ER 27: Working in BLO, sl st across (5). Attach to sts 16 and 17 of Row 11 with a Slst2TOG. Ch 1 and turn. Work in a k2p2 ribbing (k2p2 across) for 4 rows. slipping the 1 st on each row flat portion for a 1 stitch salvage edge. End after completing a wrong side row. ER 43: Working in BLO, sl st across (5). Attach to sts 26 and 27 of Row 11 with a Slst2TOG. Ch 1 and turn. Take the last tie that you crocheted and flip it over to that lies smoothly against the brim rows. Use a yarn needle and your yarn end to stitch the last stitch to the top of the brim rows and then weave in your end. Weave in the end at the center of the crown rows. ER 59: Working in BLO, sl st across (5). Attach to sts 36 and 37 of Row 11 with a Slst2TOG. Ch 1 and turn.

Finishing Row Continued: Rotate your work so that you can work down the other side of the previous rows. Work 1 SC into the side of each row. Fasten off leaving a 10 inch yarn end for sewing. Work in a k2p2 ribbing (k2p2 across) for 4 rows. slipping the 1 flat portion for a 1 stitch salvage edge. Next row – sl1, k2tog, knit across (49sts) Finishing Row: CH1, rotate your work so that you can work down the side of the previous rows. Work 1 SC into the side of each row. Work 1 SC into the same CH that row 1 was worked into, CH1, Work another SC into the same CH row 1 was worked into. Work in a k2p2 ribbing (k2p2 across) for 5 rows. slipping the 1 flat portion for a 1 stitch salvage edge. Next row – sl1, k2tog, knit across (63sts) You will now be working rows perpendicular to the bonnet. This will create the ribbed edging. These rows will be referred to as Edging Rows (ER). In the following instruction I will be referencing a sl st to attach to Row 11. This refers to Row 11 of the bonnet.

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For Large Baby size bonnet, repeat Side row 2 until you have a total of 13 side rows and 18 rows total for your project.

For Child size bonnet, repeat Side row 2 until you have a total of 16 side rows and 22 rows total for your project. Part 3: Brim Rows Be sure to ALWAYS supervise toddlers and younger kids while they're crafting. Small items like googly eyes and pipe cleaners can easily find their way into a child's mouth, so keep a careful eye on them to reduce the risk of choking. ER 60-71: Repeat ER 2 and ER 3, attaching to sts 38-42 in Row 11 as you go. At the end of ER 71, attach with a sl st to st 42 of Row 11. Ch 1 and turn. Continue on to finishing instructions. For Small Baby size bonnet, repeat Side row 2 until you have a total of 7 side rows and 10 rows total for your project. These Easter bonnets can also be kept for next year, to be used again or used as decoration. How much does it cost to do Easter crafts with the kids?Cut 6 pieces of yarn 30ins long. Use 3 pieces per side. Using a crochet hook, fold 3 piece in half and pull from the center a loop though the corner of the bonnet. Pull the ends through that loop to fasten. Braid and tie off. ER 35: Working in BLO, sl st across (5). Attach to sts 21 and 22 of Row 11 with a Slst2TOG. Ch 1 and turn. To place your ears, start by folding the bonnet so that it lays flat. We will place the ears into the very center of the side rows and so many inches below the fold on the bonnet. (See the photo below). How far down you sew the ears will depend on the size of bonnet you are making.

Now your Crochet Bunny Bonnet is complete and ready to be enjoyed. They work up fast and make a great gift. Let’s Be Friends Last Row continued: Rotate your work until you can work into the other side of the side rows. Work 1 SC into the side of each side row, Work 2 SC into the side of each Brim row. CH 31. SC into second CH from the hook. SC into the next 29 CH.Work in a k2p2 ribbing (k2p2 across) for 5 rows. slipping the 1 flat portion for a 1 stitch salvage edge. This time of year was always my busiest time of year in my etsy shop. Why? Bunny Bonnets. I sold a couple thousand bunny bonnets over the decade my etsy shop was open. By April I LOATHED bunnies. I’m not going to lie, I’m so happy I don’t have to spend 14 hours a day making the same thing over and over and over again this spring. But I may make a bunny bonnet just for my own baby because next year she’ll probably be too big for one. *wipes tear* Brim Row 2: CH2, turn, DC in first ST, FPDC into next ST, *BPDC into next ST, FPDC into next ST,* repeat from *to* until only one ST remains. DC in last ST. Brim Row 3: CH2, turn, DC in first ST, BPDC into next ST, *FPDC into next ST, BPDC into next ST,* repeat from *to* until only one ST remains. DC in last ST. Brim Row 4: CH2, turn, DC in first ST, FPDC into next ST, *BPDC into next ST, FPDC into next ST,* repeat from *to* until only one ST remains. DC in last ST.