Her wardrobe is a classic nod to traditional kitchen textiles. She wears a charming Sky Blue and White Gingham Dress, reminiscent of a vintage tablecloth, which provides a cheerful base for her outfit. Layered over this is a crisp White Pinafore Apron, essential for keeping her dress clean. The apron features a spacious front pocket, hand-embroidered with a sweet red strawberry. To keep her fur tidy while she bakes, she wears a puffy Sky Blue Beret. Her look is finished with a pop of color: bright Red Mary Jane Shoes. Tucked safely in her apron pocket is her tiny assistant, a Chef Mouse wearing his own miniature toque, and she keeps a tiny Oven Mitt handy for hot trays.

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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 stitch)
• m1 – make 1 (lifted increase)
• k2tog – knit 2 stitches together (decrease)
• ssk – slip, slip, knit (decrease)
• MC – Main Color (Oatmeal/Beige for bunny)
• CC – Contrast Colors (Sky Blue, White, Bright Red, Mouse Grey)

Materials

• Yarn: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Oatmeal/Beige: Approx. 50g for the bunny body.
  • Sky Blue: Approx. 30g for the dress and hat.
  • Pure White: Approx. 30g for the apron, dress checks, and mouse hat.
  • Bright Red: Approx. 15g for shoes and embroidery.
  • Mouse Grey: Small amount for the mouse.
  • Green & Yellow Scraps: For strawberry embroidery.
• Needles:
  • US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs or circular needles (Bunny, Shoes, Mouse).
  • US 4 (3.5 mm) Straight or circular needles (Clothing).
• Notions: Fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, black embroidery floss (eyes/nose), 2 small buttons (for dress and apron).

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 beret.

Construction Overview

• Bunny: Worked in the round from the feet up. Legs are knitted separately, then joined to form the hips. The body and head are knitted as one continuous piece. Arms and ears are knitted separately and sewn on.
• Gingham Dress: Worked flat or in the round. The gingham effect is created using stranded colorwork (carrying both blue and white yarn) in a 2×2 check pattern.
• Pinafore Apron: Worked flat. The skirt is gathered, and the bib and straps are worked upwards. A separate pocket is sewn on.
• Beret: Worked in the round with a ribbed brim and rapid increases.
• Accessories: The Mouse is a tiny shaped toy; the Chef Hat is a cylinder with a puff top.

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.

Sky Blue Gingham Dress

Worked flat from the bottom up using US 4 needles. You will need to carry both Sky Blue and White yarn along the back.

Hem: With Sky Blue, CO 64 sts. Work 2 rows Garter Stitch.

Gingham Pattern (Skirt):

Rows 1–2: *k2 Blue, k2 White* rep across.

Rows 3–4: *k2 White, k2 Blue* rep across.

Repeat these 4 rows until the skirt measures 3.5 inches. This creates the checkerboard/gingham effect.

Waist Decrease (Using Blue only):

Next Row (RS): *k2, k2tog* rep across (48 sts).

Purl back.

Bodice:

Continue in Sky Blue Stockinette stitch for 1 inch.

Armhole Shaping:

Row 1: k10 (Back), BO 4, k20 (Front), BO 4, k10 (Back).

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

Finishing: Sew shoulder seams. Sew back seam up to the waist. (The bodice looks solid blue, the skirt is gingham).

White Pinafore Apron

Worked flat using White yarn and US 4 needles.

Apron Skirt: CO 50 sts.

Rows 1–4: Garter stitch (Hem).

Rows 5–24: Stockinette stitch.

Waist: *k1, k2tog* across (approx 34 sts).

Waistband/Ties:

Cast on 20 sts (tie 1), knit across waist sts, cast on 20 sts (tie 2).

Knit 2 rows across all sts. BO the tie stitches at both ends, leaving the center 18 sts on the needle for the Bib.

Bib:

Work on center 18 sts in Stockinette for 1.5 inches.

Knit 2 rows Garter. BO.

Straps: Pick up 4 sts at top corners of bib. Knit straps to cross over back and button to the waistband.

Pocket:

CO 10 sts. Work in Stockinette for 1.5 inches. BO.

Embroidery: Before sewing the pocket to the apron front, embroider a strawberry.

1. Use Red yarn/floss to stitch a V-shape or heart shape. Fill it in with satin stitch.

2. Use Green floss to make 3 small loops at the top for leaves.

3. Use Yellow floss to make tiny seed specks on the red.

Sew pocket to the front of the apron.

Sky Blue Puffy Beret

With Sky Blue yarn and US 3 needles.

Brim: CO 44 sts. Join in round.

Rnds 1–5: k1, p1 rib.

Increase (Puff):

Rnd 6: *k1, m1* around (88 sts).

Body: Work in Stockinette stitch for 1.5 inches.

Crown Decrease:

Rnd 1: *k6, k2tog* around.

Rnd 2: Knit.

Rnd 3: *k5, k2tog* around.

Continue decreasing every round until 8 sts remain.

Stalk: Knit an I-cord on the 8 sts (or dec to 4) for 0.5 inch. BO.

Bright Red Shoes

Make 2. With Bright Red 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 small strap across the instep.

Baker’s Accessories

Tiny Chef Mouse

With Mouse Grey yarn and US 3 needles.

Body: CO 6 sts. Inc to 12. Knit 5 rounds. Dec to 6. Stuff.

Head: Inc to 10. Knit 3 rounds. Dec to 4. Close.

Ears: Pick up 2 sts on head. Knit 1 row. BO.

Chef Hat: With White yarn. CO 8 sts. Join in round. Knit 2 rounds. Inc to 16 sts. Knit 2 rounds. Dec to 4 sts. Draw tight. Sew this puffy mushroom shape to the mouse’s head.

Miniature Oven Mitt

With Red or Blue yarn.

CO 10 sts. Join in round.

Knit 5 rounds (Cuff).

Thumb: k5, slip remaining 5 sts to holder.

Join in round on these 5 sts plus CO 1 st. Knit 3 rounds. Close.

Hand: Pick up held sts plus 1 st from thumb base (6 sts).

Knit 6 rounds. Dec to 3. Close.

This creates a tiny mitten shape. Place in the apron pocket or tuck into the bunny’s hand.

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider warm, welcoming eyes. Use pink thread for a nose.
• Dressing: Put on the gingham dress. Layer the white apron over it and tie the bow at the back. Put on the red shoes. Place the blue beret on the head.
• Props: Tuck the chef mouse into the apron pocket so just his head and hat peek out. Attach the oven mitt to the apron belt or hand.

Your “Countryside Baker” Bunny is ready to bake some love! Enjoy.