Crochet Lil Bunny Basket

The Crochet Lil Bunny Basket is an adorable and charming way to add a touch of whimsy to your Easter decor or any time you want to sprinkle some cuteness into your space. This delightful basket is perfect for holding small trinkets, sweet treats, or even as a decorative piece on its own. With its soft pastel colors and cute bunny ears, it's sure to bring a smile to your face every time you look at it. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this fun and festive project is a delightful way to get creative and add a touch of handmade charm to your home.

Skill Level

Intermediate

Stitch Key | US Terms

• ch(s) – chain/chains
• beg – beginning
• blo – back loop only
• dc – double crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• rnd(s) – round/rounds
• rs – right side
• sc – single crochet
• sl st – slip stitch
• st(s) – stitch/stitches
• tr – treble (triple) crochet
• ws – wrong side

Materials

• Two strands held together, Size 6, super bulky yarn (6oz./170g (106yd/97m),
• Approximately 42-70 yards
• Small amount of yarn for tail, I prefer Lion Brand Go For Faux
• L11/8mm Crochet Hook (or size to meet gauge)
• Tapestry Needle
• Flexible Measuring Tape

Optional:

Hot Glue Gun to Glue on Tail, or you can sew it on with the tail end if you prefer.

Gauge | Working in the Round

First 2 Rounds in Pattern = 3 ¾ Inches with L Hook

Please be sure to check your gauge before starting, as tension can vary greatly from person to person and depending on the yarn used.

Special Stitches

Treble or Triple Crochet (tr)

Yarn over twice, insert hook into stitch and draw up a loop (4 loops on hook), yarn over pull through first two loops on hook, yarn over again and pull through next 2 loops on hook, yarn over pull through last two loops on hook.

Special Stitch: No-Cut Join Method

Instead of joining the end of a round with a slip stitch, remove hook from loop. Insert hook from back to front under both bars of first stitch of round. Put loop back onto hook and draw through to the back. Pull loop tightly to draw stitches together, then pull working yarn to draw loop back to usual size.

Written Instructions For The Lil Bunny Basket Crochet Pattern

Notes

– Pattern is worked holding two strands of yarn together.

– Beg chs of each rnd do not count as 1st st, join each rnd in 1st stitch, not beg ch.

Size Mini

Rnd 1 RS. Create a magic circle, ch1, work 10 hdc in circle, join with sl st. (10hdc)

Alternate Method: Ch4, join with sl st in 4th ch from hook, ch1, work 10 hdc in circle, join with sl st. (10hdc)

Rnd 2. Ch1, work 2 hdc in each st around, join with no cut join method (special instructions above). (20hdc) (diameter should measure about 3 ¾” across)

Starting Sides

Rnd 3. Ch1, working in blo, sc in each st around, join with sl st. (20sc)

Rnd 4-5. Ch1, sc in each st around, join with sl st. (20sc)

Rnd 6 RS. Ch1, sc in each st around, join with sl st, TURN. (20sc) (height should measure about 2 ½” tall)

Starting Ears – Size Mini

– Make sure you TURNED your work as stated in the previous rnd above, you’ll be working the last rnd on the wrong side, this will allow the right side of the ears to face you when you turn the basket back to the right side after finishing the final rnd.

– When you turn your work, the last st of the previous rnd will now become the first st of the new rnd.

– I designed the bunny ears to slightly curl down at the top, but they should be a bit flexible to mold how you like. If your ears are curling and puckering too much, try working the sts a bit looser.

– You’ll work the 1st ear starting at the beg of the rnd, and complete the 2nd ear at the end of the rnd.

Rnd 7 WS.

Sl st in 1st st, starting 1st ear, *ch 7, working in blo, dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch, sl st in last ch*, loosely sl st in remaining 19 sc.

Starting 2nd ear, repeat from * to *, join in beg sl st, turn basket back to the right side facing you. (stitch count for each ear 2dc, 1hdc,1sc, sl st)

Fasten off, weave in loose ends, and move to tail instructions below.

Size Small

Rnd 1 RS. Create a magic circle, ch1, work 10 hdc in circle, join with sl st. (10hdc)

Alternate Method: Ch4, join with sl st in 4th ch from hook, ch1, work 10 hdc in circle, join with sl st. (10hdc)

Rnd 2. Ch1, work 2 hdc in each st around, join with sl st. (20hdc) (diameter should measure about 3 ¾” across)

Rnd 3. Ch1, *hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st*, repeat from * around, join with no cut join method (special instructions above). (30hdc) (diameter should measure about 5”across)

Starting Sides

Rnd 4. Ch1, working in blo, sc in each st around, join with sl st. (30sc)

Rnd 5-7. Ch1, sc in each st around, join with sl st. (30sc)

Rnd 8 RS. Ch1, sc in each st around, join with sl st, TURN. (30sc) (height should measure about 3” tall)

Starting Ears – Size Small

– Make sure you TURNED your work as stated in the previous rnd above, you’ll be working the last rnd on the wrong side, this will allow the right side of the ears to face you when you turn the basket back to the right side after finishing the final rnd.

– When you turn your work, the last st of the previous rnd will now become the first st of the new rnd.

– I designed the bunny ears to slightly curl down at the top, but they should be a bit flexible to mold how you like. If your ears are curling and puckering too much, try working the sts a bit looser.

– You’ll work the 1st ear starting at the beg of the rnd, and complete the 2nd ear at the end of the rnd.

Rnd 9 WS. Sl st in 1st st,

starting 1st ear, *ch 8, working in blo, tr in 3rd ch from hook, tr in next ch, dc in next 2 chs, hdc in last 2 chs*, loosely sl st in remaining 29 sc.

starting 2nd ear, repeat from * to *, join in beg sl st, turn basket back to the right side facing you. (stitch count for each ear 2tr, 2dc, 2hdc)

Fasten off, weave in loose ends, and move to tail instructions below.

Tail Instructions

– I used a small amount of Lion Brand Go For Faux following the instructions below & an L hook.

NOTE: Lion brand makes Go For Faux in bulky & jumbo weight. If you have jumbo weight, it is actually three strands raveled together, you can easily unravel the individual strands and follow the pattern as is.

– You can also use a felt ball, cotton ball, make a pom pom with scrap yarn, the possibilities are endless!

– You can use a hot glue gun, or use the tail ends to attach the tail.

Size Mini

Rnd 1. Leaving a long tail end, create a magic circle, ch1, work 6 hdc in circle, do NOT join. (6hdc)

Rnd 2. hdc2tog around, join with sl st in beg hdc. (3hdc)

Size Small

Rnd 1. Leaving a long tail end, create a magic circle, ch1, work 10 hdc in circle, do NOT join. (10hdc)

Rnd 2. hdc2tog around, join with sl st in beg hdc. (5hdc)

Finishing Off Tail

Starting with beg tail end, cinch tail to close circle (pull gently as the Go For Faux yarn breaks easily), weave through a few stitches to secure closed, do NOT fasten off unless you are hot gluing in place. Pull beg tail up through top center opening of circle to use for securing to basket later.

Take ending tail, weave in and out around last rnd of sts, pull tail end gently to cinch closed and weave through a few stitches to secure circle closed, do NOT fasten off.

Make sure beg and ending tail are both positioned on the outside of your work (it’ll look like a mini pom pom shown below), use the tails to attach to the basket. I positioned the tail where I wanted it, using a tapestry needle, I pulled each end through to the inside of the basket, knotted once or twice, then weaved them in so they were hidden.

Note: If using hot glue, weave in loose ends and hot glue in place.

Your basket is complete, enjoy!!