Her wardrobe is a breath of fresh air, featuring a color story of Lavender Purple, Deep Eggplant, and Soft Pink. She wears a simple, airy Pale Lavender Dress that moves gently, like flowers in a breeze. Over this, she layers a stunning Dark Purple Gilet (Vest), which serves as a canvas for intricate hand-embroidered vines and buds. Her head is protected from the midday sun by a wide-brimmed Cream Sun Hat, lavishly decorated with a purple bow and knitted blooms. On her feet, she wears intricate Purple Strappy Sandals.

She carries a unique accessory: a knitted representation of a traditional Lavender Wand, shaped like a club and spiraled with pink ribbon. Resting lightly on this wand is a gentle Pale Yellow Butterfly, drawn to the imagined scent.

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 (Pale Lavender, Dark Purple, Cream, Pink, Yellow, Green)

Materials

• Yarn: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Oatmeal/Beige: Approx. 50g for the bunny body.
  • Pale Lavender: Approx. 40g for the dress.
  • Dark Purple (Eggplant/Navy): Approx. 25g for the vest and shoes.
  • Cream/Straw: Approx. 30g for the sun hat.
  • Pink: Scrap for the wand ribbon.
  • Pale Yellow: Scrap for the butterfly.
  • Green: Scrap for embroidery stems.
• Needles:
  • US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs or circular needles (Bunny, Shoes, Wand, Accessories).
  • US 4 (3.5 mm) Straight or circular needles (Clothing).
• Notions: Fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, black embroidery floss (eyes), a small length of real satin ribbon (optional, for the hat), craft wire (optional for the wand stiffness).

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 long lop ears are knitted separately.
• Lavender Dress: Worked flat from the bottom up with a simple bodice and gathered skirt.
• Embroidered Gilet: Worked flat in one piece to the armholes, then divided. The embroidery is added after knitting.
• Sun Hat: Worked in the round starting from the crown, with rapid increases for a wide, floppy brim.
• Lavender Wand: A long, tapered cylinder. The “woven” effect is created by wrapping yarn or ribbon around the finished knit.

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.

Pale Lavender Dress

Worked flat from the bottom up using Pale Lavender yarn and US 4 needles.

Skirt: CO 64 sts.

Rows 1–4: Garter stitch (Hem).

Rows 5–32: 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. The simple pale color allows the dark vest to pop.

Dark Purple Embroidered Gilet

Worked flat using Dark Purple yarn and US 4 needles.

Body: CO 48 sts.

Rows 1–2: Garter stitch.

Rows 3–14: Stockinette stitch.

Divide for Armholes:

Next Row: k10 (Front), BO 4, k20 (Back), BO 4, k10 (Front).

Work the Back section for 12 rows. BO.

Work the Front sections for 12 rows. BO.

Finishing: Sew shoulder seams.

Embroidery: Using Green and Pale Lavender embroidery floss, stitch winding vines climbing up the two front panels of the vest. Use “Lazy Daisy” stitches for leaves and small French knots for lavender buds.

Cream Sun Hat with Flowers

With Cream 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:

Work straight in Stockinette for 1.25 inches.

Wide Brim:

Rnd 1: *k1, m1* around (96 sts – rapid increase for flop).

Rnds 2–8: Knit all (Stockinette creates a smooth brim).

Rnd 9: Purl (Garter ridge edge). BO loosely.

Decorations:

1. Ribbon: Tie a Lavender ribbon around the base of the crown.

2. Flowers: Knit 3 tiny flowers (CO 4 sts, kfb in all, BO) in White/Pink and sew them to the ribbon.

Purple Strappy Sandals

Make 2. With Dark Purple yarn and US 3 needles.

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

Upper Straps:

Pick up 3 sts at the toe on the left. Knit I-cord to reach the right side. Sew down.

Pick up 3 sts at the heel. Knit I-cord strap to wrap around the ankle.

Accessories: Lavender Wand & Butterfly

The Lavender Wand

This accessory mimics the shape of the woven lavender crafts. With Green (stem) and Pale Lavender (head).

Stem: With Green. CO 4 sts. Knit I-cord for 3 inches.

The Wand Head (The Club): Change to Pale Lavender.

Rnd 1: *kfb* around (8 sts).

Rnd 2: *k1, m1* around (12 sts).

Rnd 3: *k2, m1* around (16 sts).

Knit 12 rounds straight.

Decrease:

Rnd 1: *k2, k2tog* around.

Rnd 2: Knit.

Rnd 3: *k1, k2tog* around.

Stuff the head firmly.

Rnd 4: k2tog around. Close.

The “Woven” Ribbon Effect:

Using a length of Pink yarn or thin pink satin ribbon, wrap it spirally around the Lavender head of the wand. Secure it at the top and bottom with a stitch. This simulates the ribbon-weaving technique used in real lavender wands.

Pale Yellow Butterfly

With Yellow yarn.

Wings (Make 2, joined):

CO 8 sts.

Row 1: Knit.

Row 2: k2tog, k4, k2tog.

Row 3: Knit.

Row 4: k2tog, k2, k2tog.

Row 5: BO.

Pinch the center of this rectangle tightly with a piece of black yarn to form the butterfly body and antennae. Sew onto the Lavender Wand.

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider soft, serene eyes. Use pink thread for a nose.
• Dressing: Put on the lavender dress. Layer the embroidered vest over it. Put on the purple sandals. Place the sun hat on the head.
• Props: Place the lavender wand in the bunny’s hand (tack with thread). Ensure the butterfly is visible on the wand.

Your “Lavender Wand” Bunny is ready for a stroll in Provence! Happy knitting.