Her wardrobe reflects the distinct color palette of the mimosa tree: Silver-Green like the feathery foliage, Bright Mimosa Yellow like the flowers, and Clean White. She wears a simple, elegant Silver-Green Dress, the color of which perfectly mimics the soft, dusty hue of mimosa leaves. To wrap herself in sunshine, she wears a vibrant Mimosa Yellow Cardigan. Her head is protected by a structured White Brimmed Hat adorned with a yellow band, and she steps out in matching Yellow Sandals.

She carries a symbol of the season: a handcrafted Mimosa Branch, overflowing with tiny yellow pom-pom-like blooms on a slender green stem. Attracted by the bright color, a fuzzy Bumblebee has landed on the flowers to keep her company.

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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)
• MB (Make Bobble) – (k1, yo, k1, yo, k1) into the next stitch, turn, p5, turn, k5, turn, p5, turn, k5, pass 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th stitches over the 1st stitch. (Creates the mimosa flower).
• MC – Main Color (Oatmeal/Beige for bunny)
• CC – Contrast Colors (Silver-Green, Mimosa Yellow, White, Black)

Materials

• Yarn: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Oatmeal: Approx. 50g for the bunny body.
  • Silver-Green (Sage/Pale Olive): Approx. 35g for the dress and stems.
  • Mimosa Yellow (Bright Golden Yellow): Approx. 35g for the cardigan, sandals, and flowers.
  • White: Approx. 25g for the hat.
  • Black: Scrap for the bee stripes and eyes.
• Needles:
  • US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs or circular needles (Bunny, Shoes, Bee, Branch).
  • US 4 (3.5 mm) Straight or circular needles (Clothing).
• Notions: Fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, black embroidery floss, 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 sandals to the top of 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.
• Silver-Green Dress: Worked flat from the bottom up. It features a simple A-line silhouette to represent the slender mimosa tree trunk.
• Yellow Cardigan: Worked flat from the top down with raglan shaping.
• Brimmed Hat: Worked in the round with a stiff garter stitch brim.
• Mimosa Branch: Constructed using I-cords for stems and bobbles (or tiny pom-poms) for the flowers.

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.

Silver-Green Dress

Worked flat from the bottom up using Silver-Green yarn and US 4 needles.

Skirt: CO 56 sts.

Rows 1–4: Garter stitch (Hem).

Rows 5–30: Stockinette stitch.

Waist Decrease (RS): *k2, k2tog* rep across (42 sts).

Waistband: Work 4 rows k1, p1 rib.

Bodice: Work 8 rows Stockinette.

Armhole Shaping:

Row 1: k10 (Back), BO 3, k16 (Front), BO 3, k10 (Back).

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

Finishing: Sew shoulder seams. Sew back seam up to the waist. The cool green tone provides a perfect backdrop for the bright yellow accessories.

Mimosa Yellow Cardigan

Worked flat from top down using Mimosa Yellow 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 2 inches.

Hem: Work 4 rows Garter Stitch. BO.

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

Sew sleeve and side seams. Sew small buttons to the front if desired.

White Brimmed Hat

With White yarn and US 3 needles.

Brim: CO 80 sts. Join in round.

Rnds 1–6: Garter Stitch (Purl 1 round, Knit 1 round) for a stiff brim.

Rnd 7: *k2, k2tog* around (60 sts).

Hat Body:

Change to Mimosa Yellow. Knit 2 rounds (The decorative band).

Change back to White. Knit 10 rounds.

Crown Decrease:

Rnd 1: *k4, k2tog* around.

Rnd 2: Knit.

Rnd 3: *k3, k2tog* around.

Rnd 4: Knit.

Rnd 5: *k2, k2tog* around.

Rnd 6: k2tog around.

Draw yarn through remaining sts. The brim should flare out slightly.

Yellow Sandals

Make 2. With Mimosa Yellow yarn and US 3 needles.

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

Upper Straps:

1. Toe Strap: Pick up 4 sts on the side of the sole near the toe. Knit a strip long enough to reach the other side. Sew down.

2. Ankle Strap: Pick up 4 sts at the heel. Knit a strip to wrap around the ankle. Add a small fastener or sew in place.

Spring Accessories

The Mimosa Branch

Mimosa flowers are distinctive fuzzy balls. We will recreate this texture.

Stem: With Silver-Green yarn.

CO 3 sts. Knit an I-cord approx 6 inches long.

Insert a craft wire inside for stiffness.

Knit 3-4 smaller I-cords (1-2 inches) and sew them to the main stem as branches.

Mimosa Flowers (The Bobbles):

You can either knit these directly onto the green stems by picking up stitches, or make them separately and sew them on.

Method (Separate Bobble):

With Mimosa Yellow.

Cast on 1 st.

(k1, yo, k1, yo, k1) all into that one stitch (5 sts).

Turn, Purl 5.

Turn, Knit 5.

Turn, Purl 5.

Turn, Pass 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th sts over the 1st. (1 st remains).

Fasten off.

Make 15-20 of these tiny yellow balls. Sew them in clusters along the green I-cord branches to mimic the inflorescence of the mimosa tree.

The Bumblebee

With Mimosa Yellow and Black yarn.

Body:

With Black, CO 6 sts. Inc to 12.

Knit 2 rounds Black.

Knit 2 rounds Yellow.

Knit 2 rounds Black.

Knit 2 rounds Yellow.

Dec to 6 sts (Black). Close.

Wings: With White yarn.

CO 4 sts. Knit 4 rows Garter. Dec to 1. BO. Make 2.

Sew wings to the back of the bee.

Placement: Use a small piece of wire or thread to make the bee “hover” near the mimosa branch, or sew it directly onto a flower cluster.

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider bright, sunny eyes. Use brown thread for a nose.
• Dressing: Put on the silver-green dress. Layer the yellow cardigan over it. Put on the yellow sandals. Place the white hat on the head.
• Props: Place the mimosa branch in the bunny’s hand (tack with thread). Ensure the bumblebee is visible on the flowers.

Your “Mimosa Branch” Bunny is ready to welcome the sunshine! Happy knitting.