Meet the Knitter’s Companion Bunny, a cozy and creative soul who loves nothing more than a quiet afternoon with her needles and yarn. This heirloom-quality doll is the perfect mascot for any crafter. She features a soft oatmeal-colored body with long, floppy ears and a gentle expression. Her outfit is a tribute to the knitting craft: a “scrappy” patchwork-style dress that uses up colorful leftover yarns, worn under a chunky, textured cream cardigan with deep pockets to hold her yarn balls. To shield her eyes from the sun while knitting in the garden, she wears a beige bucket hat adorned with a sprig of hand-knitted lavender. She comes with her own miniature project bag and a tiny work-in-progress on toothpicks!

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
• RS – right side
• WS – wrong side
• kfb – knit front and back (increase)
• m1 – make one (lifted increase)
• k2tog – knit 2 together (decrease)
• ssk – slip, slip, knit (decrease)
• p2tog – purl 2 together
• stockinette st – knit RS rows, purl WS rows
• garter st – knit every row
• seed st – *k1, p1* rep to end; on next row, k the p sts and p the k sts
• rep – repeat

Materials & Tools

• Yarn: DK (Double Knitting) or Light Worsted weight yarn.
  • Oatmeal/Beige (approx. 100g) for the bunny body and shoes.
  • Cream/Off-White (approx. 60g) for the cardigan.
  • Tan/Khaki (approx. 30g) for the hat.
  • Scrap Yarn: Various colors (purple, blue, green, variegated) for the patchwork dress.
  • Purple and Green scraps for the lavender flower.
• Needles:
  • US 3 (3.25mm) straight needles.
  • US 3 (3.25mm) double-pointed needles (DPNs) for I-cords and tiny details.
• Notions: Polyester fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, black embroidery floss (eyes/nose), 2 toothpicks and beads (for mini needles), scrap fabric (optional for bag).

Gauge & Size

• Gauge: 24 sts and 30 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch. Work firmly.
• Finished Size: Approximately 16 inches (40 cm) tall.

Bunny Body Pattern

Legs & Shoes (Make 2)

Start with Oatmeal/Beige (shoes are part of the body color in this design, or use a slightly lighter shade if desired).

CO 12 sts.

Row 1 (WS): p all.

Row 2: kfb in every st (24 sts).

Row 3: p all.

Row 4: *k1, kfb* rep to end (36 sts).

Rows 5–10: Work in stockinette st.

Row 11 (Shape Foot): k12, (k2tog) 6 times, k12 (30 sts).

Row 12: p all.

Row 13: k10, (k2tog) 5 times, k10 (25 sts).

Row 14: p all.

Row 15: k2tog, k to last 2 sts, k2tog (23 sts).

Rows 16–40: Work straight in stockinette st for the leg.

Break yarn for the first leg and hold stitches. Knit the second leg but do not break yarn.

Body

Row 41 (Join Legs): Knit across 23 sts of second leg, CO 4 sts, knit across 23 sts of first leg (50 sts).

Row 42: p all.

Row 43: *k9, m1* rep to end (55 sts).

Rows 44–60: Work straight in stockinette st.

Row 61: *k9, k2tog* rep to end (50 sts).

Rows 62–66: Work straight.

Row 67: *k8, k2tog* rep to end (45 sts).

Row 68: p all.

Row 69: *k7, k2tog* rep to end (40 sts).

Row 70: p all.

Row 71: *k6, k2tog* rep to end (35 sts).

Row 72: p all (Neck).

Head

Row 73: *k4, m1* rep to end (42 sts).

Row 74: p all.

Row 75: *k5, m1* rep to end (49 sts).

Rows 76–92: Work straight in stockinette st for a round face.

Row 93: *k5, k2tog* rep to end (42 sts).

Row 94: p all.

Row 95: *k4, k2tog* rep to end (35 sts).

Row 96: p all.

Row 97: *k3, k2tog* rep to end (28 sts).

Row 98: p all.

Row 99: *k2, k2tog* rep to end (21 sts).

Row 100: *p1, p2tog* rep to end (14 sts).

Cut yarn, thread through remaining loops, pull tight. Sew back seam. Stuff firmly.

Arms (Make 2)

With Oatmeal, CO 10 sts.

Row 1: kfb in every st (20 sts).

Rows 2–26: Work in stockinette st.

Row 27: *k2, k2tog* rep to end (15 sts).

Row 28: p all.

Row 29: k2tog across to last st, k1 (8 sts).

BO. Sew side seam, stuff lightly, attach to shoulders.

Ears (Make 2)

With Oatmeal, CO 14 sts.

Rows 1–36: Work in stockinette st.

Row 37: ssk, k10, k2tog (12 sts).

Row 38: p all.

Row 39: ssk, k8, k2tog (10 sts).

Row 40: p all.

Row 41: ssk, k6, k2tog (8 sts).

Row 42: p2tog, p4, p2tog (6 sts).

BO. Fold base in half and sew to the sides of the head.

Clothing Patterns

Scrap Yarn Patchwork Dress

This dress is designed to use up small balls of yarn. Change colors every 8–10 stitches or every few rows to create a blocky, patchwork effect.

Skirt (Worked Waist Down):

Using a mix of colors (Intarsia or simple block changes), CO 40 sts.

Row 1: *k1, kfb* rep to end (60 sts).

Row 2: p all.

Row 3: *k2, kfb* rep to end (80 sts).

Rows 4–32: Work in stockinette st, changing colors randomly to create squares or strips of color.

Rows 33–36: Knit (Garter hem) in a solid color to unify the look.

BO.

Bodice:

Pick up 40 sts along the cast-on edge of the skirt with a solid color (or continue patchwork).

Rows 1–8: Work in stockinette st.

Row 9: k10, BO 4, k12, BO 4, k10.

Row 10: Work straps on the remaining sets of stitches for 6 rows. BO.

Sew back seam of skirt. Button straps at the back.

Chunky Cream Cardigan

Use Cream yarn. To get the chunky texture shown, you can use a slightly larger needle size (US 4/3.5mm) or hold the yarn double if it’s thin.

Back: CO 24 sts. Work 4 rows Seed St. Work 16 rows Stockinette. Work 4 rows Seed St (neck). BO.

Left Front: CO 14 sts. Work 4 rows Seed St. Work 16 rows Stockinette (keeping first 4 sts in Seed St for button band). Work 4 rows Seed St. BO.

Right Front: CO 14 sts. Work 4 rows Seed St. Work 16 rows Stockinette (keeping last 4 sts in Seed St for button band). Work 4 rows Seed St. BO.

Sleeves (Make 2): CO 16 sts. Work 4 rows Seed St (cuff). Work 14 rows Stockinette. BO.

Assembly: Sew shoulder seams. Sew sleeves to body. Sew side and sleeve seams.

Pockets (Make 2): CO 8 sts. Work 8 rows in Seed St. BO. Sew to the front panels. (Optional: Place a tiny ball of scrap yarn inside one pocket before sewing the bottom edge).

Lavender Sun Hat

With Tan/Khaki yarn, CO 54 sts.

Rows 1–6: Knit (Garter brim). Increase 6 sts evenly on row 6 (60 sts).

Rows 7–16: Work in stockinette st.

Row 17: *k4, k2tog* rep to end (50 sts).

Row 18: p all.

Row 19: *k3, k2tog* rep to end (40 sts).

Row 20: p all.

Row 21: *k2, k2tog* rep to end (30 sts).

Row 22: *k1, k2tog* rep to end (20 sts).

Row 23: k2tog across (10 sts).

Cut yarn, pull through, sew back seam.

Lavender Sprig:

Stems: With Green, knit 3 small I-cords (approx 2 inches). Sew them together at the base.

Flowers: With Purple, embroider French knots clustered at the top of the stems, or knit tiny bobbles (CO 1, [k1, p1, k1] in stitch, turn, k3, turn, p3tog) and sew them on.

Accessories

Miniature Knitting Project

Needles: Take two wooden toothpicks. Glue a small bead to one end of each to look like knitting needle stoppers.

The Project: With thin scrap yarn and the toothpicks (or a tiny needle), Cast On 6 sts. Knit 4 rows. Leave the yarn attached to the ball. Slide the stitches onto the toothpicks to look like a work-in-progress.

Sheep Project Bag

With Cream yarn, CO 16 sts.

Rows 1–20: Work in stockinette st.

Row 21: *k2, yo, k2tog* rep to end (eyelets).

Rows 22–24: Knit.

BO. Fold in half, sew side and bottom seams. Thread a brown yarn cord through eyelets.

Decoration: Use black thread to embroider a simple sheep outline (fluffy body, stick legs) on the front of the bag.

Final Assembly

1. Face: Embroider small, wide-set black eyes and a “Y” nose. The expression should be calm and focused.
2. Dressing: Dress the bunny in the patchwork dress first. Then put on the chunky cardigan.
3. Hat: Place the hat on her head, tilting the brim up slightly so her face is visible.
4. Scene Setting: Place the mini knitting project in her lap or hands (tack in place with a stitch). Hang the project bag on the chair or near her feet.