The Teacup Tumbler: A Free Crochet Egg-Man Pattern
Round 4: [Sc in the next 2 stitches, then 1 inc in the following stitch] repeat this sequence 6 times total, all the way around. (24 sts)
Round 5: Sc in each stitch around. (24 sts)
Round 6: Sc in each stitch around. (24 sts)
Round 7: Sc in each stitch around. (24 sts)
Round 8: Sc in each stitch around. (24 sts)
Round 9: [Sc in the next 2 stitches, then 1 dec over the following 2 stitches] repeat this sequence 6 times total, all the way around. (18 sts)
Round 10: [Sc in the next 1 stitch, then 1 dec over the following 2 stitches] repeat this sequence 6 times total, all the way around. (12 sts)
Stop here and stuff the body firmly with polyester fiberfill. Use small pieces and push them into the bottom and sides so the egg is smooth and evenly filled. Stuff until the body holds its shape on its own but is not rock hard.
Round 11: Work 1 dec over each pair of stitches around, 6 decreases total. (6 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail of about 8 inches. Thread the tail onto your tapestry needle and weave it through the front loop of each of the remaining 6 stitches, going around the opening once. Pull the tail tight to close the hole completely, then push the needle down through the center of the closed top and out through the body. Trim the tail close to the surface. The body is complete.
Top Hat
Use pastel blue yarn and the H/8 (5.0 mm) hook. Work in continuous spirals.
Round 1: Make a magic ring. Work 6 sc into the ring. Pull the yarn tail firmly to close the center hole. (6 sts)
Round 2: Work 1 inc in each of the 6 stitches around. (12 sts)
Round 3: Sc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
Round 4: Sc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
Round 5: [Sc in the next 1 stitch, then 1 dec over the following 2 stitches] repeat this sequence 4 times total, all the way around. (8 sts)
Round 6: Sc in each stitch around. (8 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a tail of about 10 inches for sewing. Lightly stuff the hat with a small pinch of fiberfill so it holds its shape, but do not overstuff or it will bulge. Set the hat aside.
Teacup Base
Use white or cream yarn and the H/8 (5.0 mm) hook. This piece is worked in continuous spirals until the final round.
Round 1: Make a magic ring. Work 6 sc into the ring. Pull the yarn tail firmly to close the center hole. (6 sts)
Round 2: Work 1 inc in each of the 6 stitches around. (12 sts)
Round 3: [Sc in the next 1 stitch, then 1 inc in the following stitch]
