The Snowflake Bunny is a vision of winter purity and serene elegance. She brings the magic of a snowy day indoors without the chill. Dressed in a luxurious, soft ice-blue chenille dress that shimmers like frost, she is ready for a winter ball or a quiet walk through a snow-covered forest. Her shoulders are warmed by a white knitted capelet trimmed with fluffy “snow” yarn, secured with playful pompoms.

To keep her ears warm against the biting wind, she wears cozy white earmuffs. Her feet are dainty in white ballet flats adorned with round snowball-like pompoms. She carries a unique, six-pointed snowflake handbag to hold her winter treasures. Accompanying her is a tiny, brave penguin wrapped in a red scarf, a loyal friend for icy adventures.

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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
• rem – remaining
• rep – repeat
• I-cord – A narrow tube of knitting

Materials

• DK or Light Worsted weight yarn in the following colors:
  • Beige or Oatmeal (Bunny skin)
  • White (Shoes, Cape, Earmuffs, Bag, Penguin tummy)
  • Black (Penguin body)
  • Red (Penguin scarf)
  • Yellow/Orange scrap (Penguin beak/feet)
• Special Yarn: Ice Blue Chenille or Velvet yarn (DK weight) for the dress.
• Special Yarn: Fluffy/Eyelash White yarn for the cape trim and earmuffs.
• US 2.5 (3.0 mm) double-pointed needles (DPNs) or circulars for magic loop method
• US 2.5 (3.0 mm) straight needles (optional for flat pieces)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Black safety eyes (approx. 9mm for bunny, 6mm for penguin)
• Pompom maker (Small and Extra Small)
• Tapestry needle and embroidery needle
• Stitch markers

Gauge & Finished Size

• Gauge: Approximately 26 sts = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch using standard DK yarn.
• Work firmly to ensure stuffing does not show through the fabric.
• Finished Height: Approximately 14 inches (35 cm) from toes to ear tips.

Construction Overview

• Bunny: Worked in the round from the feet up. The white shoes are knitted directly as the start of the legs. The legs are joined to form the body and head in one continuous piece. Arms and ears are knitted separately and sewn on.
• Dress: Worked from the bottom up using the Chenille yarn. It features a textured skirt and a fitted bodice.
• Cape: Worked flat from the neck down, increasing for the shoulders, with a fluffy trim added at the end.
• Earmuffs: A knitted headband with two fluffy knitted circles.
• Snowflake Bag: Constructed from two flat star-shaped motifs sewn together.
• Penguin: A miniature softie knitted in the round.

Bunny Body & Head

Legs (Make 2)

Start with White yarn for the ballet flats.

CO 10 sts on DPNs. Join in the round, being careful not to twist.

Rnd 1: kfb around (20 sts).

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

Rnds 3–7: k all (Shoe base).

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 (Strap Gap): k8, BO 6 sts loosely, k8.

Rnd 12 (Change to Beige): k8, CO 6 sts (using backward loop method over the gap), k8 (22 sts).

Rnds 13–32: k all (Leg). Stuff the white shoe foot firmly and the leg lightly as you work.

Break yarn for the first leg. Knit the second leg in the same way, but do not break the yarn.

Body

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

Rnds 34–42: k all (Hips).

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 firmly.

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 between Rnds 72 and 73.

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 firmly.

Rnd 82: k2tog around (12 sts).

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

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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 4–24: Stockinette stitch.

Row 25: ssk, k10, k2tog (12 sts).

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

Shoe Details

Strap: With White yarn, pick up 4 sts on the side of the shoe opening. Knit a strip long enough to cross the foot. Sew to the other side.

Pompoms: Make two small white pompoms (approx. 1 inch diameter). Sew one to the toe of each shoe.

Ice Blue Chenille Dress

Worked in the round from the bottom up. Chenille yarn can be tricky; ensure you catch all stitches.

With Ice Blue Chenille yarn, CO 56 sts. Join in round.

Rnds 1–3: Purl all (This creates a lovely rolled or textured hem characteristic of the image).

Rnds 4–26: k all (Skirt). The chenille fabric will drape naturally.

Waist Decrease:

Rnd 27: *(k2, k2tog)* rep around (42 sts).

Rnd 28: *(k5, k2tog)* rep around (36 sts).

Bodice:

Rnds 29–34: k all.

Armholes:

Next Rnd: k7, BO 4, k14, BO 4, k7.

Work Front (14 sts) and two Back panels (7 sts each) separately flat for 6 rows. BO. Sew shoulder seams. Use a small white button or snap for the back closure.

Winter Capelet with Fluffy Trim

Worked flat from the neck down.

With White standard DK yarn, CO 24 sts.

Row 1: k2, p to last 2, k2.

Row 2 (Increase): *k2, m1* rep to last 2 sts, k2 (35 sts).

Row 3: Purl.

Row 4: *k3, m1* rep to last 2 sts, k2 (46 sts).

Rows 5–16: Work in stockinette stitch (k on RS, p on WS) until capelet covers the shoulders nicely.

Row 17: BO all sts.

Trim: Using the Fluffy/Eyelash White yarn, pick up stitches along the bottom edge, up the front opening, around the neck, and down the other side. Knit 2 rows in Garter Stitch. BO loosely.

Ties: Make two twisted cords using White yarn. Attach to the neck edge. Make two small white pompoms and attach to the ends of the ties.

Fluffy Earmuffs

Headband: With White standard yarn, CO 4 sts. Knit in Garter Stitch until the strip reaches from ear to ear over the head (approx 4.5 inches). BO.

Muffs (Make 2):

With Fluffy White yarn, CO 8 sts.

Rows 1–8: Work in Stockinette (it will look fuzzy regardless). The goal is to make a small square/circle.

Cut yarn, thread through outer edge stitches, stuff with a small ball of stuffing, and pull tight to form a fluffy ball. Sew one muff to each end of the headband. Stitch loosely to the bunny’s head to keep in place.

Snowflake Handbag

The bag consists of two flat star motifs sewn together.

Star Motif (Make 2):

With White yarn, CO 6 sts. Join in round.

Rnd 1: kfb around (12 sts).

Rnd 2: *k1, m1* around (24 sts).

Rnd 3: k all.

Now work each point of the snowflake separately on 4 sts each.

Point 1:

Row 1: k4, turn.

Row 2: p4, turn.

Row 3: ssk, k2tog (2 sts).

Row 4: p2.

Row 5: k2tog. Fasten off.

Rejoin yarn to next 4 sts and repeat for all 6 points.

Assembly: Place the two stars wrong sides together. Sew around the edges, leaving one V-shape between points open for the top. Stuff very lightly just to give it shape (or leave flat).

Handle: CO 3 sts. Knit an I-cord approx 4 inches long. Sew to the top points of the bag.

Tiny Penguin Pal

Body:

Start with Black yarn. CO 9 sts. Join in round.

Rnd 1: kfb around (18 sts).

Rnds 2–8: k all.

Rnd 9: Change to White for tummy patch on front 6 sts only (Intarsia or Swiss darning later). For simplicity, you can knit all Black and embroider/sew a white felt patch later. Let’s assume all Black for base.

Rnd 10: k2tog around (9 sts). Stuff body.

Rnd 11: kfb around (18 sts) (Head).

Rnds 12–15: k all.

Rnd 16: k2tog around (9 sts).

Close hole.

Details:

• Tummy: Duplicate stitch a white oval on the lower body.
• Wings: With Black, CO 4 sts. Knit 4 rows garter. BO. Sew to sides.
• Beak & Feet: Embroider with Yellow/Orange yarn.
• Scarf: With Red yarn, CO 2 sts. Knit a strip approx 4 inches long. Tie around the penguin’s neck.

Assembly

• Weave in all ends neatly.
• Dress the bunny in the ice blue chenille dress.
• Tie the capelet around the neck.
• Place the earmuffs on the head.
• Hang the snowflake bag on one arm.
• Place the tiny penguin beside the bunny’s feet.
• Embroider a “Y” nose on the bunny with beige or light brown thread.

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