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Bunny Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

Bunny Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern
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20-25 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches like extended double crochet 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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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Bunny Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

This bunny baby blanket pattern is worked in individual squares that are later joined together. Each bunny square features a white face center with pink border, while solid granny squares in pink create a beautiful checkerboard effect. The pattern includes detailed instructions for creating 26 adorable ears (two per bunny), embroidering sweet faces, and finishing with an elegant seven-round border featuring a stunning shell stitch edge.

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

The blanket uses the magic circle method for starting squares and incorporates special stitches like extended double crochet for texture. Squares are joined using the flat slip stitch seam method for a professional finish.

Why You'll Love This Bunny Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines classic granny square techniques with the sweetest bunny details that make every baby smile! The repetitive nature of making squares is wonderfully meditative, yet each bunny face you embroider adds a unique touch of personality. I find the color combination of soft chalk white and pale pink so soothing and timeless, perfect for any nursery theme. The extended double crochet stitch adds beautiful texture without being complicated, and watching the border come together with those gorgeous shells is incredibly satisfying. Plus, this blanket works up to a generous 34-inch square size, making it practical for years of snuggles and play!

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 absolutely love experimenting with this pattern to make each blanket uniquely special! One of my favorite variations is swapping out the traditional pink and white color scheme for something bolder—imagine navy blue bunnies on a soft grey background, or even pastel rainbow squares alternating with white bunny faces for a more whimsical nursery vibe.

You could also play with the number of bunny versus solid squares to create different ratios. I've made versions with more solid squares for a subtler bunny appearance, which works beautifully if you want the blanket to coordinate with a busier nursery theme. Another fun twist is adding small embroidered flowers or hearts around some bunny faces for extra charm.

For texture lovers, I sometimes work the solid squares in a different stitch pattern entirely—like the classic granny square with open spaces instead of the solid version—which creates lovely light and shadow play. The border is another area where you can get creative! Try different shell sizes or add an extra round or two in contrasting colors for more drama. I've even seen crafters add small pompoms to the corners or a braided edge for a bohemian touch. The possibilities are truly endless, and that's what makes this pattern such a joy to revisit again and again!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Forgetting to work in back loops only on specified rounds which creates the texture and foundation for the border edges ✗ Not securing the magic circle tail properly causing the center of squares to unravel after washing or use over time ✗ Inconsistent tension between squares resulting in different sizes that don't align properly when joining together ✗ Skipping the color change technique instructions for ears causing loose yarn ends or visible color transitions in the final piece

Bunny Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

Create this adorable bunny baby blanket that combines comfort with cuteness! This charming pattern features 13 sweet bunny squares alternating with 12 solid granny squares, creating a delightful blanket perfect for any nursery. The bunny faces are worked with simple embroidered details including ears, eyes, and a tiny nose. Finished with a beautiful shell border, this blanket measures 34 inches square and works up using DK weight yarn in soft chalk white and pale pink colors. Whether you're crafting for your own little one or creating a heartfelt gift, this blanket will be treasured for years to come.

Intermediate 20-25 Hours

Materials Needed for Bunny Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Category 3 DK 8 ply yarn - 2 balls of Chalk White (Colour A) approximately 546 yards total
  • 02
    Category 3 DK 8 ply yarn - 5 balls of Pale Pink (Colour B) approximately 1365 yards total
  • 03
    Small amount of black aran weight yarn for embroidering eyes
  • 04
    Stylecraft Naturals Bamboo and Cotton yarn recommended or alternative DK weight yarns like Paintbox Cotton DK or Stylecraft Special DK

— Tools Required

  • 01
    3mm crochet hook
  • 02
    Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
  • 03
    Scissors
  • 04
    Stitch marker (optional but recommended)
  • 05
    Pins for assembly

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— Bunny Square (Make 13) :

Using Colour A :

Make a magic circle

Round 1 :

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

Alternative Round 1 :

Ch4, sl st to 1st ch to form ring, ch2 (counts as 1st dc), 11dc into 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 1st st), 1sc in same st (at base of ch1), 1sc in next 47 sts, sl st to 1st sc to join or make invisible join [48 sts]

Info :

Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends. Change to Colour B

Round 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 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 2 sts, 1dc in BLO of last 4 sts, sl st to top of beg ch3 to join [15 sts on each side, 4 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 * 3 times, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in last ch2 corner sp, 1dc in last 8 sts, sl st to top of beg ch3 to join or make invisible join [19 sts on each side, 4 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 * 3 times, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in last ch2 corner sp, 1dc in last 10 sts, sl st to top of beg ch3 to join or make invisible join [23 sts on each side, 4 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 * 3 times, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in last ch2 corner sp, 1dc in last 12 sts, make invisible join [27 sts on each side, 4 ch2 sps]

Info :

If you used magic circle method in round 1, weave in yarn tail securely so middle of square does not unravel. 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), TURN

Info :

Cut yarn and weave in ends. Change to Colour A

With Colour A :

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 leaving 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

Round 1 :

Ch5 (counts as 1st dc and ch2), (3dc, ch2 into magic circle) 3 times, 2dc, sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch5 to join [3dc on each side]

Alternative Round 1 :

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

Round 2 :

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

Round 3 :

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

Round 4 :

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

Round 5 :

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

Round 6 :

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

Round 7 :

Ch3, 1EXdc in next 10 sts, *(2EXdc, ch2, 2EXdc) in next ch2 corner sp, 1EXdc in next 23 sts*, repeat from * to * 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 invisible join [27 EXdc on each side]

Info :

Weave in ends. If you used magic circle method in round 1, weave in yarn tail securely so middle of square does not unravel

— Arrangement :

Info :

Once you've made all squares, arrange them in checkerboard pattern with bunny and solid squares alternating (see photo 3)

— Joining Squares :

Info :

Use flat slip stitch seam method to join squares or any preferred method

— Border :

Using Colour B :

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

Round 1 :

*(3dc, ch2, 3dc) in ch2 corner sp, 1dc in each st to next ch2 corner sp, working 1dc2tog over 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 1dc2tog over 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

Using 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

Using Colour B :

Attach yarn to ch2 corner sp

Round 7 :

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 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 (9dc) in next ch2 corner sp*, repeat from * to * 4 times (when back at beginning, replace C-Shell with 4dc in beg ch2 corner sp), sl st to top of ch3 to join round

Assembly Instructions

  • Arrange all 25 squares in a 5x5 checkerboard pattern alternating bunny squares with solid granny squares before joining
  • Use the flat slip stitch seam method to join squares together working row by row or in your preferred joining method
  • Ensure all squares are oriented correctly with bunny faces right side up before seaming them together
  • When joining, work through the back loops only to create an invisible seam on the front of the blanket
  • After all squares are joined, attach border yarn to any corner chain-2 space to begin the seven-round border
  • Work rounds 1-5 of border in pale pink, ensuring you decrease over seams with dc2tog stitches for a flat finish
  • Complete rounds 6-7 with color changes as specified, finishing with the decorative shell stitch edge for a beautiful final touch

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a stitch marker to track the beginning of each round especially when working in continuous rounds
  • 💡Maintain consistent tension throughout all squares to ensure they end up the same size for easier joining
  • 💡Securely weave in the magic circle tail on each square before assembly to prevent unraveling during use
  • 💡When embroidering bunny faces, pin ears in position first before sewing to ensure proper placement and symmetry
  • 💡The extended double crochet stitch creates extra height so work it loosely to avoid puckering in your squares
  • 💡Leave long tails when finishing ears (approximately 10 inches) to make sewing them onto squares much easier
  • 💡Block individual squares before joining if they vary slightly in size to achieve a more professional finished blanket

This enchanting Bunny Baby Blanket pattern brings together classic granny square techniques with adorable bunny details that will melt any heart! The alternating design of sweet bunny faces and solid squares creates a timeless checkerboard effect, while the gorgeous shell border adds an elegant finishing touch. Perfect for baby showers, nursery decor, or a treasured keepsake gift, this blanket combines comfort with charm in every stitch. The 34-inch square size is ideal for swaddling, tummy time, or cuddles that will be cherished for years to come. 🐰🧶✨

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FAQs

Can I use different yarn weights for this blanket pattern?

While the pattern is designed for DK/Category 3 yarn, you can use other yarn weights by adjusting your hook size accordingly. Just keep in mind that using bulkier yarn will create a larger blanket, while fingering weight will make it smaller. Always work a test square first to check your gauge and ensure all squares end up the same size.

What is the extended double crochet stitch and is it difficult?

The extended double crochet (EXdc) is a slightly taller version of a regular double crochet that adds beautiful texture. It's worked by pulling through one loop before completing the regular dc steps. The pattern includes detailed instructions in the special stitches section, and it's actually quite easy once you try it a few times!

How do I keep my magic circles from coming undone?

The key is to weave in the starting tail very securely through multiple stitches in different directions. The pattern specifically reminds you to do this after Round 8 of each square. You can also tug gently on the tail before weaving to tighten the center completely, then weave through at least 6-8 stitches for security.

Do I have to use the flat slip stitch seam method to join squares?

Not at all! While the flat slip stitch seam is recommended because it creates an invisible join and keeps the blanket flat, you can use whichever joining method you prefer. Popular alternatives include the join-as-you-go method, whip stitch, or mattress stitch. Choose whatever you're most comfortable with.

Can I make this blanket larger or smaller?

Yes! To make it larger, simply create more squares and arrange them in a bigger grid (like 6x6 or 7x7). For a smaller blanket, make fewer squares in a 4x4 or 3x3 arrangement. Just remember to adjust your yarn quantities accordingly - you'll need more pink yarn for additional solid squares and more white yarn for bunny squares.

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

The pattern suggests watching the video tutorial for the designer's preferred embroidery methods. Generally, use simple straight stitches for the eyes and a small triangle or Y-shape for the nose. Practice on a spare square first if you're new to embroidery, and use pins to mark placement before stitching permanently.