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    Updated: Mar 29, 2023 by Jess Coppom ·

    Free Crochet Bunny Hat Pattern (Newborn-Child)

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    This free crochet bunny hat pattern with floppy ears makes a darling Easter accessory, baby shower gift or winter cap. Find the free pattern below or purchase the ad-free, printable PDF here.

    A chubby-cheeked baby wearing a crochet bunny hat complete with button eyes and sweet whiskers.

    This free crochet bunny hat pattern is part of a collaboration with Lion Brand Yarns. This post contains affiliate links.

    You'll find this crochet bunny hat to be a quick and easy project that's fun to whip up for your favorite kiddo. Read on for all the yarn and inspiration details, or scroll down for the complete free pattern.

    A Perfect Easter Crochet Pattern

    If you’re looking for a sweet, handmade, non-candy Easter gift or you just know a baby that would look adorable as a little bunny rabbit (I mean, really, who wouldn’t?), this free crochet bunny hat pattern is perfect for you. (Add the free crocheted carrot rattle pattern and you'll have one "hoppy" bunny!)

    Related: more free crochet Easter patterns ⇨

    Brief Video Overview

    If you'd like to see this crochet bunny hat in action on my sweet nephew and see a quick overview of how this pattern comes together, click play on the video below!

    Skills Needed to Crochet A Bunny Hat

    This project is quite quick to whip up. The only stitch used on the main body of the hat and ears is half double crochet. The scalloped edging uses a slip stitch, single crochet, double crochet and a treble crochet.

    If you’re a beginner crocheter, this project is a great way to learn a few new stitches. But if that sounds overwhelming, you can just leave off the scalloped edge and add one more row of half double crochets instead.

    Related: 35+ Easy Chunky Crochet Hat Patterns

    A infant wearing a velour crochet bunny hat with long floppy ears.

    Personalize The Face (Or Not!)

    After having made versions of this hat both with an embroidered face and with no face, but extra floppy ears, I really love both options. And I always like projects that allow my indecisiveness to drag out as long as possible. You can crochet this hat, add the ears and then decide if you'd like to add a face or not. How's that for flexibility?

    Pin it! click to pin this pattern for later ⇨

    A grid of photos of babies wearing a modern crochet bunny hat pattern with floppy ears.

    Yarn as Fluffy as a Little Bunny

    This free crochet bunny hat pattern works well in any worsted weight yarn, but for an extra fluffy, super soft hat, Lion Brand Ve-luxe is where it's at. This velour-style yarn is incredibly plush and really fills in the stitches nicely with extra fluffy softness.

    When I popped this hat on my sweet nephew's head, I knew it was absolutely comfy and easy for him to wear. No one wants to spend time on a handmade hat that won't get worn because it's scratchy and uncomfortable! There are a variety of colors of Ve-luxe that would work well for this bunny hat pattern. We used Silver, but I think Dusty Pink and Charcoal would work beautifully too.

    Related: 27+ Best Crochet Hat Patterns for Winter

    A crochet bunny hat with long floppy ears crocheted with Lion Brand Veluxe yarn in the color "Silver".

    How to Print This Pattern

    If you'd like to couch crochet and prefer a printed version of this pattern, I offer an inexpensive ad-free PDF for purchase. It includes all the photo tutorials you see here, the written pattern in large type and it's specifically formatted for easy printing. You can grab it here on Etsy and here on LoveCrafts.

    A preview of this crochet bunny hat pattern printable PDF.
    This free crochet bunny hat pattern makes a darling DIY Easter gift for your favorite baby or toddler. Sizes newborn, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, toddler/preschooler. Pair with our free crochet carrot baby toy pattern. Click for free pattern. | MakeAndDoCrew.com

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    Crochet Bunny Hat (With Floppy Ears!)
    Free Pattern + Tutorial

    Purchase the ad-free, printable PDF on Etsy here or LoveCrafts here.

    Pin it for later here.

    Supplies:
    • Lion Brand Ve-luxe (Weight: 4/Medium -  246 yds, 5.3 oz)
    - Pictured: Silver (#536 - 149) - approx 65, 75, 90, 110g
    - Also pictured in hat with face: I Love This Yarn - color: Spunky Print 

    • Tapestry needle
    • Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
    • Tapestry needle

    Optional:
    • (2) 1” wooden buttons for eyes
    • Small amount of accent color yarn for nose and whiskers
    • Sewing needle and thread (to attach button eyes)

    This free crochet bunny hat pattern makes a darling DIY Easter gift for your favorite baby or toddler. Sizes newborn, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, toddler/preschooler. Pair with our free crochet carrot baby toy pattern. Click for free pattern. | MakeAndDoCrew.com

    Sizes:Fits actual head size:
    0-3 months12-13”
    3-6 months13-15”
    6-12 months15-16”
    Toddler/Preschooler16-17”
    Child17-19”
    Choose size based on head size instead of age.

    Gauge:
    6.5 hdc x 5.5 rows = 2”

    Abbreviations and Glossary (US Terms):
    ch - chain
    dc - double crochet
    hdc - half double crochet
    PM - place marker
    sc - single crochet
    slst - slip stitch
    tr - treble crochet

    A preview of this crochet bunny hat pattern printable PDF.

    CROCHET BUNNY HAT PATTERN

    Overall Pattern Notes:

    • Hat is worked in the round from the top down with the right side facing out throughout. Ears are worked in a spiral with the right side facing out throughout.
    • Each Hat round is joined with a slip stitch to the first hdc of round. Each Ear round is not joined with a slip stitch, but instead just continued in a spiral.
    • The chain 1 at the beginning of each round does not count as a stitch.

    0-3 MONTHS HAT

    Round 1: Magic ring, chain 1 and make 8 hdc in ring, join to first hdc. (8 hdc total)

    Round 2: Ch 1, 2 hdc in each stitch around, join. (16 hdc total)

    Round 3: Ch 1, (2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next stitch) repeat around, join. (24 hdc total)

    Round 4: Ch 1, (2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 2 stitches) repeat around, join. (32 hdc total)

    Round 5: Ch 1, (2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 3 stitches) repeat around, join. (40 hdc total)

    Rounds 6-12: Ch 1, hdc around, join. (40 hdc total)

    Round 13: (scalloped edging) Sc, dc, tr, dc, sc, slst, [slst, sc, dc, tr, dc, sc, slst] repeat 4 times, slst, sc, dc, tr, dc, sc. Fasten off. (40 stitches total

    3-6 MONTHS HAT

    Round 1: Magic ring, chain 1 and make 8 hdc in ring, join to first hdc. (8 hdc total)

    Round 2: 2 hdc in each stitch around, join. (16 hdc total)

    Round 3: (2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next stitch) repeat around, join. (24 hdc total)

    Round 4: (2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 2 stitches) repeat around, join. (32 hdc total)

    Round 5: (2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 3 stitches) repeat around, join. (40 hdc total)

    Round 6: (2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 4 stitches) repeat around, join. (48 hdc total)

    Rounds 7-15: hdc around, join. (48 hdc total)

    Round 16: (scalloped edging) [Slst, sc, dc, tr, dc, sc, slst] repeat 7 times. Fasten off.

    6-12 MONTHS HAT

    Round 1: Magic ring, chain 1 and make 8 hdc in ring, join to first hdc. (8 hdc total)

    Round 2: 2 hdc in each stitch around, join. (16 hdc total)

    Round 3: (2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next stitch) repeat around, join. (24 hdc total)

    Round 4: (2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 2 stitches) repeat around, join. (32 hdc total)

    Round 5: (2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 3 stitches) repeat around, join. (40 hdc total)

    Round 6: (2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 4 stitches) repeat around, join. (48 hdc total)

    Round 7: (2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 11 stitches) repeat around, join. (52 hdc total)

    Rounds 8-16: hdc around, join. (52 hdc total)

    Round 17: (scalloped edging) Slst, slst [slst, sc, dc, tr, dc, sc, slst] repeat 7 times, slst (52 stitches total). Fasten off

    TODDLER/PRESCHOOLER HAT

    Round 1: Magic ring, chain 1 and make 8 hdc in ring, join to first hdc. (8 hdc total)

    Round 2: 2 hdc in each stitch around, join. (16 hdc total)

    Round 3: (2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next stitch) repeat around, join. (24 hdc total)

    Round 4: (2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 2 stitches) repeat around, join. (32 hdc total)

    Round 5: (2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 3 stitches) repeat around, join. (40 hdc total)

    Round 6: (2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 4 stitches) repeat around, join. (48 hdc total)

    Round 7: (2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 5 stitches) repeat around, join. (56 hdc total)

    Rounds 8-18: hdc around, join. (56 hdc total)

    Round 19: (scalloped edging) [Slst, sc, dc, tr, dc, sc, slst] repeat 8 times (56 stitches total). Fasten off.

    TODDLER/PRESCHOOLER HAT

    Round 1: Magic ring, chain 1 and make 8 hdc in ring, join to first hdc. (8 hdc total)

    Round 2: 2 hdc in each stitch around, join. (16 hdc total)

    Round 3: (2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next stitch) repeat around, join. (24 hdc total)

    Round 4: (2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 2 stitches) repeat around, join. (32 hdc total)

    Round 5: (2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 3 stitches) repeat around, join. (40 hdc total)

    Round 6: (2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 4 stitches) repeat around, join. (48 hdc total)

    Round 7: (2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 5 stitches) repeat around, join. (56 hdc total)

    Rounds 8-18: hdc around, join. (56 hdc total)

    Round 19: (scalloped edging) [Slst, sc, dc, tr, dc, sc, slst] repeat 8 times (56 stitches total). Fasten off.

    CHILD HAT

    Round 1: Magic ring, chain 1 and make 8 hdc in ring, join to first hdc. (8 hdc total)

    Round 2: 2 hdc in each stitch around, join. (16 hdc total)

    Round 3: (2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next stitch) repeat around, join. (24 hdc total)

    Round 4: (2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 2 stitches) repeat around, join. (32 hdc total)

    Round 5: (2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 3 stitches) repeat around, join. (40 hdc total)

    Round 6: (2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 4 stitches) repeat around, join. (48 hdc total)

    Round 7: (2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 5 stitches) repeat around, join. (56 hdc total)

    Round 8: (2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 6 stitches) repeat around, join. (64 hdc total)

    Rounds 9-21: hdc around, join. (64 hdc total)

    Round 22: (scalloped edging) Slst, [slst, sc, dc, tr, dc, sc, slst] repeat 8 times (64 stitches total). Fasten off.

    NEWBORN + 3-6 MONTHS EARS

    Make 2.

    Round 1: Magic ring, ch 1 and make 6 hdc in ring, join to first hdc. PM in last st of round and move up with each round. (6 hdc total)

    Round 2: [2 hdc in first stitch, hdc, hdc] repeat around. (8 hdc total)

    Round 3: [2 hdc in first stitch, hdc, hdc, hdc] repeat around. (10 hdc total)

    Round 4: [2 hdc in first stitch, hdc, hdc, hdc, hdc] repeat around. (12 hdc total)

    Round 5: [2 hdc in first stitch, hdc, hdc,] repeat around. (16 hdc total)

    Round 6: Hdc in each stitch.

    Rep Round 6 until ear measures 11” or desired length. 

    Fasten off leaving a 20” tail for seaming. 

    6-12 MONTHS + TODDLER/PRESCHOOLER EARS

    Make 2.

    Round 1: Magic ring, ch 1 and make 6 hdc in ring, join to first hdc. PM in last st of round and move up with each round. (6 hdc total)

    Round 2: [2 hdc in first stitch, hdc, hdc] repeat around. (8 hdc total)

    Round 3: [2 hdc in first stitch, hdc, hdc, hdc] repeat around. (10 hdc total)

    Round 4: [2 hdc in first stitch, hdc, hdc, hdc, hdc] repeat around. (12 hdc total)

    Round 5: [2 hdc in first stitch, hdc, hdc,] repeat around. (16 hdc total)

    Round 6: [2 hdc in first stitch, hdc, hdc, hdc] repeat around. (20 hdc total)

    Round 7: Hdc in each stitch.

    Rep Round 7 until ear measures 12” or desired length.

    Fasten off leaving a 20” tail for seaming. 

    CHILD EARS

    Make 2.

    Round 1: Magic ring, ch 1 and make 6 hdc in ring, join to first hdc. PM in last st of round and move up with each round. (6 hdc total)

    Round 2: [2 hdc in first stitch, hdc, hdc] repeat around. (8 hdc total)

    Round 3: [2 hdc in first stitch, hdc, hdc, hdc] repeat around. (10 hdc total)

    Round 4: [2 hdc in first stitch, hdc, hdc, hdc, hdc] repeat around. (12 hdc total)

    Round 5: [2 hdc in first stitch, hdc, hdc,] repeat around. (16 hdc total)

    Round 6: [2 hdc in first stitch, hdc, hdc, hdc] repeat around. (20 hdc total)

    Round 7: [2 hdc in first stitch, hdc, hdc, hdc, hdc] repeat around. (24 hdc total)

    Round 8: Hdc in each stitch.

    Rep Round 8 until ear measures 14” or desired length.

    Fasten off leaving a 20” tail for seaming. 

    This free crochet bunny hat pattern makes a darling DIY Easter gift for your favorite baby or toddler. Sizes newborn, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, toddler/preschooler. Pair with our free crochet carrot baby toy pattern. Click for free pattern. | MakeAndDoCrew.com

    FINISHING - ALL SIZES

    With tapestry needle and leftover yarn tail, whip stitch each ear to hat. Reference photos for placement. (In the samples pictured, the ears are tilted a bit and placed about four rows down from the top of the hat. Both ears are slightly more to the front of the hat than the back.)

    Optional: Use sewing needle and thread to attach buttons as eyes. With accent color, embroider a simple nose and whiskers as pictured.

    Give your finished cap to your favorite hoppy kiddo!

    This free crochet bunny hat pattern makes a darling DIY Easter gift for your favorite baby or toddler. Sizes newborn, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, toddler/preschooler. Pair with our free crochet carrot baby toy pattern. Click for free pattern. | MakeAndDoCrew.com
    Sew button eyes on. Use accent color of yarn to add a nose and whiskers as pictured.

    Now that you're feeling like a DIY rockstar, peruse my archives to find your next Easter project or free crochet pattern--especially the yummy free pattern for the carrot rattle!

    Free amigurumi carrot toy rattle pattern! This free crochet baby toy pattern makes a perfect DIY baby shower gift or Easter basket surprise, especially when paired with our free crochet bunny hat. | MakeAndDoCrew.com

    Share your work! Mention @MakeAndDoCrew and tag #MakeAndDoCrew to show off your stitches ⇨

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    Comments

    1. Kelly Markham says

      March 23, 2018 at 7:02 am

      I emailed the pattern to myself and now I don't see where I can print it? Am I doing something wrong??

      Reply
      • Jess @ Make and Do Crew says

        March 23, 2018 at 3:20 pm

        Hey Kelly,

        Did you subscribe to the vault and download the PDF? That would be the best way to print it. The PDF if free when you put your email address in the box above. You'll an email with download instructions.

        🙂
        Jess

        Reply
    2. Kelly says

      March 06, 2018 at 11:30 am

      How are you joining to the rows together? Everything I try results in extra stitches.

      Reply
    3. Debbie Vandenburg says

      January 31, 2018 at 5:48 pm

      I'm not able to find a way to get the bigger size patterns for the bunny hat...help, I may be doing something wrong?

      Reply
      • Jess @ Make and Do Crew says

        February 05, 2018 at 10:00 pm

        Hey Debbie,

        If you subscribe in any of the boxes on the site, like the one above this comment area, you'll receive an email with download instructions. If you don't see the email from me right away, check your spam or junk folders. Sometimes they can get stuck there. 🙂

        Jess

        Reply
    4. Andrea says

      March 29, 2017 at 7:24 pm

      Can't wait to make this for my perfect little baby.

      Reply
      • Jess @ Make and Do Crew says

        April 03, 2017 at 10:40 am

        Yay! Hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    5. Jean Vassil says

      March 28, 2017 at 7:20 am

      Please I would like the bigger size of this hat
      for my two year old granddaughter.
      So So cute!!

      Reply
      • Jess @ Make and Do Crew says

        April 03, 2017 at 10:49 am

        Hey Jean,

        If you enter your email address in the box above, you'll immediatly receive an email with the instructions to access the larger sizes. 🙂

        Happy crocheting!

        Jess

        Reply
    6. Julia Walton says

      March 26, 2017 at 11:33 am

      Hihii! Just came across this and was wondering what weight yarn you used?

      Reply
      • Jess @ Make and Do Crew says

        April 03, 2017 at 10:58 am

        Hi Julia,

        It's worsted weight. 🙂

        Reply
    7. Daria Pilipczuk says

      March 18, 2017 at 7:17 am

      Oooh, a bunny hat that my toddler grandson will like. Can't wait to get the pattern in a larger size.

      Reply
    8. Lorna says

      March 11, 2017 at 8:45 pm

      it is just adorable, ty

      Reply
    9. Patricia Oliver says

      January 29, 2017 at 11:08 am

      I love this pattern and have sent email request for larger sizes and hopefully will receive them as I need to make in the larger sizes. I did make the ears and add to a basket to make a "Bunny basket" which is cute - although sometimes when I look @ it I think it resembles a puppy!

      Reply
      • Jess @ Make and Do Crew says

        February 20, 2017 at 4:03 pm

        Lol--even a puppy basket sounds cute! I hope you enjoy the larger sizes!

        Reply
    10. Paulien says

      November 05, 2016 at 1:51 am

      Hi Jess,

      Fantastic hat! Can't wait to start making it.
      I entered the subscribers vault, but can't find the pattern for larger sizes there. Evn not via the link from the email. Where could I findit. Hope you can help. Thanks Paulien (Netherlands)

      Reply
      • Jess @ Make and Do Crew says

        November 09, 2016 at 8:14 pm

        Hey Paulien,

        Hello from the US! If you go to the Vault and click the link right below the bunny hat photo, you'll open the pattern. The other link below that takes you back to the blog post.

        Happy crocheting!

        Jess

        Reply
        • Linda says

          February 15, 2017 at 10:59 am

          I an' get it to print the toddler size bunny hat pattern

        • Jess @ Make and Do Crew says

          February 20, 2017 at 3:24 pm

          Hey Linda,

          Were you able to download it from the Vault? If you enter your email address above, you should get an email with a link and password to download the pattern. Let me know if you need more help!

          Jess

    11. Leticia Avilez says

      October 26, 2016 at 7:15 pm

      Es realmente hermoso! Me gustaría la traducción a ESPAÑOL pudiera ser?

      Reply
    12. Katarina says

      August 14, 2016 at 2:00 pm

      Hello

      Where do I find the pattern for toddlers?

      Reply
      • Jess @ Make and Do Crew says

        August 15, 2016 at 12:26 am

        Hey Katarina,

        It's in the subscriber "Vault" (a password protected area where I share the best freebies, printables, etc.) If you subscribe in the box at the bottom of this post (above this comment area) or on the side of the page, you'll immediately get at email that tells you how to access it.

        Please let me know if you have any trouble. I'm happy to help!

        Jess

        Reply
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