Her wardrobe is a breath of fresh air, utilizing a palette of Daffodil Yellow, Fresh Lime Green, and Snow White. She wears a pristine white dress, the hem of which serves as a canvas for exquisite hand-embroidered daffodils, bringing a touch of the garden into her attire. To keep warm in the crisp spring breeze, she wears a sunny yellow capelet tied with a delicate green ribbon. Her head is protected by a sweet lime green bonnet, framed with a soft white ruffled edge. On her feet, she sports matching yellow shoes. She is ready for the festivities with a wicker-style basket overflowing with pastel Easter eggs, and she is accompanied by a fuzzy, adorable yellow Duckling friend.

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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)
• yo – yarn over
• MC – Main Color (Oatmeal/Beige for bunny)
• CC – Contrast Colors (White, Daffodil Yellow, Lime Green, Basket Brown, Pastel scraps)

Materials

• Yarn: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Oatmeal/Beige: Approx. 50g for the bunny body.
  • Snow White: Approx. 35g for the dress and bonnet ruffle.
  • Daffodil Yellow: Approx. 30g for the capelet, shoes, duckling, and embroidery.
  • Lime/Spring Green: Approx. 20g for the bonnet and stems.
  • Light Brown: Approx. 15g for the basket.
  • Pastel Scraps: Pink, Blue, Lilac for the eggs.
  • Orange Scrap: For the duckling beak.
• Needles:
  • US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs or circular needles (Bunny, Shoes, Accessories).
  • US 4 (3.5 mm) Straight or circular needles (Clothing).
• Notions: Fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, black embroidery floss (eyes), green satin ribbon (approx. 12 inches/30cm), embroidery needle.

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 ears.

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.
• Daffodil Dress: Worked flat from the bottom up. The skirt is stockinette to allow for embroidery.
• Capelet: Worked flat from the neck down, increasing rapidly to create a circular drape.
• Bonnet: Worked flat to frame the face, with a back shaping section. A white ruffled edge is added to the front brim.
• Accessories: The Basket uses a simple garter or basketweave stitch; the Eggs are simple ovals; the Duckling is a 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.

White Daffodil Dress

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

Skirt: CO 64 sts.

Rows 1–4: Garter stitch (Hem).

Rows 5–32: Work in Stockinette stitch. This is the canvas for your embroidery.

Waist Decrease (RS): *k2, k2tog* rep across (48 sts).

Waistband: Work 4 rows k1, p1 rib.

Bodice: Work 8 rows Stockinette.

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.

The Daffodil Embroidery:

Before sewing the back seam, embroider 5 or 6 daffodils along the hem.

1. Stems & Leaves: Use Lime Green yarn to stitch vertical straight stitches for stems and long, thin V-shapes for leaves.

2. Flowers: Use Daffodil Yellow yarn. Create a star shape with 6 points for the petals using satin stitch.

3. Trumpet: In the center of the petals, work a cluster of French knots or a small bullion knot in a slightly darker yellow or orange (if available) to create the 3D trumpet effect.

Finishing: Sew shoulder seams. Sew back seam up to the waist.

Yellow Spring Capelet

Worked flat from the neck down using Daffodil Yellow yarn and US 4 needles.

Neck: CO 32 sts.

Row 1 (Eyelet Row): k2, *yo, k2tog* repeat to last 2 sts, k2. (This creates holes for the green ribbon).

Increases:

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3 (RS): *k2, m1* rep across (approx 48 sts).

Row 4: Purl all (keeping first and last 2 sts in Garter for edges).

Row 5: *k3, m1* rep across (approx 64 sts).

Row 6: Purl all (keeping edges).

Body:

Work in Stockinette with Garter edges for 2 inches.

Border: Work 4 rows Garter Stitch to prevent curling. BO loosely.

Finishing: Weave the green satin ribbon through the eyelets at the neck and tie in a bow at the front.

Lime Bonnet with White Ruffle

With Lime Green yarn and US 3 needles.

Bonnet Base: CO 42 sts.

Work in Stockinette stitch for 2.5 inches.

Back Shaping:

Row 1: *k4, k2tog* across.

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3: *k3, k2tog* across.

Row 4: Purl.

Row 5: *k2, k2tog* across.

Row 6: Purl.

Row 7: *k1, k2tog* across.

Cut yarn, draw through remaining sts. Sew back seam.

White Ruffle:

With Snow White yarn, pick up 42 sts along the front cast-on edge.

Row 1: *kfb* in every st (84 sts).

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3: *k1, yo, k1, pass yo over k1* (Picot-like edge) or simply knit.

Row 4: BO loosely.

Ties: Attach white yarn braided ties to the corners.

Yellow Shoes

Make 2. With Daffodil Yellow 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.

Easter Accessories

Wicker-Style Basket

With Light Brown yarn and US 3 needles.

Base: CO 10 sts. Knit a square (approx 16 rows). Pick up stitches on all 4 sides (approx 40 sts).

Body:

Rnds 1–2: Purl all (Ridge).

Rnds 3–8: Knit all (or k2, p2 for woven texture).

Rnds 9–10: Purl all.

BO.

Handle: CO 4 sts. Knit a garter strip 6 inches long. Sew to sides.

Easter Eggs

Make 3–5 in various Pastel colors.

CO 6 sts. Inc to 12.

Knit 3 rounds.

Inc to 15. Knit 3 rounds.

Dec to 8. Stuff.

Dec to 4. Close.

Little Duckling

With Daffodil Yellow yarn.

Body: CO 6 sts. Inc to 18 sts. Knit 5 rounds. Dec to 9 sts. Stuff body.

Head: Inc to 15 sts. Knit 4 rounds. Dec to 6 sts. Stuff head. Close.

Wings (Make 2): Pick up 3 sts on the side. Knit 3 rows. Dec to 1. Fasten off.

Beak: With Orange, embroider a small triangle on the face.

Feet: With Orange, make two small French knots or loops at the base.

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider bright, happy eyes. Use brown thread for a nose.
• Dressing: Put on the white daffodil dress. Layer the yellow capelet over it and tie the green bow. Put on the yellow shoes. Place the green bonnet on the head.
• Props: Place the basket of eggs near the bunny’s feet. Position the duckling by her side.

Your “Daffodil Spring” Bunny is ready for the Easter parade! Happy knitting.