Pattern Description:
This is an adorable FREE Bunny Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern featuring sweet little bunny details, ideal for babies and toddlers.
It is designed to be beginner-friendly and includes a detailed video tutorial for step-by-step guidance.
The blanket is worked in rounds using weight 3 / DK / 8 ply yarn and involves assembling 13 Bunny Squares and various Solid Granny Squares. Every stitch contributes to a soft, cozy keepsake.
Materials Needed & Measurements:
Materials
| Item | Details |
| Yarn | Category #3 / DK / 8 ply yarn. |
| Yarn – Colour A | 3 balls of Chalk (7127). |
| Yarn – Colour B | 5 balls of Pale Pink (7132). |
| Yarn for Eyes | A small amount from 1 ball of Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran in Pure Black (602) (93yds/ 1.8oz or 85m /50g). |
| Crochet Hook | 3mm. |
| Tools | Scissors, Tapestry needle (bent tip recommended), and optionally, a Stitch marker (interlocking ones recommended). |
| Alternative Yarn Suggestions | Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK, Premier Yarns Cotton Sprout DK, Cascade Pandamonium Yarn, Premier Bamboo Fair Yarn, Universal Yarns Bamboo Pop Yarn. |
Measurements
| Measurement | Value |
| Finished Size | 34″ x 34″ (86 x 86 cm) approximately. |
| Gauge / Tension | Each square measures 5.5″ (14cm). (Note: Gauge is not crucial, but consistent tension is recommended so all squares are the same size). |
Special Stitches:
- EXdc (Extended double crochet): Yo, insert hook into st/sp, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yo, pull through 1 loop, yo, pull through 2 loops, yo, pull through both loops.
- Shell: 7dc in the same st/sp.
- C-Shell: 9dc in the same st/sp.
Abbreviations Used:
- beg – beginning
- BLO – back loop only
- ch(s) – chain(s)
- dc – double crochet
- dc2tog – double crochet two together (dc decrease)
- fasten off – work 1 ch, cut yarn (5–6″ tail), pull tail through loop and tighten
- hdc – half double crochet
- sc – single crochet
- sk – skip
- sl st – slip stitch
- sp(s) – space(es)
- st(s) – stitch(es)
Instructions for Making the Bunny Baby Blanket Pattern:
Bunny Square (Make 13)
Use Colour A. Start with a magic circle or the Alternative Rnd 1 (Ch4, sl st to form a ring).
- Rnd 1: Ch2 (counts as 1st dc), 11dc in the circle, sl st to top of beg ch2 to join, [12 sts].
- Rnd 2: Ch2, 1dc in same st, 2dc in next 11 sts, sl st to join, [24 sts].
- Rnd 3: Ch2, 1dc in same st, 2dc in BLO of next 23 sts, sl st to join, [48 sts].
- Rnd 4: Ch1 (does not count as 1st st), 1sc in same st, 1sc in next 47 sts, sl st to 1st sc or make an invisible join, [48 sts]. Cut yarn, fasten off.
Change to Colour B by attaching yarn to the BLO of the first st of Rnd 4.
- Rnd 5: Ch3 (counts as 1st st), 1dc in BLO of next 2 sts, 1EXdc in BLO of next 2 sts, (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in BLO of next st, 1EXdc in BLO of next 2 sts, 1dc in BLO of next 7 sts, 1EXdc in BLO of next 2 sts, (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in BLO of next st, repeat to twice, finish side and sl st to join. [15 sts on each side, 4 x ch2 sps].
- Rnd 6: Ch3, 1dc in next 6 sts, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in ch2 corner sp, 1dc in next 15 sts, repeat to 3 times, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in last ch2 corner sp, 1dc in last 8 sts, join. [19 sts on each side].
- Rnd 7: Ch3, 1dc in next 8 sts, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in ch2 corner sp, 1dc in next 19 sts, repeat to 3 times, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in last ch2 corner sp, 1dc in last 10 sts, join. [23 sts on each side].
- Rnd 8: Ch3, 1dc in next 10 sts, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in ch2 corner sp, 1dc in next 23 sts, repeat to 3 times, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in last ch2 corner sp, 1dc in last 12 sts, make an invisible join. [27 sts on each side]. Weave in ends securely.
Ears (Make 26) & Assembly
Ears (First Half): Use Colour B. Ch 10. 1sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1dc in next 5 ch, 1hdc in next 3 ch (change to Colour A in last hdc), TURN. Cut yarn and weave in ends.
Ears (Second Half): Use Colour A. Ch2, 1hdc in same st, 1hdc in next 2 sts, 1dc in next 5 sts, 2dc in last st, working down other side: 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 5 sts, 1hdc in last 3 sts, sc2tog along bottom of ear. Cut yarn, leaving a 10” tail for sewing.
Assembly of Bunny Square:
- Sew the ears through the exposed front loops in Rnd 3.
- Embroider both eyes using about 10″ of black yarn for each.
- Embroider the nose using about 15″ of pink yarn (Colour B).
- Backing (Make 13): Use Colour A to create a circle by following Rnds 1-4 of the Bunny Square pattern. Leave a long tail (about 20 inches / 50 cm). Sew the backing (wrong side facing) onto the back of the bunny square to hide yarn tails, often using the whip stitch.
Solid Granny Square
Use Colour B. Start with a magic circle or Alternative Rnd 1.
- Rnd 1: Ch5 (counts as 1st dc and a ch2), (3dc, ch2 into the magic circle) 3 times, 2dc, sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch5 to join. [3dc on each side].
- Rnd 2: Ch3 (counts as 1st dc), (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in next ch2 corner sp, 1dc in next 3 sts, repeat to 3 times, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in last ch2 corner sp, 1dc in last 2 sts, sl st to join. [7 dc on each side].
- Rnd 3: Ch3, 1dc in next 2 sts, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in next ch2 corner sp, 1dc in next 7 sts, repeat to 3 times, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in last ch2 corner sp, 1dc in last 4 sts, sl st to join. [11 dc on each side].
- Rnd 4: Ch3, 1dc in next 4 sts, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in next ch2 corner sp, 1dc in next 11 sts, repeat to 3 times, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in last ch2 corner sp, 1dc in last 6 sts, sl st to join. [15 dc on each side].
- Rnd 5: Ch3, 1dc in next 6 sts, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in next ch2 corner sp, 1dc in next 15 sts, repeat to 3 times, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in last ch2 corner sp, 1dc in last 8 sts, sl st to join. [19 dc on each side].
- Rnd 6: Ch3, 1dc in next 8 sts, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in next ch2 corner sp, 1dc in next 19 sts, repeat to 3 times, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in last ch2 corner sp, 1dc in last 10 sts, sl st to join. [23 dc on each side].
- Rnd 7: Ch3, 1EXdc in next 10 sts, (2EXdc, ch2, 2EXdc) in next ch2 corner sp, 1EXdc in next 23 sts, repeat to 3 times, (2EXdc, ch2, 2EXdc) in last ch2 corner sp, 1EXdc in last 12 sts, sl st to join or make an invisible join. [27 EXdc on each side]. Weave in ends securely.
Joining & Border
Joining: Arrange all squares before joining.
Border (7 Rounds): Rounds 1-5 (Colour B): Rnd 1: Attach yarn to ch2 corner sp. (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in ch2 corner sp, 1dc in each st to next ch2 corner sp, working 1 dc2tog over the ch2 sps at each seam, repeat to 4 times, sl st to 1st dc to join.
- Rnds 2–5: Sl st in next st, sl st in ch2 sp. Repeat the pattern from Rnd 1, working the corner and the dc2tog at the seams. Cut yarn and fasten off.
- Round 6 (Colour A – Mesh/Lace): Attach yarn to ch2 corner sp. (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in ch2 corner sp, sk next 2 sts, 2dc in sp immediately before next st, repeat to to last 3 sts before next ch2 corner sp, sk next 3 sts, repeat to 4 times, sl st to join. Cut yarn and fasten off.
- Round 7 (Colour B – Shells): Attach yarn to ch2 corner sp. Ch3 (counts as 1st dc), 4dc in ch2 sp. (sk next 2 sts, 1sc in next st, sk next 2 sts, Shell in next st) 26 times until 4 sts remain, sk next 2 sts, 1sc in next st, sk next st, work C-Shell in next ch2 corner sp, repeat to 4 times (when returning to the beg, replace the C-Shell with 4dc in the beg ch2 corner sp, sl st to top of ch3 to join).
