Beaver Egg
"Bring a little woodland-inspired charm to your crochet collection with this adorable Crochet 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 + The pattern is written in English using US crochet terminology. 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 Crochet 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 Crochet Beaver Egg measures approx. 1.25 inches (3.1 cm) tall, not including the tail. "
Crochet HookE/4 or 3.5 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet GaugeGauge is not essential to this project, but a tight, even tension should be maintained.
Finished Sizeapprox 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) tall, not including the tail
Materials List
- see description