Her wardrobe is a delicious recipe of colors: Deep Blueberry Navy, Pastry Gold, and Fresh Cream. She wears a classic Navy and White Gingham Dress, a pattern that instantly evokes vintage picnics and aprons. To keep her dress clean while she bakes, she wears a Pastry Gold Apron featuring a sweet ruffled hem. For a touch of elegance, she layers a cropped Cream Cardigan over her shoulders. Her look is topped with a jaunty Baker Boy Hat in golden tan, resembling a perfectly risen crust. On her feet, she wears matching Navy Sandals.

She carries her culinary masterpiece: a knitted Blueberry Pie with a classic lattice crust revealing the purple fruit filling inside. Waiting patiently for a crumb is her little friend, a colorful Blue Tit bird.

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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 (Navy Blue, White, Pastry Gold/Tan, Cream, Yellow, Blue for bird)

Materials

• Yarn: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Oatmeal: Approx. 50g for the bunny body.
  • Navy Blue: Approx. 30g for the dress checks and shoes.
  • White: Approx. 20g for the dress checks.
  • Pastry Gold (Golden Tan/Biscuit): Approx. 35g for the apron, hat, and pie crust.
  • Cream: Approx. 20g for the cardigan.
  • Deep Purple: Scrap for the pie filling.
  • Yellow & Blue: Scraps for the Blue Tit.
• Needles:
  • US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs or circular needles (Bunny, Shoes, Bird, Pie).
  • US 4 (3.5 mm) Straight or circular needles (Clothing).
• Notions: Fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, black embroidery floss (eyes), cardboard (for shoe soles and pie base).

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.
• Gingham Dress: Worked flat using stranded colorwork (carrying two colors) to create the check pattern.
• Apron: Worked flat with a ruffled hem created by decreasing stitches.
• Baker Boy Hat: Features a stiff brim and a voluminous crown that is gathered at the band.
• Pie: Constructed in layers: base, filling, and woven lattice strips.

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.

Navy Gingham Dress

Worked flat from the bottom up using Navy Blue (A) and White (B) yarn and US 4 needles. Stranded knitting method.

Skirt: CO 62 sts using Navy.

Gingham Chart/Pattern:

Rows 1–2: *k2 A, k2 B* repeat to end. (Carry yarn loosely on WS).

Rows 3–4: *k2 B, k2 A* repeat to end.

Repeat Rows 1–4 to create the checkerboard pattern until the skirt measures 3.5 inches.

Waist Decrease (Using Navy only):

Next Row (RS): *k1, k2tog* rep across (approx 42 sts). Break White.

Waistband: Work 4 rows k1, p1 rib in Navy.

Bodice: Work 8 rows Stockinette in Navy.

Armhole Shaping:

Row 1: k9 (Back), BO 4, k16 (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 crisp checks are the highlight of this outfit.

Pastry Gold Ruffled Apron

Worked flat using Pastry Gold yarn and US 4 needles.

Ruffle Setup: CO 80 sts (Twice the waist width).

Rows 1–4: Stockinette stitch.

Ruffle Decrease: *k2tog* all across (40 sts).

Apron Body:

Work in Stockinette stitch for 2 inches.

Waistband: Knit 2 rows Garter stitch.

Bib:

Bind off 10 sts, k20, bind off 10 sts.

Rejoin yarn to center 20 sts. Work in Stockinette for 1.25 inches.

Knit 2 rows Garter. BO.

Ties: Make braided ties for the neck and waist.

Cream Cropped Cardigan

Worked flat from top down using Cream 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 (Cropped).

Hem: Work 4 rows Garter Stitch. BO.

Sleeves: Pick up sleeve sts. Knit 6 rows. Work 4 rows Garter Stitch. BO. Sew sleeve seams.

Baker Boy Hat (Pastry Gold)

With Pastry Gold yarn and US 3 needles.

The Peak (Brim):

CO 14 sts.

Row 1: Knit.

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3: kfb, k to last st, kfb (16 sts).

Row 4: Purl.

Row 5: kfb, k to last st, kfb (18 sts).

Rows 6–10: Stockinette.

Row 11: ssk, k to last 2, k2tog.

Row 12: Purl.

Break yarn. Leave sts on a spare needle.

Hat Band & Crown:

CO 32 sts. Knit across the 16 sts of the Peak. Cast on 32 sts. (Total 80 sts). Join in round.

Rnds 1–5: k1, p1 rib (Band).

Crown Increase:

Rnd 6: *k1, m1* around (160 sts). This creates the “muffin top” puffiness.

Rnds 7–14: Knit all.

Decrease:

Rnd 15: *k2, k2tog* around.

Rnd 16: Knit.

Rnd 17: *k1, k2tog* around.

Rnd 18: *k2tog* around.

Continue decreasing until 8 sts remain. Draw tight.

Stuff the crown lightly with fiberfill to maintain the baked-good shape.

Navy Sandals

Make 2. With Navy Blue 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 strap across the instep.

Kitchen Accessories

Lattice Blueberry Pie

Crust Base: With Pastry Gold.

CO 6 sts. Inc to 36 sts (Flat circle).

Knit 1 rnd back loop only (edge).

Knit 3 rounds (Sides). BO.

Filling: With Deep Purple.

CO 6 sts. Inc to 36 sts. BO.

Sew filling inside the crust. Stuff lightly.

Lattice Top:

With Pastry Gold, knit 6 thin strips (CO 3 sts, knit I-cord or Garter strip 4 inches long).

Lay 3 strips vertically across the pie. Weave the other 3 horizontally (over/under) to create the lattice. Sew ends to the crust rim.

Blue Tit Bird

With Yellow (Belly) and Blue (Wings/Back).

Body: With Yellow. CO 6 sts. Inc to 12. Knit 4 rounds.

Back: Join Blue. Work intarsia: Blue on back 6 sts, Yellow on front 6 sts. Knit 4 rounds.

Dec to 8 sts.

Head: With White. Inc to 12. Knit 2 rounds.

Add a Blue cap (duplicate stitch or color change) on top.

Dec to 4. Close.

Details: Tiny black beak. Grey feet.

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider sweet, domestic eyes. Use brown thread for a nose.
• Dressing: Put on the gingham dress. Tie the gold apron over it. Layer the cream cardigan. Put on the navy sandals. Place the baker boy hat on the head.
• Props: Place the pie in the bunny’s hands (tack with thread). Perch the blue tit on her shoulder or next to the pie.

Your “Blueberry Pie” Bunny is ready to serve dessert! Happy knitting.