Meadow Pocket Jacket Bunny – Knitting

This meadow-inspired bunny is a soft heirloom-style knitted rabbit dressed in a cream embroidered dress, a warm brown pocket jacket, a cloche hat with tiny mustard flowers, simple shoes, and a crossbody satchel. The set also includes a small hedgehog friend, a tiny notebook, a pencil, and a bundle of yellow meadow blooms. It is designed to look like a collectible handmade bunny doll, a nursery keepsake, a seasonal display piece, and a thoughtful gift for anyone searching for artisan rabbit décor or a charming knitted animal companion.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Materials

• Main bunny yarn: light beige DK wool or wool-blend for head, body, arms, and legs.
• Dress yarn: soft cream DK.
• Jacket and shoe yarn: warm medium brown DK.
• Hat yarn: pale oatmeal or light stone DK.
• Embroidery yarn: moss green, olive green, mustard yellow, and a tiny amount of dark green.
• Satchel yarn: pale beige or flax DK.
• Hedgehog yarn: pale beige, mid brown, dark brown, and cream.
• Notebook yarn: light beige and deep blue.
• Pencil yarn: cream, tan, and navy.
• Flower bundle yarn: mustard yellow and green.
• Needles: double-pointed needles or magic loop size suitable for tight DK knitting, usually US 2 to US 3.
• Optional smaller needles: one size down for accessories if you want very crisp shaping.
• Tapestry needle for sewing and embroidery.
• Stitch markers.
• Waste yarn.
• Toy stuffing.
• Black safety eyes or black embroidery thread for the eyes.
• Small snap, bead, or embroidered French knot for the satchel button.

Gauge and Fabric Notes

Use a firm gauge so the bunny holds its shape and the stuffing does not show. The fabric in the image is smooth, dense, and even, with clear stockinette columns on the face and body. Work tightly.

• Suggested gauge: about 28 to 32 stitches over 4 inches in stockinette.
• Texture goal: neat, close stitches with minimal gaps.
• Construction style: most parts are worked flat or in the round, then sewn together and lightly sculpted.

Finished Size and Proportions

The bunny in the image is tall and softly weighted, with a large pear-shaped body, long hanging ears, narrow arms, and long straight legs ending in rounded shoes.

• Finished bunny height: about 13 to 15 inches seated upright, depending on yarn and gauge.
• Head: softly oval, slightly longer than wide.
• Ears: long, flat, and draped down past the jawline.
• Body: widest at the skirt area, narrower at upper chest.
• Arms: slender tubes with gentle tapering.
• Legs: straight and slim, ending in loafers with rounded toes.

Abbreviations

• CO = cast on
• K = knit
• P = purl
• St st = stockinette stitch
• RS = right side
• WS = wrong side
• inc = increase 1 stitch
• kfb = knit into front and back
• ssk = slip, slip, knit
• k2tog = knit 2 together
• BO = bind off
• rep = repeat
• sts = stitches

Design Notes Before You Begin

This bunny is all about gentle countryside details. The shape is simple, but the styling matters. Keep the face calm and sweet, the jacket slightly cropped, and the dress full enough to flare over the lap.

The hat should sit low on the forehead, almost touching the eye line. The flower trim is tiny and spaced around the front half of the brim, with small pointed leaves or bows between the blossoms.

The dress embroidery is important. It forms vertical leafy stems across the skirt and a border of connected greenery along the lower hem. The embroidery should look neat but hand-finished, not stiff or overly perfect.

Main Bunny Overview

1. Knit the legs.
2. Knit the body upward from the lower torso.
3. Knit the head separately.
4. Knit two arms and two ears.
5. Sew and stuff the parts.
6. Shape the face.
7. Knit the dress, jacket, shoes, hat, and satchel.
8. Make the tiny hedgehog, notebook, pencil, and flower bundle.
9. Assemble everything and adjust the pose.

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Legs

Make 2 in light beige. The visible legs are slim, even, and mostly hidden by the dress. Only the lower legs and ankles show clearly, so keep them smooth and lightly stuffed.

1. CO 12 sts and join for working in the round.
2. Knit 18 to 22 rounds for the lower leg, depending on desired length.
3. Work 2 rounds with 2 small increases spaced evenly to create a subtle calf, ending with 14 sts.
4. Knit 8 more rounds.
5. Stuff lightly as you go.
6. BO or place sts on waste yarn for joining later, depending on your preferred body construction.

The legs in the image are straight rather than bent. Do not overstuff. You want a soft line, not a rigid cylinder.

Shoes

Make 2 in medium brown. These shoes resemble simple loafers or soft Mary Jane-style slippers without straps. The toe is rounded and slightly raised, with a sole edge that reads clearly against the cream leg.

1. CO 8 sts for the sole.
2. Work flat in garter or firm stockinette, increasing at both ends every other row until you have 14 sts.
3. Work 4 rows even.
4. Decrease at both ends every other row until 8 sts remain.
5. Pick up stitches all around the sole edge.
6. Knit 3 rounds to form the side wall of the shoe.
7. For the toe, work short rows across the front third until a rounded cap is formed.
8. Continue knitting the upper, decreasing gently at the sides.
9. Leave the opening large enough for the cream leg to remain visible above the shoe.
10. Sew the shoe onto the finished foot section of each leg.

The shoe should be slightly wider than the leg and sit flat at the base. A faint ridge at the front edge helps copy the look in the image.

Body

Work in light beige. The body is softly pear-shaped, broad at the lower half and narrowing toward the shoulders. Because the dress covers the torso, the shaping can be clean and simple, but the silhouette must remain rounded and full.

1. If joining live leg stitches, place both legs parallel with a gap of 4 to 6 stitches between them.
2. Join to begin body in the round, or knit the body separately and sew later.
3. Build the lower body by increasing evenly over the first few rounds until the stitch count feels generous enough for the full lower torso.
4. Knit several rounds even.
5. Add paired decreases every 4th round to taper gradually toward the chest.
6. When the body reaches chest height, work a few plain rounds.
7. Shape the upper torso with a final decrease round so the shoulders are noticeably narrower than the hips.
8. Stuff firmly at the bottom and medium-firm at the upper body.
9. Close the shoulder opening if knitting body separately, or leave it open for sewing to the head.

The body should feel stable enough to support the dress and jacket without sagging. Keep the lower half pleasantly rounded because the skirt sits over that volume.

Head

Work in light beige. The head is smooth and slightly elongated, with gentle cheek fullness and a narrow lower muzzle area. The nose is embroidered with a vertical line down to a tiny split mouth.

1. CO a small number of stitches and increase evenly every other round to form the crown.
2. Continue until the head width matches the body’s upper width comfortably but remains slightly larger.
3. Knit several rounds even for the upper head.
4. Add a tiny bit of extra length through the face area to create the soft oval shape seen in the image.
5. Begin decreasing symmetrically for the lower head.
6. Stuff firmly but not hard.
7. Before closing, insert eye position markers.
8. Close the lower opening neatly.

Place the eyes lower than the midpoint of the head and fairly wide apart. In the image, the eyes are tiny black vertical ovals or seed-like shapes, giving the bunny a calm expression.

Face Shaping

• Use a strong matching sewing thread to lightly indent the eye sockets if desired.
• Embroider the nose in brown or taupe thread.
• Make a small upside-down triangle nose centered on the muzzle.
• Add one straight stitch down from the nose.
• Add two tiny diagonal stitches at the bottom for the mouth split.

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The face is very understated. Do not add blush, eyelashes, or heavy shaping. A simple, sweet woodland expression is the goal.

Ears

Make 2 in light beige. The ears are long, flat, and soft, falling straight down from the hat line. They narrow slightly toward the tip and are sewn high on the head, but mostly hidden under the hat.

1. CO 8 sts.
2. Work flat in stockinette with edge stitches in garter if you like cleaner edges.
3. Increase at both ends every 4th row until you have 14 to 16 sts.
4. Work even for the main ear length.
5. Decrease at both ends every 6th row for a very gentle taper.
6. Round the tip with a few paired decreases.
7. BO and sew the side seams if worked flat.
8. Do not stuff, or add only a wisp of stuffing at the base.

Steam lightly or shape by hand so the ears drape smoothly. Sew them close to the crown, angled slightly forward.

Arms

Make 2 in light beige. The arms are narrow tubes with subtle widening near the upper arm. The paws are simple and unshaped, disappearing into the jacket sleeves.

1. CO 10 sts and join for working in the round.
2. Knit 10 rounds for the lower arm.
3. Increase 2 sts evenly.
4. Knit until the full arm length looks proportional to the body.
5. Stuff lightly, keeping the hands soft.
6. Flatten the upper edge and sew closed.

Sew the arms slightly below the neck line so the shoulders look relaxed. In the image, the arms hang naturally and do not stick outward.

Joining the Bunny

1. Sew the head to the body, centering carefully.
2. Sew the ears high on the head.
3. Sew the arms to the upper body.
4. Add the shoes to the lower legs if not already attached.
5. Check balance while the bunny is seated.

If needed, add a little extra stuffing into the lower body through a hidden seam. The finished bunny should sit securely with both feet forward.

Dress

Work in cream. This dress is sleeveless under the jacket, with a softly gathered skirt and a simple upper bodice. The skirt is the most visible feature, so focus on graceful fullness and clean embroidery placement.

Bodice

1. CO enough stitches to fit around the upper torso snugly.
2. Work in stockinette or very fine rib for a fitted bodice.
3. Shape slight arm openings if desired.
4. Keep the neckline simple and high enough to sit beneath the jacket.
5. Join or seam the bodice around the body.

Skirt

1. From the lower edge of the bodice, pick up stitches all around.
2. Increase generously in the first skirt round or row to create fullness.
3. Work the skirt in stockinette until it reaches just above the ankles when the bunny is seated.
4. Add tiny decreases near the hem only if the skirt is too wide. The image shows a soft bell shape, not a gathered ruffle.
5. Finish the hem with a neat edge, either a simple rolled stockinette edge or a narrow garter border.

The dress should flare over the lower body and sit smoothly under the jacket. Keep the fabric soft. It should not look stiff or heavily structured.

Dress Embroidery

This section is essential for matching the image. The front of the skirt has several evenly spaced green leafy stems rising vertically. Along the bottom hem runs a connected green vine border. The embroidery is delicate, organic, and lightly rustic.

Vertical Leafy Stems

• Use 4 to 5 columns across the front skirt.
• Place them evenly from left to right.
• Each stem should begin a little above the hem border and rise toward the mid-skirt.
• Work the center stem slightly taller than the outer stems.
• Use dark green or olive for the stem line.
• Add paired slanted leaf stitches in moss green on each side.

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Hem Vine Border

• Work a trailing vine across the front hem.
• Use a stem stitch or backstitch line in dark green.
• Add small angled leaves in moss and olive.
• Keep the line low so the cream hem remains visible.

Avoid overly thick embroidery. The image shows refined botanical detail, not bold folk-art stitching. The leaves are small and narrow, with a clean upward direction.

Jacket

Work in warm medium brown. This jacket is cropped, cardigan-like, and open at the front. It has long sleeves, ribbed edges, and two square patch pockets. Each pocket is embroidered with tiny golden meadow stems.

Back

1. CO enough stitches to span the upper back from shoulder to shoulder.
2. Work a short ribbed band for the lower edge.
3. Continue in stockinette for the body.
4. Shape gentle armholes.
5. Shape shoulders with short rows or step bind-offs.

Fronts

1. Make 2 mirrored pieces.
2. CO approximately half the back width plus edge allowance.
3. Work the same lower ribbed band.
4. Continue in stockinette.
5. Keep the front opening straight or only slightly curved.
6. Shape armhole and shoulder to match the back.

Sleeves

1. CO at the cuff.
2. Work a short ribbed cuff.
3. Increase gradually along the sleeve.
4. Continue until the sleeve reaches wrist-to-shoulder length for the bunny.
5. Set in the sleeve or sew as a simple tube sleeve, depending on your preferred construction.

Front Band and Neckline

1. Sew shoulder seams.
2. Pick up stitches around the full front opening and neckline.
3. Work a narrow rib or garter front band.
4. BO neatly so the opening lies flat.

The jacket should end above the lower half of the skirt so the embroidered dress remains clearly visible. The fit is relaxed, not tight.

Patch Pockets

Make 2 in brown. These pockets sit low on the front jacket panels and are clearly visible. They are square-ish with a soft hand-knit look.

1. CO 10 to 12 sts.
2. Work in stockinette for a small rectangle.
3. Work 2 rows garter for the top edge.
4. BO.
5. Sew each pocket onto the jacket fronts, aligned evenly.

Pocket Embroidery

Use mustard yellow, deep gold, and a little green. Each pocket holds a tiny embroidered floral sprig. This detail gives the jacket its meadow character.

• Stitch 3 or 4 upright stems from the pocket opening.
• Use green for the lower stems and foliage.
• Add mustard knots or tiny elongated stitches at the top for blooms or seed heads.
• Keep the motifs small enough to stay pocket-sized.

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Cloche Hat

Work in pale oatmeal. The hat is a fitted cloche with a rounded crown and a narrow downward brim. It sits low on the bunny’s forehead and frames the face beautifully.

1. CO a small number of stitches and work in the round from the crown, or knit flat in wedges and seam.
2. Increase evenly to shape a smooth dome.
3. Work several rounds even for the sides of the hat.
4. Increase slightly to create the lower brim.
5. Work 4 to 6 rounds for the brim depth.
6. Finish with a flexible BO so the edge curves softly outward and down.

The hat should not be floppy. It needs just enough structure to hold the cloche shape while still looking soft.

Hat Trim

The trim is a ring of tiny mustard flowers placed across the front and sides of the hat, with small pointed leaf-like tabs between them.

1. Knit or crochet tiny mustard flower nubs, about 5 in total.
2. Make small pointed tabs or folded leaf shapes in mustard or slightly darker gold.
3. Sew the flowers in a gentle arc around the front of the hat.
4. Place the pointed tabs between some flowers.

The trim should be delicate. It acts like a floral garland, not a large statement band.

Crossbody Satchel

Work in pale beige. The satchel is small, rectangular, and worn from the bunny’s left shoulder across the body to the right hip. It has a flap and a single button detail.

1. CO 8 to 10 sts.
2. Work a small rectangle for the back and front body.
3. Fold the lower section upward to form the bag.
4. Continue the upper section longer for the flap.
5. Round the flap corners slightly with tiny decreases if desired.
6. Sew the side seams.
7. Make a long i-cord or narrow knitted strap.
8. Sew the strap to the upper corners of the bag.
9. Add a tiny embroidered knot or sewn bead for the button.

Position the satchel so it rests over the right side of the skirt, exactly as seen in the image.

Mini Hedgehog Friend

This small companion sits to the bunny’s right side. The hedgehog has a round beige face, dark textured back, tiny black eyes, pale arms, a tan outfit, and a matching small hat.

Body

1. Work the lower body in tan as a rounded cone or squat oval.
2. Increase to the widest point at the tummy.
3. Decrease slightly toward the neck.
4. Stuff firmly.

Face

1. Work a small beige oval for the face front.
2. Sew onto the body front.
3. Add tiny black eyes and a small black nose.

Spines

• Use dark brown yarn.
• Make short looped strands, brushed yarn, or tiny textured stitched pieces.
• Apply to the head and back only, keeping the face clear.

Arms

• Make 2 tiny cream or pale beige tubes.
• Sew to the sides just under the head.

Tan Outfit

• Knit a simple tube or bib-like body covering in tan.
• Add a subtle neckline ridge.

Mini Hat

• Make a tiny version of the bunny’s cloche in oatmeal.
• Add a narrow brim and a small trim band.

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The hedgehog should feel compact and adorable rather than highly detailed. Its scale should be small enough to fit comfortably beside the bunny’s lower arm.

Notebook

The tiny notebook sits beside the bunny with the flower bundle resting on top. It is rectangular, pale beige, and tied or edged with a blue spine or closure detail.

1. CO a small rectangle in pale beige.
2. Work a second matching rectangle.
3. Sew together along one long edge and the bottom, leaving a slim book shape.
4. Add a blue strip at the side for the spine or wrap band.
5. Flatten lightly.

This piece does not need to open. It just needs to read clearly as a tiny field notebook.

Pencil

The pencil is a tiny decorative accessory placed across the notebook.

1. Make a narrow i-cord or twisted cord in cream or pale wood tone.
2. Add a small darker tip in navy or graphite gray.
3. Wrap one short area in blue if you want to echo the image’s accent color.
4. Secure to the notebook loosely or leave separate.

Yellow Meadow Flower Bundle

This little bouquet lies beside the bunny and notebook. It consists of several mustard yellow stems gathered with green stalks and a tied center.

1. Make 5 to 7 thin green stems using i-cord, twisted yarn, or embroidered wrapped cords.
2. Add clustered mustard stitch knots or tiny bobble-like blooms at one end of each stem.
3. Gather the stems together.
4. Tie the bundle with tan thread or yarn.

Keep the bouquet rustic and slightly uneven so it looks hand-picked.

Dressing the Bunny

1. Put the dress on first and secure it neatly at the back if needed.
2. Add the jacket over the dress.
3. Sew the pockets in place if they are not already attached.
4. Place the hat low over the forehead and over the ear bases.
5. Attach the satchel strap diagonally across the torso.
6. Set the bunny in a seated pose and adjust the skirt spread.

Styling Tips for Accuracy

• Keep the palette muted. The image uses soft countryside neutrals rather than bright tones.
• Keep the eyes tiny. Larger eyes will change the mood completely.
• Do not over-embellish the face. The charm comes from restraint.
• Let the ears hang naturally. They should frame the face under the hat.
• Make the jacket slightly cropped. It should stop above the fullest part of the skirt.
• Center the satchel carefully. It should not hide too much embroidery.

Optional Finishing Touches

You can lightly brush the hedgehog spines, add a removable stitch to anchor the hat, or place a tiny hidden weight pouch in the bunny’s lower body if you want a more stable seated pose.

If you want the set to function as shelf décor, tack the notebook and bouquet together so they stay arranged beside the bunny. If you prefer a play-friendly version, keep all accessories separate and securely sewn.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

• Check that the head is centered and the neck seam is firm.
• Adjust both ears so they fall evenly.
• Place the eyes symmetrically before final stitching.
• Keep the nose tiny and centered.
• Sew the hat low and straight, or anchor with a couple of hidden stitches.
• Position the satchel so it rests naturally against the skirt.
• Arrange the hedgehog, notebook, pencil, and flower bundle close to the bunny for the finished display.

Care Notes

• Spot clean whenever possible.
• Use cool water and mild wool wash for deeper cleaning.
• Do not twist or wring the knitted fabric.
• Reshape while damp and dry flat.
• Keep dark embroidery threads from soaking for long periods.
• Store away from direct sunlight to protect the soft natural colors.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Both shoes match in size and angle.
• Dress embroidery is balanced across the front.
• Jacket pockets are level.
• Pocket floral motifs are visible and neat.
• Hat brim sits low and even.
• Satchel strap crosses the body cleanly.
• Hedgehog scale looks small next to the bunny.
• Notebook, pencil, and bouquet are all complete.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

For long-term preservation, keep the bunny in a dry, clean place with good air flow. Wrap only in breathable cotton or acid-free tissue if storing. Avoid plastic bags for long periods, especially in humid rooms.

If dust collects on the jacket, hat, or embroidered skirt, use a very soft dry brush and work gently in the direction of the stitches. Clean accessories separately so the smallest pieces keep their shape.

When storing the set for a season, keep the hat brim supported with tissue and avoid pressing the flower trim. Store the hedgehog and small accessories in a fabric pouch so nothing pulls on the embroidery or distorts the satchel strap.