Her aesthetic is inspired by the serene beauty of the sky. She utilizes a calming palette of Sky Blue, Pure White, and touches of Soft Silver. She is ready for bed in a long, flowing Sky Blue Nightgown featuring a charming ruffled hem that ripples like a gentle cloud. To stay warm during midnight stories, she wears a fuzzy White Bed Jacket, tied sweetly at the chest with a bow. Her long ears are tucked into a traditional Long-Tailed Sleeping Cap, finished with a fluffy pompom. On her feet, she wears whimsical Cloud Slippers.

She brings with her the tools for a good night’s rest: a plush, knitted Cloud Pillow with embroidered sleepy eyes, and a tiny Counting Sheep friend to help chase away insomnia.

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 (Sky Blue, White, Silver Grey, Black)

Materials

• Yarn: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Oatmeal/Beige: Approx. 50g for the bunny body.
  • Sky Blue: Approx. 40g for the nightgown, cap, and slippers.
  • Pure White (Textured/Fluffy preferred): Approx. 30g for the bed jacket, pillow, and sheep.
  • Silver Grey: Scrap for the sheep’s face/legs.
• Needles:
  • US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs or circular needles (Bunny, Slippers, Sheep, Accessories).
  • US 4 (3.5 mm) Straight or circular needles (Clothing).
• Notions: Fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, black embroidery floss (eyes for bunny, pillow, and sheep), white ribbon (optional for jacket ties).

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 slippers to the tip of the ears (excluding the hat length).

Construction Overview

• Bunny: Worked in the round from the feet up. Legs are knitted separately, then joined. Body and head are one continuous piece. Arms and ears are knitted separately and sewn on.
• Nightgown: Worked flat from the bottom up. It starts with twice the number of stitches to create a ruffle, then decreases for the main skirt.
• Bed Jacket: Worked flat, raglan style. Using a textured or fuzzy yarn gives it a “chenille” look.
• Sleeping Cap: A long, tapering cone worked in the round.
• Accessories: The Cloud Pillow is a flat shape sewn and stuffed; the Sheep is a tiny 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. 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.

Sky Blue Nightgown

Worked flat from the bottom up using Sky Blue yarn and US 4 needles.

Ruffled Hem Setup:

CO 100 sts (Double the width for the ruffle).

Rows 1–4: Stockinette stitch.

Decrease Row (RS): *k2tog* across the entire row (50 sts).

Next Row (WS): Purl.

Gown Body:

Work in Stockinette stitch for 4 inches.

Waist: *k8, k2tog* across (45 sts).

Work 1 inch plain.

Bodice/Yoke:

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 ruffle at the bottom should flare out charmingly.

Fluffy White Bed Jacket

Worked flat from the top down using White yarn (use a textured or fuzzy yarn if possible) and US 4 needles.

Neck: CO 26 sts.

Rows 1–2: Garter stitch.

Raglan Increases:

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

Row 4: Purl (or Knit if you want the whole jacket in Garter Stitch for texture).

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

Row 6: Work even.

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 2 rows Garter Stitch. BO.

Ties: Create two I-cords (or use white ribbon) and sew them to the top corners of the neck opening to tie a bow.

Long Sleeping Cap

With Sky Blue yarn and US 3 needles.

Brim: CO 44 sts. Join in round.

Rnds 1–5: k1, p1 rib.

Hat Body:

Rnds 6–20: Knit all.

The Taper:

Rnd 21: *k9, k2tog* around.

Knit 5 rounds.

Next Dec Rnd: *k8, k2tog* around.

Knit 5 rounds.

Next Dec Rnd: *k7, k2tog* around.

Continue decreasing 1 stitch per section every 6th round until only 4 sts remain.

Knit I-cord on these 4 sts for 1 inch. BO.

Pompom: Make a fluffy White pompom and sew it to the tip of the I-cord tail.

Cloud Slippers

Make 2. With Sky Blue yarn and US 3 needles.

Slipper Base:

CO 10 sts. Knit 12 rows Garter (Sole). Pick up 32 sts around.

Knit 3 rounds.

Toe Dec: k10, (k2tog) 6 times, k10.

BO.

Cloud Appliqué (Make 2):

With White yarn. CO 6 sts.

Row 1: *k1, m1* across.

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3: *k1, bobble (kpk into stitch)* across to make a bumpy texture.

Row 4: k2tog across. BO.

Sew this bumpy white “cloud” patch onto the toe of the blue slipper.

Bedtime Accessories

The Cloud Pillow

With White yarn (fuzzy/soft is best). Worked flat.

Shape:

CO 10 sts.

Row 1: kfb in first and last st.

Row 2: Purl.

Repeat Row 1 & 2 until you have 24 sts.

Work straight for 2 inches.

Top Curves:

Work only on the first 12 sts: Dec 1 st at each end every RS row until 4 sts remain. BO.

Rejoin yarn to remaining 12 sts and repeat. This creates the “B” shape of the top of a cloud.

Make 2 pieces (Front and Back).

Face: Before sewing, embroider two “U” shapes for sleeping eyes (lashes down) with Black thread on one piece.

Sew pieces together, stuffing softly before closing.

Tiny Counting Sheep

With White (Body) and Silver Grey (Face).

Body: With White. CO 8 sts. Inc to 16.

Work 6 rows in “Bramble Stitch” or simply Purl on RS/Knit on WS (Reverse Stockinette) to look bumpy like wool.

Dec to 8. Stuff. Close.

Head: With Silver Grey. CO 4 sts. Inc to 8. Knit 3 rounds. Dec to 4. Close. Sew to body.

Legs: Make 4 tiny Grey I-cords (CO 2 sts, knit 2 rows). Sew to bottom.

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider sleepy, calm eyes on the bunny (perhaps simple curved lines to match the pillow, or open but heavy-lidded). Use pink thread for a nose.
• Dressing: Put on the blue nightgown. Layer the white bed jacket and tie the bow. Put on the cloud slippers. Pull the long sleeping cap onto the head, letting the tail drape down.
• Props: Place the cloud pillow in the bunny’s arms. Set the tiny sheep by her feet.

Your “Cloud Pillow” Bunny is ready to dream! Happy knitting.