Criss Cross Cable Egg by Stacey Lewis

Criss Cross Cable Egg

Knitting
March 2024
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 23 rows = 2 inches
in stockinette in the round
US 1 - 2.25 mm
60 - 75 yards (55 - 69 m)
Fits a 3.5" / 9 cm tall plastic egg with negative ease.
English
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Dive into the joy of Easter with a knitted egg cozy that’s as fun to make as it is to display. This cozy, the third in a series, brings a playful twist to your Easter decor with its eye-catching criss cross cable motif. I’ve designed it specifically for those who love the idea of adding a handmade touch to their celebrations, without getting tangled up in complexity.

This pattern introduces elongated stitches in a contrasting color to make a criss cross cable motif. It’s beginner-friendly, ensuring that even those new to knitting can join in on the fun and finish with a cozy they’re proud of.

Sized to fit a 3.5” (9 cm) tall plastic egg, this cozy is all about bringing the spirit of Easter into your home in a unique way. You’ll slip the egg inside the knitting and then knit the last 3 rounds with the egg inside.
It’s a straightforward project with a twist – literally.

If you’re looking to add to your collection or start a new Easter tradition, this could be just the project you need. It’s not just a pattern; it’s an invitation to make something that brings a bit of joy and a pop of color to your Easter celebrations. Ready to cast on?

Techniques Used:
Turkish cast on
Small diameter knitting in the round
Elongated stitches
Cable stitches
Knit front and back increases
Knit 2 together decreases

Materials Needed:
Yarn:
30 yards each of MC and CC, fingering weight yarn
Needles:
US 1 / 2.25 mm DPNs or 32” / 81 cm circular needle or size needed to achieve gauge
Notions and additional materials:
Locking stitch marker to mark beginning of round
Two cable needles
Tapestry needle
Plastic egg, 3.5” / 9 cm tall

Finished Measurements:
Fits a 3.5” / 9 cm tall plastic egg with negative ease.

Gauge: 18 sts and 23 rounds over 2”/ 5 cm in stockiette knitting in the round.