Welcome to the warm and inviting world of the Snapdragon Sunroom Bunny. This cheerful project captures the joy of a sunny afternoon spent potting seedlings and tending to indoor plants. This gardening enthusiast is dressed in a radiant yellow coat adorned with vertical snapdragon motifs, a matching scalloped capelet, and a sweet bonnet to keep her ears cozy. She is fully equipped for her horticultural hobbies with a multi-colored backpack, a sturdy trowel, a watering can, and a potted plant inhabited by a lucky ladybug. This heirloom-quality doll is designed to be a treasured keepsake for gardeners and nature lovers alike. To ensure your finished bunny achieves the vibrant, professional finish seen in the photos, we highly recommend visiting your favorite local yarn shop to select the best materials. You will want to buy merino wool yarn in a soft apricot or peach shade for the bunny’s skin to create a warm, glowing complexion. For the intricate clothing, such as the colorwork coat and the structured accessories, consider purchasing cotton yarn or a high-quality blend to ensure the stitch definition is crisp and the colors pop. Before you begin, take a moment to check your knitting supplies; ensure you have a set of smooth bamboo knitting needles, a tapestry needle for assembly, and plenty of premium fiberfill. If you are ready to cultivate this beautiful project, check your knitting bag for stitch markers and let’s cast on.

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Project Overview

The Snapdragon Sunroom Bunny stands approximately 13 to 14 inches (34 cm) tall. The construction is designed to be sturdy, with the body and head knitted in pieces and seamed to allow for precise shaping. The outfit is intricate and features advanced techniques such as stranded colorwork (Fair Isle) for the floral coat and bobbles or picots for the edging. The coat features vertical columns of flowers resembling snapdragons. The accessories include a color-blocked backpack, a watering can, a trowel, and a pot with a ladybug.

Materials and Tools

• Yarn A (Bunny Skin): 100g DK weight yarn in Apricot, Peach, or Warm Beige.
• Yarn B (Coat Main): 60g DK weight yarn in Pale Yellow or Buttercream.
• Yarn C (Leaves, Socks, Trim): 40g DK weight yarn in Sky Blue or Light Aqua.
• Yarn D (Flowers, Shoes, Pot): 40g DK weight yarn in Terracotta or Dark Salmon.
• Yarn E (Soil & Ladybug Head): Small amount of Dark Brown.
• Yarn F (Shovel Blade): Small amount of Grey.
• Needles: US 3 (3.25mm) straight needles for the bunny and main clothing. US 2 (2.75mm) for the miniature accessories.
• Notions: Cable needle, tapestry needle, polyester fiberfill, two 9mm safety eyes (bunny), embroidery floss (dark brown for nose, black for ladybug spots), stitch holders, small buttons.

Gauge

24 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch. A firm gauge is essential for the toy parts to prevent stuffing from showing through, while a standard gauge allows the clothing to drape nicely.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• Sts: Stitches
• Inc: Increase by knitting into the front and back of the stitch (KFB).
• Dec: Decrease (K2tog).
• SSK: Slip, Slip, Knit (decrease).
• RS: Right Side
• WS: Wrong Side
• Stockinette Stitch: Knit on RS, Purl on WS.

Part 1: The Apricot Bunny Body

We begin by knitting the legs separately and joining them to form the body. Note the color change on the legs to create “socks”.

Legs (Make 2)

Start with Yarn C (Sky Blue) for the socks.

• Row 1: Cast on 12 stitches.
• Row 2 (Inc): Inc in every st. (24 sts)
• Row 3: Purl.
• Row 4 (Inc): *K1, Inc*, repeat from * to * to end. (36 sts)
• Rows 5-9: Work in stockinette stitch.
• Row 10 (Shape Foot): K12, (K2tog) 6 times, K12. (30 sts)
• Row 11: Purl.
• Row 12 (Shape Foot): K9, (K2tog) 6 times, K9. (24 sts)
• Row 13: Purl.
• Row 14 (Ankle): K8, (K2tog) 4 times, K8. (20 sts)
• Rows 15-20: Work straight in Blue.
• Change to Yarn A (Apricot/Peach) for skin.
• Rows 21-42: Work straight in stockinette stitch to create the leg.

Break yarn for the first leg and place stitches on a holder. Knit the second leg in the same manner but do not break the yarn.

Torso

We will now join the legs to form the body.

• Row 43 (Join): With the second leg on the needle, cast on 2 stitches, then knit across the 20 stitches of the first leg (from holder). (42 sts total)
• Row 44: Purl all stitches.
• Row 45 (Hip Increase): K10, Inc, K20, Inc, K10. (44 sts)
• Row 46: Purl.
• Row 47 (Hip Increase): K11, Inc, K20, Inc, K11. (46 sts)
• Rows 48-68: Work straight in stockinette stitch. This forms the bunny’s tummy.
• Row 69 (Decrease): *K8, K2tog*, repeat from * to * to last 6 sts, K6. (42 sts)
• Row 70: Purl.
• Row 71 (Decrease): *K5, K2tog*, repeat from * to * to end. (36 sts)
• Rows 72-76: Work straight.
• Row 77 (Decrease): *K4, K2tog*, repeat from * to * to end. (30 sts)
• Row 78: Purl.
• Row 79 (Decrease): *K3, K2tog*, repeat from * to * to end. (24 sts)
• Row 80: Purl. This marks the neck.

Head

Continue with Yarn A from the neck stitches.

• Row 81 (Increase): *K1, Inc*, repeat from * to * to end. (36 sts)
• Row 82: Purl.
• Row 83 (Increase): *K2, Inc*, repeat from * to * to end. (48 sts)
• Row 84: Purl.
• Row 85 (Increase): *K7, Inc*, repeat from * to * to end. (54 sts)
• Rows 86-106: Work straight in stockinette stitch to form the height of the face.
• Row 107 (Decrease): *K7, K2tog*, repeat from * to * to end. (48 sts)
• Row 108: Purl.
• Row 109 (Decrease): *K6, K2tog*, repeat from * to * to end. (42 sts)
• Row 110: Purl.
• Row 111 (Decrease): *K5, K2tog*, repeat from * to * to end. (36 sts)
• Row 112: Purl.
• Row 113 (Decrease): *K4, K2tog*, repeat from * to * to end. (30 sts)
• Row 114 (Decrease): *K3, K2tog*, repeat from * to * to end. (24 sts)
• Row 115 (Decrease): *K2, K2tog*, repeat from * to * to end. (18 sts)
• Row 116 (Decrease): *K1, K2tog*, repeat from * to * to end. (12 sts)
• Row 117: K2tog across. (6 sts)

Cut yarn, thread through remaining loops, pull tight, and secure. Sew the back seam of the head and body using mattress stitch, stuffing firmly as you go.

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Arms (Make 2)

Using Yarn A.

• Row 1: Cast on 10 sts.
• Row 2: Inc in every st. (20 sts)
• Rows 3-26: Work in stockinette stitch.
• Row 27: *K2, K2tog*, repeat to end. (15 sts)
• Row 28: Purl.
• Row 29: K2tog across to last st, K1. (8 sts)

Cut yarn, draw through stitches, sew side seam. Stuff lightly.

Ears (Make 2)

The ears are long and floppy. Use Yarn A.

• Row 1: Cast on 14 sts.
• Rows 2-42: Work in stockinette stitch.
• Row 43 (Decrease): SSK, K10, K2tog. (12 sts)
• Row 44: Purl.
• Row 45 (Decrease): SSK, K8, K2tog. (10 sts)
• Row 46: Purl.
• Row 47 (Decrease): SSK, K6, K2tog. (8 sts)
• Row 48: Purl.
• Row 49 (Decrease): SSK, K4, K2tog. (6 sts)
• Row 50: Purl.
• Row 51 (Decrease): SSK, K2, K2tog. (4 sts)
• Row 52: K2tog twice. Fasten off.

Part 2: The Snapdragon Coat

This coat is knitted in Yarn B (Yellow) with vertical columns of colorwork resembling snapdragons or tall flowers.

Coat Body

Using Yarn B (Yellow), cast on 60 sts.

• Rows 1-4: Knit (Garter Stitch) in Yellow.
• Row 5 (Begin Colorwork): Join Yarn C (Blue) and Yarn D (Terracotta).

  Pattern Logic: You will create vertical stems using Blue with small “buds” or leaves branching off in Terracotta and Blue.

  Work in Fair Isle, carrying floats loosely.

  Row 5: *K4 Yellow, K1 Blue (Stem)*, repeat to end.

  Row 6: Purl, maintaining colors.

  Row 7: *K4 Yellow, K1 Blue, K1 Terracotta (Flower)*, repeat.

  Continue this vertical stripe pattern, alternating placement of leaves/flowers, until piece measures 5 inches.

• Row 30: Break contrast yarns. Continue in Yellow.
• Row 31 (Armholes): K10, cast off 4, K32, cast off 4, K10.
• Row 32: P10, cast on 4, P32, cast on 4, P10.
• Rows 33-38: Work straight in stockinette.
• Row 39: Cast off.

The Capelet

The capelet is attached or worn separately over the coat.

Using Yarn B (Yellow), cast on 60 sts.

• Rows 1-4: Work in Stockinette.
• Row 5 (Stripe): Change to Yarn C (Blue). Knit 2 rows.
• Row 7: Change to Yarn B (Yellow).
• Row 8 (Decrease): *K4, K2tog*, repeat to end.
• Row 9: Purl.
• Row 10 (Decrease): *K3, K2tog*, repeat to end.
• Row 11: Purl.
• Row 12 (Decrease): *K2, K2tog*, repeat to end. (Neck edge).
• Row 13: Cast off.
• Scalloped Edge: Crochet a small scallop in Blue along the bottom edge of the capelet.

Part 3: The Bonnet

This bonnet matches the bunny’s skin tone (Apricot) but features a decorative rim.

• Brim: Cast on 54 sts using Yarn C (Blue). Knit 2 rows.
• Band: Change to Yarn B (Yellow). Knit 2 rows.
• Main Hat: Change to Yarn A (Apricot). Work in stockinette stitch for 12 rows.
• Decrease: *K4, K2tog*, repeat to end. Purl back. *K3, K2tog*, repeat to end. Continue until 8 sts remain. Draw yarn through.
• Ties: Braided yarn ties or I-cords in Apricot sewn to the corners.

Part 4: Shoes

Using Yarn A (Apricot/Peach) to match the bunny, with a grey sole.

• Sole: Using Grey yarn, cast on 10 sts. Knit 6 rows.
• Upper: Change to Yarn A. Pick up 24 sts around three sides.
• Rows 1-5: Stockinette stitch.
• Row 6 (Toe): K8, (K2tog) 4 times, K8.
• Row 7: Purl.
• Row 8 (Toe): K8, (K2tog) 2 times, K8.
• Row 9: Cast off.

Sew heel seam. Add a strap and button.

Part 5: Gardening Accessories

Watering Can

Using Yarn B (Yellow) and Yarn C (Blue).

• Body: With Yellow, cast on 12 sts. Work stockinette for 1.5 inches. K2tog across. Draw through. Stuff. Sew bottom seam.
• Spout: With Blue, cast on 6 sts. Knit 1 inch. Cast off. Sew to side.
• Handle: With Blue, knit an I-cord arc sewn to top and back.

Potted Plant with Ladybug

• Pot: Using Yarn D (Terracotta), cast on 10 sts. Knit a strip 3 inches long. Sew short ends to make a cylinder. Sew a circle for the base. Stuff firmly.
• Soil: Using Yarn E (Brown), knit a circle to fit inside the top.
• Ladybug: Using Red yarn, cast on 4 sts. Inc to 8. Knit 4 rows. Dec to 4. Draw through. Embroider black spots and head. Sew to the “soil”.

Shovel

• Blade: Using Yarn F (Grey), cast on 6 sts. Knit 4 rows. Dec 1 st at each end. K2tog. (Pointed shape).
• Handle: Using Brown yarn, knit an I-cord 3 inches long. Sew to the flat edge of the blade.

Backpack

Using Yarn B (Yellow) and Yarn A (Peach).

• Body: Cast on 15 sts in Yellow. Work stockinette for 3 inches.
• Front Pocket: Pick up stitches on the front in Blue. Knit a small patch pocket.
• Flap: Using Peach, pick up stitches at the top back. Knit 1 inch garter stitch. Cast off.
• Straps: Knit two I-cords in Grey and attach to back.

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Part 6: Assembly and Finishing

1. Stuffing: Stuff the bunny’s legs, body, and head firmly. Ensure the neck is very stiff so the head doesn’t droop.
2. Seaming: Use mattress stitch for the back of the legs, body, and head. This creates an invisible seam which is professional and neat.
3. Face Details:
   • Eyes: Insert safety eyes between rows 90 and 91, spaced about 9 stitches apart.
   • Nose: Using dark brown embroidery thread, stitch a “Y” shape for the nose and mouth.
4. Attaching Parts:
   • Ears: Fold the cast-on edge of the ear slightly in half and sew to the side of the head, level with the eyes, so they drape downwards.
   • Arms: Sew the arms to the sides of the body, just below the neck seam.
5. Dressing:
   • Put the shoes on the feet.
   • Put the coat/dress on the bunny and fasten the buttons.
   • Place the bonnet on the head and tie the strings.
   • Put the backpack on her back.
   • Arrange the watering can, pot, and shovel around her feet.

Your Snapdragon Sunroom Bunny is now complete! This project creates a scene of productive gardening and sunny happiness.