Long-eared bunny hats have become super popular lately, but here is a shorter, subtler Bunny Ear Beanie Crochet Pattern! Perfect for the entire winter season!
I have a long list of adorable animal hats I want to make, and I’m thrilled to finally share my perfected crochet bunny hat pattern with you.
This design features shiny safety eyes, long but manageable ears, and a cute "X" for the nose. It’s hard to imagine anything that could make it cuter!
I actually have a few more animal hats made with the details on the brim! So if this hat is right up your style, the crochet frog hat, crochet cat hat and crochet bear hat will also be a hit! I like working with details on the brim because I worked at a few jobs that got cold in winter, where we could wear hats but not with anything sticking off the cap for safety reasons. Adding the decoration to the brim was where I was able to go around that rule and still create cute hats! My bosses really loved my crochet reindeer hat that I wore around the holidays!
Optionally, you can also add a fun pom-pom to the top of the crochet bunny ear beanie to make it look like a fluffy tail!
So, let’s get started on my Bunny Ear Beanie Crochet Pattern!
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✏️ Things To Note:
- Yarn Type. I used acrylic yarn for this crochet bunny beanie pattern, but any type of yarn would work - cotton, chunky, etc. Just adjust the stitch count and rows to accommodate different weights.
- Hook Size and Measurements. By using a 5.5mm hook, my crochet rectangle for the beanie is roughly 14 inches by 22 inches. This should fit an adult medium/large. Adjust the height or length if needed to fit the person's head.
- Kid Sizes. If you want to make this bunny ear beanie for a child, I recommend chaining 35-40 and then following the pattern as normal, but only doing 35-40 rows. Adjust as needed depending on the child's age.
🪡 Materials Needed
- Caron One pound - Lace
- ½ inch Safety eyes
- 5.5mm hook
- Tapestry needle
- Black thread or yarn for mouth
💭Abbreviations to Remember (US terms)
- Chains (ch)
- Single crochet (sc)
- Half double crochet (hdc)
- Back loop only (blo)
- Slip stitch (sl st)
🧋Variations
You can use different colors for the bunny to add a simple variation! Experiment with pastels, bright colors, or even natural shades to give each beanie a unique look. A white version of this hat will make it look like Miffy!
🍵Instructions for Bunny Ear Beanie Crochet Pattern
For this pattern we will mostly be working in rows.
Ch x41, turn
Row 1: In the second chain from the hook, make a hdc. Continue to make hdc for the rest of the row (40).
At the end of the row, ch x1 and turn.
Row 2: In blo, hdc for the entire row (40). Ch x1 and turn.
Row 3-44: Repeat row 2 (40). Ch x1 and turn.
Use more or less rows depending on the size of the hat you are trying to achieve.
Before fastening off the yarn you want to fold the rectangle in half and then sew or crochet it shut.
After the side of the hat has been sewn closed, take the yarn and cinch the top of the hat shut. Fasten off and weave in the end.
Once that is done, flip the hat inside out so now the sewn edges are on the inside of the hat.
Crochet Bunny Ears:
YOU WILL DO THE EARS WITH 2 STRANDS OF THE YARN. This adds stiffness and stability to the ears.
With 2 strands of the yarn, ch x6.
In the second ch from the hook make a sc. Hdc x3. In the last ch make 5 hdc stitches and turn to the unworked side of the chain. Hdc x3 and sc. Then fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Finishing:
Place safety eyes about an inch down from the brim and 3 inches apart.
Sew the ears above where you placed the eyes.
Embroider an "x" for the nose (this might take 1-2 tries to get it perfectly even.
And once all of that is done and the ends are weaved in, your bunny crochet hat made from my bunny ear beanie crochet pattern is completed!
If you are looking for other bunny inspired patterns, check out my crochet bunny keychain pattern and my crochet concha pattern. The conchas are shaped like little bunnies!
If you have any lace colored yarn left, you could always use it for my crochet Santa Claus pattern. I used lace as the skin color.
I hope you enjoy your crochet bunny beanie as much as I had fun designing the pattern for it!
🐌Expert Tips
- Thin Nose Lines. For the nose, I split the worsted-weight yarn into two strands and used only half. This creates a thinner line and makes the nose look more delicate.
- Alternative Ear Construction. If you want the ears to stand up more, consider adding floral wire inside to help them keep their shape.
- Adjusting Size. To adjust for different head sizes, make a sample swatch and measure the stitches per inch. This will help you calculate how many chains and rows you need for a snug fit.
🧵Pattern FAQs
Yes! But you will need to adjust the pattern because you will need a larger hook.
It's possible, but the ears might not hold their shape as well.
Yes, as long as you use the same decorations for the brim. This will give you a similar finished beanie with a different base construction.
🧶More Crochet Hat Patterns
If you tried this Bunny Ear Beanie Crochet Pattern (or any other pattern on my website), please let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below. I'd love to hear from you!
Bunny Ear Beanie Crochet Pattern
Materials
- Caron One pound - Lace
- ½ inch Safety eyes
- 5.5 mm hook
- Tapestry needle
- Black thread or yarn for mouth
Abbreviations (US terms)
- Chains - ch
- Single crochet - sc
- Half double crochet - hdc
- Back loop only - blo
- Slip stitch - sl st
Notes
- Yarn Type. I used acrylic yarn for this crochet bunny beanie pattern, but any type of yarn would work - cotton, chunky, etc. Just adjust the stitch count and rows to accommodate different weights.
- Hook Size and Measurements. By using a 5.5mm hook, my crochet rectangle for the beanie is roughly 14 inches by 22 inches. This should fit an adult medium/large. Adjust the height or length if needed to fit the person's head.
- Kid Sizes. If you want to make this bunny ear beanie for a child, I recommend chaining 35-40 and then following the pattern as normal, but only doing 35-40 rows. Adjust as needed depending on the child's age.
Instructions
- For this pattern we will mostly be working in rows.
- Ch x41, turn
- Row 1: In the second chain from the hook, make a hdc. Continue to make hdc for the rest of the row (40).
- At the end of the row, ch x1 and turn.
- Row 2: In blo, hdc for the entire row (40). Ch x1 and turn.
- Row 3-44: Repeat row 2 (40). Ch x1 and turn.
- Use more or less rows depending on the size of the hat you are trying to achieve.
- Before fastening off the yarn you want to fold the rectangle in half and then sew or crochet it shut.
- After the side of the hat has been sewn closed, take the yarn and cinch the top of the hat shut. Fasten off and weave in the end.
- Once that is done, flip the hat inside out so now the sewn edges are on the inside of the hat.
Crochet Bunny Ears:
- YOU WILL DO THE EARS WITH 2 STRANDS OF THE YARN. This adds stiffness and stability to the ears.
- With 2 strands of the yarn, ch x6.
- In the second ch from the hook make a sc. Hdc x3. In the last ch make 5 hdc stitches and turn to the unworked side of the chain. Hdc x3 and sc. Then fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Finishing:
- Place safety eyes about an inch down from the brim and 3 inches apart.
- Sew the ears above where you placed the eyes.
- Embroider an "x" for the nose (this might take 1-2 tries to get it perfectly even.
- And once all of that is done and the ends are weaved in, your bunny crochet hat made from my bunny ear beanie crochet pattern is completed!
May says
Hi! Love your patterns! Just curious as to what size safety eyes ypu used for this project. thank you!
KimberlyArenas says
I believe I used 12mm for the eyes for the hat! Anything around 12-14mm (1/2 inch) should work 🙂