Pumpkin Spice Bunny is a cozy knitted bunny doll wearing a burnt-orange sweater dress with a cream collar, dark brown beret, and matching Mary Jane shoes. She carries a tiny pumpkin spice latte crossbody bag and a small pumpkin with green leaves – perfect for autumn café photos.
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Abbreviations (US Terms)
- CO – cast on
- BO – bind off
- k – knit
- p – purl
- st / sts – stitch / stitches
- rnd / rnds – round / rounds
- kfb – knit front and back (increase 1)
- m1 – make 1 increase
- k2tog – knit 2 together
- ssk – slip, slip, knit
- pm – place marker
- sm – slip marker
- rep – repeat
- st st – stockinette stitch (knit in the round, or knit RS/purl WS flat)
All instructions use US knitting terms.
Materials
- Yarn – DK / light worsted weight
- Bunny: light warm beige
- Dress: burnt pumpkin orange
- Collar: cream
- Beret: dark cinnamon brown
- Shoes: same dark cinnamon brown
- Bag cup: light beige + caramel brown for sleeve
- Bag whipped cream: cream
- Pumpkin accessory: bright orange + leaf green
- Leaf appliqué on dress: same leaf green
- Tiny amount of dark brown for nose and mouth
- Needles
- US 2 (2.75 mm) circular or DPNs for bunny and accessories
- US 3 (3.25 mm) for dress and beret (optional, for looser fabric)
- Notions
- 8 mm safety eyes (2)
- Polyester stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Waste yarn or stitch holders
Size & Gauge
- Gauge: approx. 28–30 sts = 4 in (10 cm) in stockinette on smaller needles with firm tension.
- Finished height: about 8–9 in (20–23 cm) standing.
Gauge does not need to match exactly, but fabric should be dense so stuffing does not peek through.
Construction Overview
Pumpkin Spice Bunny is worked from the feet up: two legs, joined into the body, then the head shaped above. Arms, ears, and tail are knit separately and sewn to the body.
The outfit and accessories are separate pieces:
- Long-sleeved sweater dress with folded cuffs, cream collar, and a leaf motif near the hem.
- Beret in dark brown.
- Simple strap Mary Jane shoes.
- Pumpkin spice latte crossbody bag with whipped cream top.
- Small pumpkin with green leaf and stem that fits in one hand.
Stuff the bunny firmly as you go to help her stand and keep the rounded shapes seen in the photo.
Bunny: Legs, Body & Head
Legs (make 2)
Using bunny color and US 2 needles, CO 8 sts. Join to work in the round.
Rnd 1: kfb around – 16 sts
Rnd 2: k
Rnd 3: (k1, kfb) around – 24 sts
Rnd 4–5: k
Shape foot:
Rnd 6: (k2, k2tog) around – 18 sts
Rnd 7: k
Rnd 8: (k1, k2tog) around – 12 sts
Stuff the foot firmly.
Leg tube:
Rnd 9–22: k – 12 sts
Stuff the leg, leaving the top few rounds softer. Break yarn on first leg and place sts on holder. Work second leg the same but leave yarn attached.
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Join Legs & Work Body
With sts of second leg on needles, k around that leg, CO 3 sts, k across first leg from holder, CO 3 sts, pm for start of rnd.
Total sts: 12 + 3 + 12 + 3 = 30 sts.
Rnd 1–4: k
Waist/tummy shaping:
Rnd 5: (k4, kfb) around – 36 sts
Rnd 6–10: k
Rnd 11: (k5, kfb) around – 42 sts
Rnd 12–18: k
Begin taper to neck:
Rnd 19: (k5, k2tog) around – 36 sts
Rnd 20–21: k
Rnd 22: (k4, k2tog) around – 30 sts
Rnd 23–24: k
Rnd 25: (k3, k2tog) around – 24 sts
Stuff the body firmly, shaping a gentle rounded tummy and slimmer chest.
Head
Continue with same piece.
Rnd 1: (k3, kfb) around – 32 sts
Rnd 2: (k4, kfb) around – 40 sts
Rnd 3: (k5, kfb) around – 48 sts
Rnd 4–11: k
Place safety eyes between Rnds 6–7, about 6–7 sts apart, centered over the front.
Stuff head as you work the decreases.
Rnd 12: (k6, k2tog) around – 42 sts
Rnd 13: k
Rnd 14: (k5, k2tog) around – 36 sts
Rnd 15: k
Rnd 16: (k4, k2tog) around – 30 sts
Rnd 17: (k3, k2tog) around – 24 sts
Rnd 18: (k2, k2tog) around – 18 sts
Rnd 19: (k1, k2tog) around – 12 sts
Stuff firmly, smoothing the sides with your hands.
Rnd 20: (k2tog) around – 6 sts
Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull tight, and secure. Weave in end.
Arms (make 2)
With bunny color and US 2 needles, CO 8 sts. Join.
Rnd 1: kfb around – 16 sts
Rnd 2–4: k
Shape hand:
Rnd 5: (k2, k2tog) around – 12 sts
Rnd 6–16: k
Lightly stuff arm from hand up, leaving the top 3–4 rnds soft.
Rnd 17: (k2tog) around – 6 sts
Cut yarn, draw through sts, and fasten off. Flatten the top slightly for sewing.
Ears (make 2)
Worked flat.
CO 10 sts in bunny color.
Row 1 (WS): p
Row 2 (RS): kfb, k8, kfb – 12 sts
Row 3: p
Row 4: kfb, k10, kfb – 14 sts
Rows 5–15: st st (RS k, WS p).
Taper:
Row 16 (RS): ssk, k10, k2tog – 12 sts
Row 17: p
Row 18: ssk, k8, k2tog – 10 sts
Row 19: p
Row 20: ssk, k6, k2tog – 8 sts
Row 21: p
Row 22: ssk, k4, k2tog – 6 sts
Row 23: p
Row 24: ssk, k2, k2tog – 4 sts
Row 25: p
Row 26: ssk, k2tog – 2 sts
Cut yarn, pull through last 2 sts. Use cast-on tail for sewing. Shape each ear by folding slightly along its length so it sits straight up but with a soft curve.
Tail
With bunny color, CO 6 sts, join.
Rnd 1: kfb around – 12 sts
Rnd 2: k
Rnd 3: (k1, k2tog) around – 8 sts
Stuff lightly.
Rnd 4: (k2tog) around – 4 sts
Cut yarn, pull tight, and secure.
Face Embroidery
With dark brown yarn:
- Stitch a small rounded triangle nose a couple of rounds below the eyes.
- Add a short vertical stitch and two gentle curved stitches for the smile.
Secure ends inside the head.
Basic Assembly
- Sew ears to the top of the head, spaced so they stand upright through the beret later.
- Attach arms at the sides of the body, just below the neck, angled slightly forward so one can hold the pumpkin and the other the latte bag strap.
- Sew tail at the lower back between the legs.
Set the bunny aside and work on the autumn outfit.
Pumpkin Spice Sweater Dress
Dress is worked from the neckline down in the round with long sleeves and a plain skirt. Collar and leaf appliqué are added afterward.
Dress Body
With burnt orange and US 3 needles, CO 40 sts, join, pm.
Neck rib:
Rnd 1–3: k1, p1 around.
Yoke:
Rnd 4: k
Rnd 5: (k3, kfb) around – 50 sts
Rnd 6: k
Separate for sleeves:
Rnd 7: k12, BO 6, k16, BO 6, k16 – 38 sts remain.
Rnd 8: k12, CO 6 over gap, k16, CO 6, k16 – 50 sts again.
From here, dress is knitted in the round down the body.
Rnd 9–16: k
Waist to hem shaping:
Rnd 17: (k4, kfb) around – 60 sts
Rnd 18–28: k straight in st st, or until skirt reaches just above the bunny’s ankles.
Bottom edge:
Rnd 29–31: k1, p1 rib.
BO loosely in pattern.
Sleeves (worked in the round)
Pick up and knit 22 sts around one armhole with burnt orange yarn and US 3 needles. Join in the round.
Rnd 1–10: k
Create a soft fold at cuff:
Rnd 11–13: k1, p1 rib.
BO. Fold the cuff back once to match the photo.
Work second sleeve the same way.
Cream Collar
With cream and US 2 or 3 needles, CO 36 sts. Work flat.
Row 1 (WS): p
Row 2 (RS): k
Row 3: p
Shaping two small curved points:
Row 4 (RS):
k3, m1, k3 rep to last 3 sts, k3 – 48 sts.
Row 5 (WS): p.
Row 6 (RS): k2, m1, k4 rep to last 2 sts, k2 – 60 sts.
Row 7: p.
Row 8: k.
Row 9: p.
Row 10 (RS): BO loosely knitwise.
Fold collar around neckline of dress so the pointy ends meet at center front. Stitch inner edge to the inside of the neck rib with small, neat stitches.
Leaf Appliqué on Dress
Using leaf green and tapestry needle, embroider a medium leaf near one side of the hem and, if desired, a smaller leaf above it, mirroring the photo.
For each leaf, work a short stem in backstitch, then fill the leaf shape with several diagonal stitches. A few vein stitches in the middle enhance the shape.
Pumpkin Spice Beret
Work in the round with dark brown and US 3 needles.
CO 6 sts, join.
Crown increases:
Rnd 1: kfb around – 12 sts
Rnd 2: k
Rnd 3: (k1, kfb) around – 18 sts
Rnd 4: k
Rnd 5: (k2, kfb) around – 24 sts
Rnd 6: k
Rnd 7: (k3, kfb) around – 30 sts
Rnd 8: k
Rnd 9: (k4, kfb) around – 36 sts
Rnd 10–12: k
Decrease to fit brim:
Rnd 13: (k4, k2tog) around – 30 sts
Rnd 14: (k3, k2tog) around – 24 sts
Brim:
Rnd 15–18: k1, p1 rib – 24 sts.
BO loosely.
For the tiny stem on top of beret, pick up 3 sts from the center of crown with same yarn and work 3 rows i-cord, then BO and pull into a little nub.
The beret should sit snugly on the head, with ears emerging from its top.
Cinnamon Mary Jane Shoes (make 2)
Using dark brown and US 2 needles, CO 8 sts, join.
Rnd 1: kfb around – 16 sts
Rnd 2: (k1, kfb) around – 24 sts
Rnd 3–4: k
Shape toe/heel:
Rnd 5: (k6, k2tog) 3 times – 21 sts
Rnd 6: k
Rnd 7: (k5, k2tog) 3 times – 18 sts
Cuff:
Rnd 8–9: k
Strap:
Place 9 sts on one needle for strap side, leaving 9 sts on holder.
Row 1 (RS): k9
Row 2: p9
Row 3: k9
BO. Sew strap across instep to opposite side. Slip shoes on bunny’s feet.
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Pumpkin Spice Latte Bag
Cup Body
Using light beige and US 2 needles, CO 6 sts, join.
Rnd 1: kfb around – 12 sts
Rnd 2: (k1, kfb) around – 18 sts
Rnd 3–5: k
Switch to caramel brown for the cup sleeve.
Rnd 6–7: k in caramel.
Change back to light beige.
Rnd 8–9: k
Rnd 10: (k1, k2tog) around – 12 sts
Stuff lightly; leave a bit of space at the top for “whipped cream.”
Rnd 11: (k2tog) around – 6 sts
Cut beige, pull tight, leaving opening slightly raised.
Whipped Cream Top
Attach cream yarn to the top center.
Rnd 1: pick up and knit 6 sts around the opening.
Rnd 2: kfb around – 12 sts
Rnd 3: (k2tog) around – 6 sts
Cut yarn, pull tight and shape into a soft swirl.
Strap
With caramel yarn, CO 60–70 sts (adjust length so bag hangs from bunny’s shoulder to opposite hip). BO. Sew strap ends to opposite sides of cup near the top edge.
Place the strap over bunny’s shoulder so the cup sits centered on the front of the dress.
Small Pumpkin Accessory
Use bright orange and US 2 needles.
CO 6 sts, join.
Rnd 1: kfb around – 12 sts
Rnd 2: (k1, kfb) around – 18 sts
Rnd 3–5: k
Rnd 6: (k1, k2tog) around – 12 sts
Stuff firmly.
Rnd 7: (k2tog) around – 6 sts
Cut yarn, pull tight and secure. Pull the tail down through the center and out the bottom, then back up a few times to create gentle pumpkin segment indentations if desired.
Pumpkin Stem & Leaf
Stem: with leaf green, pick up 3 sts at top of pumpkin and work 3–4 rows i-cord. BO, leaving a short upright stem.
Leaf: CO 3 sts in green, work flat.
Row 1: k3
Row 2: p3
Row 3: kfb, k1, kfb – 5 sts
Row 4: p5
Row 5: ssk, k1, k2tog – 3 sts
Row 6: p3
Row 7: k3 together – 1 st
Cut yarn, pull through last st to close. Sew leaf next to stem so it curls slightly outward.
Secure the pumpkin into one bunny hand with a small stitch.
Final Assembly & Styling
- Dress the bunny in the burnt-orange sweater dress, easing the sleeves over the arms and letting the skirt fall smoothly over the legs.
- Sew or tack the cream collar neatly around the neckline.
- Put on the Mary Jane shoes.
- Place the beret on the bunny’s head so it tilts slightly back, with ears emerging through the top.
- Hang the pumpkin spice latte bag strap across the body, from one shoulder down to the opposite hip.
- Attach the small pumpkin into the other hand so it is clearly visible in photos.
Pumpkin Spice Bunny is now ready for cozy autumn days at your favorite café, complete with her latte, pumpkin, and warm knitted outfit.
