Her wardrobe reflects the stunning colors of a northern fall: Maple Leaf Red, Woodsy Brown, and Golden Amber. She wears a simple, sweet Amber Dress, the color of fresh syrup catching the light. To brave the chill of the forest, she bundles up in a classic Maple Red Duffle Coat, complete with a hood and authentic wooden toggle buttons. Her head is kept warm by a ribbed Wood Brown Toque (beanie) topped with a cheerful red pompom. On her feet, she wears sturdy Dark Brown Lace-Up Boots for hiking through the woods.

She carries the pride of the season: a knitted Syrup Jug embroidered with a maple leaf. Her companion is a true icon of the north: a busy little Beaver with his signature flat tail, ready to build a dam.

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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/Beige for bunny)
• CC – Contrast Colors (Maple Red, Golden Amber, Wood Brown, Dark Brown, White)

Materials

• Yarn: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Oatmeal/Beige: Approx. 50g for the bunny body.
  • Golden Amber: Approx. 35g for the dress and syrup jug.
  • Maple Red: Approx. 40g for the duffle coat and pompom.
  • Wood Brown (Medium): Approx. 20g for the hat and beaver.
  • Dark Brown: Approx. 15g for the boots and beaver tail.
  • Scraps: Orange/Red floss for the maple leaf embroidery, White for beaver teeth.
• Needles:
  • US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs or circular needles (Bunny, Boots, Beaver, Accessories).
  • US 4 (3.5 mm) Straight or circular needles (Clothing).
• Notions: Fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, black embroidery floss (eyes), 3 small wooden toggle buttons (approx. 15-20mm).

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 hat.

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.
• Amber Dress: Worked flat. A simple A-line shape that lets the color shine.
• Duffle Coat: Worked flat with a hood added. The focus is on the toggle closures and garter stitch texture.
• Toque (Hat): A classic ribbed hat worked in the round.
• Accessories: The Beaver has a shaped body and a flat, textured tail; the Jug is a cylinder with a handle.

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.

Golden Amber Dress

Worked flat from the bottom up using Golden Amber yarn and US 4 needles.

Skirt: CO 60 sts.

Rows 1–4: Garter stitch (Hem).

Body:

Work in Stockinette stitch for 4 inches.

Waist Decrease (RS): *k1, k2tog* rep across (40 sts).

Waistband: Work 4 rows k1, p1 rib.

Bodice: Work 8 rows Stockinette.

Armhole Shaping:

Row 1: k9 (Back), BO 4, k14 (Front), BO 4, k9 (Back).

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

Finishing: Sew shoulder seams. Sew back seam up to the waist. This simple dress mimics the color of maple syrup.

Maple Red Duffle Coat

Worked flat using Maple Red yarn and US 4 needles. This coat features garter stitch borders for a sturdy feel.

Body: CO 48 sts.

Rows 1–4: Garter stitch (Hem).

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

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

Repeat Rows 5–6 until coat measures 3 inches.

Raglan Shaping:

Place markers 12 sts in from each side.

Decrease 1 st at each marker on RS rows 3 times (42 sts).

The Hood:

Do not bind off. Continue on these 42 sts.

Row 1: *k3, m1* across (approx 56 sts).

Work in Stockinette with 3-st Garter borders for 3.5 inches.

Hood Shaping:

Next Row: k26, ssk, k2tog, k26.

Next Row: Purl.

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

Sleeves (Make 2):

CO 16 sts. Work in Stockinette for 2.5 inches. Garter cuff. BO. Sew into armholes.

Finishing: Sew 3 wooden toggles to the left front band. Create thread loops on the right band to fasten them.

Wood Brown Toque (Beanie)

With Wood Brown yarn and US 3 needles.

Brim: CO 44 sts. Join in round.

Rnds 1–8: *k2, p2* rib (Fold-up brim).

Hat Body:

Rnds 9–22: Knit all.

Decrease:

Rnd 23: *k2, k2tog* around.

Rnd 24: Knit.

Rnd 25: *k1, k2tog* around.

Rnd 26: *k2tog* around.

Draw yarn through remaining sts.

Pompom: Make a medium-sized Maple Red pompom and sew it to the top.

Dark Brown Lace-Up Boots

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

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

Upper: Pick up 34 sts around sole.

Rnds 1–2: Knit all.

Rnd 3: Purl all (Sole ridge).

Rnd 4 (Toe): k11, (k2tog) 6 times, k11 (28 sts).

Rnd 5: k11, (k2tog) 3 times, k11 (25 sts).

Ankle Cuff:

Work back and forth in rows now (open front).

Row 1: k2tog, k to last 2, k2tog.

Rows 2–6: Stockinette.

BO.

Laces: Use a lighter brown or beige yarn to embroider criss-cross laces on the front of the boot.

Canadian Accessories

Maple Syrup Jug

With Golden Amber yarn.

Base: CO 6 sts. Inc to 18 sts. Knit 1 round.

Body: Inc to 24 sts. Knit 8 rounds.

Neck: Dec to 12 sts. Knit 2 rounds.

Rim: Purl 1 round. Knit 1 round. BO.

Handle: CO 3 sts. Knit I-cord for 1.5 inches. Sew to the side of the jug.

Embroidery: Use Orange/Red embroidery floss to stitch a small maple leaf on the front of the jug. Stuff the jug firmly.

The Beaver

With Wood Brown (Body) and Dark Brown (Tail).

Body: With Wood Brown. CO 6 sts. Inc to 12. Inc to 18.

Knit 8 rounds (Chubby body).

Dec to 10 sts.

Head: Inc to 16 sts. Knit 4 rounds. Dec to 8. Close.

The Tail (Paddle): With Dark Brown.

CO 4 sts.

Row 1: Inc in first and last st (6 sts).

Row 2: Knit.

Row 3: Inc in first and last st (8 sts).

Rows 4–10: Work in Garter Stitch or a textured stitch (Basketweave) to mimic the scaly tail.

Row 11: Dec at each end.

Row 12: Dec at each end. BO.

Sew the flat tail to the back of the body.

Face: Embroider eyes. Use White yarn to stitch two prominent front teeth below the nose. Add tiny dark brown ears.

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider warm, friendly eyes. Use dark brown thread for a nose.
• Dressing: Put on the amber dress. Put on the dark brown boots. Put on the red duffle coat and fasten the toggles. Pull the toque onto the head.
• Props: Place the syrup jug in the bunny’s hand (tack with thread). Position the beaver by her feet.

Your “Maple Syrup” Bunny is ready for a sweet autumn day! Happy knitting.