Adorable Crochet Bunny Pattern Appliqué (free & easy)

Looking for a quick and cute Easter crochet project? This free crochet bunny applique pattern is a fun way to add a playful spring touch to your handmade projects. Made with simple stitches and easy shaping, this bunny applique works up fast and is great for confident beginners.

With multiple sizes included, this crochet bunny applique pattern is easy to customize for all kinds of Easter crafts, gifts, and home décor. Whether you’re decorating something special or using up scrap yarn, this sweet bunny adds instant charm.

Gray crochet bunny applique with long ears, black eyes, white cheeks, and a pink nose, shown as a cute and easy free crochet Easter bunny pattern.

Ways to use this crochet bunny applique

This crochet bunny applique is small, lightweight, and super versatile. Here are some fun and easy ways to use it:

Sew onto Easter baskets, treat bags, or gift bags
Add to baby hats, sweaters, blankets, or burp cloths
Attach to pillows, throws, or granny square projects
Use for Easter décor like garlands, banners, or table settings
Embellish handmade cards, gift wrap, or spring crafts

These appliques are quick to make, which also makes them great for craft fairs or last-minute Easter projects.

Crochet bunny applique pattern details

Below you’ll find everything you need to know to make this crochet bunny applique, including skill level, materials, sizing, and helpful pattern notes.

Skill level

Beginner — This crochet applique pattern uses basic stitches in simple repeats and is worked in rounds and rows.

Materials needed

Crochet hook size H-8 (5 mm) — Gauge is not critical for this pattern.
Worsted weight yarn (#4) — In black, white, gray, and pink.
Yarn needle — For weaving in ends neatly.
Scissors — For cutting yarn.
Stitch markers — Helpful for keeping track of stitches.

Finished size

The finished crochet bunny applique measures approximately 5.25 inches (13.3 cm) long and 4.25 inches (10.8 cm) wide.

Gauge

Gauge is not critical for this pattern. Small differences in tension will only slightly affect the finished size.

Crochet abbreviations

hdc = half double crochet stitches
hdc2tog = half double crochet 2 stitches together
st/sts = stitch/stitches
sl st = slip stitch
ch/chs = chain/chains

Pattern notes

Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch.
Beginning chains do not count as stitches.
Repeat instructions between asterisks (*) for the rest of the round.
The pattern is written in US crochet terms.

Adorable crochet bunny appliqué pattern, perfect for beginners. Cute and easy-to-make bunny design for decorating hats, bags, blankets, and more. Ideal for spring or Easter projects. — Crochet bunny applique

Free crochet bunny applique pattern instructions

Follow the step-by-step instructions below to crochet the bunny head, ears, and facial details for this free crochet bunny applique pattern.

Crochet bunny head

Round 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 8 hdc, join with sl st to the top of the first hdc (8 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st around, join (16 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next st* around, join (24 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 2 sts* around, join (32 sts)
Round 5: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 3 sts* around, join (40 sts)

Do not fasten off. You will now begin the bunny ears.

Bunny ears

The ears are worked directly onto the head.

First ear

Begin where you left off after round 5 of the head.

Row 1: Ch 2, hdc in next 4 sts, turn (4 sts)
Rows 2–4: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn (4 sts)
Row 5: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc2tog, turn (2 sts)
Row 6: Ch 2, hdc2tog, fasten off (1 st)

Second ear

Skip the next 2 stitches on the head. Rejoin yarn to the 3rd stitch.

Repeat rows 1–6 to make the second ear.

Bunny cheeks

Make two cheeks.

Sew the cheeks onto the bunny head.

Bunny nose

Round 1:
Ch 5, 2 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, 4 hdc in last ch.
Working along the back of the chain: hdc in next ch, 2 hdc in last ch, join (10 sts)

Sew the nose onto the head, centered between the cheeks.

Bunny eyes

Make two eyes.

Round 1:
Ch 5, 2 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, 4 hdc in last ch.
Working along the back of the chain: hdc in next ch, 2 hdc in last ch, join (10 sts)

Use small scrap pieces of white yarn to add eye sparkles, then sew the eyes onto the bunny head.

Smile and whiskers

Use black and gray yarn to stitch a smile and whiskers onto the bunny.

Finishing the crochet bunny applique

Fasten off and weave in all yarn tails using a yarn needle.

Crochet bunny applique pattern FAQs

Is this crochet bunny applique pattern beginner-friendly?
Yes. This free crochet bunny applique pattern is beginner-friendly and uses basic stitches with simple shaping.

What yarn works best for this crochet bunny applique?
Worsted weight yarn (#4) works best. Acrylic, cotton, or scrap yarn all work well.

Does gauge matter for this pattern?
No. Gauge is not critical, and small tension differences will only slightly affect size.

How big is the finished crochet bunny applique?
Approximately 5.25 inches (13.3 cm) long and 4.25 inches (10.8 cm) wide.

Can I sell items made using this pattern?
Yes, you may sell finished items made from this pattern. Please do not sell or redistribute the pattern itself.

What can I attach this bunny applique to?
Hats, blankets, bags, pillows, Easter baskets, cards, and other spring or Easter projects.

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