Her wardrobe is a vibrant display of the “Scrap Yarn” aesthetic, blending soft pastels into a harmonious masterpiece. The centerpiece is her stunning Patchwork Dress, where blocks of Baby Pink, Turquoise, and Creamy Yellow are knitted together to resemble a traditional quilt. To stay cozy during her sewing sessions, she wears a simple Cream Cardigan accented with pink cuffs. Her head is framed by a vintage-style Ivory Bonnet with a delicate lace edge. She walks softly in Dusty Pink Mary Jane Shoes. She is never without her tools: a tiny, heart-shaped Pincushion dangling from her wrist, and her playful companion, a Tabby Cat who is currently batting at a spool of thread.

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)
• Intarsia – A colorwork technique using separate bobbins of yarn for each color block.
• MC – Main Color (Oatmeal/Beige for bunny)
• CC – Contrast Colors (Baby Pink, Turquoise, Creamy Yellow, Ivory, Dusty Pink, Grey/Brown for cat)

Materials

• Yarn: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Oatmeal/Beige: Approx. 50g for the bunny body.
  • Patchwork Colors: Small amounts (approx. 15g each) of Baby Pink, Turquoise, and Creamy Yellow.
  • Ivory/Cream: Approx. 30g for the cardigan and bonnet.
  • Dusty Pink: Approx. 10g for shoes and trim.
  • Grey & Dark Grey: Scraps for the tabby cat.
• Needles:
  • US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs or circular needles (Bunny, Shoes, Cat, Accessories).
  • US 4 (3.5 mm) Straight or circular needles (Clothing).
• Notions: Fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, black embroidery floss (eyes/nose), sewing pins (for decoration only, be careful if for a child!), small wooden spool.

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 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 one continuous piece. Arms and ears are knitted separately and sewn on.
• Patchwork Dress: Worked flat to facilitate the Intarsia color changes. The skirt consists of large color blocks resembling quilt squares. The bodice is worked in a single color.
• Cardigan: Worked flat from the top down (raglan style).
• Bonnet: Worked flat to frame the face, with a decorative picot or lace edge.
• Accessories: The Pincushion is two heart shapes sewn together; the Cat uses striping for the tabby effect.

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.

“Quilt Block” Patchwork Dress

Worked flat from the bottom up using US 4 needles. Use the Intarsia method: twist yarns on the wrong side when changing colors to prevent holes. Do not carry yarn across the back; use separate bobbins for each block.

Skirt Setup:

With Baby Pink, CO 60 sts.

Rows 1–4: Garter stitch (Hem).

Block Section 1 (Rows 5–16):

Divide stitches into 4 blocks of 15 stitches each.

Row 5 (RS): k15 Pink, k15 Turquoise, k15 Yellow, k15 Pink.

Row 6 (WS): p15 Pink, p15 Yellow, p15 Turquoise, p15 Pink.

Repeat Rows 5 and 6 until you have worked 12 rows of these colors.

Block Section 2 (Rows 17–28):

Shift colors to create the checkerboard effect.

Row 17 (RS): k15 Turquoise, k15 Yellow, k15 Pink, k15 Turquoise.

Row 18 (WS): p15 Turquoise, p15 Pink, p15 Yellow, p15 Turquoise.

Repeat Rows 17 and 18 for 12 rows.

Block Section 3 (Rows 29–36):

Shift colors again.

Row 29 (RS): k15 Yellow, k15 Pink, k15 Turquoise, k15 Yellow.

Work in this pattern for 8 rows (skirt length achieved).

Waist:

Switch to Baby Pink only.

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

Work 4 rows k1, p1 rib.

Bodice:

Work in Pink Stockinette for 1 inch.

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 of the skirt up to the waist. The Intarsia blocks will look like a sewn patchwork quilt.

Cream Cardigan with Pink Trim

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

Neck: CO 28 sts.

Rows 1–2: k1, p1 rib.

Raglan Increases:

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

Row 4: Purl.

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: Work on body sts for 2 inches. Work 4 rows Garter Stitch. BO.

Sleeves: Pick up sleeve sts. Knit 6 rows in Ivory.

Trim: Change to Baby Pink. Work 2 rows Garter Stitch. BO.

Sew sleeve seams.

Ivory Lace-Edge Bonnet

With Ivory yarn and US 3 needles.

Brim: CO 42 sts.

Picot Edge:

Rows 1–2: Stockinette stitch.

Row 3: *k2tog, yo* repeat across.

Rows 4–5: Stockinette stitch.

Fold the hem at the eyelet row (Row 3) and sew down later to form a scalloped edge.

Bonnet Body:

Work in Stockinette stitch for 2.5 inches.

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, draw through remaining sts. Sew back seam.

Ties: Braid yarn strands to make ties.

Dusty Pink Mary Janes

Make 2. With Dusty Pink 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 with a button or stitch.

Quilter’s Accessories

Heart Pincushion

With Baby Pink yarn. Make 2 flat hearts.

Heart Pattern:

CO 2 sts.

Row 1: Inc in both sts (4 sts).

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3: Inc, k2, Inc (6 sts).

Row 4: Purl.

Row 5: Inc, k4, Inc (8 sts).

Row 6: Purl.

Row 7: k4, turn (Working left lobe).

Row 8: Purl.

Row 9: k2tog, k2tog. Fasten off.

Rejoin yarn to remaining 4 sts for right lobe. Repeat Rows 7–9.

Assembly: Sew the two hearts together, stuffing lightly. Sew a loop of yarn to attach it to the bunny’s wrist. You can embroider tiny “pins” on it with metallic thread.

Tabby Cat Companion

With Grey and Dark Grey yarn.

Body: CO 10 sts.

Work in Stockinette, changing color every 2 rows to create stripes.

Inc to 20 sts. Work 10 rows. Dec to 10 sts. Stuff. Close.

Head: CO 8 sts. Inc to 16. Stripe pattern for 6 rows. Dec to 8. Stuff. Close. Sew to body.

Ears: Pick up 3 sts on head. Knit 2 rows. Dec to 1. BO.

Tail: CO 4 sts. Knit I-cord in stripe pattern for 3 inches. Sew to body.

Spool: Glue a bit of yarn to a small wooden spool or bead and place near the cat.

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider kind, patient eyes. Use pink thread for a nose.
• Dressing: Put on the patchwork dress. Layer the cardigan over it. Put on the pink shoes. Place the lace-edge bonnet on the head and tie under the chin.
• Props: Slip the heart pincushion onto the bunny’s arm. Arrange the tabby cat playing with the thread spool nearby.

Your “Heirloom Quilter” Bunny is ready to stitch some love! Happy knitting.