Her wardrobe is a carefully curated ensemble of earthy tones and vibrant fruit accents. She wears a soft Cream Dress that serves as a canvas for her signature detail: a hemline scattered with tiny, hand-embroidered strawberries. To keep her warm when the sun dips behind the clouds, she layers a cropped Dark Red Bolero Cardigan over her dress, fastened with a single rustic wooden button. Her head is protected by a slouchy Sage Green Beret, topped with a tiny stem that mimics the fruit she loves so much. On her feet, she wears matching Red Mary Jane Shoes. She is never without her woven Harvest Basket, filled with tiny knitted strawberries, and her loyal friend, a small brown Sparrow, who perches happily on her arm.

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

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• k – knit
• p – purl
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• CO – cast on
• BO – bind off
• rnd(s) – round(s)
• RS – right side
• WS – wrong side
• kfb – knit front and back (increase 1 stitch)
• m1 – make 1 (lifted increase)
• k2tog – knit 2 stitches together (decrease)
• ssk – slip, slip, knit (decrease)
• MC – Main Color (Oatmeal/Beige for bunny)
• CC – Contrast Colors (Cream, Dark Red, Sage Green, Tan, Brown)

Materials

• Yarn: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Oatmeal/Beige: Approx. 50g for the bunny body.
  • Cream: Approx. 35g for the dress.
  • Dark Red: Approx. 25g for the bolero and shoes.
  • Sage Green: Approx. 20g for the beret.
  • Tan/Light Brown: Approx. 15g for the basket.
  • Dark Brown & White: Small scraps for the sparrow.
• Needles:
  • US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs or circular needles (Bunny, Shoes, Accessories).
  • US 4 (3.5 mm) Straight or circular needles (Clothing).
• Notions: Fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, embroidery floss (Red for berries, Green for leaves, Black for eyes), one small wooden button (approx. 10mm).

Gauge & Finished Size

• Gauge: 24 sts and 30 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch on US 3 needles.
• Finished Size: Approximately 14 inches (36 cm) tall from shoes to top of the beret.

Construction Overview

• Bunny: Worked in the round from the feet up. Legs are knitted separately, then joined to form the hips. The body and head are knitted as one continuous piece. Arms and ears are knitted separately and sewn on.
• Cream Dress: Worked flat from the bottom up. The skirt is stockinette to provide a smooth surface for embroidery.
• Bolero Cardigan: Worked flat from the top down with raglan shaping, cropped short at the waist.
• Sage Beret: Worked in the round with rapid increases to create the slouch, then decreased quickly for the crown.
• Accessories: The basket mimics a woven texture; the sparrow is a tiny shaped piece; strawberries are embroidered or tiny bobbles.

Bunny Body Instructions

Legs (Make 2)

With Oatmeal yarn and US 3 needles.

Rnd 1: CO 10 sts. Join in the round. k all.

Rnd 2: kfb in every st (20 sts).

Rnds 3–8: k all (Foot).

Rnd 9 (Heel): k10, turn. p10, turn. k10, turn. p10, turn. k all sts to end of rnd.

Rnds 10–35: k all. Stuff foot firmly and leg lightly.

Break yarn for the first leg and place stitches on a holder. Knit the second leg but do not break yarn.

Body

Rnd 36 (Join): k across 10 sts of second leg, CO 4 sts, k across 20 sts of first leg, CO 4 sts, k remaining 10 sts of second leg (48 sts). Join to work in the round.

Rnds 37–48: k all (Hips).

Rnd 49: *k6, k2tog* rep around (42 sts).

Rnds 50–60: k all.

Rnd 61: *k5, k2tog* rep around (36 sts).

Rnds 62–66: k all.

Rnd 67: *k4, k2tog* rep around (30 sts).

Rnd 68: *k3, k2tog* rep around (24 sts).

Rnd 69 (Neck): *k2, k2tog* rep around (18 sts).

Rnds 70–72: k all for neck. Stuff body firmly.

Head

Rnd 73: *k2, m1* rep around (27 sts).

Rnd 74: *k3, m1* rep around (36 sts).

Rnd 75: *k3, m1* rep around (48 sts).

Rnds 76–96: k all. Stuff neck very firmly.

Rnd 97: *k6, k2tog* rep around (42 sts).

Rnd 98: *k5, k2tog* rep around (36 sts).

Rnd 99: *k4, k2tog* rep around (30 sts).

Rnd 100: *k3, k2tog* rep around (24 sts).

Rnd 101: *k2, k2tog* rep around (18 sts).

Rnd 102: k2tog around (9 sts).

Cut yarn, thread through remaining stitches, pull tight.

Arms (Make 2)

With Oatmeal yarn, CO 8 sts. Join in round.

Rnd 1: kfb around (16 sts).

Rnds 2–24: k all.

Rnd 25: k2tog, k to last 2 sts, ssk (14 sts).

BO. Stuff lightly and sew to body.

Ears (Make 2)

With Oatmeal yarn, worked flat. CO 12 sts.

Rows 1–35: Stockinette stitch (knit RS, purl WS).

Row 36: ssk, k8, k2tog (10 sts).

Row 37: p all.

Row 38: ssk, k6, k2tog (8 sts).

Row 39: p all.

Row 40: ssk, k4, k2tog (6 sts).

Row 41: ssk, k2, k2tog (4 sts).

BO. Sew to head.

Cream Strawberry Dress

Worked flat from the bottom up using Cream yarn and US 4 needles.

Skirt: CO 60 sts.

Rows 1–4: Garter stitch (Hem).

Rows 5–32: Work in Stockinette stitch. This is your canvas for the embroidery.

Waist Decrease (RS): *k2, k2tog* rep across (45 sts).

Waistband: Work 4 rows k1, p1 rib.

Bodice: Work 8 rows Stockinette.

Armhole Shaping:

Row 1: k10 (Back), BO 4, k17 (Front), BO 4, k10 (Back).

Work the three sections separately for 8 rows. BO all sections.

Finishing: Sew shoulder seams. Sew back seam up to the waist.

Strawberry Embroidery: Along the bottom 2 inches of the skirt, use Red embroidery floss or yarn to make small clusters of French Knots (approx 3 knots per berry) to create the fruit. Use Green floss to stitch tiny “V” shapes or lazy-daisy stitches on top of the red knots for leaves. Scatter them randomly or in a border pattern.

Dark Red Bolero Cardigan

Worked flat from top down using Dark Red yarn and US 4 needles.

Neck: CO 28 sts.

Rows 1–2: Knit all (Garter collar). Create a buttonhole on Row 2 at the very beginning (k2, yo, k2tog).

Row 3 (Raglan): k5 (Front), pm, k4 (Sleeve), pm, k10 (Back), pm, k4 (Sleeve), pm, k5 (Front).

Row 4: Purl all, keeping first and last 3 sts in Knit (Garter bands).

Row 5 (Inc): *k to marker, m1, sm, k1, m1* repeat at all markers, k to end.

Row 6: Purl with Garter bands.

Repeat Rows 5–6 until sleeve sections have 14 sts.

Divide: Work Front, place Sleeve sts on holder, Work Back, place Sleeve sts on holder, Work Front.

Body: Work on body sts for only 1 inch (cropped length).

Hem: Work 4 rows Garter Stitch. BO.

Sleeves: Pick up sleeve sts. Knit 6 rows. Work 4 rows Garter Stitch. BO.

Sew the wooden button to the neck opposite the buttonhole.

Sage Green Beret

With Sage Green yarn and US 3 needles.

Brim: CO 44 sts. Join in round. Work k1, p1 rib for 5 rounds.

Increase (Slouch):

Rnd 6: *k1, m1* around (88 sts).

Hat Body: Work in Stockinette stitch for 1.5 inches.

Crown Shaping:

Rnd 1: *k9, k2tog* rep around (80 sts).

Rnd 2: *k8, k2tog* rep around (72 sts).

Continue decreasing 8 sts every round until 8 sts remain.

Stem: Knit these 8 sts for 2 rounds. k2tog around (4 sts). Knit an I-cord for 0.5 inch. BO.

Pull the thread to the inside to tighten.

Red Mary Jane Shoes

Make 2. With Dark Red yarn and US 3 needles.

Sole: CO 10 sts. Knit 12 rows Garter. Round toe (k2tog at ends). BO.

Upper: Pick up 32 sts around sole.

Rnds 1–3: Knit all.

Rnd 4 (Toe): k10, (k2tog) 6 times, k10 (26 sts).

Rnd 5: BO all sts.

Strap: Crochet a small chain or knit a single row strip to sew across the foot.

Harvest Accessories

Wicker-Style Basket

With Tan yarn and US 3 needles.

Base: CO 8 sts. Knit a square (approx 14 rows). Pick up stitches on all 4 sides (approx 32 sts).

Body (Woven Texture):

Rnds 1–2: Purl all (Ridge).

Rnds 3–5: Knit all (Smooth).

Repeat these 5 rounds twice more.

BO.

Handle: CO 4 sts. Knit a Garter strip approx 4 inches long. Sew to opposite sides of the basket.

Fill with tiny red bobbles (knit cast on 3 sts, bobble, bind off) to simulate gathered strawberries.

Tiny Sparrow

With Dark Brown yarn.

Body: CO 6 sts. Inc to 12. Knit 4 rounds.

Change to White/Cream for the belly (optional, or keep brown).

Knit 4 rounds.

Dec to 6 sts (Neck).

Inc to 10 sts (Head). Knit 3 rounds.

Dec to 4 sts. Cut yarn, thread through.

Beak: Embroider a tiny triangle with yellow/gold thread.

Wings: Embroider simple loops on the side or knit two tiny triangles and sew them on.

Attach the bird to the bunny’s shoulder or hand with a stitch.

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider sweet, wide-set eyes in black. Use pink thread for a nose.
• Dressing: Put on the cream dress. Layer the red bolero over it and button it. Put on the red shoes. Place the sage beret on the head, pulling it slightly to one side.
• Props: Place the basket on the bunny’s arm. Ensure the sparrow is perched securely.

Your “Strawberry Picker” Bunny is ready for a day in the sun! Happy knitting.