The Apple Orchard Bunny brings the fresh, wholesome charm of the country right into your home. Reminiscent of warm baked apple pies and crisp autumn air, she is dressed for a harvest day. Her outfit features a lovely cream-colored knitted dress delicately embroidered with tiny red apples along the hem. To keep warm, she wears a thick, cable-knit burgundy cardigan that adds a touch of rustic elegance. Her look is framed by a textured mob cap bonnet trimmed with white lace, and she steps out in matching deep red Mary Jane shoes. She carries a woven-style basket overflowing with juicy red apples and is accompanied by a sweet pink piglet friend wearing a blue bow.

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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
• p2tog – purl 2 together
• yo – yarn over
• C4F – Cable 4 Front: Slip next 2 sts to cable needle and hold at front of work, k2, then k2 from cable needle.
• rem – remaining
• rep – repeat

Materials

• DK (Double Knit) or Light Worsted weight yarn in the following colors:
  • Beige/Oatmeal (Bunny body)
  • Cream (Dress)
  • Burgundy/Dark Red (Cardigan and Shoes)
  • Tan/Light Brown (Hat and Basket)
  • Light Pink (Piglet)
  • Bright Red (Apples and embroidery)
  • Green (Apple leaves embroidery)
  • White (Hat trim)
  • Scrap of Blue (Piglet bow)
• US 2.5 (3.0 mm) double-pointed needles (DPNs) or circulars for magic loop method
• US 2.5 (3.0 mm) straight needles (for flat pieces like the cardigan)
• Cable needle
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Black safety eyes (approx. 9mm for bunny, 6mm for piglet)
• Tapestry needle and embroidery needle
• Stitch markers
• Optional: Store-bought white lace for the hat (or knit the ruffle as instructed)

Gauge & Finished Size

• Gauge: Approximately 26 sts = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch.
• Tension should be tight enough to prevent stuffing from showing through the fabric.
• Finished Height: Approximately 14–15 inches (36–38 cm) from shoes to ear tips.

Construction Overview

• Bunny: Worked in the round from the shoes up. The shoes are knitted as part of the legs. The legs are joined to form the body, which continues up to the neck and head. Arms and ears are knitted separately and attached.
• Dress: Worked from the bottom hem upwards in the round, decreasing at the waist, with a flat bodice.
• Cardigan: Worked flat in one piece or raglan style, featuring a cable pattern on the front panels.
• Hat (Mob Cap): Worked from the face edge back, with a gathered crown and a ruffled brim.
• Accessories: The basket, apples, and piglet are knitted as separate miniatures.

Bunny Body & Head

Legs (Make 2)

Start with Burgundy/Dark Red for the shoes.

CO 10 sts on DPNs. Join in the round, being careful not to twist.

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 (Strap Gap): k8, BO 6 sts loosely, k8.

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

Rnds 13–32: k all (Leg). Stuff the shoe area very firmly and the leg lightly as you work.

Break yarn for the first leg and place stitches on a holder. Knit the second leg in the same way, but do not break the yarn.

Body

Rnd 33 (Join Legs): k11 (from 2nd leg), CO 4 sts, k22 (from 1st leg), CO 4 sts, k11 (from 2nd leg). (52 sts total). Place a marker for the center back.

Rnds 34–42: k all (Hips).

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

Rnds 44–52: k all.

Rnd 53: *(k6, k2tog)* rep around (42 sts).

Rnds 54–58: k all. Stuff the 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). (Neck).

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 between Rnds 72 and 73, spaced about 10 sts apart.

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, shaping the cheeks.

Rnd 82: *(k1, k2tog)* rep around (16 sts).

Rnd 83: k2tog around (8 sts).

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

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, leaving the top half inch empty for better movement. Sew to the sides of the body.

Ears (Make 2)

With Beige, CO 12 sts. Work flat.

Row 1 (RS): k all.

Row 2 (WS): p all.

Row 3: k1, m1, k10, m1, k1 (14 sts).

Rows 4–22: Stockinette stitch.

Row 23: ssk, k10, k2tog (12 sts).

Row 24: p all.

Row 25: ssk, k8, k2tog (10 sts).

Continue decreasing 1 st at each end of every RS row until 4 sts rem. BO. Sew to the top of the head.

Shoe Straps

With Burgundy yarn, pick up 4 sts on one side of the shoe opening. Knit a small garter stitch strip to cross the foot. Sew to the other side. Add a tiny button if desired.

Cream Apple Dress

Worked in the round from the bottom up.

With Cream yarn, CO 64 sts. Join in round.

Rnds 1–4: Garter stitch (purl 1 rnd, knit 1 rnd) to prevent curling.

Rnds 5–26: k all (Skirt).

Rnd 27: *(k6, k2tog)* rep around (56 sts).

Rnds 28–30: k all.

Rnd 31: *(k5, k2tog)* rep around (48 sts).

Rnd 32: *(k4, k2tog)* rep around (40 sts). (Waist).

Bodice:

Rnds 33–38: k all.

Armholes:

Next Rnd: k10, BO 4, k12, BO 4, k10.

Work Front (12 sts) and Back panels (10 sts each) separately flat for 8 rows. BO. Sew shoulder seams.

Apple Embroidery: Using Bright Red yarn, embroider small French knots or satin stitch circles along the bottom of the skirt, spaced evenly. Use Green yarn to add a tiny single stitch for a leaf on top of each apple.

Burgundy Cable Cardigan

Worked flat. The back is stockinette, but the fronts feature a simple cable.

With Burgundy yarn, CO 30 sts.

Row 1 (WS): k2, p to last 2, k2.

Row 2 (RS): k2 (border), p1, k4 (Cable panel), p1, k14 (back/side), p1, k4 (Cable panel), p1, k2 (border).

Row 3: k2, k1, p4, k1, p14, k1, p4, k1, k2.

Row 4 (Cable Twist): k2, p1, C4F, p1, k14, p1, C4F, p1, k2.

Row 5: Repeat Row 3.

Row 6: Repeat Row 2 (No twist).

Row 7: Repeat Row 3.

Row 8 (Cable Twist): Repeat Row 4.

Continue this pattern. When piece measures 1.5 inches, divide for armholes.

Divide: Work across Front Left (7 sts), turn, work back. Continue on these sts for 1 inch. BO. Repeat for Back (16 sts) and Front Right (7 sts).

Sew shoulder seams.

Sleeves: Pick up 14 sts around armhole. Work in stockinette for 1.5 inches. Work 2 rows rib. BO.

Mob Cap Bonnet

Worked flat from the face edge back.

With Tan/Light Brown yarn, CO 50 sts.

Rows 1–4: Moss Stitch (k1, p1 across, then p1, k1 on next row) for texture.

Rows 5–16: Continue in Moss Stitch or Stockinette (depending on preferred texture, the photo suggests a textured fabric).

Row 17 (Decrease): *(k3, k2tog)* rep across (40 sts).

Row 18: p all.

Row 19: *(k2, k2tog)* rep across (30 sts).

Row 20: p all.

Row 21: *(k1, k2tog)* rep across (20 sts).

Row 22: p2tog across (10 sts).

Cut yarn, pull through remaining sts to gather the back circle. Sew the back seam partway down.

Lace Trim: With White yarn, pick up 50 sts along the cast-on edge.

Row 1: k all.

Row 2: *(k1, m1)* rep across (doubles sts for ruffle).

Rows 3–4: Stockinette stitch.

Row 5: BO loosely (or use a picot bind off for extra detail).

Ties: Braid three strands of Tan yarn and attach to the corners of the bonnet to tie under the chin.

Accessories

Apple Basket

With Tan/Brown yarn, CO 8 sts on DPNs.

Rnd 1: kfb around (16 sts).

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

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

Rnds 4–10: k1, p1 ribbing (creates a woven look).

Rnd 11: BO.

Handle: CO 4 sts. Knit a strip approx 5 inches long. Sew to sides.

Apples (Make 5-6)

With Red, CO 6 sts. Increase to 12. Knit 3 rnds. Decrease to 6. Stuff lightly and close. Pull a thread through the center from bottom to top and pull tight to create the dimple shape. Add a tiny brown stitch for a stem.

Pink Piglet

Body: With Light Pink, CO 12 sts on DPNs. Join in round.

Rnd 1: kfb around (24 sts).

Rnds 2–12: k all (Cylinder body).

Rnd 13: k2tog around (12 sts). Stuff body.

Rnd 14: k2tog around (6 sts). Close.

Head: With Pink, CO 6 sts. Inc to 18 sts. Knit 5 rnds. Dec to 6 sts. Stuff and close. Sew to body.

Legs (Make 4): CO 6 sts. Knit 4 rnds (tiny tube). Stuff lightly. Sew to bottom of body.

Ears: Pick up 3 sts on head, knit 2 rows, dec to point.

Snout: Embroider a darker pink circle on the face or knit a tiny flat circle and sew on.

Tail: Make a tiny corkscrew using a chain stitch or small I-cord twisted.

Bow: Tie a small Blue yarn bow around the piglet’s neck.

Assembly & Finishing

• Weave in all yarn tails.
• Dress the bunny: Put the cream dress on first.
• Put on the burgundy cardigan, leaving it open at the front to show the dress embroidery.
• Place the mob cap on the head, tying the ribbons under the chin.
• Fill the basket with the knitted apples and place it near the bunny’s hand.
• Position the pink piglet beside the bunny.
• Embroider a “Y” nose on the bunny with brown thread.