The One Hour Crochet Bunny Hat is perfect - for Easter, for Halloween, for dress-up... and for the very last minute! Made with super bulky yarn, you can whip these up in a flash!
Long floppy ears and lots of pretty colors - that was the request I got from my niece. Well how could I say no to that face? I whipped up one for her and another for her sister (who did not want to sit still enough for a picture!), and start to finish each crochet bunny hat took less than an hour. I left them plain, but you can embellish them with little noses and such if you like - it's a great base pattern for anything you can imagine!
One Hour Crochet Bunny Hat
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- US - L, 8.00mm hook
- 95 - 120 yds Bernat Baby Blanket (Super Bulky)
Color A 65 - 90 yds; Color B 30 yds - Sizes available include Toddler and Small Child. The sizes are the same for Rounds 1 - 4, and after that the instructions are listed separately.
- Video tutorials: magic circle, hdc, seamless join
Starting Hat Instructions:
Round 1:With Color A, make a magic circle, ch 1, and work 9 hdc into the ring. Join with a sl st to first hdc. (9 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 hdc in each st around. Join with a sl st to first hdc. (18 sts)
Round 3: Ch 1, hdc in the 1st st, 2 hdc in the next st. *Hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st. Repeat from * to end. Join with a sl st to first hdc. (27 sts)
Round 4: Ch 1, hdc in the first 2 sts, 2 hdc in the next st. *Hdc in the next 2 sts, 2 hdc in the next st. Repeat from * to end. Join with a sl st to first hdc. (36 sts) Continue with instructions for desired size below.
For TODDLER SIZE:
Round 5 - 9: Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join with a sl st to first hdc. (36 sts)
Round 10: Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join with seamless join and weave in ends. (36 sts)
For SMALL CHILD SIZE:
Round 5: Ch 1, hdc in the first 3 sts, 2 hdc in the next st. *Hdc in the next 3 sts, 2 hdc in the next st. Repeat from * to end. Join with a sl st to first hdc. (45 sts)
Round 6 - 11: Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join with a sl st to first hdc. (45 sts)
Round 12: Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join with seamless join and weave in ends. (45 sts)
Ears Instructions (make 2):
Row 1: Using Color B, ch 5. Skip the ch closest to the hook and sc in the next 4 ch. Turn. (4 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (4 sts)
Row 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in the first st, sc in the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the last st. Turn. (6 sts)
Row 4 - 10: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (6 sts)
Row 11: Ch 1, sc in the first 2 sts, sc2tog, sc in the last 2 sts. Turn. (5 sts)
Row 12: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (5 sts)
Row 13: Ch 1, sc in the first 2 sts, sc2tog, sc in the last st. Turn. (4 sts)
Row 14: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (4 sts)
Row 15: Ch 1, sc in the first st, sc2tog, sc in the last st. (3 sts) Break yarn.
Edging and Assembly: With Color A, sc evenly around outer edge of ear, then break yarn, leaving long tail to sew on. Sew to ear as desired.
And as fast as a hare, you've got a crochet bunny hat! These super speedy hats are soft and cushy and a big hit with the little ones. If you don't have super bulky yarn, try holding 2 strands of a heavier worsted together. I hope your little people enjoy their hats as much as my nieces do!
The Fine Print
Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2013. Please do not reprint or repost this pattern, but please do link to this page to share this pattern with others. You may sell items made from this pattern, but please include a link to www.mooglyblog.com on the online listing, or on the sale tag if selling at a craft fair, storefront, or other in person sales. Photographs courtesy of RSH Photography.
Jenna Carodiskey-Wiebe says
Ha. I want to make an adult one!
moogly says
😀 I bet you can figure it out just fine!
phyllis Mosby says
Am having problems with the pattern for the leapingstripes-blocks-blanket. was wondering if you could help me? The end of round one is not coming out even,and was wondering what I am doing wrong? Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks, Phyllis.
Tamara Kelly says
It's hard to say without seeing it. I could be that you're skipping a stitch, or a chain miscount... I'll be making a video tutorial soon, perhaps that will help? In the meantime, since it's a blanket and not a garment, you could always "finish" a few stitches from the end of your chain and just not work the extra chains - they're easy enough to take out at the end.
happy star says
thankyou for yuor LOVING tutorials! BTW..that girl is V.v..v. cute!..and all that collections are awesome..and extra ordinary 😉
Marrie says
oh my goodness Tamara!..you are a LEGEND!..love cha'!
Sonya says
Super cute hat! I am new to crocheting and I am a bit confused so forgive me if this is a stupid question! After you do your ch 1 do you turn the work to do the hdc or do you keep going the same direction in a spiral?
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you Sonya, and congrats on learning to crochet! Like most hats, this is worked in all one direction, no turning. Sort of like a spiral, indeed. 😀
Sonya says
Thank you, Tamara! You are awesome for being here to help beginners like me! 🙂 I can't wait to get my little girl's hat done. Thanks again!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 You're very welcome!
paula says
Do you have the crochet pattern for blackberry salad striped Afghan
Tamara Kelly says
I do - it's my most popular pattern! Here's the link: https://www.mooglyblog.com/free-pattern-blackberry-salad-striped-afghan/
To find any of the free Moogly patterns, go to the Patterns/Tutorials link in the menu on the green ribbon at the top of the page. 🙂
joyce says
Do you have a finger puppet bunny? if so please post pattern.
thanks,
Joyce
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Joyce! I don't have one, but there's one here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/little-bunny-and-a-finger-puppet
Robin says
I made the toddler size and I must crochet very loose becuz it stretches to fit my 14 y/o. LOL I made it for a 2 year old. I got some grosgrain ribbon that matched the purple in the hat and ran it through the loops, and tied it with a bow on the front to the side. Her mom can use that to tighten it up til she can wear it without the ribbon.
I'll have to adjust the pattern some when I make the boy's hat...can't add ribbon and bow to that one. LOL
Pamela Cameron says
hi Tamara,
I have been looking for an ladies crochet cardigan and can't seem to find a pattern, free or paid. I have been looking for three weeks to no avail. BTW, I love all your patterns. Precise and way too cute! Thanks, Pam in Sunny SC
Tamara Kelly says
Thanks so much Pam! There are over 1000 ladies crochet cardigan patterns available on Ravelry! Here's a search I did: http://rav.to/1EMEaYA 🙂
Gina says
Currently working on this bunny hat ... just started making baby hats w/ flaps w/ the Bernat blanket yarn ... This pattern is super easy ... I also want to make adult size (base only) although I know some adults who would sport the bunny ears lol ... I guess I can figure it out but any tips you can give in sizing up the round to fit x=head circumference in inches would be greatly appreciated !!!
Thanks a bunch for publishing this pattern !!
GHP, Virginia
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you Gina! To make an adult size, keep increasing in pattern until the circle is about 7" in diameter, and then work even until it's at least 8" tall! 🙂
C. Mullican says
I found out somewhat last minute that my cousin's baby's first birthday party was going to be while I was visiting my grandmother for Christmas, and I was invited. I made one of these using two strands of Trendsetter Delicious, since it was the best fit I found in my stash, and it was a big hit! Took me more than an hour, but easily done in an evening. Thanks!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 I'm glad to hear it! Thank you C.!
Diane Rodriguez says
Hi,
Very cute bunny hat! I have two questions:
1) what should my expected gauge be when using Bernat Baby Blanket with an L hook?
2) what are the circumferences and heights for the Toddler and Small Child size hats?
I’m making this for my friend’s granddaughter who lives out-of-state, so I’m not going to be able to adjust as I go.
Thanks so much K
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Diane, and thank you! I designed these back in 2013, so I'm afraid this pattern doesn't have all the info it would now. With Bernat Blanket and an L hook, my gauge is 10 stitches and 6 rows = 4 inches in hdc. So I believe the smallest size would be about 14.5" around and 6.5" tall and the larger would be about 18" around and 8" tall. (Which makes sense as older child is about 20" and adult starts at 21/22".)
Diane Rodriguez says
Thank you. That is very helpful!