12 Easter Knitting Patterns Guide
I have been very busy knitting warm hats and blankets for the winter months. But I do know that Spring will come! It’s fun to knit for spring because that means Easter is coming!
Are you looking for some cute patterns to knit for Easter? What is cuter than a child with an Easter hat with bunny ears? You will also find a pattern for an Easter hat that fits newborn through adult in this guide. Or knit some Easter decorations for your table or to add to an Easter basket!
Take a look at these dozen ideas for Easter knitting projects. From hats to bunnies, chicks, ducks and eggs, you will find some fun projects in this Easter Knitting Patterns Guide.
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1. Ducks in a Basket Knitting Pattern by KnittingByPost
There is nothing that says Easter more than ducks in a basket. Knit the basket and 4 cute ducks with this knitting pattern.
Materials Used:
■ Needle Size Required : 3mm Single Point Needles
■ Yarn Required : Double Knitting
■ Main Colours Required : 25g white and 25g yellow. Oddment of orange. Small amount of black for the eyes.
■ Extras Required : Toy stuffing
■ Completed Dimensions : Approx. Ducks—5cm tall. Basket—13cm tall.
■ Skills Used : Cast on, knit, purl, increase by knitting into the front and back of stitch, decrease by knitting two stitches together, cast off, sewing pieces together.
■ Pattern Language : English
Yarn Recommendation → Knitpicks Swish DK
Needles Recommendation → Karbonz DPN’s
Pattern → Ducks in a Basket Knitting Pattern by KnittingbyPost
Wrap it up:
Here is a fun gift idea! Add some beautifully painted easter eggs to this basket to make a beautiful table decoration!
2. Baby Bunny Hat Knitting Pattern by CoadyCreekCreations
This is a perfect pattern for those who are looking to learn how to knit in the round. I prefer to knit hats and mitts in the round simply because there is less finishing to be done. This pattern is written in 3 different sizes (newborn 0-3 months, 3-6 months and 6-12 months)
Yarn Recommendation → I Love This Cotton
Needles Recommendation → Knitpicks Interchangeable Needle Set
Pattern → Baby Bunny Hat Knitting Pattern by CoadyCreekCreations
Wrap it up:
Here are the cutest little Easter outfits you ever saw! Support an Etsy designer and try one of these darling outfits to wrap up with your new little Easter hat.
3. Spring Easter Eggs Knitting Pattern by ResillientKnitter
Here is what to do with those single skeins and little odds and ends of left overs from other projects. Resilient Knitter patterns are a quick and easy way to use up all those left over scraps.
Spring Easter Eggs Knitting Pattern: An eco friendly alternative to plastic easter eggs or as a beautiful addition to your Spring nature table.
PATTERN DETAILS:
• Instant download PDF
• Knitting skill level: Easy
Yarn Recommendation → Lion Brand Wool Spun
Needles Recommendation → Caspian Shorties
Pattern → Spring Easter Eggs by ResillientKnitter
4. Bunny Hat Knitting Pattern by Melody’s Makings
Want to make an impression and give a gift that will be adored for years? This super cute bunny bonnet and lovey set is the perfect gift for any little one that you’re looking to do a bit extra for. The hat is knit partially in the round.
Bonnet Pattern Includes Sizes:
Newborn
0-3 Months
3-6 Months
6-12 Months
1-3 Years
Yarn Recommendation → I Love This Cotton
Needles Recommendation → Knitpicks Interchangeable Needles US6
Wrap it up:
Just for fun, treat yourself to this website that has the most darling children’s clothes! Get them some matching Easter outfits for great photo ops!
5. Elise Hat Bunny Knitting Pattern by WarmLinX
The best part of this darling Bunny Hat is that it is written for baby through adult sizes! Made with soft alpaca yarn, this soft hat will be an Easter favorite.
Yarn Recommendation → Lion Brand Alpaca
Needles Recommendation → Interchangeable Needle Set from Knitpicks
While you are at it:
Here are some really fun hat patterns to try for yourself!
6. Baby Bunnies Hat Knitting Pattern by LittleRedWindow
This cute little Easter Bunnies Hat Knitting Pattern is perfect for Spring. This fun pattern includes instructions for four sizes and is knit in the round. It also includes an easy to use fair isle color chart for knitting the cute little bunny faces, complete with pink noses and whiskers. This pattern requires basic knowledge of stranded or fair isle knitting.
Yarn Recommendation → I Love This Yarn
Needles Recommendation → Knitpicks Caspian Options Short Interchangeable Circular Set
Pattern → Baby Bunnies Hat Knitting Pattern by LittleRedWindow
Wrap it up:
The kids just love these pillow pets! Wrap them up with an Easter hat for a fun Easter gift that isn’t just candy.
7. Little Duck Knitting Pattern by HuggableBears
This is a very quick knit and assembly, just in time for Easter!!
Little duck is just 6 inches/15cms tall, he is a stand-alone duck, with a rounded tummy and bottom. Legs and body are knitted as one piece, beak and head knitted as one piece. Wings and tail are knitted separately and sewn on during assembly. All pieces are knitted flat and assembled.
Yarn Recommendation → Lion Brand Go for Faux
Needles Recommendation → Knitpicks Caspian Options Short Interchangeable Circular Set
Wrap it Up:
Have you seen these gorgeous milestone blankets on Etsy? Wrap up the blanket and the ducky toys for a special newborn Easter gift that will always be cherished.
8. Toy Rabbit Knitting Pattern by LittleCottonRabbits
The pattern comes with full instructions for knitting and finishing a little bunny with removable clothes which is a small-scale version of my larger rabbits. These little rabbits are designed to be knitted with exactly the same yarn weights and needle sizes as their larger cousins. Using both the larger and smaller sized patterns you can knit a whole family of rabbits.
Yarn Recommendation → I Love This Yarn
Needles Recommendation → Knitpicks Shorties
Pattern → Toy Rabbit Knitting Pattern by LittleCottonRabbits
Wrap it up:
If you are still looking for a knitting project, you will enjoy knitting this baby blanket to go along with these darling bunnies!
9. Rustic Knit Bunny Hat by LambandCoDesigns
My favorite thing about this darling hat pattern is that it comes in several sizes – Preemie/Newborn up to 3 months( 3-6 months,6 months to 1 yr, 1-2 yrs, 2-4 yrs, 4-8 yrs)
Skill level: Intermediate ( you should already have a good understanding of basic knitting skills )
You will need 8 mm ( US 11 ) 16 inch circular knitting needles or 4 DPN’s ( double pointed needles ), 1 skein of super bulky yarn and a little bit of pink yarn for the stitched bunny nose.
Yarn Recommendation → Super Bulky Yarn
Needles Recommendation → Knitpicks Shorties
Wrap it up:
Wrap these up with a book where your child is the main character! A truly unique gift.
10. Bunny and Chicky Toy Knitting Patterns by FluffandFuzz
This little bunny and chick are quick to knit Easter gifts, and make a sweet alternative to chocolate and candy.
THE PATTERN INCLUDES: Row numbers for each step so you don’t lose your place, instructions for making the bunny and chick, 7 photos, a list of abbreviations and explanation of some techniques, a materials list and recommended yarns. The pattern is 4 pages and written in English.
TECHNIQUES: All pieces are knitted flat (back and forth) on a pair of straight knitting needles. You will need to cast on and off, knit, purl, work increases and decreases, and sew seams.
Yarn Recommendation → Lion Brand Truboo
Needles Recommendation → Knitpicks Shorties
Pattern → Bunny and Chicky Toy Knitting Pattern by FluffandFuzz
11. Ducky Chocolate Egg Holder by KnittingByPost
Wouldn’t you love to have this cute little Ducky Chocolate Egg Holder decorating your Easter Table? This cute little guy is about 7 inches high.
Skills used : Cast on, knit, purl, increase by knitting into the front and back of stitch, decrease by knitting two stitches together, cast off, Sewing pieces together.
Yarn Recommendation → Knitpicks Swish DK
Needles Recommendation → Knitpicks options short majestic circular needles
While you are at it:
Another gift idea for yourself! This Landscapes yarn from Lion Brand is to die for! Self striping and beautiful…
12. Baby Bunny Hat by KarenShines
The pattern for these sweet bunny hats is available for immediate download. This pattern gives the yarn brand and colors used, and includes variations so that you can make it for babies size newborn up to one year. Pattern is easy to follow and is suitable for beginner knitters who are able to knit in the round.
Yarn Recommendation → Lion Brand Hometown Yarn
Needles Recommendation → Interchangeable Needle Set from Knitpicks
Class Recommendation → Knitting in the round with magic loop
Pattern → Baby Bunny Hat by KarenShines
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