Locker Hook Easter Egg Coasters & Baskets

It’s that time of year again! I’m always tempted to buy more chocolate in egg and bunny shapes–love the malted milk eggs. I just wish they had more options in dark chocolate. I’m also inspired to create more with bright colors, so I couldn’t resist creating these Easter egg coasters. So easy and fun.

I also include my favorite baskets in this post. The Floppy-eared bunny basket from the Locking Loops book is a favorite. The colorful green and purple is a favorite with my readers. Can’t help but imagine a fun kids tea party with these coasters…

Locker hooked Easter egg coasters
Locker hooked Easter egg coasters on 5-mesh canvas with Color Crazy strips

Locker hooked Floppy-Eared Bunny Basket--featured in "Locking Loops" book.
Locker hooked Floppy-Eared Bunny Basket–featured in “Locking Loops” book.

Easter basket in fabric and yarn--featured in "Hook, Loop, & Lock" book.
Easter basket in fabric and yarn–featured in “Hook, Loop, & Lock” book.

Here’s how to make the egg coasters…

How to locker hook egg coasters
How to locker hook egg coasters

Some of these have a ruched frame right in the center with just a little padding stitched underneath with a heavy yarn. Learn more about the “ruched frames” technique in my Locking Loops book or view some of the videos at colorcrazy.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some easy Easter craft projects with fabric?

Locker hooked egg-shaped coasters and small spring baskets are quick, colorful, and reusable every year, a nice alternative to disposable decor. Pastel strip collections cover the palette.

How do I hook an egg or oval shape?

Trace the oval onto the canvas, hook the interior, then finish the curved edge with whipstitching. Curves frame more easily than corners, which makes eggs great beginner shapes.

Can kids help with locker hooking projects?

Older kids do well with supervision: the locker hook is blunt compared to sewing needles, and simple shapes like eggs are satisfying and fast for young makers.