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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

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!