🧶 1. Introduction
This bunny hat combines comfort and charm for little ones. Soft yarn, stretchy fit, and those signature floppy bunny ears make it a standout accessory. Suitable for newborns up to 12 months with simple size adjustments.
🧵 2. Materials Needed
- Soft worsted weight yarn (baby-friendly cotton or acrylic)
- 4.5 mm and 5.0 mm crochet hooks
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers (optional)
- Optional: pink yarn for inner ears, pom-pom for tail
🧸 Stitches used:
- Magic ring
- Chain (ch)
- Single Crochet (sc)
- Half Double Crochet (hdc)
- Slip Stitch (sl st)
📏 3. Size Notes
| Size | Hat Diameter | Hat Height |
|---|---|---|
| 0–3 months | ~13–14″ | ~5.5″ |
| 3–6 months | ~14–15″ | ~6″ |
| 6–12 months | ~15–17″ | ~6.5″ |
Adjust by increasing/decreasing the number of rounds.
🧷 4. Step-by-Step Instructions
🎩 Step 1: Basic Hat (worked in rounds)
- Magic ring, ch 1, 6 hdc into ring, join
- Round 2: 2 hdc in each st (12)
- Round 3: 1 hdc, 2 hdc in next around (18)
- Continue increasing by 6 sts per round until desired diameter
- Work even hdc (no increasing) for several rounds until hat height is reached
- Finish off, weave in ends
🐰 Step 2: Bunny Ears (make 2)
- Inner Ear (pink):
- Ch 9, sc across
- Decrease 1 st at each end for 2–3 rows to taper
- Fasten off
- Outer Ear (white):
- Repeat as above, but make slightly larger
- Sew pink ear to white ear
- Fold base slightly and sew to top sides of hat
🎀 Step 3: Optional Details
- Add a white pom-pom to the back as a bunny tail
- Attach earflaps or ties for a snugger fit
- Sew a small flower, bow, or heart for extra flair
✅ 5. Conclusion
Your Cuddly Bunny Hat is ready! 🐇💕
It’s soft, sweet, and oh-so-cozy for any baby occasion — especially springtime cuteness. Great as a handmade gift or to dress up your little one with a touch of magic.
Pattern and tutorial by Crochet for Baby