Easy Crochet Bunny Ear Hat: Free Pattern from Newborn to Adult

This easy crochet hat with bunny ears by Victoria of Pattern Princess is a cosy beanie with two floppy ears, sized from newborn all the way to teen and adult. The hat in the video is made in a fuzzy grey bouclé yarn, and each ear has a soft pink cotton lining that peeks out from the front. It is a sweet gift for Easter, a dress-up day or simply for a little one who loves bunnies.

Bunny Ear Hat at a Glance

• Designer: Pattern Princess
• Skill level: easy, for a confident beginner
• Sizes: newborn, toddler, child and teen/adult
• Yarn: a bulky bouclé for the hat and outer ears (Lion Brand Baby Soft Bouclé in the sample) and cotton for the inner ears (Peaches & Crème); the hat also works in worsted weight yarn
• Hooks: 6.5 mm (K) for the hat and outer ears, 5 mm (H) for the inner ears
• Stitches: chain, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet and double crochet
• Pattern: free on the designer's website
• Video length: about 40 minutes

How the Hat Is Made

1. Crown: the hat starts with a small ring and is worked top-down in the round with increases, so there are no seams.
2. Body: a few rounds of taller stitches build the depth of the beanie. Victoria also shows the same rounds in a smooth worsted yarn, so you can clearly see where each stitch goes.
3. Ties (optional): simple ties are added at the sides to keep the hat on small heads.
4. Ears: each ear has two layers. The cotton inner ear and the bouclé outer ear are crocheted separately and then joined with single crochet.
5. Finishing: the ears are folded at the base for shape and sewn onto the hat.

Tips for Working with Fuzzy Yarn

• Feel for the gaps. Bouclé hides its stitches, which is why the video works some rounds between stitches instead of into them. Go slowly and use your fingers to find the spaces.
• Measure the head first, without stretching the tape, and check the hat as you go if you use a different yarn.
• Sew all around the ear base so the pink lining stays tucked in and the ears stand nicely.
• Play with colour. Try a pink hat with white inner ears, or match the hat to a favourite winter coat.

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FAQ

Can I make it without the bouclé yarn?
Yes. The designer notes that the pattern also works with worsted weight yarn, and the video shows the hat rounds in a smooth yarn too. Check your size as you go, because a different yarn changes the fit.

Is there a left-handed tutorial?
Yes, Pattern Princess also made a left-handed version of this video, which you can find on her YouTube channel.

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Watch the Video Tutorial

Source: Pattern Princess

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