How To Crochet Easter Eggs

Learn how to crochet Easter eggs, a fun and easy project for beginners in crocheting!

Ideal for those just starting, you will learn how to make these adorable eggs and bring some homemade happiness to your Easter festivities.

Crochet Easter eggs sitting in egg cups and egg holders.

For more simple and fun Easter crochet ideas, visit our Easter Crochet Pattern page.

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About This Easy Crochet Egg Pattern

If you are new to crocheting, this simple amigurumi project for making Easter eggs is just right for you! Because it is a simple pattern that beginners can make.
You can follow a straightforward 15-round pattern, beginning from the top and finishing at the bottom, making the process even simpler to follow.
You can customize your eggs with any color or combination you desire, letting your creativity shine!
This crochet pattern is free for you to use. You can access a printable pattern card at the end of this post.

Crochet Stitches

This amigurumi pattern requires familiarity with basic crochet stitches including single crochet, and starting with a magic ring for crocheting the pieces.

Invisible Decrease (invdec)

In this pattern, you will need to do something called 'invisible decreases. Do not worry if you are not sure how to do it! Check out our post on making a single crochet invisible decrease to learn all about it. It is easy, I promise!

Amigurumi Tips for Beginners

New to amigurumi? Check out our blog post for beginner-friendly tips! Learn essential techniques and troubleshoot common challenges to make your crochet projects a success.

Yarn To Use

These crochet Easter eggs were crafted using a #4 worsted-weight acrylic yarn, approximately 11 wraps per inch (WPI).

Feel free to experiment with different yarn materials! Cotton yarn or any yarn scraps of similar weight can also be used. Unsure about yarn weights? Refer to our post on wraps per inch to learn more.

For a single-colored egg, stick with one yarn throughout. For more variety, switch yarn colors every few rounds to create multi-colored eggs.

Step By Step Tutorial

Skill Level

Beginner

What You Will Need

We used #4 medium yarn (also known as worsted, Afghan, Aran, or 10 ply) with 11 WPI (wraps per inch).

15 yards (13.7 meters) of yarn for each crochet egg you make

Crochet Hook

4 mm (G/6) hook

Note: This pattern allows for flexibility with yarn weights. Adjust your hook size to be 1-2 sizes smaller than the recommended size for your chosen yarn. Doing so will create a tighter fabric, preventing the stuffing from showing through.

Notions

Scissors
Yarn needle
Stitch marker
Toy stuffing

Finished Size

The finished size of the amigurumi Easter egg is about 2.5 inches (5 cm) tall and 6 inches (15.2cm) in circumference, using the yarn weight and hook size mentioned above.

Gauge

The gauge is not important for this project, but making sure the stitches are tight is important.

This prevents the toy stuffing from peeking through. If you notice the filling showing through, consider using a smaller hook size to achieve tighter stitches.

Stitches and Abbreviations Used - US Terms

MR - magic ring
sc - single crochet
invdec - invisible decrease - see special stitches below
sp - space
st/sts - stitch/stitches
rpt - repeat
hk - hook
YO - yarn over
FLO - front of loop
lp/loops - loop/loops
[ ] - at the end of a round indicates the number of stitches in that round

Special Stitches

invdec - Insert hk in FLO of next st, then in FLO of next st, YO, pull through 2-lps, YO, pull through 2-lps.

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Pattern Notes

Crochet the egg in a continuous round from the top down, avoiding joining the rounds.
To keep track, use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round as you progress.
Ensure the pattern stays accurate by counting the stitches in each round.

Crochet Easter Egg Pattern

Round One

Round 1 - Make 6 single crochet into a magic ring. [6 single crochets in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Rnd 1 - 6sc in MR. [6sc]

Round Two

Round 2 - Make 2 single crochet in each of the next 6 stitches. [12 single crochets in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Rnd 2 - 2sc in next 6-sts. [12sc]

Round Three

Round 3 - Make 1 single crochet in each of the next 12 stitches. [12 single crochets in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Rnd 3 - 1sc in next 12-sts. [12sc]

Round Four

Round 4 - Make * 1 single crochet into the next stitch, then make 2 single crochets in the next, repeat from * 6 times. [You should now have 18 single crochets in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Rnd 4 - * 1sc in next st, 2sc in next, rpt from * 6 times. [18sc]

Round Five

Round 5 - Make 1 single crochet in each of the next 18 stitches. [18 single crochets in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Rnd 5 - 1sc in next 18-sts. [18sc]

Round Six

Round 6 - * 1 single crochet into each of the next 2 stitches, then make 2 single crochets in the next, repeat from * 6 times. [You should now have 24 single crochets in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Rnd 6 - * 1sc in each of the next 2-sts, 2sc in next, rpt from 6 times. [24sc]

Image of crochet Easter egg up to round seven.

Rounds Seven to Twelve

Rounds 7-12 (5 rounds) - Make 1 single crochet in each of the next 12 stitches. [24 single crochets in each round.]

Abbreviated version

Rnds 7-12 (5 rnds) - 1sc in next 24-sts. [24sc in each rnd]

Round Thirteen

Round 13 - * 1 single crochet in the next 2 stitches, then make an invisible decrease, and repeat from * 6 times. [You should now have 18 single crochets in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Rnd 13 - * 1sc in next 2-sts, invdec, rpt from * 6 times. [18sc]

Round Fourteen

Round 14 - * 1 single crochet in the next stitch, then make an invisible decrease, and repeat from * 6 times. [You should now have 12 single crochets in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Rnd 14 - * 1sc in next st, invdec, rpt from * 6 times. [12sc]

Stuff - Fill with stuffing after round 14.

A pink crochet Easter egg with stuffing.

Round Fifteen

Round 15 - Make an invisible decrease, repeat 6 times, cut yarn, leave a 6-inch (15 cm) yarn tail, and fasten off. [You should now have 6 stitches in this round].

Abbreviated version

Rnd 15 - invdec, rpt 6 times, cut yarn, leave a 6-inch (15 cm) yarn tail, and fasten off. [6sts]

Finishing

Thread the yarn tail onto a tapestry needle, and slip the needle under each of the front loops of the stitches in the last round, pull tight, and weave the yarn tail inside the Easter egg to hide the tail.

Image showing the opening of the crochet egg being sewn closed.

Easter

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Frequently Asked Questions

How to crochet mini Easter eggs.

Here is how to crochet mini Easter eggs. Use this pattern and make them in a lighter yarn and with a smaller hook.

For example, you could use #3 light (DK, 8-ply) yarn and a 2.5 or 3 mm hook for an egg smaller than the one made on this page. Or make it in #2 sports (baby, 5-ply) yarn and a 1.6 or 2.25 hook for an even smaller mini Easter.

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