Babies and bunnies. Probably some of the cutest things ever. Combine the two? Well, so cute, it’s beyond description! This adorable crochet bunny hat will keep tiny heads warm and hearts everywhere just melting.
This pattern is a must-have, perfect for those still-cool spring days, Easter, Halloween, a photo prop…or just for fun. This pattern uses a soft and chunky yarn, so the hat will have a plush feel and work up super-fast.
A simple, but beautiful stitch sets this pattern apart from the others.
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- Gauge
- Materials Needed
- Finished Measurements
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- Placement of Bunny Ears
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Who can make this hat?
This is a super easy crochet pattern with a video tutorial. As long as you know the basics of how to make your stitches and are comfortable counting you can make this hat.
Even if you are new to crochet I encourage you to try this. Made of single crochet and double crochet this is a pretty easy pattern for most. PLUS you can always refer to the video tutorial if you have questions.
This pattern also includes instructions for making a matching crochet diaper cover. The diaper cover can be made in any size, so it will fit any baby and is a great way to use up any leftover yarn from the hat.
So if you’re looking for an easy crochet project that will result in an adorable finished product, then this bunny hat pattern is perfect for you!
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Designers Notes
💕 Skill Level is Beginner
💕 Skills Needed single crochet, half double crochet, reverse single crochet (optional) double crochet
💕 Sizes Preemie to 3 Years
💕 Made with bulky weight yarn
💕 All sizes written individually
💕 Unisex crochet hat pattern
💕 Written in Standard American terms
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Substituting Yarn
The yarn I used the Buddy Bear Hat was the old Bernat Chunky which has now been discontinued. It has a, YARN GAUGE of 11sc x 12 rows with 6 mm hook. The yarns below would be great substitutes.
Recommended Substitute Bulky Yarns
Brava Bulky 100% acrylic yarn, machine washable, tumble dry low. Perfect for hats that are going to get a lot of wear.
Mighty Stitch 20% Superwash Wool and 80% Acrylic, this yarn is perfect for hats, scarves, and blankets, too!
Wool of the Andes Superwash Bulky is the ultimate easy care wool, so you can enjoy all of the warmth, structure, and durability of wool with the convenience of quick bulky projects that are also machine washable.
Skill Level
Easy
Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- dec – decrease
- dc – double crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- sc – single crochet
- sk – skip
- st – stitch
- sts – stitches
- sl st – slip stitch
- rsc – reverse single crochet
- rpt – repeat
- sc2tog – single crochet 2 together
Gauge
4” x 4” = 10 sts x 11 rows
Materials Needed
- 6.5 mm hook
- Tapestry Needle
- Stitch Markers
- 100 g – main colour 5 Bulky yarn
Finished Measurements
- Preemie 14” x 4 1/2”
- Newborn to 6 Months 16” x 5 1/2”
- 6 to 12 Months 17” x 6 1/2”
- 1 to 3 Years 18” x 7 1/2”
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Special Stitch
Sk st, (sc, dc) in next, sk nest st, (sc, dc) in next
rsc – reverse single crochet
With right side facing, work left to right. Insert hook in next stitch to the right, yarn over, draw yarn through stitch, yarn over and draw through two loops on hook. 1 rsc made.
sc2tog
Insert hook into specified stich draw up loop, insert hook into next stitch draw up loop, yarn over hook and draw through all 3 loops.
Note: If you want to make a hat with no ear flaps repeat last two rounds once and finish with single crochet or reverse single crochet.
Ties (Optional)
Cut 6 (or 12 for larger sizes) pieces of yarn 30 inches or longer.
Working in 3 stitches at bottom of earflap, fold two strands of yarn in half. Hold hat with right side facing you and use hook to draw the folded ends through the stitch from right to wrong side. Repeat for next two stitches.
Pull the loose ends through the folded section and draw the knot up firmly. Repeat for next two stitches. Braid and knot at end.
Repeat for other earflap.
Flower
Using 5.50 mm hook ch 4, join with sl st
Rnd 1: Ch 1, 5sc in circle, join with sl st
Rnd 2: ch2, 2dc, ch2, sl st, *(sl st, ch2, 2dc, ch2, sl st) in next st* rpt from *to* 3 more times. Five petals made.
Placement of Bunny Ears
Preemie Crochet Bunny Hat Pattern
Using 6.5 mm hook
Ch 2
Rnd 1: Work 8 hdc in 2nd st from hook (8)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in 1st and each st around, join with sl st, ch 1 turn (16)
Rnd 3: Sk 1st st, (sc, dc) in next st *sk next st (sc, dc) in next st* rpt from *to* end of rnd, join with sl st, ch 1 turn (16)
Rnd 4: 2 sc in 1st st and each st around (32), join with sl st, ch 1 turn
Rnd 5: Sk 1st st, (sc, dc) in next st *sk next st (sc, dc) in next st* rpt from *to* end of rnd, join with sl st, ch 1 turn (32)
From this point forward be sure to work (sc,dc) in dc
Rnds 6-10: Sk 1st st, (sc, dc) in next dc *sk next st (sc, dc) in next dc* rpt from *to* end of rnd, join with sl st, ch 1 turn (32)
After last round, fasten off and weave in ends.
Earflaps Make 2
Ch 7
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each stitch across (6) ch 1 turn
Row 2: Sk 1st st (sc,dc) in next *sk next st, (sc,dc) in next* rpt from * to * to end of row (6) ch 1 turn
Rows 3-8: Repeat row 2
Row 9: Sc2tog, 3 times (3) fasten off
Using tapestry needle and yarn stitch earflaps to the hat placing just slightly to the back of hat. Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Join yarn at fasten off point at back of hat. Working left to right rsc in each st around.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
EARS Make 2
Ears are worked in rows do not join work back and forth.
Using 5.5 mm hook
Ch 3
Row 1: 7 hdc in 2nd st from hook (7), ch 2 turn
Row 2: 2 hdc in 1st st and each st around (14), ch 1 turn
Row 3: Sc in 1st and each st around (14) fasten off and weave in ends.
Sew ears to hat using tapestry needle and yarn, using photo as guide.
Attach ties to earflaps.
Newborn to 6 Months Crochet Bunny Hat Pattern
Using 6.5 mm hook
Ch 2
Rnd 1: Work 8 hdc in 2nd st from hook (8)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in 1st and each st around, join with sl st, ch 1 turn (16)
Rnd 3: Sk 1st st, (sc, dc) in next st *sk next st (sc, dc) in next st* rpt from *to* end of rnd, join with sl st, ch 1 turn (16)
Rnd 4: 2 sc in 1st st and each st around (32), join with sl st, ch 1 turn
Rnd 5: Sk 1st st, (sc, dc) in next st *sk next st (sc, dc) in next st* rpt from *to* end of rnd, join with sl st, ch 1 turn (32)
Rnd 6: Sc in first 3 sts *2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts* rpt from *to* till end of rnd (40) join with sl st, ch 1 turn
Rnds 7: Sk 1st st, (sc, dc) in next st *sk next st (sc, dc) in next st* rpt from *to* end of rnd, join with sl st, ch 1 turn (40)
From this point forward be sure to work (sc,dc) in dc
Rnds 8-14: Sk 1st st, (sc, dc) in next dc *sk next st (sc, dc) in next dc* rpt from *to* end of rnd, join with sl st, ch 1 turn (40)
After last round, fasten off and weave in ends.
EARFLAPS MAKE 2
Ch 7
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each stitch across (6) ch 1 turn
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each stitch across (6) ch 1 turn
Row 2: Sk 1st st (sc,dc) in next *sk next st, (sc,dc) in next* rpt from * to * to end of row (6) ch 1 turn
Rows 3-8: Repeat row 2
Row 9: Sc2tog, 3 times (3) fasten off
Using tapestry needle and yarn stitch earflaps to the hat placing just slightly to the back of hat. Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Join yarn at fasten off point at back of hat. Working left to right rsc in each st around.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
EARS Make 2
Ears are worked in rows do not join work back and forth.
Using 5.5 mm hook
Ch 3
Row 1: 7 hdc in 2nd st from hook (7), ch 2 turn
Row 2: 2 hdc in 1st st and each st around (14), ch 1 turn
Row 3: Sc in 1st and each st around (14) fasten off and weave in ends.
Sew ears to hat using tapestry needle and yarn, using photo as guide.
Attach ties to earflaps.
6 to 12 Months Crochet Bunny Hat Pattern
Using 6.5 mm hook
Ch 2
Rnd 1: Work 8 hdc in 2nd st from hook (8)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in 1st and each st around, join with sl st, ch 1 turn (16)
Rnd 3: Sk 1st st, (sc, dc) in next st *sk next st (sc, dc) in next st* rpt from *to* end of rnd, join with sl st, ch 1 turn (16)
Rnd 4: 2 sc in 1st st and each st around (32), join with sl st, ch 1 turn
Rnd 5: Sk 1st st, (sc, dc) in next st *sk next st (sc, dc) in next st* rpt from *to* end of rnd, join with sl st, ch 1 turn (32)
Rnd 6: Sc in first 3 sts *2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts* rpt from *to* till end of rnd (40) join with slt st, ch 1 turn
Rnd 7: Sk 1st st, (sc, dc) in next st *sk next st (sc, dc) in next st* rpt from *to* end of rnd, join with sl st, ch 1 turn (40)
Rnd 8: Sc in first 7 sts *2 sc in next st, sc in next 7 sts* rpt from *to* till end of rnd (44) join with sl st, ch 1 turn
Rnds 9: Sk 1st st, (sc, dc) in next st *sk next st (sc, dc) in next st* rpt from *to* end of rnd, join with sl st, ch 1 turn (44)
From this point forward be sure to work (sc,dc) in dc
Rnds 10-16: Sk 1st st, (sc, dc) in next dc *sk next st (sc, dc) in next dc* rpt from *to* end of rnd, join with sl st, ch 1 turn (44)
After last round, fasten off and weave in ends.
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EARFLAPS MAKE 2
Ch 9
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each stitch across (8) ch 1 turn
Row 2: Sk 1st st (sc,dc) in next *sk next st, (sc,dc) in next* rpt from * to * to end of row (8) ch 1 turn
Rows 3-8: Repeat row 2
Row 9: Sc2tog, sc, sc2tog, sc, sc2tog (5) ch 1 turn
Row 10: Sc2tog, sc, sc2tog (3) ch 1 turn
Using tapestry needle and yarn stitch earflaps to the hat placing just slightly to the back of hat. Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Join yarn at fasten off point at back of hat. Working left to right rsc in each st around.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
EARS Make 2
Ears are worked in rows do not join work back and forth.
Using 5.5 mm hook
Ch 3
Row 1: 7 hdc in 2nd st from hook (7), ch 2 turn
Row 2: 2 hdc in 1st st and each st around (14), ch 2 turn
Row 3: Hdc in 1st and *2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in next* rpt from *to* till end of row (21) fasten off and weave in ends.
Sew ears to hat using tapestry needle and yarn, using photo as guide.
Attach ties to earflaps.
12 Months to 3 Years Crochet Bunny Hat Pattern
Using 6.5 mm hook
Ch 2
Rnd 1: Work 8 hdc in 2nd st from hook (8)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in 1st and each st around, join with sl st, ch 1 turn (16)
Rnd 3: Sk 1st st, (sc, dc) in next st *sk next st (sc, dc) in next st* rpt from *to* end of rnd, join with sl st, ch 1 turn (16)
Rnd 4: 2 sc in 1st st and each st around (32), join with sl st , ch 1 turn
Rnd 5: Sk 1st st, (sc, dc) in next st *sk next st (sc, dc) in next st* rpt from *to* end of rnd, join with sl st, ch 1 turn (32)
Rnd 6: Sc in 1st st *2 sc in next st, sc in next st* rpt from *to* till end of rnd (48) join with slt st, chain 1 turn
Rnd 7: Sk 1st st, (sc, dc) in next st *sk next st (sc, dc) in next st* rpt from *to* end of rnd, join with sl st, ch 1 turn (48)
From this point forward be sure to work (sc,dc) in dc
Rnds 8-17: Sk 1st st, (sc, dc) in next dc *sk next st (sc, dc) in next dc* rpt from *to* end of rnd, join with sl st, ch 1 turn (48)
After last round, fasten off and weave in ends.
EARFLAPS MAKE 2
Ch 9
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each stitch across (8) ch 1 turn
Row 2: Sk 1st st (sc,dc) in next *sk next st, (sc,dc) in next* rpt from * to * to end of row (8) ch 1 turn
Rows 3-8: Repeat row 2
Row 9: Sc2tog, sc, sc2tog, sc, sc2tog (5) ch 1 turn
Row 10: Sc2tog, sc, sc2tog (3) ch 1 turn
Using tapestry needle and yarn stitch earflaps to the hat placing just slightly to the back of hat. Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Join yarn at fasten off point at back of hat. Working left to right rsc in each st around.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
EARS Make 2
Ears are worked in rows do not join work back and forth.
Using 5.5 mm hook
Ch 2
Row 1: 8 hdc in 2nd ch from hook (8) ch 2 turn
Row 2: 2 hdc in 1ST st, and each st around (16) ch 2 turn
Row 3: 1 hdc in 1ST st, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next* rpt from * to * to end of row (24 fasten off and weave in ends.
Sew ears to hat using tapestry needle and yarn, using photo as guide.
Attach ties to earflaps.
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