7 Bunny Baby Blanket Knitting Patterns – Page 2 of 2
Welcome back to our collection of adorable bunny baby blanket knitting patterns! If you missed the first half of our list, be sure to check out Page 1 for the first few designs. Here on Page 2, we are diving into even more charming, soft, and snuggly bunny-themed blankets that any new parent, grandparent, or gift-giver will absolutely love. Whether you are a seasoned knitter or someone picking up their needles for the first time, there is something here for every skill level. From textured bunny ears to delicate lace rabbit motifs, these patterns are as much a joy to make as they are to give.
Babies grow fast, but a handmade blanket has a way of lasting forever — tucked into a memory box, pulled out on a rainy afternoon, or passed down to the next generation. There is something truly special about putting your time, love, and skill into a gift that a child will carry through their earliest years. A bunny-themed blanket, in particular, brings a timeless, storybook quality that never goes out of style. So grab your yarn, settle into your favorite chair, and let’s explore the remaining patterns in our collection.
Pattern 4: The Sleepy Bunny Textured Blanket
This design is an absolute dream for intermediate knitters who want something with a little more personality than a standard stockinette square. The Sleepy Bunny Textured Blanket uses a combination of knit and purl stitches to create a raised bunny silhouette at the center of the blanket. The bunny appears to be curled up, ears folded down, in a resting pose — making it the perfect visual companion for a baby drifting off to sleep.
Yarn and Materials
For this pattern, you will want a bulky or super-bulky weight yarn in a soft, washable fiber. Baby alpaca blended with merino is a wonderful choice because it is hypoallergenic, incredibly soft against delicate skin, and easy enough to throw in the washing machine. Choose a pale color for the background — think cloud white, pearl grey, or the softest blush pink — so the textured bunny really pops. You will also need a pair of US size 10 (6mm) circular needles or straight needles, a tapestry needle for finishing, and stitch markers to help you track the center panel.
Construction Notes
The blanket is worked flat from the bottom up. You cast on roughly 80 to 90 stitches depending on your preferred finished size, and the pattern begins with a seed stitch border that runs along all four edges. Seed stitch is ideal for blankets because it lies flat without curling, which gives the finished piece a polished, professional look. The center section introduces the bunny motif, which is written out row by row and also provided in chart form for those who prefer to read their knitting visually.
The bunny itself is created through a clever arrangement of reverse stockinette against a stockinette background, giving the illusion of a soft, fluffy shape. You can enhance this effect even further by adding a simple French knot for the bunny’s eye in a coordinating color once the blanket is complete. A tiny nose in the palest pink makes the whole thing feel alive.
Finishing Touches
Block the finished blanket gently by soaking it in cool water with a drop of wool wash, pressing out the excess water in a towel, and pinning it flat to dry. This really opens up the texture and makes the bunny pop. The finished blanket measures approximately 28 by 30 inches, a lovely size for a crib or pram.
Pattern 5: Bunny Ears Corner-to-Corner Blanket
The corner-to-corner (C2C) knitting technique has been popular in the crochet world for years, and now knitters have their own gorgeous version of this diagonal construction method. The Bunny Ears Corner-to-Corner Blanket starts at one corner with just a few stitches and increases row by row until you reach the widest diagonal point, then decreases symmetrically to the opposite corner. The result is a beautiful square blanket with a dynamic, chevron-like texture and a charming bunny ears border along two edges.
Why Corner-to-Corner Works So Well for Baby Blankets
This construction method is wonderfully intuitive once you get going, and it has a built-in motivation boost because you can see the blanket growing rapidly in the increase section. For baby blankets specifically, it means there are no seams to sew up, the edges are naturally finished as you go, and the finished piece drapes beautifully. The diagonal lines give even a solid-color yarn an interesting visual texture that looks far more complex than it actually is.
The Bunny Ears Detail
What sets this particular pattern apart is a charming bunny ears border that is knitted separately and then attached along one corner edge. The ears are made using a simple two-needle technique, starting with a small cast-on for the base of each ear and increasing to form the rounded tip. They are lightly stuffed with a small amount of polyester fiberfill or leftover yarn scraps before being sewn closed and attached. The result is a three-dimensional bunny ear effect that makes the blanket look like the baby is being tucked in by a giant, soft bunny. Parents absolutely love this detail, and it photographs beautifully for those early baby pictures.
Yarn Suggestions
A DK weight yarn in a solid or heathered tone works best here since it shows off the diagonal stitch lines without distraction. For the ears, you might choose a slightly contrasting color — perhaps the inner ear in a pale pink and the outer ear in white — to add a realistic and whimsical touch. Aim for a fiber that is both soft and has a small amount of stitch definition, such as a cotton-acrylic blend or a superwash merino.
Pattern 6: The Peter Rabbit-Inspired Fairisle Blanket
For the more experienced knitter ready to take on a showstopper project, the Peter Rabbit-Inspired Fairisle Blanket is an heirloom-quality piece that will leave everyone speechless. Drawing on the classic Beatrix Potter aesthetic, this pattern uses traditional two-color stranded colorwork to create a repeating border of small running rabbits, complete with little cotton tails and upright ears. Between the rabbit borders, the background is filled with delicate botanical motifs — tiny carrots, simple leaf shapes, and dot flowers — all executed in a soft, muted palette that feels both vintage and fresh.
About Fairisle and Stranded Colorwork
Fairisle refers to a technique where two colors of yarn are used in the same row, with the yarn not currently being worked carried loosely across the back of the work. This creates a fabric that is slightly thicker and warmer than single-color knitting, which is actually a wonderful quality in a baby blanket. The key to beautiful colorwork is keeping your tension even — the floats on the back should be relaxed enough that the fabric doesn’t pucker, but not so loose that they create loops that could catch on tiny fingers.
If you have never tried colorwork before, this blanket is a wonderful first project because the motifs are small and the repeats are short enough that you will get the hang of managing two yarns very quickly. Start with the simpler rabbit silhouette border first and build your confidence before tackling the botanical fill pattern.
Color Palette Recommendations
The most beautiful version of this blanket uses a soft sage green background with cream-colored motifs. The result is reminiscent of faded botanical illustrations and has a lovely gender-neutral quality. That said, a pale blue background with white rabbits has an absolutely classic feel, and a dusty rose background with ivory motifs creates something that feels almost like a vintage wallpaper pattern translated into yarn.
Finishing and Care
Because this blanket involves multiple yarns and a more complex structure, careful finishing is especially important. Weave in all ends securely on the wrong side, being careful to work them through stitches of the same color to avoid any show-through. A gentle hand wash and a careful blocking will transform the finished piece from lovely to spectacular, evening out all the stitches and giving the colorwork a crisp, precise look.
Pattern 7: Simple Bunny Appliqué Baby Blanket
We close out our collection with a pattern that is perfectly accessible for beginner and confident beginner knitters alike: the Simple Bunny Appliqué Baby Blanket. This is a straightforward garter stitch blanket — nothing but knitting every row — with a separately knitted bunny appliqué sewn on at the end. It is the kind of project you can work on while watching a movie, chatting with friends, or sitting in a waiting room, and the result is a genuinely charming, professional-looking gift.
Why Garter Stitch Is Perfect for Baby Blankets
Garter stitch — achieved simply by knitting every row when working flat — is one of the most beginner-friendly stitches in knitting, but it also produces a fabric that is uniquely well-suited to baby blankets. It lies completely flat, meaning no curling at the edges and no need for a separate border treatment. It creates a lovely, squishy, ridged texture that is soft and interesting to little hands just beginning to explore the world through touch. And it uses yarn relatively efficiently, meaning the blanket works up faster than many other patterns.
The Bunny Appliqué
The bunny itself is worked as a small separate piece using a simple shaping sequence for the body, then two tiny ear pieces knitted individually and attached. You can embroider a face using a tapestry needle and a small length of dark yarn — two tiny satin stitch eyes, a single straight stitch for the nose, and two short lines for the mouth. Add a French knot or a small pompom in white for the tail, and your bunny is complete and ready to be sewn onto the corner of the finished blanket.
One of the nicest things about this appliqué approach is the customization it allows. You can position the bunny anywhere on the blanket, and you can make multiple bunnies for a more playful, scattered look. You might even consider making the blanket in one color and the bunny in another for maximum contrast and visibility.
Gift Packaging Ideas
If you are making this blanket as a gift, consider rolling it into a soft bundle and tying it with a coordinating satin ribbon, then tucking in a small card that explains the yarn fiber content and washing instructions. Handmade gifts carry even more meaning when the recipient knows how to care for them. You might also include a small printed tag with the finished dimensions and the name of the yarn, so the parents can find matching yarn if they ever want to repair or extend the blanket.
Tips for Knitting the Perfect Baby Blanket
Before you cast on for any of these patterns, here are a few practical tips that will make your knitting experience smoother and your finished blanket even more beautiful.
Choose Your Yarn Carefully
Always prioritize softness and washability when choosing yarn for a baby item. Parents of newborns do not have time for hand-washing, so a superwash wool, a cotton blend, or a quality acrylic is always appreciated. Hold the yarn against your inner wrist or cheek before buying — if it feels scratchy there, it will feel scratchy against a baby’s face. Some lovely options to look for include Paintbox Simply DK, Cascade 220 Superwash, Lion Brand Pound of Love, and Paintbox Cotton Mix.
Swatch, Even If It Feels Tedious
Swatching saves frustration. Knitting even a small four-inch square in your chosen yarn and checking it against the pattern gauge will tell you if you need to adjust your needle size, which in turn affects how much yarn you will use and the finished dimensions of the blanket. A blanket that comes out significantly smaller than intended is less cozy; one that comes out much larger will eat through your yarn supply unexpectedly.
Use Circular Needles for Large Blankets
Even if a pattern is worked flat, using long circular needles (rather than straight needles) for larger blanket projects makes a significant practical difference. All those stitches can rest comfortably on the cable rather than being crammed together on a short straight needle, which reduces hand strain and makes it easier to count stitches and see your progress.
Take Your Time with Finishing
The finishing stage — weaving in ends, blocking, and any seaming or appliqué work — often determines the difference between a blanket that looks homemade and one that looks handcrafted. Take your time here. Weave ends in for at least two inches in different directions for security. Block every finished piece, even the simple ones. Press seams gently with a warm iron through a damp cloth if needed. These extra thirty minutes at the end are absolutely worth it.
A Final Word on Giving Handknit Baby Blankets
There is a long tradition of marking a new baby’s arrival with a handknit blanket, and it is a tradition worth keeping. In an age of mass-produced everything, a blanket made by hand carries something that simply cannot be bought: the time and care of another person, stitch by stitch. Every row you knit is a small act of love and welcome for a new life. Whether you are knitting for your own grandchild, a colleague’s baby shower, or a friend’s new arrival, any one of the seven bunny blanket patterns in this collection will result in something truly worth giving — and worth keeping.
We hope you have enjoyed this two-part round-up of bunny baby blanket knitting patterns. Happy knitting, and may your needles always fly!
