The Morning Market Bunny is ready for a lovely stroll to the village bakery. She captures the essence of a vintage 1950s morning with her classic light blue and white gingham check dress and a pristine white cropped jacket. Her look is completed with a charming floral-style wool headscarf tied neatly under her chin and matching baby blue shoes. She carries a hand-knit mesh market bag filled with fresh baguettes and oranges, and is accompanied by a delightful little yellow duckling friend waddling by her side.

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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)
• m1 – make 1 (lifted increase)
• k2tog – knit 2 together
• ssk – slip, slip, knit
• yo – yarn over
• MC – Main Color (for gingham)
• CC – Contrast Color (for gingham)
• rep – repeat

Materials

• DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Beige/Oatmeal (Bunny body)
  • Light Blue (Dress and Shoes)
  • White (Dress and Jacket)
  • Variegated or Floral colorway (Headscarf)
  • Tan/Bread color (Baguettes)
  • Orange (Oranges and Duck beak)
  • Bright Yellow (Duckling)
  • Cream/Beige (Market Bag)
• US 2.5 (3.0 mm) double-pointed needles (DPNs) or circulars for magic loop
• US 2.5 (3.0 mm) straight needles
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Black safety eyes (approx. 9mm for bunny, 5mm for duck)
• Tapestry needle and embroidery floss
• Stitch markers

Gauge & Finished Size

• Gauge: Approx. 26 sts = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette.
• Work tightly to ensure stuffing doesn’t show.
• Finished Height: Approx. 14 inches (35 cm) from feet to tips of ears.

Construction Overview

• Bunny: Worked in the round from the feet up. Shoes are knit as part of the legs. Legs join to form the body and head.
• Dress: Worked from the bottom up in the round using stranded colorwork for the gingham check.
• Jacket: Worked flat from the neck down (raglan style).
• Headscarf: Worked flat as a triangle with ties.
• Accessories: Bag, food, and duckling are knit separately.

Bunny Body & Head

Legs (Make 2)

Start with Light Blue for the shoes.

CO 10 sts on DPNs. Join in the round.

Rnd 1: kfb around (20 sts).

Rnd 2: *(k1, kfb)* rep around (30 sts).

Rnds 3–7: k all.

Rnd 8 (Shape Toe): k10, (k2tog) 5 times, k10 (25 sts).

Rnd 9: k10, (k2tog) 3 times, k9 (22 sts).

Rnd 10: k all.

Rnd 11: k8, BO 6 sts (for strap opening), k8.

Rnd 12 (Change to Beige): k8, CO 6 sts (backward loop), k8 (22 sts).

Rnds 13–32: k all. Stuff foot firmly and leg lightly.

Break yarn for first leg. Knit second leg but do not break yarn.

Body

Rnd 33 (Join): k11 (2nd leg), CO 4 sts, k22 (1st leg), CO 4 sts, k11 (2nd leg) (52 sts).

Rnds 34–42: k all.

Rnd 43: *(k11, k2tog)* rep around (48 sts).

Rnds 44–50: k all.

Rnd 51: *(k6, k2tog)* rep around (42 sts).

Rnds 52–58: k all. Stuff body.

Rnd 59: *(k5, k2tog)* rep around (36 sts).

Rnd 60: *(k4, k2tog)* rep around (30 sts).

Rnd 61: *(k3, k2tog)* rep around (24 sts). (Neck).

Head

Rnd 62: *(k2, m1)* rep around (32 sts).

Rnd 63: *(k3, m1)* rep around (40 sts).

Rnd 64: *(k4, m1)* rep around (48 sts).

Rnds 65–78: k all. Insert safety eyes.

Rnd 79: *(k4, k2tog)* rep around (40 sts).

Rnd 80: *(k3, k2tog)* rep around (32 sts).

Rnd 81: *(k2, k2tog)* rep around (24 sts). Stuff head.

Rnd 82: k2tog around (12 sts).

Rnd 83: k2tog around (6 sts). Close hole.

Arms (Make 2)

With Beige, CO 8 sts. Join in round.

Rnd 1: kfb around (16 sts).

Rnds 2–20: k all.

Rnd 21: k2tog around (8 sts).

Stuff lightly. Flatten top and sew to body.

Ears (Make 2)

With Beige, CO 12 sts. Work flat.

Row 1: k all.

Row 2: p all.

Row 3: k1, m1, k10, m1, k1 (14 sts).

Rows 4–22: Stockinette stitch.

Row 23: ssk, k10, k2tog (12 sts).

Decrease 1 st at each end every RS row until 4 sts rem. BO. Sew to head.

Shoe Straps

With Light Blue, pick up 4 sts on side of shoe opening. Knit strap to cross foot. Sew to other side.

Gingham Check Dress

Worked in the round. Use stranded knitting, carrying floats loosely in back.

Pattern Note (Gingham):

Rnds A & B: *k2 Blue, k2 White* rep around.

Rnds C & D: *k2 White, k2 Blue* rep around.

Repeat these 4 rnds to create the check pattern.

With Light Blue, CO 60 sts.

Rnds 1–3: k all (Hem).

Rnds 4–30: Work Gingham Pattern as described above.

Rnd 31 (Waist Decrease): Using Blue only, *(k4, k2tog)* rep around (50 sts).

Rnd 32: *(k3, k2tog)* rep around (40 sts).

Bodice:

Resume Gingham Pattern on these 40 sts.

Work 8 rnds in pattern.

Armholes:

Next Rnd: k10 (Front), BO 4, k12 (Back), BO 4, k10 (Front).

Work Fronts and Back flat separately in pattern for 6 rows. BO.

Sew shoulder seams.

Pristine White Jacket

Worked flat, raglan style.

With White, CO 26 sts.

Row 1: k2, p2 rib across.

Row 2 (Inc): k4 (Front), m1, k1 (Raglan), m1, k4 (Sleeve), m1, k1 (Raglan), m1, k6 (Back), m1, k1 (Raglan), m1, k4 (Sleeve), m1, k1 (Raglan), m1, k4 (Front).

Row 3: p all.

Row 4: Increase at raglan points as before.

Repeat Rows 3–4 three more times.

Divide: Knit Front, place Sleeve sts on holder, Knit Back, place Sleeve sts on holder, Knit Front.

Body: Work 1 inch in stockinette. Work 4 rows Garter Stitch. BO.

Sleeves: Pick up sts. Knit 1.5 inches. Work 2 rows Garter Stitch. BO.

Vintage Headscarf

Worked flat. Use Variegated or Floral colorway yarn.

CO 3 sts.

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

Row 2: k all.

Row 3: k2, yo, k1 (center), yo, k2.

Row 4: k all.

Row 5: k to center st, yo, k1, yo, k to end.

Repeat Rows 4–5 until triangle covers the bunny’s head (approx 30 rows). BO.

Ties: Pick up 3 sts at the two side corners. Knit an I-cord approx 6 inches long for tying under the chin.

Accessories

Mesh Market Bag

With Cream/Beige, CO 20 sts. Join in round.

Rnd 1: k all.

Rnd 2: *(yo, k2tog)* rep around.

Rnd 3: k all.

Repeat Rnds 2–3 for approx 3 inches. BO. Sew bottom seam. Crochet or knit a long chain for the handle and attach to top.

Baguettes (Make 2)

With Tan yarn, CO 6 sts. Join in round. Knit for 3 inches. Decrease and close ends. Embroider slanted lines with darker brown for crust cuts.

Oranges (Make 3)

With Orange yarn, CO 6 sts. Inc to 12 sts. Knit 3 rnds. Dec to 6 sts. Stuff and close.

Little Duckling

Body: With Yellow, CO 6 sts. Inc to 12 sts. Knit 5 rnds. Dec to 6 sts. Stuff and close.

Head: Pick up 6 sts on top of body. Inc to 10 sts. Knit 3 rnds. Dec and close.

Wings: CO 3 sts. Knit 3 rows. BO. Sew to sides.

Beak: Embroider a small orange triangle on face.

Assembly

• Weave in all ends.
• Dress the bunny in the gingham dress.
• Put on the white jacket.
• Place the headscarf over the head and ears, tying it securely under the chin.
• Fill the market bag with baguettes and oranges and hang it on the bunny’s arm.
• Place the duckling by the bunny’s feet.
• Embroider a “Y” nose on the bunny with brown thread.