The Pâtisserie Chef Bunny brings the chic, sweet atmosphere of a high-end Parisian bakery right into your home. Inspired by the pastel elegance of Ladurée, she is a vision of culinary sophistication. She wears a lovely dress in a signature lilac shade, mimicking the soft hue of a lavender macaron. To protect her outfit while she works on her delicate confections, she wears a pristine white apron trimmed with delicate lace.

Her look is topped with a stylish cream beret adorned with faux pearls, adding a touch of French glamour. On her feet, she wears matching cream ballet flats. She carries her masterpiece: a tower of three colorful knitted macarons in pink, green, and yellow. Her faithful companion is a neatly groomed white Poodle, sitting proudly by her side. This heirloom-quality set is perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth and a love for elegant design.

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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
• rem – remaining
• rep – repeat
• I-cord – A narrow tube of knitting

Materials

• DK or Light Worsted weight yarn in the following colors:
  • Oatmeal/Beige (Bunny body)
  • Lilac/Soft Purple (Dress)
  • White (Apron, Poodle)
  • Cream (Shoes, Beret)
  • Scraps of Pink, Pistachio Green, Lemon Yellow (Macarons)
• 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 poodle)
• Small faux pearls (for the beret)
• Tapestry needle and embroidery needle
• Stitch markers
• White lace trim (optional, or knit the lace edge)

Gauge & Finished Size

• Gauge: Approximately 26 sts = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch.
• Work firmly to ensure stuffing does not show through the fabric.
• Finished Height: Approximately 14–15 inches (36–38 cm) from feet to ear tips.

Construction Overview

• Bunny: Worked in the round from the feet up. Cream shoes are integrated into the leg knitting. 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 with a gathered waist.
• Apron: Worked flat with a bib and straps.
• Beret: Worked in the round from the brim up, then decorated with pearls.
• Accessories: Macarons and Poodle are miniature separate projects.

Bunny Body & Head

Legs with Cream Ballet Flats (Make 2)

Start with Cream yarn 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 (Strap Gap): k8, BO 6 sts loosely, k8.

Rnd 12 (Change to Oatmeal/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.

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Arms (Make 2)

With Oatmeal, 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 Oatmeal, 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.

Shoe Straps

With Cream, pick up 4 sts at side of shoe opening. Knit strip to cross foot. Sew to other side.

Lilac Pâtisserie Dress

Worked in the round from the bottom up.

With Lilac/Purple yarn, CO 64 sts.

Rnds 1–3: Garter stitch (Hem).

Rnds 4–28: k all (Skirt).

Rnd 29: *(k2, k2tog)* rep around (48 sts).

Rnd 30: k all.

Rnd 31: *(k2, k2tog)* rep around (36 sts). (Waist).

Bodice:

Rnds 32–36: k all.

Divide for Armholes: k8, BO 4, k12, BO 4, k8.

Work Front and Back sections separately flat for 1 inch. BO. Sew shoulder seams.

White Lace Apron

Worked flat.

With White yarn, CO 40 sts.

Rows 1–2: Knit all.

Row 3 (Eyelet Row for Lace effect): k1, *yo, k2tog* rep to last st, k1.

Row 4: Purl.

Rows 5–20: Stockinette stitch (Skirt).

Row 21: *(k2, k2tog)* rep across (30 sts).

Row 22: Knit all (Waistband).

Bib:

BO 8 sts, k14, BO 8 sts.

Rejoin yarn to center 14 sts.

Work 10 rows Stockinette.

BO.

Straps: Make two I-cords approx 5 inches long. Sew to bib corners and cross at back to sew to waistband.

Optional: Sew a pre-made lace trim to the bottom edge for extra detail as shown in the image.

Pearl Beret

With Cream, CO 40 sts. Join in round.

Rnds 1–5: k1, p1 rib (Brim).

Rnd 6: *(k1, m1)* rep around (80 sts).

Rnds 7–12: k all (or Moss Stitch for texture: k1, p1 around, shifting every row).

Rnd 13: *(k8, k2tog)* rep around (72 sts).

Rnd 14: k all.

Rnd 15: *(k7, k2tog)* rep around (64 sts).

Decrease every other round until 8 sts remain. Close top.

Decoration: Sew small white faux pearls scattered over the top of the beret.

Accessories

Macarons (Make 3: Pink, Green, Yellow)

Shells (Make 2 per macaron): CO 6 sts. Inc to 12. Knit 2 rnds. Purl 1 rnd (this makes the “foot” ridge). Knit 1 rnd. Dec to 6. Close.

Assembly: Flatten the two shells. Sew them together with a matching or white yarn in the center to represent the filling. Stack the three macarons and stitch them together, then tack to the bunny’s hands.

White Poodle

The poodle has “puffs” of fur on its ankles, tail, and head.

Legs (Make 4): With White, CO 6 sts.

Rnds 1–3: k all.

Rnd 4: *kfb* around (12 sts – Puff).

Rnds 5–7: k all.

Rnd 8: *k2tog* around (6 sts).

Rnds 9–12: k all (Leg). Stuff.

Body: Join all 4 legs: Knit across leg 1, leg 2, leg 3, leg 4 (24 sts).

Knit 10 rnds.

Decrease: *(k2, k2tog)* around. Close.

Head: With White, CO 6 sts. Inc to 12. Knit 3 rnds (Muzzle). Inc to 24 sts (Head puff). Knit 5 rnds. Dec and close. Sew to body.

Ears: CO 4 sts. Garter stitch for 1 inch. Sew to sides of head.

Tail: CO 4 sts. Knit tube 1 inch. Inc to 8 sts (Puff). Knit 2 rnds. Dec and close.

Face: Embroider black nose and eyes on the muzzle.

Assembly

• Weave in all ends.
• Dress the bunny in the lilac dress.
• Tie the white apron over the dress.
• Place the pearl beret on the head, tilting it slightly.
• Stitch the stack of macarons to the bunny’s hands.
• Place the poodle companion next to the bunny.
• Embroider a “Y” nose on the bunny with beige/brown thread.

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