Welcome to a tutorial filled with sunshine and happiness! The Daisy Chain Bunny is a delightful project that captures the essence of a bright summer day. This sweet bunny is dressed in a soft butter-yellow dress featuring a delicate lace stitch hem that dances around her ankles. To ward off the slight breeze, she wears a crisp, pure white Bolero jacket, cropped perfectly to show off her dress.

Her accessories are what truly bring the scene to life. She wears a charming straw-colored sun hat adorned with a chain of white knitted daisies with cheerful yellow centers. On her feet, she sports matching light yellow ballet flats. She is ready for a picnic with her hand-knit wicker basket overflowing with fresh daisies, and her adorable companion: a fluffy yellow duckling who is fashionably wearing a tiny flower wreath of its own.

 

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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
• sl1 – slip 1 stitch
• psso – pass slipped stitch over
• rem – remaining
• rep – repeat

Materials

• DK or Light Worsted weight yarn in the following colors:
  • Beige or Oatmeal (Bunny skin)
  • Butter Yellow (Dress)
  • Pure White (Bolero and Daisies)
  • Light Yellow (Shoes and Duckling)
  • Straw/Tan (Hat)
  • Dark Brown (Basket)
  • Green (Flower stems/leaves)
  • Bright Orange (Duck beak)
  • Golden Yellow (Daisy centers)
• US 2.5 (3.0 mm) double-pointed needles (DPNs) or circulars for magic loop
• US 2.5 (3.0 mm) straight needles (optional for flat pieces)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Black safety eyes (approx. 9mm for bunny, 6mm for duckling)
• Tapestry needle and embroidery needle
• Stitch markers

Gauge & Finished Size

• Gauge: Approximately 26 sts = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch.
• Work firmly to ensure stuffing doesn’t show through the fabric.
• Finished Height: Approximately 14 inches (35 cm) from feet to tips of ears.

Construction Overview

• Bunny: Worked in the round from the feet up. The shoes are knitted as part of the legs. Legs are joined to form the body and head. Arms and ears are knitted separately and attached.
• Dress: Worked from the bottom up in the round, featuring an eyelet lace hem and a gathered waist.
• Bolero: Worked flat in one piece from the neck down (raglan style) or in separate pieces, kept short and open at the front.
• Hat: Worked in the round from the brim up, with separate daisy motifs sewn on.
• Accessories: Basket is worked in a basketweave texture; Duckling is a simple shaped toy.

Bunny Body & Head

Legs (Make 2)

Start with Light Yellow yarn for the ballet flats.

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 foot firmly and leg lightly.

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

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).

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.

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. Flatten top and sew to body.

Ears (Make 2)

With Beige, CO 12 sts. Work flat.

Row 1: k all.

Row 2: p all.

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

Rows 4–24: Stockinette stitch.

Row 25: ssk, k10, k2tog (12 sts).

Decrease 1 st at each end every RS row until 4 sts rem. BO. Sew to head.

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Shoe Straps

With Light Yellow yarn, pick up 4 sts on the side of the shoe opening. Knit a strip long enough to cross the foot. Sew to the other side.

Butter Yellow Dress with Lace Hem

Worked in the round from the bottom up.

With Butter Yellow yarn, CO 66 sts. Join in round.

Rnds 1–2: k all.

Lace Hem Pattern:

Rnd 3: *k1, yo, k2tog, k3* rep around.

Rnd 4: k all.

Rnd 5: *k2, yo, k2tog, k2* rep around.

Rnd 6: k all.

Rnd 7: *k3, yo, k2tog, k1* rep around.

Rnd 8: k all.

Rnds 9–28: k all (Stockinette skirt).

Waist Decrease:

Rnd 29: *(k4, k2tog)* rep around (55 sts).

Rnd 30: *(k3, k2tog)* rep around (44 sts).

Rnd 31: *(k2, k2tog)* rep around (33 sts).

Rnd 32 (Waistband): Purl all.

Bodice:

Rnds 33–38: k all.

Divide for Armholes: k8, BO 4, k13, BO 4, k8.

Work Fronts and Back separately flat for 6 rows. BO. Sew shoulder seams.

Pure White Bolero Jacket

Worked flat. This jacket is short (cropped) and curved at the front.

With Pure White, CO 28 sts.

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

Row 2 (RS): k2 (border), k4 (Front), m1, k1 (raglan), m1, k4 (Sleeve), m1, k1 (raglan), m1, k8 (Back), m1, k1 (raglan), m1, k4 (Sleeve), m1, k1 (raglan), m1, k4 (Front), k2 (border).

Row 3: k2, p to last 2, k2.

Row 4: Increase row as established.

Repeat Rows 3–4 until sleeve sections have 14 sts.

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

Body: Work 4 rows in stockinette (keeping garter borders). Then work 2 rows Garter Stitch. BO.

Sleeves: Pick up sts. Knit 1 inch. Work 2 rows Garter Stitch. BO.

Daisy Sun Hat

With Straw/Tan yarn, CO 48 sts. Join in round.

Brim:

Rnds 1–4: Garter Stitch (p 1 rnd, k 1 rnd).

Rnd 5: *(k3, m1)* rep around (64 sts).

Rnds 6–8: k all.

Rnd 9: *(k2, k2tog)* rep around (48 sts).

Crown:

Rnds 10–18: k all.

Rnd 19: *(k6, k2tog)* rep around (42 sts).

Rnd 20: *(k5, k2tog)* rep around (36 sts).

Rnd 21: *(k4, k2tog)* rep around (30 sts).

Rnd 22: *(k3, k2tog)* rep around (24 sts).

Rnd 23: k2tog around (12 sts).

Cut yarn and pull through.

Hat Daisies (Make 5-6)

With White, CO 4 sts. *Knit 1, cast off this stitch, transfer remaining stitch back to left needle* – repeat 5 times into the same stitch to make loop petals. Or use embroidery: Sew lazy daisy loops in white with a yellow French knot center around the hat band.

Accessories

Wicker Basket

With Dark Brown yarn, CO 10 sts on DPNs.

Rnd 1: kfb around (20 sts).

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

Rnd 3: *(k2, kfb)* rep around (40 sts).

Rnd 4: Purl all (Base ridge).

Basketweave Pattern:

Rnds 5–8: *k4, p4* rep around.

Rnds 9–12: *p4, k4* rep around.

Repeat Rnds 5–12 once more.

Rnd 13: BO.

Handle: CO 4 sts. Knit garter strip 6 inches long. Sew to sides.

Fill basket with knitted daisies (Green I-cords for stems, White loop petals, Yellow centers).

Yellow Duckling

With Light Yellow yarn, CO 6 sts. Join in round.

Rnd 1: kfb around (12 sts).

Rnds 2–5: k all (Body).

Rnd 6: k2tog around (6 sts).

Rnd 7: kfb around (12 sts) (Head).

Rnds 8–10: k all.

Rnd 11: k2tog around (6 sts).

Stuff and close.

Beak: Embroider small triangle with Orange.

Wreath: Using embroidery floss (pink, white, green), stitch tiny flowers around the duckling’s head.

Assembly

• Weave in all ends.
• Dress the bunny in the yellow lace-hem dress.
• Put on the white bolero jacket.
• Place the daisy-trimmed hat on the head.
• Set the wicker basket filled with daisies next to the bunny or on her lap.
• Position the duckling with its flower wreath beside the bunny’s feet.
• Embroider a “Y” nose in brown thread on the bunny.