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Bunny Baby Blanket Pattern

Bunny Baby Blanket Pattern
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Intermediate Level

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

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Soft Hug

Gentle, plush, and full of warmth, creating a sense of comfort and coziness wherever they find a home.

About This Bunny Baby Blanket Pattern

This pattern creates a sweet bunny-themed baby blanket composed of 25 squares (bunny and solid granny squares) joined together and finished with a pretty scalloped border. It uses DK weight yarn and a 3mm hook to produce a cuddly, machine-friendly blanket that measures approximately 34 x 34 inches. The squares are worked in rounds, and bunny faces and ears are added as appliques before joining.

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

Includes complete instructions for bunny squares, solid granny squares, ears, assembly, joining, and a 7-round border. Perfect for customizing colors and adding embroidered features for personality.

Why You'll Love This Bunny Baby Blanket Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines classic granny-square construction with playful bunny appliques to create an heirloom-quality baby blanket. I love how the bunny faces add instant charm without complicated shaping, and the layout is satisfying to assemble. The pattern lets me experiment with colors and border choices, making each blanket unique and personal. It is rewarding to see individual squares transform into a cozy finished piece.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how simple it is to change the whole look of this blanket by swapping colours; try neutral greys with mustard for a modern twist.

You can make the blanket larger or smaller by adjusting the number of squares and using a different yarn weight; a bulky yarn and larger hook will make a cosy, chunky version.

I often change the bunny face colour to create contrast—use white bunnies on a coloured background or coloured faces on a white blanket for different effects.

Try embroidering different facial expressions or adding eyelash details to give each bunny its own personality before joining the squares.

For a baby-safe option, replace embroidered eyes with small stitched dots rather than buttons or safety eyes for toddlers and infants.

I sometimes add tiny crocheted bows or little hearts as extra appliques to make the blanket extra special for a new baby gift.

To create a coordinated nursery set, make matching cushions using single bunny squares and a smaller border treatment.

Experiment with the border by replacing one of the colour rounds with a textured stitch like popcorns or bobbles for extra interest.

If you want a reversible blanket, use the solid granny squares on both sides and attach the bunnies only to one side, or make matching bunnies for both sides and join carefully.

I recommend blocking your squares lightly before joining to help everything sit flat and neat, which makes joining and finishing much easier.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the instruction to weave in the magic circle tail can allow the centre to unravel; always weave in the tail securely if you used a magic circle or use the alternative round 1 to avoid a loose centre. ✗ Not counting stitches after each round causes uneven squares and mismatched edges; count your stitches at the end of every round, especially after increases and in corners, to ensure accurate shaping. ✗ Changing colour incorrectly when working the ears can leave loose loops and unfinished tails; follow the colour-change method in the Pattern Notes and leave 5-6 inch tails for weaving in later. ✗ Joining squares without arranging them first can result in an unbalanced layout; lay out all squares as shown in the photos (photo 3) before joining to get the bunny placement you want.

Bunny Baby Blanket Pattern

Create a soft, cuddly bunny baby blanket that adds a playful touch to any nursery. This pattern guides you through making charming bunny squares and solid granny squares, joining them, and finishing with a scalloped border. You can customize colors and yarn to make a unique gift or heirloom. Clear step-by-step instructions and helpful notes make the process enjoyable for intermediate crocheters.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Bunny Baby Blanket Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    DK / 8 ply yarn (Category #3) - Stylecraft Naturals Bamboo and Cotton, 273 yds / 3.5 oz (250m / 100g) - Colour A: Chalk (7127) - 2 balls
  • 02
    DK / 8 ply yarn (Category #3) - Stylecraft Naturals Bamboo and Cotton, 273 yds / 3.5 oz (250m / 100g) - Colour B: Pale Pink (7132) - 5 balls
  • 03
    Yarn for eyes: Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran in Pure Black (602), small amount from 1 ball - 93 yds / 1.8 oz (85m / 50g)
  • 04
    Other yarn suggestions (ensure you order enough yarn): Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK, Paintbox Yarns Simply DK, Stylecraft Special DK

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 3mm
  • 02
    Scissors
  • 03
    Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
  • 04
    Stitch marker (optional)
  • 05
    Yarn needle for sewing ears and squares together

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— Pattern Notes :

Info :

US crochet terms used throughout. The blanket is worked in rounds. When working the ears, you will change from pink to white as follows: Work the last hdc st as normal, up until the point where you have 3 loops left on your hook. Grab the new colour and fold it so that you form a loop (leave a 5 - 6 inch tail for weaving in later). Place the loop on your hook and pull it through the remaining 3 loops on your hook. Cut the yarn in the old colour, again making sure that you leave a 5 - 6 inch tail for weaving in.

— Supplies :

Infos :

Yarn: Category #3 / DK / 8 ply yarn. I used Stylecraft Naturals Bamboo and Cotton, 273yds / 3.5oz (250m / 100g) in the following colours: 2 balls of Colour A: Chalk (7127); 5 balls of Colour B: Pale Pink (7132). Yarn for the eyes: I used a small amount from 1 ball of Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran in the colour Pure Black (602), 93yds/ 1.8oz (85m /50g). Other yarn suggestions (ensure that you order enough yarn): Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK, Paintbox Yarns Simply DK, Stylecraft Special DK. Crochet hook: 3mm. Scissors. Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends). OPTIONAL: Stitch marker.

— Gauge / Tension :

Info :

Each square measures 5.5" (14cm). Gauge is not crucial here, but I would recommend that you keep a consistent tension so that all your squares end up the same size.

— Finished Size :

Info :

Width – 34 inches / 86cm. Length – 34 inches / 86cm.

— Stitches & Abbreviations :

Info :

beg – beginning. BLO - back loop only. ch(s) - chain(s). dc – double crochet. dc2tog - double crochet two together (also known as a dc decrease). FLO - front loop only. hdc – half double crochet. sc - single crochet. sk – skip: Do not crochet into this stitch / space. sl st - slip stitch. sp(s) – space(es). st(s) - stitch(es). tr - treble crochet.

— Special Stitches :

Info :

EXdc- Extended double crochet: Yarn over (yo), insert hook into st or sp, pull up a loop, 3 loops on hook, yo, pull through 1 loop (3 loops remain on hook), yo, pull through 2 loops (2 loops remain on hook), yo, pull through both loops. 1 EXdc made. Shell: 7dc in same stitch / space. C-Shell: 9dc in same stitch / space.

— Bunny Square (Make 13) :

Info :

{photo 1} Using Colour A: Make a magic circle. (if you do not like the magic circle method, see the 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]. Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.

Info :

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].

Info :

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. Weave in ends.

— Ears (Make 26) :

Info :

With Colour B:

Instruction :

Ch 10

Instruction :

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.

Info :

Change to Colour A:

Instruction :

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") for sewing ear to bunny square later.

— Assembly of Bunny Square :

Info :

NOTE: Embroider the details to your liking or watch the video tutorial for my preferred methods.

Step 1 :

Sew the ears through the exposed front loops in round 3.

Step 2 :

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

Step 3 :

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

— Solid Granny Square (Make 12) :

Info :

{photo 2} Using Colour B: Make a magic circle. (if you do not like the magic circle method, see the 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 Bunny Crochet Baby Blanket :

Info :

Once you've made all your squares, you will arrange them before joining. Please see photo 3 in the photos section below, demonstrating how to arrange your squares.

— Joining Your Squares :

Info :

For this blanket, I used my favourite way of joining granny squares...the flat slip stitch seam. You can use any method you like to join your squares, but I just love the finished look and how flat the blanket lies.

— Border :

Info :

Once you have joined your squares, you will then finish your blanket off with a border consisting of 7 rounds. 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. {photo 4}

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. Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.

Info :

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. Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.

Info :

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.

Info :

Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.

— Photos & Glossary :

Info :

See the photos section for completed squares and arrangement. Glossary of stitches definitions provided at the back of the pattern for dc, dc2tog, hdc, sc, sk, sl st, tr and other stitch explanations.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the ears through the exposed front loops in round 3 of the bunny square, using the long tail left when finishing the ear and secure with neat stitches.
  • Embroider both eyes using about 10" of black yarn for each eye; position on the bunny face as shown in the photos and secure tidy knots on the wrong side.
  • Embroider the nose using about 15" of pink yarn (colour B) and secure the ends on the wrong side; hide tails inside the square.
  • Arrange all squares as shown in the arrangement photo (photo 3) before joining so bunny placement is even and balanced.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of your rounds and corner chain-2 spaces while working each square for consistent shaping.
  • 💡Weave in the magic circle tail securely if you used the magic circle method to prevent the centre from loosening or unraveling.
  • 💡Stuff and shape the ears lightly if desired before sewing or press gently with steam to flatten and shape before attaching.
  • 💡Pin and arrange squares on a flat surface before joining to ensure the bunny faces are positioned to your liking and the blanket layout is symmetrical.

This Bunny Baby Blanket pattern is a delightful mix of classic granny work and sweet bunny appliques, perfect for gifting or decorating a nursery. The blanket is customizable in colour and texture, making each finished piece unique and full of love. Wrap your little one in handmade warmth and joy with this charming project. 🧶💕

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished blanket measures approximately 34 x 34 inches (86 x 86 cm) when using the recommended yarn and 3mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but the final size and drape will change; adjust your hook size accordingly and make a gauge square to match the recommended measurement.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated Intermediate, so basic knowledge of double crochet, half double crochet, shells, and working in rounds is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, depending on experience, assembly time, and whether you choose to embroider details slowly.