Her wardrobe is designed in a vibrant, earthy palette of Sunflower Yellow and Soil Brown. She wears a textured Soil Brown Dress, knitted in the classic “Moss Stitch” (or Seed Stitch) to represent the rich texture of the earth and the sunflower’s center. To mimic the bright petals of her favorite flower, she layers a Sunflower Yellow Cardigan over her dress, featuring sleeves that flare gently at the cuffs. Her head is protected from the summer rays by a trendy Brown Bucket Hat with a striking yellow rim and a tiny sunflower motif. Her feet are breezy in Yellow Strappy Sandals. She carries a magnificent, long-stemmed Giant Sunflower and is accompanied by a surprising but gentle friend: a small Black Crow wearing a yellow bow tie, proving that even opposites can be best friends.

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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)
• Moss Stitch – k1, p1 for one row; p1, k1 for the next (knit the purls and purl the knits).
• MC – Main Color (Oatmeal/Beige for bunny)
• CC – Contrast Colors (Sunflower Yellow, Soil Brown, Green, Black)

Materials

• Yarn: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Oatmeal/Beige: Approx. 50g for the bunny body.
  • Soil Brown (Dark Earth): Approx. 40g for the dress and hat.
  • Sunflower Yellow (Bright/Golden): Approx. 35g for the cardigan, sandals, and flower petals.
  • Green: Approx. 10g for the flower stem and leaves.
  • Black: Approx. 15g for the crow.
• Needles:
  • US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs or circular needles (Bunny, Shoes, Crow, Accessories).
  • US 4 (3.5 mm) Straight or circular needles (Clothing).
• Notions: Fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, black embroidery floss (eyes), yellow ribbon (for the crow), pipe cleaner or crafting wire (for the flower stem).

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 sandals to the top of the hat.

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.
• Moss Stitch Dress: Worked flat from the bottom up. The moss stitch creates a bumpy, “seeded” texture resembling the center of a sunflower or pebbled soil.
• Flared Cardigan: Worked flat from the top down. The sleeves are shaped with increases near the wrist to create a petal-like flare.
• Bucket Hat: Worked in the round, starting with a flat top, then sides, and finally a brim that flares out.
• Accessories: The Sunflower is built from a center bobble and looped petals; the Crow is a simple bird shape.

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.

Soil Brown Moss Stitch Dress

Worked flat from the bottom up using Soil Brown yarn and US 4 needles. The Moss Stitch (also known as Seed Stitch in US) provides a rich, soil-like texture.

Skirt: CO 61 sts (Odd number needed for symmetrical Moss stitch).

Rows 1–4: Garter stitch (Hem).

Moss Stitch Pattern:

Row 1: k1, *p1, k1* repeat to end.

Row 2: p1, *k1, p1* repeat to end.

Note: You are knitting the purls and purling the knits to create bumps, not ribbing.

Repeat these 2 rows until the skirt measures 3.5 inches.

Waist Decrease: Change to Stockinette stitch.

Row (RS): *k1, k2tog* rep across to last st, k1 (approx 41 sts).

Waistband: Work 4 rows k1, p1 rib.

Bodice: Work 8 rows Stockinette.

Armhole Shaping:

Row 1: k9 (Back), BO 4, k15 (Front), BO 4, k9 (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.

Yellow Flared Cardigan

Worked flat from top down using Sunflower Yellow yarn and US 4 needles. This cardigan features “petal” sleeves.

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.

Hem: Work 4 rows Garter Stitch. BO.

Flared Sleeves:

Pick up sleeve sts (14 sts).

Work 6 rows Stockinette.

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

Work 4 rows Stockinette.

Cuff: Work 2 rows Garter Stitch. BO loosely. The sleeve should bell out like a flower.

Sunflower Bucket Hat

With Soil Brown yarn and US 3 needles.

Top (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).

Hat Body (Sides):

Work straight in Stockinette stitch for 1.25 inches. (This creates the vertical side of the bucket).

Brim:

Rnd 1: *k3, m1* around (Increase for flare).

Rnd 2: Knit all.

Rnd 3: *k4, m1* around.

Rnd 4: Knit all.

Color Change: Switch to Sunflower Yellow.

Rnds 5–8: Knit all.

Rnd 9: Purl (Garter ridge). BO loosely.

Appliqué: Knit a tiny yellow circle (CO 6, knit 1 row, BO) and sew to the front of the hat.

Yellow Strappy Sandals

Make 2. With Sunflower Yellow yarn and US 3 needles.

Sole: CO 10 sts. Knit 12 rows Garter. Round toe. BO.

Straps:

1. Toe Strap: Pick up 2 sts on one side of the toe area. Knit an I-cord to reach the other side. Sew in place.

2. Ankle Strap: Pick up 2 sts at the heel. Knit a long I-cord that can wrap around the ankle. Sew the start point securely. Add a small loop on the other side of the heel to thread the strap through.

Summer Accessories

Giant Sunflower

Center (Seed Head): With Brown. CO 6 sts. Inc to 18. Knit 4 rounds. Dec to 6. Stuff lightly and close to make a flat disc.

Petals: With Yellow. Pick up 18 sts around the brown disc.

Row 1: *Cast on 5 sts, bind off 5 sts* repeat in each stitch around. This creates loop-like petals.

Alternatively, crochet chain loops if you crochet, or knit tiny triangles separately and sew them on.

Stem: With Green. CO 4 sts. Knit an I-cord for 6 inches. Insert a pipe cleaner or wire. Sew the flower head to the stem. Add a leaf (small diamond shape) halfway down.

Gentle Crow Friend

With Black yarn and US 3 needles.

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

Dec to 6 (Neck).

Head: Inc to 10. Knit 3 rounds. Dec to 5. Close.

Beak: Pick up 3 sts on the face. Knit 2 rows. Dec to 1. Fasten off.

Wings (Make 2): CO 4 sts. Knit 4 rows Garter. Dec to 1. BO. Sew to sides.

Bow Tie: Use a piece of Yellow yarn to tie a small bow around the crow’s neck. This adds a friendly, non-scary touch.

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider bright, sunny eyes. Use brown thread for a nose.
• Dressing: Put on the brown moss stitch dress. Layer the yellow cardigan over it. Put on the yellow sandals. Place the bucket hat on the head.
• Props: Tack the sunflower stem to the bunny’s hand. Place the friendly crow on her shoulder or by her feet.

Your “Sunflower Summer” Bunny is ready to shine! Happy knitting.