Her wardrobe is designed for both style and practicality, perfect for a day of measuring and pinning. She wears a crisp Light Blue Shirt Dress, tailored with a smart collar and a practical chest pocket for holding her chalk or pins. To keep warm in her drafty studio, she layers a classic Cream Cable Knit Vest (Gilet) over her dress, adding texture and warmth. Her look is accessorized with a pair of studious Black Wire Glasses perched on her head, ready to be slid down when close work is required. On her feet, she wears sensible Brown Oxford Shoes.

She is accompanied by the tools of her trade: a miniature, anatomically shaped Dress Form (Mannequin) on a black stand, draped with a yellow tape measure. Her assistant is a playful Ginger Tabby Cat, who is currently more interested in tangling the tape measure than helping with the hemline.

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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)
• C4F (Cable 4 Front) – Slip 2 sts to cable needle, hold in front, k2, k2 from cable needle.
• MC – Main Color (Oatmeal/Beige for bunny)
• CC – Contrast Colors (Light Blue, Cream, Black, Brown, Linen Beige for mannequin, Ginger Orange)

Materials

• Yarn: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Oatmeal: Approx. 50g for the bunny body.
  • Light Blue: Approx. 35g for the shirt dress.
  • Cream: Approx. 25g for the cable vest.
  • Brown: Approx. 15g for the shoes.
  • Linen Beige: Approx. 15g for the dress form body.
  • Black: Approx. 15g for the dress form stand and glasses.
  • Ginger Orange & White: Scraps for the cat.
  • Yellow: Scrap for the tape measure.
• Needles:
  • US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs or circular needles (Bunny, Shoes, Accessories, Cat).
  • US 4 (3.5 mm) Straight or circular needles (Clothing).
• Notions: Fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, black embroidery floss (eyes), black craft wire (approx 20 gauge) for glasses and mannequin stand support, cardboard.

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.
• Shirt Dress: Worked flat to allow for the front opening (though it can be seamed shut). It features a collar and a small patch pocket.
• Cable Vest: Worked flat in three pieces (Back, Front Left, Front Right) or one piece to armholes. Features a central cable braid on the front panels.
• Dress Form: A shaped sculpture mimicking a torso, mounted on a knitted base supported by wire.
• Cat: A small amigurumi-style knit, posed to look like it is reaching up.

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.

Light Blue Shirt Dress

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

Skirt: CO 56 sts.

Rows 1–4: Garter stitch (Hem).

Rows 5–30: Stockinette stitch (knit RS, purl WS).

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

Waistband: Work 4 rows k1, p1 rib.

Bodice:

Work 8 rows Stockinette stitch.

Armholes:

Row 1: k9 (Back), BO 3, k18 (Front), BO 3, k9 (Back).

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

Sew shoulder seams.

The Collar:

Pick up 24 sts around the neck edge (leaving a small gap at the front center).

Row 1: *k1, m1* across (36 sts).

Rows 2–5: Stockinette stitch.

Row 6: Knit (Garter ridge to help it fold). BO loosely.

Fold the collar down.

Chest Pocket:

CO 5 sts. Knit 6 rows Stockinette. Knit 2 rows Garter. BO.

Sew onto the right side of the bodice.

Cream Cable Vest

Worked flat using Cream yarn and US 4 needles. Can be worked in one piece to armholes.

Body: CO 48 sts.

Rows 1–3: k2, p2 rib.

Pattern Setup:

Row 4 (RS): k2 (edge), p1, k4 (Cable), p1, k32 (Back), p1, k4 (Cable), p1, k2 (edge).

Row 5 (WS): Knit knits, Purl purls.

Row 6 (Cable Row): k2, p1, C4F, p1, k32, p1, C4F, p1, k2.

Repeat rows 4–6, twisting the cable every 4th row. Work for 2 inches.

Armholes:

Next Row: Work 10 sts (Front), BO 4, Work 20 sts (Back), BO 4, Work 10 sts (Front).

Work Back for 10 rows. BO.

Work Fronts for 10 rows. BO.

Sew shoulder seams. The vest should be worn open over the dress.

Brown Oxford Shoes

Make 2. With Brown yarn and US 3 needles.

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

Upper: Pick up 34 sts around sole.

Rnds 1–2: Knit all.

Rnd 3: Purl all (Sole ridge).

Rnd 4 (Toe): k11, (k2tog) 6 times, k11 (28 sts).

Rnd 5: k11, (k2tog) 3 times, k11 (25 sts).

Laces Flap:

Work back and forth on the first and last 8 stitches to create the side flaps for laces, binding off the center toe stitches.

Use a darker brown yarn to stitch “laces” on the front.

Black Wire Glasses

Since knitting thin wire frames is impossible, we use craft wire.

1. Cut a piece of black craft wire approx 6 inches long.

2. Wrap the wire around a marker pen twice to form two circles (lenses).

3. Twist the wire between the circles to form the nose bridge.

4. Bend the remaining ends back to form the arms.

5. Knitted Detail: You can wrap the wire tightly with thin black yarn and secure with glue for a “woolly” texture. Place on the bunny’s forehead.

The Seamstress Accessories

The Dress Form (Mannequin)

Stand (Base): With Black yarn.

CO 6 sts. Inc to 24 sts (Flat circle).

Knit 1 rnd back loop only. Knit 2 rnds. BO.

Insert a heavy cardboard circle and a piece of sturdy wire pointing upwards (the pole).

Torso: With Linen Beige yarn.

Start at hips. CO 20 sts.

Inc to 30 sts. Knit 5 rnds (Hips).

Dec to 20 sts (Waist). Knit 3 rnds.

Inc to 28 sts (Bust). Knit 5 rnds.

Dec to 12 sts (Neck). Knit 2 rnds.

Change to Black (Neck cap/finial). Dec to 6. Close.

Stuff the torso firmly and slide it onto the wire protruding from the base. Sew the torso to the pole/base securely.

Tape Measure:

With Yellow yarn, cast on 60 sts. Bind off immediately (or crochet a chain).

Use a black fine-tip marker or embroidery floss to make tiny tick marks along the strip. Drape around the mannequin’s neck.

The Playful Cat

With Ginger Orange yarn.

Body: CO 10 sts. Inc to 18. Knit 10 rounds. Dec to 10. Stuff. Close.

Head: Pick up 8 sts. Inc to 14. Knit 4 rounds. Dec to 6. Close.

Ears: Tiny triangles sewn to head.

Tail: Knit a 3-inch I-cord.

Paws (Make 2): CO 3 sts. I-cord for 1 inch. Sew to the body reaching upwards.

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider focused, creative eyes. Use brown thread for a nose.
• Dressing: Put on the blue shirt dress. Layer the cream cable vest over it. Put on the brown Oxford shoes. Place the black glasses on the top of the head.
• Props: Place the dress form next to the bunny. Position the cat on its hind legs, reaching for the yellow tape measure.

Your “Dress Form” Seamstress Bunny is ready to design a masterpiece! Happy knitting.