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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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About This Bunny Baby Blanket Pattern

This Bunny Baby Blanket pattern creates a soft, square-by-square baby blanket adorned with adorable bunny face applique squares. You will make 13 bunny squares and 12 solid granny squares, join them, and add a pretty scalloped border. The pattern uses DK weight yarn and simple shaping to create charming texture and detail.

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

The instructions include full round-by-round directions, ear and face assembly, and a border to finish. Photos and helpful notes make it easy to follow along and customize to your preferred colours.

Why You'll Love This Bunny Baby Blanket Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines classic granny square techniques with a delightful bunny applique that brings instant charm to any nursery. I enjoy how the textured bunny faces add personality without being fussy, and the construction makes it easy to produce consistent, even squares. I also appreciate the flat slip stitch joining method used here because it keeps the finished blanket lying beautifully flat. Making this blanket feels rewarding and is perfect for gifting to new parents or for creating a keepsake heirloom.

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 customise this blanket by swapping colours for a different look — try soft neutrals, bold brights, or even a rainbow arrangement.

If you want a larger blanket, make more squares or increase the number of rounds on each square; conversely, make fewer squares for a mini lovey.

Change the yarn weight and hook size to alter texture and size; bulky yarn with a larger hook will make a chunky, cozy version while fingering weight makes a delicate mini blanket.

Swap the embroidered eyes for small safety eyes if the blanket is purely decorative, but ensure safety standards if used for babies; I often prefer embroidery for safety and washability.

Try different border treatments — a simpler single crochet border or a deeper scalloped edge both look lovely and change the final aesthetic.

I sometimes add a contrasting colour round between squares and border rounds for a subtle framed effect that highlights each bunny square.

For a gender-neutral version, choose greens, yellows, or greys and use multicolour yarn for a playful, unisex finish.

Embellish with tiny crocheted flowers, bows, or mini hearts sewn near the bunnies for seasonal or personalised touches.

I also like to experiment with texture by substituting some rounds with front post or back post stitches to create subtle ridges.

Consider making matching accessories like a small hat or booties using the same bunny motif scaled down — it makes a perfect coordinated gift set.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the magic circle weave-in can cause the centre of a square to open up; if you use the magic circle, weave in the yarn tail securely so the middle does not unravel. ✗ Changing colours poorly when making the ears can create messy joins; follow the colour-change method in the Pattern Notes and leave a 5–6 inch tail for weaving in. ✗ Not counting stitches after each round leads to uneven sides and incorrect corner spacing; count stitches at the end of each round, especially after increases and corner rounds. ✗ Joining squares carelessly can create bulky seams; use the flat slip stitch seam as suggested and line up your squares carefully before seaming for a flat, professional finish. ✗ Forgetting to make invisible joins where recommended makes seaming harder later; when a round suggests an invisible join, make it to ease later seaming and keep edges neat. ✗ Weaving in ends only at the end can be tedious and messy; weave in ends as you go to keep the work tidy and avoid lots of finishing work.

Bunny Baby Blanket Pattern

This sweet Bunny Baby Blanket pattern guides you step-by-step to create a cuddly, square-by-square blanket with charming bunny applique squares. You will make both bunny-faced squares and solid granny squares, then join and add a scalloped border for a polished finish. Perfect for gifting or keeping in the nursery, this pattern is designed to be enjoyable and rewarding to crochet.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Bunny Baby Blanket Pattern

— Main Fabric

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

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 3mm
  • 02
    Scissors
  • 03
    Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)
  • 04
    Stitch marker (optional)

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— Pattern Notes :

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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. Crochet hook: 3mm. Scissors. Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends). OPTIONAL: Stitch marker.

— Gauge / Tension :

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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 :

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 :

Item Name (P1) :

BUNNY SQUARE (MAKE 13) {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 next2 sts, 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 :

Info :

EARS (MAKE 26) With Colour B: Ch 10

Item Name (P1) :

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.

Info :

Change to Colour A:

Item Name (P1) :

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].

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 & Joining :

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.

Info :

JOINING YOUR SQUARES: 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 :

Finish: Fasten off, weave in all ends and block lightly if desired to even up the border and square edges.

Assembly Instructions

  • Arrange all 13 bunny squares and 12 solid granny squares in the layout shown in photo 3 before joining to ensure bunny faces appear in the preferred positions.
  • Join squares using a flat slip stitch seam, working across seams and using 1 dc2tog over ch2 spaces at seams for a smooth, flat finish.
  • Sew the ears through the exposed front loops in round 3 of each bunny square, positioning them evenly and securely before embroidering facial features.
  • Embroider both eyes with about 10" of black yarn for each eye and embroider the nose using about 15" of pink yarn (colour B), using photo references for placement.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use consistent tension across all squares to ensure uniform sizing; each square should measure about 5.5" (14cm).
  • 💡If you used the magic circle method in Round 1, weave in the yarn tail securely so the centre does not unravel.
  • 💡Pin and arrange squares before joining to confirm layout and spacing, and use the flat slip stitch seam recommended for a flat finish.
  • 💡Weave in ends as you go to keep the project tidy and avoid excessive finishing work at the end.

This Bunny Baby Blanket is designed to be a treasured keepsake and a cozy addition to any nursery. The bunny squares add playful personality while the soft DK yarn keeps the blanket cuddly and gentle. Make it in your favourite colours and enjoy the warm, handmade touch it brings to baby time. 🧶💕

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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 DK yarn and 3mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but the finished size will change. Adjust your hook size and number of squares accordingly, and check gauge to achieve the desired dimensions.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate due to PBSs like EXdc, shells, and flat joining methods; basic knowledge of dc, hdc, sc, and reading round instructions is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this blanket in about 12-15 hours, depending on experience, assembly speed, and finishing details like embroidery and border.