Her wardrobe is a curated collection of soft, romantic hues. She wears a feminine Dusty Pink Dress with a gently flared skirt. The bodice features a tiny, significant detail: a miniature Burgundy Heart embroidered over her heart, symbolizing the love she holds. To stay warm while waiting by the mailbox, she layers a sophisticated Light Grey Cardigan over her dress. This piece is distinguished by its delicate Dusty Pink Trim on the collar and cuffs, tying the outfit together perfectly. Her head is adorned with a stylish Pink Beret worn fashionably to the side, and her feet are dressed in deep Burgundy Mary Jane Shoes.

Her story is completed by her accessories. She holds a pristine White Envelope sealed with a red wax heart, and she is accompanied by a faithful messenger, a pure white Dove carrying a tiny note in its beak.

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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)
• MC – Main Color (Oatmeal/Beige for bunny)
• CC – Contrast Colors (Dusty Pink, Light Grey, Burgundy, White, Red)

Materials

• Yarn: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Oatmeal/Beige: Approx. 50g for the bunny body.
  • Dusty Pink: Approx. 40g for the dress, beret, and cardigan trim.
  • Light Grey: Approx. 25g for the cardigan main body.
  • Burgundy/Wine: Approx. 15g for shoes and heart embroidery.
  • Pure White: Approx. 15g for the dove and envelope.
  • Red Scrap: For the wax seal.
• 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 (Black for eyes, Red for details), small piece of white felt or paper (optional for letter).

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 the 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.
• Romantic Dress: Worked flat from the bottom up. The skirt is gathered at the waist. The heart motif is embroidered on the finished chest using a satin stitch or duplicate stitch.
• Trimmed Cardigan: Worked flat from the top down (raglan style). The color changes occur at the ribbed edges to create the contrast trim.
• Beret: Worked in the round with rapid increases to create a flat plate shape, then decreased to the center.
• Accessories: The Envelope is a folded flat piece; the Dove is a shaped soft toy.

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.

Dusty Pink Heart Dress

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

Skirt: CO 60 sts.

Rows 1–4: Garter stitch (Hem).

Rows 5–32: Work in Stockinette stitch.

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.

Heart Detail:

On the front bodice section, locate the left chest area. Using Burgundy yarn, embroider a small heart using duplicate stitch (V-shape) or satin stitch. It should be small and delicate.

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

Grey Cardigan with Pink Trim

Worked flat from top down using US 4 needles. Start with Dusty Pink.

Neck: CO 28 sts.

Rows 1–2: k1, p1 rib in Pink.

Change to Light Grey.

Raglan Increases:

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

Row 4: Purl.

Increase Rows:

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

Row 6: Purl.

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: With Grey, work on body sts for 2 inches.

Hem: Change to Dusty Pink. Work 4 rows Garter Stitch. BO.

Sleeves: Pick up sleeve sts with Grey. Knit 6 rows.

Cuffs: Change to Dusty Pink. Work 3 rows ribbing. BO.

Sew sleeve seams.

Dusty Pink Beret

With Dusty Pink yarn and US 3 needles.

Brim: CO 44 sts. Join in round.

Rnds 1–5: k1, p1 rib.

Increase (Flattened Top):

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

Rnds 7–12: Knit all. (This creates the wide part of the beret).

Crown Decrease:

Rnd 13: *k6, k2tog* around.

Rnd 14: Knit.

Rnd 15: *k5, k2tog* around.

Continue decreasing every round until 8 sts remain.

Stem: Knit I-cord on 4 sts for 0.5 inch. BO.

Burgundy Mary Jane Shoes

Make 2. With Burgundy 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.

Strap: Chain a small strap across the instep and secure.

Romantic Accessories

Love Letter Envelope

With White yarn and US 3 needles.

CO 12 sts.

Work in Stockinette stitch for 2 inches (Main body).

Flap:

Row 1: ssk, k to last 2, k2tog.

Row 2: Purl.

Repeat until 2 sts remain. BO.

Assembly: Fold the bottom square up to meet the base of the flap. Sew side seams. Fold the triangular flap down.

Seal: Embroider a small red French Knot or satin stitch circle on the tip of the flap to look like a wax seal.

Messenger Dove

With White yarn and US 3 needles.

Body: CO 6 sts. Inc to 12. Knit 5 rounds.

Dec to 6 (Tail end). Inc to 10 (Chest). Knit 3 rounds.

Dec to 4 (Neck).

Inc to 8 (Head). Knit 2 rounds. Dec to 4. Close.

Wings (Make 2): CO 4 sts. Knit 2 rows. Inc to 6. Knit 2 rows. Dec to 2. BO. Sew to sides.

Beak: Embroider a tiny orange or pink beak.

Letter: Cut a tiny rectangle of white felt or knit a 2-stitch I-cord and tack it to the dove’s beak.

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider gentle, longing eyes. Use pink thread for a nose.
• Dressing: Put on the pink dress. Layer the grey cardigan over it. Put on the burgundy shoes. Place the pink beret on the head, pulling it slightly to one side for a chic look.
• Props: Tack the envelope to the bunny’s hand. You can attach the dove to her other hand or shoulder using a discreet stitch or wire.

Your “Waiting Letter” Bunny is ready to send her love! Happy knitting.