Sunny Meadow Egg Cozies Free Pattern – Crochet a Whimsical Nest of Color
Step-by-Step Instructions
This pattern creates a snug, stretchy cozy that fits a standard large egg (about 2 inches wide and 2.5 inches tall). Worked in continuous spiral rounds, the cozy features a textured bobble band and a delicate scalloped edge. Make a set of five in different color combinations for a vibrant Easter nest.
Cozy Body (Make 1 per egg, using Color A for the base)
Round 1: With Color A, make a magic ring, work 6 sc into the ring. Pull tight to close. (6 sts)
Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
Round 3: [Sc in next st, inc] repeat around. (18 sts)
Round 4: [Sc in next 2 sts, inc] repeat around. (24 sts)
Round 5: [Sc in next 3 sts, inc] repeat around. (30 sts)
Round 6: Sc in each stitch around. (30 sts)
Round 7: Sc in each stitch around. (30 sts) – This forms the base cup.
Textured Band (Switch to Color B)
Round 8: With Color B, sc in each stitch around. (30 sts)
Round 9: [Sc in next 4 sts, bobble in next st] repeat around. (30 sts – 6 bobbles)
Round 10: Sc in each stitch around. (30 sts)
Round 11: Sc in each stitch around. (30 sts)
Upper Body (Switch to Color C)
Round 12: With Color C, sc in each stitch around. (30 sts)
Round 13: [Sc in next 4 sts, bobble in next st] repeat around. (30 sts – 6 bobbles)
Round 14: Sc in each stitch around. (30 sts)
Round 15: Sc in each stitch around. (30 sts)
Neck Shaping (Switch to Color D)
Round 16: With Color D, sc in each stitch around. (30 sts)
Round 17: [Sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog] repeat around. (24 sts)
Round 18: [Sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog] repeat around. (18 sts)
Round 19: Sc in each stitch around. (18 sts)
Round 20: Sc in each stitch around. (18 sts) – This creates a snug neck that grips the egg.
Scalloped Edge (Switch to Color E)
Round 21: With Color E, sl st in first st. *[Skip next st, 5 dc in next st, skip next st, sl st in next st]
