Crochet Easter Eggs and Mini Baskets for a Joyful Celebration

Crochet Easter eggs are a delightful and charming addition to any Easter celebration! With their intricate designs and vibrant colors, these handmade creations bring a touch of cozy nostalgia to the holiday festivities. Whether displayed in a decorative basket or used as unique Easter decorations, crochet eggs add a special touch of warmth and creativity. Crafting these adorable eggs can be a fun and rewarding project for crafters of all skill levels, making them a perfect way to spread Easter joy with friends and family. So, grab your yarn and hooks, and get ready to crochet your way to a hoppy Easter full of handmade charm!

Materials

To get started, you will need the following materials:

• Cotton Crochet Yarn (color used: beige #42, green #32, pink #02, blue #11)
• Crochet Kit (3.0 mm/5.0mm Hook + Yarn Needle + Yarn Snips + Stitch Markers)
• Stuffings

Step by Step Instructions

This crochet tutorial is divided into two sections:

Easter Egg – The classic Easter egg crochet pattern.

Mini Easter Basket – A mini crochet Easter basket to hold your eggs.

Easter Egg

Let’s start with the egg! Grab your 3.0 mm hook for this part.

Instructions:

1. MR, 8 SC
2. 4 (SC, V)
3. 4 (SC, V, SC)
4. 4 (3 SC, V)
5. 20 SC
6. 4 (2 SC, V, 2 SC)
7. TO 11: 24 SC
8. 6 (2 SC, A)
9. 6 (SC, A)
10. 6 A

I am going for a pastel colour theme, but feel free to switch up the colours to match your Easter decor!

Mini Easter Basket

To display your crochet Easter eggs, we will create a cute little basket. You can make two versions — one with a handle and one without. For this, switch to your 5.0 mm hook.

Basket with Handle Instructions:

1. MR, 8 SC
2. 8 V
3. 8 (SC, V)
4. BLO 24 SC
5. 24 SC, SL ST, 16 CH, SL ST on the other side

Basket without Handle Instructions:

1. MR, 8 SC
2. 8 V
3. 8 (SC, V)
4. BLO 24 SC
5. 24 SC

If you need a bigger basket, simply add more rounds to increase the size. Another trick is to use a smaller hook size for the eggs so they fit better inside the basket.

Here’s how your crochet Easter eggs and basket will look when finished: