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Say hi to Bunny Egg, who just dropped by to hang out. Junior Egg seems pretty happy about this.

Crochet Easter Bunny Egg

The Easter Bunny Egg pattern is available at Ravelry and LoveCrafts.

It is up to you, if you want Bunny Egg to be a he or a she - OR - you can make one of each if you like.

Difficulty

The difficulty level is intermediate/advanced. The pattern has a few special stitches like BLO and Puff stitches. They are slightly modified for the pattern, but this is of course explained.

Size and Yarn

The Easter Egg will be around 6.5cm tall (2.6") if you work with a 2.5mm hook (US B1 - UK 13) and a semi-tight tension.

Use regular cotton yarn for amigurumi. Yardage should be around 170m/50gr (186y/1.76oz).

I tried Scheepjes Organicon (Ravelry link) and it was soft and lovely to work with. Even a bit thick and fluffy in the right way. However, it does get a little worn out if you have to frog it over and over trying to get the stitches right. Possibly also if you plan on using the Easter Bunny Egg as a toy.

So, I suggest using Scheepjes Cotton 8 or similar for your first egg and/or if you make a toy.
Colors could be:
  • #502 white
  • #710 grey
  • #649 soft coral (or #715 nude). Something light and pale is recommended.

Enjoy the pattern and Easter!

Thank you to Margie, who has been such a patient and positive tester and proofreader. She is a skilled and very active amigurumi maker. Check out Margie's Instagram

Related blog post: Junior Egg

Easter Bunny Egg and Junior Egg
Bunny Egg & Junior Egg



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If you haven't met the cute Junior Egg already, let me introduce you now. He/she likes to sit in a nest of yarn - or hang from a twig or a tree. And the Junior Egg pattern is free!
Crochet Easter Egg - Junior
Years ago, right before Easter, the kids and I played with paper and cardboard and we came up with an egg with legs because it was pretty easy to draw and cut out and glue.

We loved it! We thought the result was eggcellent. An egg with a lot of personality. So I thought. Why not make a crochet version? 

Materials

  • Hook size 2-2.5mm (US 0-B1, UK 14-13)
  • Scissors
  • A long piece of scrap yarn to use a stitch marker
  • Filling
Yarn
Cotton yarn with yardage around 170m/50gr (186y/1.76oz)
A tiny bit of white and orange.

Spiral Note
The egg and leg are worked in a spiral. Working in a spiral means working in continuous rounds without ending each round with a slip stitch. Put your scrap yarn stitch marker in place, when a round is done, and continue with the next round immediately. The yarn stitch marker show what round you are working on.

Abbreviations (US terms)
  • ch = chain
  • sc = single crochet
  • inc = increase. Make two sc in the same stitch.
  • dec = decrease. Work 2 sc together. 
  • 3dec = decrease by working 3 sc together. 
  • () = repeat instructions between parentheses as many times as directed – OR throughout the round/row.
  • [] = the number of stitches in a round or row.

Junior Egg Pattern

Work in a spiral.
  1. Begin with 5sc in a magic ring. Pull tight. [5]
Increase with 5 stitches in each round like this:
  1. 1 inc in each stitch all the way. [10]
  2. (inc, 1 sc) 5 times. [15]
  3. (sc, inc, sc) 5 times. [20]
  4. (inc, 3 sc) 5 times. [25]
  5. (2 sc, inc, 2 sc) 5 times. [30]
  6. (inc, 5 sc) 5 times. [35]
Round 8-15. (8 rounds in total). Work straight up now – no increases. 1 sc in each stitch. [35]

For shaping the top of the egg, I recommend invisible decreases*: Insert the hook into the front loops of the next 2 stitches right after each other (do not yarn-over in between). Yarn-over and pull through two loops. Yarn-over and pull through the last loop.
*Don't make invisible decreases if you plan to turn the backside out like I sometimes to do.

  1. 1 sc, (dec, 15 sc) 2 times. [33]
  2. (9 sc, dec) 3 times. [30]
  3. (4 sc, dec, 4 sc) 3 times. [27]
  4. (7 sc, dec) 3 times. [24]
  5. (3 sc, dec, 3 sc) 3 times. [21]
Add fill. Add more fill after the next couple of rounds.
  1. (5 sc, dec) 3 times. [18]
  2. (2 sc, dec, 2 sc) 3 times. [15]
  3. (1 sc, dec) 5 times. [10]
Remove your marker. The closing off is not worked in full rounds.

Closing Off the Egg
Cut a long yarn end. Expand the loop on the hook and pull until the yarn end is out and the work secured.

Attach a needle to the yarn end. Insert the needle into the front loop of every stitch all the way around (9 stitches). Pull tight and the hole closes.

Only if needed, secure the yarn again, by weaving it in and out a couple of times.
Use the yarn end for hanging the egg on a twig.

Related blog post: The Easter Bunny Egg pattern


Bunny Egg and Junior Egg
Bunny Egg & Junior Egg

Leg

Work in a spiral.

Foundation option #1: Ch 5. Slip stitch it into a ring. [5]
Foundation option #2: Magic Ring with 5 sc. [5]

1-6) Sc all the way for 6 rounds.
 
7) Toe: Ch 4.
 
8) Use the back bumps of the chains. Skip the first and slip stitch into the next three.
9) Slip stitch into the middle of the foot through front and backside.
10) - 11) Repeat line 7-8.
12) Slip stitch into the left side of the foot.
13) - 14) Repeat line 7-8.
15) Slip stitch into the side of the foot again.

Finishing Off
Cut a long yarn end and pull the yarn end through the slip stitch.

Pull the yarn through the leg, so both yarn ends are at the top of the leg. (Find the nearest ’hole’ to pull it through. Use a needle or your hook).

Make another leg.

Sew the legs on the egg. Place them somewhat on the same side. ’Fold’ the legs, with the toes pointing forward and the ’knees’ slightly bend.

Free crochet pattern - Junior Egg

Thank you to Sofiia Norah Rasmussen for helping me test this with short, short notice.

If you want ideas of how to make a colored version, then check what Margie did on Instagram and give her a little love.

Enjoy!


Note. The original blog post is from March 2017. The latest update is of March 2021.

Share and Selling Note
You are welcome to share or sell any products you make from my patterns. :)
Read more about copyright and selling here.


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Let us end the year by being kind to ourselves and each other. I have a FREE little heart-shaped crochet love for you. 
Crochet a little heart with a crocheted string
Hang it on the Christmas tree, as decor for a present or just make one if you need a break during the holidays. 

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To all the little stars in the world. Crochet a little star or two. 
Crocheted Stars

In a few weeks, it is December 1st. I'm not good at being ahead of the season, but this year my sweet kids started making little ornaments a while ago, so I joined them. 

Making the star pattern was a bit frustrating at first. :) Sometimes making things very simple is difficult. I also wanted it to somehow match the Valentine's heart, which can be used as a Christmas decoration as well.
Read more: See more hearts at Stonegnome

I think they will look good together in a window or at the Christmas tree.

Crocheted star and heart

Below is the crocheted star pattern. Have fun ❤️

Star Pattern

While working on the pattern it can be difficult to see the star shape. The further you get, the better it should be, and once blocked and shaped, it should be just how you want it.

Little star: around 5cm wide (2")
Medium star: around 6cm wide (2.4").

  • hook size 2.25-2.5mm (US: B/1, UK 13)
  • cotton yarn. Yardage around 170m/50g (185y/1.76oz)
  • optional. A stitch marker.
  • glasses, if needed.
Abbreviations (US terms)
ss = slip stitch
ch = chain
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
tr = treble crochet
yo = yarn over
[ ] = instructions for the medium star

Foundation
Chain 30 [medium star, chain 40]. Join with a ss to make a ring.
Optional. Turn the work, so you can see the back bumps of your chains. Hook into the back bumps.

1) chain 3
2) 1 dc and 1 hdc in the base of the 3 chains
3) 1 hdc in the next chain [medium star, repeat the line]

Now make a cluster-decrease of two hdc with a skipped chain between. like this:

4) yo, insert the hook into the next chain and pull up a loop
5) skip a chain
6) yo, insert the hook into the next chain and pull up a loop
7) yo and pull through all 5 loops on the hook

Continue with:

8) 1 hdc in the next chain [medium star, repeat the line]

Star point
Tip: when working a lot of stitches into a single chain, the chain right AFTER might get very tight. Avoid it being tight by inserting a stitch marker into it before you start the previous group of stitches.

9) (optional. Place a stitch marker in the second chain from the hook)
    Make 5 stitches in the next chain (= the first chain from the hook): 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 tr, 1dc, 1hdc

Continue with:

10) (optional. Remove the stitch marker)
      1 hdc in the next chain [medium star, repeat the line]

Repeat from line 4 until you reach the last star point, which is already halfway done.
(The initial 3 chains you made in the beginning, are substituting the tr.)

11) In the base of the 3 chains make two more stitches: 1hdc, 1dc

Join with a ss, cut the yarn, and secure it by pulling it through the last loop on the hook. Sew in the yarn end from your foundation chain. Make it come out at the top of the star. Use the two yarn ends for hanging up the ornament.

Wash and block* it for a perfect shape and you've got a star!

Let me know if you find any typos in the pattern. ❤️


*Wash and block
I highly recommend blocking for the best final touch.

Handwash the star. Press out excess water by wrapping it in a towel. Place the star on a flat surface and pull the outer and inner star points till you are happy with the shape. Use water-safe needles and a foamboard or likewise if you prefer - I just do it freehand.

The star points can be pointed or more rounded. Let the star dry.

Make a Whole Family of Stars

You might have figured out by now how to make an even bigger star. Every time you add 10 more chains to the foundation row you go up one size. And the line with 1 hdc is also repeated once more (lines 3, 8, 10).

I tried and ended up with 4 different sizes of stars. After blocking and a little nursing, even the bigger one got very good.

Crocheted star family

I'm not sure how far you can go and keep the shape, but feel free to try :) Just be aware that the larger the star, the more wobbly it will be and you might need to use stiffener if it is to be hung up.

Tag me on Instagram @stonegnomedesign to show me your star(s).


Enjoy!


Sell & Share
You are welcome to sell/share any products you make from my patterns. For further information look at Copyright and Selling

Snowflakes

If you like crocheted Christmas ornaments, try the two snowflakes too - Snowflake 1 and Snowflake 2
Crocheted snowflakes


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Evie's FREE ear warmer pattern is ready.
Crochet a Flexible Ear Warmer
It doesn't take much yarn to make. Find the pattern at Ravelry or LoveCrafts now.

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The world changes and so does a few things here.

Crocheted ear warmer n gloves

Last Chance of free gloves

It's your last chance of getting Evie's gloves pattern for free. Find the gloves at Ravelry or LoveCrafts.
The reason is, an ear warmer is about to join Evie's Eternities accessory set. This will be the new freebie of the set.

Last Newsletter

If you have signed up for newsletters, this might also be the last newsletter you get like this. I'm migrating to another mailer-system. At least I hope, I will. If you don't see anything from me in near future, then check your spam folder. 📧
More minor changes might happen too. We'll see.

A Personal Update

I have been silent for a while, I know.
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Wet, cold, hot, sunny, cold, warm. When the weather is indecisive like this, we better be prepared. Here is a UNIQUE 3-piece pattern with hat, cowl, and fingerless gloves.

3 pieces. A UNIQUE set. Hat, cowl, fingerless gloves.

Did you try the free Evie's - Fingerless Gloves pattern yet? If not, it is still available for free. Try thee gloves and you might want the full set.

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Here is a fast little pattern for you. Light and airy fingerless gloves.


The drape is great and the gloves are stretchy with a thin, rolled cord-like edging.

This blog post is updated October 2020

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The Infinity Scarf is now available as a written pattern too.
StoneGnome Infinity Scarf

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Need something new for setting the table? Maybe something that isn't too formal, but still adds a touch of style.
crochet table runner made from Bamboo Soft

Try this new crochet pattern and make an elegant table runner.

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This December has been all about rain and rain and rain, so I've made a free snowflake pattern that pair up well with the one I made almost two years ago.
Free Snowflake Crochet Pattern

This is my X-mas present for you.

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The pattern for the Dahlia Washcloths is ready! Bring the Summer into your home with these delicious washcloths.
Soft Crochet Washcloths

Make them of very soft cotton and you will have the softest washcloths ever.

You find the pattern at LoveCrafts, Ravelry and also at LittleBugz as part of a yarn package. It is available in English and Danish. (At LoveCrafts, find the Danish version here).

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There is a new pattern in town - or actually 2-in-1. You get both for FREE for a short while.
Awa's Sweet Eternity Scarf and Cowl

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Don't you think a big and a smaller pillow looks good together? The bonus-pages for the Heart on Fire is ready now. This means the pattern now includes a smaller heart too.
Heart on Fire Tunisian crochet pillow pattern - two sizes

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Tomorrow it is Valentine's Day and everyone deserves at least one heart. Here is one for you. 

Big Valentines Day Pillow - Tunisian crochet

The pattern is free for a while. See the details below.

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December is calling for cozy crochet projects. I know, I'm looking forward to peace and quiet* and my crochet projects! I've found a few links for free projects you might want to try.

Free Crochet Patterns for Xmas


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My latest pattern is now available. The hat and tube are square and are very light, despite the bumpy, fluffy look.

Square Bumpy Hat and Tube

It was my 3-year-old daughter, that requested the hat.

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Here is a beautiful open Valentine's Heart for you. It is a free pattern.

Valentines Heart - crochet pattern

Use it for decoration or as a bookmark.

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Here is a free snowflake pattern for you, that can bring bright snow into your life.

Free Crochet Snowflake Pattern

Use it for Christmas or use it as decoration, when other Christmas decorations are put away and everything feels a bit empty and dark.

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Christmas gets closer every day. All full of love and (Xmas) hearts. Here is a free heart pattern for you.

Crochet Filet Heart Table Topper

I'll guide you at the beginning of the diagram as well as at the parts, when new things happen. So even if you are a newbie, you should be able to finalize this.

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