Perfect for Easter, spring decor, or pairing with your baby chick and duck patterns!
Materials:
- Yarn: Worsted weight cotton or acrylic yarn in 2–3 colors (white + pastel colors for stripes)
- Hook: 3.5 mm (E) crochet hook
- Notions:
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Polyester stuffing
🧵 Stitches Used:
- MR – Magic Ring
- SC – Single Crochet
- INC – Increase (2 SC in same stitch)
- DEC – Decrease (SC two stitches together)
- SL ST – Slip Stitch
🌸 Pattern Instructions:
Start with base color (e.g., white):
Round 1: MR, 6 SC into ring (6)
Round 2: INC in each stitch around (12)
Round 3: (SC, INC) repeat around (18)
Round 4: (2 SC, INC) repeat around (24)
Round 5–8: SC around (24)
Optional: Change colors here to add a stripe.
Round 9: (3 SC, INC) repeat around (30)
Round 10–13: SC around (30)
Add another color stripe if desired.
Round 14: (3 SC, DEC) repeat around (24)
Round 15: (2 SC, DEC) repeat around (18)
Stuff the egg firmly.
Round 16: (SC, DEC) repeat around (12)
Round 17: DEC around (6)
Round 18: SL ST across to close. Fasten off and weave in ends.
💡 Tips for Beginners:
- Use a stitch marker to keep track of rounds.
- Count stitches every few rounds to avoid mistakes.
- Practice your magic ring technique if it’s new to you—YouTube has great tutorials!
