Cozy Book Café Baker Bunny is a soft beige bunny wearing a striped barista sweater, cream apron dress with pockets and plaid hem, turban-style headband, simple shoes, and a small crossbody order bag filled with tiny notebooks and a pencil, standing in a warm book café scene.
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Abbreviations (US Terms)
- k – knit
- p – purl
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- rnd(s) – round(s)
- row(s) – row(s)
- kfb – knit front and back (increase 1)
- k2tog – knit 2 together (decrease 1)
- ssk – slip, slip, knit (decrease 1)
- yo – yarn over
- CO – cast on
- BO – bind off
- pm – place marker
- sm – slip marker
- RS – right side
- WS – wrong side
Materials
- DK or light worsted weight yarn in:
- Beige/light tan – bunny body, head, ears, paws, legs, shoes
- Cream – apron dress, pockets, collar, headband, shoe cuffs
- Soft oatmeal – background of striped sweater
- Warm taupe or light brown – sweater stripes, crossbody bag
- Pale gray-blue – narrow plaid hem band of dress (optional contrast)
- Dark brown – nose, mouth, pencil tip
- Light tan or gray – tiny notebooks/pages
- Needles:
- 2.75 mm (US 2) DPNs or circular for knitting in the round
- 2.75 mm straight needles for flat pieces (ears, apron hem, notebooks, etc.)
- 2 safety eyes, 6–8 mm
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers and pins
- Small wooden or plastic button for bag flap (about 6–8 mm), or embroider a button with yarn
Gauge & Finished Size
- Approx. 30 sts x 40 rows = 4 in (10 cm) in stockinette in the round.
- Finished bunny height: about 9–10 in (23–25 cm) standing, without ears fully upright.
Use firm tension so the fabric is dense and stitches look crisp and realistic.
Notes & Construction Overview
- The bunny is worked from the feet up in one piece: legs → body → neck → head.
- Arms, ears, tail, clothes, shoes, headband, bag, and tiny stationery pieces are knit separately and sewn on.
- Stuff as you go, shaping by hand to keep the body slightly oval and the head round and smooth.
- Color names in the instructions follow the palette in Materials; feel free to substitute similar shades while keeping the cozy café mood.
Legs & Body
Legs (make 2, beige)
CO 10 sts. Join in the round, pm.
Rnd 1: kfb around (20 sts).
Rnd 2: k all.
Rnd 3: (k3, kfb) x5 (25 sts).
Rnds 4–6: k all (rounded foot).
Rnd 7: (k3, k2tog) x5 (20 sts).
Rnds 8–18: k all for lower leg. Lightly stuff the foot and leg.
Cut yarn on first leg. Work second leg the same but do not cut.
Join for Body
With second leg on needles:
Rnd 1: k20 of second leg, CO 4, k20 of first leg, CO 4 (48 sts). Place marker for start of rnd.
Rnds 2–4: k all.
Rnd 5: (k6, k2tog) x6 (42 sts).
Rnds 6–9: k all.
Rnd 10: (k5, k2tog) x6 (36 sts).
Rnds 11–14: k all.
Rnd 15: (k4, k2tog) x6 (30 sts).
Rnd 16: k all.
Stuff the body firmly as you go, especially the lower tummy so she stands upright.
Neck & Head
Rnd 17: (k3, k2tog) x6 (24 sts).
Rnd 18: k all.
Head Increases (stay in beige)
Rnd 19: (k3, kfb) x6 (30 sts).
Rnd 20: (k4, kfb) x6 (36 sts).
Rnd 21: (k5, kfb) x6 (42 sts).
Rnds 22–30: k all for the round head.
Stuff firmly, shaping into a smooth ball.
Place safety eyes between Rnds 27–28, about 7–8 sts apart.
Head Decreases
Rnd 31: (k5, k2tog) x6 (36 sts).
Rnd 32: k all.
Rnd 33: (k4, k2tog) x6 (30 sts).
Rnd 34: k all.
Rnd 35: (k3, k2tog) x6 (24 sts).
Rnd 36: (k2, k2tog) x6 (18 sts). Add stuffing as needed.
Rnd 37: (k1, k2tog) x6 (12 sts).
Rnd 38: k2tog around (6 sts).
Cut yarn, draw through remaining sts and secure inside.
Embroider a small triangular nose in dark brown just below eye level and a neat curved smile line.
Arms
Arms are beige paws with striped sleeves.
Using beige:
CO 8 sts. Join in the round.
Rnd 1: k all.
Rnd 2: (k1, kfb) x4 (12 sts).
Rnds 3–5: k all (paw).
Change to oatmeal (sleeve main color).
Rnd 6: (k2, kfb) x4 (16 sts).
Rnds 7–18: work stripes:
- Rnds 7–8 oatmeal,
- Rnds 9–10 taupe,
- Rnds 11–12 oatmeal,
- Rnds 13–14 taupe,
- Rnds 15–18 oatmeal.
Lightly stuff the paw and lower half of sleeve.
Rnd 19: (k2, k2tog) x4 (12 sts).
Rnd 20: k all.
Cut yarn, leave tail. Flatten top and sew closed.
Ears (make 2, beige, worked flat)
CO 9 sts.
Row 1 (RS): k all.
Row 2 (WS): p all.
Row 3: kfb, k7, kfb (11 sts).
Row 4: p all.
Row 5: kfb, k9, kfb (13 sts).
Rows 6–18: stockinette (k RS, p WS) for a long ear.
Row 19: k2tog, k9, ssk (11 sts).
Row 20: p all.
Row 21: k2tog, k7, ssk (9 sts).
Row 22: p all.
Row 23: k2tog, k5, ssk (7 sts).
Cut yarn, draw through remaining sts, and secure. Do not stuff. Ears will be folded slightly under the headband.
Tail
Using beige:
CO 6 sts. Join in the round.
Rnd 1: kfb around (12 sts).
Rnds 2–3: k all.
Rnd 4: (k2, k2tog) x3 (9 sts).
Stuff lightly, draw yarn through remaining sts, and pull tight to form a small ball.
Book Café Apron Dress
Dress is cream with a subtle plaid band at the hem and two front pockets.
Dress, worked in the round from hem up (cream)
CO 72 sts. Join in the round, pm.
Rnds 1–2: k1, p1 rib.
Rnds 3–10: k all for skirt.
Change to gray-blue for plaid band.
Rnd 11: k all.
Rnd 12: k2, p2 around.
Rnd 13: k all.
Change back to cream.
Rnds 14–20: k all.
Rnd 21: (k10, k2tog) x6 (66 sts).
Rnds 22–26: k all.
Rnd 27: (k9, k2tog) x6 (60 sts).
Rnds 28–30: k all – waist.
Bodice & Straps (worked flat)
Row 31 (RS): k30, turn (front), place remaining 30 sts on holder (back).
Front:
Rows 32–36: stockinette (RS k, WS p).
Row 37 (RS): k4, k2tog, k20, ssk, k4 (28 sts).
Row 38: p all.
Row 39 (RS): k4, BO 20 center sts, k4 (two strap bases of 4 sts each).
First strap:
Row 40–47: work in garter (k every row) on 4 sts.
Row 48: BO 4.
Second strap:
Place other 4 sts on needle.
Row 40–47: k 4 each row.
Row 48: BO 4.
Back:
Return to held 30 sts.
Rows 32B–38B: stockinette.
Row 39B: BO all.
Later, sew straps to back at shoulder level.
Front Pockets (make 2, cream)
CO 8 sts.
Rows 1–6: stockinette with WS purl, RS knit.
Row 7: BO.
Sew each pocket to front of dress, one on each side, near waistline, leaving the top open.
Barista Sweater (Striped)
Sweater is worn under the dress; body cream, sleeves striped.
Body
Using cream, CO 60 sts. Join in the round.
Rnds 1–4: k1, p1 rib.
Rnds 5–18: k all.
Separate for armholes and neckline:
Row 19 (RS): k30 (front), turn; place 30 sts for back on holder.
Front:
Rows 20–24: stockinette.
Row 25 (RS): k3, k2tog, k22, ssk, k3 (28 sts).
Row 26: p all.
Row 27 (RS): BO 8 center sts, k10 (right shoulder), leave 10 sts on holder (left).
Right shoulder:
Rows 28–30: stockinette on 10 sts.
Row 31: BO 10.
Left shoulder:
Place remaining 10 front sts on needle.
Rows 28–30: stockinette.
Row 31: BO 10.
Back:
Return 30 back sts to needle.
Rows 20B–24B: stockinette.
Row 25B: k all.
Row 26B: p all.
Row 27B: BO 30.
Sew shoulder seams.
Sleeves (striped, pick up at armholes)
Using oatmeal, pick up 26 sts evenly around armhole.
Rnd 1: k all.
Rnd 2–3: k all in oatmeal.
Rnd 4–5: knit in taupe.
Rnd 6–7: knit in oatmeal.
Rnd 8–9: knit in taupe.
Rnd 10–15: knit in oatmeal.
Rnds 16–19: switch to cream and work k1, p1 rib. BO in rib.
Repeat for second sleeve.
Peter Pan Collar
Using cream and straight needles:
CO 44 sts.
Row 1 (WS): p all.
Row 2 (RS): k2, yo, k2tog across.
Row 3: p all.
Row 4: k3, k2tog across (reducing slightly).
Row 5: BO.
Wrap the strip around the sweater neckline and sew along the inside edge, allowing the decorative outer edge to fold over as a soft collar. Add a tiny yarn “button” at the front if desired.
Turban-Style Headband
Using cream:
CO 10 sts.
Rows 1–60: k all (garter stitch) for a long strip that fits snugly around the head plus a knot.
BO.
Twist the strip once at the center, then wrap around the head so the twist sits at the front between ears. Sew the ends together at the back. Use a few extra stitches to pinch the twist, shaping it into a turban-style knot.
Shoes
Shoes are beige with a subtle rib cuff.
Using beige:
CO 12 sts.
Row 1: k all.
Row 2: p all.
Row 3: kfb, k10, kfb (14 sts).
Row 4: p all.
Row 5: kfb, k12, kfb (16 sts).
Rows 6–8: stockinette.
Row 9: k2tog, k12, ssk (14 sts).
Row 10: p all.
Row 11: k2tog, k10, ssk (12 sts).
Change to cream.
Rows 12–15: k1, p1 rib.
Row 16: BO in rib.
Sew back seam. Fit shoes on feet and tack soles lightly to legs.
Crossbody Order Bag
Using taupe:
CO 12 sts.
Rows 1–12: stockinette.
Row 13: BO.
Fold the lower third up to form a pocket. Sew sides. The remaining third is the flap.
For strap: CO 60 sts, BO to make a flat chain, or knit a 2-st I-cord to desired length. Sew strap ends to sides of bag.
Sew a tiny button or knot of yarn to the flap and a loop of yarn to the pocket edge if you want it to close.
Tiny Notebooks & Pencil
Notebook Covers (make 2)
Using light tan or gray:
CO 6 sts.
Rows 1–4: stockinette.
Row 5: BO.
Fold in half like a book. Slide a bit of folded scrap paper or felt inside and tack lightly so it looks like pages. Place one notebook inside bag and one peeking from dress pocket.
Pencil
With taupe, CO 3 sts. Work 4 rows in I-cord.
Switch to dark brown for 2 rows. BO and weave ends to shape one end pointed. Place pencil in pocket or bag.
Assembly
- Ears – Pin ears to the top sides of the head, angling slightly outward so they peek beneath the headband. Sew securely.
- Arms – Attach arms at shoulder level, with slight forward angle so the bag can hang naturally. Sew flat tops firmly.
- Tail – Sew tail at lower back of body.
- Sweater & Dress – Put sweater on first, easing arms through sleeves. Slide dress on from feet up. Sew strap ends to back at shoulder height. Adjust collar to sit neatly over the dress straps.
- Shoes – Put on shoes and secure with small stitches at soles if desired.
- Headband – Position turban headband around head, adjust twist at front between ears, and secure with a few hidden stitches.
- Bag & Accessories – Place notebooks and pencil in bag and dress pocket. Hang bag strap across body from one shoulder to opposite hip and tack at shoulder so it stays in place.
Finishing Touches
Weave in all remaining ends neatly inside the pieces. Gently massage the stuffing to smooth any bumps and ensure the bunny stands evenly. Lightly steam-block the dress hem and headband if needed, keeping steam away from safety eyes.
Your Cozy Book Café Baker Bunny is ready to serve coffee and pastries among the bookshelves, with every knitted detail—from turban headband to little order bag—matching the warm, handmade look of the original scene.
