Her outfit is a study in soft, nursery-inspired hues: Mint Green, Creamy Vanilla, and Warm Wood Brown. She is dressed in a dreamy Mint Green Pinafore, delicately hand-embroidered with white polka dots that dance across the fabric. Underneath, she wears a puff-sleeved Cream Sweater featuring a romantic ruffled collar. Her sweet face is framed by a Cream Bonnet trimmed with a delicate mint lace edge. On her feet, she wears classic Wood Brown T-Strap Shoes. She brings with her two delightful companions: a miniature knitted Rocking Horse that actually rocks, and a loyal, short-legged Corgi dog.

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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 (Mint Green, Cream, Wood Brown, Tan/White for Corgi)

Materials

• Yarn: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Oatmeal/Beige: Approx. 50g for the bunny body.
  • Mint Green: Approx. 35g for the pinafore and bonnet trim.
  • Cream: Approx. 30g for the sweater and bonnet main color.
  • Wood Brown: Approx. 20g for shoes and rocking horse.
  • Golden Tan & White: Approx. 15g each for the Corgi.
• Needles:
  • US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs or circular needles (Bunny, Shoes, Toys).
  • US 4 (3.5 mm) Straight or circular needles (Clothing).
• Notions: Fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, black embroidery floss (eyes), white yarn for polka dots, pipe cleaners/craft wire (for the rocking horse rockers), 2 small buttons.

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 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.
• Puff Sleeve Blouse: Worked flat from the top down. The sleeves feature rapid increases to create the “puff” before gathering at the cuff. The collar is picked up and ruffled.
• Pinafore: A skirt worked flat, gathered at the waist, with a bib front and crossing straps. The polka dots are embroidered later.
• Bonnet: A classic shape with a contrasting edge.
• Accessories: The Rocking Horse is constructed of cylinders and curved strips; the Corgi is shaped with short legs and big ears.

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.

Cream Puff-Sleeve Sweater

Worked flat from the top down using Cream yarn and US 4 needles.

Neck: CO 26 sts.

Row 1: Knit.

Row 2: Purl.

Raglan Increases:

Row 3 (RS): k4 (Front), pm, k4 (Sleeve), pm, k10 (Back), pm, k4 (Sleeve), pm, k4 (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 for Sleeves:

Work Front sts, place Sleeve sts on holder, Work Back sts, place Sleeve sts on holder, Work Front sts.

Body: Work on body stitches in Stockinette for 2 inches. Work 4 rows Garter Stitch. BO.

Puff Sleeves:

Pick up sleeve stitches.

Next Row: *k1, m1* across (Increase to double the stitches for puffiness).

Work 6 rows Stockinette.

Decrease Row: *k2tog* across.

Work 2 rows Garter. BO. Sew sleeve seams.

Ruffled Collar:

Pick up 26 sts around the neck edge with Cream.

Row 1: *kfb* in every st (52 sts).

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3: *kfb* in every st (104 sts).

Row 4: BO purlwise loosely.

Mint Green Polka Dot Pinafore

Worked flat using Mint Green yarn and US 4 needles.

Skirt: CO 56 sts.

Rows 1–4: Garter stitch (Hem).

Rows 5–30: Stockinette stitch.

Waist Gathering:

Next Row (RS): *k2, k2tog* across (42 sts).

Waistband: Work 4 rows k1, p1 rib.

Bib:

Bind off 10 sts, knit 22, bind off 10 sts.

Rejoin yarn to center 22 sts. Work in Stockinette for 1.5 inches.

Knit 2 rows Garter. BO.

Straps: Pick up 3 sts at top corners of the bib. Knit straps approx 5 inches long to cross at back and button to waistband.

Polka Dots:

Using White yarn and a tapestry needle, embroider small French Knots or duplicate stitches scattered evenly over the skirt part of the pinafore.

Cream & Mint Bonnet

With Mint Green (Brim) and Cream (Main).

Brim: With Mint Green, CO 44 sts.

Rows 1–2: Garter stitch.

Row 3 (Picot Edge): *k2tog, yo* repeat across.

Row 4: Purl.

Fold at row 3 later to create a scalloped edge.

Bonnet Body: Change to Cream.

Work in Stockinette stitch for 2 inches.

Back Shaping:

Row 1: *k4, k2tog* across.

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3: *k3, k2tog* across.

Row 4: Purl.

Row 5: *k2, k2tog* across.

Row 6: Purl.

Row 7: *k1, k2tog* across.

Cut yarn, draw through remaining sts. Sew back seam.

Ties: Attach Cream yarn ties to corners.

Wood Brown T-Strap Shoes

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.

T-Strap:

Pick up 3 sts at center front toe. Knit an I-cord for 0.75 inch.

Pick up 2 sts at back heel. Knit an ankle strap long enough to go around the ankle and through a loop you create at the top of the T-strap.

Nursery Accessories

Miniature Rocking Horse

With Wood Brown (Body/Rockers) and Cream (Mane/Tail).

Body: CO 12 sts. Work in Stockinette for 2 inches. BO. Sew into a cylinder. Stuff.

Neck/Head: CO 10 sts. Work for 1.5 inches. BO. Sew into cylinder. Fold top over for head. Sew to body at angle.

Legs (Make 4): CO 6 sts. Knit 1 inch. Sew to body.

Rockers (Make 2):

CO 40 sts. Knit 4 rows Garter Stitch very tightly (use smaller needles if possible).

BO tightly. The tension should make it curve. If not, weave a pipe cleaner through the strip to hold the curve.

Assembly: Sew the legs to the rockers. Add Cream yarn loops for mane and tail.

Corgi Companion

With Golden Tan and White.

Body: With Tan. CO 10 sts. Inc to 20. Knit 12 rounds (Long body). Dec to 10. Stuff. Close.

Chest/Belly: You can duplicate stitch White on the belly later, or work intarsia.

Head: With Tan. CO 8 sts. Inc to 16. Knit 4 rounds. Dec to 8. Close. Sew to body.

Ears: With Tan. Pick up 4 sts on head. Knit 4 rows. Dec to 1. BO. (Large ears!).

Legs (Make 4): With White (paws) then Tan. CO 6 sts. Knit 4 rows (Short legs). Sew to body.

Face: Embroider black eyes and nose.

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider sweet, innocent eyes. Use brown thread for a nose.
• Dressing: Put on the cream sweater first. Layer the mint pinafore over it. Put on the T-strap shoes. Place the bonnet on the head.
• Props: Place the rocking horse next to the bunny. Position the Corgi by her side.

Your “Vintage Rocking Horse” Bunny is ready for playtime! Happy knitting.