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Free Bunny Hat Knitting Pattern (Free Printable)

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This adorable free bunny hat knitting pattern is a simple and sweet project, perfect for babies and toddlers.

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!

baby Easter bunny hat knit in white and pink yarn

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.

Easter bunny hat knitting pattern

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.

Baby bunny hat and matching knitted bunny slippers

Free Bunny Hat Knitting Pattern

Purchase the inexpensive, ad-free, PDF printable pattern in my shop here.

Notes

Skill Level – Easy (advanced knitters)

The bunny hat knits up quickly, and the simple design makes for a relaxing and enjoyable knit.

Copyright Info

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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

Easter bunny hat for baby and matching booties

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.
Side view of baby Easter bunny hat
Back view of knitted baby bunny hat

Free Printable

Want to keep this adorable pattern handy while you knit?

Grab the free printable and take it with you wherever you go.

It’s perfect for printing out, making notes on, or gifting to a fellow knitter—so you can easily create this sweet Easter bunny hat anytime!

Yield: Newborn bunny hat

Free Bunny Hat Knitting Pattern

Bunny hat 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!

Prep Time 30 minutes
Active Time 3 hours
Additional Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Difficulty Easy/beginner
Estimated Cost $10

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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