The Granny Square Chic Bunny is a heartwarming tribute to the timeless tradition of handmade crafts. She embodies the cozy, nostalgic aesthetic that has been passed down through generations of makers. This bunny is a celebration of color and comfort, dressed in an outfit that looks like it came straight from a beloved heirloom blanket.

Her standout piece is a spectacular dress featuring a skirt designed to mimic the look of classic “Granny Squares”—colorful blocks of yarn framed in black, creating a vibrant mosaic effect. To balance the busyness of the skirt, she wears a sophisticated burgundy cardigan that adds a touch of warmth and elegance. Her hair is swept back with a wide headband knitted in a matching granny-style pattern, and she wears simple, practical black ballet flats.

She is a maker herself, holding a miniature wooden crochet hook and a tiny, unfinished square in progress. Resting peacefully by her side is a Calico cat, curled up on a pile of leftover yarn squares. This pattern is perfect for using up scrap yarn and creating a truly unique, artistic toy.

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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)
• m1 – make 1 (lifted increase)
• k2tog – knit 2 together
• ssk – slip, slip, knit
• rem – remaining
• rep – repeat
• MC – Main Color (Black for the dress grid)
• CC – Contrast Colors (Scraps for the squares)

Materials

• DK or Light Worsted weight yarn in the following colors:
  • Oatmeal/Beige (Bunny body)
  • Black (Dress background, Shoes, Headband border)
  • Burgundy/Deep Red (Cardigan)
  • White (Cat base)
  • Scraps of Orange and Black (Cat spots)
  • Scraps of 4-5 bright colors (e.g., Pink, Blue, Yellow, Green, Purple for the “squares”)
• US 2.5 (3.0 mm) double-pointed needles (DPNs) or circulars for magic loop
• US 2.5 (3.0 mm) straight needles (recommended for the dress strips)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Black safety eyes (approx. 9mm for bunny, 6mm or embroidery for cat)
• A toothpick or small dowel (for the crochet hook)
• Tapestry needle and embroidery needle
• Stitch markers
• Small buttons for the cardigan

Gauge & Finished Size

• Gauge: Approximately 26 sts = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch.
• Work firmly to ensure stuffing does not show through the fabric.
• Finished Height: Approximately 14–15 inches (36–38 cm) from feet to ear tips.

Construction Overview

• Bunny: Worked in the round from the feet up. Black ballet flats are integrated into the leg knitting. Legs join to form the body and head. Arms and ears are knitted separately and attached.
• Dress: The “Granny Square” effect is achieved by knitting vertical strips of color blocks separated by black garter ridges. These strips are then seamed together using black yarn to create the grid look.
• Cardigan: Worked flat from the neck down (raglan style).
• Headband: A single strip of color blocks framed in black.
• Accessories: The cat is a curled organic shape; the hook and unfinished square are props.

Bunny Body & Head

Legs with Black Flats (Make 2)

Start with Black yarn for the shoes.

CO 10 sts on DPNs. Join in the round.

Rnd 1: kfb around (20 sts).

Rnd 2: *(k1, kfb)* rep around (30 sts).

Rnds 3–7: k all (Shoe base).

Rnd 8 (Shape Toe): k10, (k2tog) 5 times, k10 (25 sts).

Rnd 9: k10, (k2tog) 3 times, k9 (22 sts).

Rnd 10: k all.

Rnd 11 (Strap Gap): k8, BO 6 sts loosely, k8.

Rnd 12 (Change to Oatmeal/Beige): k8, CO 6 sts (using backward loop method over the gap), k8 (22 sts).

Rnds 13–32: k all (Leg). Stuff foot firmly and leg lightly.

Break yarn for first leg. Knit second leg but do not break yarn.

Body

Rnd 33 (Join Legs): k11 (from 2nd leg), CO 4 sts, k22 (from 1st leg), CO 4 sts, k11 (from 2nd leg). (52 sts total).

Rnds 34–42: k all (Hips).

Rnd 43: *(k11, k2tog)* rep around (48 sts).

Rnds 44–50: k all.

Rnd 51: *(k6, k2tog)* rep around (42 sts).

Rnds 52–58: k all. Stuff body firmly.

Rnd 59: *(k5, k2tog)* rep around (36 sts).

Rnd 60: *(k4, k2tog)* rep around (30 sts).

Rnd 61: *(k3, k2tog)* rep around (24 sts). (Neck).

Head

Rnd 62: *(k2, m1)* rep around (32 sts).

Rnd 63: *(k3, m1)* rep around (40 sts).

Rnd 64: *(k4, m1)* rep around (48 sts).

Rnds 65–78: k all. Insert safety eyes between Rnds 72 and 73.

Rnd 79: *(k4, k2tog)* rep around (40 sts).

Rnd 80: *(k3, k2tog)* rep around (32 sts).

Rnd 81: *(k2, k2tog)* rep around (24 sts). Stuff head firmly.

Rnd 82: k2tog around (12 sts).

Rnd 83: k2tog around (6 sts). Close hole.

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Arms (Make 2)

With Oatmeal, CO 8 sts. Join in round.

Rnd 1: kfb around (16 sts).

Rnds 2–20: k all.

Rnd 21: k2tog around (8 sts).

Stuff lightly. Flatten top and sew to body.

Ears (Make 2)

With Oatmeal, CO 12 sts. Work flat.

Row 1: k all.

Row 2: p all.

Row 3: k1, m1, k10, m1, k1 (14 sts).

Rows 4–24: Stockinette stitch.

Row 25: ssk, k10, k2tog (12 sts).

Decrease 1 st at each end every RS row until 4 sts rem. BO. Sew to head.

Shoe Straps

With Black yarn, pick up 4 sts at side of shoe opening. Knit strip to cross foot. Sew to other side.

The “Granny Square” Dress

Technique: To simulate the crochet square look with knitting, we will knit strips of color blocks separated by black ridges, then seam them together with black yarn.

Skirt Strips (Make 4)

With Black yarn (MC), CO 12 sts. Use straight needles.

Rows 1–2: Knit all (Black Border).

Block 1:

Change to Color A (e.g., Pink).

Rows 3–12: Stockinette stitch (k on RS, p on WS).

Change to Black.

Rows 13–14: Knit all (Horizontal Divider).

Block 2:

Change to Color B (e.g., Blue).

Rows 15–24: Stockinette stitch.

Change to Black.

Rows 25–26: Knit all.

Block 3:

Change to Color C (e.g., Yellow).

Rows 27–36: Stockinette stitch.

Change to Black.

Rows 37–38: Knit all.

BO all stitches.

Assembly of Skirt: Lay the 4 strips side by side. Using Black yarn and a mattress stitch, seam the long edges together. This black seam creates the vertical grid lines. You now have a wide rectangle of “squares.” Sew the short ends together to form a tube.

Bodice

With Black yarn, pick up 48 sts along the top edge of the skirt tube.

Rnd 1: *(k4, k2tog)* rep around (40 sts).

Rnds 2–6: k all (Black bodice).

Armholes:

Next Rnd: k10, BO 4, k12, BO 4, k10.

Work Front and Back sections separately flat for 1 inch. BO.

Sew shoulder seams.

Burgundy Cardigan

Worked flat, raglan style.

With Burgundy, CO 30 sts.

Row 1: k2, p2 rib across.

Row 2 (Inc): k2 (border), k4 (Front), m1, k1 (Raglan), m1, k4 (Sleeve), m1, k1 (Raglan), m1, k8 (Back), m1, k1 (Raglan), m1, k4 (Sleeve), m1, k1 (Raglan), m1, k4 (Front), k2 (border).

Row 3: p all (keeping garter borders).

Repeat Rows 2–3 until sleeve sections have 14 sts.

Divide: Knit Front, place Sleeve sts on holder, Knit Back, place Sleeve sts on holder, Knit Front.

Body: Work 1.5 inches in stockinette. Work 4 rows Garter Stitch. BO.

Sleeves: Pick up sleeve sts. Knit 1.5 inches. Work 4 rows Garter Stitch. BO.

Sew buttons to the front.

Granny Square Headband

Worked as a single long strip, similar to the skirt.

With Black, CO 10 sts.

Rows 1–2: Knit.

Switch to colored yarn for 8 rows of stockinette, then 2 rows of Black garter stitch.

Repeat with different colors until the strip is long enough to wrap around the bunny’s head (approx 10 inches). BO.

Sew ends together to form a band.

Accessories

Curled Calico Cat

The cat is knitted as a curved bean shape to look asleep.

With White yarn, CO 6 sts. Join in round.

Rnd 1: kfb around (12 sts).

Rnd 2: *(k1, kfb)* around (18 sts).

Rnds 3–10: k all. (Note: During these rounds, use Intarsia or switch colors randomly to create patches of Orange and Black).

Rnd 11: *(k2, k2tog)* around (12 sts).

Rnds 12–15: k all.

Rnd 16: k2tog around (6 sts). Close.

Head: Pick up 8 sts on the side of the body. Inc to 16. Knit 4 rnds (Calico colors). Dec and close.

Ears: Pick up 3 sts, knit 2 rows, BO.

Tail: I-cord in Black/Orange. Sew wrapped around the body.

Unfinished Square & Hook

The Square: Cast on 10 sts with a bright color. Knit 6 rows. Leave on the needle or transfer to a scrap of yarn.

The Hook: Use a small wooden toothpick. You can sand the tip slightly to look like a hook. Glue a small wooden bead to the end for the handle.

Tack the hook and square to the bunny’s hands.

Assembly

• Weave in all ends.
• Dress the bunny in the “Granny Square” dress.
• Put on the burgundy cardigan.
• Place the wide headband over the ears.
• Secure the crochet hook and unfinished knitting in the bunny’s hands.
• Place the Calico cat next to the bunny’s feet.
• Embroider a “Y” nose on the bunny with brown thread.

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