Introduction

Sing into the season with Bunny “Winter Choir”—a cozy knit rabbit dressed in a wine-red duffle coat with toggles, grey herringbone trousers, brogue shoes, a tartan scarf, and a green ear-flap hat, holding a tiny carol booklet. Follow the exact counts and placement below to match the image 1:1.

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 #3)
  1. Bunny: almond/natural 100 g
  2. Face embroidery: light brown scraps
  3. Eyes: safety eyes 8 mm (or embroider)
  4. Coat: wine red 55–65 g
  5. Trousers: medium grey 35–40 g
  6. Hat & scarf base: deep green 35–40 g
  7. Tartan lines: red, navy, butter yellow scraps
  8. Socks: cream 10–15 g
  9. Shoes: dark brown 30 g + cream 8–10 g for sole edge
  10. Carol sheet: oatmeal/cream scraps
• Needles
  1. US 2 (2.75 mm) DPNs or circular for toy parts
  2. US 3 (3.25 mm) for clothing & accessories
• Notions: Fiberfill, tapestry needle, stitch markers, 3–4 small wood buttons (optional, for faux pocket detail), a small piece of plastic canvas (coat fronts optional), elastic thread for trouser waistband (optional).

Abbreviations (US Knitting)

• CO – cast on
• BO – bind off
• k / p – knit / purl
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• rnd(s) – round(s)
• RS / WS – right side / wrong side
• yo – yarn over
• kfb – knit front and back (increase)
• m1L / m1R – make 1 left / make 1 right (increase)
• k2tog – knit 2 together (right-leaning decrease)
• ssk – slip, slip, knit (left-leaning decrease)
• tbl – through back loop
• pm / sm – place marker / slip marker
• p2tog – purl 2 together
• inc / dec – increase / decrease
• I-cord – small knitted cord (slide work each row)

Gauge & Finished Size

• Toy (US 2): ~28–30 sts × 40–42 rows = 4 in / 10 cm stockinette in the round, firm.
• Garments (US 3): ~24–26 sts × 36–38 rows = 4 in / 10 cm.
• Finished height: ~30–31 cm (without ears).

Pattern Notes

• Work toy pieces in the round unless stated.
• Stuff gradually and firmly, especially head/feet.
• Use mattress stitch for invisible seams.
• For young children, embroider eyes and secure all accessories.

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The Bunny

Head (start at crown; US 2; almond)

1. CO 8, join, pm.
2. kfb around (16).
3. (k1, kfb) ×8 (24).
4. (k2, kfb) ×8 (32).
5. (k3, kfb) ×8 (40).
6. (k4, kfb) ×8 (48).
   7–16) k around (48).
7. (k7, kfb) ×6 (54).
   18–19) k around (54).
8. Eye map: k to left-eye point, pm; k 14, pm for right eye; k to end.
9. k around; insert 8 mm eyes between Rnds 20–21 at markers.
10. (k7, k2tog) ×6 (48).
11. k around; begin firm stuffing.
12. (k6, k2tog) ×6 (42).
13. k around.
14. (k5, k2tog) ×6 (36).
15. (k4, k2tog) ×6 (30).
16. (k3, k2tog) ×6 (24).
17. (k2, k2tog) ×6 (18).
18. (k1, k2tog) ×6 (12).
19. k2tog ×6 (6). Draw tail through to close.
    Face embroidery: With light brown, work a tiny triangle nose across Rnds 22–23 (~3 sts width) and a short vertical mouth line (1–2 rnds).

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Ears (make 2; US 2; almond)

1. CO 12, join.
   2–4) k around (12).
2. (k2, kfb) ×4 (16).
   6–10) k around (16).
3. (k3, kfb) ×4 (20).
   12–16) k around (20).
4. (k3, ssk) ×4 (16).
   18–22) k around (16).
5. (k2, ssk) ×4 (12).
   24–26) k around (12).
6. (k1, ssk) ×4 (8).
7. k around (8).
8. ssk ×4 (4). Pull tail through. Flatten slightly.
   Attach across crown Rnds 8–10, ~9 sts apart; gentle outward tilt.

Body (US 2; almond)

1. CO 12, join.
2. (k1, kfb) ×6 (18).
3. (k2, kfb) ×6 (24).
4. (k3, kfb) ×6 (30).
5. (k4, kfb) ×6 (36).
   6–10) k around (36).
6. (k5, kfb) ×6 (42).
   12–18) k around (42).
7. (k5, k2tog) ×6 (36).
   20–22) k around (36).
8. (k4, k2tog) ×6 (30).
   24–25) k around (30).
9. (k3, k2tog) ×6 (24) ← arm level
10. (k2, k2tog) ×6 (18).
11. (k1, k2tog) ×6 (12).
12. k2tog ×6 (6). BO with long tail. Stuff very firm.
    Join head ↔ body with ladder stitch.

Arms (make 2; US 2; almond)

1. CO 8, join.
2. (k1, kfb) ×4 (12).
   3–5) k around (12).
3. (k2, kfb) ×4 (16).
   7–10) k around (16).
4. (k2, k2tog) ×4 (12).
   12–18) k around (12). Lightly stuff palms only.
5. (k1, k2tog) ×4 (8).
6. k around; draw tail through.
   Attach at Body Rnd 26, 19–20 sts apart.

Legs & Feet (make 2; US 2; almond up to ankle)

1. CO 10, join.
2. (k1, kfb) ×5 (15).
3. (k2, kfb) ×5 (20).
   4–10) k around (20).
4. (k3, k2tog) ×4 (16).
   12–14) k around (16).
5. k2tog ×8 (8). Draw through. Stuff firmly; sew parallel beneath body.

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Clothing & Accessories

Cream Sock Cuffs (US 3; cream)

Pick up 20 sts around each ankle; work k1, p1 rib for 4 rnds; BO loosely.

Brogue Shoes (US 3; dark brown + cream edge)

Soles (flat garter; make 2 per shoe)

1. CO 6. Row 1: kfb, k4, kfb (8).
2. Row 2: k.
3. Row 3: kfb, k6, kfb (10).
4. Row 4: k.
5. Row 5: kfb, k8, kfb (12). BO. Whipstitch two soles WS together.
   Upper (in the round)
6. With cream, pick up 36 sts around sole; k 1 rnd (edge stripe).
7. Switch to brown; k 1 rnd.
8. Toe: k7, ssk, k14, k2tog, k7 (34).
9. k around.
10. k6, ssk, k14, k2tog, k6 (32).
11. k around.
12. Collar: k 2 rnds; BO elastic.
    Brogue detail: With cream, embroider tiny “punch” dots along toe cap seam and sides. Slip on feet; tack at heel.

Trousers – Herringbone Look (US 3; medium grey)

Slip-stitch pattern (multiple of 4):

• Rnd A: k3, sl1 wyib repeat.
• Rnd B: k1, sl1 wyib, k2 repeat.
• Rnd C: sl1 wyib, k3 repeat.
• Rnd D: k2, sl1 wyib, k1 repeat.
  (Repeat A–D for a woven herringbone effect, no floats on WS.)

Waist to legs

1. CO 84 sts; join, pm.
2. Waistband: k1, p1 rib 4 rnds.
3. Work A–D pattern for 14 rnds.
4. Divide for legs: place 42 sts for Leg A; 42 for Leg B.
   Leg A:

• Continue pattern for 18–20 rnds to ankle.
• Hem: 1 rnd purl (turn line), 1 rnd knit; BO loosely; fold to WS and whipstitch.
  Leg B: work the same.
  Thread a thin elastic through waistband if needed.

Duffle Coat with Toggles (US 3; wine red)

Texture: body mostly stockinette; edges in k1, p1 rib.
Back (flat)

1. CO 44; Row 1 (RS) k1, p1 for 6 rows (hem).
2. Work stockinette to 14 cm from hem.
3. Armholes: BO 3 at beg next 2 rows (38). Then ssk/k2tog 1 st each side every RS row ×2 (34).
4. Work straight until total back length 20 cm.
5. Shoulders: BO 6, work 22, BO 6. Place 22 sts on holder for back neck.

Left Front (flat, with placket)

1. CO 26; work k1, p1 rib 6 rows.
2. Continue in stockinette with k2 edge at center front for placket.
3. At 14 cm, shape armhole to match back.
4. Neckline: when piece measures 18.5 cm, dec at neck edge every RS ×4.
5. At 20 cm, BO 6 for shoulder; leave center-front edge straight.

Right Front: mirror shaping.

Collar (rounded)

• Join shoulders.
• PU around neck ≈ 72–76 sts (include back holder); work k1, p1 rib 6 rows; Row 7 (RS) BO all loosely. Collar rolls slightly.

Sleeves (in the round)

1. PU ≈ 46–50 sts around each armhole.
2. Work stockinette 10 rnds.
3. Cuff: k1, p1 rib 5 rnds; BO. Sleeve length hits wrist when worn.

Placket & Toggles

• Left front band (buttonholes): PU along left front ≈ 70–74 sts; Row 1 WS k1, p1; work 5 rows rib. On Row 3 (RS) space 3 toggle holes: yo, k2tog (or BO 2, CO 2 next row) at chest positions. BO stretchy.
• Right front band: PU same count; rib 5 rows; BO.
• Toggles & cords: Knit I-cord (CO 3) pieces ~2.5–3 cm; make 3 pairs. Knit small cylindrical toggles: CO 6 in brown, k 6 rows flat, roll and stitch into a bead. Sew I-cord loops on left band to align with holes; sew toggles on right band.

Patch Pockets (2)

• CO 10; stockinette 10 rows; top 2 rows in k1, p1 rib; BO. Stitch to fronts, level and symmetrical.

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Ear-Flap Hat (US 3; deep green)

Crown

1. CO 8, join; kfb around (16).
2. (k1, kfb) ×8 (24).
3. (k2, kfb) ×8 (32).
4. (k3, kfb) ×8 (40).
5. (k4, kfb) ×8 (48).
   6–10) k around (48).
   Rib band
6. k1, p1 5 rnds.
   Ear flaps (worked flat, two opposite points)

• Place hat with band down; mark center front/back. Count 8 sts to each side; PU 12 sts for left flap.
• Row 1 (WS) p across.
• Row 2 (RS) k2tog, k to last 2, ssk.
• Repeat Rows 1–2 until 4 sts; work I-cord ties (CO 3, knit 10 rows). BO.
• Repeat for right flap.
  Tassels (optional): Add small tassels to tie ends.

Tartan Scarf (US 3; deep green base with red/navy/yellow lines)

Base fabric (garter):

1. CO 10 sts; knit every row for 26–28 cm. BO.
   Plaid lines (surface):

• With red, embroider vertical lines every ~8 rows using duplicate stitch.
• With navy, add two thin verticals offset from red.
• With yellow, add sparse single rows crossing to create tartan.
  Fringe: Cut 4–5 cm strands; latch through both ends and trim.

Carol Sheet (booklet prop; oatmeal)

• Covers (2): CO 8; garter 10 rows; BO.
• Pages (1 piece): CO 8; garter 8 rows; BO.
• Stack pages between covers; whipstitch along “spine.” With dark yarn, embroider tiny note dots and lines.

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Placement Map (for Accuracy)

• Eyes: between Rnds 20–21, 14 sts apart.
• Nose/Mouth: nose on Rnds 22–23; mouth 1–2 rnds.
• Ears: attach Rnds 8–10, bases ~9 sts apart, slight outward tilt.
• Arms: sew on Body Rnd 26, 19–20 sts apart.
• Trousers: waistband at natural waist; legs straight to ankle.
• Coat: hem mid-hip; toggles centered; pockets level.
• Scarf: wrap once with ends down front; plaid lines upright.
• Hat: band covers ear bases; flaps centered over ears.
• Shoes: cream edge stripe visible; brogue dots aligned.
• Carol sheet: secured in both hands (tiny hidden tack if displaying).

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Assembly & Finishing

1. Head ↔ body: Ladder stitch firmly; check that face faces forward.
2. Ears: Sew at mapped crown points; curve tips slightly.
3. Arms: Attach at Body Rnd 26.
4. Dress order: Socks → shoes → trousers → coat (buttons/toggles) → hat → scarf → carol sheet in hands.
5. Secure props: Use a couple of invisible stitches to anchor scarf ends and booklet.

Blocking & Styling

• Steam (no iron contact) to relax coat hems and rib bands.
• Light steam on trouser hems to keep cuffs flat.
• Shape ear curves gently.
• Comb yarn ends; add a tiny white highlight stitch on each eye for sparkle.

Quality Control Checklist (match the image)

• Head round; eyes low and 14 sts apart; nose tiny.
• Ears ~11–12 cm, outward tilt visible.
• Coat: clean plackets; 3 toggles aligned; pockets flat; collar rounded.
• Trousers show clear herringbone slip-stitch texture; ankles neat.
• Shoes: brown with cream edge; brogue dots present.
• Hat: rib band snug; ear flaps centered with ties.
• Scarf: tartan lines crisp; fringe even.
• Carol booklet sized to hands; sits naturally.
• Palette: wine red, deep green, grey, brown, cream—soft pastel lighting.

Care & Safety

• Embroider eyes for toddlers.
• Spot clean only; keep plastic inserts (if used) away from heat.
• Secure small toggles and booklet firmly if gifting.