Get ready to welcome spring with the Wheat Stitch Easter Bunny Basket! This charming new pattern features the beautifully textured 4-row repeat Wheat Stitch, making it both simple and fun to create. We’ll start by crafting a sturdy basket bottom in the round. Then, we’ll make the basket body in rows with a fold-over edge for added stability. We’ll end by adding the cutest finishing touches—adorable bunny ears, a fluffy tail, and a sturdy handle. Whether you go for soft pastels, bold brights, or classic neutrals, this basket will look amazing in any color. Perfect for all ages, it’s a delightful way to add handmade charm to Easter celebrations!

We’ll begin this Easter basket by crocheting the bottom first and setting it aside. Next, we’ll create the body piece, which folds over to form a double layer—perfect for added structure. After that, we’ll crochet the ears, handle, and bunny tail. If you’d like to reinforce your basket, we’ll do that just before adding the finishing touches during assembly.

A video tutorial is included with the pattern.

CROCHET HOOK:
J (6.0mm) - or size to meet gauge

NOTIONS:
Removable Stitch Markers (5)
Yarn Needle to weave in ends
Scissors
Large Pompom Maker
16 Gauge Copper Wire
Round Nose Pliers/Wire Cutters
Optional: Plastic Canvas
Optional: Sewing Clips
Optional Wooden Circles For A Flat Sturdy Bottom: 10 inch

YARN:
Lion Brand Hue & Me
80% Acrylic, 20% Wool, 137yds/125g

OR

Mary Maxim Titan
100% Acrylic, 80yds/85g
Weight: 5 Bulky

YARDAGE:
360 yds main color, 3 Skeins
70 yds accent color, 1 Skein
Yardage based off Lion Brand Hue & Me. Yarn substitutions may change yardage.

YARN SUBSTITUTIONS:
Lion Brand Thick & Quick
80% Acrylic, 20% Wool, 106yds/170g

WeCrochet Brava Bulky
100% Premium Acrylic, 136yds/100g

ABBREVIATIONS:
blo - back loop only
ch(s) - chain(s)
dc - double crochet
hdc - half double crochet
RS - right side
sc - single crochet
sl st - slip stitch
st(s) - stitch(es)
Stsc - Stacked Single Crochet
WS - wrong side

GAUGE:
12 sts and 10 rows = 4” by 4” in stitch pattern repeat Rows 3-6, not blocked.

Not sure what gauge is? Check out this blog post: What Is Crochet Gauge and How To Fix It

SIZES:
One Size

SKILL LEVEL:
Advanced Beginner

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