Her wardrobe is a festive delight, drawing directly from the deep, warm tones of the season. She wears a luxurious Burgundy Red Dress, reminiscent of vintage velvet or the rich hue of mulled wine. To protect her festive finery while she prepares the feast, she wears a crisp Creamy White Pinafore Apron, finished with a sweet ruffled hem that looks like a dollop of brandy butter. Her head is kept warm by a whimsical Dark Chocolate Beret, topped with festive holly leaves and red berries, mimicking the pudding itself. On her feet, she wears shiny Black Mary Janes.

She carries the star of the show: a knitted Christmas Pudding, dark and rich, topped with dripping white icing and a sprig of holly. A friendly Robin Redbreast, the iconic bird of British winters, perches nearby, hoping for a crumb of suet.

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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)
• MC – Main Color (Oatmeal/Beige for bunny)
• CC – Contrast Colors (Burgundy, Cream, Dark Brown, Black, Leaf Green, Berry Red, Robin Brown/Rust)

Materials

• Yarn: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Oatmeal: Approx. 50g for the bunny body.
  • Burgundy Red: Approx. 35g for the dress.
  • Cream/White: Approx. 30g for the apron and pudding sauce.
  • Dark Chocolate Brown: Approx. 25g for the beret and pudding base.
  • Black: Approx. 10g for shoes.
  • Leaf Green & Berry Red: Scraps for holly details.
  • Robin Colors: Scraps of Brown, White, and Rust/Orange.
• Needles:
  • US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs or circular needles (Bunny, Shoes, Pudding, Robin).
  • US 4 (3.5 mm) Straight or circular needles (Clothing).
• Notions: Fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, black embroidery floss (eyes), 2 small buttons for the pinafore straps (optional).

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.
• Burgundy Dress: Worked flat. It features a simple bodice and a full skirt.
• Ruffled Pinafore: The apron skirt is gathered to create volume, attached to a waistband and a bib.
• Pudding Beret: A standard beret shape worked in the round, decorated with appliqued holly.
• Christmas Pudding: A brown sphere with a separate white “sauce” cap sewn on top to create a dripping effect.

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.

Burgundy Velvet-Style Dress

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

Skirt: CO 60 sts.

Rows 1–4: Garter stitch (Hem).

Rows 5–30: Stockinette stitch. (This smooth fabric represents the rich color of red wine or velvet).

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.

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

Cream Ruffled Pinafore

Worked flat using Cream/White yarn and US 4 needles.

Ruffled Hem Setup:

CO 80 sts (Twice the width of the apron body).

Rows 1–4: Stockinette stitch.

Ruffle Decrease: *k2tog* across the entire row (40 sts).

Apron Body:

Work in Stockinette stitch for 2 inches.

Waistband:

Row 1: *k2, k2tog* across (30 sts).

Row 2: Knit (Garter ridge).

Row 3: Knit.

Bib:

BO 6 sts, k18, BO 6 sts.

Rejoin yarn to center 18 sts.

Work in Stockinette with garter edges (k2, purl to last 2, k2) for 1.25 inches.

Knit 2 rows Garter. BO.

Straps: Knit two I-cords or Garter strips to attach to the bib corners and cross at the back.

Christmas Pudding Beret

With Dark Chocolate Brown 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 7–14: Knit all.

Crown Decrease:

Rnd 15: *k5, k2tog* around.

Rnd 16: Knit.

Rnd 17: *k4, k2tog* around.

Continue decreasing every round until 7 sts remain. Draw yarn through.

Holly Decoration:

Leaf (Make 2): With Green yarn, CO 4 sts. Knit 6 rows. Bind off 2 sts, k2. Bind off remaining. (Simple diamond shape). Or embroider directly.

Berries: Make 3 tiny red French knots or small bobbles on top of the hat.

Black Mary Jane Shoes

Make 2. With Black 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.

Festive Accessories

The Christmas Pudding Prop

Base (The Pudding): With Dark Chocolate Brown yarn.

CO 6 sts. Inc to 12. Inc to 24. Inc to 36.

Knit 10 rounds straight.

Dec to 24. Dec to 12.

Stuff firmly. Dec to 6. Close.

The Sauce (Topping): With Cream/White yarn.

CO 6 sts. Inc to 12. Inc to 24.

Knit 2 rounds.

Drip Edge: *Knit 3, turn, purl 3, turn, k2tog, k1, BO* (Make a short tab). *Knit 5, turn…* (Make a long tab). Vary the length of the “drips” around the edge.

Sew this white cap onto the top of the brown pudding ball.

Topper: Knit 2 small Green leaves and sew a Red bobble on top of the white sauce.

The Robin Redbreast

With Brown (Body), Rust (Breast), and White (Belly).

Body:

With Brown, CO 6 sts. Inc to 12.

Chest Colorwork:

Rnds 1–4: Knit 6 Brown (Back), 6 Rust (Front).

Rnd 5: Knit 6 Brown, 6 White (Belly).

Dec to 6 sts (Brown only). Close tail.

Head: Pick up 8 sts on the body/neck. Knit 3 rounds in Brown. Dec to 4. Close.

Beak: A tiny black stitch.

Placement: Sit the robin next to the pudding.

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider warm, festive eyes. Use pink or brown thread for a nose.
• Dressing: Put on the burgundy dress. Layer the cream pinafore over it. Put on the black shoes. Place the pudding beret on the head.
• Props: Place the Christmas pudding in the bunny’s hands (tack with thread). Position the robin nearby.

Your “Christmas Pudding” Bunny is ready for the festivities! Happy knitting and Merry Christmas.