Her wardrobe is a vibrant display of Rainbow Pastels grounded by fresh White. She wears a magnificent Tiered Dress, where each ruffle is a different soft shade—Pink, Blue, and Yellow—creating a delightful color-block effect reminiscent of a summer sorbet. Her top is a crisp White Short-Sleeved Blouse featuring a sweet Peter Pan collar. To shade her eyes from the sun, she dons a wide-brimmed Cream Sun Hat tied with long, fluttering pastel ribbons that dance in the wind. On her feet, she wears intricate Pink Strappy Sandals.

Her accessories are all about movement and flight. She holds a knitted Pinwheel with four colorful sails mounted on a stick, ready to spin at the slightest gust. Joining her in the sky is a cheerful Bluebird with wings spread wide, soaring alongside her.

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)
• yo – yarn over
• MC – Main Color (Oatmeal/Beige for bunny)
• CC – Contrast Colors (White, Pastel Pink, Pastel Blue, Pastel Yellow, Cream)

Materials

• Yarn: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Oatmeal/Beige: Approx. 50g for the bunny body.
  • White: Approx. 25g for the blouse top.
  • Pastel Palette: Approx. 15g each of Pink, Blue, and Yellow for the dress tiers, pinwheel, and shoes.
  • Cream: Approx. 20g for the sun hat.
  • Bright Blue: Approx. 10g for the bluebird.
• Needles:
  • US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs or circular needles (Bunny, Shoes, Bird, Accessories).
  • US 4 (3.5 mm) Straight or circular needles (Clothing).
• Notions: Fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, black embroidery floss (eyes), a wooden dowel or skewer for the pinwheel, pastel ribbons.

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 sandals 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.
• Tiered Rainbow Dress: Worked flat. The skirt is constructed in three distinct tiers, each in a different color, sewn or knitted together to create volume. The white bodice is attached at the waist.
• Sun Hat: Worked in the round with a very wide, floppy brim.
• Accessories: The Pinwheel is made of 4 small triangles sewn together; the Bluebird is shaped with open wings.

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. 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.

Tiered Pastel Dress

Worked flat using US 4 needles.

Tier 1 (Bottom – Yellow):

CO 80 sts.

Rows 1–4: Garter stitch.

Rows 5–12: Stockinette stitch.

Decrease Row: *k2, k2tog* across (60 sts). Break Yellow.

Tier 2 (Middle – Blue):

Join Blue.

Row 1 (RS): Knit (creates a ridge).

Rows 2–10: Stockinette stitch.

Decrease Row: *k2, k2tog* across (45 sts). Break Blue.

Tier 3 (Top Skirt – Pink):

Join Pink.

Row 1: Knit (creates ridge).

Rows 2–10: Stockinette stitch.

Decrease Row: *k7, k2tog* across (40 sts). Break Pink.

Bodice (White):

Join White.

Rows 1–8: Stockinette stitch.

Armholes:

Row 1: k8 (Back), BO 3, k18 (Front), BO 3, k8 (Back).

Work sections separately for 6 rows. BO.

Sew seams.

White Collar:

Pick up 20 sts around the neckline.

Row 1: *kfb* in every st (40 sts).

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3: Knit.

Row 4: BO. Sew a small button at the back.

Cream Sun Hat

With Cream 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).

Hat Body:

Work straight in Stockinette for 1.5 inches.

Wide Brim:

Rnd 1: *k1, m1* around (96 sts).

Rnds 2–8: Knit all (Stockinette creates a smooth brim).

Rnd 9: Purl (Garter ridge edge). BO loosely.

Ribbons: Attach long strands of pink, blue, and yellow ribbon to the back of the hat so they stream behind.

Pink Strappy Sandals

Make 2. With Pink yarn and US 3 needles.

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

Straps:

Toe Straps: Pick up 2 sts on the left side of the toe. Knit I-cord to reach the right side. Sew. Repeat to make a criss-cross (X shape) over the toes.

Ankle Strap: Pick up 2 sts at the heel. Knit a long I-cord to wrap around the ankle and tie in a bow.

Windy Day Accessories

The Pinwheel

You need 4 triangles: Pink, Blue, Yellow, White (or Cream).

Triangle Pattern (Make 1 of each color):

CO 8 sts.

Row 1: Knit.

Row 2: ssk, k to last 2, k2tog (6 sts).

Row 3: Knit.

Row 4: ssk, k to last 2, k2tog (4 sts).

Row 5: Knit.

Row 6: ssk, k2tog (2 sts).

Row 7: k2tog. Fasten off.

Assembly:

Sew the 4 triangles together at their points to form a square.

Fold one corner of each triangle into the center (pinwheel fashion) and stitch them down through the middle.

Attach the pinwheel to a wooden skewer or stick.

Flying Bluebird

With Bright Blue yarn.

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

Wings (Make 2):

CO 4 sts.

Row 1: Inc in first st, knit to end.

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3: Inc in first st, knit to end.

Row 4: Purl.

Row 5: k2tog, knit to end.

Row 6: Purl.

Row 7: k2tog, knit to end.

Row 8: BO.

Sew the wings to the body in a “V” shape so the bird looks like it is flying.

Beak: A tiny stitch of yellow.

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider bright, cheerful eyes. Use pink thread for a nose.
• Dressing: Put on the tiered dress. Put on the strappy sandals. Place the sun hat on the head.
• Props: Place the pinwheel in the bunny’s hand (secure with thread). You can suspend the bluebird from the bunny’s hand or hat with a piece of clear fishing line to make it look like it’s flying.

Your “Pinwheel Breeze” Bunny is ready to catch the wind! Happy knitting.