Her wardrobe is a striking contrast of Hot Pink, Deep Teal, and Sandy Beige. She wears a delicate Sand-Colored Dress, the skirt of which is speckled with tiny Hot Pink Dots, mimicking the scattered blooms on a sandy dune. To protect against the cool sea air, she wears a rich Teal Cardigan, reflecting the color of the deep water. Her head is adorned with a playful Hot Pink Bucket Hat featuring a wavy brim that flutters in the wind. On her feet, she wears matching Teal Strappy Sandals.

She carries a handmade posy of Sea Thrift Flowers—cleverly crafted from yarn pom-poms—and is accompanied by a quintessential seaside friend: a cheeky Seagull with grey wings and a yellow beak.

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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)
• MC – Main Color (Oatmeal/Beige for bunny)
• CC – Contrast Colors (Hot Pink, Teal, Sand/White, Grey, Yellow)

Materials

• Yarn: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Oatmeal/Beige: Approx. 50g for the bunny body.
  • Sand/Off-White: Approx. 35g for the dress background.
  • Hot Pink (Vibrant): Approx. 25g for the hat, dress spots, and flowers.
  • Teal (Dark Blue-Green): Approx. 25g for the cardigan and sandals.
  • White, Grey, Yellow: Scraps for the seagull.
• Needles:
  • US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs or circular needles (Bunny, Shoes, Seagull, Flowers).
  • US 4 (3.5 mm) Straight or circular needles (Clothing).
• Notions: Fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, black embroidery floss (eyes), green floral wire or pipe cleaners (for flower stems), small cardboard piece (pom-pom maker).

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 sandals 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.
• Spotted Dress: Worked flat. The “spots” are created using stranded colorwork (Fair Isle) method, carrying the pink yarn behind the sand yarn.
• Teal Cardigan: Worked flat from the top down (raglan style).
• Bucket Hat: Worked in the round with a flat top, straight sides, and a rapidly increased brim for a wavy effect.
• Accessories: The Sea Thrift flowers are mini pom-poms; the Seagull is a shaped 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.

Sand & Pink Spotted Dress

Worked flat from the bottom up using Sand (MC) and Hot Pink (CC) yarn and US 4 needles.

Skirt: With Sand, CO 61 sts (Multiple of 4 + 1).

Rows 1–4: Garter stitch (Hem).

Spot Pattern (Fair Isle):

Row 5 (RS): With Sand k3, *With Pink k1, With Sand k3* repeat to end.

Row 6 (WS): With Sand, purl all.

Rows 7–8: With Sand, work Stockinette stitch.

Row 9 (RS): With Sand k1, *With Pink k1, With Sand k3* repeat to last 4 sts, Pink k1, Sand k3. (This offsets the dots).

Row 10: With Sand, purl all.

Rows 11–12: With Sand, work Stockinette stitch.

Repeat Rows 5–12 until skirt measures 3.5 inches.

Waist Decrease: With Sand only.

Next Row (RS): *k1, k2tog* rep across (approx 41 sts).

Waistband: Work 4 rows k1, p1 rib.

Bodice: Work 8 rows Stockinette in Sand.

Armhole Shaping:

Row 1: k9 (Back), BO 4, k15 (Front), BO 4, k9 (Back).

Work the three sections separately for 8 rows. BO all sections.

Finishing: Sew shoulder seams. Sew back seam up to the waist. The pink dots should look like little scattered flowers or seeds.

Teal Ocean Cardigan

Worked flat from top down using Teal 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.

Hot Pink Wavy Bucket Hat

With Hot Pink yarn and US 3 needles.

Crown: CO 6 sts. Join in round.

Rnd 1: kfb around (12 sts).

Rnd 2: *k1, m1* around (18 sts).

Rnd 3: *k2, m1* around (24 sts).

Rnd 4: *k3, m1* around (30 sts).

Rnd 5: *k4, m1* around (36 sts).

Rnd 6: *k5, m1* around (42 sts).

Rnd 7: *k6, m1* around (48 sts).

Hat Body (Sides):

Work straight in Stockinette stitch for 1.25 inches. (This creates the vertical side of the bucket).

Wavy Brim:

To create a ruffle/wave, we need rapid increases.

Rnd 1: *k1, m1* around (96 sts).

Rnds 2–5: Knit all.

Rnd 6: *k2, m1* around (144 sts).

Rnds 7–9: Knit all.

Rnd 10: Purl (Garter ridge). BO loosely.

Teal Strappy Sandals

Make 2. With Teal yarn and US 3 needles.

Sole: CO 10 sts. Knit 12 rows Garter. Round toe. BO.

Straps:

Toe Strap: Pick up 2 sts on side of toe. Knit I-cord to cross foot. Sew to other side.

Ankle Strap: Pick up 2 sts at heel. Knit I-cord long enough to wrap around ankle.

T-Bar: Pick up 2 sts from center of Toe Strap. Knit I-cord to reach Ankle strap. Form a loop.

Coastal Accessories

Sea Thrift Flowers

The Flowers (Pom-Poms):

Using Hot Pink yarn, make 5-6 small pom-poms. You can use a fork: wrap yarn around the tines about 30 times, tie tightly in the middle, slide off and cut the loops. Trim them into neat, dense spheres (approx 1 inch diameter).

The Stems:

Take pieces of floral wire or pipe cleaners (approx 4 inches long). Wrap them tightly with Green yarn (or paint them green). Glue the pom-poms to the top of the wires.

Assembly: Twist the bottom of the wires together to form a posy bouquet.

The Seagull

With White yarn and US 3 needles.

Body: CO 6 sts. Inc to 12. Knit 3 rounds.

Inc to 18 (Chest). Knit 5 rounds.

Dec to 12. Dec to 6.

Knit 3 rounds (Tail). BO.

Wings (Make 2): With Grey yarn.

CO 4 sts.

Row 1: Inc 1 st at start. Knit.

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3: Inc 1 st at start. Knit.

Row 4: Purl.

Row 5: k2tog at start. Knit.

Row 6: Purl.

Row 7: k2tog. BO.

Sew wings to the sides of the body.

Head: With White. Pick up 8 sts from neck area. Inc to 14. Knit 4 rounds. Dec to 6. Close.

Beak: Embroider a small yellow triangle.

Eyes: Small black dots.

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider bright, breezy eyes. Use pink thread for a nose.
• Dressing: Put on the spotted dress. Layer the teal cardigan over it. Put on the teal sandals. Place the wavy pink bucket hat on the head.
• Props: Tack the Sea Thrift bouquet to the bunny’s hand. Place the seagull near her feet or perched on her arm.

Your “Sea Thrift” Bunny is ready for a coastal adventure! Happy knitting.