Bunnies in DMC - PAT0533 - Downloadable PDF

Bunnies Embroidery Pattern by DMC x Cozy Blue – Free Downloadable PDF (PAT0533)

This charming free downloadable embroidery pattern is a collaboration between DMC and the popular needlework designer Cozy Blue. It features an adorable bunny motif — known as lapins in French, reflecting DMC's bilingual pattern library — designed to be stitched onto fabric as a sweet decorative piece. The finished design measures approximately 10.5 cm x 5.1 cm, making it a compact and versatile project perfectly suited to embellishing clothing, accessories, hoop art, or home décor items.

Rated as a beginner-level embroidery pattern, this design is an excellent starting point for those new to hand embroidery, requiring only two simple stitches and a small, manageable colour palette. Experienced stitchers will also appreciate it as a quick and satisfying project.

What Is Being Made

The pattern produces an embroidered bunny design, stitched directly onto fabric. The colour guide and technical diagram included in the PDF show the placement of each colour and stitch type across the composition, labelled with code letters A and B for easy reference. The motif is charming and whimsical in style, consistent with the Cozy Blue aesthetic known for its sweet, folk-inspired embroidery illustrations.

Techniques and Stitches Used

Despite its delightful appearance, this pattern relies on just two fundamental embroidery stitches, making it highly accessible for beginners:

• French Knot (Point de nœud) – Code Letter A: French knots are small, textured knots formed by wrapping the thread around the needle before inserting it back into the fabric close to the starting point. They create a raised, dot-like effect and are commonly used for eyes, flower centres, and decorative texture. In this pattern, French knots are worked using 3 strands of DMC Mouliné Spécial thread.
• Straight Stitch (Point lancé) – Code Letter B: The straight stitch is one of the most fundamental embroidery stitches — a single, flat stitch worked from one point to another in a straight line. It is used here to build the main body of the bunny design. Straight stitches in this pattern are worked using 4 strands of DMC Mouliné Spécial thread, giving the stitches a fuller, more visible appearance.

The use of varying strand counts for different stitch types is a common embroidery technique that adds subtle dimension and visual contrast to the finished piece, even within a simple design.

Materials Required

The pattern specifies the following materials and tools:

• Thread: DMC Mouliné Spécial Art 117 — the classic six-strand divisible cotton embroidery floss available in hundreds of colours. Four specific shades are required, each needing just 1 skein:
  • DMC 168 (1 skein)
  • DMC 782 (1 skein)
  • DMC 3713 (1 skein)
  • DMC 3346 (1 skein)
• Needle: A No. 12 needle is recommended, which is a fine embroidery needle suited to detailed work on fabric.
• Fabric: The pattern recommends using a Magic Sheet combined with a transfer pen and transfer paper to accurately transfer the bunny design onto your chosen fabric before stitching. This method ensures precise placement of the motif.

Pattern Format and Availability

This pattern is available as a free downloadable PDF from the DMC Library (Bibliothèque DMC). It includes a full-colour guide, a technical diagram with stitch and colour placement, and a complete instructions page. The PDF is presented bilingually in English and French. Stitchers are encouraged to share their finished creations using the hashtag #dmcthreads across DMC's social media community on platforms including Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and