Free Crochet Simple Easter Egg Pattern
Here is a quick crochet pattern for an Easter Egg, worked up quickly in one colour and can be made into smaller or larger eggs depending on the weight of the yarn you are using. This base egg is the most basic pattern and we will make further variations of this in other posts!
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Introduction to Crocheting Easy Easter Egg
In this post, we will first be starting off with the relevant supplies and techniques you would need to crochet this small egg. Here to make this 3D egg in a round. we only be using 1 yarn colour. Then we will head into the pattern proper.
As this is a beginner friendly pattern, here you will learn how to crochet a egg shape without any special stitches, just increases and decreases in single crochet.
Stick around after that to check out the full video of how to crochet a 3D egg and finally we will end off with the full pattern PDF download if that is the mode of reading that suits you best.
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The other available Easter projects include a flat egg applique, simple easter egg, textured easter egg, coloured easter egg and easter garland, with some using different techniques on this base 3D egg shape!
Supplies and Techniques for Crocheting 3D Egg
Here I have listed the techniques as well as the materials needed to crochet an simple 3D egg. Each one is individually linked if you need to learn more about how to master each technique, or you could check out this post on “How to Learn Basic Crochet Stitches step by step for Absolute Beginners - 6 Easy Steps!”.
The materials needed are also listed below or if you wish to see what I start off most of my projects with, then check out this post on “My Crochet Tools and Accessories that are Super Simple to Start With”. Read on below.
Terminology for Crocheting Easy Easter Egg
Ch = chain
St = stitch (refers to number of stitches in one round)
2sc1 = single crochet increase (meaning 2 single crochet in same stitch)
Sc2tog1 = single crochet decrease (referring to invisible decrease)
Materials and Tools for Crocheting 3D Easter Egg
3.5mm Furls Streamline Blush crochet hook
Scheepjes Catona or any equivalent fingering or sport weight yarn
Version 1 - Beige (25gm each)
Version 2 - Yellow (25gm each)
Scissors
Filling – use leftover yarn or polyester fiberfill
See how they look like and my selection for my amigurumis just below.
Also check out my full list of commonly used crochet tools and accessories here.
Now that you have gathered your supplies and had a look at the basic terminology to reading the following pattern, let us first get started!
Yarn
Scheepjes Catona or any equivalent fingering or sport weight yarn
Crochet hook
2.5-3.0mm Clover crochet hook
Stuffing
Use leftover yarn or polyester fibrefill
Darning Needles
Safety Eyes
4mm glass eyes or safety eyes
Stitch Markers
Plastic stitch markers or metal stitch markers
Crochet Simple Easter Egg Pattern
Start off with beige yarn.
Round 1: Magic ring sc5 - 5st
Round 2: 2sc5 - 10st
Round 3: (Sc1, 2sc1) x 5 - 15st
Round 4: Sc15 - 15st
Round 5: (Sc2, 2sc1) x 5 - 20st
Round 6: Sc20 - 20st
Round 7: (Sc3, 2sc1) x 5 - 25st
Round 8: Sc25 - 25st
Round 9: Sc25 - 25st
Round 10: Sc25 - 25st
Round 11: (Sc3, sc2tog1) x 5 - 20st
Round 12: Sc20 - 20st
Round 13: (Sc2, sc2tog1) x 5 - 15st
Round 14: Sc15 - 15st
Add stuffing to egg.
Round 15: (Sc1, sc2tog1) x 5 - 10st
Round 16: Sc2tog5 and end off - 5st
Close up in FLO and fasten off.
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Crochet Simple Easter Egg Video
After referring to the pattern above, remember to check out the full video on how to crochet a small 3D egg, from start to finish with nothing left out. It takes less than 30 minutes and it includes captions with voice-overs as well. You can scroll to the specific parts that you are struggling when you are attempting the pattern above. Remember to also like the video and subscribe to my Youtube Channel so that when new amigurumi videos are released, you will know about it!
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Simple Easter Egg PDF Pattern
The Simple Easter Egg PDF Pattern is an ad-free downloadable PDF printable, with checkboxes included and step-by-step pictorial tutorials. The pattern is easy for beginners, fast and no-sew. Just click on the image below or scroll down to the bottom of the page to find the pattern download.
Conclusion of Crocheting 3D Easter Egg
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If you need ideas for planning your next seasonal crochet project, together with 3 free Quick Spring Crochet Pattern PDF downloads to get you inspired, grab the free Seasonal Crochet Gift Ideas Planner below!
Do you love crocheting thoughtful handmade gifts but often find yourself scrambling for ideas at the last minute?
Introducing the Seasonal Crochet Gift Ideas Planner — your guide to planning crochet projects for every season and holiday throughout the year!
Plus 3 Free Quick Spring Crochet Patterns to Get You Started and Inspired!
