Her wardrobe is a confection of Candy Pink and Sugar White. She wears a cheerful dress featuring a skirt with Pink and White Stripes, reminiscent of traditional peppermint candy or rock candy. To keep warm, she layers a soft Pink Cardigan adorned with playful, multi-colored buttons that look just like little candies themselves. Her head is topped with a stylish Pink Baker Boy Hat (a cap with a small brim), giving her a jaunty, playful look. On her feet, she wears pristine White Mary Janes. She carries a giant Swirly Lollipop knitted in rainbow pastels and is accompanied by a traditional pink “Sugar Mouse”—a classic British sweet treat brought to life.

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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 (Candy Pink, White, Pastel Scraps: Mint, Yellow, Blue)

Materials

• Yarn: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Oatmeal/Beige: Approx. 50g for the bunny body.
  • Candy Pink: Approx. 40g for the dress stripes, cardigan, and hat.
  • Pure White: Approx. 25g for the dress stripes and shoes.
  • Pastel Scraps: Mint, Yellow, Blue for the lollipop.
  • Pale Pink: Small amount for the Sugar Mouse.
• 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), 4-5 small colorful buttons, a wooden dowel or lollipop stick.

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.
• Peppermint Dress: Worked flat. The skirt features crisp horizontal stripes. Ideally, carry the yarn up the side to avoid weaving in too many ends.
• Candy Button Cardigan: Worked flat from the top down (raglan style).
• Baker Boy Hat: Worked in the round (or flat and seamed). It features a distinct “peak” or brim at the front and a gathered, slightly puffy crown.
• Accessories: The Lollipop is a coiled multi-color I-cord; the Sugar Mouse is a simple 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.

Peppermint Stripe Dress

Worked flat from the bottom up using US 4 needles. Carry yarns loosely up the side.

Skirt: With Candy Pink, CO 60 sts.

Rows 1–4: Garter stitch (Pink).

Stripe Pattern:

Join White.

Rows 5–6: White (Stockinette).

Rows 7–8: Pink (Stockinette).

Repeat these 4 rows until the skirt measures 3.5 inches. End with a Pink stripe.

Waist Decrease (Pink only):

Next Row (RS): *k2, k2tog* rep across (45 sts).

Waistband: With Pink, work 4 rows k1, p1 rib.

Bodice: With Pink, work 8 rows Stockinette.

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.

Finishing: Sew shoulder seams. Sew back seam up to the waist. The stripes should match up at the back.

Pink “Candy Button” Cardigan

Worked flat from top down using Candy Pink yarn and US 4 needles.

Neck: CO 28 sts.

Rows 1–2: k1, p1 rib. (Create buttonhole on Row 2 if desired, or push buttons through later).

Raglan Increases:

Row 3 (RS): k5 (Front), pm, k4 (Sleeve), pm, k10 (Back), pm, k4 (Sleeve), pm, k5 (Front).

Row 4: Purl.

Row 5: *k to marker, m1, sm, k1, m1* repeat at all markers, k to end.

Row 6: Purl.

Repeat Rows 5–6 until sleeve sections have 14 sts.

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

Body: Work on body sts for 2 inches.

Hem: Work 4 rows Garter Stitch. BO.

Sleeves: Pick up sleeve sts. Knit 6 rows. Work 4 rows Garter Stitch. BO.

Sew sleeve seams.

Buttons: Sew 4 or 5 different colored small buttons (yellow, blue, mint, pink) down the front band to look like candies.

Pink Baker Boy Hat

This hat has a structured brim/peak and a full crown. With Candy Pink yarn and US 3 needles.

The Peak (Brim):

CO 14 sts.

Row 1: Knit.

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3: kfb, k to last st, kfb (16 sts).

Row 4: Purl.

Row 5: kfb, k to last st, kfb (18 sts).

Rows 6–10: Stockinette.

Row 11: ssk, k to last 2, k2tog.

Row 12: Purl.

Break yarn. Leave sts on a spare needle or holder.

Hat Band & Crown:

CO 30 sts. Knit across the 16 sts of the Peak (RS facing). Cast on 30 sts. (Total 76 sts). Join in round.

Rnds 1–4: k1, p1 rib (This band sits around the head).

Increase for Crown:

Rnd 5: *k1, m1* around (152 sts). (This creates the “floppy” baker boy volume).

Rnds 6–12: Knit all.

Decrease:

Rnd 13: *k2, k2tog* around.

Rnd 14: Knit.

Rnd 15: *k1, k2tog* around.

Rnd 16: *k2tog* around.

Continue decreasing until 8 sts remain. Draw tight.

Block the hat so the peak sticks out and the crown flops slightly forward.

White Mary Janes

Make 2. With Pure White 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.

Sweet Shop Accessories

Giant Swirly Lollipop

You need 3 strands of yarn: Pink, Yellow, and Mint (or Blue).

Method:

Using US 3 needles, CO 3 sts with Pink. Knit an I-cord for 10 inches.

Repeat with Yellow.

Repeat with Mint.

Assembly:

Braid the three I-cords together loosely or twist them together.

Starting from one end, coil the twisted cord into a tight flat spiral (like a snail shell). Sew the edges together as you coil to secure it.

Insert a lollipop stick or a wooden dowel into the base of the spiral (add a dab of glue).

You can tie a small ribbon bow where the stick meets the candy.

Sugar Mouse

A classic British sweet! With Pale Pink yarn.

Body: CO 4 sts. Inc to 12. Knit 5 rounds.

Dec to 8. Knit 2 rounds.

Head: Inc to 12. Knit 3 rounds.

Dec to 4 (Pointy nose). Draw tight.

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

Tail: A long piece of pink string or yarn knotted at the end (the “sugar mouse” usually has a string tail).

Eyes: Pink sugar mice often have red eyes, or you can use black.

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider bright, excited eyes. Use pink thread for a nose.
• Dressing: Put on the striped dress. Layer the pink cardigan over it. Put on the white shoes. Place the pink baker boy cap on the head, positioning the peak over the forehead.
• Props: Place the giant lollipop in one hand. Set the sugar mouse near her feet.

Your “Sweet Shop” Bunny is ready for a treat! Delicious knitting.