Her wardrobe is a study in texture and rich color, utilizing a palette of Deep Hyacinth Purple, Powder Pink, and Fresh Leaf Green. She is dressed for a special occasion in a luxurious Deep Purple Velvet-Style Dress. This dress mimics the look of chenille or velvet, offering a tactile softness that contrasts beautifully with her wool fur. To warm her shoulders, she wears a delicate Powder Pink Bolero, a cropped cardigan with a rounded neck that highlights the dress beneath.

Her accessories complete the botanical theme. She wears a charming Headband adorned with a cluster of five-petaled purple hyacinth florets. On her feet are matching Purple Ballet Flats. She carries a unique and sophisticated prop: a Hyacinth Bulb with delicate white roots, designed to sit atop a real glass vase (or a prop one), capturing the “forcing” process perfectly. A tiny Ladybug resting on a green leaf keeps her company.

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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 (Deep Purple, Powder Pink, Earth Brown, White, Green, Red)

Materials

• Yarn: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Oatmeal: Approx. 50g for the bunny body.
  • Deep Hyacinth Purple: Approx. 40g. (If possible, use a smooth chenille or velvet yarn for the dress to match the image description; otherwise, standard DK works).
  • Powder Pink: Approx. 25g for the bolero.
  • Earth Brown: Approx. 15g for the bulb.
  • White: Scrap for the roots.
  • Green: Scrap for the leaf.
  • Red & Black: Tiny scraps for the ladybug.
• Needles:
  • US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs or circular needles (Bunny, Shoes, Bulb, Accessories).
  • US 4 (3.5 mm) Straight or circular needles (Clothing).
• Notions: Fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, black embroidery floss (eyes), a small glass bottle or hourglass-shaped spice jar to act as the “Forcing Vase”.

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. The skirt is gathered at the waist. The texture is key here, so simple stockinette stitch allows the yarn’s color to shine.
• Pink Bolero: A cropped, open-front jacket with long sleeves, worked from the top down raglan-style but stopped short at the waist.
• Headband: A simple band adorned with knitted florets.
• The Bulb: A shaped sphere with attached roots, designed to rest in a prop vase.

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.

Deep Purple Chenille Dress

Worked flat from the bottom up using Deep Purple yarn (Chenille or standard DK) and US 4 needles.

Skirt: CO 60 sts.

Rows 1–4: Garter stitch (Hem).

Rows 5–30: Stockinette stitch. (If using Chenille, be careful with tension).

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 rich color and texture are the focal points here.

Powder Pink Bolero

A “Bolero” is a short, cropped jacket. Worked flat from the top down using Powder Pink 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: Work Front, place Sleeve sts on holder, Work Back, place Sleeve sts on holder, Work Front.

Body (Cropped):

Work on body sts for only 1 inch. (This ensures it is a bolero, not a cardigan).

Hem: Work 2 rows Garter Stitch. BO.

Sleeves: Pick up sleeve sts. Knit 6 rows. Work 2 rows Garter Stitch. BO.

Sew sleeve seams.

Hyacinth Flower Headband

With Deep Purple yarn and US 3 needles.

Band: CO 5 sts. Knit in Garter stitch until it fits around the head. BO. Sew ends.

Hyacinth Florets (Make 3):

CO 5 sts.

Row 1: *kfb* in every st (10 sts).

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3: *k1, yo, k1* in every st (Creating ruffles/petals).

Row 4: BO tightly.

Coil the piece into a small star/flower shape and sew onto the headband.

Deep Purple Ballet Flats

Make 2. With Deep 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 Hyacinth Bulb & Accessories

To recreate the image, we will knit the organic bulb and roots, but use a real glass prop (or clear plastic) for the vase, as knitting transparent glass is not possible.

The Hyacinth Bulb

With Earth Brown yarn.

Base: CO 6 sts. Inc to 12. Inc to 18. Inc to 24.

Knit 6 rounds (The widest part of the bulb).

Taper:

Dec to 18. Knit 2 rounds.

Dec to 12. Knit 2 rounds.

Dec to 6.

Sprout: Change to Green. Knit 2 rounds. BO.

Roots: With White yarn.

Pick up random stitches on the bottom of the brown bulb. Chain or knit very thin I-cords (2 sts) of varying lengths (2 to 4 inches) to hang down into the vase.

Display: Place the knitted bulb into the neck of a small glass bottle or hourglass vase so the white roots dangle inside.

Ladybug on a Leaf

Leaf: With Green yarn.

CO 3 sts.

Row 1: k1, yo, k1, yo, k1.

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3: k2, yo, k1, yo, k2.

Row 4: Purl.

Row 5: ssk, k3, k2tog.

Row 6: Purl.

Row 7: ssk, k1, k2tog.

Row 8: sk2p (double decrease). Fasten off.

Ladybug: With Red yarn.

Make a small bobble or French knot on the leaf. Use Black floss to stitch a head and spots.

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider elegant, calm eyes. Use purple or brown thread for a nose.
• Dressing: Put on the deep purple dress. Layer the pink bolero over it. Put on the purple shoes. Place the flower headband on the head.
• Props: Place the glass vase (with the knitted bulb sitting in the neck) carefully in the bunny’s hands or on a table beside her. Place the leaf and ladybug near her feet.

Your “Hyacinth Bulb” Bunny is ready to welcome the spring! Happy knitting.