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Toastie Bread Bag Amigurumi Pattern

Toastie Bread Bag Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Stylish Touch

An elegant detail to elevate any look, combining traditional techniques with contemporary design sensibilities.

About This Toastie Bread Bag Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a charming Toastie Bread Bag with a soft, toy-like shape made from two crocheted slices. You will crochet the slices, add a light-brown crust, and attach small arms and legs for extra personality. The eyes are crocheted and sewn on while the mouth is embroidered for a customizable face.

Toastie Bread Bag Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Perfect for gifting or carrying small essentials, this bag is easy to personalise by changing colours or facial expressions. The pattern includes step-by-step photos and clear assembly guidance.

Why You'll Love This Toastie Bread Bag Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns a simple accessory into a playful character you can carry with you. I enjoyed designing the crust detail and seeing how small changes to the face completely change its personality. I also appreciate how modular the design is — you can easily adjust thickness, size, and toppings. Sharing this pattern lets me combine practical bag-making with a touch of handmade whimsy that always brings smiles.

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Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with colours when making this Toastie — try pastel shades for a sweet, soft toy-like bag or bright neons for a statement accessory.

You can change the size easily by switching yarn weight and hook size; a bulky yarn with larger hooks makes a cuddly oversized version while thread-weight yarn creates a tiny keychain-sized toastie.

I often add toppings like a crocheted strawberry, butter patch, or jam smear to make each Toastie unique and playful.

Consider embroidering different facial expressions — a surprised O, winking eye, or rosy cheeks — to give your Toastie personality.

You can make the strap adjustable by adding button closures on each end or make two short straps to convert it into a little backpack.

Try lining the bag with fabric or adding a zipper for extra security and a more finished interior look.

I sometimes insert a thin piece of cardboard or interfacing between crust layers to keep the bag flatter and more structured for carrying items.

For a more durable strap, crochet two strips and sew them together or insert a fabric strip into the crocheted tube to stop stretching over time.

If you want posable limbs, add a short piece of floral wire inside the arms or legs before finishing and closing them up.

I love making matching sets — try a tiny toastie coin purse or a coordinating scarf for the same theme to create a cute gift bundle.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers when joining the two slices causes misaligned openings; place stitch markers at the sl st start and 23 stitches to the left to mark the bag opening accurately. ✗ Not stuffing the arms and legs evenly results in lumpy shapes and awkward sewing; stuff gradually, shape as you go, and check symmetry before sewing. ✗ Forgetting to count stitches after increases and decreases leads to distorted slices; count after each shaping row and verify stitch counts printed in parentheses. ✗ Sewing the straps asymmetrically makes the bag hang unevenly; mark strap positions with stitch markers first and double-check alignment before sewing. ✗ Working with inconsistent tension makes the bread slices differ in size; maintain consistent tension and use the recommended hook sizes to match gauge. ✗ Attaching eyes without securing the long tails can cause shifting; tie a knot at the back to fix placement before sewing them tightly onto the body.

Toastie Bread Bag Amigurumi Pattern

Make a lovable Toastie Bread Bag that doubles as a cute amigurumi-inspired accessory. This pattern guides you through crocheting two bread slices, adding a crust, sewing on arms and legs, and finishing details like embroidered eyes and a smile. You'll enjoy a playful project that's highly customisable — swap colours, faces, or make it a backpack!

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Toastie Bread Bag Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    DK weight (#3) milk cotton yarn - Cream: approximately 28g (main slice colour)
  • 02
    DK weight (#3) milk cotton yarn - Light brown: approximately 21g (bread crust)
  • 03
    DK weight (#3) milk cotton yarn - Dark brown: approximately 21g (arms, legs, strap)
  • 04
    DK weight (#3) milk cotton yarn - Black: approximately 1g (eyes and mouth details)

— Tools Required

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    Crochet hook size 4mm (G-6)
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 3.5mm (E-4)
  • 03
    Tapestry needle (yarn needle) for sewing and embroidery
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    Stitch markers
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    Stuffing (polyester filling)
  • 06
    Scissors

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— Front and back slice :

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In cream yarn and using 4mm hook. Make a slip knot and ch 26. Turn.

Row 1 :

Sc in 2nd st from the hook. Sc in every st until the end of the row. Ch1, turn. (25)

Row 2-25 :

Sc in every st. Ch1, turn. (25)

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You should end up with a rectangle like this by the end of row 25. If you want your bread to be shorter and more squarish, you can adjust the number of sc rows or number of stitches in the starting chain.

Row 26 :

Inc in first 2 st. Sc in every st until you have 2 st left. Inc in last 2 st. Ch1, turn. (29)

Row 27 :

Inc in first st. Sc in every st until you have 1 st left. Inc in last st. Ch1, turn. (31)

Row 28-29 :

Sc in every st. Ch1, turn. (31)

Row 30 :

Dec. Sc in every st until you have 2 st left. Dec. Ch1, turn. (29)

Row 31 :

Sc in every st. Ch1, turn. (29)

Row 32 :

Dec, dec. Sc in every st until you have 4 st left. Dec, dec. Ch1, turn. (25)

Row 33 :

Dec. Sc in every st until you have 2 st left. Dec. Ch1, turn. (23)

Row 34 :

Dec. Sc in every st until you have 2 st left. Dec. Cut yarn and fasten off. (21)

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You have now completed the front slice. Repeat rows 1-34 to make the identical back slice.

— Bread crust :

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In light brown yarn and using 4mm hook. Row 1: Start by making a standing sc on the top row of the front slice. A standing sc will achieve a neater finish as compared to the usual method of attaching the yarn to your work then ch 1. It may sound intimidating but it's really easy!

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To make a standing sc, make a slip knot on your hook. Insert your hook with the slip knot into the first st, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, then pull through both loops, as if you are making a regular sc. You may watch this video tutorial by Tamara Kelly for clearer instructions: https://youtu.be/8MsVeIId2UY

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Continue to sc around the entire slice, forming the bread crust. Follow the diagrams below to know how many sc to place in each st.

Step 1 :

Starting from the standing sc, continue to sc in every st along the top row until you have 1 st left. Place 2 sc in the last st of the row.

Step 2 :

Place 2 sc in every hole you see along the curved portion. You should make a total of 9 inc, including the one done in the previous step.

Step 3 :

Sc next 2 st together (dec).

Step 4 :

Place 1 sc in every hole along the vertical portion of the slice till you reach the bottom left-hand corner. You should have made 22 sc. Place 3 sc in the hole at the bottom left-hand corner. This will form the corner turn.

Step 5 :

Place 1 sc in every st along the bottom of the slice till you reach the bottom right-hand corner. You should have made 23 sc. Place 3 sc in the last st at the bottom right-hand corner. This will form the corner turn.

Step 6 :

Sk 1 st. This is to ensure that there are the same number of sc on each side of the bread. Sc along the vertical portion of the slice till you reach the curved portion. You should have made 22 sc.

Step 7 :

Sc next 2 st together (dec).

Step 8 :

Place 2 sc in every hole you see along the curved portion until you reach the first standing sc. Place 1 sc in the same st you made the standing sc in. You should end up with a total of 9 inc, including the one done with the standing sc. Sl st into the first st. Ch 1.

Row 2 :

Sc in the st that you did the sl st in and continue to sc in every st until the bottom left-hand corner of the slice. Place 2 sc in the 2nd st of the corner turn. Sc in every st until the bottom right-hand corner of the slice. Place 2 sc in the 2nd st of the corner turn. Sc in every st until the first st. Sl st in the first st. Ch1.

Row 3 :

Scblo in every st. To ensure that the st made are more secure, instead of just going through the back loop, I recommend going through the bumps at the back when doing scblo. It may be hard to go through the back bumps but you may use your finger to help push your hook through.

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Continue doing scblo in every st until the first st. Sl st into the first st. Ch 1.

Row 4 :

Sc in every st. Sl st into the first st. Ch 1.

Row 5 :

Sc in every st. Sl st into the first st. Fasten off and cut yarn.

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Note: You may repeat row 4 to make the bag as thick as you want.

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Repeat rows 1-5 to make the bread crust for the back slice but do not fasten off for the second slice. Ch 1.

— Joining both slices :

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Place a stitch marker on the st that you did the sl st in. Count 23 st to the left and place another stitch marker in that st. This will form the opening of the bag. Repeat with the other slice and put stitch markers to mark the opening.

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Place both slices back-to-back with the 'right' sides facing each other. The slice with the working yarn end should be the slice nearer to you. Sc the two slices together in the direction of the white arrow, starting from the red dot (the st right after the stitch marker) to the blue dot (the st right before the stitch marker).

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Fasten off and cut yarn. Flip the bag inside-out and remove stitch markers. The main body of the bag is now complete.

— Eyes (make 2) :

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In black yarn and using 4mm hook. Make a magic ring and place 7 sc in it (7). Pull the magic ring close. Sl st into the first st. Fasten off and cut yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Right eye :

Thread the starting yarn from the magic ring into the selected hole on the main body where you want the eye placed. I selected the hole in between the 18th and 19th row from the bottom, and the 6th hole from the right of the slice as indicated by the tapestry needle in the photo. Thread the long tail end of the yarn one hole to the right of the hole where the starting end of the yarn was threaded.

Left eye :

For the left eye, select the hole in the same row, but the 7th hole from the left side of the slice. Thread the long tail end of the yarn one hole to the right of where the starting end of the yarn was threaded.

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To secure both eyes, tie a knot at the back using the two ends to fix the placement, then proceed to sew them on tightly onto the main body.

— Mouth :

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In black yarn and using tapestry needle, embroider the mouth on according to the following steps. You may change up the face if you wish!

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Follow the photo sequence to stitch the smile in place. It is normal for the smile to look a little crooked now. Sew over the smile once more to thicken the line and smoothen it out. Adjust your tension such that the smile looks as even as possible.

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After sewing over the smile a second time the mouth should be even and neat. Secure ends and weave in tails on the wrong side.

— Arms (make 2) :

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When making the arms and legs, you will work in the round. Do not sl st to join after every round. I highly recommend using a stitch marker to keep track of the first st of every round as you go along. Feel free to adjust the length of the limbs by adjusting the number of sc rows.

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In dark brown yarn and using 3.5mm hook.

Row 1 :

Make a magic ring and place 6 sc in it (6). Pull the magic ring close.

Row 2 :

Inc in every st (12)

Row 3-4 :

Sc in every st (12)

Row 5 :

(Sc, sc, dec) repeat 3 times till the end of the round (9)

Row 6 :

Dec, then sc in in every st until the end of the round (8)

Row 7-14 :

Sc in every st (8)

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Stuff and shape arm.

Row 15 :

Flatten the opening of the arm and sew or slip stitch it shut like in the photo. Ensure that the part where you sew shut is not slanted. Fasten off and cut yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

— Legs (make 2) :

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In dark brown yarn and using 3.5mm hook.

Row 1 :

Make a magic ring and place 6 sc in it (6). Pull the magic ring close.

Row 2 :

Inc in every st (12)

Row 3 :

(Sc, inc) repeat until the end of the round (18)

Row 4-7 :

Sc in every st (18)

Row 8 :

(Dec, sc) repeat 4 times. Sc in the next 6 st (14)

Row 9 :

(Dec, sc) repeat 3 times. Sc in the next 5 st (11)

Row 10 :

Dec, then sc in every st until the end of the round (10)

Row 11-18 :

Sc in every st (10)

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Stuff and shape leg.

Row 19 :

Flatten the opening of the leg and sew or slip stitch it shut like in the photo. Ensure that the part where you sew shut is not slanted. Fasten off and cut yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

— Assembling the arms and legs :

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Arrange how you wish to connect the legs and arms onto the main body and place stitch markers to mark them out. I vertically aligned the two legs to the eyes, and the two arms to the same height as the mouth.

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Sew both the arms on using a tapestry needle as shown.

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Here, the arms are sewn vertically such that they stick straight out. However, you may choose to sew the arms horizontally instead such that they droop downwards if you prefer.

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Sc both legs on instead of sewing to ensure more support. This help the legs stay up and slightly slanted towards the front instead of dangling straight down. Please ensure that the legs are facing front before beginning to sc.

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There should be 4 sc done. Fasten off, cut yarn, and weave in ends.

— Sling strap :

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In dark brown yarn and using 4mm hook. Leave a long tail for sewing when making a slip knot. This will be used for sewing the strap later. Ch 6.

Row 1 :

Sc in 2nd st from the hook. Sc in every st until the end of the row. Ch1, turn. (5)

Row 2 :

Sc in every st. (5)

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Repeat row 2 until the desired length. Fasten off and cut yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

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Note: Do take into consideration how much the strap will stretch after things are placed into the bag. You may line the strap with fabric if you do not want it to stretch at all.

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Mark out where you want to sew the straps on using stitch markers and sew them on using a tapestry needle. Ensure that the straps are symmetrically attached.

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Congratulations, you have completed your very own Toastie Bread Bag!

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You may line the inside of the bag with fabric or add a zipper or button closure if you wish. You can even make it into a backpack or shoulder bag by changing up the straps. Feel free to customise your Toastie with different facial expressions, colours or add toppings to make it your own.

Assembly Instructions

  • Join the two slices together by placing them back-to-back (right sides facing) and single crocheting around from the stitch right after the stitch marker up to the stitch before the other marker; fasten off, flip inside-out, and remove stitch markers to form the bag body.
  • Attach the eyes by threading the starting tails into the selected holes (right eye: between 18th and 19th row from the bottom and 6th hole from the right; left eye: same row, 7th hole from the left), tie a knot at the back to fix placement, then sew them tightly onto the body.
  • Embroider the mouth using black yarn and a tapestry needle following the photo sequence; sew the smile a second time to thicken and smooth the line, adjust tension for an even appearance, and secure tails on the wrong side.
  • Sew both arms on with a tapestry needle at the height of the mouth (or horizontally if you prefer them drooping), ensuring the sewn area is not slanted and leaving long tails for secure attachment.
  • Single crochet the legs onto the bottom of the bag (4 sc per leg placement) so they stay slightly slanted forward; fasten off, cut yarn, and weave in ends for a neat finish.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the starting sl st and the 23rd stitch to form the bag opening so the two slices join correctly.
  • 💡Stuff arms and legs gradually and shape as you go to avoid lumps and to achieve smooth, even limbs before sewing.
  • 💡Maintain consistent tension and use the recommended hooks to match gauge; inconsistent tension may change final bag size.
  • 💡When making the crust, work through the back bumps for sc blo to secure stitches and create a firmer edge.
  • 💡Mark strap placement with stitch markers and check symmetry before sewing to ensure the bag hangs evenly.

Thank you for choosing this Toastie Bread Bag pattern — a fun blend of toy charm and wearable accessory! Whether you make it as a gift or for yourself, it’s sure to bring smiles and brighten any outfit. Enjoy customizing faces, colours, and toppings to make your Toastie truly yours. 🧶🧵

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished bag measures approximately 6.7" vertical height, 5.8" horizontal length, and 1.2" width when using the recommended DK yarn and 4mm/3.5mm hooks.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but the final size and stitch counts will change; adjust your hook accordingly and consider making a gauge swatch first.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and assumes you know basic amigurumi techniques such as working in the round and making a magic ring, along with single crochet and decreases.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this project in about 5-7 hours, though time will vary depending on experience, customisation, and assembly pace.

How do I prevent the strap from stretching?

To reduce stretching, use a tighter tension for the strap, line it with fabric, or add a fabric or interfacing strip inside the strap before sewing it in place.