23 Free and Easy Easter Egg Crochet Patterns
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With the Easter holiday approaching, it’s time to make Easter eggs.
Are you looking to decorate or plan an Easter egg hunt?
These crochet egg patterns are perfect for both!
Choose Your Egg Pattern
Whether you’re new to crocheting or looking for a quick spring project, these crochet Easter egg patterns offer something for everyone.
From simple, beginner-friendly designs to more detailed and decorative eggs, you’ll find plenty of inspiration to brighten up your Easter baskets, centerpieces, and holiday displays.
Browse the list below to choose the perfect crochet Easter egg pattern for your style and skill level!
How To Make Easy Easter Eggs
Crocheting Easter eggs is a fun and beginner-friendly way to decorate for spring!
All you need is a small amount of yarn, a crochet hook, and some stuffing to get started.
Many of the free patterns in this list are quick to make and perfect for using up your stash—whether you want classic pastel eggs, amigurumi-style designs, or something more decorative.
Happy Crocheting!
Free Crochet Easter Eggs Pattern (+ Beginner PDF)
Make mini crochet Easter eggs to decorate your home with this spring.
Easy to make, the small eggs are great for stash-busting.
Using around 10g of cotton yarn per egg, you can make many, all in different colors!
The pattern is available as a free PDF.
Crochet Easter Eggs by B Hooked Crochet
In this blog post, you will see how to make Easter eggs.
This is an easy crochet pattern that is great for all makers.
Crochet a few for decor or as a gift.
Crochet Easter Eggs Pattern by Threadiful
You will see a free crochet Easter egg pattern in this blog post.
Made with worsted weight yarn and a 5 mm crochet hook.
Crochet one in all of your favorite colors.
Granny Square Easter Eggs by Threadbare Creations
In this blog post, you will see how to make crochet eggs with a granny square design.
A great project for all makers.
Plus, along with the written instructions, there are photos to help you along.
Small Easter Egg Crochet Pattern by Wolly Island
In this blog post, you will see how to crochet a small Easter egg.
This is an easy pattern made with the basic crochet stitches.
Crochet a few to add to your Easter basket.
Egg Amigurumi Free Crochet Pattern by Stringy Ding Ding
In this blog post, you will see an egg amigurumi crochet pattern.
This easy pattern is great for makers of all skill levels.
Crochet a dozen for your spring/Easter decor.
30-Minute Velvet Egg Crochet Pattern by Stitch by Fay
In this blog post, you will see how to make crochet eggs in 30 minutes.
This a quick project, great for stashbusting.
Plus, they are made with velvet yarn and are super soft and squishy.
Crocheted Easter Eggs Pattern by Petals To Picots
In this blog post, you will see a crochet Easter egg pattern.
All you need is worsted weight yarn and a 4 mm hook.
The finished size of the egg is around 2.5 inches.
Crochet Easter Eggs – Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern by Han Jan Crochet
In this blog post, you will see a free crochet pattern for Easter eggs.
It's a great Easter project that requires little yarn.
Crochet a few for you or as a gift.
Ribbed Easter Eggs by Knitter Knotter
In this blog post, you will see ribbed Easter crochet eggs.
The eggs are made with lily sugar 'n cream yarn and a 5mm crochet hook.
This is an intermediate pattern, perfect for more experienced makers.
Crochet Spiral Easter Eggs by Krazy Kabbage
In this blog post, you will see how to crochet eggs with a spiral design.
It is a great pattern to use up various scraps of yarn.
Plus, there is a video tutorial to help you along.
Crochet Easter Egg Bunny by Crochet 365 Knit Too
In this blog post, you will see how to make a crocheted egg with a bunny design.
These are ideal for your Easter decor; add them to your easter basket along with some crochet carrots.
Make these little bunnies for you or as a gift.
Little Monster Easter Egg Crochet Pattern by One Dog Woof
In this blog post, you will see how to crochet a unique Easter egg in the shape of a little monster!
It is an ideal pattern if you are tired of the basic designs.
Make a set as a gift just in time for Easter!
Brighton Cotton Blend 8ply Crochet Easter Eggs Project by Spotlight Stores
In this post, you will find out how to make three different designs of Easter eggs.
Including a striped egg, a textured egg, and a plain egg.
Plus, the pattern is available as a free PDF.
Easter Egg Bunny Free Crochet Pattern by Elisa's Crochet
In this blog post, you will see an Easter egg bunny free crochet pattern.
This is a great project to make over spring break.
And they will be a great addition to your Easter decor.
Crochet Easter Eggs by Zeens And Roger
In this blog post, you will see an amigurumi Easter egg crochet pattern.
This is an excellent pattern if you love embroidery.
The pattern is available in 2 sizes.
Easter Egg by Bella Coco Crochet
In this blog post, you will see a free Easter crochet pattern.
The pattern doesn't require much yarn, so it's perfect for stash busting.
Plus, there is a video tutorial to help you along.
Easter Bunny Eggs by Lalylala
In this blog post, you will see an adorable bunny egg pattern.
This is a fun project to make over Easter.
Crochet a few just in time for the season; they are perfect for Easter gifts.
Easter Eggs by Baby Cakes Studios
Make Easter eggs with this free crochet pattern.
All you need is Aran weight yarn and a 3.25 mm crochet hook.
Crochet a few little eggs in all of your favorite bright colors.
Grab the free PDF on Ravelry.
Easter Egg Free Amigurumi Pattern by Little Crochet Farm
In this blog post, you will see a surprise Easter egg free crochet pattern.
Perfect to hide candy, chocolate eggs, and toys and surprise the kids.
Plus, there is a video tutorial to help you along.
Amigurumi Spring Bunny Egg Pattern by Lille Liis
In this blog post, you will see how to crochet an egg with bunny ears!
It's a great project to make for spring and Easter.
Make a set for you or as a gift.
Floral Easter Eggs by Lu Lu Loves
In this post, you will see how to crochet Easter eggs with this free pattern.
These are perfect to add to your Easter basket.
Make a set for you or as a gift.
Crochet Bunny Egg by Jen Hayes Creations
In this blog post, you will see how to crochet eggs with bunny ears.
These Easter eggs are adorable and perfect to gift.
Make a few just in time for the holidays.
Crocheted Easter Eggs
Crocheted Easter eggs are a great project because they are a fun and creative way to celebrate the holiday season.
They are an inexpensive and eco-friendly alternative to plastic Easter eggs and can be reused year after year.
Crocheting Easter eggs is a great way to improve your crochet skills and try out new stitch patterns.
You can make them into decorations for your home, and they can be customized to fit your personal style and color scheme.
Add them to your Easter basket or table decor, or make them into an Easter Egg garland.
Check out more Easter patterns here – Easter
How To Crochet Easter Eggs?
To crochet Easter eggs, it’s essential to be acquainted with fundamental crochet techniques.
These include the use of a magic ring to start projects in the round seamlessly.
Basic stitches like single crochet (sc) and double crochet (dc) are commonly employed, along with increasing (inc) and decreasing (dec) techniques to shape the egg.
Working in the round, joining rounds with slip stitches (sl st), and incorporating color changes are crucial skills for creating a seamless and visually appealing design.
What Do You Need To Make Crochet Eggs?
What is the best yarn weight for crochet eggs?
The best yarn weight for crocheting eggs depends on the desired size and aesthetic of the finished project.
Generally, sport or DK (double knitting) weight yarn is a good choice for smaller and more delicate crochet eggs, producing a finer and more intricate result.
However, if you prefer larger and more substantial eggs, you might opt for a worsted or aran weight yarn.
It’s essential to consider the intended purpose of the eggs and the effect you want to achieve.
- Learn everything about yarn weights here – Yarn Weight Guide {+ Conversion Chart}
- Learn everything about yarn fibers here – Yarn Types Explained: A Guide To Different Fibers
What hook size for crochet eggs?
The appropriate crochet hook size for eggs largely depends on the yarn weight you’ve chosen and the desired size of the finished eggs.
If you’re using a sport or DK weight yarn for smaller, more delicate eggs, a smaller hook size, such as 3.5 mm to 4.5 mm (E to 7), may be suitable.
For worsted or aran weight yarn for larger eggs, a medium-sized hook in the range of 4.5 mm to 6 mm (7 to J) is common.
However, it’s crucial to refer to the recommended hook size on the yarn label and to adjust your hook size to achieve the desired gauge and stiffness for the project.
Learn how to read a yarn label here – How To Read A Yarn Label (Step By Step)
More Supplies
- Scissors: A pair of sharp scissors is essential for cutting the yarn.
- Yarn Needle/Darning Needle: A yarn needle or tapestry needle is useful for weaving in ends and finishing your crochet project.
- Polyester Fiberfill or Stuffing: For giving your crochet eggs their desired shape, you’ll need stuffing material. Polyester fiberfill is commonly used for amigurumi and egg projects.
- Stitch Marker: Use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of each round, especially if you’re working in a continuous spiral.
- Safety Eyes or Embroidery Floss: If you want to add eyes to your crochet eggs, you can use safety eyes or embroider eyes with contrasting yarn or embroidery floss.
- Optional Decorations: Depending on your design, you might want additional embellishments such as ribbons, buttons, or other decorative elements.
Crochet Lessons
If you are a beginner and need help with the crochet basics, check out the crochet lessons here – Crochet Lessons {With Video Tutorials}.
There, you will find tutorial posts for all the crochet techniques a newbie needs to know.
Including how to hold a crochet hook, how to create a foundation chain (ch), single crochet stitches (sc), double crochet stitches (dc), treble crochet (tr), how to make a single crochet decrease (sc dec), and all the crochet abbreviations (in UK and US terms) a maker needs to know.
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