21 Free Knitted Bunny Patterns For Easter Gifts
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The free patterns include bunny soft toys, a bunny ear headband, baby slippers, a bunny egg cozy, and many more.
Grab your craft supplies and check out the patterns below.
Free Knitted Bunny Patterns To Make This Spring
Looking for the perfect knitted bunny pattern?
Whether you want to make a soft toy, a sweet Easter gift, or a springtime baby present, this collection of bunny knitting patterns has something for every skill level.
From quick and easy bunnies to more detailed softies, you’ll find adorable designs to suit your style and yarn stash!
Knitted Bunny Patterns
If you’re ready to make your own bunny, explore the free patterns below to find your next project!
From baby bunny hats and bunny slippers to cuddly rabbit toys and Easter bunny knitting patterns, there’s something here for every maker.
Many of these include a free PDF and use simple techniques—perfect for creating little bunnies to tuck into Easter baskets, gift to loved ones, or use as spring décor.
Whether you need a plush bunny pillow, a sweet Easter bunny pattern, or a soft toy filled with toy stuffing, these patterns make great gifts for all ages!
Happy knitting!
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.
Many makers have loved this pattern, and it has a lot of 5-star reviews.
Stuffed Bunny Toy (Easy Free Knitting Pattern)
Make your little one a bunny toy they will cherish with this free stuffed bunny pattern.
These little bunnies make great gifts for kids or to give as a baby shower gift.
This knitted bunny is made in separate pieces and then stuffed and assembled.
The crochet overalls are optional.
How To Knit A Bunny For Beginners (Free Pattern)
Make your little one a cuddly toy with this bunny softie pattern.
If you are learning how to knit, modern baby knitting patterns are great to start with before you move on to more complicated patterns that include cables and other advanced techniques.
This bunny softie is not your ordinary-looking bunny!
With his style, this bunny will make a great friend for any little one!
Baby Bunny Hat Free Knitting Pattern (With Ears)
Make a baby bunny hat this Easter for your little ones to look super cute with this easy-to-knit-free pattern.
This hat pattern is so popular with readers every year and is easy to knit.
You can make the floppy ears hat in various colors from white, grey, and brown to bright or pastel shades – anything goes!
This bunny hat is made in 3 pieces and then seamed.
The hat is knit in the round, and the ears are knit flat and then seamed onto the hat.
A video tutorial is included - on how to attach the ears to the hat.
Baby Bunny Slippers (Free Knitting Pattern For Booties)
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 also 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!
These slippers are easy to make with bunny ears knit separately and then attached.
Available to make in three sizes.
Easter Bunny Hat {Knit Flat}
This pattern post is for an Easter bunny hat that can be knitted flat on two needles.
Made to match up with another pattern I have for bunny slippers, they will look very cute together as a set.
You can make this Easter hat in any color, from white and pink to greys or browns.
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.
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 Ears Headband
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.
Plush Bunny Toy Pattern
Make a plush bunny toy with this free knitting pattern.
The bunny is knit in various pieces and then assembled; it also requires toy stuffing (poly-fill) for the main body.
This knitted bunny could be made into an Easter bunny and given to kids as Easter gifts.
Flat Knit Bunny Knitting Pattern by Gina Michelle
In this blog post, you will see a free bunny knitting pattern.
The pattern is great for all knitters.
Make a cute gift basket with your bunny and maybe a fox friend or a mouse.
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.
The pattern is available as a free PDF.
Mr. Bunny by DROPS Design
Make a bunny for your baby with this free knitting pattern.
With huge ears on the top of the head, this pattern is extra adorable.
In this post, you will find video tutorials for the different elements of the pattern.
Easter Bunny Knitting Pattern by Claire Garland
Make this baby bunny knitting pattern just in time for Easter.
This bunny, along with some chocolate treats, will be a great gift for Easter!
The pattern is available as a free PDF, and you can find it on the From Britain With Love website along with the video tutorials.
Knit Bunny Toy by Elise Made
Make an adorable bunny toy with this free knitting pattern.
You can also knit a little carrot to complete the bunny set.
The pattern is available as a free PDF.
Knitted Bunnies By Jo So And Sew
In this blog post, you will see how to knit a bunny.
This pattern will show you how to make a bunny out of a square piece of knitting.
Knit a few little cuties just in time for the holidays.
Bunny Rabbit Free Knitting Pattern by Noble Knits
Make a bunny rabbit plushie with this free knitting pattern.
Knit one for your baby or as a gift.
The pattern is available as a free PDF.
Easter Bunny Lala (Free Knitting Pattern) by Chery X
In this blog post, you will see how to knit a unique bunny.
Plus, there is a video tutorial and photos to help you along.
The pattern is available as a free PDF.
Mrs. Bunny by DROPS Design
Make a bunny for your baby with this easy knitting pattern.
With huge ears on the top of the head, this pattern is extra adorable.
In this post, you will find video tutorials for the different elements of the pattern.
Edmund The Easter Bunny by Jem Weston
Knit an Easter bunny with this pattern.
Knit one for your baby or as a gift.
Grab the free PDF on Ravelry.
Zoe Bunny by Yarnspirations
Make an adorable bunny with this free knitting pattern.
This is an intermediate pattern, ideal for more experienced makers.
The pattern is available as a free PDF.
Make A Bunny Soft Toy
This roundup features bunny toys that can be made in any DK yarn/medium weight you want to experiment with – obviously if you use a thicker (worsted weight yarn) or lighter weight, you will also have to adjust your needle size.
Changing yarns and needle sizes will also change the size of the bunny.
You will see many different bunny rabbit patterns in this post – with varying shapes and sizes.
You can make an Easter bunny, a bunny with floppy ears, and an adorable bunny wearing overalls.
These little guys will make your creative ideas flow and give you some inspiration for your next project.
For more unique gift ideas, check out the Easter category on my website here – Easter
What Do You Need To Make A Bunny
To knit a bunny, you’ll need several supplies to get started.
Here’s a list of essential items:
- Yarn: Choose a soft and cuddly yarn in the color you want for your bunny. Common bunny colors include white, gray, or light brown.
- Knitting Needles: Select knitting needles appropriate for your chosen yarn. The size of the needles will depend on the yarn weight and your personal tension.
- Pattern: Find a knitting pattern for a bunny. Patterns can vary in complexity, so choose one that matches your skill level and preferences.
- Stuffing: You’ll need stuffing material, such as polyester fiberfill, to fill the bunny and give it a plush and three-dimensional shape.
- Yarn Needle: A large-eyed yarn needle is essential for seaming the pieces together and weaving in ends.
- Stitch Markers: Use stitch markers to keep track of important points in the pattern, especially if you’re working in the round.
- Scissors: A pair of scissors is necessary for cutting yarn and trimming excess.
- Optional Embellishments: You may want additional items like ribbons, bows, or other embellishments to customize your bunny.
- Safety Eyes and Nose: If you want to add realistic features to your bunny, consider using safety eyes and a safety nose. Alternatively, you can embroider the facial features using yarn.
What Knitting Techniques Do You Need To Know To Knit A Bunny
To knit a bunny, you’ll need to master several key knitting techniques.
Begin with casting on, using methods like the long-tail cast-on to initiate your project.
The fundamental knit stitch forms the basis of the bunny’s fabric, while the purl stitch may be introduced for texture or shaping.
Also, knowledge of simple increases and decreases is essential for shaping your bunny’s body and head.
- Learn everything about knitting increases here – How To Increase Stitches In Knitting (Tutorial)
- Learn everything about knitting decreases here – How To Decrease Knitting (6 Ways)
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, 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 Baby Knitting Patterns
- Easy Baby Sweater Knitting Pattern For Beginners
- Knitted Baby Cardigan (Free Knitting Pattern)
- Easy Baby Cardigan Knitting Pattern (One Piece)
- How To Knit A Baby Hat (Simple With Straight Needles)
- Baby Blanket Pattern (Patchwork + 4 Stitch Patterns)
- Pom Pom Baby Booties Knitting Pattern
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- Easter Chick Slippers Pattern {+ Loop Stitch Tutorial}
- Crochet Easter Basket (Free Pattern PDF)
- Crochet Easter Eggs {Free Pattern Download}
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