Bunny Crochet Baby Blanket (Free Pattern)

Get ready to snuggle up with somebunny special and hop into our latest creation: an adorable Bunny Crochet Baby Blanket!

This super sweet pattern is FREE and a VIDEO TUTORIAL is also included (to purchase an ad-free printable version, visit the Etsy store HERE).

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THE CUTEST DESIGN

Looking for a perfect baby blanket pattern for your little bunny? Look no further! This cute and cuddly bunny crochet baby blanket pattern is the perfect choice for you.

Handmade with love, this blanket will keep baby cozy and comfortable, and make them look even more adorable too!

So many of you loved making my teddy bear blanket and I’ve had lots of requests to design and publish a bunny version.

The pattern for this blanket is easy to follow and also includes a detailed video tutorial. So, even if you’re a beginner, you can create a beautiful blanket in no time.

With step-by-step guidance, you’ll create a soft and cozy blanket that’s perfect for naptime or playtime.

YARN USED

This bunny crochet baby blanket pattern is a great way to make a one-of-a-kind gift for a baby shower or for your own little one. Made from high-quality yarn, this blanket will last for years to come and can even be passed down from generation to generation.

For this project, you’ll need a weight 3 / DK / 8 ply yarn and a 3mm crochet hook.

I used Stylecraft Naturals Bamboo and Cotton, which was a real joy to use. The blanket worked up beautifully and the bamboo / cotton mix resulted in the most gorgeous drape.

This is one baby blanket that you (or the recipient) will want to keep long after baby is all grown-up!

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With its adorable bunny design and soft, cuddly texture, this crochet baby blanket is sure to become a cherished family heirloom.

So, why wait? Grab your crochet hook and let’s start making your own bunny baby blanket today!

BUNNY CROCHET BABY BLANKET: A FREE PATTERN

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LEVEL

“Projects may include simple stitch patterns, color work, and/or shaping”.

Source: Craft Yarn Council of America’s www.YarnStandards.com

PATTERN NOTES

• US crochet terms used throughout.
• The blanket is worked in rounds.
• When working the ears, you will change from pink to white as follows: Work the last hdc st as normal, up until the point where you have 3 loops left on your hook. Grab the new colour and fold it so that you form a loop (leave a 5 – 6 inch tail for weaving in later). Place the loop on your hook and pull it through the remaining 3 loops on your hook. Cut the yarn in the old colour, again making sure that you leave a 5 – 6 inch tail for weaving in.
• If you need help with any part of this pattern, please see the video tutorial. 

SUPPLIES

• Yarn: Category #3 / DK / 8 ply yarn. I used Stylecraft Naturals Bamboo and Cotton, 273yds / 3.5oz (250m / 100g) in the following colours: 2 balls of Colour A: Chalk (7127); 5 balls of Colour B: Pale Pink (7132).
• Yarn for the eyes: I used a small amount from 1 ball of Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran in the colour Pure Black (602), 93yds/ 1.8oz (85m /50g).

OTHER YARN SUGGESTIONS (please ensure that you order enough yarn)

• Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK
• Paintbox Yarns Simply DK
• Stylecraft Special DK

• Crochet hook: 3mm (these hooks are fabulous – the yarn just glides off them!)
• Scissors (super sharp… and pretty)
• Tapestry needle (the bent tip makes sewing and weaving in ends much easier)
• OPTIONAL: Stitch marker (these interlocking ones will not fall out)

GAUGE / TENSION

Each square measures 5.5″ (14cm).

Gauge is not crucial here, but I would recommend that you keep a consistent tension so that all your squares end up the same size.

FINISHED SIZE

34″ x 34″ (86 x 86 cm) approx.

STITCHES & ABBREVIATIONS (US CROCHET TERMS)

beg – beginning

BLO – back loop only

ch(s) – chain(s)

dc – double crochet: Yarn over (yo), insert hook into stitch, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yo, pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook). Yo, pull through remaining 2 loops. 1 double crochet completed.

dc2tog – double crochet two together (also known as a dc decrease): Yarn over (yo), insert hook into stitch, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yo, pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook). Yo, insert hook into next st, yo, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook). Yo, pull through 2 loops (3 loops on hook). Yo, pull through remaining 3 loops. Dc2tog completed.

fasten off – To fasten off securely, work one chain, then cut the yarn leaving a 5 – 6” tail. Pull the tail through the loop that is on your hook. Tighten gently.

hdc – half double crochet: Yarn over (yo), insert hook into stitch, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yo, pull through all 3 loops. 1 half double crochet completed.

sc – single crochet: Insert hook into stitch, yarn over (yo), pull up a loop (2 loops on hook). Yo, pull through both loops on hook. 1 single crochet completed.

sk – skip: Do not crochet into this stitch / space.

sl st – slip stitch: Insert hook into stitch, yarn over (yo), pull up a loop, you will have 2 loops on your hook. Pull the first loop through the second loop. 1 slip stitch completed.

sp(s) – space(es)

st(s) – stitch(es)

SPECIAL STITCHES:

EXdc- Extended double crochet: Yarn over (yo), insert hook into st or sp, pull up a loop, 3 loops on hook, yo, pull through 1 loop (3 loops remain on hook), yo, pull through 2 loops (2 loops remain on hook), yo, pull through both loops. I EXdc made.

Shell: 7dc in same stitch / space

C-Shell: 9dc in same stitch / space

PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS

BUNNY SQUARE (MAKE 13)

Using Colour A:

Make a magic circle. (if you do not like the magic circle method, see the Alternative Round 1 below).

Round 1. Ch2 (counts as your 1st dc here and throughout), 11dc in the magic circle, sl st to top of beg ch2 to join, [12 sts].

Alternative Round 1. Ch4, sl st to 1st ch to form a ring, ch2 (counts as your 1st dc here and throughout), 11dc into the ring, sl st to top of beg ch2 to join, [12 sts].

Round 2. Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 2dc in next 11 sts, sl st to top of beg ch2 to join, [24 sts].

Round 3. Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 2dc in BLO of next 23 sts, sl st to top of beg ch2 to join, [48 sts].

Round 4. Ch1 (does not count as your 1st st) 1sc in same st (at base of ch1), 1sc in next 47 sts, to join sl st to 1st sc or make an invisible join, [48 sts].

Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.

Change to Colour B:

Attach your yarn to the BLO of the first stitch of the last round worked.

Round 5. Ch3 (counts as your 1st st here and throughout), 1dc in BLO of next 2 sts, 1EXdc in BLO of next 2sts, (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in BLO of next st, *1EXdc in BLO of next 2 sts, 1dc in BLO of next 7 sts, 1EXdc in BLO of next 2 sts, (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in the BLO of the next st*, repeat from * to * twice, 1EXdc in BLO of next 2 sts, 1dc in BLO of next 7 sts, 1EXdc in BLO of next 2 sts, (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in BLO of next st, 1EXdc in BLO of next 2sts, 1dc in BLO of last 4 sts, sl st to top of beg ch3 to join, [15 sts on each side of square, 4 x ch2 sps].

Round 6. Ch3, 1dc in next 6 sts, *(2dc, ch2, 2dc) in ch2 corner sp, 1dc in next 15 sts*, repeat from * to * for a total of 3 times, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in last ch2 corner sp, 1dc in last 8 sts, to join sl st to top of beg ch3 or make an invisible join (for easier seaming later), [19 sts on each side of square, 4x ch2 sps].

Round 7. Ch3, 1dc in next 8 sts, *(2dc, ch2, 2dc) in ch2 corner sp, 1dc in next 19 sts*, repeat from * to * for a total of 3 times, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in last ch2 corner sp, 1dc in last 10 sts, to join sl st to top of beg ch3 or make an invisible join (for easier seaming later), [23 sts on each side of square, 4x ch2 sps].

Round 8. Ch3, 1dc in next 10 sts, *(2dc, ch2, 2dc) in ch2 corner sp, 1dc in next 23 sts*, repeat from * to * for a total of 3 times, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in last ch2 corner sp, 1dc in last 12 sts, make an invisible join, [27 sts on each side of square, 4x ch2 sps].

IMPORTANT: If you used the magic circle method in round 1, make sure that you weave in the yarn tail securely so that the middle of your square does not unravel.

Weave in ends.

EARS (MAKE 26)

With Colour B:

Ch 10

1sc in 2^nd ch from hook, 1dc in next 5 ch, 1hdc in next 3 ch (change to colour A in last hdc – see ‘Pattern Notes’), TURN.

Cut yarn and weave in ends.

Change to Colour A:

Ch2, 1hdc in same st (at base of ch2), 1hdc in next 2 sts, 1dc in next 5 sts, 2dc in last st, working down other side of ear: 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 5 sts, 1hdc in last 3 sts, sc2tog along bottom of ear.

Cut yarn, ensuring that you leave a long tail (about 10”) for sewing ear to bunny square later.

ASSEMBLY OF BUNNY SQUARE

NOTE: Embroider the details to your liking or watch the video tutorial for my preferred methods.

Step 1. Sew the ears through the exposed front loops in round 3.

Step 2. Embroider both eyes (cut about 10″ of black yarn for each eye).

Step 3. Embroider the nose using about 15″ of pink yarn (colour B).

SOLID GRANNY SQUARE

Using Colour B:

Make a magic circle. (if you do not like the magic circle method, see the Alternative Round 1 below).

Round 1. Ch5 (counts as your 1st dc and a ch2), (3dc, ch2 into the magic circle) 3 times, 2dc, sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch5 to join [3dc on each side of square].

Alternative Round 1. Ch4, sl st to 1st ch to form a ring, ch5 (counts as your 1st dc and a ch2), (3dc, ch2) into the ring 3 times, 2dc, sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch5 to join [3dc on each side of square].

Round 2. Ch3 (counts as your 1st dc here and throughout), *(2dc, ch2, 2dc) in next ch2 corner sp, 1dc in next 3 sts*, repeat from * to * for a total of 3 times, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in last ch2 corner sp, 1dc in last 2 sts, sl st to top of beg ch3 to join, [7 dc on each side of square].

Round 3. Ch3, 1dc in next 2 sts, *(2dc, ch2, 2dc) in next ch2 corner sp, 1dc in next 7 sts*, repeat from * to * for a total of 3 times, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in last ch2 corner sp, 1dc in last 4 sts, sl st to top of beg ch3 to join, [11 dc on each side of square].

Round 4. Ch3, 1dc in next 4 sts, *(2dc, ch2, 2dc) in next ch2 corner sp, 1dc in next 11 sts*, repeat from * to * for a total of 3 times, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in last ch2 corner sp, 1dc in last 6 sts, sl st to top of beg ch3 to join, [15 dc on each side of square].

Round 5. Ch3, 1dc in next 6 sts, *(2dc, ch2, 2dc) in next ch2 corner sp, 1dc in next 15 sts*, repeat from * to * for a total of 3 times, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in last ch2 corner sp, 1dc in last 8 sts, sl st to top of beg ch3 to join, [19 dc on each side of square].

Round 6. Ch3, 1dc in next 8 sts, *(2dc, ch2, 2dc) in next ch2 corner sp, 1dc in next 19 sts*, repeat from * to * for a total of 3 times, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in last ch2 corner sp, 1dc in last 10 sts, sl st to top of beg ch3 to join, [23 dc on each side of square].

Round 7. Ch3, 1EXdc in next 10 sts, *(2EXdc, ch2, 2EXdc) in next ch2 corner sp, 1EXdc in next 23 sts*, repeat from * to * for a total of 3 times, (2EXdc, ch2, 2EXdc) in last ch2 corner sp, 1EXdc in last 12 sts, sl st to top of beg ch3 to join or make an invisible join (easier when seaming later), [27 EXdc on each side of square].

Weave in ends.

IMPORTANT: If you used the magic circle method in round 1, make sure that you weave in the yarn tail securely so that the middle of your square does not unravel.

ARRANGEMENT OF BUNNY CROCHET BABY BLANKET

Once you’ve made all your squares, you will arrange them before joining.

Below is a diagram showing you how to arrange your squares:

JOINING YOUR SQUARES

For this blanket, I used my favourite way of joining granny squares…the flat slip stitch seam.

You can use any method you like to join your squares, but I just love the finished look and how flat the blanket lies.

You can see the photo and video tutorial for the flat slip stitch seam here

BORDER

Once you have joined your squares, you will then finish your blanket off with a border consisting of 7 rounds.

Using Colour B:

Attach yarn to the ch2 corner sp in the top right hand corner of the blanket.

Round 1. *(3dc, ch2, 3dc) in ch2 corner sp, 1dc in each st to next ch2 corner sp, working 1 dc2tog over the ch2 sps at each seam*, repeat from * to * 4 times, sl st to 1st dc at beg of round to join.

Work a dc2tog at each seam.

Rounds 2-5. Sl st in next st, sl st in ch2 sp, *(3dc, ch2, 3dc) in ch2 corner sp, 1dc in each st to next ch2 corner sp, working 1 dc2tog over the ch2 sps at each seam*, repeat from * to * 4 times, sl st to 1st dc at beg of round to join.

Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.

Change to Colour A:

Attach yarn to ch2 corner sp.

Round 6. *(3dc, ch2, 3dc) in ch2 corner sp, **sk next 2 sts, 2dc in sp immediately before next st**, repeat from ** to ** to last 3 sts before next ch2 corner sp, sk next 3 sts*, repeat from * to * 4 times, sl st to top of 1^st st to join round.

Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.

Change to Colour B:

Attach yarn to ch2 corner sp.

Round 7. Ch3 (counts as your 1st dc), 4dc in ch2 sp, *(sk next 2 sts, 1sc in next st, sk next 2 sts, shell in next st) 26 times until 4 sts remain before next ch2 corner sp, work these 4 sts as follows: sk next 2 sts, 1sc in next st, sk next st, work C-Shell in next ch2 corner sp*, repeat from * to * 4 times (when you get back to the beginning of the round, replace the C-Shell with 4dc in beg ch2 corner sp, sl st to top of ch3 to join round.

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Happy crocheting,