Free Easter Crochet Pattern: The Eggy Paw Pals
This 5-in-1 crochet pattern will make five quick adorable amigurumi crochet creations ideal for the Easter holidays.
I’ve been so excited to introduce you all to the Eggy Paw Pals, my latest free crochet pattern ideal for the upcoming Easter break.
There are five little animal egg-shaped amigurumi you can crochet including a bear, bunny, kitten, mouse, and a puppy dog.
They are also all super quick to crochet, and involve minimal sewing (my favourite!).
While I’ve made these Eggy Paw Pal amigurumi creations with Chenille yarn, you can use any yarn you wish. Just be aware that the yarn weight and the crochet hook size you use will impact the final size of your crocheted creations.
While the crochet pattern for these adorable Easter Amigurumi is available in this blog post here, you can also get the PDF crochet pattern by completing the form below. The PDF is a little easier to navigate as it includes hyperlinks to the pages throughout, as well as pictures of all the completed parts.
I hope you like this Easter crochet pattern, and I would absolutely love to hear what you think. Please do comment below to let me know, or alternatively you can email me here. I’m also hear to help answer any questions you may have, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me at any stage.
If you do make any of these Eggy Paw Pals, I would love to see your creations and share them with the community. Simply tag your social media posts using my handle @cillacrochets and by using the hashtag #EggyPawPals.
PDF Crochet Pattern
If you’d prefer the PDF crochet pattern for the Eggy Paw Pals, simply head to the links below. The PDF includes additional photos throughout and is a 5-in-1 pattern, meaning that all 5 animal amigurumi patterns are available in one PDF document.
Crochet Pattern Information: The Eggy Paw Pals
This easy Easter crochet pattern is written in US terms in English only.
This is a 5-in-1 crochet pattern, which means there are elements of the pattern that are the same for each Eggy Paw Pal.
There is also minimal sewing required for the assembly of these Eggy Paw Pals, and some body parts are crocheted on as you go. A basic explanation of this technique is given at the beginning of this crochet pattern, but a full photo tutorial is provided within the PDF crochet pattern.
Items you need to crochet the Eggy Paw Pals
Here is all you’ll need to crochet the Eggy Paw Pals. More details on the yarn amount required is to follow.
DK yarn/Chenille (see yarn & colour key)
Crochet hook size 2.5 mm (US C/2)
Stuffing
Needle
Scissors
Pins
Stitch marker
Safety eyes 6 mm
Black embroidery thread
Pink embroidery thread (Puppy only)
A small amount of white DK yarn for eye embroidery (All Eggy Paw Pals except Kitty)
3.5 cm pom pom maker (Bunny only)
White & Pink DK yarn for tail (Bunny only)
Yarn recommendation and yardage estimate
Sirdar Happy Chenille (15g = 38 m / 41 yds per ball). Each Eggy Paw Pal is made with two yarn colours - a lighter shade & a darker shade of the same colour. Colours used and yardage is below.
Bear: Dark green (6g = 15 m / 17 yds) & Light green (6g = 15 m / 17 yds)
Bunny: Dark pink (10g = 25m / 27 yds) & Light pink (6g = 15 m / 17 yds)
Kitty: Dark aqua (6g = 15 m / 17 yds) & Light aqua (6g = 15 m / 17 yds)
Mouse: Dark grey (8g = 20 m / 22 yds) & Light grey (6g = 15 m / 17 yds)
Puppy: Dark brown (11g = 28 m / 31 yds) & Light brown (6g =15 m / 17 yds)
Yarn Colour Key
The colour key used for this Easter Amigurumi crochet pattern is:
A - Darker shade
B - Lighter shade
Amigurumi Size
With the yarn and crochet hook outlined above, each Eggy Paw Pal body will be approximately 6 cm / 2.4 " high & 4.2 cm / 1.7 " wide. This of course also depends on your tension. I do tend to crochet quite tightly, so your Eggy Paw Pal may turn out a little bigger.
Gauge for the Crochet Pattern
Gauge is not required for this pattern, however keep tension consistent throughout. For reference my gauge was:
6 sc stitches on 2.5 cm / 1 "
6 rows on 2.5 cm / 1 "
Eggy Paw Pals Crochet Pattern Abbreviations
The abbreviations used throughout this pattern include:
R# - Row/round number
st - Stitch
ch - Chain
mc - Magic circle
sc - Single crochet
inc - Increase
dec - Decrease
[...] x ... - Repeat the sequence of stitches in brackets x-times
(...) - Total number of stitches at the end of each row/round
cc# - Change colour to the yarn indicated (#), e.g. ccA = change colour to yarn A
Sharing your Eggy Paw Pal Crochet Creations
If you make any of these Eggy Paw Pals, I’d absolutely love to see your crocheted creations! Tag @cillacrochets and use the hashtag #CrochetEggyPawPals when sharing pictures on social media. I’d love to see your creations and share them with the community!
Crochet Pattern Tips: Eggy Paw Pals
Yarn: The yarn choice is completely up to you, and you can change the yarn weight, material, and colours based on your own personal preference. Just be aware that the weight of your yarn may impact the hook size you need to use and also the size of your final make.
Hook size: I recommend using a smaller hook size than recommended on the yarn label. This will stop the stuffing appearing through your stitches.
Eyes: Please note that safety eyes are a choking hazard and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age. As an alternative, you can crochet the eyes.
Working in rounds: All parts within this pattern are worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated.
Stitch marker: Use a stitch marker at the beginning of each round/row to keep track of the number of stitches.
Decreases: I recommend using the invisible decrease method for all amigurumi pieces throughout. For pieces that are worked back in forth in rows, use a standard decrease.
Changing colour (Puppy only): To ensure straight lines, add the new colour in the last yarn over of the sc before the new colour is stated in the pattern.
No-sew: Some body parts are attached to the body while you crochet. Please read 'Important' note on page 4 and see tutorial on page 17 of this pattern.
Eggy Paw Pal Crochet Pattern Copyright
© 2022 Cilla Crochets. Cilla Richards - All rights reserved. This pattern is for personal use only.
The pattern (or parts of it) may not be reproduced, distributed or resold, translated, published, altered, shared, or posted (for sale or for free) over the internet or offline.
You can sell items made from this pattern if they are handmade by yourself in a limited number and you give credit to the designer. Please add the following text to your item description for any item designed by Cilla Crochets/Cilla Richards that you are selling:
“This product is handmade by [your name] from a design and pattern by Cilla Richards at Cilla Crochets. See www.cillacrochets.com for more information.”
No-Sew Amigurumi: Read this first!
Each Eggy Paw Pal uses the same pattern for the feet and body. However, tails, ears, colour changes, and embroidery details are different for each.
This pattern has also been designed to reduce the amount of sewing required. As such, where possible body parts are attached to the bodies while crocheting.
To crochet body parts to the body, simply insert your crochet hook into a crochet stitch of the last row of the limb (e.g. foot, tail, ear), then into a stitch of the body. Then complete your single crochet stitch as per normal. Repeat these steps until each stitch of the limb is attached to one stitch of the body. An example is shown in the image of one foot being crocheted onto the body as you go.
To use this pattern, first crochet the unique limbs for your chosen Eggy Paw Pal (e.g. foot, tail, ears etc.) Then crochet the feet, which is the same pattern for all Eggy Paw Pals.
Once all limbs are crocheted, you can move on to crochet the body. The body pattern is written as one pattern, but includes unique elements as you go throughout for each Eggy Paw Pal. These are stated clearly throughout the body crochet pattern, however if you have any questions at all, please do feel free to get in touch with me and I’m more than happy to help however I can.
Lastly, there are assembly instructions unique to each Eggy Paw Pal. After you crochet the body, refer to these instructions to complete your chosen Eggy Animal Amigurumi.
Remember the PDF crochet pattern includes more photos and instructions. So if you are a beginner crocheter, I’d highly recommend downloading the PDF to help you throughout the crocheting procress.
Eggy Paw Pal Bear Limbs
These crochet pattern elements are unique to the Easter Bear.
Amigurumi Bear Tail
Using Colour A Yarn (Dark).
Do not stuff.
R1: mc with 6 sc (6)
R2 - 5: sc around (6) - 4 rounds
R6: hold sides together and join with 2 sc leaving 1 unworked st at each end (2)
Cut yarn & fasten off. Weave in tail to hide.
Amigurumi Bear Ears (Make 2)
Using Colour A Yarn (Dark).
R1: mc with 6 sc (6)
R2: [inc] x 6 (12)
R3 - 5: sc around (12) - 3 rounds
R6: [4 sc, dec] x 2 (10)
R7: hold sides together and join with 5 sc (5)
R8: pinch R7 sides together and join with 2 sc leaving one unworked st in the middle of the fold (2)
Cut yarn leaving a longer yarn tail for sewing. Fasten Off. Make 2.
Scroll to the ‘Feet’ pattern to continue crocheting the bear.
Eggy Paw Pal Bunny Limbs
These crochet pattern elements are unique to the Easter Bunny.
Amigurumi Bunny Tail
Using white & pink DK cotton yarn, make a tiny pom pom.
Use a pom pom maker or something from the house (fork/cardboard cut-out) to make your pom pom. Cut it down until it is approximately 2.5 cm / 1 " wide.
Ensure a long yarn tail is left attached to the pom pom as this will be used for assembly at the end.
Amigurumi Bunny Bow
Using Colour A yarn (Dark).
Crochet back & forth in rows. Turning chs do not count in total st count.
Start: Ch 5, turn
R1: 4 sc, ch 1, turn (4)
R2: 1 sc, dec, 1 sc, ch 1, turn (3)
R3: 3 sc, ch 1 , turn (3)
R4: join all three sts together with 1 sc, ch 1 turn (1)
R5: 3 sc in next st, ch 1, turn (3)
R6: 1 sc in each st, ch 1, turn (3)
R7: 1 sc, inc, 1 sc, ch 1, turn (4)
R8: 4 sc (4)
Cut yarn, leaving a long yarn tail for sewing & fasten off. Weave in starting yarn tail and cut to hide. Weave longer yarn tail through back of bow and bring up through a middle st in preparation for assembly.
Bunny Ears (Make 2)
Using Colour A Yarn (Dark).
Do not stuff.
R1: mc with 6 sc (6)
R2: [inc] x 6 (12)
R3: [sc, inc] x 6 (18)
R4 - 6: sc around (18) - 3 rounds
R7: [5 sc, inc] x 3 (21)
R8 - R9: sc around (21) - 2 rounds
R10: [5 sc, dec] X 3 (18)
R11: sc around (18)
R12: [4 sc, dec] X 3 (15)
R13: sc around (15)
R14: [3 sc, dec] X 3 (12)
R15: sc around (12)
R16: hold sides together & join with 6 sc (6)
R17: pinch last row of ears together & join with 3 sc (3)
Cut yarn leaving a longer yarn tail for sewing. Fasten Off. Make 2.
Now go to the ‘feet’ pattern to continue crocheting the bunny.
Eggy Paw Pal Kitty
These crochet pattern elements are unique to Kitten.
Kitten Amigurumi Tail
Using Colour A Yarn (Dark).
Do not stuff.
R1: mc with 6 sc (6)
R2 - 19: sc around (6) - 18 rounds
R20: hold sides together and join with 2 sc leaving one unworked st at each end (2)
Cut yarn. Fasten off. Weave in tail.
Kitten Amigurumi Ears (Make 2)
Using Colour A Yarn (Dark)
Do not stuff.
R1: mc with 4 sc (4)
R2: [sc, inc] x 2 (6)
R3: [2 sc, inc] x 2 (8)
R4: [3 sc, inc] x 2 (10)
R5: [4 sc, inc] x 2 (12)
R6: [5 sc, inc] x 2 (14)
R7: hold sides together and join with 6 sc leaving one unworked st at each end (6)
Cut yarn leaving a longer yarn tail for sewing. Fasten Off. Make 2.
Now go to the ‘feet’ pattern to continue crocheting the kitty.
Eggy Paw Pal Mouse
These crochet pattern elements are unique to Mouse.
Mouse Tail
Using Colour A Yarn (Dark).
Do not stuff.
R1: mc with 4 sc (4)
R2: sc around (4)
R3: [sc, inc] x 2 (6)
R4 - 24: sc around (6) - 21 rounds
R25: hold sides together and join with 2 sc leaving 1 unworked st at each end (2)
Cut yarn. Fasten off. Weave in tail.
Mouse Ears (Make 2)
Using Colour A Yarn (Dark)
Do not stuff.
R1: mc with 6 sc (6)
R2: [inc] x 6 (12)
R3: [sc, inc] x 6 (18)
R4: [2 sc, inc] x 6 (24)
R5 - 8: sc around (24) - 4 rounds
R9: [2 sc, dec] x 6 (18)
R10: [sc, dec] x 6 (12)
R11: hold sides together and join with 5 sc leaving 1 unworked st at each end (5)
Cut yarn leaving a longer yarn tail for sewing. Fasten Off.
Eggy Paw Pal Puppy
These crochet pattern elements are unique to Puppy Amigurumi.
Puppy Tail
Using Colour A Yarn (Dark). Lightly stuff.
R1: mc with 4 sc (4)
R2: sc around (4)
R3: [sc, inc] x 2 (6)
R4: sc around (6)
R5: [2 sc, inc] x 2 (8)
R6: sc around (8)
R7: [3 sc, inc] x 2 (10)
R8: sc around (10)
R9: [4 sc, inc] x 2 (12)
R10 - 14: sc around (12) - 5 rounds
Lightly stuff the tail.
R15: hold sides together and join with 5 sc leaving one unworked stitch at each end (5)
Cut yarn. Fasten off. Weave in yarn tail to hide.
Puppy Ears (Make 2)
Using Colour A Yarn (Dark). Do not stuff.
R1: mc with 6 sc (6)
R2: [inc] x 6 (12)
R3: [sc, inc] x 6 (18)
R4: [5 sc, inc] x 3 (21)
R5 - R7: sc around (21) - 3 rounds
R8: [5 sc, dec] x 3 (18)
R9: sc around (18)
R10: [4 sc, dec] x 3 (15)
R11: sc around (15)
R12: [3 sc, dec] x 3 (12)
R13 - 15: sc around (12) - 3 rounds
R16: hold sides together & join with 6 sc (6)
Cut yarn. Fasten off. Weave in yarn tail to hide. Make 2 ears.
Scroll down to the ‘feet’ crochet pattern to continue crocheting the puppy.
Feet for ALL Eggy Paw Pals
This part of the crochet pattern is relevant for all Eggy Paw Pals.
Using Colour A Yarn (Dark).
Do not stuff.
R1: mc with 5 sc (5)
R2: [inc] x 5 (10)
R3 - 4: sc around (10) - 2 rounds
R5: hold both sides together and join with 5 sc (5)
Cut yarn and fasten off. Weave yarn tail into foot to hide. Make 2 feet.
Body for ALL Eggy Paw Pals
While the overall shape of the body is the same for all Eggy Paw Pals, there are variations in regards to body part attachment. The Puppy also requires colour changes (don’t forget to read the abbreviations section and the tips section of this pattern).
All variations are explained as you read the body crochet pattern below. Only take note of the variation for the Eggy Paw Pal you are crocheting.
Using Yarn Colour B (Light). Stuff firmly.
R1: mc with 8 sc (8)
R2: [inc] x 8 (16)
R3: [sc, inc] x 8 (24)
R4: 1 sc, 5 sc joining foot to body, 1 sc, 5 sc joining foot to body, 12 sc (24)
R5: [2 sc, inc] x 8 (32)
In R6, you will attach the tail to the body unless you are making the Bunny. The tail should sit on the opposite side of the body to the feet and in the middle.
See under R6 for specific st counts, however placement is more important and you may need to move your tail so it is central to the feet depending on your tension/positioning.
R6: sc around joining tail to the body (32)
Bear, Kitty & Mouse: 23 sc, 2 sc joining tail to body, 7 sc (32)
Puppy: 21 sc, 5 sc joining tail to body, 6 sc (32)
Bunny: tail is not added while crocheting
In R9 - R14 there is a colour change required if you are crocheting the Puppy. Details of this colour change are below each round.
R7 - R12: sc around (32) - 6 rounds
Puppy Colour Changes:
R9: 11 sc, ccA 5sc, ccB 16 sc (32)
R10: 10 sc, ccA 7 sc, ccB 15 sc (32)
R11: 10 sc, ccA 7 sc, ccB 15 sc (32)
R12: 10 sc, ccA 7 sc, ccB 15 sc (32)
R13: [2 sc, dec] x 8 (24)
Puppy Colour Changes: [2 sc, dec] x 2, 2 sc, ccA dec, 2 sc, dec, sc, ccB sc, dec, [2 sc, dec] x 3 (24)
R14: sc around (24)
Puppy Colour Changes: 9 sc, ccA 3 sc, ccB 12 sc - see image 28
Insert safety eyes between R11 & R12 of the head above the feet. There should be 5 sts in between each eye.
R15: [2 sc, dec] x 6 (18)
In R16, the ears are attached for the Bear, Bunny, and Puppy. The ears should sit on either side of the body with the feet in the middle. Don’t forget the opening of the ear should be facing inwards towards the front of the Eggy Paw Pal.
See under R16 for detailed st count, however placement is more important and this may need to be changed depending on your tension/positioning.
Please note: The bear and bunny ears have longer yarn tails. When joining the ears to the head, ensure this long yarn tail is left on the outside of the body as this will be used for assembly.
R16: sc around (18)
Bear: 1 sc, 2 sc joining ear to body, 7 sc, 2 sc ear to body, 6 sc (18) - see image 29
Bunny: 1 sc, 3 sc joining ear to body, 6 sc, 3 sc joining ear to body, 5 sc (18)
Puppy: 6 sc joining ear to body, 3 sc, 6 sc joining ear to body, 3 sc (18)
Mouse & Kitty: ears are sewn on during assembly. See Kitty in image 30 once body is completed.
Start stuffing.
R17: [sc, dec] x 6 (12)
R18: sc around (12)
Finish stuffing.
R19: [dec] x 6 (6)
Cut yarn leaving a short tail for sewing. Using a needle, weave through FLO of final 6 sc. Pull tight to close. Weave yarn tail into body to hide.
Crochet Assembly Instructions
The following assembly instructions are unique to each Eggy Pa Pal. Simply scroll the the Eggy Paw Pal you are crocheting and follow the instructions to finish your crochet creation.
Bear Assembly
Step 1:
Pin the front of the ears to head. Bottom of the ears should sit between R14 & R15 of the head with 10 sts in between each ear. Top of the ears should sit between R17 & R18 of the body with 4 sts in between each ear. Using the yarn tail from the ears, sew the front of the ears in place. Weave in yarn tail to hide.
Step 2:
Use white DK yarn to embroider around the sides of the eyes. Embroider nose and mouth with black and pink embroidery thread.
Bunny Assembly
Step 1:
Pin the front of the ears to head. Bottom of the ears should sit between R14 & R15 of the head with 9 sts in between each ear. Top of the ears should sit between R17 & R18 of the body with 4 sts in between each ear. Using the yarn tail from the ears, sew the front of the ears in place. Weave in yarn tail to hide.
Step 2:
Use white DK yarn to embroider around the top outside corner of the eyes. Embroider nose and mouth with black embroidery thread.
Step 3:
Using yarn tail from pom pom, sew tail to the body. The tail should sit at the back of the body between R5 & R6.
Step 4:
Using the long yarn tail from the middle of the bow, start sewing the bow to the body. The bow should sit in the middle at the front of the body between R5 & R6. Once you’ve sewn one or two sts through the body, wrap the long yarn tail around the middle of the bow approximately 3 times. Continue to secure the yarn tail by sewing back into the body.
Kitty Assembly
Step 1:
Pin ears in place on head. Top of the ears sit between R17 & R18 with 8 sts in between each ear at the front of the head. Bottom of ears are pinned between R12 & R13 with 17 sts in between each ear at the front. 2 middle ear stitches are pinned further back between R13 & R16 giving the ears a pinched appearance. Using ear yarn tails, sew both ears to head. Weave in yarn tails to hide.
Step 2:
Using black embroidery thread, embroider the eye detail, nose & mouth.
Mouse Assembly
Step 1:
Pin ears in place to head. Top of ears should sit between R13 & R14 with 9 sts in between. Bottom of ears should sit between R11 & R12 with 14 sts in between (3 sts between eye and bottom of ear). Middle sts of the ear should sit back by 1 st giving a pinched appearance. Using ear yarn tails, sew both ears to head. Weave in yarn tails to hide.
Step 2:
Using white DK yarn, embroider around the top of the safety eyes. Use black embroidery thread to embroider the nose and whiskers.
Puppy Assembly
Step 1:
Using white DK yarn, embroider around the top of the safety eyes. Using black embroidery thread, embroider the nose and mouth.
Congratulations, you’ve finished crocheting your Eggy Paw Pal!
I hope you enjoyed crocheting your Eggy Paw Pal and I’d love to see your make! You can share your makes with me on social media using the hashtag #CrochetEggyPawPals and by tagging me @cillacrochets.
Until next time, happy crocheting,
Cilla x
