This sweet crochet bunny pattern is a great project to make as we gear up for sunny days, egg hunts and Easter treats.
They’re perfect for using up any cotton DK in your stash, too – experiment with different colours for a unique finish!
We love the big crochet bunny’s dapper look, with an Easter bonnet and bow- tie, while the baby amigurumi bunny is just the cutest!
Plus this bunny crochet pattern comes with some fabulous Easter bunny accessories, like a little Easter basket and some tasty carrots! You’d be hopping mad not to make this free crochet bunny pattern by Matt Spiers!
Bunny Brooch
Once you've hooked our sweet bunnies, you'll also find the fabulous pattern for our free crochet bunny brooch pattern at the end of this post.
You will need
- Any Cotton DK (why not try the Rico Essential Cotton Dk), 1 x 50g/125m ball each in
- Yarn A - White
- Yarn B - Pink
- Yarn C - Mustard Yellow
- Yarn D - Brown
- Yarn E - Orange
- Yarn F - Lime Green
- 3mm (UK 11, US C/2) hook
- Yarn needle
- Toy stuffing
- Invisible thread or sewing thread to match Yarn B
- Sewing needle
- 4 x 6mm safety eyes
- Black embroidery thread
Measurements
- Big crochet bunny pattern: approx. 20cm (8in) tall
- Baby crochet bunny pattern: approx. 14cm (5½in) tall
Tension
Tension is not critical but keep stitches on the tight side to prevent stuffing showing through
Abbreviations
You can find a full list of all abbreviations we use in our abbreviations and conversions guide. This bunny crochet pattern is written in UK terminology but you can easily convert it to US terms using the guide.
Free crochet bunny pattern
Big crochet bunny pattern
Big bunny head
Using Yarn A, make a crochet magic loop.
Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st), 6dc into the magic loop. [6dc]
Round 2 2dc in each st around. [12dc]
Round 3 (Dc in next st, 2dc in next st); rep 6 times. [18dc]
Rounds 4-5 Dc in each st around. [18dc]
Round 6 (Dc in next 5 sts, 2dc in next st); rep 3 times. [21dc]
Round 7 (Dc in next 6 sts, 2dc in next st); rep 3 times. [24dc]
Round 8 (Dc in next 7 sts, 2dc in next st); rep 3 times. [27dc]
Round 9 (Dc in next 8 sts, 2dc in next st); rep 3 times. [30dc] Place a marker in the last st of Round 9.
Rounds 10-14 Dc in each st around. [30dc] Insert safety eyes either side of marker, approx. 8 sts apart.
Round 15 (Dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog) rep 6 times. [24dc]
Round 16 (Dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog); rep 6 times. [18dc]
Round 17 (Dc in next st, dc2tog); rep 6 times. [12dc]
Round 18 Dc2tog 6 times. [6dc]
Fasten off and stuff. Weave tail in each stitch and pull tight to close hole. Weave in end.
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Big bunny body
Using Yarn A, make a crochet magic loop.
Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st), 6dc into the magic loop. [6dc]
Round 2 2dc in each st around. [12dc]
Round 3 (Dc in next st, 2dc in next st); rep 6 times. [18dc]
Round 4 (Dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st); rep 6 times. [24dc]
Round 5 (Dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next st); rep 6 times. [30dc]
Rounds 6-10 Dc in each st around.
Round 11 (Dc in next 8 sts, dc2tog); rep 3 times. [27dc]
Round 12 Dc in each st around.
Round 13 (Dc in next 7 sts, dc2tog); rep 3 times. [24dc]
Round 14 Dc in each st around.
Round 15 (Dc in next 6 sts, dc2tog); rep 3 times. [21dc]
Round 16 Dc in each st around.
Round 17 (Dc in next 5 sts, dc2tog); rep 3 times. [18dc]
Round 18 Dc in each st around.
Round 19 (Dc in next 4 sts, dc2tog); rep 3 times. [15dc]
Round 20 (Dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog); rep 3 times. [12dc]
Ss into next 2 sts, fasten off, stuff firmly and leave a long tail.
Big bunny nose
Using Yarn B, ch5.
Round 1 Dc in second ch from hook, ch1, tr in next ch, ch1, dc in next ch, ch1, ss in final ch. [2dc and 1tr]
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Big bunny ear (make 2)
Using Yarn A, ch10.
Round 1 Dc in 2nd ch from hook and each of the next 7ch, 3dc in next ch, (working back around in unworked loops of chains), dc in next 8 sts, ch1, ss in first dc to join. [19dc]
Round 2 Ch1, dc in each st around, do not ss join, turn, ss the last and first dc stitches together (this will pinch the bottom of the ear in together).
Fasten off and leave a long tail.
Big bunny arm (make 2)
Using Yarn A, make a crochet magic loop.
Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st), 6dc into the magic loop. [6dc]
Round 2 (Dc in next st, 2dc in next st); rep 3 times. [9dc]
Rounds 3-6 Dc in each st around. [9dc]
Round 7 (Dc in next st, dc2tog); rep 3 times. [6dc]
Rounds 8-11 Dc in each st around. [6dc] Ss in next 2 sts.
Fasten off and leave a long tail. Stuff bottom half of arm only.
Big bunny foot (make 2)
Using Yarn A, ch4.
Round 1 Dc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next ch, 4dc in next ch, (working back around in unworked loops of chains), dc in next ch, 3dc in same ch as first dc, ss in first dc to join. [10dc]
Round 2 Ch1, dc in same st as join, dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc in next 3sts, 2dc in each of the next 2sts, ss in first dc to join. [14dc]
Round 3 Ch1, dc in same st as join, dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in next 2sts, 2dc in next st, ss in first dc to join. [18dc]
Round 4 BLO Ch1, dc in next st and each st around, DON’T ss in first dc to join. [18dc]
Rounds 5-7 Dc in each st around. [18dc]
Round 8 Dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog 4 times, dc in next 8 sts [14dc]
Round 9 Dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog 2 times, dc in next 8 sts. [12dc]
Round 10 (Dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog); rep 3 times. [9dc]
Rounds 11-12 Dc in each st around. [9dc]. Ss in next 2 sts.
Fasten off and leave a long tail. Firmly stuff feet but not completely, leaving the last 2 rows unstuffed (this will mean they will be flexible enough to put the bunny in a sitting position)
Big bunny tail
Using Yarn A, make a crochet magic loop.
Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st), 6dc into the magic loop. [6dc]
Round 2 (Dc in next st, 2dc in next st); rep 3 times. [9dc]
Rounds 3-4 Dc in each st around. [9dc]
Round 5 (Dc in next st, dc2tog); rep 3 times. [6dc]
Fasten off and stuff. Weave tail in each stitch of last round and pull tight to close hole. Fasten in place but leave a long tail for sewing onto body.
Big bunny hat
Using Yarn C, make a crochet magic loop.
Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st), 6dc into the magic loop, ss in first dc to join. [6dc]
Round 2 Ch1, 2dc in each st around, ss in first dc to join. [12dc]
Round 3 Ch1, (dc in next st, 2dc in next st); rep 6 times, ss in first dc to join. [18dc]
Rounds 4-6 Ch1, dc in each st around, ss in first dc to join. [18dc]
Round 7 FLO ch1, (dc in next 2 sts, 2dc), ch4, skip 3sts, (dc in next 2 sts, 2dc); rep twice, ch4, skip 3sts, (dc in next 2 sts, 2dc), ss in first dc to join. [16dc and 8ch]
Round 8 Ch1, working in ch spaces where necessary, (dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next st); rep 6 times, ss in first dc to join. [30dc]
Round 9 Ch1, (dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next st); rep 6 times, ss in first dc to join. [36dc]
Round 10 Ch1, dc in each st around, ss in first dc to join. [36dc]
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Baby bunny crochet pattern
Baby bunny head
Using Yarn A, make a crochet magic loop.
Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st), 6dc into the magic loop. [6dc]
Round 2 2dc in each st around. [12dc]
Rounds 3-4 Dc in each st around. [12dc]
Round 5 (Dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next st); rep 3 times. [15dc]
Round 6 (Dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next st); rep 3 times. [18dc]
Round 7 (Dc in next 5 sts, 2dc in next st); rep 3 times. [21dc] Place a marker in the last st of round 7.
Rounds 8-10 Dc in each st around. [21dc] Insert safety eyes either side of marker, approx. 6 sts apart.
Round 11 (Dc in next 5 sts, dc2tog); rep 3 times. [18dc]
Round 12 (Dc in next st, dc2tog); rep 6 times. [12dc]
Round 13 Dc2tog 6 times. [6dc]
Fasten off and stuff.
Weave tail in each stitch of last round and pull tight to close hole. Weave in end.
Baby bunny body
Using Yarn A, make a crochet magic loop.
Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st), 6dc into the magic loop. [6dc]
Round 2 2dc in each st around. [12dc]
Round 3 (Dc in next st, 2dc in next st); rep 6 times. [18dc]
Round 4 (Dc in next 5 sts, 2dc in next st); rep 3 times. [21dc]
Rounds 5-7 Dc in each st around.
Round 8 (Dc in next 5 sts, dc2tog); rep 3 times. [18dc]
Round 9 (Dc in next 4 sts, dc2tog); rep 3 times. [15dc]
Round 10 Dc in each st around.
Round 11 (Dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog); rep 3 times. [12dc]
Round 12 (Dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog); rep 3 times. [9dc]
Rounds 13-14 Dc in each st around.
Ss into next 2 sts. Fasten off and stuff, leaving a long tail.
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Baby bunny nose
Using Yarn B, ch2.
Row 1 2dc in second ch from hook.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Baby bunny ear (make 2)
Using Yarn A, ch7.
Round 1 Dc in 2nd ch from hook and each of the next 4ch, 3dc in next ch, (working back around in unworked loops of chains), dc in next 5 sts, turn, ss the last and first dc stitches together (this will pinch the bottom of the ear in together). [13dc]
Fasten off and leave a long tail.
Baby bunny arm (make 2)
Using Yarn A, make a crochet magic loop..
Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st), 5dc into the magic loop. [5dc]
Rounds 2-7 Dc in each st around. [5dc] Ss in next 2 sts.
Fasten off and leave a long tail. Do not stuff arms.
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Baby bunny foot (make 2)
Using Yarn A, make a crochet magic loop.
Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st), 6dc into the magic loop. [6dc]
Round 2 (Dc in next st, 2dc in next st); rep 3 times. [9dc]
Round 3 BLO Dc in each st around. [9dc]
Round 4 Dc in each st around. [9dc]
Round 5 Dc2tog 3 times, dc in next 3 sts. [6dc]
Round 6 Dc in each st around. [6dc]
Ss in next 2 sts. Fasten off and leave a long tail. Lightly stuff feet.
Baby bunny tail
Using Yarn A, make a crochet magic loop.
Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st), 5dc into the magic loop. [5dc]
Round 2 Dc in each st around. [5dc]
Fasten off and do not stuff.
Weave tail in each stitch of last round and pull tight to close hole. Fasten in place but leave a long tail for sewing onto body.
Basket crochet pattern
Using Yarn D, make a crochet magic loop.
Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st), 6dc into the magic loop, ss in first dc to join. [6dc]
Round 2 Ch1, 2dc in each st around, ss in first dc to join. [12dc]
Round 3 Ch1, (dc in next st, 2dc in next st); rep 6 times, ss in first dc to join. [18dc]
Round 4 Ch1, (dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st); rep 6 times, ss in first dc to join. [24dc]
Rounds 5-6 BLO Ch1, dc in each st around, ss in first dc to join.
Rounds 7-10 Ch1, dc in each st around, ss in first dc to join. Do not fasten off
Handle section
Ch12, skip 12 sts of round 10, ss in BLO of next st, turn, work 15 sts over 12-ch, ss in BLO of st at base of 12ch.
Round 11 FLO Ch1, ss each st around (working only in stitches of round 10).
Fasten off and weave in ends. For support you may want to put a small cardboard circle at base of basket.
Carrot crochet pattern
Using Yarn E, make a crochet magic loop.
Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st), 4dc into the magic loop. [4dc]
Round 2 Dc in each st around. [4dc]
Round 3 (Dc in next st, 2dc in next st); rep twice. [6dc]
Round 4 Dc in each st around. [6dc]
Round 5 (Dc in next 2sts, 2dc in next st); rep twice. [8dc]
Round 6 Dc in each st around. [8dc]
Round 7 (Dc in next 3sts, 2dc in next st); rep twice. [10dc]
Rounds 8-9 Dc in each st around. (10dc)
Round 10 Dc2tog five times. [5dc]
Fasten off and leave a long tail. Stuff carrot.
Take a length of Yarn F and wrap around your fingers to make multiple loops. Use another length to tie loops together. Take yarn tail from carrot and thread through Yarn F loops, then insert tied end of loops into the carrot hole. Take the carrot tail and weave through each st of Round 10, then pull tightly to close hole (which will also close around Yarn F loops, securing them in place). Cut Yarn F loops approx. 3cm (1¼in) from top of carrot.
Crochet bunny assembly
Using tail left at end of each ear, sew ears to top of head, roughly in line 2 rows behind eyes. Sew nose onto the head using sewing thread or invisible thread for a neater result.
In black embroidery thread, sew an upside down ‘Y’ below the nose, approx. 1cm (¼in) in height.
Using tail, sew body to head. Position feet on bottom of body facing slightly outwards from each other, and use tails to sew in place. Using the tail of arm, fold the end of each arm so it is flat and sew opening together, then sew arms to side of body. Sew tail to bottom.
With a length of Yarn B, tie a neat bow around the big bunny neck.
To place hat on big bunny, pull each ear through corresponding chain space hole on either side of hat.
Repeat these steps for baby bunny crochet pattern, but only sewing a small line below nose.
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Free bunny crochet brooch pattern
Easter is a great time to bring a touch of cuteness to your crochet, with fluffy chicks, woolly lambs and of course, adorable bunnies!
Worked in the round, this crochet bunny brooch by Becky Garratt uses easy-peasy double crochet stitches, with a touch of simple embroidery for her face.
The pink colour is so pretty, but you could use all kinds of pastel shades to make a family of sleepy crochet bunny brooches!
You will need
- Paintbox Yarns Simply Dk (100% Acrylic, 100g/276m), 1 ball of Candyfloss Pink (149)
- Stranded embroidery cotton, 1 skein in black
- 3mm (US C/2 or D/3, UK 11) crochet hook
- Toy stuffing
- Brooch pin
Measurements
5½x8cm (2¼x3in)
Tension
Tension is not important for this project
Abbreviations
You can find a full list of all abbreviations we use in our abbreviations and conversions guide. This crochet brooch pattern is written in UK terminology but you can easily convert it to US terms using the guide.
Free crochet bunny brooch pattern
Front and back (make 2)
Using 3mm hook, Ch6.
Round 1 (RS) 4dc starting in the second ch from the hook, 3dc in the last ch, then working along the other side of the chain, 1dc in the st just worked, 3dc, 3dc in the last ch, ss to the first dc. [14 sts]
Round 2 Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), 5dc, 2dc in next st, 1dc, 2dc in next st, 4dc, 2dc in next st, 1dc, ss to first dc. [17 sts]
Round 3 Ch1, 2dc in first st, 5dc, 2dc in next st, 1dc, 2dc in next st, 6dc, 2dc in next st, 1dc, ss to first dc. [21 sts]
Round 4 Ch1, 2dc in first st, 6dc, 2dc in next st, 3dc, 2dc in next st, 6dc, 2dc in next st, 2dc, ss to first dc. [25 sts]
Round 5 Ch1, 1dc, 2dc in next st, 7dc, 2dc in next st, 4dc, 2dc in next st, 7dc, 2dc in next st, 2dc, ss to first dc. [29 sts]
Round 6 Ch1, 2dc, 2dc in next st, 8dc, 2dc in next st, 5dc, 2dc in next st, 8dc, 2dc in next st, 2dc, ss to first dc. [33 sts]
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Ears (make 2)
Work continuously in a spiral without closing off each round with a slip stitch. You may find it helpful to put a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round and move it up as you work.
Make a crochet magic loop, 4dc into loop.
Round 1 (RS) 2dc in each dc. [8 sts]
Round 2 (1dc, 2dc in next st) 4 times. [12 sts]
Rounds 3-8 Dc in each dc.
Round 9 (1dc, dc2tog) 4 times. [8 sts]
Round 10 Dc in each dc.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
To make up
Embroider the nose and eyes onto the front piece with three strands of embroidery cotton and a sewing needle, using main image as a guide.
Attach the brooch pin and Ears to the Back piece. Pinch the Ears at the base and stitch before sewing onto the Back piece to help them keep their shape.
Sew Front and Back together, adding the toy stuffing halfway through
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Great ways to gift this crochet bunny pattern
Kids will absolutely love these crochet bunny characters, and adults will adore the cute brooch. If you don't want your kids to get all hyped up on chocolate, why not make these cute bunnies the prize in an Easter hunt? Make sure they don't miss any of those carrots though!
Eggs-cellent Easter crochet
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