Looking for a fun and beginner-friendly Easter project? Try this easy Easter egg crochet pattern that's perfect for stash-busting and spring decorating!
These easy and beginner-friendly crochet Easter Eggs work up quickly and are perfect for baskets, garlands, egg hunts, or festive table displays. These crocheted easter eggs are worked in the round, without joining at the end of the round. Made with scrap yarn and simple stitches, they're a fun way to add handmade charm to your Easter celebrations. No plastic eggs needed!
What You Need / Materials
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- Light Worsted, DK (yarn weight #3) yarn shown in Hobbii's Rainbow Cotton 8/8 and Hobbii's Friends Cotton 8/8 (100% Cotton; 75 m / 82 yds per 50 g / 1.75 oz)
- Egg 1:
- Color A: #21 Pastel Yellow, 1 skein
- Color B: #34 Sunflower, 1 skein
- Egg 2:
- Color A: #071 Light Sky Blue, 1 skein
- Color B: #031 Blue, 1 skein
- Egg 3:
- Color A: #042 Pastel Pink, 1 skein
- Color B: #044 Rose, 1 skein
- 3.25 mm Crochet Hook
- Poly-fil or any Polyester Stuffing of your choice
- Yarn Needle
- Stitch Markers
- Scissors
Prefer the PDF version?
Grab the ad-free, printable PDF pattern. Download and print at home, or view on your computer, tablet, or smartphone.Finished Size
- Finished crochet Easter egg measures approximately 6.5 cm (2.6 inches) in height.
- Consider using a different yarn weight/category and appropriate hook size for this project to make it bigger/smaller.
Level of Difficulty
- ★☆☆☆☆ Beginner / Easy
- Requires familiarity with stitches used (below) and changing yarn colors.
Stitches & Abbreviations
- st/sts - stitch/stitches
- ch - chain
- sc - single crochet
- sc inc - single crochet increase, 2 single crochets in one stitch
- sc dec - single crochet decrease, single crochet 2 stitches together
Pattern Notes
- This pattern is written in US crochet terms.
- Use the yarn under single crochet technique to achieve tighter, more aligned stitches.
- Use the ultimate finish to neatly close up your amigurumi pieces.
- Crochet in continuous spiral rounds. Do not join at the end of each round unless otherwise stated.
- Use a running stitch marker to keep your place when crocheting in rounds.
- Learn how to seamlessly change color in crochet mid-row or round to create clean color transitions.
- Optional: Use the invisible increase and invisible decrease to enhance the appearance of your amigurumi.
Free Crochet Pattern
Using a 3.25 mm crochet hook and Color A yarn...
Round 1: Magic Ring with a base of 6 sc (6 sts)
Round 2: Sc inc in each st around (12 sts)
Round 3: [Sc, sc inc] x 6 times (18 sts)
Round 4: [Sc, sc inc, sc] x 6 times (24 sts)
Change to Color B yarn...
Round 5: [3 sc, sc inc] x 6 times (30 sts)
Change to Color A yarn...
Round 6: Sc in each st around (30 sts)
Change to Color B yarn...
Round 7: Sc in each st around (30 sts)
Change to Color A yarn...
Round 8: Sc in each st around (30 sts)
Change to Color B yarn...
Round 9: Sc in each st around (30 sts)
Change to Color A yarn...
Round 10: Sc in each st around (30 sts)
Round 11: [2 sc, sc dec, 2 sc] x 5 times (25 sts)
Round 12: Sc in each st around (25 sts)
Round 13: [3 sc, sc dec] x 5 times (20 sts)
Stuff the Easter egg with polyester stuffing before the opening gets too small.
Round 14: [Sc, sc dec, sc] x 5 times (15 sts)
Round 15: [Sc, sc dec] x 5 times (10 sts)
Cut and fasten off using the ultimate finish.
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Grab the ad-free, printable PDF pattern. Download and print at home, or view on your computer, tablet, or smartphone.
Why I Made This
Spring has sprung, and with it comes the delightful anticipation of Easter! Every year, I'd tell myself I wanted to make something for the holiday, and before I knew it, Easter would come and go. This year, I finally made it happen!
A few years ago, I designed some Carrot Easter Egg cozies, and this time around, I joined a crochet Easter decor challenge with Hobbii Yarn. That's how these colorful pastel Easter eggs came to life!
They're perfect for both seasoned crocheters and enthusiastic beginners. You only need to know one basic stitch and how to increase and decrease. Try them in solid colors or mix them up with color changes for extra charm.
Each egg is worked in the round without joining at the end of each round, and I used a running stitch marker to keep track. So grab your hook and some yarn, and let's make a basketful of soft, reusable Easter eggs this season!
Creative Uses and Ideas
- Easter Egg Hunt: Leave them around for a soft and reusable alternative to plastic eggs.
- Basket Fillers: Add them to Easter baskets for a handmade touch and a pop of color.
- Spring Garland: String them together to make a festive garland for your fireplace, entryway, or craft room.
- Table Decor: Scatter them across the table for a cute and cozy spring-themed centerpiece.
- Photo Props: Use them in Easter or spring photo shoots with kids or your handmade plushies.
- Kids' Play Food: Soft and safe for imaginative kitchen or picnic play!
You Might Also Like...
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- Crochet Carrot Egg Cozy: Add a playful twist to your Easter eggs with these cute carrot cozies that are quick to make and perfect for baskets or table decor.
- Amigurumi Bunny Patterns: Hop into spring with this roundup of adorable amigurumi bunny patterns, from sweet little friends to festive decor.
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