
A cozy, seated-knit bunny dressed for a drizzly day: sky-blue sweatshirt with a puffy cloud and tiny raindrops, sage jogger pants, blue trainers, a mustard beanie, an olive crossbody bag, a folded red umbrella, and a small yellow bus ticket. Silhouette is compact and cute with a balanced head-to-body ratio and crisp finishing that photographs like a real handmade toy at a bus stop.
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Finished Size & Proportions
- Seated height (ear tips gently curved): ~8.5–9 in (22–23 cm)
- Standing height: ~9.5 in (24 cm)
- Head : Body vertical ratio ≈ 1.1 : 1 (head ~11 cm; shoulder-to-seat ~10 cm)
- Head circumference (widest): ~10.6 in (27 cm)
- Arm length: ~3.25 in (8–8.5 cm)
- Bare foot length: ~1.8 in (4.5 cm)
Gauge
- Stockinette in the round, lightly stuffed: 26 sts × 36 rnds = 4 in (10 cm) on 3.25 mm (US 3).
- Work firmly to prevent stuffing show-through.
Materials
- DK yarn (≈100–120 m/50 g) in:
- Bunny fur: 35 g light beige/cream
- Nose/mouth: scraps taupe
- Pants (sage/green): 25–30 g
- Sweatshirt (sky blue): 25–30 g
- Cloud & rib trims (cream): small scraps
- Raindrops (denim/royal blue) or tiny blue seed beads
- Trainers (blue + cream): 20 g total
- Beanie (mustard): 10–12 g
- Crossbody bag (olive): 8–10 g
- Umbrella (red canopy + navy strap + brown handle): 8–10 g
- Ticket (yellow): scraps
- Needles:
- 3.25 mm (US 3) DPNs or circular for magic loop
- 2.75 mm (US 2) for edges, accessories, and tight trims
- Notions: 8 mm black safety eyes, tapestry needle, markers, stuffing, optional 0.8–1 mm wire/pipe cleaner for umbrella shaft, a few blue seed beads (optional), tiny snap or Velcro dot for bag flap.
Abbreviations (US terms)
- CO – cast on
- BO – bind off
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- rnd(s) – round(s)
- k / p – knit / purl
- kfb – knit front & back (inc 1)
- m1L / m1R – make 1 left / right
- k2tog – knit 2 together
- ssk – slip, slip, knit
- pm / sm – place / slip marker
- yo – yarn over
- tbl – through back loop
- RS / WS – right side / wrong side
- i-cord – knit i-cord
- dup st – duplicate stitch
Pattern Notes
- Work in the round unless noted.
- Stuff as you go; pack the neck firmly to avoid wobble.
- Cloud motif is slightly “puffy” via duplicate stitch over stockinette; raindrops can be dup-st or seed beads sewn after blocking.
- Exact placements for eyes and accessories are specified in the Assembly Map.
BUNNY
Legs (make 2)
With Fur and US 3, CO 10 sts, join, pm.
Rnds 1–3: k.
Rnd 4: kfb, k3 ×2 → 12.
Rnd 6: k1, kfb, k4, kfb, k1 → 14.
Rnds 7–10: k.
Rnd 11: k1, ssk, k6, k2tog, k1 → 12.
Rnds 12–18: k.
Rnd 19: k2tog around → 6; stuff foot pad.
Rnds 20–28: k (lower leg); stuff lightly. Leave Leg 1 on hold. Work Leg 2 the same and keep attached for joining.
Join Legs → Body
From Leg 2: k3, CO 2 (crotch), k6 of Leg 1, CO 2, k remaining 3 of Leg 2 → 20 sts around hips.
Rnds 1–3: k.
Rnd 4: k4, kfb ×4 → 24.
Rnd 6: k5, kfb ×4 → 28.
Rnds 7–12: k.
Rnd 13: k6, kfb ×4 → 32.
Rnds 14–18: k; commence stuffing; press a flat seat so bunny sits.
Rnd 19: k6, ssk ×4 → 28.
Rnd 20: k5, ssk ×4 → 24.
Rnd 23: k2, k2tog ×6 → 18 (waist).
Rnd 24: k.
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Neck & Head (bottom-up)
Neck Rnd 25: k1, ssk ×6 → 12.
Rnd 26: k; start firm neck stuffing.
Head increases:
- Rnd 27: k1, kfb ×6 → 18
- Rnd 29: k2, kfb ×6 → 24
- Rnd 31: k3, kfb ×6 → 30
- Rnd 33: k4, kfb ×6 → 36
Rnds 34–44: k; shape cheeks by extra stuffing at Rnds 37–41.
Eye placement: Insert 8 mm safety eyes between Rnds 38–39, 8 sts apart centered.
Head decreases:
- Rnd 45: k4, ssk ×6 → 30
- Rnd 46: k3, ssk ×6 → 24
- Rnd 47: k2, ssk ×6 → 18
- Rnd 48: k1, ssk ×6 → 12
- Rnd 49: k2tog around → 6; break, draw through.
Ears (make 2, flat)
With Fur, US 3, CO 8 sts.
Row 1 k; Row 2 p.
Row 3 kfb, k6, kfb → 10.
Row 5 kfb, k8, kfb → 12.
Rows 6–18 st st.
Row 19 k1, ssk, k6, k2tog, k1 → 10.
Row 21 k1, ssk, k4, k2tog, k1 → 8.
Row 23 ssk, k4, k2tog → 6.
Row 25 ssk, k2, k2tog → 4. BO; cup base by sewing 0.5 cm; set slight forward tilt.
Arms (make 2)
With Fur, CO 8 sts, join.
Rnds 1–4: k.
Rnd 5: k1, kfb, k2, kfb, k1 → 10.
Rnds 6–14: k.
Rnd 15: k1, ssk, k4, k2tog, k1 → 8.
Rnds 16–24: k; lightly stuff paw only. Break yarn, thread through live sts to close flat.
Sew to body at Rnds 20–21 from leg join, arms pointing slightly forward to hold umbrella/ticket.
Face Embroidery
With taupe, stitch a tiny rounded triangle nose with top at Rnd 36, ~3 sts wide × 2 rnds high. Add a short vertical stitch down, then split into a subtle “Y” smile on Rnd 35.
CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES
Sage Jogger Pants
Waistband (worked in the round): With Sage and US 3, CO 52 sts, join, pm.
Rnds 1–4: k1, p1 rib.
Rnd 5: k.
Divide for legs: place 26 sts for each leg on separate needles.
Each leg (work identically):
Join to work in the round on 26 sts.
Rnds 1–8: k.
Rnd 9: k4, k2tog ×4 + k2 → 22.
Rnds 10–16: k.
Cuff: switch to US 2, k1, p1 rib 5 rnds; BO stretchy.
Return to the other leg.
Finishing: Weave a short mock drawstring (2-st i-cord 5 in/13 cm) into waistband front; tie a small bow.
Sky-Blue Sweatshirt with Cloud & Raindrops
Body (bottom-up in the round): With Sky Blue and US 3, CO 72 sts, join, pm.
Rnds 1–6: k2, p2 rib (hem).
Rnds 7–22: k even (straight torso).
Split for armholes (work flat):
Front 36 sts, Back 36 sts.
Back:
Row 1 (RS) k; Row 2 (WS) p.
Shape armholes by BO 2 sts at each side once, then k straight to 3.75 in (9.5 cm) from hem. BO.
Front:
Work armholes as Back.
At 1.75 in (4.5 cm) above hem, center the cloud area (see motif). Continue straight to same length as Back; BO.
Shoulders & Neckband:
Sew one shoulder seam. Pick up 64–68 sts around neckline with Sky Blue and US 2; work k1, p1 rib 5 rnds. BO stretchy. Sew other shoulder and close neckband join neatly.
Sleeves (pick up in the round):
PU 36 sts evenly around each armhole on US 3.
Rnd 1 k; Rnds 2–12 k even.
Rnd 13 k6, k2tog ×4 + k? evenly to 32 sts (distribute neatly).
Rnds 14–16 k.
Cuffs: switch to US 2, k2, p2 rib 6 rnds; BO.
Cloud & Raindrops Motif (duplicate stitch / beads):
Block the sweater first.
- Cloud: With Cream, duplicate stitch a rounded cloud centered 10 sts wide × 6 rows tall on the chest; bottom edge sits 2 rnds above hem rib when worn. Shape with soft curves (no sharp corners).
- Raindrops: With Denim/Blue, dup-stitch or sew 5–7 tiny drops beneath the cloud (two rows staggered). For beads, sew small blue beads in place of drops using strong thread from WS.
Mustard Beanie
With Mustard and US 3, CO 54 sts, join, pm.
Rnds 1–8: k1, p1 rib (foldable brim).
Increase crown lightly for a snug fit:
Rnds 9–14: k even.
Decrease:
- k7, ssk ×6 → 48
- k 1 rnd
- k6, ssk ×6 → 42
- k 1 rnd
- k5, ssk ×6 → 36
- k 1 rnd
- k4, ssk ×6 → 30
- k 1 rnd
- k3, ssk ×6 → 24
- k2tog around → 12
- k2tog around → 6; draw closed.
Optional: tack brim rolled upward like the photo.
Blue Trainers (make 2)
Soles (flat, US 2): With Cream, CO 8 sts.
Row 1 kfb, k6, kfb → 10.
Row 3 k1, kfb, k6, kfb, k1 → 12.
Row 5 kfb, k10, kfb → 14.
Row 7 k1, ssk, k8, k2tog, k1 → 12.
Pick up evenly around the oval to 22 sts and join in the round.
Uppers: Switch to Blue, US 3.
Rnds 1–3: k.
Rnd 4: k3, k2tog ×4 + k2 → 18.
Rnd 5 k.
Rnd 6 Toe cap in Cream (optional): k5, CO 4, skip 4, k5 → 14 live + opening.
Rnd 7 With Blue, PU 4 over gap and k all → 18.
Rnd 8 k1, ssk, k2, k2tog, k1 ×2 → 14.
Rnd 9 k; BO.
Laces: work 1-st i-cord ~6 in (15 cm) in Cream; weave as laces and tie a small bow. Tack shoes to feet through soles.
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Olive Crossbody Bag
Pouch: With Olive, US 3, CO 12 sts, knit flat in garter 10 rows. PU 12 sts along each remaining edge and join in the round to make a shallow box; knit 4 rnds; BO top with 3-needle BO for a crisp edge.
Flap: Reattach at back top; CO 10 sts, knit flat in garter 6 rows; BO.
Strap: i-cord 2 sts for 13–14 in (33–36 cm); sew to sides so bag hangs from left shoulder to right hip (as in photo it sits opposite—if you want mirrored, swap sides). Add snap/Velcro under flap.
Folded Red Umbrella
Canopy: With Red, US 3, CO 24 sts, work flat st st 8 rows.
Decrease folds:
Row 9 (RS) ssk, k2, k2tog across → 18.
Row 11 ssk, k1, k2tog across → 12.
Row 13 ssk, k2tog across → 6. BO leaving long tail; roll into a tapered bundle and stitch edges to mimic folds.
Strap: With Navy, i-cord 2 sts for 1.75 in (4.5 cm); wrap and tack around.
Handle & Shaft: With Brown, i-cord 3 sts for 2.75 in (7 cm). Insert a thin wire/pipe cleaner inside; bend end into a small crook for handle. Sew canopy tip to shaft; attach to right paw so the handle hangs downward.
Yellow Bus Ticket
With Yellow and US 2, CO 8 sts, knit 4 rows garter; BO. Embroider tiny red lines/letters with duplicate stitch. Stitch lightly to left paw edge so it peeks out.
ASSEMBLY & PLACEMENT MAP
- Head & Neck: Ensure neck is tightly stuffed; close crown opening.
- Ears: Sew along head Rnds 46–48, spaced ~6 sts apart; slight forward tilt (≈10°).
- Arms: Attach at Body Rnds 20–21 from leg join. Right arm angled inward to hold umbrella; left arm slightly forward to show ticket.
- Face Map:
- Eyes: between Rnds 38–39, 8 sts apart centered.
- Nose top at Rnd 36; mouth split on Rnd 35 forming a small “Y”.
- Clothing: Put on pants first; tie mock drawstring. Slip on trainers and secure soles invisibly. Dress bunny with sweatshirt; seam shoulders neatly, then pick up sleeves if you waited—otherwise set sleeves first.
- Accessories:
- Beanie snug over ears; tack at three points to keep the slouch.
- Crossbody bag hangs from right shoulder to left hip (or mirror); pouch rests near left thigh, ~1 cm above knee line.
- Umbrella hangs from right paw; add a single tack to leg so it rests naturally.
- Bus ticket is stitched to left paw edge so it reads as “held.”
FINISHING
Blocking & Tidying
- Steam sweatshirt lightly; avoid over-pressing the chest motif.
- Straighten pant cuffs and waistband; block beanie brim to sit flat.
- Weave and secure all ends from the inside; trim clean.
- Sew beads (if used) firmly and knot on WS.
Safety & Care
- For children under three, embroider eyes and attach accessories permanently (no beads).
- Spot clean only; avoid machine wash that may distort small pieces.
QUICK REFERENCE COUNTS
- Head: up to 36 sts; close to 6.
- Body waist: 18 sts after shaping; neck 12.
- Leg: 10 → 14 → 6.
- Arm: 8 → 10 → 8, closed flat.
- Pants CO: 52 (26 per leg).
- Sweatshirt hem CO: 72; sleeves PU 36 each.
- Beanie CO: 54.
- Shoes: sole 8 → 22 around; upper reduced to 14.
- Bag strap: i-cord 13–14 in (33–36 cm).
- Umbrella: canopy reduces to 6; handle i-cord 3 sts × 7 cm.