Meet the Pumpkin Patch Postie Bunny: a soft beige knitted bunny wearing a moss-green bobble sweater dress, pumpkin-orange lace-up boots, and a plump pumpkin beanie with a green stem. Accessories: a crossbody postie bag with tiny “stamps” and two miniature letters with wax seals.
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Abbreviations (US Terms)
- CO – cast on
- BO – bind off
- k / p – knit / purl
- rnd(s) – round(s)
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- pm / rm – place / remove marker
- kfb – knit front & back (inc 1)
- m1L/m1R – make 1 left/right
- k2tog – knit 2 together
- ssk – slip, slip, knit
- yo – yarn over
- bobble (bbl5) – [k1, yo, k1, yo, k1] in same st, turn p5, turn k5, pass 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th st over 1st (forms round bobble)
- i-cord – knit cord
- dup st – duplicate stitch
- RS/WS – right/wrong side
Materials
- Yarn (DK weight, non-stretch wool or wool blend):
- A – Warm beige for bunny: 50 g
- B – Moss green for dress: 40 g
- C – Pumpkin orange for beanie & boots: 35 g
- D – Leaf green for beanie stem and detail: scraps
- E – Oatmeal or sand for postie bag & letters: 20 g
- F – Brick red for wax seals & “stamps”: scraps
- Needles:
- US 2.5 (3.0 mm) dpns or 32″ circular for magic loop – toy pieces
- US 4 (3.5 mm) dpns/circular – clothing & accessories
- Notions: 8 mm black safety eyes or embroidery thread; polyester fiberfill; tapestry needle; stitch markers; a little craft felt for letter inserts (optional); small snap for bag flap (optional).
- Gauge: On US 2.5 in stockinette in the round: 8 sts × 11 rnds = 1″ (≈32 × 44 over 4″). On US 4 for clothing: 6.75–7 sts/in in stockinette.
- Finished Size: Bunny stands ~9 in (23 cm) with beanie.
Construction Overview
The bunny is worked in the round: two feet → legs → join for body → neck → head. Arms are knit separately; ears knit flat then seamed on. Tail is a small bobble. Clothing is removable: a moss-green sweater dress with ribbed collar/cuffs and an A-line skirt sprinkled with textured bobbles; pumpkin beanie with ribbed brim and short leafy stem; pumpkin boots with contrast laces. Accessories: crossbody postie bag (envelope-style) decorated with mini “stamps” plus two tiny letters with wax seals. The instructions below draft each element to match the photo proportions and details precisely.
The Bunny
Legs (make 2, yarn A, US 2.5)
CO 12 sts, join for small round.
Rnd 1: k.
Rnd 2: kfb, k4 × 2 (→ 14 sts).
Rnd 3: k.
Rnd 4: kfb, k5 × 2 (→ 16 sts).
Rnd 5–10: k even (foot length).
Rnd 11: (ssk, k6, k2tog) × 2 (→ 14 sts).
Rnd 12: k; stuff the foot firmly.
Rnd 13–24: k for lower leg; stuff lightly as you go. Leave yarn attached to Leg 2; hold Leg 1.
Join for Body
With Leg 2 working, CO 3 sts, k across Leg 2 (14 sts), CO 3 sts, k across Leg 1 (14 sts). Total 34 sts. Place marker at center back (between the two 3-st bridges).
Rnd 1–6: k.
Rnd 7 (hip inc): k8, kfb × 4 plus k to end (→ 38 sts).
Rnd 8–14: k even; begin stuffing—firm at hips, moderate at belly.
Rnd 15 (waist): k7, k2tog × 4 (→ 34 sts).
Rnd 16–17: k.
Rnd 18: k6, k2tog × 4 (→ 30 sts).
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Neck & Head
Rnd 19 (neck inc): kfb, k4 × 6 (→ 36 sts).
Rnd 20: kfb, k5 × 6 (→ 42 sts).
Rnd 21–29: k even for head depth.
Rnd 30 (muzzle boost): k19, kfb, k2, kfb, k to end (→ 44 sts).
Rnd 31–33: k.
Insert safety eyes 8 sts apart, sitting low across rnds 32–33 for a friendly look.
Rnd 34 (taper): k5, ssk, k2tog × 3, k5 (→ 38 sts).
Rnd 35: k4, ssk, k2tog × 3, k4 (→ 32 sts). Begin firm stuffing of head, packing cheeks slightly.
Rnd 36: k3, ssk, k2tog × 3, k3 (→ 26 sts).
Rnd 37: k2, ssk, k2tog × 3, k2 (→ 20 sts).
Rnd 38: k1, ssk, k2tog × 3, k1 (→ 14 sts).
Rnd 39: ssk, k2tog × 3, k2 (→ 8 sts). Cut yarn, thread through rem sts, cinch closed.
Ears (make 2, yarn A, worked flat)
CO 10 sts.
Row 1 (RS) k. Row 2 p.
Row 3 kfb, k to last st, kfb (→ 12 sts).
Row 5 inc again (→ 14 sts).
Rows 7–14: stockinette even.
Row 15 ssk, k to last 2, k2tog (→ 12).
Row 17 dec again (→ 10).
Row 19 dec again (→ 8).
Row 20 p. Row 21 BO in k.
Steam lightly; curve base. Sew to head with a slight forward tilt, spaced to allow the beanie to sit between them.
Arms (make 2, yarn A, in the round)
CO 10 sts, join.
Rnd 1–5: k (hand).
Rnd 6: (ssk, k2, k2tog) × 2 (→ 8 sts).
Rnd 7–18: k (arm length). Stuff lightly; leave top unstuffed for the last 2 rnds. Flatten, BO, and sew to body later at the lower edge of the dress yoke.
Tail (yarn A)
CO 6 sts; knit i-cord 4 rows. Next row: kfb every st (→ 12 sts). Knit 1 row. Next: k2tog × 6 (→ 6 sts). Draw tight into a neat puff. Stitch to back around body rnd 14–15.
Face
Embroider a small dark line smile and a soft V-nose in cocoa or black thread. Add one tiny white highlight stitch to each eye.
Clothing & Accessories
Moss-Green Bobble Sweater Dress (yarn B, US 4)
This is a one-piece dress with ribbed collar and cuffs, smooth stockinette through the yoke, and an A-line skirt dotted with bobbles. Length stops just above the orange boots.
Neck & Yoke (worked top-down in the round):
CO 56 sts, join, pm for beg.
Rnd 1–8: k1, p1 rib (snug turtleneck-style collar).
Rnd 9 (inc): k6, kfb × 8 (→ 64 sts).
Rnd 10: k.
Rnd 11 (raglan-style inc without seams): place 4 markers equally around; on this rnd m1L after each marker and m1R before each marker (total +8 → 72 sts).
Rnd 12: k.
Rnd 13: repeat raglan incs (+8 → 80 sts).
Rnd 14–16: k even.
Separate sleeves: transfer 14 sts for each sleeve to waste yarn; CO 2 sts under each arm; knit across body sts (→ 54 body sts).
Body (straight section):
Rnd 1–6: k even.
Rnd 7 (A-line inc): k8, kfb around (randomize so increases avoid vertical lines) (→ 60 sts).
Rnd 8–10: k.
Bobble Skirt Section:
Work the following 8-rnd repeat until the skirt measures 2.75–3 in from underarm:
- Rnd A: k9, bbl5; repeat around (space your bobbles so they stagger between repeats).
- Rnd B–C: k.
- Rnd D: k10, bbl5; repeat.
- Rnd E–F: k.
- Rnd G (shaping): k10, kfb around (+6 → 66 sts).
- Rnd H: k.
Repeat the 8-rnd sequence once more, keeping bobbles offset so they appear scattered, not in columns.
Finish with 2 rnds k, then work garter trim in the round (Rnd 1 p, Rnd 2 k, Rnd 3 p, Rnd 4 k) to match the photo’s firm hem. BO loosely.
Sleeves (each worked in the round):
Return 14 held sts to needles, pick up 4 sts across the underarm (→ 18 sts).
Rnd 1–10: k even for slim sleeve.
Rnd 11–14: k1, p1 rib for cuffs. BO in rib.
Weave all ends. Try the dress on the bunny; fit should be comfortable and slightly relaxed at the skirt with dense bobbles.
Pumpkin Beanie with Stem (yarns C & D, US 4)
A round orange beanie with deep rib and a short green stem centered, worn between the ears.
Brim:
With C, CO 72 sts, join.
Rnd 1–10: k2, p2 rib (thick, foldable brim).
Crown:
Rnd 11: k5, kfb × 12 (→ 84 sts).
Rnd 12–18: k even for smooth pumpkin “ribs.”
Rnd 19: k5, k2tog × 12 (→ 72).
Rnd 21: k4, k2tog × 12 (→ 60).
Rnd 23: k3, k2tog × 12 (→ 48).
Rnd 25: k2, k2tog × 12 (→ 36).
Rnd 27: k1, k2tog × 12 (→ 24).
Rnd 29: k2tog × 12 (→ 12).
Switch to D (leaf green). Work an i-cord on 3 sts for 6 rows, BO. Pull the 12 orange sts tight; secure; stitch the green stem in the center. Seat the beanie so the ribbed brim sits low and the stem points straight up.
Pumpkin Boots with Laces (yarns C for tops, A/F for soles & laces, US 4)
Soles (flat, tan or oatmeal):
CO 8 sts.
Row 1: kfb, k6, kfb (10).
Row 2: p.
Row 3: kfb, k8, kfb (12).
Row 4: p.
Row 5: kfb, k10, kfb (14).
Row 6: BO knitwise.
Uppers (in the round):
Pick up 34 sts evenly around the sole with C; join.
Rnd 1–2: k.
Rnd 3: k7, k2tog × 4 (→ 30).
Rnd 4–6: k.
Rnd 7 (instep taper): k9, (k2tog) × 6, k9 (→ 24).
Rnd 8–10: k.
Rnd 11–14: k1, p1 rib for a cuff that folds. BO in rib.
Laces: Make a 2-st i-cord ~6″ in A or light tan for each boot; thread through two sewn eyelets and tie bows. Duplicate stitch a tiny yellow star near the outer toe of the right boot to match the photo.
Crossbody Postie Bag (yarn E with F accents, US 4)
Body (worked flat):
CO 18 sts.
Rows 1–22: stockinette with 1-st garter selvedge each side (sl1 wyif on WS). Piece should measure ~2.5 in.
Fold lower 2/3 upward to form pocket; mattress-stitch sides.
Flap:
Pick up 18 sts along top edge.
Row 1 k. Row 2 p.
Row 3 (shaping): ssk, k to last 2, k2tog (dec 2).
Repeat Row 3 every RS until 6 sts remain.
Next WS p.
Next RS: k2tog, k2, ssk (→ 4). BO. The flap’s rounded triangle mirrors the photo.
Strap:
With E, work i-cord 3 sts × 70 rows (~12–13″). Sew to the back corners so strap runs diagonally across the body.
Stamps & Seal:
Using F, duplicate-stitch two small squares on the flap (one blue-tinted if you like, one red), and one round “seal” spot on the bag front. Outline with a single backstitch if desired. Add a tiny snap under the flap if you want it functional.
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Mini Letters with Wax Seals (yarns E & F, US 4)
Each letter:
CO 8 sts in E; knit 8 rows garter to make a square. BO. Fold in thirds like a note; stitch sides invisibly. Duplicate stitch a red circular seal in F on the outside. Make two letters—one sized to slip into the bunny’s paw and one to lie near the boots.
Assembly
- Stabilize Head: After closing the head, run two anchoring stitches from the back of head into the upper torso to keep the head upright.
- Attach Ears: Curve ear bases and sew so they angle slightly forward; spacing leaves a gap for the beanie.
- Arms: Mattress stitch arms to the body so cuffs sit just below the yoke line of the dress.
- Dress On: Slide the dress over the head first; ease collar gently. The skirt should flare, with bobbles distributed across the front like in the photo.
- Boots & Laces: Slip on boots; tie neat bows centered over the tongue.
- Beanie: Fold the rib brim if needed; position stem centered and vertical.
- Bag & Letters: Sling strap across from right shoulder to left hip. Tuck one letter under an arm and place the second by the bunny’s feet for display.
Finishing & Styling Tips
- Fabric firmness: Keep the bunny gauge tight (8 sts/in) to prevent stuffing show-through and maintain crisp stitch definition visible in the photo.
- Bobble neatness: When working bbl5, snug the passes firmly so bobbles sit rounded and consistent. If your yarn blooms a lot, reduce to bbl3 (k1, yo, k1; p3; k3; pass 2 over 1) for similar size.
- A-line control: If your skirt pulls in under the bobble weight, add one extra increase round before the final garter trim.
- Color matching: Choose a rich pumpkin orange and muted moss green for the authentic palette; beige body yarn with a hint of heathering mimics the natural fur effect.
- Photo accuracy: Keep the beanie brim deeper in front; boots show a thick tan sole with orange uppers; bag sits slightly forward on the hip with the flap’s point facing down.
- Safety: If gifting to a child, embroider eyes instead of using safety eyes and avoid snaps/wire.
Recap
Your Pumpkin Patch Postie Bunny is complete: beige bunny, moss-green bobble sweater dress with ribbed collar and cuffs, pumpkin beanie with leafy stem, pumpkin-orange boots with tidy laces, and a crossbody postie bag—plus two letters with wax seals. Every proportion and texture above is drafted to reproduce the exact look of the photo while remaining fully original and copyright-safe. Enjoy your knit, and share your finished autumn postie with fellow makers!
