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Easter Bunny Eggs- Free Crochet Pattern

These cute little bunnies are quick, fun to make and are a great way of using up your yarn scraps. Make them with or without the hanging loops to make your perfect Easter decoration.



I originally designed these for Simply Crochet magazine last year using 2 contrasting strands of cotton 4 ply yarn held together. Pictured above is Stylecraft Classique Cotton 4ply (100% cotton 50g/182m)1 ball of each in Sky blue (3667), Fondant (3094), Soft lime (3663), Lavender (3673) and Sunflower (3662)
You can also use 1 strand of dk yarn instead or go chunkier with a larger hook to make a bigger egg. I recently made some using King Cole Stripe DK in pink. I really like the way the colour changes work up differently in each egg. Have fun using different yarn weights and hook sizes to create your own unique decoration.

You will need:

Any dk weight yarn or 2 strands of 4-ply held together.

2.5mm crochet hook
Stitch marker
Polyester toy stuffing


Tension
Tension is not critical for this project

Measurements
Approx. 10x5cm (4x2in)

UK terms used throughout

Pattern Notes
The pattern is worked using the amigurumi method using 2 strands of yarn. Work stitches continuously in a spiral without closing off each round with a slip stitch. It may help to use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round, moving it up as you work. When making decreases in amigurumi make sure to work through the front loops only.

Abbreviations:
Dc- double crochet
Dc2tog- double crochet 2 stitches together=1 decrease
St(s)- stitch(es)
Ss- slip stitch

To make the egg
Make a magic loop
Round 1 (RS) Ch1, 5dc into the ring. [5 st]
Round 2 2dc in each st around. [10st]
Round 3 (dc, 2dc in next st) 5 times. [15 st]
Round 4 dc in each st around.
Round 5 (dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st) 5 times. [20 st]
Round 6 As round 4.
Round 7 (dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next st) 4 times. [24 st]
Round 8-9 As round 4.
Round 10 (dc in next 5 sts, 2dc in next st) 4 times. [28 st]
Round 11-12 As in round 4.
Stuff the egg, continuing to stuff after each round.
Round 13 (dc in next 5 sts, dc2tog) 4 times. [24 st]
Round 14 As round 4.
Round 15 (dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [18 st]
Round 16 As in round 4.
Round 17 (dc, dc2tog) 6 times. [12 st]
Round 18 (dc2tog) 6 times [6 st]
Fasten off. Weave tail through last 6 sts and pull tight to close.

To make the hanging loop join yarn between rounds 1-2 of egg, ch 30, ss between rounds 1-2 opposite first ss. Fasten off and weave in ends

Ears (make 2)
Make a magic loop
Round 1 (RS) Ch1, 6 dc into the ring. [6 st]
Round 2 dc in each st around.
Round 3 (dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st) 2 times. [8 st]
Round 4 As round 2.
Round 5 dc in next 6 sts, dc2tog. [7 st]
Round 6-7 As in round 2.
Round 8 dc in next 5 sts, dc2tog. [6 st]
Round 9-10 As in round 2.
Fasten off leaving a long tail, you do not need to stuff the ears.
Flatten ears and sew to the top of the egg between rounds 1-4.

Tail
Make a magic loop
Round 1 (RS) Ch1, 6 dc into the ring. [6 st]
Round 2 2dc in each st [12 st]
Round 3 (dc, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [18 st]
Round 4 dc in each st around
Round 5 (dc, dc2tog) 6 times. [12 st]
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing
Stuff the tail and sew onto the egg between rounds 12-16.


I hope you enjoy this pattern. Make sure to tag me in your photos on Instagram so I can see your bunnies

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*posts contains affiliate links. Stripe DK yarn kindly gifted by King Cole





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