Her wardrobe is inspired by the playful layers of a dessert. The color palette features Pastel Pink (like strawberry frosting), Cake Yellow (reminiscent of a golden sponge), and dashes of Rainbow Sprinkles. She wears a voluminous Yellow Bubble Skirt, constructed to puff out like a perfectly baked soufflé. On top, she stays cozy in a Pastel Pink Turtleneck Sweater, the collar of which is hand-embroidered with colorful dots to resemble confetti sprinkles.

To top off her look, she wears a Creamy White Beret, knitted with a soft texture to look like a dollop of fresh whipped cream. On her feet, she wears sweet Pink Mary Janes. She carries a delicious Knitted Cupcake in a pleated paper case, and she is accompanied by a tiny, cheeky Mouse who seems to have gotten a little bit of frosting on his nose.

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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 (Pastel Pink, Cake Yellow, Cream, Beige/Brown for cupcake base, Grey for mouse)

Materials

• Yarn: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Oatmeal: Approx. 50g for the bunny body.
  • Pastel Pink: Approx. 35g for the sweater and shoes.
  • Cake Yellow: Approx. 40g for the bubble skirt.
  • Cream/White: Approx. 25g for the beret and cupcake frosting.
  • Scraps: Bright Blue, Red, Green, Yellow for the “sprinkles” embroidery.
  • Grey: Small amount for the mouse.
  • Tan/Light Brown: Small amount for the cupcake liner.
• Needles:
  • US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs or circular needles (Bunny, Shoes, Cupcake, Mouse).
  • US 4 (3.5 mm) Straight or circular needles (Clothing).
• Notions: Fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, black embroidery floss (eyes), pink embroidery floss (nose/tongue).

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.
• Bubble Skirt: Worked flat or in the round. The “bubble” effect is created by increasing stitches rapidly after the waistband, knitting the length, and then decreasing rapidly at the hem to gather the fabric back in.
• Sprinkle Sweater: Worked flat or in the round with a high ribbed collar (turtleneck). The sprinkles are embroidered using French knots after knitting.
• Cream Beret: Worked in the round with a wide crown and a tight brim.
• Cupcake: Constructed in three parts: the ribbed base (liner), the cake top, and the frosting swirl.

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 so the head doesn’t wobble.

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.

Cake Yellow Bubble Skirt

This skirt is designed to be voluminous and puffy. Worked flat using Cake Yellow yarn and US 4 needles.

Waistband: CO 40 sts.

Rows 1–5: k1, p1 rib.

Bubble Increase:

Row 6 (RS): *k1, kfb* across (60 sts).

Row 7: Purl.

Row 8: *k2, kfb* across (80 sts).

Row 9: Purl.

Skirt Body:

Work in Stockinette stitch for 4 inches. The piece will look very wide.

Bubble Decrease (Hem):

Next Row (RS): *k2tog* across the entire row (40 sts).

Next Row (WS): Knit (creates a garter ridge to stabilize the hem).

Next Row: BO all sts firmly.

Assembly: Sew the back seam. When placed on the bunny, the wide fabric gathers at the hem, creating the “bubble” silhouette.

Pastel Pink Sprinkle Sweater

Worked flat using Pastel Pink yarn and US 4 needles.

Body: CO 44 sts.

Rows 1–4: k1, p1 rib.

Rows 5–18: Stockinette stitch.

Armholes:

Next Row: k10 (Front), BO 4, k16 (Back), BO 4, k10 (Front).

Work Back for 12 rows. BO.

Work Fronts for 12 rows. BO.

Sew shoulder seams.

Turtleneck Collar:

Pick up 36 sts around the neck opening.

Work k2, p2 rib for 1.5 inches. BO loosely. Fold the collar down.

Sleeves:

Pick up 16 sts around armhole. Knit 15 rows. Rib cuff. BO.

The “Sprinkles”:

Using colorful scrap yarns (Blue, Green, Red, Yellow), embroider random French knots or small straight stitches all around the collar and the upper chest of the sweater. Make them look like scattered confetti.

Cream “Whipped Cream” Beret

With Cream/White yarn and US 3 needles.

Brim: CO 42 sts. Join in round.

Rnds 1–6: k1, p1 rib.

Crown Increase:

Rnd 7: *k1, m1* around (84 sts).

Rnds 8–16: Knit all. This creates the “puff” of the cream.

Crown Decrease:

Rnd 17: *k5, k2tog* around.

Rnd 18: Knit.

Rnd 19: *k4, k2tog* around.

Continue decreasing every round until 6 sts remain.

Top: Knit an I-cord for 0.5 inch (the little stalk). BO.

Pink Mary Janes

Make 2. With Pastel Pink 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.

Sweet Treats Accessories

The Vanilla Cupcake

Cupcake Liner (Base): With Tan/Light Brown yarn.

CO 30 sts. Join in round.

Rnds 1–8: *k2, p1* rib. (This creates the ridges of the paper cup).

Rnd 9: k2tog around.

Rnd 10: k2tog around. Close bottom.

The Cake Top: With Cake Yellow yarn.

Pick up 30 sts from the CO edge of the liner.

Knit 3 rounds.

Dec to 20 sts. Stuff the liner firmly.

The Frosting Swirl: With Pastel Pink or White yarn.

CO 60 sts.

Row 1: Knit.

Row 2: *k2tog* across (30 sts).

Row 3: Purl.

Row 4: *k2tog* across (15 sts).

Row 5: Purl.

Row 6: *k2tog* across.

Break yarn. Coil this strip into a spiral shape on top of the yellow cake base and sew in place. Add a red bead for a cherry if desired.

The Greedy Mouse

With Grey yarn.

Body: CO 6 sts. Inc to 12. Knit 8 rounds. Dec to 6. Stuff. Close.

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

Ears: Pick up 2 sts on head. Knit 2 rows Garter. BO. (Make 2).

Tail: A long pink chain stitch.

The “Cream” Detail: Using White embroidery floss, stitch a small blob on the tip of the mouse’s nose and a little pink tongue licking upwards.

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider sweet, sugary eyes. Use pink thread for a nose.
• Dressing: Put on the yellow bubble skirt (ensure it puffs out). Layer the pink sprinkle sweater over it. Put on the pink shoes. Place the cream beret on the head, tilted to the side.
• Props: Place the cupcake in the bunny’s hand (tack with thread). Position the mouse near the cupcake or sitting on the bunny’s knee, eyeing the frosting.

Your “Vanilla Cupcake” Bunny is ready for the tea party! Happy knitting.