How to Crochet a Colorful Easter Egg Pattern & Step-by-Step Guide

How to crochet a colorful Easter Egg

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.

note this post contains affiliate links

Materials Needed to Crochet a Colorful Easter Egg

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):

  1. MR, 6 SC into the ring. (6)
  2. INC in each stitch around. (12)
  3. SC, INC around. (18)
  4. 2 SC, INC around. (24)
  5. 3 SC, INC around. (30)
  6. 4 SC, INC around. (36)
  7. 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.

  1. DEC around. (6)
  2. 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!

Leave a Reply