Free Poached Egg Pattern : Easy Crochet Tutorial
Brighten your table with a Free Crochet Poached Egg Pattern that makes a playful handmade piece for toy kitchens gifts and cute room decor.
A bright and cheerful kitchen theme becomes more fun with a Free Crochet Poached Egg Pattern made from soft and colorful yarn. This cute crochet project looks like a real poached egg with a fluffy white base and a sunny orange yolk in the center. It is simple to make and perfect for beginners who enjoy easy and creative crochet work. The soft texture and round shape make it comfortable for children to play with and safe to use as a pretend food toy. Many people also use this crochet poached egg as a table decoration, keychain, coaster, baby toy, or part of a crochet food collection.
Easy Crochet Poached Egg | Free Pattern
Its small size makes it quick to complete, while its funny and adorable appearance brings smiles to everyone who sees it. Different yarn colors and styles can make each poached egg look special and unique. This handmade crochet item adds charm, beauty, and a playful touch to homes, kitchens, and gift baskets. It is a lovely project that mixes creativity, softness, and fun in one simple design.
Poached Egg Candy Amigurumi (Fridge Magnet/Pendant)
Skill Level
Intermediate
Requires working in continuous rounds, using magic ring, increases, optional stuffing, and simple assembly.
Materials
- Yarn:
- Egg yolk: Orange, DK or Sport weight
- Egg white: White, DK or Sport weight
- Hook: 2.0 mm (or size to match yarn for a tight fabric)
- Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill (optional, if making as plush)
- Magnet: Flat fridge magnet, for refrigerator decoration (optional)
- Needle: Tapestry needle for sewing, joining, and weaving ends
- Scissors
- Pendant or Keychain Ring: (optional, for bag charm)
- Glue: If attaching magnet/pendant (optional)
Gauge
- Not critical, but work tightly so stuffing/magnet does not show.
- Finished "egg" circle will be approximately 5-7 cm (2-3") across with DK yarn and 2.0 mm hook.
Key Abbreviations (US Terms)
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MR | Magic Ring |
| ch | Chain |
| sc | Single Crochet |
| inc | Increase (2 sc in same st) |
| sl st | Slip Stitch |
| dc | Double Crochet |
| FO | Fasten Off |
| st(s) | Stitch(es) |
Special Techniques
- Magic Ring: Begin circle with MR to prevent hole.
- Increases: Place 2 (sc or dc) in same stitch.
- Seamless joining: Use a needle to create invisible join after rounds.
- Crossed SC: Optional for texture; insert hook in stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through two loops as normal.
Pattern
Egg Yolk (Orange)
- MR, ch 1
- Round 1: Work 6 sc into ring. Pull ring tight, sl st to first sc.
- Round 2: ch 1, inc (2 sc in each st) around (12 sc). Sl st to first sc.
- Round 3: ch 1, (sc in next st, inc) around (18 sc). Sl st to first sc.
- Round 4: ch 1, (sc in next 2, inc) around (24 sc). Sl st to first sc.
- Round 5: ch 1, sc in each st around (24 sc). Sl st to first sc.
- FO, leaving a tail for sewing.
Egg White (White)
- MR, ch 1
- Round 1: Work 6 sc into ring. Pull ring tight, sl st to first sc.
- Round 2: ch 1, inc (2 sc in each st) around (12 sc). Sl st to first sc.
- Round 3: ch 1, (sc in next st, inc) around (18 sc). Sl st to first sc.
- Round 4: ch 1, (sc in next 2, inc) around (24 sc). Sl st to first sc.
- Round 5: ch 1, sc in each st around (24 sc). Sl st to first sc.
- FO, leaving tail long for joining OR do not cut, continue to join yolk and white.
Joining Yolk and White
- Place egg yolk on egg white, aligning centers.
- Attach yarn at edge of yolk (if not already attached).
- Crochet single crochets through both layers (matching stitches), working evenly around yolk to anchor to white.
- If making as plush: Stuff with fiberfill lightly as you near closing.
- Option: Insert magnet and/or excess yarn stuffing before final closing.
- When finished round, sl st to first sc, ch 1, FO, weave in ends.
Egg White Expansion (Optional for more realistic "wavy" edge)
- Continue working in rounds as follows:
- Round 6: (sc in next 3, inc) around
- Round 7: (sc in next 4, inc) around
- For some rounds, add random increases for organic, uneven "egg white" edge.
- Switch to dc increases or 3 sc in one st at intervals for some rounds to make waves.
Final White Border (Optional)
- To create a "candy" or more decorative edge:
- Work around edge after both layers are joined.
- (sc in 3-4 st, inc) or (sc, dc, sc) in one st at selected points to form slight ruffles.
Assembly & Finishing
- Magnet: Glue or sew a flat magnet to the back after crocheting.
- Pendant: Attach split ring/keychain at the edge or sew a loop on top.
- Stuffing: For plush, fill lightly so egg remains flat.
- Seamless join: Use a tapestry needle to make invisible (V-shaped) joins at round ends.
Customization & Tips
- Use a variegated yarn for the white to simulate shine or add "candy" color effects.
- Use crossed sc or dc for egg yolk for more dimension.
- Add a smiley face on the yolk for a cute touch.
- Embroider small candies or "sprinkles" on the white for extra fun.
- For fridge magnets, make several in different sizes/colors.
Conclusion & Final Remarks
Your finished poached egg candy is soft, plump, and perfect as a playful fridge magnet, pendant, or toy. With a striking orange yolk and fluffy white edge, it's sure to brighten up any kitchen or keychain.