If you’re looking for an Easter Egg Crochet Pattern that gives you a sweet little bunny peeking out of a cracked eggshell, you’re in the right place. It’s an easy amigurumi make that feels right at home for Easter baskets, spring decorating, or just a quick cute project when you want something cheerful on your hook.
The Inspiration
I wanted that classic Easter moment where you spot something tiny and adorable tucked inside an egg, so I went all in on the “peekaboo” idea. The finished piece is a white bunny sitting in a bright yellow eggshell cup with scalloped cracked edges, and there’s a pink bow right on the front because it felt a little plain without it.
The bunny has shiny black round eyes, a small stitched smile, and those pink blush cheeks that make it look like it’s trying not to be noticed (but it totally is). The ears are upright and yellow with a slightly darker center, so you get that pop of color without making the face too busy. It’s Level 2 easy, so it’s pretty simple, but it still has enough little details to keep it interesting, I think.
Why This Pattern Stands Out
You get a full character scene in one small, fast amigurumi project.
- Eggshell “reveal” look: The cracked scalloped edge makes the bunny pop instantly.
- Simple face, big personality: Black eyes, a tiny smile, and blush cheeks do all the work.
- Bold spring colors: The yellow shell and ears with a pink bow keep it bright.
What You’ll Need
You’ll use mostly your main color plus a couple tiny accents, so it’s a small-scraps kind of project.
- 2 Fine / Sport yarn in cotton or acrylic: For this project I reach for a sport weight because it keeps the stitches small and tidy, so the egg shape stays smooth and the details don’t look bulky. Cotton gives you crisp stitch definition and a firmer feel, and acrylic is a little softer and springier, so pick the finish you want. Yardage isn’t specified here, but you’ll want your main color (white) plus small amounts of pink, and optional bits of blue, yellow, and any extra accent colors.
- 2.75 mm crochet hook (depending on yarn weight): This size is a nice match for sport yarn when you want tight fabric for amigurumi, so stuffing doesn’t peek through.
- Black safety eyes (6 mm or 8 mm): Either size works, it just changes the expression a bit, and I like to decide once the face is pinned in place.
- Stuffing (fiberfill): You don’t need a ton, but do stuff as you go so you can shape the egg nicely before the opening gets small.
- Embroidery thread for mouth and cheeks: Embroidery thread keeps the face details neat and a little finer than yarn, especially for the mouth.
- Also needed: yarn needle, scissors, Optional stitch markers
Quick Details
Here are the basics, so you can get moving.
| Skill Level | Level 2 — Easy |
| Pattern Gauge | Gauge is not critical for this project. Use a hook size that creates a tight, firm fabric so stuffing does not show through |
| Finished Size | Approx. 5 in (12.5 cm) tall egg bunny (excluding eggshell holder), assuming sport-weight yarn and 2.75 mm hook |
| Yarn Weight | 2 Fine / Sport |
| Fiber | Cotton or acrylic |
| Terminology | US |
Stitches & Abbreviations
Keep this list open while you work.
- ch = chain
- inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
- MR = magic ring
- sc = single crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- st(s) = stitch(es)
Special Stitches
- Picot: ch 3, sl st in first ch made (or as directed by pattern placement).
- Scallop: work multiple stitches into the same stitch to form a shell edge (exact stitch sequence not provided in original text).
Pattern Notes
This project is worked in continuous rounds (spiral) starting with a magic ring, so don’t join rounds unless the instructions tell you to. Use a stitch marker and move it up each round. Stuff firmly but gently before closing. Add stuffing a little earlier than you think, by any means, because the opening gets tight fast. No sizing information provided.
How to Make the Easter Egg Crochet Pattern
Work each piece in order, then do the small details and assembly at the end.
Egg Body
This is the main piece everything attaches to. Worked in continuous rounds (spiral) starting with a magic ring. Use a stitch marker and move it up every round so you don’t lose your place.
Putting It All Together
Fold each ear slightly and sew to the top of the egg with the pink side facing forward. Use pins or a couple of locking stitch markers to hold placement while you stitch, and catch stitches on both the ear and the egg body so the seam doesn’t pop. Insert safety eyes just below where the ears attach, aiming for symmetry. If you haven’t closed the egg yet, it’s easier to get the washers on from the inside now. Use pink yarn or blush embroidery to add cheeks. With black embroidery thread, stitch a small curved smile. Stuff the egg. Sew the top closed. Place egg bunny into the eggshell holder (implied by holder purpose). Optional: Add a bow at the front center of the eggshell holder. Weave in every tail like you mean it, so there’s that.
Baby & Child Safety Notes
If this is for a baby or a kid who still mouths toys, skip safety eyes and embroider the eyes instead. Stitch facial details firmly, knot securely, and bury thread tails inside the piece. Keep small add-ons like bows extra secure, or leave them off.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mine comes out about 5 in (12.5 cm) tall for the egg bunny, not counting the eggshell holder, when I use sport-weight (2 Fine) yarn with a 2.75 mm hook. If yours is taller or shorter, it usually comes down to yarn thickness and how tightly you crochet.
Use the hook that gives you a firm fabric you like for amigurumi, then expect the size to change. I start at 2.75 mm for this one, then bump up or down if the stitches look too loose or too tight, simple as that.
I use 2 Fine / Sport yarn for the look and the finished size listed. If you swap yarn weight, the egg bunny will still work, it just won’t match the 5 in (12.5 cm) height anymore, so there’s that.
This one sits at Level 2, Easy, so it’s friendly if you’ve already made a small amigurumi or two. If you’re brand new, you can still do it, but you’ll probably pause and re-read parts, and that’s normal.
Nope, I measure the egg bunny only. The finished dimensions I share are for the bunny, and I leave the eggshell holder out of that number on purpose because it’s easy to set it up differently.
Now It’s Your Turn!
If you make this Easter Egg Crochet Pattern, I want to see your little egg bunny lineup, even the slightly lopsided ones. Save it to Pinterest so you can find it again next spring (or next weekend, no judgment), and tell me in the comments what colors you picked and what size yours ended up with, because the yarn and hook combo can change the vibe A LOT.
