Her wardrobe is a celebration of greenery, featuring a palette of Fresh Pea Green, Creamy Milk White, and Cool Mint. She wears a soft Milky White Dress, serving as a canvas for delicate, hand-embroidered green polka dots that mimic scattered garden peas. To assist with the harvest, she dons a practical yet adorable Pea Green Pinafore Apron, complete with a large front pocket for collecting seeds. Her ears are protected by a Mint Kerchief, tied sweetly under the chin and embroidered with trailing vines. On her feet, she wears sturdy Dark Green Mary Janes, perfect for walking between the garden rows.

She carries the fruits of her labor: a knitted Pea Pod that has split open to reveal three plump, round peas. Her gardening companion is a tiny, industrious Grey Mouse, who seems to have claimed one of the peas for himself, holding it tight in his little paws.

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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 (Pea Green, Milky White, Mint, Dark Green, Grey)

Materials

• Yarn: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Oatmeal/Beige: Approx. 50g for the bunny body.
  • Milky White: Approx. 35g for the dress.
  • Pea Green (Bright/Fresh Green): Approx. 30g for the apron and peas.
  • Mint Green: Approx. 15g for the kerchief.
  • Dark Green (Forest): Approx. 10g for the shoes.
  • Mouse Grey: Scrap yarn for the mouse.
• Needles:
  • US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs or circular needles (Bunny, Shoes, Mouse, Peas).
  • US 4 (3.5 mm) Straight or circular needles (Clothing).
• Notions: Fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, black embroidery floss (eyes), green embroidery floss (for vines and dress dots), 2 small buttons for the apron straps.

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.
• Polka Dot Dress: Worked flat from the bottom up in plain Stockinette stitch. The “peas” (dots) are embroidered after knitting to keep the fabric smooth.
• Pinafore Apron: Worked flat. It features a skirt section, a waistband, and a bib with a patch pocket sewn on the front.
• Kerchief: A simple triangle worked from a small cast-on, increasing at the edges.
• Accessories: The Pea Pod is a boat shape; the Peas are tiny spheres; the Mouse is a miniature 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.

Milky White Polka Dot Dress

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

Skirt: CO 60 sts.

Rows 1–4: Garter stitch (Hem).

Rows 5–30: Work in Stockinette stitch.

Waist Decrease (RS): *k2, k2tog* rep across (45 sts).

Waistband: Work 4 rows k1, p1 rib.

Bodice: 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.

Pea Dot Embroidery:

Using Pea Green yarn or embroidery floss, stitch small French Knots or satin stitch circles scattered randomly over the skirt and bodice. These represent the garden peas.

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

Pea Green Pinafore Apron

Worked flat using Pea Green yarn and US 4 needles.

Apron Skirt: CO 46 sts.

Rows 1–2: Garter stitch.

Rows 3–20: Stockinette stitch (keep first and last 2 sts in Garter for neat edges).

Waist: *k2, k2tog* across to decrease width (approx 34 sts).

Knit 4 rows Garter stitch (Waistband).

Bib:

Bind off 8 sts, k18, bind off 8 sts.

Rejoin yarn to center 18 sts.

Work in Stockinette for 1.5 inches.

Knit 2 rows Garter. BO.

Pocket:

CO 12 sts. Work in Stockinette for 1.25 inches. Knit 2 rows Garter. BO.

Sew the pocket to the center of the apron skirt.

Straps:

CO 4 sts. Knit straps long enough to cross at the back and button to the front bib corners. Sew in place.

Mint Vine Kerchief

With Mint Green 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 measures approx 9 inches along the top edge.

Edging: Knit 2 rows Garter stitch. BO loosely.

Embroidery: Use Dark Green floss to embroider a delicate, winding vine along the front edge of the kerchief.

Dark Green Mary Janes

Make 2. With Dark Green 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.

Garden Accessories

The Pea Pod & Peas

Pea Pod (The Shell): With Pea Green yarn.

CO 6 sts.

Row 1: Inc in first and last st (8 sts).

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3: Inc in first and last st (10 sts).

Row 4: Purl.

Row 5: Inc in first and last st (12 sts).

Work straight in Stockinette for 3 inches.

Decrease:

Dec 1 st at each end of next RS row.

Purl.

Repeat decrease rows until 4 sts remain. BO.

Assembly: Fold the pod lengthwise. Sew the ends and the bottom curve, leaving the top open. It should look like a canoe.

Peas (Make 3): With Pea Green.

CO 4 sts. Inc to 8. Knit 3 rounds. Dec to 4. Close.

Stuff firmly to make round balls.

Sew the three peas inside the open pod.

Tiny Garden Mouse

With Mouse Grey yarn and US 3 needles.

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

Head: Pick up 4 sts from the body. Inc to 10. Knit 3 rounds. Dec to 4. Close.

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

Tail: Make a 2-inch chain or I-cord.

The Prize Pea: Make one extra tiny green pea (same as above but smaller, start with CO 3 sts).

Sew this pea to the mouse’s front paws so it looks like he is hugging it tightly.

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider bright, lively eyes. Use pink thread for a nose.
• Dressing: Put on the white dress with its green dots. Layer the green pinafore over it. Put on the dark green shoes. Tie the mint kerchief over the head.
• Props: Place the open pea pod in the bunny’s hand (tack with thread). Position the mouse near her feet, clutching his stolen pea.

Your “Sweet Garden Peas” Bunny is ready for the harvest! Happy knitting.