Introduction

Knit a cozy, UK-style scene featuring Willow the Little Post Bunny in a cream cable cardigan, grey flat cap, brown boots, dark trousers, and a berry-brown cross-body satchel, plus a tiny letter prop and a mini hedgehog friend. The bunny stands confidently with one envelope in hand; another rests on the table.

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

Materials Needed

• Yarn (DK/Light Worsted, non-fuzzy smooth wool blend recommended)
  1. Bunny body: 40 g fawn/beige
  2. Inner ear & muzzle tint: scraps oatmeal
  3. Cardigan: 30 g cream
  4. Trousers & cuffs: 20 g charcoal grey
  5. Boots: 20 g warm brown
  6. Cap: 20 g moss/stone grey
  7. Satchel: 15 g berry-brown
  8. Hedgehog body: 10 g beige
  9. Hedgehog “spines”: 15 g heather dark brown
  10. Tiny details (nose, whiskers, button embroidery): scraps dark brown/black
• Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs or 32–40 cm circular for small circumference; US 2.5 (3.0 mm) for cap brim & cuffs (crisper ribs)
• Notions: 6 mm safety eyes for bunny (x2), 5 mm safety eyes for hedgehog (x2), tapestry needle, stitch markers, waste yarn, sewing needle & matching thread (for cardigan buttons if using real mini buttons), 4 micro buttons (6–7 mm wood), small piece of cardstock for envelopes, thin wire (optional for cap brim edge), small snaps (optional)
• Stuffing: High-loft fiberfill; a few glass beads or poly-pellets for stability (optional)
• Gauge tools: Ruler/tape

Abbreviations (US Terms)

CO cast on; BO bind off; k knit; p purl; kfb knit front & back; m1L/m1R make 1 left/right; k2tog knit 2 together; ssk slip, slip, knit; pm place marker; sm slip marker; rnd(s) round(s); st(s) stitch(es); dec decrease; inc increase; RS right side; WS wrong side; tbl through back loop; yo yarn over (rare).

Gauge & Finished Size

• Gauge (stockinette in the round): ~26 sts × 36 rnds = 10 cm/4″ on US 3 (3.25 mm) with DK yarn and light blocking.
• Finished size: Bunny standing ~9 in (23 cm) to ear tips ~12 in (30 cm); seated height ~7.5 in (19 cm). Hedgehog ~3.5 in (9 cm) tall.
• Proportions (to match image): Head:Body ≈ 1.1 : 1; legs short with chunky boots; arms mid-thigh length; ears tall and slightly offset.

Color & Placement Map

• Safety eyes (bunny): Insert between Rnds 18–19 of head, spaced 12 sts (≈ 3.5 cm) apart.
• Nose: Embroider small triangle centered 1 rnd below eye line.
• Ears: Attach at top of head slightly asymmetric—left ear a touch more upright, right ear tipped forward.
• Arms: Seam/attach at body Rnd 27 (counting from neck down).
• Tail: Back center at Rnd 10 from leg join.
• Satchel strap: Cross-body right shoulder to left hip.
• Hedgehog eyes: At head Rnd 9, spaced 6 sts apart; tiny embroidered snout.

Pattern Notes

Work body parts in the round unless noted. Stuff firmly but smoothly as you go. Where counts are given as “x6,” repeat evenly around. Use markers to track increase/decrease points. All clothing is removable; cardigan opens at front with mini buttons. Keep tails for neat seam finishes. The tiny paper letters are made from cardstock; no text or logos.

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Bunny — Head

CO 8 sts with fawn on US 3. Distribute for small-circ knitting, pm for beg.

1. Rnd 1: k all.
2. Rnd 2: kfb x8 → 16 sts.
3. Rnd 3: k.
4. Rnd 4: (k1, kfb) x8 → 24 sts.
5. Rnd 6: (k2, kfb) x8 → 32 sts.
6. Rnd 8: (k3, kfb) x8 → 40 sts.
7. Rnd 10: (k4, kfb) x8 → 48 sts.
8. Rnds 11–18: k even (form upper head).
9. Rnd 19: Place 6 mm safety eyes between Rnds 18–19, 12 sts apart.
10. Rnd 20: (k4, k2tog) x8 → 40 sts.
11. Rnd 22: (k3, k2tog) x8 → 32 sts. Begin stuffing.
12. Rnd 24: (k2, k2tog) x8 → 24 sts.
13. Rnd 26: (k1, k2tog) x8 → 16 sts. Stuff firmly, shaping cheeks.
14. Rnd 27: k2tog x8 → 8 sts.
    Thread tail through remaining sts; close. Embroider tiny triangle nose centered 1 rnd below eye line; add a 1-stitch mouth.

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Bunny — Ears (make 2)

With fawn, CO 12 sts. Work in the round.

1. Rnds 1–6: k.
2. Rnd 7: (k5, kfb) x2 → 14 sts.
3. Rnds 8–16: k even (tall ear).
4. Rnd 17: (k1, k2tog) x4, k2 → 10 sts.
5. Rnd 18: k.
6. Rnd 19: (k2tog) x5 → 5 sts. BO by threading yarn through sts; pinch base slightly.
   Lightly line inner ear with a sliver of oatmeal duplicate stitch if desired.

Bunny — Body/Neck/Torso

With fawn, CO 12 sts for neck.

1. Rnd 1: kfb x12 → 24 sts.
2. Rnd 2: (k2, kfb) x8 → 32 sts.
3. Rnd 4: (k3, kfb) x8 → 40 sts.
4. Rnds 5–10: k even.
5. Rnd 11: (k4, kfb) x8 → 48 sts.
6. Rnds 12–20: k even (tummy length; keep firm stuffing).
7. Rnd 21: (k4, k2tog) x8 → 40 sts.
8. Rnd 23: (k3, k2tog) x8 → 32 sts. Stop here to prepare leg openings.

Divide for legs: Place 16 sts for each leg on holders.

Bunny — Legs (work 2, then add boots)

Reattach fawn to one set of 16 sts.

1. Rnds 1–6: k even; stuff lightly down each leg as you go.
2. Rnd 7: (k2, k2tog, k2) x2 → 14 sts.
3. Rnd 9: (k1, k2tog, k2) x2 → 12 sts. BO temporarily; repeat for second leg.

Bunny — Boots (worked over leg ends)

Switch to warm brown; pick up 12 sts around the end of each leg.

1. Rnd 1: (k1, kfb) x6 → 18 sts.
2. Rnd 2: k.
3. Rnd 3: (k2, kfb) x6 → 24 sts.
4. Rnds 4–6: k even.
5. Rnd 7: Toe shaping: k10, (k2tog) x4, k6 → 20 sts.
6. Rnd 8: k8, (k2tog) x2, k8 → 18 sts.
7. Rnds 9–10: k; add US 2.5 needles for a crisp 1×1 rib cuff—work 4 rnds rib. BO loosely.
   Add a coin/ pellets in toe for weight before final stuffing.

Bunny — Arms (make 2)

With fawn CO 8 sts.

1. Rnd 1: kfb x8 → 16 sts.
2. Rnds 2–10: k even (slender arms).
3. Rnd 11: (k2, k2tog) x4 → 12 sts.
4. Rnd 12: (k2tog, k1) x4 → 8 sts. Stuff lightly; BO leaving long tail for sewing.
   Attach later at body Rnd 27.

Bunny — Tail

With fawn, CO 6 sts, work kfb around → 12 sts; next rnd k; then (k2tog) x6 → 6 sts. Stuff a pinch; close. Attach back center about 10 rnds below the leg join.

Bunny — Trousers (worked top-down, removable)

With charcoal grey, CO 56 sts; join to work in the round.

1. Rnds 1–4: 1×1 rib.
2. Rnds 5–12: k even (hip).
3. Rnd 13: (k5, k2tog) x8 → 48 sts.
4. Rnds 14–18: k.
5. Divide for legs: 24 sts each. Work each leg separately for 8 rnds stockinette; switch to rib for 4 rnds; BO.
   Slide trousers on after body assembly.

Bunny — Cable Cardigan (cream, worked flat; fits over body)

Back: CO 36 sts on US 3.

• Rows 1–4: 1×1 rib.
• Rows 5–28: Stockinette with 2-st garter selvedges each side (k first/last 2 sts every row).
• BO.

Left Front: CO 18 sts.

• Rows 1–4: 1×1 rib.
• Rows 5–28: Keep 4-st rope cable panel near edge (p2, C4R every 6th row, p2) with stockinette remainder and garter selvedge. Work 3 buttonholes evenly on Rows 10, 16, 22 (yo, k2tog). BO.

Right Front: Mirror Left Front, no buttonholes.

Sleeves (make 2): CO 22 sts.

• Rows 1–4 rib; then stockinette increasing 1 st each side every 6th row ×3 → 28 sts.
• Work to 18 cm length; BO.

Finishing: Block pieces lightly. Seam shoulders; set sleeves; seam underarms/sides. Pick up neckband: with RS facing, PU around neck ~60 sts; work k1p1 rib 4 rows; BO. Attach 3–4 mini wooden buttons to Right Front to match buttonholes.

Bunny — Flat Cap (grey)

With grey and US 2.5 needles CO 72 sts; join.

1. Rnds 1–6: k1 p1 rib (brim band).
2. Rnd 7: Switch to US 3; k.
3. Rnd 8: (k10, kfb) x6 → 78 sts.
4. Rnds 9–12: k even.
5. Rnd 13: (k11, k2tog) x6 → 72 sts.
6. Rnd 15: (k10, k2tog) x6 → 66 sts.
7. Rnd 17: (k9, k2tog) x6 → 60 sts.
8. Continue dec every 2nd rnd until 24 sts.
9. Next: k2tog around → 12 sts; thread tail and close.
   Brim: PU 18 sts centered at front along rib band; work garter stitch short brim 8 rows; BO. Optional: slip thin wire into folded brim edge for shape.

Bunny — Satchel (berry-brown)

Bag: CO 14 sts; work garter 18 rows; pick up stitches around all four sides (approx 48 sts total), then knit in the round 10 rnds to form depth. BO.
Flap: PU 14 sts along one long edge; work stockinette 8 rows; Row 9: k2, yo, k10, yo, k2 (button-style holes optional); Row 10: p; Row 11: k; BO.
Strap: CO 3 sts, work i-cord to 28 cm; sew from back of bag to opposite upper corner. Drape cross-body from right shoulder to left hip.
Add a fake mini envelope partly inside.

Bunny — Paper Envelopes (props)

Cut two small rectangles of cream cardstock (approx 3.5 × 2.5 cm). Fold as classic envelope; secure edges with tiny dabs of glue. One slips just under the bunny’s left hand; one lays on the table in front.

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Mini Hedgehog

Hedgehog — Body

With beige, CO 8 sts, join.

1. Rnd 1: kfb x8 → 16 sts.
2. Rnd 3: (k1, kfb) x8 → 24 sts.
3. Rnd 5: (k2, kfb) x8 → 32 sts.
4. Rnds 6–12: k even (oval body).
5. Rnd 13: (k2, k2tog) x8 → 24 sts.
6. Rnd 15: (k1, k2tog) x8 → 16 sts. Insert 5 mm eyes at Rnd 9, 6 sts apart. Stuff.
7. Rnd 16: k2tog around → 8 sts. Close.

Hedgehog — Spines Layer

Attach heather dark brown at Rnd 6 and work purl bumps + small loops in rows back and forth over the top half only:

• Row 1 (RS): (k1, yo, k1 into same st) repeat across to create soft loop texture.
• Row 2 (WS): p across, dropping the yo to form loops.
• Repeat Rows 1–2 for 6 rows. Tack the edges down along sides with whip stitch.

Hedgehog — Limbs & Ears

Arms (2): With beige, CO 6 sts, k 6 rnds; k2tog x3 → 3 sts; close; sew to sides.
Feet (2): CO 8 sts, k 4 rnds; k2tog x4 → 4 sts; close; sew under body.
Ears (2): CO 5 sts, knit 3 rows; BO; pinch and sew atop head just behind eyes.
Nose: Embroider a small dark-brown satin stitch at snout tip.

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Assembly

Head & Ears

• Ladder stitch the ears onto the crown: left ear slightly more upright, right ear tipped forward to mirror the image.
• Use a dot of clear fabric glue on the ear bases if needed to maintain tilt while drying.

Body Join & Limbs

• Whip stitch the head to the neck opening, keeping seam invisible.
• Attach arms at body Rnd 27 counting down from the neck seam; angle slightly forward so the left hand can hold the envelope naturally.
• Ensure legs are parallel and boots flat so the bunny stands or sits steadily.

Clothing Dress-Up

• Pull on trousers first.
• Add cardigan; fasten 3 mini wooden buttons visible at center front.
• Fit flat cap low on forehead; brim forward.
• Sling satchel cross-body right shoulder → left hip; allow strap to lie naturally across cardigan.
• Slide one envelope prop under the left hand (secure with a tiny tack stitch if displaying); place the second envelope on the surface at bunny’s feet, slightly angled toward the hedgehog.

Placement Map (QC)

• From top of head, count down to confirm: eye line Rnds 18–19, spacing 12 sts; nose 1 rnd below.
• Tail centered at back, 10 rnds below leg join.
• Arms aligned so cuffs meet cardigan sleeve ends; if needed, add a single hidden stitch to keep the cuff kiss-point precise.
• Hedgehog stands to the bunny’s right, angled up as if looking at the letter; keep spines layer confined to upper half of body for the same visual.

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Finishing Touches / Tips

• Blocking: Very light steam blocking on clothing pieces before seaming gives crisp cables and rib edges. Avoid heavy steam on the stuffed parts.
• Seam Control: Use mattress stitch for cardigan and invisible ladder stitch for body joins; weave in tails along decrease lines to keep a photo-clean finish.
• Texture: Duplicate-stitch a whisper of oatmeal inside the ears for the soft inner-ear tint.
• Shine: Add a single tiny stitch of white yarn at each eye for catchlights like in the image.
• Stability: A small coin or pellets in each boot toe prevents tipping and matches the solid stance.
• Display: Place both figures on a light wooden surface with neutral, sunlit background to match the scene precisely.

Conclusion

Your Willow the Little Post Bunny—with cream cable cardigan, grey flat cap, brown boots, dark trousers, berry-brown satchel, and tiny letters—paired with his mini hedgehog companion, recreates the exact cozy moment from the image. Enjoy styling them on a wooden table with warm natural light for that irresistibly real, UK-home vibe.