Her ensemble is a study in “Blush” and “Pearl.” She wears a magnificent Tiered Dress in soft blush pink, where each layer of the skirt is finished with an intricate Lace Edge that mimics expensive handmade trim. Over this, she drapes a sophisticated Pearl Blue Bolero featuring dramatic Flared Sleeves (bell sleeves) that add a touch of drama to her silhouette. Her head is adorned with a spectacular Wide-Brimmed Hat decorated with faux feathers made from brushed yarn. She walks gracefully in Blush Ballet Flats tied with silk ribbons. In her hand, she holds a delicate Knitted Lace Fan to cool herself during the tea party, and she is accompanied by a loyal, slightly grumpy-looking Pug Dog with a velvety black face.

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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 (Blush Pink, Pearl Blue, Ivory, Fawn, Black)

Materials

• Yarn: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Oatmeal/Beige: Approx. 50g for the bunny body.
  • Blush Pink: Approx. 45g for the dress and shoes.
  • Pearl Blue: Approx. 25g for the bolero.
  • Ivory/Cream: Approx. 20g for the hat and fan.
  • Fawn (Tan) & Black: Approx. 20g for the pug.
• Needles:
  • US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs or circular needles (Bunny, Shoes, Pug, Accessories).
  • US 4 (3.5 mm) Straight or circular needles (Clothing).
• Notions: Fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, black embroidery floss, thin crafting wire (for the fan rim), silk ribbon (pink or cream), a pet slicker brush (to fluff the hat feathers).

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 hat.

Construction Overview

• Bunny: Worked in the round from the feet up. Legs are knitted separately, then joined. Body and head are one piece. Arms and ears are sewn on.
• Tiered Dress: The skirt base is knitted first. Then, separate strips of lace edging are knitted and sewn onto the skirt at intervals to create the tiered, ruffled effect.
• Flared Bolero: Worked flat from the top down. The sleeves are increased rapidly at the cuff to create a bell shape.
• Feathered Hat: A wide-brimmed hat where the decoration is made by knitting loops and brushing them out to look like feathers.
• Accessories: The Fan is a lace semi-circle; the Pug is a shaped toy with color changes for the mask.

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.

Blush Tiered Lace Dress

Worked flat using Blush Pink yarn and US 4 needles.

Part 1: The Underskirt (Base)

CO 50 sts.

Work in Stockinette stitch for 4 inches.

Waist Decrease: *k3, k2tog* across (40 sts).

Work 4 rows Ribbing for waistband.

Bodice: Work 1 inch Stockinette.

Armholes: Row 1: k8, BO 4, k16, BO 4, k8. Work sections separately for 8 rows. BO all. Sew seams.

Part 2: The Lace Tiers (Make 2 strips)

CO 80 sts (needs to be wider than the skirt for ruffling).

Row 1: Knit.

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3 (Lace Edge): *k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k1* repeat to end.

Row 4: Purl.

Row 5: *k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk* repeat to end.

Row 6: Purl.

Row 7: BO loosely using a picot bind off (CO 2, BO 4) for extra frill.

Assembly: Sew one lace strip to the bottom hem of the dress. Sew the second lace strip about 1.5 inches higher up on the skirt body. This creates the tiered look.

Pearl Blue Flared Bolero

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

Neck: CO 28 sts.

Rows 1–2: Garter stitch.

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 1.5 inches (cropped). BO.

Flared Sleeves (Bell Sleeves):

Pick up sleeve sts (14 sts).

Work 4 rows Stockinette.

Increase Row: *k1, m1* across (28 sts).

Work 6 rows Stockinette.

Flare Row: *k2, m1* across (approx 42 sts).

Work 2 rows Garter Stitch. BO loosely. The sleeve should bell out at the wrist.

Ivory Hat with Feathers

With Ivory yarn and US 3 needles.

Hat Base:

CO 40 sts. Join in round.

Work 5 rounds k1, p1 rib.

Inc to 80 sts (Brim). Knit 8 rounds. BO.

Feather Decoration:

Use a scrap of Ivory yarn (mohair works best if you have it, otherwise regular yarn).

Cast on 10 sts.

Row 1: *Insert needle, wrap yarn around 3 times, knit stitch* across (Loop stitch).

Row 2: Knit, dropping the extra loops.

Repeat for 2 inches. BO.

The Trick: Cut the loops. Use a pet slicker brush or a fine comb to brush the yarn vigorously until it fuzzes out and looks like plumes/feathers. Sew this to the hat.

Blush Ballet Flats

Make 2. With Blush 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.

Ribbon: Sew silk ribbons to the sides and tie in a bow across the instep.

Aristocratic Accessories

Lace Hand Fan

With Ivory yarn and US 3 needles. Worked flat in a wedge.

CO 20 sts.

Row 1 (RS): k1, *yo, k2tog* to last st, k1.

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3: k1, *k2tog, yo* to last st, k1.

Row 4: Purl.

Row 5: BO all sts loosely.

Assembly: Weave a thin wire along the cast-on edge and the sides to give it structure. Pinch the cast-on edge together (the handle) and fan out the bind-off edge. Wrap the handle area with yarn to secure.

Pug Dog Companion

With Black (Face) and Fawn (Body) yarn.

Head: Start with Black. CO 12 sts (Muzzle).

Knit 3 rows.

Change to Fawn. Inc to 24 sts.

Knit 6 rounds. Dec to 12. Stuff. Close.

Ears: With Black. Pick up 3 sts. Knit 3 rows. BO. Fold them down (button ears).

Body: With Fawn. CO 10 sts. Inc to 20 (Chunky body).

Knit 8 rounds. Dec to 10. Stuff. Close.

Legs: Make 4 short I-cords. Sew to body.

Tail: Knit a curly tail (tight I-cord) and sew to back.

Details: Embroider big, slightly sad eyes.

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider elegant eyes. Use pink thread for a dainty nose.
• Dressing: Put on the tiered dress. Layer the flared bolero over it. Put on the ballet flats. Place the feathered hat on the head.
• Props: Stitch the fan to the bunny’s hand. Place the pug by her side.

Your “Vintage Fan Lady” Bunny is ready for the ball! Happy knitting.