Her aesthetic is one of soft refinement, utilizing a gentle palette of Blush Pink, Pearl Grey, and Warm Beige. She wears a delicate Blush Dress, the bodice of which features a classic Smocked Texture, reminiscent of vintage children’s wear. To ward off the chill of the sitting room, she drapes a light-as-air Pearl Grey Shawl over her shoulders. Her hair is swept back with a Beige Headband adorned with tiny, hand-knitted Rococo Roses. On her feet, she wears dainty ballet flats tied with silk ribbons. She is never without her project: a knitted Embroidery Hoop displaying a work-in-progress, and her constant, elegant companion, a Siamese Cat with striking seal points and blue eyes.

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)
• yo – yarn over
• MC – Main Color (Oatmeal/Beige for bunny)
• CC – Contrast Colors (Blush Pink, Pearl Grey, Cream, Dark Brown, White)

Materials

• Yarn: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Oatmeal/Beige: Approx. 50g for the bunny body.
  • Blush Pink: Approx. 35g for the dress.
  • Pearl Grey: Approx. 20g for the shawl.
  • Cream & Dark Brown: Approx. 20g each for the Siamese cat.
  • White: Small amount for the embroidery hoop fabric.
  • Scraps: Green and pink embroidery floss for details.
• 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), silk ribbon (approx. 12 inches), small piece of cardboard (optional for hoop stiffness).

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 headband.

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.
• Smocked Dress: Worked flat from the bottom up. The skirt is gathered. The bodice features a “Mock Smocking” stitch pattern created by wrapping yarn around groups of stitches.
• Shawl: A simple triangular construction worked flat in garter stitch for drape.
• Headband: A flat strip with separate knitted rose embellishments attached.
• Accessories: The Hoop is a flat disc with a rim; the Siamese Cat is a color-blocked 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.

Blush Dress with Smocked Bodice

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

Skirt: CO 62 sts.

Rows 1–4: Garter stitch (Hem).

Rows 5–30: Stockinette stitch.

Waist Decrease (RS): *k2, k2tog* rep across to last 2 sts, k2 (approx 47 sts).

Next Row (WS): Purl.

Smocking Pattern Bodice:

The “smocking” effect is created by a specific rib pattern.

Row 1 (RS): k1, *p1, k3* repeat to last 2 sts, p1, k1.

Row 2 (WS): p1, *k1, p3* repeat to last 2 sts, k1, p1.

Row 3 (Wrap Row): k1, p1, *Insert needle between 3rd and 4th stitch on left needle, draw through a loop of yarn, place loop on left needle, knit loop together with the first stitch, k2, p1* repeat across.

Row 4: As Row 2.

Repeat Rows 1–4 two times total. This pulls the fabric in to look like gathered embroidery.

Upper Bodice: Work in plain Stockinette for 6 rows.

Armhole Shaping:

Row 1: k10 (Back), BO 4, k19 (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. Add a small button closure.

Pearl Grey Shawl

Worked flat using Pearl Grey yarn and US 4 needles. This is a simple triangle.

Cast On: 3 sts.

Row 1: Knit.

Row 2: k1, yo, knit to end.

Repeat Row 2 until the shawl measures approximately 10 inches across the widest edge.

Border: Work 2 rows in k1, p1 rib to prevent rolling. BO loosely.

Drape over the bunny’s shoulders and secure with a stitch or leave loose.

Rococo Rose Headband

With Beige yarn (Band) and Blush/Dark Pink (Roses).

Band: With Beige, CO 5 sts. Knit in Garter stitch until it fits around the head (approx 10 inches). BO. Sew ends together.

Rococo Roses (Make 3):

With Pink. CO 10 sts.

Row 1: *kfb* in every stitch (20 sts).

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3: *kfb* in every stitch (40 sts).

Row 4: BO purlwise.

Assembly: Coil this ruffled strip into a tight spiral. Stitch the base securely. Sew the three roses onto the headband.

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.

Ties: Cut a length of silk ribbon. Sew the midpoint to the heel of the shoe. Wrap around the ankle and tie in a bow.

Artisan Accessories

Knitted Embroidery Hoop

Fabric Disc: With White yarn.

CO 4 sts. Join in round.

Rnd 1: Inc in every st (8 sts).

Rnd 2: *k1, inc* (12 sts).

Continue increasing until you have a flat circle about 2 inches diameter. BO.

Hoop Frame: With Brown yarn.

Pick up stitches around the edge of the white disc.

Knit 1 round.

Purl 1 round (Ridge).

BO firmly.

Embroidery: Using green and pink floss, embroider a simple “Lazy Daisy” flower and a stem in the center of the white disc. Sew the hoop to the bunny’s hand.

Siamese Cat

With Cream and Dark Brown yarn and US 3 needles.

Body (Cream): CO 10 sts. Inc to 20. Knit 12 rounds. Dec to 10. Stuff. Close.

Head: Start with Dark Brown (Face mask). CO 6 sts. Inc to 12. Knit 2 rounds.

Change to Cream. Inc to 18. Knit 3 rounds. Dec to 6. Stuff. Close.

Sew Head to Body.

Ears (Dark Brown): Pick up 3 sts on head. Knit 3 rows. Dec to 1. Fasten off. (Triangular ears).

Legs (Dark Brown): Make 4 small I-cords (approx 1 inch). Sew to body.

Tail (Dark Brown): Make a long, thin I-cord.

Face: Embroider blue eyes (distinctive for Siamese) and a small nose.

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider gentle, focused eyes. Use pink thread for a nose.
• Dressing: Put on the smocked dress. Place the headband on the head. Put on the ballet flats and tie the ribbons. Drape the shawl.
• Props: Tack the embroidery hoop to the bunny’s hands. Place the Siamese cat by her side.

Your “Embroidery Circle” Bunny is ready to create a masterpiece! Happy knitting.