Embrace the blooming season with this artisanal creation. This project is a masterpiece for collectors looking to buy high-end knitting yarns and shop for handmade doll kits. The combination of textures from the soft oatmeal wool to the vibrant spring outfit makes this an ideal piece for those who order professional craft materials online. Whether you are decorating your mantle or looking to purchase luxury soft toys for a loved one, this heirloom design offers a delightful challenge. Create a timeless treasure that brings the garden indoors, complete with intricate floral motifs and adorable farmyard companions.

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Materials and Tools

Creating a high-definition replica of this spring-themed bunny requires premium fibers. Selecting the right materials ensures that the stitch definition remains crisp, particularly for the Fair Isle work on the skirt and the embroidery on the sweatshirt.

• Main Body Yarn: 150 grams of DK weight wool in Oatmeal or Soft Beige. Choose a yarn with a slight halo for a soft, natural look.
• Sweatshirt Yarn: 50 grams of DK weight cotton or wool blend in Cream or Off-White.
• Skirt Yarn: 50 grams of DK weight wool in Grass Green.
• Hat and Duckling Yarn: 50 grams of DK weight yarn in Golden Yellow.
• Booties Yarn: 30 grams of DK weight yarn in Pumpkin Orange.
• Accent Colors: Small amounts of Dark Green (stems), Bright Yellow (flower centers), Orange (duckling beak), and various pastels (Blue, Pink, Purple) for the eggs.
• Eggshell Yarn: 20 grams of Fingering weight yarn in Stark White.
• Basket Yarn: 30 grams of Worsted weight yarn in Light Brown or Heathered Tan.
• Needles: US size 2 (2.75 mm) and US size 3 (3.25 mm) knitting needles. Straight or circular can be used based on preference, though small circumference knitting is required for limbs.
• Stuffing: High-quality polyester fiberfill for firm shaping.
• Eyes: 6 mm black safety eyes or black embroidery thread.
• Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, embroidery hoop (optional), and sharp scissors.

Pattern Abbreviations

• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• St(s): Stitch(es)
• St st: Stockinette Stitch (Knit RS rows, Purl WS rows)
• Garter St: Knit every row
• K2tog: Knit two stitches together (decrease)
• SSK: Slip, slip, knit (decrease)
• Inc 1: Knit into the front and back of the stitch (increase)
• M1: Make one stitch by lifting the bar between stitches
• RS: Right side
• WS: Wrong side

Bunny Body Construction

The bunny is constructed in sections to ensure the proportions match the image perfectly. The body should be stuffed firmly to support the weight of the outfit and accessories.

Legs (Make 2)

Using US size 2 needles and Oatmeal yarn, cast on 10 stitches. Leave a long tail for sewing.

1. Row 1 (RS): Knit all stitches.
2. Row 2 (WS): Purl all stitches.
3. Row 3: Inc 1 in every stitch (20 sts).
4. Row 4: Purl all stitches.
5. Row 5: *K1, Inc 1* repeat across (30 sts).
6. Rows 6 to 18: Work in St st.
7. Row 19: K10, (K2tog) 5 times, K10 (25 sts). This shapes the foot curve.
8. Rows 20 to 50: Work in St st.
9. Bind off all stitches. Sew the long side seam and the bottom of the foot. Stuff the foot firmly and the leg moderately.

Main Body

Using US size 2 needles and Oatmeal yarn, cast on 12 stitches.

1. Row 1: Knit across.
2. Row 2: Purl across.
3. Row 3: Inc 1 in every stitch (24 sts).
4. Row 5: *K1, Inc 1* repeat across (36 sts).
5. Row 7: *K2, Inc 1* repeat across (48 sts).
6. Row 9: *K3, Inc 1* repeat across (60 sts).
7. Rows 10 to 40: Work in St st.
8. Row 41: *K8, K2tog* repeat across (54 sts).
9. Row 43: Knit all stitches.
10. Row 45: *K7, K2tog* repeat across (48 sts).
11. Row 47: Knit all stitches.
12. Row 49: *K6, K2tog* repeat across (42 sts).
13. Row 51: *K5, K2tog* repeat across (36 sts).
14. Row 53: *K4, K2tog* repeat across (30 sts).
15. Row 55: *K3, K2tog* repeat across (24 sts).
16. Rows 56 to 60: Work in St st for the neck.
17. Bind off. Stuff the body firmly, ensuring a rounded pear shape.

Head Shaping

Using US size 2 needles and Oatmeal yarn, cast on 10 stitches.

1. Row 1: Knit across.
2. Row 3: Inc 1 in every stitch (20 sts).
3. Row 5: *K1, Inc 1* repeat across (30 sts).
4. Row 7: *K2, Inc 1* repeat across (40 sts).
5. Row 9: *K3, Inc 1* repeat across (50 sts).
6. Row 11: *K4, Inc 1* repeat across (60 sts).
7. Rows 12 to 26: Work in St st.
8. Row 27: *K4, K2tog* repeat across (50 sts).
9. Row 29: *K3, K2tog* repeat across (40 sts).
10. Row 31: *K2, K2tog* repeat across (30 sts).
11. Row 33: *K1, K2tog* repeat across (20 sts).
12. Row 35: (K2tog) across (10 sts).
13. Break yarn, thread through remaining stitches, and pull tight. Stuff the head firmly. Place safety eyes between rows 18 and 19, approximately 8 stitches apart.

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Arms (Make 2)

Using US size 2 needles and Oatmeal yarn, cast on 8 stitches.

1. Row 1: Knit across.
2. Row 2: Purl across.
3. Row 3: Inc 1 in every stitch (16 sts).
4. Rows 4 to 35: Work in St st.
5. Row 36: (K2tog) across (8 sts).
6. Bind off. Sew the seam and stuff lightly, leaving the top half inch empty for better posing.

Pointed Ears (Make 2)

Using US size 2 needles and Oatmeal yarn, cast on 12 stitches.

1. Rows 1 to 20: Work in St st.
2. Row 21: K1, SSK, K6, K2tog, K1 (10 sts).
3. Row 23: K1, SSK, K4, K2tog, K1 (8 sts).
4. Row 25: K1, SSK, K2, K2tog, K1 (6 sts).
5. Row 27: K1, SSK, K2tog, K1 (4 sts).
6. Row 28: P2tog twice.
7. Pull yarn through remaining 2 stitches. Do not stuff. Sew to the top of the head with a slight fold at the base.

Bunny Assembly and Face

Use a tapestry needle and matching yarn for all assembly. Start by sewing the head to the neck, ensuring it is centered. Attach the legs to the bottom of the body, spaced so the bunny can sit upright. Attach the arms at the shoulders, angled slightly forward. For the face, use Dark Brown yarn to embroider a small “Y” shape for the nose and mouth. Ensure the embroidery is delicate to match the heirloom quality of the image.

Duckling Sweatshirt

This garment is designed to be slightly oversized with raglan sleeves and a prominent central motif.

Body of Sweatshirt

Using US size 3 needles and Cream yarn, cast on 42 stitches.

1. Rows 1 to 4: K1, P1 Ribbing.
2. Rows 5 to 20: Work in St st.
3. Row 21 (Armhole shaping): Bind off 3 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows (36 sts).
4. Row 23: K1, SSK, knit to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1.
5. Row 24: Purl across.
6. Repeat rows 23 and 24 until 16 stitches remain. Leave these stitches on a holder.

Sleeves (Make 2)

Using US size 3 needles and Cream yarn, cast on 16 stitches.

1. Rows 1 to 4: K1, P1 Ribbing.
2. Rows 5 to 15: Work in St st.
3. Row 16: Bind off 3 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows (10 sts).
4. Repeat raglan decreases as done on the body until 4 stitches remain.

Collar and Embroidery

Sew the raglan seams. Pick up the stitches from the body and sleeves around the neck. Work 3 rows of K1, P1 Ribbing and bind off. For the duckling motif, use Golden Yellow yarn. You may choose to use duplicate stitch or surface embroidery. The duckling features a rounded body, a small wing, and an orange beak. Refer to the image for the specific side-profile orientation of the duckling.

Golden Daffodil Skirt

The skirt features a vibrant green base with a repeated daffodil pattern. This involves stranded colorwork (Fair Isle).

Skirt Body

Using US size 3 needles and Grass Green yarn, cast on 60 stitches.

1. Rows 1 to 2: Knit every row (Garter st border).
2. Rows 3 to 10: Work in St st.
3. Daffodil Pattern Rows: Use Dark Green for stems and Yellow for petals. Each flower spans 6 stitches.
   • Row 11: *K2 Green, K1 Dark Green (stem), K3 Green* repeat across.
   • Row 12: *P3 Green, P1 Dark Green, P2 Green* repeat across.
   • Row 13: *K1 Green, K3 Yellow (petals), K2 Green* repeat across.
   • Row 14: *P2 Green, P3 Yellow, P1 Green* repeat across.
   • Row 15: *K2 Green, K1 Yellow (center), K3 Green* repeat across.
4. Rows 16 to 25: Work in St st with Green yarn.
5. Row 26: *K2tog, K4* repeat across (50 sts).
6. Row 27: Knit across.
7. Row 28: *K2tog, K3* repeat across (40 sts).
8. Rows 29 to 32: K1, P1 ribbing for the waistband.
9. Bind off. Sew the back seam and slide onto the bunny.

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Yellow Spring Bonnet

The bonnet frames the face and features simple chin ties for a secure fit.

Using US size 3 needles and Golden Yellow yarn, cast on 36 stitches.

1. Rows 1 to 6: Garter st for the front border.
2. Rows 7 to 20: Work in St st.
3. Row 21: *K4, K2tog* repeat across (30 sts).
4. Row 23: *K3, K2tog* repeat across (24 sts).
5. Row 25: *K2, K2tog* repeat across (18 sts).
6. Row 27: *K1, K2tog* repeat across (12 sts).
7. Row 28: P2tog across (6 sts).
8. Pull yarn through remaining stitches and sew the back seam halfway up to create the bonnet shape.
9. Ties: Pick up 2 stitches at the bottom corners. Knit an I-cord for 6 inches on each side.

Orange Booties (Make 2)

The booties provide a pop of color that complements the duckling’s beak and the daffodil accents.

Using US size 2 needles and Pumpkin Orange yarn, cast on 20 stitches.

1. Rows 1 to 4: Garter st.
2. Rows 5 to 12: St st.
3. Row 13: K8, (K2tog) twice, K8 (18 sts).
4. Row 14: Purl across.
5. Row 15: K7, (K2tog) twice, K7 (16 sts).
6. Rows 16 to 18: Garter st.
7. Bind off. Sew the back and sole seams. Fit onto the bunny’s oatmeal legs.

The Picnic Basket

The basket is knitted to look like woven wicker. Using a heathered tan yarn provides the best visual texture.

Using US size 3 needles and Light Brown yarn, cast on 15 stitches.

1. Row 1: Knit across.
2. Row 2: *K1, P1* repeat across (Seed stitch for texture).
3. Repeat rows 1 and 2 until the piece measures 6 inches.
4. Fold the rectangle to create a basket shape and sew the side seams.
5. Handle: Cast on 4 stitches. Work in Garter st for 5 inches. Sew to the sides of the basket.
6. Optional: Weave a strand of multi-colored yarn around the rim to match the eggs.

Spring Accessories

The small details like the eggs and the cracked shell bring the entire scene to life. Use fine needles for these items to maintain scale.

Miniature Eggs

Using US size 2 needles and various pastel yarns, cast on 6 stitches.

1. Row 1: Inc 1 in every stitch (12 sts).
2. Rows 2 to 8: Work in St st. You may add stripes by changing colors every 2 rows.
3. Row 9: (K2tog) across (6 sts).
4. Thread yarn through and pull tight. Stuff firmly before closing. Create 4 to 5 eggs in different color combinations (e.g., Blue with Pink stripes, Yellow with Purple stripes).

Cracked Eggshell

Using US size 2 needles and White fingering yarn, cast on 20 stitches.

1. Rows 1 to 5: Work in St st.
2. Row 6 (Jagged edge): *Bind off 2, Cast on 1* repeat across to create a “cracked” effect.
3. Sew the base into a cup shape. Make two pieces to represent the top and bottom of the shell.

Miniature Duckling Companion

Using US size 2 needles and Golden Yellow yarn, cast on 8 stitches.

1. Row 1: Inc 1 across (16 sts).
2. Rows 2 to 10: St st.
3. Row 11: (K2tog) across (8 sts).
4. Stuff and close for the body.
5. Head: Cast on 6 stitches, Inc to 12, work 4 rows, Dec to 6, and close. Sew to the body.
6. Add a tiny orange stitch for the beak and two black dots for eyes.

Finishing and Details

Once all components are finished, dress the bunny. Place the skirt on first, followed by the sweatshirt. The sweatshirt should cover the top of the skirt waistband. Put on the booties and tie the bonnet snugly under the chin. Arrange the eggs inside the basket and place the miniature duckling and eggshells nearby on the surface. Check all seams for loose threads and hide any remaining yarn tails inside the body of the bunny. Your Golden Daffodil & Duckling Bunny is now ready for display.

 

Care and Maintenance

To preserve the intricate details of this artisan piece, gentle care is required. Due to the embroidery and Fair Isle sections, this item should be treated as a decorative heirloom.

• Dusting: Use a soft-bristled brush to remove dust from the wool fibers periodically.
• Spot Cleaning: If the bunny becomes soiled, use a damp cloth with mild wool detergent. Do not submerge the bunny in water as it may shift the internal stuffing and distort the shape.
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent the vibrant green and yellow dyes from fading over time.
• Pilling: If the oatmeal wool begins to pill, use a small pair of embroidery scissors to carefully snip away the pills without cutting the knitted fabric.