9.2.12

EASTER EGG

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FINISHED SIZE
 
approx. 2.5 in / 6 cm



MATERIALS

 

- scrap yarn in various colors


- size E (3.5mm) crochet hook


- poly pellets and/or stuffing

- white yarn for plain egg




ABBREVIATIONS


ch = chain

sc = single crochet

Dec = sc2tog or invisible decrease

st / sts = stitch / stitches




 

INSTRUCTIONS




STRIPED EGG



Starting with a magic ring, 6 sc in ring.


Round 1: 2 sc in ea st around. (12)


Round 2: *(Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st), repeat from * around. (18)


Round 3: *(Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st), repeat from * around. (24)


Round 4: *(Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st), repeat from * around. (30)


Switch colors by drawing up a loop through the last 2 loops of previous st.


Round 5: Sc in ea st around.


Switch colors.


Rounds 6-7: Repeat round 5.


Switch colors.


Rounds 8-9: Repeat round 5.


Switch colors.


Round 10: Repeat round 5.


Switch colors.


Round 11: Repeat round 5.


Switch colors.


Round 12: Repeat round 5.


Switch colors.


Round 13: Sc in ea of next 2 sts, *(dec, sc in ea of next 3 sts), repeat from * to last st, sc last st. (24)


Switch colors.


Rounds 14-15: Repeat round 5.


Switch colors.


Round 16: Sc in next st, *(dec, sc in ea of next 2 sts), repeat from * to last st, sc last st. (18)


Switch colors.


Start filling with poly pellets and continue filling to end of work.


Rounds 17-18: Repeat round 5.


Switch colors.


Round 19: *(Sc in next st, dec), repeat from * around. (12)


Round 20: Dec through front loops only around. (6)


Fasten off and thread yarn through remaining sts.






PLAIN WHITE EGG


Starting with a magic ring, 6 sc in ring.


Round 1: 2 sc in ea st around. (12)


Round 2: *(Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st), repeat from * around. (18)


Round 3: *(Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st), repeat from * around. (24)


Round 4: *(Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st), repeat from * around. (30)


Rounds 5-12: Sc in ea st around.


Round 13: Sc in ea of next 2 sts, *(dec, sc in ea of next 3 sts), repeat from * to last st, sc last st. (24)


Rounds 14-15: Sc in ea st around.


Round 16: Sc in next st, *(dec, sc in ea of next 2 sts), repeat from * to last st, sc last st. (18)


Start filling with poly pellets and continue filling to end of work.


Rounds 17-18: Sc in ea st around.


Round 19: *(Sc in next st, dec), repeat from * around. (12)


Round 20: Dec through front loops only around. (6)


Fasten off and thread yarn through remaining sts.

7 comments:

  1. Great pattern.

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  2. Thank you! I'm glad you like it. =)

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  3. Leuke eitjes, Ga ze ook maken.
    Dank je wel voor het patroon.

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  4. This pattern is adorable, I've added it to the new site www.crochetatplay.com A new site to find 100s of free crochet patterns from all over the web. Updated every Wednesday and Saturday nights! Megan

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  5. Hi I am looking for a pattern for a chicken and rooster have you got one?or know where to find one..Love your work it is so beautiful

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    1. Hello! Thank you for the kind words! :)

      Here are a few patterns I found on Crochet Pattern Central from the "Farm Animals" section (http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/farm_animals.php):

      1. Crocheted Amigurumi Chicken (http://voices.yahoo.com/crocheted-amigurumi-chicken-7995138.html?cat=24)

      2. Crocheted Chickens (http://www.yarn.com/webs-crochet-kit/valley-yarns-kit-426-crocheted-chickens-free-pattern/)

      3. Little Chickie Chicken Amigurumi Pattern (http://sweetncutecreations.tumblr.com/post/16112594801/little-chickie-chicken-amigurumi-pattern-it-rhymes)

      4. Chicklet (http://www.crochetville.com/community/topic/99598-chicklet-amigurumi/#entry1729063)

      5. Rooster (http://freevintagecrochet.com/other/lily74-rooster) <--this one looks really challenging!

      6. Amigurumi Holiday Chick (http://www.pepika.com/free-patterns/amigurumi-chick.html)

      7. Heloise Hen - the Lion Brand website requires a "sign-in" to be able to view patterns (http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/90229AD.html)

      8. Chick - another Lion Brand pattern, so again a sign-in is required to view it (http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/80103AD.html)

      And here are some featured on Moogly crochet: http://www.mooglyblog.com/chicken-crochet-patterns/

      I hope I was able to help! :)

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  6. Thank you so much for this lovely pattern! I've used it to make eggs for my little girl's first Easter basket.

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