How To Knit Bunny Ears
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If you’re looking for a fun Easter craft or a cute accessory for spring, this knitted bunny ears headband is the perfect quick and easy project.
In this post, you’ll learn how to knit bunny ears that can be added to any headband – great for both kids and adults!
Scroll down to view the free knitting pattern.
About This Project
This fluffy bunny ears headband is a sweet little project you can make with leftover yarn.
Whether you need a last-minute Easter accessory or a fun costume piece, this easy bunny ears knitting pattern will do the trick.
I used velvet headbands from the dollar store as a base and simply removed any decorations before covering them in knit fabric and attaching the ears.
How To Knit Bunny Ears That Stand Up
One of the most common questions I get is how to knit bunny ears that actually stay up.
The trick lies in your yarn choice and some optional wire for added structure.
Grey Bunny Ears
For the grey bunny ears, I used La Mia Mohair Boucle Yarn.
This yarn has great texture and firmness, which helped the ears stand up naturally. I originally made this to match my grey Easter bunny soft toy.
Since I didn’t have enough cream boucle yarn left for the ear lining, I opted for a contrasting pink – and it turned out super cute!
White Bunny Ears
The white version was knit using Sirdar Snuggly Snowflake Chunky in white and pink.
This yarn is ultra-soft and fluffy but creates floppier ears due to its lack of structure.
To fix that, I threaded soft jewelry wire through the ears after knitting.
This allowed me to bend and pose them however I liked – ideal for playful costume looks!
Safety Note: If you’re adding wire, make sure all ends are secured and hidden inside the ears so they don’t poke through.
DIY Bunny Ears Headband Tutorial
This bunny ears headband is great for stash busting, especially with boucle or textured yarns.
You can also experiment with faux fur yarns for an extra fluffy look.
Skill Level – Easy/beginner
Materials
- 1 x La Mia Mohair Boucle Yarn (approx – 50g, 50m) in grey – Main Color (MC)
- 1 x La Mia Mohair Boucle Yarn (approx – 50g, 50m) in pink or cream – Contrasting Color (CC)
- Optional: Sirdar Snuggly Snowflake Chunky for a softer look
- Optional: Jewelry wire for structure
- Any plain headband (child or adult size)
Feel free to substitute with scrap yarn from your stash!
Tools
- 7 mm (US 10.5) knitting needles
- Tape measure
- Scissors
- Darning needle or yarn needle
Abbreviations
- K – Knit
- P – Purl
- St(s) – Stitch(es)
- K2tog – Knit two together
- KFB – Knit front and back
- St St – Stocking stitch (knit 1 row, purl 1 row)
- CC – Contrasting color
- MC – Main color
Size Information
Gauge 10×10 cm/4×4 inches = 20 sts x 14 rows.
Size: Depending on your headband size – Kids to adults.
The ears on the headband measure – 5 inches tall and 3 inches wide.
Knitting Pattern Instructions
Follow the steps below to knit the headband cover and the bunny ears.
- Yarn A – MC
- Yarn B – CC
How to knit the headband cover
Step 1: Measure your headband.
Mine measured about 13.5 inches.
Step 2: Knit the cover.
- Cast on 50 stitches using MC.
- Work 3 rows in garter stitch (knit every row).
- Cast off.
How to Knit the Bunny Ears
Make Two:
Part 1 – Outer Ear (MC):
- Cast on 10 sts in yarn A (grey or white).
- Work 23 rows in stocking stitch.
- Decrease (K2tog) at each end of rows 15, 19, and 23.
- Do not cast off.
Part 2 – Inner Ear (CC):
Join CC (pink or cream).
Work 23 rows in stocking stitch, starting with a purl row.
Increase by working KFB at each end of rows 2, 4, and 8.
Cast off.
Assembly Instructions
Step 1: Stitch the headband cover
Wrap the knitted piece around your headband and sew it closed using a matching yarn and invisible seam. Weave in any ends.
Step 2: Sew the bunny ears
Stitch the sides of each ear together (outer and inner), then sew the bottom edge to create an ear shape. Add wire inside if needed for structure.
Step 3: Attach the ears
Position and stitch the ears onto the top of the headband. It might feel a bit fiddly, but keep going – it’s worth it! Weave in any final loose ends.
Optional – add bows or other embellishments.
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Happy Knitting!
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