Introduction

Meet the Bunny “Rowing Club Coxswain”—smart in a navy blazer with red piping, cream polo, pressed white shorts, classic boat shoes, and a straw boater. The crossbody satchel carries a race number patch, while the megaphone, stopwatch, and pennant complete the scene. Counts and placements below reproduce 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.

Materials

• Yarn (DK / Light #3)
  1. Bunny: almond/natural 100 g
  2. Face embroidery: light brown scraps
  3. Eyes: 8 mm safety eyes (or embroider)
  4. Blazer: navy 55–65 g
  5. Piping & ribbon accent: crimson/red 15 g
  6. Polo shirt: cream 35–40 g
  7. Shorts: white 30–35 g
  8. Shoes: dark brown 30 g + cream 10 g (rim/lace)
  9. Boater: oatmeal/straw 25–30 g + navy + red scraps for band
  10. Satchel & props: tan/sand, white, gold/yellow, green, grey scraps
• Needles
  1. US 2 (2.75 mm) DPNs or circular for toy parts
  2. US 3 (3.25 mm) for garments & accessories
• Notions: Fiberfill, tapestry needle, stitch markers, 2 tiny buttons (blazer), optional thin plastic for hat brim, elastic thread for shorts waistband, 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

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.
• Finished height: ~30–31 cm without ears.

Pattern Notes

• Work toy sections in the round unless stated.
• Stuff gradually and firmly, especially head and feet.
• Mattress stitch for invisible seams.
• For toddlers, embroider eyes and secure all small parts.

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The Bunny

Head (start at crown; US 2; almond)

1. CO 8, 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; place 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: With light brown, embroider a tiny triangle nose centered across Rnds 22–23 (≈3 sts wide) and a short vertical mouth.

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Ears (make 2; US 2)

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 lightly.
   Attach across crown Rnds 8–10, bases ~9 sts apart; tilt outward.

Body (US 2)

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 with ladder stitch.

Arms (make 2; US 2)

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). Stuff lightly to mid-forearm.
5. (k1, k2tog) ×4 (8).
6. k around; draw tail through.
   Attach at Body Rnd 26, spaced 19–20 sts.

Legs & Feet (make 2; US 2)

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.

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Clothing & Accessories

Sock Cuffs (US 3; cream)

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

Boat Shoes (US 3; brown + cream)

Soles (garter, flat; 2 per shoe)

• CO 6.
• Row 1: kfb, k4, kfb (8).
• Row 2: k.
• Row 3: kfb, k6, kfb (10).
• Row 4: k.
• Row 5: kfb, k8, kfb (12). BO.
  Whipstitch two soles WS together per shoe.

Upper (in the round)

1. With cream, PU 36 sts around sole; k 1 rnd (rim stripe).
2. Switch to brown; k 1 rnd.
3. Toe: k7, ssk, k14, k2tog, k7 (34).
4. k around.
5. k6, ssk, k14, k2tog, k6 (32).
6. k around.
7. Collar: with cream, k 1 rnd; BO elastically.
   Laces: I-cord CO 2, knit ~9–10 cm in cream; thread and tie bow. Tack at heel.

Polo Shirt (US 3; cream)

Body (in the round)

1. CO 96 sts; join, pm.
2. Hem rib: k1, p1 4 rnds.
3. Stockinette 18 rnds.
4. Split for armholes: BO 4 at each side → 92 sts (front 46, back 46). Place front on hold.

Back (flat)
5) Work 12 rows stockinette.
6) Back neck: BO center 18; each shoulder 14 sts for 4 more rows; BO.

Front (flat with placket)
7) Work 8 rows.
8) Center placket: BO 4 sts at center on next RS; work each side separately for 6 rows, keeping k1, p1 edge at placket sides.
9) Shape neck: BO remaining 4 placket sts at each inner edge; dec 1 at each neck edge every RS ×2; work to match back; BO shoulders 14 sts.

Collar & Bands

• Seam shoulders.
• Placket bands: PU 12–14 sts along each placket side; k1, p1 4 rows; BO.
• Collar: PU around neckline ≈ 68–72 sts (include placket tops); work k1, p1 rib 6 rows; BO. Fold collar outward.
• Sleeves: PU 44–48 sts around each armhole; stockinette 6–8 rnds; finish k1, p1 3 rnds; BO.

White Pleated Shorts (US 3; white)

Waistband & Rise

1. CO 84 sts; join, pm.
2. Waist rib: k1, p1 5 rnds.
3. Body: k 6 rnds.
4. Ease inc: (k6, m1) around → 96 sts.
5. “Pressed crease” lines: on next rnd, place two purl stitches at front center and back center (p2), continue stockinette elsewhere. Work total 8 rnds after inc.

Split for legs
6) Divide 48/48 for two legs.

Each leg
7) Work straight stockinette 10 rnds.
8) Hem fold: p 1 rnd (turn line), k 1 rnd, BO loosely.
9) Fold to WS and whipstitch; optionally leave a 1-st side slit at outer seam to mimic fold.
Optional: Thread elastic through waistband.

Navy Blazer with Red Piping (US 3; navy + red)

Piping: i-cord CO 3 in red; knit several strips to apply along fronts, hem, pockets, and cuffs.

Back (flat)

1. CO 44; Row 1 (RS) k1, p1 6 rows (hem).
2. Stockinette to 14 cm.
3. Armholes: BO 3 at beg next 2 rows (38). Then ssk/k2tog 1 st each armhole edge every RS ×2 (34).
4. Work straight to 20 cm.
5. Shoulders: BO 6, work 22, BO 6. Place 22 center sts on holder for back neck.

Left Front (flat)

1. CO 26; rib 6 rows.
2. Maintain k2 selvedge at center front for band. Work stockinette to 14 cm; shape armhole to match back.
3. Lapel/neck: at 18.5 cm, dec at neck edge every RS ×4 to round lapel.
4. At 20 cm, BO 6 for shoulder.
5. Work patch pocket now: CO 10; stockinette 10 rows; top 2 rows in rib; BO. Sew to lower left front.
6. Club badge: duplicate stitch a tiny shield (yellow/gold) with a single diagonal stripe on upper chest.

Right Front: mirror shaping; add matching pocket (no badge).

Collar

• Join shoulders.
• PU around neckline ≈ 72–76 sts (including back holder); k1, p1 rib 6 rows; BO. Collar rolls slightly.

Sleeves (in the round)

1. PU 46–50 sts around each armhole.
2. Stockinette 10–12 rnds.
3. Cuffs: k1, p1 5 rnds; BO.

Front Bands & Buttons

• PU along each front edge ≈ 70–74 sts; work k1, p1 5 rows. On the right band work two buttonholes on Row 3 (RS): yo, k2tog evenly spaced. BO both bands.
• Stitch red i-cord piping neatly along outer edge of bands, around hem, pocket tops, and sleeve cuffs.

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Boater Hat with Ribbon (US 3; oatmeal + navy/red)

Crown

1. CO 8, join; kfb around (16).
2. (k1, kfb) ×8 (24).
3. (k2, kfb) ×8 (32).
4. (k3, kfb) ×8 (40).
5. k 2 rnds.

Sidewall
6) k 4 rnds even.

Brim
7) (k4, kfb) ×8 (48).
8) (k5, kfb) ×8 (56).
9) Work 1 rnd k tbl (brim crease).
10) k 2–3 rnds; BO.
Ribbon: Knit a garter strip in navy 4 sts wide to fit around; add a thin red i-cord centered; sew around crown just above the crease. Slip in a thin ring of flexible plastic at the tbl crease before the final rnd for a crisp brim (optional).

Messenger Satchel with Race Number (US 3; tan + white)

Body (flat)

1. CO 20; stockinette 22 rows.
2. Fold at Row 16 to form base (16 rows body height, 6 rows flap).
3. Side gussets: PU 14 sts along each side; garter 3 rows; seam to front edges.
4. Round flap corners: on next 2 RS rows, k2tog at both edges; BO.
5. Strap: I-cord CO 3, knit 18–20 cm; attach sides.
6. Number patch: CO 10 in white; garter 6 rows; BO; duplicate stitch a single black digit (e.g., “7”). Sew centered on flap.

Megaphone, Stopwatch & Pennant (US 3)

Megaphone (white + red tip)

• CO 24; work flat in stockinette, decreasing 1 st at each edge every RS until 6 sts remain (triangle).
• Seam into a cone; pick up sts around wide end and k 2 rnds red; BO. Add an i-cord handle.

Stopwatch (grey + black)

• CO 6; kfb around (12); (k1, kfb) ×6 (18); k 1 rnd; (k1, k2tog) ×6 (12); k2tog ×6 (6); draw closed.
• Duplicate stitch tiny hands/marks; add a short i-cord loop as crown button.

Club Pennant (navy with red border)

• CO 16; stockinette, dec 1 at end of every RS until 1 st remains; BO.
• Crochet-free option: sew a red i-cord along the hypotenuse as border; attach to a slim I-cord “pole.”

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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 on Body Rnd 26, spacing 19–20 sts.
• Polo: collar sits under blazer lapel; placket centered.
• Blazer: hem mid-hip; red piping continuous; two buttons aligned; badge on left chest.
• Shorts: waistband at natural waist; creases centered; folded hems level.
• Shoes: cream rim stripe visible; laces tied front.
• Boater: brim gently flat, ribbon level.
• Satchel: strap diagonal across torso; patch centered on flap.
• Props: megaphone in right hand; pennant or stopwatch in left (or satchel side).

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Assembly & Finishing

1. Head ↔ body: Ladder stitch; align face forward.
2. Ears: Sew at mapped crown points; curve tips slightly.
3. Arms: Attach at Body Rnd 26.
4. Dress order: Socks → shoes → shorts → polo → blazer (buttons) → boater → satchel → props placed and tacked with tiny hidden stitches if displaying upright.
5. Tidy tails: Bury ends; strengthen shoulder seams and satchel strap with a couple of invisible stitches.

Blocking & Styling

• Steam (no iron contact) to set shorts creases and blazer lapel fold.
• Lightly steam the boater brim along the tbl crease to keep it crisp.
• Smooth piping and collar with finger-pressing while warm.
• Add a tiny white highlight stitch on each eye for sparkle.

Quality Control Checklist (match the image)

• Head round; eyes low and even; tiny centered nose.
• Ears 11–12 cm, outward tilt.
• Polo collar clean; placket narrow and straight.
• Blazer navy with continuous red i-cord piping; chest badge visible; two buttons placed; patch pockets flat.
• Shorts white with pressed look and folded hems.
• Boat shoes brown with cream rim stripe and laces; cream socks peeking.
• Boater straw-tone with navy-red ribbon band.
• Satchel tan with white number patch; strap crosses body.
• Props well proportioned: cone megaphone, round stopwatch with loop, triangular pennant with border.

Care & Safety

• Embroider eyes for young children.
• Secure small pieces (buttons, laces, props).
• Spot clean; reshape while damp.