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Posted on March 27, 2026March 27, 2026 by My Fingers Fly — 1 Comment

Easter Advent Day 7 – Easter Eggs

Hey there, yarn-loving friend! 🧶
It’s that time of year when spring starts to bloom, the chocolate bunnies come out to play, and we start spotting those colorful little Easter eggs popping up everywhere. But today, I’m not just talking about the kind you dye and hide in the backyard. Today we have a mixture of Easter eggs to crochet and egg cozy patterns along with an Easter egg dishcloth pattern.

Egg Characters Plush Toy Crochet Pattern

Simple Easter Egg Pattern from Pocket Yarnlings

Chunky Woven Easter Eggs from Concrete Gems Crochet

Easter Dish Cloth from Marsha YarnDoodles

Easter Egg Coaster from Marsha YarnDoodles

Today’s free download is Happy Easter Egg Mindful Coloring Page

In parts of Germany, especially in regions like Bavaria, there’s a lesser-known Easter tradition involving the Easter Fox 🦊🥚

Before the Easter Bunny became the dominant symbol, different regions in Germany had various animals delivering Easter eggs—and one of them was the fox!

In some areas, people believed the fox hid Easter eggs for children to find
The fox was likely chosen because it was common in rural areas and known for being clever and sneaky—perfect for hiding eggs

🦊 The Easter Fox (Osterfuchs) Egg Cozy Crochet Pattern

Materials:

I Love This Cotton worsted weight yarn:

50 yards Antique Gold

20 yards Ivory

Size E (3.5 mm) crochet hook

8-mm black safety eyes

8-mm black safety nose

Fox measures approximately 5” tall and fits standard plastic Easter egg.

Gauge: 10 sc = 2”, 11 rows = 2”

STITCHES:

Invisible decrease: https://youtube.com/shorts/0NC5nXyDvwI?feature=share

Ultimate finish: https://youtu.be/jVpTr8mId3I

DIRECTIONS:

BODY:

Rnd 1: With Antique Gold yarn, ch 30, join to form a ring being careful not to twist chs. Ch 1, sc in each st (30 sc). Do not join. Work in continuous rnds unless otherwise specified.

Rnds 2-7: Sc in each st.

Rnd 8: *Inv dec, sc in next 3 sts,* repeat around (24 sc).

Rnds 9-10: Sc in each st.

Rnd 11: *Inv dec, sc in next 2 sts,* repeat around (18 sc).

Rnd 12: Sc in each st.

Rnd 13: *Inv dec, sc in next st,* repeat around (12 sc). Join with sl st. Close body with ult fin.

NECK:

Row 1: With Ivory yarn, ch 5, sc in 2^nd ch from hook, sc in next 3 ch (4 sc).

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, inc in first st, sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st (6 sc).

Rows 3-6: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.

Row 7: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 2 sts, dec (4 sc).

Row 8: Ch 1, turn, dec twice (2 sc). Fasten off leaving 12” length for sewing. Sew to Rnds 6-13 of front of body.

HEAD:

Rnd 1: With Ivory yarn, ch 2, (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2^nd ch from hook (6 sc). Do not join. Work in continuous rnds unless otherwise specified.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc).

Rnd 3: *Sc in sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (18 sc).

Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (24 sc).

Rnd 5: *Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (30 sc).

Rnd 6: Sc in each st. Join with sl st. Fasten off Ivory.

Rnds 7-10: With Antique Gold, sc in each st.

Rnd 11: *Inv dec, sc in next 3 sts,* repeat around (24 sc).

Rnd 12: *Inv dec, sc in next 2 sts,* repeat around (18 sc). Insert eyes at Rnd 8, 4 sts apart. Stuff head.

Rnd 13: *Inv dec, sc in next st,* repeat around (12 sc).

Rnd 14: Inv dec 6 times. Join with sl st. Stuff. Close with ult fin.

Sew head to top of body.

SNOUT:

Rnd 1: With Ivory yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 2 sc in 2^nd ch from hook, 2 Antique Gold sc in same ch. Do not join.

Rnd 2: With Ivory yarn, sc in next st, inc in next st. With Antique Gold yarn, sc in next st, inc in next st (6 sc).

Rnd 3: With Ivory yarn, sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st. With Antique Gold yarn, sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st (8 sc).

Rnd 4: *Sc in next st, inc in next st,* 2 times with Ivory then 2 times with Antique Gold (12 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off leaving 6” length of each yarn for sewing.

Insert safety nose in Rnd 1. Sew snout to front of head with Ivory on top, Antique Gold on bottom. Match the color change on snout to color change on head.

TAIL:

Rnd 1: With Ivory, ch 2 (or magic circle), 4 sc in 2^nd ch from hook. Do not join.

Rnd 2: *Sc in next st, inc in next st,* twice (6 sc).

Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, inc in next st,* 3 times (9 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off Ivory.

Rnds 4-9: With Antique Gold, sc in each st. Join with sl st at end of Rnd 9. Fasten off with 9” length. Sew to back with Rnd 9 at Rnd 1 of body.

EARS: (Make 2)

Rnd 1: With Ivory, ch 2, (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2^nd ch from hook (6 sc). Do not join.

Rnd 2: Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st (9 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off Ivory.

Rnds 3-4: With Antique Gold, sc in each st. Join with sl st at end of Rnd 4. Fasten off leaving 9” length for sewing.

Sew ears to top of head at Rnds 3-6.

PDF available at Fox Egg Cozy Crochet Pattern

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Posted on March 25, 2026 by My Fingers Fly — 1 Comment

Easter Advent Day 5 – Donkey

Easter Donkey Crochet Pattern: A Unique Farmyard Twist for Spring

When you think of Easter crochet, bunnies and chicks usually steal the spotlight—but this year, why not add something a little different (and extra adorable) to your handmade collection?

Meet the Easter Donkey—a sweet, whimsical project that brings charm, personality, and a touch of farmhouse flair to your spring décor 🧶💛

🌸 Why an Easter Donkey?

Donkeys have long been a gentle, humble symbol associated with the Easter season, making them a meaningful and unique addition to your crochet lineup. Plus, let’s be honest… they’re just too cute to pass up!

This pattern is perfect if you:

Love farm animal crochet 🐄
Want something different from the usual Easter makes
Enjoy creating conversation-starting décor
Need a fun, giftable project

Today’s free download is a bookmark depicting Palm Sunday, when Jesus rode a donkey into Jerusalem.

Palm Sunday Bookmark

There is also a Mandala Donkey Coloring Page

Archie the Donkey including YouTube tutorial

Donkey Tissue Box Cover

Materials:

Worsted weight yarn –

130 yards MC

15 yards CC

5 yards white

10 yards black

Size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook

Small amount of Fiberfill

Gauge 8 sc = 2”, 8 rows sc = 2”

Finished donkey measures approximately 8” tall (including ears), fits standard 4”x4”x5” tissue box

Directions:

BOX:

Row 1: With MC yarn, ch 17, sc in 2^nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch (16 sc).

Rows 2-7: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc (16 sc).

Row 8: Ch 1, turn, sc in first 3 sts. Leave remaining sts unworked.

Row 9: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st. Fasten off yarn.

Go back to Row 7 to work other side of slit.

Row 8: Sk 10 sc, sc in last 3 sc.

Row 9: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st, ch 10, sl st on other side Row 8. Fasten off yarn.

Row 10: Turn, join MC yarn, ch 1, sc in 3 sc, sc in 10 ch, sc in 3 sc (16 sc).

Rows 11-16: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st. At the end of Row 16, the piece should be long enough to cover the top of the tissue box. Now begin working in rnds.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, turn, sc around all 4 sides with 2 sc in corners. Join with sl st.

Rnd 2: Working in BLO, sc in each st.

Rnd 3: Working in both lps, sc in each st.

Repeat Rnd 3 until box measures 5” tall or tall enough to cover tissue box (approximately 22 rnds).

MUZZLE:

Rnd 1: With CC, ch 2 (or magic ring), 6 sc in 2^nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc).

Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st (18 sc).

Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st (24 sc).

Rnd 5: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st (30 sc).

Rnd 6: *Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st (36 sc).

Rnds 7-8: Sc in each st. Join with sl st at end of Rnd 8. Fasten off CC with 12” length for sewing.

Stuff muzzle and sew centered on face with bottom 2 rnds above bottom row of box and top of muzzle at approximately Rnd 10 of box.

NOSTRILS: (Make 2)

With black yarn, ch 2 (or magic ring), 6 sc in 2^nd ch from hook. Join with sl st. Fasten off leaving 6” length for sewing.

Sew nostrils to upper half of muzzle at Rnds 3-4.

EARS: (Make 2)

Row 1: With CC yarn, ch 10, sc in 2^nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, hdc in next 3 ch, sc in next 2 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side of foundation ch, sc in next 2 ch, hdc in next 3 ch, sc in last 3 ch (19 sts). Fasten off CC.

Repeat Row 1 with MC yarn. Do not fasten off.

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, place CC ear on top of MC ear and work through both layers. Sc in 3 sts, hdc in 3 sts, sc in 2 sts, 2 sc in next 3 sts, sc in 2 sts, hdc in 3 sts, sc in 3 sts (21 sts).

Fasten off yarn leaving 9” length for sewing.

Fold bottom of ears and sew to top corners of box.

EYES: (Make 2)

Rnd 1: With white yarn, ch 4, 2 hdc in 2^nd ch, hdc in next ch, 4 hdc in last ch. Working on opposite side of ch, hdc next ch, 2 hdc in last ch (8 sc). Do not join.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in next 3 sts, sc in next st, 2 sc in next 2 sts (14 sc).

Fasten off leaving 9” length for sewing.

PUPILS:

With black yarn, ch 2 (or magic ring), 6 sc in 2^nd ch. Join with sl st. Fasten off leaving 6” length.

Sew pupils to bottom half of eyes. Sew eyes to face above muzzle approximately 1” apart.

MANE:

Cut at least ten 5” pieces of black yarn. In center 5 sts at front of face between the ears, pull through 2 pieces at a time. Fold 2 pieces in half, insert hook in st, grab yarn and pull through st. Then pull through loop just made and pull tightly. Trim mane. More strands can be added if a thicker mane is desired.

PDF available at Donkey Tissue Box Cover Crochet Pattern

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Posted on March 21, 2026March 21, 2026 by My Fingers Fly — 2 Comments

Easter Advent Day 1 – Bunnies

Celebrate Easter with an adorable crocheted Bunny!

Easter is the perfect time to get busy crocheting, and what better way to celebrate than with a handmade Easter Bunny? Whether you’re looking for a charming gift, festive decor, or just a fun project to enjoy, crocheting your own Easter Bunny is a delightful choice.

Today’s feature is bunnies of all types – from tiny amigurumi to a bunny bobblehead to an adorable sling bag. Each bunny is more adorable than the next, and all patterns are free to view on the designers’ blogs.

Share Your Bunny Creations. We’d love to see your Easter bunnies! Tag your photos on social media using #EasterBunnyCraft and inspire others to get creative.

Bunny Worry Worm from Start Crochet

Free Bunny Crochet Pattern from Pocket Yarnlings

Bunny Butt Coasters from Marsha YarnDoodles

bunny dish scrubby — Bunny Dish Scrubby, My Fingers Fly

Bunny Bobblehead Crochet Pattern

Easter Egg Cozy from Start Crochet

Easter Bunny Find the Differences Game – Free download

Bunny Sling Bag Crochet Pattern

Materials:

Worsted weight yarn:

100 yards MC

5 yards CC

Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook

Yarn needle

7” zipper

20-mm safety eye

½” pink pompom for nose

2-3” white pompom for tail

Buckle and strap set with polyester webbing (https://amzn.to/4774ZYe)

Gauge: 7 sc = 2”, 8 rows = 2”

Bunny measures 11.5” tall by 6” wide. Bag with strap measures 20-30” (depending on length of strap).

DIRECTIONS:

BUNNY: (Make 2)

Row 1: With MC, ch 19, sc in 2^nd ch from hook and in next 17 ch (18 sc).

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, inc in first st, sc in next 16 sts, inc in last st (20 sc).

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.

Row 4: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc across remaining sts (19 sc).

Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc in 17 sts, dec (18 sc).

Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.

Row 7: Ch 1, turn, sc in 16 sts, dec (17 sc).

Rows 8-10: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.

Row 11: Ch 1, turn, sc in 15 sts, dec (16 sc).

Row 12: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.

Row 13: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 13 sts, inc (16 sc).

Row 14: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.

Row 15: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 13 sts, inc (16 sc).

Row 16: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.

Row 17: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 13 sts, inc (16 sc).

Row 18: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.

Row 19: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 12 sts, dec (14 sc).

Row 20: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.

Row 21: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 12 sts (13 sc).

Row 22: Ch 1, turn, inc in first st, sc in next 10 sts, dec (13 sc).

Row 23: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 10 sts, inc (13 sc).

Row 24: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.

Row 25: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 10 sts, inc (13 sc).

Row 26: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.

Row 27: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 10 sts, inc (13 sc).

Row 28: Ch 1, turn, sc in 11 sts, dec (12 sc).

Row 29: Ch 1, turn, inc in first st, sc in next 10 sts, inc in next st (14 sc).

Row 30: Ch 1, turn, sc in 12 sts, dec (13 sc).

Row 31: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 9 sts, dec (11 sc).

Row 32: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.

Row 33: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 7 sts, dec (9 sc).

Row 34: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 5 sts, dec (7 sc).

Row 35: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 3 sts, dec (5 sc). Fasten off yarn.

If using a sewing machine, it’s easier to sew webbing to back of bunny before assembling the bag. Cut polyester webbing 52-60” long.

Sew with 5” of webbing extending off the top of the bunny.

Turn over and place other bunny piece on top. Pin together and mark Rows 4 & 30. The distance between markers should be approximately 7” to fit zipper.

Attach MC at Row 30, sc along edges of rows of top bunny piece to Row 5. At Row 4, sc through both layers from Row 4 to Row 1 with 2 sc in Row 1. Continue around bottom using unused lps of foundation ch with 2 sc in last lp. Continue up the front and head of bunny with 2 sc in any corner to help maintain the shape. Continue through both layers around head until you reach marker at Row 30. Join with sl st in first sc of rnd. On back bunny piece, sc through edges of Rows 5-29. Join with sl st at Row 4. Fasten off yarn.

EARS: (Make 2)

Row 1: With CC yarn, ch 8, sc in 2^nd ch from hook, sc in next 5 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side of foundation ch, sc in next 6 chs. Fasten off CC.

Repeat Row 1 with MC yarn. Do not fasten off.

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, place CC ear on top of MC ear and work through both layers. Sc in 6 sts, 2 sc in next 3 sts, sc in next 6 sts, sl st in same sp as last sc. Fasten off leaving 9” length for sewing. Sew ears to top of head.

Sew ½” pompom at end of Row 30. Insert safety eye at Row 30, 6 sts from nose. Sew zipper to 7” slot in back of bunny. Sew white pompom below zipper.

Thread female clip on 5” piece of webbing above bunny and sew the end in place.

Insert slide clip on other end of webbing. Insert male clip on end and thread end of webbing back through slide clip.

Add-free PDF available at Bunny Sling Bag Crochet Pattern

Easter Advent Crochet Patterns

For 2 weeks leading up to Easter, we will feature free Easter patterns on the blog for your holiday crafting. Over 40 designs with a different theme every day. Be sure to visit every day to experience all the beautiful patterns from some of the best indie designers. There will also be a new free download each day with a different theme – coloring pages, gift tags, activities for children, and so many more.

Download a copy of the calendar so you can print it as your daily reminder. Each date on the calendar will contain a link to that day’s blog post.

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2025 Spring Fashion Event

Another great event is coming to an end. Did you get a chance to look at all the lovely designs?

Through April 17, each crochet pattern will be on sale for only $2.00 on Ravelry. Coupon code is SPRING25 and is valid for all designs.

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Today’s feature is the Spring V Scarf from Canoe Mtn Designs.

This is a quick project with a fun V shape. Created in long rows with and easy row repeat. A little be lacy, the perfect accessory for your spring wardrobe.

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Weekly Featured Pattern

Here’s another cute design to crochet for Easter.

This charming 100% cotton Easter Egg dishcloth not only enhances your kitchen Easter décor with a festive flair for the holiday, but it can also double as a seasonal washcloth, bringing a delightful touch to your bath area. Its versatility makes it a practical and cheerful addition to your home during Easter celebrations!

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