Easy Bunny Bonnet Knitting Pattern

Easy Bunny Bonnet Knitting Pattern

Easter is fast approaching so naturally, my little guy needed a bunny hat! This bonnet pattern is beginner-friendly and knits up fast. The bonnet is knit flat using the Garter stitch. The ears are knit separately and then sewn on.

This bunny bonnet is perfect for Easter pictures, events and family dinner.

Easy Bunny Bonnet Knitting Pattern

Size: 3-6 months

Yarn: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in Mustard

Needles: Size US 8 single point

Also needed: Yarn needle, Crochet hook size I

Cast on 40 sts. Knit for 36 rows. Bind off 4 stitches at each side until no stitches remain.

For the Ears:

Cast on 6 sts.

Row 1: Knit across.

Row 2: Increase 1 stitch and knit across.

Row 3: Increase 1 stitch and knit across.

Repeat Rows 1-3 one more time.

Knit 5 rows.

SSK at each edge 2 times.

Knit 20 more rows and bind off.

See pics/instructions below for additional pattern and finishing instructions:

This is what the piece looks like when you are finished knitting. The part where it is binded off will be the back of the head.

Fold the piece over and stitch the binded off sides together.

Pick up and knit the 40 stitches at the bottom of the hat to make a casing for the drawstring. Work 6 rows in Stockinette stitch and then bind off.

Fold the drawstring casing over and stitch down.

Place the ear approximately 2 inches down from the top of the hat. Sew in place. Repeat on other side.

Crochet a chain that’s approximately 16 inches long. Thread through drawstring casing using the yarn needle. Make and attach pom poms.

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