Introduction

Meet the Detective Postie Bunny: a soft-eared, curious little sleuth dressed in a tweed-look vest and shorts, cable-rib boots, a neat newsboy cap, a sunny bow tie, and a crossbody satchel with a rolled “map.” In one paw he holds a small magnifying glass prop. This pattern is written to match the photo exactly: tall standing bunny in cream, heathered warm gray clothing, mustard bow, and russet-brown leather-look accessories. The fabric is dense and tidy so the stockinette V-stitches read clearly and the shaping stays crisp.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

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Materials Needed

• Yarn (DK/Light Worsted, non-fuzzy wool or wool blend):
  1. A. Cream (main bunny) – ~120 g
  2. B. Heather Warm Gray (vest, shorts, cap) – ~80 g
  3. C. Russet/Brown (satchel & boots) – ~60 g
  4. D. Mustard (bow tie & crossbody strap) – ~15 g
  5. E. Deep Green (magnifier ring & handle) – ~10 g
  6. F. Off-white scrap for “map” (small rectangle)
• Needles: 3.25 mm (US 3) circulars or DPNs for tight fabric in the round; 3.25 mm straight needles optional for flat pieces; 3.5 mm (US 4) for hat brim option.
• Notions:
  1. Safety eyes 8 mm (x2)
  2. Tapestry needle, stitch markers, waste yarn
  3. Stuffing (polyfill), small flat pebble or cardboard disk for each boot sole (optional for stability)
  4. Small piece of thin clear plastic/acetate for “glass” circle (optional)
  5. 2 small buttons (vest), 1 tiny hidden snap for satchel flap (optional)
• Gauge tools: ruler, pins, blocking mats (light steam block for garments only).

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Abbreviations (US Terms)

k – knit; p – purl; st(s) – stitch(es); rnd(s) – round(s); RS/WS – right/wrong side; pm/sm – place/slip marker; inc – knit front & back (kfb) unless noted; dec – k2tog; ssk – slip, slip, knit; m1L/m1R – make 1 left/right; BO – bind off; CO – cast on; yo – yarn over; kfbf – knit front, back, front (double inc); k-i-cord – knit i-cord; tbl – through back loop; … – repeat section.

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Gauge & Finished Size

• Gauge (stockinette in the round): 26 sts × 36 rnds = 10 cm / 4 in on 3.25 mm needles with DK yarn, gently blocked for garments only.
• Finished Size: Standing height ~28 cm (11 in); seated ~21 cm. Head height ~10.5 cm; body (shoulder to boot top) ~12.5 cm. Ear length (base to tip) ~9.5 cm. Proportions: head : body ≈ 1.05 : 1 to match the photo’s balanced, slightly babyish silhouette.

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Pattern Notes

• Work pieces in the round unless stated.
• Stuff firmly but not hard; shape as you go, especially nose bridge and cheeks.
• Color names reference the photo; swap if desired but keep values (light body, medium gray clothes, warm brown leather-look) to preserve the look.
• The bunny stands by proportion and boot shaping; for extra stability, add discreet disks in soles.
• Placement map:
  1. Eyes: between Head Rnds 22–23, 10 sts apart (center-to-center).
  2. Nose/mouth: centered on Rnd 25, embroidered small inverted “Y”.
  3. Ears: attach along crown centered line, bases 6 sts apart; slight forward tilt.
  4. Arms: sew to body across Body Rnd 35.
  5. Tail: center back across Body Rnd 20.
  6. Satchel strap: left shoulder to right hip; bag rests at Body Rnds 18–24.
  7. Magnifier: held in right paw.

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Bunny – Boots → Legs → Body → Head (one piece to neck; head separate)

Boots (make 2, color C):
CO 10 sts. Work flat in garter 2 rows to form lip. Join in the round; pm for start.
Rnd 1: (k1, m1R) ×10 = 20.
Rnd 2: k.
Rnd 3: (k2, m1R) ×10 = 30.
Rnd 4: k.
Rnds 5–8: k2, p1 around (mock-rib texture seen in photo).
Sole shaping:
Rnd 9: k10, ssk, k6, k2tog, k10 (28).
Rnd 10: k.
Rnd 11: k9, ssk, k6, k2tog, k9 (26).
Insert optional sole disk.
Rnd 12: k. Stuff toe lightly.
Cuff: switch to A (cream) on last st to create visible boot edge contrast.
Rnds 13–17 (A): k1, p1 rib. BO loosely in rib.
Leg pickup: With A, pick up 24 sts evenly around inside of cuff above BO line; join.

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Legs (A):
Rnds 1–12: k.
Rnds 13 & 16: dec rnds → k10, k2tog twice = 22; then k9, k2tog twice = 20.
Rnds 17–20: k. Stuff firmly to just below knee. BO 3 sts at back to flatten (for pant leg line). Hold.

Join Legs & Begin Body (A):
With A, CO 2 sts (crotch bridge), k across 1st leg 17 sts, pick up 2 crotch sts, k across 2nd leg 17 sts = 38 sts. Pm at center back.
Body shaping:
Rnds 1–6: k.
Rnd 7: k6, kfb ×5, k3 = 43.
Rnds 8–12: k.
Rnd 13: k7, kfb ×4, k7 = 47.
Rnds 14–18: k. Place tail here later.
Rnd 19: k9, k2tog ×4, k1 = 43.
Rnd 23: k9, k2tog ×4, k1 = 39.
Rnds 24–27: k.
Rnd 28: k7, k2tog ×4, k3 = 35.
Rnds 29–31: k.
Rnd 32 (neck): k3, k2tog ×7 = 28. Work 1 rnd even. Stuff torso smoothly; keep shoulders squarish.

Neck Lock Row:
Rnd 34: (k2tog, k2) ×7 = 21. Work 1 rnd even. Leave attached yarn; set body aside.

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Head (A)

Pick up directly above neck for a sturdy join (or knit separate and seam; instructions assume picked up):
From body, switch to head shaping:
Rnd 1: k2, kfb ×7 = 28.
Rnd 2: k.
Rnd 3: k3, kfb ×7 = 35.
Rnd 5: k4, kfb ×7 = 42.
Rnd 7: k5, kfb ×7 = 49.
Rnds 8–17: k even for 10 rnds.
Eye placement after Rnd 21 (below): insert 8 mm eyes between Rnds 22–23, 10 sts apart.
Shaping cheeks/muzzle:
Rnd 18: (k6, kfb) ×7 = 56.
Rnd 19–21: k.
Rnd 22: (k6, k2tog) ×7 = 49.
Rnd 23: k.
Rnd 24: (k5, k2tog) ×7 = 42.
Begin stuffing, building gentle cheek balls.
Rnd 25: (k4, k2tog) ×7 = 35.
Rnd 26: (k3, k2tog) ×7 = 28.
Rnd 27: (k2, k2tog) ×7 = 21.
Rnd 28: (k1, k2tog) ×7 = 14.
Rnd 29: k2tog ×7 = 7. Cut yarn, draw through remaining sts, fasten.
Embroider small nose and mouth centered on Rnd 25 with brown floss or yarn.

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Arms (make 2, A)

CO 8. Rnd 1: (k1, m1R) ×8 = 16.
Rnds 2–4: k.
Rnd 5: dec → k2, k2tog ×4 = 12.
Rnds 6–22: k even for slim arms (≈9 cm).
Rnd 23: kfb ×6 = 18 (hand pad).
Rnd 24: k.
Rnd 25: (k1, k2tog) ×6 = 12. Stuff arm lightly; leave last 2 cm unstuffed for drape.
Rnd 26: k2tog ×6 = 6. Cut long tail to sew.

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Ears (make 2, A)

CO 8.
Rnd 1: k.
Rnd 2: k1, kfb ×4 = 12.
Rnd 3: k.
Rnd 4: k2, kfb ×4 = 16.
Rnd 5–22: k even (tall inner column).
Rnd 23: k2, k2tog ×4 = 12.
Rnd 24: k1, k2tog ×4 = 8.
Rnd 25: k2tog ×4 = 4. Cut long tail; flatten softly without stuffing for the gentle fold. Steam lightly and pinch base.

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Tail (A)

CO 6. Rnd 1: kfb ×6 = 12.
Rnd 2: k.
Rnd 3: (k1, kfb) ×6 = 18.
Rnd 4–5: k.
Rnd 6: (k1, k2tog) ×6 = 12.
Rnd 7: k2tog ×6 = 6. Fasten, stuff nub, sew to back across Body Rnd 20.

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Assembly – Bunny

• Sew arms across Body Rnd 35 (counting up from boot tops) so hands rest at short’s side seams; curve right hand slightly inward to hold magnifier later.
• Sew ears to head crown, bases 6 sts apart, leaning slightly forward.
• Weave all ends.
• Lightly needle-sculpt eye dips if needed by taking thread from neck to eye points and back; tie under vest area.

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Clothing – Newsboy Cap (B)

Band: CO 56, join.
Rnds 1–3: k1, p1 rib.
Crown:
Rnd 4: k6, kfb ×8 = 64.
Rnd 8: k7, kfb ×8 = 72.
Rnd 12: k8, kfb ×8 = 80.
Rnds 13–18: k.
Dec rounds:
Rnd 19: k8, k2tog ×8 = 72.
Rnd 21: k7, k2tog ×8 = 64.
Rnd 23: k6, k2tog ×8 = 56.
Rnd 24: k2tog ×28 = 28.
Rnd 25: k2tog ×14 = 14. Draw closed.
Short brim (worked flat, color B on 3.5 mm):
CO 22. Row 1 (WS): p.
Row 2 (RS): k2tog, k to last 2, ssk.
Rows 3–6: rep Rows 1–2 twice more. BO. Steam; slipstitch to inside of band centered to create subtle brim (as in photo).

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Clothing – Vest (B)

Worked flat in one piece, faux-tweed by simple purl columns.
Back: CO 38.
Row 1 (WS): p.
Rows 2–10: k across on RS, p across on WS; add k2, p2 faux pockets at rows 12–14 centered (optional).
Armhole shaping: BO 2 at beg of next 2 rows → 34.
Rows 15–24: work even.
Shoulders: BO 6, work to end; BO 6, work to end; BO remaining 22 for neck back.

Fronts (make 2): CO 20.
Work 10 rows in stockinette with a single purl column 3 sts from front edge (visual “seam”).
Armhole: BO 2 once at side edge.
Neck: when piece measures equal to back armhole depth, shape V-neck: at front edge every RS row k2tog 6 times; keep straight at shoulder.
Bind off 6 for shoulder to match back.
Sew shoulders and side seams.
Pick up 40 sts around front edges and neck; work 3 rows k1, p1 rib; BO in rib.
Sew two small buttons on right front; duplicate stitch buttonholes on left rib (or use real buttonholes by BO/CO method on row 2).

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Clothing – Shorts (B)

Worked in the round from top down to above knees with folded hem.
CO 60; join.
Rnds 1–6: k1, p1 rib (waistband).
Rnd 7: k.
Rnd 10: k14, m1 ×4 = 64 (hip ease).
Rnds 11–18: k.
Divide for legs: split to 32/32; work each leg separately.
Leg: k 10 rnds even; final 4 rnds in k1, p1 rib to echo rolled cuff in photo. BO in rib. Repeat for second leg.
Add tiny faux fly by duplicate stitch vertical line at center front.

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Clothing – Bow Tie (D)

Knot: CO 6, work 10 rows garter, BO.
Wings: CO 10, work 14 rows stockinette ending RS; BO.
Fold short edges of wing to meet center; cinch with knot strip and sew firmly. Stitch bow to neck just under head.

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Accessories – Satchel & Strap (C + D)

Bag body (C): CO 20; work 24 rows stockinette. Fold row 16 to make base (8 rows for flap).
From base fold, seam sides for 8 rows to create pocket; leave top 8 rows as flap.
Flap shaping: Row 1 RS: k2tog, k to last 2, ssk. Row 2 WS: p. Repeat Rows 1–2 twice → 12 sts. BO.
Strap (D, as in photo it appears russet strap but we use mustard for contrast to match bow? The photo shows russet bag with mustard bow and rust-brown strap; work strap in C or D as you prefer. To match photo: strap = D Mustard? Actually strap is russet-brown—use C.)
Strap: k-i-cord over 3 sts to length ~32–34 cm (fits left shoulder to right hip). Sew ends: one to back top corner of bag, the other to opposite top corner; then tack strap across bunny to lay diagonally left-shoulder → right-hip. Add tiny snap under flap if desired.
Map (F): Knit or cut felt rectangle 3 × 5 cm; roll and tie with a small yarn ring. Insert in satchel leaving scroll peeking out.

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Accessory – Magnifying Glass Prop (E + optional acetate)

Ring: With E, CO 36, join without twist.
Rnds 1–3: k.
Rnd 4: p (creates inner shadow ridge like a frame).
Rnds 5–7: k. BO loosely.
Optionally, cut a circle of acetate slightly larger than inner diameter; whipstitch to inside.
Handle: Work 4-st i-cord for 5 cm; sew to ring at a slight angle.
Tack handle into the right paw with a few invisible stitches so it “holds” the prop.

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Final Assembly & Placement Map (Exact to Photo)

• Dress bunny in shorts first, then vest, then bow tie.
• Put on cap, tug crown slightly forward.
• Sling satchel from left shoulder to right hip, letting bag sit across Body Rnds 18–24. Ensure flap points to center front; the rolled map peeks out.
• Place magnifier in right paw, handle angled downward; one or two stitches through palm secure it invisibly.
• Steam-set garment edges only (do not steam the bunny).
• Check proportions:
  1. Head height ≈ 10.5 cm; body (shoulder to boot rib) ≈ 12.5 cm.
  2. Ear length ≈ 9.5 cm; ears slightly forward.
  3. Eye distance: 10 sts apart horizontally; mouths a small inverted “Y” centered under nose.
  4. Arm drop: hands align with short leg seams.
  5. Boot cuff shows cream rib above shoe texture just like photo.

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Finishing Touches / Tips

• For the visible knit textures in the photo, keep tension even and avoid fuzzy yarns; smooth, tightly spun DK shows stitch definition best.
• Lightly brush the cap brim with steam to curve; pinch the vest V-neck to lie flat against the bow.
• If the bunny leans, insert a bamboo skewer up through one boot into the body core before closing the head; or add heavier disks to soles.
• For the “leather” look, use russet wool and block the satchel flat before seaming; a little beeswax rubbed on the strap gives subtle sheen (for display pieces only).
• Safety: props like the acetate lens and pebble soles are display-only and not suitable for small children.

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Exact Color Map (to match the photo)

• Body/Ears/Arms/Legs above boots: A Cream.
• Vest, Shorts, Cap: B Heather Warm Gray.
• Boots & Satchel: C Russet/Brown.
• Bow Tie (and only the bow): D Mustard.
• Magnifier: E Deep Green (ring + handle).
• Map: F Off-white.

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Yardage & Checklist

• A Cream ~120 g (≈300 m)
• B Heather Gray ~80 g (≈200 m)
• C Russet/Brown ~60 g (≈150 m)
• D Mustard ~15 g (≈35 m)
• E Deep Green ~10 g (≈25 m)
• F Scrap for map
  You should have: 2 boots with rib cuffs, joined legs and body, separate head with embroidered features, 2 arms, 2 ears, 1 tail; plus cap, vest with two buttons, shorts, bow, satchel with strap and flap, magnifier, and rolled map.

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Care

Spot clean only. Keep the hat softly stuffed when stored to preserve its shape; remove acetate lens if washing is required.