Intro: Maple Latte Bunny wears a pumpkin-orange beret with a maple-leaf appliqué, a honey gold cropped jacket over a cream mock-turtleneck, a ribbed maple skirt with leaf motif, and pumpkin bow shoes. Accessories: a cream tote with maple leaf and a latte cup with whipped cream (plus a tiny display mug).
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Abbreviations (US Terms)
- CO cast on
- BO bind off
- K / P knit / purl
- St(s) stitch(es)
- Rnd(s) / Row(s) rounds / rows
- PM / SM place / slip marker
- KFB knit front & back (inc 1)
- M1L / M1R make 1 left / right
- K2tog / SSK right- / left-leaning decrease
- Tbl through back loop
- Yo yarn over
- I-cord knit tube (K, slide to other needle tip, do not turn)
- Rpt repeat
- Beg / Cont beginning / continue
Materials
- Yarn (Worsted/Aran weight, wool or wool-blend for structure):
- Bunny body: oatmeal – 60 g
- Beret & shoes & skirt: maple/pumpkin orange – 70 g
- Jacket: honey gold – 45 g
- Mock-turtleneck top: cream – 25 g
- Tote base: cream + orange for appliqué – 15 g total
- Latte cup: caramel brown + cream scraps
- Embroidery: dark cocoa for nose/mouth
- Needles:
- US 2.5 (3.0 mm) DPNs or 32″ circular for magic loop (toy & small accessories)
- US 4 (3.5 mm) for clothing and tote
- Notions: fiberfill, tapestry needle, stitch markers, optional 2 small buttons (or knit bobbles) for jacket, a tiny washer/pebble to weight the display mug (optional), fabric glue for fixing leaf appliqués if desired.
Finished Size: approx 10.5 in / 27 cm tall including ears.
Gauge: 26 sts × 34 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in stockinette on US 2.5 worked in the round and firmly stuffed. Garments on US 4: 24 sts × 32 rows = 4″.
Construction Overview
The bunny is worked top-down: head to neck to body in one piece. Arms, legs, ears, and tail are made separately and sewn on. Clothes are removable: cream mock-turtleneck, cropped honey jacket, ribbed maple skirt with a leaf appliqué, pumpkin bow shoes, and a pumpkin beret with a leaf. Accessories include a cream tote with a maple leaf and a latte cup with whipped-cream top (plus an extra tiny mug for styling).
Bunny — Head & Body (oatmeal, US 2.5)
Head
CO 8 sts, join.
Rnd 1: KFB around (16).
Rnd 2: K.
Rnd 3: (K1, KFB) ×8 (24).
Rnd 4: K.
Rnd 5: (K2, KFB) ×8 (32).
Rnd 6: K.
Rnd 7: (K3, KFB) ×8 (40).
Rnd 8: K.
Rnd 9: (K4, KFB) ×8 (48).
Rnds 10–18: K even (build cheek depth).
Rnd 19: (K6, KFB) ×6 (54).
Rnds 20–22: K.
Rnd 23: (K7, K2tog) ×6 (48).
Rnd 24: K.
Rnd 25: (K6, K2tog) ×6 (42).
Rnd 26: (K5, K2tog) ×6 (36). Stuff firmly, keeping cheeks rounded.
Rnd 27: (K4, K2tog) ×6 (30).
Rnd 28: (K3, K2tog) ×6 (24).
Rnd 29: (K2, K2tog) ×6 (18).
Rnd 30: (K1, K2tog) ×6 (12).
Neck Cinch
Rnd 31: K2tog ×6 (6). Work 1 rnd even.
Body
Rnd 33: KFB ×6 (12).
Rnd 34: (K1, KFB) ×6 (18).
Rnd 35: (K2, KFB) ×6 (24).
Rnd 36: (K3, KFB) ×6 (30).
Rnd 37: (K4, KFB) ×6 (36).
Rnd 38: (K5, KFB) ×6 (42).
Rnds 39–50: K even ~1.75″ (4.5 cm). Stuff medium-firm.
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Hips & Close
Rnd 51: (K6, KFB) ×6 (48).
Rnds 52–54: K.
Rnd 55: (K4, K2tog) ×8 (40).
Rnd 56: K.
Rnd 57: (K3, K2tog) ×8 (32).
Rnd 58: (K2, K2tog) ×8 (24).
Rnd 59: (K1, K2tog) ×8 (16).
Rnd 60: K2tog ×8 (8). Finish stuffing; fasten off.
Ears (make 2, oatmeal, knit flat, US 2.5)
CO 10 sts.
Rows 1–4: K (garter).
Row 5 (RS): KFB, K to last st, KFB (12).
Rows 6–14: Stockinette; inc 1 each edge every RS row 3× → 16 sts; work even to row 14.
Row 15: K1, yo, K2tog across, end K1 (soft inner ridge for a natural fold).
Rows 16–24: Stockinette even.
Row 25 (RS): SSK, K to last 2, K2tog.
Rpt row 25 4× more → 6 sts.
Row 30: K2tog, K2, K2tog (4).
Row 31: K2tog twice (2). Fasten off with long tails. Block lightly and sew to head with a forward-tilted orientation like the photo.
Arms (make 2, oatmeal, US 2.5; in the round)
CO 6 sts.
Rnd 1: KFB ×6 (12).
Rnds 2–7: K.
Rnd 8: (K2, KFB) ×4 (16).
Rnds 9–13: K.
Rnd 14: (K2, K2tog) ×4 (12).
Stuff lightly (hands round, upper arm soft).
Rnds 15–21: K even. BO; flatten opening and stitch closed for a neat shoulder.
Legs & Feet (make 2, oatmeal; shoes worked separately)
CO 8 sts.
Rnd 1: KFB ×8 (16).
Rnd 2: (K1, KFB) ×8 (24).
Rnd 3: (K2, KFB) ×8 (32).
Rnds 4–6: K even (foot length).
Rnd 7: (K2, K2tog) ×8 (24).
Rnds 8–15: K even (lower leg). Stuff medium. BO long tail for sewing.
Tail (oatmeal)
CO 6 sts; Rnd 1 KFB ×6 (12).
Rnd 2: K.
Rnd 3: (K2tog) ×6 (6). Stuff and sew at center-back just above the hemline of skirt position.
Face
Embroider a small cocoa triangle nose, a short vertical stitch, and a gentle “U” mouth. Add shiny seed-stitch eyes level with nose corners, about 7 sts apart for the kind expression.
Cream Mock-Turtleneck (cream, US 4)
CO 56 sts, join, PM.
Rnds 1–8: K1, P1 rib (collar height).
Inc Rnd: (K6, M1R) ×8 (64).
Rnds 10–16: K even.
Armhole split: K 12, BO 8, K 24, BO 8, K 12.
Work flat. Row (WS): P; CO 8 over each armhole as you pass to restore circumference; PM at sides.
Work to 2.25″ total length. Hem: K1, P1 rib 4 rows; BO in pattern.
Sleeves: PU 34 sts around each armhole; K 6 rows; rib K1, P1 4 rows; BO.
Ribbed Maple Skirt with Leaf (orange, US 4)
CO 96 sts, join, PM.
Rnds 1–4: K1, P1 rib (waistband).
Rnd 5 (fold ridge): K tbl around.
Rnds 6–26: Work K4, P2 rib all around for the vertical ribbed texture (length ~2.75″).
Maple Leaf Appliqué (worked separately; see “Appliqués” below) — sew one large leaf slightly off-center toward the right hem after blocking.
Rnd 27: BO loosely in pattern.
Optional: tack the inside of the fold ridge with a few stitches for a crisp waistband.
Honey Cropped Jacket (gold, US 4 body; US 2.5 edges)
Classic short jacket with turn-down collar and single button.
Back
CO 42 sts.
Rows 1–6: K1, P1 rib.
Work stockinette to 3.5″.
Armhole shaping: BO 3 sts at beg next 2 rows; then dec 1 each side every RS row 2× → 32 sts.
Work even to 5.25″.
Shoulders: BO 8 sts at beg next 2 rows.
Neck: BO rem 16 sts.
Left Front
CO 22 sts.
Rows 1–6: K1, P1 rib.
Work to 2.6″; armhole as back (−5 sts).
Shape neck: dec 1 at neck edge every RS row 7× → 10 sts.
When equal to back shoulder, BO 10 sts.
Right Front
Work as Left, reversing shaping.
Seam shoulders and sides.
Sleeves
PU 34 sts around armhole with US 4.
Work stockinette 3.25″, decreasing 1 st each side every 6th row 4× → 26 sts.
Change to US 2.5; cuffs in K1, P1 6 rows; BO.
Front Edges & Collar (US 2.5)
PU 56 sts along each front; K1, P1 rib 6 rows.
On left front, create one buttonhole Row 4: K2, yo, K2tog, rib to end.
Neckline: PU ~68 sts around back neck and down V edges; K1, P1 6 rows; BO.
Sew a small wood button or knit bobble opposite the eyelet.
Pumpkin Beret with Maple Leaf (orange + leaf color, US 4)
Band
CO 72 sts, join.
Rnds 1–6: K1, P1 rib.
Crown
Inc Rnd: K6, KFB around (84).
Work 6 rnds even.
Dec Rnds: (K10, K2tog) around (77). Next rnd (K9, K2tog) (70). Continue, shortening the gap by 1 each rnd until (K1, K2tog) around (~14 sts).
Next: K2tog around (7). Draw tight. Add a 3-st i-cord nub (4 rows) to center.
Maple Leaf Appliqué (large) — see below; sew to left front of band.
Pumpkin Bow Shoes (US 2.5; orange with honey/cream soles)
Soles (cream or honey, make 2)
CO 6 sts.
Row 1: K.
Row 2: KFB, K to last st, KFB (8).
Rpt Row 2 4× more → 16 sts.
K 3 rows even.
Dec Row: SSK, K to last 2, K2tog.
Rpt decs until 8 sts. BO.
Uppers (orange)
PU 28 sts around each sole; join.
Rnds 1–3: K (sidewall).
Rnd 4: (K5, K2tog) ×4 (24).
Rnd 5: K.
Split for throat: work flat over front 12 sts for 4 rows, dec 1 at each throat edge every RS row twice for a shallow V; BO front.
Heel cup: Join yarn to remaining 12 sts; K 3 rnds; BO.
Bows (make 2)
CO 6 sts; K 10 rows; BO. Wrap center tightly and sew across throat.
Appliqués — Maple Leaves (two sizes, orange for skirt & beret; cream leaf for tote uses same chart in contrast)
Work flat on US 2.5.
Large Leaf (for skirt & beret; make 2–3 as needed)
CO 3 sts.
Row 1 (RS): KFB, K1, KFB (5).
Row 2 (WS): P.
Row 3: KFB, K3, KFB (7).
Row 4: P.
Row 5: K2, yo, K1, yo, K2, then M1 at each end (11).
Row 6: P.
Row 7: Work SSK, K2, CDD (sl1-K2tog-psso), K2, K2tog with yo before and after the CDD to form lobes (11).
Row 8: P.
Row 9: For side points, on RS divide the work visually: (SSK, K1, yo), K1, (yo, K1, K2tog) with edge M1 if needed to keep shape (~11).
Row 10: P.
Row 11: SSK, K to last 2, K2tog.
Row 12: P.
Repeat rows 11–12 twice more then BO.
Steam lightly; embroider a center vein and two side veins with duplicate stitch in a slightly darker shade.
Small Leaf (for beret nub or extra detail)
CO 2 sts; Row 1: KFB, K (3). Row 2: P. Row 3: KFB, K1, KFB (5). Row 4: P. Row 5: SSK, K1, K2tog (3). Row 6: P. Row 7: K3tog. Fasten off.
Cream Tote with Leaf (cream + orange, US 4)
Body (flat)
CO 18 sts in cream.
Rows 1–2: K.
Rows 3–24: On RS rows work [K2tog, yo] across; on WS rows P across (mesh panel).
Rows 25–26: K. BO.
Fold to form a rectangle; seam sides.
Top Rim
PU 26 sts around opening with cream; K1, P1 rib 6 rows; BO.
Strap
I-cord 3 sts for 7″; sew to inside of rim as a single shoulder strap.
Leaf Appliqué for Tote
Make one large leaf in orange; sew centered on tote front.
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Latte Cup with Whipped Cream (caramel + cream, US 2.5)
Cup Body (caramel)
CO 18 sts, join.
Rnds 1–6: K for straight sides.
Rnd 7: P around (cup ridge).
Rnds 8–10: K.
BO and seam a small base disk (CO 6, work 1 rnd KFB to 12, 1 rnd K, BO).
Handle
I-cord 3 sts, length 1.5″; sew to side.
Whipped-Cream Cap (cream)
CO 6 sts, join.
Rnd 1: KFB ×6 (12).
Rnd 2: (K1, yo, K1) around to create soft swirls.
Rnd 3: K tbl to close eyelets.
Rnd 4: (K2tog) ×6 (6).
Stuff very lightly; draw closed and set on cup so it domes.
Tiny display mug: repeat with 12 CO and only 4 rnds tall; add a tiny stitched “button” dot on the side to echo the table prop.
Assembly
- Sew legs to body base, toes turned slightly outward for stability.
- Attach arms at shoulder line so the right hand can present the latte and the left can rest near the tote strap (or hang naturally).
- Ears: whipstitch along head curve with a forward tilt.
- Dress order: mock-turtleneck → skirt → jacket → shoes → beret.
- Sew or tack maple leaves: one on skirt lower front, one on beret’s left side; keep edges slightly raised for a real-felt look.
- Hang tote from left shoulder; place latte mug in the right paw with 1–2 invisible tacking stitches if displaying. Set the tiny mug on the table near the right foot.
Finishing & Styling
- Stitch definition: Use the tighter gauge on the toy (US 2.5) for crisp, realistic stitches; garments on US 4 give soft drape—exactly the look in the photo.
- Blocking: Light steam only; smooth the jacket fronts and the skirt ribs vertically so the leaf appliqué sits flat.
- Beret fit: If loose, work the band with 68 sts instead of 72 or run a thread of clear elastic through the rib.
- Shoe security: Add a tiny stitch at each heel to keep bows centered.
- Display: Style on a wooden table sprinkled with autumn leaves and warm natural light for the cozy maple-latte mood.
Troubleshooting
- Skirt rides up: Add 8 sts at CO (multiple of 6) and keep the K4/P2 rib; or work 2 extra rounds before the waistband fold ridge.
- Jacket gapes: Move button ¼” inward or add a hidden snap; for all-yarn option, sew a small bobble as a button.
- Tote too floppy: Thread a spare i-cord or fishing line through the rim for structure (remove for child-safe gifting).
- Cup tilts: Hide a small washer in the base or stitch the bottom to the hand.
Recap
This pattern produces the exact Maple Latte Bunny shown: oatmeal bunny with forward-tipped ears, pumpkin beret with maple leaf, honey cropped jacket over a cream mock-turtleneck, ribbed maple skirt with leaf, pumpkin bow shoes, cream tote with leaf, and a latte cup crowned with soft whipped cream—plus a tiny extra mug for the tabletop scene. Enjoy your cozy autumn friend!
