Crochet Mini Easter Egg Basket
Create your very own miniature Easter egg basket using the art of crochet. This delightful project is perfect for adding a touch of handmade charm to your Easter decorations. By using colorful yarn and a small crochet hook, you can easily craft a tiny basket that is just the right size for holding a few small Easter eggs. The intricate stitches and patterns of crochet will give your mini basket a unique and beautiful look that will impress all your guests. Whether you are an experienced crocheter or a beginner looking for a new project, making a mini Easter egg basket is a great way to celebrate the holiday season and add a personal touch to your home decor. So grab your crochet hook and yarn, and get ready to create a charming Easter decoration that will bring joy and cheer to your home.
Material:
- Acrilic yarn (100 g / 180 m)
- 4 mm crochet hook
- scissors
Measurement: Easter egg basket is approx. 2.3 inches diameter and 2.5 inches height.
Abbreviations Used (In American Terms)
st= stitch
sts= stitches
sc = single crochet
ps = puff stitch
sl st = slip stitch
How to crochet a Easter egg basket:
Work in continuous rounds. Using a stitch marker, so you know where one row ends and another begins. I use a small piece of brown color yarn.
Magic Ring.
1 Round: 6 Sc into magic ring (6)
2 Round: [1 sc, 1 Inc] x 6 times (12)
3 Round: [2 sc, 1 Inc] x 6 times (18)
4 Round: [3 sc, 1 Inc] x 6 times (24)
5 Round: [4 sc, 1 Inc] x 6 times, sl.st. (30)
6 Round: [1 puff stitch, Ch 1] x 15 times, sl.st. to join (30)
7 Round: sl.st to move in ch-1 arch, [1 puff stitch into ch-1 arch, Ch 1] x 15 times, sl.st. to join (30)
8-9 Round: ch1, 30 sc around, sl.st. to join (30)
10 Round: 30 sl.st. around (30)
Basket handle:
Row 1: Ch 26, sl.st. to fasten the handle on the opposite side
Row 2: 27 sl. st. Fasten off.
I really enjoy these crocheted mini baskets and hope you like them too. Happy Easter!