Time to knit egg cozies!
I adapted this pattern posted by Kittyporn at Crafter.org. The pattern is, pretty much, a small hat! It’s a tube with a few decreases at the top. I think my pattern is simpler than the original: I knit the thing in one piece instead of two, gathered the top instead of binding off and sewed the back seam.
Here’s how I knit mine:
Material: Red Heart; size 7 knitting needles, a tapestry needle, one stitch marker and scissors.
- Cast on 24 stitches.
- Row 1: Knit 12 stitches; place marker; knit 12. (You’ve reached the end of the row and will knit back and forth. Turn.)
- Rows 2-12: Knit all stitches. (Garter stitch.)
- Lay your egg on top of the cozy. Decide if the cozy is long enough — bear in mind you will knit 6 decrease rows and garter stitch is stretch. If it’s too short, knit a few more plain rows.
- Row 13: *k1, K2 tog; k6, k2 tog, k1* slip marker, repeat from *. (20 stitches remain; 10 on each side of marker.)
- Row 14: Knit all stitches.
- Row 15: *Slip marker, k1, K2 tog, k2, k2tog, k1, k2 tog* repeat from *. (14 stitches remain; 7 on each side of marker.)
- Row 16: Knit.
- Row 17: *Slip marker, k2 tog all the way around, dropping second marker.
- Row 18: Knit all stitches.
Break yarn leaving a long tail. Thread tapestry needle; insert point through stitch on opposite side, and then through all stitches sliding them off the needle. Draw through stitches and pull top shut. Use yarn to sew side seam.
Weave in ends, trim. Turn right side out.
Now, you have the basic pattern. You can knit these in a variety of colors and fill a basket with traditional looking colored eggs. Better yet, play around. Get some fun fur, slap on eyes and make yours look like this one knit by Kelsey
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Cute egg cozy! It’d be fun to whip up a few of those, but hmmm, will I do it? Thanks for sharing the pattern.
Comment by Mariko — 3/23/2005 @ 1:09 pm
The fun fur ones are especialy cute. I wish I could lay claim to that idea.
Comment by lucia — 3/23/2005 @ 1:17 pm
Thank you for putting this where I could
find it. Had been looking since I found
a little set on the ‘net(coaster with
hat).The hat in the set had a rolled brim,
which allows for less concern if it is a
little longer than intended.Don’t know any-
one who uses these, but think they will
make a cute topper for a bridal shower
gift (adult niece thinks they’re pretty
funny; she had not seen them before).
Comment by Beki — 6/10/2005 @ 2:51 pm
Absolutely love the furry chick!! Have crocheted the covers before but this is os much faster!! Thanks for the pattern.
Comment by Martha Miller — 3/13/2006 @ 2:08 pm
I tried to make your cute chicks but find that on row 7, there is an error. I get 8 stitches instead of 7 on each side of marker. Any suggestions?
Comment by Penny Kimmel — 3/26/2006 @ 10:42 am
Six stitches are eliminated on row seven, so if you had 20 when you started, you should have 14 when you finish. That’s 7 on either side.
But, if you only have six on either side, don’t worry. Just knit the next row as it’s worded. It will work out since you have 12 stitches. When you are done, you’ll have six. Continue following the directions!
These aren’t precision items, so your chick will be fine!
Comment by lucia — 3/26/2006 @ 11:06 am
Pattern Correction:
Line 7 -
Row 15: *Slip marker, k1, K2 tog, k2, k2tog, k1, k2 tog* repeat from *. (14 stitches remain; 7 on each side of marker.)
Comment by Easter Bunny — 3/29/2006 @ 12:33 pm
Doh! I edieted so the counts are right. Thanks Easter Bunny.
Comment by lucia — 3/29/2006 @ 12:45 pm
I’m only twelve and really want to knit a fluffy chick but i dont really understand the pattern please help. (or can u please recomend me a good pattern that i will umderstand)
thank you
Comment by Hansi pansi — 4/7/2006 @ 12:32 pm
I evenly spaced the decreases and knit this in the round because I hate to sew (funny, Mom taught me that before teaching me to knit). It seems like it would be faster to not have the seam, even though you have to keep track of where you are and purl every other row (which worked well with the decreases being every other row). Worked up cute, too!
Comment by Bridget — 1/26/2007 @ 2:21 am
Nice cozies! Happy Easter!
Comment by Paste 2008 — 3/9/2008 @ 3:30 pm