Free Bunny Appliqué Crochet Pattern

Bunny appliqué description

Thanks for checking out my free bunny applique crochet pattern. With Easter fast approaching I couldn’t resist designing a crochet bunny applique.

If you follow my blog you probably know I’m currently working on a patchwork blanket for my daughters. I plan to fill each square with a different appliqués until I have a big blanket full of the things they love most.

A Cute Easter bunny just had to be included! If you love appliques as much as me check out my appliqués page to find more free crochet patterns.

The crochet bunny appliqué measures 8cm wide by 18cm high while standing upright. I made my bunny in grey, white and pink but you can experiment with other colors too.

The bunny’s head, arm, bushy tail and body are made in separate pieces so you can make different poses, and your applique will have more of a 3D effect. The pattern also includes a carrot for your bunny to hold.

You can use your crochet bunny appliqué to brighten up almost any of your crochet projects. Bunnies are not just popular for Easter creations but can be used all year round too.

How to crochet a bunny applique

The Easter bunny applique crochet pattern is easy skill level. You’ll need to know basic crochet stitches, simple increases/decreases and know how to work into a magic ring and the raw edge. The crochet pattern also requires some basic sewing and tapestry.

To make the crochet bunny appliqué I used 3 colors of DK (weight 3) yarn and a 4mm crochet hook. I used a further 2 colors for his carrot. I also used 6mm safety eyes on my bunny, don’t worry if you don’t have any you could just use some yarn and a tapestry needle to create some.

Also, because no bunny would be complete without a bushy tail you will need a pom-pom, I made my own but you could use a ready made one if you’d prefer. The whole appliqué including the carrot and pom-pom uses just 11g (34yds) of yarn.

Why You’ll Love The Free Bunny Appliqué Crochet Pattern

• Perfect for decorating Easter and spring projects!
• Easy skill level project
• Free crochet pattern with the option to upgrade
• Uses DK/light worsted/weight 3 yarn
• Great for using up leftover scrap yarn
• Quick crochet project that can be easily made in an evening!

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Crochet pattern information

Hook size

• 4mm crochet hook

Yarn

• Weight: DK / Light Worsted #3
• Brand: King Cole Pricewise DK 
• A – Grey
• B – Baby pink
• C – White
• D – Baby peach
• E – Green
• Total: 34yds

Abbreviations

US Terminology (UK Translation)

• ch – Chain
• dc – Double crochet
• 2dc – 2 dc in 1 space (increase)
• hdc – Half double crochet
• 2hdc – 2 hdc in 1 space (increase)
• sc – Single crochet
• 2sc – 2 sc in 1 space (increase)
• sc2tog – sc 2 together (decrease)
• sl st – Slip stitch
• st/sts – Stitch/Stitches
• tr – Treble crochet

Gauge / tension

• 4mm hook – 2” x 2” = 11 rows of 9 hdc

Finished sizes

• Bunny head – W 5cm x H 9cm
• Bunny body – W 8cm x H 10cm
• Carrot – W 2cm x H 6cm

Skill Level

Easy

Pattern notes

• Chains and finishing slip stitches are not included in stitch count.
• Stitches separated with a comma are to be made in separate spaces. For example, “sc, dc” would mean “single crochet in first space, double crochet in next space”.
• Change colors while completing the last stitch on the previous row.

Supplies

• Crochet hook (4mm)
• Tapestry needle
• DK Yarn
• Scissors
• 2″ Pom-pom
• 6mm Safety eyes

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Bunny applique – free crochet pattern

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Bunny head & Ears

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Round 1

• Use color A (grey)
• sc x 6 into a magic ring
• sl st to 1st st & ch
• (6 sts)

Round 2

• 2sc x 6
• sl st to 1st st & ch
• (12 sts)

Round 3

• (2sc, sc) 6 times
• sl st to 1st st & ch
• (18 sts)

Round 4

• (2sc, sc x 2) 6 times
• sl st to 1st st
• (24 sts) *Premium pattern has image here*

Row 5

• sl st into next st
• ch x 9 then start in 2nd ch from the hook
• sc x 7
• Skip last ch & sl st back into 1st sl st of row
• Do not fasten off
• (7 sts)

Row 6

• Use color B (baby pink)
• Attach yarn to the last sc st you made
• sc, hdc, dc x 3, hdc, sc
• Fasten off
• (7 sts) *Premium pattern has image here*

Row 7

• Use color A (grey)
• Reattach hook to the loop you left at row 5 & ch
• sc x 7 across the ear
• sl st into the sl st of row 5 (ear tip) & fasten off
• (7 sts) *Premium pattern has image here*

Row 8

• Attach yarn color A (grey) into head for 2nd ear. Leave a gap of two stitches between the ears
• ch x 9 then start in 2nd ch from the hook
• sc x 7
• Skip last ch & sl st back into 1st sl st of row
• Do not fasten off
• (7 sts)

Row 9

• Use color B (baby pink)
• Attach yarn to the last sc stitch you made
• sc, hdc, dc x 3, hdc, sc
• Fasten off
• (7 sts)

Row 10

• Use color A (grey)
• Reattach hook to the loop you left at row 8 & ch
• sc x 7 across the ear
• sl st into the sl st of row 8 (ear tip) and fasten off. Weave in any ends you don’t plan to use for sewing later on.
• (7 sts) *Premium pattern has image here*

Bunny Face

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Row 1

• Use color C (white) for mouth piece
• sc x 2 into a magic ring
• ch & turn
• (2 sts)

Row 2

• 2sc x 2
• ch & turn
• (4 sts)

Row 3

• (2sc, sc) 2 times
• ch & turn
• (6 sts)

Row 4

• (2sc, sc x 2) 2 times
• ch & fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.
• (8 sts) *Premium pattern has image here*

Face assembly

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• Sew the mouth piece onto the head
• Using yarn color B (pink) sew on a triangle nose
• Using yarn color A (grey) sew on a mouth
• Attach safety eyes just above the nose
• Weave in ends
• *Premium pattern has 2 images here*

Bunny Body

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Round 1

• Use color A (grey)
• sc x 6 into a magic ring
• sl st to 1st st & ch
• (6 sts)

Round 2

• 2sc x 6
• sl st to 1st st & ch
• (12 sts)

Round 3

• (2sc, sc) 6 times
• sl st to 1st st & ch
• (18 sts)

Round 4

• (2sc, sc x 2) 6 times
• sl st to 1st st & ch
• (24 sts)

Round 5

• (2sc, sc x 3) 2 times
• (2hdc, hdc x 3) 3 times
• 2sc, sc x 3
• sl st to 1st st & ch
• (30 sts) *Premium pattern has image here*

Row 6

• 2sc, sc x 4
• ch & turn
• (6 sts)

Row 7

• sc2tog, sc x 4
• ch & turn
• (5 sts)

Row 8

• sc x 5
• (5 sts) *Premium pattern has image here*

Row 9

• Change to color C (white) for chest
• ch x 2 & turn to work into raw edge of rows 6 & 7
• 2dc at the end of row 7
• 2dc at the end of row 6
• sl st into next stitch on the circular body
• Fasten off
• (4 sts) *Premium pattern has image here*

Row 10

• Change to color A (grey) for arm & foot
• Attach yarn in 1st stitch from last row
• sc x 2
• ch 5 for bunny’s arm
• sc x 4 in chains starting in 2nd ch from hook
• sc x 2 in the last 2 white (C) stitches
• (8 sts) *Premium pattern has image here*

Row 11

• skip the sl st in body and work into next stitches
• sc x 4, 2hdc, hdc x 4, 2hdc, sc, sl st
• ch & turn
• (13 sts) *Premium pattern has image here*

Row 12

• sc x 2, hdc, dc into previous row
• ch x 4 to continue with foot
• dc x 2 starting in 3rd ch from hook
• sl st back into body to complete the foot
• Fasten off
• (6 sts) *Premium pattern has image here*

Row 13

• Change to color C (white) for chest
• Attach yarn to the top right corner of the bunny (row 8)
• sc2tog x 2, sc x 4
• ch & turn
• (6 sts) *Premium pattern has 2 images here*

Row 14

• sc2tog x 3
• Fasten off
• (3 sts) *Premium pattern has image here*

Bunny Arm

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Round 1

• Use color A (grey)
• sc x 6 into a magic ring
• sl st to 1st st & ch
• (6 sts)

Row 2

• 2sc x 3, sc x 1
• (7 sts)

Row 3

• ch 7 then start in 2nd ch from the hook
• sl st, sc x 2, hdc x 3 in the chains
• sl st back into the next stitch on circle
• sl st into the next stitch & fasten off
• (5 sts) *Premium pattern has image here*

Bunny Assembly

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• Position arm on top of the body. Flat side on the bottom, curved shoulder at the top. The hands should be parallel with the separate arm being slightly lower than the body’s arm. Sew the arm to the body.
• Sew a pom-pom onto the bunny’s bottom
• Decide where you’d like the head to be positioned and sew on
• Weave in all ends
• *Premium pattern has image here*

Carrot Applique

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Row 1

• Use color D (baby peach)
• ch x 11 and start in 2nd ch from the hook
• sl st, sc, hdc, dc x 3, tr x 4
• Fasten off & tie together both yarn tails
• Weave in ends
• (9 sts)

Carrot Leaves

• Use color E (green)
• Wrap yarn around 2 fingers 5 times
• Slip the hoop off your fingers and tie together tightly with another piece of yarn
• Cut at the opposite side to the knot
• Cut all pieces the same size
• Tie onto the carrot
• *Premium pattern has 3 images here*

Published: November 24, 2022 | Last Updated: June 10, 2026