Introduction

Say hello to the Library Card Bunny—a sweet book-lover dressed in a sage cardigan, gingham skirt, Mary Jane shoes, and a red beret, presenting a tiny crocheted book for you to “check out.” This pattern is written to replicate the photographed sample exactly, with precise counts, placements, and finishing so your bunny matches the look 1:1.

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, smooth, non-fuzzy; cotton blend preferred for stitch definition):
  1. Cream (body, ears, tail, hands, legs): 70–80 g
  2. Sage green (cardigan): 40 g
  3. Brick red (beret): 20 g
  4. Red (skirt checks): 20–25 g
  5. White (skirt checks): 20–25 g
  6. Chocolate brown (shoes, book cover): 25 g
  7. Camel/light tan (book pages & spine accent): scraps
  8. Dark brown/black embroidery thread (nose/mouth)
• Hooks: 2.75 mm (C) for body & shoes; 3.0 mm for clothing (skirt/cardigan/beret) if you crochet tightly.
• Notions: 8 mm black safety eyes (pair), 3 small wooden buttons (6–7 mm) for cardigan, 1 tiny button for each shoe strap (2 total), tapestry needle, stitch markers, fiberfill, fabric glue (optional for book).
• Other: Thin card for book “pages” stiffener (optional but neat).

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Gauge & Finished Size

• Gauge (in the round, sc): 24 sts × 26 rows = 10 cm (4″) with 2.75 mm hook.
• Finished Height: ~27–28 cm including ears, when stuffed firmly.

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Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR = magic ring; sc = single crochet; inc = 2 sc in same st; dec = inv sc decrease; sl st = slip stitch; hdc = half double crochet; ch = chain; st(s) = stitch(es); rnd = round; rep = repeat; FLO/BLO = front/back loop only; pm = place marker; sk = skip; RS/WS = right/wrong side; FO = fasten off.

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Pattern Notes

• Work amigurumi parts in continuous rounds unless stated; use a marker.
• Stuff firmly but smoothly; shape cheeks by packing slightly under the eye line.
• Join limbs by sewing for exact placement.
• Colorwork gingham skirt is tapestry crochet in the round, carrying the unused color inside neatly.
• Cardigan worked flat in linen (moss) stitch to mimic the photo texture.

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Bunny – Head, Ears, Body, Arms, Legs & Tail (Cream)

Head

Hook 2.75 mm; yarn cream.

1. MR 6 sc (6)
2. inc x6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7. (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
8. (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
   9–13) sc around (48)
   — Insert eyes between Rnds 13–14, 11 sts apart.
9. (6 sc, dec) x6 (42)
10. sc around (42)
11. (5 sc, dec) x6 (36) – Embroider nose over 3 sts centered on this rnd; add tiny smile across Rnds 16–17.
12. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30) – Begin stuffing.
13. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
14. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
15. (sc, dec) x6 (12)
16. dec x6 (6) FO, close.

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Ears (make 2)

Work flat in rows for smooth edges; 2.75 mm.
Ch 7.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (6), ch1, turn.
Rows 2–5: sc across (6).
Row 6: inc, 4 sc, inc (8).
Rows 7–10: sc across (8).
Row 11: inc, 6 sc, inc (10).
Rows 12–21: sc across (10).
Row 22: dec, 6 sc, dec (8).
Row 23: sc across (8).
Row 24: dec, 4 sc, dec (6).
Row 25: sc across (6).
Row 26: dec, 2 sc, dec (4).
Edging: sc evenly around ear, FO leaving long tail. Pinch base slightly and stitch to hold a mild inward curve.

Body

2.75 mm; cream.

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc x6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7. (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
   8–15) sc around (42)
8. (6 sc, inc) x6 (48) – soft chest build.
   17–22) sc around (48)
9. (6 sc, dec) x6 (42)
10. sc around (42)
11. (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
12. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
13. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24) – Stuff firmly; flatten slightly at base.
14. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
15. (sc, dec) x6 (12)
16. dec x6 (6) FO, close.

Arms (make 2)

2.75 mm; cream.

1. MR 6 (6)
2. (sc, inc) x3 (9)
   3–7) sc around (9)
3. (2 sc, inc) x3 (12) – upper arm fullness.
   9–14) sc around (12)
4. (sc, dec) x4 (8) – light stuffing only.
5. dec x4 (4) FO, flatten the opening; no extra edging.

Legs & Mary Jane Foot Bases (before shoes)

Leg (cream):

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc x6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)
   4–8) sc around (18) – stuff foot.
4. (4 sc, dec) x3 (15)
   10–13) sc around (15)
5. (3 sc, dec) x3 (12)
   15–16) sc around (12) FO, leave long tail for sewing. Keep ankle cylinder firm but not overstuffed.

Tail

MR 6, next rnd inc x6 (12), next rnd sc around (12), next rnd (sc, dec) x4 (8); FO, stuff lightly.

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Clothing & Accessories

Gingham Skirt (Red & White)

Hook 3.0 mm. Work in the round; carry unused color neatly (tapestry).

• Chart concept: 2-st columns: [2 red, 2 white] around; on alternate rounds, offset to form checks.

With red, ch 84, join without twist (fits waist under cardigan).
Rnd 1 (setup, red): sc around (84).
Rnd 2 (start checks): 2 sc red, switch to white, 2 sc white rep around (maintain 2-st blocks) (84).
Rnd 3: 2 sc white, 2 sc red rep around (84).
Rnd 4: repeat Rnd 2.
Rnd 5: (inc round for flare) Work checks as established but inc after every 7 blocks by placing 3 sc in last st of a red block; total +12 sts → 96.
Rnd 6: offset checks (like Rnd 3) (96).
Rnd 7: work even (96).
Rnd 8 (flare): inc +12 evenly within red blocks → 108.
Rnd 9: offset checks, even (108).
Rnd 10: even (108).
Rnd 11 (final flare): inc +12 evenly → 120.
Rnd 12–14: maintain checks (120).
Waistband finish: switch to white, FLO hdc around to create a neat folded lip; sl st to join, FO. Weave in ends. Steam-block very lightly to settle checks. Skirt length ≈ 7.5–8 cm (3″).

Cardigan (Sage Green, Linen/Moss Stitch Texture)

Stitch pattern (worked flat): Row A: (RS) sc, ch1, sk1 across, ending sc in last st. Row B: (WS) sc into each ch-1 space; ch1, turn. Repeat for woven look.

Back
Hook 3.0 mm; ch 36.
Row 1 (RS): sc in 2nd ch, sc across (35).
Row 2 (WS): Row B (approx 18–19 “moss rows” to armhole = 8.5 cm).
Armhole shaping: Next 2 rows, dec 1 at each end (sc2tog at edges) → 31 sts.
Work 6 more pattern rows straight. FO.

Left Front
Ch 20. Work moss stitch 14 rows.
V-neck shaping (RS): At neck edge, dec 1 (sc2tog) every RS row × 6 while working to same armhole depth as back; at armhole, dec 1 once. Continue straight until length equals back; FO. (Shoulder width ends with 7 sts.)

Right Front
Mirror shaping of Left Front.

Sleeves (make 2)
Ch 22. Work moss stitch 12 rows. Inc row (to widen): add 1 extra sc spaced 3 times across → 25 sts. Work 6 more rows even. FO.

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Assembly

• Seam shoulders (7-st shoulders).
• Set sleeves into armholes; seam underarm and sides.
• Front bands & neck: With sage, PU evenly around fronts and neck (~58–62 sc). Work 2 rows moss stitch.
• Button band (Right Front when worn): Work 3rd row with 3 buttonholes: (sc, ch2, sk2) placed evenly (top near V point, middle at chest, bottom near hem). Work 1 more row to firm. FO.
• Left front band: Work 4 rows moss stitch without buttonholes. Sew 3 wooden buttons to align.
• Label patch: With cream scrap, ch 5, sc 4, turn sc 2 rows; embroider tiny “library” squiggle; sew to left chest.

Cardigan length from shoulder to hem ≈ 7 cm (2.75″). It should overlap skirt waistband slightly.

Beret (Brick Red)

Hook 3.0 mm.

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc x6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7. (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
8. (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
   9–10) sc around (48)
9. (6 sc, dec) x6 (42)
10. (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
    Band: BLO hdc around (36); next rnd sl st loosely to snug. FO.
    Top nub: Attach yarn to center, ch 3, sl st back into center; FO.

Mary Jane Shoes (Chocolate, 2 pieces)

Sole (worked oval, flat; hook 2.75 mm):
Ch 7.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and next 4, 3 sc in last; rotate, sc 4 along opposite chain, 2 sc in first st (13).
Row 2: inc in first, sc 4, inc x3 across toe, sc 4, inc x2 heel (18).
Row 3: sc, inc, sc 4, (sc, inc) x3 across toe, sc 4, (sc, inc) x2 (24).
Row 4: BLO sc around (24) to turn up.
Row 5: sc around (24).
Row 6: dec at toe twice, sc 8, dec at heel twice, sc to end (20).
Row 7: sc around (20).
Row 8: sc 6, dec x2 (toe), sc 6, dec (heel), sc to end (17).
Row 9 (cuff): hdc around (17).
Row 10: Mary Jane opening—sc 6, ch 5, sk 3, sc to end (forms strap loop).
Row 11: sl st around for a neat edge; FO.
Sew a tiny button on the outer side to meet the ch-5 loop. Insert feet and tack at heel to hold.

Book Prop (Brown Cover, Tan Pages)

Cover: Ch 9, sc 8 for 8 rows; FO.
Pages block: With tan, ch 7, sc 6 for 6 rows; FO.
Stack tan block centered on one half of cover; whipstitch three sides; fold cover closed like a book and tack the spine. Add a camel stripe up the spine if desired. Bunny holds it in left hand.

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Assembly & Placement Map

1. Ears: Sew to head top with inner bases 12 sts apart; slight backward tilt; stitch a pinch at the base to form the gentle inward curve.
2. Head to Body: Ladder stitch closed head opening to body center; add a tiny stuffing wedge under chin for a balanced profile.
3. Arms: Attach to Body Rnd 22, aligned so the left hand can cradle the book.
4. Legs: Sew at base, 6 sts apart; ensure soles sit flat.
5. Tail: Centered on back, 3 rnds above base seam.
6. Dress order: Skirt → Cardigan (buttoned) → Shoes → Beret.
7. Book: Secure lightly to left palm and optionally to chest edge of cardigan with one invisible tack for photo-accurate pose.

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Finishing Touches / Tips

• Neat colorwork: For the skirt, always switch colors on the last pull-through of the previous stitch; carry yarn low and snug to avoid show-through.
• Blocking: Steam-hover clothing (not the stuffed body) to relax stitches; shape the beret crown with a gentle palm press.
• Buttons: If gifting to children under 3, embroider faux buttons and replace safety eyes with embroidered eyes.
• Cardigan fit: If your gauge is looser and the front gapes, add one more moss-st row to both front bands or move button positions in by 1 st.
• Shoe security: After fitting, add one hidden stitch from shoe heel into the leg to prevent spinning.

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Color & Component Recap (to match the photo)

• Body/ears/legs/arms: Cream
• Beret: Brick red
• Cardigan: Sage green with 3 wooden buttons + tiny library label on left chest
• Skirt: Red & White gingham (tapestry checks)
• Shoes: Chocolate Mary Janes with buttoned strap
• Prop: Brown book with tan pages

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Conclusion

Your Library Card Bunny is ready for story time—sweet, tidy, and photo-perfect for cozy home feeds. Keep this sample as your master reference; repeating the same counts and placements will reproduce the same look every time. Enjoy!