How to Make EASY Crochet Easter Eggs in Under 30 Minutes!

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Learn how to make easy crochet Easter eggs in a matter of minutes with this free pattern and step-by-step tutorial. You can view the pattern completely free on this page, or you can buy the ad-free, printable PDF from our shop.

UPDATED: MARCH 8, 2024 BY BRITTANY
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Skill Level | Easy
Finished Size | About 2″ wide, and 3.5″ long


Did you ever color Easter eggs when you were younger? Making crochet Easter eggs is like reliving those happy memories, but it’s even more enjoyable!

Creating crochet Easter eggs is a fun little project that won’t take up much time, and you don’t need a lot of yarn. It’s actually great for using up scrap bits of yarn! You can choose different yarn types to make it unique and let your creativity shine.

I like placing these crocheted Easter eggs around my home during spring to make it feel more homey. They’re also great for giving as gifts!

About Our Crochet Easter Eggs Pattern

This simple crochet egg pattern has only 15 rounds, making it a fantastic way to start exploring the world of amigurumi. All you need is about 20 yards of yarn and a bit of Polyfil stuffing to complete the project. These eggs are great for adding to Easter baskets, decorating your table or island, giving as gifts to your kids’ teachers, and if you’re feeling ambitious, hosting a handmade crochet Easter egg hunt!

If you want more info, keep reading for commonly asked questions and pattern details, or you can skip down to the free pattern.


Pattern Overview:

Three crochet easter eggs in crinkle paper.

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Recommended Supplies


  • Approx 20 yds; Medium-weight Yarn
  • 4 mm Crochet Hook
  • Approx 0.3 ounces Polyfil stuffing for each egg
  • Yarn Needle
  • Scissors

Cotton and cotton blend yarns work really well for these crochet Easter eggs, but you can also try using acrylic or animal fibers if you want to experiment! For eggs you see in the pictures, I used Lily Sugar ‘n Cream yarn (rose, robin’s egg, ecru, and stonewash). I’ve also used Premier Home Cotton for this pattern and I really like the “watercolor” look of this yarn!

I’ve also used Bernat Handicrafter cotton with this pattern, and I love how it turned out! The white, brown, and blue egg is done in the color called westport, and I’m just thrilled with how the color transitions look! The white speckled egg with green, yellow, and blue is worked in the color called summer print.

If you’re thinking of trying another yarn, Lion Brand Jeans is a great option for this pattern too! I did notice the final measurements were a bit smaller with this yarn, and others like it that were very soft. Not a big deal, but something to note if your eggs are working up smaller than the size specified in the pattern notes.

Abbreviations


This pattern is written using standard US crochet terminology.

  • Ch Chain
  • Rep Repeat
  • Sc Single Crochet
  • Sc2tog Single Crochet Two Together **
  • Slst Slip Stitch
  • St(s) Stitch(es)

Single Crochet Two Together (Sc2tog): Insert hook in designated stitch through the front loop only, yarn over, and pull up a loop. Insert the hook into the next stitch through the front loop only, yarn over, and pull up a loop. Yarn over and pull through all three loops on your hook.

When you use only the front loops, you make what’s called the “invisible decrease,” and it gives a neater overall appearance. This way, you won’t notice any holes from the decreases.

Pattern Notes



These crochet Easter eggs are made in spiral rounds, starting with a magic ring. If you’re not familiar with this technique, check out our tutorial here. Then you’ll use different increasing and non-increasing rounds to make the shape just right.

To make the bottom of your egg look tidy, we use a method called the invisible decrease (sc2tog) when closing it up. Check the special stitches section for instructions on how to do the invisible decrease (sc2tog).

If you want to use a different yarn weight, no problem! Just use a hook that’s one or two sizes smaller than the one you’d usually use for that yarn. Follow the same pattern, and you’re good to go.

Gauge & Finished Size: Check your finished size to see if it matches the recommended gauge, but don’t worry if it’s not exactly the same. Your eggs will still turn out great! Your egg should be around 3.5″ long and 2″ wide.

Not sure what gauge is? Check out our complete guide to learn all about it here.

White, pink, blue and striped crochet easter eggs in a basket.

Crochet Easter Eggs Pattern Instructions


Round 1: Make a magic ring with 6 sc. Don’t join, continue working in a spiral throughout. Use a stitch marker to help you identify the first stitch of each round.

Round 2: Make 2 sc in each st. (12 sts)

Round 3: 1 sc in each st. (12 sts)

Round 4: 1 sc in the first st. *2 sc in next st. 1 sc in the next st. Rep from * to the last st. 2 sc in the last st. (18 sts)

Round 5: 1 sc in each st. (18 sts)

Teal crochet easter egg after finishing the fifth round.

Round 6: 1 sc in the first 2 sts. *2 sc in next st. 1 sc in the next 2 sts. Rep from * to the last st. 2 sc in the last st. (24 sts)

Rounds 7-12: 1 sc in each st. (24 sts)

Round 13: 1 sc in the first 2 sts. Sc2tog. *1 Sc in next 2 sts. Sc2tog. Rep from * to the last 2 sts. Sc2tog. (18 sts)

Round 14: 1 sc in the first st. *Sc2tog. 1 Sc in the next st. Rep from * to the last 2 sts. Sc2tog. (12 sts)

Stuff the egg before moving on to the last round.

Round 15: *Sc2tog. Rep from * to end of round. (6 sts) Remove the stitch marker and slst into that st to correct the jog from working in a spiral.


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Finishing Your Crochet Easter Eggs

After completing the 15th round, cut the yarn and thread the tail on a yarn needle. Then, use that end to close the hole by stitching the needle in and out of the 6 stitches from your last round.

After fastening off.
Using the tail to close it up.

To tidy up the loose end, you can loop it around the opening for a more secure closure, and then trim off the excess yarn.


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