The Berry Picker is a sweet, nature-loving bunny ready for a harvest day. She wears a cream-colored dress embroidered with ripe red strawberries and a cozy sage green vest to keep the chill away. Her outfit is topped with a charming ruffled bonnet, and she carries a hand-knit wicker basket filled with fresh berries. Her little companion, a fluffy hedgehog, tags along for the adventure.

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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
• loop st – knit into stitch but do not drop, bring yarn forward, wrap around thumb, bring yarn back, knit into same stitch again, pass 2nd st over 1st to lock loop
• rem – remaining
• rep – repeat

Materials

• DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Beige/Oatmeal (Bunny body, ears, arms)
  • Cream (Dress and Bonnet)
  • Sage Green (Vest)
  • Bright Red (Shoes and Strawberries)
  • Brown (Basket)
  • Textured Brown/Grey or Mohair (Hedgehog spikes)
  • Scrap Green (Strawberry leaves)
• US 2.5 (3.0 mm) double-pointed needles (DPNs) or circulars
• US 2.5 (3.0 mm) straight needles
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Black safety eyes (approx. 8-9mm) or black embroidery thread
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers

Gauge & Finished Size

• Gauge: Approx. 26 sts = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette.
• Ensure stitches are tight enough so stuffing does not show.
• Finished Size: Approx. 14 inches (35 cm) tall.

Construction Overview

• Bunny: Worked in the round from the red shoes up through the legs, joining at the hips for the body and head. Arms and ears are sewn on.
• Dress: Worked separately from the bottom hem up, with embroidery added after knitting.
• Vest: Worked flat in one piece with armhole shaping.
• Bonnet: Worked flat from the face edge back, or back to front, with a ruffled brim.
• Accessories: Basket and strawberries are separate pieces. Hedgehog is worked with loop stitches for texture.

Bunny Body & Head

Legs (Make 2)

Start with Bright Red for the shoes.

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: k all. Stuff foot firmly.

Change to Beige yarn.

Rnds 12–32: k all for the leg. Stuff leg lightly.

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

Body

Rnd 33 (Join): k11 from second leg, CO 4 sts, k22 from first leg, CO 4 sts, k11 from second leg (52 sts total).

Rnds 34–42: k all (Hips).

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).

Rnds 60–62: k all.

Rnd 63: *(k4, k2tog)* rep around (30 sts).

Rnd 64: *(k3, k2tog)* rep around (24 sts). (Neck).

Head

Rnd 65: *(k2, m1)* rep around (32 sts).

Rnd 66: *(k3, m1)* rep around (40 sts).

Rnd 67: *(k4, m1)* rep around (48 sts).

Rnds 68–82: k all. Stuff neck very firmly to prevent wobbling.

Rnd 83: *(k4, k2tog)* rep around (40 sts).

Rnd 84: *(k3, k2tog)* rep around (32 sts).

Rnd 85: *(k2, k2tog)* rep around (24 sts).

Rnd 86: *(k1, k2tog)* rep around (16 sts).

Rnd 87: k2tog around (8 sts).

Cut yarn, thread through remaining loops, and pull tight.

Arms (Make 2)

With Beige, CO 8 sts. Join in round.

Rnd 1: kfb around (16 sts).

Rnds 2–22: k all.

Rnd 23: k2tog, k to last 2 sts, ssk (14 sts).

BO. Stuff lightly and sew to the sides of the body.

Ears (Make 2)

With Beige, CO 14 sts. Work flat.

Row 1 (RS): k all.

Row 2 (WS): p all.

Row 3: k1, m1, k12, m1, k1 (16 sts).

Rows 4–24: Stockinette stitch.

Row 25: ssk, k to last 2 sts, k2tog (14 sts).

Row 26: p all.

Row 27: ssk, k to last 2 sts, k2tog (12 sts).

Continue decreasing on RS rows until 4 sts remain. BO. Fold base and sew to head.

Cream Strawberry Dress

Worked bottom-up in the round, then divided for armholes.

With Cream yarn, CO 72 sts.

Rnds 1–4: k all (Hem).

Rnd 5: p all (Turning ridge).

Rnds 6–25: k all (Skirt).

Rnd 26: *(k4, k2tog)* rep around (60 sts).

Rnd 27: k all.

Rnd 28: *(k3, k2tog)* rep around (48 sts).

Rnd 29: k all.

Rnd 30: *(k2, k2tog)* rep around (36 sts). (Waist).

Bodice:

Rnds 31–36: k all.

Divide for Armholes:

Next Rnd: k9 (Back Right), BO 4 sts, k14 (Front), BO 4 sts, k5 (Back Left).

Work Front section flat for 6 rows. BO.

Work Back sections flat for 6 rows. BO.

Sew shoulder seams. Sew a small button or snap to the back if the neck opening is tight.

Embroidery: Using Red yarn, stitch small “V” shapes or bullion knots along the bottom hem and one on the chest to resemble strawberries. Use Green yarn for small leaves on top of each red berry.

Sage Green Vest

Worked flat in one piece.

With Sage Green, CO 30 sts.

Rows 1–4: Garter stitch (k every row).

Row 5 (RS): k4 (border), stockinette to last 4 sts, k4 (border).

Row 6 (WS): k4, p to last 4 sts, k4.

Repeat Rows 5–6 until vest measures 2 inches.

Divide for Armholes:

Row 7: k7 (front), BO 4, k8 (back), BO 4, k7 (front).

Work each section separately for 1 inch, maintaining garter stitch borders on the front edges.

Join shoulder seams. Make two small I-cords or braided ties and attach to the neck edge.

Ruffled Bonnet

With Cream yarn, CO 60 sts (loose cast on).

Row 1 (RS): kfb in every stitch (120 sts). (This creates the ruffle).

Rows 2–5: Stockinette stitch (start with p row).

Row 6: *(k2tog)* rep across (60 sts).

Row 7: p all.

Row 8: *(k8, k2tog)* rep across (54 sts).

Rows 9–18: Stockinette stitch.

Row 19: *(k4, k2tog)* rep across (45 sts).

Row 20: p all.

Row 21: *(k3, k2tog)* rep across (36 sts).

Row 22: p all.

Row 23: *(k2, k2tog)* rep across (27 sts).

Row 24: *(k1, k2tog)* rep across (18 sts).

Row 25: k2tog across (9 sts).

Cut yarn, pull through remaining sts. Sew the back seam down to the neck. Attach ties to the corners.

Accessories

Wicker Basket

With Brown yarn, CO 8 sts on DPNs. Join in round.

Rnd 1: kfb around (16 sts).

Rnd 2: *(k1, kfb)* rep around (24 sts).

Rnd 3: *(k2, kfb)* rep around (32 sts).

Rnd 4: Purl around (creates a ridge for the base).

Rnds 5–12: *(k2, p2)* rep around (Basketweave texture).

Rnd 13: Purl around.

BO.

Handle: CO 4 sts. Knit a strip approx 4 inches long. Sew to opposite sides of the basket.

Strawberries (Make 5-6)

With Red, CO 6 sts. Distribute on DPNs.

Rnd 1: k all.

Rnd 2: kfb around (12 sts).

Rnds 3–5: k all.

Rnd 6: k2tog around (6 sts).

Cut yarn, thread through sts, stuff lightly, and pull tight. Embroider green leaves on top.

Tiny Hedgehog

Body (Belly & Face): With Beige, CO 10 sts. Work in Stockinette for 1 inch. Decrease: k2tog across. Cut yarn, pull through. Sew into a small oval, stuffing firmly.

Spines (Back): With Textured Brown yarn.

CO 8 sts.

Row 1: k all.

Row 2: *(k1, make loop)* rep across.

Row 3: k all.

Repeat until piece covers the hedgehog’s back. BO. Sew onto the beige body, leaving the pointed face exposed. Embroider eyes and a black nose.

Assembly

• Weave in all loose ends.
• Dress the bunny in the cream dress first.
• Put on the sage green vest and tie the bow at the neck.
• Place the bonnet on the head, ensuring the ears are comfortable (you may need to slip them under the rim or position the bonnet further back).
• Place strawberries inside the basket. Tack the basket handle to the bunny’s paw.
• Place the tiny hedgehog beside the bunny’s feet.