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Bunny Baby Blanket Pattern

Bunny Baby Blanket Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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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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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 charming bunny-themed baby blanket made from 25 squares — 13 bunny motif squares and 12 solid granny squares. The blanket uses DK weight yarn and classic crochet stitches with a few special stitches for texture. It includes clear instructions for the squares, ears, assembly, arrangement, joining and a decorative 7-round border.

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

Perfect for gifting or adding a handmade touch to a nursery, the pattern includes stitch definitions and helpful notes for color changes. Follow the layout photograph to arrange the squares for the same cute bunny placement.

Why You'll Love This Bunny Baby Blanket Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines the simplicity of granny-style squares with a playful applique bunny that brings real personality to a blanket. I enjoy how quickly each square works up, letting you see progress fast while still creating a beautiful finished piece. The pattern gives room to customize colours and the border so every blanket feels unique to the maker. Sewing the ears into the exposed front loops gives a neat professional finish which I find very satisfying.

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 easy it is to personalise this blanket with colour swaps — try a neutral palette or bold contrasting colours for modern style.

Change yarn weight and hook size to make a larger or smaller blanket; bulky yarn and a bigger hook yields a chunky, fast version.

I often mix different soft DK yarns to add texture — try a cotton blend for summer or a bamboo blend for extra drape.

Swap the bunny appliques for different animal faces or motifs to suit the nursery theme — a fox, bear, or star can be substituted easily.

Use embroidery to change facial expressions on bunnies — moving eyes or mouth position will give a different personality.

Add a thin decorative ribbon or tiny crocheted flowers between squares for a more decorative look.

Try joining methods other than the flat slip stitch seam if you prefer a raised join — mattress stitch or whipstitch create different effects.

I like to block my squares lightly before joining to ensure all are the same size and edges sit flat when seaming.

For a baby-safe finish, use embroidered eyes instead of safety eyes and ensure all tails and ends are securely woven in and trimmed.

Experiment with the border pattern: swap shells for picots or larger C-shells for a scalloped finish that suits your chosen yarn and style.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not weaving in the tail from the magic circle securely; always weave in and secure the tail to prevent the centre from unraveling. ✗ Changing colours incorrectly at the ear inner edge; follow the Pattern Notes method to change colour when 3 loops remain so the join is neat. ✗ Skipping the invisible join option on rounds where suggested; make the invisible join for flatter seams and easier joining later. ✗ Forgetting to leave a long tail for sewing the ears; leave an approximately 10 inch tail to securely stitch the ear to the square.

Bunny Baby Blanket Pattern

Create a sweet, cuddly bunny baby blanket featuring adorable bunny motif squares and solid granny squares. This DK-weight project uses simple motifs and joining techniques so you can make a lovely nursery blanket in pretty pastel colors. Clear step-by-step instructions, measurements, and a 7-round decorative border are included to guide you through every stage.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Bunny Baby Blanket Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    DK weight yarn (Category #3 / 8 ply), Stylecraft Naturals Bamboo and Cotton, 273 yds / 3.5oz (250m / 100g)
  • 02
    Colour A: Chalk (7127) - 2 balls (approximate amounts as listed)
  • 03
    Colour B: Pale Pink (7132) - 5 balls (approximate amounts as listed)
  • 04
    Yarn for the eyes: small amount from 1 ball Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran in Pure Black (602) 93 yds / 1.8oz (85m / 50g)
  • 05
    Additional accent yarn (approx 15" of pink for noses and approx 10" black for each eye) from the colours above

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.0mm
  • 02
    Scissors
  • 03
    Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends and sewing pieces)
  • 04
    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 :

Info :

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.

Info :

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.

— Pattern Instructions :

— 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].

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.

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Weave in ends.

— Ears (Make 26) :

Info :

With Colour B:

Item Name (P1) :

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.

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Cut yarn and weave in ends.

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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).

— Arrangement of Bunny Crochet Baby Blanket :

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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.

— 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].

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.

— 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.

Info :

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.

Info :

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 :

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. Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the ears through the exposed front loops in round 3 of the bunny square, using the long tails left from the ear pieces to firmly stitch them in place.
  • Embroider the eyes with approximately 10" of black yarn for each eye and embroider the nose using about 15" of pink yarn (Colour B) centered in the bunny face.
  • Arrange the 25 squares according to the photo layout (see photo 3) before joining so the bunny squares are placed as pictured.
  • Join squares using a flat slip stitch seam across seams for a neat, flat finish; work a dc2tog over ch2 sp at each seam as you join for alignment.
  • Once all squares are joined, attach yarn to the top right ch2 corner sp and work the 7-round border as instructed, changing colours for the decorative rounds where shown.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers and consistent tension through each square to keep all squares the same size and easier to join.
  • 💡If you use the magic circle, weave in the tail securely to prevent the centre of the square from loosening or unraveling.
  • 💡Leave long tails for sewing the ears (about 10") so you can securely stitch them to the bunny square without running out of yarn.

This Bunny Baby Blanket pattern is a delightful blend of cute applique and classic granny squares, perfect for proud handmade gifts and nursery keepsakes. Each square works up quickly, and the simple joining method gives a flat, professional finish you will love. Make it in your favourite colours and enjoy creating something warm and memorable for a little one. 🧶💖

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished blanket measures approximately 34 inches x 34 inches (86cm x 86cm) when using the recommended yarn and 3.0mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

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

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and assumes familiarity with double crochet, half double crochet, front/back loop work, and basic increases and decreases.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this blanket in 5-7 hours of focused work, though time will vary depending on experience and whether you embroider details as you go.