Free Bunny Hat Knitting Pattern (Free Printable)
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Worked flat on two needles and seamed, and it’s ideal for advanced beginners who want to practice basic shaping and simple stitches.
Pair it with the matching bunny slippers for the cutest Easter baby set!
Knit A Bunny Hat For Easter
You can knit this bunny hat in classic white and pink or try greys, browns, and other spring pastels—whatever suits your little bunny best!
This pattern makes a lovely handmade gift or photo prop for Easter, baby showers, or spring birthdays.
Skill Level – Easy
This is an easy-level knitting pattern designed for confident beginners.
You’ll need to know how to:
- Cast on and cast off
- Knit and purl
- Increase and decrease stitches
The pattern uses basic techniques to create the shape and structure of the hat and ears.
Free Bunny Hat Knitting Pattern
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Notes
Skill Level – Easy (advanced knitters)
The bunny hat knits up quickly, and the simple design makes for a relaxing and enjoyable knit.
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Size Information
- This pattern fits baby sizes 0-3 months, 3-6 months, and 6-9 months.
- 1 – 0-3 months/newborn (the first size mentioned).
- 2 – 3-6 months (the second size in ().
- 3 – 6-9 months (the third size in ().
Gauge – 22 sts in 36 rows in 4 inches – measured over st, st using 4 mm (US 6) needles.
The Supplies You Need
Yarn
- 1 x Sirdar Snuggly double knitting in white – 0303
- Scraps of DK in pink for the ears and the rolled brim.
- Scraps of brown yarn for the eyes/nose/mouth
- Any DK/Light worsted/8 Ply yarn.
- Yarn Weight Guide (+ Conversion Chart)
Needles
- 1 pair of 4 mm (US 6) knitting needles
- 1 pair of 4.5 mm (US 7) knitting needles
Notions
Abbreviations
Knitting Abbreviations And Terms (US And UK)
- CO = cast on (long tail)
- Cont = Continue(ing)
- Dec = Decrease
- Inc = Increase
- K = Knit
- KFB = Knit into the front and back of the stitch (to increase)
- K2tog = Knit 2 sts together
- M1 = Make one st
- P = Purl
- Rem = Remaining
- Rep = Repeat
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
- St St = Stocking Stitch
Pattern Instructions
- Yarn A – Pink
- Yarn B – White
- With 4 mm (US 6) knitting needles – CO 61 (68/75) sts in Yarn A and work 4 rows in st st.
- Change to size 4.5 mm (US 7) knitting needles and Yarn B and work 16 (18/20) rows in st st.
- Decrease > Row 1 – *K8, K2tog* rep from * to last st (8:5) and K1 (8:5).
- Work 3 rows in st st.
- Decrease > Row 2 – *K7, K2tog* rep from * to last st (8:5) and K1 (8:5).
- Work 3 rows in st st.
- Decrease > Row 3 – *K6, K2tog* rep from * to last st (0:5) and K1 (0:5).
- Work 3 rows in st st.
- Decrease > Row 4 – *K5, K2tog* rep from * to last st (0:5) and K1 (0:5).
- Purl 1 row.
- Decrease > Row 5 – *K4, K2tog* rep from * to last st (0:5) and K1(0:5).
- Purl 1 row.
- Decrease > Row 6 – *K3, K2tog* rep from * to last st (0:0) and K1 (0:0).
- Purl 1 row.
- Decrease > Row 7 – *K2, K2tog* rep from * to last st (0:0) and K1(0:0).
- Purl 1 row.
- Decrease > Row 8 – *K2tog* rep from * to last st (1:0) and K1 (1:0).
- Leave a length of yarn (say about 5/6 inches) and cut, thread the yarn through the rem st, and with the wrong side of the hat facing you, secure the yarn.
Making Up
- Sew the seam (I used an invisible seam for this, and you can’t see the seam on the right side).
- Roll the brim and secure it into position with a stitch or two.
Bunny Ears – Make 2
- Using size 4 mm (US 6) knitting needles and Yarn B – CO 8sts (outer ears).
- Work 23 rows in st, st, dec (K2tog) at each end of rows 15, 19, and 23.
- Change to Yarn A (inner ears) – and starting with a P row work 23 rows in st, st, inc (KFB) into each end of rows 2, 4, and 8.
- Cast off.
Making Up
- Stitch the side seams, fold the bottom in half, and place a couple of sts in to hold the shape.
- Stitch to the top of the bunny hat – where you want the ears to go; I find it easier to do this with the hat placed over a ball of yarn.
- Secure and sew in any loose ends.
- Stitch the cute bunny face (eyes/nose/mouth) onto the hat using brown or grey yarn.
Free Printable
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Free Bunny Hat Knitting Pattern
Learn how to knit an adorable bunny hat for Easter with this free and easy baby knitting pattern.
Worked flat on two needles, this cute hat is perfect for beginners and makes a lovely handmade gift for spring.
Pair it with matching bunny slippers for an extra sweet set!
Materials
- 1 x Sirdar Snuggly double knitting in white - 0303
- (Medium weight yarn 04)
- Scraps of DK in pink for the ears and the rolled brim
- Scraps of brown for the eyes/nose/mouth
Tools
- 1 pair of 4mm (US 6) knitting needles
- 1 pair of 4.5mm (US 7) knitting needles
- Yarn needle
- Tape measure
- Scissors
Instructions
Yarn A - Pink
Yarn B - White
Pattern Instructions
- With 4 mm (US 6) knitting needles - CO 61 (68/75) sts in Yarn A and work 4 rows in st st.
- Change to size 4.5 mm (US 7) knitting needles and Yarn B and work 16 (18/20) rows in st st.
- Decrease > Row 1 – *K8, K2tog* rep from * to last st (8:5) and K1 (8:5).
- Work 3 rows in st st.
- Decrease > Row 2 – *K7, K2tog* rep from * to last st (8:5) and K1 (8:5).
- Work 3 rows in st st.
- Decrease > Row 3 – *K6, K2tog* rep from * to last st (0:5) and K1 (0:5).
- Work 3 rows in st st.
- Decrease > Row 4 – *K5, K2tog* rep from * to last st (0:5) and K1 (0:5).
- Purl 1 row
- Decrease > Row 5 – *K4, K2tog* rep from * to last st (0:5) and K1(0:5).
- Purl 1 row
- Decrease > Row 6 – *K3, K2tog* rep from * to last st (0:0) and K1 (0:0).
- Purl 1 row
- Decrease > Row 7 – *K2, K2tog* rep from * to last st (0:0) and K1(0:0).
- Purl 1 row
- Decrease > Row 8 – *K2tog* rep from * to last st (1:0) and K1 (1:0).
- Leave a length of yarn (say about 5/6 inches) and cut, thread the yarn through the rem st and with the wrong side of the hat facing you, secure the yarn.
Making Up
Sew the seam (I used an invisible seam for this and you can’t see the seam on the right side).
Roll the brim and secure it into position with a stitch or two.
Bunny Ears - Make 2
Using size 4mm (US 6) knitting needles and Yarn B - CO 8sts
Work 23 rows in st,st, dec (K2tog) at each end of rows 15, 19 and 23.
Change to Yarn A - and starting with a P row work 23 rows in st,st, inc (KFB) into each end of rows 2, 4 and 8.
Cast off.
Making Up
Stitch the side seams and fold the bottom in half and place a couple of sts in to hold the shape.
Stitch to the top of the bunny hat - where you want the ears to go, I find it easier to do this with the hat placed over a ball of yarn.
Secure and sew in any loose ends.
Stitch the bunny face (eyes/nose/mouth) onto the hat using brown or grey yarn.
Notes
Size Information
Gauge >
18 sts in 25 rows in 4 inches - measured over st, st using 4.5 mm (US 7) needles.
Size >
0-3 months - Head circumference = 34 cm / 13.5 inches
3-6 months - Head circumference = 38 cm / 15 inches
6-9 months - Head circumference = 42 cm / 16.5 inches
Abbreviations
- Approx = Approximately
- Beg = Begin(ning)
- CO - cast on
- Cont = Continue(ing)
- Dec = Decrease
- Inc = Increase
- K = Knit
- KFB - Knit into the front and back of the stitch (to increase)
- K2tog = Knit 2 sts together
- M1 – Make one st
- P = Purl
- Rem = Remaining
- Rep = Repeat
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
- St St = stocking stitch – knit 1 row, purl 1 row
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Helpful resources
This pattern is great for any advanced beginner knitters.
- How to knit two stitches together – K2tog
- Knitting cast-on methods
- Knitting Lessons
- How to cast on knitting
- How to cast off knitting for total beginners (step by step)
- How to knit garter stitch
- How to knit the purl stitch (for beginners + a video tutorial)
- How to knit stockinette stitch (for beginners)
- How to read knitting patterns for beginners
- Knitting abbreviations and terms (US and UK)
- How to knit rib stitch
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