Decorative Shell Easter Egg by Cylinda D. Mathews

Decorative Shell Easter Egg

Crochet
February 2005
Thread ?
2 rows = ½” T
1.5 mm
200 - 225 yards (183 - 206 m)
Approx. 3” W x 4” T
US
English
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Worked in two pieces, our cute decorative crochet Easter egg boasts pretty shells that give way to scallops and then trimmed with ribbon bows and satin flowers for the perfect finish With a tiny scene nestled inside, it will delight young and old alike.

Materials:
• Sm amts 100% cotton thread, size 10 (CC or contrasting color & MC or main color)
• Steel crochet hook size 8 (1.50 mm)

Molding Materials:
• 1 (2 3/4” x 3 7/8”) Styrofoam egg
• Commercial fabric stiffener (or homemade)
• Plastic wrap
• Rust proof pins
Finishing Materials:
• Glue gun/glue
• 2/3-yd (1/4” W) ribbon
• 2 Sm silk or fabric flowers
• Sm flocked rabbit
• Sm amt of Easter grass

Skill Level: Intermediate