Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Suggested Yarn: Yarnspirations Caron Simply Soft
- Type: Worsted (4-Medium), 100% acrylic
- Yardage: 315 yds/288 m, 6 oz/170 g
- Colors shown: Gold, Pagoda, Chartreuse, Persimmon, and Fuschia
- Approx. 23 yds/21 m per egg
- Hook Size: Crochet Hook E/4 (3.5 mm)
- Needle: Tapestry Needle
- Other Tools:
- Stitch Marker(s)
- Scissors
- Poly-fil Stuffing
- Chopstick, dowel, or similar tool for stuffing
Pattern Measurements:
- Gauge: First 4 rounds = approximately 1 3/8 inches (3.5 cm) in diameter
- Finished Size:
- Height: Approximately 2 ⅝ inches (6.7 cm)
- Circumference: Approximately 6.5 inches (16.5 cm)
Abbreviations:
- ch – chain
- Rnd(s) – round(s)
- sc – single crochet
- sc2tog – single crochet 2 stitches together (invisible decrease)
- sl st – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- [ ] / ( ) – work instructions between brackets as many times as directed
- magic circle/adjustable ring – adjustable starting loop
Stitching Instructions for Making the Easter Eggs Pattern:
Begin the Egg Shape
- Rnd 1:
- Start with a magic circle (adjustable ring).
- Work 6sc into the loop. Pull the loop tight to close the circle. (6 sts) Alternative: If you prefer, ch 2, then work 6sc into the 2nd ch from the hook.
- Rnd 2: Work 2sc in each st around. This doubles the stitches in this round. (12 sts)
- Rnd 3: Repeat the following sequence 6 times: sc in the next st, 2sc in the next st. Each repeat increases 1 stitch. (18 sts)
- Rnd 4: Work sc in the next st, 2sc in the next st, then repeat [sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc in the next st] 5 times, ending with sc in the next st. This round adds more gradual increases to expand the shape. (24 sts)
Straight Rounds to Build Height
- Rnds 5–6: Sc in each st around for 2 rounds. No increases; this builds height while maintaining the circumference. (24 sts per round)
- Rnd 7: Repeat the following sequence 3 times: sc in the next 7 sts, 2sc in the next st. Increases are spaced further apart to shape the egg’s curve. (27 sts)
- Rnd 8: Work sc in the next 4 sts, 2sc in the next st, then repeat [sc in the next 8 sts, 2sc in the next st] 2 times, finishing with sc in the next 4 sts. (30 sts)
Rounding Out the Egg
Rnds 9–16: Sc in each st around for 8 rounds. This creates the egg’s body, maintaining the widest circumference. (30 sts per round)
Tapering and Shaping the Bottom
Firmly stuff the egg with Poly-fil, using a chopstick or dowel for even filling. Continue stuffing as you progress through the decreasing rounds.
- Rnd 17: Repeat the following sequence 6 times: sc in the next 3 sts, sc2tog. This begins to taper the shape by decreasing stitches. (24 sts)
- Rnd 18: Work sc in the next st, sc2tog, then repeat [sc in the next 2 sts, sc2tog] 5 times, finishing with sc in the next st. (18 sts)
- Rnd 19: Repeat the following sequence 6 times: sc in the next st, sc2tog. (12 sts)
- Rnd 20: Repeat the following sequence 4 times: sc in the next st, sc2tog. (8 sts)
Finishing the Egg
- Work a sl st into the next st, then fasten off, leaving a long tail.
- Thread the tail onto a tapestry needle and weave it through the front loops of the remaining 8 stitches.
- Pull the tail tightly to close the opening at the bottom of the egg.
- Secure the yarn by weaving it into the egg several times and trimming the excess.
Your crocheted Easter egg is now complete! You can experiment with different colors, stripes, and patterns for a variety of designs.
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