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Knitted Easter Egg — Free Knitting Patterns
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Knitted Easter Egg

Knitted Easter eggs are a delightful and creative way to add a touch of charm to your Easter celebrations. These handmade beauties bring a cozy and whimsical feel to your decor while also being a fun and unique craft project to work on. Whether you choose pastel colors for a traditional Easter look or opt for bright and vibrant hues for a modern twist, knitted Easter eggs can brighten up any space with their cute and cheerful presence. They make fantastic gifts for friends and family, spreading joy and warmth during the holiday season. So, grab your yarn and needles, and get ready to knit up some adorable Easter eggs that will surely put a smile on everyone's face!

MATERIALS

YarnKing Cole Merino Blend DK

Yarn A: 1 x 50g ball of Aran (shade 046)

Yarn B: 1 x 50g ball of Raspberry (shade 907)

Yarn C: 1 x 50g ball Clerical (shade 049)

Yarn D: 1 x 50g ball of Black (shade 048)

Needles & accessories

4mm (UK 8, US 6) knitting needles

4mm set of (UK 8, US 6) double-pointed needles for Fair Isle eggs

Tapestry needle

Toy stuffing

YARN DETAIL

King Cole Merino Blend DK

DK weight

100% superwash wool

50g/104m (113yds)

FINISHED SIZES

Stripy egg: 8cm (3 1/4in) tall, 15cm (6in) diameter.

Fair Isle egg: 9cm (3 1/2in) tall, 16cm (6 1/4in) diameter.

Both eggs are made from the bottom up.

STRIPY EGG

Using 4mm needles and colour 1, cast on 5 sts using the thumb method.

Row 1 (WS): Purl.

Row 2 (RS): (K1, m1) four times, k1. 9 sts

Row 3: Purl.

Row 4: (K1, m1) eight times, k1. 17 sts

Change to colour 2.

Row 5: Purl.

Row 6: (K2, m1) four times, k1, (m1, k2), four times. 25 sts

Row 7: Purl.

Row 8: Knit.

Change to Colour 1.

Row 9: Purl.

Row 10: Knit.

Row 11: Purl.

Row 12: Knit.

Change to Colour 2.

Row 13: Purl.

Row 14: Knit.

Row 15: Purl.

Row 16: Knit.

Change to Colour 1.

Row 17: Purl.

Row 18: Knit.

Row 19: Purl.

Row 20: Knit.

Change to colour 2.

Begin stuffing at this point and continue to stuff as you work.

Row 21: Purl.

Row 22: (K1, ssk) four times, k1, (k2tog, k1) four times. 17 sts

Row 23: Purl.

Row 24: (K2, ssk) twice, k1, (k2tog, k2) twice. 13 sts

Change to colour 1.

Row 25: Purl.

Row 26: (K1, ssk) twice, k1, (k2tog, k1) twice. 9 sts

Row 27: Purl.

Row 28: (Ssk) twice, k1, (k2tog) twice. 5 sts

Row 29: Break yarn, leaving a long tail. Weave tail through remaining 5 sts and pull tightly. Weave in ends.

FAIR ISLE EGG

Using 4mm dpns and colour 1, cast on 6 sts using the thumb method. Spread the stitches evenly across 3 or 4 needles and join to work in the round, being careful not to twist stitches. Colourwork is show on chart, right.

Round 1: Knit.

Round 2: (K1, m1) twice, k2, (m1, k1) twice. 10 sts

Round 3: Knit.

Round 4: (K1, m1) four times, k2, (m1, k1) four times. 18 sts

Round 5: Knit.

Round 6: (K2, m1) four times, k2, (m1, k2) four times. 26 sts

Round 7: Knit.

Round 8: (K4, m1) three times, k2, (m1, k4) three times. 32 sts

Round 9: Knit.

Round 10: K2 in colour 1, k1 in colour 2, (k7 in colour 1, k1 in colour 2) three times, k5 in colour 1.

Round 11: K1 in colour 1, k3 in colour 2, (k5 in colour 1, k3 in colour 2) three times, k4 in colour 1.

Round 12: K5 in colour 2, (k3 in colour 1, k5 in colour 2) three times, k3 in colour 1.

Round 13: Repeat round 11.

Round 14: K2 in colour 1, k1 in colour 2, (k3 in colour 1, k1 in colour 2) seven times, k1 in colour 1.

Round 15: K5 in colour 1, (k3 in colour 2, k5 in colour 1) three times, k3 in colour 2.

Round 16: K1 in colour 2, k3 in colour 1, (k5 in colour 2, k3 in colour 1) three times, k4 in colour 2.

Round 17: Repeat Round 15.

Round 18: Repeat Round 14.

Rounds 19-21: Repeat Rounds 11-13.

Round 22: Repeat Round 10.

Break off colour 2 and continue in colour 1.

Round 23: Knit.

Begin stuffing at this point and continue stuffing as you knit.

Round 24: (K3, ssk) three times, k2, (k2tog, k3) three times. 26 sts

Round 25: Knit.

Round 26: (K4, ssk) twice, k2, (k2tog, k4) twice. 22 sts

Round 27: Knit.

Round 28: K1, (ssk) twice, k1, (ssk) twice, k2, (k2tog) twice, k1, (k2tog) twice, k1. 14 sts

Round 29: Knit.

Round 30: (Ssk) three times, k2, (k2tog) three times. 8 sts

Round 31: Break off yarn, leaving a long tail. Weave tail through remaining 8 sts and pull tightly.

Weave in all ends.

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