Her wardrobe is a study in grace. She wears a flowing Lavender Purple Dress, the skirt of which serves as a canvas for delicate, hand-embroidered sprigs of lavender flowers. To protect against the evening chill, she dons a sophisticated Creamy White Capelet, a short shawl-like garment that drapes over her shoulders and ties with a sweet bow. Her face is framed by a classic Bonnet featuring a ruffled lace brim, evoking the style of antique baby bonnets. On her feet, she wears deep purple shoes to ground the pastel look. She carries a rustic Bouquet of Dried Lavender wrapped in a knitted “newspaper” and is accompanied by a fuzzy, round Bumblebee friend who loves the flowers just as much as she does.

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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)
• yo – yarn over
• MC – Main Color (Oatmeal/Beige for bunny)
• CC – Contrast Colors (Lavender Purple, Creamy White, Deep Purple, Moss Green, Grey/Tan for paper, Yellow/Black for bee)

Materials

• Yarn: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Oatmeal/Beige: Approx. 50g for the bunny body.
  • Lavender Purple: Approx. 35g for the dress and flower buds.
  • Creamy White: Approx. 30g for the capelet and bonnet.
  • Deep Purple: Approx. 10g for the shoes.
  • Moss Green: Small amount for flower stems.
  • Grey or Tan: Small amount for the newspaper wrap.
  • Yellow & Black: Scraps for the bumblebee.
• Needles:
  • US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs or circular needles (Bunny, Shoes, Bee, Accessories).
  • US 4 (3.5 mm) Straight or circular needles (Clothing).
• Notions: Fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, black embroidery floss (eyes/nose), thin wire (optional for posing the bee).

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 bonnet.

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.
• Lavender Dress: Worked flat from the bottom up. The skirt is Stockinette stitch to provide a smooth surface for the embroidery details added later.
• Capelet: Worked flat from the neck down, increasing rapidly to create a circular drape that covers the shoulders but leaves the arms free.
• Bonnet: Worked flat to frame the face, with a back shaping section. A ruffled edge is added to the front brim.
• Accessories: The Lavender Bouquet consists of I-cord stems; the Bee is a small oval shape.

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.

Lavender Embroidered Dress

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

Skirt: CO 60 sts.

Rows 1–4: Garter stitch (Hem).

Rows 5–32: Work in Stockinette stitch. This provides the 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.

Embroidery (The Lavender):

Before seaming the back, use Moss Green yarn or floss to stitch vertical stems (stem stitch) rising from the hemline up the skirt.

Use Deep Purple or a contrasting Lavender shade to create the flowers. Use “French Knots” or “Lazy Daisy” stitches clustered at the top of the green stems to mimic the look of lavender buds.

Finishing: Sew shoulder seams. Sew back seam up to the waist. Add a small button closure.

Creamy White Capelet

Worked flat from the neck down using Creamy White yarn and US 4 needles.

Neck: CO 32 sts.

Rows 1–2: Knit all.

Increases:

Row 3 (RS): *k2, m1* rep across (approx 48 sts).

Row 4: Purl all (keeping first/last 2 sts in Garter).

Row 5: *k3, m1* rep across (approx 64 sts).

Row 6: Purl all (keeping edges).

Body:

Work in Stockinette with Garter edges for 2 inches.

Border: Work 4 rows Garter Stitch. BO loosely.

Ties: Make two twisted cords or braided yarn ties and attach to the neck corners to tie a bow.

Ruffled Bonnet

With Creamy White yarn and US 3 needles.

Brim (Face Edge): CO 42 sts.

Ruffle Row: *kfb* in every stitch (84 sts).

Work 3 rows Stockinette.

Decrease Row: *k2tog* across (42 sts). (This creates a gathered ruffle effect).

Bonnet Body:

Work in Stockinette stitch for 2.5 inches (framing the head).

Back Shaping:

Row 1: *k4, k2tog* across.

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3: *k3, k2tog* across.

Row 4: Purl.

Row 5: *k2, k2tog* across.

Row 6: Purl.

Row 7: *k1, k2tog* across.

Cut yarn and draw through remaining stitches. Sew the back seam.

Ties: Attach ribbons or knitted cords to the corners.

Deep Purple Shoes

Make 2. With Deep Purple yarn and US 3 needles.

Sole: CO 10 sts. Knit 12 rows Garter. Round toe. 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.

Dreamy Accessories

Lavender Bouquet in “Newspaper”

Stems: With Moss Green yarn, knit 5 separate I-cords (approx 3 inches long).

Flowers: Use Purple yarn to embroider French knots heavily over the top 1 inch of each stem.

Newspaper Wrap: With Grey or Tan yarn. CO 15 sts. Knit a square in Garter Stitch.

Assembly: Bundle the stems together. Wrap the “newspaper” square around them in a cone shape and secure with a stitch or a piece of twine.

Bumblebee Companion

With Yellow and Black yarn and US 3 needles.

Body: Start with Black. CO 6 sts. Inc to 12.

Change to Yellow. Knit 2 rounds.

Change to Black. Knit 2 rounds.

Change to Yellow. Knit 2 rounds.

Change to Black. Dec to 6 sts. Stuff. Close.

Wings: With White yarn, embroider two loops on the back of the bee or knit two tiny triangles and sew them on.

Assembly: You can attach a thin wire to the bee and wrap it around the bunny’s hand so the bee appears to be flying.

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider calm, peaceful eyes. Use pink thread for a nose.
• Dressing: Put on the embroidered lavender dress. Layer the cream capelet over it. Put on the deep purple shoes. Place the ruffled bonnet on the head and tie the bow.
• Props: Place the bouquet in the bunny’s arm. Position the bumblebee hovering nearby.

Your “Lavender Dream” Bunny is ready for a peaceful stroll in the garden! Happy knitting.