The Vintage Librarian Bunny is a wise and stylish character who loves spending her days amongst the stacks. She wears a sophisticated dark teal wool dress featuring a textured herringbone knit pattern, paired with a warm mustard yellow cardigan fastened with rustic wooden buttons. Her look is topped with a chic plum red beret and grounded by sensible brown Mary Jane shoes. She carries a satchel-style crossbody bag with a tiny embroidered book motif and is accompanied by a wise little owl perched on a stack of miniature knitted books.

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
• 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
• yo – yarn over
• Herringbone St – *k2tog tbl (through back loop) but do not drop sts from needle, k the first st again, drop both sts* (This creates the textured V-shape).
• rem – remaining
• rep – repeat

Materials

• DK or Light Worsted weight yarn in the following colors:
  • Oatmeal/Beige (Bunny body)
  • Dark Teal/Petrol Blue (Dress)
  • Mustard Yellow (Cardigan)
  • Plum/Burgundy Red (Beret)
  • Dark Brown (Shoes)
  • Light Brown/Tan (Satchel)
  • Scraps of White, Grey, Green, Red (Owl and Books)
• US 2.5 (3.0 mm) double-pointed needles (DPNs) or circulars for magic loop
• US 2.5 (3.0 mm) straight needles
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Black safety eyes (9mm for bunny, 6mm for owl)
• 3 small wooden buttons (approx 10mm)
• Tapestry needle and embroidery floss

Gauge & Finished Size

• Gauge: Approx. 26 sts = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette.
• Work tightly so stuffing keeps its shape.
• Finished Height: Approx. 14 inches (35 cm).

Construction Overview

• Bunny: Worked in the round from the feet up. Shoes are integrated (color change). Legs are joined to form the body and head.
• Dress: Worked from the bottom up. The skirt uses a textured stitch to mimic herringbone.
• Cardigan: Worked flat from the neck down (raglan style).
• Beret: Worked in the round from the brim up.
• Accessories: Satchel, owl, and books are knitted separately.

Bunny Body & Head

Legs (Make 2)

Start with Dark Brown 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, k8.

Rnd 12 (Socks/Legs): Change to White (for socks) or Oatmeal. k8, CO 6 sts (backward loop), k8 (22 sts).

Rnds 13–16: k all (if doing white socks). Change to Oatmeal for skin if preferred.

Rnds 17–32: 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): k11 (2nd leg), CO 4 sts, k22 (1st leg), CO 4 sts, k11 (2nd leg) (52 sts).

Rnds 34–42: k all.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Rnd 82: k2tog around (12 sts).

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

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. 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 Dark Brown, pick up 4 sts on side of shoe opening. Knit strap. Sew to other side with a tiny button detail.

Dark Teal Herringbone Dress

Worked in the round from the bottom up.

With Dark Teal, CO 64 sts.

Rnds 1–2: k all (Hem).

Skirt Texture Pattern (Faux Herringbone/Chevron):

Rnd 3: *k2, Herringbone St (see abbreviations)* rep around.

Rnd 4: k all.

Rnd 5: *k1, Herringbone St, k1* rep around.

Rnd 6: k all.

Rnd 7: *Herringbone St, k2* rep around.

Rnd 8: k all.

Repeat Rnds 3–8 until skirt measures 4 inches.

Waist:

Next Rnd: *(k2, k2tog)* rep around (48 sts).

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

Work 1 inch in k1, p1 ribbing for a fitted waist.

Bodice:

Rnds 1–4: k all.

Divide for Armholes: k10, BO 4, k12, BO 4, k10.

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

Sew shoulder seams.

Mustard Cardigan

Worked flat, raglan style.

With Mustard Yellow, CO 28 sts.

Row 1: k2, p2 rib across.

Row 2: 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).

Row 3: p all (keep first/last 2 sts in garter for button band).

Row 4: Increase at raglan points.

Repeat Rows 3–4 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 k1, p1 rib. BO.

Sleeves: Pick up sts. Knit 1.5 inches. Work 2 rows rib. BO.

Sew 3 wooden buttons to the button band.

Plum Red Beret

Worked in the round.

With Plum Red, CO 40 sts.

Rnds 1–5: k1, p1 rib.

Rnd 6: *k1, m1* rep around (80 sts). (Increase for the flop).

Rnds 7–15: k all.

Rnd 16: *k8, k2tog* rep around (72 sts).

Rnd 17: *k7, k2tog* rep around (64 sts).

Continue decreasing every round until 8 sts rem.

Cut yarn, pull through sts. Make a tiny I-cord “stalk” on top if desired.

Accessories

Satchel Bag

With Light Brown, CO 12 sts. Work in Garter Stitch for a long strip (approx 5 inches). Fold the bottom third up to form the pocket. Sew side seams. The top third is the flap.

Strap: CO 3 sts, knit an I-cord approx 10 inches long. Sew to bag.

Embroidery: On the flap, embroider a small white rectangle (pages) and outline it in green (cover). Add tiny black lines for text.

Tiny Owl

With Brown, CO 10 sts. Join in round. Inc to 20 sts.

Knit 10 rnds (Body).

Change to Light Beige for face area on front 10 sts for 4 rnds.

Decrease and close top flat. Pinch corners for ears.

Wings: CO 4 sts, knit 4 rows, BO. Sew to sides.

Eyes: Use large white felt circles with black beads or embroider large white circles with black pupils.

Stack of Books (Make 3)

Use different colors (Red, Green, Grey).

CO 10 sts. Work in stockinette for 2 inches. BO.

Fold in half (cover). Cut a piece of white felt or knit a slightly smaller white square for pages. Sandwich white inside the colored cover and sew edges. Stack them and sew together. Place the owl on top.

Assembly

• Weave in all ends.
• Dress the bunny in the teal dress.
• Put on the mustard cardigan and button it up.
• Place the beret on the head, pulling it slightly to one side for a jaunty look.
• Hang the satchel bag crossbody.
• Position the owl on the stack of books beside the bunny.
• Embroider a “Y” nose in brown thread.