Her wardrobe is a study in sophisticated, earthy tones. She wears a modest Moss Green Dress featuring a delicate eyelet lace pattern along the hem, suggesting a timeless elegance. To ward off the chill of the archives, she layers a cozy Walnut Brown Cardigan over her dress, complete with tiny patch pockets perfect for holding a stray flower or a library stamp. Her head is adorned with a chic, 1920s-style Beige Cloche Hat, finished with a ribbon detail. On her feet, she wears sensible yet stylish Brown T-Strap Shoes. She is never without her reading material—a tiny knitted Book with a bookmark—and is accompanied by her wise assistant, a miniature Owl wearing spectacles.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• k – knit
• p – purl
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• CO – cast on
• BO – bind off
• rnd(s) – round(s)
• RS – right side
• WS – wrong side
• kfb – knit front and back (increase 1 stitch)
• m1 – make 1 (lifted increase)
• k2tog – knit 2 stitches together (decrease)
• ssk – slip, slip, knit (decrease)
• yo – yarn over
• MC – Main Color (Oatmeal/Beige for bunny)
• CC – Contrast Colors (Moss Green, Walnut Brown, Beige, White, Hardcover Color)

Materials

• Yarn: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Oatmeal/Beige: Approx. 50g for the bunny body.
  • Moss Green: Approx. 35g for the dress.
  • Walnut Brown: Approx. 30g for the cardigan and shoes.
  • Beige/Tan: Approx. 20g for the cloche hat.
  • Scraps: White (pages), Book Cover Color, Owl colors (Brown/Cream).
• Needles:
  • US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs or circular needles (Bunny, Shoes, Accessories).
  • US 4 (3.5 mm) Straight or circular needles (Clothing).
• Notions: Fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, black embroidery floss (eyes/glasses), thin wire (optional for glasses), small ribbon for hat.

Gauge & Finished Size

• Gauge: 24 sts and 30 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch on US 3 needles.
• Finished Size: Approximately 14 inches (36 cm) tall from shoes to hat top.

Construction Overview

• Bunny: Worked in the round from the feet up. Legs are knitted separately, then joined to form the hips. The body and head are knitted as one continuous piece. Arms and ears are knitted separately and sewn on.
• Moss Green Dress: Worked flat from the bottom up. The hem features a simple eyelet lace pattern before transitioning to stockinette.
• Cardigan: Worked flat from the top down (raglan style) with separate tiny pockets sewn on later.
• Cloche Hat: Worked in the round, deep and bell-shaped to sit low on the forehead.
• Accessories: The Book is a folded rectangle; the Owl is a small egg shape with wings.

Bunny Body Instructions

Legs (Make 2)

With Oatmeal yarn and US 3 needles.

Rnd 1: CO 10 sts. Join in the round. k all.

Rnd 2: kfb in every st (20 sts).

Rnds 3–8: k all (Foot).

Rnd 9 (Heel): k10, turn. p10, turn. k10, turn. p10, turn. k all sts to end of rnd.

Rnds 10–35: k all. Stuff foot firmly and leg lightly.

Break yarn for the first leg and place stitches on a holder. Knit the second leg but do not break yarn.

Body

Rnd 36 (Join): k across 10 sts of second leg, CO 4 sts, k across 20 sts of first leg, CO 4 sts, k remaining 10 sts of second leg (48 sts). Join to work in the round.

Rnds 37–48: k all (Hips).

Rnd 49: *k6, k2tog* rep around (42 sts).

Rnds 50–60: k all.

Rnd 61: *k5, k2tog* rep around (36 sts).

Rnds 62–66: k all.

Rnd 67: *k4, k2tog* rep around (30 sts).

Rnd 68: *k3, k2tog* rep around (24 sts).

Rnd 69 (Neck): *k2, k2tog* rep around (18 sts).

Rnds 70–72: k all for neck. Stuff body firmly.

Head

Rnd 73: *k2, m1* rep around (27 sts).

Rnd 74: *k3, m1* rep around (36 sts).

Rnd 75: *k3, m1* rep around (48 sts).

Rnds 76–96: k all. Stuff neck very firmly.

Rnd 97: *k6, k2tog* rep around (42 sts).

Rnd 98: *k5, k2tog* rep around (36 sts).

Rnd 99: *k4, k2tog* rep around (30 sts).

Rnd 100: *k3, k2tog* rep around (24 sts).

Rnd 101: *k2, k2tog* rep around (18 sts).

Rnd 102: k2tog around (9 sts).

Cut yarn, thread through remaining stitches, pull tight.

Arms (Make 2)

With Oatmeal yarn, CO 8 sts. Join in round.

Rnd 1: kfb around (16 sts).

Rnds 2–24: k all.

Rnd 25: k2tog, k to last 2 sts, ssk (14 sts).

BO. Stuff lightly and sew to body.

Ears (Make 2)

With Oatmeal yarn, worked flat. CO 12 sts.

Rows 1–35: Stockinette stitch (knit RS, purl WS).

Row 36: ssk, k8, k2tog (10 sts).

Row 37: p all.

Row 38: ssk, k6, k2tog (8 sts).

Row 39: p all.

Row 40: ssk, k4, k2tog (6 sts).

Row 41: ssk, k2, k2tog (4 sts).

BO. Sew to head.

Moss Green Eyelet Dress

Worked flat from the bottom up using Moss Green yarn and US 4 needles.

Skirt: CO 60 sts.

Rows 1–2: Knit all (Garter edge).

Row 3 (Eyelet Row): k1, *yo, k2tog* repeat to last st, k1.

Row 4: Purl all.

Rows 5–32: Work in Stockinette stitch (knit RS, purl WS). This creates a smooth fabric above the lace hem.

Waist Decrease (RS): *k2, k2tog* rep across (45 sts).

Waistband: Work 4 rows k1, p1 rib.

Bodice: Work 8 rows Stockinette.

Armhole Shaping:

Row 1: k10 (Back), BO 4, k17 (Front), BO 4, k10 (Back).

Work the three sections separately for 8 rows. BO all sections.

Finishing: Sew shoulder seams. Sew back seam up to the waist.

Walnut Brown Cardigan

Worked flat from top down using Walnut Brown yarn and US 4 needles.

Neck: CO 28 sts.

Rows 1–2: k1, p1 rib.

Raglan Increases:

Row 3 (RS): k5 (Front), pm, k4 (Sleeve), pm, k10 (Back), pm, k4 (Sleeve), pm, k5 (Front).

Row 4: Purl.

Increase Rows:

Row 5: *k to marker, m1, sm, k1, m1* repeat at all markers, k to end.

Row 6: Purl.

Repeat Rows 5–6 until sleeve sections have 14 sts.

Divide: Work Front, place Sleeve sts on holder, Work Back, place Sleeve sts on holder, Work Front.

Body: Work on body sts for 2.5 inches. Work 4 rows Garter Stitch. BO.

Sleeves: Pick up sleeve sts. Knit 6 rows. Work 4 rows Garter Stitch. BO. Sew sleeve seams.

Tiny Pockets (Make 2):

CO 5 sts. Knit in Stockinette for 6 rows. Knit 2 rows Garter. BO.

Sew these small squares to the lower front of the cardigan.

Beige Cloche Hat

The “Cloche” style fits close to the head and comes down low over the brow.

With Beige yarn and US 3 needles.

Crown: CO 6 sts. Join in round.

Rnd 1: kfb around (12 sts).

Rnd 2: *k1, m1* around (18 sts).

Rnd 3: *k2, m1* around (24 sts).

Rnd 4: *k3, m1* around (30 sts).

Rnd 5: *k4, m1* around (36 sts).

Rnd 6: *k5, m1* around (42 sts).

Rnd 7: *k6, m1* around (48 sts).

Hat Body:

Work straight in Stockinette stitch for 2 inches. This length is crucial for the deep 1920s look.

Brim Flare:

Rnd 1: *k7, m1* around (54 sts).

Rnds 2–4: Knit all.

Rnds 5–6: Purl all (Garter rim). BO loosely.

Decoration: Tie a ribbon around the base of the crown or crochet a small flower to attach to the side.

Brown T-Strap Shoes

Make 2. With Walnut Brown yarn and US 3 needles.

Sole: CO 10 sts. Knit 12 rows Garter. Round toe. BO.

Upper: Pick up 32 sts around sole.

Rnds 1–3: Knit all.

Rnd 4 (Toe): k10, (k2tog) 6 times, k10 (26 sts).

Rnd 5: BO all sts.

T-Strap Assembly:

1. Knit a small ankle strap (CO 20, Knit 2 rows, BO).

2. Knit the “T” vertical bar: Pick up 2 sts at the center front toe of the shoe upper. Knit an I-cord for 0.5 inch.

3. Sew the top of the vertical bar to the center of the ankle strap.

Library Accessories

Miniature Book

Cover: With Cover Color (e.g., Maroon or Navy).

CO 12 sts. Work in Garter stitch for 2.5 inches. BO.

Pages: With White yarn.

CO 10 sts. Work in Stockinette for 2 inches. BO.

Assembly: Fold the cover in half. Fold the page strip in half. Sew the spine of the pages to the spine of the cover.

Bookmark: Tie a piece of thin ribbon or yarn to the spine so it dangles between the pages.

Tiny Owl Companion

With Owl Brown yarn and US 3 needles.

Body: CO 6 sts. Inc to 14 sts.

Knit 8 rounds (Body).

Head: Knit 4 rounds.

Ears: *k2, BO 3, k4, BO 3, k2*. (This leaves gaps). Sew the top seam flat, pinching the corners to look like ear tufts.

Wings: Pick up 3 sts on the side. Knit 4 rows. Dec to 1 st. Fasten off. Repeat on other side.

Face: Embroider two large yellow or white circles for eyes. Use black thread to stitch glasses frames over the eyes and a small beak.

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider intelligent, studious eyes. Use brown thread for a nose.
• Dressing: Put on the moss green dress. Layer the brown cardigan over it. Put on the T-strap shoes. Place the cloche hat on the head, pulling it down slightly over the brow.
• Props: Place the tiny book in one hand (tack with a stitch). Perch the owl on the other arm or shoulder.

Your “Vintage Librarian” Bunny is ready to organize her shelves! Happy knitting.