Amigurumi Egg

Finished size: approx 7 cm (2.75 in) tall x 5 cm (2 in) wide depending on hook/tension.

Materials

• Yarn: Worsted/Aran (Medium/4). Approx amounts: Main color 25 g (0.88 oz) / ~60 yd (55 m); Contrast color or tiny accents 5 g (0.18 oz) / ~15 yd (14 m). Metric: Main 25 g / ~55 m, Contrast 5 g / ~14 m.
• Crochet hook: 3.5 mm (US E-4, UK old 9) for a firmer fabric; or 4.0 mm (US G-6, UK old 8) for a slightly softer fabric. (Choose smaller if you want a tighter amigurumi.)
• Tapestry/yarn needle for sewing and weaving ends.
• Stitch marker (or scrap yarn) to mark round start.
• Polyfil stuffing.
• Safety eyes (optional): 6–8 mm, or you can embroider eyes. If using safety eyes, place before stuffing and closing.
• Scissors.

Gauge

Approx 10 sc x 10 rounds = 4 cm (1.6 in) using 3.5 mm hook. Gauge is not critical, but it affects finished size and fabric firmness.

Abbreviations (US terms; UK equivalents in parentheses)

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet (UK: dc)
• inc = increase: 2 sc in same st
• dec = invisible decrease (sc2tog)
• sl st = slip stitch
• MR = magic ring (adjustable ring)
• BLO = back loops only

Notes

• Work in continuous rounds (spiral) unless instructed to join; use stitch marker at the first stitch of each round and move it up as you go.
• Egg is worked top-down in one piece. Stuff firmly as you go for a smooth shape.
• If using safety eyes, place them between R7 and R9 about 6–8 stitches apart (adjust to preference).

Pattern

Make 1.

1. R1: MR, 6 sc into ring (6)
2. R2: inc x6 (12)
3. R3: (sc1, inc) x6 (18)
4. R4: (sc2, inc) x6 (24)
5. R5: (sc3, inc) x6 (30)
6. R6: (sc4, inc) x6 (36)
7. R7: sc around (36)
8. R8: sc around (36)
9. R9: sc around (36)
10. R10: sc around (36) — this section gives the egg its belly/width; add or remove plain rounds to adjust length.
11. R11: (sc4, dec) x6 (30)
12. R12: (sc3, dec) x6 (24)
13. R13: (sc2, dec) x6 (18)
14. R14: (sc1, dec) x6 (12)
15. R15: dec x6 (6)

Fasten off, leaving a tail. Use tapestry needle to thread tail through remaining 6 sts and pull tight to close. Weave in end securely.

Shaping & Stuffing

• Begin stuffing after R3 so the top is firm and tear-drop shaped. Continue stuffing lightly through the widening rounds. Make sure the bottom end (after decreases) is well filled so the egg sits rounded.
• For a smoother finish, add small pieces of stuffing as you go rather than all at once.

Eyes & Face

• Safety eyes: insert between R7 and R9, 6–8 sts apart; secure with washers before further stuffing.
• Alternatively, embroider eyes with black yarn or thread. For simple embroidered face: French knots or straight stitches for eyes and a tiny straight stitch for mouth.

Colorwork / Variations

• Two-tone egg: change color at the start of a round for stripes. To create thin stripes, change color every 2 rounds and carry yarn inside if desired.
• Speckled egg: use a variegated DK or sport weight held single for a speckled look, or surface-embroider tiny 'speckles' after finishing.
• Hatched half: work two halves to join if you want an openable egg; follow increases to widest, fasten off, make two, join with whipstitch leaving a hinge.

Finishing

• Weave in all ends. If seams show, use matching yarn and stitch invisibly.
• Use a sharp pair of small scissors to trim any stray fibers.
• For a glossy finish, lightly steam-block (not apply direct iron) or gently shape with steam while holding shape with fingers; do not press hard.

Troubleshooting

• If your fabric is too loose and stuffing shows, go down one hook size.
• If your egg is too small or stiff, go up one hook size.
• If the bottom looks flat, make sure you stuffed firmly and allowed the decreases to form a dome; add a tiny bit more stuffing before final close.

Safety

• For toys for children under 3, avoid safety eyes and small attachments. Embroider facial features instead and double-check that all ends are sewn in tightly.

Optional: Simple Decorative Band (3-color stripe)

After R5, join contrast and sc around for 2 rounds, then change back to main color. Fasten off and weave ends in on the inside.

Notes on Needle/Hook sizing (required formats)

• Crochet hook examples: 3.5 mm (US E-4; UK old 9) or 4.0 mm (US G-6; UK old 8). Metric given in millimetres.

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