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Free Crochet Pattern – Creme Egg Cover

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Creme Egg Crochet Critters

A playful amigurumi pattern to cradle your chocolate eggs (American terms)

Materials & Notes

  • Yarn: DK weight scraps (shown in 3.5mm hook)
  • Hook: 3.5mm (or size to match your yarn)
  • Key Supplies:
    • Creme eggs (buy extra – they’re irresistible!)
    • Yarn needle, scissors
    • Pro Tip: Wash sticky fingers before handling yarn!

Stitch Guide

TermMeaning
MRMagic Ring
sl stSlip Stitch
chChain
scSingle Crochet
hdcHalf Double Crochet
dcDouble Crochet
tcTreble Crochet
sc2togDecrease (2 sc together)

Pattern Instructions

Body (Egg Pocket)

Base:

  1. MR: 6 sc, tighten.
  2. Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2sc in each st (12 sc). Join with sl st.
  3. Rnd 3: Ch 1, [1sc, 2sc] around (18 sc). Join.
  4. Rnd 4: Ch 1, [1sc, 1sc, 2sc] around (24 sc). Do not join – continue spiraling.

Back Slot (for egg insertion):
5. Work back-and-forth rows (not rounds):

  • Sc in each st, ch 1, turn. Repeat for 6 rows.
  1. Final row: Sc across, do not turn; join gap with 2 sc.

Shaping the Top:
7. Decrease with sc2tog:

  • Rnd 1: [sc2tog, 1sc] around.
  • *Rnd 2+:* Continue decreasing until opening fits egg snugly.
  1. Fasten off, weave tail through remaining sts, pull tight.

Accessories

Base Options

Nest:

  • Follow body base instructions (Rnds 1-4), using a larger hook.
  • Work 2-3 extra even rounds.

Feet (Make 2):

  1. MR: 6 sc.
  2. Rnd 2: 2sc in each st (12 sc). Join.
  3. Toes: Ch 3, tc in next 2 sts, ch 3, sl st in same st. Sl st to next st. Fasten off.

Wings (Make 2):

  1. MR: 6 sc.
  2. Rnd 2: 2sc in each st (12 sc). Join.
  3. Shape: Sc, [2hdc], [2dc], [2tc], [2dc], [2hdc], sc. Fasten off.

Beak (Use thinner yarn if possible):

  1. Ch 4.
  2. Pull loop through 2nd ch, then through last ch (3 loops on hook).
  3. Yarn over, pull through all loops. Fasten off.

Comb (Optional – omit for ducklings):

  1. Make 3 strips:
    • Each strip: Ch 4, sc in 2nd ch and next 2 ch (3 sc). Fasten off.

Assembly

  1. Pin First: Arrange wings, beak, and comb before sewing.
  2. Eyes: Embroider with black yarn (don’t pull too tight!).
  3. Insert Egg: Gently push creme egg through back slot.

Final Notes

  • Duckling Variation: Replace comb with tufted yarn hair.
  • Stability Tip: Weight the nest with dried beans or stuffing.

Enjoy your sweet, snuggly critter! 

 

 

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