Knitting Tutorial: Daisy Meadow Bunny – Free Knitting Pattern

Knitting Tutorial: Daisy Meadow Bunny – Free Knitting Pattern

This charming bunny set is designed to look like a collectible heirloom toy with a sweet countryside feel. The finished knit includes a soft long-eared bunny in a daisy dress and bonnet, a tiny crossbody bag, Mary Jane shoes, a small fox friend, a textured basket of colorful eggs, and a floral teapot. If you love knitted stuffed animals, handmade nursery decor, spring toys, or giftable artisan dolls, this pattern is a lovely project for your needles and a beautiful item for shoppers searching for knitted bunny dolls, collectible rabbit toys, spring nursery gifts, and handmade woodland animal decor.

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

Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US English and is worked mostly flat in stockinette stitch, then seamed and stuffed. Small accessories are worked flat or in tiny rounds where noted. The shaping is intentionally gentle so the bunny keeps the rounded, soft, photo-accurate proportions seen in the image.

The bunny has a large oval head, a compact pear-shaped body, long narrow arms, long straight legs, and long floppy ears attached low on the side of the head. The dress is gently flared. The bonnet sits close to the face. The fox is smaller and lighter in build, with a large head, tiny body, slim tail, and miniature hat.

  • Skill level: Advanced beginner to intermediate
  • Style: Seamed toy knitting with embroidered details
  • Construction: Knit flat pieces, seam, stuff, embroider, and assemble
  • Finished bunny height: about 14 inches / 35.5 cm seated including bonnet
  • Finished fox height: about 4.75 inches / 12 cm seated
  • Basket width: about 2.25 inches / 5.5 cm
  • Teapot width: about 3 inches / 7.5 cm including spout and handle

Materials

  • Main bunny yarn: DK weight in warm cream, about 80 g
  • Dress and bonnet yarn: DK weight in olive green, about 70 g
  • Daisy contrast: DK weight in white, small amount
  • Shoes and satchel: DK weight in muted clay brown, about 25 g
  • Fox yarn: DK weight in rusty orange, sky blue, cream, tan, dark brown, and tiny amount black
  • Basket yarn: DK weight in natural beige
  • Egg yarn scraps: pale green, moss green, coral, mustard, and red
  • Teapot yarn: pale sage green, brown, pink, yellow, red, and green scraps
  • Needles: US 2 / 2.75 mm straight needles for most pieces
  • Optional needle: US 1 / 2.25 mm double-pointed needles for tiny i-cord and miniature pieces
  • Tapestry needle
  • Small stitch markers
  • Toy stuffing
  • Thin craft wire, optional, for teapot spout shaping
  • Two 6 mm black safety eyes or black embroidery thread
  • Small buttons for satchel and shoes, optional decorative only

Gauge

Gauge matters because the toy must hold its shape. On US 2 / 2.75 mm needles in stockinette stitch, 28 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm after light blocking. Tight knitting is best for toys so stuffing does not show through.

Abbreviations

  • BO = bind off
  • CO = cast on
  • inc = increase 1 stitch by knitting into front and back of stitch
  • k = knit
  • k2tog = knit 2 stitches together
  • p = purl
  • psso = pass slipped stitch over
  • rem = remain / remaining
  • rep = repeat
  • RS = right side
  • ssk = slip, slip, knit
  • st = stitch
  • stst = stockinette stitch
  • WS = wrong side
  • yo = yarn over

Special Notes for Accurate Proportions

Do not overstuff the head at the very top. Keep the crown softly rounded. Add more stuffing through the lower face and cheek area. The body should be firm in the lower half and softer at the chest. Legs must be straight and lightly firm so they hang naturally over the table edge.

The ears are long, flat, and gently tapered, not thick tubes. Arms are slim and slightly curved inward after sewing. The dress hem should fall just above the ankles when the bunny is seated. The bonnet should frame the face snugly and tie under the chin with a short textured cord.

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Bunny Head

Make 2 in cream.

  1. CO 14 sts.
  2. Row 1 WS: Purl.
  3. Row 2 RS: K1, inc, k10, inc, k1. 16 sts.
  4. Row 3: Purl.
  5. Row 4: K1, inc, k12, inc, k1. 18 sts.
  6. Row 5: Purl.
  7. Row 6: K1, inc, k14, inc, k1. 20 sts.
  8. Row 7: Purl.
  9. Row 8: K1, inc, k16, inc, k1. 22 sts.
  10. Row 9: Purl.
  11. Row 10: K1, inc, k18, inc, k1. 24 sts.
  12. Row 11: Purl.
  13. Row 12: K1, inc, k20, inc, k1. 26 sts.
  14. Row 13: Purl.
  15. Row 14: K1, inc, k22, inc, k1. 28 sts.
  16. Rows 15-27: Work 13 rows in stst, beginning with a purl row.
  17. Row 28 RS: K1, ssk, k22, k2tog, k1. 26 sts.
  18. Row 29: Purl.
  19. Row 30: K1, ssk, k20, k2tog, k1. 24 sts.
  20. Row 31: Purl.
  21. Row 32: K1, ssk, k18, k2tog, k1. 22 sts.
  22. Row 33: Purl.
  23. Row 34: K1, ssk, k16, k2tog, k1. 20 sts.
  24. Row 35: Purl.
  25. Row 36: K1, ssk, k14, k2tog, k1. 18 sts.
  26. Row 37: Purl.
  27. Row 38: K1, ssk, k12, k2tog, k1. 16 sts.
  28. Row 39: Purl.
  29. Row 40: K1, ssk, k10, k2tog, k1. 14 sts.
  30. BO purlwise on next WS row.

Place the two head pieces together. Mattress stitch around the curved edge, leaving the lower straight edge open. Turn right side out. Stuff firmly through the cheeks and lower head, but keep the crown slightly softer. Close the lower edge later when joining to the neck opening of the body.

Bunny Muzzle Shaping and Face Placement

Before attaching the head, mark the eye line slightly below center. The face in the photo is minimal and very soft. Eyes are tiny and set wide apart. The nose is a short vertical triangle shape with a small split mouth.

  • Place eyes about 8 rows down from the top curve.
  • Leave about 8 stitches between eyes across the face.
  • Embroider nose centered 4 rows below eye line.
  • Embroider a vertical line 3 stitches long, then make two slanted mouth stitches.

Bunny Body

Make 2 in cream.

  1. CO 18 sts.
  2. Row 1 WS: Purl.
  3. Row 2 RS: K1, inc, k14, inc, k1. 20 sts.
  4. Row 3: Purl.
  5. Row 4: K1, inc, k16, inc, k1. 22 sts.
  6. Row 5: Purl.
  7. Row 6: K1, inc, k18, inc, k1. 24 sts.
  8. Rows 7-15: Work 9 rows in stst, beginning with a purl row.
  9. Row 16 RS: K2tog, k20, ssk. 22 sts.
  10. Row 17: Purl.
  11. Row 18: K2tog, k18, ssk. 20 sts.
  12. Rows 19-23: Work 5 rows in stst.
  13. Row 24 RS: K2tog, k16, ssk. 18 sts.
  14. Rows 25-29: Work 5 rows in stst.
  15. Row 30 RS: K2tog, k14, ssk. 16 sts.
  16. Rows 31-35: Work 5 rows in stst.
  17. Row 36 RS: K2tog, k12, ssk. 14 sts.
  18. Rows 37-39: Work 3 rows in stst.
  19. BO.

Sew body pieces together, leaving top open. Stuff lower body firmly so the bunny can sit. Keep chest softer. Close top only after inserting and sewing the head.

Bunny Legs

Make 4 pieces in cream, 2 for each leg front and back.

  1. CO 10 sts.
  2. Rows 1-20: Work 20 rows in stst, beginning with a purl row.
  3. Row 21 RS: K1, inc, k8, inc, k1. 12 sts.
  4. Row 22: Purl.
  5. Row 23: K1, inc, k10, inc, k1. 14 sts.
  6. Rows 24-28: Work 5 rows in stst.
  7. BO.

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Sew each pair together. Stuff lightly through the long shin section and more firmly through the top 6 rows. The legs in the photo are slim and straight, so do not overfill. Flatten the top slightly before sewing to the lower body.

Bunny Arms

Make 4 pieces in cream.

  1. CO 8 sts.
  2. Rows 1-16: Work 16 rows in stst, beginning with a purl row.
  3. Row 17 RS: K1, inc, k6, inc, k1. 10 sts.
  4. Row 18: Purl.
  5. Row 19: K1, inc, k8, inc, k1. 12 sts.
  6. Rows 20-22: Work 3 rows in stst.
  7. BO.

Sew each pair together and stuff lightly. Keep the wrists narrow. Shape the upper arm with a little extra stuffing. Sew arms high on the body so they angle slightly downward and inward.

Bunny Ears

Make 4 pieces in cream.

  1. CO 8 sts.
  2. Row 1 WS: Purl.
  3. Row 2 RS: K1, inc, k6, inc, k1. 10 sts.
  4. Row 3: Purl.
  5. Row 4: K1, inc, k8, inc, k1. 12 sts.
  6. Rows 5-17: Work 13 rows in stst.
  7. Row 18 RS: K1, ssk, k6, k2tog, k1. 10 sts.
  8. Row 19: Purl.
  9. Row 20: K1, ssk, k4, k2tog, k1. 8 sts.
  10. Row 21: Purl.
  11. Row 22: K1, ssk, k2, k2tog, k1. 6 sts.
  12. Row 23: Purl.
  13. Row 24: K1, k2tog, k2, ssk, k1. 4 sts.
  14. BO.

Sew each pair together with no stuffing. Flatten well. Lightly steam if needed. Attach low on each side of the head so the ears fall down beside the cheeks, with the lower edge caught slightly under the bonnet.

Daisy Meadow Dress

Make 1 in olive green and white. The dress is worked flat in one piece from hem to neck. Daisy motifs are embroidered afterward with duplicate stitch for the clearest result and best match to the photo.

  1. CO 52 sts in olive green.
  2. Rows 1-4: K on RS, p on WS for stst.
  3. Row 5 RS: K.
  4. Rows 6-24: Continue in stst.
  5. On rows 10, 16, and 22, place removable markers at stitch positions 9, 18, 26, 34, and 43 to guide later daisy placement.
  6. Row 25 RS: K2tog, k22, k2tog, k22, ssk. 49 sts.
  7. Row 26: Purl.
  8. Row 27 RS: K2tog, k21, k2tog, k21, ssk. 46 sts.
  9. Rows 28-32: Work 5 rows in stst.
  10. Row 33 RS: K2tog, k20, k2tog, k20, ssk. 43 sts.
  11. Rows 34-38: Work 5 rows in stst.
  12. Row 39 RS: K2tog, k19, k2tog, k19, ssk. 40 sts.
  13. Rows 40-44: Work 5 rows in stst.
  14. Row 45 RS: K10, BO 20, k10.
  15. Work each shoulder separately.
  16. Left shoulder next row WS: Purl 10.
  17. Next RS: K1, ssk, k5, k2tog. 8 sts.
  18. Next WS: Purl.
  19. Next RS: K1, ssk, k3, k2tog. 6 sts.
  20. BO.
  21. Join yarn to right shoulder, WS facing.
  22. Purl 10.
  23. Next RS: K2tog, k5, ssk, k1. 8 sts.
  24. Next WS: Purl.
  25. Next RS: K2tog, k3, ssk, k1. 6 sts.
  26. BO.

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Dress Sleeves

Make 2 in olive green.

  1. CO 18 sts.
  2. Rows 1-6: Work in stst.
  3. Row 7 RS: K1, ssk, k12, k2tog, k1. 16 sts.
  4. Row 8: Purl.
  5. Row 9: K1, ssk, k10, k2tog, k1. 14 sts.
  6. Rows 10-12: Work in stst.
  7. BO.

Sew shoulder seams. Sew sleeves to armholes. Sew side and sleeve seams. The dress should fit close at the top and flare softly at the hem. Do not stretch the hem. Position dress so it falls mid-shin when the bunny is seated.

Daisy Embroidery Placement

Using white yarn and duplicate stitch, embroider small four-petal daisy shapes over single knit stitches. On the front skirt, place 11 motifs spaced evenly. On each sleeve place 2 motifs. On the upper bodice place 3 motifs. Keep petals small and slightly blocky so they match the knitted look in the photo.

  • Each daisy covers about a 3 stitch by 3 row area.
  • Embroider a tiny center knot in olive or leave plain white.
  • Do not overfill the bodice with flowers.
  • Leave the waistline area slightly less crowded.

Bonnet

Make 1 in olive green with white daisy embroidery.

  1. CO 44 sts.
  2. Rows 1-6: Work in seed stitch: Row 1 k1, p1 across. Row 2 p1, k1 across. Rep these 2 rows twice more.
  3. Rows 7-20: Work in stst.
  4. Row 21 RS: K1, ssk, k38, k2tog, k1. 42 sts.
  5. Row 22: Purl.
  6. Row 23: K1, ssk, k36, k2tog, k1. 40 sts.
  7. Row 24: Purl.
  8. Row 25: K1, ssk, k34, k2tog, k1. 38 sts.
  9. Row 26: Purl.
  10. Row 27: K1, ssk, k32, k2tog, k1. 36 sts.
  11. Row 28: Purl.
  12. Rows 29-34: Work 6 rows in stst.
  13. Row 35 RS: K2tog across. 18 sts.
  14. Row 36 WS: Purl.
  15. Thread yarn through live stitches and pull tight to gather back of bonnet.

Sew short back seam. Embroider scattered white daisy motifs over the side panels. The bonnet should sit close around the face. Make 2 ties by knitting narrow cords:

  1. CO 3 sts.
  2. K every row for 16 inches / 40 cm total length for each tie, or work i-cord if preferred.
  3. BO and sew one tie to each lower front edge.

Crossbody Satchel

Make 2 bag pieces in clay brown.

  1. CO 9 sts.
  2. Rows 1-10: Work in seed stitch.
  3. Row 11 RS: K across.
  4. Rows 12-16: Work in stst.
  5. BO.

Flap:

  1. CO 9 sts.
  2. Rows 1-4: Work in stst.
  3. Row 5 RS: K1, ssk, k3, k2tog, k1. 7 sts.
  4. Row 6: Purl.
  5. Row 7: K1, ssk, k1, k2tog, k1. 5 sts.
  6. Row 8: Purl.
  7. BO.

Strap:

  1. CO 3 sts.
  2. K every row until strap measures 12 inches / 30 cm.
  3. BO.

Sew bag front and back together on sides and lower edge. Sew flap to back. Add a tiny decorative button to front. Sew strap diagonally so the satchel rests at the bunny’s right hip, matching the photo.

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Mary Jane Shoes

Make 2 in clay brown. These are decorative slip-on covers over the lower feet.

  1. CO 14 sts.
  2. Rows 1-6: Work in stst.
  3. Row 7 RS: K4, k2tog, k2, ssk, k4. 12 sts.
  4. Row 8: Purl.
  5. Row 9: K3, k2tog, k2, ssk, k3. 10 sts.
  6. Row 10: Purl.
  7. Row 11: K2tog, k6, ssk. 8 sts.
  8. Rows 12-15: Work in stst.
  9. BO.

Sew side and sole seam, then fit onto lower foot area. For the strap, CO 3 sts and knit every row for 12 rows. Sew one side to shoe, overlap across front, and fasten with a tiny decorative button.

Mini Fox Friend

The fox has a proportionally large head, small torso, tiny limbs, a seated posture, and a curved tail beside the body. Use the same construction style as the bunny, but smaller.

Fox Head

Make 2 in rusty orange, with cream muzzle insert embroidered afterward.

  1. CO 10 sts.
  2. Row 1 WS: Purl.
  3. Row 2 RS: K1, inc, k8, inc, k1. 12 sts.
  4. Row 3: Purl.
  5. Row 4: K1, inc, k10, inc, k1. 14 sts.
  6. Row 5: Purl.
  7. Row 6: K1, inc, k12, inc, k1. 16 sts.
  8. Rows 7-13: Work in stst.
  9. Row 14 RS: K1, ssk, k10, k2tog, k1. 14 sts.
  10. Row 15: Purl.
  11. Row 16: K1, ssk, k8, k2tog, k1. 12 sts.
  12. Row 17: Purl.
  13. Row 18: K1, ssk, k6, k2tog, k1. 10 sts.
  14. BO.

Fox ears, make 4 in orange:

  1. CO 4 sts.
  2. Row 1: Purl.
  3. Row 2: K1, inc, k2, inc, k1. 6 sts.
  4. Row 3: Purl.
  5. Row 4: K1, inc, k4, inc, k1. 8 sts.
  6. Rows 5-6: Work in stst.
  7. Row 7: K1, ssk, k2, k2tog, k1. 6 sts.
  8. Row 8: Purl.
  9. Row 9: K1, k2tog, ssk, k1. 4 sts.
  10. BO.

Sew ears and attach high on the head. Embroider black eyes and nose. Add a cream muzzle triangle with duplicate stitch or Swiss darning.

Fox Body

Make 2 in orange.

  1. CO 8 sts.
  2. Rows 1-6: Work in stst.
  3. Row 7 RS: K1, inc, k6, inc, k1. 10 sts.
  4. Rows 8-12: Work in stst.
  5. Row 13 RS: K2tog, k6, ssk. 8 sts.
  6. BO after next purl row.

Fox Arms and Legs

Make 4 arm pieces and 4 leg pieces. Use orange for upper sections and dark brown for paws and feet.

  1. CO 4 sts in dark brown.
  2. Rows 1-2: Work in stst.
  3. Change to orange for arms or orange then blue clothing placement for visible areas.
  4. Rows 3-8: Work in stst.
  5. BO.

For the visible shirt effect, sew the completed limbs so the blue sweater later covers the upper body, leaving orange forearms and dark brown paws visible.

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Fox Tail

Make 2 pieces.

  1. CO 5 sts in cream.
  2. Rows 1-2: Work in stst.
  3. Change to orange.
  4. Rows 3-10: Work in stst.
  5. Row 11 RS: K1, k2tog, k2. 4 sts.
  6. Row 12: Purl.
  7. BO.

Sew and stuff lightly, then curve beside the fox body.

Fox Sweater

Make 1 in sky blue.

  1. CO 14 sts.
  2. Rows 1-6: Work in stst.
  3. Row 7 RS: K3, BO 8, k3.
  4. Next row: P3, CO 8 over gap, p3.
  5. Rows 9-12: Work in stst.
  6. BO.

Sew as a tiny tube around the fox body, leaving arm openings at the sides if needed. The fox in the image has a simple sweater with clean lines, so keep this neat and close fitting.

Fox Hat

Make 1 in tan.

  1. CO 16 sts.
  2. Rows 1-3: Work in stst.
  3. Row 4 RS: K2tog across. 8 sts.
  4. Thread yarn through stitches and pull tight.

For brim, pick up 16 stitches around lower edge and knit 2 rows. BO. Sew onto fox head at a slight angle. Add a tiny dark tip on each ear above the brim.

Fox Watering Can

Make a tiny rectangle in light gray.

  1. CO 5 sts.
  2. Rows 1-4: Work in seed stitch.
  3. BO.

Roll and seam into a tiny cylinder. Add a short stitched handle and a small angled spout. Sew to fox paw.

Egg Basket

The basket sits low and round with a narrow handle. The eggs are textured little ovals in several colors.

Basket Base and Sides

  1. CO 6 sts in beige.
  2. Rows 1-2: Work in seed stitch.
  3. Row 3 RS: Inc in each stitch. 12 sts.
  4. Row 4 WS: Work in seed stitch.
  5. Row 5 RS: K1, inc across. 18 sts.
  6. Rows 6-12: Work in seed stitch.
  7. BO.

Sew side seam to form basket. Gather base slightly. Firmly shape into a rounded open basket.

Basket Handle

  1. CO 3 sts.
  2. K every row for 18 rows.
  3. BO and sew to opposite inner sides of basket.

Mini Eggs

Make several in assorted colors.

  1. CO 4 sts.
  2. Row 1: Purl.
  3. Row 2: K1, inc, k2, inc, k1. 6 sts.
  4. Rows 3-5: Work in stst.
  5. Row 6: K2tog, k2, ssk. 4 sts.
  6. Thread yarn through remaining stitches and pull tight.

Stuff each egg with a tiny pinch of filling. Make at least 7 eggs to match the full basket look in the image.

Floral Teapot

The teapot is round and squat with a small lid, curved handle, and short angled spout.

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Teapot Body

Make 2 in pale sage green.

  1. CO 10 sts.
  2. Row 1 WS: Purl.
  3. Row 2 RS: K1, inc, k8, inc, k1. 12 sts.
  4. Row 3: Purl.
  5. Row 4: K1, inc, k10, inc, k1. 14 sts.
  6. Row 5: Purl.
  7. Row 6: K1, inc, k12, inc, k1. 16 sts.
  8. Rows 7-15: Work in stst.
  9. Row 16 RS: K1, ssk, k10, k2tog, k1. 14 sts.
  10. Row 17: Purl.
  11. Row 18: K1, ssk, k8, k2tog, k1. 12 sts.
  12. Row 19: Purl.
  13. BO.

Sew body pieces together, stuff firmly, and close.

Teapot Lid

  1. CO 8 sts in brown.
  2. Rows 1-3: Work in stst.
  3. Row 4 RS: K2tog across. 4 sts.
  4. Thread yarn through stitches and pull tight.

For knob:

  1. CO 3 sts in brown.
  2. Rows 1-2: Work in stst.
  3. BO and roll into tiny nub.

Sew lid and knob onto top.

Teapot Handle and Spout

Handle:

  1. CO 3 sts in sage green.
  2. K every row for 12 rows.
  3. BO and curve into a handle.

Spout:

  1. CO 4 sts in sage green.
  2. Rows 1-4: Work in stst.
  3. Row 5 RS: K2tog, k2. 3 sts.
  4. Row 6: Purl.
  5. BO.

Sew spout at an upward angle. If desired, slip a tiny length of wire inside before closing for a more precise shape.

Teapot Flowers

Duplicate stitch or embroider three simple flowers on the front of the teapot body: one red, one yellow, one pink. Use green straight stitches for stems and tiny leaf stitches at the sides. Keep the spacing even and centered.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Sew the bunny head onto the body with the face centered over the chest. Attach legs evenly to the lower front body so they hang straight and sit forward. Sew arms high at the sides. Add ears low on the head. Dress the bunny, then fit bonnet snugly and tie under the chin.

Place the satchel diagonally from left shoulder to right hip. Add shoes. Position the fox seated at the bunny’s right side. Arrange the basket on the bunny’s left and the teapot on the fox’s right for the same balanced composition seen in the image.

Care Notes

  • Spot clean only for best shape retention
  • Do not machine wash if using stuffed accessories or wire
  • Keep out of direct prolonged sunlight to protect muted colors
  • Store seated or supported upright to avoid flattening the bonnet and ears

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

  • Eyes placed low and wide for the gentle look
  • Nose embroidered very small and centered
  • Dress hem reaches mid-shin
  • Bonnet sits close to the face
  • Satchel rests at right hip
  • Legs are slim, even, and hang naturally
  • Fox is noticeably smaller than the bunny
  • Basket, eggs, and teapot all feel softly stuffed but well shaped

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Use a barely damp cloth with mild soap for surface marks. Blot gently and never rub embroidery or duplicate-stitch daisies aggressively. Dry flat on a towel and reshape while damp. For long-term preservation, wrap in acid-free tissue and store in a breathable cotton bag in a cool, dry place.

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