Introduction
Meet the Mini Meteorologist Bunny—a photo-accurate, hand-knit plush styled like a tiny weather reporter: mint cap embroidered SUN • CLOUD • RAIN, cream sweater with three weather icons (sun, cloud, rain), mint scarf, pleated mint skirt, cream-and-mint sneakers, and two reporter tools—a round radar crossbody bag with a spinning arrow and a handheld microphone. There’s also a small knit forecast board used as a prop on the chair arm.
Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.
Form & Proportion Study
- Overall height (standing): ~10–10.5″ (25–27 cm).
- Head: Round-oval with soft cheeks; head ≈ 40–42% of total height.
- Ears: Upright and slightly splayed; mounted just behind the cap edge with a subtle forward tilt.
- Face: Small black eyes centered; short chocolate-brown nose and smile.
- Body: Cylindrical torso; flat seat hidden by skirt but helpful for stability.
- Arms: Slim tubes, light stuffing only in the hands; sweater sleeves rolled once.
- Legs/Feet: Short columns; socks hidden; sneakers with cream toe/foxing and mint uppers with cream laces.
- Garments:
- Cap: Mint baseball cap, ribbed band, curved brim; block lettering “SUN•CLOUD•RAIN.”
- Scarf: Chunky mint rope-look.
- Sweater: Cream, round neck, rolled cuffs; icons across chest (sun in yellow, cloud in cream, gray cloud with blue raindrops).
- Skirt: Mint pleated skirt hitting mid-thigh.
- Accessories: Round crossbody radar bag (mint & deep teal) with yellow arrow that rotates; handheld microphone (dark brown head, mint handle); forecast board (deep teal tile with sun, lines, cloud/rain).
- Fabric look: Dense toy gauge; no stuffing show-through. Target gauge: 26 sts × 36 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in stockinette on US 2½ (3.0 mm).
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- k – knit
- p – purl
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- rnd(s) – round(s)
- inc – kfb (knit front & back) unless noted
- dec – k2tog (knit 2 together)
- ssk – slip, slip, knit
- pm / sm – place marker / slip marker
- BO / CO – bind off / cast on
- yo – yarn over
- dpn – double-pointed needles
- M1L / M1R – make one left / make one right
- i-cord – knit stitches without turning; slide back each row
Materials
- Yarn (DK / 8-ply, smooth, non-fuzzy):
- Bunny body: Cream, 60 g
- Cap, scarf, skirt, shoe uppers, radar teal: Mint, 35 g; Deep teal 8 g
- Sweater: Cream, 25 g
- Icons: Yellow 3 g, Gray 3 g, Blue 2 g, Dark teal 2 g
- Sneakers trim: Cream 10 g
- Microphone: Dark brown 3 g + Mint 1 g
- Lettering: Black 2 g
- Needles: US 2½ (3.0 mm) circular/DPNs for body & garments; US 1½ (2.5 mm) for i-cords/edgings/small parts.
- Notions: 8–9 mm safety eyes or black embroidery; polyester stuffing; tapestry needle; locking markers; small snap (optional for radar bag); tiny split-pin/brad (optional pivot for radar arrow); fabric-safe blush.
Construction Overview
Head → Neck → Torso (bottom closed) → Pick up legs & knit sneakers → Arms (separate) → Upright ears (separate) → Tail → Face embroidery → Cap with lettering → Rope-look scarf → Sweater with icons → Pleated skirt → Radar crossbody bag & spinning arrow → Microphone prop → Forecast board prop → Dress and finish.
Bunny – Head (Cream)
CO 8, join in the round.
Rnd 1: kfb around (16)
Rnd 2: k
Rnd 3: k1, kfb around (24)
Rnd 4: k
Rnd 5: k2, kfb around (32)
Rnd 6: k
Rnd 7: k3, kfb around (40)
Rnd 8: k
Rnd 9: k4, kfb around (48)
Rnd 10: k
Rnd 11: k5, kfb around (56)
Work even until head depth measures 2¼” (5.7 cm) from CO. Insert safety eyes 7 rnds below the last increase, 10 sts apart. Begin stuffing, building cheek pads.
📌Thank you for reading the article.
Lower head/neck shaping
Next rnd: k6, k2tog around (49)
Next rnd: k
Next rnd: k5, k2tog around (42)
Stuff more.
Next rnd: k4, k2tog around (35)
Next rnd: k3, k2tog around (28) — neck made. Do not break yarn.
Bunny – Torso (Cream)
Inc evenly by 9 sts on next rnd to 37; k 1 rnd even.
Inc evenly by 7 sts to 44; knit 12 rnds even (~2″).
Hip widening: [k6, M1R] x6 → 50 sts; knit 4 rnds even.
Bottom close:
k7, k2tog (44) → k6, k2tog (38) → k5, k2tog (32). Stuff firmly.
k4, k2tog (26) → k3, k2tog (21) → k2, k2tog (16) → k2tog around (8). Draw tight. Stitch a slightly flattened seat from the inside.
Bunny – Legs & Sneakers
Turn body upside-down. With Cream, pick up 8 sts for each leg (16 total). Work each leg separately.
Leg (Cream):
Knit 8 rnds.
Ankle: k2, k2tog twice (6). Work 2 rnds even.
Sneaker (Cream/Mint):
Rnd 1 (Cream): kfb around (12)
Rnd 2: k
Rnd 3: k1, kfb around (18)
Rnd 4: k; switch to Mint for 2 rnds; stuff foot.
Toe: [k2, k2tog] x4, k2 (14)
Next rnd: [k1, k2tog] x4, k2 (10)
Next rnd: k2tog around (5). Draw closed.
Foxing band & lace look: With Cream, pick up 18–20 sts around the color-change; k 2 rnds; BO. With Cream, make two i-cords: CO 3, knit 16 rows each; tie bows as laces.
Repeat for the other leg.
Bunny – Arms (make 2, Cream)
CO 6.
Rnd 1: kfb around (12)
Rnd 2–10: k even; lightly stuff the hand.
Rnd 11: k2, k2tog around (9)
Rnd 12–18: k; leave upper arm unstuffed for drape. BO, flatten, and sew to body 1 rnd below neck, oriented slightly forward.
Bunny – Upright Ears (make 2, Cream)
CO 10.
Rnd 1: kfb, k3 twice (12)
Rnd 2: k
Rnd 3: k1, kfb, k3 twice (14)
Rnd 4–12: k even.
Taper: k1, k2tog, k3 twice (12) → k 1 rnd → k2tog, k3 twice (10) → k 1 rnd → k2tog, k2 twice (8).
BO. Pinch bases; sew nearly vertical with a slight forward tilt (they must show above the cap).
Bunny – Tail
CO 6; kfb around (12); k 3 rnds; k2tog around (6). Stuff lightly; sew to lower back.
Mint Baseball Cap with Lettering
Band & crown:
CO 56 in Mint; join.
Rnds 1–6: k1 p1 rib (snug band).
Crown shaping:
- k7, kfb around (64); work 2 rnds even.
- k8, k2tog around (56)
- k7, k2tog (49)
- k6, k2tog (42)
- k5, k2tog (35)
- k4, k2tog (28)
- k3, k2tog (21)
- k2, k2tog (14) → draw closed.
Brim:
Pick up 32 sts centered along front band.
Row 1: k across.
Row 2: p across.
Row 3: k3, M1 repeat (≈42).
Rows 4–6: St st.
Row 7: k3, k2tog to end.
Row 8: p; BO. Steam into a soft curve.
Lettering: Using black yarn and duplicate stitch, embroider SUN • CLOUD • RAIN in all caps following the curve of the crown.
Rope-Look Scarf (Mint)
CO 3; knit i-cord 60 rows on US 1½. BO. Wind the cord twice around the neck and seam the ends invisibly at the back to form the chunky wrapped scarf seen in the image.
Cream Sweater with Weather Icons
Body (in the round):
CO 76 in Cream; join.
Rnds 1–3: k1 p1 rib.
Rnds 4–16: k even (smooth torso).
Divide for armholes and work flat: split 38/38.
Back (flat):
Row 1 (RS): k 38.
Row 2: p 38.
Row 3: BO 4, k to end (34).
Row 4: BO 4, p to end (30).
Work 2 rows even; hold.
Front (flat): work to match (30).
Join shoulders: Three-needle BO 4 sts per shoulder, leaving a modest crew neck opening.
Neckband: Pick up around neckline in Cream; k1 p1 rib 2 rows; BO neatly.
Rolled sleeve bands:
Pick up 36 sts around each armhole; knit 4 rnds; BO. The edge will roll outward like the photo.
Chest icons (duplicate stitch/embroidered): Center three motifs horizontally, mid-chest.
- Sun (left): Small yellow circle (French knots or filled duplicate stitch) with short straight-stitch rays.
- Cloud (center): Puffy cream oval using duplicate stitch.
- Rain cloud (right): Gray oval with three short blue duplicate stitches as raindrops below. Keep spacing even.
📌Thank you for reading the article.
Pleated Skirt (Mint)
Waistband:
CO 60 in Mint; join.
Rnds 1–3: k1 p1 rib.
Rnd 4: p (turning ridge).
Rnd 5: k.
Pleat setup (in the round):
Work [k5, p1] around for 4 rnds (this creates pleat ditches).
Increase for fullness: On next rnd, k5, M1, p1 repeat → 70 sts.
Pleat depth: Continue [k5, p1] for 10 more rnds.
Hem: k1 p1 rib 3 rnds; BO loosely. The skirt length should hit mid-thigh; the purl columns form crisp pleats.
Radar Crossbody Bag (Round)
Front/back disks:
With deep teal, CO 6; join.
Rnd 1: kfb around (12)
Rnd 2: k1, kfb around (18)
Rnd 3: k2, kfb around (24)
Rnd 4: k3, kfb around (30)
Rnd 5: k4, kfb around (36)
Rnd 6: k5, kfb around (42) → about 2.3″ diameter. BO leaving long tails.
Side wall (mint):
CO 60; knit flat 6 rows garter; BO. Seam short ends to form a ring; mattress-stitch ring between the two disks to make a shallow round bag.
Radar grid:
With Mint and Cream, duplicate stitch a circular grid on the front disk: a central dot, 4 radiating lines, and two concentric rings.
Spinning arrow:
Knit a tiny yellow triangle: CO 3; k 1 row; Row 2 k1, k2tog; Row 3 k2tog; fasten off. Attach with a tiny split-pin/brad through the center front so it rotates (or stitch loosely through a small bead to allow swiveling).
Strap:
CO 3 in Mint; i-cord 28–30 rows; BO. Sew at bag sides so it wears from the bunny’s right shoulder to left hip.
Closure (optional): Add a small snap under the top edge or leave it open as in the photo.
Microphone Prop
Head (dark brown):
CO 6; kfb around (12) → k 1 rnd → k1, kfb (18).
Work 2 rnds even; k2tog around (9); stuff lightly; draw closed.
Handle (mint):
Pick up 6 sts from the base; k 6 rnds; BO.
Cable (optional): CO 2; i-cord 12 rows; attach to handle base.
Forecast Board Prop (Deep Teal)
Work flat as a small square tile.
CO 24 in deep teal; Rows 1–6: garter (k all rows).
Rows 7–26: St st; BO; add a 4-row garter border by picking up around edges and knitting garter for a neat frame.
Icons: With Cream, duplicate stitch: top-left sun (circle + short rays), two cream lines for “text,” right side large cloud with white outline and blue duplicate-stitch raindrops below, small cloud at bottom-right.
Face & Finishing Touches
- Embroider a tiny V-nose and short smile with chocolate brown.
- Add a light blush to cheeks.
- Weave in all ends inside garments and accessories.
- Steam lightly to settle ribs and pleats (avoid direct steam on stuffed body).
Dressing Order
- Pull on sweater first; seams at back.
- Slide on skirt; align pleats evenly.
- Wind the scarf around neck twice and secure invisibly at the back.
- Fit cap low on forehead; ears remain visible above.
- Put on sneakers, thread i-cord laces, tie small bows.
- Drape radar bag crossbody; rotate arrow to point “NE.”
- Place microphone in right hand; set forecast board on a nearby surface for photos.
Blocking & Care
Steam-block garments and accessories only at low heat, shaping the cap brim, skirt pleats, and scarf coils while warm. Spot clean with cool water and mild soap; air-dry flat. Store detachable pieces (bag, mic, board) separately to preserve edges and shapes.
Quick Photo-Match Checklist
- Mint cap with curved brim and SUN • CLOUD • RAIN lettering.
- Cream sweater with three chest icons: sun, cream cloud, gray cloud + blue raindrops.
- Mint rope-look scarf snug around neck.
- Mint pleated skirt, mid-thigh.
- Cream-and-mint sneakers with cream laces and foxing.
- Radar crossbody bag (round, teal grid, yellow spinning arrow).
- Microphone in hand and forecast board prop nearby.
- Upright ears visible above the cap; friendly brown-stitched smile.
