Her wardrobe is designed to withstand the chill while looking effortlessly stylish. The color palette is drawn directly from the landscape: Stone Grey like the rocky shores, Ice Blue like the glacial waters, and Snow White. She wears a stunning Snow White Aran Dress, knitted with intricate cables that provide both warmth and traditional texture. Over this, she bundles up in an Ice Blue Duffle Coat, complete with authentic wooden toggle buttons and a cozy hood. Her head is kept warm by a Stone Grey Beanie topped with a fluffy white pompom. On her feet, she wears thick, cabled boots to navigate the snowy path.

She is accompanied by a symbol of the northern seas: a tiny, pristine White Seal Pup with soulful black eyes. To ensure safety near the water, she also carries a classic red-and-white Life Ring.

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 2 sts to cable needle, hold in front, k2, k2 from cable needle).
• MC – Main Color (Oatmeal/Beige for bunny)
• CC – Contrast Colors (Snow White, Ice Blue, Stone Grey, Red, Black)

Materials

• Yarn: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Oatmeal/Beige: Approx. 50g for the bunny body.
  • Snow White (Off-White): Approx. 45g for the Aran dress, seal pup, and pompom.
  • Ice Blue: Approx. 35g for the duffle coat.
  • Stone Grey: Approx. 20g for the hat and boots.
  • Red: Scrap for the life ring stripes.
  • Black: Scrap for embroidery.
• Needles:
  • US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs or circular needles (Bunny, Boots, Seal, Accessories).
  • US 4 (3.5 mm) Straight or circular needles (Clothing).
• Notions: Fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, black safety eyes (6mm) or embroidery floss, 3 small wooden toggle buttons (approx. 15mm), cardboard for boot soles.

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 pompom.

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.
• Aran Dress: Worked flat from the bottom up. It features a central cable panel flanked by “Moss Stitch” (Seed Stitch) for texture.
• Duffle Coat: Worked flat with Garter stitch borders. The hood is picked up from the neckline and shaped.
• Boots: Worked in the round with a cable detail on the front cuff.
• Seal Pup: A shaped body worked in the round, with separate flippers.

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.

Snow White Aran Dress

Worked flat from the bottom up using Snow White yarn and US 4 needles.

Skirt Setup: CO 54 sts.

Rows 1–4: *k1, p1* rib (Hem).

Aran Pattern Body:

Row 1 (RS): k1 (edge), [k1, p1] 4 times (Moss Stitch), p2, k4 (Cable base), p2, [k1, p1] to last 11 sts, p2, k4, p2, k1, p1, k1.

Row 2: Knit the knits and purl the purls.

Row 3: k1, [p1, k1] 4 times, p2, C4F, p2, [p1, k1] to last 11 sts, p2, C4F, p2, p1, k1, k1.

Row 4: As Row 2.

Repeat Rows 1–4 until the skirt measures 3.5 inches.

Waist Decrease (RS): *k2, k2tog* across (approx 40 sts).

Waistband: Work 4 rows Garter stitch.

Bodice: Work in Stockinette stitch for 1.5 inches.

Armholes:

Row 1: k8 (Back), BO 4, k16 (Front), BO 4, k8 (Back).

Work sections separately for 8 rows. BO all sections.

Sew shoulder seams and back seam up to waist.

Ice Blue Duffle Coat

Worked flat using Ice Blue yarn and US 4 needles.

Body: CO 46 sts.

Rows 1–4: Garter stitch (Hem).

Row 5 (RS): k3 (Garter border), k to last 3 sts, k3 (Garter border).

Row 6 (WS): k3, p to last 3 sts, k3.

Repeat Rows 5–6 until coat measures 2.5 inches.

Raglan Shaping for Hood Base:

Mark points for armholes (10 sts in from each side).

Decrease 1 st at each marker point on RS rows 3 times (40 sts).

The Hood:

Do not bind off. Work on all 40 sts.

Row 1: *k4, m1* across (50 sts).

Work in Stockinette with 3-st Garter borders for 3 inches.

Hood Shaping:

Next Row: k23, ssk, k2tog, k23.

Next Row: Purl.

Bind off. Fold the hood top in half and sew the seam.

Sleeves (Make 2):

CO 14 sts. Work in Stockinette for 2 inches. Garter cuff. BO. Sew to armhole gaps.

Finishing: Sew 3 wooden toggles to the left front band. Use yarn loops on the right band for closure.

Stone Grey Beanie

With Stone Grey yarn and US 3 needles.

Brim: CO 44 sts. Join in round.

Rnds 1–6: *k2, p2* rib (Fold-up brim).

Hat Body:

Rnds 7–20: Knit all.

Decrease:

Rnd 21: *k4, k2tog* around.

Rnd 22: Knit.

Rnd 23: *k3, k2tog* around.

Rnd 24: Knit.

Rnd 25: *k2, k2tog* around.

Rnd 26: *k2tog* around.

Draw yarn through remaining sts.

Pompom: Make a large, dense pompom using Snow White yarn. Sew securely to the top.

Cabled Winter Boots

Make 2. With Stone Grey (Sole) and Snow White (Upper/Cuff).

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

Upper: With White, pick up 34 sts around sole.

Rnds 1–2: Knit.

Rnd 3 (Toe Shaping): k11, (k2tog) 6 times, k11 (28 sts).

Rnd 4: k11, (k2tog) 3 times, k11 (25 sts).

Cabled Cuff:

Work in rounds.

Rnds 5–10: *p2, k4 (cable panel), p2* repeat around (adjust stitch count to fit pattern, increase 1 st if needed to make divisible by 8).

Perform a C4F twist on the cable panels every 4th round.

BO loosely. Sew a small wooden button on the side of each boot.

Coastal Accessories

The Seal Pup

With Snow White yarn and US 3 needles.

Body: CO 6 sts. Inc to 12. Inc to 24.

Knit 10 rounds (Chubby body).

Tapering for Tail:

*k4, k2tog* around. Knit 2 rounds.

*k3, k2tog* around. Knit 2 rounds.

*k2, k2tog* around. Knit 2 rounds.

Dec to 6 sts. Knit 3 rounds. Close.

Head: Pick up 12 sts from the cast-on edge (front of body).

Inc to 20 sts. Knit 6 rounds.

Dec to 10. Stuff firmly. Close round nose.

Flippers (Make 2 front, 2 back):

CO 6 sts. Knit 4 rows Garter. Dec 1 st at start of next 4 rows. BO.

Sew flippers to body.

Face: Use Black yarn (or safety eyes) for large, round eyes and a “V” shaped nose/mouth. Add grey whiskers.

Life Ring

With Snow White yarn.

CO 10 sts.

Work in Stockinette for 6 inches. BO.

Sew the long edge to make a tube, stuff firmly as you go. Sew the ends together to form a ring.

Stripes: With Red yarn, wrap 4 distinct bands around the white ring to create the safety stripes.

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider calm, Nordic eyes. Use grey or brown thread for a nose.
• Dressing: Put on the Aran dress. Put on the cabled boots. Put on the Duffle coat and button the toggles. Pull the beanie onto the head (ears sticking out or under, depending on preference).
• Props: Place the life ring near the bunny. Position the seal pup lying on its side next to her.

Your “Little Seal Pup” Bunny is ready for a winter walk by the sea! Happy knitting.