Get ready to snuggle up with somebunny special and hop into my latest creation: the Bunny Hugs Baby Blanket, an adorable FREE Bunny Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern!
If you prefer to follow along visually, there is also a step-by-step video tutorial included in this post. And if you’d like a version you can easily print or save, the ad-free printable PDF pattern is also available for purchase.
The Best Things About This Pattern
- Adorable Design – Sweet little bunny details make this blanket extra special for babies and toddlers.
- Perfect Baby Gift – Ideal for baby showers, newborn photography, or a cozy keepsake that will be treasured for years.
- Beginner-friendly instructions – Don’t worry if you’re still new to crochet, the pattern (+ video tutorial) walks you through step by step.
- Completely free – No sign-ups, no paywalls—just a clear and easy pattern you can start today.
- Easy to customize – Choose your favourite yarn colours to match any nursery theme or make it unique for a special baby.
- Handmade with love – Every stitch adds a little extra warmth and comfort, making this more than just a blanket—it’s a keepsake.
The Cutest Design
There’s something so special about making a handmade blanket for a little one. Not only does it keep them cozy, but it also carries with it all the love and care you put into every stitch.
This free bunny crochet baby blanket pattern for the Bunny Hugs Blanket is designed to be both sweet and practical—a project you’ll enjoy making just as much as the little one will enjoy snuggling under it.
So many of you loved making my teddy bear blanket here on the blog… I hope you enjoy making this one just as much 🙂
Beginner Friendly
The pattern for the Bunny Hugs 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 be able to create this soft and cozy blanket that’s perfect for naptime or playtime.
Part of a Matching Baby Set
The Bunny Hugs Baby Blanket is part of a sweet matching crochet baby set. If you love coordinated handmade gifts, you can also make the bunny hoodie, hat, booties, and bunny teether to go with the blanket.
Together, these pieces create an adorable handmade set that’s perfect for baby showers, newborn gifts, and Easter babies. Each design features the same cute bunny theme so you can mix and match to make a beautiful handmade baby bundle.
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. It’s sure to be much cherished and is one item you’ll be reluctant to give away – even long after baby is all grown up!
For this project, you’ll need a weight 3 / DK / 8 ply yarn. 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.
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Bunny Hugs Baby Blanket: A Free Bunny Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern
Please carefully read all the information below.
Level
“Projects may include simple stitch patterns, color work, and/or shaping”.
Source: Craft Yarn Council of America’s www.YarnStandards.com
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VIDEO TUTORIAL
Crochet along with me to make this crochet bunny baby blanket! Just click on the play button below (you can view the full tutorial on the Maisie and Ruth YouTube channel).
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.
Materials
- YARN: Category #3 / DK / 8 ply yarn. I used Stylecraft Naturals Bamboo and Cotton, 273yds / 3.5oz (250m / 100g) in the following colours: 3 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).
- 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.
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Ears (Make 26)
With Colour B:
Ch 10
1sc in 2nd 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).
Backing for Bunny Square (Make 13)
I like to make backings for my bunny squares to hide all the yarn tails. To make each backing, use Colour A and follow rounds 1-4 of the bunny square pattern above.
Cut a long yarn tail (about 20 inches / 50 cm) and sew the circle (with the wrong side facing you) onto the back of your bunny square (I like to use the whip stitch).
Solid Granny Square (Make 12)
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 1st 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What yarn is best for the Bunny Hugs Baby Blanket?
The blanket is designed using DK / light worsted weight yarn in a soft cotton-acrylic blend. This type of yarn is gentle for babies, easy to care for, and gives the blanket a lovely drape.
Can I use a different yarn weight?
Yes, you can substitute a similar yarn if needed. Just keep in mind that using a different weight may change the finished size and the amount of yarn required.
Is this pattern suitable for beginners?
The pattern is beginner-friendly for crocheters who are comfortable with basic stitches. The included video tutorial will also help guide you through the key steps.
What size is the finished blanket?
The finished blanket is designed to be a baby blanket size, 34″ x 34″ (86 x 86 cm) approx. Perfect for strollers and nursery snuggles.
Can I sell finished blankets made from this pattern?
Yes, you are welcome to sell finished blankets made using this pattern. Please credit the pattern design to Bunny Hugs Baby Blanket by Maisie and Ruth and do not redistribute or copy the pattern itself.
Is there a printable version of the pattern?
Yes! An ad-free printable PDF version of the pattern is available for purchase. It includes the full pattern in a clean format that’s easy to print or use offline while crocheting.
Where can I find the video tutorial?
The step-by-step video tutorial is included in this blog post and will help guide you through the pattern if you prefer to follow along visually.
what a great pattern I love it I also done the teddy bear blanket thank you
Thank you, Sue! I hope that you enjoy making this one just as much! 😘
Hello, I made the bear blanket, it looked pretty an I enjoyed it. I will send photos to your instagram. I would like you to help me on how to get the price for sale? thank you
I did the Bear Blanket ! I enjoyed doing it a lot.
I will send photos on your Instagram.
I love this pattern also and will pin it.
Thanks for your patterns.
That’s great, Iliana! 👏 I’m so pleased that you enjoyed making the teddy bear blanket!
I hope that you enjoy working up this bunny version just as much 💝