How to Crochet a Miniature 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.

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.

Materials Needed

• Acrylic yarn (100 g / 180 m)
• 4 mm crochet hook
• Scissors

Measurement

The Easter egg basket is approximately 2.3 inches in diameter and 2.5 inches in height.

Abbreviations Used (In American Terms)

st = stitch
sts = stitches
sc = single crochet
ps = puff stitch
sl st = slip stitch

How to Crochet a Miniature Easter Egg Basket

Work in continuous rounds using a stitch marker to indicate where one row ends and another begins. I use a small piece of brown yarn as my marker.

Magic Ring Instructions:

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 to join (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: ch 1, 30 sc around, sl st to join (30)

10. Round: 30 sl st around (30)

Basket Handle Instructions

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!