Bunny Basket Free Crochet Pattern

This crochet bunny basket is a small and practical project for Easter. It features simple bunny ears, pompom tail and small daisy details that give it a seasonal look without making the design complicated. The finished height is approximately 16 cm / 6.29″, which makes it a good size for holding a few chocolate eggs, small gifts, or decorative items.

The pattern is quick to complete and doesn’t require advanced skills. The construction is straightforward, so it’s easy to follow and suitable even if you prefer uncomplicated projects. The basket shape is sturdy enough for light use, and the decorative elements are added in a clear, manageable way. You can choose soft pastel shades for a traditional Easter style or adjust the colors to match your own décor.

This bunny basket works well as a table decoration, part of a spring display, or a small handmade gift container. It’s a simple project that adds seasonal detail without taking too much time to make.

In this post, you will find a free pattern for Bunny Basket. Don’t forget to also check our Exclusive Patterns and other Easter posts.

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This free crochet pattern was designed exclusively for Your Crochet by Weronika Miechowicz.

About the Author

Weronika has a real passion for crocheting and enjoys creating patterns that reflect her love for handmade, seasonal projects. She shares her designs to inspire others to pick up their hooks and make something fun for themselves, their homes or gifts for their loved ones.

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A hand holds a gray bunny basket with two upright ears, white and yellow flower decorations, and a pink pom-pom at the back—perfect for pairing with your favorite crochet gnome pattern.

Pattern Notes

This is a beginner-friendly crochet pattern, and I’m using US terms.

Materials and Tools

Super bulky weight yarn – Alison & Mae Knitted Macramé: grey
Super fine weight yarn: white, yellow, light pink
crochet hook: 8 mm, 3.5 mm, 3 mm
pom pom making set
tapestry needle
scissors
stitch markers

Measurements

HEIGHT: 16 cm / 6.3″
DIAMETER: 14 cm / 5.51″

Stitches and Abbreviations

st(s) – stitch(es)
ch – chain(s)
rnd – round
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
slst – slip stitch
MR – magic ring
inc – increase
yo – yarn over
scBLO – single crochet back loop only

Notes

You can make your basket bigger by adding some rows while making the bottom and later while making the walls.
You can use your own colors of yarn to make it more personalized.

A crocheted gray bunny basket with two upright ears, decorated with three white and yellow crocheted flowers, sits on a fuzzy gray surface.

Bunny Basket Video Tutorial – coming soon

Bunny Basket Free Crochet Pattern

Basket

Using grey yarn and 8mm hook:

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)

Rnd 2: inc 6 (12)

Rnd 3: (sc, inc) 6x (18)

Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc) 6x (24)

Rnd 5: (sc 3, inc) 6x (30)

Rnd 6: scBLO 30 (30)

Rnd 7-10: sc 30 (30), slst

Fasten off and weave in the end (this is the back of our basket).

A round, gray crocheted piece with a yarn tail and a purple stitch marker near the edge, displayed on a white background—perfect as the starting base for a free crochet pumpkin pattern or bunny basket project.

A round, shallow crochet bowl made with light gray yarn, shown from above with the loose yarn tail extending out—perfect as a base for your favorite pumpkin crochet pattern.

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Ears – make 2

Using grey yarn and 8mm hook:

Attach the yarn by sc 1 on the front of our basket.

Row 1: ch 9

Row 2: starting into 2^nd ch from the hook slst, sc, hdc,dc 3, hdc, slst into the basket edge st (next to the st where we started).

Cut off the yarn, you can tie it with the starting piece and weave in the ends.

Skip 2 sts and repeat the steps to make a 2^nd ear.

A hand holds a small, round, light gray crocheted basket with two upright ears resembling a bunny—perfect for storing treats or showing off your latest free crochet pumpkin pattern.

Flowers

hook: 3.5 mm, 3 mm

Make 1 big and 2 small flower.

Using white yarn:

Rnd 1: 5 hdc in MR, slst

Rnd 2: ch 3, [(yo, insert the hook into the hdc st, pull up a loop) 7x, yo, pull through all the loops except the last one, yo, pull through the 2 loops, ch 3, slst into the same hdc st] 5x

Fasten off, tie the ends together, leaving a longer piece for sewing later.

Using yellow yarn:

Attach the yarn anywhere in the center, ch 4, (yo, insert the hook into 3^rd ch from the hook, pull up a loop) 5x, yo, pull through all the loops except the last one, yo, pull through the 2 loops

Fasten off, and weave in the end on the opposite side where you joined. Tie the ends together.

A small white crochet flower with six petals and a loose yarn tail on a plain white background, perfect as an accent for your next pumpkin crochet pattern.

A small, crocheted white flower with five petals and a yellow center, attached to a single white yarn strand. Ideal as a charming accent for your next bunny basket or to pair with a crochet pumpkin pattern. Plain white background.

Pompom

Using light pink yarn:

To make a pompom I used a plastic pompom maker kit. You can find pompom tutorial on our website – Steps On How To Make A Pom Pom With Yarn to make it yourself. You can also buy a ready one.