How to Make A Crochet Bunny Hat – Four Easy Steps
- Crochet the base of the hat including earflaps
- Crochet ears
- Sew ears to hat
- Add braided ties
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With so many soft and cozy yarns available now, I cannot wait to see all the variations you all come up with. Grey and blue? White and pink? Yellow? So many ideas flooding through my mind. Today though I will stick with the white and pink as those are my favourite colours.SKILL LEVEL
Beginner
ABBREVIATION
- ch – chain
- hdc – half double crochet
- sc – single crochet
- sk – skip
- sl st – slip stitch
- st – stitch
- sts – stitches
- rpt – repeat
MATERIALS
- 8.00 mm hook (pink of ear)
- 10.00 mm hook (ears)
- 11.5 mm hook (hat)
- Tapestry Needle
- Stitch Markers
- 1 Skien for baby sizes will need 2 for larger – 6 Super Bulky Bernat Baby Blanket
- Photos show Baby Clouds by Red Heart – it has since been discontinued. My recommendation for a great substitute yarn is Red Heart Pipsqueak – Even though this is rated a 5 Bulky yarn, I was able to obtain the same gauge as the bernat baby blanket yarn using the hook sizes called for in this pattern.
- Yarn Sub can help with substitutions.
TIES
Cut 18 pieces yarn 30 inches or longer.
Working in the 3 sc stitches at bottom of earflap, hold three strands of yarn and fold in half, (use only two for smaller sizes, if desired). Hold hat with right side facing you. Using hook, draw the folded ends through the stitch from right to wrong side. Pull the loose ends through the folded section and draw the knot up firmly. Repeat for next two stitches.
Braid to last 3 inches. Using a piece of yarn about 12 inches long, tie and knot leaving one long end to wrap around braid. Wrap yarn around braid several times and then use tapestry needle to weave end through.
Repeat for other earflap.
Crochet Bunny Hat Pattern Instructions
GAUGE
Using 11.50 and super bulky yarn 2” X 2” = 4 sc across x 3 rows high
MEASUREMENTS
- 0-3 Months 14” x 5” (photos included)
- 3-6 Months 15” x 5 3/4”
- 6-12 Months 16” x 6 ½”
- 12 Months – 3 Years 18” x 7 ½”
- 3 to 10 Years 20” x 9”
- Preteen/Adult 22” x 9 ¾”
0-3 Months
*Hat is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of round for easier counting
Using 11.50 mm hook, Ch 2
Rnd 1: 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook (5)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in 1st st and each st around (10)
Rnd 3: 2 hdc in 1st st and each st around (20)
Rnds 4-6: Hdc in 1st st and each st around (20)
Slip stitch in next st, ch 1
Do not fasten off, continue working earflap below.
Earflaps
Row 1: Sc in same space as ch1, sc next 2 sts (3) ch 1, turn.
Rows 2 & 3: Sc in each st across (3) ch 1, turn
Row 4: Sk 1st st, sc next 2 sts (2) ch 1, turn
Row 5: Sk 1st st, sc last st (1) fasten off and weave in ends.
With right side of hat facing you, count 8 sts to the left (of finished earflap) and join yarn with slst.
Repeat Rows 1-5 above.
When both earflaps are finished, join yarn with slip stitch at centre back and work sc around entire hat placing 3sc in the bottom of each ear flap. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Ears (Make 2)
Using 10.00 mm hook
Ch 10
Row 1: Dc in 2nd st and each stitch across, work 3 dc in last st (this will bring you to the opposite side of chain, continue on Row 2 below) (11)
Row 2: Dc next st and in each ch across, ch 1, turn (8)
Row 3: Sc in 1st and every stitch around ear. Fasten off and weave in ends. (19)
Use 8.00 mm hook and contrast yarn for inside of ear
Pink of Ear (Make 2)
Ch 10
Row 1: Dc in 2nd st and each stitch across, work 3 dc in last st (this will bring you to the opposite side of chain, continue on Row 2 below) (11)
Row 2: Dc next st and in each ch across. Fasten off and weave in ends. (8)
Sew ears to hat with tapestry needle and yarn, using photo as guide for placement.
Attach ties to earflaps.
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*Hat is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of round for easier counting
Using 11.5 mm hook Ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6)
Rnd 2: 1 Sc in 1st st, 2 sc in next st and each st around (11)
Rnd 3: 2 hdc in 1st st and each st around (22)
Rnds 4-7: Hdc in 1st st and each st around (22)
Slip stitch in next st, ch 1
Do not fasten off continue working earflap below.
Earflaps
Row 1: Sc in same space as ch1, sc next 2 sts (3) ch 1 turn
Rows 2 & 3: Sc in each st across (3) ch 1 turn
Row 4: Sk 1st st, sc next 2 sts (2) ch 1 turn
Row 5: Sk 1st st, sc last st (1) fasten off and weave in ends.
With right side of hat facing you, count 9 sts to the left (of finished earflap) and join yarn with slst.
Repeat Rows 1-5 above.
Join yarn with slip stitch at centre back and work sc around entire hat placing 3sc in the bottom of each ear flap. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Want to use your own yarn? Check out www.yarnsub.com to see if it is a good substitution.
Ears (Make 2)
Using 10.00 mm hook
Ch 10
Row 1: Dc in 2nd st and each stitch across, work 3 dc in last st (this will bring you to the opposite side of chain, continue on Row 2 below) (11)
Row 2: Dc next st and in each ch across, ch 1, turn (8)
Row 3: Sc in 1st and every stitch around ear. Fasten off and weave in ends. (19)
Use 8.00 mm hook and contrast yarn for inside of ear
Pink of Ear (Make 2)
Ch 10
Row 1: Dc in 2nd st and each stitch across, work 3 dc in last st (this will bring you to the opposite side of chain, continue on Row 2 below) (11)
Row 2: Dc next st and in each ch across. Fasten off and weave in ends. (8)
Sew ears to hat with tapestry needle and yarn, using photo as guide for placement.
Attach ties to earflaps.
6-12 Months
*Hat is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of round for easier counting
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in 1st st and each st around (12)
Rnd 3: 2 hdc in 1st st and each st around (24)
Rnds 4-8: Hdc in 1st st and each st around (24)
Slip stitch in next st, ch 1
Do not fasten off, continue working earflap below.
Earflaps
Row 1: Sc in same space as ch1, sc next 3 sts (4) ch 1 turn
Rows 2 & 3: Sc in each st across (4) ch 1 turn
Row 4: Sk 1st st, sc next 3 sts (3) ch 1 turn
Row 5: Sk 1st st, sc next 2 sts (2) ch 1 turn
Row 6: Sk 1st st, sc last st (1) fasten off and weave in ends.
With right side of hat facing you, count 10 sts to the left (of finished earflap) and join yarn with slst.
Repeat Rows 1-6 above.
Join yarn with slip stitch at centre back and work sc around entire hat placing 3sc in the bottom of each ear flap. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Ears (Make 2)
Using 10.00 mm hook
Ch 12
Row 1: Dc in 2nd st and each stitch across, work 4 dc in last st (this will bring you to the opposite side of chain, continue on Row 2 below) (13)
Row 2: Dc next st and in each ch across, ch 1, turn (10)
Row 3: Hdc in 1st and every stitch around ear. Fasten off and weave in ends. (23)
Use 8.00 mm hook and contrast yarn for inside of ear
Pink of Ear (Make 2)
Ch 12
Row 1: Dc in 2nd st and each stitch across, work 4 dc in last st (this will bring you to the opposite side of chain, continue on Row 2 below) (13)
Row 2: Dc next st and in each ch across. Fasten off and weave in ends. (10)
Sew ears to hat with tapestry needle and yarn, using photo as guide for placement.
Attach ties to earflaps.
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12 Months – 3 Years
*Hat is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of round for easier counting
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 7 sc in 2nd ch from hook (7)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in 1st st,next and each st around (14)
Rnd 3: 2 hdc in 1st st and each st around (28)
Rnds 4-9: Hdc in 1st st and each st around (28)
Slip stitch in next st, ch 1
Do not fasten off, continue working earflap below.
Earflaps
Row 1: Sc in same space as ch1, sc next 3 sts (4) ch 1 turn
Rows 2 & 3: Sc in each st across (4) ch 1 turn
Row 4: Sk 1st st, sc next 3 sts (3) ch 1 turn
Row 5: Sk 1st st, sc next 2 sts (2) ch 1 turn
Row 6: Sk 1st st, sc last st (1) fasten off and weave in ends.
With right side of hat facing you, count 11 sts to the left (of finished earflap) and join yarn with slst.
Repeat Rows 1-6 above.
Join yarn with slip stitch at centre back and work sc around entire hat placing 3sc in the bottom of each ear flap. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Ears (Make 2)
Using 10.00 mm hook
Ch 12
Row 1: Dc in 2nd st and each stitch across, work 4 dc in last st (this will bring you to the opposite side of chain, continue on Row 2 below) (13)
Row 2: Dc next st and in each ch across, ch 1, turn (10)
Row 3: Hdc in 1st and every stitch around ear. Fasten off and weave in ends. (23)
Use 8.00 mm hook and contrast yarn for inside of ear
Pink of Ear (Make 2)Ch 12
Row 1: Dc in 2nd st and each stitch across, work 4 dc in last st (this will bring you to the opposite side of chain, continue on Row 2 below) (13)
Row 2: Dc next st and in each ch across. Fasten off and weave in ends. (10)
Sew ears to hat with tapestry needle and yarn, using photo as guide for placement.
Attach ties to earflaps.
3 to 10 Years
*Hat is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of round for easier counting
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook (8)
Rnd 2: 2 Sc in 1st and each st around (16)
Rnd 3: 2 hdc in 1st st and each st around (32)
Rnds 4-12: Hdc in 1st st and each st around (32)
Slip stitch in next st, ch 1
Do not fasten off, continue working earflap below.
Earflaps
Row 1: Sc in same space as ch1, sc next 4 sts (5) ch 1 turn
Rows 2-4: Sc in each st across (5) ch 1 turn
Row 5: Sk 1st st, sc next 4 sts (4) ch 1 turn
Row 6: Sk 1st st, sc next 3 sts (3) ch 1 turn
Row 7: Sk 1st st, sc next 2 sts (2) ch 1 turn
Row 8: Sk 1st st, sc last st (1) fasten off and weave in ends.
With right side of hat facing you, count 12 sts to the left (of finished earflap) and join yarn with slst.
Repeat Rows 1-8 above.
Join yarn with slip stitch at centre back and work sc around entire hat placing 3sc in the bottom of each ear flap. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Ears (Make 2)
Using 10.00 mm hook
Ch 14
Row 1: Dc in 3rd st from hook and each stitch across, work 4 dc in last st (this will bring you to the opposite side of chain, continue on Row 2 below) (15)
Row 2: Dc next st and in each ch across, ch 2, turn (12)
Row 3: Hdc in 1st and every stitch around ear, ch 1 turn (27)
Row 4 Sc in 1st and every stitch around ear. (27) Fasten off and weave in ends.
Use 8.00 mm hook and contrast yarn for inside of ear
Pink of Ear (Make 2)Ch 14
Row 1: Dc in 3rd st from hook and each stitch across, work 4 dc in last st (this will bring you to the opposite side of chain, continue on Row 2 below) (15)
Row 2: Dc next st and in each ch across, ch 2, turn (12)
Row 3: Hdc in 1st and every stitch around ear. Fasten off and weave in ends. (27)
Sew ears to hat with tapestry needle and yarn, using photo as guide for placement.
Attach ties to earflaps.
Preteen/Adult
*Hat is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of round for easier counting
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 9 sc in 2nd ch from hook (9)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in 1st and each st around (18)
Rnd 3: 2 hdc in 1st st and each st around (36)
Rnds 4-13: Hdc in 1st st and each st around (36)
Slip stitch in next st, ch 1
Do not fasten off continue working earflap below.
Earflaps
Row 1: Sc in same space as ch1, sc next 5 sts (6) ch 1 turn
Rows 2-4: Sc in each st across (6) ch 1 turn
Row 5: Sk 1st st, sc next 5 sts (5) ch 1 turn
Row 6: Sk 1st st, sc next 4 sts (4) ch 1 turn
Row 7: Sk 1st st, sc next 3 sts (3) ch 1 turn
Row 8: Sk 1st st, sc next 2 stsst (2) ch 1 turn
Row 9: Sk 1st st, sc last st (1) fasten off and weave in ends.
With right side of hat facing you, count 12 sts to the left (of finished earflap) and join yarn with slst.
Repeat Rows 1-9 above.
Join yarn with slip stitch at centre back and work sc around entire hat placing 3sc in the bottom of each ear flap. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Ears (Make 2)
Using 10.00 mm hook
Ch 14
Row 1: Dc in 3rd st from hook and each stitch across, work 4 dc in last st (this will bring you to the opposite side of chain, continue on Row 2 below) (15)
Row 2: Dc next st and in each ch across, ch 2, turn (12)
Row 3: Hdc in 1st and every stitch around ear, ch 1 turn (27)
Row 4 Sc in 1st and every stitch around ear. (27) Fasten off and weave in ends.
Use 8.00 mm hook and contrast yarn for inside of ear
Pink of Ear (Make 2)
Ch 14
Row 1: Dc in 3rd st from hook and each stitch across, work 4 dc in last st (this will bring you to the opposite side of chain, continue on Row 2 below) (15)
Row 2: Dc next st and in each ch across, ch 2, turn (12)
Row 3: Hdc in 1st and every stitch around ear. Fasten off and weave in ends. (27)
Sew ears to hat with tapestry needle and yarn, using photo as guide for placement.
Attach ties to earflaps.
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