Her style is a blend of practical workwear and colorful creativity. She wears a sturdy Light Denim Blue Pinafore, a practical choice for a day spent sewing and crafting. Underneath, she keeps warm in a cozy Milky White Pullover featuring romantic, puffy sleeves. Her accessories are where her personality truly shines: she wears a unique Patchwork Beret, constructed from segments of pastel-colored yarn, mimicking the look of a pieced quilt. On her feet, a pair of bright Red Mary Janes adds a surprising and delightful pop of color.

She is ready for a nap after a long day of crafting, carrying her masterpiece: a hand-knitted Patchwork Cushion made of colorful squares. Curled up on top of this cushion is her loyal companion, a tiny Sleeping Puppy, resting his head on the soft wool.

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)
• Garter Stitch – Knit every row (when working flat).
• MC – Main Color (Oatmeal/Beige for bunny)
• CC – Contrast Colors (Light Denim Blue, Milky White, Red, Various Pastel Scraps for patchwork)

Materials

• Yarn: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Oatmeal/Beige: Approx. 50g for the bunny body.
  • Light Denim Blue: Approx. 35g for the pinafore.
  • Milky White: Approx. 30g for the sweater.
  • Red: Approx. 10g for the shoes.
  • Scrap Yarns: Small amounts of Pink, Yellow, Mint, Lavender, etc., for the beret and cushion.
  • Puppy Colors: Scraps of Brown and White.
• Needles:
  • US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs or circular needles (Bunny, Shoes, Puppy, Accessories).
  • US 4 (3.5 mm) Straight or circular needles (Clothing).
• Notions: Fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, black embroidery floss (eyes), 2 small wooden buttons for the pinafore.

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 head (excluding the hat).

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.
• Pinafore: Worked flat. The skirt is gathered at the waistband, with a bib and straps added.
• Puff Sleeve Sweater: Worked flat or in the round. The sleeves have increases to create volume before being gathered at the cuff.
• Patchwork Beret: Constructed by knitting separate wedges (triangles) in different colors and seaming them together to form a circle, then picking up stitches for the brim.
• Accessories: The Cushion is a collection of small garter stitch squares; the Puppy is a small 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 Puff-Sleeve Sweater

Worked flat from top down using Milky White yarn and US 4 needles.

Neck: CO 26 sts.

Rows 1–2: k1, p1 rib.

Raglan Increases:

Row 3 (RS): k4 (Front), pm, k4 (Sleeve), pm, k10 (Back), pm, k4 (Sleeve), pm, k4 (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 for Sleeves:

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

Body: Work on body stitches in Stockinette for 2 inches. BO.

Puff Sleeves:

Pick up sleeve stitches.

Next Row: *k1, m1* across (Increase to create the puff).

Work 6 rows Stockinette.

Decrease Row: *k2tog* across.

Work 4 rows k1, p1 rib (Cuff). BO. Sew sleeve and back seams.

Light Denim Blue Pinafore

Worked flat using Light Denim Blue yarn and US 4 needles.

Skirt: CO 56 sts.

Rows 1–4: Garter stitch (Hem).

Rows 5–30: Stockinette stitch.

Waist Gathering:

Next Row (RS): *k2, k2tog* across (42 sts).

Waistband: Work 4 rows Garter stitch.

Bib:

Bind off 12 sts, knit 18, bind off 12 sts.

Rejoin yarn to center 18 sts.

Work in Stockinette for 1.25 inches.

Knit 2 rows Garter. BO.

Straps: Pick up 3 sts at top corners of the bib. Knit straps approx 5 inches long to cross at back and button to waistband. Sew two small wooden buttons on the front of the bib for decoration.

Patchwork Beret

The patchwork effect is created by knitting 6 separate wedges in different pastel colors (Pink, Blue, Yellow, Green, etc.) and sewing them together.

Wedge Pattern (Make 6 in various scrap colors):

Using US 3 needles, CO 12 sts.

Row 1 (RS): Knit.

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3: k1, m1, k to last st, m1, k1 (14 sts).

Row 4: Purl.

Row 5: k1, m1, k to last st, m1, k1 (16 sts).

Rows 6–10: Stockinette stitch.

Row 11: ssk, k to last 2 sts, k2tog (14 sts).

Row 12: Purl.

Row 13: ssk, k to last 2 sts, k2tog (12 sts).

Row 14: Purl.

Continue decreasing at each end on RS rows until 2 sts remain. BO.

Assembly:

Sew the long sides of the 6 wedges together to form a flat circle (like a pizza).

Brim: Pick up approx 48 sts around the outer edge of the joined circle using Blue yarn.

Work 5 rounds of k1, p1 rib. BO loosely.

Top Knot: Make a tiny I-cord stub in Blue and sew to the center.

Red Mary Janes

Make 2. With Red 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.

Cozy Accessories

Patchwork Cushion

This is made of 9 small squares (3 rows of 3).

Square Pattern (Make 9 in different pastel scraps):

CO 8 sts. Knit in Garter stitch until the piece is a perfect square. BO.

Assembly:

Sew the squares together into a large 3×3 grid for the Front.

Backing: With a solid color (e.g., White or Blue), CO 24 sts. Knit in Garter stitch to match the size of the Front. BO.

Sew Front to Back, stuffing firmly before closing the last side.

Sleeping Puppy

With Brown and White yarn and US 3 needles.

Head: With Brown. CO 6 sts. Inc to 12. Knit 4 rounds. Dec to 6. Close.

Body: With Brown. CO 8 sts. Inc to 16. Knit 8 rounds. Dec to 8. Stuff. Close.

Sew Head to Body at a 90-degree angle so it looks like it’s laying flat.

Ears (Make 2): Brown. Pick up 3 sts on head. Knit 4 rows Garter. BO.

Legs (Make 4): White. CO 4 sts. Knit 3 rows. BO. Sew to the underside of the body.

Tail: White tip. CO 3 sts. Knit 1 inch I-cord.

Face: Embroider eyes closed (a curved line) with Black thread to show the puppy is sleeping.

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider gentle, thrifty eyes on the bunny. Use pink thread for a nose.
• Dressing: Put on the white sweater. Layer the denim pinafore over it. Put on the red shoes. Place the colorful patchwork beret on the head.
• Props: Place the patchwork cushion on the bunny’s lap. Stitch the sleeping puppy onto the cushion so he doesn’t fall off.

Your “Patchwork Cushion” Bunny is ready for a cozy nap! Happy knitting.