Earlier this year I started playing around with the idea of a mini version of my knitted bunnies. I wanted a pattern that was a little simpler to knit and construct than my regular sized animals (they are shown in the picture above for comparison), and I also wanted the little toy to be suitable for a baby or small child, so the clothes are all knitted on with no removable parts or buttons.
The pattern started out as a boy and girl version of a bunny but as I was working on it I thought it might also be fun to also have an option for an unclothed version and once I’d fiddled around with that it also occurred to me that it might be nice to do a bear as well. So what I have finally ended up with is two new mix and match type patterns:
- There’s a girl version with instructions to make a bunny and a bear, with an attached dress and striped stockings but also has an option for a completely naked toy.
- Then there’s the same for a boy version, again with instructions for a bunny and bear and options for a naked version or a version wearing attached jumper and shorts.
The mini animals work out at 14cm/51/2 inches tall if knitted with DK yarn on 2.75mm/US 2 needles, but you can make a smaller version with 4ply yarn and 2.5mm needles, or a larger version with worsted weight yarn and 3mm needles.
They are listed on Ravelry or on Etsy and the regular discount of 15% applies if you add 2 or more of my patterns to your basket.
With Easter coming up at the end of the month I though it might be good to share these patterns now as these little bunnies might make sweet Easter gifts. If you do use the patterns please come and share your projects on the ravelry group, I love seeing what people are making from my patterns and there are lots of friendly makers there who like admiring each other’s projects.
Well that’s it from me today. It’s the start of the school break here and Amy is back with us for Easter so I’ll not have much time to pop in here over the next few weeks, but I do want to share some other Spring things I’ve been knitting, so I hope to be back here next week with some pictures, ’til then have a lovely weekend x
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PS: There is a chart for the little heart on the dress in the foreground over on my post about duplicate stitch and at the bottom of that same blog post I’ve also added a chart for the rose pattern that I’ve used previously on some animal dresses.
little cotton rabbits 
They’re adorable, and in my experience little people really love a small toy and will carry it everywhere. Lovely that Amy is back for Easter, I hope you have a lovely few weeks. CJ xx
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Hi Julie, thank you for these gorgeous little toys,got both patterns and can’t wait to get started. Thank you very much for the discount,and I hope you enjoy your break with your family.💜😘 Gail x
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Julie they are absolutely adorable and perfect for little hands !!
I see many of these beauties in my future, we have two more little bunny lovers here, that’s three generations of us now!! 🙂
Wishing you a lovely weekend and a very happy Easter with your family … have fun with Amy!
V x
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These little bunnies are adorable and ideal for little kiddies. Off to your Ravelry store now to buy.
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Adorable! Heading over to Ravelry right now 🤩
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Oh my goodness! In my world littler is always better! Absolutely adorable! I will be off now to purchase. Thanks for the spring treats!
🐰🐻❤️
With much appreciation for your talents, Lori from Port Perry
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Oh 😍😍 I love these and perfect timing as i have some new nieces/nephews coming this fall. Can’t wait to make them!
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Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! They are so sweet!
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Just downloaded the patterns with great ease – thank you Julie – they look lovely and a great deal of effort has gone into the exquisite production.
Enjoy having Amy home for Easter – I hope she is enjoying her course.
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Sono tutti meravigliosi, Julie! viene subito voglia di averli tra le mani, ormai ho acquistato quasi tutti i tuoi modelli e dopo cena passerò da Ravelry per questi, non vedo l’ora.
Un caro saluto a te e famiglia,
Laura
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The bowl of rabbits and bears just brings a smile to my face! I love all your creations. Hope you have a happy Easter!
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Oh wow so cute!
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So cute and also look forward to seeing your other pics soon. May the holidays be as relaxing as possible with all of the family xoxo
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What a good idea, …. especially since they remind me of my own models that I use for my amigurumis … yes, a very nice idea 😉
I wich you a sweet and nice day from France…
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Love these Julie, just bought the patterns. I can’t wait to make some for the grandchildren for Easter.
Happy Easter to you all
Sue x
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truly gorgeous! thank you 🙂
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These little mini bunnies and bears are the cutest! Enjoy your time with your daughter!
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Oh they are just gorgeous! Have a lovely Easter xx
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So sweet! I could not resist!
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In spite of my tennis elbow, I ordered the patterns, they are just too sweet! Happy Easter!
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OMG! So cute. What a great idea.
Happy Easter.
Deb M
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They are so sweet. I just love them and had to get them both right away.
Thank you for writing such wonderful patterns!!
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So sweet, i love them 🙂
I’m knitting right now the bear and the pattern for the bunny is waiting 🙂
Have a nice evening.
Anita
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Absolutely adorable I obviously am missing something in my life and it is one of your creations… I will have to remedy that! Beautiful work! All the best Chris x
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Thank you so much for all these great pattern. I tryed the buny but they all so adorable and next time I have ti knit the little sheep. Greetings from Berlin/Germany- Sabine Die Wollnerin Atelier for handyed yarn
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Hi Julie – Thank you for these adorable patterns. Your patterns and creations bring so much joy to so many. Also, your pictures are stunning. I just took your walk from your previous post. It felt tranquil and peaceful.
Will you be selling any of your new finished bunnies or bears? I still have hopes of holding one of your creations in my hands!!
Enjoy this time with your family.
Beverly
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These are absolutely adorable, I‘ve been crocheting rabbits for easter for a while now, but I love these little knitted ones so much.I‘m not that good at knitting but would love to give it a go
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Sooo cute, I love your patterns and one bear when with my friend to her school where he is currently posing as a fireman !
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Ohmygosh — those bowlfuls of bunnies get me everytime — they’re SO darn cute! I raided my insufficient stash last night and started a little bunny for my granddaughter to tuck in with her Easter gift. The little bunny is just adorable so far and I can’t wait to finish her. Thank you so much for all you do for us Julie — your bunnies and animals just make everything so happy and bright!
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Oh My…..I am Totally in Love !!!
Thank You So much for this Darling pattern !!!
Happy Spring To You and your Family 💕
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So I knit a boy bear and a girl bunny, both with clothes. My 1 year old granddaughter has not let us pry them from her hands without tears. She loves them. They’re so soft and just the right size for little hands. I will be making many more of these.
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Thank you very much Julie for the sweetest patterns yet of the mini bunnies and bears . Your pictures are a joy to look at and really lift the spirits . If you have a spare moment . I wonder if you could recommend 4 ply yarn to purchase please .It seems to be very difficult to find 4 ply wool in shades suitable for the mini rabbits and bears . I wish you and your family a very happy Easter with lovely walks and happy days . With love and best wishes . Jane W UK
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ARGH!! They are tooooooo cute! I’m going to have to immediately knit 10 of them 😍
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Oh, and pretty please make Christmas versions
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oh my goodness these are adorable! I love them all 🙂
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Hello Julie I bought both the mix and match bunny/bear patterns they are both lovely. I wondered if there will be other clothes to knit for them .I know the girl version has a dress. Many thanks.
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I just love love your bunnies, bears and other animals!!! the minis are absolutely adorable and I bought both the mini bunny/bear patterns.
I have always wanted to knit one of your patterns- I own a lot of them but have always been afraid to start 😬 I am definitely going to attempt a mini for my new grandson! Thanks so much for sharing your great patterns! 😍💕
P.S. Your beautiful posts always brighten my day!
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I bought many your patterns – all of them are delightful! Very detailed and clear)) Both animals and clothes are beautiful – the combination of flowers shaking))) huge thanks to you!)
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How can I get the pattern.Im in Australia,but I don’t have a printer.
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HOLA QUE TAL QUE PRECIO TIENE LOS OSOS MINIS Y EL GRANDEME PUEDES DAR PRECIO POR FAVOR
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Could we have some hat patterns please . Love little cotton rabbit but would love some hat patterns . Thank you !
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