Her wardrobe is designed for maximum coziness, featuring a classic winter palette of Chocolate Brown, Creamy Marshmallow, and Burgundy Red. She wears a traditional Burgundy and Blue Tartan Dress, a pattern that instantly evokes holiday heritage and warmth. To keep out the chill, she layers a thick, Chunky Cream Cable Cardigan over her dress. Her head is kept toasty by a playful Chocolate Brown Beanie topped with two adorable white pom-poms. On her feet, she wears sturdy Brown Ankle Boots trimmed with soft white fur.

Her accessory is the centerpiece of the season: a giant Red Mug filled to the brim with rich cocoa and topped with fluffy white marshmallows. Joining her for this sweet treat is a friendly Red Squirrel, clutching his own winter prize—an acorn.

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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)
• C4F (Cable 4 Front) – Slip 2 sts to cable needle, hold in front, k2, k2 from cable needle.
• Bobble – (k1, yo, k1, yo, k1) into next st, turn, p5, turn, k5, turn, p5, turn, k5, pass 4 sts over 1st st.
• MC – Main Color (Oatmeal/Beige for bunny)
• CC – Contrast Colors (Chocolate Brown, Cream, Burgundy, Blue/Green for tartan, Bright Red)

Materials

• Yarn: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Oatmeal: Approx. 50g for the bunny body.
  • Burgundy Red: Approx. 30g for the dress.
  • Dark Blue/Green: Scrap for tartan stripes.
  • Cream/White: Approx. 45g for the cable cardigan, pom-poms, boot trim, and marshmallows.
  • Chocolate Brown: Approx. 25g for the hat, cocoa liquid, and boots.
  • Bright Red: Approx. 15g for the mug.
  • Rust/Squirrel Brown: Approx. 20g for the squirrel.
• Needles:
  • US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs or circular needles (Bunny, Shoes, Mug, Squirrel).
  • US 4 (3.5 mm) Straight or circular needles (Clothing).
• Notions: Fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, black embroidery floss (eyes), a small piece of cardboard (for mug base).

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 tips of the ears.

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.
• Tartan Dress: Worked flat. To achieve the plaid effect without messy intarsia, we knit horizontal stripes and then use duplicate stitch (embroidery) for the vertical lines after knitting.
• Cable Cardigan: Worked flat with a simple cable texture to look thick and warm.
• Double Pom-Pom Hat: Worked in the round with earflaps.
• Hot Cocoa Mug: A structured cylinder with a “liquid” insert and bobble marshmallows.

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.

Burgundy Tartan Dress

Worked flat from the bottom up using US 4 needles.

Skirt: With Burgundy Red, CO 54 sts.

Rows 1–2: Garter stitch.

Stripe Pattern:

Work 6 rows Burgundy.

Work 2 rows Dark Blue.

Work 6 rows Burgundy.

Work 2 rows Dark Blue.

Repeat until skirt measures 3.5 inches. End with Burgundy.

Waist Decrease (RS): *k1, k2tog* across (36 sts).

Waistband: Work 4 rows k1, p1 rib in Burgundy.

Bodice:

Work 8 rows Stockinette in Burgundy.

Armholes:

Row 1: k9 (Back), BO 3, k12 (Front), BO 3, k9 (Back).

Work sections separately for 8 rows. BO.

Creating the Plaid (Tartan):

Using a tapestry needle and Dark Blue or Green yarn, work vertical lines of duplicate stitch (Swiss darning) from the hem to the waist. Space them evenly (e.g., every 6 stitches) to cross the horizontal stripes and create the check pattern.

Chunky Cream Cable Cardigan

Worked flat using Cream yarn and US 4 needles.

Body: CO 46 sts.

Rows 1–3: k2, p2 rib.

Cable Pattern Row 1 (RS): k3, p1, k4, p1, k2 (Front), p1, k4, p1, k12 (Back), p1, k4, p1, k2 (Front), p1, k4, p1, k3.

Row 2 (WS): Knit the knits, purl the purls.

Row 3 (Cable Twist): k3, p1, C4F, p1, k2, p1, C4F, p1, k12, p1, C4F, p1, k2, p1, C4F, p1, k3.

Repeat these 4 rows to establish the cable texture. Work for 2 inches.

Armholes:

Divide work: Front (12 sts), Back (22 sts), Front (12 sts).

Work back and fronts separately for 10 rows. BO.

Sleeves:

CO 14 sts. Work Cable pattern (p1, k4, p1 centered) for 2.5 inches. BO.

Sew sleeves in and side seams.

Chocolate Brown Beanie with Pom-Poms

With Chocolate Brown yarn and US 3 needles.

Brim: CO 44 sts. Join in round.

Rnds 1–6: *k2, p2* rib.

Rnds 7–18: Knit all (Stockinette).

Decrease:

Rnd 19: *k2, k2tog* around.

Rnd 20: Knit.

Rnd 21: *k1, k2tog* around.

Rnd 22: *k2tog* around.

Draw yarn through remaining sts.

Pom-Poms: Make two small, dense White pom-poms. Sew them to the top of the hat, spaced slightly apart like ears.

Fur-Trimmed Ankle Boots

Make 2. With Chocolate 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.

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

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

Fur Trim:

Change to Cream yarn.

Rnds 6–8: Purl all (Reverse Stockinette looks fluffier) OR use a fuzzy textured yarn. BO.

Winter Comfort Accessories

The Hot Cocoa Mug

Mug Body: With Bright Red yarn.

CO 40 sts. Join in round.

Rnd 1: Purl (Base edge).

Rnds 2–15: Knit all.

Rnd 16: Purl (Rim).

Rnd 17: Knit. BO.

Fold the top edge down inside. Insert a cardboard circle at the bottom.

Cocoa & Marshmallows:

With Chocolate Brown yarn.

CO 6 sts. Inc to 40 sts (Flat circle).

Marshmallow Bobbles: As you knit the brown circle, randomly work a White bobble every few stitches to simulate floating marshmallows.

BO.

Sew the cocoa circle to the inner rim of the red mug. Stuff the mug before closing.

Handle: With Red. CO 4 sts. Knit I-cord for 2.5 inches. Sew to the side of the mug in a ‘C’ shape.

The Red Squirrel

With Rust/Squirrel Brown yarn.

Body: CO 10 sts. Inc to 18. Knit 10 rounds. Dec to 10. Stuff. Close.

Head: Pick up 8 sts. Inc to 14. Knit 4 rounds. Dec to 6. Close.

Ears: Tiny tufts on head.

Tail: CO 4 sts. Knit 1 row. Loop Stitch or Knit into back of loop for texture. Inc to 8 sts. Work 2 inches. Dec to point. Sew to back.

Nut: A tiny dark brown bobble sewn to the squirrel’s hands.

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider warm, cozy eyes. Use brown thread for a nose.
• Dressing: Put on the tartan dress. Layer the chunky cable cardigan over it. Put on the fur-trimmed boots. Pull the beanie onto the head.
• Props: Place the giant mug of cocoa next to the bunny. Position the squirrel nearby, holding its acorn.

Your “Hot Cocoa Mug” Bunny is ready to warm your heart! Happy knitting.