Her wardrobe is designed for camouflage and warmth within this winter wonderland. She utilizes a palette of Snow White, Charcoal Black, Ice Blue, and Soft Grey. She wears a comfortable, understated Light Grey Dress as her base layer. To brave the cold, she bundles up in a spectacular White Duffle Coat. This coat is unique because it features hand-embroidered black horizontal striations, mimicking the texture of birch bark, and is fastened with rustic wooden toggles. Her head is kept warm by a simple Ice Blue Beanie, reflecting the color of a frozen lake. On her feet, she wears sturdy Dark Brown Boots to navigate the forest floor.

She carries a piece of the forest with her: a knitted Birch Log, complete with characteristic black markings and a few tiny red mushrooms sprouting from the top. Her companion is a busy Woodpecker, with his signature red crest and long beak, ready to look for treats in the wood.

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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)
• MC – Main Color (Oatmeal/Beige for bunny)
• CC – Contrast Colors (White, Black, Light Grey, Ice Blue, Dark Brown, Red)

Materials

• Yarn: DK or Light Worsted weight yarn:
  • Oatmeal: Approx. 50g for the bunny body.
  • Snow White: Approx. 45g for the duffle coat and the log.
  • Light Grey: Approx. 30g for the dress.
  • Ice Blue: Approx. 20g for the beanie.
  • Dark Brown: Approx. 15g for the boots.
  • Black: Scrap yarn for embroidery (bark lines, woodpecker wings).
  • Red: Scrap yarn for mushrooms and woodpecker crest.
• Needles:
  • US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs or circular needles (Bunny, Boots, Log, Bird).
  • 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, cardboard (for log stability).

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.
• Grey Dress: Worked flat in a simple T-shape or A-line silhouette.
• Birch Coat: Worked flat with a hood. The “birch bark” effect is created using embroidery (Swiss darning or straight stitch) after the knitting is complete to ensure the randomness of nature.
• Log Accessory: A cylinder worked in the round with flat circles sewn to the top and bottom.
• Woodpecker: A shaped toy with color changes for the wings and head.

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.

Light Grey Dress

Worked flat from the bottom up using Light Grey yarn and US 4 needles.

Skirt: CO 54 sts.

Rows 1–4: Garter stitch (Hem).

Rows 5–28: Stockinette stitch.

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

Waistband: Work 4 rows k1, p1 rib.

Bodice: Work 8 rows Stockinette.

Armhole Shaping:

Row 1: k7 (Back), BO 4, k14 (Front), BO 4, k7 (Back).

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

Finishing: Sew shoulder seams. Sew back seam up to the waist.

“Birch Bark” Duffle Coat

Worked flat using Snow White yarn and US 4 needles. The distinctive black markings are added later.

Body: CO 48 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 3 inches.

Raglan Shaping for Hood:

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.

The Birch Detail:

Using Black yarn and a tapestry needle, embroider horizontal dashes and small “eye” shapes randomly across the white coat. These should look like the lenticels (markings) on a birch tree. Keep them organic and varied in length.

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

Ice Blue Beanie

With Ice Blue yarn and US 3 needles.

Brim: CO 44 sts. Join in round.

Rnds 1–6: *k1, p1* rib.

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.

Dark Brown Forest 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).

Cuff:

Rnds 6–10: Knit all. BO loosely.

Winter Forest Accessories

The Birch Log

Log Body: With Snow White yarn.

CO 40 sts. Join in round.

Knit straight for 3 inches. BO.

Ends (Make 2):

CO 6 sts. Inc to 12. Inc to 24. Inc to 36. BO.

Assembly:

Embroider black birch markings on the white tube. Sew one end circle on. Insert a roll of cardboard to keep the shape cylindrical and firm. Stuff. Sew the other end circle on.

Rings: Embroider spiral rings on the top circle with Black yarn to look like wood grain.

Mushrooms (Make 3):

With Red yarn. CO 4 sts. Inc to 8. Knit 2 rounds. Dec to 4.

Change to White (Stem). Knit 3 rounds on 4 sts (I-cord).

Sew these onto the top or side of the log.

The Woodpecker

With Black, White, and Red yarn.

Body:

Start with Black (Tail). CO 4 sts. Knit 4 rows.

Inc to 12 sts (Body).

Change to White for the belly area (Intarsia or just striping).

Knit 6 rounds. Dec to 8 sts (Neck).

Head:

Change to Red (Crest). Inc to 14. Knit 3 rounds. Dec to 6. Close.

Beak:

Pick up 3 sts on the face with Grey/Black. Knit I-cord for 0.5 inch. BO.

Wings:

With Black/White variegated or embroidered later. Make 2 small triangles and sew to sides.

Final Assembly

• Face: Embroider calm, winter-ready eyes. Use grey or brown thread for a nose.
• Dressing: Put on the grey dress. Put on the brown boots. Put on the embroidered birch coat and fasten the toggles. Pull the ice blue beanie onto the head.
• Props: Place the birch log next to the bunny. Perch the woodpecker on the side of the log (tack with thread) as if it is pecking for insects.

Your “Birch Log” Bunny is ready for a winter adventure! Happy knitting.