Crochet Easter Egg Pattern
Have a simple homemade Easter this year by making your own Easter eggs with my Crochet Easter Egg Pattern. A gradual number of increases and decreases give this crochet egg its shape.
Materials
- Scrap yarn
- 3.5mm hook
- Tapestry needle
- Polyfill
Abbreviations (US terms)
- ch = Chain
- sc = Single crochet
- inc = Increase
- dec = Decrease
Notes
- Yarn: For these crochet eggs, I used scrap yarn, making this project an excellent way to use up any leftover yarn you may have! Since the eggs are small and don’t require much yarn, it’s a perfect opportunity to repurpose those scraps that are too small for other projects.
- Hook Size: In terms of hook size, I used a 3.5mm hook to achieve a tighter stitch and a neat finish. However, if you’d like to create larger eggs, feel free to switch to a larger hook while following the same pattern. Adjusting the hook size will give you more flexibility to make eggs in different sizes, whether you want a bigger or smaller look.
- Finished Size: The finished egg size is approximately 3 inches tall, which makes it just the right size for an Easter decoration or a fun, miniature gift. The small size is also great for adding details like faces or accessories without overwhelming the design. No matter how you choose to customize your crochet eggs, this pattern is versatile and fun to make, whether you're using scraps or planning a specific color scheme.
Instructions
- This crochet Easter egg pattern is made in the round.
- Round 1: Ch x2 and then in the second ch from the hook sc x6. (6)
- Round 2: Inc in every stitch (12).
- Round 3: Sc in every stitch (12).
- Round 4: Inc, sc and then repeat. (18).
- Round 5: Sc in every stitch (18).
- Round 6: Inc, sc x5 and then repeat. (21).
- Round 7: Sc in every stitch (21)
- Round 8: Inc, sc x6 and then repeat. (24).
- Round 9: Inc, sc x7 and then repeat. (27).
- Round 10-12: Sc in every stitch (27).
- Round 13: Dec, sc x7 and then repeat. (24).
- Round 14: Dec, sc x2 and then repeat. (18). Stuff the egg if you haven't already.
- Round 15: Dec, sc and then repeat. (12).
- Round 16: Dec and then repeat. (6). Fasten the yarn off and sew the egg shut. Then weave in any ends.
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