Free knitting patterns for Easter bunnies, treat holders, lambs, chicks, baskets, eggs, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 4/13/25
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Free Patterns
Easter Lamb
Toy stuffie knitted flat on 2 needles and seamed. Size Height: 39 cm / 15.5”. Aran boucle weight yarn. Designed by Imogen Cooper and Birch Knits.
Rabbit Toys
May only be free for a limited time. Two color bunny stuffies knit flat on 2 straight knitting needles. Size 16.5cm/6½in long. DK weight yarn. Designed by Woman's Weekly.
Fairy Egg Baskets
Dainty little Easter baskets are the perfect size for miniature foiled eggs and for decorating an Easter tree. Each basket is worked flat in Moss Stitch. Size diamater 3cm / 1 inch. DK weight yarn. Designed by Needles & Pins.
Easter Egg Chicken
This hen treat holder is designed to lay a Cadbury’s cream egg or other egg treat. Knit flat and seamed. Video tutorial included. DK weight yarn. Designed by The Knit Guru.
Chick Easter Cover
Quick and easy treat holder designed to hold a Cadbury’s cream egg or something similar. Knit flat in garter stitch. DK weight yarn. Designed by Donna flo.
Rabbits and Easter Eggs
Pocket-sized Easter bunny toys with options for two different outfits and knit eggs. Perfect for Easter baskets! Size: Rabbits: 14 cm / 5 1/2 in. Easter Eggs: 5.5 cm / 2 1/8 in. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Mou Mou Knits.
Bertie Bunny
Easter bunny with floppy ears knit flat on 2 needles and seamed. Size: 59 cm / 23.5”. DK weight yarn. Designed by Ann Franklin.
Easter Chick Treat Holder
Toy stuffie with optional front pouch to hold chocolate eggs or other treats. Knitted flat on 2 needles and seamed. Size Height: 29 cm / 11.5”. DK weight yarn. Designed by Imogen Cooper and Frederica Patmore.
More Free Patterns
Cotton Tails Pillow
Easter themed cushion cover with silhouettes of bunny rabbits with pompom tails. Worsted weight yarn. Web pattern is free. Designed by Rachel Alford. A kit is also available.
Felted Easter Eggs Easter Decorations
Easier and cheaper than dying real eggs and they last longer! These Easter decorations are knit flat and are great for using up leftover Aran weight yarn. Designed by Claire Fairall Designs. A kit is also available.
Easter Joy Cup Cosy
Mug and cup sleeves decorated with either Easter bunnies or Easter eggs. Designed to fit a travel mug or cup measuring 24-26cms in circumference. DK weight yarn. Designed by Pattern Knits.
Bunny Rabbit
Designed for cuddling this adorable bunny toy features floppy legs and arms. Size diamater 35cm / 14 inches. DK weight yarn. Designed by Crossmanknits.
Shula the Sheep
Lamb toy knit with bramble stitch for its woolly coat and garter stitch for head, legs, tail, ears, and eyes. Knit flat on 2 needles and seamed. There's no size listed in the pattern but based on clues in the instruction I'm guessing about 12 cm / 5”. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Ann Franklin.
Mini Easter Baskets
Adorable mini baskets that are perfect for egg hunts and for holding treats like chocolate eggs. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Melissa Kozak.
Bee Creme Egg Covers
Easter treat holder knit flat to hold Cadbury chocolate eggs and similar treats. DK weight yarn. Designed by marianna mel.
Easter Appliques
These decorations in the form of two bunnies, lamb, and chick can be used as coasters, bunting, appliques, and more. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Simplytoys13.
Patterns for Purchase
Rabbit And Chick In Basket
Bunny and chick toys in their own basketweave tote covered in knit flowers. Knit flat. Size Basket 10cm/4in high. Toys 10cm/4in tall. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Woman's Weekly.
Happy Easter Set
Knitting patterns for bunny, lamb, chicks, mini eggs and basket. All parts are knitted flat and sewn up at the end. Finished size: Lamb 13cm/5 inches, Bunny 14.5cm / 6 inches, Chick 7cm / 3 inches. Designed by Sachiyo Ishii.
Easter Animals Basket Treat Holders
Easter chocolate egg holders including chick, bunny, sheep, pig and a cow. Designed by Knitclick.
Easter Lamb
Cute little lamb complete with its very own sweater! DK weight yarn. Designed by nicolaluke.
Easter Bunny with Colorful Eggshell
Bunny stuffy with Easter egg bottom. All pieces are knitted flat and sew seams. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by DaraBoutiqueStudio.
Berit Bunny
Mini bunny in an egg-shaped bed cuddling a carrot under a blanket. Designed by Heidi Bang.
