Easter Bunny Free Knit Pattern
Whether you love or hate this iconic Easter treat, the one thing we can all agree on is they are pretty darn cute!
The original Marshmallow Easter Bunny pattern was created in 2013 and continues to be a popular pattern this time of year. I felt like the original pattern was lacking something and needed more work.
After examining the pattern and some trial and error, I knit up a new bunny that I instantly fell in love with.
This pattern is such an easy, fun and quick knit. Make a whole pastel rainbow of bunnies to spruce up your Easter decor or add to your Spring markets or craft shows.
I hope you enjoy knitting these as much as I did!
Pattern Notes:
Pattern is suitable for an advanced beginner that understands basic increases and decreases.
Bunny is made with two pieces knit flat then seamed together.
Bunny is knit from the bottom up.
Gauge for this pattern is not important. Depending on the yarn you choose you will want to use knitting needles one or two sizes smaller than suggested.
Finished bunny measures 18” tall and 9.5” wide
Abbreviations:
K – knit
P – purl
sts – stitches
kf&b - knit into the front and back of the stitch
sl1 - slip one stitch as if to purl
psso – pass slipped stitch over
K2tog – knit two stitches together
Supplies:
US 7 (4.5mm) straight knitting needles
1 skein of worsted weight yarn of choice. I used Yarnspirations Bernat Super Value in a variety of pastel colors. Each bunny takes approx 220 yards for this specific yarn.
Small amount of brown worsted weight yarn for the eyes and nose
Fiberfill
Yarn needle
Below you will find the complete pattern for the Marshmallow Easter Bunny or for an inexpensive, easy to print version click here
Marshmallow Easter Bunny
Starting from the bottom cast on 20 sts.
Row 1: Purl
Row 2: K1, kf&b, knit to the last 2 sts, kf&b, K1 (22sts.)
Row 3: Purl
Rows 4-19: Repeat rows 2 & 3 until you have 38 sts. (be sure to end with a purl row)
Rows 20-41: Starting with a knit row work in Stockinette Stitch (knit 1 row, purl 1 row) for 22 rows ending with a purl row
Row 42: K1, sl1, K1, psso, knit to the last 3 sts, k2tog, K1 (36 sts)
Row 43: Purl
Rows 44-55: Repeat rows 42 & 43 until you have 24 sts. (be sure to end with a purl row)
Row 56: K1, kf&b, knit to last 2 sts, kf&b, K1 (26 sts.)
Row 57: Purl
Rows 58-63: Repeat rows 56 & 57 until you have 32 sts. (be sure to end with a purl row)
Rows 64-79: Starting with a knit row work in Stockinette Stitch (knit 1 row, purl 1 row) for 16 rows ending with a purl row
Row 80: K1, sl1, K1, psso, knit to the last 3 sts, k2tog, K1 (30sts.)
Row 81: Purl
Rows 82-87: Repeat rows 80 & 81 until you have 24 sts. (be sure to end with a purl row)
Now you will begin working on the ears as follows:
Row 88: K10, bind off the next 4 sts., K10
Row 89: P10
(Continue working on these 10 sts. while leaving the other 10 on the needle unworked)
Row 90: K1, kf&b, knit to the last 2 sts,, kf&b, K1 (12 sts.)
Row 91: Purl
Row 92-93: Repeat rows 90 & 91 (14 sts.)
Rows 94-105: Rows 64-79: Starting with a knit row work in Stockinette Stitch (knit 1 row, purl 1 row) for 12 rows ending with a purl row
Row 106: K1, sl1, K1, psso, knit to the last 3 sts. k2tog, K1 (12 sts.)
Row 107: Purl
Rows 108-113: Repeat rows 106 & 107 until you have 6 sts. (be sure to end with a purl row)
Row 114: K1, sl1, K1, psso, knit to the last 3 sts. k2tog, K1 (4 sts.)
Bind off purlwise
With the wrong side of work facing attach yarn and purl the other 10 sts then work as follows:
Repeat rows 90-114
Bind off purlwise
Repeat pattern again to make the other side of the bunny.
Use picture as a guide to duplicate stitch with brown yarn the eyes and nose. You could also substitute small felt circles or safety eyes if desired.
Using preferred method, seam the bunny together leaving the bottom open for stuffing. When stuffing be careful to not over stuff since bunny is supposed to resemble a marshmallow bunny you want it to look kind of flat as opposed to plump and round. Seam the bottom closed weave in ends and enjoy!
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