Her wardrobe is a tribute to the exquisite “Delft Blue” pottery style. She wears a stunning Milky White Dress featuring intricate Delft Blue Floral Motifs (reminiscent of Toile de Jouy patterns) knitted into the hem and bodice. To ward off the gentle breeze of the garden, she layers a long-line Powder Blue Cardigan with a graceful V-neck cut. Her head is adorned with a vintage-inspired Beige/Sand Cloche Hat, finished with a large, handcrafted Knitted Camellia Flower on the side. On her feet, she wears elegant Dark Blue Mary Jane Shoes. She is ready to serve her guests with a miniature Knitted Teacup and Saucer and is accompanied by a very polite Gentleman Mouse wearing a tiny bow tie.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

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 stitch)
• m1 – make 1 (lifted increase)
• k2tog – knit 2 stitches together (decrease)
• ssk – slip, slip, knit (decrease)
• sl1 – slip one stitch
• MC – Main Color (Bunny Beige)
• CC – Contrast Colors (Milky White, Delft/Royal Blue, Powder Blue, Dark Blue, Mouse Grey)

Materials

• Yarn: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Oatmeal/Beige: Approx. 50g for the bunny body and hat base.
  • Milky White: Approx. 30g for the dress base and teacup.
  • Delft Blue (Royal Blue): Approx. 15g for the dress colorwork and shoes.
  • Powder Blue (Light Blue): Approx. 30g for the cardigan.
  • Mouse Grey: Approx. 10g for the mouse companion.
  • Black: Scrap for embroidery.
• Needles:
  • US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs or circular needles (Bunny, Shoes, Mouse).
  • US 2 (2.75 mm) DPNs (For the delicate teacup and saucer).
  • US 4 (3.5 mm) Straight or circular needles (Clothing).
• Notions: Fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, embroidery floss (Blue for fine floral details), 3 tiny buttons for the cardigan.

Gauge & Finished Size

• Gauge: 24 sts and 30 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch on US 3 needles.
• Finished Size: Approximately 14 inches (36 cm) tall from shoes to the top of the hat.

Construction Overview

• Bunny: Worked in the round from the feet up. Legs are knitted separately, then joined. Body and head are one continuous piece. Arms and ears are knitted separately and sewn on.
• Porcelain Dress: Worked flat or in the round (flat is recommended for Intarsia/Fair Isle color management). The blue floral pattern is knitted into the hem using colorwork charts (or embroidered later for ease).
• V-Neck Cardigan: Worked flat from the top down with raglan shaping and V-neck increases/decreases.
• Cloche Hat: Worked in the round, deep and bell-shaped.
• Accessories: The Teacup is a tiny cylinder; the Saucer is a flat circle; the Mouse is a miniature shaped toy.

Bunny Body Instructions

Legs (Make 2)

With Oatmeal yarn and US 3 needles.

Rnd 1: CO 10 sts. Join in the round. k all.

Rnd 2: kfb in every st (20 sts).

Rnds 3–8: k all (Foot).

Rnd 9 (Heel): k10, turn. p10, turn. k10, turn. p10, turn. k all sts to end of rnd.

Rnds 10–35: k all. Stuff foot firmly and leg lightly.

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

Body

Rnd 36 (Join): k across 10 sts of second leg, CO 4 sts, k across 20 sts of first leg, CO 4 sts, k remaining 10 sts of second leg (48 sts). Join to work in the round.

Rnds 37–48: k all (Hips).

Rnd 49: *k6, k2tog* rep around (42 sts).

Rnds 50–60: k all.

Rnd 61: *k5, k2tog* rep around (36 sts).

Rnds 62–66: k all.

Rnd 67: *k4, k2tog* rep around (30 sts).

Rnd 68: *k3, k2tog* rep around (24 sts).

Rnd 69 (Neck): *k2, k2tog* rep around (18 sts).

Rnds 70–72: k all for neck. Stuff body firmly.

Head

Rnd 73: *k2, m1* rep around (27 sts).

Rnd 74: *k3, m1* rep around (36 sts).

Rnd 75: *k3, m1* rep around (48 sts).

Rnds 76–96: k all. Stuff neck very firmly.

Rnd 97: *k6, k2tog* rep around (42 sts).

Rnd 98: *k5, k2tog* rep around (36 sts).

Rnd 99: *k4, k2tog* rep around (30 sts).

Rnd 100: *k3, k2tog* rep around (24 sts).

Rnd 101: *k2, k2tog* rep around (18 sts).

Rnd 102: k2tog around (9 sts).

Cut yarn, thread through remaining stitches, pull tight.

Arms (Make 2)

With Oatmeal yarn, CO 8 sts. Join in round.

Rnd 1: kfb around (16 sts).

Rnds 2–24: k all.

Rnd 25: k2tog, k to last 2 sts, ssk (14 sts).

BO. Stuff lightly and sew to body.

Ears (Make 2)

With Oatmeal yarn, worked flat. CO 12 sts.

Rows 1–35: Stockinette stitch (knit RS, purl WS).

Row 36: ssk, k8, k2tog (10 sts).

Row 37: p all.

Row 38: ssk, k6, k2tog (8 sts).

Row 39: p all.

Row 40: ssk, k4, k2tog (6 sts).

Row 41: ssk, k2, k2tog (4 sts).

BO. Sew to head.

“Delft Blue” Ceramic Dress

Worked flat from bottom up using Milky White yarn and US 4 needles.

Skirt: CO 60 sts.

Rows 1–4: Garter stitch (Hem) in White.

Ceramic Floral Pattern Section:

Note: You can use Fair Isle knitting here or duplicate stitch later.

Rows 5–15: Work in Stockinette. Join Delft Blue yarn.

Pattern logic: Create a pattern of small flowers. E.g., Row 6: *3 White, 1 Blue, 3 White*… Row 7: *2 White, 3 Blue, 2 White*…

Aim for a vintage “Toile de Jouy” look—scattered blue motifs on the white ground.

Upper Skirt:

Switch back to pure Milky White.

Work in Stockinette until skirt measures 3.5 inches.

Waist Decrease (RS): *k2, k2tog* rep across (45 sts).

Waistband: Work 4 rows k1, p1 rib.

Bodice:

Work 8 rows Stockinette.

Detail: Knit a small “V” shape in Delft Blue in the center of the chest to mimic a necklace or bodice embroidery.

Armhole Shaping:

Row 1: k10 (Back), BO 4, k17 (Front), BO 4, k10 (Back).

Work the three sections separately for 8 rows. BO all sections.

Sew seams. The dress should look like fine china.

Powder Blue V-Neck Cardigan

A longer, elegant cut. Worked flat from top down using Powder Blue yarn and US 4 needles.

Neck: CO 28 sts.

Row 1 (WS): Purl all.

Raglan Setup (RS):

k2 (Front), pm, k4 (Sleeve), pm, k16 (Back), pm, k4 (Sleeve), pm, k2 (Front).

Shape V-Neck and Raglan:

Row 1 (Inc): *k to marker, m1, sm, k1, m1* repeat at all markers, k to end. (Raglan incs).

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3: k1, m1 (Front neck inc), *k to marker, m1, sm, k1, m1* at markers, k to last st, m1, k1.

Row 4: Purl.

Repeat Rows 1–4 until sleeve sections have 14 sts and Front sections have enough width to meet in the middle.

Divide: Work Front, place Sleeve sts on holder, Work Back, place Sleeve sts on holder, Work Front.

Body: Work on body sts for 3 inches (longer than usual).

Hem: Work 6 rows k1, p1 rib. BO.

Sleeves: Pick up sleeve sts. Knit 1.5 inches. Work 4 rows rib. BO.

Button Band: Pick up stitches along the front edges and neck. Knit 3 rows rib. BO. Sew 3 tiny buttons.

Cloche Hat with Camellia Flower

With Beige/Sand yarn and US 3 needles.

Crown: CO 6 sts. Join in round.

Rnd 1: kfb around (12 sts).

Rnd 2: *k1, m1* around (18 sts).

Rnd 3: *k2, m1* around (24 sts).

Rnd 4: *k3, m1* around (30 sts).

Rnd 5: *k4, m1* around (36 sts).

Rnd 6: *k5, m1* around (42 sts).

Rnd 7: *k6, m1* around (48 sts).

Body: Work straight for 2 inches.

Brim: *k7, m1* around (54 sts). Knit 5 rounds. Purl 1 round (turning ridge). Knit 5 rounds. BO. Fold the brim under and hem it.

Camellia Flower:

With Milky White yarn. CO 40 sts.

Row 1: Knit.

Row 2: *kfb* in every st (80 sts).

Row 3: Purl.

Row 4: *kfb* in every st (160 sts).

Row 5: BO loosely.

Coil this very ruffled strip into a rosette shape. Sew tightly to the side of the hat.

Dark Blue Mary Jane Shoes

Make 2. With Dark Blue yarn and US 3 needles.

Sole: CO 10 sts. Knit 12 rows Garter. Round toe. BO.

Upper: Pick up 32 sts around sole.

Rnds 1–3: Knit all.

Rnd 4 (Toe): k10, (k2tog) 6 times, k10 (26 sts).

Rnd 5: BO all sts.

Strap: Chain a strap across the instep.

High Tea Accessories

Miniature Teacup & Saucer

With US 2 (2.75mm) needles and Milky White yarn.

Teacup:

CO 6 sts. Inc to 15 sts.

Knit 6 rounds (Cup body).

Purl 1 round (Rim).

Knit 1 round. BO.

Handle: Make a tiny 2-stitch I-cord (0.5 inch). Sew to side.

Embroidery: Use blue thread to stitch tiny dots or flowers on the cup.

Saucer:

CO 6 sts. Inc to 18 sts.

Knit 2 rounds.

Inc to 24 sts. BO. It should be a flat circle.

Gentleman Mouse

With Mouse Grey yarn.

Body/Head: CO 6 sts. Inc to 12. Knit 5 rounds. Dec to 6 (Neck). Inc to 10 (Head). Knit 4 rounds. Dec to 4. Close.

Ears: Pick up 3 sts on head. Knit 2 rows. BO. Make 2 large ears.

Tail: Long I-cord in pink or grey.

Bow Tie: With Dark Blue yarn, tie a tiny bow around the mouse’s neck.

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider elegant eyes. Use pink thread for a nose.
• Dressing: Put on the ceramic-patterned dress. Layer the powder blue cardigan over it. Put on the dark blue shoes. Place the cloche hat with the camellia on the head.
• Props: Balance the teacup and saucer on the bunny’s hands (or tack with thread). Place the polite mouse nearby.

Your “Sunday High Tea” Bunny is ready to host a sophisticated afternoon! Enjoy the tea.