Lacy Easter Egg Ornaments

Materials

• Crochet thread in orange and blue.
• Crochet hook size 1.75 mm.
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
• Scissors.

Gauge

Not crucial for this project.

Abbreviations

• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• dc - double crochet
• tr - treble crochet
• sl st - slip stitch
• sp - space
• rep - repeat

Instructions

Base Oval Shape

1. With orange or blue thread, ch 45. Join with sl st to form a ring, being careful not to twist the chain.
2. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same sp, ch 2, skip 3 chs, *3 dc in next sp, ch 2, skip 3 chs*. Rep from * to * around. Join with sl st to top of beginning ch 3.
3. Round 2: Sl st to next ch-2 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, ch 2, *3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2*. Rep from * to * around. Join with sl st to top of beginning ch 3.

Easter Egg Center

1. With matching thread, ch 20. Join with sl st to form a small ring. This will be the top loop.
2. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 9 dc into ring. Join with sl st to top of beginning ch 3. (10 dc)
3. Round 2: Ch 4 (counts as tr), *tr in next dc, ch 1*. Rep from * to * around. Join with sl st to top of beginning ch 4. (20 sts).

Joining Egg to Base

1. Align the egg center with the base shape, ensuring the hanging loop is on top.
2. Use invisible thread or matching color to sew the egg center to the middle of the base.

Finishing

• Weave in all ends with a tapestry needle.
• Block lightly if necessary to ensure the lace pattern opens up nicely.
• Attach a decorative string or ribbon to the top loop for hanging.