Knit a Bunny from a Square from my easy knitting pattern! From just a knitted square, you will enjoy making a stuffed softie animal shape of a rabbit. Keep reading to get easy written steps with photos, along with my fun step-by-step video lesson, and get hopping on making cute little rabbit friends.

knitted bunny softie in garter stitch with blue yarn

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Knitting Supplies

These little cuties are quick-knit gift favorites for beginning knitters and one of my most popular projects.

Yarn in any weight, fiber, & color of your choice (I used worsted weight yarn)
Poly-fill, or any stuffing of your choice
2 Straight Knitting Needles or Circulars 7 US / 4.5 mm
Tapestry Needle
Scissors

Knitting supplies of light blue yarn color, knitting needles, scissors, and a tapestry needle.

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“Thank you!! I finally have found a reason to keep knitting! These are adorable and would make great gifts, plus they take so much less time than a scarf or a sweater would have. I can’t wait to make one!”

Kayla D.

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Knitting Instructions

After knitting a square swatch in any easy knit stitch pattern of your choice, begin to shape it easily into this adorable friend.

STEP 1: Cast On 30 Stitches

To begin, we will cast on any number of stitches you choose!
In this example shown, I am casting on 30 stitches with size 7 US knitting needles and worsted weight yarn.

Casting on knitted stitches to begin garter square swatch for bunny.

STEP 2: Knit a Square in the Garter Stitch

Knit your piece in the Garter Knit Stitch Pattern until your piece is a perfect square.
The Garter Stitch is simply knitting the Knit Stitch every single row.
The easiest way to determine when you have knitted an equally-sided square is to match up your corners.
Then, it’s time to bind off.

A knitted square in the garter stitch pattern with yarn.

STEP 3: Stitch a Triangle for the Head

Loosely stitch a triangle shape using yarn and our tapestry needle.
First, we will stitch across our piece in the middle.
Then, form a triangle.
With both of our yarn ends on the side of our piece, place a ball of stuffing.

Stitching a triangle and cinching up the knitted bunny head.

STEP 4: Cinch Stitches for Bunny Head

Cinch up the head and ears are immediately formed, too!
Then, just stitch up the back, add more filling, then stitch the entire body up.

Bunny shape from a knitted square after cinching up the head.

Stitching up the back of the knitted bunny with yarn and a tapestry needle.

STEP 5: Embroider a Face (optional)

Add extra personality by embroidering a face in any colors and features you choose.
I am stitching eyes, a nose, and whiskers.

Embroidering a bunny face with yarn and a tapestry needle.

STEP 6: Make a Pom-Pom Tail

Finish your softie with a little pompom for its tail.
You may simply wind yarn around a fork to make mini pom-poms.
My video tutorial shows you exactly how to quickly make this adorable finishing touch.

Want another interesting texture? If you’re feeling extra creative, you may wish to try any other easy knit and purl stitch pattern of your choice.

Bunny Softies with 6 Different Free Bunny Knit Stitch Patterns and video tutorial by Studio Knit

Front face of the knitted bunny from a square.

Knitting Techniques

Need to brush up or learn a new technique? Check out my entire library of Knitting Techniques to help you along as you knit up this project. If you’re new to knitting, you’ll love my Absolute Beginners Knitting Series!

How to Cast On Without a Slip Knot or Slip Knot
Cast On
K = Knit Stitch
Cast Off
Weave-in Yarn Ends

Knitting process with needles, hands, and yarn to create the Bunny from a Square pattern.

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Printable Knitting Instructions

Printable Knitting Pattern

Learn how to easily knit a bunny with this fun quick knit pattern.

Makes: Bunny from a Square

Active Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour

Difficulty: Experienced Beginner

Materials

Yarn - 42 yards of Worsted Weight in any fiber and colors of your choice

Tools

Knitting Needles - Size 7 US straight needles
Tapestry Needle
Scissors

Instructions

STEP 1: Cast On Stitches
To begin, we will cast on any number of stitches you choose! In this example shown, I am casting on 30 stitches with size 7 US knitting needles and worsted weight yarn.
STEP 2: Knit a Square in the Garter Stitch
Knit your piece in the Garter Knit Stitch Pattern until your piece is a perfect square. The Garter Stitch is simply knitting the Knit Stitch every single row. The easiest way to determine when you have knitted an equally-sided square is to match up your corners. Then, it’s time to bind off.
STEP 3: Stitch a Triangle for the Bunny Head
Loosely stitch a triangle shape using yarn and our tapestry needle. First, we will stitch all the way across our piece in the middle. Then, form a triangle. With both of our yarn ends on the side of our piece, place a ball of stuffing.
STEP 4: Cinch Stitches for Bunny Head
Cinch up your bunny! Your bunny’s head and ears are immediately formed! Too cool! Then, just stitch up the back.
STEP 5: Embroider a Bunny Face (optional)
Give your bunny extra personality by embroidering a face in any colors and features you chose. I am adding eyes, a nose, and whiskers.
STEP 6: Make a Pom-Pom Tail
Finish your bunny with a little pompom for its tail. I like just winding yarn around a fork to make mini pom-poms.

Notes

KNITTING TECHNIQUES to Knit a Bunny from a Square

Slip Knot
Cast On Long Tail Method
Knit Stitch
Garter Stitch
Bind Off

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