Bunny

Bunny Standing Doll Knitting Pattern by Sabine

What Is Being Made

This is a knitted stuffed toy bunny designed as a standing doll that measures approximately 30cm (12 inches) tall without the bell-flower hat. The pattern creates a soft, three-dimensional toy suitable for display or play, with individual body parts that are knitted separately and then assembled together.

Craft and Skill Level

This is an advanced knitting pattern intended for experienced knitters. The project requires solid foundational knowledge of both round knitting (working in the round) and flat knitting (working back and forth in rows). These dual techniques are essential for constructing the various body components of the bunny doll.

Knitting Techniques Used

• Round knitting using double-pointed needles for creating seamless tubular sections
• Flat knitting for constructing individual body parts
• Stitch increases and decreases for shaping body components
• Working with stitch markers to track pattern progression
• Assembling multiple knitted pieces into a finished three-dimensional toy

Stitches and Construction

While specific stitch abbreviations are not detailed in the pattern excerpt provided, the construction involves standard knitting stitches worked across multiple pieces. The pattern uses stitch holders or spare needles to manage active stitches during construction, and incorporates stitch markers (which can be substituted with yarn scraps) to maintain pattern accuracy throughout the knitting process.

Materials and Equipment

This pattern requires DK weight yarn (also known as 8ply), with approximately 70 grams needed to complete one bunny toy. Yarn color choice is flexible, allowing crafters to select their preferred fur color for the bunny.

• Two pairs of knitting needles: one pair in 2.75mm size and one pair in 3mm size
• A set of 2.75mm and 3mm double-pointed knitting needles (DPNs) for round knitting
• DK or 8ply yarn or wool in your chosen color (approximately 70g total)
• Stitch holder or spare knitting needles for holding stitches
• Stitch markers (yarn scraps can be substituted)
• Yarn sewing needle for assembling the finished pieces and weaving in ends

Pattern Details

This is a downloadable PDF pattern designed by Sabine Jahn and is intended for personal use only. The pattern allows makers to create and sell finished bunny toys, though the design itself cannot be reproduced, shared, or used commercially without written permission from the copyright holder. The pattern includes all necessary instructions for creating a charming stuffed bunny doll complete with a decorative bell-flower hat.