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Crochet Bunny Hat Pattern With Floppy Ears

March 15, 2020      4 Comments

Last Updated on March 23, 2022 by Cyprianne Nolan

Easter is coming and along with it this sweet free crochet bunny hat pattern.  I am including all sizes for this pattern because cute little bunnies aren’t just for  babies. This sweet little crochet bunny hat looks great made in any cozy novelty yarn.  However, so that you can see the stitches and for people just starting to crochet, I have made it up for this post using Bernat Baby Blanket.  It looks amazing!  I had actually only seen it done in novelty yarns before but because of the size of hook and the stitches used it almost has a bumpy affect.  I think you will love it!

How to Make A Crochet Bunny Hat – Four Easy Steps

  1. Crochet the base of the hat including earflaps
  2. Crochet ears
  3. Sew ears to hat
  4. Add braided ties
crochet bunny hat

A special thank you to Little Moments Photography for the adorable photos.

This post contains affiliate links. For more information please see my TERMS & DISCLOSURES.

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.
💕 If you would prefer a printable PDF version of Crochet Floppy Bunny Hat it can be found in my Etsy shop by clicking here. 💕

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)

crochet bunny hat pattern

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.

crochet bunny hat pattern

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.

crochet bunny hat pattern

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)crochet bunny hat pattern

Row 2: Dc next st and in each ch across, ch 1, turn (8)crochet bunny hat pattern

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)

crochet bunny hat pattern

Sew ears to hat with tapestry needle and yarn, using photo as guide for placement.

Attach ties to earflaps.

crochet bunny hat pattern

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3-6 Months

*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.

💕         If you would prefer a printable PDF version of Farmhouse Pumpkin Pattern it can be found in my Etsy shop by clicking here.        💕

crochet bunny hat pattern


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.


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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.

CROCHET BUNNY HAT PATTERN

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.


YOUTUBE VIDEO CROCHET BUNNY HAT PATTERN
I would love to share more ideas with you, and to see your ideas too!  Join me on Instagram to see more and be sure to share your beautiful bunny hats with #prettydarnadorable If you had fun making this I have chosen a few more patterns you will love for the fall! Tiny Textures Baby Newsboy Cap Crochet Pumpkin Hat Crochet Latte Cowl Until next time my friends,

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Comments

  1. prettydarnadorable says

    April 3, 2022 at

    Hey Donna so sorry I am just responding now. I would suggest going down to a 10mm or a 9mm at the most – then make one size bigger. Hope this helps!

    Reply
    • Donna says

      April 7, 2022 at

      Thank you so much. I managed to get an 11.5 eventually and made the hat up this morning. I’m absolutely thrilled with. Thank you so much for the lovely pattern and brilliant video tutorial.

      Reply
      • prettydarnadorable says

        April 18, 2022 at

        You are so welcome Donna! It is such a quick pattern to make – I’m glad you found the hook size you needed. 💕

        Reply
  2. Donna says

    March 14, 2022 at

    Hi, absolutely adore this bunny hat. I’m a beginner but I’m going to give it a go. I’m having trouble sourcing an 11.5 hook here in the UK. Would you suggest I go up or down a hook size and would I also need to then adjust the hook size for the other components? Many thanks..

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Hi everyone, I'm Cyprianne creator and designer behind Pretty Darn Adorable (previously name Speckled Frog Crochet). I have created this space as a place where I can give back. You all have been such a great support of my business since 2009 I want to have a place where I can share fun crafts, free crochet projects and helpful video tutorials. I hope you enjoy your time here and I would love to hear from you if you have any ideas or questions for me.

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