Crafting Crochet Egg Cup-Saucers for Your Breakfast Table

Crochet egg cup-saucers are not only adorable but also incredibly practical additions to your breakfast table. These charming pieces add a touch of whimsy to your morning routine and make a delightful conversation starter for guests. The intricate crochet work creates a cozy nest for your morning egg, keeping it warm and snug until you're ready to enjoy it. The soft texture of the yarn provides a gentle cushion for your egg, preventing it from rolling around on the plate. Whether you're enjoying a leisurely breakfast by yourself or hosting a brunch with friends, these crochet egg cup-saucers are sure to bring a smile to everyone's face.

Abbreviations (UK)

RS. Right Side

ch. Chain

dc. Double Crochet

tr. Treble Crochet

rpt. Repeat

ss. Slip Stitch

Inc. Increase

Base of ch. Work into first stitch

3ch counts as first tr

Materials

I have used approx:

• 10 grams of King Cole big value DK
• OR an equivalent yarn i.e. 0.5oz of Worsted Weight #3 Yarn
• 4.00mm Clover crochet hook

Instructions

Made in rounds without turning throughout.

Saucer

Make magic circle, work 3ch, (RS) 12tr into ring, pull loose thread to close, ss to top of 3ch. (12tr + 3ch)

Row 2

(Inc) 3ch, 1tr into base of 3ch, work 2tr into each tr to end, ss to top of 3ch on beginning of row. (25tr + 3ch)

Row 3

(Inc) Working into back loop of stitch for this row only, make 3ch, work 1tr in base of 3ch, * 1tr into next tr, 2tr into next tr, * rpt from * to * to last tr, 1tr into tr, ss to top of 3ch on beginning of row. (38tr + 3ch)

Row 4

(Inc) Working through both loops from now on, make 3ch, 1tr into base of 3ch, * 1tr into each of next 2tr, 2tr into next tr, * rpt from * to * to last 2tr, 1tr into each tr, ss to top of 3ch on beginning of row. (51tr + 3ch)

Row 5

1ch, (1dc, 3ch, 1dc) into base of 1ch, * miss 1tr, (1dc, 3ch, 1dc) into next tr, * rpt from * to * to last tr, miss tr, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Fasten off.

Cup

Join yarn to loose loops (these were created when you worked into the back loops on Row 3), work around the outside of the stitches (not the inside), make 3ch, work 1tr into each loose loop to end, ss to top of 3ch on beginning of row. (25tr + 3ch)

Next Row

3ch, 1tr into each tr to end, ss to top of 3ch on beginning of row.

Rpt last row once. Fasten off.

Finishing

Weave in and trim off any loose ends of yarn.

Abbreviations (USA)

RS. Right Side

ch. Chain

sc. Single Crochet

dc. Double Crochet

rpt. Repeat

sl st. Slip Stitch

Inc. Increase

Base of ch. Work in first stitch

ch3 counts as first dc

Finished size approx: 4 Inch Diameter

Materials

I have used approx:

• 10 grams of King Cole big value DK
• An equivalent yarn would be a light worsted #3
• 4.00mm Clover crochet hook

GAUGE – 5dc & 2 rows measures approx 1 inch

Instructions

Saucer

Make magic circle, ch3, (RS) 12dc in ring, pull loose thread to close, sl st to top of ch3. (12dc + ch3)

Row 2

(Inc) ch3, 1dc in base of ch3, work 2dc in each dc to end, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of row. (25dc + ch3)

Row 3

(Inc) Working in back loop of stitch for this row only, ch3, work 1dc in base of ch3, * 1dc in next dc, 2dc in next dc, * rpt from * to * to last dc, 1dc in dc, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of row. (38dc + ch3)

Row 4

(Inc) Working through both loops from now on, ch3, 1dc in base of ch3, * 1dc in each of next 2dc, 2dc in next dc, * rpt from * to * to last 2dc, 1dc in each dc, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of row. (51dc + ch3)

Row 5

ch1, (1sc, ch3, 1sc) in base of ch1, * skip 1dc, (1sc, ch3, 1sc) in next dc, * rpt from * to * to last dc, skip dc, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Fasten off.

Cup

Join yarn to loose loops (these were created when you worked in the back loops on Row 3), work around the outside of the stitches (not the inside), ch3, work 1dc in each loose loop to end, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of row. (25dc + ch3)

Next Row

ch3, 1dc in each dc to end, sl st to top of ch3 on the beginning of row.

Rpt last row once. Fasten off.

Finishing

Weave in and trim off any loose ends of yarn.