A cozy hand-knitted bunny in a bookshop outfit: burgundy beret with leaf, moss-green cable cardigan, maroon A-line skirt with “Read Me”, brown Mary Janes, crossbody satchel filled with tiny books, and a little cocoa mug.

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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Abbreviations (US Terms)

• k – knit
• p – purl
• kfb – knit front & back (increase 1)
• m1L / m1R – make 1 left / right
• k2tog – knit 2 together (right-lean dec)
• ssk – slip, slip, knit (left-lean dec)
• yo – yarn over
• pm / sm – place marker / slip marker
• BO / CO – bind off / cast on
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• rnd(s) – round(s)
• RS/WS – right side / wrong side
• dpns – double-pointed needles
• I-cord – knit cord worked on 2 dpns
• tbl – through back loop
• yo-pn – wrap yarn around needle without forming a traditional yo (for embroidery prep)

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Materials

• Yarn (worsted/aran, smooth, non-fuzzy)
  1. Body & face: 50 g cream
  2. Inner ear & muzzle shading (optional): scraps oatmeal
  3. Beret & skirt: 40 g burgundy
  4. Cardigan & scarf: 35 g moss green
  5. Shoes & satchel: 25 g chestnut brown
  6. Books: scraps in bookish colors (olive, rust, cream)
  7. Mug & marshmallows: cream + small white scraps
• Needles
  1. US 2.5 (3.0 mm) circular/DPNS for toy parts (dense fabric)
  2. US 3 (3.25 mm) for clothes & accessories
• Notions
  1. 6 mm safety eyes (or embroider)
  2. Tapestry needle, stitch markers, scrap yarn
  3. Stuffing (poly-fill)
  4. 2 small wooden-look buttons for cardigan (8–9 mm)
  5. A few glass seed beads or French knots for “marshmallows” (optional)
  6. Fabric glue (optional for books)
  7. Cardboard tiny rectangles for book cores (optional)
• Finished Size: Bunny stands ~9–9.5 in (23–24 cm).

Gauge (unblocked)

• Toy parts on US 2.5: 28 sts x 36 rows = 4 in (10 cm) in stockinette, worked in the round.
• Garments on US 3: 24 sts x 34 rows = 4 in (10 cm) in stockinette.

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Construction Overview

• Seam-light build. Head and body are knit in one piece top-down; legs and shoes are worked separately and joined; arms and ears are added after.
• Outfit separate. Skirt is worked in the round; cardigan is a flat piece with simple cable panels; beret is circular with crown shaping.
• Accessories. Mary Jane shoes shaped with a strap ridge; satchel is textured with a flap; tiny books are folded covers with stitched spines; mug is a firm cylinder.

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Bunny: Head → Body (cream, US 2.5)

Work in the round. Stuff firmly as you go for crisp stitch definition.

Head
CO 8 sts, distribute on dpns, pm for beg of rnd.
Rnd 1: kfb around (16).
Rnd 2: k.
Rnd 3: (k1, kfb) around (24).
Rnd 4: k.
Rnd 5: (k2, kfb) around (32).
Rnd 6: k.
Rnd 7: (k3, kfb) around (40).
Rnd 8: k.
Rnd 9: (k4, kfb) around (48).
Rnd 10–20: k 11 rnds even (sphere height).
— Place 6 mm safety eyes 10 sts apart centered across rnd 15. Embroider a small “V” nose in chestnut at the lower center between eyes; add one vertical stitch below for mouth.

Shaping jaw:
Rnd 21: (k6, k2tog) around (42).
Rnd 22: k.
Rnd 23: (k5, k2tog) around (36). Insert first stuffing.
Rnd 24: (k4, k2tog) around (30).
Rnd 25: (k3, k2tog) around (24).
Rnd 26: (k2, k2tog) around (18). Stuff again—firm cheeks.

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Neck & Body
Rnd 27: (k2, kfb) around (24).
Rnd 28: (k3, kfb) around (30).
Rnd 29: (k4, kfb) around (36).
Rnd 30–34: k 5 rnds even (upper chest).
Rnd 35: (k5, kfb) around (42).
Rnd 36–44: k 9 rnds even (torso).
Rnd 45: (k5, k2tog) around (36).
Rnd 46: (k4, k2tog) around (30).
Rnd 47: (k3, k2tog) around (24). Stuff torso firmly but not rock-hard; keep a flat base.

Hip Split for Legs
Rnd 48: k6, BO 6, k6, BO 6 (two leg openings with 6 live sts each front/back).
Place each set of 12 live sts onto holders (6 front + 6 back per leg).

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Legs & Mary Jane Soles (brown shoes + cream legs)

Work each leg from held sts downward.

Right Leg
Re-attach yarn to right-side opening.
Rnd 1: Pick up and knit 3 sts from BO edge, k6 live sts, pick up 3 from BO edge, k6 live sts (18).
Rnd 2–5: k even in brown (shoe body).
Rnd 6 (strap ridge): k1, p1 around once to form a subtle ridge for the Mary Jane strap illusion.
Rnd 7–8: k.
Rnd 9: Switch to cream for sock/leg; k.
Rnd 10: (k7, k2tog) twice (16).
Rnd 11–20: k 10 rnds even (leg length ~2 in).
Rnd 21: (k2tog) around (8). Stuff foot and leg.
Break yarn, thread tail through remaining sts, cinch closed.

Left Leg
Work as Right Leg.

Soles (optional definition, brown) – make 2
CO 6.
Row 1: kfb, k4, kfb (8).
Row 2: k.
Row 3: kfb, k6, kfb (10).
Row 4–6: k.
Row 7: k2tog, k6, ssk (8).
Row 8: k.
Row 9: k2tog, k4, ssk (6). BO.
Whipstitch soles to bottoms of shoes for the tidy oval seen in the photo.

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Arms (make 2, cream; sleeve illusion added later)

CO 8.
Rnd 1: kfb around (16).
Rnd 2–6: k even.
Rnd 7: (k2, k2tog) around (12).
Rnd 8–18: k even for slim arm (~2.75 in).
Rnd 19: (k2tog) around (6). Stuff lightly; cinch closed.
Sew to body after dressing to get the cardigan to sit correctly; leave long tails.

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Ears (make 2, cream)

CO 8.
Row 1 (WS): p.
Row 2: kfb, k6, kfb (10).
Row 3: p.
Row 4: kfb, k8, kfb (12).
Row 5–18: work in stockinette, slipping first st of every RS row for smooth edge; keep ear slightly tapered by working two shaping rows:

• Row 10 (RS): ssk, k to last 2, k2tog.
• Row 16 (RS): ssk, k to last 2, k2tog.
  Row 19: p2tog across (to 6).
  Row 20: BO knitwise.
  Sew edges to form a gentle bowl; wire not needed. Pin with a slight forward tilt.

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Neck Scarf (green, US 3)

CO 3.
Work 10–11 in of I-cord. BO. Wrap twice around neck and tack discreetly under the cardigan opening.

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Skirt with “Read Me” Hem (burgundy, US 3)

Work in the round.

CO 84, join without twisting, pm.
Rnds 1–6: k1, p1 rib for waistband.
Rnd 7: kfb around every 7th st (approx 12 inc) → 96 sts.
Rnds 8–26: k even for smooth vertical ribs (the photo shows crisp columnar knit).
Rnd 27: [k6, yo, k2tog] around subtly for drape (optional).
Rnds 28–34: k.
BO loosely.

Embroidery
Use cream yarn to chain-stitch “Read Me” centered at front hem (approx 16–18 sts wide). Practice on scrap first to match the handwriting-style curve.

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Moss-Green Cable Cardigan (flat; US 3)

A tidy V-neck cardigan with two wooden-look buttons and a single 6-st braid cable running along each front. Designed to sit open just like the photo (no buttonholes needed; buttons are decorative).

Back
CO 40.
Rib: k1, p1 for 6 rows.
Work in stockinette for 36 rows (about 4.25 in).
Shape shoulders: BO 6 at beg of next 2 rows; BO 5 at beg of following 2 rows.
BO rem 18 for back neck.

Left Front (as worn)
CO 22.
Row 1 (WS): p1, k1, p1 to end.
Rows 2–6: keep 6-st rib at center-front edge as cable panel: work [k2, p2, k2] on RS; on WS keep in 2×2 rib flanked by knit edges.
Setup: On RS after rib panel, k to end.
Work even to row 10.

Cable Pattern (worked every 8th RS row)

• RS Cable Row: Work 6-st cable panel as C6B (slip next 3 sts to cable needle and hold to back, k3, k3 from cable needle). Then knit remainder to armhole.

Continue in stockinette with the cable panel along CF edge.
At row 28, V-neck shaping: On RS, k to last 10 sts; k2tog; work 6-st panel. Repeat neck dec every 4th RS row 5 times (creates gentle V).
At row 36: BO 3 sts at armhole edge once, then BO 2 sts once.
Work until front measures same as back to shoulder.
Shoulder: BO 6, then 5, mirroring back. Place 5 live sts at neck on holder.

Right Front
Work as Left Front, mirroring neck shaping and cable crosses as C6F (hold 3 sts to front), so cables mirror each other.

Sleeves (pick up later or knit flat)
For photo fit, sleeves sit above wrist and show paw.
CO 26.
Rib 6 rows (k1, p1).
St st 22 rows.
BO loosely.
Sew sleeve seams, easing a slight puff at cap when setting into armhole.

Finishing the Cardigan
Join shoulder seams. Pick up around neck edge with green and work 4 rows of 1×1 rib; BO. Set in sleeves, seam sides.
Sew two small buttons on left front along the cable panel line (no holes). Lightly steam to bloom cables but keep texture deep.

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Burgundy Beret with Autumn Leaf

Beret (US 3, burgundy)
CO 72, join in the round.
Rnds 1–6: k1, p1 rib.
Increase round: (k6, kfb) around (84).
Work 8 rnds even.
Crown shaping:

• Rnd A: (k5, k2tog) around (72)
• Rnd B: k
• Rnd C: (k4, k2tog) around (60)
• Rnd D: k
• Rnd E: (k3, k2tog) around (48)
• Rnd F: (k2, k2tog) around (36)
• Rnd G: (k1, k2tog) around (24)
• Rnd H: (k2tog) around (12)
  Cut yarn, draw through remaining sts, cinch.
  Add a tiny 4-st I-cord nub at center if desired (½ in).

Leaf Appliqué (rust or pumpkin)
CO 3.
Row 1: kfb, k1, kfb (5).
Row 2: p.
Row 3: k1, yo, k1, yo, k1 (7).
Row 4: p.
Row 5: k2tog, k3, ssk (5).
Row 6: p.
Row 7: k2tog, k1, ssk (3).
Row 8: p3tog.
Stem: pick up 1–2 sts at base and work a 0.5 in I-cord.
Sew leaf to beret slightly off-center over right ear.

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Crossbody Satchel with Books (brown strap and body)

Bag Body (textured flap)
CO 14 in brown.
Rows 1–8: Seed Stitch (Row 1: k1, p1; Row 2: p1, k1; repeat).
Rows 9–22: Stockinette for bag back (WS rows purl).
Fold at Row 8 to form flap. Seam sides.

Button Bump on Flap (knit-in)
Pick up 1 st at the center of flap edge; work 3 rows of I-cord and BO—this forms the little raised dot you see.

Strap (brown)
I-cord CO 3; work 10.5–11 in. Attach at top corners so the strap runs diagonally across the chest once (there is only one strap; do not add a second).

Tiny Books (3 pcs)
For each book, cut a small cardboard core 1 x 0.75 in.
Knit a stockinette strip (US 3) 6 sts wide x 14 rows for cover.
Wrap around core; whipstitch spine. Work contrasting purl bumps near spine to mimic bands. Embroider tiny title dashes if desired. Tuck books inside bag and tack a stitch so they peek out.

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Mug of Cocoa (cream)

Cup
CO 16 in the round on dpns (US 3).
Rnds 1–4: k (forming cylinder).
Rnd 5: p (creates inner rim ridge).
Rnds 6–10: k. Bind off leaving a long tail.
Cut a ¾-in felt/knit circle for base; whipstitch base, then stuff lightly before closing completely.

Handle
CO 8, BO immediately to form a narrow strip; sew as a “C” curve to cup side.

Cocoa Surface
With brown, satin-stitch a circle inside rim. Add three white French knots (marshmallows). Tack mug to right paw.

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Assembly & Face Details

1. Ears: Pin with slight forward tilt and sew securely atop head, about 9–10 sts apart.
2. Arms: After the cardigan is on, ladder-stitch arms to sides so paws sit just above skirt waistband.
3. Legs: Position legs under body openings; ladder-stitch neatly so shoes sit flat. Add soles if you knit them.
4. Outfit order: Put on skirt → cardigan → scarf wrap → beret angled left.
5. Satchel: Sling brown I-cord strap from left shoulder to right hip; secure a stitch at shoulder and hip so it stays diagonally.
6. Final grooming: With a blunt needle, nudge stuffing to round the cheeks and smooth seams. Use a tiny brush to lift fibers on the shoes and skirt ribbing for the plush, “photographed-product” look.

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Finishing & Blocking

• Light steam only, hovering the iron above (do not touch acrylics or blends).
• Shape the beret crown into a soft dome.
• Pat the cardigan cables to pop.
• Trim any fuzz from embroidered “Read Me” so letters stay clean.

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Troubleshooting & Tips

• Stitch definition like the photo comes from tight gauge on the toy (US 2.5) and slightly looser gauge on garments (US 3). If your fabric looks loose, drop a needle size.
• For even cheeks, stuff the head early (after Rnd 23) and again at Rnd 26.
• The Mary Jane ridge at shoe Rnd 6 is subtle; don’t skip it—it visually creates the strap line seen in the picture.
• Keep the satchel strap a single brown I-cord. If a second strap appears or the color looks off, remove and reattach so it matches the bag body exactly.
• If the skirt pulls, check your BO—re-bind off using a larger needle or Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy BO.

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Customization Ideas

• Add an extra tiny bookmark tassel dangling from the satchel.
• Swap “Read Me” for a name or library card number.
• Make a glasses cord from sewing thread and bendable wire ends for a studious vibe.
• Work the cardigan in tweedy wool for even richer texture.

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Recap

You’ve made the Bookshop Autumn Bunny: cream bunny with tilted burgundy beret and leaf, moss-green cabled V-neck cardigan, maroon A-line skirt with “Read Me” hem, brown Mary Janes, a chestnut satchel on a single brown strap packed with tiny books, plus a warm cocoa mug. The dense gauge, clean shaping, and thoughtful finishing replicate the photographed look with clear, repeatable steps. Enjoy your new bookshelf friend!