Easter knitting and crochet ideas
Easter is a lovely excuse for small, quick makes. These free patterns work up in an evening or a weekend; choose soft pastels and they’re ready for the table or an Easter basket.
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T-Shirt Yarn Round BasketSuper bulky T-shirt yarn makes a sturdy basket in an evening. A back-loop round turns the base into walls.
Soft Stuffed Baby BallA tight sc sphere, stuffed firm. It teaches the amigurumi basics: spiral rounds, even increases and invisible decreases.
Baby Garter BonnetOne garter rectangle, one seam. Frames a baby’s face and covers the ears.
Baby Top-Knot HatA rolled-brim tube that narrows and gets tied in a knot at the top. No crown shaping, no seams.
Puff Stitch LoveyA squishy 12 in comfort square in bulky blanket yarn with rows of puff stitches.
Seed-Bordered LoveyA 12 in comfort square with a seed stitch frame. Small enough for a first gift, soft enough for a baby.
Baby BootiesAn oval sole, a back-loop turn for the sides and a shaped toe. Stays on better than you’d expect.
Plant Pot CozyA sc cover that tapers to fit a real flowerpot. The Increase & Decrease Evenly tool spaces the side increases.
Round Cotton CoastersFour rounds of dc and a crab-stitch edge. The quickest way to learn working in the round.
Suzette Stitch DishclothA pair of stitches (sc and dc) in one spot makes a dense, scrubby texture. Perfect in cotton.
Twist-Front HeadbandA seed stitch strip finished with a twist at the front. Covers the ears and uses under one skein.
Twist Ear WarmerA ribbed band worked sideways and finished with a front twist. Uses less than half a skein.Tips for easter making
- Pastels: pale yellow, mint, lilac, sky blue and blush pink read as Easter straight away.
- Cotton is ideal for coasters, cloths and baskets: it holds its shape and washes well.
- Line a crochet basket with a napkin before filling it with eggs.
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Common questions
Are these easter patterns free?
Yes. Every pattern on Yarn & Row is free to make for yourself or to give. Each one shows the maths, so you can make it in your size, with your yarn and your gauge.
How long do these projects take?
Each card shows a typical time, from one evening to several weeks. Times are for a comfortable pace; the row counter keeps your place however long you take.