There is nothing quite as comforting as the aroma of a warm bakery on a crisp morning. The “Blueberry Muffin” Bunny captures that delicious, cozy feeling perfectly. Inspired by the golden hues of freshly baked pastries and the rich, deep tones of ripe berries, this heirloom character is a treat for the eyes and a joy to knit.

Her wardrobe is a recipe for cuteness, utilizing a palette of Golden Brown, Blueberry Navy, and Sweet Cream. She wears a full-skirted Golden Pastry Dress that mimics the color of a perfectly baked crust. To keep her clothes tidy while she bakes, she wears a Cream Apron, featuring a tiny pocket embroidered with miniature blueberries. On chilly mornings, she layers a rich Blueberry Cardigan over her shoulders. Her look is topped with a jaunty Golden Baker Boy Hat, designed with a puffy crown that resembles the top of a muffin. On her feet, she wears sturdy Brown Clogs.

She comes prepared with a fresh-baked treat: a knitted Blueberry Muffin bursting with fruit. Perched happily on her shoulder is a colorful Blue Tit bird, hoping for a crumb of the delicious pastry.

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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 (Golden Brown, Blueberry/Navy, Cream, Dark Brown, Blue, Yellow)

Materials

• Yarn: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Oatmeal/Beige: Approx. 50g for the bunny body.
  • Golden Brown (Pastry/Biscuit): Approx. 40g for the dress and hat.
  • Blueberry (Navy/Deep Purple): Approx. 30g for the cardigan.
  • Cream: Approx. 20g for the apron.
  • Dark Brown: Approx. 15g for the clogs.
  • Blue, Yellow, White, Black: Small scraps for the Blue Tit bird.
• 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), purple embroidery floss (for apron berries), cardboard (for flat shoe soles).

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 hat.

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.
• Golden Dress: Worked flat from the bottom up. A simple, flared silhouette in a warm biscuit color.
• Baker Boy Hat: A structured hat with a stiff brim (peak) and a voluminous crown, worked in the round.
• Apron: A classic bib style with a patch pocket for embroidery.
• Accessories: The Muffin is a textured cupcake shape; the Blue Tit is a multi-colored soft 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.

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.

Golden Pastry Dress

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

Skirt: CO 64 sts.

Rows 1–4: Garter stitch (Hem).

Rows 5–32: Work in Stockinette stitch.

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.

Finishing: Sew shoulder seams. Sew back seam up to the waist. Add a snap fastener.

Cream Baker’s Apron

Worked flat using Cream yarn and US 4 needles.

Apron Skirt: CO 40 sts.

Rows 1–3: Garter stitch.

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

Waistband:

Row 25: *k2, k2tog* across (30 sts).

Knit 2 rows Garter stitch.

Bib:

Bind off 6 sts, k18, bind off 6 sts.

Rejoin yarn to center 18 sts. Work in Stockinette for 1.5 inches.

Knit 2 rows Garter. BO.

Pocket:

CO 8 sts. Knit 10 rows Stockinette. BO.

Embroidery: Before sewing the pocket to the apron, use Purple floss to stitch 3 tiny French Knots (blueberries) and Green floss for small leaves. Sew pocket to apron front.

Ties: Make braided ties for the neck and waist.

Blueberry Cardigan

Worked flat from top down using Blueberry (Navy/Purple) 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.

Golden Baker Boy Hat

With Golden Brown yarn and US 3 needles.

The Peak (Brim):

CO 14 sts.

Row 1: Knit.

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3: kfb, k to last st, kfb (16 sts).

Row 4: Purl.

Row 5: kfb, k to last st, kfb (18 sts).

Rows 6–10: Stockinette.

Row 11: ssk, k to last 2, k2tog.

Row 12: Purl.

Break yarn. Leave sts on a spare needle.

Hat Band & Crown:

CO 32 sts. Knit across the 16 sts of the Peak. Cast on 32 sts. (Total 80 sts). Join in round.

Rnds 1–5: k1, p1 rib (Band).

Increase for “Muffin Top”:

Rnd 6: *k1, m1* around (160 sts). This creates the wide, puffy shape.

Rnds 7–14: Knit all.

Decrease:

Rnd 15: *k2, k2tog* around.

Rnd 16: Knit.

Rnd 17: *k1, k2tog* around.

Rnd 18: *k2tog* around.

Continue decreasing until 8 sts remain. Draw tight.

Stuff the crown lightly to keep the muffin shape.

Brown Clogs

Make 2. With Dark 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 definition).

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

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

Rnd 6: BO all sts tightly.

Bakery Accessories

The Blueberry Muffin

Paper Case (Base): With Tan yarn.

CO 6 sts. Inc to 24 sts. Knit back loop only (base ridge).

Work k2, p2 rib for 1 inch (looks like crinkled paper).

Muffin Top: Change to Golden Brown.

Rnd 1: *k1, m1* around (Increase for overhang).

Knit 3 rounds.

Add Blueberries: Knit 2 rounds using Purple bobbles scattered randomly (k1, yo, k1 in same st, turn, knit back, pass stitches over).

Decrease rapidly to close the top. Stuff firmly.

Blue Tit Bird

With US 3 needles.

Body: With Yellow. CO 6 sts. Inc to 12. Knit 4 rounds (Chest).

Wings/Back: Join Blue. Work intarsia or Fair Isle: Blue across back stitches, Yellow across front.

Knit 4 rounds.

Dec to 8 sts (Neck).

Head: With White. Inc to 12. Knit 2 rounds.

Add a stripe of Blue across the top of head.

Dec to 4. Close.

Beak: Tiny black stitch.

Tail: Blue I-cord flattened.

Feet: Grey thread loops.

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider warm, inviting eyes. Use brown thread for a nose.
• Dressing: Put on the golden dress. Tie the cream apron around the waist. Layer the blueberry cardigan over it. Put on the brown clogs. Place the baker boy hat on the head.
• Props: Place the muffin in the bunny’s hands (tack with thread). Sew the Blue Tit onto the shoulder of the cardigan.

Your “Blueberry Muffin” Bunny is ready to serve breakfast! Happy knitting.