Published on February 28th, 2020
Easter is coming up, so it’s time to get started on some decorations. This is a pretty easy (10 minutes or less) pattern for an Easter egg applique. It’s going to be part of a larger project that I’m working on, but this pattern is great to use for any project idea that you have too.
– Tools –
- 5 mm “H” Crochet Hook (I use Susan Bates Crystalites. They are a nice cost efficient choice.)
- Worsted weight yarn (My favorite go-to is Caron Simply Soft. It really, truly is super-soft.)
- Embroidery floss in a contrasting color or extra yarn
- Scissors
- Yarn Needle
- Embroidery Needle
– Pattern Abbreviations –
*If you need help, click on the abbreviations for a helpful instructional video on each type of stitch.
– Egg Base –
Row 1: Create magic ring, CH 3, and DC 12 into the magic ring, pull to tighten. Sl St 1 into the top of the original chain that you created.
Row 2: CH 3, DC twice into each stitch. Sl St 1 into the top of your row 2 chain to complete this round.
Row 3: Ch 2, DC 2, TC, DC 2, SC, Sl St 1 into row 2. Next, Bind off and weave in ends.
– Zigzag / Stripe Detail –
With the embroidery thread or extra yarn, stitch a zigzag or striped pattern near the top of the narrow end of your crochet egg. When finished, secure and bind off.
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