Crochet Easter Eggs
Easter is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with some adorable crochet Easter eggs? These little gems are the perfect addition to any Easter basket or festive decoration. With their vibrant colors and intricate designs, they are sure to bring a touch of charm to your holiday celebrations. Whether you're a seasoned crochet enthusiast or a beginner looking for a fun project, these eggs are a great way to showcase your skills. From pastel hues to bold and bright shades, you can choose from a wide range of colors to match your personal style. And the best part? You can customize each egg with unique patterns and stitches, making them truly one-of-a-kind. So grab your crochet hook and yarn, and let your imagination run wild as you create these charming Easter eggs. Whether you're making them as gifts for loved ones or simply adding a festive touch to your home, these crochet Easter eggs are sure to bring joy and cheer to all who see them.
This pattern can be used with any weight of yarn, just make sure you use a hook size that will achieve nice, tight stitches (ie go down a couple of sizes than is recommended).
Notes and things you need
- The Women’s Institute Premium Acrylic Yarn DK in Yellow, Lime, Teal, Pink and Light Pink.
- The Women’s Institute Soft & Chunky in Cream x2 100g gram balls. This amount makes 1 large and three small eggs.
- Polyfibre fill stuffing
- Large eye darning needle
- Fading ink pen (optional) – it helps to draw out where to put the flowers and leaves before you make the stitches.
- For the small egg (approx 11cm tall) use the 4.5mm hook. For the large egg (approx 17cm tall) use the 7mm hook and two strands of the chunky held together.
- Use two strands of the dk together for embroidering the large egg.
- US terms are used in the pattern
Amigurumi Easter Egg
Round 1: 6sc into a Magic Ring.
Round 2: 1 Inc in each stitch around. [12].
Round 3: 1 sc in next stitch, 1 inc in next. Repeat around [18].
Round 4: Sc around. [18]
Round 5: 1sc in next 2 st, 1 inc in next. Repeat around. [24].
Round 6-7: Sc around [24]
Round 8: 1 sc in next 3 st, 1 inc in next. Repeat around [30].
Round 9-15: Sc around. [30]
Round 16: 1 sc in next 3 st, 1 dec. Repeat around. [24].
Round 17: 1 sc in next 2 st, 1 dec. Repeat around. [18].
Round 18: 1sc in next st, 1 dec. Repeat around [12].
Fasten off leaving a long tail, 40cm should be plenty. Add embroidered flowers using simple stitches. French knots make the flower centres and the chain stitch makes petals, leaves and stems. Stuff firmly. To close your Easter egg, thread through the front loops and pull tight to gather the stitches together. Stitch in and out a few times to fully secure and then snip the end neatly.