Introduction

Meet the Oxford Sketcher Bunny—a cozy UK-inspired character in chinos, a blue-grey cardigan, brogue shoes, a flat cap, and a miniature satchel packed for urban sketching. This pattern focuses on crisp proportions, clean finishing, and removable accessories (cap, scarf, satchel, sketchbook) to maximize playability and photo styling. Everything is sized and shaped to match the photo: slightly oversized head (for charm), tidy cardigan with three buttons, and that irresistible flat cap.

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Materials Needed

• Yarn (DK, 22–24 sts/10 cm in stockinette):
  1. Body (fur): 30–40 g oatmeal/cream
  2. Chinos (legs): 20–25 g sand/beige
  3. Cardigan & Flat Cap: 35–40 g blue-grey
  4. Scarf: 10 g grey (same family as cardigan or slightly lighter)
  5. Shoes & Satchel: 25–30 g cognac/brown
  6. Sketchbook cover: small leftovers cream; band detail tan
  7. Nose/mouth embroidery: scrap brown
• Needles:
  1. 3.0 mm (US 2½) DPNs or circulars for tighter fabric (toy pieces)
  2. 3.25–3.5 mm (US 3–4) for garments & accessories where drape is OK
• Notions: 2 × 8–9 mm safety eyes; 3 small wooden buttons (6–8 mm); tapestry needle; stitch markers; fiberfill; a little card/plastic for satchel reinforcement (optional); short pipe cleaner or floral wire for cap visor (optional, keep ends safely buried).
• Gauge tool and scissors.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• CO – cast on
• BO – bind off
• K – knit
• P – purl
• Kfb – knit front & back (increase 1)
• M1L/M1R – make 1 left/right
• K2tog – knit 2 together (decrease)
• SSK – slip, slip, knit (decrease)
• PM/SM – place marker / slip marker
• St(s) – stitch(es)
• Rnd(s) – round(s)
• Rep – repeat
• Tbl – through back loop
• I-cord – knitted cord worked on 2 DPNs
• Cont – continue
• WS/RS – wrong side / right side

Gauge & Finished Size

• Gauge (to match look/density): 24 sts × 34 rnds = 10 cm (4″) in stockinette in the round on 3.0 mm for toy pieces.
• Finished Size: ~28 cm (11″) standing; ~20 cm (8″) seated. Exact size may vary slightly with stuffing and gauge.

Pattern Notes

• Work the bunny, legs, and head at tighter gauge (3.0 mm) for a firm fabric.
• Garments & accessories can be worked on 3.25–3.5 mm.
• Unless stated, work in the round.
• Use invisible decreases (SSK on left, K2tog on right) where shaping needs to look crisp.
• Stuff firmly but evenly; shape cheeks while closing the head.
• Safety: if gifting to small children, embroider eyes instead of safety eyes and avoid wire in the visor.

Bunny – Legs → Body (one piece), Arms, Head & Ears

Shoes (make 2, brown; 3.0 mm)

1. CO 6 sts, knit I-cord for 6 rows (this becomes lace tab).
2. Pick up 8 sts along edge of tab, CO 6 more → 20 sts onto DPNs; join to work in rnds.
3. Rnd 1: Kfb, K8, Kfb, K2, Kfb, K8, Kfb → 24 sts.
4. Rnd 2: K all.
5. Rnd 3: Kfb, K10, Kfb, K2, Kfb, K10, Kfb → 28 sts.
6. Rnd 4–6: K all.
7. Toe shaping: (K5, K2tog) ×4 → 24; next rnd K; (K4, K2tog) ×4 → 20.
8. Sole: P 1 rnd, then BO loosely.
9. Embroider brogue dots with duplicate stitch across toe line. Thread lace through the tab and tie bow later.

Legs (make 2, sand; 3.0 mm)

1. Pick up 20 sts around shoe opening; PM for beg of rnd.
2. Rnd 1: (K all).
3. Rnd 2: K2, Kfb ×10 → 30 sts.
4. Rnd 3–12: K all (form foot & lower leg).
5. Cuff roll: Switch to oatmeal fur color; K 6 rnds, then P 1 rnd (fold line), then K 6 rnds.
6. Knee taper: (K3, K2tog) ×6 → 24 sts; K 4 rnds even.
7. First leg: Place sts on holder. Work second leg the same but do not cut yarn.

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Join for Body (oatmeal; 3.0 mm)

1. With working yarn from Leg 2, CO 4 sts, K across 24 sts of Leg 1, CO 4, K across 24 sts of Leg 2 → 56 sts total; PM at center back.
2. Rnd 1–6: K all, stuffing gradually from now on.
3. Hip shaping: (K12, K2tog) ×4 → 52; K 3 rnds even.
4. Waist gentle taper: (K11, K2tog) ×4 → 48; K 4 rnds.
5. Belly/fullness: (K6, Kfb) ×6 → 54; K 6 rnds even.
6. Chest & neck: (K7, K2tog) ×6 → 48; K 2 rnds; (K6, K2tog) ×6 → 42; K 1 rnd; (K5, K2tog) ×6 → 36.
7. Neck finish: K 1 rnd, then BO 6 sts centered at front to create a slight neckline scoop → 30 sts remain at back; leave long tail to close later when attaching head.

Arms (make 2, oatmeal; cuffs blue-grey later; 3.0 mm)

1. CO 8 sts, join.
2. (K1, Kfb) ×4 → 12 sts; K 4 rnds.
3. (K2, Kfb) ×4 → 16 sts; K 10 rnds even (forearm).
4. Hand shaping: (K2, K2tog) ×4 → 12; K2tog ×6 → 6; BO, stuff lightly.
5. Cuffs: Pick up 12 sts around wrist with blue-grey; K1, P1 rib for 5 rnds, BO.

Head (oatmeal; 3.0 mm)

1. CO 8 sts, Kfb all → 16.
2. (K1, Kfb) ×8 → 24.
3. (K2, Kfb) ×8 → 32.
4. (K3, Kfb) ×8 → 40.
5. (K4, Kfb) ×8 → 48.
6. Work 6 rnds even.
7. Cheek increase band: (K5, Kfb) ×8 → 56; K 4 rnds even.
8. Eye placement: After rnds above, insert 8–9 mm eyes between rounds 12–13, spaced 9 sts apart.
9. Crown shaping: (K5, SSK) ×8 → 48; K 1 rnd; (K4, SSK) ×8 → 40; K 1; (K3, SSK) ×8 → 32; K 1; (K2, SSK) ×8 → 24; stuff and sculpt cheeks; (K1, SSK) ×8 → 16; SSK ×8 → 8; BO and weave in.
10. Embroider a small inverted-triangle nose and short Y-mouth with brown.

Ears (make 2, oatmeal; 3.0 mm)

1. CO 8 sts, (K1, Kfb) ×4 → 12; K 2 rnds.
2. (K2, Kfb) ×4 → 16; K 8 rnds.
3. (K6, K2tog) ×2 → 14; K 4 rnds.
4. (K5, K2tog) ×2 → 12; K 6 rnds; BO, flatten; sew at a slight backward angle ~2.2 cm apart.

Assembly (bunny)

• Sew head firmly to neckline opening, shaping the neck into a gentle slope.
• Attach arms slightly forward on the chest line to hold the satchel/ sketchbook.
• Hide tails; block lightly if needed.

Clothing & Accessories

Chinos (sand; 3.25–3.5 mm)

Worked as two legs then joined with short-row seat to mimic tailored fit.

Legs (make 2):

1. CO 24 sts, join; K1, P1 rib 4 rnds (waistband fold).
2. Switch to st st; K 10 rnds.
3. (K3, Kfb) ×6 → 30 sts for upper thigh; K 6 rnds.
4. Place both legs on needles; CO 4 sts at crotch; join → 64 sts in total.
5. Body of trousers: K 8 rnds.
6. Seat shaping (short-rows): Work 10 short-rows centered at back (wrap & turn every 3 sts), then knit one full rnd.
7. Cuffs: Switch to oatmeal (to match rolled cuff look), K 5 rnds, P 1 rnd, K 5 rnds, BO. Fold to create the visible roll just above shoes.

Cardigan (blue-grey; 3.25–3.5 mm)

Worked bottom-up, flat at fronts, seamless raglan-style yoke in the round after joining.

1. Back: CO 40 sts, K1, P1 rib 5 rows; work st st 18 rows. Place on holder.
2. Left Front: CO 20 sts, rib 5 rows; work st st 18 rows.
3. Right Front: as Left Front.
4. Join at underarm: Arrange pieces on one circular; CO 2 sts between each piece for underarm seams → 84 sts. Place markers at front edges and raglan corners (4 markers).
5. Yoke shaping (every RS row): At each raglan marker: SSK, K to 2 sts before next marker, K2tog. Work 8 shaping rows, alternating with WS purl rows → reduces to 52 sts.
6. Neckline/V-front: On RS rows, at each front edge, K2tog 6 times (every other RS row) to open a modest V.
7. Button band & collar: Switch to K1, P1 rib across all sts for 6 rows; BO in rib. Pick up along the right front edge 3 buttonholes (YO, K2tog) evenly on row 3; sew buttons on left front to align.
8. Sleeves (pick up): Around each armhole, pick up 28 sts; K1, P1 rib 4 rnds, then st st 10 rnds; finish with a rolled cuff: K 3 rnds, P 1 rnd, K 3 rnds; BO.
9. Sew underarm gaps neatly; weave in ends.

Scarf (grey; 3.25–3.5 mm)

• CO 6 sts, work garter stitch for 26–28 cm (10–11″).
• BO; lightly block so it drapes under the cap brim and above cardigan collar.

Flat Cap (blue-grey; 3.25–3.5 mm)

Crown is worked in wedges; visor added later.

1. Crown: CO 8 sts, join; (Kfb) around → 16.
2. (K1, Kfb) ×8 → 24.
3. (K2, Kfb) ×8 → 32.
4. Cont increasing every other rnd as (K n, Kfb) ×8 until 72 sts (gives the soft paneled look). K 6 rnds even.
5. Band: Work K1, P1 rib for 6 rnds; BO in rib.
6. Top button: CO 6 sts, K 4 rows I-cord, fasten into a small nub; sew at crown center.
7. Visor: CO 14 sts, work garter 6 rows; on next RS: K2tog, K to last 2, SSK; WS knit; rep twice more to gently taper; BO. (Optional thin wire/pipe cleaner sewn inside for shape—secure ends safely).
8. Stitch visor to the band; place cap slightly forward and tack at two tiny points so it stays jaunty.

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Satchel (cognac; 3.25–3.5 mm)

Bag is a textured rectangle folded with a flap; strap is I-cord.

1. Body (linen stitch look): CO 18 sts. Row 1 (RS): K1, Sl1 wyif rep; Row 2: Sl1 wyib, K1 rep. Repeat Rows 1–2 for 36 rows.
2. Fold at 24th row so you have 12 rows as flap. Seam sides of the lower portion to form the pocket.
3. Edge: Pick up around flap edge and I-cord bind-off or single crochet edge for firmness.
4. Strap: Knit I-cord 3 sts for 28–30 cm, attach to side seams.
5. Closure: Sew a tiny button or use a loop made from chained I-cord.

Sketchbook (cream & tan; 3.0–3.25 mm)

1. Cover: CO 12 sts, st st 10 rows; BO.
2. Pages: Cut a small rectangle of felt or folded paper and slip it inside the knit cover.
3. Elastic band detail: CO 3 sts, knit I-cord 12–14 rows in tan, wrap around cover and stitch ends together on the back.
4. Place under one paw; you can tack a hidden stitch to keep it from sliding.

Finishing & Assembly Order (to match the photo precisely)

1. Dress bunny in chinos first; roll cuffs so the oatmeal fold shows just above the shoes.
2. Put on cardigan and fasten three buttons.
3. Wrap the scarf once and tuck ends down.
4. Place satchel strap from right shoulder to left hip; sew one invisible tack under the strap at shoulder so it lies flat.
5. Sit bunny on a wooden surface; angle feet slightly outward; tie brogue laces with small bows.
6. Position sketchbook under the left paw.
7. Pop on the flat cap, tilted slightly forward; tack two tiny stitches (removable) to keep its angle.
8. Lightly steam-block garments (avoid the stuffed body).
9. Photograph with soft natural light against a pastel, real-life background for the exact look.

Quality Control (for a 100% match)

• Head shape: Before closing crown, pinch cheeks and add a touch more stuffing to the lower sides for that gentle smile.
• Eye line: Make sure eyes are level and ~1.8 cm apart; nudge with the tapestry needle if needed.
• Cap proportion: Crown should overhang the band a little; visor short and firm, not floppy.
• Cardigan V: Verify the three buttons align and the V-front does not gape; adjust blocking if needed.
• Satchel drop: Bottom of bag should rest against the left thigh.
• Shoes: Keep toe roundness; check brogue dots are centered.

Care & Safety

Spot-clean garments; avoid soaking the stuffed body. If the toy is for a baby/toddler, replace safety eyes with embroidered eyes and omit wire in the visor.

Yarn & Color Map (quick reference)

• Fur: Oatmeal/Cream
• Legwear (Chinos): Sand/Beige
• Cardigan & Cap: Blue-grey
• Scarf: Light/Mid grey
• Shoes & Satchel: Cognac/Brown
• Sketchbook: Cream cover with Tan band