Crochet Peeps Bunny Applique Pattern Free + Video Tutorial
Get ready to add a sweet and nostalgic touch to your Easter crochet projects with my Crochet Peeps bunny applique pattern! These adorable appliques are designed to resemble the iconic Easter candy and come in three different sizes, allowing you to customize your creations with ease.
Whether you’re decorating Easter baskets, embellishing clothing, or crafting festive home decor, these crocheted Peeps will bring a burst of colorful fun to your holiday celebrations. The free crochet pattern and video tutorial are below.
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Free Crochet Peeps Bunny Applique Pattern
My peeps appliqué pattern is fantastic for beginners! It’s designed to be simple and easy to follow, so if you’re just starting out with crocheting, this is the perfect project for you.
With clear instructions and basic stitches, you’ll have fun creating these cute peeps, while you practice your crochet skills. Plus, with the step-by-step video tutorial I’ve included, you’ll have extra help whenever you need it.
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Materials Needed
- Crochet Hook Size: H-8 5 mm
- Yarn: worsted weight yarn. I used pink, purple, blue, and yellow.
- Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
- Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
- Stitch marker(s): Use these to help keep track of your stitches.
Crochet Peeps Bunny Applique Pattern
Skill Level
Beginner. My crochet applique patterns are designed using basic stitches in basic form.
Finished Sizes
| Peep Bunny Size | Width | Length |
| Small | 2.25 inches | 5.25 inches |
| Medium | 3 inches | 6.75 inches |
| Large | 3.5 inches | 7.75 inches |
Gauge
3 rounds/rows = 1 inch and 4 stitches = 1 inch
Supplies
- Hook: H-8 5 mm crochet hook
- Yarn: medium yarn weight
- Notions: stitch markers & tapestry needle
Crochet Terms
- hdc = half double crochet stitches
- sc = single crochet stitches
- ch/chs = chain/chains
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
- rnd/rnds = round/rounds
- rem = remaining
Pattern Notes
- The pattern starts with a magic circle (magic ring).
- The body is worked in the round.
- The head and ears are worked in rows.
- 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.
Instructions
- H-8 5 mm crochet hook
Small Size
Body:
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)
Do not fasten off. Begin the head section.
Head:
Row 1: Ch 2, 2 hdc, hdc 2 sts, 2 hdc, turn (6 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc, hdc 4 sts, 2 hdc, turn (8 stitches)
Row 3: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc 4 sts, hdc2tog, turn (6 stitches)
Row 4: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc 2 sts, hdc2tog, turn (4 stitches)
Do not fasten off. Begin the first ear.
Ears:
Row 1: Ch 2, hdc in 2 sts, turn, (2 stitches)
Rows 2-4: Ch 2, hdc in each st, turn (2 stitches)
Row 5: Ch 2, hdc2tog, turn (1 stitch)
Fasten off and then rejoin your yarn to the next stitch on the peep head. Repeat rows 1-5 for the second ear.
Fasten off and then weave in all of your ends.
Medium Size
Body:
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)
Do not fasten off. Begin the head section.
Head:
Row 1: Ch 2, 2 hdc, hdc 4 sts, 2 hdc, turn (8 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc, hdc 6 sts, 2 hdc, turn (10 stitches)
Row 3: Ch 2, 2 hdc, hdc 8 sts, 2 hdc, turn (12 stitches)
Row 4: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc 8 sts, hdc2tog, turn (10 stitches)
Row 5: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc 6 sts, hdc2tog, turn (8 stitches)
Row 6: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc 4 sts, hdc2tog, turn (6 stitches)
Do not fasten off. Begin the first ear.
Ears:
Row 1: Ch 2, hdc in 3 sts, turn, (3 stitches)
Rows 2-5: Ch 2, hdc in each st, turn (3 stitches)
Row 6: Ch 2, hdc3tog, turn (1 stitch)
Fasten off and then rejoin your yarn to the next stitch on the peep head. Repeat rows 1-6 for the second ear.
Fasten off and then weave in all of your ends.
Large Size
Body:
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. Begin the head section.
Head:
Row 1: Ch 2, 2 hdc, hdc 6 sts, 2 hdc, turn (10 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc, hdc 8 sts, 2 hdc, turn (12 stitches)
Row 3: Ch 2, 2 hdc, hdc 10 sts, 2 hdc, turn (14 stitches)
Row 4: Ch 2, 2 hdc, hdc 12 sts, 2 hdc, turn (16 stitches)
Row 5: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc 12 sts, hdc2tog, turn (14 stitches)
Row 6: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc 10 sts, hdc2tog, turn (12 stitches)
Row 7: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc 8 sts, hdc2tog, turn (10 stitches)
Row 8: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc 6 sts, hdc2tog, turn (8 stitches)
Do not fasten off. Begin the first ear.
Ears:
Row 1: Ch 2, hdc in 4 sts, turn, (4 stitches)
Rows 2-6: Ch 2, hdc in each st, turn (4 stitches)
Row 7: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc2tog, turn (2 stitches)
Fasten off and rejoin your yarn to the next st on the peep head. Repeat rows 1-7 for the second ear.
Fasten off and then weave in all of your ends.
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