Yarn Wrapped Eggs
These pretty Yarn Wrapped Eggs are a simple Easter craft that can be used year after year. They look lovely hanging on an Easter tree, tucked into a spring centerpiece, or displayed in a basket with other handmade decorations. This is an easy craft for kids with a little help from an adult, and it is also a fun way to use small amounts of leftover yarn.
Supplies
- Styrofoam eggs
- Yarn in one or more colors
- Craft glue
- Scissors
Instructions
- Start by adding a small amount of craft glue to the top of the Styrofoam egg.
- Press the end of the yarn into the glue and begin coiling it around the top of the egg.
- Continue adding glue a little at a time as you wrap the yarn around the egg.
- Keep the yarn snug and close together so the Styrofoam does not show through.
- Work your way around the entire egg until it is fully covered.
- Cut the yarn and tuck the end neatly under the wrapped yarn with a small dab of glue.
- Let the egg dry completely before displaying.
Tips
Try different yarn textures
Soft yarn, fuzzy yarn, and multicolor yarn can all give these eggs a different look. This is a great way to make each one unique.
Make a whole set
Create several eggs in coordinating spring colors to use as Easter decorations around the house or classroom.
Add a hanger
If you want to hang the eggs on an Easter tree, glue a small ribbon loop to the top before wrapping the final section.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
This craft does not require a printable template. Gather your supplies and create your own colorful Yarn Wrapped Eggs with your favorite yarn combinations.
Teacher Friendly Educational Extension
This craft is a nice activity for practicing fine motor skills, patience, and pattern making. Children can create color patterns with the yarn, compare textures, and sort finished eggs by size or color. In a classroom, these yarn wrapped eggs can also be used for spring bulletin board displays or Easter classroom activities.
Supplies
450-330 Jiffy® Yarn: Salem 1 ball
930-213 Lion Bouclé Yarn: Taffy
980-344 Watercolors Yarn: Water Lily 1 ball
Styrofoam® eggs
Craft glue
Instructions
Only a small amount of yarn is needed to make each egg. One ball of yarn is sufficient for multiple eggs.
Apply glue to top of egg. Coil yarn around the top of egg, tucking yarn end under coiled yarn. Continue applying glue, then wrapping yarn until entire egg is covered. Cut yarn and tuck end underneath coiled yarn.
This craft reprinted courtesy of Lion Brand Yarns.
You might also enjoy making String Art Easter Egg Ornaments.
Contributor
Lion Brand is a family-owned and operated business and a beloved American brand since 1878. Today, the business is run by four members of the fourth generation of Blumenthals. It is their passion for yarn, reflected by all Lion Brand associates, that is the secret to Lion Brand’s success.
