Learn how to crochet an adorable little bunny with this quick and easy crochet bunny applique pattern. This applique pattern is perfect for adding to sweaters, blankets, and more! The bunny applique is worked flat, and then has a cute little cottontail added to it.

If you’re looking for some ideas for what to use this applique for, here are some suggestions:

Sewn onto the pockets of a cardigan
Cute crochet hair clip
Embellishment on an easter basket
Applique on a blanket

I used this crochet bunny pattern as an applique on my Hop Into Spring Blanket! This blanket features five different spring themed appliques sewn onto solid granny squares. If you’d like to make this blanket, you can get the pattern for FREE on my blog or grab the AD FREE PDF in my Etsy and Ravelry shops!

Free Pattern

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Yarn: Worsted Weight 4 yarn, I used Lion Brand Basic Stitch in two colors:

Hazelnut
Ecru

Hook: 4.5mm

Abbreviations:

ch = chain
st(s) = stitch(es)
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
sk = skip
dc = double crochet
Bobble = bobble stitch (*yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through two loops,* repeat till you have 5 loops on your hook, then yarn over and pull yarn through all 5)

Pattern Notes:

This pattern uses US crochet terminology.
This pattern is made in two parts: the body and then the cottontail that is sewn onto the body.

Crochet Bunny Applique Video Tutorial:

Crochet Bunny Applique Pattern

Starting with Hazelnut yarn

Rnd 1: Ch 2, sc 6 in the 2nd ch from hook [6 sts]

Rnd 2: Sc in in each sc around [12 sts]

Rnd 3: *Sc 1, inc, repeat from *around

Rnd 4: *Sc 2, inc, repeat from *around

Rnd 5: *Sc 3, inc, repeat from *around

Rnd 6: *Sc 4, inc, repeat from *around, sl st into the first sc of rnd

You’ll now make the head off of the body. It is worked in rows.

Row 1: ch 2, hdc 5 [5 sts]

Row 2: ch 1, sc 1, sk 1, dc 5 in next sc, sk 1, sc 1

Now you’ll make the ears.

Row 3: [Ch 7, starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 1, hdc 1, dc 2, hdc 1, sc 1, sl st into the next st on the head], sl st 4, [Ch 7, starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 1, hdc 1, dc 2, hdc 1, sc 1, sl st into the next st on the head]

Fasten off and weave in ends.

To make the bunny tail, do the following:

Ch 6, starting in the 3rd ch from the hook, crochet 4 bobble sts, sl st into the top of the first bobble st

Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing onto the bunny. Center the bunny tail in the middle of the bunny, and sew it on.

I hope that you enjoy using this pattern to add to your crochet projects!

Happy stitching,

Claire