Easy Crochet Easter Egg: Bunny Ears, Tiny Hat & Basket Pattern
Make a charming handmade addition to your Easter decor with this easy crochet Easter egg pattern. This quick project uses basic stitches to create a stuffed egg you can dress with bunny ears, a small hat and a little basket — perfect for gifting, hanging on an Easter tree, or filling with tiny treats.
Photo: Finished crochet Easter egg decorated with bunny ears, a hat and a tiny basket.
MATERIAL
Schachenmayr Catania 125m/50 g, crochet hook C, 2 black beads or a pair of safety eyes, poly-fil, yarn needle.
SKILL LEVEL
Easy
ABBREVIATIONS
ch = chain
st = stitch
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
Rnd = round
dc = double crochet
dec = decrease stitch (two single crochets together)
inc = increase stitch (two single crochets into one stitch)
EGG
Rnd 1: 7 sc into Magic Ring
Rnd 2: inc 7 times (14 sts)
Rnd 3: sc in each of next 14 sts
Rnd 4: *sc in next st, inc* (21 sts)
Rnd 5: sc in each of next 21 sts
Rnd 6: *sc in each of next 2 sts, inc* (28 sts)
Rnd 7: sc in each of next 28 sts
Rnd 8: *sc in each of next 3 sts, inc* (35 sts)
Rnd 9-15: sc in each of next 35 sts
Rnd 16: *dec, sc in each of next 5 sts* (30 sts)
Rnd 17: sc in each of next 30 sts
Rnd 18: *dec, sc in each of next 4 sts* (25 sts)
Rnd 19: *dec, sc in each of next 3 sts* (20 sts)
Stuff the egg.
Rnd 20: *dec, sc in each of next 2 sts* (15 sts)
Rnd 21-22: *dec*.
Cast off.
EARS
R 1: starting at the center, chain 11 stitches
R 2: dc in the 4th ch from hook and each of next 6 sts, 5dc in the next st,
working in other side of the base ch: dc in each of next 7sts, sl st.
Cast off leaving a long tail for sewing.
HAT
Rnd 1: 12 dc in a magic circle
Rnd 2: inc 12 times (24 sts)
Rnd 3: *inc, dc in next st* (36 sts)
Rnd 4: *inc, dc in each of next 2 sts* (48 sts)
BASKET
Rnd 1: 12 dc in a magic circle
Rnd 2: inc 12 times (24 sts)
Rnd 3: *inc, dc in next st* (36 sts)
Rnd 4: *dc in the next st, popcorn stitch in the next st*
Popcorn Stitch:
4 dc in the next st, drop the loop from the hook and insert the hook into the first st (of four dc´s),
grab the dropped loop and pull it through the st.
Rnd 5: dc in each of next st around. Cast off.
FINISHING
Sew ears on the hat.
Sew hat on the egg.
Fix eyes.
Embroider mouth and nose with black yarn.
Sew basket to the egg.
TIPS & VARIATIONS
- Use pastel shades for a classic Easter look or bright colors for a playful display. - Adjust hook size or yarn weight to change the finished egg size; use firmer stuffing for a stable shape. - Substitute safety eyes with French knots or small beads for a different expression. - Make several eggs in coordinating colors and perch them in a decorative bowl or hang from ribbon for an Easter garland.