Crochet Little Egg

Crochet Little Egg is a fun and adorable project that can brighten up any space with its cuteness. This small and charming crocheted egg makes for a lovely addition to your home decor or a sweet gift for a friend. With just a bit of yarn and a crochet hook, you can create a darling little egg that adds a touch of handmade charm to any room. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned crocheter, this delightful project is sure to bring a smile to your face as you work on it. So grab your yarn and hook, and get ready to create something truly egg-ceptional!

Materials

— worsted weight yarn in colors of choice

— size F/ 3.75 mm crochet hook

— safety pin or stitch marker to mark the start of each row

— 4.5 mm plastic safety eyes

— pink felt

— stuffing

— black and pink embroidery floss and needle

Abbreviations

-in American crochet terms-

st = stitch

ch = chain

sc = single crochet

inc = single crochet increase

dec = single crochet decrease

rnd = round

* * = set of stitches to be repeated

( ) = total number of stitches in a round

Little Eggs

rnd 1: ch 2, sc 6 in 2nd ch from the hook (6 st)

rnd 2: sc 2 in each st (12 st)

rnd 3: sc in each st (12 st)

rnd 4: *sc 2, inc 1* repeat 4 times (16 st)

rnd 5: *sc 3, inc 1* repeat 4 times (20 st)

rnd 6: *sc 4, inc 1* repeat 4 times (24 st)

rnd 7: *sc 5, inc 1* repeat 4 times (28 st)

rnd 8-13: sc in each st (28 st)

place eyes between rnds 9 & 10, cut and sew 2 felt circles for cheeks and embroider on mouth

rnd 14: *sc 2, dec 1* repeat 7 times (21 st)

rnd 15: sc in each st (21 st)

rnd 16: *sc 1, dec 1* repeat 7 times and stuff firmly (14 st)

rnd 17: dec 7 times in a row, at the end of the row, skip 1 st, dec 1, fasten off and weave in ends

The finished egg will measure about 2.5" tall, depending on the tightness of your crochet and yarn material.