Softie Easter Egg Knitting Pattern
Get my colorful Softie Easter Egg Knitting Pattern for your basket of goodies. This is a great project for knitters comfortable knitting in the round on double-pointed needles. Change up your colors, knit colorful stripes, and enjoy designing your own eggs.
Choose any yarn of your choice, then get your free written pattern instructions, knitting chart, and video tutorial below.
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Knitting Supplies
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• Yarn in any weight, fiber, color
• 4 Double-Pointed Knitting Needles, appropriately sized for your yarn
• Scissors
• Tapestry Needle
• Poly-fill Stuffing
Watch Video Tutorial
How to Knit Easter Egg Softies
Create a charming Easter decoration with this beginner-friendly Softie Easter Egg knitting pattern. Follow these simple steps to complete your project:
Step 1: Cast On
- Cast on 12 stitches using the Long Tail Method.
- Divide the stitches evenly across three double-pointed needles (4 stitches per needle).
Step 2: Increase Rounds
Working bottom-up, begin the pattern to shape the egg base by knitting in-the-round with increase stitches.
Step 3: Knit the Body
Continue knitting all stitches for several rounds to build the body of the egg.
Step 4: Decrease Rounds
Shape the top of the egg by knitting with decrease stitches.
Step 5: Finishing
- Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail.
- Use a tapestry needle to thread through the remaining stitches.
- Fill the egg with poly-fill stuffing.
- Cinch the top closed, sew on a loop, and bind off.
- Weave in any loose ends.
Now you have a quick knit Easter softie, perfect for adding a festive touch to your home or gifting to loved ones! Get your free printable pattern below.
Knitting Techniques
Need to brush up or learn a new technique? Check out my entire library of Knitting Techniques to help you along as you knit up this project.
• Slip Knot
• CO = Cast On Long Tail Method
• K = Knit Stitch
• KFB = Knit Front and Back (increase)
• K2Tog = Knit 2 Together (decreases)
• Change Yarn Color
• BO = Bind Off
• Weave In Ends
Printable Knitting Instructions
Printable Knitting Pattern
Get my colorful Softie Easter Egg Knitting Pattern for your basket of goodies.
Materials
- Yarn in any weight, fiber, color
Tools
- 4 Double-Pointed Knitting Needles, appropriate size for yarn gauge
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle
- Poly-fill Stuffing
Instructions
Written Knitting Pattern
Knit In-the-Round
Cast On 12 Stitches, divided evenly among 3 needles
(4 stitches per needle)
- Round 1: Knit All
- Round 2: * KFB, K2, KFB * (18 Sts)
- Round 3: * KFB, K4, KFB * (24 Sts)
- Round 4: Knit All
- Round 5: Knit All
- Round 6: * KFB, K6, KFB * (30 Sts)
- Round 7: Knit All
- Round 8: Knit All
- Round 9: Knit All
- Round 10: Knit All
- Round 11: Knit All
- Round 12: Knit All
- Round 13: Knit All
- Round 14: * K2Tog, K6, K2Tog * (24 Sts)
- Round 15: Knit All
- Round 16: Knit All
- Round 17: * K2Tog, K4, K2Tog * (18 Sts)
- Round 18: Knit All
- Round 19: Knit All
- Round 20: * K2Tog, K2, K2Tog * (12 Sts)
Cut Yarn, leaving a long tail
Using Tapestry Needle, thread through remaining stitches,
Fill with Poly-fill
Cinch and sew on a loop and Bind Off
Knitting Chart
Notes
Knitting Techniques
- Slip Knot
- CO = Cast On Long Tail Method
- K = Knit Stitch
- KFB = Knit Front and Back (increase)
- K2Tog = Knit 2 Together (decreases)
- Change Yarn Color
- BO = Bind Off
- Weave In Ends
Kristen McDonnell
Author & Designer
After publishing her first knitting tutorial video, Kristen founded StudioKnit LLC. Enamored with teaching online, she films knitting lessons and designs from her vibrant production studio on Half Moon Bay’s California coast.
Kristen McDonnell is the author of the highly acclaimed book Knit Stitch: 50 Knit + Purl Patterns featuring vintage and unique designs.