Crochet a Bunny Face Over a Polystyrene Egg in Just Two Hours

This sweet crocheted cover transforms a polystyrene egg into an adorable bunny decoration. You'll work the body in brown and white, add safety eyes, a tiny flower detail in yellow and pink, and two floppy ears. The finished piece stands 4.5 inches tall and makes a charming Easter keepsake. It's simple enough for beginners and results in something you'll want to keep forever.

Why Makers Love This

✔ Perfect for Beginners — The whole project uses single crochet increases and decreases. If you know basic crochet, you can make this.

✔ A Decoration That Lasts — Crocheted over a polystyrene egg, this bunny is sturdy and reusable. It comes back out of the box every Easter.

✔ Four Colors, One Cohesive Result — Brown, white, yellow, and pink work together beautifully. Each color has a specific job and nothing feels random.

✔ Adorable Details That Delight — Safety eyes, a sewn nose, pink accents, and a crocheted flower make this bunny feel fully finished and full of character.

✔ Fast and Rewarding — Two hours from start to finish. A great confidence builder for newer crocheters ready to try something with multiple parts.

What Makes This Better?

✔ Worked Over a Form — The polystyrene egg holds the shape perfectly as you crochet. No stuffing needed — the form does the work.

✔ Color Change for the Body — Brown transitions to white partway up the body for a natural, layered bunny look. The switch is easy and clean.

✔ Crocheted Flower Accent — A tiny five-petal flower in yellow and white is made separately and sewn on. It adds a sweet spring touch.

✔ Ears Worked in the Round — Bunny ears are crocheted as tubes, tapered at the top, and sewn into place. They hold their shape well.

✔ Safety Eyes for a Finished Look — Plastic safety eyes click in securely and give the bunny a friendly, expressive face that brings the whole project together.

Picture Yourself…

Picture this little bunny sitting on your Easter table next to a candle. It's 4.5 inches of pure handmade charm. Every guest who spots it leans in for a closer look. Every child in the room wants to hold it.

Product Details

Skill Level: Beginner

Time: About 2 hours

Finished Size: 4.5 inches long

Yarn: Pear Frost (50% Cotton, 50% Acrylic)

Colors Used: Brown (A), White (B), Yellow (C), Pink (D)

Tools: US D-3 (3.00 mm) crochet hook, polystyrene egg, safety eyes, tapestry needle, scissors

Techniques: Magic ring, rounds in the round, single crochet increases and decreases, color change, ears worked in the round, surface embroidery for nose

Bonus Tip

Insert the polystyrene egg into the cover before you close the final rounds. It's much easier to fit the form in while you still have open stitches.

One egg. One afternoon. One bunny you'll treasure every Easter. Hook It, Loop It, Love It — Add to Cart!