Her wardrobe is a curated collection of scholarly textures and autumnal tones. She wears a classic Tartan Skirt featuring a rich grid of Burgundy and Dark Navy, reminiscent of vintage school uniforms. To stay cozy in the drafty archives, she sports a simple, round-neck Mustard Yellow Sweater that offers a warm contrast to the deep tones of her skirt. Perched artistically on her head is a Burgundy Beret, the quintessential accessory for a poet or thinker. Her feet are clad in sensible Brown T-Strap Shoes, perfect for climbing library ladders. She carries a stack of Miniature Books tied with twine, ready to be shelved, and is accompanied by a wise, sleepy Little Owl who naps while she reads.

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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/Tweed Beige for bunny)
• CC – Contrast Colors (Burgundy, Mustard Yellow, Dark Navy, Walnut Brown, Cream, Scrap colors for book covers)

Materials

• Yarn: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Oatmeal/Tweed Beige: Approx. 50g for the bunny body.
  • Burgundy/Wine: Approx. 25g for the skirt and beret.
  • Mustard Yellow: Approx. 25g for the sweater.
  • Dark Navy/Midnight Blue: Small amount for the skirt tartan lines.
  • Walnut Brown: Approx. 15g for shoes and owl.
  • Cream/White: Scraps for book pages.
  • Various Scraps: Earth tones for book covers.
• Needles:
  • US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs or circular needles (Bunny, Shoes, Owl, Books).
  • US 4 (3.5 mm) Straight or circular needles (Clothing).
• Notions: Fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, black embroidery floss (eyes/owl features), thin jute twine, small button for sweater, wire (optional for glasses).

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 the top of the beret.

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.
• Tartan Skirt: Worked flat or in the round. To achieve the plaid look easily, we will knit horizontal stripes and then embroider the vertical lines using a surface slip stitch or duplicate stitch.
• Mustard Sweater: Worked flat from the top down (raglan style) to allow for easy dressing.
• Beret: Worked in the round, creating a flat plate shape before decreasing.
• Accessories: The books are folded rectangles; the owl is a small shaped toy.

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.

Mustard Yellow Sweater

Worked flat from the top down using Mustard Yellow 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.

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 inches. Work 4 rows k1, p1 rib. BO.

Sleeves: Pick up sleeve sts. Knit 6 rows. Work 4 rows rib. BO.

Finishing: Sew sleeve seams. Sew a small button to the back neck opening and create a loop.

Burgundy Tartan Skirt

Worked flat to allow for easy “plaid” embroidery, then seamed. Use US 4 needles.

Waistband: With Burgundy yarn, CO 42 sts.

Work 4 rows k1, p1 rib.

Increase for Skirt:

Row 5 (RS): *k2, m1* rep across (approx 63 sts).

Row 6: Purl.

Stripe Pattern (The Grid Base):

Rows 7–12: Work in Burgundy Stockinette.

Rows 13–14: Join Dark Navy. Knit 2 rows Stockinette.

Rows 15–20: Work in Burgundy.

Rows 21–22: Work in Dark Navy.

Rows 23–28: Work in Burgundy.

Rows 29–32: Work in Garter Stitch in Burgundy (Hem).

BO.

Creating the Plaid (Vertical Lines):

Lay the skirt flat. Thread a tapestry needle with Dark Navy yarn.

Use a Duplicate Stitch (Swiss Darning) to create vertical lines running from the waist to the hem.

Space these vertical lines evenly (e.g., every 5th or 6th stitch column) to create a grid pattern where they cross the horizontal navy stripes.

Assembly: Sew the back seam of the skirt.

Burgundy Beret

With Burgundy yarn and US 3 needles.

Brim: CO 44 sts. Join in round.

Rnds 1–4: k1, p1 rib.

Increase (The Plate):

Rnd 5: *k1, m1* around (88 sts).

Rnds 6–10: Knit all. (Creates the flat, wide top).

Decrease (Crown):

Rnd 11: *k6, k2tog* around.

Rnd 12: Knit.

Rnd 13: *k5, k2tog* around.

Rnd 14: Knit.

Continue decreasing every round until 8 sts remain.

Stalk: Knit an I-cord on the remaining stitches for 0.5 inch. BO.

Block the beret over a small plate or cardboard circle to make it flat and crisp.

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:

Pick up 2 sts at the center front toe. Knit an I-cord for 0.5 inch.

Knit a separate ankle strap (CO 20, knit 1 row, BO).

Sew the top of the I-cord to the center of the ankle strap.

Library Accessories

Stack of Miniature Books

Make 3 in different cover colors (e.g., Green, Blue, Brown).

Cover: CO 12 sts. Work in Garter stitch for 3 inches. BO.

Pages: With Cream yarn. CO 10 sts. Work in Stockinette for 2.5 inches. BO.

Assembly:

Fold the cover piece in half to find the spine.

Fold the page piece in half (accordion style or folded bundle).

Sew the center of the pages to the center spine of the cover.

Glue or sew the pages shut slightly so they hold their shape.

The Stack: Stack the three books on top of each other. Tie them together with a piece of jute twine in a simple bow.

Sleepy Wise Owl

With Walnut Brown yarn and US 3 needles.

Body: CO 8 sts. Inc to 16 sts.

Knit 10 rounds (Plump body).

Head: Decrease to 12 sts (Neck indentation).

Increase to 16 sts. Knit 5 rounds.

Ears: Divide stitches in half (Front and Back). Bind off together using a 3-needle bind off, OR sew the top seam flat. Pinch the corners to make tufted ears.

Belly: With Cream yarn, duplicate stitch a small oval on the tummy, adding little “v” marks for feathers.

Face: Embroider two “U” shapes with black thread for sleeping eyes. Add a tiny yellow beak.

Wire Glasses (Optional)

Take a small piece of crafting wire. Bend it around a pencil to form two circles. Twist the middle to form the nose bridge. Bend the ends back for the arms. Place on the bunny’s nose.

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider thoughtful, quiet eyes. Use brown thread for a nose.
• Dressing: Put on the mustard sweater. Pull on the tartan skirt (tuck the sweater in or leave out). Put on the T-strap shoes. Place the burgundy beret on the head, tilted slightly.
• Props: Place the stack of books in one hand or on the lap. Perch the sleepy owl on the bunny’s shoulder or atop the books.

Your “Library Muse” Bunny is ready for a quiet day of reading! Shhh… happy knitting.