Step right up and meet the sweetest addition to the fairground! The “Cotton Candy” Spinner is a whimsical, sugar-spun delight inspired by the magic of summer funfairs. This charming bunny captures the essence of pastel sweetness with her dreamy, tiered ombre dress knitted in fuzzy mohair to mimic the airy texture of real cotton candy.

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)
• m1 – make one (lifted increase)
• k2tog – knit 2 together (decrease)
• ssk – slip, slip, knit (decrease)
• yo – yarn over
• MC – Main Color (Bunny Beige)
• CC – Contrast Colors (Pastel Pink, Sky Blue, Lemon Yellow, White)

Materials

• Yarn:
  • Bunny Body: DK weight yarn in Oatmeal or Beige (approx. 50g).
  • Dress & Candy: Lace weight Mohair/Silk blend (held double) or a brushed acrylic yarn in Pastel Pink, Sky Blue, and Lemon Yellow to create the fuzzy “cotton candy” texture.
  • Accessories: DK weight yarn in White (Bib, Hat stripes) and Pink (Shoes, Hat).
  • Cart: DK weight scraps in variegated pastels or stripes.
• Needles:
  • US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs or circulars (Bunny body, Shoes, Hat).
  • US 5 (3.75 mm) needles (Dress – larger needles for airy drape).
• Notions: Fiberfill stuffing, 2 large brown buttons (for cart wheels), wool roving or pom-pom maker (for cotton candy puffs), tapestry needle, embroidery floss (Pastel Blue/Pink for bib swirl, Black for eyes), raw wool or polyfill for stuffing.

Gauge & Finished Size

• Gauge: 24 sts and 32 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch on US 3 needles (for the body).
• Finished Size: Approximately 14 inches (36 cm) tall from shoes to the tip of the party hat.

Construction Overview

• Bunny: Worked in the round from the feet up. Legs are knitted separately and joined at the crotch. The body and head are worked as one piece. Ears and arms are sewn on.
• Ombre Dress: Worked top-down using fuzzy yarn. The color changes occur in tiers to create the gradient effect.
• Bib: Knitted flat separately and sewn or tied around the neck.
• Party Hat: Worked in the round from the brim up to the point.
• Accessories: The cart is a structured bag with button wheels; the handheld candy is a wrapped I-cord.

Bunny Body Instructions

Legs (Make 2)

With Beige 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 first leg. Knit 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 in round.

Rnds 37–48: k all.

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.

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 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, close head.

Arms (Make 2)

With Beige, CO 8 sts. Join.

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. Sew to body.

Ears (Make 2)

With Beige. Worked flat. CO 12 sts.

Rows 1–35: Stockinette.

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.

“Cotton Candy” Tiered Ombre Dress

Use Fuzzy/Mohair Yarn and US 5 needles for a fluffy texture. Worked in the round top-down.

Bodice (Pink): CO 28 sts.

Rnds 1–3: k1, p1 rib.

Rnd 4 (Inc): *k2, m1* rep around (42 sts).

Rnd 5 (Armholes): k6, BO 8, k14, BO 8, k6.

Rnd 6: k6, CO 4, k14, CO 4, k6 (34 sts).

Rnds 7–12: k all in Pink.

Tier 1 (Pink):

Next Rnd: *k1, m1* rep around (68 sts).

Knit straight for 1.5 inches.

Purl 1 round (creates a definition line).

Tier 2 (Sky Blue): Change to Blue yarn.

Knit straight for 1.5 inches. (The color change creates the tier visual).

Purl 1 round.

Tier 3 (Lemon Yellow): Change to Yellow yarn.

Knit straight for 1.5 inches.

Knit 3 rounds in Garter Stitch (purl 1 rnd, knit 1 rnd). BO loosely.

Tip: After knitting, use a soft brush to gently brush the fabric to enhance the “spun sugar” fuzziness.

Swirl Bib

With White DK yarn and US 3 needles. Worked flat.

CO 14 sts.

Rows 1–4: Garter stitch.

Rows 5–14: Stockinette stitch, keeping first and last 2 sts in Garter.

Shape Bottom:

Row 15: ssk, k to last 2 sts, k2tog.

Row 16: p all.

Repeat these two rows until 6 sts remain. BO.

Decoration: Use Pastel Pink and Blue embroidery floss to stitch a large spiral/swirl in the center of the bib using chain stitch or stem stitch. Attach ties to the top corners.

Striped Party Hat

With Pink yarn (DK) and US 3 needles.

Ruffled Brim: CO 60 sts.

Rnd 1: Purl all.

Rnd 2: *k2tog* around (30 sts).

Rnd 3: k all.

Cone Body:

Join White yarn. Begin striping (2 rounds Pink, 2 rounds White).

Rnds 4–8: k all.

Rnd 9: *k4, k2tog* rep around (25 sts).

Work 4 rnds even.

Rnd 14: *k3, k2tog* rep around (20 sts).

Work 4 rnds even.

Rnd 19: *k2, k2tog* rep around (15 sts).

Work 4 rnds even.

Rnd 24: *k1, k2tog* rep around (10 sts).

Work 2 rnds even.

Rnd 27: k2tog around (5 sts).

Cut yarn, thread through sts. Sew a small pom-pom to the tip if desired.

Pom-Pom Mary Janes

Make 2. With Pink yarn.

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

Upper: Pick up 32 sts. Join in round.

Rnds 1–3: k all.

Rnd 4: k10, (k2tog) 6 times, k10 (26 sts).

Rnd 5: BO all sts.

Finishing: Make two small white pom-poms (approx. 1 inch diameter). Sew one to the toe of each shoe.

Accessories

Cotton Candy Cart (Bag)

With Pastel Variegated or striped yarn scraps.

CO 40 sts. Join in round.

Base/Sides:

Rnds 1–15: Knit all (Stockinette).

Rnds 16–18: Purl all (Reverse Stockinette rim).

Bottom: Sew the cast-on edge closed flat.

Handle: With Pink yarn, pick up 4 sts on one side. Knit an I-cord approx. 6 inches long. Sew to the opposite side.

Wheels: Sew two large wooden buttons to the bottom sides of the bag.

Contents: Fill with balls of raw wool roving in pink and blue, or make large, loose pom-poms to resemble cotton candy bundles.

Handheld Cotton Candy

Stick: With White yarn, knit a 3-stitch I-cord for 2 inches. Do not bind off.

Candy: Switch to Pink/Blue Mohair held double.

Rnd 1: kfb in each st (6 sts).

Rnd 2: kfb in each st (12 sts).

Rnds 3–6: Knit all.

Rnd 7: k2tog around (6 sts).

Stuff tightly.

Rnd 8: k2tog around.

Cut yarn and close.

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider the eyes with black thread. Use pink thread for a small nose.
• Dressing: Put on the dress carefully (mohair can catch). Tie the bib around the neck. Place the shoes on feet. Secure the party hat on the head (you may need a few stitches or a strap).
• Props: Place the “Cart” bag next to the bunny and tack the handheld cotton candy to one of her paws.

Your “Cotton Candy” Spinner Bunny is ready for the fair! Enjoy the sweetness.