Hop into the world of adorable bunny knitting patterns with our curated collection of 25 free bunny-inspired patterns that are guaranteed to make your heart do a little happy dance. From squishy bunny stuffed animals that are softer than a cloud, to ‘ear-resistible’ hats that will have you hopping with joy, and an assortment of other bunny-themed projects – we’ve got your bunny knitting fix right here.
If you’re a knitting beginner feeling a bit like a fish out of water (or should we say a bunny out of the burrow?), fear not! We have more than a few bunny knitting patterns that are so beginner-friendly, you’ll be stitching up bunnies like a pro before you can say ‘carrot’. We believe that with a bit of patience and some determination, you’ll have a bundle of bunny-themed joy in your hands in no time.
So why not seize the opportunity to knit your own fluffy companions? Whether you’re crafting a cuddly friend for a little one or a whimsical gift for a friend, these patterns offer endless possibilities for ‘hop-timism’ and creativity. Bunny knitting patterns are perfect for baby shower and first birthday gifts as well as for ‘just because’ gifts.
It’s time to get hopping on these bunny knitting patterns! So, grab your knitting needles and your favorite yarn colors, and let’s explore all the cute and fluffy goodness this article has to offer. Scroll down and prepare to be inspired!
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Bunny Blanket Buddy
Part blanket and part stuffed animal, this adorable Bunny Blanket Buddy is the perfect snuggling companion for babies and children alike. It’s quick and easy to make with a seriously soft super bulky weight yarn that will make it easy to see your stitches. The pattern calls for just garter and stockinette stitches.
Designer: Lion Brand Yarn
Yarn: Lion Brand Velvetspun (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Henry’s Bunny
Here’s a more realistic take on a knitted bunny stuffed animal. Everything is knit all in one go except for the feet, which are made separately and then attached. You’ll be knitting in the round using stockinette stitch. I wonder how they get the ears to stand up straight like that?
Designer: Rabbit Hole Knits
Yarn: Worsted Weight
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Bunny Ear Hat and Jacket Set
Whether you are prepping for an adorable Easter or just trying to keep the baby warm in a cute way, you really can’t go wrong with this bunny ear hat and jacket set. Both the bunny ear hat and the jacket are worked flat using just garter and rib stitches, so they are easier to make than you might think.
Designer: Yarnspirations Design Studio
Yarn: Bernat Baby Sport Solids & Marls (DK Weight #3)
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Easter Bunny
An oversized head and large shiny eyes make this bunny stuffed animal extra cute. I love the two color design and the realistic pose. The pattern is worked double stranded with a DK weight yarn and a slightly fuzzy lace weight yarn for an extra dash of softness. Everything is knit in the round in stockinette stitch.
Designer: From Britain With Love
Yarn: King Cole Baby Alpaca DK (DK Weight #3) and Debbie Bliss Angel (Lace Weight #0)
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Bunny Buddies
The iconic ears of a bunny make it easy to recognize, even if the rest of the body is a bit more whimsical like the funny round bodies of these Bunny Buddies. Sometimes bunny knitting patterns are more fun when they are uniquely shaped, don’t you think? This pattern is knit flat in stockinette stitch.
Designer: Cilla Webb
Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly DK (DK Weight #3)
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Large Easter Bunny
This supersize bunny stuffed animal is designed after a crowd favorite Easter time treat made of marshmallows (you know the one I’m talking about!). The front and the back are each worked separately in back and forth rows with stockinette stitch, then the two pieces are sandwiched together and joined around the edges.
Designer: Gina-Michele
Yarn: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice (Aran Weight #4)
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Egg Bunny
Lean into the Easter theme with adorable bunnies in the shape of eggs. These little cuties are quick to make using stockinette stitch. They would make a welcome addition to an Easter basket or a fun surprise to find during an Easter egg hunt. No matter what, they are sure to make people smile!
Designer: Annie Ahn
Yarn: Alize Baby Wool (Fingering Weight #1)
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Flat Knit Bunny
This big bunny friend is the perfect size for snuggling. The pattern is worked flat in back and forth rows and it uses increases and decreases to form the shape of the bunny’s limbs, body, and head. Each body part is made separately and then they are all Frankensteined together at the end. The little pink nose is cut from felt and sewn on.
Designer: Gina-Michele
Yarn: Red Heart Soft (Aran Weight #4)
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Noel Rabbit
A little round bauble with big fluffy bunny ears is a fun decoration for anytime of the year. These little ornaments can make a whimsical addition to a table’s centerpiece, a festive addition to a child’s Easter basket, or a fun non-traditional decoration for the Christmas tree. What will you use them for?
Designer: Elena Alexeeva
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Air (Aran Weight #4)
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Roly-Poly Bunny
Tweed yarn provides this bunny plush with a rustic touch. Combined with the rotund oversize body and the itty bitty arms, this rabbit is simply bursting with charm. The head, body and arms are knit in the round while the ears are knit flat using the double knitting technique.
Designer: Kimberly Kalnoki for Knit Picks
Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Tweed (Worsted Weight #4)
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Snuggly Bunny Blanket
If you are knitting a bunny stuffed animal as a baby shower gift, why not throw in a bunny blanket too? This is a nice and easy project that’s perfect for knitting in front of the TV since it only uses stockinette and rib stitches. The pattern uses intarsia colorwork along with some duplicate stitch embroidery for the smaller details.
Designer: Yarnspirations Design Studio
Yarn: Bernat Baby Blanket and
Bernat Blanket (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Flat Knit Plush Bunny
This funny little guy is sure to get a giggle out of the little one in your life. What he lacks in realism her more than makes up for in cuteness. And when it comes right down to it, combining the head and the body together sounds like a great shortcut to me! I especially love the textural differences between the stockinette stitch body and the garter stitch limbs.
Designer: Gina-Michele
Yarn: Lion Brand Touch of Alpaca (Worsted Weight #4)
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Little Bunny Toy
Now this is one of those bunny knitting patterns that you just know is going to be satisfyingly squishy. Even better, the soft yarn is the perfect stand in for fuzzy bunny fur. Best of all, the recommended yarn is a super bulky weight so you’ll have this project finished in a flash. It’s worked in the round using just basic stitches.
Designer: Premier Yarns Design Team
Yarn: Premier Yarns Little Bunny (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Mini Marshmallow Bunny
Here’s a smaller version of the giant marshmallow bunny we saw earlier in the round-up. This pocket size pal would fit nicely into an Easter basket. The simplistic body shape and the ribbed texture make this design effortlessly charming. Front and back are knit separately and then sandwiched together.
Designer: Clickety Sticks Blog
Yarn: Premier Yarns Parfait Chunky (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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One Square Easter Bunny Basket
Have you seen that trick where you knit a square and then you sew it together in a few different places and then, bam it’s a bunny! Well, this design takes it one step further by turning the square into a bunny that can also serve as a mini basket for delicious treats. It’s really not much more complicated than knitting a washcloth, so why not give it a try?
Designer: Gina-Michele
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick Solids (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Bunny Ears Hat
Keep your little bunny warm when it’s chilly out with this cute bunny ears beanie. Designs like this make the chore of staying warm more fun for kiddos who like to fight about wearing their cold weather gear. The pattern is knit in the round using stockinette and rib stitches.
Designer: Fox & Pine Stitches
Yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable (Worsted Weight #4)
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Funny Bunny Kids Blanket Hoodie
Make movie night extra special with this super cozy blanket hoodie. The oversize design is so comfortable and it’s made even cuter with the addition of bunny ears. It might look like a big project but you’ll finish quicker than you might think thanks to the super bulky weight yarn. The pattern calls for stockinette stitch.
Designer: Yarnspirations Design Studio
Yarn: Bernat Blanket and
Bernat Blanket Twist (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Chubeez
Let’s face it, sometimes things are just cuter when they are a little chubby and this cast of critters is certainly no exception. I love the juxtaposition between the large round bodies and the itty bitty limbs. You’ll be working in stockinette stitch in the round and using short rows to add the arms and legs along the way.
Designer: Rainebo Designs
Yarn: Cygnet Kiddies Supersoft-White (DK Weight #3)
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Sleepy Bunny Sweater
Did you know that you can find some bunny knitting patterns right here on this blog? This sleepy bunny sweater is cute as can be with the fluffy bunny motif on the front, which is knit separately and then sewn on. Everything is worked flat using basic stockinette and rib stitches so it’s easier than you might think.
Designer: Love. Life. Yarn.
Yarn: Peter Pan Precious Chunky (Bulky Weight #5) and Lion Brand Feels Like Butta (Aran Weight #4)
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Bunny Pixie Bonnet Hat
Bonnets aren’t just a cute vintage alternative to beanies, they can also provide additional warmth and coziness since the back extends to cover the neck. Plus, bonnets with ties like this design are perfect for wiggly babies who tend to lose their hats! This design calls for stockinette and ribbed stitches.
Designer: Fox & Pine Stitches
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick Solids (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Beginner’s Rainbow Rabbit
Dip into your scraps basket to make this adorable multicolor rabbit. There is something so utterly charming about this mismatched critter. Maybe it is her big eyes or maybe it is the pretty blossom that she holds. The design is knit flat in pieces using stockinette stitch. I would opt for a thicker yarn like worsted weight (and the corresponding needle size) if you are a beginner.
Designer: Claire Garland Dot Pebbles
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Alpaca and Garnstudio DROPS Nepal (Sport Weight #2)
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Big Bunny
I love to see all the different bunny knitting patterns that are out there and how each one is unique. This one is characterized but its long limbs and the fact that it is wearing clothes. How handy it must be for a bunny to have a pocket to accommodate a carrot!
Designer: Iruda Jinny
Yarn: DK Weight #3
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Bunny Rabbit
Fuzzy yarn can present a bit of a challenge when you are working with it, but the results are well worth it. Just look at how snuggly and soft this pretty pink bunny looks! The pattern is worked flat in stockinette stitch and it also has an option for making a bear stuffed animal by switching out the bunny ears.
Designer: Sirdar
Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly Bunny (Aran Weight #4)
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Family Bunny Slippers
Cozy slippers make for great gifts for birthdays, Christmas, and for “just because” too. Even better, this design comes in multiple sizes so you can make a pair for each member of the family. I bet you could take a really cute family photo wearing them too! The pattern is knit double stranded in stockinette stitch.
Designer: Churchmouse Yarns and Teas
Yarn: Big Bad Wool weepaca (Worsted Weight #4)
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Knitted Bunny Rabbit
This silly little bunny looks like he is always on the move. There is something about the limbs and the oversize feet that make this fellow especially expressive. Or maybe it is because of his smiling face and eyes! The pattern is knit in pieces in the round using stockinette stitch.
Designer: Crossmanknits
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Merino Extra Fine and Garnstudio DROPS Sky (DK Weight #3)
Click here for the baby bunny knitting pattern!
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Final Thoughts on Our Bunny Knitting Patterns
And there you have it, a bunny-filled knitting extravaganza that’s sure to make you want to pick up those needles and start stitching. Which of these bunny knitting patterns caught your eye?
We have free knitting patterns in our list appropriate for any skill level.
Some of the materials you might need to knit one of these easy knitting patterns are light worsted weight yarn, sport weight yarn, dk yarn or yarn weight of choice, a tapestry needle, market pins (for some patterns), the mm knitting needles called for in the pattern (single point needles or double pointed needles depending upon the pattern), and a bit of fiberfill if it’s a softie.
You’ll also need some basic knitting skills like the knit stitch and purl stitch, how to work in the round for some patterns, and basic finishing techniques.
I hope you’ve enjoyed this bunny pattern collection! These little guys are SO cute, and any of them would make a great gift! (Think baby showers, birthdays, etc).
And there you have it, a bunny-filled knitting extravaganza that’s sure to make you want to pick up those needles and start stitching. Which of these bunny knitting patterns caught your eye? Let me know your favorite ones in the comments below!
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