Bring a little rustic charm to your spring decorating with this textured Easter Egg crochet pattern. I love an Easter Egg hunt, but I’m not so keen on the millions of chocolate eggs that end up filling our cupboards – so let’s make our own! Whether you make a couple for the kids to play with, or go wild and make them into garlands, wreaths and table decor, these Easter crochet eggs are a beautiful way to add a soft, handmade touch to your home this spring!
In this post, you’ll find everything you need to help you create this textured Easter Egg crochet pattern, including yarn options, stitch tutorials and written pattern in US terms for blog subscribers. There’s also a video tutorial to help you with any tricky bits!
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Textured Easter Egg Crochet Pattern Overview
- Pattern type: Crochet egg pattern
- Skill level: Advanced beginner (confident with basic stitches and repeats)
- Stitches: half double crochet and slip stitches
- Size: 3.5inches (9cm) long by 3inches (7.5cm) wide
- Yarn: DK weight cotton blend yarn
- Hook size: 3mm
- US terms: or upgrade for UK terms too!
- Perfect for: Easter decor, egg hunts and seasonal garlands.
Yarn
For this free crochet pattern for easter eggs, you will need:
Sirdar Stories, 60% Cotton 40% Acrylic, (140m/153yds, 50g/1.76oz)
Yarn Alternatives
This pattern is designed to be used with DK weight yarn, but you can substitute for any that you prefer. Now is the perfect time to use yarn from your stash! I love my version using Patons Fab DK Tweed yarn.
Here are a few alternative options:
- Brava Recycle, 100% Recycled Acrylic, (100g/3.5oz, 280m/306yds)
- King Cole Big Value Tweed DK, 98% Acrylic 2% Viscose, (100g/3.5oz, 290m/317yds)
- Hobbii Daily Stitch, 100% Acrylic, (100g/3.5oz, 350m/382yds)
Supplies you will need
3.0mm Crochet Hook or hook needed to match gauge
A tapestry needle for working in ends
Toy stuffing (or use leftover yarn ends)
Size
The Easter egg measures approx. 3.5inches (9cm) long by 3inches (7.5cm) wide at the widest point. However you can really use any yarn and hook to make any size you desire!
Can I Make any Size of Crochet Easter Egg?
You will only need a very small amount of yarn to crochet your eggs, so this is a great opportunity to use yarn from your stash.
Experiment with using different fibres, colours and even different yarn weights. You will need to adjust your hook size to match your yarn if you change yarn weights – the stitches need to be quite tight for this pattern, to ensure the stuffing doesn’t poke through.
Create a whole collection of eggs, perfect for Easter egg hunts, or seasonal home decor.
I already think a massive egg using yarn held double or even triple would look amazing!
How to get the pattern
There are a few different ways that you can get your Easter egg crochet pattern.
You can carry on scrolling down and read the pattern for free on the blog in US crochet terms. The blog has ads on it, which is how I am able to offer it for free. Please do bookmark the page and come back to it as you work on your pattern though, rather than trying to print it out. Spending time on this page is how I get paid.
Alternatively you can purchase a premium pdf version of the pattern, which includes schematic, stitch tutorials, links to lots of video tutorials and full explanations. The premium pattern comes in US and UK terms. And of course, if you purchase the pattern, it is yours to keep, print and make notes on too.
PLEASE NOTE: The premium pattern is a pdf crochet pattern, written in English. It is not a finished project. You will receive a digital download upon completion of purchase.
Tension:
Gauge is not essential; as this is a small project, make an Easter egg and see if it comes out to the right size.
Stitch Abbreviations
- ch(s) – chain(s)
- hdc – half double crochet
- hdc2tog – half double crochet 2 together
- MR – magic ring
- rep – repeat
- RS – right side
- slst – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- WS – wrong side
- […] – stitch count
- * – repeat the instructions from * around
If you love this stitch pattern, you might also like the giant crochet pumpkin, which uses the same stitch.
What Special Crochet Stitches are Used to Make the easy crochet Easter Eggs?
Magic Ring (MR)
The magic ring is a fantastic way to start crocheting in amigurumi, and any crochet in the round. It can be a bit complicated though, so do check out my magic ring YouTube tutorial for a visual guide.
- Lay the tail end of the yarn over your palm and wrap the ball end around your first 2 fingers. Cross the yarn over and hold that point with your thumb and forefinger. 2. Pull the loop off your fingers, insert your hook into the hole and grab the ball end of the yarn with your hook. 3. Pull the yarn back through the loop. At this point, readjust your hand so you are holding the yarn as you normally would. 4. Put your middle finger and ring finger into the loop to hold it. Then yarn over and pull through to secure your ring.
You can then start crocheting into the ring in the normal way.
Half double crochet (hdc)
- Yarn over and insert hook into stitch.
- Yarn over and pull through a loop.
- Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on your hook.
To make a hdc2tog, yarn over and insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull through, yarn over and insert into next stitch, yarn over and pull through, yarn over and pull through all loops on your hook.
Pattern Notes
Be sure to read through these notes before you start your Easter crochet egg – they will make it so much easier to understand the pattern!
- Read through the pattern completely before starting and refer to the stitch tutorials as needed.
- ch2 does not count as a stitch throughout.
- The egg is made in joined rounds. A slst is used at the end of each round to join to the first st of the round.
- The slst used to join rounds does not count as a st. The slst within the middle section of the egg do count as stitches.
- Some rounds are turned, and some are not, so be careful to follow the instructions at the end of each round.
- The textured middle section of the egg is made using a stitch called crunch stitch, which is a combination of hdc and slst. This stitch is explained fully in the video tutorial and can be seen in Rows 6 and 7 of the pattern.
- The first st of each crunch stitch round is worked into the last proper st of the previous round. You are not working into the slst join, but the final slst of the pattern repeat.
- When making the crunch stitch, you may need to tilt your work towards you to see the third loop of the hdc. This will help you distinguish between the hdc and ss and therefore identify which stitch to work into at the start of the round.
- St counts are given in [ ] at the end of a round. Where there is no st count, it is the same as the previous round.
Prefer a Video Tutorial?
If you prefer crocheting from a video tutorial, watch as I show you how to crochet a textured Easter Egg:
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Rounds 8-9: Rep Round 7 twice.
Round 10 (RS) : ch2, (hdc in next 2 sts, hdc2tog) around, slst in first st to join, turn. [30]
Rounds 11-14: Rep Round 7 four times.
Start stuffing your egg and continue as you complete the remaining rounds.
Round 15 (WS): ch2, (hdc in next st, hdc2tog) around, slst in first st to join, turn. [20]
Rounds 16-19: Rep Round 7 four times.
Round 20 (RS): ch2, hdc2tog around, slst in first st to join. [10]
Weave ends around to close hole by going in and out of the last round of sts, and fasten off.
How about trying another Easter pattern? This woven-effect crochet Easter basket pattern is really quick to make using super bulky yarn
Finishing Touches
Make a few eggs and place them in a wicker basket on the Easter table. Or add a ribbon to each egg and hang them on a tree.
Make more eggs and string them up in a garland.
Or stick them to an Easter wreath.
There are so many options, you’ll definitely find yourself making more than just a few of these!!
Check out my other crochet patterns too for more crochet inspiration. And don’t forget to check out the textured crochet pumpkin pattern, which uses the same stunning stitch pattern!
Pattern help
There is a lot more detail in the premium pdf pattern of this one colour textured crochet blanket, including photos, stitch tutorials and a schematic. Plus it’s your to print out and keep!
Also please do check out the stitch tutorials on my YouTube channel for extra guidance.
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🌿 A charming, textured design inspired by cosy cottage style
🧶 Rich texture using simple, satisfying stitches
📝 Clear, step-by-step written instructions in English
📐 Multiple ways to use your eggs — from décor to garlands
🎥 Supporting video tutorials to guide you along the way
💛 A quick, relaxing make that’s perfect for mindful crafting
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FAQ
A: Yes! This pattern is beginner-friendly and uses simple stitches with clear instructions. If you’re comfortable with basic crochet stitches, you’ll be able to make these eggs with ease.
A: I used a DK cotton blend, and also an acrylic tweed DK for my eggs. But really you can just use whatever takes your fancy. Dive into your yarn stash and see what you like!
A: Yes, and I actively encourage it! You can adjust the size by using a different yarn weight, or use your yarn held double! Adjust your hook size to match too!
A: These are really versatile and can be used for: Easter egg hunts; Garlands; Wreaths; Table decorations; Gifts or keepsakes.
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Other Crochet Patterns you Might Enjoy
If you enjoyed making this textured crochet blanket pattern, then you might also like these free crochet home decor patterns:
The Spring Landscape crochet picture set features three coordinating crochet landscape panels — a hillside, a lake, and a beach scene, — plus 14 mix-and-match appliqué motifs.
Organise in style with the Berry Baskets – an easy crochet basket pattern featuring the beautiful even berry stitch for a texture that looks just like little berries!
Thanks for reading and happy crocheting! 🧶
