Get ready to hop into the spirit of spring with this Amigurumi Easter Basket crochet pattern! Whether you’re crafting a festive centerpiece, a sweet gift, or a charming addition to your seasonal decor, this free pattern brings all the joy of Easter in every stitch. With its adorable basket design and space to tuck in tiny treats, this project is perfect for celebrating the season with a handmade touch. Whether filled with colorful eggs, tiny bunnies, or little surprises, this crochet basket is sure to brighten up your Easter celebrations!
Designed for creativity and customization, this pattern lets you play with pastel shades, textured stitches, and fun embellishments to make your Easter basket truly special. Add decorative details like tiny bows, floral accents, or even a little chick peeking out for extra charm! Whether you’re crocheting for little ones, gifting to a friend, or simply enjoying the joy of seasonal crafting, this delightful project is a fun and rewarding way to bring a bit of Easter magic to life—one stitch at a time! 🧺🐣✨
🧺 Amigurumi Easter Basket Set – FREE Crochet Pattern
Welcome spring with this cheerful and colorful amigurumi Easter basket set! Featuring a floral-decorated basket, pastel eggs, and an adorable bunny with a bowtie, this handmade project is perfect for seasonal décor, gifting, or children’s keepsakes.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Involves working in the round, color changes, surface appliqué, and basic shaping.
📏 Finished Size
- Basket: Approx. 6″ tall (15 cm) without handle, 9″ with handle
- Bunny: Approx. 4.5″ (11 cm) tall
- Eggs: Approx. 2.5″ (6.5 cm) tall
🧶 Materials
- Cotton yarn or worsted weight in assorted pastel colors:
- Cream/White: Basket base
- Pink, Yellow, Green, Blue, Lavender: Eggs, flowers, bow
- Brown or Beige: Bunny
- 2.5–3.5 mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Stuffing
- Stitch marker
- Optional: small wooden sign with “Happy Easter” tag
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
st – Stitch
🧺 Easter Basket (worked in rounds from the base)
Basket Base – Color: Cream
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
- (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
- (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
- (7 sc, inc) x6 (54)
- (8 sc, inc) x6 (60)
- (9 sc, inc) x6 (66)
- BLO sc around (66) – this creates the basket’s bottom edge
13–22. sc around (66) - sl st to join, FO and weave ends
Basket Handle (Make 2 Strands, Braid Together)
Ch 65 with Cream yarn
- sc in 2nd ch and across
Repeat 3 times, then braid the strands together and sew to opposite edges of the basket rim.
🌸 Crochet Flowers (Make 6–8)
Petals – Color: Pink, Yellow, or Lavender
- MR, 6 sc, join
- (ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st) in each st around (6 petals)
FO, leave tail for sewing
Leaves – Color: Green
Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch, hdc, dc, hdc, sc on opposite side
FO and sew under flower
Sew finished flowers evenly around the outside of the basket.
🐰 Mini Easter Bunny
Head – Color: Beige or Light Brown
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–9. sc around (24) - (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6), FO and close.
Insert safety eyes between Rounds 5–6 and embroider nose.
Body
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–7. sc around (18) - (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- sc around
Stuff and sew to head
Arms (Make 2)
- MR, 6 sc
2–4. sc around (6)
FO and sew to sides
Legs (Make 2)
- MR, 6 sc
- (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–4. sc around (9)
FO and sew at base of body
Ears (Make 2)
- MR, 4 sc
- inc x4 (8)
3–7. sc around (8) - (1 sc, dec) x2, sc x2 (6)
- sc around
FO, flatten and sew on top of head
Tail
Make a tiny pompom or MR, 5 sc, FO and attach to back
Bowtie – Color: Pink
Ch 12, join into a ring
R1: sc around (12), sl st, FO
Wrap yarn around center to cinch and form bow shape
Sew to bunny’s neck
🥚 Easter Eggs (Make 6+ in Assorted Colors)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–7. sc around (24) - (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6)
FO, stuff, close hole
Optional: Embroider ribbon bands or crochet small bows and sew onto the eggs
✂️ Finishing & Assembly
- Fill basket with pink tulle or scrap yarn for padding
- Place bunny and eggs inside
- Sew or pin “Happy Easter” tag to handle
- Add additional flowers or ribbon if desired
💡 Customization Ideas
- Use pastels for a spring vibe, or brights for a playful pop
- Add a chick or lamb to the basket
- Use felt or fabric for quick egg decoration
Bring the joy of Easter to life with this handmade heirloom basket – a charming project for gifting, decorating, or treasuring year after year! 🌸🐣🧶
