The Rainy Day Artist Bunny is a dreamy, creative soul who finds inspiration in grey skies and colorful puddles. She wears a simple, elegant light grey dress that serves as a canvas for her vibrant personality. Layered over it is a cozy pastel rainbow cardigan with soft stripes of pink, blue, yellow, and green. Her artistic flair is topped off with a striking mustard yellow beret and matching lace-up ankle boots. She carries her trusty wool palette and paintbrush, always ready to capture a moment, and is accompanied by a tiny snail friend with a marvelous multicolored spiral shell.

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
• rem – remaining
• rep – repeat
• MC – Main Color
• CC – Contrast Color

Materials

• DK or Light Worsted weight yarn in the following colors:
  • Beige/Oatmeal (Bunny body)
  • Light Grey (Dress)
  • Mustard Yellow (Beret and Boots)
  • Pastel Pink, Lemon Yellow, Mint Green, Baby Blue, Lavender (Cardigan, Snail Shell, Palette paint)
  • Wood/Light Brown (Palette and Brush handle)
  • Dark Grey or Brown (Boot soles/laces)
  • Scrap of Red/Brown (Brush tip)
• US 2.5 (3.0 mm) double-pointed needles (DPNs) or circulars for magic loop
• US 2.5 (3.0 mm) straight needles (optional for flat pieces)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Black safety eyes (approx. 9mm for bunny, tiny beads for snail)
• Tapestry needle and embroidery needle
• Stitch markers
• Small wooden buttons (approx 9-10mm)

Gauge & Finished Size

• Gauge: Approx. 26 sts = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette.
• Ensure stitches are tight enough so stuffing does not show through.
• Finished Height: Approximately 14 inches (35 cm) from boots to top of head (excluding ears).

Construction Overview

• Bunny: Worked in the round from the boots up. The yellow boots are integrated into the leg knitting for stability, with added details for laces. Legs join to form the body and head.
• Dress: Worked from the bottom up in the round with a garter stitch hem.
• Cardigan: Worked flat from the neck down (raglan style) with color changes for stripes.
• Beret: Worked in the round from the brim up, increasing for the slouch and decreasing for the top.
• Accessories: Palette, paintbrush, and snail are knitted as separate miniatures.

Bunny Body & Head

Legs with Ankle Boots (Make 2)

Start with Dark Grey/Brown (Sole color).

CO 10 sts on DPNs. Join in the round.

Rnd 1: kfb around (20 sts).

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

Rnd 3: k all.

Change to Mustard Yellow (Boot body).

Rnds 4–5: Purl all (creates the sole ridge).

Rnds 6–8: k all.

Rnd 9 (Shape Toe): k10, (k2tog) 5 times, k10 (25 sts).

Rnd 10: k10, (k2tog) 3 times, k9 (22 sts).

Rnds 11–14: k all (Boot ankle).

Rnd 15: Purl all (Top rim of boot).

Change to Beige (Skin).

Rnd 16: In back loops only, k all.

Rnds 17–35: k all (Leg). Stuff boot firmly and leg lightly.

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

Body

Rnd 36 (Join): k11 (from 2nd leg), CO 4 sts, k22 (from 1st leg), CO 4 sts, k11 (from 2nd leg). (52 sts).

Rnds 37–45: k all (Hips).

Rnd 46: *(k11, k2tog)* rep around (48 sts).

Rnds 47–55: k all.

Rnd 56: *(k6, k2tog)* rep around (42 sts).

Rnds 57–60: k all. Stuff body.

Rnd 61: *(k5, k2tog)* rep around (36 sts).

Rnd 62: *(k4, k2tog)* rep around (30 sts).

Rnd 63: *(k3, k2tog)* rep around (24 sts). (Neck).

Head

Rnd 64: *(k2, m1)* rep around (32 sts).

Rnd 65: *(k3, m1)* rep around (40 sts).

Rnd 66: *(k4, m1)* rep around (48 sts).

Rnds 67–80: k all.

Rnd 81: *(k4, k2tog)* rep around (40 sts).

Rnd 82: *(k3, k2tog)* rep around (32 sts).

Rnd 83: *(k2, k2tog)* rep around (24 sts). Stuff head firmly.

Rnd 84: k2tog around (12 sts).

Rnd 85: k2tog around (6 sts). Close hole.

Arms (Make 2)

With Beige, CO 8 sts. Join in round.

Rnd 1: kfb around (16 sts).

Rnds 2–22: k all.

Rnd 23: k2tog around (8 sts).

Stuff lightly. Flatten top and sew to body.

Ears (Make 2)

With Beige, 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.

Light Grey Artist Dress

Worked in the round from the bottom up.

With Light Grey, CO 64 sts.

Rnds 1–4: Garter stitch (purl 1 rnd, knit 1 rnd) for a non-curling hem.

Rnds 5–28: k all (Skirt).

Rnd 29: *(k6, k2tog)* rep around (56 sts).

Rnd 30: k all.

Rnd 31: *(k5, k2tog)* rep around (48 sts).

Rnd 32: *(k4, k2tog)* rep around (40 sts). (Waist).

Bodice:

Rnds 33–40: k all.

Armholes:

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

Work Front and Back sections separately flat for 8 rows. BO. Sew shoulder seams.

Pastel Rainbow Cardigan

Worked flat, raglan style. Use a stripe sequence: 2 rows Pink, 2 rows Yellow, 2 rows Green, 2 rows Blue, 2 rows Purple (repeat).

With Pink (start color), CO 28 sts.

Row 1: k2, p2 rib across.

Row 2 (Inc): 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.

Continue working in stockinette with stripe pattern, increasing at raglan markers on every RS row until sleeve sections have 14 sts.

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

Body: Continue stripe pattern on body sts for 1.5 inches. Work 4 rows k1,p1 rib in the current color. BO.

Sleeves: Pick up sleeve sts. Work in stripe pattern for 1.5 inches. Work rib cuff. BO.

Sew small wooden buttons to the front band.

Mustard Yellow Beret

Worked in the round.

With Mustard Yellow, CO 40 sts.

Rnds 1–5: k1, p1 rib (Brim).

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

Rnds 7–12: k all.

Rnd 13: *(k8, k2tog)* rep around (72 sts).

Rnd 14: k all.

Rnd 15: *(k7, k2tog)* rep around (64 sts).

Continue decreasing every other round until 16 sts remain.

Next Rnd: k2tog around (8 sts).

Cut yarn, pull through, and secure. Sew a tiny “stalk” on top if desired (I-cord of 3 sts for 2 rows).

Accessories

Artist’s Palette

With Wood/Light Brown yarn, CO 12 sts. Work flat.

Row 1: kfb, k to last st, kfb (14 sts).

Rows 2–5: Stockinette stitch.

Row 6 (Thumb hole): k3, BO 2, k9.

Row 7: k9, CO 2, k3.

Rows 8–10: Stockinette.

Row 11: k2tog, k to last 2, ssk (12 sts).

Row 12: BO.

Paint Blobs: Using scraps of pastel yarn, embroider French knots or satin stitch circles around the palette to look like paint.

Paintbrush

Handle: With Brown, CO 4 sts (I-cord). Work for 2 inches.

Ferrule: Change to Grey/Silver. Work 4 rows.

Tip: Change to Red/Brown. Work 2 rows. k2tog around. Fasten off.

Tiny Snail

Shell: With a self-striping or changing pastel yarn, CO 3 sts.

Row 1: kfb, k to end.

Row 2: Purl.

Repeat these 2 rows until you have 15 sts (creates a long cone). BO. Roll the piece tightly from the widest end to the tip to form a spiral shell. Stitch in place.

Body: With Beige, CO 4 sts (I-cord). Work for 2 inches. Bend the front up for the head. Sew the shell onto the back. Use thread to make tiny antennae.

Assembly & Finishing

• Weave in all ends.
• Boots Detail: Use Dark Grey yarn to embroider crisscross laces on the front of the yellow boots. Tie a small bow at the top ankle rim.
• Dress the bunny in the grey dress.
• Put on the rainbow cardigan.
• Place the mustard beret on the head, pulling it slightly to one side for a “slouchy” artist look.
• Tack the palette to one hand and the brush to the other.
• Place the tiny snail next to the bunny’s feet.
• Embroider a “Y” nose on the bunny’s face.