BUNNY knitting pattern
This pattern was originally published in 2020. It has been fully updated for 2026 with a new high-resolution chart, revised instructions and project summary.
Bring a touch of sweetness to your knitting with this adorable Bunny knitting pattern. Whether you’re crafting a cheerful Easter dishcloth or adding a woodland friend to a patchwork baby blanket, this textured rabbit motif is as fun to knit as it is to look at. Part of the Oh La Lana! Animal Collection, this beginner-friendly design uses only basic knit and purl stitches to create a charming silhouette that both kids and adults will love. Grab your needles and let’s hop to it! 🐇
| Project Detail | Requirement |
| Skill Level | Beginner (only knits and purls) |
| Yarn Weight | DK or Worsted |
| Needle Size | 4mm / US 6 (and 4.5mm / US 7 to casting on and binding off sts) |
| Finished Size | 8.5” x 8.5” (22 cm x 22 cm) |
Materials & Tools
- Yarn: 70 yds (64 m) of DK yarn (8 ply). OR 140 yds (128 m) of light fingering yarn (approx 3 ply) USED DOUBLE.
- Needles: 4mm / US 6 (and 4.5mm / US 7 for casting on and binding off stitches).
- Tools: tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends, scissors.
- Gauge: 21 sts x 28 rows in stocking st with US 6 (4 mm needles) and DK yarn = 4” x 4” (10 cm x 10 cm)
You can change the yarn weight and needle size to obtain different sized blocks.
Bunny Knitted Blanket Square
Abbreviations
- CO: cast on
- RS: right side
- WS: wrong side
- st(s): stitch(es)
- k: knit
- p: purl
The Pattern: General Instructions
💡 Prefer to knit away from the screen? You can purchase the ad-free, high-resolution printable PDF version of this pattern in the Oh La Lana! shop, on Etsy, or in my Ravelry store. It includes a clear, enlarged chart and row-by-row instructions, perfect for your project bag!
- Cast on sts
CO 43 sts with US 7 (4.5 mm) needles.
I always cast on and bind off stitches with larger needles than I use for the main work. This prevents my cast on and bind off rows from being too tight. - Garter stitch bottom border
With US 6 (4 mm) needles, knit 4 rows.
Slip first stitch on every row as if you were to knit it, but without knitting it (except on the first row). It will form a neat and sturdy border. - Main pattern with garter stitch side borders
Continue working the next 55 rows as follows:
4 garter sts, BUNNY knitting pattern over 35 sts, 4 garter sts
You can follow either the row-by-row written instructions or the chart below for the Bunny knitting pattern. - Garter stitch top border
Knit 4 rows.
- Bind off
Bind off all sts with a US 7 (4.5 mm) needle. Cut yarn and weave in ends.
- (Optional) Blocking
Block your square to its final measures.
BUNNY Knitting Pattern: Row-by-Row Instructions
Row 1) and every following odd row (RS) Knit all stitches
Row 2) Purl all stitches
Row 4) Purl all stitches
Row 6) p7, k4, p6, k6, p12
Row 8) p3, k4, p1, k4, p2, k2, p1, k9, p9
Row 10) p3, k12, p1, k10, p1, k4, p4
Row 12) p4, k9, p1, k14, p1, k3, p3
Row 14) p4, k8, p1, k15, p1, k3, p3
Row 16) p3, k9, p1, k14, p1, k3, p4
Row 18) p3, k10, p1, k13, p8
Row 20) p3, k11, p2, k11, p8
Row 22) p4, k23, p8
Row 24) p5, k21, p9
Row 26) p7, k17, p11
Row 28) p5, k15, p15
Row 30) p4, k10, p21
Row 32) p3, k16, p16
Row 34) p3, k19, p13
Row 36) p3, k21, p11
Row 38) p3, k9, p4, k8, p11
Row 40) p4, k11, p6, k3, p11
Row 42) p5, k7, p1, k4, p3, k3, p12
Row 44) p9, k4, p1, k8, p13
Row 46) p11, k3, p5, k3, p13
Row 48) p12, k10, p13
Row 50) p13, k8, p14
Row 52) Purl all stitches
Row 54) Purl all stitches
Row 55) Knit all stitches
BUNNY Knitting Chart
- Read all odd rows from right to left, and all even rows from left to right.
New to charts? I have updated this pattern with my new high-contrast chart. If you need a hand learning how to follow the grid, visit our How to Read a Knitting Chart guide in the Oh La Lana! Knitting Academy.
Note: These charted instructions represent the 35-stitch design area. Remember to work your 4-stitch garter borders at the beginning and end of every row.
Looking for more?
Head over to our Animal Patterns Collection to find the Duck, Cat, Butterfly, and their other friends!
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