Her color palette is a sophisticated mix of Grape Purple, Chartreuse Green (resembling young vine leaves), and neutral Beige. She wears a cozy Grape Purple Pullover featuring voluminous puff sleeves, with a collar delicately embroidered with green vine leaves. Over this, she dons a practical Beige Pinafore Dress, perfect for a day of gathering fruit. Her head is kept warm by a Chartreuse Kerchief tied sweetly under her chin, and she steps out in sturdy Dark Purple Clogs.

The centerpiece of this project is her accessory: a magnificent Cluster of Grapes. Instead of a single round shape, this accessory is constructed from multiple small knitted spheres assembled to create a realistic “bunch” effect, complete with a stem and curling tendrils. Gazing up at this prize is her friend, a small Red Fox, hoping a grape might fall.

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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)
• I-cord – A narrow tube of knitting used for stems and limbs.
• MC – Main Color (Oatmeal/Beige for bunny)
• CC – Contrast Colors (Grape Purple, Chartreuse Green, Beige, Dark Purple, Rust/Orange for Fox)

Materials

• Yarn: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Oatmeal: Approx. 50g for the bunny body.
  • Grape Purple: Approx. 35g for the sweater and grapes.
  • Beige/Tan: Approx. 30g for the pinafore dress.
  • Chartreuse (Yellow-Green): Approx. 15g for the kerchief and leaves.
  • Dark Purple: Approx. 10g for the clogs.
  • Rust/Orange & White: Scraps for the fox.
• Needles:
  • US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs or circular needles (Bunny, Shoes, Fox, Grapes).
  • US 4 (3.5 mm) Straight or circular needles (Clothing).
• Notions: Fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, black embroidery floss (eyes), a small piece of craft wire (optional for grape tendrils).

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.
• Puff Sleeve Sweater: Worked flat or in the round. The “puff” is achieved by doubling the stitch count at the shoulder and then gathering it back in at the cuff.
• Pinafore: A skirt worked flat with a bib attached to the front waistband and straps crossing the back.
• Kerchief: A simple triangle shape.
• The Grape Bunch: Constructed by knitting 10-12 individual small spheres (grapes) and sewing them onto a central stem core to create a tapered cluster shape.

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.

Grape Purple Puff-Sleeve Sweater

Worked flat from the top down using Grape Purple 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 for Sleeves:

Work Front sts, place Sleeve sts on holder, Work Back sts, place Sleeve sts on holder, Work Front sts.

Body: Work on body stitches in Stockinette for 2 inches. BO.

Puff Sleeves:

Pick up sleeve stitches.

Next Row: *k1, m1* across (Doubling the stitches creates the puff).

Work 8 rows Stockinette.

Decrease Row: *k2tog* across.

Work 2 rows Garter (Cuff). BO.

Sew sleeve and back seams.

Leaf Embroidery:

Using Chartreuse Green yarn and a tapestry needle, embroider small “V” shapes or lazy-daisy leaves along the neckline of the sweater.

Beige Pinafore (Yếm)

Worked flat using Beige yarn and US 4 needles.

Skirt: CO 60 sts.

Rows 1–4: Garter stitch (Hem).

Rows 5–28: Stockinette stitch.

Waist Decrease (RS): *k2, k2tog* across (45 sts).

Waistband: Knit 4 rows Garter stitch.

Bib:

Bind off 12 sts, k21, bind off 12 sts.

Rejoin yarn to center 21 sts.

Work in Stockinette with garter edges (k2, purl to last 2, k2) for 1.5 inches.

Knit 2 rows Garter. BO.

Straps:

Pick up 4 sts at the top corners of the bib. Knit straps approx 5 inches long. Cross them at the back and sew to the waistband.

Chartreuse Kerchief

With Chartreuse Green yarn and US 4 needles.

Cast On: 3 sts.

Row 1: Knit.

Row 2: k1, yo, knit to last st, yo, k1.

Repeat Row 2 until the triangle measures approx 9 inches along the top edge.

Edging: Knit 2 rows Garter stitch. BO loosely.

Dark Purple Clogs

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

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

Upper: Pick up 34 sts around sole.

Rnds 1–2: Knit all.

Rnd 3: Purl all (Sole ridge).

Rnd 4 (Toe): k11, (k2tog) 6 times, k11 (28 sts).

Rnd 5: k11, (k2tog) 3 times, k11 (25 sts).

Rnd 6: BO all sts.

Strap: Chain a small strap across the instep.

Autumn Accessories

The Bunch of Grapes

To create a realistic cluster, we make individual grapes and assemble them.

Individual Grape (Make 12-15):

With Grape Purple yarn and US 3 needles.

CO 4 sts.

Row 1: kfb in all (8 sts).

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3: Knit.

Row 4: Purl.

Row 5: k2tog across (4 sts).

Cut yarn, thread through sts, stuff with a tiny bit of fiberfill, and pull tight to form a ball.

Assembly:

1. Knit a central stem (I-cord in Green, 2 inches long).

2. Sew the grape balls onto the stem, starting with 1 at the bottom, then a ring of 3, then a ring of 5, building up to create a triangular “bunch” shape.

3. Leaves: With Green yarn, CO 3 sts. Inc to 7 sts. Knit 3 rows. Dec to 3 sts. BO. Make 2 leaves and sew to the top of the stem.

4. Tendrils: Wrap Green yarn around a thin wire or coat it with glue and wrap around a pencil to dry. Attach to the stem for a curly vine effect.

The Fox

With Rust/Orange yarn and US 3 needles.

Body: CO 10 sts. Inc to 20. Knit 10 rounds. Dec to 10. Stuff. Close.

Head: Pick up 8 sts. Inc to 16. Knit 5 rounds. Dec to 8. Close.

Snout: Using White yarn, duplicate stitch or embroider a pointy snout on the face. Add a black nose.

Ears: Pick up 3 sts on head. Knit 3 rows. Pointed.

Tail:

With Rust, CO 4 sts. Inc to 8. Knit 1 inch.

Change to White. Knit 0.5 inch. Dec to point.

Sew the tail to the body.

Pose: Sew the head slightly tilted up so the fox is looking at the grapes.

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider warm, earthy eyes. Use brown thread for a nose.
• Dressing: Put on the purple sweater. Layer the beige pinafore over it. Put on the purple clogs. Tie the chartreuse kerchief over the head.
• Props: Tack the bunch of grapes to the bunny’s hand. Position the fox near her feet, gazing upward.

Your “Bunch of Grapes” Bunny is ready for the autumn harvest! Happy knitting.