2. Rnd 2: Kfb in each st. 24 sts.
  3. Rnd 3: Knit.
  4. Rnd 4: K1, kfb around. 36 sts.
  5. Rnd 5: Knit.
  6. Rnd 6: K2, kfb around. 48 sts.
  7. Rnd 7: Knit.
  8. Rnd 8: K3, kfb around. 60 sts.
  9. Rnd 9: Knit.
  10. Rnd 10: K4, kfb around. 72 sts.
  11. Rnds 11 to 30: Knit.

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The head in the image is oval, not a perfect sphere. To create that gentle front-to-back depth, work a short shaping section.

  1. Rnd 31: K24, ssk, k20, k2tog, k24. 70 sts.
  2. Rnd 32: Knit.
  3. Rnd 33: K24, ssk, k18, k2tog, k24. 68 sts.
  4. Rnds 34 to 38: Knit.

Begin decreasing.

  1. Rnd 39: K15, k2tog around. 64 sts.
  2. Rnd 40: Knit.
  3. Rnd 41: K6, k2tog around. 56 sts.
  4. Rnd 42: Knit.
  5. Rnd 43: K5, k2tog around. 48 sts.
  6. Rnd 44: Knit.
  7. Rnd 45: K4, k2tog around. 40 sts.
  8. Rnd 46: Knit.

Stuff firmly, shaping the cheeks softly and keeping the lower opening clear for sewing.

  1. Rnd 47: K3, k2tog around. 32 sts.
  2. Rnd 48: K2, k2tog around. 24 sts.
  3. Rnd 49: Knit.

Break yarn, thread through stitches, but do not close tightly. Leave a long tail for sewing head to body.

Bunny Muzzle Shaping

The face in the image is very simple and refined. There are no large cheeks added separately, so use light sculpting instead of bulky muzzle pieces.

  • Thread strong cream yarn through the underside of the head.
  • Take two small horizontal stitches about 1 inch apart on the front lower face.
  • Pull gently to create a slight inward shape below the eyes.
  • Secure without making deep dimples.

Bunny Ears Make 2

Using cream and US 2 needles, CO 8 sts. Work flat.

  1. Row 1 RS: Knit.
  2. Row 2 WS: Purl.
  3. Row 3: K1, m1l, knit to last st, m1r, k1. 10 sts.
  4. Row 4: Purl.
  5. Row 5: Knit.
  6. Row 6: Purl.
  7. Row 7: K1, m1l, knit to last st, m1r, k1. 12 sts.
  8. Row 8: Purl.
  9. Row 9: Knit.
  10. Row 10: Purl.
  11. Row 11: K1, m1l, knit to last st, m1r, k1. 14 sts.
  12. Row 12: Purl.
  13. Row 13: Knit.
  14. Row 14: Purl.
  15. Row 15: K1, m1l, knit to last st, m1r, k1. 16 sts.
  16. Rows 16 to 30: Work in stockinette, ending with a WS row.

Shape the rounded tip.

  1. Row 31 RS: K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 14 sts.
  2. Row 32: Purl.
  3. Row 33: K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 12 sts.
  4. Row 34: Purl.
  5. Row 35: K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 10 sts.
  6. Row 36: Purl.
  7. Row 37: K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 8 sts.
  8. Row 38: Purl.
  9. Row 39: K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 6 sts.
  10. Row 40: Purl.
  11. Row 41: K1, ssk, k2tog, k1. 4 sts.
  12. Row 42: Purl.
  13. Row 43: K2tog twice. 2 sts.
  14. Row 44: P2tog. 1 st.

Fasten off. Make a second ear the same way.

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Fold the lower ear edge slightly before sewing so each ear angles outward and upward. The image shows ears set near the top center of the head, not widely spaced.

Bunny Body

Using cream and US 2 needles, CO 12 sts. Join for working in the round.

  1. Rnd 1: Knit.
  2. Rnd 2: Kfb in each st. 24 sts.
  3. Rnd 3: Knit.
  4. Rnd 4: K1, kfb around. 36 sts.
  5. Rnd 5: Knit.
  6. Rnd 6: K2, kfb around. 48 sts.
  7. Rnd 7: Knit.
  8. Rnd 8: K3, kfb around. 60 sts.
  9. Rnds 9 to 18: Knit.

The lower body is softly rounded but narrows under the dress waistline.

  1. Rnd 19: K8, k2tog around. 54 sts.
  2. Rnd 20: Knit.
  3. Rnd 21: K7, k2tog around. 48 sts.
  4. Rnd 22: Knit.
  5. Rnd 23: K6, k2tog around. 42 sts.
  6. Rnds 24 to 28: Knit.
  7. Rnd 29: K5, k2tog around. 36 sts.
  8. Rnds 30 to 34: Knit.

Stuff firmly at the base and medium-firm through the upper body.

  1. Rnd 35: K4, k2tog around. 30 sts.
  2. Rnd 36: Knit.
  3. Rnd 37: K3, k2tog around. 24 sts.
  4. Rnd 38: Knit.

Break yarn and leave a long tail for sewing. Do not draw closed.

Bunny Arms Make 2

The arms in the image are long, slim, and softly tube-shaped with a slight narrowing at the wrist. Using cream and US 2 needles, CO 8 sts and join.

  1. Rnd 1: Knit.
  2. Rnd 2: Kfb in each st. 16 sts.
  3. Rnds 3 to 8: Knit.
  4. Rnd 9: K6, k2tog twice. 14 sts.
  5. Rnds 10 to 24: Knit.
  6. Rnd 25: K5, k2tog twice. 12 sts.
  7. Rnds 26 to 34: Knit.

Stuff the lower half lightly. Leave the upper half mostly unstuffed so the arms sit naturally at the sides.

Flatten the top opening and sew closed later. Leave a long tail.

Bunny Legs Make 2

The bunny stands in shoes, so the leg itself is simple and straight. Using cream and US 2 needles, CO 10 sts and join.

  1. Rnd 1: Knit.
  2. Rnd 2: Kfb in each st. 20 sts.
  3. Rnds 3 to 8: Knit.
  4. Rnd 9: K8, k2tog twice. 18 sts.
  5. Rnds 10 to 22: Knit.

Stuff firmly through the foot end and moderately up the leg. Flatten top edge. Sew closed. Leave long tails for attaching.

Dress Skirt

The dress has fine vertical stripe patterning. To match the image, use alternating narrow columns of cream and mustard with a mostly mustard lower border. The easiest way to reproduce that effect is with 2-round stripes plus slipped texture columns.

Using US 3 needles and mustard, CO 108 sts. Join carefully without twisting.

  1. Rnd 1: Knit in mustard.
  2. Rnd 2: Purl in mustard.
  3. Rnd 3: Switch to cream, knit.
  4. Rnd 4: Cream, purl.
  5. Rnd 5: Mustard, k1, sl1 wyib around.
  6. Rnd 6: Mustard, purl.
  7. Rnd 7: Cream, sl1 wyib, k1 around.
  8. Rnd 8: Cream, purl.

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These 8 rounds form the stripe texture pattern. Repeat Rnds 1 to 8 eight more times, for a total of 72 rounds.

Work waist shaping.

  1. Rnd 73: In mustard, k16, k2tog around. 102 sts.
  2. Rnd 74: Purl.
  3. Rnd 75: Cream knit.
  4. Rnd 76: Cream purl.
  5. Rnd 77: Mustard, k15, k2tog around. 96 sts.
  6. Rnd 78: Purl.
  7. Rnd 79: Cream knit.
  8. Rnd 80: Cream purl.
  9. Rnd 81: Mustard, k14, k2tog around. 90 sts.
  10. Rnd 82: Purl.
  11. Rnd 83: Cream knit.
  12. Rnd 84: Cream purl.
  13. Rnd 85: Mustard, k13, k2tog around. 84 sts.

Work 4 rounds even in the established stripe pattern, ending with mustard.

Create the bodice division. Place markers for front, armhole, back, armhole: 24 sts front, 6 sts armhole, 24 sts back, 6 sts armhole, 24 sts side wrap overlap? To match the crossover look, the easiest method is to work the top flat in sections with overlap bands. Continue as follows.

Bind off 6 sts, work 24 sts for front right, bind off 6 sts, work 24 sts for back, bind off 6 sts, work remaining 24 sts for front left and stop. You will now work fronts and back flat separately.

Back Bodice

Join yarn to 24 back sts.

  1. Row 1 RS: K2, p20, k2.
  2. Row 2 WS: K2, knit 20, k2.
  3. Rows 3 to 8: Repeat Rows 1 and 2.
  4. Row 9 RS: K2, p2tog, p16, p2tog tbl, k2. 22 sts.
  5. Row 10: K2, knit 18, k2.
  6. Row 11: K2, p18, k2.
  7. Row 12: K2, knit 18, k2.

Shape shoulders.

  1. Row 13 RS: K2, p4, BO 10, p4, k2.
  2. Work each shoulder separately.
  3. Next row WS on first shoulder: Knit 6.
  4. Next row RS: BO 2, purl 4.
  5. Next row WS: Knit.
  6. BO remaining 4.

Join yarn to second shoulder and mirror.

Front Left Bodice

With 24 sts, work in mustard and cream striped stockinette for 8 rows, keeping 3 edge sts at neck side in garter to form the wrap band.

  1. Row 1 RS: K3, purl to end.
  2. Row 2 WS: K3, knit to end.

Repeat these 2 rows 3 more times.

Now shape the V neck on the band edge.

  1. Row 9 RS: K3, ssk, purl to end. 23 sts.
  2. Row 10 WS: K3, knit to end.
  3. Row 11 RS: K3, ssk, purl to end. 22 sts.
  4. Row 12 WS: K3, knit to end.
  5. Continue in this way, decreasing 1 st at neck edge every RS row 6 more times. 16 sts.
  6. Work 2 rows even.
  7. Shape shoulder: BO 6 sts at armhole edge once, then BO 5 sts once, then BO remaining 5 sts.

Front Right Bodice

Work to mirror Front Left, using k2tog at neck edge instead of ssk where needed.

Dress Sleeves Make 2

The sleeves are tiny caps that sit just off the shoulder. Using mustard and US 3 needles, CO 24 sts.

  1. Row 1 RS: Knit.
  2. Row 2 WS: Purl.
  3. Row 3: Knit.
  4. Row 4: Purl.
  5. Row 5: K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 22 sts.
  6. Row 6: Purl.
  7. Row 7: K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 20 sts.
  8. Row 8: Purl.
  9. BO knitwise.

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Dress Finishing

  • Sew shoulder seams.
  • Sew sleeves into armholes.
  • Sew side seams of bodice if needed.
  • Cross the two front pieces so the V-neck matches the image.
  • Tack the crossover at waist lightly so it stays flat.

The image shows a narrow waistband effect. With mustard, pick up stitches around waist seam and work 3 rounds knit, then BO loosely.

Hat

The hat is a shallow cloche shape with a softly flared brim and cream stripe accents. Using mustard and US 3 needles, CO 72 sts and join.

  1. Rnd 1 to 4: Knit in mustard.
  2. Rnd 5 to 6: Knit in cream.
  3. Rnd 7 to 10: Knit in mustard.

Begin crown shaping.

  1. Rnd 11: K10, k2tog around. 66 sts.
  2. Rnd 12: Knit.
  3. Rnd 13: K9, k2tog around. 60 sts.
  4. Rnd 14: Knit.
  5. Rnd 15: Switch to cream, knit.
  6. Rnd 16: Cream, knit.
  7. Rnd 17: Mustard, K8, k2tog around. 54 sts.
  8. Rnd 18: Knit.
  9. Rnd 19: K7, k2tog around. 48 sts.
  10. Rnd 20: Knit.
  11. Rnd 21: K6, k2tog around. 42 sts.
  12. Rnd 22: Knit.
  13. Rnd 23: K5, k2tog around. 36 sts.
  14. Rnd 24: Knit.
  15. Rnd 25: K4, k2tog around. 30 sts.
  16. Rnd 26: Knit.
  17. Rnd 27: K3, k2tog around. 24 sts.
  18. Rnd 28: Knit.

Break yarn, thread through stitches, and close top. Do not over-tighten.

For the brim flare, pick up 72 sts around the cast-on edge with mustard. Work:

  1. Rnd 1: Knit.
  2. Rnd 2: K5, kfb around. 84 sts.
  3. Rnd 3 to 5: Knit.
  4. Rnd 6: Cream, knit.
  5. Rnd 7: Cream, purl.
  6. Rnd 8 to 10: Mustard, knit.
  7. BO loosely.

Shoes Make 2

The shoes are rounded Mary Jane style. Using mustard and US 2 needles, CO 8 sts. Work flat.

  1. Row 1 RS: Knit.
  2. Row 2 WS: Purl.
  3. Row 3: Kfb, knit to last st, kfb. 10 sts.
  4. Row 4: Purl.
  5. Row 5: Kfb, knit to last st, kfb. 12 sts.
  6. Row 6: Purl.
  7. Row 7: Kfb, knit to last st, kfb. 14 sts.
  8. Row 8: Purl.
  9. Row 9: Kfb, knit to last st, kfb. 16 sts.
  10. Rows 10 to 16: Work in stockinette.

Shape toe.

  1. Row 17 RS: K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 14 sts.
  2. Row 18: Purl.
  3. Row 19: K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 12 sts.
  4. Row 20: Purl.
  5. Row 21: K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 10 sts.

Fold piece lengthwise and seam sole and heel. Lightly stuff toe only if desired.

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For the strap, pick up 5 sts at one side opening edge.

  1. Row 1: Knit.
  2. Row 2: Knit.
  3. BO.

Sew strap across opening to opposite side so the shoe top matches the image.

Shoulder Bag

Using mustard and cream with US 2 needles, CO 18 sts in mustard. Work flat in stripe pattern.

  1. Rows 1 to 2: Mustard stockinette.
  2. Rows 3 to 4: Cream stockinette.

Repeat these 4 rows four times total. Piece should measure about 2 inches tall.

Fold in half and sew side seams. With mustard, pick up 18 sts around top edge and knit 2 rows. BO.

For the strap, CO 50 sts in mustard. Knit 4 rows. BO. Sew strap to bag sides so it hangs diagonally across the bunny body, resting at the right hip as shown.

Squirrel Body and Head

The squirrel is compact with a rounded head, plump belly, slim arms, and a large curved tail. Use US 2 needles. Start at body base with brown.

CO 10 sts and join.

  1. Rnd 1: Knit.
  2. Rnd 2: Kfb in each st. 20 sts.
  3. Rnd 3: Knit.
  4. Rnd 4: K1, kfb around. 30 sts.
  5. Rnds 5 to 10: Knit.

Change front 10 sts to cream for belly. Keep remaining 20 sts brown.

  1. Rnds 11 to 16: Work even in color placement.
  2. Rnd 17: K8, k2tog around, maintaining colors. 27 sts.
  3. Rnds 18 to 20: Knit.
  4. Rnd 21: K7, k2tog around. 24 sts.
  5. Rnds 22 to 24: Knit.

Stuff body lightly.

Continue into head.

  1. Rnd 25: K3, kfb around. 30 sts.
  2. Rnd 26: Knit.
  3. Rnd 27: K4, kfb around. 36 sts.
  4. Rnds 28 to 34: Knit.
  5. Rnd 35: K4, k2tog around. 30 sts.
  6. Rnd 36: Knit.
  7. Rnd 37: K3, k2tog around. 24 sts.
  8. Rnd 38: Knit.
  9. Rnd 39: K2, k2tog around. 18 sts.

Stuff head. Embroider eyes and nose before closing if easier.

  1. Rnd 40: K1, k2tog around. 12 sts.
  2. Break yarn and draw through remaining sts.

Squirrel Arms Make 2

Using brown, CO 6 sts and join.

  1. Rnd 1 to 8: Knit.

Fasten off. No stuffing needed. Sew at chest level so the squirrel can hold the acorn.

Squirrel Legs Make 2

Using brown, CO 6 sts and join.

  1. Rnd 1 to 6: Knit.

Stuff tiny amount at the foot end. Flatten and sew to body base.

Squirrel Tail

Using brown, CO 8 sts. Work flat.

  1. Row 1 RS: Knit.
  2. Row 2 WS: Purl.
  3. Row 3: K1, m1l, knit to last st, m1r, k1. 10 sts.
  4. Row 4: Purl.
  5. Row 5: Knit.
  6. Row 6: Purl.
  7. Row 7: K1, m1l, knit to last st, m1r, k1. 12 sts.
  8. Rows 8 to 20: Stockinette.
  9. Row 21: K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 10 sts.
  10. Row 22: Purl.
  11. Row 23: K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 8 sts.
  12. Row 24: Purl.
  13. Rows 25 to 30: Stockinette.

Fold tail lengthwise, seam edges, lightly stuff, and curve before sewing to the squirrel back.

Squirrel Vest

Using green, CO 18 sts. Work flat.

  1. Rows 1 to 4: Knit every row.
  2. Row 5: K4, BO 2, knit 6, BO 2, knit 4.
  3. Row 6: Knit, casting on 2 sts over each gap. 18 sts.
  4. Rows 7 to 10: Knit.
  5. BO.

Wrap around squirrel torso and seam at back. Leave front slightly open to show cream belly.

Acorn

Using brown, CO 6 sts and join.

  1. Rnd 1: Kfb in each st. 12 sts.
  2. Rnd 2: Knit.
  3. Rnd 3: K1, kfb around. 18 sts.
  4. Rnds 4 to 6: Knit.
  5. Rnd 7: K1, k2tog around. 12 sts.
  6. Rnd 8: Knit.
  7. Rnd 9: K2tog around. 6 sts.

Stuff lightly.

Using olive brown, pick up 12 sts around top and knit 2 rounds. Then work k2tog around to 6 sts. Knit 1 round. Break yarn, draw through, and add a tiny stem with a few sewn stitches.

Flower Pot

Using terracotta and US 2 needles, CO 8 sts and join.

  1. Rnd 1: Kfb in each st. 16 sts.
  2. Rnd 2: Knit.
  3. Rnd 3: K1, kfb around. 24 sts.
  4. Rnd 4: Knit.
  5. Rnd 5: K2, kfb around. 32 sts.
  6. Rnds 6 to 10: Knit.

Create top rim.

  1. Rnd 11: Purl.
  2. Rnd 12 to 14: Knit.
  3. Rnd 15: K6, k2tog around. 28 sts.
  4. Rnd 16: Knit.

Using dark brown, pick up 28 sts inside opening and knit 4 rounds for visible soil. Lightly stuff or insert a small core.

Add a cardboard circle to the base if you want the pot to stand perfectly flat.

Flower Stem, Leaves, and Blossom

For the stem, using green, CO 3 sts and work I-cord for 3 inches. Fasten off.

For each leaf, CO 6 sts and work flat.

  1. Row 1: Knit.
  2. Row 2: Purl.
  3. Row 3: K1, m1l, knit to last st, m1r, k1. 8 sts.
  4. Row 4: Purl.
  5. Row 5: Knit.
  6. Row 6: Purl.
  7. Row 7: K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 6 sts.
  8. Row 8: Purl.
  9. Row 9: K2tog, k2, k2tog. 4 sts.
  10. Row 10: Purl.
  11. Row 11: K2tog twice. 2 sts.
  12. Row 12: P2tog.

Make 2 leaves and sew to stem.

For petals, make 8 small petals in dusty pink. Each petal: CO 5 sts and work 4 rows stockinette, then Row 5: k2tog, k1, k2tog. Row 6: purl. Row 7: k3tog. Fasten off.

Sew petals around a yellow knitted center disk. For center disk, CO 6 sts, join, kfb around to 12 sts, knit 2 rounds, k2tog around to 6 sts, stuff a tiny bit, draw closed.

Sew flower to top of stem and secure stem deep into flower pot.

Watering Can

Using gray and US 2 needles, CO 10 sts and join.

  1. Rnd 1: Knit.
  2. Rnd 2: Kfb in each st. 20 sts.
  3. Rnds 3 to 8: Knit.
  4. Rnd 9: K3, k2tog around. 16 sts.
  5. Rnds 10 to 12: Knit.

Stuff very lightly so it holds shape but still looks hollow.

  1. Rnd 13: K2tog around. 8 sts.
  2. Draw closed.

For the base opening, sew cast-on end mostly closed, leaving a flat bottom.

For the spout, CO 4 sts with gray and work I-cord for 10 rounds. On next round, switch one stitch to green if desired for the tip accent. Sew spout to front lower side at an upward angle.

For the handle, CO 18 sts with gray and knit 2 rows. BO. Curve and sew from upper back to side base.

Positioning and Assembly Order

  1. Sew legs to lower body, spaced evenly so the bunny stands balanced.
  2. Sew arms high on the sides, angled slightly downward.
  3. Sew head to body with the face centered.
  4. Sew ears to top of head, leaning gently outward.
  5. Put on dress and tack at shoulders or under arms if desired.
  6. Place hat low enough to sit just above the eyes and between the ears.
  7. Add shoes to feet and tack in place.
  8. Sling bag from left shoulder to right hip, matching the image.
  9. Assemble squirrel, then place acorn between paws.
  10. Arrange flower pot to bunny’s left side and squirrel to bunny’s right side.
  11. Place watering can near the flower pot.

Facial Embroidery Placement

The bunny face is understated. Keep the features small.

  • Eyes: place between head Rnds 18 and 22, about 7 sts apart
  • Nose: embroider a tiny vertical triangle centered about 6 rounds below the eyes
  • Mouth: extend a short straight line downward from nose, then one tiny slanted stitch on each side

The squirrel eyes should be tiny black knots or stitches, placed close together for a gentle expression. Add a small nose centered low on the face.

Styling Notes for Best Visual Match

  • Keep the bunny body slim under the dress, not overly round.
  • The head should be slightly larger than the body width.
  • The ears should be tall and narrow with softly rounded tips.
  • The dress should flare enough to create a bell shape over the body.
  • The hat brim should turn outward slightly, not stand stiffly.
  • The bag should sit flat and small, never oversized.
  • The squirrel should be compact, with the tail taller than the head.
  • The flower pot and watering can are decorative accents, so keep them neat and miniature.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check that the head is centered before closing the neck seam completely. Shape the cheeks with your fingers while adjusting stuffing so the face looks smooth. Embroider the eyes first, then the nose, then the mouth. Sew the ears only after the hat position is tested. Add tiny tacking stitches inside the dress crossover and under the hat brim if needed so everything stays in place.

Care Notes

These knitted toys are best kept as decorative soft toys or gently handled display pieces. Spot clean whenever possible. If full washing is necessary, hand wash in cool water with mild soap, squeeze gently in a towel, reshape carefully, and dry flat away from direct heat or strong sun.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

  • Head centered and firmly attached
  • Ears symmetrical and angled outward
  • Dress crossover sitting flat
  • Hat placed low and even
  • Shoes aligned under legs
  • Bag hanging diagonally at the correct side
  • Squirrel tail secure and curved
  • Flower and watering can balanced for display

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the finished set in a dry place and avoid hanging it by the ears, bag strap, or hat brim. To keep the fabric smooth, do not over-handle with damp hands or display in humid conditions. Brush dust away softly with clean dry fingers or a very soft cloth. If packed for gifting or storage, wrap each piece in tissue so small accessories keep their shape.

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