Her outfit is designed to catch the eye, utilizing the striking contrast between Radish Red, Dark Garden Green, and Crisp White. She wears a lovely White Dress that serves as a bright canvas for playful red polka dots, embroidered by hand to resemble seeds or berries. To keep clean while working in the soil, she wears a practical Dark Green Apron featuring deep patch pockets for her tools. On cooler mornings, she layers a warm Radish Red Cardigan over her shoulders. Her ears are kept tidy with a matching Red Headscarf tied in a sweet bow. Her feet are protected by sturdy Wood Brown Clogs.

She is ready for market day with a Mesh Harvest Basket filled with freshly pulled knit radishes, complete with leafy green tops. Helping her with the heavy lifting is a tiny, industrious Baby Bunny, who is learning the ropes of vegetable gardening.

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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 (Radish Red, Dark Green, White, Brown, Leaf Green)

Materials

• Yarn: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Oatmeal/Beige: Approx. 60g for the main bunny and baby bunny.
  • Radish Red (Pinkish-Red): Approx. 35g for the cardigan, headscarf, and radish bulbs.
  • White: Approx. 30g for the dress.
  • Dark Green: Approx. 25g for the apron.
  • Leaf Green: Approx. 10g for radish leaves.
  • Wood Brown: Approx. 15g for the clogs.
  • Tan/Beige: Scrap for the basket.
• Needles:
  • US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs or circular needles (Bunny, Shoes, Radishes, Accessories).
  • US 4 (3.5 mm) Straight or circular needles (Clothing).
• Notions: Fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, black embroidery floss (eyes/nose), red embroidery floss (for dress polka dots), 3 small buttons.

Gauge & Finished Size

• Gauge: 24 sts and 30 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch on US 3 needles.
• Finished Size: Main bunny is approximately 14 inches (36 cm) tall. Baby bunny is approx. 3.5 inches tall.

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.
• Polka Dot Dress: Worked flat from the bottom up in plain stockinette. The dots are embroidered using French Knots after knitting.
• Gardener’s Apron: Worked flat with a bib and separate patch pockets sewn on.
• Radish Cardigan: Worked flat from the top down (raglan style).
• Accessories: The Radishes are shaped spheres with I-cord leaves; the Basket is a mesh stitch; the Baby Bunny is a miniature version of the main doll.

Main 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.

White Polka Dot Dress

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

Skirt: CO 64 sts.

Rows 1–4: Garter stitch (Hem).

Rows 5–30: Work in Stockinette stitch. This smooth surface is crucial for the embroidery.

Waist Decrease (RS): *k2, k2tog* rep across (48 sts).

Waistband: Work 4 rows k1, p1 rib.

Bodice: Work 8 rows Stockinette.

Armhole Shaping:

Row 1: k10 (Back), BO 4, k20 (Front), BO 4, k10 (Back).

Work the three sections separately for 8 rows. BO all sections.

Polka Dot Embroidery:

Before sewing the back seam, lay the dress flat. Using Radish Red yarn or heavy embroidery floss, stitch small “French Knots” scattered evenly across the skirt section. Space them about 1 inch apart.

Finishing: Sew shoulder seams. Sew back seam up to the waist.

Dark Green Garden Apron

Worked flat using Dark Green yarn and US 4 needles.

Apron Skirt: CO 44 sts.

Rows 1–3: Garter stitch.

Rows 4–24: Stockinette stitch (keep first and last 2 sts in Garter for neat edges).

Waist: *k2, k2tog* across (33 sts).

Knit 2 rows Garter stitch.

Bib:

Bind off 6 sts, knit 21, bind off 6 sts.

Rejoin yarn to center 21 sts. Work in Stockinette for 1.5 inches.

Knit 2 rows Garter. BO.

Ties: Braided yarn attached to the waist corners and top bib corners.

Pockets (Make 2):

CO 10 sts. Work in Stockinette for 1 inch. Knit 2 rows Garter. BO.

Sew these pockets onto the front of the apron skirt.

Radish Red Cardigan

Worked flat from top down using Radish Red 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 2 inches.

Hem: Work 4 rows Garter Stitch. BO.

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

Sew sleeve seams.

Red Headscarf (Headband Style)

To ensure a good fit on the ears, this is worked as a shaped band.

With Radish Red yarn and US 4 needles.

CO 12 sts.

Knit in Garter stitch for 10 inches (or length to fit around the head). BO.

The Bow: CO 10 sts. Knit 4 inches in Garter. BO. Wrap yarn tightly around the center to cinch it. Sew the bow to the headband. Sew the headband ends together.

Wood Brown Clogs

Make 2. With Wood Brown yarn and US 3 needles.

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

Upper: Pick up 34 sts around sole.

Rnds 1–2: Knit all.

Rnd 3: Purl all (Sole edge).

Rnd 4 (Toe): k11, (k2tog) 6 times, k11 (28 sts).

Rnd 5: k11, (k2tog) 3 times, k11 (25 sts).

Rnd 6: BO all sts.

Harvest Accessories

Radishes (Make 3-4)

With Radish Red and US 3 needles.

Bulb: CO 6 sts. Inc to 12. Inc to 18.

Knit 5 rounds.

Dec to 12.

Change to Leaf Green.

Dec to 6.

Leaves: *Cast on 5 sts, bind off 5 sts* repeat into the remaining 6 sts to create a leafy top. Secure and trim.

Mesh Harvest Basket

With Tan yarn.

Base: CO 8 sts. Knit a square. Pick up sts around (32 sts).

Mesh Body:

Rnd 1: *yo, k2tog* around.

Rnd 2: Knit.

Repeat for 2 inches.

Rnd X: Knit 2 rounds plain. BO.

Handle: Knit a sturdy I-cord strap.

Baby Bunny Helper

With Oatmeal yarn and US 3 needles.

Body/Head: CO 6 sts. Inc to 12. Inc to 18.

Knit 6 rounds (Body).

Dec to 12 sts (Neck).

Inc to 16 sts (Head). Knit 4 rounds.

Dec to 8. Dec to 4. Close.

Ears: Pick up 2 sts on head. Knit 4 rows. BO.

Limbs: Pick up 3 sts for arms/legs. Knit 3 rows. BO.

Face: Embroider tiny eyes and nose.

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider energetic, happy eyes. Use brown thread for a nose.
• Dressing: Put on the white dress (admire the red dots!). Tie the green apron around the waist. Layer the red cardigan. Put on the brown clogs. Place the red headscarf on the head.
• Props: Fill the mesh bag with radishes and hang it on the bunny’s arm. Position the baby bunny holding a tiny radish (knit a micro radish if desired!).

Your “Radish Gardener” Bunny is ready for the harvest festival! Happy knitting.