Crochet Easter Bunny Hat Beanie
The Crochet Easter Bunny Hat Beanie is absolutely adorable for the upcoming holiday season! This charming hat is perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to your little one's outfit. With its soft pastel colors and cute bunny ears, it's sure to bring a smile to everyone's face. Plus, the cozy design will keep your child warm and stylish during Easter egg hunts and family gatherings. Get ready to capture some precious memories with this delightful Easter accessory that's as sweet as a basketful of candy!
Materials:
– Size H, 5.00 mm crochet hook
– Medium weight (size 4) yarn in pink, hot pink, black and fuzzy faux white yarn, I used Lion Brand’s Go For Faux
– Tapestry needle
Abbreviations:
ch- chain
st(s)- stitch(es)
sc- single crochet
dc- double crochet
sl st- slip stitch
sc2tog- single crochet two together
Gauge:
12 sts x 7 rows = 4″ square
Note:
– The width is measured at the crown
Hat:
Baby Size (5″ wide x 6.5″ tall):
Make a magic circle and ch 2
Round 1: 10 dc in circle, pull to close, sl st to join (10).
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around, sl st to join (20).
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc,* repeat from * around, sl st to join (30).
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc next 2 sts,* repeat from * around, sl st to join (40).
Rounds 6-11: Ch 2, dc in each st around, sl st to join (40).
Fasten off, weave in end.
Continue with “ears” section.
Toddler/Child Size- (6″ wide x 7.5″ tall):
Make a magic circle and ch 2
Round 1: 10 dc in circle, pull to close, sl st to join (10).
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around, sl st to join (20).
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc,* repeat from * around, sl st to join (30).
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc next 2 sts,* repeat from * around, sl st to join (40).
Round 5: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc next 3 sts,* repeat from * around, sl st to join (50).
Round 6-13: Ch 2, dc in each st around, sl st to join (50).
Fasten off, weave in end.
Continue with “ears” section.
Teen/Adult Size- (7″ wide x 8.5″ long):
Make a magic circle and ch 2
Round 1: 10 dc in circle, pull to close, sl st to join (10).
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around, sl st to join (20).
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc,* repeat from * around, sl st to join (30).
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc next 2 sts,* repeat from * around, sl st to join (40).
Round 5: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc next 3 sts,* repeat from * around, sl st to join (50).
Round 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc next 4 sts,* repeat from * around, sl st to join (60).
Round 7-14: Ch 2, dc in each st around, sl st to join (60).
Fasten off, weave in end.
Continue with “ears” section.
Ears (make 2):
Make a magic circle, ch 2
Round 1: Dc 12 in circle, pull to close, sl st to join (12).
***Stop at round 1 for the baby size ears***
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st around, sl st to join (24).
Fasten off leaving a long tail.
Sew ears onto hat.
Fasten off, weave in all ends.
Faux Yarn:
Pick up a st on the bottom of the hat and sc in each st around, sl st to join.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Pick up a st along the bottom middle of the side/earflap and sc evenly up the side of the hat, around the ears and top and down the other side.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Finishing Ears:
Cut a long piece of medium weight yarn.
Pinch the ear at the bottom and with your tapestry needle sew up the ear about an inch up the ear (behind the fuzzy yarn).
Sew back and forth through the ear about 4-5 times and fasten off.
Weave in ends.
Eyes (make 2 with white yarn):
Make a magic circle and ch 2
Round 1: 12 hdc in circle, pull to close, sl st to join.
Fasten off leaving a long tail.
Pupils (make 2 with black yarn):
Make a magic circle, ch 1
Round 1: 6 sc in circle, pull to close, sl st to join (6).
Sew pupils onto the middle of the eyes.
Fasten off and weave in ends on wrong side.
With white yarn and tapestry needle, sew on a small white line in the middle of the pupil.
Fasten off and weave in ends on wrong side.
Sew the eyes on the hat just above the nose.
Fasten off on the inside of the hat and weave in ends.
Nose:
With hot pink yarn and tapestry needle, sew the nose on in a triangle shape.
Fasten off on the inside of the hat and weave in ends.
Whiskers and mouth:
With black and white yarn and tapestry needle, sew on the whiskers and mouth.
Fasten off on the inside of the hat and weave in ends.