Her wardrobe is a masterclass in calming color therapy, utilizing a palette of Soft Lavender, Deep Plum, and Fresh Herbal Green. She wears a long, flowing Lavender Dress that serves as a canvas for her craft; the skirt is intricately hand-embroidered with tall stalks of dill and fragrant lavender sprigs, representing her knowledge of botany. To keep her core warm while she works in her drying shed, she wears a structured Dark Purple Wool Vest (Gilet) fastened with rustic wooden buttons. Her ears are gently pulled back under a matching Lavender Kerchief tied sweetly under her chin.

She walks through the garden in practical Deep Purple Shoes. She carries the tools of her trade: a miniature Drawstring Sachet Bag filled with dried blooms, and she is accompanied by a fuzzy, round Bumblebee, the most important helper in her apothecary garden.

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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 (Lavender, Dark Purple/Plum, Herbal Green, Yellow, Black)

Materials

• Yarn: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Oatmeal/Beige: Approx. 50g for the bunny body.
  • Soft Lavender: Approx. 40g for the dress, kerchief, and sachet.
  • Dark Purple (Plum/Eggplant): Approx. 25g for the vest and shoes.
  • Herbal Green: Scrap for embroidery stems.
  • Yellow & Black: Scraps for the bumblebee.
• Needles:
  • US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs or circular needles (Bunny, Shoes, Bee, Accessories).
  • US 4 (3.5 mm) Straight or circular needles (Clothing).
• Notions: Fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, embroidery floss (Green for stems, Purple for flowers, Yellow for dill), 3 small wooden buttons.

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 tips 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 one continuous piece. Arms and ears are knitted separately and sewn on.
• Herbalist Dress: Worked flat from the bottom up. The skirt is knit in Stockinette stitch to provide a smooth surface for the botanical embroidery.
• Apothecary Vest: Worked flat in one piece to the armholes, then divided for fronts and back. It features a garter stitch border.
• Kerchief: Worked flat as a triangle with attached ties.
• Accessories: The Sachet is a small pouch with eyelets; the Bee is a round 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.

The Herbalist Dress

Worked flat from the bottom up using Soft Lavender yarn and US 4 needles. The simplicity of the knitting allows the embroidery to shine.

Skirt: CO 64 sts.

Rows 1–4: Garter stitch (Hem).

Rows 5–34: Work in Stockinette stitch. This is your “garden bed” for the 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.

Botanical Embroidery (The Signature Step):

Before sewing the back seam, lay the dress flat.

1. Dill/Fennel: Use Herbal Green floss to stitch tall, thin stems using a stem stitch. At the top of the stems, use Light Green or Yellow floss to create “umbels”—clusters of French knots that fan out like fireworks.

2. Lavender: Stitch shorter, straight green stems. Use Dark Purple floss to create the flower spikes using lazy daisy stitches or bullion knots stacked vertically near the top of the stem.

Arrange these plants along the hemline as if they are growing in a garden border.

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

Dark Purple Apothecary Vest

Worked flat using Dark Purple (Plum) yarn and US 4 needles.

Body: CO 46 sts.

Rows 1–4: Garter stitch (Hem).

Main Section:

Row 5 (RS): k3 (Garter border), k to last 3 sts, k3 (Garter border).

Row 6 (WS): k3, p to last 3 sts, k3.

Repeat Rows 5–6 for 1.5 inches.

Divide for Armholes:

Row 1: k10 (Front), BO 4, k18 (Back), BO 4, k10 (Front).

Upper Fronts (Work both sides):

Work straight in Stockinette (keeping garter edges) for 1.5 inches.

Shape Neck: Bind off 3 sts at the neck edge. Dec 1 st at neck edge every RS row twice. BO remaining shoulder sts.

Upper Back:

Work straight for 1.5 inches. BO.

Finishing: Sew shoulder seams. Sew 3 wooden buttons to the front band (you can push them through the knit fabric or make loop buttonholes).

Lavender Kerchief

With Soft Lavender yarn and US 4 needles.

Cast On: 3 sts.

Row 1: Knit.

Row 2: k1, yo, knit to last st, yo, k1.

Repeat Row 2 until the triangle is wide enough to cover the bunny’s head (approx 9 inches along the top edge).

Edging: Knit 2 rows Garter stitch. BO loosely.

Ties: Pick up 3 sts at the two top corners. Knit I-cords for 5 inches each.

Detail: You can embroider a tiny lavender sprig on the point of the kerchief.

Deep Purple Shoes

Make 2. With Dark Purple 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 and secure with a button.

Healing Accessories

Drawstring Sachet Bag

With Soft Lavender yarn.

CO 12 sts.

Row 1: Inc in every st (24 sts).

Work in Stockinette for 1.5 inches.

Eyelet Row: *k2, yo, k2tog* repeat around.

Work 2 more rows. BO.

Cord: Twist a cord using Dark Purple yarn and weave it through the eyelets.

Detail: Embroider a small berry or flower on the front of the bag. Stuff slightly to look full.

Bumblebee Companion

With Yellow and Black yarn and US 3 needles.

Body: Start with Black. CO 6 sts. Inc to 12.

Change to Yellow. Knit 2 rounds.

Change to Black. Knit 2 rounds.

Change to Yellow. Knit 2 rounds.

Change to Black. Dec to 6 sts. Stuff firmly. Close.

Wings: With White yarn, knit two tiny leaves (CO 3, inc to 5, dec to 1) and sew to the back.

Eyes: French knots in Black on the yellow face section.

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider calm, wise eyes. Use dark purple or brown thread for a nose.
• Dressing: Put on the embroidered dress. Layer the purple vest over it and button it up. Put on the purple shoes. Tie the lavender kerchief over the head.
• Props: Hang the sachet bag on the bunny’s wrist. Place the round bumblebee near her hand or on the sachet.

Your “Lavender Apothecary” Bunny is ready to heal and soothe! Happy knitting.