Her design is centered around a delightful Pastel Mix palette, featuring soft Baby Pink, Sky Blue, and Buttercream Yellow, all grounded by pristine White. She is dressed in a spectacular Tiered Party Dress, where each layer of the skirt introduces a new pastel shade, creating a rainbow cake effect. To keep her warm when the sun goes behind a cloud, she wears a crisp White Bolero Jacket. Her outfit is topped with a charming Multi-Colored Sun Hat that perfectly matches her dress, and she steps out in sweet Pink Mary Janes.

But the true showstopper is her accessory: a precarious, teetering Stack of Three Teacups. These knitted cups are stacked high, defying gravity with the help of a little internal structure. Peeking out from the very top cup is a tiny, curious Grey Mouse, the guest of honor at this tea party.

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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 (Pastel Pink, Sky Blue, Buttercream Yellow, White, Grey)

Materials

• Yarn: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn in the following colors:
  • Oatmeal: Approx. 50g for the bunny body.
  • Pastel Pink: Approx. 25g for dress tier, hat, shoes, and top teacup.
  • Sky Blue: Approx. 25g for dress tier, hat stripe, and bottom teacup.
  • Buttercream Yellow: Approx. 25g for dress tier, hat stripe, and middle teacup.
  • White: Approx. 20g for the bolero and dress bodice.
  • Grey: Scrap yarn for the mouse.
• Needles:
  • US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs or circular needles (for Bunny, Shoes, Teacups, Mouse).
  • US 4 (3.5 mm) Straight or circular needles (for Dress and Bolero).
• Notions: Fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, black embroidery floss (eyes), a craft wire or thin dowel (essential for stabilizing the teacup stack), cardboard (for teacup bases).

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 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.
• Tiered Dress: Worked flat. The skirt is constructed in three distinct tiers. We start with the bottom tier, decrease, join the next color, increase for volume, and repeat. This creates the ruffled “layer cake” look.
• Bolero: A simple, short-sleeved shrug worked in one piece to the armholes.
• Teacup Stack: Three separate cups are knitted. A wire structure runs through them to keep them upright and slightly tilted.

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 to prevent wobbling.

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.

Pastel Tiered Dress

Worked flat from the bottom up using US 4 needles. This dress is made in three ruffled tiers.

Tier 1 (Bottom – Yellow):

With Buttercream Yellow, CO 72 sts.

Rows 1–4: Garter Stitch (Hem).

Rows 5–14: Stockinette Stitch.

Decrease Row: *k2tog* across the entire row (36 sts remain).

Break Yellow yarn.

Tier 2 (Middle – Blue):

Join Sky Blue.

Row 1 (RS): Knit (This creates a crisp line).

Row 2 (WS): *k1, m1* across (Increase back to 72 sts for the ruffle).

Rows 3–12: Stockinette Stitch.

Decrease Row: *k2tog* across (36 sts remain).

Break Blue yarn.

Tier 3 (Top Skirt – Pink):

Join Pastel Pink.

Row 1 (RS): Knit.

Row 2 (WS): *k1, m1* across (72 sts).

Rows 3–12: Stockinette Stitch.

Decrease Row: *k2, k2tog* across (54 sts remain).

Break Pink yarn.

Bodice:

Join White.

Row 1: Knit.

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3 (Waist Dec): *k4, k2tog* across (45 sts).

Work 8 rows Stockinette.

Armholes:

Row 1: k10 (Back), BO 3, k19 (Front), BO 3, k10 (Back).

Work sections separately for 6 rows. BO.

Sew back seam and shoulder seams.

White Bolero

Worked flat from top down using White 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 1.5 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.

Multi-Colored Sun Hat

With Pink yarn and US 3 needles.

Brim: CO 90 sts.

Rnds 1–6: Knit all (Stockinette creates a rolled or smooth brim).

Rnd 7: Purl (Turning ridge).

Rnd 8: *k3, k2tog* around (72 sts).

Hat Body (Stripes):

Change to Yellow. Knit 4 rounds.

Change to Blue. Knit 4 rounds.

Change to Pink. Knit 4 rounds.

Crown Decrease (Continue Pink):

Rnd 1: *k6, k2tog* around.

Rnd 2: Knit.

Rnd 3: *k5, k2tog* around.

Continue decreasing until 8 sts remain. Draw yarn through.

Decoration: Knit a small flower using Yellow and Blue scraps and sew it to the side of the hat.

Pink Mary Janes

Make 2. With Pink 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 Whimsical Accessories

The Stack of Teacups

You will make three cups: Blue (Bottom), Yellow (Middle), Pink (Top).

Teacup Pattern (Make 3):

Base: CO 6 sts. Inc to 18 sts. Knit 1 rnd.

Body: Inc to 24 sts.

Knit 8 rounds.

Rim: Purl 1 round. Knit 1 round. BO.

Handle: CO 3 sts. Knit I-cord for 1.5 inches. Sew to side.

Assembly & Stacking:

1. Cut circles of cardboard to fit inside the bottom of each cup for flatness.

2. Take a sturdy craft wire or a thin wooden dowel.

3. Poke the wire through the center of the Blue cup (bottom). Stuff the cup firmly.

4. Poke the wire through the base of the Yellow cup and slide it down so it sits inside the rim of the Blue cup. You can angle it slightly for that “Alice in Wonderland” wobbly look. Sew them together where they touch. Stuff the Yellow cup.

5. Repeat with the Pink cup on top.

6. Secure the wire at the top (bend it into a loop and hide it inside the stuffing of the top cup).

The Tea Party Mouse

With Grey yarn.

Head: CO 6 sts. Inc to 12. Knit 4 rounds. Dec to 6. Stuff. Close.

Ears: Pick up 3 sts. Knit 2 rows Garter. BO.

Paws (Make 2): CO 3 sts. I-cord for 0.5 inch.

Assembly: Sew the head and paws to the inside rim of the top (Pink) teacup, so it looks like the mouse is peering over the edge.

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider bright, curious eyes. Use pink thread for a nose.
• Dressing: Put on the tiered dress. Put on the bolero. Put on the pink shoes. Place the striped hat on the head.
• Props: Place the stack of teacups next to the bunny. Because of the wire, it should stand upright, but you may need to tack it to the bunny’s hand for extra stability.

Your “Stack of Teacups” Bunny is ready for the party! Happy knitting.