Colorful Crochet Easter Egg Pattern
Crochet an Easter egg, and you might just tap into a cozy little piece of happiness! Imagine picking up soft yarn, your favorite hook in hand, and weaving colorful loops. As you go, that yarn begins to form a delightful egg shape.
Crochet an Easter Egg
It’s almost like magic, but it’s your own two hands creating this little treasure. You pick colors that remind you of spring flowers and sunshine, making each stitch with a smile. Once it’s done, you’ll have a homemade Easter egg that won’t ever break, ready to brighten your home or bring joy to a friend.
Materials Needed:
- Decorative Easter egg for measurement
- Yarn in various colors
- Crochet hook suitable for your yarn
- Scissors
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- dc: double crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- st: stitch
Step-by-Step Pattern:
Starting the Base:
Magic Ring:
- Create a magic ring. Chain 3.
- Work 11 more double crochets into the ring (total 12 dc).
- Finish the round with a slip stitch into the top of the first ch-3.
Round 1:
Attach New Color:
- Attach your new color yarn.
- Chain 2.
- Work a double crochet into the same stitch but do not complete the dc, leaving two loops on the hook.
- Work another double crochet into the same stitch and leave the last two loops on the hook. You will now have three loops on the hook.
- Pull through all three loops (this forms a cluster).
- Chain 2.
- Repeat this pattern (cluster of 3 unfinished dc, then ch 2) in each stitch around until you have 12 clusters.
- Finish with a slip stitch into the top of the first cluster.
Round 2:
Attach New Color:
- Attach the new color yarn between two clusters.
- Chain 2.
- Work a half-double crochet into the same space.
- Chain 1.
- Continue the pattern (1 hdc, ch 1) in each space around.
- Finish this round with a slip stitch into the top of the first chain-2.
Round 3:
Attach New Color:
- Attach new color yarn at the top of one of the previous half-double crochets.
- Chain 2 (counts as an hdc).
- Work a half-double crochet in the next stitch.
- Repeat a half-double crochet in the stitch from two rounds back (colored stitch).
- Alternate: Work 2 hdc in the first two stitches of the current round, then 1 hdc in the next stitch from two rounds back, repeating this pattern around.
- Finish with a slip stitch into the top of the first chain-2.
Round 4 (Final Round):
Attach New Color:
- Attach yarn anywhere.
- Chain 2 (counts as an hdc).
- Work 2 hdc in the next stitch.
- Follow the pattern:
- 1 hdc in one stitch,
- 2 dc in the next stitch,
- 2 dc in the next stitch,
- 1 hdc in the next stitch.
- Continue this pattern around the piece.
- Finish with a slip stitch into the top of the first chain-2.
Assembly:
Create Two Pieces:
- Crochet another identical piece.
Combine the Pieces:
- Align the two pieces with the decorative egg inside.
- Join the edges by making chain stitches around, starting at one of the double crochets to ensure matching alignment.
Finish:
- Once secure, finish with a slip stitch and cut yarn.
- You now have your covered Easter egg!
