Free Crochet Easter Egg Pattern
Get ready for Easter with this adorable and colorful crochet Easter egg! Whether you’re looking for festive decorations or a fun DIY gift idea, this pattern is perfect for all skill levels. With bright pastel stripes and simple stitches, you can create a charming handmade Easter egg in no time.
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Materials Needed to Crochet a Colorful Easter Egg
- Worsted weight cotton yarn in pastel colors (pink, yellow, blue, green)
- Size G (4.0mm) crochet hook
- Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Abbreviations (US Terms):
- MR: Magic Ring
- SC: Single Crochet
- INC: Increase (2 SC in the same stitch)
- DEC: Decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
- SL ST: Slip Stitch
- FO: Fasten Off
Easter Egg Pattern Instructions
Note if you want to crochet the Easter Egg in a Solid Color just follow the directions without changing to another yarn color.

Starting with Green (Top of the Egg):
- MR, 6 SC into the ring. (6)
- INC in each stitch around. (12)
- SC, INC around. (18)
- 2 SC, INC around. (24)
- 3 SC, INC around. (30)
- 4 SC, INC around. (36)
- Change to Blue: SC around. (36)
Adding Stripes:
8. SC in each stitch around. (36)
9. Change to Yellow: SC around. (36)
10. SC around. (36)
11. Change to Pink: SC around. (36)
12. SC around. (36)
Continue Color Changes:
13. Change to Blue: SC around. (36)
14. SC around. (36)
15. Change to Yellow: SC around. (36)
16. SC around. (36)
Shaping the Egg:
17. 4 SC, DEC around. (30)
18. 3 SC, DEC around. (24)
19. 2 SC, DEC around. (18)
20. SC, DEC around. (12)
Stuff the Egg Firmly with Fiberfill.
- DEC around. (6)
- FO, weave in ends.
Easter Egg Projects
This crochet Easter egg is a fantastic way to add a handmade touch to your spring celebrations. Experiment with different color combinations to create a set of festive eggs for your Easter basket. Happy crocheting!