Hi there!
We’re so excited to bring you our latest free pattern, which we’ve dubbed the Fried Egg Friend! This super cute project can be completed in no time at all, and is a great way for those who are new to crochet to dip their toes into some of the most commonly used stitches.
In this post, we’ll go through what materials you’ll need to fry up this fun little project, which you can turn into a pin cushion, a desk pet, a bag charm, or anything else your imagination cooks up!
Whether you’re a seasoned crochet enthusiast or just picking up your hook for the first time, this pattern is designed to bring joy and a touch of whimsy to your crafting.
So grab your favorite yarn colors, prepare to stitch, and let’s turn yarn into a ‘yolk-tastic’ work of art! 🍳
Fried Egg Friend Pattern
Materials
- 5mm crochet hook
- Super bulky weight yarn in white for the egg white and yellow for the yolk (this pattern was created using Blankie yarn by Spotlight (Australia)
- Stitch markers
- 6mm plastic safety eyes x 2
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Abbreviations
- MR = Magic Ring
- Inc = Increase using SC
- SC = Single Crochet
- HDC = Half Double Crochet
- DC = Double Crochet
- DC inc = increase using DC
- HDC inc = increase using HDC
- Sl st = Slip stitch
Pattern Notes
- This pattern uses US crochet terminology.
- The number in brackets at the end of the round is how many stitches you should have completed.
- This pattern is worked in continuous rounds.
- Following this pattern using the recommended hook and yarn size will result in a finished item approx. 9cm wide x 8cm tall measured flat.
- Difficulty: Super easy
Instructions
Yolk (using yellow yarn)
Round 1: 6 SC in MR (6)
Round 2: Inc x 6 (12)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing later (I wrap the tail around the yolk three times then cut it).
Egg White (using white yarn)
Round 1: 8 SC in MR (8)
Round 2: Inc x 8 (16)
Round 3: [1 SC, inc] x 8 (24)
Round 4: HDC, DC inc, DC inc, HDC, SC, sl st x 2, SC, DC inc, DC inc, SC, sl st x 2, HDC, DC inc, HDC inc, SC, sl st x 2, DC, DC inc, DC inc, HDC, sl st x 2
Fasten off and leave a long tail for weaving.
Assembly
Fasten safety eyes to the yolk in between Round 1 and Round 2 evenly spaced apart as best you can.
Thread needle with yolk tail and sew yolk into the centre of the front of the egg white (I use the side without the tail as the front of the egg white).
Weave in egg white ends.
To turn this into a bag charm or keychain, use the egg white tail to position and secure the key ring before weaving in.
Your Fried Egg Friend is now complete. Enjoy!
We would love to see your finished creations! Please post them to Instagram and tag us @DandyKnots!
If you have any questions about the pattern, feel free to leave a comment below or contact us. Also, if you like this pattern and would like a printable PDF copy, you can purchase it and many more from our Etsy shop. We would truly appreciate it as this helps support us in creating more amazing patterns. 😊
