Is it Spring yet?

As I sit here watching snow falling quietly on my deck, I'm wondering where Spring is?  Regardless of the weather and the tricks it's playing on me, I decided to change out the house decor and usher spring in.  I've been busy crocheting some really cute Easter eggs for my tree (pattern below). I used the left over roses from Ari's wedding flowers to make a pretty little center piece for my kitchen table.  Now I have a reminder of a very special day!  

Easter Egg Pattern

sc-single crochet

sc dec-single crochet decrease

st-stitch

slst-slip stitch

 

G hook

Worsted weight yarn (I used 100% cotton)

 

Working in the round.  You may want to mark the beginning of each row.

Rnd 1:  Magic Ring, 1 sc, 5sc in ring. 5sc

Rnd 2:   2sc in next sc around. 10sc

Rnd 3:   2sc in next sc, 1sc in next sc around. 15sc

Rnd 4:  2sc in next, 1 sc in next 2 sc around. 20sc

Rnd 5-8:  1sc in each st around. 20sc

Start stuffing the egg.

Rnd 9:  (sc dec, sc in next 3 st around) repeat 4 times. 16sc

Rnd 10:  sc in each st around. 16sc

Rnd 11:  (sc dec, sc in next 2 st) repeat 4 times. 12sc

Rnd 12:  sc in each st around.  12 sc.

Finish stuffing.

Rnd 13:  (sc dec, sc in next 1 st) repeat 4 times. 8sc

Rnd 14:  (sc dec, sc in next 2 st) repeat 1 time. Slst in next sc.  Tie off.  6sc.  Using darning needle, pull yarn through top of sc’s and pull snug to close off opening.