Rainbow Humpty Egg Cosy

Rainbow Humpty Egg Cosy Crochet Pattern

What Is Being Made

The Rainbow Humpty Egg Cosy is a decorative crocheted egg cosy designed by Deb Ward of Hookanory. This project creates a whimsical, colorful covering for eggs, featuring the character Humpty in a rainbow color scheme. The egg cosy is worked using the amigurumi technique, which involves crocheting in the round in a continuous spiral to create a three-dimensional form.

Craft and Techniques

This pattern is executed using crochet as the primary craft method. The project is classified as a beginner-level pattern, making it suitable for those new to crochet or looking for an accessible project. The construction relies on the amigurumi technique, a popular method for creating stuffed or shaped crochet items by working in continuous rounds rather than turning at the end of each row.

A key technique featured in this pattern is color changing. Color transitions are made in the last yarn over (YO) of the previous stitch, allowing the crocheter to shift between the rainbow colors seamlessly. For crocheters new to this technique, the pattern notes that using a self-striping yarn is an alternative approach, which eliminates the need to manage manual color changes.

Stitches Used

• Double crochet (dc) - the primary stitch used throughout the pattern
• Double crochet increases (dc inc) - created by making 2 dc in one stitch hole from the previous round to expand the diameter of the cosy
• Invisible decreases - worked by hooking through the 2 front loops only (FLO) of 2 stitches and crocheting them together to reduce stitch count and shape the piece

Materials Required

This pattern calls for DK weight yarn in multiple colors to achieve the rainbow effect. Specific yardage requirements include approximately 20 yards of DK blue and 10 yards each of all other colors, totaling approximately 5 grams per color. A 3mm crochet hook is used to work with the DK yarn. Additional materials include a yarn needle for sewing up seams and 8-10mm black buttons for finishing details.

Pattern Format

The Rainbow Humpty Egg Cosy is provided as a downloadable PDF pattern, making it easy to access and reference while crocheting. The pattern uses UK crochet terminology, so crocheters should be familiar with British crochet terms and their equivalents if working from a different regional standard.