Her wardrobe is designed to reflect the rustic elegance of the countryside. She features soft, creamy fur that highlights her vibrant attire. The centerpiece of her outfit is a stunning Wheat Yellow Dress, meticulously knitted with a vertical “Wheat Ear Stitch” texture that mimics the swaying stalks of grain. To add a striking contrast, she wears a structured Cornflower Blue Gilet (Vest) that brightens the entire ensemble. Her head is protected by a traditional Woven-Look Straw Hat, adorned with a handmade wreath of blue wildflowers. On her feet, she sports matching Blue Sandals.

She carries the bounty of the season: a miniature Sheaf of Wheat mixed with blue blooms. Accompanying her on her walk through the fields is a tiny, shy Field Mouse, clutching a single precious grain of wheat.

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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
• Mock Wheat Cable – Slip 1 st knitwise, k2, pass slipped st over the 2 knit sts.
• MC – Main Color (Cream/Oatmeal for bunny)
• CC – Contrast Colors (Wheat Gold, Cornflower Blue, Straw Brown, Mouse Grey, Green)

Materials

• Yarn: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Cream/Oatmeal: Approx. 50g for the bunny body.
  • Wheat Gold (Mustard/Yellow-Ochre): Approx. 40g for the dress.
  • Cornflower Blue (Vivid Medium Blue): Approx. 25g for the vest and sandals.
  • Straw Brown (Light Tan/Beige): Approx. 20g for the hat and wheat sheaf.
  • Field Mouse Grey/Brown: Small scrap.
  • Green: Scrap for flower stems.
• Needles:
  • US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs or circular needles (Bunny, Shoes, Mouse, Accessories).
  • US 4 (3.5 mm) Straight or circular needles (Clothing).
• Notions: Fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, black embroidery floss (eyes), a small yellow bead (grain for mouse).

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 ears.

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.
• Wheat Ear Dress: Worked flat. The skirt features a texture pattern that looks like ears of corn or wheat.
• Cornflower Vest: Worked flat in one piece to the armholes, then split for front and back.
• Straw Hat: Worked in the round with a textured stitch to simulate woven straw.
• Accessories: The Wheat Sheaf is made of I-cords and loop stitches; the Mouse is a tiny shaped toy.

Bunny Body Instructions

Legs (Make 2)

With Cream/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.

Wheat Ear Stitch Dress

Worked flat from the bottom up using Wheat Gold yarn and US 4 needles.

Skirt Setup: CO 62 sts (Multiple of 4 + 2 edge sts).

Rows 1–4: Garter stitch (Hem).

Wheat Ear Pattern:

Row 1 (RS): k1, *p1, Mock Wheat Cable (sl1, k2, psso), p1*, repeat to last st, k1.

Row 2 (WS): k1, *k1, p1, yo, p1, k1* repeat to last st, k1. (The yo recovers the decreased stitch).

Row 3: k1, *p1, k3, p1* repeat to last st, k1.

Row 4: k1, *k1, p3, k1* repeat to last st, k1.

Repeat these 4 rows until the skirt measures 3.5 inches. The “Mock Wheat Cable” creates little V-shapes stacked on top of each other, resembling grain heads.

Waist Decrease (RS): *k2, k2tog* rep across (47 sts).

Waistband: Work 4 rows k1, p1 rib.

Bodice: Work 8 rows Stockinette stitch.

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.

Cornflower Blue Gilet (Vest)

Worked flat using Cornflower Blue yarn and US 4 needles.

Body: CO 44 sts.

Rows 1–4: Garter stitch (Hem).

Main Section:

Work in Stockinette stitch with 3 Garter sts at each edge (button bands) for 1.5 inches.

Divide for Armholes:

Row 1: k10 (Front), BO 4, k16 (Back), BO 4, k10 (Front).

Upper Fronts (Work both sides):

Work straight in Stockinette (keeping garter edges) for 1.5 inches.

Neck Shaping: Bind off 3 sts at the neck edge. Dec 1 st at neck edge every RS row twice. BO remaining shoulder sts.

Upper Back:

Work straight for 1.5 inches. BO.

Finishing: Sew shoulder seams. This vest is designed to be worn open or closed with a single button.

Woven Straw Hat

With Straw Brown yarn and US 3 needles. To simulate the woven texture, we use a simple texture stitch.

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:

Rnds 1–10: *k1, p1* (Seed stitch or Moss stitch) around. This gives the bumpy “straw” look.

Work for 1.5 inches.

Wide Brim:

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

Rnds 2–6: Knit all (Stockinette for a smooth brim) or continue texture.

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

Decoration: Embroider or knit small blue flowers (Cornflowers) and sew them around the base of the crown.

Cornflower Blue Sandals

Make 2. With Cornflower Blue yarn and US 3 needles.

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

Upper: Pick up 32 sts around sole.

Rnds 1–2: Knit all.

Rnd 3 (Toe): k10, (k2tog) 6 times, k10 (26 sts).

Rnd 4: BO all sts.

T-Strap: Pick up 3 sts at the center front toe. Knit an I-cord for 1 inch. Make a loop at the top for the ankle strap to pass through.

Ankle Strap: Pick up 2 sts at the heel. Knit a long I-cord to wrap around the ankle.

Field Accessories

Sheaf of Wheat

With Straw Brown yarn.

Stems: CO 4 sts. Knit I-cord for 6 inches. Make 5 of these.

Wheat Heads: For each stem, when you reach the top:

Row 1: *k1, yo, k1 into same stitch* (Cluster increase).

Row 2: Knit.

Row 3: K2tog/ssk to decrease back to original number.

Repeat this “bobble” effect 3 times vertically to look like grains. BO.

Assembly: Tie the stems together with a piece of Blue yarn. Insert tiny blue fabric flowers or knitted blue knots into the sheaf.

Tiny Field Mouse

With Mouse Grey/Brown yarn and US 3 needles.

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

Dec to 8 (Neck).

Inc to 12 (Head). Knit 3 rounds.

Dec to 4 (Nose). Break yarn and pull tight.

Ears: Pick up 2 sts on head. Knit 1 row. BO.

Tail: Braided yarn or chain stitch.

Grain: Sew a single yellow bead or a yellow French knot to the mouse’s “hands” area.

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider gentle, nature-loving eyes. Use brown thread for a nose.
• Dressing: Put on the wheat-stitch dress. Layer the blue gilet over it. Put on the blue sandals. Place the straw hat on the head.
• Props: Tack the wheat sheaf to the bunny’s hand. Place the field mouse by her feet.

Your “Cornflower Field” Bunny is ready for a harvest walk! Happy knitting.