Crochet Easter Tulip Egg Holder
The Crochet Easter Tulip Egg Holder is a delightful and charming craft project that brings a touch of springtime joy to your Easter celebrations. With its vibrant colors and intricate crochet work, this sweet little holder adds a special touch to your holiday decor. Imagine the adorable tulip-shaped holder cradling a colorful Easter egg, creating a festive and whimsical display. Whether you are an experienced crocheter or new to the craft, creating this lovely piece is sure to bring a smile to your face and a sense of accomplishment as you showcase your handmade creation during the Easter season. Get ready to add a wonderful handmade touch to your Easter festivities with the Crochet Easter Tulip Egg Holder!
Crochet hook 2.5 mm
Cantata, Cotton Crepe (DK), or Aunt Lydia’s Fanion 3 (1) or Cascade Yarns, Ultra Prima (DK) – 100% cotton. Color A: green, Color B: white cream.
Common abbreviations of crochet stitches (US):
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
SC – single crochet
DC – double crochet
TR – treble crochet
DTR – double treble crochet
st(s) – stitch(es)
Easter tulip egg holder crochet pattern:
Leaves: Color A.
Round 1: Magic ring: ch1, 8 SC, sl st to 1st SC. (8)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 SC in each st around. Sl st to 1st SC. (16)
In the next round, work all stitches through the back loop only.
Round 3: Ch1, *[SC, ch1, DC ch1] in the same st as join, [TR, ch1, DTR, ch1, TR, ch1] – in the next st, [DC, ch1, SC] – in next st, sl st in next st. Repeat from * three more times starting from the next stitch. Join with a slip stitch to the slip stitch of the previous round. Cut the yarn.
Color B: join to the front loop of any stitch in the 3rd round.
Round 1: Ch 1, SC in the same st as join, SC in each st around, sl st to 1st SC. (16)
In the next round, work all stitches through the back loop only.
Round 2: ch 1, start in the same st as join – [ SC in next 3 sts, 2 SC in next st] – repeat 4 times, sl st to 1st SC. (20)
Round 3: ch 1, start in the same st as join – [ SC in next 2 sts, 2 SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts] – repeat 4 times, sl st to 1st SC. (24)
Round 4: ch 1, start in the same st as join – [ SC in next 5 sts, 2 SC in next st] – repeat 4 times, sl st to 1st SC. (28)
Rounds 5-6: SC in each st around. (28)
Starting from Round 7 work in a continuous spiral without joining rounds.
Round 7: *ch 6, starting into the 2nd ch from hook, SC in next 5 chs, SC in next 9 sts, repeat from * 2 more times.
Round 8: *skip next 2 sts, SC in next 4 sts (along tulip petal), 3 SC in next st, SC in next 4 sts (along another side of tulip petal), SC in next 7 sts – repeat from * 2 more times.
Round 9: *skip next 2 sts, SC in next 4 sts (along tulip petal), 3 SC in next st, SC in next 4 sts (along another side of tulip petal), skip next 2 sts, SC in next 5 sts – repeat from * 2 more times.
Round 10: *skip next 2 sts, SC in next 4 sts (along tulip petal), 3 SC in next st, SC in next 4 sts (along another side of tulip petal), skip next 2 sts, SC in next 3 sts – repeat from * 2 more times.
Round 11: *skip next 2 sts, SC in next 4 sts (along tulip petal), 3 SC in next st, SC in next 4 sts (along another side of tulip petal), skip next 2 sts, sl st – repeat from * 2 more times. At the very end, skip the next 2 sts, then insert the hook into the next st and immediately into the stitch after that, yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on the hook. Cut the yarn.
Color B: Petals (make 3)
Round 1: Ch 8, start working into the 2nd chain from the hook – SC in next 6 chs, 3 SC in next ch, now working on the other side of the chain, SC in next 6 chs, sl st to 1st SC.
Round 2: ch 1, 2 SC in the same st as join, SC in next 6 sts, 3 SC in next st, SC in next 6 sts, 2 SC in next st, sl st to 1st SC.
Round 3: ch 1, SC in the same st as join, 2 SC in next st, SC in next 7 sts, 3 SC in next st, SC in next 7 sts, 2 SC in next st, SC in next st, sl st to 1st SC.
Round 4: ch 1, SC in the same st as join, SC in next st, 2 SC in next st, SC in next 8 sts, 3 SC in next st, SC in next 8 sts, 2 SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts, sl st to 1st SC.
Round 5: ch 1, SC in the same st as join, SC in next 2 sts, 2 SC in next st, SC in next 9 sts, 3 SC in next st, SC in next 9 sts, 2 SC in next st, SC in next 3 sts, sl st to 1st SC.
Round 6: ch 1, SC in the same st as join, SC in next 3 sts, 2 SC in next st, SC in next 10 sts, 3 SC in next st, SC in next 10 sts, 2 SC in next st, SC in next 4 sts, sl st to 1st SC.
Cut the yarn, leaving a tail long enough for sewing all three petals. Use pins or needles to position the petals between the existing petals on the main tulip part and sew them in place through the front loop of the 2nd round.
Weave in ends.