Her wardrobe is a stunning example of folk fashion. She wears a traditional Dark Wood Brown Dirndl, a pinafore-style dress intricately embroidered with trailing vines and forest pinecones. Beneath this, she dons a billowy Cream Puff-Sleeve Blouse with a gathered neckline, adding a touch of softness to the structured wool. Her head is covered by a charming Folk Art Babushka (headscarf), tied beneath her chin and decorated with vibrant floral motifs. On her feet, she wears sturdy Wooden Clogs adorned with tiny painted flowers. She carries her latest creation: a handbag shaped like a Cuckoo Clock Chalet, complete with a clock face. Perched loyally on her shoulder is a tiny Blue Bird, her little assistant in the workshop.

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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)
• MC – Main Color (Beige/Oatmeal for bunny)
• CC – Contrast Colors (Dark Brown, Cream, Wood/Tan, Blue, Green, Red for embroidery)

Materials

• Yarn: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Oatmeal/Beige: Approx. 50g for the bunny body.
  • Dark Coffee Brown: Approx. 35g for the dirndl dress.
  • Cream/Off-White: Approx. 20g for the blouse.
  • Wood/Tan: Approx. 15g for the clogs and clock house.
  • Bright Blue: Small amount for the bird.
  • Dark patterned yarn or Red/Green: For the babushka scarf.
  • Embroidery Floss: Green (vines/pine), Brown (cones), White/Black (clock face).
• Needles:
  • US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs or circular needles (Bunny, Shoes, Bird).
  • US 4 (3.5 mm) Straight or circular needles (Clothes).
• Notions: Fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, black embroidery floss (eyes), 2 small wooden buttons (for dress straps), cardboard (optional for clock 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 clogs to ear tips.

Construction Overview

• Bunny: Worked in the round from the feet up. Legs are knitted separately, then joined to form the hips and torso. The head is worked as a continuation of the neck. Arms and ears are knitted separately and sewn on.
• Dirndl Dress: Worked flat from the bottom up. The skirt is gathered at the waist into a fitted bodice with straps.
• Blouse: The upper body of the bunny is knitted in Cream to simulate the blouse, with separate puff sleeves attached.
• Babushka: Worked flat as a triangle with ties.
• Accessories: The Cuckoo Clock bag is a house shape; the bird is a tiny shaped knit.

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 first leg, keep sts on holder. Knit second leg, do not break yarn.

Body (Blouse Layer)

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 in round.

Rnds 37–46: k all in Beige (Hips).

Rnd 47: Change to Cream (Shirt). k all.

Rnds 48–60: k all.

Rnd 61 (Decrease): *k6, k2tog* rep around (42 sts).

Rnds 62–65: k all.

Rnd 66: *k5, k2tog* rep around (36 sts).

Rnds 67–70: k all.

Rnd 71: *k4, k2tog* rep around (30 sts).

Rnd 72: *k3, k2tog* rep around (24 sts).

Rnd 73 (Neck): Change to Beige. *k2, k2tog* rep around (18 sts).

Rnds 74–75: k all.

Head

Continue with Beige.

Rnd 76: *k2, m1* rep around (24 sts).

Rnd 77: *k3, m1* rep around (30 sts).

Rnd 78: *k4, m1* rep around (36 sts).

Rnd 79: *k5, m1* rep around (42 sts).

Rnd 80: *k6, m1* rep around (48 sts).

Rnds 81–102: k all. Stuff body and neck firmly. Stuff head as you go.

Rnd 103: *k6, k2tog* rep around (42 sts).

Rnd 104: *k5, k2tog* rep around (36 sts).

Rnd 105: *k4, k2tog* rep around (30 sts).

Rnd 106: *k3, k2tog* rep around (24 sts).

Rnd 107: *k2, k2tog* rep around (18 sts).

Rnd 108: k2tog around (9 sts).

Cut yarn, close head.

Puff Sleeves & Arms (Make 2)

Start with Beige (Hand).

Rnd 1: CO 8 sts. Join.

Rnd 2: kfb around (16 sts).

Rnds 3–8: k all.

Rnd 9: Change to Cream. *k1, m1* rep around (24 sts) for puff.

Rnds 10–20: k all.

Rnd 21: *k2, k2tog* rep around (18 sts).

Rnd 22: *k1, k2tog* rep around (12 sts).

Rnd 23: k2tog around (6 sts).

BO. Stuff lightly. Sew to shoulders.

Ears (Make 2)

With Beige. Worked flat. CO 12 sts.

Rows 1–35: Stockinette stitch.

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.

Dark Wood Dirndl Dress

Worked flat using Dark Brown yarn and US 4 needles.

Skirt: CO 60 sts.

Rows 1–4: Garter stitch (Hem).

Rows 5–32: Stockinette stitch. This dark canvas is perfect for embroidery.

Waist Decrease (RS): *k2, k2tog* rep across (45 sts).

Waistband: Work 4 rows k1, p1 rib.

Bib: BO 12 sts, k21 (Bib), BO 12 sts. Cut yarn. Rejoin to Bib sts.

Bib Body: Work on these 21 sts for 1.5 inches. Work 2 rows Garter. BO.

Straps: Pick up 4 sts at top corners of bib. Knit straps long enough to cross over the back and button to the waistband.

Folk Embroidery: Using Green yarn, embroider crawling vines along the hem and up the center of the bib. Using Brown yarn, add small oval shapes for pinecones hanging from the vines. Add small dots for berries if desired.

Folk Art Babushka

Worked flat using a Dark Patterned yarn (or plain color to embroider later) and US 4 needles.

CO 3 sts.

Increase Row: k1, m1, k to last st, m1, k1.

Work in Stockinette stitch, repeating the Increase Row on every RS row until the triangle is 10 inches wide at the top edge.

Border: Knit 2 rows Garter stitch. BO.

Ties: Pick up 3 sts at the two side corners. Knit I-cords for 6 inches.

Decoration: Embroider bright red and yellow flowers with green leaves on the main triangle to mimic traditional folk art prints.

Wooden Clogs

Make 2. With Wood/Tan yarn and US 3 needles.

Sole: CO 10 sts. Knit 14 rows Garter. Round toe. BO.

Upper: Pick up 30 sts around the front and sides (leave heel open).

Rnds 1–4: Knit all (creates the wooden base height).

Rnd 5 (Toe): k8, (k2tog) 7 times, k8 (23 sts).

Rnd 6: k8, (k2tog) 3 times, k9 (20 sts).

Rnd 7: BO all sts.

Detail: Embroider a tiny flower on the toe of each clog.

Black Forest Accessories

Cuckoo Clock Chalet Bag

House Body: With Wood/Tan yarn.

CO 20 sts. Work in Stockinette for 2 inches (Base of house).

Roof Shaping:

Row 1: ssk, k to last 2 sts, k2tog.

Row 2: Purl.

Repeat until 4 sts remain. BO.

Make 2 of these pieces (Front and Back).

Side Strip: CO 4 sts. Knit a strip long enough to go around the sides and bottom of the house body.

Assembly: Sew the strip between the Front and Back pieces to create a boxy bag. Leave the roof slopes open or add a flap.

Decoration:

1. Embroider a white circle with black hands for the clock face on the front.

2. Add dark brown stitching to mimic timber framing (crisscross beams).

3. Knit a brown I-cord strap.

Tiny Blue Bird (Cuckoo)

With Bright Blue yarn.

CO 4 sts. Increase to 10 sts.

Knit 6 rows.

Decrease to 4 sts.

Knit 3 rows (Tail). BO.

Sew up, stuffing the body lightly. Embroider a tiny yellow beak and black eye.

Attach the bird to the bunny’s shoulder or hand with a stitch.

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider warm, friendly eyes. Use brown thread for the nose.
• Dressing: Put on the clogs. Place the brown dirndl over the bunny (the cream upper body acts as the shirt). Tie the babushka over the head.
• Props: Hang the cuckoo clock bag over the shoulder. Ensure the blue bird is perched securely.

Your “Cuckoo Clock” Maker Bunny is ready to craft some memories! Enjoy the rustic charm.