How to make Crochet Easter Eggs

How to make Crochet Easter Eggs

Crochet easter eggs are one of our favourite things to make here at Discount Craft. What better time to make these than at Easter! You can decorate your house with them or even stick them on your Easter Bonnet.

They are a great way to use up your leftover yarn and they also look good in all sorts of colours. Please note, this activity is for more experienced crocheters who know how to single crochet stitch and follow a pattern. 

Here's how to make your own crochet Easter eggs:

Materials:

NOTE: Tension isn’t too important; just aim for a tight enough that it covers the egg so no polystyrene shows through.

We used a pattern on EasyCrochet.com, however we have used polystyrene eggs to fill instead of stuffing. 

When you get to the eighth or ninth round, pop in your polystyrene egg in to check it fits. 

Pattern:

Round 1: Create your magic circle with 8 total sc(s), pm.

Round 2: 2 sc(s) in every st around, pm. (16)

Round 3: *In next st make a sc, in next st make 2 sc(s), repeat from * around pm. (24)

Round 4: Make a sc into every st around, pm. (24)

Round 5: Make a sc into every st around, pm. (24)

Round 6: Make a sc into every st around, pm. (24)

Round 7: Make a *sc into the next 6 st(s), sc2tog, repeat from * around, pm. (21)

Round 8: Make a sc into every st around, pm. (21)

Round 9: Make a * sc into the next 5 st(s), sc2tog, repeat from * around. (18)

Round 10: Make a sc into every st around, pm. (18)

Round 11: Make a *sc into the next 3 st(s), sc2tog, repeat from * around ending with 3 sc(s), pm. (15)

Round 12: Make a sc into every st around, pm. (15)

Round 13: Make a *sc into the next 2 st(s), sc2tog, repeat from * around until 3 st(s) are left, sc into each of those last 3 st(s), pm. (12)

Round 14: Make a sc into every st around, pm. (12)

Round 15: Make a *sc, sc2tog, repeat from * around, pm. (8)

Fasten off the yarn with a pair of scissors leaving a tail that is long enough to weave in throughout the last 8 st(s) and a little down into the egg. At least 6 inches.

Using a plastic yarn or beading needle, go through the front loops only of the last 8 st(s), pull tight to close the hole.

Repeat to create more using different coloured yarn!

With just a few simple supplies, you can create your own unique Easter decorations that your family and friends will love. Happy crafting!

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