Beaver Egg by Jen Hayes

Beaver Egg

Crochet
August 2026
Aran (8 wpi) ?
3.5 mm (E)
37 - 42 yards (34 - 38 m)
one size, adjust hook and yarn for additional sizes
US
English
This pattern is available for $4.25 USD
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Bring a little woodland-inspired charm to your crochet collection with this adorable Beaver Egg! Featuring sweet little ears, a cute nose, signature buck teeth, and a flat beaver tail, this playful egg-shaped design is full of personality while remaining relatively quick and fun to make.

Perfect for spring displays, Easter baskets, woodland-themed decor, gifts, or craft fairs, this versatile pattern can be customized in a variety of brown shades (pull out that scrap yarn!) or even whimsical colors to create a unique beaver of your own.

Whether you’re adding to a collection of crochet egg animals or making a thoughtful handmade gift, this lovable beaver is sure to bring smiles with its irresistible woodland charm.

PATTERN INFORMATION

  • Your PDF purchase includes written instructions and helpful photographs to aid in construction.
  • The pattern is written in English using US crochet terminology.
  • The pattern is formatted to have one featured image at the beginning of the pattern for reference, with all other full-sized images at the end for easy, optional printing.

SKILLS NEEDED

  • The skill level needed is advanced beginner.
  • The techniques you will need to know include chain, single crochet, single crochet increase and decrease, slip stitch, invisible decrease, working in the back bar of the ch, and the adjustable (magic) ring.
  • Hand embroidery is also used in this project.

MATERIALS NEEDED (more specifics are noted within the pattern)

  • yarn in your choice of colors (about 42 yds/38 m of worsted/aran)
  • a size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook
  • stitch markers
  • tapestry needle
  • stuffing
  • pins
  • scissors
  • safety eyes
  • chopstick to help stuff

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

  • Using hook size E/4 (3.5 mm) and worsted yarn, the Beaver Egg measures approx 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) tall, not including the tail
  • Using hook size 1.50 mm and size 10 crochet thread, the Miniature Beaver Egg measures approx. 1.25 inches (3.1 cm) tall, not including the tail.

THANK YOU
Thank you for supporting my small business. It means the world! Wishing you a blessed day as you spread kindness and creativity! Happy Crocheting!

FIND MORE!
This pattern, along with many other designs, can be found here on Ravelry and the blog at www.jenhayescreations.com.

COPYRIGHT
This pattern and its photos are the copyright of Jennifer Hayes (Jen Hayes Creations) and are for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not copy, sell, republish, distribute, or translate this pattern and its images in part or whole. You are welcome to sell any finished items produced from this pattern. Please credit Jen Hayes Creations as the designer and include a link to the pattern listing if selling the finished piece online. Thank you.

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