Adorable Crochet Bunny Appliqué Pattern (free & easy)

ByMelissa

Hop into cuteness with this adorable crochet bunny appliqué pattern! Perfect for spring, Easter, or any time you want to add a playful touch to your projects, this beginner-friendly pattern is a joy to make.

Quick, easy, and oh-so-charming, this little bunny is perfect for decorating hats, bags, blankets, or anything that could use a bit of whimsy. With its sweet ears and cozy vibe, this bunny will bring smiles to everyone who sees it—and even more to anyone who makes it!  The free crochet pattern is below.

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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 Appliqué Pattern Information

Skill Level

Beginner. This crochet appliqué pattern uses basic stitches in basic form and in simple repeats in rounds or rows.

Crochet Project Materials Needed

  • Crochet Hook Size: H-8 5 mm
  • Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in black, white, gray, and pink.
  • Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
  • Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
  • Stitch marker(s): Optional. Use these to help keep track of your stitches. 

PDF Version

View a printable version of this easy crochet pattern in my Etsy shop: crochet bunny appliqué pattern

Finished Size

My crochet bunny pattern measured 5.25 inches long and 4.25 inches wide.

Gauge

Gauge is not important for this free crochet pattern.

Crochet Terms

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

Crochet Bunny Pattern Notes

  • The pattern is written in US terms.
  • The head, cheeks, nose, and eyes for this crochet bunny pattern are worked in the round.
  • This appliqué crochet pattern starts with a magic circle.
  • The beginning of each round/row starts with a chain which does not count as your first stitch. 
  • Join in the round with a slip stitch to the first stitch made in that round. 
  • Repeat instructions between asterisks (*) for the remainder of the round.

Crochet Bunny Appliqué Pattern Instructions

Bunny Head Pattern

Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 8 hdc, join with sl st to the top of the first hdc (8 stitches)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st, join (16 stitches)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next st*, join (24 stitches)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 2 sts*, join (32 stitches)

Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 3 sts*, join (40 stitches)

Do not fasten off. Now you will make the bunny ears.

Bunny Ears Pattern

Begin the first ear where you left off for round 5.

Row 1: Ch 2, hdc in 4 sts, turn (4 stitches)

Rows 2-4: Ch 2, hdc in each st, turn (4 stitches)

Row 5: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc2tog, turn (2 stitches)

Row 6: Ch 2, hdc2tog and fasten off (1 stitch)

→ Skip over 2 stitches on the head. Rejoin your yarn to the 3rd stitch.

Repeat rows 1-6 to make the second ear.

Bunny Cheeks Pattern

Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 8 hdc, join with sl st to the top of the first hdc (8 stitches)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st, join (16 stitches)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next st*, join (24 stitches)

Sew the cheeks onto the bunny head.

Bunny Nose Pattern

Rnd 1: Ch 5, 2 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, 4 hdc in last ch, you will finish the round by working in the backside of the chs, hdc in next ch, 2 hdc in last ch, join (10 stitches)

Sew the nose onto the head. It should be centered between the cheeks.

Bunny Eyes Pattern

Rnd 1: Ch 5, 2 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, 4 hdc in last ch, you will finish the round by working in the backside of the chs, hdc in next ch, 2 hdc in last ch, join (10 stitches)

Use scrap pieces of white yarn to add the eye sparkle and then sew the eyes to the hat.

Smile & Whiskers Instructions

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

Finishing the Crochet Bunny Appliqué Pattern

Fasten off and then weave in the yarn tails.

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.

More Free Crochet Patterns

You may also like these other crochet patterns for free: Chick, Chicken, and Bunny crochet hat patterns. Also check out my chick, peeps, egg, and frog appliqué crochet patterns.

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I’d love to hear from you. You can find me on social media- Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and my YouTube channel. Until then, happy crocheting!

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