This no-sew Egg & Toast Tray and Pin Cushion is a fun project to make for yourself or as a gift for your friends. The tray keeps your needles, pins, and stitch markers organized. It can also give your crochet hook and scissors a delicious resting spot. Non-crafters might enjoy using it as a jewelry dish.

This crochet pattern is worked in rounds, combining two layers to give the tray a sturdy feel with no sewing required.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Why intermediate? This pattern requires a bit more patience and attention when changing stitches within a round. Otherwise, the pattern is relatively straightforward. It offers a good challenge for beginners to practice identifying stitches. Adventurous beginners are encouraged to give it a try.

Crochet stitches/techniques used in the pattern:

• Magic Circle Slip Stitch Chain Stitch
• Single Crochet Stitch Half Double
• Crochet Stitch Double Crochet Stitch
• Increase
• Crochet into the back loop only
• Crochet into the front loop only

The PDF is written in English, and it includes:

• A list of recommended materials and tools
• A written pattern (in US terms)
• Guiding images

As a reference, using size 4 medium yarn with a 3.5 mm hook, the size of the tray is approximately 6.0” x 6.0” and approximately 1.5” in height (including the height of the pin cushion in the center).