Intro
Meet the Farmer’s Market Bunny—a cream bunny in an olive wrap-style dress decorated with mini carrot & beet appliqués, a warm pumpkin-spice cardigan, cream lace-up shoes, and an olive beret with a tiny carrot pin. She carries a cream basket tote with a lavender sprig and a small “local & fresh” sign.
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Abbreviations (US Terms)
- k – knit
- p – purl
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- rnd(s) – round(s)
- RS/WS – right/wrong side
- pm/rm – place/remove marker
- kfb – knit front & back (inc 1)
- m1L/m1R – make 1 left/right
- k2tog – knit 2 together
- ssk – slip, slip, knit
- yo – yarn over
- BO/CO – bind off / cast on
- tbl – through back loop
- inc/dec – increase/decrease
- dpn(s) – double-pointed needles
- sl1 – slip 1 purlwise
- i-cord – knit cord on 2–3 sts
Materials
- Yarn – DK (22 sts = 4”/10 cm in st st on US 5)
- A: Cream (bunny body + shoes + basket + sign frame) ~130 g
- B: Olive (dress + beret) ~70 g
- C: Pumpkin/Spice Orange (cardigan) ~55 g
- D: Purple/Beet (appliqué) small scrap
- E: Carrot Orange (appliqué + beret pin) small scrap
- F: Leaf Green (appliqué tops + lavender stems) small scrap
- G: Lavender (flower heads) small scrap
- H: Charcoal (sign face) small scrap
- Optional soft Rose for nose.
- Needles
- US 3 (3.25 mm) for bunny + accessories that need firmness
- US 5 (3.75 mm) for clothing with gentle drape
- Dpns or circular for magic-loop.
- Notions
Fiberfill, 8–10 mm safety eyes (or embroider), tapestry needle, 3 small buttons for cardigan, blocking tools, thin floral wire (optional for sign handle), small stick or skewer for sign post (optional), stitch markers.
Gauge & Finished Size
- Bunny (US 3): 26 sts × 36 rows = 4”/10 cm in st st, lightly blocked.
- Clothes (US 5): 22 sts × 30 rows = 4”/10 cm in st st.
- Finished Height: standing 10.5 in / 27 cm (without beret).
Construction Overview
- Bunny knit in the round from feet → legs → join for body → neck → head; arms separate and sewn on; ears flat and sewn with a soft bend; tail small and round.
- Outfit: olive wrap-look dress (one piece), cropped cardigan, beret with carrot pin, lace-up shoes.
- Accessories: cream basket tote with knit lavender and a “local & fresh” sign panel.
- Finishing: embroider face, attach pieces, dress, and style exactly as shown.
The Bunny (all with Yarn A, US 3)
Feet & Legs (make 2)
CO 8 sts on dpns.
Rnd 1: kfb around – 16.
Rnd 2: k1, kfb around – 24.
Rnd 3: k2, kfb around – 32.
Rnd 4–7: knit even (toe dome).
Rnd 8 (define instep): k12, pm, k8, pm, k12.
Rnd 9: to 1st m, k2tog, k4, ssk between markers, k to end – 30.
Rnd 10: knit.
Repeat Rnds 9–10 2 more times – 26.
Rnd 15–18: knit even; begin stuffing.
Rnd 19: k11, k2tog twice – 24.
Rnd 20: knit.
Rnd 21 (ankle): k2, k2tog around – 18.
Rnd 22–40: knit straight (leg tube ~4.25”/11 cm). Stuff as you go. Leave yarn attached on 2nd leg for join.
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Join for Body
Knit across 2nd leg, CO 4 sts for crotch, knit across 1st leg – 40 sts.
Rnd 1: place side markers at 10 & 30; knit.
Rnd 2: k8, kfb, k2, kfb ×2 – 44.
Rnd 3–7: knit even (hips).
Rnd 8: k9, k2tog, k2, ssk ×2 – 40.
Rnd 9–18: knit even (torso).
Rnd 19 (waist): ssk, k6, k2tog ×4 – 32.
Rnd 20–24: knit; stuff torso firmly.
Rnd 25: k3, k2tog around – 26.
Rnd 26: knit.
Rnd 27: k2, k2tog around – 20.
Neck & Head
Rnd 1 (neck): k2tog, k3 around – 16.
Rnd 2–4: knit; stuff neck firmly.
Rnd 5: k1, kfb around – 24.
Rnd 6: k2, kfb around – 32.
Rnd 7: k3, kfb around – 40.
Rnd 8–18: knit even (head depth ~2.25”/5.5 cm). Insert safety eyes after Rnd 12, 7 sts apart, slightly above midline.
Rnd 19: k3, ssk around – 32.
Rnd 20: knit; begin stuffing firmly, shaping cheeks.
Rnd 21: k2, ssk around – 24.
Rnd 22: knit.
Rnd 23: k1, ssk around – 16.
Rnd 24: ssk around – 8. Break yarn, draw through, secure.
Arms (make 2)
CO 8 sts.
Rnd 1: kfb around – 16.
Rnd 2–5: knit (hand).
Rnd 6: k2, k2tog around – 12.
Rnd 7–22: knit straight (~3.25”/8.5 cm).
Lightly stuff from hand to mid-arm; leave top unstuffed. Leave tails to sew.
Ears (make 2, worked flat)
CO 10 sts.
Row 1 (RS): k.
Row 2: kfb, k to last st, kfb – 12.
Rows 3–18: st st with garter selvedges (k first/last st each row).
Row 19: ssk, k to last 2 sts, k2tog – 10.
Repeat Row 19 to 4 sts.
Next: k2tog twice – 2, then k2tog – 1.
Fasten off with long tail. Fold lengthwise slightly; sew to head so ears stand with a soft outward roll.
Tail
CO 6 sts.
Rnd 1: kfb around – 12.
Rnd 2–3: knit.
Rnd 4: k2tog around – 6. Close; attach low back.
Face
Embroider a small rose-pink V nose centered 2 rnds below eye line; add a delicate mouth curve.
Olive Wrap-Style Dress (B, US 5)
This dress mimics a wrap with a V-neck bodice and center-front waist tie detail but is worked in the round for the skirt.
Bodice (worked flat, top-down):
CO 42 sts.
Row 1 (RS): k1, p1 rib for 4 rows to form a neat neck edge.
Row 5 (shape V): k1, k to center 2 sts, k2tog, yo, k2tog (V point), k to last st, k1.
Row 6 (WS): purl.
Repeat Rows 5–6 3 more times, decreasing 2 sts at the V each RS row – 34 sts remain.
Work 6 rows st st even.
Separate for armholes:
Row (RS): k8 (Left Front), BO 2, k14 (Back), BO 2, k8 (Right Front).
Work each section separately for 6 rows in st st.
Join Underarm & Begin Skirt in the Round:
With RS facing, pick up and knit 4 sts over each bound-off armhole gap, then knit across all sections onto one circular and pm at center back—34 + 8 = 42 sts total in the round.
Waist Tie Detail:
Rnd 1: at center front, k1, yo, k2tog to place a small eyelet; continue knit around.
Rnd 2–3: knit. (Later thread a short i-cord to mimic a wrap tie.)
Skirt A-line:
Work stockinette in the round.
Every 4th rnd: inc 6 sts evenly (m1L/m1R) until you have 102 sts and the skirt measures 3.75 in / 9.5 cm from underarm.
Hem with Subtle Weight:
Work garter hem (k 1 rnd, p 1 rnd) × 3, then BO loosely purlwise.
Lightly block.
Vegetable Appliqués (D/E/F)
Carrot (E + F):
CO 3 sts with E.
Row 1: kfb, k1, kfb – 5.
Row 2: p.
Row 3: k, dec 1 at each edge (ssk, k1, k2tog) – 3.
Row 4: p; BO.
Leaves: with F, embroider 3–4 lazy-daisy stitches on wide end.
Beet (D + F):
CO 4 sts with D.
Row 1: kfb, k2, kfb – 6.
Row 2: p.
Row 3: ssk, k2, k2tog – 4.
Row 4: p; BO.
Leaves: with F, 2–3 long stitches upward, branching.
Stitch the carrot on the viewer’s left skirt panel and the beet on the viewer’s right, about 1” above hem.
Faux Waist Tie (B):
Make an i-cord 2 sts × 6”/15 cm. Thread through the eyelet at center front and tack ends at side seams so it “wraps” across the waist.
Pumpkin-Spice Cardigan (C, US 5)
Cropped, open front, set-in shape knit top-down raglan for simplicity.
CO 46 sts, work k1, p1 rib for 6 rows flat.
Setup (RS): k3 (button band), pm, k6 (raglan A), pm, k12 (Left Front), pm, k6 (raglan B), pm, k10 (Back), pm, k6 (raglan C), pm, k12 (Right Front), pm, k6 (raglan D), pm, k3 (button band).
Raglan Inc: On every RS row, m1L before and m1R after each raglan marker; on WS, purl between bands, keeping 3-st garter bands in knit. Work 10 RS inc rows.
Divide for Body:
Place sleeve sts on waste yarn, CO 4 under each arm, work body even for 7 rows.
Hem: k1,p1 rib 8 rows, BO in rib.
Sleeves (in the round):
Pick up sleeve sts + 4 underarm; knit 10 rnds, then k1,p1 rib 6 rnds, BO.
Sew three small decorative buttons on right band (optional; cardigan is worn open).
Olive Beret with Carrot Pin (B + E + F, US 5)
Crown:
CO 72 sts, join, pm.
Rnd 1–4: k.
Rnd 5 (increase to puff): k6, m1L around – 84.
Rnd 6: k.
Rnd 7: k7, m1L – 96.
Rnd 8–16: knit even (classic soft beret dome).
Shaping:
Rnd 17: k10, k2tog around – 88.
Rnd 18: k.
Rnd 19: k9, k2tog – 80.
Rnd 20: k.
Rnd 21: k8, k2tog – 72.
Band: switch to US 3, work k1,p1 rib 8 rnds, BO in rib.
Carrot Pin (E/F, worked flat):
CO 2 sts with E.
Row 1: kfb, k1 – 3.
Row 2: p.
Row 3: k1, k2tog – 2.
Row 4: p; BO leaving tail.
With F, make two short leaf stitches. Tack the carrot to beret band, slightly right of center.
Cream Lace-Up Shoes (A, US 3)
Soles (make 2):
CO 6 sts.
Row 1 (RS): kfb, k4, kfb – 8.
Row 2 (WS): k (garter sole throughout).
Row 3: kfb, k6, kfb – 10.
Row 4: k.
Row 5: kfb, k8, kfb – 12.
Rows 6–14: k every row; BO.
Steam to set the oval.
Uppers:
Pick up 34 sts evenly around the sole edge.
Rnd 1–2: knit.
Rnd 3 (toe curve): place side markers; on each rnd ssk 1 st before front center and k2tog 1 st after front center for 3 rnds to round the toe.
Rnd 6–8: knit even.
Tongue:
At center front, work 8 sts flat for 6 rows in st st; BO.
Collar & Eyelets:
With remaining live sts around the ankle, work k1,p1 rib 4 rnds. On Rnd 2, make two small eyelets each side (yo, k2tog) aligned with the tongue. BO in rib.
Laces:
I-cord 2 sts × 6.5”/16.5 cm each; thread and tie in bows.
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Basket Tote with Lavender
Basket Body (A, US 3):
CO 12 sts.
Work garter stitch (knit every row) for 14 rows to make a rectangle; seam short sides to form a tube.
Base: pick up 42 sts around one edge; work in the round:
Rnd 1: k5, kfb around – 50.
Rnd 2: knit.
Rnd 3: k6, kfb – 58.
Rnd 4: knit; BO to create a slightly rounded “woven” base.
Rim: at opposite edge, pick up 42 sts, k1,p1 rib 4 rnds, BO.
Handle: i-cord 3 sts × 6”/15 cm, sew ends just inside rim.
Lavender Sprig (G + F, US 3):
Stem (F): i-cord 2 sts × 2.75”/7 cm.
Flower (G): embroider dense French knots or tiny wrapped bumps along top 1”/2.5 cm of stem. Tuck into basket and catch with a stitch.
“Local & Fresh” Market Sign
Panel (H, US 3):
CO 16 sts, work garter stitch 18 rows; BO.
Frame (A): pick up sts evenly around panel edge and work 1 rnd knit, then i-cord attached edging (CO 3, k2, ssk with next picked-up st, slide back, repeat).
Letters: with A or white embroidery thread, backstitch “local & fresh” in a tidy script.
Optional: attach a short i-cord loop as a handle or lash the sign to a small skewer; place in bunny’s right hand.
Assembly
- Sew Arms to body slightly below neck, angled so hands hang just forward.
- Attach Ears with a gentle outward roll; secure well.
- Dress First: put on the olive dress; center the faux tie at front.
- Cardigan On: sleeves to wrist, body cropped at dress waist; wear open.
- Shoes: slip on; tie laces in neat bows.
- Beret: tilt slightly to the bunny’s left; carrot pin facing front.
- Accessories: hang basket over left wrist with lavender peeking out; place the sign in the right hand.
Finishing & Blocking
- Body: do not steam the stuffed body—shape with your hands.
- Clothes: light steam or wet-block the dress hem to lie flat and the cardigan bands to stay even.
- Beret: steam the crown to relax and keep the band snug.
- Details: trim all ends invisibly; secure accessories with a discreet stitch if the toy is handled often.
Care
Spot clean with cool water and mild soap. Keep away from heat and pets. If gifting to a child under three, embroider eyes instead of using safety eyes and stitch small parts firmly.
Recap
Your Farmer’s Market Bunny now matches the photo exactly: a cream bunny with an olive V-neck wrap-look dress featuring carrot and beet appliqués, a cropped pumpkin cardigan, cream lace-up shoes, an olive beret with a carrot pin, plus a cream basket filled with lavender and a cheerful “local & fresh” sign. Enjoy knitting and styling your market-ready friend!
