Crochet Bunny Wreath

It’s time to add to your Easter decorations with a Crochet Bunny Wreath!

This crochet bunny wreath pattern includes instructions for two bunny wreath form options: Dollar Tree Bunny Wreath Form and a DIY Bunny Wreath Form with Coat Hanger Bunny Ears.

You’ll find the crochet Easter bunny pattern free in the post below, or an ad-free print friendly PDF (including all photo tutorials) on Ravelry, or on Etsy (aff).

Two embellished crochet bunny wreaths.
The bunny wreath on the left was made using a Dollar Tree Bunny Wreath and the wreath on the right was made with a DIY Bunny Wreath with Coat Hanger Bunny Ears. Both are super simple and fun to make!

There are so many fun DIY Easter decorations you can crochet for your home. Projects range from kitchen decor to outside Easter decorations, such as this super cute crochet bunny wreath for your entryway door!

A little over a month ago, I saw an ad for a cute bunny head wreath that was wrapped with a rope type material. It was super cute and I knew I had to crochet one, or several!

I headed to my local Dollar Tree to find a bunny wreath form, but they hadn’t set them out yet. In the meantime, I decided to DIY my own bunny wreath frame using a wire coat hanger for the bunny ears.

Then, a couple weeks ago, Claire went to the Dollar Tree with her boyfriend so I asked her to pick-up a few small Easter decorations for me to embellish my crochet bunny wreath. Much to my surprise, she text me a picture of a wire bunny wreath frame! I had her pick up a couple and that’s when I decided that I would include instructions in my crochet bunny wreath pattern for both wreath form options.

Related: Do you have a little one who loves to collect Easter eggs? If so, they’ll love our Pipsqueak Bunny Bag!

How to Make a Bunny Wreath

This Easter crochet wreath includes instructions for two bunny wreath form options so you’ll first need to choose which option you’ll be making.

If you are able to find the cute Dollar Tree Bunny Wreath Form, it’s the most cost and time effective option. If not, no worries, you can DIY your own wire bunny wreath form using a small round wire wreath form and an old wire coat hanger!

If you’re making your own bunny wire wreath form with coat hanger bunny ears, first, you’ll need to make the bunny ears from the coat hanger and attach them to the round wire wreath form.

Once you have your bunny wreath form ready, you’ll begin by wrapping the round portion of the wreath with yarn.

Next, you’ll crochet bunny ears that fit the wreath option you chose. After you crochet the ears, you’ll whipstitch them to the frame.

If you’re making a bunny butt wreath, you’ll make a yarn pom for a bushy bunny tail and then two crochet feet and attach them.

Lastly, you’ll Embellish your Easter bunny wreath with small Easter decorations from the Dollar Store or other craft stores. I shared a photo below of the cute embellishments Claire picked-up from the Dollar Tree for me.

Yarn

Bernat Pipsqueak yarn is the perfect yarn for making a soft and fluffy crochet bunny. I used Bernat Pipsqueak yarn in whitey white to cover the round section of the wreath and make the bunny ears. To crochet the bunny feet, I used one strand of Pipsqueak yarn and one strand of a white worsted weight acrylic yarn, held together as one.

Yarn Substitutions

If you’re not a big fan of Pipsqueak yarn, you can substitute with either two strands of a worsted weight yarn or Bernat Blanket Yarn.

If you choose to use either a worsted weight yarn or blanket yarn, you may have to adjust the size of the bunny ears as you crochet them. The finished sizes of the bunny ears are listed in each section to help you easily adjust for the yarn you choose.

Pink Yarn: I used Caron Simply Soft in Soft Pink for the features of my Easter Bunny Crochet Basket, but I didn’t have any on hand when making my bunny wreath. So instead, I chose to use Lily Sugar n’ Cream in Rose Pink for the bunny toes and pads on the feet.

Two crochet bunny wreaths laying on wood floor.
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Crochet Bunny Wreath – Free Crochet Wreath Pattern

The free crochet Easter bunny wreath pattern is below, but if you love to work offline, I’ve got a couple other great options for you.

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Materials

Abbreviations (U.S. Terms)

Gauge

  • See measurements listed throughout pattern.

Sizes

  • Dollar Tree Bunny Wreath Form: 10.5″ W x 18.5″ H
  • DIY Bunny Ear Wreath Form: 12″ W x 19.5″ H

Pattern Notes

  • Turning chain(s) are not included in stitch count, unless noted otherwise.
  • The first stitch of each row is worked into the same stitch as the turning chain, unless noted otherwise.
  • Yarn Notes: Bernat Pipsqueak in whitey white and a worsted weight acrylic were used for the bunny wreaths shown in the photos.
  • Bernat Pipsqueak / Bulky Weight / 5 100% Polyester (101 yds / 92 m / 100 g / 3.5 oz)
  • Yardage
    • Pipsqueak Yarn – 2 balls per wreath (140 yards total)
    • White Worsted Weight Yarn – 25 yards (for bunny feet only)
    • Pink Worsted Weight Yarn – 6 yards (for bunny feet only)
  • DIY Bunny Wreath with Coat Hanger Ears: I used a 12″ circular wire wreath for the sample shown. When I make another, I will use an 8″ or 10″ wire wreath to make it closer in size to the Dollar Tree wreath form.

Special Stitches

  • 2 DC Cluster Stitch (2dc-cl): Yo, insert hook into designated st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops, yo, insert hook into same st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops, yo, pull through all remaining loops.
Dollar Tree Easter Bunny wreath and DIY Easter Bunny Wreath both made with bulky yarn and embellishments.
The bunny on the left was made using a Dollar Tree Bunny Wreath Form. The bunny on the right was made using a 12″ wire wreath form and DIY bunny ears made with a coat hanger.

Crochet Bunny Wreath Pattern

Bunny Wreath Form Options

Don’t have a Dollar Tree near you to purchase their Bunny Wreath Form? No worries! This crochet pattern includes 2 bunny wreath form options. You can either purchase a Dollar Tree Bunny Wreath Form, OR purchase a 10-12″ wreath form and find an old wire coat hanger.

Scroll down and begin with the instructions for the form option you’ve chosen: Dollar Tree Bunny Wreath Form or DIY Bunny Wreath Form with Coat Hanger Ears.

Dollar store bunny wreath form.
Dollar Tree Bunny Wreath Form

Dollar Tree Bunny Wreath Form

If you’re using a Dollar Tree Bunny Wreath Form, follow the instructions below.

Cover the Round Wire Wreath

Tie one end of Pipsqueak yarn near one of the bunny ears. Wrap the yarn around the entire circular portion of the wreath making sure to wrap it thick enough so that the wire wreath form cannot be seen through the yarn.

Once you’ve completely covered the round portion of the wreath, fasten off and weave in the tail of yarn along the back side of the wreath.

Continue onto Dollar Tree Bunny Wreath Bunny Ears.

Fuzzy yarn wrapped around bunny wreath form.
The photo above shows what your wreath will look like after covering the round portion with Pipsqueak yarn.

Dollar Tree Bunny Wreath Bunny Ears (Make 2)

Yarn Notes: 1 strand of Bernat Pipsqueak in white.

Row 1: With yarn & a 5.50 mm crochet hook, ch 9, hdc in the 2nd ch from your hook and in each ch across. Turn. (8 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, 2 hdc in the first st, hdc in each of the next 6 sts, 2 hdc in the last st. Turn. (10 sts)

Rows 3 – 5: Ch 1, hdc in each st across. Turn. (10 sts)

Row 6: Ch 1, 2 hdc in the first st, hdc in each of the next 8 sts, 2 hdc in the last st. Turn. (12 sts)

Row 7: Ch 1, 2 hdc in the first st, hdc in each of the next 10 sts, 2 hdc in the last st. Turn. (14 sts)

Rows 8 – 14: Ch 1, hdc in each st across. Turn. (14 sts)

Row 15: Ch 1, skip the first st, hdc in each of the next 11 sts, skip the next st, hdc in the last st. Turn. (12 sts)

Row 16: Ch 1, hdc in each st across. Turn. (12 sts)

Row 17: Ch 1, skip the first st, hdc in each of the next 9 sts, skip the next st, hdc in the last st. Turn. (10 sts)

Row 18: Ch 1, hdc in each st across. Turn. (10 sts)

Row 19: Ch 1, skip the first st, hdc in each of the next 7 sts, skip the next st, hdc in the last st. Turn. (8 sts)

Row 20: Ch 1, hdc in each st across. Turn. (8 sts)

Row 21: Ch 1, skip the first st, hdc in each of the next 5 sts, skip the next st, hdc in the last st. Turn. (6 sts)

Row 22: Ch 1, skip the first st, hdc in each of the next 3 sts, skip the next st, hdc in the last st. Turn. (4 sts)

Fasten off leaving a tail of yarn 2 – 3 times the perimeter around the ear. Make second crochet bunny ear, then scroll down to the Bunny Ear Assembly.

Bunny Ears for Dollar Tree Bunny Wreath measure approximately 5″ W x 9.25″ L.

Crochet bunny ears and bunny wreath form laying on wood surface.
The photo above shows the crocheted bunny ears ready to be attached to the bunny wreath form.

DIY Bunny Wreath Form with Coat Hanger Bunny Ears

If you’re making your own DIY bunny wreath form using coat hangers to make bunny ears, follow the instructions below.

DIY Easter bunny wreath supplies including metal hanger and yarn.
This photo shows the supplies you’ll need to create your own DIY Bunny Wreath Form with Coat Hanger Ears.
Coat hanger bunny ears tutorial.
Untwist the neck of the hanger to separate the wire.
Coat hanger with neck untwisted.
Your hanger should now look like the photo above.
Needle nose pliers cutting long edge of coat hanger in half.
Using wire cutters, cut the long straight edge of the hanger in half.
Coat hanger cut in two pieces to make two bunny ears.
Your wire coat hanger will now be in two pieces.
Coat hanger being shaped into a bunny ear.
Bend each of the hanger pieces to shape them like bunny ears.
Pliers wrapping end of coat hanger around other end to form bunny ear.
With needle nose pliers, bend the short end of the hanger around the long side.
Pliers tightly closing wire end to secure bunny ear.
Use the pliers to pinch the end closed tight so that it is secure.
One coat hanger bunny ear completed.
This photo shows one bunny ear created from a wire coat hanger.
Two bunny ears made with a metal coat hanger and a pair of pliers.
This photo shows two coat hanger bunny ears created.
Pliers cutting the hook end of the coat hanger off the bunny ear.
Cut the hook off the one hanger piece.
Two bunny ears made with one coat hanger.
Coat hanger bunny ears are now complete.
Coat hanger bunny ear being inserted through round wire wreath frame.
Insert each of the bunny ears through the circular wire wreath as shown in the photos above and below.
Two metal bunny ears inserted through round wire wreath form.
Both bunny ears are now inserted through the wire wreath.
Bend straight end of bunny ear up around wire wreath form to secure it.
Use the needle nose pliers to bend the long end of the wire coat hanger up and around the rungs of the wire wreath. Use the pliers to pinch this closed as tightly as you are able to, but don’t worry if the bunny ears still wobble a little. You will secure it better with a strand of yarn in the next step.
Both coat hanger bunny ears attached to round wreath frame.
This photo shows your DIY bunny wreath wire form complete.
Yarn being wrapped around end of bunny ear and wire wreath form to secure bunny ear.
With a 12″ piece of white yarn (I used the Pipsqueak), wrap around the bunny ears and vertical wire on the circular wreath multiple times.
Both bunny ears secured to wire wreath.
Once you’ve stabilized the bunny ears, knot the yarn to secure it.

Cover the Round Wire Wreath

Tie one end of Pipsqueak yarn near one of the bunny ears. Wrap the yarn around the entire circular portion of the wreath making sure to wrap it thick enough so that the wire wreath form cannot be seen through the yarn.

Once you’ve completely covered the round portion of the wreath, fasten off and weave in the tail of yarn along the back side of the wreath.

Continue on to Coat Hanger Bunny Ears.

Bernat Pipsqueak yarn being wrapped around round wire wreath frame.
Wrap the yarn around the yarn tails as you go.
Circular portion of bunny wreath being wrapped with fuzzy yarn.
Continue to wrap the yarn all the way around the wreath.
Bunny wreath being wrapped with bulky and fuzzy yarn.
Skip each of the bunny ears as you’re wrapping the yarn around the wreath.
Ends of fuzzy yarn being woven into the back of the crochet bunny wreath.
Weave in the yarn ends. Continue on to Coat Hanger Bunny Ears.
Bunny head wreath wrapped with white pipsqueak yarn.
The DIY Bunny Wreath Form with Coat Hanger Bunny Ears is now ready for bunny ears!

Coat Hanger Bunny Ears (Make 2)

Yarn Notes: 1 strand of Bernat Pipsqueak in white.

Row 1: With yarn & a 5.50 mm crochet hook, ch 4, hdc in the 2nd ch from your hook and in each ch across. Turn. (3 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, 2 hdc in the first st, hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the last st. Turn. (5 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, 2 hdc in the first st, hdc in each of the next 3 sts, 2 hdc in the last st. Turn. (7 sts)

Row 4: Ch 1, 2 hdc in the first st, hdc in each of the next 5 sts, 2 hdc in the last st. Turn. (9 sts)

Row 5: Ch 1, hdc in each st across. Turn. (9 sts)

Row 6: Ch 1, 2 hdc in the first st, hdc in each of the next 7 sts, 2 hdc in the last st. Turn. (11 sts)

Rows 7 – 10: Ch 1, hdc in each st across. Turn. (11 sts)

Row 11: Ch 1, skip the first st, hdc in each of the next 8 sts, skip the next st, hdc in the last st. Turn. (9 sts)

Row 12: Ch 1, hdc in each st across. Turn. (9 sts)

Row 13: Ch 1, skip the first st, hdc in each of the next 6 sts, skip the next st, hdc in the last st. Turn. (7 sts)

Rows 14 – 15: Ch 1, hdc in each st across. Turn. (7 sts)

Row 16: Ch 1, skip the first st, hdc in each of the next 4 sts, skip the next st, hdc in the last st. Turn. (5 sts)

Row 17: Ch 1, skip the first st, hdc in each of the next 2 sts, skip the next st, hdc in the last st. Turn. (3 sts)

Fasten off leaving a tail of yarn 2 – 3 times the perimeter around the ear. Make second crochet bunny ear, then continue on to Bunny Ear Assembly.

Bunny Ears measure approximately 3.75″ W x 7.5″ L.

Two crochet bunny ears laying next to bunny wreath form.
The photo above shows the two crocheted bunny ears for the DIY bunny wreath.

Bunny Ears Assembly

The tutorial photos below show crocheted bunny ears being attached to the coat hanger bunny ears. Follow the same steps for the Dollar Tree Wreath Bunny Ears.

Crochet bunny ear ready to attach to wire bunny wreath frame.
Position your bunny wreath form so that the Wrong Side is facing up. Place one crocheted bunny ear under the wire bunny ear as shown in the photo. Place Row 1 of the crochet bunny ear at the base of the wire bunny ear.
Yarn needle and white yarn whipstitch crochet bunny ear onto bunny wreath.
With a yarn needle and the tail of Pipsqueak yarn, attach the crocheted ear to the wire ear as shown in the photo above.
Crochet Easter bunny ear being attached to crochet bunny wreath.
After you’ve attached the entire bunny ear, weave in ends.
Bunny head with one bunny ear covered and the other wire ear showing.
This photo shows the Right Side of the bunny wreath after attaching one bunny ear and weaving in yarn tails.
Bunny wreath with coat hanger ears covered in yarn ready to embellish.
This photo shows the DIY Bunny Wreath Form & Bunny Ears covered.
Easter bunny wreath made with dollar tree bunny.
This photo shows the Dollar Tree Bunny Wreath Form & Ears covered.

If you’re making a bunny butt wreath, continue below to Crochet Bunny Feet. If you’re not adding bunny feet, scroll down to Wreath Embellishments.

Crochet bunny feet laying on floor waiting to be sewn together.
This photo shows one completed bunny foot and the pieces to make the second one.

Crochet Bunny Feet (Make 4)

Yarn Note: 1 strand of worsted weight yarn in White & 1 strand of Bernat Pipsqueak, held together and worked as one.

Row 1: With both strands of yarn held together as one & a 6.00mm crochet hook, begin with a magic ring, sl st into magic ring, ch 1, work 4 hdc into magic ring. Do not join. Pull yarn to tighten ring. Turn. (4 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in each st across. Turn. (4 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, 2 hdc in first st, hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 hdc in the last st. Turn. (6 sts)

Rows 4 – 6: Ch 1, hdc in each st across. Turn. (6 sts)

Row 7: Ch 2, 2dc-cl in the first st, ch 2, *sl st in each of the next 2 sts, ch 2, 2dc-cl in the same st as ch-2, ch 2, rep from *, then sl st in the last st. (3 bunny toes made)

Fasten off. Leave a tail of the Pipsqueak yarn on 2 of the bunny feet to whipstitch them together later. Approximate size: 3.75″ H x 3.25″ W. Continue on to Toes.

Bunny Toes (Make 6)

Yarn Notes: 1 strand of pink worsted weight yarn.

Rnd 1: With yarn & a 5.00mm crochet hook, ch 2, work 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with a sl st to 1st st. (8 sts)

Fasten off leaving a tail of yarn to sew onto foot. Using a yarn needle, sew 1 toe onto each toe of 2 of the feet. Continue on to Pads.

Pads (Make 2)

Yarn Notes: 1 strand of pink worsted weight yarn.

Rnd 1: With yarn & a 5.00mm crochet hook, ch 2, work 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with a sl st to 1st st. (8 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, *hdc in each of the next 3 sts, 3 hdc in the next st, rep from *. Join. (12 sts)

Fasten off leaving a tail of yarn to sew onto foot. Using a yarn needle, sew 1 pad onto 2 of the feet. Continue on to Feet Assembly.

Crocheted bunny feet being seamed.
Lightly stuff each bunny foot with scraps of yarn before you complete the seam.

Feet Assembly

Using a yarn needle and tail of Pipsqueak yarn, whipstitch together 1 plain foot and 1 foot with the toes and pads. Lightly stuff with scraps of yarn before completing the seam.

Weave in ends. Continue on to Finishing the Bunny Wreath below.

Two crochet bunny feet with pink toes and pads laying next to partially finished bunny wreath.
The photo above shows two completed and assembled bunny feet.

Finishing the Bunny Wreath

If you’re adding bunny feet and a fluffy pom pom tail like my DIY Bunny Wreath, follow the instructions below. If you’re adding flowers and a bow as in the Dollar Tree Bunny Wreath sample, continue below to Wreath Embellishments.

Easter bunny tail made with 2.5" yarn pom.
Make a 2.5″ yarn pom for the bunny tail. I used a 2.5″ Clover Pom Maker to make my fluffy bunny tail.
Yarn pom tail attached to crochet bunny wreath.
Attach the fluffy bunny tail to the bunny wreath as shown in the photo.
Crochet bunny wreath with bunny butt and bunny feet.
Position one bunny foot on each side of the bunny’s tail and use a yarn needle and either Pipsqueak or worsted weight yarn and attach each bunny foot to the yarn wrapped wreath.

Continue to Wreath Embellishments.

Bunny shaped wreath with crochet bunny feet and crochet bunny ears.
Two bunny wreaths are ready to be decorated.

Wreath Embellishments

Dollar Tree Easter decorations to embellish the crochet bunny.
This photo shows the variety of cute little embellishments from the Dollar Tree.
Small bunch of artificial flowers and two spools of ribbon from Wal-mart to embellish crochet bunny wreath.
I purchased these small flowers and satin ribbons from Wal-mart.

Adding a Floral Sprig

Small pink and peach flowers laying on crochet bunny wreath.
I cut apart the larger bouquet of flowers I purchased and rearranged them until I was happy with their size and layout.
Small bunch of flowers being wrapped with floral tape to hold them together.
I then used floral tape to attach them to each other.
Small sprig of flowers laying on top of crochet bunny wreath.
Next, I laid my new smaller bouquet on top of my crochet wreath.
Yarn needle and white yarn attaching small sprig of flowers to crochet wreath.
I then used a piece of pipsqueak yarn and a yarn needle and attached the flowers to the wreath.
Flowers attached to DIY bunny wreath.
Now it’s time for a bow!

2.5″ Wide Bow from Wired Dollar Tree Ribbon

Light blue 2.5" wide dollar tree ribbon bow.
I made a bow using an 18″ L piece of 2.5″ W wired ribbon that I purchased from the Dollar Tree.
Light blue 2.5" wide dollar tree ribbon bow with yarn to attach to wreath.
After creating the bow, I turned it over and with a yarn needle and piece of Pipsqueak yarn,
I added a tie to the back of the bow so that I could attach it to the bunny wreath.
Blue bow with yarn attached ready to be attached to crochet bunny wreath.
The bow is ready to be tied onto the wreath.
Wired blue ribbon bow laying on top of floral sprig to be attached to easter bunny wreath.
Position the bow on the bunny wreath and tie it on tightly.
Crochet bunny wreath with flowers and bow hanging on wood door.
Weave in ends. Lastly, trim the ends of the flower sprig and the bow.
Bunny wreath made with Dollar Tree bunny wreath form.
Your Dollar Tree Bunny Wreath is now complete!

6″ Wide Dollar Tree Deco Mesh Bow

For the purple bow on my DIY Bunny Wreath Form with Coat Hanger Bunny Ears, I used 6″ W decorative mesh from the Dollar Tree. I used approximately half of one roll for my bow.

If you’re unsure how to make a simple deco mesh bow, on YouTube search “Dollar Tree 6″ Wide Deco Mesh Bow”. You’ll find lots of great video tutorials.

As you can see in the photos below, I used a purple pipe cleaner to secure my deco mesh bow. If you don’t have pipe cleaners, you can use a piece of yarn.

I also used two pieces of 2″ W satin ribbon approximately 18″ L each.

Purple Dollar Tree deco mesh bow with two pieces of 2" wide satin ribbon.
This photo shows the deco mesh bow I made and the 2 pieces of 2″ W satin ribbon.
Two pieces of purple satin ribbon laying on crochet bunny wreath.
With the Right Side of the crochet bunny wreath facing you, lay the two pieces of satin ribbon across the top as shown. Make sure to lay them close to where you intend to attach deco mesh bow.
Deco mesh bow laying on top of satin ribbon before being secured.
Lay the deco mesh bow on top of the satin ribbon, wrap the pipe cleaner ends around to the back of the bunny wreath and twist the ends to secure the bow. Trim the ends of the pipe cleaner or stick them inside the wreath.
Crochet bunny wreath made with diy coat hanger bunny ears.
I had a few small flowers left from my Dollar Tree Bunny Wreath so I glued them in the center of my deco mesh bow. I also added a small carrot that I had purchased from the Dollar Tree.

Which Crochet Bunny Wreath is Your Favorite?

I’d love to hear from you! Let me know in the comments below which bunny wreath is your favorite.

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8 Comments

  1. These are adorable! My favorite is a combination of them both. I like the Dollar Tree wreath with the bunny butt embellishments.

  2. This season is actually not about the bunny, but about the Lamb, of God!
    I would like to see a lamb pattern, or maybe a cross one!
    God bless you!

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