FREE: Crocheted Easter Eggs Pattern (free pattern)

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Just copy and enjoy .
crochet up a basketful to adorn your holiday table.. many variations from this basic pattern.

need:

Worsted cotton yarn
G hook
Tapestry needle, stitch marker, fiberfill stuffing

This pattern is worked in a spiral,it is helpful to use a stitch marker to keep track of rounds. If changing colors with each round you may prefer to join rounds instead and start the next round with a chain 1.

Make a magic ring.
Foundation Round: Ch 1 (does not count as st), work 8 sc into ring, pull tail to close up ring — 8 sts.

Round 1: *Work 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, rep from * around — 10 sts.

Round 2: *Work 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, rep from * around — 12 sts.

Round 3: *Work 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, rep from * around — 14 sts.

Round 4: *Work 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sts, rep from * around — 16 sts.

Round 5: *Work 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 7 sts, rep from * around — 18 sts.

Round 6: *Work 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 8 sts, rep from * around — 20 sts.

Round 7: *Work 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 9 sts, rep from * around — 22 sts.

Round 8: Work 1 sc in each st around — 22 sts.

Round 9: *sc 2 tog, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, rep from * 1 more time — 18 sts.

Round 10: *sc 2 tog, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, rep from * 1 more time — 14 sts.

**At this point, fill with stuffing to desired density, but take care not to overstuff.**
Round 11: *sc 2 tog, 1 sc in next st, sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, rep from * 1 more time — 10 sts.
Round 12: sc 2 tog around — 5 sts.

Fasten off, leaving a 6-in. tail. Use tail to weave in and out of sts from Round 12, pull to close up circle .Weave in end. This is the bottom of the egg.