Free Halloween Cardigan Knitting Pattern for Jellycat Bunny

Halloween is coming, and even our little Jellycat friends deserve a festive outfit! 🎃 This year, I knitted a tiny Halloween cardigan for my son’s beloved Jellycat bunny — and it turned out so adorable that I couldn’t resist sharing the pattern with you.

It’s a simple and quick project, perfect for using up small amounts of yarn. Whether your bunny is joining in on trick-or-treat fun or just staying cozy at home, this cardigan will add a touch of handmade charm to the season.

So grab your needles, pick your favorite Halloween colors, and let’s make something cute together with this Free Halloween Cardigan Knitting Pattern for Jellycat Bunny!

Skill Level

Advanced Beginner

Techniques

• Long tail cast-on

• Knit flat

• Simple increase and decrease stitches

• Simple crochet stitch

Finished Size

Fits the Jellycat Bashful Bunny in medium size

Needles

Knitting Needles: US 8 (5.00 mm)

Crochet hook: US E-4 (3.50 mm)

Gauge

20 sts x 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 in)

Notions

A tapestry needle

Yarn

Drops Baby Merino Wool - 100% Wool (50 g/ 175 m/ 191 yds) 

*This cardigan is knitted with two strands of yarn in different colors.

Yarn Amount

Color A (Black): 14 g

Color B (Grey): 14 g

Color C (Orange): 5 g

Other Materials

Pumpkin buttons - 2 pcs

Abbreviations

CO	cast on	k2tog	knit 2 stitches together
rnd(s)	round(s)	ssk	slip, slip, and knit
st(s)	stitch(es)	k	knit
RS	right side	p	purl
WS	wrong side	RLI	right-lifted increase
		LLI	left-lifted increase

Note

The cardigan is knitted flat, starting from the bottom of the back panel. From there, you’ll cast on extra stitches for the sleeves, bind off in the middle to shape the collar, and continue knitting to the front sides. The buttonhole is added afterward, and the side and underarm seams are sewn together.

To finish, I added a crochet embroidery edge for a handmade touch, and two little pumpkin buttons I crafted myself — just to bring in that cozy Halloween spirit.

Free Halloween Cardigan Knitting Pattern for Jellycat Bunny

Long tail cast on 34 sts, knit flat.

Row 1(WS): knit

Row 2(RS): knit

Row 3: purl

Row 4: k3, k2tog, k24, ssk, k3 (32 sts)

Row 5: purl

Row 6: k3, k2tog, k22, ssk, k3 (30 sts)

Row 7: purl

Row 8: k3, k2tog, k20, ssk, k3 (28 sts)

Row 9: purl

Row 10: k3, k2tog, k18, ssk, k3 (26 sts)

Row 11: purl, CO13 (39 sts)

Row 12: k16, k2tog, k16, ssk, k3, CO13 (50 sts)

Row 13: purl

Row 14: k16, k2tog, k14, ssk, k16 (48 sts)

Row 15: purl

Row 16: k16, k2tog, k12, ssk, k16 (46 sts)

Row 17: purl

Row 18: k16, k2tog, k10, ssk, k16 (44 sts)

Row 19: purl

Row 20: k16, k2tog, k8, ssk, k16 (42 sts)

Row 21: purl

Row 22: knit

Row 23: p16, BO10, p16

Now, continue to knit the right sleeve and the front panel. Place the left panel stitches on the holder.

Row 1-4: knit 4 rows of stockinette stitch

Row 5: k13, RLI, k3 (17 sts)

Row 6: purl

Row 7: k14, RLI, k3, CO6 (24 sts)

Row 8: purl

Row 9: k16, LLI, k8 (25 sts)

Row 10: purl

Row 11: k16, LLI, k9 (26 sts)

Row 12: purl

Row 13: BO13, k3, LLI, k10 (14 sts)

Row 14: purl

Row 15: k3, LLI, k11 (15 sts)

Row 16: purl

Row 17: k3, LLI, k12 (16 sts)

Row 18: purl

Row 19: k3, LLI, k13 (17 sts)

Row 20: purl

Row 21: k3, LLI, k14 (18 sts)

Row 22: purl

Row 23: knit

Row 24 (WS): knit

Bind off knitwise.

Now, knit the left sleeve and the left front panel. Start knitting on the right side.

Row 1-4: knit 4 rows of stockinette stitch

Row 5: k3, LLI, k13 (17 sts)

Row 6: purl

Row 7: k3, LLI, k14 (18 sts)

Row 8: purl, CO6 (24sts)

Row 9: k8, RLI, k16 (25 sts)

Row 10: purl

Row 11: k9, RLI, k16 (26 sts)

Row 12: purl

Row 13: k10, RLI, k16 (27 sts)

Row 14: BO13, purl (14 sts)

Row 15: k11, RLI, k3 (15 sts)

Row 16: purl

Row 17: k12, RLI, k3 (16 sts)

Row 18: purl

Row 19: k13, RLI, k3 (17 sts)

Row 20: purl

Row 21: k14, RLI, k3 (18 sts)

Row 22: purl

Row 23: knit

Row 24 (WS): knit

Bind off knitwise.

Finishing

Fold both front panels toward the front, and sew the side seams and underarm seams together neatly.

To add the crochet embroidery edge on the hem:

1. Insert your crochet hook into the first stitch along the hem of the front panel and make one slip stitch to secure the yarn.

   
   

   

   
   

2. Chain 5 stitches, then insert the hook into the second stitch of the hem and make another slip stitch.

   
   
   

   
   
   

3. Repeat this pattern (5 chain stitches + 1 slip stitch into every 2nd stitch) until you reach the end.

   
   

   

Next, bring the yarn to the row just above the purl row on the hem. Work one chain stitch for each knit stitch to create a decorative line, then weave in the loose ends.

Repeat the same process for the collar and sleeves if you’d like — I personally skipped the lines there for a cleaner look.

Button Hole

Mark the position of each buttonhole and pin it in place with a safety pin.

From the back side of the fabric, insert your yarn needle into the hole, bring the yarn to the front, and tighten 2–3 vertical stitches on both the top and bottom of the buttonhole.

Repeat a few loops for extra security, then tie a small knot on the back and trim the excess yarn.

Each buttonhole will have two reinforced loops — one on the top and one on the bottom. This is a simple and effective method, though you can make it neater by wrapping the yarn all around the buttonhole if you prefer.

Pumpkin Buttons

I added two little pumpkin buttons I crafted myself — just to bring in that cozy Halloween spirit. If you are interested in making one yourself, here's the link.

And that’s it — your Jellycat bunny’s Halloween cardigan is ready! 🎃

I hope you enjoy knitting this as much as I did. If you make one, I’d love to see your version — share it on Instagram and tag @moumou_knits so I can admire your spooky-cute creations! 🧡