This crochet bunny basket is the perfect little project for spring crafting, Easter treats, or simply adding a touch of handmade charm to your home. With its sweet little face and floppy bunny ears peeking out the top, it’s hard not to smile when you see it sitting on a shelf or filled with goodies.
The basket works up quickly using simple crochet stitches and is sturdy enough to hold small toys, candy, or craft supplies. It’s also easy to make bigger and customize with different yarn colours. Use the FREE crochet bunny basket pattern below or grab the printable, ad-free pattern with BONUS Quick Guide from our Etsy shop!
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How to Make a Crochet Bunny Basket
Materials:
- Worsted weight yarn (basket colour & pink)
- Safety eyes (8mm)
- Felt (pink)
- Tacky glue
- Crochet Bunny Basket Pattern (No Ads)
Equipment:
Instructions:
Find what you need:
- Gather your supplies and materials.
BASKET:
- Round 1: Work 6 single crochet into a magic circle. Pull the tail to tighten and slip stitch in the first st to join the round. (6)
- Round 2: Chain 1 and insert 2 sc in each st around (an increase). Sl st in the first st to join the round. (12)
- Round 3: Ch 1 and *insert 1 sc into the first st. Inc in the next st*.Rep from * to * around. Sl st in the first st to join the round. (18)
- Round 4: Ch 1 and *insert 1 sc into each of the first 2 sts. Inc in the next st.*Rep from * to * around. Sl st in the first st to join the round. (24)
- Round 5: Ch 1 and *insert 1 sc into each of the first 3 sts. Inc in the next st.*Rep from * to * around. Sl st in the first st to join the round. (30)
- Round 6: Ch 1 and *insert 1 sc into each of the first 4 sts. Inc in the next st.*Rep from * to * around. Sl st in the first st to join the round. (36)
- Round 7: Ch 1 and *insert 1 sc into each of the first 5 sts. Inc in the next st.*Rep from * to * around. Sl st in the first st to join the round. (42)
- Round 8: Ch 1 and insert 1 sc into the BLO of each st around. Sl st in the first st to join the round. (42)
- Rounds 9–23: Ch 1 and insert 1 sc into each st around.Sl st in the first st to join the round. (42)
- Fasten off the yarn.
EARS:
- Ch 15 with pink yarn.
- Insert 1 sc into each of the first 7 chs, starting with the 2nd ch from the hook.
- Insert 1 half double crochet into each of the next 6 chs.
- Insert 3 hdc into the last ch.This will form the tip of the ear.
- Turn your work and begin working into the back of the foundation ch, starting in the ch after the 3-hdc. There will be 13 sts to work into.Insert 1 hdc into each of the first 6 chs.(Tip: Crochet over the tail. This will be one less tail you need to weave in at the end.)
- Insert 1 sc into each of the last 7 chs.
- Fasten off the yarn.
- Switch back to the basket colour yarn, attaching it at the bottom of the ear.Ch 1 and insert 1 sc into each of the first 14 sts.
- Inc into both of the next 2 sts (at the top of the ear).
- Insert 1 sc into each of last 13 sts.
- Fasten off the yarn, leaving a 4 inch tail. Weave in all other ends.Rep the last steps to make another ear.
ASSEMBLY:
- The side of the basket with the seam (the sl st join) will be the back.Use the 4 inch tail to sew one of the ears inside the back of the basket, to one side of the seam. Place it about 1/2 to 3/4 inch down.
- Repeat, sewing the second ear to the other side of the seam.
- Add safety eyes to the front of the basket between rounds 16 and 17, placing them about 5 sts apart.
- Cut a small, rounded triangle from pink felt for the nose.
- Add a small amount of tacky glue or white glue to the nose.
- Place the nose on the middle of the basket, about 2 rounds down from the eyes.
- Your crochet bunny basket is complete!
Helpful Tips:
- Need a refresher on how to make the basic crochet stitches? Follow our crochet basics posts for detailed step-by-step tutorials and helpful tips.
- For a classic look, try using traditional bunny colours like white, cream, or light grey. Or give your bunny a festive, springtime feel with pastel shades such as soft pink, mint, lavender, or pale yellow. Don’t be afraid to mix colours or customize it to match your decor or gift theme.
Crochet Abbreviations & Terms:
This pattern uses standard US crochet terms. Here’s what each abbreviation means:
BLO = back loop only
ch(s) = chain(s)
hdc = half double crochet
inc = increase
rep = repeat
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
Download our crochet bunny basket pattern:
You can follow the full crochet Easter basket pattern with step-by-step instructions for free right here in this post (supported by ads). Or, if you’d like a printable bunny basket PDF pattern with BONUS Quick Guide, you can grab it in our Etsy shop. It’s perfect to keep by your side as you crochet!
Printable Crochet Bunny Basket Pattern
Get the printable Crochet Bunny Basket Pattern PDF with step-by-step photos + BONUS Quick Guide in our Etsy shop!
What size crochet bunny basket does this pattern make?
Our Easter bunny baskets are about 3 inches tall and 3 inches across. Including the ears, the basket is between 5-1/2 and 6 inches tall, depending on exactly where you attach them.
We used Loops & Threads Impeccable yarn to make our baskets, which is on the thinner side for a worsted weight yarn. If you use a thicker worsted weight yarn your basket may be larger than ours.
How can I make a bigger crochet bunny basket?
It’s very easy to increase the overall size of your bunny basket simply by using a thicker yarn and/or a larger hook.
You can also add more increase rounds before the BLO round to make the base wider, and then add additional rounds afterward to make the basket taller.
This crochet bunny basket is a fun, feel-good project that comes together quickly and leaves plenty of room for personal touches. Whether it’s filled with Easter treats, used for decor, or gifted to someone special, this little basket is sure to bring smiles long after it’s finished. So enjoy the process, have fun with the details, and don’t forget to admire those cute bunny ears when you’re done!
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