[Nfb-krafters-korner] crochet Easter egg pattern

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Hi Kathy --
Well, I never did get a good idea what the magic ring was supposed to look 
like.  I just made up my own foundation, hoping it was really a magic loop.
It seems as if the results are the same.
The first egg I made turned out a bit lopsided.  That was because I didn't 
use any stitch markers, and didn't count very well.  I think I will open it 
up and insert a squeaky toy for my dog.
I did it again today, and it turned out great -- a nice firm, well formed 
egg.
It's a cute idea, but I am wondering what these eggs could be used for.  My 
mother thought I could use it as a pin cushion for larger items like 
knitting needles or crochet hooks.
The dog likes them.  But I don't like dog slobber on something iI have put a 
lot of work into.
I was thinking that you could wrap a package of a marshmellow chick in the 
fiber stuffing and insert it in when the egg is being completed.  That way 
it could be used in the children's egg hunts...but then again, that would 
make it hard to take out the chick without raveling the egg.
That makes me think of a toy for an infant -- colorful orbs that the baby 
could throw without hurting anything.
Happy krafting all!
--le

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cathy" <flowersandherbs at gmail.com>
To: "Nfb-Krafters-Korner at Nfbnet. Org" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2013 2:40 PM
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] crochet Easter egg pattern


here is the pattern we made in the Monday night chat.

it is difficult to explain how to do certain tasks, such as the magic ring. 
I have included steps to create the magic ring with the pattern here, but it 
is fine to use chain three or four and close with slipstitch to form a ring. 
then crochet into the ring for the first row. the magic ring avoids the 
little hole that normally is there when you crochet into the ring.

Cathy
'
Crocheted Easter Eggs

Skill Level:
Easy
Yarn:
Worsted weight cotton yarn
Hooks:
G hook
Notions:
Tapestry needle, stitch marker,
polyester fiberfill stuffing

Abbreviations Used
ch
chain
sc
single crochet
sc2tog
single crochet 2 stitches together
st(s)

rep

stitch(s)

repeat


Magic ring:  To make a magic ring, wrap the yarn around two fingers and use 
the hook to pull through a loop from the ball end of the yarn through the 
ring. Yo and pull through again to anchor it (this counts as your ch 1).

If you are still unclear about how to make a magic ring, I have posted a 
“How to” tutorial as well as a video tutorial for your reference.
It is helpful to use a stitch marker to keep track of rounds.

Make a magic ring (see sidebar) and ch 1.
Foundation Round: Work 8 sc into ring, do not join, pull tail to close up 
ring — 8 sts.
Round 1: *Work 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, rep from * 
around, do not join — 10 sts.
Round 2: *Work 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, rep from * 
around, do not join — 12 sts.
Round 3: *Work 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, rep from * 
around,  do not join  — 14 sts.
Round 4: *Work 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sts, rep from * 
around,  do not join  — 16 sts.
Round 5: *Work 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 7 sts, rep from * 
around,  do not join  — 18 sts.
Round 6: *Work 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 8 sts, rep from * 
around,  do not join  — 20 sts.
Round 7: *Work 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 9 sts, rep from * 
around,  do not join  — 22 sts.
Round 8: Work 1 sc in each st around,  do not join — 22 sts.
Round 9: *sc 2 tog, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, sc2tog, 1 sc in each of 
the next 4 sts, rep from * 1 more time — 18 sts.
Round 10: *sc 2 tog, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, sc2tog, 1 sc in each of 
the next 3 sts, rep from * 1 more time — 14 sts.
At this point, fill with stuffing to desired density, but take care not to 
overstuff.
Round 11: *sc 2 tog, 1 sc in next st, sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 2 
sts, rep from * 1 more time — 10 sts.
Round 12: sc 2 tog around — 5 sts.

Fasten off, leaving a 6-in. tail. Use tail to weave in and out of sts from 
Round 12, pull to close up circle. Weave in end. This is the bottom of the 
egg.
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