Knit Easter Eggs Pattern: Easy Knit, 3 Sizes, Hanging Decorations (PDF Download)

An easy knitting pattern for Easter egg ornaments in 3 different sizes, with optional decorative variations around the middle section. Instructions for knitting Easter eggs in the round using magic loop or knit flat on straight needles and then sewn up.

These eggs make great chocolate-free Easter egg alternatives, spring bowl fillers, or can be threaded with a ribbon to make hanging Easter egg tree decorations.

Or why not use them as Easter basket stuffers for one of my mini recycled yarn baskets: https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/990720911/mini-basket-knitting-pattern-recycled

MATERIALS:
Yarn: a few grams of DK yarn (up to around 25g for a large egg)
Needle size: US 3 / UK 10 / 3.25mm

Needle type:
- double pointed needles; or
- circular needle at least 23" / 60cm long (for magic loop); or
- straight needles to knit flat
- tapestry needle

Notions:
- toy stuffing; or
- solid egg – instructions given are to cover the following sized eggs:
~ large egg (8.5cm / 3.25" long; 18cm / 7" circumference); or
~ medium egg (6cm / 2.5" long; 11.5cm / 4.5" circumference); or
~ small egg (5cm / 2" long; 9cm / 3.5" circumference)

SPECIFICATIONS
Finished size: your finished eggs will be around 1cm / 0.5" larger than the solid egg sizes above

Time required (per egg):
Large – 1½ to 4 hours
Medium – ¾ to 1½ hours
Small – ½ to 1 hour

Difficulty: advanced beginner to intermediate:
- optional knitting a small circumference in the round
- optional colourwork

Each egg starts and finishes the same, but there are a variety of options for the 'flat' middle section between the increases and decreases. These are presented as coloured charts for ease.

Lettering can also be added to the central band in chain stitch if desired (use thinner wool or just a strand or two of DK for this). You can also make your eggs bigger or smaller by using thicker or thinner yarn.

Knowledge required:
Stitches: knit, purl, right lifted increase or knit front and back, knit 2 together or slip slip knit (instructions given)
Optional: knitting a small circumference in the round (on magic loop or double-pointed needles)
Optional: colourwork using stranded/Fairisle technique

Number of pages: 16
Language: English only

ECO CREDENTIALS: Tips included for eco-conscious choices when making your knitted eggs. The eggs are also sustainable in that they are designed to be reusable year after year after year.

RELATED PRODUCTS:
- Colour printed copy of this pattern posted to you: https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1158336183/printed-knitting-pattern-full-colour
- Eco-friendly knit kit including printed pattern, sustainable Eucalyptus yarn and 5 wooden eggs + optional needles: https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/953430122/easter-egg-knit-kit-eco-friendly-diy

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This pattern is copyright © Anna Funnell 2022, for personal use only. Please do not share this pattern and please do not sell the finished items without first requesting my permission.