A bunny cross stitch reads as a rabbit because of its ears: make them a third of the motif’s height. Below are 19 designs for hoops, cards and gifts, each with DMC colours and a 14 ct size, so you can pick one in a minute.
Free bunny charts often arrive with no stitch count and a symbol key that blurs on print. You find the mistake on row forty. The evening is gone.
Quick answer: for a first spring hoop, pick a bunny under 60 stitches wide with five colours or fewer. Divide the width by 14 for inches on 14 ct aida: 56 stitches makes 4 inches. For a gift, take the tulip bunny or the name sampler.
Make the bunny’s ears a third of its height, then divide the stitch count by 14 to get the size on 14 ct aida.
What is a bunny cross stitch pattern?
A bunny cross stitch pattern is a counted chart that builds a rabbit from coloured symbols, one symbol per stitch. It states the width and height in stitches and lists DMC floss numbers.
Every kit in this row ships with fabric, sorted floss and a needle, so a bunny cross stitch hoop can start the day it arrives. Picked by rating and number of reviews, not by price.
Printed kits suit a first project, counted kits suit a stitcher who reads charts.
KRAFUN Animal Cross Stitch Keyring Kit for Kids Ages 7-13
KRAFUN Animal Cross Stitch Keyring Kit for Kids Ages 7-13
Dimensions Stamped Cross Stitch Baby Quilt 34" X 43"
Dimensions Stamped Cross Stitch Baby Quilt 34" X 43"
You divide the stitch count by 14 to know the size on 14 ct aida before you cut fabric. Simple bunnies use three to five colours. Portraits add shading and 15 or more.
How do you choose a cross stitch bunny pattern?
- Size in stitches. Check the stated count first. Free charts often skip it, and you run off the fabric.
- Number of DMC colours. Count the key. A “beginner” bunny with 18 shades is not a beginner chart.
- Readable symbols. Print one page in black and white. If two shades look alike, the fur goes muddy.
I run the same three checks on every chart I stitch, from bunnies to our star cross stitch designs.
1. Egg hunt bunny ornament
An egg hunt bunny ornament hangs on a twig tree on the Easter table. You can also tie it to a child’s basket handle as a keepsake tag.
The design shows a sitting white bunny holding one striped egg. A short grass line runs under its feet.
You need DMC blanc for the fur, 762 for shading, 3716 for the inner ear, 211 and 727 for the egg, and 703 for grass.
The chart runs 30 by 34 stitches, about 2.1 by 2.4 inches on 14 ct aida. Back it with felt.
The tricky spot is white on white. Blanc fur against 762 shadow is hard for you to see at night. I stitch it in daylight and mark the shadow squares first.
- Best for: beginners making a first Easter ornament
- Avoid for: stitching only in the evening under warm light
2. Bunny in a teacup
A bunny in a teacup belongs in a 4-inch hoop on the kitchen shelf from March to May. You can also give it to a friend who hosts spring brunch.
The design shows a small grey bunny peeking out of a blue floral cup, ears up, with a saucer below.
You need DMC 415 and 318 for the fur, 3716 for the ears, 3325 and 334 for the cup, and blanc for the saucer.
The chart is about 48 by 44 stitches, near 3.4 by 3.1 inches on 14 ct aida.
The tricky spot is the cup rim, where fur overlaps china in half stitches. Do it first. I stitch the rim line before the fur, so the bunny sits behind it.
- Best for: a kitchen hoop for a small space
- Avoid for: stitchers who dislike half stitches
3. Carrot cart Easter card
A bunny pulling a carrot cart fits the front of a 5 by 7 Easter card. You mount it behind an aperture and post it the week before Easter.
The design shows a brown bunny tugging a small wooden cart loaded with three carrots and a sprig of leaves.
You need DMC 3863 and 3864 for fur, 740 and 947 for carrots, 988 for tops, 839 for the cart and 310 for the eye.
It runs 60 by 38 stitches, about 4.3 by 2.7 inches on 14 ct aida. That clears a standard aperture.
The wheel is the tricky spot. Round wheels need quarter stitches on the curve. I backstitch the rim in 839 after the crosses, which hides any step you made.
- Best for: a handmade Easter card for a grandparent
- Avoid for: a card you must post this week
4. Nursery name sampler
A bunny name sampler is a baby shower gift that ends up on a nursery wall. You stitch the baby’s name and birth date under the bunny.
The design shows a seated bunny in the centre with a small daisy border and an open space for the name.
Keep it soft: DMC 3865 for fur, 822 for shading, 818 for cheeks, 3325 for the letters and 727 for daisies.
The stitched area is 84 by 100 stitches, 6 by about 7.1 inches on 14 ct aida. It suits an 8 by 10 frame.
The tricky spot is centring a name you chart yourself. I write the name on graph paper, count its width, and start from the middle letter.
- Best for: a baby shower gift with the name added
- Avoid for: a gift needed in under two weeks
5. One-colour bunny silhouette
A one-colour bunny silhouette is the quick gift you finish in an evening. You can frame it for a teacher’s desk or slip it into a spring card.
The design is a single side-view bunny, ears back, with a round tail left as bare fabric.
One colour carries it. Pick DMC 310 on white aida, or blanc on navy aida for a softer look.
The chart runs 40 by 36 stitches, under 3 by 2.6 inches on 14 ct aida. Full crosses only.
The tricky spot is the ear tip, which narrows to one stitch. If you start it wrong, the ear looks blunt. I count the tip from the head outward, never from the top.
- Best for: a last-minute gift for a teacher
- Avoid for: anyone who wants colour and shading
6. Floral wreath bunny for the front door
A floral wreath bunny fills a 6-inch hoop for the front door or a hallway wall through April. You swap it in when the winter hoop comes down.
The design shows a bunny head framed by a ring of pink peonies, white blossom and fern leaves.
You need DMC 3865 and 3024 for fur, 3354 and 3733 for peonies, blanc for blossom, and 3347 and 3346 for leaves.
It covers about 78 by 78 stitches, near 5.6 inches square on 14 ct aida, with 12 colours in total.
The tricky spot is the wreath ring. It must close evenly. I stitch the leaves at twelve, three, six and nine o’clock first, then fill the gaps you have left.
- Best for: intermediate stitchers decorating for spring
- Avoid for: a first project with a 12-colour key
7. Sleeping bunny on a crescent moon
A sleeping bunny on a crescent moon hangs over a crib or a toddler bed. You can also stitch it as a christening gift with the date in backstitch.
The design shows a curled bunny asleep on a pale yellow moon, with two small stars beside it.
You need DMC 3866 for fur, 3782 for shading, 3078 and 745 for the moon, 3753 for clouds and 413 for the closed eye.
The chart is about 56 by 64 stitches, 4 by 4.6 inches on 14 ct aida. You fit it in a 6-inch hoop.
The tricky spot is the closed eye, a single curved backstitch. Use one strand. I put it in last, after every cross is done.
- Best for: a nursery wall or christening gift
- Avoid for: a bright, bold kitchen display
8. Tulip bunny for Mother’s Day
A bunny with tulips is a Mother’s Day gift you can finish in two weekends. It sits well in a small frame on a bedside table.
The design shows a standing bunny holding three tulips, red, pink and yellow, tied with a green ribbon.
You need DMC 321, 3706 and 726 for the tulips, 3347 for stems, 3864 and 3790 for fur, and 702 for the ribbon.
It runs 50 by 70 stitches, about 3.6 by 5 inches on 14 ct aida. It is a portrait shape.
The tricky spot is the paws around the stems. Both cross in the same three rows. I stitch the stems first, then you lay the paws over them.
- Best for: a Mother’s Day gift for your mum
- Avoid for: a landscape frame or wide shelf
9. Lop-eared rabbit portrait
A lop-eared rabbit portrait is a gift for a friend who keeps a house rabbit. You can change the fur colours to match the real pet.
The design shows a head-and-shoulders lop with drooping ears, whiskers and a soft shadow under the chin.
The base palette is DMC 3864, 3863, 3862 and 3031 for brown fur, 3866 for highlights and 310 for the eye.
It runs 90 by 90 stitches, about 6.4 inches square on 14 ct aida. Expect 16 colours.
The tricky spot is confetti: single stitches of one colour scattered across the fur. If you carry thread across, it shows through. I park my threads instead.
- Best for: experienced stitchers making a pet portrait
- Avoid for: beginners or a gift due this month
Halfway through the list is a good moment to pick a kit for the next evening. These sets keep the colours already matched to the chart.
Check the fabric count on the listing before you buy, since 11, 14 and 16 count stitch up at different sizes.
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10. Bunny family border for the mantel
A bunny family border runs along a mantel shelf or a long frame above a sofa. You can also stitch it as the edge of a spring table runner.
The design shows five bunnies in a row, big to small, hopping between clumps of grass and daisies.
You need DMC 3024, 642 and 3866 for the bunnies, 3348 and 3347 for grass, and blanc and 725 for daisies.
It runs 196 by 32 stitches, 14 by 2.3 inches on 14 ct aida. You need a strip at least 20 inches long.
The tricky spot is spacing. A one-stitch slip at bunny two shows at bunny five. I tack a basting line every 28 stitches.
- Best for: a long mantel or shelf display
- Avoid for: a round hoop
11. Tall bunny bookmark
A bunny bookmark is the Easter gift for a reader, and it travels in a book all year. You can post it flat in a normal envelope.
The design shows a tall bunny on its hind legs, with a column of small flowers above its ears.
You need DMC 762 and 415 for fur, 3716 for ears, 211 and 554 for the flowers, and 988 for leaves.
It runs 24 by 84 stitches, about 1.7 by 6 inches on 14 ct aida. Leave two inches extra for backing.
The tricky spot is the back, which you will see on a bookmark. Skip knots. I weave each tail under three stitches and back it with felt.
- Best for: an Easter gift for a book lover
- Avoid for: stitchers who leave a messy back
12. April bunny under an umbrella
A bunny under an umbrella fits a monthly hoop rotation as the April piece. You can hang it by the front door through the rainy weeks.
The design shows a small bunny holding a yellow umbrella, with blue raindrops falling and one puddle below.
You need DMC 444 and 726 for the umbrella, 3866 and 822 for fur, 3755 for rain and 3325 for the puddle.
The chart is about 42 by 56 stitches, 3 by 4 inches on 14 ct aida. It suits a 5-inch hoop.
The tricky spot is the raindrops, single stitches with no pattern. You lose count fast. I mark each drop with a pencil dot on the chart as it goes in.
- Best for: a monthly hoop rotation in April
- Avoid for: an Easter-only display
13. Cottage garden bunny with a house
A cottage garden bunny suits a new-home gift or a framed kitchen piece in spring. You can add the house number on the door.
The design shows a bunny on a garden path in front of a white cottage with a red door and hollyhocks.
You need DMC blanc and 762 for walls, 321 for the door, 3354 and 3350 for hollyhocks, 3024 for the bunny and 3346 for hedges.
It covers 100 by 80 stitches, about 7.1 by 5.7 inches on 14 ct aida. Our house cross stitch patterns pair well with it.
The tricky spot is the roof line. I count it twice, because everything below lines up to it.
- Best for: a housewarming gift with the house number
- Avoid for: a quick weekend project
14. Bunny holding a heart
A bunny holding a heart works for a spring anniversary card or a small gift for someone you love. You can stitch initials inside the heart.
The design shows a white bunny hugging a big red heart, with tiny pink hearts floating around its ears.
You need DMC 321 and 815 for the heart, 3716 for small hearts, blanc and 762 for fur, and 310 for the eye.
It runs 44 by 46 stitches, about 3.1 by 3.3 inches on 14 ct aida. More heart motifs sit in our Valentines cross stitch patterns.
The tricky spot is the dip at the top of the heart. Get it wrong and it reads as a blob. I stitch the dip first.
- Best for: an anniversary gift for a partner
- Avoid for: a child’s Easter basket
15. Tiny bunny trio for Easter cards
A tiny bunny trio gives you three Easter cards from one chart, one for each neighbour or grandparent. You stitch all three on one strip, then cut.
The design shows three small bunnies: one sitting, one hopping and one holding an egg.
Use DMC 3865 and 3024 for fur, 3716 for ears and one egg colour each: 211, 3325 and 727.
Each bunny runs about 22 by 24 stitches, near 1.6 by 1.7 inches on 14 ct aida. Leave 20 stitches between motifs.
The tricky spot is cutting. Too little margin and the edges fray inside the card. I run fray check around each before you cut.
- Best for: a batch of Easter cards for neighbours
- Avoid for: one large statement hoop
16. Bunny under the stars on navy aida
A bunny under the stars makes a calm hoop for a bedroom shelf. You can give it to a child who is afraid of the dark.
The design shows a sitting bunny from behind, looking up at a sky of small stars and one bright star.
On navy aida you need DMC blanc and 3024 for the bunny, 3078 and 727 for stars, and 3756 for a faint glow.
It runs 50 by 60 stitches, about 3.6 by 4.3 inches on 14 ct aida. Navy hides the back threads too.
The tricky spot is counting holes on dark fabric. It strains your eyes. I lay a white towel on my lap so light shows through.
- Best for: a bedtime hoop for kids under 6
- Avoid for: stitching in low light
17. Folk-art bunny cushion
A folk-art bunny makes the front of a spring cushion for a reading chair. You can also frame it square for a Scandinavian-style shelf.
The design shows a stylised bunny in profile, filled with hearts and tulips, inside a diamond border.
Keep the palette to three: DMC 321 red, 498 for depth and 3865 cream. Two colours go on the border.
It runs 112 by 112 stitches, 8 inches square on 14 ct aida. You need a 12-inch cushion cover.
The tricky spot is symmetry. Folk designs mirror left to right, and one shift breaks the diamond. I stitch the border first, then fill inside it.
- Best for: a three-colour cushion for a reading chair
- Avoid for: anyone who wants soft, realistic fur
18. Bunny alphabet sampler
A bunny alphabet sampler is an heirloom for a long winter project, ready to hang by Easter. You can sign and date it in the bottom row.
The design shows a full A to Z alphabet in two rows, with bunnies, carrots and eggs filling the bands between.
It uses about 20 colours. Key ones are DMC 3865, 3024 and 642 for fur, 740 for carrots and 3347 for leaves.
It runs 150 by 200 stitches, about 10.7 by 14.3 inches on 14 ct aida. Cut your fabric at 17 by 21 inches.
The tricky spot is the long count between bands. I grid the aida every 10 stitches with removable thread.
- Best for: an advanced heirloom piece
- Avoid for: a first project or a quick gift
19. Egg basket bunny for the Easter table
A bunny with an egg basket is the Easter table centrepiece you stitch once and bring out every spring. You mount it in a stand-up frame.
The design shows a bunny beside a woven basket of five painted eggs, with grass around it.
You need DMC 3864 and 3790 for fur, 436 and 433 for the basket, and 3325, 211, 727, 3716 and 703 for eggs.
It runs 70 by 56 stitches, 5 by 4 inches on 14 ct aida. It fits a 5 by 7 frame.
The tricky spot is the basket weave, two browns in a checker. I stitch all the 436 squares first. Then you fill the gaps with 433.
- Best for: an Easter table display you reuse yearly
- Avoid for: a wall hoop
Pick a kit and stitch one of these bunny cross stitch ideas tonight. A complete kit saves the trip for floss and fabric.
Gift sets with two or three hoops work well for a stitching friend.
Louise Maelys 3 Set Colorful Bird Embroidery Kit for Beginners Gift
Louise Maelys 3 Set Colorful Bird Embroidery Kit for Beginners Gift
TINDTOP Hummingbird and Flower Embroidery Kit for Adults
TINDTOP Hummingbird and Flower Embroidery Kit for Adults
If it goes wrong
- The bunny runs off the fabric. You started off-centre. Fold the aida in four, mark the middle and start from the chart’s centre.
- The white fur disappears. Blanc on white aida has no contrast. Switch to cream aida or outline in 3024 backstitch.
- Two symbols look the same. Print the chart larger and highlight each colour before you start.
- The ears look stubby. You miscounted the tip rows. Unpick back to the head and recount.
- A DMC number is discontinued. Pick the nearest shade from a colour card before you stitch, not halfway.
Key takeaways
- Decide where the bunny will live before you choose a chart.
- Divide the stitch count by 14 for inches on 14 ct aida.
- Pick five colours or fewer for a first project.
- Make the ears a third of the motif’s height.
- Print the key in black and white before you buy floss.
When the free version isn’t enough
A free bunny chart gives you a picture and leaves the checking to you. A full kit takes that job away.
You get pre-cut 14 ct aida, floss sorted by DMC number and a chart with the count stated. Nothing to match.
For more gift pieces, see our house cross stitch ideas and Valentines gift kits.
Common questions
What size is a bunny cross stitch on 14 ct aida?
A bunny cross stitch on 14 ct aida measures its stitch count divided by 14. A 42-stitch bunny is 3 inches wide. Add 3 inches of fabric on every side for framing.
How many DMC colours does a beginner bunny need?
A beginner bunny needs three to five DMC colours: a fur shade, a shadow, an ear pink and one accent. More than eight colours usually means shading and confetti stitches.
Can I stitch a bunny on dark aida?
Yes, a bunny stitched on navy or black aida looks striking with blanc and grey fur. Counting is harder, so place a white cloth under the hoop to see the holes.
How long does a small bunny cross stitch take?
A small bunny of around 40 by 40 stitches takes most stitchers two to four evenings. A 150-stitch sampler can take two or three months.
What is the best way to frame a cross stitch bunny?
The easiest way to frame a cross stitch bunny is to leave it in its wooden hoop. Trim the fabric at the back and glue felt over it for a clean finish.
