Handmade Easter decorations have a unique charm, especially when made with delicate yarns and soft pastel colors. In this tutorial, we’ll learn how to create crochet Easter eggs on polystyrene, using variegated cotton yarn in beautiful pastel shades.
This is a quick and relaxing project, perfect even for those who already have basic crochet skills and want to create something simple yet elegant. Thanks to the color transitions in the yarn, each egg will look different and unique—without the need for complicated stitches.
Crochet Easter eggs on polystyrene are a perfect solution for creating elegant decorations in a short amount of time.
By using a foam egg base and covering it with variegated cotton yarn, you can achieve a soft and harmonious look, ideal for spring decor. In this tutorial, I’ll guide you step by step on how to cover small foam eggs and achieve a clean, professional finish.
What you’ll find in this tutorial
Used material and accessories
- Polystyrene egg (small size)
- Variegated cotton yarn in pastel shades
- Crochet hook suitable for the yarn
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Glue (optional)
In the video tutorial I used the following materials:
- Oro Mondial yarn liliac (cod. 966) turquese (cod. 69)
- Crochet hook 3 mm
- polystyrene egg height 3 cm
- stitch marker
- scissor
- needle
Useful information before starting
It only takes a short time to make a single crochet Easter egg, although the exact time will also depend on the size of your foam eggs.
Keep a stitch marker handy to mark the last stitch of each round, as the pattern is worked in continuous rounds (spirals).
This pattern is divided into two parts: you can either follow it to create a complete Easter egg or simply learn the technique to cover foam eggs with crochet.
The Oro Mondial Mignon mini skeins were originally included in a magazine, so they are not available in that small size.
However, you can find this yarn in 50 g skeins, which will allow you to make more than 3 eggs (the maximum you can usually make with 20 g).
In the video tutorial, I show you how to make crochet Easter eggs using this yarn, but you can easily substitute it with another type, such as Fiocco cotton yarn, or any other thin, variegated cotton yarn.
Video tutorial – crochet Easter Eggs on polystyrene
Crochet pattern – small foam egg cover
- Working Time: 10 minute (1 egg)
- Skill Level: easy (if you can work in continuous round)
- MR = Magic Ring
- SC = single crochet
- SL ST = slip stitch
- DC = double crochet
- INC = increase of single crochet (2 SC in the same stitch)
- DEC = decrease of single crochet (SC 2 together)
- REP * = repeat instruction between the two asterisks (*…*) in the indicated times
- Round 1: MR, 6 SC in the ring (6)
- Round 2: INC in each stitches around (12)
- Round 3: * 1 SC, INC *; REP * 6 times (18)
- Rounds 4-7: 1 SC in each stitches around (18×4)
Insert the polystyrene egg before continuing. - Round 8: *1 SC, DEC *; REP * 6 times (12)
- Round 9: 6 DEC (6)
- Round 10: 1 SC in each stitches around (6)
If you just want to cover the eggs with colorful yarn, you can finish here; if you want to make a miniature Easter egg, you have to continue reading down here.
Decorative edge
- Round 11: * (4 DC, 1 SC) in the same stitch*; REP * in each 6 stitches (30)
- Round 12: * 1 DC on the 4 DC of the previous round, 1 SC on the SC of the previous round*; REP * 6 times (30)
Fasten off with a slip stitch and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Use it to tighten round 10 and hide the yarn inside.
Use a contrasting yarn to create a small bow.
ideas & Variations
- Turn your eggs into hanging decorations.
- Use different variegated yarns to create a coordinated set.
- Add bows, beads, or small embellishments.
Create and share with me!
To celebrate Easter together, share a photo of your crochet eggs using the hashtag #PinkyEasterTime and tag me @giuliapinkytime—your photo might be featured in this article!
Happy Pinky Time—stay curious and see you in the next tutorial
Copyright
This pattern is an original design by Giulia Mollica from giuliapinkytime. Please do not claim this project as your own.
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You are allowed to sell finished items made from this pattern, but please credit Giulia Mollica from giuliapinkytime as the original designer. Mass production or selling to manufacturing companies is NOT permitted. Thank you!