Easter is a time of joy and festivity, where the image of bunnies brings extra delight to the celebrations. Imagine those little ones hopping around in a Hippity Hop Crochet Bunny Hoodie, adding to the charm of the festival. This is a cozy hoodie crocheted in inviting color combinations like blue and white. It’s crafted with soft, fluffy yarn that not only keeps the kids warm but also makes them look adorable with its long bunny ears. This hoodie is perfect for Easter festivities, costume plays, parties, or just for fun playtime adventures during the colder months. With this crochet easter gift, every kid gets to carry a bit of Easter joy wherever they go.
Making Your Hippity Hop Bunny Hoodie
Materials:
- Bernat® Pipsqueak™ (3.5 oz/100 g; 101 yds/92 m)
- Sizes 6 12 18 24 mos
Version I
- Main Color (MC) Blue Ice (59745) 3 3 4 4 balls
- Contrast A Whitey White (59005) 2 2 2 2 balls
Version II
- Main Color (MC) Whitey White (59005) 3 3 4 4 balls
- Contrast A Blue Ice (59745) 2 2 2 2 balls
- Size U.S. J/10 (6 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
Abbreviations:
- Beg = Begin(ning)
- Ch = Chain(s)
- Cont = Continue(ity)
- Inc = Increase(ing)
- Pat = Pattern
- Rem = Remaining
- Rep = Repeat
- RS = Right side
- Sc = Single crochet
- Sc2(3)tog = Draw up a loop in each of next 2 (3) stitches. Yoh, and draw through all loops on the hook.
- Sl st = Slip stitch
- Sp(s) = Space(s)
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
- Tog = Together
- WS = Wrong side
- Yoh = Yarn over hook
Size:
To fit chest measurement
- 6 mos 17” [43 cm]
- 12 mos 18” [45.5 cm]
- 18 mos 19” [48 cm]
- 24 mos 20” [51 cm]
Finished chest
- 6 mos 18” [45.5 cm]
- 12 mos 19½” [49.5 cm]
- 18 mos 21½” [54.5 cm]
- 24 mos 23” [58.5 cm]
Gauge
- 8 sts and 11 rows = 4” [10 cm] in pat.
Step by step Pattern
- The instructions are written for the smallest size.
- If changes are necessary for larger sizes, the instructions will be written thus ( ). Numbers for each size are shown in the same color throughout the pattern. When only one number is given in black, it applies to all sizes.
Back
- **With MC, ch 20 (22-24-26).
- ***1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. *Ch 1. Skip next ch. 1 sc in next ch.
- Rep from * to end of the chain. Turn. 19 (21- 23-25) sts.
- 2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. 1 sc in next
- ch-1 sp. *Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * to last sc. 1 sc in last sc. Turn.
- 3rd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. *Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * to last 2 sc. Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in last sc. Turn.***
- The last 2 rows form Pat.
- Cont in pat until work from beg measures 7½ (8-8¾-9¼)” [19 (20.5-22-23.5) cm], ending on a WS row.
Shape armholes: Next 2 rows: (RS).
- Ch 1. Sc2tog. Pat to last 2 sts. Sc2tog.
- Turn. 15 (17-19-21) sts rem.**
- Cont even in pat until armholes measure 4½ (5-5½-5½)” [11.5 (12.5-14-14) cm]. Fasten off.
Front:
- Work from ** to ** as given for Back. Cont even in pat until armhole measures 1 (1½ -1½-2)” [2.5 (4-4-5) cm], ending on a WS row.
- Front opening (left side): 1st row: (RS). Pat across 7 (8-9-10) sts. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. Cont even in pat until front opening measures 1½ (1½-2-2)” [4 (4-5-5) cm], ending on a WS row
Shape neck:
- 1st row: (RS). Ch 1. Pat to
- last 2 sts. Sc2tog. Turn. 6 (7-8-9) sts rem.
- 2nd row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. Pat to end of row. Turn. 5 (6-7-8) sts rem.
- 3rd row: As 1st row. 4 (5-6-7) sts rem. Cont even in pat until armhole measures the same length as Back to shoulder, ending on a WS row. Fasten off.
- Front opening (right side): With RS facing, skip next to St. Join yarn with sl st to next st. Ch 1. Pat to end of row. Turn. 7 (8- 9-10) sts. Cont even in pat until front opening measures 1½ (1½-2-2)” [4 (4-5-5) cm], ending on a WS row.
Shape neck:
- 1st row: (RS). Ch 1. Sc2tog.
- Pat to end of row. Turn. 6 (7-8-9) sts rem.
- 2nd row: Ch 1. Pat to last 2 sts. Sc2tog. Turn. 5 (6-7-8) sts rem.
- 3rd row: As 1st row. 4 (5-6-7) sts rem. Cont even in pat until armhole measures the same length as Back to shoulder, ending on a WS row. Fasten off.
Sleeves:
- With MC, ch 14 (14-16-16). Work from *** to *** as given for Back. 13 (13-15-15) sts.
- Next row: (WS). (Inc row). 2 sc in first St. Pat to last st. 2 sc in last st. Ch 1. Turn. 15 (15-17-17) sts.
- Work 2 rows even in pat, taking inc sts into pat.
- Rep the last 3 rows 2 (3-3-3) times more. 19 (21-23-23) sts. Cont even in pat until work from beg measures 6½ (7½-8½-9½)” [16.5 (19- 21.5-24) cm], ending on a WS row.
- Shape top: Next 2 rows: Ch 1. Sc2tog. Pat to last 2 sts. Sc2tog. Turn. 15 (17-19- 19) sts rem. Fasten off.
Hood:
- With MC, ch 38 (38-40-42). Work from *** to *** as given for Back, then rep 2nd row once. 37 (37-39-41) sts.
- Next row: (RS). Ch 1. Sc2tog. Pat to last 2 sts. Sc2tog. Turn. 35 (35-37-39) sts rem. Work 1 row even in pat. Rep the last 2 rows twice more. 31 (31-33-35) sts rem.
- Cont even in pat until work from beg measures 8½” [21.5 cm], ending on a WS row. Fasten off.
- Fold the Hood in half and sew the last row for the back seam.
Hood lining:
- With A, work as given for Hood.
- With WS tog, sew the Hood and Hood Lining along the foundation edge.
- EARS (make 2).
- With MC, ch 10.
- Work from *** to *** as given for Back. 9 sts.
- Work even in pat until work from beg measures 5 (5½-5½-6)” [12.5 (14-14-15) cm], ending on a WS row.
- Next row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. Pat to last 2 sts.
- Sc2tog. Turn. 7 sts rem. Work 3 rows even in pat. Rep the last 4 rows twice more. 3 sts rem.
- Next row: Ch 1. Sc3tog. Fasten off.
Ear lining (make 2):
- With A, work as given for Ears. With WS tog, sew Ears and Ear Lining along sides.
- Sew Ears to Hood, as shown in the picture.
- FINISHING: Pin garment pieces to measurements, cover them with a damp cloth and allow the cloth to dry.
- Sew shoulder seams. Pin-shaped edge of Hood to neck opening, beginning at the center of front neck edge, and matching back seam of Hood to center back neck edge. Sew in Sleeves. Sew side and sleeve seams.
Pompom:
- With A, wind yarn around 4 fingers approx 50 times. Remove from fingers and tie tightly in the center. Cut through each side of the loops. Trim to a smooth, round shape. Sew securely to the Back.