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Easter is one of those holidays which I love for celebrating Spring and all things new. I’m always inspired by the fun decor and when rounding up some crochet goodies, I found so many easter bunny crochet patterns and that led me to thinking how bunnies and eggs are such signatures of this time of the year!
I can’t believe how much crochet bunny choice there is! Not only can you make cute stuffed amigurumi ones, but bunny bags, pot holders, blankets, appliqués, toys and much more! Let’s have an explore and get some inspiration together.
How do you crochet these bunny patterns?
The key to success is choosing a pattern that uses simple stitches and a construction that you feel comfortable with. I’ve chosen all sorts of projects with patterns ranging from beginner through to more advanced with colorwork that you can really get your teeth (or hooks!) into.
Especially for the amigurumi bunny patterns some people like the idea of working their projects in one piece but for others, they prefer to make smaller sections and join them together. Luckily we have both options for you here.
Each of the patterns has such a varied style that they are all made very differently but one thing you can be sure of is ears, tails, noses and a lot of cute gifts for everyone at Easter this year!
The other thing I noticed of course is that there are certain colors I see a lot of too including soft pinks and blues, pastels, very subtle hues. Which made me think that these would also make perfect crochet baby shower gifts!
How do I choose the right pattern for me?
Choosing the right bunny pattern to make completely depends on what you’d like to make, who you’re making it for and what experience you have with crochet.
Firstly, you need to make something that you know you have a use for and have been wanting to make. There is no point in crocheting something that you don’t love.
For instance, if you’re making a decoration piece such as a bunny cushion, you should have the space to put it instead of being left with a piece you’ll want to unravel after a while.
Secondly, you need to choose a pattern that sits with your skill level and experience. I’ve added various details to all the patterns to save you the work of delving into them and finding out if they are right for you.
It’s vital that you find a pattern that has been tech edited and tested and I know that each and every one of these has been. Some of them have video tutorials too which is an amazing bonus for beginners.
What crochet stitches will I need to know?
Each of the patterns that I’ve included use mostly single crochet, half double crochet and double crochet stitches.
There are a few that use more advanced techniques like colorwork and shaping because I didn’t want you to limit yourself if you’ve already encountered or would like to learn these stitches.
Supplies for Crochet Bunnies
Pattern
As I’ve said, choosing the right pattern for you is essential and I have 15 for you to choose from! Lots of them are free to view on the designers blog which is a great way to try out a pattern without committing any money.
If you find one (or two!) that you love though, they all come with a premium PDF option that will mean you can download and print a copy which is great for making notes and remembering where you are!
Yarn
The pattern will let you know the recommended yarn that the designer used, the weight (referred to as category) and the amount of yarn you’ll need for each size. I’ve added the information about the yarns with each pattern for you to take a look.
One of the most important things when choosing yarn is usually to make sure that you work a gauge swatch. But since most of these patterns aren’t wearables, you don’t really have to worry about that.
Hook
Your pattern will let you know the hook size that the designer used but you can always adjust according to the yarn you’re using or if your stitches are tighter/looser than most people’s.
Notions and Other Materials
The other essentials you might need while making some of these patterns are:
- Scissors to break your yarn.
- A tapestry needle to weave in your ends.
- Stitch markers are often helpful for keeping count of stitches, especially when you’re making amigurumi
Easter Bunny Crochet Patterns – The List
Now, without further ado, here’s the much awaited list of easter bunny crochet patterns. There are so many fun options to choose from and once you get the hang of the pattern, you can always adjust it according to your own tastes and yarn stash!
Here are 15 wonderful bunny crochet patterns to get ready before February starts!
Little Bunny Applique
This super quick bunny crochet project is great for using up scraps of yarn and the bunnies come in three different sizes you can make them in. You can choose according to wherever you plan to stick these on and make the cute carrots too!
Easter Bunny Potholder
Here's a useful item to have around for this season! A tapestry crochet potholder with a bunny on it which you can use as kitchen home decor for Easter and Spring and have on hand for those hot pots and spills.
Penny the Bunny Cactus
This adorable project combines a love of plants with bunnies and it looks fabulous! It's a great decoration piece for your desk or workplace and would be perfect to gift your friends with a green thumb.
3 Amigurumi Crochet Animals
These cute little amigurumi crochet animals are just the right kind of shelf buddy you want hanging around. Made in the continuous amigurumi crochet method, they come to life with the details you add for the dangly legs, arms, wings and ears!
Bun Buns the Simple Easter Bunny
Bun Buns the Simple amigurumi Easter Bunny was created to be added to easter baskets. Even if you don't have a lot of time on hand, you can make a lot of these because the pattern is simple and easy to follow.
Bunny Lovey
This crochet lovey pattern has an adorable bunny head and arms with a beautiful lovey blanket attached to it. While this one has been made with three different, coordinating colours, you can easily customize it according to who's going to use it.
Bunny Hair Ties
What a fun bunny hair tie to make to keep your hair neat and tidy! You can use it as a treat bag stuffer or put them into some plastic eggs as well for all the little kiddos on their scavenger hunt.
Classic Amigurumi Bunny
One of the tedious things about amigurumi is sewing all the little parts together. This pattern aims to cut down the seaming as much as possible for this very adorable, easy-to-make crochet bunny. It's also a good giveaway item as a party, wedding favor or as a new baby gift.
Fluffy Bunny Pillow
The Fluffy Bunny cushion is a wonderful home decor addition for spring, but can be used all year round especially if it's made in neutral colors. It would make a great addition in a nursery or a child's room as well and the pompom gives a cute 3D effect.
Cute Bunny Basket
This crochet bunny basket uses only knit-look crochet stitches to provide both texture and sturdiness. The ears can also flop down or be pulled up to turn them into basket handles making it versatile. This pattern comes with a video tutorial.
Crochet Bunny Egg
Instead of using plastic eggs, why not hide these environmentally-friendly alternatives which I'm sure your kids would love to find? You can make them in all sorts of colors and it'll be a fun game to get a whole collection!
Pipsqueak Bunny Bag
This is a great fluffy crochet bunny bag pattern for your kids to collect eggs and goodies while at a local egg hunt. It's soft and you can switch up the accessories for however your children would like their bunnies to look.
No Sew Crochet Bunny Toy
This is a completely no-sew crochet bunny pattern so you'll end up with a symmetric plush at the end. You don't have to worry about measurements and placements which end up crooked and you can accessorize this bunny as you'd like once you're done.
Bunny Creme Egg Cover
These crochet bunny cosies (which can also be used as pencil toppers) are designed to fit a standard 40g size Cadburys Creme Egg chocolate. Once you've finished the cover opening, it stretch right over the egg and the last round will give it a cushion to stand up on so they won't roll around.
Bunny Head Treat Bags
In this fun bunny crochet pattern, the head is the pouch of the bag and the ears are the handles. It can hold all sorts of little gifts like candy, stickers, chalk, finger puppets, and more! You can also appliqué accessories on to these bunnies.
Conclusion
So which one will you choose first from these 15 easter bunny crochet patterns? I really hope you found the perfect pattern for you in the list and would love to know if you make one (or some!).
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Other Easter Crochet Patterns to Enjoy
If you are looking for more seasonal inspiration then here are a few more ideas to try and make sure to check out these free Easter egg crochet patterns too!
