Bramblewood Bunny Gnome Free Pattern – Knit a Whimsical Woodland Keeper

Bring a touch of enchanted forest charm to your shelf with this knitted bunny gnome, featuring a floppy-eared rabbit face nestled under a pointed, mossy hat. This cozy amigurumi project is perfect for Easter décor or a year-round woodland companion. With its soft cream body, deep moss green hat, and fluffy beard, this little keeper of the woods will add handcrafted warmth to any room. Best of all, this pattern is worked flat in simple stockinette stitch, making it an approachable project for knitters ready to try their first amigurumi.

Materials Needed

Before you begin, gather the following supplies. All yarn is worsted weight, and the project uses simple knit/purl stitches throughout.

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in cream (main body), soft brown (ears and eyes), moss green (hat), and a small amount of blush pink (nose)
• Needles: US 4 (3.5 mm) knitting needles (or size needed to achieve gauge)
• Notions: Tapestry needle for seaming and embroidery, stitch markers (optional), scissors
• Filling: Fiberfill or polyester stuffing for a firm, plump shape
• Gauge: 5 stitches and 7 rows = 1 inch in stockinette stitch (important for correct sizing)

Step-by-Step Instructions

This pattern is worked flat in pieces and seamed together. All pieces are knitted in stockinette stitch (knit on right side, purl on wrong side) unless otherwise noted. Take your time, count your stitches regularly, and you'll have a charming gnome in no time.

Head & Body (worked as one piece from bottom up)

This piece forms the entire body and head. You'll start at the bottom (the base of the gnome) and work upward to the top of the head.

1. Cast on 20 stitches with cream yarn.
2. Row 1 (RS): Knit all stitches.
3. Row 2: Purl all stitches.
4. Repeat rows 1-2 until the piece measures 2 inches from the cast-on edge, ending with a wrong-side row. This forms the lower body.
5. Increase row (RS): K1, M1 (make one), knit to the last stitch, M1, K1. You now have 22 stitches.
6. Work 5 rows in stockinette stitch (knit RS, purl WS).
7. Increase row (RS): K1, M1, knit to last stitch, M1, K1. You now have 24 stitches. This widens the chest/shoulder area.
8. Work 7 rows in stockinette stitch.
9. Decrease row (RS): K1, k2tog (knit two together), knit to the last 3 stitches, ssk (slip, slip, knit), K1. You now have 22 stitches.
10. Work 3 rows in stockinette stitch.
11. Decrease row (RS): K1, k2tog, knit to last 3 stitches, ssk, K1. You now have 20 stitches.
12. Work 1 row in stockinette stitch (purl on WS).
13. Decrease row (RS): K1, k2tog, knit to last 3 stitches, ssk, K1. You now have 18 stitches.
14. Purl one row (WS).
15. Bind off all stitches. This forms the body and head; the bind-off edge will be the top of the head. Leave a long tail for seaming.

Ears (make 2)

These floppy ears are knitted flat, folded, and seamed to create a narrow, drooping shape.

1. Cast on 6 stitches with cream yarn.
2. Row 1 (RS): Knit all stitches.
3. Row 2: Purl all stitches.
4. Repeat rows 1-2 until the piece measures 1.5 inches from the cast-on edge, ending with a wrong-side row.
5. Decrease row (RS): K1, k2tog, knit to the last 3 stitches, ssk, K1. You now have 4 stitches.
6. Purl one row (WS).
7. Bind off all stitches. Leave a long tail for sewing.
8. Fold each ear in half lengthwise (with the right side facing out) and sew the side seam to create a narrow ear shape. Set aside.

Hat

The hat is a triangular shape that tapers to a point. It's knitted from the brim upward, with decreases shaping the point.

1. Cast on 24 stitches with moss green yarn.
2. Row 1 (RS): Knit all stitches.
3. Row 2: Purl all stitches.
4. Repeat rows 1-2 until the piece measures 1 inch from the cast-on edge, ending with a wrong-side row. This is the brim of the hat.
5. Decrease row (RS): K1, k2tog, knit to the last 3 stitches, ssk, K1. You now have 22 stitches.
6. Work 3 rows in stockinette stitch.
7. Decrease row (RS): K1, k2tog, knit to last 3 stitches, ssk, K1. You now have 20 stitches.
8. Work 3 rows in stockinette stitch.
9. Decrease row (RS): K1, k2tog, knit to last 3 stitches, ssk, K1. You now have 18 stitches.
10. Work 3 rows in stockinette stitch.
11. Decrease row (RS): K1, k2tog, knit to last 3 stitches, ssk, K1. You now have 16 stitches.
12. Work 3 rows in stockinette stitch.
13. Decrease row (RS): K1, k2tog, knit to last 3 stitches, ssk, K1. You now have 14 stitches.
14. Work 3 rows in stockinette stitch.
15. Decrease row (RS): K1, k2tog, knit to last 3 stitches, ssk, K1. You now have 12 stitches.
16. Work 3 rows in stockinette stitch.
17. Decrease row (RS): K1, k2tog, knit to last 3 stitches, ssk, K1. You now have 10 stitches.
18. Work 3 rows in stockinette stitch.
19. Decrease row (RS): K1, k2tog, knit to last 3 stitches, ssk, K1. You now have 8 stitches.
20. Work 3 rows in stockinette stitch.
21. Decrease row (RS): K1, k2tog, knit to last 3 stitches, ssk, K1. You now have 6 stitches.
22. Work 3 rows in stockinette stitch.
23. Decrease row (RS): K1, k2tog, knit to last 3 stitches, ssk, K1. You now have 4 stitches.
24. Work 1 row in stockinette stitch (purl on WS).
25. Bind off all stitches. This creates a triangular hat shape that tapers to a point. Leave a long tail for sewing.

Beard

The beard is made from simple fringe attached to the bottom edge of the face. It adds that classic gnome charm.

1. Cut 10 strands of cream yarn, each 6 inches long.
2. Attach them as fringe along the bottom edge of the face (the cast-on edge of the head/body piece) using a lark's head knot. To do this, fold a strand in half, insert the loop through the edge stitch, pull the ends through the loop, and tighten.
3. Space the strands evenly across the bottom edge. Trim the beard to your desired length (about 1-1.5 inches looks great).

Assembly

Now it's time to bring your gnome to life. Take your time with the seaming for a polished finish.

1. Sew the side seam of the head/body piece: Using the long tail from the bind-off, sew the side seam from the top of the head down to the cast-on edge, leaving the bottom open. Use a mattress stitch or whip stitch for a neat seam.
2. Stuff firmly: Turn the piece right side out (if you seamed with wrong sides together) and stuff firmly with fiberfill. Make sure the body is plump and the head is well-filled. The bottom will remain open—this is the base of the gnome.
3. Sew the ears: Position the ears on the top of the head, about 1 inch apart, angled so they flop forward slightly. Sew them securely using the long tails from the ears. Weave in the ends.
4. Sew the hat: Place the hat on the top of the head, covering the area between the ears. The hat should sit at a jaunty angle, with the point bending slightly to one side. Sew it in place along the brim using the long tail from the hat. Weave in the ends.
5. Embroider the face: Using brown yarn, embroider two small eyes about 1 inch apart, positioned just below the hat brim. Use a simple satin stitch or French knot for each eye. Using blush pink yarn, embroider a small triangle nose just below and between the eyes. A few straight stitches in a triangle shape work perfectly.
6. Weave in all ends: Use your tapestry needle to weave in any remaining yarn tails inside the gnome's body or hat.

Your Bramblewood Bunny Gnome is complete! Standing about 5 inches tall, this soft, textured woodland keeper is ready to watch over your shelf, mantel, or Easter basket. The visible knit stitches and handcrafted charm make it a truly special piece. Enjoy your new friend!