The Pansy Velvet Bunny is a vision of botanical elegance and sophisticated texture. Designed for the knitter who loves rich colors and luxurious fabrics, this bunny embodies the stunning contrast of a blooming pansy. She is dressed in a sumptuous outfit featuring a deep purple skirt knitted with velvety chenille yarn, giving it a plush, regal feel. Complementing the deep tones is a striking yellow faux fur scarf that mimics the vibrant pistil of a flower, adding warmth and soft texture around her neck.

Her ensemble is crowned with a artistic beret featuring a gradient of purple and yellow, perfectly balancing the color palette. On her feet, she wears chic black velvet-style ballet flats. She carries a miniature hanging basket overflowing with knitted cascading pansies, bringing a portable garden wherever she goes. Perched quietly on her arm is a magnificent Turquoise Luna Moth, a symbol of transformation and beauty. This pattern creates a truly unique heirloom doll.

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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
• 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)
  • Black (Shoes)
  • Deep Purple (Beret, Pansies)
  • Bright Yellow (Beret, Pansies)
  • Turquoise/Mint (Luna Moth)
  • Brown (Basket)
  • Green (Pansy leaves)
  • White/Cream (Pansy details)
• Specialty Yarn: Deep Purple Chenille or Velvet yarn (for the Skirt/Dress)
• Specialty Yarn: Yellow Faux Fur yarn (for the Scarf)
• 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)
• Tapestry needle and embroidery needle
• Stitch markers
• Craft wire (optional, for the moth wings or basket handle)

Gauge & Finished Size

• Gauge: Approximately 26 sts = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch using standard DK yarn.
• 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. Black shoes are integrated into the leg knitting. Legs are joined to form the body and head. Arms and ears are knitted separately and attached.
• Velvet Dress: Worked from the bottom up. The skirt uses the specialty Chenille yarn for a plush look, transitioning to standard yarn for the bodice to reduce bulk under the arms.
• Scarf: A simple knitted strip using faux fur yarn.
• Beret: Worked in the round with color changes to create a gradient or striped effect.
• Accessories: The basket, pansies, and Luna Moth are intricate miniature knits.

Bunny Body & Head

Legs with Black Velvet Flats (Make 2)

Start with Black yarn to simulate the velvet 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 Black yarn, pick up 4 sts at side of shoe opening. Knit strip to cross foot. Sew to other side.

Deep Purple Velvet Dress

Worked in the round. Note: Chenille/Velvet yarn can be tricky to see stitches. Feel for the loops if necessary.

Skirt:

With Deep Purple Chenille yarn, CO 60 sts. Join in round.

Rnds 1–4: Garter stitch (Hem).

Rnds 5–26: k all (The velvet yarn creates the rich texture automatically).

Rnd 27: *(k4, k2tog)* rep around (50 sts).

Rnd 28: *(k3, k2tog)* rep around (40 sts).

Rnd 29: *(k2, k2tog)* rep around (30 sts). (Waist).

Bodice:

Change to Standard DK Purple yarn (for better definition on the small bodice).

Rnd 30: *(k4, kfb)* rep around (36 sts).

Rnds 31–36: k all.

Armholes:

Next Rnd: k8, BO 4, k10, BO 4, k8.

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

Sew shoulder seams.

Yellow Faux Fur Scarf

Worked flat.

With Yellow Faux Fur yarn, CO 6 sts.

Row 1: Knit all.

Repeat Row 1 until the scarf measures approximately 8 inches (enough to wrap around the neck comfortably). BO.

Tuck the ends in or sew a small snap fastener to hold it in place.

Gradient Beret

To create the gradient effect, we will use striping or stranded knitting.

With Deep Purple DK, CO 40 sts. Join in round.

Rnds 1–5: k1, p1 rib (Brim).

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

Rnds 7–9: k all in Purple.

Rnds 10–12: *k1 Purple, k1 Yellow* rep around (Transition).

Rnds 13–16: Change to Bright Yellow. k all.

Rnd 17: *(k8, k2tog)* rep around (72 sts).

Rnd 18: k all.

Rnd 19: *(k7, k2tog)* rep around (64 sts).

Decrease every other round until 8 sts remain. Close top with Yellow yarn.

Accessories

Hanging Basket

With Brown yarn, CO 6 sts. Inc to 12, then 18. Knit 3 rnds flat base. Work 5 rnds basketweave stitch (k2, p2). BO.

Handle: CO 3 sts. Knit I-cord for 5 inches. Sew to sides.

Hanging Chains: Crochet chain or braided yarn attached to the handle to allow the bunny to hold it.

Tiny Pansies (Make 3-4)

Pansies have 5 petals (2 large top, 3 small bottom).

Top Petals (Purple): CO 4 sts. Knit 3 rows. k2tog, ssk. Fasten off. Make 2.

Bottom Petals (Yellow/Cream): CO 3 sts. Knit 2 rows. k2tog, k1. Fasten off. Make 3.

Assembly: Sew petals together in a circle. Embroider the center with black/purple darker lines (“face” of the pansy). Sew to Green yarn stems (I-cords) and drape them out of the basket.

Turquoise Luna Moth

Body: With White yarn, CO 4 sts. Knit I-cord 1 inch. BO.

Wings (Make 2 – worked as one piece per side):

With Turquoise yarn, CO 3 sts.

Row 1: kfb, k1, kfb (5 sts).

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3: kfb, k3, kfb (7 sts).

Row 4: Purl.

Row 5 (Upper Wing Shape): k3, turn, p3, turn, k3. (Short row for top wing). Knit across rem stitches.

Row 6: Purl.

Row 7 (Tail): Cast off 5 sts. On remaining 2 sts, knit 4 rows (making the long tail). Fasten off.

Sew the wings to the body. Embroider tiny antennae. Tack the moth to the bunny’s sleeve or shoulder.

Assembly

• Weave in all ends.
• Dress the bunny in the purple velvet dress.
• Wrap the yellow faux fur scarf around the neck.
• Place the gradient beret on the head.
• Place the basket on the bunny’s arm, arranging the pansies to cascade down.
• Stitch the Luna Moth onto the sleeve or the scarf.
• Embroider a “Y” nose on the bunny with beige thread.

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