Welcome to a project that captures the essence of a sun-drenched spring afternoon. This Daisy Chain Meadow Bunny is a delightful creation, perfect for intermediate knitters who wish to explore toy making and detailed garment construction. If you are looking to buy premium cotton yarn for a soft, heirloom finish, or if you need to shop for knitting needles that provide precise tension, this project is the perfect excuse to upgrade your toolkit. The bunny features a stunning sage green dress adorned with hand-embroidered daisies, a classic gingham tote bag, and a sunny straw hat, making it a high-value item for those who purchase handmade gifts. Whether you are creating this for a collector or as a nursery centerpiece, sourcing the best wool for toys will ensure your bunny stands the test of time and becomes a cherished keepsake. Prepare your needles and let’s bring this blooming character to life.

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Materials and Supplies

To achieve the exact look seen in the photo, precision in material selection is key.

• Bunny Yarn: Approx 100g of DK weight yarn in Cream or Off-White (Wool/Cotton blend recommended).
• Dress Yarn: 50g of Sage Green DK yarn.
• Cardigan & Daisies Yarn: 40g of Bright White DK yarn.
• Shoes, Duck & Hat Yarn: 40g of Mustard Yellow or Golden Straw DK yarn.
• Bag Yarn: Small amounts of Beige/Taupe and White.
• Embroidery Yarn: Scraps of Dark Green (stems), Pink (ear lining), Yellow (centers), Blue/Red (bouquet).
• Knitting Needles: US 2 (2.75mm) and US 3 (3.25mm) straight needles or circulars for flat knitting.
• Safety Eyes: Two 8mm black safety eyes.
• Stuffing: High-quality polyester fiberfill.
• Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, embroidery needle.

Gauge and Sizing

Gauge is not critical for the toy itself, provided the fabric is dense enough that stuffing does not show through. Aim for 26 stitches over 4 inches in stockinette stitch for the bunny body.

Part 1: The Bunny Head

The head is knitted from the back of the skull forward to the nose to create a smooth, rounded shape.

1. Using Cream yarn and smaller needles, cast on 12 stitches.
2. Row 1 (Wrong Side): Purl all stitches.
3. Row 2: Increase in every stitch [Kfb] to end (24 sts).
4. Row 3: Purl.
5. Row 4: [K1, Kfb] repeat to end (36 sts).
6. Row 5: Purl.
7. Row 6: [K2, Kfb] repeat to end (48 sts).
8. Row 7-19: Work in Stockinette Stitch (Knit on RS, Purl on WS) for 13 rows. This forms the main round part of the head.
9. Row 20 (Shape Snout): [K4, K2tog] repeat to end (40 sts).
10. Row 21: Purl.
11. Row 22: [K3, K2tog] repeat to end (32 sts).
12. Row 23: Purl.
13. Row 24: [K2, K2tog] repeat to end (24 sts).
14. Row 25-29: Work straight in Stockinette for the snout length.
15. Row 30: [K1, K2tog] repeat to end (16 sts).
16. Row 31: Purl.
17. Row 32: K2tog across the row (8 sts).
18. Cut yarn, thread through remaining stitches, and pull tight. Sew the side seam, leaving a small gap to insert stuffing and safety eyes.
19. Eye Placement: Insert eyes between rows 20 and 21, spaced roughly 10 stitches apart.
20. Nose Embroidery: Use dark brown thread to stitch a “Y” shape on the snout tip.

Part 2: The Bunny Ears (Make 2)

The ears are tall and expressive, with a slight inner pink shading which can be duplicated stitched or knitted in intarsia.

1. Cast on 10 stitches in Cream.
2. Row 1: Purl.
3. Row 2: Kfb, Knit to last stitch, Kfb (12 sts).
4. Row 3: Purl.
5. Row 4: Kfb, K4, Join in Pink yarn for 2 stitches (optional intarsia), K4 in Cream, Kfb (14 sts).
6. Row 5-25: Continue in Stockinette. If doing colorwork, keep the center 4-6 stitches Pink and the edges Cream. Otherwise, knit entirely in Cream and embroider pink later.
7. Row 26: K2tog, Knit to last 2 stitches, K2tog (12 sts).
8. Row 28: K2tog, Knit to last 2 stitches, K2tog (10 sts).
9. Row 30: K2tog, Knit to last 2 stitches, K2tog (8 sts).
10. Row 32: K2tog across (4 sts).
11. Bind off. Fold the cast-on edge slightly to curve the ear and sew to the top of the head.

Part 3: The Body

The body is pear-shaped to allow the dress to sit nicely.

1. Cast on 18 stitches (Neck) in Cream.
2. Row 1: Purl.
3. Row 2: [K2, Kfb] around (24 sts).
4. Row 3: Purl.
5. Row 4: [K3, Kfb] around (30 sts).
6. Row 5: Purl.
7. Row 6: [K4, Kfb] around (36 sts).
8. Row 7-15: Work straight in Stockinette.
9. Row 16: [K5, Kfb] around (42 sts) for the tummy.
10. Row 17-35: Work straight.
11. Row 36: [K5, K2tog] around (36 sts).
12. Row 38: [K4, K2tog] around (30 sts).
13. Row 40: [K3, K2tog] around (24 sts).
14. Row 42: [K2, K2tog] around (18 sts).
15. Bind off. Stuff firmly.

Part 4: Legs and Feet (Make 2)

The legs include the foot shape.

1. Foot: Cast on 10 stitches in Cream.
2. Increase row: Kfb in every stitch (20 sts).
3. Purl row.
4. Increase row: [K1, Kfb] around (30 sts).
5. Work 6 rows in Stockinette.
6. Shape top of foot: K8, [K2tog] 7 times, K8 (23 sts).
7. Purl row.
8. Next row: K8, [K2tog] 4 times, K7 (19 sts).
9. Leg: Work straight in Stockinette for 24 rows.
10. Bind off. Sew back seam and stuff firmly, especially the ankles.

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Part 5: Arms (Make 2)

1. Cast on 8 stitches.
2. Increase to 16 stitches over the first 2 rows.
3. Work 20 rows straight.
4. Decrease: [K2tog] across row.
5. Cut yarn and pull through. Sew seam and attach to shoulders.

Part 6: The Sage Meadow Dress

This dress is the highlight of the pattern, featuring vertical embroidery stems and daisy heads.

Skirt

1. Using Sage Green yarn and larger needles (US 3), cast on 60 stitches.
2. Rows 1-4: Knit every row (Garter Stitch) for the hem.
3. Row 5 (Right Side): Switch to Stockinette Stitch (Knit RS, Purl WS).
4. Work 28 rows in Stockinette.
5. Waist Reduction: [K1, K2tog] repeat across the row (40 sts).
6. Waistband: Knit 4 rows in Garter Stitch.

Bodice

1. Switch back to Stockinette. Work 10 rows.
2. Armhole shaping: K8, Bind off 4, K16 (Front), Bind off 4, K8.
3. Work each section separately for 8 rows, decreasing 1 stitch at the neck edge of the front sections to shape the neckline.
4. Bind off shoulders and sew shoulder seams.

Daisy Embroidery

Once the dress is knitted:

• Stems: Use Dark Green yarn. Stitch vertical lines using Stem Stitch starting from the hem upwards, spaced about 1.5 inches apart.
• Flowers: At the top of each stem (and scattered on the skirt), use White yarn to embroider Lazy Daisy stitches for petals.
• Centers: Add a bright Yellow French Knot in the center of each white flower.

Part 7: The White Cardigan

A simple bolero style to keep the bunny warm.

1. Back: Cast on 24 stitches in White. Work 12 rows Stockinette. Bind off 2 stitches at each start for armholes. Decrease 1 stitch each side every other row until 14 stitches remain. Bind off.
2. Fronts (Make 2): Cast on 12 stitches. Work 12 rows. Shape armhole same as back on one side, while keeping the center edge straight. Decrease for neck on the straight edge. Bind off remaining shoulder stitches.
3. Sleeves: Cast on 20 stitches. Work 10 rows. Decrease 1 stitch at each end every row for the cap. Bind off.
4. Assembly: Sew shoulders, side seams, and set in sleeves. Pick up stitches along the front opening and neck to knit a 2-row Garter Stitch border.

Part 8: Accessories

Yellow Mary Jane Shoes

1. Cast on 20 stitches in Yellow.
2. Knit 2 rows (Sole).
3. Work 4 rows Stockinette.
4. Toe shaping: K6, [K2tog] 4 times, K6 (16 sts).
5. Strap: Cast on 8 stitches at the end of the next row. Knit back across the strap and shoe rim. Bind off.
6. Sew a small button or stitch the strap to the opposite side.

The Straw Hat

1. Cast on 45 stitches in Tan/Yellow.
2. Brim: Knit 4 rows. Then [K4, Kfb] across to widen the brim. Work 3 more rows Garter stitch.
3. Crown: Switch to Stockinette. Decrease evenly back to 40 stitches. Work 8 rows straight.
4. Decrease for top: [K3, K2tog] around. Next row plain. [K2, K2tog] around. Next row plain. [K2tog] around.
5. Close top.
6. Decoration: Crochet a small chain of white yarn and sew it around the base of the crown. Embroider small yellow dots for daisy centers on the chain.

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Gingham Tote Bag

1. Cast on 20 stitches using Beige.
2. Work in a checkerboard color pattern using White and Beige:

   Row 1-2: *K2 Beige, K2 White* repeat.

   Row 3-4: *K2 White, K2 Beige* repeat.

3. Continue this pattern for 3 inches.
4. Bind off. Fold in half and sew sides.
5. Handles: Knit two I-cords (4 stitches wide) in Beige and sew to the top.

The Duckling

1. Body: Cast on 8 stitches in Yellow. Increase to 16. Knit 10 rows. Decrease to 8. Stuff and close.
2. Head: Cast on 6 stitches. Increase to 12. Knit 5 rows. Decrease and close. Sew to body.
3. Beak: Tiny stitch of Orange yarn.
4. Wings: Pick up 4 stitches on the side of body, knit 3 rows, bind off.

Flower Bouquet

1. Stems: Knit 5 green I-cords (3 stitches each) about 2 inches long.
2. Flowers: At the top of each stem, create a cluster of French Knots in Blue, Red, Pink, and Yellow.
3. Tie the stems together with a piece of scrap yarn.

Final Assembly

1. Sew the ears securely to the head.
2. Attach the head to the body.
3. Sew arms and legs to the body. Ensure the legs are positioned so the bunny can stand if propped (or sit nicely).
4. Dress the bunny: Put on the shoes, then the dress, then the cardigan.
5. Place the hat on the head (you can tack it down with a stitch to keep it secure).
6. Loop the bag over one arm and place the bouquet in the other hand (secure with a stitch).
7. Position the little duckling at the feet.

Your Daisy Chain Meadow Bunny is now complete! This charming set brings the freshness of the meadow into your home. We hope this pattern brings you joy and relaxation. Don’t forget to check our other pages to order knitting books or buy yarn packs for your next creative journey.

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