Bunny Hat Crochet Pattern (Sizes Baby to Adult)

With ears that stand on their own, this adorable bunny hat is sure to be a hit with little children. Warm enough to wear all winter and spring, or fun to wear to dress-up at Easter Time. This free bunny hat crochet pattern is available in sizes baby to adult.

Free Bunny Hat Crochet Pattern

Supplies

• Yarn: Yarnspirations. MC: Bernat Softee Chunky.  100 g (3.5 oz) and 108 yds (99 m). 100% Acrylic, 3Ply yarn. Super Bulky Weight Yarn [6]. Machine wash in cool water. Do Not Bleach. Do Not Dry Clean. Do Not Iron. Tumble Dry, Gentle, Low Heat. Other Colors: use Bulky Weight Yarn [5]. 100 g (3.5 oz) and 180 yds (164 m). 
• Colors: Soft Taupe (MC). Other Colors: White, Black and Pink.
• Hook: 8 mm (L) and 5.50 mm (I) 
• Finished Project Yardage: 1 Ball of each color of Yarn
• Scissors, Yarn Needle, Stitch Marker

Difficulty Level

Easy-Intermediate

Finished Sizes

• Preemie Bunny Hat: 11 inches circumference and 4.5 inches in height
• 0-3 months Bunny Hat: 13.5 inches circumference and 5.25 inches in height
• 3-12 months Bunny Hat: 15.5 inches circumference and 5.5 inches in height
• 1-5 year Bunny Hat: 18.5 inches circumference and 7.5 inches in height
• 5-10 year Bunny Hat: 19.5 inches circumference and 7.5 inches in height
• Adult Bunny Hat: 21.25 inches circumference and 8.75 inches in height

Gauge

• Approximately 8 hdc in 4 inches and 8 rows in 4 inches

You can substitute any yarn and hook for this stitch pattern – just remember when you substitute if your gauge is different, the finished size, and amount of yarn used for your project will also be different.

Abbreviations

US Terminology used

• beg – beginning
• ch – chain
• dc – double crochet
• DMR – double magic ring
• hdc – half double crochet
• R – round
• rem – remaining
• rep – repeat
• sc –  single crochet
• sk – skip
• sl st – slip stitch
• st/sts – stitch/stitches
• * to **– Repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This repeat will contain multiple instructions.
• [] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches
• () – important notes AND sets of stitches to be worked within one stitch, or space

Helpful Tutorials

• Stitch Anatomy
• Invisible Join
• Quick Stitch Guide 
• Slip Knot and Starting Chain

Notes:

• You may replace any DMR (double magic ring) in the pattern with a chain 3 and slip stitch to the third chain from the hook to join and to create a ring.
• I prefer to work in continuous rounds (spirals) and use a stitch marker to mark my place. I do not use a slip stitch to join or chain any additional stitches to increase my height on each round.
• The final round of sl st is done with a relaxed tension. It is decorative so if you cannot crochet loose slip stitches, please omit this round, or replace it with a single crochet round.
• Add the Adorable Bunny Hat Crochet Pattern to your Ravelry Library here.

Adorable Bunny Hat Crochet Pattern

 Main Bunny Hat

This Adorable Bunny Hat is crocheted in continuous rounds from the top of the head to the brim. The ears and facial features are added to the main hat at the end of the project.

Preemie Bunny Hat Crochet Pattern

Using Super Bulky Weight Yarn [6] in Taupe and your 8 mm (L) hook (or size required for gauge):

R1:  DMR: 6 hdc [6]

R2:  2 hdc in each st around [12]

R3: *1 hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in next stitch**. Rep from * to ** 6 times. [18]

R4:  *1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 hdc in the next stitch**. Rep from * to ** 6 times. [24]

R5: *1 hdc in each of the next 11 sts, 2 hdc in the next stitch**. Rep from * to ** 2 times.  [26]

R6- R8:  1 hdc in each stitch around [26]

R9: 1 sc in each stitch around [26]

R10: 1 sl st (loosely) in each stitch around,  finish off with an invisible join and weave in ends. [26]

0-3 months Bunny Hat Crochet Pattern

Using Super Bulky Weight Yarn [6] in Taupe and your 8 mm (L) hook (or size required for gauge):

R1:  DMR: 6 hdc [6]

R2:  2 hdc in each st around [12]

R3: *1 hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in next stitch**. Rep from * to ** 6 times. [18]

R4:  *1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 hdc in the next stitch**. Rep from * to ** 6 times. [24]

R5: *1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts, 2 hdc in the next stitch**. Rep from * to ** 6 times.  [30]

R6- R10:  1 hdc in each stitch around [30]

R11: 1 sc in each stitch around [30]

R12: 1 sl st (loosely) in each stitch around,  finish off with an invisible join and weave in ends. [30]

3-12 months Bunny Hat Crochet Pattern

Using Super Bulky Weight Yarn [6] in Taupe and your 8 mm (L) hook (or size required for gauge):

R1:  DMR: 7 hdc [7]

R2:  2 hdc in each st around [14]

R3: *1 hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in next stitch**. Rep from * to ** 7 times. [21]

R4:  *1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 hdc in the next stitch**. Rep from * to ** 7 times. [28]

R5: *1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts, 2 hdc in the next stitch**. Rep from * to ** 7 times.  [35]

R6- R10:  1 hdc in each stitch around [35]

R11: 1 sc in each stitch around [35]

R12: 1 sl st (loosely) in each stitch around,  finish off with an invisible join and weave in ends. [35]

Toddler (1-5 years) Bunny Hat Crochet Pattern

Using Super Bulky Weight Yarn [6] in Taupe and your 8 mm (L) hook (or size required for gauge):

R1:  DMR: 6 hdc [6]

R2:  2 hdc in each st around [12]

R3: *1 hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in next stitch**. Rep from * to ** 6 times. [18]

R4:  *1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 hdc in the next stitch**. Rep from * to ** 6 times. [24]

R5: *1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts, 2 hdc in the next stitch**. Rep from * to ** 6 times.  [30]

R6: *1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts, 2 hdc in the next stitch**. Rep from * to ** 6 times. [36]

R7-R14: 1 hdc in each stitch around [36]

R15: 1 sc in each stitch around [36]

R16: 1 sl st (loosely) in each stitch around,  finish off with an invisible join and weave in ends. [36]

Child (5-10 years) Bunny Hat Crochet Pattern

Using Super Bulky Weight Yarn [6] in Taupe and your 8 mm (L) hook (or size required for gauge):

R1:  DMR: 7 hdc [7]

R2:  2 hdc in each st around [14]

R3: *1 hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in next stitch**. Rep from * to ** 7 times. [21]

R4:  *1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 hdc in the next stitch**. Rep from * to ** 7 times. [28]

R5: *1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts, 2 hdc in the next stitch**. Rep from * to ** 7 times.  [35

R6: *1 hdc in each of the next 6 sts, 2 hdc in the next stitch**. Rep from * to ** 5 times. [40]

R7-R16: 1 hdc in each stitch around [40]

R17: 1 sc in each stitch around [40]

R18: 1 sl st (loosely) in each stitch around,  finish off with an invisible join and weave in ends. [40]

Adult (medium) Bunny Hat Crochet Pattern

Using Super Bulky Weight Yarn [6] in Taupe and your 8 mm (L) hook (or size required for gauge):

R1:  DMR: 7 hdc [7]

R2:  2 hdc in each st around [14]

R3: *1 hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in next stitch**. Rep from * to ** 7 times. [21]

R4:  *1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 hdc in the next stitch**. Rep from * to ** 7 times. [28]

R5: *1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts, 2 hdc in the next stitch**. Rep from * to ** 7 times.  [35]

R6: *1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts, 2 hdc in the next stitch**. Rep from * to ** 7 times. [42]

R7: 1 hdc in each of the first 21 sts, 2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 20 sts. [43]

R8-R17: 1 hdc in each stitch around [43]

R18: 1 sc in each stitch around [43]

R19: 1 sl st (loosely) in each stitch around,  finish off with an invisible join and weave in ends. [43]

Bunny Ears (Outer Ears)

Preemie, 0-3 months and 3-12 months Bunny Ears (Outer Ears)

Using Super Bulky Weight Yarn [6] in Taupe and your 8 mm (L) hook:

• Make 2

R1: Ch 10 (you will be working around this chain on both sides), 1 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 chs, 1 dc in each of the next 3 chs, 3 dc in the last ch.

Rotate your work to begin crocheting along the bottom edge of the foundation chain.

1 dc in each of the next 4 chs,  1 hdc in each of the next 4 chs, 1 sc in the last ch, 1 sl st into the sk ch (what would have been the first ch in R1).

R2: 2 sc in the first st (the same st you just sl st to at the end of R2), 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts, 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts, 1 sl st to the first sc of R2

R3: Starting in the next sc (the second sc of R3),  sl st in each st around. Finish off with an invisible join. Leave a long tail to allow you to sew the ear to the hat.

Toddler (1-5 years) Bunny Ears (Outer Ears)

Using Super Bulky Weight Yarn [6] in Taupe and your 8 mm (L) hook:

• Make 2

R1: Ch 12 (you will be working around this chain on both sides), 1 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, 1 hdc in each of the next 6 chs, 1 dc in each of the next 3 chs, 3 dc in the last ch.

Rotate your work to begin crocheting along the bottom edge of the foundation chain.  

1 dc in each of the next 4 chs,  1 hdc in each of the next 6 chs, 1 sc in the last ch, 1 sl st into the sk ch (what would have been the first ch in R1).

R2: 2 sc in the first st (the same st you just sl st to at the end of R2), 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts, 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts, 1 sl st to the first  sc of R2

R3: Starting in the next sc (the second sc of R3),  sl st in each st around. Finish off with an invisible join. Leave a long tail to allow you to sew the ear to the hat.

Child (5-10 years) and Adult Bunny Ears (Outer Ears)

Using Super Bulky Weight Yarn [6] in Taupe and your 8 mm (L) hook:

• Make 2

R1: Ch 14 (you will be working around this chain on both sides), 1 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, 1 hdc in each of the next 8 chs, 1 dc in each of the next 3 chs, 3 dc in the last ch.

Rotate your work to begin crocheting along the bottom edge of the foundation chain.  

1 dc in each of the next 3 chs,  1 hdc in each of the next 8 chs, 1 sc in the last ch, 1 sl st into the sk ch (what would have been the first ch in R1).

R2: 2 sc in the first st (the same st you just sl st to at the end of R2), 1 hdc in each of the next 7 sts, 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts, 1 sl st to the first  sc of R2

R3: Starting in the next sc (the second sc of R3),  sl st in each st around. Finish off with an invisible join. Leave a long tail to allow you to sew the ear to the hat.

Bunny Ears (Inner Ear)

R1: Ch 9 (you will be working around this chain on both sides), 1 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 chs, 1 dc in each of the next 2 chs, 3 dc in the last ch.

Rotate your work to begin crocheting along the bottom edge of the foundation chain.  

1 dc in each of the next 2 chs,  1 hdc in each of the next 4 chs, 1 sc in the last ch, 1 sl st into the sk ch (what would have been the first ch in R1).

R2: 2 sc in the first st (the same st you just sl st to at the end of R2), 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 dc in the next st, 2 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sts.

R3: 1 sl st in each st around. Finish off with an invisible join. Leave a long tail to allow you to sew the ear to the hat.

Round 1: chain 15, 2 sc in the second chain from the hook, 1 hdc in each of the next 9 sts, 2 dc in the next st, 8 dc in the end stitch, 1 hdc in each of the next 13 sts, 1 ss into the skipped chain (what would have been the first chain of round 1)

Round 2: 1 hdc in the same st as the ss, 1 hdc in each of the next 15 sts, 2 dc in each of the next 7 sts, 1 hdc in each of the next 15 sts

Round 3: ss in each st around and FO

Bunny Nose

Preemie, 0-3 months and 3-12 months Bunny Nose

Using Bulky Weight Yarn [5] in Pink and your 5 mm (H) hook:

R1:  Ch 4 (you will be working around this chain on both sides), 1 sc in 2nd chain from hook, 1 sc in each of the next ch, 2 sc in the last ch; rotate your work to begin crocheting along the bottom edge of foundation ch but skip the base of the final ch where you just placed 2 sc. 3 hdc in the next ch, 1 sc in the last ch, 1 sl st in the sk ch (what would have been the first ch in R1).

R2: 2 sc in the first st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sl st in th enext st, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sl st in the next st,  finish off with an invisible join and leave a long tail of yarn for assembly.

Toddler (1-5 years), Child (5-10 years) and Adult Bunny Nose

Using Bulky Weight Yarn [5] in Pink and your 5 mm (H) hook:

R1:  Ch 5 (you will be working around this chain on both sides), 1 sc in 2nd chain from hook, 1 sc in each of the next 2 chs, 2 sc in the last ch; rotate your work to begin crocheting along the bottom edge of foundation ch. 1 hdc in the next ch, 1 dc in the next ch, 1 hdc in the last ch, 1 sl st in the sk ch (what would have been the first ch in R1).

R2: 1 sc in each of the next 6 sts, 1 hdc in the next st, 3 dc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st, 1 sc in the last st.

R3: 1 sl st in each st around, finish off with an invisible join and leave a long tail of yarn for assembly.

Mouth Patch

Preemie and 0-3 months Mouth Patch

Using Bulky Weight Yarn [5] in White and your 5 mm (H) hook:

R1: Ch 7 (you will be working around this chain on both sides), 1 sc in 2nd chain from the hook, 1 sc in each of the next 5 chs; rotate your work to begin crocheting along the bottom edge of the foundation ch.  1 dc in the next ch,  2 dc in the next ch, 1 dc in the next ch, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 chs,  1 sl st to the sk ch (what would have been the first chain of R1).

R2: 1 hdc in the first st (the same st you just sl st to at the end of R1), 1 hdc in each of the next 10 sts, 3 dc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts, 1 sc in the sl st

R3: 1 sl st in each st around, finish off with an invisible join and leave a long tail of yarn for assembly.

3-12 months Mouth Patch

Using Bulky Weight Yarn [5] in White and your 5 mm (H) hook:

R1: Ch 7 (you will be working around this chain on both sides), 1 sc in 2nd chain from the hook, 1 sc in each of the next 5 chs; rotate your work to begin crocheting along the bottom edge of the foundation ch.  1 hdc in the next ch, 1 dc in the next ch, 3 dc in the next ch, 1 dc in the next ch, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 ch, 1 sl st to the sk ch (what would have been the first chain of R1).

R2: 1 hdc in the first st (the same st you just sl st to at the end of R1), 1 hdc in each of the next 7 sts, 2 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 hdc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 sl st in the sl st

R3: 1 sl st in each st around, finish off with an invisible join and leave a long tail of yarn for assembly.

Toddler (1-5 years) Mouth Patch

Using Bulky Weight Yarn [5] in White and your 8 mm hook:

R1: Ch 7 (you will be working around this chain on both sides), 1 sc in 2nd chain from the hook, 1 sc in each of the next 4 chs, 4 sc in the last ch; rotate your work to begin crocheting along the bottom edge of the foundation ch.  1 sc in each of the next 5 chs, 1 sl st to the sk ch (what would have been the first chain of R1).

R2: 2 sc in the first st (the same st you just sl st to at the end of R1), 1 sc in each of the next 6 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 hdc in the next st, 1 sc in the last st.

R3: 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 7 sts, 1 hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 hdc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts

R4: 1 sl st in each st around, finish off with an invisible join and leave a long tail of yarn for assembly.

Child (5-10 year) and Adult Mouth Patch

Using Bulky Weight Yarn [5] in White and your 6.5 mm (K) hook:

R1: Ch 6 (you will be working around this chain on both sides), 2 dc in 2nd chain from the hook, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 chs, 4 dc in the last ch; rotate your work to begin crocheting along the bottom edge of the foundation ch skipping the base of the last ch you worked into (the one with 4 dc),  1 hdc in each of the next 4 chs, 1 sl st to the sk ch (what would have been the first chain of R1).

R2: 2 sc in the first st (the same st you just sl st to at the end of R1), 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, 1 sc in the sl st.

R3: 2 sc in the first st, 1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sts

R4: 2 sc in the first st of the round, 1 sl st in each rem st around, finish off with an invisible join and leave a long tail of yarn for assembly.

Eye Patches

R1: Ch 6 (you will be working around this chain on both sides), 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 hdc in the next ch, 2 dc in the next ch, 1 hdc in the next ch, 3 sc in the last ch; rotate your work to begin crocheting along the bottom edge of the foundation ch. 1 sc in the first ch, 1 hdc in the next ch, 1 dc in the next ch, 1 hdc in the next ch, 1 sc in th elast ch, 1 sl st in the sk ch (what would have been the first chain of R1)

R2: 2 sc in the first st (the same st you sl st to in the end of R1), 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 dc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 dc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts

R3: 1 sl st in each st around, finish off with an invisible join and leave a long tail of yarn for assembly.

R1: Ch 6 (you will be working around this chain on both sides), 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 hdc in each of the next ch, 2 dc in the last ch, 1 hdc in the next ch, 3 sc in the last ch; rotate your work to begin crocheting along the bottom edge of the foundation ch and skipping the base of the end st (the last ch where you worked 3).  1 hdc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, 1 sl st in the sk ch (what would have been the first chain of R1)

R2: 1 sc in the first st (the same st you sl st to in the end of R1), 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sl st in the sl st. 

R3: 1 sl st in each st around, finish off with an invisible join and leave a long tail of yarn for assembly.

R1: Ch 6 (you will be working around this chain on both sides), 2 dc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 chs, 4 dc in the last ch; rotate your work to begin crocheting along the bottom edge of the current row; 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts, sl st to the sk ch (what would have been the first chain of R1)

R2: 2 sc in the first st (the same st you sl st to in the end of R1), 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts

R3: 2 sc in the first st, 1 sl st in each st around, finish off with an invisible join and leave a long tail of yarn for assembly.

R1: Ch 6 (you will be working around this chain on both sides), 2 dc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 chs, 4 dc in the last ch; rotate your work to begin crocheting along the bottom edge of the current row; 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts, sl st to the sk ch (what would have been the first chain of R1)

R2: 2 sc in the first st (the same st you sl st to in the end of R1), 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, 1 sc in the sl st

R3: 2 sc in the first st, 1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sts

R4: 2 sc in the first st, 1 sl st in each st around, finish off with an invisible join and leave a long tail of yarn for assembly.

Pupils

R1: DMR: 6 sc finish off with an invisible join and leave a long tail for assembly

R3: 1 sl st in each st around, finish off with an invisible join and leave a long tail of yarn for assembly

5-10 year and Adult sizes

R1: DMR: 4 sc [4]

R2: 2 sc in each st around [8]

R3: *1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 4 times. [12]

R3:  1 sl st in each st around, finish off with an invisible join and leave a long tail of yarn for assembly

Iris

R1 1: DMR: 10 sc, finish off with an invisible join and leave a long tail for assembly

R1: DMR: 5 sc [5]

R2: 2 sc in each st around [10]

R3: 2 sc in each of the first 3 sts, 1 sl st in each remaining st around, finish off with an invisible join and leave a long tail of yarn for assembly

R1: DMR: 8 hdc [8]

R2: *1 hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 4 times. [16]

R3:  1 sl st in each st around, finish off with an invisible join and leave a long tail of yarn for assembly

Whiskers and Optional White Fleck in Eyes

Whiskers and optional white fleck in each eye are sewn on using white yarn (Bernat Softee Chunky) and a yarn needle.

Assembly All Sizes

The ears can be assembled as ‘upright’ or as ‘floppy’ ears. This will depend on how you attach them to the top of the hat.  The construction of the ears will allow them to stand straight upright without reinforcing them.

Use the leftover yarn tails in the same color as the top crocheted embellishment you are attaching, assemble your bunny hat, using the photo of my hat as a guide.

When stitching the pieces together I stitch between the posts of the single crochet stitch rounds and the final sl st rounds (it tends to hide the stitches within the work). Try not to split your stitches when you are sewing as it can pull on the yarn and rip your crochet stitches.

• Sew the eyes together first, attaching the pupil to the iris and then the iris (with pupil attached to the eye patch.
• Next sew the inner ear to the outer ear. 
• After sewing the pink inner ear into the outer ear shell, I stitch the bottom part of the ears closed (to give some extra shape to the ears).
• The whiskers are added using long sewn stitches in white yarn.

Before stitching your pieces to the hat, count stitches from the middle of the hat to try to ensure that they are evenly placed.  You can use bits of yarn to mark placement (or safety pins). You can also tack the pieces with a few stitches and then take a photo of the hat to see if you like the placement. 

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