Introduction

Meet the Lamplighter Bunny—a cozy, curious rabbit who keeps watch with a knitted lantern, a snug cable cardigan, a little satchel, neat trousers, boots, and an olive flat cap. This pattern is written to reproduce the pictured sample precisely, with firm fabric for crisp stitches and professional finishing.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

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Materials Needed

• Yarn (DK / light-worsted, non-fuzzy, wool or wool-blend):
  1. Body/inner ears/tail: Cream – 50–70 g
  2. Cardigan & cap: Olive green – 40–50 g
  3. Trousers & cuffs: Camel/tan – 30–40 g
  4. Boots & satchel & nose: Chestnut/brown – 35–45 g
  5. Lantern: Mustard – 15–20 g; Pale butter yellow (lantern “glow” insert) – scraps
• Needles:
  1. 3.0 mm (US 2½) DPNs or circulars for magic loop (tight gauge, all small parts)
  2. 3.25 mm (US 3) for cardigan body & cap brim (optional, if your rib is too tight)
• Notions: 8 mm black safety eyes; 5× 6–7 mm wooden buttons (4 for cardigan, 1 for satchel); tapestry needle; stitch markers; waste yarn; polyester fiberfill; small pipe cleaner or floral wire for lantern handle (optional, cover with i-cord); tiny amount of card to stiffen satchel flap (optional); sewing needle & thread matching buttons.
• Tools: Row counter, pins, fabric glue (optional for strap anchoring).

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Gauge & Finished Size

• Gauge (in the round, stockinette): 24 sts × 32 rnds = 10 cm (4″) on 3.0 mm with DK, lightly blocked.
• Finished Size: ~28 cm standing; ~21–22 cm seated (with firm stuffing at hips and boots).

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Abbreviations (US Terms)

k – knit; p – purl; kfb – knit front & back; k2tog – knit 2 together; ssk – slip, slip, knit; m1L/m1R – make one left/right; yo – yarn over; rnd(s) – round(s); st(s) – stitch(es); BO – bind off; CO – cast on; pm – place marker; sm – slip marker; tbl – through back loop; inc – increase; dec – decrease; RS/WS – right/wrong side; i-cord – knit cord on 2 sts without turning.

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Pattern Notes

• Work body parts in the round unless stated.
• Stuff as you go, keeping a firm but even density to show stitch definition.
• All color changes occur on the back. Weave tails neatly.
• Safety-eye placement and accessory proportions follow the Step 1 map to match the photo.

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Body Parts

Head (cream)

CO 12 sts; join in the round (pm at beg).
Rnd 1: kfb around – 24.
Rnd 2: k1, kfb around – 36.
Rnd 3: k2, kfb around – 48.
Rnd 4: k3, kfb around – 60.
Rnd 5: k4, kfb around – 72.
Rnds 6–12: k around (7 rnds).
Shaping:

• Rnd 13: k10, kfb × 6 – 78.
• Rnds 14–16: k around.
• Rnd 17: k11, kfb × 6 – 84.
• Rnd 18: k around.
• Place eyes between Rnds 18–19, 10 sts apart centered.
  Crown taper:
• Rnd 19: k12, k2tog × 6 – 78.
• Rnd 20: k around.
• Rnd 21: Embroider small “V” nose over 4 sts, centered at the front between Rnds 21–22; add short mouth line.
• Rnd 21: k11, k2tog × 6 – 72.
• Rnd 22: k around.
• Rnd 23: k10, k2tog × 6 – 66.
• Rnd 24: k9, k2tog × 6 – 60. Begin light stuffing, shaping cheeks by adding extra under the eye line.
• Rnd 25: k8, k2tog × 6 – 54.
• Rnd 26: k7, k2tog × 6 – 48.
• Rnd 27: k6, k2tog × 6 – 42.
• Rnd 28: k5, k2tog × 6 – 36.
• Rnd 29: k4, k2tog × 6 – 30.
• Rnd 30: k3, k2tog × 6 – 24. Firmly stuff to round shape.
• Rnd 31: k2, k2tog × 6 – 18.
• Rnd 32: k1, k2tog × 6 – 12.
• Rnd 33: k2tog × 6 – 6.
  Cut yarn, draw through, close.

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Ears (make 2, cream with inner-ear purl panel)

CO 10 sts. Work flat.
Rows 1–2: k all.
Row 3 (inc): k1, m1L, k8, m1R, k1 – 12.
Row 4: k all.
Repeat Rows 3–4 3 more times to 18 sts.
Rows 11–22: Center 4 sts in purl each RS row to create inner-ear texture; knit the rest.
Taper:
Row 23: ssk, k to last 2, k2tog – 16.
Row 24: k.
Repeat Rows 23–24 to 8 sts.
Next 4 rows: k.
Next row: ssk, k4, k2tog – 6.
Next row: k.
BO, leave long tails. Fold lengthwise with a gentle curve, seam the base (do not close fully) to form an oval.

Body (cream; trouser yoke worked later)

CO 12 sts.
Rnd 1: kfb around – 24.
Rnd 2: k1, kfb around – 36.
Rnd 3: k2, kfb around – 48.
Rnd 4: k3, kfb around – 60.
Rnds 5–12: k around.
Rnd 13: k9, kfb × 6 – 66.
Rnds 14–22: k around (slight barrel torso).
Rnd 23: k9, k2tog × 6 – 60.
Rnd 24: k.
Rnd 25: k8, k2tog × 6 – 54.
Rnd 26: k7, k2tog × 6 – 48.
Rnd 27: k. Stuff firmly, flatten slightly at base for seated pose.
Rnd 28: k6, k2tog × 6 – 42.
Rnd 29: k.
Rnd 30: k5, k2tog × 6 – 36.
Rnd 31: k.
Rnd 32: k4, k2tog × 6 – 30.
Rnd 33: k.
Rnd 34: k3, k2tog × 6 – 24.
Rnd 35: k2, k2tog × 6 – 18.
Rnd 36: k1, k2tog × 6 – 12.
Rnd 37: k2tog × 6 – 6.
Close.
Mark arm line: later, arms attach between Rnds 28–29.
Tail: small pom—CO 6 sts, kfb around to 12, one rnd knit, k2tog around to 6, close and sew at back centered 3 rnds above leg joins.

Arms (2, cream; cuff camel)

CO 8 sts in camel; work 1×1 rib for 6 rnds (cuff).
Change to cream.
Rnd 7: kfb, k1 × 4 – 12.
Rnds 8–20: k around.
Rnd 21: k2, k2tog × 3 – 9.
Rnd 22: k. Stuff lightly, keeping wrist soft.
Rnd 23: k2tog, k1 × 3 – 6. Close flat.
Thumb nub (optional): pick up 3 sts at round 12, i-cord 3 rows, BO; tack toward palm.

Legs & Boots (work from boot up; 2 identical)

Boot Sole (brown):
CO 8 sts; flat garter for 6 rows (sole oval). PU 14 sts around edges to knit in the round (total 22 sts).
Boot:
Rnd 1: k around.
Rnd 2: k10, kfb × 2, k – 24.
Rnd 3: k.
Rnd 4: Toebox: k2, (k2tog) × 2, k8, (k2tog) × 2, k2 – 20.
Rnd 5: k. Insert a small oval of felt inside sole (optional).
Rnd 6: k3, k2tog × 4 – 16.
Rnd 7: k.
Change to camel for cuff.
Rnd 8–13: 1×1 rib (turned-down cuff).
Leg (cream):
Switch to cream, pick up 16 sts from upper cuff edge, distribute evenly.
Rnd 1: kfb, k3 × 4 – 20.
Rnds 2–12: k around (stuff foot and lower leg firmly).
Rnd 13: k3, k2tog × 4 – 16.
Rnd 14: k.
Rnd 15: k2, k2tog × 4 – 12.
Rnd 16: k1, k2tog × 4 – 8. Close.
Join to body: legs are sewn on at the base, slightly splayed for seated balance.

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Clothing & Accessories

Trousers (camel; worked top-down, separate piece)

Waistband: CO 60 sts on 3.0–3.25 mm; join.
Rnd 1–6: 1×1 rib.
Rnd 7 (inc for seat): k9, m1L × 6 – 66.
Rnd 8–16: k around.
Split for legs: 33 sts each; hold 33 for Leg 2.
Leg 1: work 18 rnds stockinette; Rnd 19–24: 1×1 rib; BO loosely.
Leg 2: as Leg 1.
Weave ends. Slide trousers on; seam a tiny pleat at center front (2 sts) to echo tailored look.

Cardigan (olive; flat to armholes, then yoke; narrow cable panels)

Back: CO 42 sts.
Rows 1–6: 1×1 rib.
Work body in stockinette for 24 rows, placing (k2, p2) cables:

• Chart across: k4, [p2, 2×2 cable right every 6th RS row], p2, k12 plain center, [p2, 2×2 cable right], p2, k4.
  At Row 25 (armhole): BO 2 sts at each side, then work 12 rows straight.
  Neck & shoulder: BO 6 sts each side, work center 12 sts for 2 more rows, BO.

Left Front: CO 22 sts. Rows 1–6: 1×1 rib (make buttonband: k1 at edge every row).
Body: keep a single cable panel (p2, 2×2 cable right, p2) 6 sts in from edge; rest stockinette.
At Row 24: BO 2 sts at armhole; work 10 more rows.
Shape V-neck: on RS, k1, k2tog at neck edge every RS row 6 times.
Work to match back length; BO shoulder 6 sts, leave remaining for collar pickup later.

Right Front: mirror shaping (neck decreases as ssk, k1 at neck edge).

Sleeves (make 2): CO 26 sts, 1×1 rib 6 rows; increase to 30 sts across first stockinette row.
Work 20 rows stockinette with a single cable column centered (cross every 6th RS).
Cap: BO 2 sts each side once, then k2tog/ssk at each edge every RS row 8 times; BO remaining.

Join & Finishing: Seam shoulders; set sleeves; seam underarms and sides.
Buttonband/Collar: PU around front edges and neck (approx 72–76 sts); work 1×1 rib for 6 rows, shaping into soft V; BO tbl. Sew 4 small buttons on Right Front; work buttonholes on Left Front during rib (yo, k2tog) spaced evenly.

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Flat Cap (olive)

CO 64 sts; join.
Rnds 1–6: 1×1 rib.
Rnds 7–18: stockinette.
Crown shaping (8-wedge):
Rnd 19: (k6, k2tog) × 8 – 56.
Rnd 21: (k5, k2tog) × 8 – 48.
Rnd 23: (k4, k2tog) × 8 – 40.
Rnd 25: (k3, k2tog) × 8 – 32.
Rnd 27: (k2, k2tog) × 8 – 24.
Rnd 29: (k1, k2tog) × 8 – 16.
Rnd 31: k2tog × 8 – 8.
Close.
Short brim: PU 28 sts across front; work flat in garter for 6 rows; on next row k2tog at both ends; work 2 more rows; BO. Lightly steam; insert small curved card if desired; tack brim to crown edge for the newsboy look.

Satchel with Cross-Body Strap (brown)

Body: CO 14 sts; work stockinette flat for 18 rows.
Flap: Continue for 6 more rows in garter; next RS k2tog, k to last 2, ssk; next row knit; repeat once – 10 sts; BO.
Fold body to form a pocket (row 1 meets row 14); mattress-stitch sides.
Strap (integrated, no twisting): CO 3 sts, knit i-cord to 28–30 cm (fits diagonally from left hip to right shoulder). Stitch one end to back-top left of satchel, pass across bunny’s chest, and stitch securely at back-top right so the strap lies flat—no gaps or floating.
Sew 1 tiny button onto flap; create button loop with chained yarn loop or yo, k2tog eyelet during last garter row.

Lantern (mustard with pale-yellow “glow”, fully knitted)

Base: CO 6 sts; kfb around to 12; next rnd (k1, kfb) × 6 – 18; next rnd (k2, kfb) × 6 – 24.
Work 3 rnds garter in the round ([k 1 rnd, p 1 rnd]).
Body cylinder: Switch to stockinette; k 10 rnds even.
Cage ridges: [p rnd, k rnd] × 2 to form two raised rings.
Upper body: k 6 rnds even.
Top rim: work 3 garter rnds as base.
Top close: (k2tog, k2) around to 18; next rnd (k2tog, k1) around to 12; next rnd k2tog around to 6; close.
Glow insert: Stuff center with pale-yellow fiberfill (or wrap a small felt ball) to give the warm look.
Handle: i-cord 2 sts, knit 8–9 cm; attach ends opposite each other on top rim.
Hanging grip: Stitch bunny’s right hand around handle; add one tack at hip so lantern rests naturally.

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Assembly

1. Ears to Head: Pin ears with a slight backward set: bases sit 6 sts behind the head’s top centerline, slanting down about 10–15°. Sew securely; sculpt a gentle inward curve with a couple of anchoring stitches.
2. Head to Body: Center and ladder-stitch closed head opening to body top. Add a tiny wedge of stuffing at the front neck to keep the chin lifted slightly.
3. Arms: Attach at body Rnds 28–29, symmetric about center, angled 5° downward so hands rest near lap.
4. Legs/Seated Balance: Sew legs to base so the boot soles sit flat when seated. If needed, add a counterweight pebble or small bean pouch inside each boot toe before final closing for stability.
5. Face: Tighten eye line slightly from back of head with a concealed stitch to create gentle cheek definition.
6. Clothing: Dress bunny in trousers, then cardigan. Add buttons. Put on flat cap.
7. Satchel: Place bag on left hip, strap crossing to right shoulder. Tack strap to the cardigan at shoulder seam and to the back to prevent drifting.
8. Lantern: Position in right hand; stitch handle to palm and add one hidden tack to thigh so it hangs naturally.

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Finishing Touches & Tips

• Blocking: Light steam only—do not over-block; you want firm stitch definition.
• Strap alignment: Ensure strap lies flat across the chest; if it wants to lift, run a hidden couching stitch along the strap edge into the cardigan front.
• Button security: For safety (gifts for older children/adults), sew buttons with extra passes and secure knots on the inside.
• Cap shaping: A small crescent of card between brim layers gives the classic newsboy curve; tack its edges so it doesn’t shift.
• Lantern glow: If used as décor, you can nest a mini felt “flame” (tiny triangle of orange felt) behind the yellow stuffing for depth—still fully soft and knitted on the outside.
• Care: Spot clean only; keep away from high heat.

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Exact Placement Map (for photo match)

• Eyes: between Head Rnds 18–19, 10 sts apart.
• Nose/Mouth: centered at Rnd 21, width 4 sts, short vertical mouth line 2–3 mm.
• Ears: base begins 6 sts behind top center; spacing 14 sts between inner bases.
• Arms: attach between Body Rnds 28–29; 18 sts apart at front.
• Tail: back center, 3 rnds above leg seam.
• Satchel: bag size after seaming ≈ 5 cm wide × 4 cm tall; strap length 28–30 cm in i-cord; anchor at right shoulder seam and left back waist for the neat diagonal.
• Lantern: cylinder height 5.5–6 cm, diameter 3.2–3.5 cm; handle arches 2.5–3 cm above top.

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Troubleshooting

• Lantern collapsing: Add a tiny inner roll of scrap felt to core before stuffing with yellow; keep outer knit taut.
• Cap too snug/loose: Adjust CO by ±4 sts, then keep 8-wedge crown shaping proportional.
• Cardigan gaping: Move button positions 1–2 sts toward edge; steam lightly to settle.

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Yarn & Color Map (as pictured)

• Body: Cream
• Cardigan & Cap: Olive green
• Trousers/Cuffs: Camel/tan
• Boots & Satchel & Nose: Chestnut/brown
• Lantern: Mustard with pale-yellow center

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Safety & Audience

This project is intended as decor/collectible or for children over 3 due to small parts (buttons/eyes). Substitute embroidered eyes and sewn-on felt buttons for baby-safe versions.

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Happy knitting!