How to Crochet Delightful Easter Eggs to Celebrate the Season

Get ready to add a touch of handmade charm to your Easter celebrations with a delightful crochet Easter egg! With just a few simple materials and some basic crochet stitches, you can create a beautiful and unique decoration that will impress your family and friends. Start by selecting your favorite colors of yarn, whether you prefer pastel shades or vibrant hues.

The Stitches Used in This Pattern for the Crochet Easter Egg

• sl st - slip stitch
• ch - chain stitch
• sc - single crochet stitch
• inc - increase single crochet stitch – make 2sc in 1
• dec - decrease single crochet stitch – join 2sc in 1

Materials Needed for the Crochet Easter Egg

• crochet hook (3mm)
• yarn (appropriate size for the crochet hook)
• scissors
• needle
• stuffing - you can use polyester fiberfill, cluster fiberfill, recycled cotton filling, rice

Pattern for the Crochet Easter Egg

Starting with base color yellow:

• R1: 6sc - 6st
• R2: 6inc - 12st
• R3: (sc, sc, sc, inc) x3 - 15st
• R4: (sc, sc, inc, sc, sc) x3 - 18st
• R5: (sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, inc) x3 - 21st
• R6: (sc, sc, sc, inc, sc, sc, sc) x3 - 24st
• R7: (11sc, inc) x2 - 26st
• R8: 26sc - 26st
• R9: (6sc, inc, 6sc) x2 - 28st
• R10: 28sc - 28st
• R11: (13sc, inc) x2 - 30st
• R12, R13, R14: 30sc - 30st
• R15: (4sc, dec) x5 - 25st
• R16: (sc, dec, 2sc) x5 - 20st
• R17: (2sc, dec) x5 - 15st
• R18: (sc, dec) x5 - 10st
• R19: 2dec - 8st

Sew the 8 last stitches together through the front loop only and fasten off.

Happy crafting!