Looking for a lovely Easter craft that’s fun, eco-friendly, and perfect for all ages? This delightful crochet Easter nest is just the thing! Whether you’re creating a thoughtful handmade decoration for your Easter table or crafting a special surprise to tuck chocolate eggs into, this easy project is a joy to make.
Using simple crochet techniques and natural materials, you’ll create a rustic-style nest that can be filled with moss, dried flowers, pinecones, or other foraged finds. Add chocolate eggs for a sweet seasonal touch, or let kids customise theirs with their own treasures from a springtime walk.
There’s something truly special about making something by hand for Easter - especially when it involves getting a little creative with nature. This nest is not only beautiful, it’s a meaningful way to slow down and celebrate the season. And best of all? It’s a lovely project to enjoy with children, encouraging creativity and connection with the natural world.
Ready to get started? Read on for everything you need to make your own crochet Easter nest!
Gather these supplies:
- Rustic gardening twine
- A large crochet hook (I used a 6mm hook)
- Scissors
- A selection of items to fill the nest. I’ve used moss, dried flowers and pine-cones. You could also add tiny feathers, twigs and leaves.
- Glue gun (optional)
- Sweet treats to tuck inside the nest!
I’m using UK crochet terminology
Step 1
Make a slip knot and slide your hook into the loop.
Step 2
Make 5 chain stitches.
Step 3
Join the chain stitches into a ring by making a slip stitch into the first chain stitch.
Step 4
Make 3 chain stitches (this counts as a treble stitch).
Step 5
Make 1 treble into the first chain stitch in the round. Make 2 trebles in the next chain stitch. Repeat all around to end up with 10 trebles (including the first 3 chain stitches that you made). Join the round with a slip stitch into the top chain stitch from the start of the previous round.
Step 6
Make 3 chain stitches (this counts as a treble stitch).
Step 7
Make 1 treble into the first stitch from the previous round. Make 2 trebles in the next stitch. Repeat all around to end up with 20 trebles (including the first 3 chain stitches that you made). Join the round with a slip stitch into the top chain stitch from the start of the previous round.
Step 8
Make 3 chain stitches (this counts as a treble stitch). Make 1 treble into the first stitch from the previous round. Make 1 treble in the next stitch. *Make 2 trebles in the next stitch, and 1 in the next.* Repeat from * to ** to end up with 30 trebles (including the first 3 chain stitches that you made). Join the round with a slip stitch into the top chain stitch from the start of the previous round. Your nest is complete!
You can now shape the nest to make it more cup-like. Add some moss, and a selection of dried flowers, leaves etc. You can poke stems through the holes in the nest. Optionally, hold everything in place with a little glue!
