How to Crochet a Fried Egg Hair Clip | Cute Beginner Tutorial

A fried egg hair clip turns two simple colors into a recognizable little accessory. The bright yellow yolk creates the focal point, while the white edge gives the egg a soft, uneven outline.

The photographed version combines a rounded yellow center, a scalloped white surround, and a beige crocheted base extending behind the egg. The contrast between the decorative motif and the narrow base makes the egg stand out when the clip is worn.

For this project, the finishing matters as much as the crochet. The motif needs to keep its shape, the attachment needs to stay secure, and the clip still needs to open and close comfortably.

These notes cover material choices, shaping checks, positioning, and practical assembly. Follow the video near the end for the exact stitches and construction method.

Choose the Clip Before Making the Decoration

Start with the hair clip you intend to use. Check its length, width, and opening mechanism before deciding whether your chosen yarn will produce a suitable decoration.

A motif that looks small on a table may feel large when attached to a narrow clip. Keep the hardware beside your work and compare the pieces as they develop.

Open and close the undecorated clip several times. Note which areas move and which areas can support an attachment without interfering with that movement.

Follow the tutorial’s choice of clip and base construction for the demonstrated version. If using different hardware, check the fit before securing any crochet around it.

Prepare Your Materials

Gather:

• Yellow yarn for the yolk.

• White yarn for the surrounding egg white.

• Neutral yarn if following the crocheted base shown.

• A crochet hook suited to your yarn.

• A hair clip, scissors, and a yarn needle.

• Any attachment supplies specified in the tutorial.

Choose yellow and white that remain clearly distinct in ordinary light. A bright yolk against a softer white gives the motif a clear center.

Use compatible yarn thicknesses for the yellow and white sections. A much heavier white yarn can make the edge bulky, while a very fine white yarn may create a narrow surround that is difficult to see.

Check the video’s material guidance before choosing a hook. Changing yarn or tension changes the size of the decoration and its relationship to the clip.

Keep the Yolk Rounded

The yellow center should remain easy to recognize within the white surround.

Follow the tutorial’s stitch count and shaping. Compare the outline as you work, looking for an unexpected point, gap, or section that is noticeably tighter than the rest.

If the center begins to cup or ripple differently from the demonstration, review the stitch placement before continuing. Adding the next color can make an existing shaping problem harder to correct.

Keep the stitches even without pulling the yarn excessively tight. The goal is a clear, rounded center with enough flexibility to sit comfortably on the finished accessory.

Shape the White Edge Without Losing the Center

The photographed egg white has soft lobes around its perimeter. That irregular outline is part of the design, so it does not need to become a perfect circle.

Follow the demonstrated sequence rather than adding extra stitches at random to make the edge uneven.

Lay the motif down occasionally and let it rest without stretching. Check that the yellow center remains visible and that the white sections spread around it naturally.

If one lobe folds completely over the yolk, inspect its stitches and tension. If the whole edge lifts sharply, compare your work with the same stage in the tutorial before trying to press it flat.

Check the Crocheted Base

The beige base in the photograph gives the accessory a longer silhouette behind the egg. If making this version, compare the base with your actual clip before completing its attachment.

Check that it sits neatly along the hardware and does not crowd the moving parts. Keep the underside tidy, since loose loops or yarn tails can catch hair.

Avoid pulling a crocheted covering so tightly that it distorts the clip. Equally, check that a loose covering does not slide around during opening and closing.

Decide Which Way the Egg Will Face

Place the finished motif on the base before attaching it permanently.

Try the arrangement in the direction you intend to wear the clip. Check whether the yolk is clearly visible, how much of the base remains exposed, and whether the white edge overlaps the operating end.

For a matching pair, compare the clips together. Their egg shapes can vary slightly, but a similar yolk size and overall width will help them look coordinated.

If you want the pair to face opposite directions, test the positions before assembly rather than simply attaching both motifs in the same place.

Attach Without Restricting the Clip

Use the attachment method demonstrated in the tutorial. Support the motif while securing it so the white edge is not drawn inward.

Where sewing is used, keep the joins tidy and avoid leaving loose thread across the mechanism. Where adhesive is specified, follow its material compatibility and curing instructions.

After attachment, open and close the clip gently. Check that no yarn enters the hinge, catch, or gripping area.

Hold the base and inspect whether the egg shifts unexpectedly. Correct any loose connection before wearing it.

Test the Finished Accessory

Try the clip with the amount of hair you normally intend to hold.

Check that it grips comfortably, that the decoration does not tip the clip sideways, and that opening it does not require pulling on the egg.

If it slips, consider whether the clip itself suits your hair and whether the decoration is too heavy for it. If it catches hair, inspect the underside for loose ends or misplaced attachment thread.

Care and Storage

Follow the care guidance for both the yarn and hardware. Clean gently and let the accessory dry fully before wearing it again.

Store the clip where the egg is not pressed beneath heavier accessories. Arrange the white edge gently with your fingertips if it becomes folded.

For a gift, fasten it to a small card that supports the base without flattening the motif.

Watch the Fried Egg Hair Clip Tutorial

The Crochetnotes video runs approximately 16 minutes and includes the pattern and step-by-step demonstration.

Follow it for the crochet sequence and assembly, then check the finished clip’s shape, attachment, and opening movement before wearing or gifting it.