The Sunday High Tea Bunny is the epitome of elegance and grace, dressed perfectly for an afternoon of tea and cakes. She wears a stunning dusty pink dress featuring a textured bobble stitch skirt and a fitted bodice. Over this, she dons a chic off-white cropped jacket with delicate ruffle trims. Her ensemble is completed with light pink ballet flats and a stylish wide knit headband topped with a large bow. To set the scene, she comes with a miniature knitted teapot and teacup adorned with embroidered roses, and a sweet little bluebird companion to sing along.

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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)
• m1 – make 1 (lifted increase)
• k2tog – knit 2 together
• ssk – slip, slip, knit
• yo – yarn over
• MB – Make Bobble: (k1, yo, k1, yo, k1) into next st, turn, p5, turn, k5, turn, p5, turn, ssk, k1, k2tog (3 sts), turn, p3, turn, sl1, k2tog, psso (1 st rem).
• rem – remaining
• rep – repeat

Materials

• DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Beige/Oatmeal (Bunny body, head, ears, headband)
  • Dusty Pink (Dress)
  • Off-White/Cream (Jacket)
  • Light Pink (Shoes, teapot accents)
  • White (Teapot, teacup)
  • Blue, Yellow, White (Bluebird)
  • Scraps of Green and Dark Pink (Rose embroidery)
• US 2.5 (3.0 mm) double-pointed needles (DPNs) or circulars for magic loop
• US 2.5 (3.0 mm) straight needles for flat pieces
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Black safety eyes (approx. 9mm)
• Tapestry needle and embroidery needle
• Stitch markers

Gauge & Finished Size

• Gauge: Approx. 26 sts = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette.
• Work firmly to prevent stuffing from showing.
• Finished Height: Approx. 14 inches (35 cm) including ears.

Construction Overview

• Bunny: Worked in the round from the feet up. Shoes are integrated. Legs join to form the body and head.
• Dress: Skirt is worked in the round with bobbles, then decreased for the waist and worked flat or in the round for the bodice.
• Jacket: Worked flat from the top down (raglan) or in pieces, with a picked-up ruffle edge.
• Headband: Worked flat as a strip and sewn, with a separate bow piece.
• Accessories: Teapot, cup, and bird are small detailed pieces worked in the round.

Bunny Body & Head

Legs (Make 2)

Start with Light Pink for the ballet flats.

CO 10 sts on DPNs. Join in the round.

Rnd 1: kfb around (20 sts).

Rnd 2: *(k1, kfb)* rep around (30 sts).

Rnds 3–7: k all (Shoe base).

Rnd 8 (Shape Toe): k10, (k2tog) 5 times, k10 (25 sts).

Rnd 9: k10, (k2tog) 3 times, k9 (22 sts).

Rnd 10: k all.

Rnd 11: k8, BO 6 loosely (for strap opening), k8.

Rnd 12 (Change to Beige): k8, CO 6 sts using backward loop method, k8 (22 sts).

Rnds 13–32: k all (Leg). Stuff foot firmly and leg lightly.

Break yarn for first leg. Knit second leg but do not break yarn.

Body

Rnd 33 (Join): k11 from 2nd leg, CO 4 sts, k22 from 1st leg, CO 4 sts, k11 from 2nd leg (52 sts total).

Rnds 34–42: k all.

Rnd 43: *(k11, k2tog)* rep around (48 sts).

Rnds 44–50: k all.

Rnd 51: *(k6, k2tog)* rep around (42 sts).

Rnds 52–58: k all. Stuff body firmly.

Rnd 59: *(k5, k2tog)* rep around (36 sts).

Rnd 60: *(k4, k2tog)* rep around (30 sts).

Rnd 61: *(k3, k2tog)* rep around (24 sts).

Head

Rnd 62: *(k2, m1)* rep around (32 sts).

Rnd 63: *(k3, m1)* rep around (40 sts).

Rnd 64: *(k4, m1)* rep around (48 sts).

Rnds 65–78: k all. Insert safety eyes.

Rnd 79: *(k4, k2tog)* rep around (40 sts).

Rnd 80: *(k3, k2tog)* rep around (32 sts).

Rnd 81: *(k2, k2tog)* rep around (24 sts). Stuff head firmly.

Rnd 82: k2tog around (12 sts).

Rnd 83: k2tog around (6 sts). Close hole.

Arms (Make 2)

With Beige, CO 8 sts. Join in round.

Rnd 1: kfb around (16 sts).

Rnds 2–20: k all.

Rnd 21: k2tog around (8 sts).

Stuff lightly. BO and sew to body.

Ears (Make 2)

With Beige, CO 12 sts. Work flat.

Rows 1–3: Stockinette.

Row 4: k1, m1, k10, m1, k1 (14 sts).

Rows 5–20: Stockinette.

Row 21: ssk, k10, k2tog (12 sts).

Decrease 1 st each side every 4th row until 4 sts rem. BO. Sew to head.

Shoe Straps

With Light Pink, pick up 4 sts on one side of shoe opening. Knit a strip to cross foot. Sew to other side.

Dusty Pink Bobble Dress

Worked in the round from bottom up.

With Dusty Pink, CO 60 sts.

Rnds 1–3: Purl all (Garter st border in round).

Rnds 4–6: k all.

Rnd 7 (Bobble Rnd): *k4, MB, k5* rep around.

Rnds 8–12: k all.

Rnd 13 (Bobble Rnd): *k9, MB* rep around (staggered).

Repeat these 10 rows (stockinette spaced with bobbles) until skirt measures 3.5 inches.

Decrease for Waist: *(k1, k2tog)* rep around (40 sts).

Rnd (Waistband): p all.

Bodice:

Rnds 1–5: k all.

Divide for Armholes: k10, BO 4, k12, BO 4, k10.

Work Front and Back sections flat for 1 inch. BO.

Sew shoulder seams.

Cropped Jacket with Ruffles

Worked flat, raglan style.

With Off-White, CO 24 sts.

Row 1: k2, p to last 2, k2.

Row 2: k4 (Front), m1, k1, m1, k4 (Sleeve), m1, k1, m1, k4 (Back), m1, k1, m1, k4 (Sleeve), m1, k1, m1, k4 (Front).

Continue raglan increases every RS row until sleeve sections have 12 sts.

Divide: Knit Front, place Sleeve sts on holder, Knit Back, place Sleeve sts on holder, Knit Front.

Body Ruffle:

Work 2 rows stockinette on body sts.

Next Row (Increase): kfb in every stitch across.

Work 3 rows stockinette.

BO loosely.

Sleeves: Pick up sleeve sts. Work 4 rows. Work Ruffle (kfb around, knit 2 rnds, BO).

Front Trim: Pick up sts along the front opening and neck. Knit 2 rows garter st. BO.

Headband & Bow

Headband: With Beige (or soft pink if preferred), CO 10 sts.

Knit in Garter Stitch (k every row) until strip fits around bunny’s head (approx 10 inches). BO and sew ends together.

Bow: CO 12 sts. Knit in Garter Stitch for 4 inches. BO. Fold ends to center. Wrap yarn tightly around middle to form bow shape. Sew bow to headband.

High Tea Accessories

Miniature Teapot

With White, CO 6 sts. Increase to 18 sts. Knit 6 rnds (Pot body). Decrease to 12 sts. Change to Pink for lid. Decrease to 6 sts. Close.

Spout & Handle: Make small white I-cords and sew to sides.

Embroidery: Stitch a tiny pink rose on the side.

Teacup

With White, CO 6 sts. Increase to 12 sts. Knit 4 rnds. BO. Sew a tiny loop for handle. Embroider a rose.

Bluebird

With Blue, CO 6 sts. Join in round.

Rnd 1: kfb around (12 sts).

Rnds 2–5: k all.

Rnd 6: *(k2, k2tog)* rep around (9 sts).

Stuff body.

Tail: Flatten rem sts, knit flat 3 rows, decrease to point. BO.

Wings: CO 4 sts, knit 3 rows, BO. Sew to sides.

Beak: Embroider with yellow yarn.

Assembly

• Weave in all ends.
• Dress the bunny: Bobble dress first, then the jacket.
• Slide the headband over the ears so the bow sits centered on top.
• Secure the shoe straps if not already done.
• Tack the teacup to one hand and the teapot to the other (or place them nearby).
• Sew the bluebird to the bunny’s shoulder or the edge of the teacup if desired.
• Embroider a “Y” nose and simple mouth on the bunny’s face using brown thread.