This crochet bunny ear egg topper is a quick and playful Easter project that turns a simple egg into a festive decoration.
It's beginner-friendly, fast to make, and perfect for spring table settings or Easter baskets.
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If you enjoy small seasonal crochet projects, the crochet bunny ear egg topper is a fun one to try.
It's a simple little design that slips over the top of an egg, instantly turning it into a cute bunny for Easter or spring decorating.
This project works up quickly and doesn't require much yarn, which makes it a great stash-buster if you have small leftovers from other crochet projects.
The crochet bunny ear egg topper usually uses basic stitches and a small amount of shaping to create the soft bunny ears, giving the finished piece a playful look without being complicated.
They're especially nice for Easter tables.
A few crochet bunny ear egg toppers placed on decorated eggs can make a breakfast table feel extra festive, and they also work well tucked into Easter baskets or used as small handmade gifts.
Because they're so quick to make, it's easy to crochet several in different colors.
Soft pastel shades are perfect for spring, but bright colors or neutral tones can work just as well depending on the style you like.
Why You'll Love This Pattern
- A quick crochet bunny ear egg topper project you can finish in a short sitting
- Perfect for Easter and spring decorating
- Beginner-friendly stitches and construction
- Uses very little yarn, great for stash busting
- Easy to make several for a matching set
- A fun handmade detail for Easter baskets or table settings
- Small project that's satisfying to complete
Materials Needed
Yarn
#3 light milk cotton or cotton blend yarn with 12-13 Wraps Per Inch (WPI)*
- You will need about 0.25 ounces (7 grams) of yarn.
Hook
- 2.5 mm hook
Other
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
*Wraps per inch (WPI) - this is a measure of yarn thickness. To measure WPI, count how many times the yarn wraps around a ruler in one inch. There are more wraps for thinner yarn and fewer wraps for thicker yarn.
Skill Level
★★☆☆☆ - Beginner
This is a great evening crochet project. It took me about 30 minutes to make.
Yarn and Hook Information
You can use scrap yarn for this project, or any yarn type you'd like. Just remember to use an appropriate hook for the yarn you are using.
Stitches and Abbreviations - US Terms
- Ch - Chain
- St/s - Stitch/es
- Sc - Single Crochet
- Sl st - Slip Stitch
- FO - Fasten Off
- [ ] at the end of each row indicates how many stitches are needed in that row.
Gauge
Gauge is not too important.
Finished Size
The finished size of these crochet egg toppers is about 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter and 1 inch (2.5 cm) tall (not including the ear height).
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Instructions
Making the Hat Body
You will be working in continuous rounds.
Round 1: Make a magic ring, ch 1 (not a st), 6 sc into ring, pull tail tight to close ring. [6 sc].
Round 2: 2 sc in each st around. [12 sc].
Round 3: *1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat from * around. [18 sc].
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Round 4: 1 sc in each st around. [18 sc].
Round 5: *1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat from * around. [24 sc].
Round 6: *1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat from * around. [30 sc].
Rounds 7 - 8: 1 sc in each st around. [30 sc in each round].
Round 9: 1 sc in each st around, sl st into 1st sc to join. [30 sc].
Round 10: Ch1, 1 sl st in each st around, sl st into ch1 to join. Try to keep your sl sts loose and not too tight. FO, weaving in any ends [30 sts].
Making the ears
Make 2
You will be working in continuous rounds
Round 1: Make a magic ring, ch1 (not a st), 6 sc into ring, pull tail tight to close ring. [6 sc].
Round 2: *1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat from * around. [9 sc].
Rounds 3 - 8: 1 sc in each st around. [9 sc in each round].
Round 9: 1 sc in each st around, sl st into 1st sc to join. [9 sc].
Round 10: Fold your ear in half, joining the open ends, making sure that your hook and current stitch is on the right, then working through both layers, make 1 sl st in each st to join. FO and leaving a long tail for sewing. [4 sts].
Putting It Together
Sew the ears to the top of the hat on opposite sides.
Optional: Use some blush and a q-tip to add some pink to the inner part of the ears.
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Crochet Tips, Yarn Choices, and Color Inspiration
- Use cotton yarn if you want the topper to hold its shape well
- Keep stitches fairly snug so the topper fits neatly on the egg
- Try pastel shades like pink, yellow, mint, or lavender for spring
- Lightly shape the ears so they stand nicely
- Make a few at once if you're decorating a full table setting
Perfect Occasions to Use This Craft
- Easter breakfast or brunch tables
- Easter basket decorations
- Spring crochet crafts
- Handmade Easter gifts
- Seasonal table décor
FAQ
Yes, they work nicely on plastic eggs or decorative eggs for seasonal displays.
And if you have extra small eggs, you could hide them under these bunny egg toppers if you are doing an Easter egg hunt!
Cotton works well for structure, but acrylic yarn can also be used.
Many crocheters can finish one in around 20-30 minutes.
It is designed to fit standard chicken eggs, but the fit can vary slightly depending on your yarn and tension.
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