Eggcelent Egg Pot Holder Free Pattern

Eggcelent Egg Pot Holder Free Pattern

Introduction

Add a touch of whimsy to your kitchen with this delightful Eggcelent Egg Pot Holder. This charming pot holder is not only functional for protecting your hands and surfaces but also showcases your love for breakfast-themed decor. Perfect for beginners, this pattern will guide you through each step to create your very own sunny-side-up egg pot holder.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn in white, yellow, and light brown
• Hook: Size H/8 (5mm) crochet hook
• Gauge: 14 single crochets (sc) and 16 rows = 4 inches
• Scissors for cutting yarn
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends and sewing pieces together

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Begin with the Egg White

1. Using the white yarn, create a magic ring. This will be the starting point of your egg white.
2. Round 1: Work 6 single crochets (sc) into the magic ring. Pull the ring tight to close it.
3. Round 2: Increase by working 2 sc in each sc around. You should have 12 sc at the end of this round.
4. Round 3: (1 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. You will have 18 sc.
5. Round 4: (2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. Total should be 24 sc.
6. Round 5: (3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. You will have 30 sc.
7. Round 6: (4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. Total should be 36 sc.
8. Round 7: (5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. You will have 42 sc.
9. Round 8: (6 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. You should have 48 sc at the end of this round.
10. Fasten off the white yarn and weave in the ends using a tapestry needle.

2. Create the Yolk

1. Using the yellow yarn, create a magic ring.
2. Round 1: Work 6 sc in the magic ring.
3. Round 2: Increase by working 2 sc in each sc around. You should have 12 sc.
4. Round 3: (1 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. You will have 18 sc.
5. Round 4: (2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. Total should be 24 sc.
6. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing the yolk onto the egg white.

3. Assemble the Pot Holder

1. Position the yellow yolk in the center of the white egg white.
2. Using the long tail from the yolk, sew it in place securely to the egg white. Make sure it is centered and looks like a sunny-side-up egg.

4. Create the Loop for Hanging

1. Using the light brown yarn, attach the yarn to any single crochet on the edge of the egg white.
2. Chain 12 to create a loop.
3. Slip stitch to the same single crochet to form a loop.
4. Fasten off and weave in any remaining ends with the tapestry needle.

Conclusion

Your Eggcelent Egg Pot Holder is now complete! This whimsical piece is not only a functional kitchen accessory but also a delightful decoration that showcases your crafting skills. Hang it in your kitchen and enjoy the compliments from family and friends!