Her color palette is a striking contrast of nature’s best hues: Deep Cherry Red, Rich Forest Green, and Soft Cream. She wears a simple Cream Garden Dress, which serves as a blank canvas for the sweet, hand-embroidered cherry motifs that dance along the hemline. To add a layer of warmth and structure, she wears a Cherry Red Vest (Gilet) featuring a delicate scalloped edge, reminiscent of flower petals. Her practical side is shown in her Dark Green Kerchief, tied securely under her chin to keep her ears tidy while she works. On her feet, she wears matching Red Ballet Flats.

She carries a piece of the harvest with her: a realistic Cherry Branch, featuring a twiggy stem, green leaves, and bobble-style fruit. Perched happily on this branch or by her side is a colorful Garden Bird, likely a Great Tit with its distinctive yellow belly, watching for a sweet treat.

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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 (Cream, Cherry Red, Dark Green, Brown, Yellow/Black/White for bird)

Materials

• Yarn: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Oatmeal: Approx. 50g for the bunny body.
  • Cream: Approx. 40g for the dress.
  • Cherry Red: Approx. 30g for the vest, shoes, cherries, and embroidery.
  • Dark Green: Approx. 20g for the kerchief, leaves, and embroidery.
  • Dark Brown: Scrap for the branch stem.
  • Yellow, Black, White: Scraps for the bird.
• Needles:
  • US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs or circular needles (Bunny, Shoes, Bird, Branch components).
  • US 4 (3.5 mm) Straight or circular needles (Clothing).
• Notions: Fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, black embroidery floss (eyes), a pipe cleaner or craft wire (for the branch structure).

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.
• Cream Dress: Worked flat from the bottom up to allow for easy embroidery before seaming. It features a simple A-line shape.
• Scalloped Vest: Worked flat. The scalloped edge is created using a specific cast-on method or a knitted decorative edge stitch.
• Kerchief: A simple triangle worked from a small cast-on and increased at the edges.
• Accessories: The branch is a wire wrapped in knitting; cherries are bobbles. The bird is shaped with color changes.

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.

Cream Embroidered Dress

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

Skirt: CO 60 sts.

Rows 1–4: Garter stitch (Hem).

Rows 5–30: 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.

Cherry Embroidery:

Before sewing the back seam, use the duplicate stitch method or satin stitch to create the pattern.

1. Cherries: Using Cherry Red yarn, stitch pairs of small circles (about 2 stitches wide/high) near the hem of the skirt. Space them about 1.5 inches apart.

2. Stems & Leaves: Using Dark Green yarn, stitch a “V” shape connecting the tops of the cherry pairs. Add a small lazy-daisy stitch for a leaf at the junction of the “V”.

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

Cherry Red Scalloped Vest

Worked flat using Cherry Red yarn and US 4 needles.

Scalloped Cast On:

Instead of a standard cast on, use the “Knitted Cast On”.

CO 5 stitches. *Bind off 2 sts, slip the stitch on the right needle back to the left needle, CO 4 sts*. Repeat until you have approx 45 sts. (This creates a wavy edge). Alternatively, work a standard cast on and knit a “Picot Hem” (4 rows st st, 1 row *yo, k2tog*, 4 rows st st, fold and sew).

Body:

Work in Garter Stitch (Knit every row) for 1.5 inches.

Armholes:

Next Row: k10 (Front), BO 4, k17 (Back), BO 4, k10 (Front).

Work Back for 10 rows. BO.

Work Fronts for 10 rows. BO.

Sew shoulder seams.

Dark Green Kerchief

With Dark 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, creating a triangle that grows wider with every row.

Continue until the top edge measures approx 10 inches.

Edging: Knit 2 rows Garter stitch. BO loosely.

Ties: Braided yarn attached to the two side corners to tie under the chin.

Red Ballet Flats

Make 2. With Cherry 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.

Garden Accessories

The Cherry Branch

Twig: With Dark Brown yarn.

CO 4 sts. Knit an I-cord for 6 inches.

Insert a pipe cleaner or craft wire inside the I-cord to make it poseable.

Knit a smaller I-cord (2 inches) and sew it to the main branch to create a fork.

Cherries (Make 3-4 pairs): With Cherry Red yarn.

CO 3 sts.

Row 1: kfb in all (6 sts).

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3: kfb in all (12 sts).

Row 4: Purl.

Row 5: k2tog across (6 sts).

Cut yarn, thread through sts, stuff lightly, and pull tight to form a ball.

Attach two balls to the branch using green yarn for stems.

Leaves: With Dark Green yarn.

CO 3 sts.

Row 1: k1, yo, k1, yo, k1 (5 sts).

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3: k2, yo, k1, yo, k2 (7 sts).

Row 4: Purl.

Row 5: ssk, k3, k2tog.

Row 6: Purl.

Row 7: ssk, k1, k2tog.

Row 8: sk2p. Fasten off. Sew leaves near the cherries.

The Garden Bird (Great Tit)

With Yellow (Belly), Green (Back), Black (Head), and White (Cheeks).

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

Join Green. Work back and forth for 4 rows on half the stitches (Back).

Join back in round. Dec to 6 sts. Close tail.

Head: With Black. Pick up 8 sts on front. Inc to 14. Knit 2 rounds.

Cheeks: Duplicate stitch White patches on the sides of the head.

Dec to 6. Close.

Beak: Tiny black stitch.

Assembly: Sew the bird onto the knitted branch or attach to the bunny’s hand.

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider bright, lively eyes. Use pink thread for a nose.
• Dressing: Put on the cream embroidered dress. Layer the red scalloped vest over it. Put on the red shoes. Tie the green kerchief under the chin.
• Props: Place the cherry branch in the bunny’s hand (tack with thread). Ensure the bird is perched securely on the branch.

Your “Cherry Branch” Bunny is ready for the orchard! Happy knitting.