Her color palette is a luxurious blend of Deep Fig Purple, Sage Green, and Soft Rose Pink. She is dressed for a garden soiree in a magnificent Cable Knit Dress in the darkest purple, offering a texture that feels both cozy and high-end. To layer against the breeze, she wears a structured Sage Green Gilet (Vest), which features a charming contrasting Pink Collar. Her head is adorned with a stylish Purple Beret, topped whimsically with a green leaf and stem, making her look like the fruit itself. On her feet, she wears earthy Brown Strappy Sandals.

She carries a symbol of the season: a knitted Fresh Fig, sliced open to reveal the intricate pink flesh and white pith. Joining her is a humble, chirping Sparrow, hoping for a taste of the sweet fruit.

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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)
• C4F – Cable 4 Front: Slip 2 stitches to a cable needle and hold at the front of the work, knit 2, then knit the 2 stitches from the cable needle.
• MC – Main Color (Oatmeal/Beige for bunny)
• CC – Contrast Colors (Fig Purple, Sage Green, Rose Pink, Earth Brown, White, Grey/Black for bird)

Materials

• Yarn: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Oatmeal/Beige: Approx. 50g for the bunny body.
  • Fig Purple (Dark Plum/Aubergine): Approx. 45g for the dress and beret.
  • Sage Green: Approx. 25g for the vest and leaves.
  • Rose Pink: Approx. 10g for the vest collar and fig interior.
  • Earth Brown: Approx. 15g for the sandals and sparrow.
  • White: Scrap for the fig pith.
• 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, cable needle, stitch markers, black embroidery floss (eyes), 2 small buttons for the vest (optional).

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 beret.

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.
• Cable Dress: Worked flat from the bottom up. The skirt features a repeating 4-stitch cable separated by purl channels for a rich texture.
• Sage Vest: Worked flat in one piece to the armholes, then divided. The collar is picked up and knitted in a contrasting pink color.
• Beret: Worked in the round with rapid increases to create a flat plate shape, then decreased.
• Accessories: The Fig is made of two parts (cup and lid) sewn together; the Sparrow 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.

Deep Purple Cable Dress

Worked flat from the bottom up using Fig Purple yarn and US 4 needles.

Skirt Setup: CO 66 sts.

Rows 1–4: Garter stitch (Hem).

Cable Pattern:

Row 1 (RS): p2, *k4, p2* repeat to end.

Row 2 (WS): k2, *p4, k2* repeat to end.

Row 3 (Cable Row): p2, *C4F, p2* repeat to end.

Row 4: k2, *p4, k2* repeat to end.

Rows 5–6: Repeat Rows 1–2.

Repeat these 6 rows until the skirt measures 3.5 inches. The columns of cables give a rich, heavy drape.

Waist Decrease (RS): *k1, k2tog* rep across (approx 44 sts).

Waistband: Work 4 rows k1, p1 rib.

Bodice: Work 8 rows Stockinette stitch.

Armhole Shaping:

Row 1: k9 (Back), BO 4, k18 (Front), BO 4, k9 (Back).

Work the three sections separately for 8 rows. BO all sections.

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

Sage Gilet with Pink Collar

Worked flat from bottom up using Sage Green yarn and US 4 needles.

Body: CO 46 sts.

Rows 1–2: Garter stitch.

Rows 3–14: Stockinette stitch.

Divide for Armholes:

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

Work the Back section for 10 rows. BO.

Work the Front sections for 10 rows. BO.

Pink Collar:

Sew the shoulder seams.

With Rose Pink yarn, with RS facing, pick up 26 sts around the neck edge (start at right front neck edge, go around to left front edge).

Row 1: *kfb* in every st (52 sts).

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3: Knit.

Row 4: Purl.

Row 5: BO loosely. This creates a rounded collar that sits over the green vest.

Fig Beret with Leaf

With Fig Purple yarn and US 3 needles.

Brim: CO 42 sts. Join in round.

Rnds 1–5: k1, p1 rib.

Increase (Crown):

Rnd 6: *k1, m1* around (84 sts).

Rnds 7–12: Knit all.

Decrease:

Rnd 13: *k5, k2tog* around.

Rnd 14: Knit.

Rnd 15: *k4, k2tog* around.

Continue decreasing every round until 6 sts remain.

Stem: Change to Sage Green. Knit I-cord on these 6 sts for 0.5 inch. BO.

Leaf: With Green, CO 5 sts. Knit 1 row. Inc 1 at each end of next row. Knit 3 rows. Dec 1 at each end. Dec 1 at center. BO. Sew the leaf to the base of the stem.

Earth Brown Sandals

Make 2. With Earth Brown yarn and US 3 needles.

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

Straps:

1. Toe Strap: Pick up 2 sts on side of toe. Knit I-cord to cross foot. Sew to other side.

2. Ankle Strap: Pick up 2 sts at heel. Knit long I-cord to wrap around ankle.

3. Center Strap: Pick up 2 sts from the middle of the toe strap. Knit I-cord to reach the ankle. Sew loop for ankle strap to pass through.

Harvest Accessories

The Ripe Fig (Halved)

Outer Skin (Purple Cup):

With Fig Purple. CO 6 sts. Inc to 24 sts.

Knit 5 rounds.

Inc to 30 sts. Knit 3 rounds. (Bulbous shape).

Purl 1 round (Rim). BO.

Inner Flesh (Flat Disc):

Start with Rose Pink.

CO 6 sts. Inc to 12.

Rnd 2: *k1, m1* (textured seed look) or *kfb* to 24 sts.

Change to White (Pith).

Rnd 3: *k3, m1* to 30 sts. BO.

Assembly: Sew the flat disc into the top of the purple cup. Stuff firmly before closing. Embroider tiny red or darker pink seeds in the center if desired. Pinch the top of the purple cup slightly to create the fig’s neck shape.

Little Sparrow

With Earth Brown yarn.

Body: CO 6 sts. Inc to 12. Knit 4 rounds.

Chest: Work short rows or intarsia with Grey/White on the front 6 stitches for the bird’s breast.

Knit 4 rounds.

Dec to 6 sts (Tail). Knit 2 rows. BO.

Head: Pick up 8 sts on top. Inc to 12. Knit 2 rounds. Dec to 4. Close.

Beak: Tiny black stitch.

Wings: Embroider brown V shapes on the sides.

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider rich, warm eyes. Use brown thread for a nose.
• Dressing: Put on the purple cable dress. Layer the sage vest over it (admire the pink collar!). Put on the brown sandals. Place the beret on the head.
• Props: Place the cut fig in the bunny’s hand. Position the sparrow near the fig.

Your “Ripe Fig” Bunny is ready for the autumn harvest! Happy knitting.