Her ensemble is a masterclass in rich textures and bold colors. She is dressed in a luxurious Dark Green Velvet-Style Dress, knitted to mimic the smooth, deep finish of winter foliage. To brave the cold, she wraps herself in a glamorous Snow White Faux Fur Cardigan, adding a layer of softness and sophistication. Her accessories provide the signature pop of color: a Headband adorned with a magnificent, multi-layered Hot Pink Camellia, and matching Hot Pink Ballet Flats. She illuminates the dark winter evenings with a knitted Lantern and is accompanied by a brilliant red Northern Cardinal perched on a patch of snow.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

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 (Dark Green, Snow White, Hot Pink, Bright Red, Black, Gold/Yellow)

Materials

• Yarn: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Oatmeal/Beige: Approx. 50g for the bunny body.
  • Dark Green (Forest/Emerald): Approx. 35g for the dress. (A smooth, mercerized cotton or a velvet-texture yarn works best).
  • Snow White: Approx. 35g for the cardigan. (A textured, boucle, or eyelash yarn is recommended for the “fur” effect, or use standard yarn and brush it out).
  • Hot Pink (Magenta): Approx. 15g for the camellia flower and shoes.
  • Bright Red: Approx. 10g for the cardinal.
  • Gold/Mustard & Dark Brown: Scraps for the lantern.
• Needles:
  • US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs or circular needles (Bunny, Shoes, Bird, Accessories).
  • US 4 (3.5 mm) Straight or circular needles (Clothing).
• Notions: Fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, black embroidery floss (eyes/details), a small piece of cardboard for the lantern base, optional yellow LED tea light (if making the lantern hollow).

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 tips 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.
• Velvet Dress: Worked flat from the bottom up. Stockinette stitch is used to create a smooth, velvet-like fabric surface.
• Faux Fur Cardigan: Worked flat. Using textured yarn or a Garter stitch creates the thick, cozy look of a fur coat.
• Camellia Headband: The flower is constructed in layers (petals) and attached to a simple band.
• Accessories: The Lantern is a cylinder with color changes; the Cardinal is a shaped bird with a crest.

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.

Dark Green Velvet Dress

Worked flat from the bottom up using Dark Green yarn and US 4 needles. To simulate velvet, work in Stockinette stitch and try to maintain an even tension. If available, a chenille yarn adds a true velvet texture.

Skirt: CO 60 sts.

Rows 1–4: Garter stitch (Hem).

Rows 5–32: Stockinette stitch (Knit RS, Purl WS).

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

Waistband: Work 4 rows k1, p1 rib.

Bodice: Work 8 rows Stockinette.

Armhole Shaping:

Row 1: k10 (Back), BO 4, k17 (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. The smooth green fabric provides a rich background for the white coat.

Snow White Faux Fur Cardigan

Worked flat from top down using Snow White yarn and US 4 needles.

Note: If you have “fun fur” or textured yarn, use it here. If using standard yarn, you can use “Reverse Stockinette” (purl side out) or “Garter Stitch” to create a more textured, nubby fabric distinct from the dress.

Neck: CO 28 sts.

Rows 1–2: Knit all (Collar).

Raglan Increases:

Row 3 (RS): k5 (Front), pm, k4 (Sleeve), pm, k10 (Back), pm, k4 (Sleeve), pm, k5 (Front).

Row 4: Purl (or Knit if doing Garter stitch for texture).

Row 5: *k to marker, m1, sm, k1, m1* repeat at all markers, k to end.

Row 6: Purl (or Knit).

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 2.5 inches. (A bit longer to look like a coat).

Hem: Work 4 rows Garter Stitch. BO.

Sleeves: Pick up sleeve sts. Knit 7 rows. Work 4 rows Garter Stitch. BO.

Sew sleeve seams. The result should look plush and warm.

Hot Pink Camellia Headband

With Hot Pink yarn and US 3 needles.

Headband Base: CO 6 sts. Knit Garter stitch for 10 inches. BO. Sew ends together.

Camellia Flower (Make 3 layers):

Layer 1 (Small Petals – Center):

CO 20 sts.

Row 1: *Knit 1, turn, Purl 1, turn* (Short row nub). Repeat across? No, let’s simplify for petals.

Alternative Method: CO 20 sts.

Row 1: *kfb* across (40 sts).

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3: BO loosely. Coil this tightly for the center bud.

Layer 2 (Medium Petals):

CO 5 sts. Knit 6 rows. Dec to 1. BO. Make 5 of these individual petals. Sew them around the center bud.

Layer 3 (Large Petals):

CO 7 sts. Knit 8 rows. Dec to 1. BO. Make 5 of these. Sew them around the medium layer.

Assembly: Stack the layers to form a lush, open Camellia bloom. You can add a few yellow french knots in the very center for stamens. Sew the flower securely to the headband.

Hot Pink Mary Janes

Make 2. With Hot Pink yarn and US 3 needles.

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

Upper: Pick up 32 sts around sole.

Rnds 1–3: Knit all.

Rnd 4 (Toe): k10, (k2tog) 6 times, k10 (26 sts).

Rnd 5: BO all sts.

Strap: Chain a small strap across the instep.

Winter Accessories

The Lantern

With Dark Brown and Gold/Yellow yarn.

Base: With Brown. CO 24 sts. Join in round.

Knit 3 rounds (Base rim).

Glass/Light: Change to Gold/Yellow.

Knit 10 rounds. (This represents the light inside).

Lid: Change to Brown.

Knit 2 rounds.

Dec round: *k2, k2tog* around.

Dec round: *k1, k2tog* around.

Dec round: *k2tog* around. Close.

Details:

Stuff the lantern lightly to keep its shape.

Embroider vertical brown lines over the yellow section to look like the metal cage of the lantern.

Handle: Create a twisted cord loop and attach to the top.

Northern Cardinal

With Bright Red yarn and US 3 needles.

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

Dec to 6 (Tail).

Tail: Knit 4 rows flat. BO.

Head/Crest:

Pick up 8 sts on the chest/neck area.

Inc to 12. Knit 2 rounds.

Crest Shaping: Focus on the top 4 stitches. Knit back and forth on these to create a pointed peak (approx 3 rows), decreasing to a point.

BO remaining head stitches.

Face:

Use Black yarn to embroider a “mask” around the beak area.

Use Orange or yellow yarn for a tiny beak.

Snow Patch: With White yarn, knit a small irregular flat shape (CO 10, knit random rows, BO). Sew the bird onto this “snow” patch.

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider calm, wintry eyes. Use pink thread for a nose.
• Dressing: Put on the dark green dress. Layer the white faux fur cardigan over it. Put on the pink shoes. Place the camellia headband on the head.
• Props: Place the lantern in the bunny’s hand (secure with thread). Position the cardinal on its snow patch near her feet.

Your “Winter Camellia” Bunny is a beacon of warmth in the snow! Happy knitting.