
These cute little cabled bunnies were inspired by a knit pattern I found on Pinterest. (you can find it HERE). Immediately when I saw it I thought, hey I wonder if I could crochet that. It took a little trial and error to get it just right but it all finally worked out.
These little squares would be great for a baby blanket, an Easter project or anything else you can think of! I have also included instructions after the pattern on how to crochet these bunnies in rows.
This pattern is definitely not for a beginner but I have included a photo tutorial on how to work 1 bunny. A few weeks ago I put together a beginner’s guide to crochet cables you can check out if you need some tips!
I chose to use Lion Brand Wool-Ease worsted weight yarn for this square. I wanted something light with a little bounce to it. This is the color Blush Heather and I think it’s my new favorite pink! My advice if you are substituting yarns is to pick something a little on the thinner worsted weight side. If you want to use something like Vanna’s choice or Red Heart Super Saver I would recommend going up at least a hook size (take note this will affect your square size!)

Materials
- Lion Brand Wool-Ease 3oz/197yds, 80% Acrylic/20% wool or similar #4 worsted weight yarn
- 5mm/H Crochet Hook – I love my Streamline Swirls from Furls!
- Needle to weave in ends
- Scissors
Gauge and Sizing
- Gauge: 7 sts x 6 rows in hdc
- Finished Square: 8.5 x 8.5 inches
Abbreviations
- I use US Terminology
- Ch(s): chain(s)
- Hdc: half double crochet
- St(s): stitch(es)
- Pc: popcorn
- Fptr: front post treble crochet
- Fpdtr: front post double treble crochet
- Fpdtr2tog: Front post double treble crochet 2 stitches together
- BLO: back loop only
- FLO: front loop only
Special Stitches
- Popcorn (pc): Work 5 dc in stitch indicated. After last dc remove hook and insert through both loops of 1st dc, grab loop of last dc and pull through.
- Front Post Treble Crochet (fptr): Yo (yarnover) x2, insert around stitch indicated from front to back to front, (yo, pull through 2 loops) 3 times.
- Front post double treble crochet (Fpdtr): Yo 3 times, insert hook around stitch indicated from front to back to front, (yo pull through 2 loops) 4 times.
- Front post double treble 2 together (Fpdtr2tog): Yo 3 times, insert hook around stitch indicated from front to back to front, (yo pull through 2 loops) 3 times. 2 loops left on hook. Yo 3 times, insert hook around next indicated stitch from front to back to front, (yo pull through 2 loops) 3 times. 3 loops left on hook. Yo pull through all loops.
Notes
- Ch 1 does not count as a stitch
- Keep your tension loose and even when working the post stitches
- All post stitches are worked around the sts 2 rows below
- If you need more help with crocheting cables check out this post HERE.
- If you would like to use this pattern in rows rather than squares there are some helpful tips after the pattern
- Each row will have 27 stitches.
Pattern
Ch 28 to start
Row 1: Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn (27 )
Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in same st as ch 1 and in next 3 sts, Pc in next, *hdc 8, pc in next repeat from * 1 more time. Hdc in last 4 sts. Turn
Row 3: Ch 1, hdc in 2nd st from hook and in each st across, turn

**Please take note, I must have been napping and crocheting and taking pictures at the same time because I failed to give this poor sweet bunny a tail, don’t be like me, give your bunny a tail. Also I seamed to have skipped row 1. Send coffee.
Row 4: Ch 1, hdc in same st as ch 1. * Fptr around next 3 sts 2 rows below (row 2). Hdc in next, Fptr around next 3 sts 2 rows below, hdc in next 2. Repeat from * 1 more time. Fptr around next 3 sts 2 rows below. Hdc in next, Fptr around next 3 sts 2 rows below, hdc in last. Turn
Row 5: Ch 1, hdc in same st as ch 1 and in each st across. turn.

Row 6: Ch 1, hdc in same st as ch 1. *Fptr around next 3 fptc’s from row 4, hdc in next, Fptr around next 3 fptc from row 4, hdc in next 2. Repeat from * 1 more time. Fptr around next 3 fptc from row 4. Hdc in next, Fptr around next 3 fptc from row 4, hdc in last. Turn
Row 7: Ch 1, hdc in same st as ch 1 and in each st across. Turn.

Row 8: Ch 1, Hdc in same st as ch 1, *Skip 4 sts, Fpdtr around next 3 fptc’s from row 6, Hdc in last skipped st. Working behind the Fpdtr sts you just made, Fpdtr around the 3 skipped fptc’s from row 6. Hdc in next 2 sts. Repeat from * 1 more time. Skip 4 sts, Fpdtr around next 3 fptc’s from row 6, Hdc in last skipped st. Working behind the Fpdtr sts you just made, Fpdtr around the 3 skipped fptc’s from row 6. Hdc in last. Turn.
Row 9: Ch 1, hdc in same st as ch2 and in each st across. Turn.

Row 10: Ch 1, hdc in same st as ch 1 and in next. *Skip 3 sts. Fpdtr around next fpdtr from row 8, Fpdtr2tog over next 2 fpdtr. Hdc in last skipped st. Working behind the fpdtr and fpdtr2tog you just made, Fpdtr around 1st skipped fpdtr from row 8, Fpdtr2tog over next 2 fpdtr. Hdc in next 4 sts. Repeat from * 1 more time. Skip 3 sts. Fpdtr around next fpdtr from row 8, Fpdtr2tog over next 2 fpdtr. Hdc in last skipped st. Working behind the fpdtr and fpdtr2tog you just made, Fpdtr around 1st skipped fpdtr from row 8, Fpdtr2tog over next 2 fpdtr. Hdc in last 2 sts. Turn
Row 11: Ch 1, hdc in same st as ch 1 and in each st across. Turn.

Row 12: Ch 1, hdc in same st as ch 1 and in next st. *Fpdtr2tog over next Fpdtr and fpdtr2tog from row 10, hdc in next 3 sts. Fpdtr2tog over next fpdtr2tog and fpdtr. Hdc in next 4. Repeat from * 1 more time. Fpdtr2tog over next Fpdtr and fpdtr2tog from row 10, hdc in next 3 sts. Fpdtr2tog over next fpdtr2tog and fpdtr. Hdc in last 2 sts. Turn.
Row 13: Ch 1, hdc in same st as ch 1 and in each st across. Turn.
Row 14-23: Ch 1, hdc in same st as chain 1. *Working in BLO, hdc in next. Working in FLO, hdc in next. Repeat from * across until 1 st remains. Hdc in last st. Turn.
Turn after last row, Ch 1, sc in same st as ch 1 and evenly around, placing 3 sc in each corner. End with 2 sc in same st as ch 1. join with sl st. weave in ends.
You might have noticed rows 14-23 use the Back and Front Loop Half Double Crochet!
Sizing options
If you would like to work this square pattern in rows chain a multiple of 9 + 1. And repeat all the rows.
If you would like to work only the cable bunny portion in rows chain a multiple of 9 +1 and repeat row 1-13.
If you choose to do either of these things take now where it says “repeat from * x amount of times” may have to be modified to accommodate your row length.
If you liked these cables check out these other free patterns!
Hearts Entwined Scarf | Honeycomb Cable Beanie | Mackinac Beanie
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Hello, can you explain row 10 better? I and a friend have tried this pattern several times and neither of us have had success at row 10.
I think I will try this around a hat.
Having a problem with row 8
Skip 4 sts…
Hdc in last skipped stitch ( is this the 4th skipped stitch or 1st?)
Working behind the fpdtr sts you just made, fpdtr around the 3 skipped fptc’s from row 6 ?
Same problem here but I see you never got a response. I’ve done lots of crocheted cabling before but cannot get this row!
I had trouble with the hdc in last skipped stitch too. I think it means the hdc that is above the tail – the single hdc between the two sets of 3 fpdc.
Has anyone gotten an explanation for row 8? I’m having such a hard time figuring out what the end product is supposed to look like. Is there a video out there that we can follow to better follow the pattern?
This is so adorable. Can you tell me how big the square is with your recommended yarn?
Apologies, I just saw that you list the size.
Lovely idea and lovely pattern. I will give it a try. Thank you for sharing 🙂
How lovely!!! Cables are such a favorite and so creatively used to make sweet little bunnies!!!!! Thank you so much for generously posting this pattern for free!!! It is spring delightful!!
So cute! And your timing is perfect. I was just contemplating yesterday how I might use cables to enhance a project I’m working on. And now I know. Thank you for the pattern and the inspiration!