This crochet balaclava with bunny ears is a charming and playful headpiece that adds a whimsical touch to staying snug. Perfect for both kids and adults, it features adorable ears poking up on top, giving you both warmth and a lighthearted look.
Crochet Balaclava Bunny Ears Tutorial
With a simple hook and yarn, you can make this cute accessory in your preferred colors, making it a hit for gifts or just to spruce up your own winter wardrobe.
Materials Needed
- Yarn
- Crochet hook
Creating the Bunny Ears
Start Knot and Initial Chain
- Make a starting knot: Loop the yarn and pull through to create a knot.
- Chain 7: This forms the base of your ear.
First Row
- Single Crochet Stitch: Wrap yarn around hook, insert into the first chain, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, and pull through two loops on hook.
- Repeat until you have 7 stitches across.
Complete 8 rows of 7 stitches each to form the base of the ear.
Increasing for Ear Shape
- Chain 3 at the end of the 8th row to start increasing.
- Turn your work and insert the hook into the first of the 3 chains you just made, then single crochet as before.
- Continue with this pattern for 5 rows, each time chaining 3 at the end of the row and single crocheting along for the increase.
Decreasing to Shape the Top of the Ear
Decrease over the next 7 rows to shape the ear's top:
- At the beginning of each row, skip 3 stitches and start your single crochet stitches from the 4th stitch. This action will gradually narrow the ear.
Finishing
- Create a border if desired by single crocheting around the ear's edges.
- Cut and secure the yarn once completed with the border.
- Attach the ears to the balaclava: Sew the bottom of the ears to your balaclava, ensuring they are positioned symmetrically.
- Hide yarn ends: Weave in the ends for a neat finish.
Final Touches
- Check for symmetry and adjust as necessary.
- Embellish or modify based on personal preference, like adjusting size or adding more rows for larger ears.
Credit
This post is featured by our amazingly talented knitter/ crocheter partner KIARA. The above video can help you learn about this pattern visually and make it easier for you to follow the amazing guide for achieving your desired results. If you wanna know more about Kiara. Here's a link to her Youtube channel ( Kiara'shooks )
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