Her wardrobe is a nod to classic Bavarian fashion, featuring a rich, earthy palette. She wears a traditional Pine Green Dirndl Dress, designed with a bodice that features corset-style lacing in brown yarn, mimicking the structure of a folk costume. Underneath, she dons a crisp White Puff-Sleeve Blouse that adds volume and contrast. Her head is warmly wrapped in a Plum Red Kerchief, tied neatly under her chin. On her feet, she wears sensible Black Mary Jane Shoes, ready for a village dance.

The masterpiece of this set is her accessory: a knitted miniature Cuckoo Clock. Modeled after the famous wooden clocks, it features a house shape, a clock face, and hanging pendulum weights. Peeking out from the tiny door is a cheerful Cuckoo Bird, ready to announce the hour.

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 (Pine Green, White, Plum Red, Wood Brown, Black, Grey/Yellow for bird)

Materials

• Yarn: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Oatmeal: Approx. 50g for the bunny body.
  • Pine Green: Approx. 40g for the dress.
  • White: Approx. 20g for the blouse.
  • Plum Red (Burgundy): Approx. 15g for the kerchief.
  • Wood Brown: Approx. 20g for the clock and dress details.
  • Black: Approx. 10g for shoes.
  • Scraps: Grey, Yellow, and Red for the tiny bird.
• Needles:
  • US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs or circular needles (Bunny, Shoes, Clock, Bird).
  • US 4 (3.5 mm) Straight or circular needles (Clothing).
• Notions: Fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, black embroidery floss (eyes/clock face), brown cord or chain for clock weights (can be crocheted).

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.
• Bavarian Dirndl: Worked flat. The skirt is full and gathered. The bodice is worked in stockinette with a focus on fit to allow for the embroidery of the “corset” lacing later.
• Puff Blouse: Worked flat or in the round, featuring rapid increases for the sleeves.
• Kerchief: A simple triangular construction.
• Cuckoo Clock: Constructed from flat panels sewn into a box (house) shape, with a roof and hanging details.

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 Puff-Sleeve Blouse

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

Neck: CO 26 sts.

Rows 1–2: k1, p1 rib.

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. 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 (Cuff). BO.

Pine Green Dirndl Dress

Worked flat using Pine Green yarn and US 4 needles.

Skirt:

With Wood Brown (Hem contrast), CO 60 sts.

Rows 1–4: Garter stitch.

Change to Pine Green.

Rows 5–30: Stockinette stitch.

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

Waistband: Work 4 rows k1, p1 rib.

Bodice (Corset Style):

Row 1: k10 (Back), BO 4, k17 (Front), BO 4, k10 (Back).

Working on the Front Panel (17 sts) only:

Work in Stockinette for 1.5 inches.

BO.

Working on Back Panels: Work for 1.5 inches. BO.

Straps:

Pick up 3 sts at the top corners of the Front Panel. Knit straps approx 4 inches long to attach to the back.

Corset Detailing:

Using Wood Brown yarn and a tapestry needle, embroider a crisscross “X” pattern on the front of the green bodice to simulate lacing. You can also embroider a horizontal line across the top edge.

Plum Red Kerchief

With Plum Red yarn and US 4 needles.

Cast On: 3 sts.

Row 1: Knit.

Row 2: k1, yo, knit to last st, yo, k1.

Repeat Row 2 until the triangle is wide enough to cover the head (approx 9-10 inches wide).

Edging: Knit 2 rows Garter stitch. BO loosely.

Add ties to the two corners.

Black Mary Janes

Make 2. With Black 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.

Black Forest Accessories

The Cuckoo Clock

House Structure:

With Wood Brown yarn.

Make 2 squares (Front/Back): CO 12 sts, knit 14 rows. BO.

Make 2 rectangles (Sides): CO 6 sts, knit 14 rows. BO.

Make 1 rectangle (Base): CO 12 sts, knit 6 rows. BO.

Roof: Make a rectangle twice as long as the house width, fold in half, and sew on top.

Details:

Sew the pieces together to form a house shape. Stuff firmly (or use a cardboard box inside for shape).

Clock Face: Embroider a circle with Roman numerals or simple dashes using Black or Cream yarn on the front.

Door: Embroider a small rectangle above the clock face.

Weights (Pinecones):

Crochet or braid 2 chains of brown yarn (approx 4 inches).

At the end of each chain, knit a tiny bobble (pinecone): CO 3 sts, knit 3 rows, k3tog.

Attach chains to the base of the clock.

Tiny Cuckoo Bird

With Grey yarn.

Body: CO 4 sts. Inc to 8. Knit 3 rounds. Dec to 4. Close.

Wings: Embroider small darker grey V shapes on the sides.

Beak: A tiny stitch of Yellow.

Assembly: Sew the bird just above the clock face, as if it is emerging from the door.

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider classic, gentle eyes. Use brown thread for a nose.
• Dressing: Put on the white blouse. Layer the green dirndl dress over it. Put on the black shoes. Tie the plum kerchief over the head.
• Props: Place the cuckoo clock in the bunny’s hand or hang it from her arm using a yarn loop.

Your “Cuckoo Clock” Bunny is ready to keep time! Happy knitting.