How to Crochet Egg Covers
These are a quick and fun project to brighten up your Easter table. Plus, the kids will love playing with them!
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You Will Need
* DK Yarn - White, Royal Blue, Green, Pale Pink, Silver, Black
* 4mm Crochet Hook
* Scissors
* Yarn Needle
* Stitch Markers
Abbreviations
Dc - Double crochet
St - Stitch
Ch – Chain
Ss - Slip stitch
Dc2tog – Double crochet 2 sts together
Yarn Colours
Yarn A - White
Yarn B - Royal Blue
Yarn C - Green
Yarn D - Pale Pink
Yarn E - Silver
Yarn F - Black
Pattern Notes
This pattern is written using UK crochet terms.
This pattern is worked in a spiral so it is essential to mark each round.
Body
Using 'Yarn A' and 4mm hook, make a MC.
Round 1: Ch1, 4dc into MC. (4dc)
Round 2: 2dc in each st around. (8dc)
Round 3: *2dc in next st, 1dc* rep around. (12dc)
Round 4: *2dc in next st, 2dc* rep around. (16dc)
Round 5: *2dc in next st, 3dc* rep around. (20dc)
Round 6: *2dc in next st, 4dc* rep around. (24dc)
Round 7-14: Dc into each st.
Fasten off
Horn
Using 'Yarn E' and 2.5mm hook, ch6. Slst to 1st ch to join in the round.
Round 1-5: 1dc in each st around. (6dc)
Round 6: *Dc2tog, 1dc* rep around. (4dc)
Round 7: *Dc2tog* rep around. (2dc)
Fasten off and thread through top to close the hole. Sew in ends.
Attach horn to egg cover using photo as a guide.
Hair
Cut 12cm lengths of 'Yarn D' and 'Yarn E'.
Using your crochet hook and holding the lengths of Yarn D and E together, insert your hook through the egg cover where you want to position the hair, wrap the length around the hook and pull through to secure. Using the photo as a guide, repeat this process until you have the desired look.
Using a tapestry needle and 'Yarn F' embroider the eyes on using back stitch.
Body
Using 'Yarn A', follow instructions for the Unicorn Egg Cover.
Ears
Using 'Yarn A' and 4mm hook, ch8. Slst to 1st ch to join into the round.
Round 1- 6: 1dc in each st around. (8dc)
Round 7: *2dc, dc2tog* rep around. (6dc)
Round 8: 1dc into each st around. (6dc)
Round 9: *1dc, dc2tog* rep around. (4dc)
Fasten off
Using photo as a guide attach the ears to the side of the egg cover.
Using a tapestry needle and 'Yarn F' embroider the eyes on using back stitch. Using 'Yarn D' and back stitch sew on the nose.
Body
Using 'Yarn B', follow the instructions for the Unicorn.
Spikes
Using 'Yarn C' and 4mm hook, ch8. Slst to 1st ch to join into the round.
Round 1: 1dc in each st around. (8dc)
Round 2: *dc2tog, 2dc* rep around. (6dc)
Round 3: *dc2tog* rep around. (3dc)
Fasten off
Using the photo as a guide sew the spikes onto the egg cover starting at the top of the egg and working down the back in a line.
Using a tapestry needle and 'Yarn F' embroider the eyes and nose on using back stitch.
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