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Beginner’s Guide: How to crochet an easter egg.
Easter is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with some handmade crochet Easter decorations? If you love DIY Easter crafts, this tutorial will show you how to crochet an Easter egg.
This is a simple and fun project, perfect for beginners who want to create their own Easter egg crochet pattern. Plus, I will also guide you on making a cute little egg basket to complete your festive setup!
Abbreviations Used
I will be using these crochet abbreviations for this crochet tutorial.
| MR | Magic Ring |
| SC | Single Crochet |
| V | Increase |
| SL ST | Slip Stitch |
| A | Decrease |
| CH | Chain |
| BLO | Back Loop Only |
Materials Needed
To get started: you will need the following materials:
- Cotton Crochet Yarn (color used: beige #42, green #32, pink #02, blue #11)
- Crochet Kit (3.0 mm/5.0mm Hook + Yarn Needle + Yarn Snips + Stitch Markers)
- Stuffings
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Step by Step Instructions
This crochet tutorial is divided into two sections:
- Easter Egg – The classic Easter egg crochet pattern.
- Mini Easter Basket – A mini crochet Easter basket to hold your eggs.
Easter Egg
Let’s start with the egg! Grab your 3.0 mm hook for this part.
1: MR, 8 SC
2: 4 (SC, V)
3: 4 (SC, V, SC)
4: 4 (3 SC, V)
5: 20 SC
6: 4 (2 SC, V, 2 SC)
7 TO 11: 24 SC
12: 6 (2 SC, A)
13: 6 (SC, A)
14: 6 A
I am going for a pastel colour theme, but feel free to switch up the colours to match your Easter decor!
Mini Easter Basket
To display your crochet Easter eggs, we will create a cute little basket. You can make two versions—one with a handle and one without. For this, switch to your 5.0 mm hook.
Basket with Handle
1: MR, 8 SC
2: 8 V
3: 8 (SC, V)
4: BLO 24 SC
5: 24 SC, SL ST, 16 CH, SL ST on the other side
Basket without Handle
1: MR, 8 SC
2: 8 V
3: 8 (SC, V)
4: BLO 24 SC
5: 24 SC
If you need a bigger basket, simply add more rounds to increase the size. Another trick is to use a smaller hook size for the eggs so they fit better inside the basket.
Here’s how your crochet Easter eggs and basket will look when finished:
This is a simple crochet Easter idea that makes a great handmade Easter decoration or even a fun DIY Easter gift. Whether you are making them for yourself or as part of your Easter crafts collection, these eggs will add a festive touch to your holiday!
Happy crocheting!
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