Her outfit is a masterclass in cozy, academic style. She features soft biscuit-colored fur and long, floppy lop ears that frame her sweet face. She wears a warm Mustard Yellow Cardigan fastened with tiny wooden buttons, layered over a sophisticated Dark Moss Green Pleated Skirt. The skirt features a special detail: a delicate scalloped “shell” hem that adds a touch of feminine grace. To keep warm, she wears a slouchy Cream Beret pinned with a dainty bow. Her look is grounded with sensible Dark Brown Oxford Shoes. She carries a Satchel for her studies and holds an Open Book. Her best friend is a tiny, bright green Bookworm who wears round spectacles, always ready to help her find her place.

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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 (Biscuit/Light Brown)
• CC – Contrast Colors (Mustard, Dark Moss Green, Cream, Dark Brown, Lime Green)

Materials

• Yarn: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Biscuit/Light Brown: Approx. 50g for the bunny.
  • Mustard Yellow: Approx. 30g for the cardigan.
  • Dark Moss Green: Approx. 30g for the skirt.
  • Cream: Approx. 20g for the beret.
  • Dark Brown: Approx. 15g for shoes and satchel.
  • Lime Green: Small scrap for the bookworm.
• 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/nose), 3 tiny wooden buttons, thin crafting wire (for bookworm glasses), small piece of white felt (for book pages).

Gauge & Finished Size

• Gauge: 24 sts and 30 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch on US 3 needles.
• Finished Size: Approximately 13 inches (33 cm) tall from shoes to top of the beret.

Construction Overview

• Bunny: Worked in the round from the feet up. Legs are knitted separately, then joined. Body and head are one continuous piece. The long lop ears are knitted flat and sewn on to hang downwards.
• Pleated Skirt: Worked flat or in the round. The “shell” hem is created first using a lace cast-on or knitted edge, then the body is worked in a rib pattern to simulate pleats.
• Cardigan: Worked flat from the top down (raglan style).
• Beret: Worked in the round, increasing rapidly to create a plate shape, then decreasing.
• Accessories: The Bookworm is a tiny I-cord creation; the Book uses felt for realism.

Bunny Body Instructions

Legs (Make 2)

With Biscuit 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 Biscuit 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.

Lop Ears (Make 2)

With Biscuit yarn, worked flat. CO 14 sts.

Rows 1–50: Stockinette stitch. (These ears need to be long and draped).

Decrease:

Row 51: ssk, k10, k2tog.

Row 52: Purl.

Row 53: ssk, k8, k2tog.

Row 54: Purl.

Row 55: ssk, k6, k2tog.

Row 56: Purl.

Row 57: ssk, k4, k2tog.

Row 58: Purl.

Row 59: ssk, k2, k2tog (4 sts).

BO. Sew the cast-on edge to the sides of the head, positioning them low so they hang down (Lop style).

Moss Green Pleated Skirt with Shell Hem

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

Shell Hem (Scalloped Edge):

CO 77 sts (Multiple of 11).

Row 1 (RS): Knit.

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3: *k2tog, k2tog, (yo, k1) 3 times, yo, ssk, ssk* repeat to end.

Row 4: Knit (This creates a ridge to define the hem).

Repeat Rows 3 and 4 once more.

Pleated Body:

Row 1 (RS): *k5, p2* repeat to end.

Row 2 (WS): *k2, p5* repeat to end.

Repeat these two rows until the skirt measures 4 inches. The ribbing creates a vertical “pleated” look.

Waist Decrease:

Next Row (RS): *k2, k2tog, k1, p2* (decreasing in the knit sections).

Next Row: Purl all.

Next Row: *k1, k2tog* across (approx 42 sts).

Work 4 rows k1, p1 rib for waistband. BO.

Sew back seam.

Mustard Cardigan

Worked flat from top down using Mustard Yellow yarn and US 4 needles.

Neck: CO 28 sts.

Rows 1–2: k1, p1 rib. Make a buttonhole on Row 2 (yo, k2tog at beginning).

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.

Hem: Work 4 rows Garter Stitch. BO.

Remember to make 2 more buttonholes evenly spaced on the button band.

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

Sew sleeve seams and attach wooden buttons.

Cream Beret

With Cream yarn and US 3 needles.

Brim: CO 44 sts. Join in round.

Rnds 1–5: k1, p1 rib.

Increase (Slouch):

Rnd 6: *k1, m1* around (88 sts).

Body: Work in Stockinette stitch for 1.5 inches.

Crown Decrease:

Rnd 1: *k6, k2tog* around.

Rnd 2: Knit.

Rnd 3: *k5, k2tog* around.

Continue decreasing every round until 8 sts remain. Draw yarn through tightly.

Bow: Knit a small rectangle (CO 4, knit 8 rows, BO). Wrap yarn around the center to pinch it and sew to the side of the beret.

Dark Brown Oxford Shoes

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

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

Upper: Pick up 36 sts around sole.

Rnds 1–3: Knit all.

Rnd 4 (Toe shaping): k12, (k2tog) 6 times, k12 (30 sts).

Rnd 5: k12, (k2tog) 3 times, k12 (27 sts).

Rnd 6: BO all sts.

Laces: Use Black embroidery thread to stitch laces across the front opening.

Librarian Accessories

Satchel Bag

With Dark Brown yarn.

CO 14 sts. Work in Stockinette for 5 inches.

Fold the bottom up 2 inches to form the pocket. Sew side seams. The remaining 1 inch is the flap.

Strap: Knit a long I-cord and sew to the sides.

Open Book

Cover: With Red or Blue yarn. CO 12 sts. Garter stitch for 2.5 inches. BO.

Pages: Cut a small rectangle of white felt slightly smaller than the knitted cover. Stitch a line down the center to attach the felt to the yarn (the spine). Keep the book open.

Tiny Bookworm

With Lime Green yarn.

CO 4 sts. Knit an I-cord for 2 inches.

Segments: Every 4 rows, wrap the working yarn tightly around the outside of the I-cord twice to create a “segment” indentation, then continue knitting.

Head: At the end, inc to 8 sts, knit 2 rows, dec to 4, draw closed.

Glasses: Use a tiny piece of crafting wire to twist two small loops and a bridge. Poke into the head (secure with glue if needed).

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider intelligent, quiet eyes. Use brown thread for a nose.
• Dressing: Put on the pleated skirt. Layer the mustard cardigan over it and button up. Put on the Oxford shoes. Place the cream beret on the head, tilted to the side.
• Props: Hang the satchel on the bunny’s shoulder. Place the open book in her hands (tack with a stitch). Perch the bookworm on the book or the bunny’s shoulder.

Your “Vintage Librarian” Rabbit is ready to organize the archives! Happy knitting.