Introduction

Meet the Bunny “Pottery Studio”—a cozy knit rabbit ready for a clay day: cream-and-clay striped tee, terracotta pinafore-apron with pocket, clog-style shoes, a soft headband bow, and a square tote packed with tiny studio tools. Use the exact counts and placements below to replicate the image 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.

Materials Needed

• Yarn (DK / Light #3)
  1. Bunny: almond/natural 100 g
  2. Face embroidery: light brown scraps
  3. Eyes: safety eyes 8 mm (or embroider)
  4. Tee: cream 25–30 g + clay/terracotta-light 20–25 g
  5. Pinafore: terracotta 45–55 g
  6. Shoes: brown 25–30 g + cream 10 g (sidewall/trim)
  7. Headband: beige 5 g
  8. Tote & tools: clay, beige, brown, leaf green scraps
• Needles
  1. US 2 (2.75 mm) DPNs/circular for toy
  2. US 3 (3.25 mm) for garments & accessories
• Notions: Fiberfill, tapestry needle, stitch markers, 2 tiny buttons for pinafore straps (or button loops), plastic canvas/cardboard (optional for tote sides), elastic thread for waistband (optional), sewing thread/needle.

Abbreviations (US Knitting)

• CO – cast on
• BO – bind off
• k / p – knit / purl
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• rnd(s) – round(s)
• RS / WS – right side / wrong side
• yo – yarn over
• kfb – knit front & back (increase)
• m1L / m1R – make 1 left / make 1 right (increase)
• k2tog – knit 2 together (right-leaning decrease)
• ssk – slip, slip, knit (left-leaning decrease)
• tbl – through back loop
• pm / sm – place marker / slip marker
• p2tog – purl 2 together
• inc / dec – increase / decrease
• I-cord – small knitted cord worked on few stitches

Gauge & Finished Size

• Toy (US 2): ~28–30 sts × 40–42 rows = 4 in / 10 cm stockinette in the round, firm.
• Garments (US 3): ~24–26 sts × 36–38 rows = 4 in / 10 cm stockinette.
• Finished height: ~30–31 cm without ears.

Pattern Notes

• Toy pieces are in the round unless noted.
• Stuff gradually and firmly; the head and feet need the most firmness.
• Use mattress stitch for invisible seams.
• For children under 3, embroider eyes and secure small accessories.

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The Bunny

Head (start at crown; US 2; almond)

1. CO 8 sts, join, pm.
2. kfb around (16).
3. (k1, kfb) ×8 (24).
4. (k2, kfb) ×8 (32).
5. (k3, kfb) ×8 (40).
6. (k4, kfb) ×8 (48).
   7–16) k around (48).
7. (k7, kfb) ×6 (54).
   18–19) k around (54).
8. Eye map: k to left-eye spot, pm; k 14, pm for right eye; k to end.
9. k around; insert 8 mm eyes between Rnds 20–21 at markers (secure later).
10. (k7, k2tog) ×6 (48).
11. k around; begin firm stuffing.
12. (k6, k2tog) ×6 (42).
13. k around.
14. (k5, k2tog) ×6 (36).
15. (k4, k2tog) ×6 (30).
16. (k3, k2tog) ×6 (24).
17. (k2, k2tog) ×6 (18).
18. (k1, k2tog) ×6 (12).
19. k2tog ×6 (6). Draw tail through to close.
    Face embroidery: With light brown, stitch a tiny triangle nose centered across Rnds 22–23 (~3 sts) and a short vertical mouth.

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Ears (make 2; US 2; almond)

1. CO 12, join.
   2–4) k around (12).
2. (k2, kfb) ×4 (16).
   6–10) k around (16).
3. (k3, kfb) ×4 (20).
   12–16) k around (20).
4. (k3, ssk) ×4 (16).
   18–22) k around (16).
5. (k2, ssk) ×4 (12).
   24–26) k around (12).
6. (k1, ssk) ×4 (8).
7. k around (8).
8. ssk ×4 (4). Pull tail through. Flatten gently.
   Attach between Head Rnds 8–10, bases ~9 sts apart; tilt outward 10–12°.

Body (US 2; almond)

1. CO 12, join.
2. (k1, kfb) ×6 (18).
3. (k2, kfb) ×6 (24).
4. (k3, kfb) ×6 (30).
5. (k4, kfb) ×6 (36).
   6–10) k around (36).
6. (k5, kfb) ×6 (42).
   12–18) k around (42).
7. (k5, k2tog) ×6 (36).
   20–22) k around (36).
8. (k4, k2tog) ×6 (30).
   24–25) k around (30).
9. (k3, k2tog) ×6 (24) ← arm level
10. (k2, k2tog) ×6 (18).
11. (k1, k2tog) ×6 (12).
12. k2tog ×6 (6). BO with long tail. Stuff very firm.
    Join head ↔ body using ladder stitch; keep axis straight.

Arms (make 2; US 2; almond)

1. CO 8, join.
2. (k1, kfb) ×4 (12).
   3–5) k around (12).
3. (k2, kfb) ×4 (16).
   7–10) k around (16).
4. (k2, k2tog) ×4 (12).
   12–18) k around (12). Lightly stuff palms only.
5. (k1, k2tog) ×4 (8).
6. k around; draw tail through.
   Sew to body at Body Rnd 26, 19–20 sts apart.

Legs & Feet (make 2; US 2; almond)

1. CO 10, join.
2. (k1, kfb) ×5 (15).
3. (k2, kfb) ×5 (20).
   4–10) k around (20).
4. (k3, k2tog) ×4 (16).
   12–14) k around (16).
5. k2tog ×8 (8). Draw through. Stuff firmly; sew parallel under body; toes forward.

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Clothing & Accessories

Sock Cuffs (US 3; cream)

Pick up 20 sts around each ankle; work k1, p1 rib for 4 rnds; BO loosely.

Clog-Style Shoes (US 3; brown + cream)

Soles (flat garter; 2 per shoe)

1. CO 6. Row 1: kfb, k4, kfb (8).
2. Row 2: k.
3. Row 3: kfb, k6, kfb (10).
4. Row 4: k.
5. Row 5: kfb, k8, kfb (12).
   BO. Whipstitch two soles WS together for each shoe.
   Sidewall & Upper (in the round)
6. With cream, PU 36 sts around sole; k 1 rnd (pale sidewall stripe).
7. Switch to brown; k 1 rnd.
8. Toe cap: k7, ssk, k14, k2tog, k7 (34).
9. k around.
10. k6, ssk, k14, k2tog, k6 (32).
11. k around.
12. Collar: with brown, k 2 rnds; BO elastic.
    Slip on; tack a stitch at heel to keep position.

Striped Tee (US 3; cream + clay)

Stripe sequence: 2 rnds cream, 2 rnds clay throughout (begin and end with cream at hems/bands).
Body (in the round)

1. CO 96 sts; join, pm.
2. Hem rib: k1, p1 for 4 rnds in cream.
3. Work stripes for 18 rnds even.
4. Divide front/back: BO 4 at each side → 92 sts (46 front, 46 back). Place front on hold.

Back (flat)
5) Continue stripe sequence 12 rows.
6) Back neck: BO center 18 sts; each shoulder has 14 sts; work 4 more rows and BO.

Front (flat, crew neck)
7) Return 46 sts; work 8 rows stripes.
8) Neck shaping: BO center 12; on each side dec 1 st at neck edge every RS ×3; work to match back length; BO shoulders 14 sts.

Seams & Bands

• Join shoulders.
• Neckband: pick up ≈ 68–72 sts around neckline in cream; k1, p1 rib 4 rows; BO.
• Sleeves: PU 44–48 sts around each armhole; work stripe sequence in the round for 8–10 rnds; finish with k1, p1 rib 3 rnds in cream; BO.
  The tee should be slim and sit under the pinafore.

Terracotta Pinafore–Apron (US 3; terracotta)

Skirt (in the round, top-down A-line)

1. CO 96 sts; join, pm.
2. Waistband rib: k1, p1 × 4 rnds.
3. A-line increase set: (k6, m1) around → 112 sts.
4. Knit 6 rnds plain.
5. (k7, m1) around → 128 sts.
6. Knit 6 rnds plain.
7. (k8, m1) around → 144 sts.
8. Knit straight until the skirt reaches knee length on the doll (~16–17 cm from waistband).
9. Hem: p 1 rnd (turn line), k 1 rnd, BO loosely. Fold to WS and whipstitch for a crisp clean hem.

Bib (flat)
10) With RS facing, find the front center; pick up 28 sts evenly across the inside of the waistband.
11) Rows 1–12: stockinette (k RS, p WS).
12) Round the corners: on next two RS rows, ssk at the start and k2tog at the end (1 st dec each edge ×2) → 24 sts.
13) Work k1, p1 rib for 3 rows across top edge; BO.

Straps (make 2)

• Pick up 6 sts at each top corner of bib; work 2 rows garter, then continue in stockinette until strap measures 13–14 cm.
• Attach straight to the back waistband (not crossed) or add small button loops at tips; sew two tiny buttons at the top of the bib for a neat look.

Center Pocket

• CO 12; stockinette 10 rows; last 2 rows in k1, p1 rib; BO.
• Sew pocket centered on bib; leave top open for tools.

Fit note: If the waistband is loose, you can thread elastic through the rib.

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Headband with Bow (US 3; beige)

Band: CO 5; work garter 18–20 rows; BO; sew ends to form a ring that slides over ears.
Bow: CO 8; stockinette 22 rows; seam short ends to make a loop; flatten.
Wrap: CO 6; garter 6 rows; wrap center tightly and stitch to the band. Wear slightly over one ear.

Studio Tote & Tiny Tools (US 3)

Tote (clay)

• Body (flat): CO 22; stockinette 24 rows. Fold at Row 18 to form the base (18 rows for body height, 6 rows for flap if you want a lid; here we make an open tote).
• Side gussets: PU 16 sts along each side; knit 3 rows garter; seam to front and back to create a boxy tote.
• Handles: CO 3 for I-cord; knit 18 rows; make two; sew at the rim.
• Optional lining: slide a rectangle of plastic/cardboard inside before closing seams to keep the shape.

Mini Rolling Pin (beige + brown)

• Barrel: CO 6; join; k 6 rnds; k2tog around to 3 sts; draw through.
• Handles: Pick up 2 sts at each end; knit i-cord 3–4 rows; knot ends.

Mini Paintbrush (brown + leaf green)

• Handle: I-cord CO 2; knit 6–7 rows in brown.
• Ferrule & bristles: Switch to leaf green; k 2 rows; BO; trim end to a brush tip.

Little Coil Pot (clay)

• CO 6; kfb around (12); (k1, kfb) ×6 (18); k 2 rnds; (k1, k2tog) ×6 (12); BO; roll the top edge outward for a coil look; stuff lightly.

Place tools in the pinafore pocket or tote.

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Placement Map (Accuracy Recap)

• Eyes: between Rnds 20–21, 14 sts apart.
• Nose/Mouth: nose spans 3 sts across Rnds 22–23; mouth 1–2 rnds.
• Ears: attach Rnds 8–10, bases ~9 sts apart; outward tilt.
• Arms: sew at Body Rnd 26, spacing 19–20 sts.
• Tee: hem at natural waist; sleeve caps meet arm attachment level.
• Pinafore: waistband covers tee hem; bib centered; straps straight back to waistband; pocket centered on bib.
• Shoes: cream sidewall stripe visible; clogs snug at heel.
• Headband: bow sits just above one ear.
• Tote: held in one hand or resting by the feet.

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Assembly & Finishing

1. Head ↔ body: Ladder stitch securely; ensure the face points straight forward.
2. Ears: Sew at mapped crown points; gently curve tips forward.
3. Arms: Attach at Body Rnd 26; palms relaxed.
4. Dress order: Sock cuffs → clogs → striped tee → pinafore (button straps) → headband → tote/tools into pocket or hand.
5. Secure props: Use tiny invisible tacks to keep tote handles in hand and pocket items peeking out for photos.

Blocking & Styling

• Light steam (no iron contact) to smooth tee stripes, set pinafore hem fold, and tidy rib bands.
• Shape ear curves and the headband bow with steam if needed.
• Arrange the pocket tools so they read clearly in photos (brush tip up, rolling pin angled).

Quality Control Checklist (match the image)

• Head clean and round; eyes low and even; tiny triangle nose centered.
• Ears ~11–12 cm, outward tilt visible; base spacing ~9 sts.
• Tee shows even 2–2 stripe sequence; neckband snug.
• Pinafore is terracotta, A-line with crisp folded hem, centered pocket, and straight straps; waistband sits at natural waist.
• Clogs brown with cream sidewall stripe; sock cuff peeks 1–2 rnds.
• Headband bow sits slightly over one ear.
• Tote boxy, with two short handles; tools visible (rolling pin, brush, coil pot).
• Palette reads: clay/terracotta, cream, almond, brown—soft pastel daylight on a real table/sofa.

Care & Safety

• Embroider eyes for toddlers; secure all accessories firmly.
• Spot clean only; reshape while damp.
• Keep any plastic inserts (tote walls) away from heat.