Cracking up!

Yup, that sounds eggs-actly like what is happening to me, lol. Sorry, I just couldn't resist. 

Anyway, Tiny Tart got a kitchen for Christmas and needed some play food to go with it. I hate the cheap plastic food that they sell in the toy stores, and just happen to have a plethora of yarn that I didn't know what to do with. 

Voilà... machine washable eggs!

This wonderful crochet pattern was made by the lovely Rachel Choi and is available for free at the crochetspot or also on ravelry. I have tried many other egg patterns, but they never seem to turn out right. This one is perfect, and the same size as a real egg. They are super quick to whip up, and would be perfect in different colors as toddler friendly Easter eggs.  Give them a try and let me know what kind of wacky creations you come up with!


♥ Momma Tart

Running Tally:
#2 - Half dozen crochet eggs


**ETA: Sorry, My links seem to be broken. In case they don't get fixed here is a copy of Rachel's pattern.**

Materials: Medium Weight Yarn Crochet Hook F (3.75 mm) Polyester Fiberfill

Gauge: just make sure you crochet tight, so that the filling will not come out

Crochet Pattern: Egg
Rd 1: ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook, place marker: 6 sc
Rd 2: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) around: 9 sc
Rd 3: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc) around: 12 sc
Rd 4: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc) around: 15 sc
Rd 5: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc) 3 times, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc: 19 sc
Rd 6: sc in each sc around: 19 sc
Rd 7: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc) 2 times, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc: 22 sc
Rd 8 – 10: sc in each sc around: 22 sc
Rd 11: (decrease, sc in next 6 sc) 2 times, decrease, sc in next 4 sc: 19 sc
Note: Fill egg with fiberfill while decreasing.
Rd 12: (decrease, sc in next 2 sc) 4 times, decrease, sc in next sc: 14 sc
Rd 13: decrease in each sc around: 7 sc
Finish off, weaving egg shut.