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---------------------------------------------------------Enjoy an Easter Crochet journey! As spring blossoms and the Easter season approaches, it's time to infuse our homes with rustic charm and handmade delights.
Today, we're venturing into the heartwarming realm of Easter crafts with a delightful crochet project: the Crochet Easter Hen egg cover and egg cup. These cozy creations add a touch of country chic to your Easter decor, bringing warmth and whimsy to your celebrations.
With just a few simple materials and a touch of creativity, we'll transform yarn into charming Easter treasures. From the gentle loops to the finishing details, each stitch is a nod to rustic elegance and the joy of crafting by hand.
So grab your crochet hook and join us on this Easter crafting adventure. Let's embrace the simple pleasures of handmade decor and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Materials:
- Crochet hook size 3.5
- Cotton thread
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Motivation and time (approximately 4 hours for completion)
Stitches (American terminology):
- Slip stitch
- Single crochet
- Half double crochet
- Double crochet
- Treble
This Crochet Easter Hen project is beginner-friendly and perfect for those new to crochet.
Let's dive into the steps!
Steps:
1. HEN EGG COVER
Row 1: Chain 2 - 5 Single crochet in the second chain.
Row 2: 2 Single crochet in each Single crochet around. You have 10 stitches.
Row 3: (1 Single crochet, 2 Single crochet in the next stitch) repeat 5 times this sequence - You have 15 stitches.
Row 4: 1 Single crochet in each Single crochet around. You still have 15 stitches.
Row 5: (2 Single crochet, 2 Single crochet in the next stitch) repeat 5 times this sequence - You have 20 stitches.
Row 6: (3 Single crochet, 2 Single crochet in the next stitch) repeat 5 times this sequence - You have 25 stitches.
Row 7: (4 Single crochet, 2 Single crochet in the next stitch) repeat 5 times this sequence - You have 30 stitches.
Row 8: (5 Single crochet, 2 Single crochet in the next stitch) repeat 5 times this sequence - You have 35 stitches.
Row 9 to 13: 1 Single crochet in each Single crochet around. Repeat hear row - You still have 35 stitches.
LACE: (Skip 1 stitch, 4 Double crochet in the next stitch, kip 1 stitch) repeat 9 times this sequence. End with a Slip stitch.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Now We have the body of the Hen with the first feathers :)
CREST of a Hen: Draw trough the hook to the top of the body with a new thread.
Fold in half the body. 7 Single crochet in the work.
Turn the work and in the 7 stitches, (Skip 1 stitch, 4 Double crochet in the next stitch, kip 1 stitch) repeat 3 times this sequence. End with a Slip stitch.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
BEAK - Row 1: Chain 2 - 5 Single crochet in the second chain.
Row 2: 2 Single crochet in each Single crochet around. You have 10 stitches.
Row 3 et 4: Repeat 2 times the Row 2.
Sew the beak on the Hen body. Fasten off and weave in ends.
The EYES: Make a quintuple knot with the cotton thread and attach in the body with a double knot in the back. Repeat for the second eye.
The first part is done :). The second part is the EggCup.
2. EGG CUP :
Row 1: Chain 2 - 12 Single crochet in the second chain.
Row 2: Chain 3 - 2 Double crochet in each Single crochet around. 1 Double crochet. 1 Slip stitch. You have 24 stitches.
Row 3: Chain 1 - (1 Single crochet in each Single crochet around, 2 Single crochet in the next stitch) repeat 11 times this sequence. 1 Single crochet. 1 Slip stitch. You have 34 stitches.
Row 4: 1 Single crochet in each Single crochet around. You still have 35 stitches
Row 5 to 7: Chain 2 - 1 Half double crochet in each Single crochet around. 1 Slip stitch.
At the end of 7 Row, fasten off and weave in ends.
LACE - We work in the loop Back and in Front loop.
In the Back loop - Slip stitch in each Half Double crochet around. 1 Slip stitch. Fasten off and weave in ends.
In the Front loop - Skip 1 stitch and repeat all the row this sequence (1 Double Crochet, 2 Treble, 1 Double crochet,Skip 1 stitch) . 1 Slip stitch . Fasten off and weave in ends.
Congratulations! You've successfully crafted your very own Crochet Easter Hen egg cover and egg cup.
These charming creations will add a delightful touch to your Easter decorations and festivities.
Feel free to showcase your Crochet Easter Hen on Ravelry and inspire others!
If you're looking for more Easter-themed crochet projects or decorations, be sure to explore my Easter collection.
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