Her winter wardrobe is a masterpiece of seasonal detail. She wears a soft pastel blue dress that serves as a canvas for intricate embroidery, featuring charming scenes of snow globes, Christmas trees, and wrapped gifts along the hem. To brave the chill, she layers a thick, chunky cream cardigan over her dress. Her head is kept warm by a matching blue beanie, adorned with delicate white snowflake embroidery and topped with a fluffy white pom-pom. Her outfit is completed with matching blue Mary Jane shoes. She comes prepared for the festivities carrying a blue gift box tied with a red bow and wearing a round gingerbread-cookie bag decorated with a candy cane motif.

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)
• MC – Main Color (Beige/Oatmeal)
• CC – Contrast Colors (Pastel Blue, Cream, White, Red, Brown/Gingerbread, Green)

Materials

• Yarn: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Oatmeal/Beige: Approx. 50g for the bunny body.
  • Pastel Blue: Approx. 40g for the dress, hat, shoes, and gift box.
  • Cream/Off-White: Approx. 30g for the cardigan.
  • Fluffy White: Small amount for the pom-pom.
  • Gingerbread Brown: Approx. 10g for the cross-body bag.
  • Scraps: Red (ribbons/candy cane), Green (trees), White (snow/snowflakes).
• Needles:
  • US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs or circular needles (Bunny, small accessories).
  • US 4 (3.5 mm) Straight or circular needles (Clothing).
• Notions: Fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, embroidery floss (black for eyes/nose, various colors for dress details), cardboard (for gift box structure).

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 top of pom-pom.

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 knitted as one continuous piece. Arms and ears are knitted separately and sewn on.
• Winter Dress: Worked flat from the bottom up. The skirt is Stockinette stitch to allow for embroidery, decreasing at the waist to a fitted bodice.
• Chunky Cardigan: Worked flat with garter stitch borders to mimic a heavy, warm knit texture.
• Snowflake Hat: Worked in the round with a ribbed brim and embroidered details.
• Accessories: The gift box is a cube; the bag is a flat circle 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.

Winter Wonderland Dress

Worked flat from the bottom up using Pastel Blue yarn and US 4 needles.

Skirt: CO 60 sts.

Rows 1–4: Garter stitch (Hem).

Rows 5–32: Work in Stockinette stitch. This smooth area is crucial for your embroidery.

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

Waistband: Work 4 rows k1, p1 rib.

Bodice: Work 10 rows Stockinette.

Armhole Shaping:

Row 1: k10 (Back), BO 4, k17 (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.

Embroidery: On the skirt hem, use duplicate stitch or satin stitch to create:

1. A Snow Globe (White circle with a tiny green tree inside).

2. A Christmas Tree (Green triangle with french knots for ornaments).

3. A Gift Box (Red square with white bow).

Repeat these motifs around the skirt.

Cream Chunky Cardigan

Worked flat from top down using Cream yarn and US 4 needles.

Neck: CO 28 sts.

Rows 1–2: Knit all (Garter collar).

Row 3 (Raglan): k5 (Front), pm, k4 (Sleeve), pm, k10 (Back), pm, k4 (Sleeve), pm, k5 (Front).

Row 4: Purl all, keeping first and last 3 sts in Knit (Garter bands).

Row 5 (Inc): *k to marker, m1, sm, k1, m1* repeat at all markers, k to end.

Row 6: Purl with Garter bands.

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 in Stockinette with Garter bands for 2 inches.

Hem: Work 6 rows Garter Stitch. BO.

Sleeves: Pick up sleeve sts. Knit 1.5 inches. Work 4 rows Garter Stitch (Cuff). BO.

Snowflake Beanie

With Pastel Blue yarn and US 3 needles.

Brim: CO 44 sts. Join in round. Work k2, p2 rib for 6 rounds.

Hat Body: Work in Stockinette stitch for 1.5 inches.

Crown Shaping:

Rnd 1: *k9, k2tog* rep around (40 sts).

Rnd 2: k all.

Rnd 3: *k8, k2tog* rep around (36 sts).

Continue decreasing in this pattern until 8 sts remain. Draw tight.

Decoration:

1. Make a dense white pom-pom and sew it to the top.

2. With White yarn, embroider simple 6-pointed snowflakes scattered around the main body of the hat.

Blue Mary Jane Shoes

Make 2. With Pastel 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 1–4: Knit all.

Rnd 5 (Toe): k10, (k2tog) 6 times, k10 (26 sts).

Rnd 6: BO all sts.

Strap: Chain a small strap and sew across the foot. Add a tiny white button.

Festive Accessories

Blue Gift Box

With Pastel Blue yarn.

CO 10 sts.

Work in Stockinette for a length equal to 4 times the width (to make 4 sides of a cube).

BO.

Sides: Pick up sts on the side edges to knit two square flaps for top and bottom.

Assembly: Fold into a cube (insert a cardboard box or stuffing to hold shape) and sew seams.

Ribbon: Crochet a chain in Red yarn and wrap it around the box, tying a bow on top.

Gingerbread Bag

With Brown/Gingerbread yarn.

Front/Back (Make 2):

CO 4 sts.

Row 1: kfb in each st (8 sts).

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3: *k1, m1* across (16 sts).

Row 4: Purl.

Row 5: *k2, m1* across (24 sts).

BO. (Makes a flat circle).

Side Strip: CO 4 sts. Knit a strip long enough to go around 3/4 of the circle circumference. BO.

Assembly: Sew the strip between the two circles to create the bag depth. Leave the top open.

Strap: Knit a long I-cord in Brown. Attach to sides.

Decoration: Embroider a Candy Cane (Red/White stripes) on the front of the bag.

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider simple black eyes. Use brown or pink thread for a nose.
• Dressing: Put on the embroidered dress. Layer the thick cream cardigan over it. Put on the blue shoes. Place the snowflake hat on the head.
• Props: Hang the gingerbread bag cross-body. Place the gift box in the bunny’s hand (you can use a small stitch to hold it in place).

Your “Winter Wonderland” Bunny is ready for the holidays! May she bring warmth and joy.