Meet the Cozy Camper Bunny – a soft knitted bunny in a hoodie, patchwork skirt, beanie, and moccasin shoes, ready for a night of marshmallows by a tiny campfire with a backpack and lantern at her side. This pattern focuses on clear shaping and visible stitches so your finished toy looks like a real handmade product photo.
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Abbreviations (US Terms)
- k – knit
- p – purl
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- rnd(s) – round(s)
- RS / WS – right side / wrong side
- kfb – knit front and back (1 st increased)
- k2tog – knit 2 sts together (1 st decreased)
- ssk – slip, slip, knit (left-leaning decrease)
- yo – yarn over
- pm / sm – place marker / slip marker
- BO – bind off
- CO – cast on
- dec – decrease (as written)
- inc – increase (as written)
- tbl – through back loop
Materials
- Yarn: Sport or light DK weight wool or wool-blend yarn
- Bunny body: 50 g cream or light beige
- Nose and paw details: a small amount of light brown
- Hoodie: 30–40 g moss or olive green
- Patchwork skirt: small amounts of warm earth tones (mustard, rust, moss, cream, soft green)
- Beanie and shoes: 25–30 g warm camel or tan
- Backpack: 15 g soft gray
- Lantern: dark teal/green and yellow/orange scraps
- Campfire logs: dark brown scraps
- Campfire flames: orange and gold scraps
- Marshmallow: white scrap; stick: brown scrap
- Needles
- US 2.5–3 (3.0–3.25 mm) double-pointed needles or circulars for knitting small circumferences in the round
- A second set one size smaller for tiny accessories if desired
- Notions
- Toy stuffing
- 2 small black safety eyes (6–7 mm) or black embroidery thread
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Optional: thin elastic or ribbon for the skirt waistband
Gauge is not critical, but fabric should be firm so stuffing does not show through.
Gauge & Finished Size
- Approximate gauge: 28 sts = 4″ (10 cm) in stockinette in the round using US 3 (3.25 mm) needles.
- Finished height: Bunny stands about 7–8″ (18–20 cm) tall including ears, if knit at gauge.
If your gauge is looser, go down a needle size to keep the fabric dense.
Construction Overview
- Bunny is worked mostly in the round from the feet up with separate arms, ears, and tail sewn on.
- Clothes and accessories are removable: hoodie, skirt, beanie, backpack, lantern, campfire, and marshmallow stick.
- The design uses simple increases and decreases, focusing on clear shapes and visible knit stitches to match a realistic handmade look.
Bunny Legs, Body & Head
Legs (make 2)
Using body color and smaller needles if you knit loosely:
CO 10 sts. Distribute over needles, join in the round, being careful not to twist.
Rnd 1–2: k all.
Rnd 3: k1, kfb around (15 sts).
Rnd 4: k all.
Rnd 5: k2, kfb around (20 sts).
Rnd 6–10: k all (foot length).
Shape ankle:
Rnd 11: k3, k2tog around (16 sts).
Rnd 12–18: k all (lower leg).
BO 2 sts, k to end of rnd. Rearrange so rnd beg is center back.
Rnd 19: k all.
Rnd 20: k2, k2tog around (12 sts for each leg, 24 total once joined).
Break yarn leaving tail; place leg sts on waste yarn. Work second leg the same.
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Join for Body
Place both legs on needles, arranging so they sit side by side with inner thighs touching.
With body color and working across first leg, k12, CO 4 sts for crotch bridge, k12 from second leg. (28 sts).
Place marker for new rnd beg at center of bridge.
Rnd 1–4: k all.
Rnd 5: k6, kfb around (32 sts).
Rnd 6–12: k all (lower torso).
Shape waist:
Rnd 13: k6, k2tog around (28 sts).
Rnd 14: k5, k2tog around (24 sts).
Rnd 15–18: k all (upper torso/shoulder base).
Neck & Head
Rnd 19 (neck dec): k2, k2tog around (18 sts).
Rnd 20–21: k all.
Head inc:
Rnd 22: k2, kfb around (24 sts).
Rnd 23: k3, kfb around (30 sts).
Rnd 24: k4, kfb around (36 sts).
Rnd 25–34: k all (head height).
Begin face shaping decs:
Rnd 35: k4, k2tog around (30 sts).
Rnd 36: k3, k2tog around (24 sts).
Insert safety eyes now, about 7–8 rnds up from neck, spaced 5–6 sts apart. Stuff head firmly as you go.
Rnd 37: k2, k2tog around (18 sts).
Rnd 38: k1, k2tog around (12 sts).
Rnd 39: k2tog around (6 sts).
Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull tight, secure and weave in.
Stuff body and legs firmly, shaping the bunny so she can stand supported by her feet and tail.
Bunny Arms (make 2)
CO 8 sts in body color. Join in the round.
Rnd 1–3: k all.
Rnd 4: k1, kfb around (12 sts).
Rnd 5–10: k all.
Rnd 11: k2, k2tog around (9 sts).
Rnd 12–16: k all.
Stuff lightly (only the paw and a bit of the arm so it stays flexible).
Break yarn leaving tail; thread through sts and pull closed.
Sew arms to sides of body just below the neck, angled slightly forward so the bunny can “hold” accessories.
Bunny Ears (make 2)
CO 8 sts in body color. Work flat in stockinette.
Row 1 (RS): k all.
Row 2 and all WS rows: p all.
Row 3: kfb, k to last st, kfb (10 sts).
Row 5: repeat inc row (12 sts).
Rows 7–20: work even in stockinette.
Shape tip:
Row 21: ssk, k to last 2 sts, k2tog (10 sts).
Row 23: repeat dec (8 sts).
Row 25: repeat dec (6 sts).
Row 27: repeat dec (4 sts).
Cut yarn leaving long tail, thread through sts and pull tight. Fold ear in half along length with RS facing out and seam the edges lightly so it keeps a soft tube shape.
Sew ears securely to top of head, slightly angled outward as in the photo.
Bunny Tail
CO 6 sts in body color.
Rnd 1: k all.
Rnd 2: kfb around (12 sts).
Rnd 3: k all.
Rnd 4: k1, k2tog around (8 sts).
Stuff lightly, draw yarn through remaining sts and pull tight.
Sew tail low at back to help balance the bunny when standing.
Facial Features
Using light brown yarn, embroider a small oval nose centered between eyes, one or two rnds below their level. Add a short vertical stitch down from the nose and a tiny V for the mouth. Embroider a few whisker dots if desired.
Hoodie
The hoodie is worked bottom-up in the round, then split for armholes and finished flat.
Using olive green yarn:
CO 60 sts. Join in the round, pm.
Ribbing:
Rnd 1–6: k1, p1 around (bottom hem).
Body:
Rnd 7–26: k all for a simple stockinette body.
Divide for front and back (30 sts each). Work back first:
Back
Row 1 (WS): p30.
Row 2 (RS): k30.
Repeat Rows 1–2 for 10 rows total.
Shoulder and neck shaping:
Row 11 (WS): p8, BO 14 sts, p8 (two shoulder sections).
Working each side separately:
First shoulder:
Row 12 (RS): k8.
Row 13 (WS): p8.
BO 8 sts.
Rejoin yarn to remaining 8 sts for second shoulder and work as first shoulder. Break yarn.
Front
Place 30 front sts on needle with RS facing.
Row 1 (WS): p30.
Row 2 (RS): k10, k2tog, k6, ssk, k10 (28 sts).
Row 3: p all.
Row 4: k9, k2tog, k6, ssk, k9 (26 sts).
Row 5: p all.
Row 6: k8, k2tog, k6, ssk, k8 (24 sts).
Row 7: p all.
Row 8: k7, BO 10 center sts, k7 (two shoulders with 7 sts each).
Work each shoulder as for back shoulders for 3 rows in stockinette, then BO.
Side-Seams & Armholes
Sew shoulder seams. With RS together, sew side seams from hem up to armhole opening.
Sleeves (make 2)
With hoodie RS facing, pick up approximately 28 sts evenly around each armhole (adjust for your gauge but keep an even number).
Rnd 1–4: k1, p1 around (cuff rib).
Rnd 5–16: k all.
Rnd 17: k2, k2tog around (reduce slightly if sleeve looks wide).
Rnd 18–20: k all.
BO loosely. Repeat for second sleeve.
Hood
With RS facing and using same yarn, pick up sts around neck opening, starting at one front edge and ending at the other, including back neck: aim for about 46–50 sts depending on tension (even number).
Row 1 (WS): p across.
Row 2 (RS): k across.
Repeat these 2 rows until hood measures about 2.5–3″ (6–7.5 cm) from pick-up edge.
To shape top of hood, fold work so RS are together and graft or BO sts using three-needle bind off, creating a soft square top.
Make two small I-cords for drawstrings if you like (optional) and thread through the neckline row.
Patchwork Skirt
The skirt is knit flat as a color-blocked band and then sewn into a tube.
Using moss green for waistband:
CO 72 sts.
Rows 1–4: k1, p1 rib for waistband.
Switch to stockinette and begin patchwork blocks. Work in bands of 6 sts wide × 6 rows high, changing colors to create a patchwork feel (mustard, rust, cream, moss, soft green, etc.). You can simply change color every 6 rows and sometimes every 6 sts to mimic tiny squares; keep your floats loose and secure ends neatly.
Work skirt for about 2.5″ (6–7 cm) from waistband.
Finish hem:
K 4 rows in moss green, then BO loosely.
Sew short sides together to form a tube. Thread a thin piece of elastic or ribbon through the waistband rib if you want it to sit securely at the bunny’s waist.
Beanie
Using camel/tan yarn:
CO 44 sts. Join in the round.
Rnd 1–6: k1, p1 rib.
Rnd 7–16: k all.
Crown shaping:
Rnd 17: k9, k2tog around (40 sts).
Rnd 18: k all.
Rnd 19: k8, k2tog around (36 sts).
Rnd 20: k all.
Rnd 21: k7, k2tog around (32 sts).
Rnd 22: k6, k2tog around (28 sts).
Rnd 23: k5, k2tog around (24 sts).
Rnd 24: k4, k2tog around (20 sts).
Rnd 25: k3, k2tog around (16 sts).
Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull tight and secure.
For the tiny “camp patch” on the brim, duplicate stitch a small triangle tree or tent motif using contrasting green or dark yarn.
Shoes (make 2)
Using camel/tan yarn:
CO 12 sts. Work flat.
Row 1 (RS): k all.
Row 2: p all.
Row 3: kfb, k10, kfb (14 sts).
Row 4: p all.
Row 5: kfb, k12, kfb (16 sts).
Rows 6–8: work in stockinette.
Row 9 (RS): k2, k2tog, k8, ssk, k2 (14 sts).
Row 10: p all.
Pick up 12 sts around sides and back of the sole (approx. 26 sts total). Join in the round.
Rnd 1–4: k all.
Rnd 5: k1, p1 around for cuff.
Rnd 6: repeat rib. BO loosely.
Slide shoes onto bunny’s feet; they should look like soft moccasins.
Backpack
Body of backpack:
Using gray yarn, CO 18 sts. Work in stockinette flat.
Rows 1–20: work even.
Fold piece so CO and last row meet; seam sides to form a pocket.
Flap: With RS facing and top edge toward you, pick up 12 sts across one side of opening.
Row 1 (WS): p all.
Row 2–6: stockinette.
Row 7 (RS): k2, k2tog, k4, ssk, k2 (10 sts).
Row 8: p all.
Row 9: k2, k2tog, k2, ssk, k2 (8 sts).
Row 10: p all.
Row 11: BO.
Straps:
Work two I-cords of 10–12 rows each (CO 3 sts, knit I-cord). Sew to top and bottom of back panel like small backpack straps.
Add a tiny contrasting yarn loop and button embroidery to suggest a closure.
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Lantern
Using dark teal or green yarn:
CO 8 sts. Join in the round.
Rnd 1–6: k all (outer frame).
Break yarn, leaving tail for sewing.
Inner “glass”: with yellow or light orange yarn:
CO 6 sts. Knit 6–7 rows in stockinette flat. Roll into a tube and stitch closed; stuff lightly.
Insert “glass” into frame, sewing bottom and top in place.
Handle:
Work a small I-cord of 8 rows using frame color; sew ends to top of lantern so it stands like a small looped handle.
Campfire & Marshmallow Stick
Logs (make 3–4)
With dark brown yarn:
CO 6 sts. Knit I-cord for 10–12 rows. BO, stuff lightly if desired, and sew ends closed. Arrange logs in a small pile and stitch together.
Flames
With orange yarn:
CO 4 sts.
Row 1: k all.
Row 2: p all.
Row 3: kfb, k2, kfb (6 sts).
Row 4: p all.
Row 5: k2tog, k2, ssk (4 sts).
Row 6: p2tog twice (2 sts).
Row 7: k2tog.
Make 3–4 flames in orange and gold shades, then sew them upright on top of the log pile, staggering their heights for a realistic, flickering look.
Marshmallow Stick
With brown yarn:
CO 3 sts and knit I-cord for 12–14 rows. BO and secure.
With white yarn:
CO 8 sts. Work 6 rows in stockinette flat. Sew short ends together to form a ring, then gather one edge closed. Stuff lightly, then gather the other edge to form a soft cube or cylinder. Stitch the marshmallow firmly to one end of the stick.
Place the stick into the bunny’s hand with a few securing stitches so it looks like she’s roasting the marshmallow over the fire.
Assembly & Finishing
- Dress the bunny in her patchwork skirt first, then pull on the hoodie and slide her arms through the sleeves.
- Pop the beanie on, tilting it slightly back so the ears stand tall.
- Put the backpack straps over her shoulders.
- Arrange the campfire and lantern on a small wooden surface or knit mat, then pose the bunny holding the marshmallow stick angled toward the flames.
Shape gently with your hands, smoothing the stitches so the knit texture is clear and crisp. Take photos in natural light on a wooden table or cozy sofa to match the realistic handmade look of the original scene.
