Her wardrobe is a masterpiece of color transition. She wears a stunning Ombre Tiered Dress, shading from a deep, rich violet at the hem up to a delicate lilac at the waist, creating a cascading floral effect. To contrast the richness of the purple, she wears a pristine White Bolero Jacket. Her head is adorned with a Lilac Wide-Brimmed Hat, decorated with knitted wisteria clusters that drape elegantly over the brim. On her feet, she wears Deep Violet Shoes. Her accessories are truly unique: a delicate Lace Parasol to shield her from the sun, and a majestic, miniature Peacock with a fanned tail, symbolizing the grandeur of her garden home.

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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 (Deep Violet, Medium Purple, Lilac, White, Peacock Blue, Emerald Green)

Materials

• Yarn: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Oatmeal/Beige: Approx. 50g for the bunny body.
  • Purple Ombre Palette: Approx. 15g each of Deep Violet, Medium Purple, and Lilac.
  • White: Approx. 25g for the bolero and parasol.
  • Peacock Colors: Scraps of Royal Blue, Emerald Green, and Gold.
• Needles:
  • US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs or circular needles (Bunny, Shoes, Peacock, Accessories).
  • US 4 (3.5 mm) Straight or circular needles (Clothing).
• Notions: Fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, black embroidery floss (eyes), thin crafting wire or a pipe cleaner (for the parasol handle/structure).

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 continuous piece. Arms and ears are sewn on.
• Ombre Tiered Dress: Worked flat. The tiers are achieved by knitting ruffles in graduating shades of purple, starting with the darkest at the bottom.
• Bolero: Worked flat from the top down (raglan style), cropped to show off the dress.
• Wisteria Hat: Worked in the round with a wide brim. Corkscrew curls are added to mimic hanging flowers.
• Accessories: The Parasol is a lace circle supported by wire; the Peacock is a shaped toy with a fan tail.

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.

Ombre Wisteria Dress

Worked flat from the bottom up using US 4 needles. We start with the darkest color.

Bottom Tier (Deep Violet):

CO 90 sts.

Rows 1–4: Garter stitch.

Rows 5–12: Stockinette stitch.

Decrease Row: *k1, k2tog* across (60 sts).

Change to Medium Purple.

Middle Tier (Medium Purple):

Rows 13–16: Knit all (creates a Garter ridge to define the tier).

Rows 17–24: Stockinette stitch.

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

Change to Lilac.

Top Tier & Bodice (Lilac):

Rows 25–28: Knit all (Garter ridge).

Rows 29–36: Stockinette stitch.

Waist: 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.

Finishing: Sew shoulder seams. Sew back seam. The color changes and ridges create the tiered effect.

White Bolero

Worked flat from top down using White 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 1.5 inches. Work 4 rows Garter Stitch. BO.

Sleeves: Pick up sleeve sts. Knit 6 rows. Work 4 rows Garter Stitch. BO.

Sew sleeve seams.

Lilac Wisteria Hat

With Lilac yarn and US 3 needles.

Crown: CO 6 sts. Join in round.

Rnd 1: kfb around (12 sts).

Rnd 2: *k1, m1* around (18 sts).

Rnd 3: *k2, m1* around (24 sts).

Rnd 4: *k3, m1* around (30 sts).

Rnd 5: *k4, m1* around (36 sts).

Rnd 6: *k5, m1* around (42 sts).

Rnd 7: *k6, m1* around (48 sts).

Body: Work straight in Stockinette for 1.5 inches.

Wide Brim:

Rnd 1: *k1, m1* around (96 sts).

Rnds 2–6: Knit all.

Rnd 7: Purl (Garter edge). BO loosely.

Wisteria Blooms (Make 3-4):

With Deep Violet and Medium Purple.

CO 12 sts.

Row 1: *kfb* in every st (24 sts).

Row 2: BO. This creates a spiraling corkscrew. Sew these to the side of the hat so they dangle down.

Deep Violet Shoes

Make 2. With Deep Violet 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.

Romantic Accessories

Lace Parasol

With White yarn and US 3 needles.

Canopy: CO 8 sts. Join in round.

Rnd 1: kfb around (16 sts).

Rnd 2: Knit.

Rnd 3: *k1, yo, k1* around (24 sts).

Rnd 4: Knit.

Rnd 5: *k2, yo, k1* around (32 sts).

Continue increasing via yarn overs to create eyelet spokes until piece measures 4 inches across.

Rnd X: Purl 1 round. BO.

Structure: Cut a piece of crafting wire or a pipe cleaner. Wrap it in white yarn or thread. Poke it through the center of the canopy. You may need to stitch the canopy to the wire “spokes” to keep it open, or starch it heavily.

Miniature Peacock

With Royal Blue yarn.

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

Head: Pick up 4 sts on body. Knit 3 rows. Inc to 8. Knit 2 rows. Dec to 4. Close.

Beak: Tiny Gold stitch.

Crest: 3 tiny loops of Blue on head.

Tail Fan: With Emerald Green.

CO 20 sts.

Row 1: Knit.

Row 2: *k2tog* across (10 sts).

Row 3: Knit.

Row 4: *k2tog* across (5 sts).

Row 5: BO.

This creates a semi-circle fan. Embroider “eyes” on the fan using Blue and Gold yarn. Sew the fan to the back of the peacock body so it stands up.

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider dreamy eyes. Use purple thread for a nose.
• Dressing: Put on the ombre dress. Layer the white bolero over it. Put on the violet shoes. Place the wisteria hat on the head.
• Props: Place the parasol in the bunny’s hand (you may need to tack it with thread). Set the peacock next to her.

Your “Wisteria Lane” Bunny is ready for the garden party! Happy knitting.