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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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Multi-Day Project

A rewarding 12+ hour journey—perfect for dedicated crafters who love detailed work.

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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 34 x 34 inch bunny-themed baby blanket built from 25 crochet squares. It combines bunny-faced motif squares with solid granny squares for a playful texture. The pattern uses DK weight yarn and includes full instructions for squares, ears, assembly and a seven-round border.

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

Perfect for nurseries or thoughtful handmade gifts, the blanket is customizable in color and yarn. Step-by-step rounds and assembly notes make the construction straightforward for crocheters with some experience.

Why You'll Love This Bunny Baby Blanket Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because the little bunny faces bring so much personality to a classic granny-square blanket. I enjoy the mix of motifs and solid squares — it keeps the project engaging without getting repetitive. The design is versatile so I can change colors for a soft pastel nursery or a bold modern look. Sewing and finishing the border always feels rewarding; it makes the blanket look polished and gift-ready.

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 easily you can change the look of this blanket by swapping colours; try soft neutrals or bold contrasting tones for a very different effect.

If you want the blanket bigger or smaller, change your yarn weight and hook size — bulky yarn with a larger hook creates a chunkier throw, while lighter yarn makes a delicate mini.

I often switch the placement of the bunny squares (for example use a checkerboard of bunnies and solids) to create different layouts and focal points on the blanket.

You can alter the border rounds to be simpler or more elaborate; for a simpler finish use just two rounds of dc and a picot edge, or add more shell rounds for a frilly edge.

Try embroidering different faces on the bunny squares to give each one a slightly different expression — it makes the blanket feel playful and unique.

Use variegated yarn for the solid granny squares to introduce subtle colour changes without having to change yarn constantly.

I like to add a backing fabric for extra warmth and durability; simply baste the blanket to a soft cotton or minky backing, then hand stitch around the edges.

For a portable version, make fewer squares and join them as a baby lap blanket or stroller blanket — the pattern scales well.

Experiment with joining methods: mattress stitch gives an invisible seam while a contrasting slip stitch join adds decorative lines between squares.

I sometimes replace the bunny ears with tiny crocheted bows or flowers for a different theme — small additions can make a big style change.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the magic circle tail weave can cause the center to open up later; always weave in the tail securely if you used a magic circle. ✗ Changing colour without leaving a long tail can make seaming and finishing difficult; leave long tails (5-6 inches or about 10 inches for ears) for sewing and weaving in. ✗ Not counting stitches after corner or shell rounds leads to uneven sides; count the stitches on each side after rounds to ensure consistency. ✗ Failing to make an invisible join or consistent slip stitch seam can create bulky joins; use an invisible join or flat slip stitch seam for a flat finished blanket.

Bunny Baby Blanket Pattern

Make a cuddly Bunny Baby Blanket that adds a playful, handmade touch to any nursery. This pattern teaches you to crochet bunny-faced granny squares and solid granny squares, then join and border them for a polished finish. You can customize colors and yarn to suit your style and create a treasured, cozy gift.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Bunny Baby Blanket Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    DK weight yarn (Category #3 / 8 ply), Stylecraft Naturals Bamboo and Cotton, 273 yds / 3.5 oz (250 m / 100 g)
  • 02
    Colour A: Chalk (7127) - 2 balls (Stylecraft Naturals Bamboo and Cotton)
  • 03
    Colour B: Pale Pink (7132) - 5 balls (Stylecraft Naturals Bamboo and Cotton)
  • 04
    Yarn for the eyes: small amount from Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran, Pure Black (602) - 93 yds / 1.8 oz (85 m / 50 g)
  • 05
    Other suitable yarns: Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK, Paintbox Yarns Simply DK, Stylecraft Special DK (ensure you order enough yarn)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3mm
  • 02
    Scissors
  • 03
    Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)
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    OPTIONAL: Stitch marker

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— Pattern Notes :

Infos :

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 :

Infos :

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: 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 :

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].

Round 1 Alternative :

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: Ch 10.

Round 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 Colour :

Change to Colour A:

Round 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") 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 :

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].

Round 1 Alternative :

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.

Change Colour :

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.

Change Colour :

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 :

When you have completed the border, cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the ears through the exposed front loops in round 3 of each bunny square, positioning the ears symmetrically at the top of the bunny face.
  • Embroider the eyes onto the bunny face using about 10" of black yarn for each eye, stitching securely and evenly spaced on the face.
  • Embroider the nose using about 15" of pink yarn (Colour B) centered between the eyes and just below them for a balanced face.
  • Arrange the 13 bunny squares and 12 solid granny squares in a 5 x 5 layout as shown in photo 3, then join them using a flat slip stitch seam for a neat, flat finish.
  • When joining squares at seams, work a dc2tog over the ch2 spaces at each seam to create a smooth, less bulky join.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use consistent tension across all squares to ensure they measure 5.5" (14 cm) each and fit together neatly.
  • 💡If you used the magic circle method, weave in the tail securely so the centre of the square does not unravel.
  • 💡Pin and arrange all squares before sewing to ensure the bunny faces are evenly distributed and oriented correctly.
  • 💡Weave in ends after the rounds and before joining for a cleaner finish and easier seaming.

This Bunny Baby Blanket pattern is the perfect mix of sweet motifs and classic granny-square charm. Handcraft a cozy 34 x 34 inch blanket that looks beautiful in any nursery and makes a heartfelt, handmade gift. Customize colors and borders to make it uniquely yours. 🧶🧵

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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 DK yarn and 3mm hook.

Can I use a different yarn weight for this pattern?

Yes, you can use a different yarn weight, but this will change the finished size; adjust your hook accordingly and make a gauge square to match the intended measurements.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; basic knowledge of dc, hdc, sc, shells, and working in the round is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project over multiple days — approximately 12-15 hours total depending on experience and finishing choices.

How many squares do I need to make?

Make 13 bunny motif squares and 12 solid granny squares for a total of 25 squares arranged in a 5 x 5 layout.