The Lucky Clover Bunny is a charming symbol of nature, hope, and good fortune. Dressed in a vibrant Irish “Kelly” Green color scheme, she brings the freshness of a rolling meadow right into your home. Her outfit centers around a deep green dress, delicately embroidered with scattered lighter green clover leaves, reminiscent of a lucky field found on a spring walk. To stay warm against the crisp breeze, she wears a cozy creamy white Bolero jacket fastened with rustic wooden buttons.

Her accessories are full of character: a moss green Cloche hat adorns her head, featuring a special woolen four-leaf clover on the brim for extra luck. She walks in earthy brown T-bar shoes and carries a whimsical “Pot of Gold”—a woolen basket overflowing with bright yellow buttercups. Perched faithfully on her shoulder is a tiny red ladybug, doubling the luck and adding a pop of color. This heirloom-quality toy is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any nature lover.

 

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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
• rem – remaining
• rep – repeat
• I-cord – A narrow tube of knitting used for stems and straps

Materials

• DK (Double Knit) or Light Worsted weight yarn in the following colors:
  • Beige or Oatmeal (Bunny skin)
  • Dark Kelly Green (Dress)
  • Light/Lime Green (Clover embroidery)
  • Cream/Off-White (Bolero jacket)
  • Moss Green (Hat)
  • Earthy Brown (Shoes and Basket)
  • Bright Yellow (Buttercups)
  • Red and Black scraps (Ladybug)
• US 2.5 (3.0 mm) double-pointed needles (DPNs) or circulars for magic loop
• US 2.5 (3.0 mm) straight needles (optional for flat pieces)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Black safety eyes (approx. 9mm for bunny)
• 2 small wooden buttons (approx 10mm) for the jacket
• Tapestry needle and embroidery needle
• Stitch markers

Gauge & Finished Size

• Gauge: Approximately 26 sts = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch.
• Work firmly to ensure stuffing does not show through the fabric.
• Finished Height: Approximately 14 inches (35 cm) from shoes to top of the hat.

Construction Overview

• Bunny: Worked in the round from the feet up. The brown shoes are integrated into the leg knitting to ensure a smooth fit. Legs are joined to form the body and head. Arms and ears are knitted separately and attached.
• Dress: Worked from the bottom up in the round. The clover motifs are embroidered after knitting using duplicate stitch or satin stitch.
• Bolero: Worked flat from the neck down (raglan style) to create a cropped fit.
• Hat: Worked in the round from the brim up, with a separate clover appliqué sewn on.
• Accessories: Basket, flowers, and ladybug are miniature separate projects.

Bunny Body & Head

Legs with T-Bar Shoes (Make 2)

Start with Earthy Brown yarn for the shoes.

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).

Rnds 10–12: k all (Shoe sides).

Rnd 13: Purl all (This creates the top ridge of the shoe).

Change to Beige/Oatmeal yarn.

Rnd 14: In back loops only, k all.

Rnds 15–32: k all (Leg). Stuff the brown foot firmly and the leg lightly as you go.

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, spaced about 10 sts apart.

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 Straps (T-Bar)

With Brown yarn, pick up 4 sts on the center-front of the shoe rim. Knit a strip approx 1 inch long (the vertical T). Sew to the ankle. Pick up stitches around the ankle to make the horizontal strap, or embroider it thickly.

Dark Green Clover Dress

Worked in the round from the bottom up.

With Dark Kelly Green, CO 60 sts.

Rnds 1–4: Garter stitch (p 1 rnd, k 1 rnd) for a non-curling hem.

Rnds 5–28: k all (Skirt).

Rnd 29: *(k4, k2tog)* rep around (50 sts).

Rnd 30: k all.

Rnd 31: *(k3, k2tog)* rep around (40 sts). (Waist).

Bodice:

Rnds 32–37: k all.

Armholes:

Next Rnd: k10, BO 4, k12, BO 4, k10.

Work Front and Back sections separately flat for 1 inch. BO. Sew shoulder seams.

Embroidery: Using Light Green yarn, embroider small shamrocks (three heart-shaped leaves meeting at a point) randomly across the skirt. Use lazy daisy stitches for a textured look.

Creamy Bolero Jacket

Worked flat, raglan style. This jacket is cropped to sit at the waist.

With Cream yarn, CO 28 sts.

Row 1: k2, p2 rib across.

Row 2 (Inc): k2 (border), k4 (Front), m1, k1 (Raglan), m1, k4 (Sleeve), m1, k1 (Raglan), m1, k8 (Back), m1, k1 (Raglan), m1, k4 (Sleeve), m1, k1 (Raglan), m1, k4 (Front), k2 (border).

Row 3: p all (keeping garter borders).

Repeat Rows 2–3 until sleeve sections have 14 sts.

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

Body: Work 1 inch in stockinette. Work 2 rows Garter Stitch. BO.

Sleeves: Pick up sleeve sts. Knit 1 inch. Work 2 rows Garter Stitch. BO.

Sew wooden buttons to the front band (decorative or functional with loops).

Moss Green Cloche Hat

With Moss Green, CO 44 sts. Join in round.

Rnds 1–6: Garter Stitch (p 1 rnd, k 1 rnd) for a textured brim.

Rnds 7–18: k all (Crown).

Rnd 19: *(k9, k2tog)* rep around (40 sts).

Rnd 20: *(k8, k2tog)* rep around (36 sts).

Rnd 21: *(k4, k2tog)* rep around (30 sts).

Rnd 22: *(k3, k2tog)* rep around (24 sts).

Rnd 23: k2tog around (12 sts).

Cut yarn and pull through. Weave in ends.

Four-Leaf Clover Appliqué:

With Light Green, *CO 1 st. (k1, yo, k1) in same st. Turn, p3. Turn, ssk, k1. Turn, p2tog. Fasten off.* Repeat 4 times to make 4 separate petals. Sew the bases together to form a clover. Add a small I-cord stem. Sew to the hat brim.

Accessories

Pot of Gold (Buttercup Basket)

With Earthy Brown, CO 8 sts on DPNs.

Rnd 1: kfb around (16 sts).

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

Rnd 3: *(k2, kfb)* rep around (32 sts).

Rnd 4: Purl all (Base ridge).

Rnds 5–12: *k2, p2* rep around (Basketweave texture).

Rnd 13: BO.

Handle: CO 3 sts. Knit I-cord for 4 inches. Sew to sides.

Buttercups (Make 5-6)

With Bright Yellow, CO 4 sts. *Knit into front, back, front, back of stitch (4 sts from 1). Pass the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th sts over the 1st.* Repeat for each stitch. Cut yarn, thread through remaining loops, and pull tight to form a clustered flower head. Sew onto Green yarn stems (I-cords) and place in basket.

Lucky Ladybug

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

Rnd 1: kfb around (12 sts).

Rnds 2–4: k all.

Rnd 5: k2tog around (6 sts). Stuff lightly.

Change to Black.

Rnd 6: k2tog around (3 sts). Fasten off.

Embroider a black line down the back and black French knots for spots.

Assembly

• Weave in all ends.
• Dress the bunny in the dark green dress.
• Put on the cream bolero jacket.
• Place the cloche hat on the head, positioning the clover on the side.
• Place the basket of buttercups on the bunny’s arm.
• Stitch the tiny ladybug onto the shoulder of the jacket or the bunny’s hand.
• Embroider a “Y” nose on the bunny with brown thread.

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