FREE Quick & Easy Crochet Easter Egg Pattern

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This is a free crochet pattern to create a cute crochet Easter egg. You can make a bunch of these in so many different colors in under an hour and have a basket of cute eggs for Easter!

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I am delighted to bring you this fun crochet pattern that will add a handmade touch to your Easter decor.

It is so quick to make thanks to the bulky yarn that in just under an hour you can make a bunch of colorful Easter eggs you can reuse year after year!

Put them in a small basket with a few spring flowers and you have a table decoration in no time!

I kept the pattern simple and beginner-friendly so everyone can make a cute egg!

You can keep things really simple and use a single color like I have. If you are feeling a little more adventurous, you can switch colors and make a colorful egg!

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FREE Crochet Easter Egg Pattern

Materials Needed for Crochet Easter Egg

• Soho Skwishy (bulky weight; 100% Polyester; 120 m [131 yds] per 100g [3.5 oz]) x 1 ball in each Seaside, Peony Pop, Sunny Side
• 6 mm crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• toy stuffing

Yarn Substitutes

King Cole Yummy – Amazingly soft and squishy, Yummy is perfect for cozy blankets and adorable amigurmi. From cuddly toys to snuggly home furnishings, Yummy is as durable as it is silky so that it can stand the test of time with daily use. Made with 100% polyester, Yummy is durable and long-lasting; it can be machine-washed, so creations can be loved and cared for endlessly.

Paintbox Yarns Chenille – Paintbox Yarns Chenille is a fabulous chunky yarn that works up superfast, plus it’s available in a gorgeous range of signature Paintbox Yarns shades. It’s even machine washable – what more could you want.

Honey Bunny – Honey Bunny is a super bulky velour yarn made out of 100% polyester. Its texture is silky and smooth to the touch with a light sheen to it. This chenille yarn can be turned into a lovely garment: sweaters, cardigans, beanies, and scarves, just to name a few, as well as home decor projects such as cuddly pillow covers, blankets, and comfy poufs.

Tension/Gauge

10 sc x 10 rounds = 10 x 10 cm/ 4 x 4 inch

Stitches And Abbreviations (US Crochet Terms)

ch – chain stitch

sl st – slip stitch

sc – single crochet

sc2tog – single crochet the following two stitches together using single crochet stitch

Crochet Easter Egg Finished Size

23 cm/9 inch circumference x 13 cm/5 inch height

Crochet Easter Egg Pattern Notes

• the easter eggs are worked in amigurumi style
• you will use single crochet stitches to shape the egg
• it is worked in joined rounds
• you will start working into a circle and increase to full width, then shape the top of the egg by elongating the top
• to make the eggs smaller/bigger adjust the starting circle by crocheting less/more increase round

Crochet Easter Egg Step-by-step Video Tutorial

I have filmed a step by step video tutorial on how to crochet this cute Easter egg.

You can watch the video right here on the blog, just click the play button below.

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Free Crochet Easter Egg Written Pattern

Chain 3, sl st to 1st ch to join and create a circle to work into.

Rnd 1: 1 ch (doesn’t count as a st here and throughout), 6 sc into the circle, sl st to top of first st

[6 sc]

Rnd 2: 1 ch, 2 sc in each st around, sl st to top of first st to join.

[12 sc]

Rnd 3: 1 ch, (1 sc, 2 sc in next st) repeat around, sl st to top of first st to join.

[18 sc]

Rnd 4: 1 ch, (2 sc, 2 sc in next st) repeat around, sl st to top of first st to join.

[24 sc]

Rnd 5 – 7: 1 ch, 1 sc around, sl st to top of first st to join.

[24 sc]

Rnd 8: 1 ch, (2 sc, 1 sc2tog) repeat around, sl st to top of first st to join.

[18 sc]

Rnd 9: 1 ch, 1 sc around, sl st to top of first st to join.

[18 sc]

Rnd 10: 1 ch, (1 sc, 1 sc2tog) repeat around, sl st to top of first st to join.

[12 sc]

Rnd 11: 1 ch, 1 sc around, sl st to top of first st to join.

[12 sc]

Insert stuffing.

Rnd 12: 1 ch, 1 sc2tog around, sl st to top of first st to join.

[6 sc]

Insert a bit more stuffing if needed.

Rnd 13: 1 ch, 1 sl st around, sl st to top of first st to join.

[6 sl st]

FINISHING INSTRUCTIONS

Fasten off leaving a longer tail end. Using a yarn needle, sew the small opening closed. Sew in all ends.

Final Thoughts

I hope you enjoyed this free pattern for crochet Easter egg that would make a great decoration for your home. If you think your crafty friends will like this pair of booties too, why not share it with them?

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