Her style is “Crafter Chic,” prioritizing comfort and warmth without sacrificing elegance. She features soft Mouse Grey Fur that complements her monochromatic wardrobe. She wears a lovely Pale Grey Dress, distinguished by a classic white Fair Isle geometric pattern along the hem—a nod to traditional Nordic knitting. To stay warm during long knitting sessions, she is wrapped in a luxurious, chunky Mauve Cable-Knit Cardigan with a matching Cable-Knit Headband keeping her long ears in place. Her feet are cozy in Dark Grey Boots. She comes prepared with a Canvas Tote Bag filled with miniature yarn balls and tiny bamboo needles. And, capturing the reality of every knitter’s life, she is accompanied by a mischievous Grey Kitten who is busy unraveling a ball of dropped yarn.

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)
• C4F (Cable 4 Front) – Slip next 2 sts onto cable needle and hold at front of work, k2, then k2 from cable needle.
• MC – Main Color (Mouse Grey/Fur Color)
• CC – Contrast Colors (Pale Grey, Mauve, White, Dark Grey, Cream)

Materials

• Yarn: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Mouse Grey: Approx. 50g for the bunny body and kitten.
  • Pale Grey: Approx. 30g for the dress.
  • Mauve/Dusty Pink: Approx. 40g for the cable cardigan and headband.
  • Dark Grey/Charcoal: Approx. 15g for the boots.
  • Cream/Canvas: Approx. 15g for the tote bag.
  • White: Small scrap for the Fair Isle pattern.
  • Scrap Yarn: Pink and White for mini yarn balls.
• Needles:
  • US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs or circular needles (Bunny, Dress, Accessories).
  • US 5 (3.75 mm) Straight or circular needles (Cardigan and Headband – larger size for a chunky look).
• Notions: Fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, black embroidery floss (eyes/whiskers), 2 toothpicks or cocktail sticks (for mini needles), 2 small beads (for needle stoppers).

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 boots to the top of the headband.

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 one continuous piece. Arms and ears are knitted separately and sewn on.
• Fair Isle Dress: Worked from the bottom up. The hem features a simple colorwork chart.
• Cable Cardigan: Worked flat in pieces (Back, Fronts, Sleeves) or top-down raglan to accommodate the cable panels.
• Accessories: The Tote is a folded rectangle; the Kitten is a small shaped toy.

Bunny Body Instructions

Legs (Make 2)

With Mouse Grey 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 Mouse Grey 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 Mouse Grey yarn, worked flat. CO 12 sts.

Rows 1–45: Stockinette stitch. (Long lop ears).

Row 46: ssk, k8, k2tog (10 sts).

Row 47: p all.

Row 48: ssk, k6, k2tog (8 sts).

Row 49: p all.

Row 50: ssk, k4, k2tog (6 sts).

Row 51: ssk, k2, k2tog (4 sts).

BO. Sew to head.

Pale Grey Fair Isle Dress

Worked flat from bottom up using US 3 needles. Start with Pale Grey.

Hem: CO 60 sts.

Rows 1–4: Garter stitch.

Fair Isle Section:

Join White.

Row 5 (RS): *k1 Grey, k1 White* rep across.

Row 6 (WS): *p1 White, p1 Grey* rep across.

Row 7: *k2 Grey, k1 White, k1 Grey* rep across.

Row 8: Purl all in Grey.

Cut White yarn.

Skirt Body:

Work in Pale Grey Stockinette stitch for 3.5 inches.

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, BO 4, k17, BO 4, k10.

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

Sew back seam and shoulder seams.

Mauve Cable Cardigan

Worked flat from top down using Mauve yarn and larger US 5 needles for a chunky feel.

Neck: CO 30 sts.

Row 1–2: k1, p1 rib.

Setup Row (RS):

k3 (Front), pm, k4 (Sleeve), pm, k16 (Back), pm, k4 (Sleeve), pm, k3 (Front).

Cable Pattern Note: On the Back section (center 16 sts) and Front sections, work a simple cable: p1, k4 (Cable 4), p1. The instructions below simplify the increasing.

Raglan Increases:

Row 1 (RS): *Work in pattern to marker, m1, sm, k1, m1* repeat at all markers, work in pattern to end.

Row 2: Purl all sts (or knit the knit stitches of the ribbing edges).

Cable Row: Every 4th or 6th row, twist your C4F cables on the back and fronts.

Repeat increase rows 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, maintaining the cable pattern down the back and fronts.

Hem: Work 4 rows k2, p2 rib. BO.

Sleeves: Pick up sleeve sts. Work in Stockinette (or add a small cable) for 2 inches. Work 4 rows rib. BO.

Cable Headband

With Mauve yarn and US 5 needles.

CO 10 sts.

Row 1 (RS): p2, k6, p2.

Row 2 (WS): k2, p6, k2.

Row 3: p2, k6, p2.

Row 4: k2, p6, k2.

Row 5 (Cable): p2, k1, C4F, k1, p2.

Row 6: k2, p6, k2.

Repeat these 6 rows until the strip fits around the bunny’s head (approx 10-12 inches).

BO. Sew ends together to form a ring.

Dark Grey Boots

Make 2. With Dark Grey 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: k10, (k2tog) 3 times, k10 (23 sts).

Rnds 6–10: Knit all (Boot shaft).

Rnds 11–14: Purl all (Reverse stockinette for rolled cuff).

BO. Roll the top down.

Knitting Circle Accessories

Canvas Tote Bag

With Cream/Canvas yarn.

CO 16 sts.

Work in Garter Stitch for a firm fabric. Knit a rectangle approx 5 inches long.

Fold in half. Sew side seams.

Handles: Knit two I-cords (approx 4 inches long). Sew to the top rim.

Mini Yarn Balls & Needles

Yarn Balls: Take scraps of Pink and White yarn. Wind them tightly into small balls about the size of a marble. Use a tapestry needle to tuck the tail in securely so they don’t unravel.

Needles: Take two wooden toothpicks. Glue a small bead to one end of each toothpick to make the stopper. Cut the sharp points off the other ends and sand lightly.

Mischievous Kitten

With Mouse Grey yarn.

Body: CO 6 sts. Inc to 12. Knit 6 rounds. Dec to 6. Stuff. Close.

Head: CO 5 sts. Inc to 10. Knit 4 rounds. Dec to 5. Stuff. Close. Sew to body.

Ears: Pick up 2 sts on head, knit 1 row, BO (tiny triangles).

Tail: Knit a short I-cord.

Assembly: Sew the kitten in a playful pose (crouching). Use a piece of pink yarn to connect the kitten’s paw to one of the mini yarn balls.

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider focused, happy eyes. Use pink thread for a nose.
• Dressing: Put on the Fair Isle dress. Layer the mauve cable cardigan over it. Put on the grey boots. Slide the headband over the ears.
• Props: Place the tote bag on the bunny’s arm. Arrange the kitten and the unraveled yarn ball near her feet.

Your “Knitting Circle” Bunny is ready to cast on! Happy knitting.