Egg-citing Amigurumi: Crochet Your Own Sunny-Side-Up Fried Egg!

By kimcraft



Hey there, crochet crew! Ready to hook up something egg-stra special? We’re diving into a ridiculously cute and beginner-friendly amigurumi fried egg pattern that’ll have you grinning from ear to ear. Whether you’re obsessed with eggs, love crocheting food, or just want a quick win for your yarn stash, this project is your golden ticket. It’s simple enough for total newbies (yep, even if you’ve never held a hook before!) but packed with fun techniques to level up your skills. Picture this: a squishy little fried egg you can turn into a keychain, play food, or a quirky desk buddy. So, grab your yarn, wiggle that hook, and let’s get cracking—your crochet game’s about to get a sunny-side upgrade! 🍳✨

Why This Fried Egg Rocks

  • Beginner’s Dream: Easy stitches, big payoff—perfect for your first amigurumi adventure.
  • Fast & Fun: Whip it up in an afternoon. It’s a stash-buster with serious cute factor!
  • Make It Yours: Play with colors, sizes, or uses—keychain? Play food? You decide!
  • Skill Booster: Master the magic ring and crocheting in the round while having a blast.

What You’ll Need


Let’s gather our ingredients—er, supplies—for this crochet feast:

  • Yarn: Cotton yarn is fab for that crisp, clean look, but any yarn you’ve got works! Grab white for the egg white and yellow for the yolk. Want a twist? Try orange or brown for a farm-fresh vibe!
  • Crochet Hook: I’m using a 2mm hook for tight, tidy stitches. Beginners, try a 3mm or 4mm with chunkier yarn—it’s easier to handle. Pro tip: Go a size smaller than your yarn label suggests for amigurumi perfection.
  • Tapestry Needle: For sewing and taming those yarn tails.
  • Scissors: Snip those ends like a pro.
  • Optional Goodies:
    • Stitch markers (or a scrap of contrast yarn) to track your rounds.
    • Stuffing (polyfill or yarn scraps) for a plump, 3D egg.

Hook Hack: Smaller hooks = neater stitches in amigurumi. But if you’re just starting, use what you’ve got—experience will guide you!

The Fried Egg Pattern: Let’s Cook It Up!

We’re making two pieces: a wavy egg white and a plump yolk, both crocheted in the round. I’ll break it down step-by-step with all the techy details and a sprinkle of fun. Don’t worry if you’re new—I’ve got your back!

Abbreviations (Your Crochet Lingo)

  • SC: Single Crochet
  • INC: Increase (2 SC in one stitch)
  • SL ST: Slip Stitch
  • HDC: Half Double Crochet
  • DC: Double Crochet
  • TR: Treble Crochet
  • MR: Magic Ring

Part 1: The Egg White (Wavy & Wonderful)

The egg white starts as a flat circle, then gets all irregular and fried-egg-like at the edges. We’ll build it row by row with increases, then jazz it up at the end.


Row 1: Magic Ring Magic

  • Make the MR: Wrap yarn around your finger to form an “X,” insert hook, yarn over, pull through, and chain 1 to secure.
  • 6 SC: Into the ring, make 6 SC (insert hook, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through two loops). Pull the tail to close it tight. (6 SC total)

Newbie Note: The magic ring keeps the center hole-free—perfect for amigurumi! If it’s tricky, practice on scrap yarn—it’s worth it!

Row 2: Double Trouble

  • INC in each stitch: 2 SC in each of the 6 stitches. (12 SC total)
  • Marker Time: Pop a stitch marker (or yarn scrap) in the first stitch to track your rounds.

Count Check: See those little “V” shapes? Count ‘em—12 means you’re golden!

Row 3: Alternate Vibes

  • (SC, INC) repeat around: SC in the first stitch, INC in the next. Repeat all the way around. (18 SC total)

Row 4: Spread It Out

  • (2 SC, INC) repeat around: SC in the first 2 stitches, INC in the next. Repeat around. (24 SC total)

Row 5: Keep Growing

  • (3 SC, INC) repeat around: SC in the first 3 stitches, INC in the next. Repeat around. (30 SC total)

Row 6: Bigger & Bolder

  • (4 SC, INC) repeat around: SC in the first 4 stitches, INC in the next. Repeat around. (36 SC total)

Row 7: Almost There

  • (5 SC, INC) repeat around: SC in the first 5 stitches, INC in the next. Repeat around. (42 SC total)

Row 8: Egg-spanding

  • (6 SC, INC) repeat around: SC in the first 6 stitches, INC in the next. Repeat around. (48 SC total)

Row 9: Final Base Round

  • (7 SC, INC) repeat around: SC in the first 7 stitches, INC in the next. Repeat around. (54 SC total)

Size It Up: Want a mini egg? Stop at Row 6 (36 SC). Jumbo egg? Add a Row 10: (8 SC, INC) for 60 SC. You’re the chef here!

Shaping the Edge: Get Wavy!

Fried eggs don’t play by the rules—they spread out all funky. Let’s mimic that with a mix of stitches around the edge.

  • Start Simple: SL ST in the next stitch (insert hook, yarn over, pull through both loops).
  • Mix It Up: Now, go wild with random stitches. Try

Video Tutorial Here:

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