Bunny Sweater Knitting Pattern PDF | Easy Rabbit Pet Sweater Pattern

Knit a cozy, lightweight sweater for your rabbit with this Bunny Sweater Knitting Pattern PDF.

The Cozy Bunny Sweater is worked flat from the neck down and then folded around the rabbit’s body and seamed along the underside, leaving a belly opening for comfort and movement.

Designed for most rabbits approximately 3–6 lb, this pattern uses an adjustable body length so you can customize the sweater to your rabbit’s individual proportions.

Pattern Details

• Pattern Type: Digital knitting pattern PDF
• Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
• Construction: Worked flat from the neck down
• Finishing: Seamed along the underside
• Fit: Adjustable single size for most 3–6 lb rabbits
• Body Length: Customized to your rabbit
• Yarn Weight: DK / Light Worsted / Category #3
• Needles: US 6 / 4 mm straight needles
• Gauge: 20 stitches and 28 rows = 4" / 10 cm in stockinette
• Design: Sleeveless with an open belly section

Adjustable Rabbit Fit

Rather than relying only on a standard size label, this pattern uses your rabbit’s back length to determine how long to make the sweater.

Measure from the base of the neck to just before the tail, then work the body to the measurement specified in the pattern before beginning the hem.

The sweater is designed with a loose neck opening and an open underside section to help keep the garment comfortable and easy to put on.

What You'll Need

• DK or light worsted / Category #3 yarn
• US 6 / 4 mm straight knitting needles
• Tapestry needle
• Scrap yarn
• Optional stitch markers

A soft, smooth, non-fuzzy yarn such as a cotton blend, bamboo blend, or smooth acrylic is recommended.

What's Included

Your downloadable knitting pattern includes:

• Complete written rabbit sweater instructions
• Materials list
• Gauge information
• Knitting abbreviation guide
• Neck and shoulder shaping
• Stockinette body instructions
• Belly-opening construction
• Rejoining instructions
• Garter-stitch hem
• Underside seaming directions
• Rabbit measurement guidance
• Fit-check instructions
• Adjustment notes
• Optional seasonal variations
• Safety guidance
• Sample fit reference image

Easy Flat-Knit Construction

No knitting in the round is required.

The sweater begins at the neck and is worked flat using straight needles.

Simple increases create the shoulder shaping before the body continues in stockinette stitch.

A belly opening is then formed by binding off the center stitches, working each side separately, and casting the stitches back on before completing the hem.

The finished piece is folded around the rabbit and seamed along the underside.

Designed for Rabbit Comfort

The pattern intentionally avoids several details that could make a rabbit sweater harder to wear.

There are:

• No sleeves
• No buttons
• No ties
• No dangling cords

The neck is designed to remain loose enough to slip on comfortably, while the underside opening helps keep the sweater clear of the belly.

Customizable Length

Because rabbits can vary greatly in body shape, the sweater length can be adjusted to your pet.

The pattern also includes options for:

• Adding extra body length for cooler weather
• Shortening the body for a lighter version
• Using breathable cotton yarn
• Adding simple garter-stitch texture

A Cute Handmade Pet Project

This bunny sweater knitting pattern is a fun choice for:

• Pet rabbits
• Bunny photography
• Handmade rabbit accessories
• Cold-weather indoor wear
• Small-animal knitting projects
• Rabbit lovers
• Handmade pet gifts

Choose a classic neutral shade or a bright color for a cute personalized look.

PLEASE NOTE — DIGITAL KNITTING PATTERN

This listing is for a DIGITAL KNITTING PATTERN PDF only.

No finished bunny sweater, rabbit, yarn, or physical product will be shipped.

You will receive the knitting instructions needed to make the sweater yourself.