Free Crochet Easter Egg Pattern in Bulky Yarn

There is always so much chocolate around at Easter time and sometimes a non-edible alternative is great for decor, Easter hunts and general entertainment! Trust me, the kids are going to love my free crochet Easter egg pattern in bulky yarn! Mine certainly do!

This chunky crochet Easter egg pattern is quick, beginner-friendly, and super fun too! Made with bulky weight yarn, it works up fast and looks amazing in any colour. Plus it’s a great stash buster project too!

This pattern includes clear, step-by-step instructions to help you create a stunning Easter egg with ease. There’s also a video tutorial to help you on your way!

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You may have noticed the image above also shows some crochet Easter baskets. If you want to crochet a basket for the eggs to go in, check out my free crochet Easter Basket pattern! It makes a great Easter hunt gift set altogether.

I’m trying to be good with food at the moment! We have had so many chocolates from Christmas that I think we’ve just been eating them everyday! And now we’ve coming up to Easter and the thought of more chocolate is a bit overwhelming! Because if they’re in the cupboard, I’m definitely going to want to eat them! So I think having crocheted eggs is a fab idea.

I also think the eggs and baskets look really great as part of an Easter display – I’ve got some little Easter bunnies and other eggs (non-crochet) that I’m going to use as well to make an Easter table scape when we get to the holidays!

How is the Large Crochet Egg Pattern Made?

This crochet egg is really quick to make! We start by working the egg in spirals into a magic ring.

Then we work various increases and decreases to create the shape whilst also creating that beautiful woven effect.

We finish by stuffing the egg and closing the hole!

You will need:

Paintbox Yarns Simply Super Chunky, 100% Acrylic (100g/3.53oz, 60m/66yds) x 1 ball

8.0mm Crochet Hook or hook needed for your yarn

Tapestry needle for working in ends

Scissors

Stitch markers

Toy stuffing (you could also use leftover yarn ends for this)

Yarn Alternatives

There are so many options for yarn for your Easter Eggs. You only need a very small amount of super bulky weight yarn for each egg, so this is a great opportunity to use yarn from your stash.

Here are a few alternative options:

MillaMia Naturally Soft Super Chunky, 100% Merino Wool (100g/3.53oz, 50m/55yds)

King Cole Big Value Super Chunky, 100% Acrylic (100g/3.53oz, 81m/89yds)

Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick, 80% Acrylic, 20% Wool (170g/6oz, 97m/106yds)

Sizing

The crochet Easter egg is 3in x 2in (7.5cm x 5cm) when using the same weight yarn as me.

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.

Included in the premium pattern:

• An 8 page downloadable PDF with easy-to-follow instructions in US and UK crochet terms
• Detailed stitch guides and tips for perfect results
• Yarn recommendations and size adjustments
• Pattern support if needed
• An accompanying video tutorial

Difficulty level is Easy

Tension:

Tension is not important for this project. As they are so quick to make, just try making one and see if it comes out the right size.

If your sample egg is bigger than the size given, try with a smaller hook size. If your egg is smaller than the size given, try with a larger hook size.

Creating your Perfect Easter Egg

You can make your eggs any size you like!

The easiest way to change the size of your eggs is to use a different weight yarn with a corresponding hook. Be sure to choose a hook that is at least 1 size smaller than the recommended size.

Abbreviations

blo – back loop only

ch(s) – chain(s)

MR – magic ring

rep – repeat

RS – right side

sc – single crochet

sc2tog – single crochet 2 together

sk – skip

ss – slip stitch

st(s) – stitch(es)

WS – wrong side

[…] – stitch count

* – repeat the instructions from * around

Pattern Notes

• Read through the pattern completely before starting and refer to the stitch tutorials as needed.
• Stitch counts are given in this pattern in [ ] at the end of each round. Where no stitch count is given, it is the same as the previous round.

Special Stitches

Below are the instructions for all the special stitches you will need for your easy crochet egg.

Magic Ring

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 YouTube tutorial above for a visual guide.

1. 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.

Watch a video tutorial of the Magic Ring here.

Single Crochet 2 Together (sc2tog)

A single crochet 2 together is also known as a decrease and it is used to decrease the number of stitches on a row. By using an sc2tog you will go from 2 sts down to 1 st and we use this in this pattern to create the top of the egg, working in the blo.

1. Insert hook into the next st.
2. Yarn over and pull through.
3. Insert your hook into the next st.
4. Yarn over and pull through (you will now have 3 loops on your hook rather than the normal 2 for a single crochet).
5. Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on your hook.

Watch a video tutorial on how to do the single crochet 2 together for more guidance.

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Full-length Video Tutorial

If you prefer crocheting from a video tutorial, hop on over to my YouTube channel and watch how I crochet the Easter Egg there.

The video will take you through all of the steps necessary to make your crochet Easter egg, including how to crochet the woven effect, the increases and decreases, plus a handy trick for stuffing your egg and closing the hole!

Free Crochet Easter Egg Pattern

US Terminology.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Using a tapestry needle, weave the tail in and out of the final 6 sts to close the hole.

Weave in ends to finish.

Don’t forget to go and find my matching crochet basket pattern!

Check out my other crochet patterns for more crochet inspiration.

Pattern help

There is a lot more detail regarding the special stitches in the crochet Easter Egg premium pdf pattern, including images and a chart. Also please do check out the  stitch tutorials on my YouTube channel for extra guidance.

If you are struggling with the pattern, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

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Copyright Notice

The Chunky Woven Easter Egg crochet pattern is the intellectual property of Concrete Gems. It is strictly prohibited to share, copy, alter, or distribute this pattern in any form.

You are welcome to sell finished items made using this pattern on a small scale, provided you give design credit to @concretegemscrochet. Thank you for respecting the effort and creativity that went into creating this design.

What next?

I’ve really loved designing this easy chunky crochet egg for you and hope you have had fun making it. I’m Gemma, a crochet tech editor, designer and overall crochet enthusiast. I’m also a mum of 3 kids, and enjoy running, reading, walking and crafting, but mostly crochet!

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Thanks for reading and happy crocheting! 🧶