25 Free Easter Knitting Patterns (Easy Ideas)
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What could be a better way to celebrate spring than to make something handmade?
From using leftover yarns in your stash to one-skein projects, there is something for everyone.
There are cute makes to gift babies, a floppy, cuddly bunny rabbit, and matching bunny ears that you can wear!
25 Easy Easter Knits
Check out these Easter-themed knitting projects to find your next cast on.
Easter Bunny Pattern
In this post, you will see an Easter bunny pattern.
A great size for a little one to take with them wherever they go, this big-eared floppy bunny will make a super cool best friend.
This is an easy knitting pattern for those of you who are at an advanced beginner level.
Baby Bunny Hat (Easy + Quick Pattern)
In this blog post, you will see a baby hat pattern for easter.
Make a baby bunny hat this Easter for your little ones to look super cute in with this easy-to-knit free pattern.
You can make the floppy ears hat in various colors from white, grey, and brown to bright or pastel shades – anything goes!
Bunny Slippers For Baby (Perfect For Easter!)
Make a sweet pair of bunny slippers for your baby this Easter.
This pattern is fairly easy, with the booties and ears knit flat and seamed.
They are a fun knit and knit up fairly quickly, so if you have an afternoon spare one weekend, you can make them in around 3-4 hours while watching your current series for a bit of knitflixing!
Stuffed Bunny Pattern {With Crochet Overalls}
Make your little one a bunny toy they will cherish with this free stuffed bunny pattern.
These little bunnies make great gifts for kids for Easter.
It's a fun project for all makers..
Bunny Ears Headband {With Knitted Ears}
Make a fluffy knitted bunny ears headband with this free knitting pattern and tutorial.
The knitted pieces are knit flat, then seamed and assembled to make up the headband.
You can use any size headband – for a child or adult.
Bunny Softie Pattern
Make your little one a cuddly toy with this bunny softie pattern.
If you are learning how to knit, modern baby knitting patterns.
They are great to start with before moving on to more complicated patterns, including cables and other advanced techniques.
Bunny Ear Hat (Easy Pattern)
This bunny ear hat is knit flat on two needles and then seamed.
The hat has been made from pink cotton and has floppy ears.
Great for Easter, this sweet little hat will look awesome on baby!
Easter Chick Slippers Pattern {+ Loop Stitch Tutorial}
These Easter chick slippers are great for kids and use the loop stitch.
Make these little chick slippers for the Easter season.
A perfect gift for your niece or nephew.
Easter Bunny Egg Cozy
Make your kids hop with excitement to breakfast with this Easter bunny egg cozy!
The pattern is really easy and fast to make up – so you can make more than one if you want to before Easter.
The egg warmer is super soft with big, squishy, floppy bunny ears.
Bunny Tea Cosy Free Knitting Pattern
In this post, you will see a bunny tea cozy pattern.
The tea cozy is knit flat in two pieces and then stitched together, leaving openings for the spout and handle.
It's a quick knit and one of my favorite easter knitting projects.
It's ideal for the holiday season.
Bunny Booties Knitting Pattern
The bunny booties knitting pattern is for booties to fit babies aged between 6-9 months.
This pattern has full instructions on how to knit the slippers and the ears.
The slippers are knit flat on straight needles, with the ears knit separately and then attached.
Tiny Easter Chick by Amanda Berry
Knit adorable Easter chicks with this free knitting pattern.
It's an intermediate pattern perfect for experienced knitters.
And it's made with DK weight yarn.
You can also grab the free PDF.
The Bunny Bunch by DROPS Design
Make a cute little bunny with this free knitting pattern.
It's a great gift for a toddler or a kid.
Plus, there are tutorials to help you along.
Bunny Beanie by Noe Knits For Baby Center
In this blog post, you will see an adorable beanie for a baby.
It's an intermediate pattern, great for experienced makers.
It's available in sizes 3-6 months.
Knitted Easter Eggs by Auntie Em's Studio
In this blog post, you will see an egg knitting pattern.
These adorable knit eggs are a perfect Easter project.
You can add them to your home decor or use them for an Easter egg hunt.
Bunny Got Back Socks by Amy Gunderson For Universal Yarn
Make cute socks with this easter pattern.
A great gift idea for your loved ones.
The pattern is available as a free PDF on the Universal Yarn website.
Sweet Little Easter Baskets by Marianna's Lazy Days
In this blog post, you will see how to make cute Easter baskets.
It is the perfect addition to your home decor for this time of year.
It's a cute pattern to make.
Rowan Esther, Ernie & Enid Easter Chickens by Laughing Hens
Make Easter chickens with this free knitting pattern.
These adorable chicks are great for your Easter decor.
You can also grab the free PDF.
Dancing Bunny Socks by DROPS Design
Make cute baby socks with this free easter knitting pattern.
It's a great gift for a friend's baby or your baby.
It's the perfect treat for Easter.
Red Heart Striped Sunshine Bunny Pattern by Yarnspirations
Make a cute bunny with stripes with this free knitting pattern.
This a great pattern for an advanced beginner knitter.
Grab the free PDF on the Yarnspirations website.
Chick & Egg Free Pattern by Alan Dart
Make cute little chicks and eggs with this free knitting pattern.
It's a great addition to your Easter home decor.
These easy easter eggs require a small amount of yarn.
You can also grab the free PDF.
Bunny Gift Bag by Premier Yarns
Make a gift bag with this free knitting pattern.
It's an intermediate pattern, perfect for more experienced knitters.
Fill it up with beautiful handmade pieces and easter candy.
You can grab the free PDF on the Premier Yarns website.
Knit Easter Chick Basket by Gina Michele
In this blog post, you will see how to make an adorable Easter basket.
Made in garter stitch, it's great for all makers.
Make one for you or as a gift.
How To Knit A Bunny Rabbit Baby – Free Pattern by From Britain With Love
In this blog post, you will see how to knit an adorable bunny rabbit.
Make one just in time for Easter.
It's the perfect gift.
Knit Easter Egg Ornaments by Purl Soho
In this blog post, you will see how to knit Easter eggs.
These easter ornaments will be a great addition to your home decor and will be perfect for egg hunts.
Make a few for you or as a gift.
Including Knits For Beginners
Most of these free knitting patterns are beginner-friendly, making them easy to follow with step-by-step instructions.
If you are a newbie, an Easter project could be ideal; you can make something small for decor.
And make something adorable just in time for the holiday.
With Cute Baby Knitting Patterns
The pattern roundup includes baby knits that are quick to make up.
Reader favorites, the cute bunny slippers, and matching bunny hat are available to make in three sizes.
They can be made in soft yarns, and for those of you who don’t like to knit in the round, you will be happy, as they are knit flat and then seamed.
Baby knits are also excellent for beginners as they are small and knit up quicker than adult-sized projects.
Easter Bunny Patterns
Bunnies are the perfect Easter gift for kids of all ages.
Bunny toys are adorable, cute, soft, and squishy.
Use soft yarns to make them even more cuddly.
You can add them to your easter decorations and present them with Easter baskets, Easter
eggs, chocolate eggs, and a sweet pair of adorable bunny slippers.
Related Post: Knitted Bunny Patterns (Perfect Easter Gifts)
Knitting Lessons
If you are a new knitter and need help with the knitting basics, check out the knitting lessons here – Knitting Lessons (With Video Tutorials).
There, you will find step-by-step tutorials for all the different knitting techniques a newbie needs to know.
Including how to cast on and knit the knit stitch, the stockinette stitch, the rib stitch, the garter stitch, the mattress stitch, short rows, a list of knitting abbreviations, and more.
And if you need more video tutorials, check out my YouTube channel here – Handy Little Me – YouTube.
More Easter Patterns
- Easter Crafts – Easter Craft Activities {For Kids}
- 15 Easter Crochet Patterns
- Crochet Easter Eggs {Free Pattern Download}
- Crochet Easter Basket (Free Pattern PDF)
- 21 Free Knitted Bunny Patterns For Easter Gifts
- 17+ Free Knitted Chicken Patterns
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