Her wardrobe is a testament to traditional craftsmanship and practical beauty. She wears a thick, warm Cream Aran Sweater, featuring a classic cable-knit panel down the center and a cozy high neck to keep out the chill. Paired with this is a voluminous Tartan Skirt in a rich palette of red and moss green, echoing the historic kilts of the clans. On her head sits a traditional Tam o’ Shanter bonnet, knitted in matching tartan and topped with a cheerful red pom-pom. Her feet are clad in sturdy Tan Brogues, ready for miles of walking. To complete the scene, she carries a knitted purple Thistle—the emblem of Scotland—and is accompanied by a loyal, white Westie Dog who trots faithfully by her side.

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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)
• 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 (Oatmeal/Beige for bunny)
• CC – Contrast Colors (Cream, Red, Moss Green, Tan/Brown, Purple, White)

Materials

• Yarn: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Oatmeal/Beige: Approx. 50g for the bunny body.
  • Cream/Off-White: Approx. 35g for the Aran sweater.
  • Red: Approx. 20g for the skirt and hat base.
  • Moss Green: Approx. 15g for the tartan details.
  • Tan/Light Brown: Approx. 15g for shoes.
  • Pure White: Approx. 15g for the Westie dog.
  • Purple & Green Scraps: For the thistle.
• Needles:
  • US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs or circular needles (Bunny, Shoes, Dog, Thistle).
  • US 4 (3.5 mm) Straight or circular needles (Clothing).
  • Cable Needle.
• Notions: Fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, black embroidery floss (eyes/nose), pom-pom maker (small), embroidery needle.

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 pom-pom.

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.
• Aran Sweater: Worked flat or in the round (pattern assumes flat for easier cabling). Features a central cable panel and ribbed cuffs/neck.
• Tartan Skirt: Worked flat or in the round. The tartan effect is achieved by stranded knitting (carrying colors) or by knitting stripes and using duplicate stitch for the vertical lines.
• Tam o’ Shanter: Worked in the round, increasing rapidly to create a flat plate shape, then decreasing to the center.
• Accessories: The Thistle is a textured flower on a stem; the Westie 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.

Cream Aran Cable Sweater

Worked flat in pieces (Front, Back, Sleeves) to manage the cables, then seamed. Use Cream yarn and US 4 needles.

Front:

CO 24 sts.

Rows 1–4: k2, p2 rib.

Setup Pattern Row (RS): k6 (Stockinette side), p2, k8 (Cable Panel), p2, k6 (Stockinette side).

WS Rows: Knit the knits and purl the purls.

Cable Pattern (Center 8 sts):

Rows 1–4: Stockinette.

Row 5: C4F, C4F.

Rows 6–10: Stockinette.

Repeat Cable every 6th or 8th row.

Work straight for 2 inches.

Shape Raglan: Dec 1 st at each end of every RS row until 10 sts remain. Place on holder.

Back: Work same as front, but replace the cable panel with plain Stockinette (or repeat cable if desired). Dec raglan same as Front. Place on holder.

Sleeves (Make 2):

CO 14 sts. Work 4 rows rib.

Inc to 20 sts. Work in Stockinette for 1.5 inches.

Dec 1 st at each end of every RS row until 6 sts remain. Place on holder.

Neckband (Turtleneck):

Sew raglan seams. Pick up all held stitches onto one needle.

Work k2, p2 rib for 1 inch (or longer to fold over). BO loosely.

Sew side and sleeve seams.

Highland Tartan Skirt

Worked flat to allow for easier color management. Use Red and Moss Green yarn and US 4 needles.

Waistband: With Red, CO 44 sts.

Work 4 rows k1, p1 rib.

Skirt Increases:

Row 5 (RS): *k2, m1* rep across (approx 66 sts).

Tartan Pattern (Stranded or Intarsia):

Row 1 (RS): *k3 Red, k3 Green* repeat to end.

Row 2 (WS): *p3 Red, p3 Green* repeat to end.

Row 3: *k3 Red, k3 Green* repeat to end.

Row 4: *p3 Green, p3 Red* repeat to end (Checkerboard shift).

Row 5: *k3 Green, k3 Red* repeat to end.

Row 6: *p3 Green, p3 Red* repeat to end.

Repeat these 6 rows to create the checked “plaid” effect.

Continue until skirt measures 3.5 inches.

Hem: Work 2 rows Garter Stitch in Green. BO.

Vertical Stripes (Optional but recommended):

To enhance the tartan look, use a tapestry needle and Green yarn to duplicate stitch vertical lines through the center of the Red blocks, and Red yarn through the Green blocks.

Tam o’ Shanter (Hat)

With Red and Green yarn and US 3 needles.

Brim: With Green, CO 40 sts. Join in round.

Rnds 1–4: k1, p1 rib.

Plate Increase: Change to Red.

Rnd 5: *k1, m1* around (80 sts).

Rnds 6–12: Work in the same 3×3 checkerboard pattern as the skirt (or plain Red with Green stripes). This flat section is the “plate” of the Tam.

Crown Decrease:

Rnd 13: *k8, k2tog* around.

Rnd 14: Knit.

Rnd 15: *k7, k2tog* around.

Continue decreasing every round until 8 sts remain. Draw tight.

Pom-pom: Make a fluffy Red pom-pom and sew it to the center top.

Tan Brogue Shoes

Make 2. With Tan/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.

Laces: Use Dark Brown thread to stitch tiny laces.

Scottish Accessories

Purple Thistle

Stem: With Green, CO 3 sts. Knit I-cord for 3 inches.

Bulb: Inc to 9 sts. Knit 3 rounds. Dec to 3 sts.

Flower: Switch to Purple. *Loop stitch or knit into front/back/front* to create a cluster of loops. Bind off.

Trim the purple loops to make a spiky thistle brush.

Westie Dog

With Pure White yarn and US 3 needles.

Body: CO 8 sts. Inc to 16. Knit 8 rounds. Dec to 8. Stuff. Close.

Head: CO 6 sts. Inc to 12. Knit 5 rounds. Dec to 6. Stuff. Close. Sew to body.

Legs (Make 4): CO 4 sts. Knit I-cord for 1 inch. Sew to body.

Tail: CO 3 sts. Knit I-cord for 1 inch. Stand it upright on the back.

Ears: Pick up 2 sts on head. Knit 1 row. BO. (Westie ears are small and pointy).

Face: Embroider black nose and eyes. Brush the yarn gently with a toothbrush to make the dog look fluffy/wire-haired.

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider kind, steady eyes. Use brown thread for a nose.
• Dressing: Put on the tartan skirt. Pull the Aran sweater over the head (the neck stretches). Put on the brogues. Place the Tam o’ Shanter on the head, tilted to one side.
• Props: Stitch the thistle to the bunny’s hand. Place the Westie dog by her feet.

Your “Scottish Walker” Bunny is ready for the highlands! Happy knitting.