Sharing the sweet vintage pattern for crochet Easter eggs. Crochet in pretty pastel colors and fill a basket or bowl for a lovely and decorative holiday centerpiece. Pattern works up quickly and uses just a little yarn.Did you see the cute crochet Chocolate Diorama Easter Egg, and the Crochet Easter Egg that opens in half? These little eggs are a solid and stuffed with fiberfill.
Materials:
- yarn of choice in any color you like. My mom made hers smaller by using a sport-weight yarn. You can use a worsted-weight yarn for larger eggs.
- Choose a hooks size for a nice tight-ish stitch.
- fiberfill
Crochet Easter Decorations
Crochet Easter Egg
NOTE: When working in rounds, I mark the end of each round with a piece of contrasting yarn and move it as I complete each round.
Starting at the bottom of the egg
Rnd 6: sc in each sc around; increasing in every 4th sc. (30 sc)
Rnd 7-8: work even for two rounds (30 sc)
Rnd 9: sc in each sc around, increasing in every 10th sc. (33 sc)
Rnd 10-15: work even (33 sc)
Rnd 16: sc in each sc around decreasing in every 10th sc (30 sc)Begin stuffing your egg. You will need to add more at the end but I think you can get a better shape if you begin at this point.
Rnd 17: Work even (30 sc).
Rnd 18: sc in each sc decreasing every 5th sc (25 sc)
Rnd 19-20: work even (25)
Rnd 21: Sc in each around decreasing every 4th sc (20 sc). Continue stuffing your egg.
Rnd 22: Repeat last rnd. (16 sc)
Rnd 23: Sc in each sc around, decreasing every 3rd sc (12 sc)
Rnd 24: Sc in each sc around, decreasing every other stitch for two rounds till closed. Break off.
The magazine article also included this duck pattern. I remember Mommy and the time we spent together crocheting. I am sure we were doing some laughing and some ripping out and re-doing as we worked through the patterns. I am especially happy to still have her work.
Here is a page from the original Woman’s Day Magazine. I was expecting our first child and we had recently move from our families in New Jersey to Ohio. It was quite a winter that year with something like 60 plus-inches of snow. Mommy and I spent a lot of fun hours making these crochet items that are more special than ever to me.
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You mentioned you were sent the instructions for the animals and egg as well. How would one get those? I have a set I made in 1978 (I put each child's name on the egg), but have moved and haven't found the instructions. Thanks for your help
I really would love the pattern for the bunny. I would like to make it for my grandmother (90) and my daughter.
I would love to have this pattern from 1978. My mother made these for my cousins and was in the process of making ours when my sister passed away and she never finished. She lost all her patterns in a fire this last year and I know that having this one would mean a lot to her.
Oh, I'm sorry…I must add sweet lady, that you are one talented gal!!
Hugs,
FABBY
I'm in love with your crocheted bunnies and eggs, wow, so adorable! I love the vignette with the pretty bowl with pedestal! I will remember these lovelies for next year. HAPPY EASTER and many blessings to you and yours!
FABBY
Those are absolutely adorable! I just started crocheting last fall. Still trying to improve.
You're one of the reasons I've started crocheting after eons! You inspire me to try new things! Blessings!
I have these patterns. When I saw your picture I remembered making them for my son who will be 31 this month. I got my old folder of patterns out and sure enough, I had torn the pages out of the magazine.
Wouldn't my grandchildren love to see these sweet critters! I'll have to have my 84 year old mother help me. She is a master at crochet.
These are adorable. I especially like the bunnies and the duck, and your pictures are fabulous.
Absolutely adorable! What fun to make a "chocolate" bunny in place of the one we don't need. You make the greatest tutorials. Your Pineapple Spoonbread looks wonderful–a perfect addition to Easter Dinner.
I taught myself to crochet years ago but I'm still finding things that I've been doing wrong so I would love to see your video when you get it done.
I love all your Easter crochet things, so cute
Can't wait to see the video…I would love to know how to crochet. Your work is beautiful
Love it!
these are so sweet! I can't wait for the video.
These are so cute !!!!!
I like all the little crochet projects you do–inspiring and far easier to contemplate doing than a large project! I'm sure many will enjoy your tutorial –and I may learn some fine tuning! Always welcome!
These are so adorable L. I can cook, sew, knit and do handwork and the only thing I really can't do is crochet. I have tried several times and don't have the patience! Know how much I appreciate each of your talents…you do everything so well!
These are so cute!
My Grandmother did alot of crocheting in her life, and I treasure everything that she made for me and my Children. =)
So adorable! I wish I could crochet but knitting seems to be what I am good at! Have a wonderful weekend my friend!
I would LOVE to learn to crochet. It is the one thing I have never attempted. I have all Gramma Hazel's crochet hooks! I will be looking forward to your tutorial. xo Diana