Her wardrobe is a confectionery dream, utilizing a palette of Strawberry Pink, Pistachio Green, and Lavender Purple. She is dressed in a magnificent Tiered Ruffle Dress, where each layer of the skirt represents a different flavor of macaron, cascading in soft pastel waves. To keep warm on a stroll along the Seine, she wears a sophisticated Cream Bolero Jacket. Her look is topped with a classic Strawberry Pink Beret, worn slightly to the side for that effortless French style. On her feet, she wears dainty Pistachio Green Ballet Flats.

No Parisian outing is complete without a treat. She carries a spectacular Macaron Tower (or pièce montée), a cone adorned with tiny, multi-colored knitted cookies. Trotting faithfully beside her is a stylish White Poodle, groomed to perfection and ready for a day in the city of lights.

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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 (Strawberry Pink, Pistachio Green, Lavender Purple, Cream, White)

Materials

• Yarn: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Oatmeal: Approx. 50g for the bunny body.
  • Strawberry Pink: Approx. 25g for the dress tier and beret.
  • Pistachio Green: Approx. 25g for the dress tier and shoes.
  • Lavender Purple: Approx. 25g for the dress tier.
  • Cream White: Approx. 30g for the bolero and macaron tower cone.
  • White (Textured/Boucle preferred): Approx. 20g for the poodle.
  • Scraps: Various pastels for the tiny macarons.
• Needles:
  • US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs or circular needles (Bunny, Shoes, Poodle, Accessories).
  • US 4 (3.5 mm) Straight or circular needles (Clothing).
• Notions: Fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, black embroidery floss (eyes), a small cardboard cone (optional for tower structure), small beads for decoration.

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 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.
• Tiered Dress: Worked flat from the bottom up. This is a unique construction where we knit the bottom ruffle, decrease, change color, increase for the next ruffle, and repeat. This creates the “stacked” look without sewing separate pieces.
• Bolero: A simple, cropped cardigan worked from the top down.
• Beret: Worked in the round with a ribbed brim and a flat, increased crown.
• Macaron Tower: A knitted cone base with separately knitted tiny macarons sewn onto it.

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 to prevent wobbling.

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.

Pastel Tiered Macaron Dress

Worked flat from the bottom up using US 4 needles. This dress mimics the stacked look of macarons.

Tier 1 (Bottom – Lavender)

With Lavender Purple yarn, CO 70 sts.

Rows 1–3: Knit (Garter hem).

Rows 4–12: Stockinette stitch.

Decrease Row (RS): *k2tog* across the entire row (35 sts).

Next Row (WS): Purl. Break Lavender yarn.

Tier 2 (Middle – Pistachio)

Join Pistachio Green yarn.

Increase Row (RS): *k1, m1* across (Increase back to approx 70 sts).

Rows 2–10: Stockinette stitch.

Decrease Row (RS): *k2tog* across (35 sts).

Next Row (WS): Purl. Break Green yarn.

Tier 3 (Top – Strawberry)

Join Strawberry Pink yarn.

Increase Row (RS): *k1, m1* across (approx 70 sts).

Rows 2–10: Stockinette stitch.

Decrease Row (RS): *k2, k2tog* across (approx 52 sts).

Next Row (WS): Purl.

Bodice

Continue in Strawberry Pink.

Waistband: Work 4 rows k1, p1 rib.

Chest: Work 6 rows Stockinette stitch.

Armholes:

Row 1: k10 (Back), BO 4, k24 (Front), BO 4, k10 (Back).

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

Finishing: Sew the back seam of the skirt and bodice. You now have a dress that looks like three stacked layers!

Cream Bolero Jacket

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

Neck: CO 28 sts.

Rows 1–2: k1, p1 rib.

Raglan Increases:

Row 3 (RS): k5 (Front), pm, k4 (Sleeve), pm, k10 (Back), pm, k4 (Sleeve), pm, k5 (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: Work Front, place Sleeve sts on holder, Work Back, place Sleeve sts on holder, Work Front.

Body: Work on body sts for 1.5 inches (Cropped style).

Hem: Work 4 rows Garter Stitch. BO.

Sleeves: Pick up sleeve sts. Knit 6 rows. Work 4 rows Garter Stitch. BO. Sew sleeve seams.

Strawberry Pink Beret

With Strawberry Pink yarn and US 3 needles.

Brim: CO 42 sts. Join in round.

Rnds 1–5: k1, p1 rib.

Crown Increase:

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

Rnds 7–12: Knit all. This creates the wide, flat top of the beret.

Crown Decrease:

Rnd 13: *k5, k2tog* around.

Rnd 14: Knit.

Rnd 15: *k4, k2tog* around.

Continue decreasing every round until 6 sts remain.

Stalk: Knit an I-cord on these 6 sts for 0.5 inch. BO.

Add a small cream bow to the side of the beret.

Pistachio Green Ballet Flats

Make 2. With Pistachio 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.

Parisian Accessories

The Macaron Tower

The Cone: With Cream yarn and US 3 needles.

CO 24 sts. Join in round.

Knit 3 rounds.

Dec round: *k4, k2tog*. Knit 3 rounds.

Dec round: *k3, k2tog*. Knit 3 rounds.

Dec round: *k2, k2tog*. Knit 3 rounds.

Dec round: *k1, k2tog*. Knit 2 rounds.

k2tog around. Close. Stuff firmly.

Tiny Macarons (Make 8-10):

Using various pastel scraps (Pink, Green, Purple, Yellow).

CO 4 sts.

Row 1: kfb in all (8 sts).

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3: Knit.

Row 4: Purl.

Row 5: k2tog across (4 sts).

Cut yarn, thread through, stuff with a tiny wisp of wool, and pull tight into a ball.

Assembly: Sew the tiny macaron balls all over the cream cone.

Parisian Poodle

With White yarn (Boucle or textured yarn gives the best effect).

Body: CO 8 sts. Inc to 16. Knit 10 rounds. Dec to 8. Stuff. Close.

Head: Pick up 6 sts. Inc to 12. Knit 4 rounds. Dec to 6. Close.

Topknot: Make a tiny pom-pom and sew to the top of the head.

Legs (Make 4):

CO 3 sts. Knit I-cord for 1 inch.

Paws (Puffs): At the end of the I-cord, kfb in all sts (6 sts), knit 1 row, k2tog across. Close. This creates the “poodle cut” ankle puffs.

Tail: I-cord with a tiny pom-pom on the tip.

Ears: Floppy loops on the side of the head.

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider chic, minimalist eyes. Use pink thread for a delicate nose.
• Dressing: Put on the tiered dress. Layer the cream bolero over it. Put on the green shoes. Place the pink beret on the head at a jaunty angle.
• Props: Place the macaron tower in the bunny’s hand (tack with thread). Position the poodle sitting faithfully by her feet.

Your “Macaron Tower” Bunny is ready for a day in Paris! Happy knitting.