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Easter Bunny Pattern {Floppy Ears + Cuddly!}

Easter
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I really wanted to make a huge Easter bunny pattern to share with you all and here it is!

A good while ago I made a smaller bunny and even though I really like it, I think this one is better because she’s bigger and fluffier.

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.

big floppy eared knitted bunny

An Easy Level Knitting Pattern

This is an easy pattern for those of you who are advanced beginner level, and the techniques you will need to know are knit, purl, k2tog and KFB.

Using mainly knit and purl stitches, it will also introduce you to decreasing and shaping.

There is also some assembly and seaming required, to fit the body parts together.

*Please scroll down to see the free pattern*

Easter bunny knitting pattern

Make A Fluffy Bunny Stuffed Animal

When I make stuffed animals, I tend to stuff them pretty well, so they have a good shape.

I didn’t stuff the bunny too much, so that her body is still really squishy and floppy, which is better for cuddles.

Perfect for Easter, why not make and give a knitted bunny that you know a little one will love?!

Easter bunny with pom pom tail

The Yarn I Used To Make The Floppy Ear Bunny

  • This big bunny has been knit with La Mia mohair boucle yarn in grey and cream.
  • You can buy this yarn from Hobium Yarns online.
  • I used size 7 mm (US 10.5) needles to knit with, even though the yarn label suggests a size 6mm (US 10) needle.
  • The La Mia mohair boucle yarn is quite easy to work with on slightly bigger needles than suggested, as normally with this type of yarn it can be hard to see what you are doing!
  • I think any fluffy yarn would be ok to use, as many brands have some sort of fluffy textured yarn in their collections.
  • Working the rabbit up in a different yarn will still work out, but obviously different yarns give different end results.

La Mia Boucle Yarn

Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this pattern:

This pattern is great for any advanced beginner knitters.

side view of the knitted bunny

Easter Bunny Pattern

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

Notes

The bunny knits up quickly in boucle yarn and the simple design makes for a relaxing and enjoyable knit.

It is possible to make the bunny with other yarn weight/types and needles that can be used with your preferred yarn choice. 
 
But if you use a lighter weight yarn than suggested the bunny will be smaller than the size given. 
 
The La Mia Boucle yarn is suggested for the texture it has, which will make the bunny very fluffy, large and floppy. 
 
But any yarns you have in your stash can also be substituted. 
  • Please do not copy, sell, redistribute or republish this pattern. 
  • If you wish to share this pattern, link to the pattern page only.
  • You may sell items produced using this pattern.
  • In all product listings please credit Handy Little Me (Louise Bollanos) as the designer.
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Skill Level – Easy

Size –

  • Height = 19 inches (from top of the head to bottom of the feet)
    Width = 6.5 inches (body not inc arms) This may vary depending on how much stuffing you use.

Gauge – 10×10 cm/4×4 inches = 20 sts x 14 rows

The Supplies You Need…

Yarn

  • 5 x La Mia Mohair Boucle Yarn – 50g (50m) in the colour grey L031
  • 1 x La Mia Mohair Boucle Yarn – 50g (50m) in the colour cream L193
  • Scraps of pink yarn (worsted or Aran) for the nose.
  • Yarn Substitute – Plymouth Yarn Arequipa Boucle.
  • Yarn weight – chunky/bulky/12 ply.

Needles

Notions

Other Materials

Easter bunny pattern

Abbreviations / Knitting Abbreviations List

  • Approx = Approximately
  • Beg = Begin(ning)
  • 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
  • M1p (make one stitch purl – to increase on a purl row)
  • P = Purl
  • Rem = Remaining
  • Rep = Repeat
  • St(s) = Stitch(es)
  • St St = stocking stitch – knit 1 row, purl 1 row

Pattern

Yarn A – Grey / Yarn B – Cream

Legs – Make 2

  1. With Yarn A – Cast on 12 sts
  2. Purl 1 row
  3. K1, M1, – rep to the end of row (23 sts)
  4. P row
  5. K1, M1, cont to knit row (24 sts)
  6. P1, M1, cont to P row (25 sts)
  7. K1, M1, cont to knit row (26 sts)
  8. P1, M1, cont to P row (27 sts)
  9. K1, M1, cont to knit row (28 sts)
  10. P1, M1, cont to P row (29 sts)
  11. *K7, M1* rep from * to * to end of row, K1 (33 sts)
  12. P row
  13. K row
  14. P row
  15. K13, K2tog, K3, K2tog, K13 (31sts)
  16. Purl row.
  17. K12, K2tog, K3, K2tog, K12 (29 sts)
  18. Purl row
  19. K7, cast off the rem sts until you have 7 sts left to knit on the left needle, K those 7 sts (You should have 14 sts left with a gap in between). 
  20. P row
  21. Inc 1 st at each end of the row (K the row) (16sts)
  22. Cont in st, st for 13 rows (Starting with a P row and ending with a P row)
  23. K1, K2tog, K1, K2tog, K3, K2tog, K1, K2tog, K2 (12 sts)
  24. Purl row
  25. K2tog, K1, rep to the end of row. (8 sts)
  26. P2tog – rep to the end of row.
  27. Cut a length of yarn around 8′′ and thread through the rem sts, stitch the leg seam and leave an opening at the bottom of the foot for stuffing. 
  28. Stuff the leg with polyfill stuffing and stitch closed.
  29. Weave in any loose ends.

Arms – Make 2

  1. With Yarn A – Cast on 6 sts
  2. Purl 1 row.
  3. K1, M1 – rep to the end of row. (11 sts)
  4. Purl 1 row.
  5. K1, M1, K4, M1, K1, M1, K4, M1, K1. (15 sts)
  6. Work 7 rows in st st (Starting with a P row and ending on a P row).
  7. K1, K2tog, K2, K2tog, K1, K2tog, K2, K2tog, K1. (11 sts)
  8. Work 3 rows, inc (m1p) 1 st at each end of next row. (13 sts) (Starting with a P row and ending on a P row)
  9. Work 10 rows in st st – ending on a P row.
  10. K1, K2tog, K1, K2tog, K1, K2tog, K1, K2tog, K1. (9 sts) 11.
  11. Purl 1 row.
  12. K1, K2tog – rep to end of row (6 sts)
  13. Cut a length of yarn around 8′′ and thread through the rem sts, stitch the arm seam and leave an opening at the top of the arm for stuffing.
  14. Stuff the arm with polyfill stuffing and stitch closed.
  15. Weave in any loose ends.

Body – Make 1

  1. With Yarn A – Cast on 15 sts
  2. Purl 1 row.
  3. K1, M1 – rep to the end of the row. (29 sts)
  4. Beg with a P row, work 5 rows in st st.
  5. *K7, M1* – rep from * to * to the end of the row, K1. (33 sts)
  6. Work 3 rows in st st.
  7. K16, M1, K1, M1, K16. (35 sts)
  8. Work 5 rows in st st. (Starting with a P row and ending on a P row).
  9. K15, K2tog, K1, K2tog, K15. (33 sts)
  10. Work 3 rows in st st. (Starting with a P row and ending on a P row).
  11. K14, K2tog, K1, K2tog, K14. (31 sts)
  12. Work 3 rows in st st. (Starting with a P row and ending on a P row).
  13. K1, K2tog – rep to the end of the row, K2. (21 sts)
  14. Purl 1 row.
  15. K1, K2tog – rep to the end of the row, K2. (14 sts)
  16. Purl 1 row.
  17. Cut a length of yarn around 8′′ and thread through the rem sts, stitch the body seam and leave an opening at the top of the body for stuffing.
  18. Stuff the body with polyfill stuffing and stitch closed.
  19. Weave in any loose ends.

Head – Make 1

  1. With Yarn A – Cast on 7 sts.
  2. Purl 1 row.
  3. K1, M1 – rep to the end of the row. (13 sts)
  4. Rep the last two rows once more. (25 sts)
  5. Work 3 rows in st st. (Starting with a P row and ending on a P row)
  6. *K1, M1, K3* Rep from * to * till the end of the row. (31 sts)
  7. Work 13 rows in st st. (Starting with a P row and ending on a P row)
  8. K1, K2tog – rep to the end of the row. (21 sts)
  9. Work 5 rows in st st. (Starting with a P row and ending on a P row)
  10. K1, K2tog, rep to the end of the row. (14 sts)
  11. Purl 1 row.
  12. Cut a length of yarn around 8′′ and thread through the rem sts, stitch the head seam to the end of the nose.
  13. Stitch the eyes into place and the mouth/nose.
  14. Leave an opening underneath the head for stuffing.
  15. Stuff the head with polyfill stuffing and stitch closed.
  16. Weave in any loose ends.

Ears – Make 2

  1. With Yarn A – Cast on 8 sts.
  2. K 38 rows
  3. Row 39 – K2tog, K to last 2 sts, K2tog (6 sts)
  4. Row 40 – K row
  5. Row 41 – K2tog, K to last 2 sts, K2tog (4 sts)
  6. Row 42 – K row
  7. Row 43 – K2tog, K2tog (2 sts)
  8. Row 1 – (underside of ears) – Change to yarn B and K row.
  9. Row 2 – KFB, KFB (4 sts)
  10. Row 3 – K row
  11. Row 4 – KFB, K to last st and KFB (6 sts)
  12. Row 5 – K row
  13. Row 6 – KFB, K to last st and KFB (8 sts)
  14. Row 7 – K row
  15. Row 8 – K row
  16. Cont to work in garter stitch (knit every row) for another 35 rows
  17. Cast off.
  18. Cut a long length of yarn and start to stitch the ear seams together (using an invisible seam).
  19. Once seamed, they will be ready to attach to the head.
  20. Weave in any loose ends.

Making Up The Bunny

  • Stitch the legs to the lower half of the body and the arms to the upper half.
  • Thread the darning needle and push through one leg, then through again and into the body, then through the other leg and back through.
  • Keep going until the legs are securely fastened.
  • Do the same for the arms.
  • Stitch the head into place – thread the needle through the body/neck first, then stitch through the head, keep doing this until the head is secure.
  • The ears should be stitched on to either side of the head.
  • Lastly, I attached the pom pom tail, this helps the bunny to sit down and balance.

As for stuffing the bunny, I used a polyfill toy stuffing, not the clumpy type, as you don’t want bits here and there.

The ears have an opening so you can decide if you want to stuff them or not, I didn’t because I wanted them to be floppy.

The bunny is supposed to be soft, squishy and cuddly, so don’t worry about it looking perfect or that every piece has to be stuffed to look exactly the same etc.

I love seeing your finished projects!

If you enjoyed making the floppy bunny, I’d love to see yours on Instagram, be sure to tag me @handylittleme.

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Happy Knitting! xoxo

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