Her wardrobe celebrates the vibrant, juicy colors of a berry harvest. She wears a cozy Long-Sleeved Sweater featuring cheerful horizontal stripes in Strawberry Red, Raspberry Pink, and Blueberry Purple. To ground these bright hues, she layers a neutral Beige Pinafore Dress over the top, giving her a practical, crafty look. Her head is kept warm by a delightful Strawberry Pink Bonnet, which features two large, playful Pom-Poms on the sides, adding to her sweetness. On her feet, she wears deep Raspberry Mary Janes.

However, the true charm lies in her accessories. Instead of flowers, she proudly holds a “Bouquet” of Mini Yarn Balls on stems. Accompanying her is a hilarious little Sheep, who is looking at the yarn bouquet with a slightly “worried” expression, perhaps wondering if that was his coat just yesterday!

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)
• MC – Main Color (Oatmeal/Beige for bunny)
• CC – Contrast Colors (Strawberry Pink, Raspberry Purple, Blueberry/Deep Violet, Beige for dress, White for sheep, Green for stems)

Materials

• Yarn: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Oatmeal: Approx. 50g for the bunny body.
  • Beige/Tan: Approx. 30g for the pinafore dress.
  • Berry Palette: Scraps (approx 10-15g each) of Strawberry Pink, Raspberry Purple, and Blueberry for the sweater stripes, hat, shoes, and yarn bouquet.
  • White/Cream: Approx. 20g for the sheep (boucle or textured yarn works great).
  • Black/Grey: Scrap for the sheep’s face.
  • Green: Scrap for the bouquet stems.
• Needles:
  • US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs or circular needles (Bunny, Shoes, Sheep, Accessories).
  • US 4 (3.5 mm) Straight or circular needles (Clothing).
• Notions: Fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, black embroidery floss, floral wire or pipe cleaners (for bouquet stems), pom-pom maker (small size).

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 bonnet.

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.
• Berry Stripe Sweater: Worked flat from the top down (raglan style) to allow for easy dressing under the pinafore. The stripes change every 2 rows.
• Beige Pinafore: Worked flat. A simple gathered skirt attached to a waistband and a bib front.
• Pom-Pom Bonnet: A classic hood shape with ties, adorned with handmade yarn pom-poms.
• Accessories: The “Bouquet” consists of yarn wound into balls and attached to knitted green stems. The Sheep is a textured toy.

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 to prevent wobbling.

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.

Berry Stripe Sweater

Worked flat from the top down using US 4 needles. Use the Berry colors (Pink, Purple, Blue) in a repeating stripe sequence (e.g., 2 rows Pink, 2 rows Purple, 2 rows Blue).

Neck: CO 28 sts.

Rows 1–2: k1, p1 rib (Use first color).

Raglan Increases (Start Stripe Pattern):

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 maintaining stripes.

Hem: Work 4 rows Garter Stitch. BO.

Sleeves: Pick up sleeve sts. Knit 6 inches (Long sleeves). Work 4 rows Garter Stitch. BO.

Sew sleeve seams.

Beige Pinafore Dress

Worked flat using Beige yarn and US 4 needles.

Skirt: CO 60 sts.

Rows 1–4: Garter stitch (Hem).

Rows 5–28: Stockinette stitch.

Waist Decrease (RS): *k1, k2tog* rep across (40 sts).

Waistband: Knit 4 rows Garter Stitch.

Bib:

Bind off 10 sts, knit 20, bind off 10 sts.

Rejoin yarn to the center 20 sts.

Work in Stockinette for 1.25 inches.

Knit 2 rows Garter. BO.

Straps: Pick up 3 sts at corners of the bib. Knit straps long enough to cross at back and attach to the waistband.

Finishing: Sew the back seam of the skirt up to the waistband. Leave the top open to fit over the bunny’s tail.

Strawberry Pom-Pom Bonnet

With Strawberry Pink yarn and US 3 needles.

Brim: CO 44 sts.

Rows 1–4: k1, p1 rib.

Body: Work in Stockinette stitch for 2.5 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.

Pom-Poms: Using a small pom-pom maker or a fork, make two dense pom-poms using the same pink yarn (or a mix of berry colors). Sew one securely to each side of the bonnet, right over where the bunny’s ears would bulge out.

Raspberry Shoes

Make 2. With Raspberry Purple 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.

The Crafter’s Accessories

The “Yarn Ball” Bouquet

This accessory mimics a floral bouquet but uses mini balls of yarn as the blooms.

The Stems (Make 5):

With Green yarn and US 3 needles (DPNs).

CO 3 sts. Knit an I-cord for 5 inches.

Insert a piece of floral wire or pipe cleaner into the I-cord to make it stiff. BO.

The “Flowers” (Mini Yarn Balls):

Take your berry-colored yarns (Pink, Purple, Blue).

Actually wind small amounts of yarn into tight, neat balls about the size of a large marble or a small walnut.

Using a tapestry needle, secure the tail of the yarn ball so it doesn’t unravel.

Sew or glue the yarn ball onto the top of the green stem.

Assembly: Tie the stems together with a beige ribbon. Place in the bunny’s arm.

The “Worried” Sheep

With White (Body) and Black (Face/Legs).

Body (Textured): With White yarn.

CO 10 sts. Inc to 20.

Work in “Moss Stitch” or “Seed Stitch” (k1, p1, alternating every row) to create a bumpy texture for 2.5 inches.

Dec to 10. Stuff. Close.

Head: With Black yarn.

CO 8 sts. Inc to 16. Knit 4 rounds. Dec to 8. Close.

Sew head to body.

Legs (Make 4): With Black yarn. CO 4 sts. I-cord for 1 inch. Sew to body.

Face Details (The “Worried” Look):

Use White thread to embroider eyes.

Crucial Step: Embroider small, slanted eyebrows above the eyes using white or grey thread. Slant them upwards in the center (like an inverted ‘V’) to create a concerned expression, as if the sheep is looking at the yarn bouquet and thinking, “Is that my cousin?”

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider bright, creative eyes on the bunny. Use berry-colored thread for a nose.
• Dressing: Put on the striped sweater. Layer the beige pinafore over it. Put on the raspberry shoes. Place the pom-pom bonnet on the head.
• Props: Place the yarn ball bouquet in the bunny’s arm (you may need to tack it with a stitch). Position the sheep by her feet, angled to look up at the bouquet.

Your “Yarn Ball Bouquet” Bunny is ready to attend the knitting circle! Happy knitting.