Pattern for Cute Bunny Ear Hat

This simple and cute bunny ear hat is perfect for your little one. It's designed for beginners and works up quickly, making it an ideal project for new knitters. The soft cream color and fun ear design will look adorable on any baby!

Materials

• Yarn: Worsted weight (size 4) in cream color (about 100 yards)
• Needles: Size 6 (4 mm) knitting needles
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors
• Measuring tape

Gauge

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Abbreviations

• CO: Cast On
• k: Knit
• p: Purl
• st(s): Stitch(es)
• BO: Bind Off

Instructions

1. Cast On: CO 60 stitches.
2. Ribbing: Row 1: *K1, p1* repeat to end of row. (60 stitches)
3. Continue ribbing (k1, p1) for 6 rows.
4. Body of Hat: Switch to stockinette stitch (knit every row) and knit until piece measures 5 inches from the cast-on edge.
5. Shaping the Crown:
   1. Row 1: *K8, k2tog* repeat to end of row. (54 stitches)
   2. Row 2: Knit all stitches.
   3. Row 3: *K7, k2tog* repeat to end of row. (48 stitches)
   4. Row 4: Knit all stitches.
   5. Row 5: *K6, k2tog* repeat to end of row. (42 stitches)
   6. Row 6: Knit all stitches.
   7. Row 7: *K5, k2tog* repeat to end of row. (36 stitches)
   8. Row 8: Knit all stitches.
   9. Row 9: *K4, k2tog* repeat to end of row. (30 stitches)
   10. Row 10: Knit all stitches.
   11. Row 11: *K3, k2tog* repeat to end of row. (24 stitches)
   12. Row 12: Knit all stitches.
   13. Row 13: *K2, k2tog* repeat to end of row. (18 stitches)
   14. Row 14: Knit all stitches.
   15. Row 15: *K1, k2tog* repeat to end of row. (12 stitches)
   16. Row 16: *K2tog* repeat to end of row. (6 stitches)
6. Bind Off: Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread the tail through the remaining stitches and pull tight to close the top of the hat. Weave in all ends.
7. Bunny Ears (make 2):
   1. CO 12 stitches.
   2. Knit 8 rows in stockinette stitch.
   3. Next row: *K3, k2tog* repeat to end (10 stitches).
   4. Knit 2 more rows.
   5. Next row: *K2, k2tog* repeat to end (8 stitches).
   6. Knit 2 more rows.
   7. Next row: *K1, k2tog* repeat to end (6 stitches).
   8. Cut yarn, leaving a tail, and weave through stitches to gather the top. Pull tight and secure. Weave in ends.
8. Attach Ears: Position the ears on the top of the hat and sew them securely in place using a yarn needle and the tails of the ear sections.

Your Cute Bunny Ear Hat is now complete! This cozy and charming hat will be perfect for any little one!