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Bunny Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

Bunny Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern
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18-22 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Slow & Steady

A 10-12 hour project—great for savoring the process over several sessions.

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About This Bunny Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

This bunny baby blanket pattern combines the classic granny square technique with adorable bunny motifs to create something truly special. You'll make 13 bunny squares complete with embroidered faces and sweet ears, plus 12 solid granny squares in a complementary color. The squares are joined using a flat slip stitch seam for a professional finish, then surrounded by a gorgeous seven-round border featuring shell stitches that add beautiful texture and dimension.

Bunny Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern uses DK weight yarn in soft chalk white and pale pink shades, creating a gentle color palette perfect for babies. Each square measures 5.5 inches, and the instructions include detailed guidance on color changes, joining methods, and creating the decorative border.

Why You'll Love This Bunny Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

I absolutely love this bunny blanket pattern because it combines simple granny square techniques with creative embellishments that make each square feel special. The bunny faces are so sweet and watching them come to life as you add the ears, eyes, and nose is incredibly rewarding. I find the repetitive nature of making multiple squares relaxing, yet each bunny has its own little personality. The shell-stitch border adds such an elegant finishing touch that transforms the blanket from handmade to heirloom quality. Plus, knowing you're creating something that will wrap a baby in warmth and love makes every stitch meaningful.

Bunny Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern step 1 - construction progress Bunny Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Bunny Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Bunny Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with different color combinations for this bunny blanket pattern! While the original uses soft pink and white, you could create a totally different mood by switching to blues and grays for a more neutral nursery, or even pastel rainbow colors for each bunny square. I've also tried making the bunnies in white with different colored backgrounds for each square, which creates a fun patchwork effect.

For a more advanced variation, consider adding small pom-pom tails to each bunny by attaching them to the back of the squares before joining. You could also embroider different expressions on each bunny face to give them unique personalities - some smiling, some sleeping, some surprised! I've seen crafters add tiny felt bows between the ears or use safety eyes instead of embroidered ones for a different look.

If you want to make this blanket for an older child, try increasing the number of squares to create a larger throw size, or work the border in a contrasting bold color for more visual impact. The pattern is wonderfully adaptable, so don't be afraid to make it your own!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not maintaining consistent tension across all squares, which can result in different sized squares that are difficult to join together neatly ✗ Forgetting to secure the magic ring tail properly on granny squares, causing the center to unravel after the blanket is completed and washed ✗ Placing bunny ears too high or low on the square instead of sewing them through the exposed front loops in round three as instructed ✗ Skipping the dc2tog decreases at seams during border rounds, which creates bumpy joins instead of a smooth, flat transition between squares

Bunny Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

Create an adorable bunny baby blanket that will keep your little one warm and cozy! This charming design features cute bunny squares with embroidered faces and ears, alternated with solid granny squares in soft colors. The finished blanket measures 34 inches square, making it perfect for the nursery, stroller, or cuddle time. With a beautiful shell-stitch border and step-by-step instructions, you'll love watching this sweet project come together as each bunny takes shape.

Intermediate 18-22 Hours

Materials Needed for Bunny Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Category 3 DK / 8 ply yarn in Chalk (white) - 2 balls, approximately 546 yards total
  • 02
    Category 3 DK / 8 ply yarn in Pale Pink - 5 balls, approximately 1365 yards total
  • 03
    Small amount of Cotton Aran yarn in Pure Black for embroidering eyes
  • 04
    Stylecraft Naturals Bamboo and Cotton recommended, or substitute with Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK, Paintbox Yarns Simply DK, or Stylecraft Special DK

— Tools Required

  • 01
    3mm crochet hook
  • 02
    Scissors
  • 03
    Tapestry needle for weaving in ends and embroidery
  • 04
    Stitch marker (optional but helpful)

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— Bunny Square (Make 13) :

Using Colour A :

Make a magic circle (or see Alternative Round 1 below)

Round 1 :

Ch2 (counts as your 1st dc here and throughout), 11dc in the magic circle, sl st to top of beg ch2 to join, [12 sts]

Alternative Round 1 :

Ch4, sl st to 1st ch to form a ring, ch2 (counts as your 1st dc here and throughout), 11dc into the ring, sl st to top of beg ch2 to join, [12 sts]

Round 2 :

Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 2dc in next 11 sts, sl st to top of beg ch2 to join, [24 sts]

Round 3 :

Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 2dc in BLO of next 23 sts, sl st to top of beg ch2 to join, [48 sts]

Round 4 :

Ch1 (does not count as your 1st st) 1sc in same st (at base of ch1), 1sc in next 47 sts, to join sl st to 1st sc or make an invisible join, [48 sts]

Info :

Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends

Change to Colour B :

Round 5 :

Ch3 (counts as your 1st st here and throughout), 1dc in BLO of next 2 sts, 1EXdc in BLO of next 2sts, (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 the BLO of the next st*, repeat from * to * twice, 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, 1EXdc in BLO of next 2sts, 1dc in BLO of last 4 sts, sl st to top of beg ch3 to join, [15 sts on each side of square, 4 x ch2 sps]

Round 6 :

Ch3, 1dc in next 6 sts, *(2dc, ch2, 2dc) in ch2 corner sp, 1dc in next 15 sts*, repeat from * to * for a total of 3 times, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in last ch2 corner sp, 1dc in last 8 sts, to join sl st to top of beg ch3 or make an invisible join (for easier seaming later), [19 sts on each side of square, 4x ch2 sps]

Round 7 :

Ch3, 1dc in next 8 sts, *(2dc, ch2, 2dc) in ch2 corner sp, 1dc in next 19 sts*, repeat from * to * for a total of 3 times, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in last ch2 corner sp, 1dc in last 10 sts, to join sl st to top of beg ch3 or make an invisible join (for easier seaming later), [23 sts on each side of square, 4x ch2 sps]

Round 8 :

Ch3, 1dc in next 10 sts, *(2dc, ch2, 2dc) in ch2 corner sp, 1dc in next 23 sts*, repeat from * to * for a total of 3 times, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in last ch2 corner sp, 1dc in last 12 sts, make an invisible join, [27 sts on each side of square, 4x ch2 sps]

Important :

If you used the magic circle method in round 1, make sure that you weave in the yarn tail securely so that the middle of your square does not unravel

Info :

Weave in ends

— Ears (Make 26) :

With Colour B :

Ch 10

Row 1 :

1sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1dc in next 5 ch, 1hdc in next 3 ch (change to colour A in last hdc - see Pattern Notes), TURN

Info :

Cut yarn and weave in ends

Change to Colour A :

Row 2 :

Ch2, 1hdc in same st (at base of ch2), 1hdc in next 2 sts, 1dc in next 5 sts, 2dc in last st, working down other side of ear: 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 5 sts, 1hdc in last 3 sts, sc2tog along bottom of ear

Info :

Cut yarn, ensuring that you leave a long tail (about 10 inches) for sewing ear to bunny square later

— Assembly of Bunny Square :

Step 1 :

Sew the ears through the exposed front loops in round 3

Step 2 :

Embroider both eyes (cut about 10 inches of black yarn for each eye)

Step 3 :

Embroider the nose using about 15 inches of pink yarn (colour B)

— Solid Granny Square (Make 12) :

Using Colour B :

Make a magic circle (or see Alternative Round 1 below)

Round 1 :

Ch5 (counts as your 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 of square]

Alternative Round 1 :

Ch4, sl st to 1st ch to form a ring, ch5 (counts as your 1st dc and a ch2), (3dc, ch2) into the ring 3 times, 2dc, sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch5 to join [3dc on each side of square]

Round 2 :

Ch3 (counts as your 1st dc here and throughout), *(2dc, ch2, 2dc) in next ch2 corner sp, 1dc in next 3 sts*, repeat from * to * for a total of 3 times, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in last ch2 corner sp, 1dc in last 2 sts, sl st to top of beg ch3 to join, [7 dc on each side of square]

Round 3 :

Ch3, 1dc in next 2 sts, *(2dc, ch2, 2dc) in next ch2 corner sp, 1dc in next 7 sts*, repeat from * to * for a total of 3 times, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in last ch2 corner sp, 1dc in last 4 sts, sl st to top of beg ch3 to join, [11 dc on each side of square]

Round 4 :

Ch3, 1dc in next 4 sts, *(2dc, ch2, 2dc) in next ch2 corner sp, 1dc in next 11 sts*, repeat from * to * for a total of 3 times, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in last ch2 corner sp, 1dc in last 6 sts, sl st to top of beg ch3 to join, [15 dc on each side of square]

Round 5 :

Ch3, 1dc in next 6 sts, *(2dc, ch2, 2dc) in next ch2 corner sp, 1dc in next 15 sts*, repeat from * to * for a total of 3 times, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in last ch2 corner sp, 1dc in last 8 sts, sl st to top of beg ch3 to join, [19 dc on each side of square]

Round 6 :

Ch3, 1dc in next 8 sts, *(2dc, ch2, 2dc) in next ch2 corner sp, 1dc in next 19 sts*, repeat from * to * for a total of 3 times, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in last ch2 corner sp, 1dc in last 10 sts, sl st to top of beg ch3 to join, [23 dc on each side of square]

Round 7 :

Ch3, 1EXdc in next 10 sts, *(2EXdc, ch2, 2EXdc) in next ch2 corner sp, 1EXdc in next 23 sts*, repeat from * to * for a total of 3 times, (2EXdc, ch2, 2EXdc) in last ch2 corner sp, 1EXdc in last 12 sts, sl st to top of beg ch3 to join or make an invisible join (easier when seaming later), [27 EXdc on each side of square]

Info :

Weave in ends

Important :

If you used the magic circle method in round 1, make sure that you weave in the yarn tail securely so that the middle of your square does not unravel

— Arrangement of Squares :

Info :

Once you've made all your squares, you will arrange them before joining. See photo 3 for the arrangement layout

— Joining Your Squares :

Info :

Use flat slip stitch seam method or any preferred joining method to connect all squares together

— Border :

Using Colour B :

Attach yarn to the ch2 corner sp in the top right hand corner of the blanket

Round 1 :

*(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 from * to * 4 times, sl st to 1st dc at beg of round to join

Rounds 2-5 :

Sl st in next st, sl st in ch2 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 from * to * 4 times, sl st to 1st dc at beg of round to join

Info :

Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends

Change to Colour A :

Attach yarn to ch2 corner sp

Round 6 :

*(3dc, ch2, 3dc) in ch2 corner sp, **sk next 2 sts, 2dc in sp immediately before next st**, repeat from ** to ** to last 3 sts before next ch2 corner sp, sk next 3 sts*, repeat from * to * 4 times, sl st to top of 1st st to join round

Info :

Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends

Change to Colour B :

Attach yarn to ch2 corner sp

Round 7 :

Ch3 (counts as your 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 before next ch2 corner sp, work these 4 sts as follows: sk next 2 sts, 1sc in next st, sk next st, work C-Shell in next ch2 corner sp*, repeat from * to * 4 times (when you get back to the beginning of the round, replace the C-Shell with 4dc in beg ch2 corner sp, sl st to top of ch3 to join round

Assembly Instructions

  • Arrange all 25 squares according to the layout shown in photo 3, alternating bunny squares with solid granny squares in a checkerboard pattern
  • Join squares using the flat slip stitch seam method or your preferred joining technique, working row by row
  • Ensure all squares are oriented correctly with bunny faces facing the same direction before joining
  • When joining, make sure to align the corner chain spaces carefully for neat, even seams
  • After all squares are joined, attach border yarn to the top right corner chain space to begin the seven-round border
  • Work dc2tog decreases over the chain spaces at each seam during border rounds to create a flat, smooth finish

Important Notes

  • 💡Keep consistent tension throughout all squares to ensure they end up the same size for easier joining
  • 💡Weave in the magic ring tail securely to prevent the center of squares from unraveling over time
  • 💡Sew bunny ears through the exposed front loops in round 3 for proper placement and secure attachment
  • 💡Embroider facial features after completing the square but before joining to avoid yarn tangles
  • 💡Use stitch markers to track rounds, especially when working the border and during color changes
  • 💡Pin all squares in place before joining to ensure correct arrangement and alignment

This delightful Bunny Baby Blanket pattern combines classic granny square techniques with adorable bunny embellishments to create a truly special heirloom piece. The alternating pattern of sweet bunny faces and solid squares creates visual interest, while the shell-stitch border adds an elegant finishing touch. Perfect for baby showers, nursery decor, or as a cherished keepsake gift that will be treasured for years to come. 🐰🧶✨

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FAQs

Can I use different yarn weights for this blanket?

While the pattern is written for DK/8 ply yarn, you can use different weights. Just remember that using thicker yarn will create a larger blanket, and thinner yarn will make it smaller. Adjust your hook size accordingly and make a gauge swatch to check your square size before committing to the full project.

How do I prevent my magic ring from coming undone?

After completing each square, weave the magic ring tail securely by threading it through multiple stitches in different directions. You can also tie a small knot before weaving for extra security. Alternatively, use the chain ring method provided in the pattern if you prefer not to use magic rings.

What's the best way to embroider the bunny features?

For the eyes, use black yarn to create small French knots or satin stitch circles between rounds 13-14, spacing them about 4 stitches apart. For the nose, use pink yarn to create an upside-down triangle shape with straight stitches. The pattern recommends watching the video tutorial for visual guidance on embroidery techniques.

Can I make the blanket larger or smaller?

Yes! To make it larger, simply create more squares and arrange them in a 6x6 or 7x7 grid instead of 5x5. For a smaller blanket, make fewer squares in a 4x4 or 3x3 arrangement. Just remember to adjust your yarn quantities accordingly.

What joining method works best for this blanket?

The pattern recommends the flat slip stitch seam because it creates an almost invisible join and keeps the blanket flat. However, you can use whip stitch, mattress stitch, or join-as-you-go methods if you prefer. Choose the method you're most comfortable with.