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Toastie Bread Bag Pattern

Toastie Bread Bag 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 Pattern

This pattern creates a playful toast-shaped sling bag with a friendly face, crocheted in two flat slices that form the front and back of the bag. You will crochet the bread crust around each slice, assemble them, then add arms, legs, eyes, a mouth and a strap. The design is inspired by plush bread bags and is easy to personalize with different colours or toppings.

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

The main body is worked flat in single crochet rows, while the crust and limbs are crocheted in the round. The bag is unlined by default, but you can line it with fabric if you prefer less stretch.

Why You'll Love This Toastie Bread Bag Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it blends a playful character design with practical function; it becomes a little bag that makes people smile. I enjoy how quick the main panels work up, and how easy it is to customise the face and crust color. Sewing the parts together and seeing the toast come to life is so satisfying, and testers loved making their own unique toppings. It is a perfect project to practice shaping, joining pieces, and simple embroidery.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easily you can customize this Toastie Bread Bag by changing the crust and body colours; try pastel tones for a soft look or bold brights for a playful version.

You can alter the size by using a different yarn weight and a larger or smaller hook—bulky yarn makes a chunky cuddly bag while fingering weight creates a tiny mini version.

Want a sturdier bag? Line the inside with woven fabric or add interfacing to prevent stretching and give structure to the bag body and strap.

For a different silhouette, change the number of starting chains and adjust the number of rows before shaping so the toast becomes taller or wider.

Try different facial expressions—move the eyes, change their size, or embroider various mouth shapes to give distinct personalities to each Toastie.

Add toppings like embroidered butter, jam details, or small crocheted shapes sewn onto the slice to make themed toasties (heart jam, smiley butter, etc.).

Make the strap adjustable by creating buttoned tabs or adding rings and weaving a strap through; you can also make backpack straps for a kid-friendly version.

Experiment with texture by substituting sc blo or adding surface slip stitch rows to create toasted marks or stripes on the bread surface.

If you want posable limbs, insert a short piece of craft wire inside the arms or legs before stuffing, then securely close the opening and sew in place.

I often embroider small accessories like tiny hats, bows, or glasses for personality; these little additions make each Toastie unique and excellent for gifting.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not keeping stitch markers at the opening can cause misaligned bag openings; place a stitch marker at the sl st you start with and mark the opening stitches to keep both slices aligned. ✗ Skipping counts when shaping the slice results in uneven corners; count stitches at the end of each row especially when increases or decreases are used to maintain correct stitch counts. ✗ Attaching the crust incorrectly can distort the slice edges; follow the step sequence (standing sc, increases around curve, sc along sides) and place increases exactly where instructed. ✗ Overstuffing the limbs will make sewing them in place awkward and bulky; stuff lightly and shape gradually, then use the long tail to sew securely so they lie correctly.

Toastie Bread Bag Pattern

Make a playful Toastie Bread Bag — a cute, wearable crochet accessory that doubles as a small sling bag. This pattern walks you through making two toast slices, crocheting the crust, adding adorable limbs and a face, and assembling it all into a functional bag. Perfect for gifting or keeping as a fun everyday accessory, the pattern is highly customizable so you can change colors, face expressions, and strap length.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Toastie Bread Bag Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    DK weight 3 yarn - Cream (approx. 28g) for main slice
  • 02
    DK weight 3 yarn - Light brown (approx. 21g) for crust
  • 03
    DK weight 3 yarn - Dark brown (approx. 21g) for limbs and strap
  • 04
    DK weight 3 yarn - Black (approx. 1g) for eyes and mouth
  • 05
    Milk cotton or similar non-stretchy DK yarn recommended unless lining the bag

— Tools Required

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    Crochet hook size 4mm (G-6)
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    Crochet hook size 3.5mm (E-4)
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    Tapestry needle for sewing and embroidery
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    Stitch markers
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    Scissors
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    Polyester stuffing (small amount for arms and legs)
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    Pins for assembly (optional)

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— Information :

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Level: Advanced beginner. Abbreviations (US Terminology): ch - Chain. sl st - Slip stitch. sc - Single crochet. inc - Increase (2 sc in the same stitch). dec - Decrease (sc 2 stitches together). sc blo - Single crochet in back loop only. sk - Skip a stitch. st - Stitch. This pattern also requires you to know basic amigurumi techniques such as making a magic ring and working in the round.

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Materials: DK weight 3 yarn in cream, light brown, dark brown, and black. I used milk cotton yarn and approximately 28g cream, 21g light brown, 21g dark brown, and 1g black for the entire bag. 4mm hook (G-6) and 3.5mm hook (E-4). Tapestry needle, stitch marker, stuffing.

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Gauge: Single crochet stitch 4x4" square = 20 stitches by 23 rows. Final product measurements of bread: Vertical height: 6.7". Horizontal length: 5.8". Width: 1.2".

— 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! 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.

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. 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. 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. 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.

— 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. 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). 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) :

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

— Sling strap :

Info :

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

  • Place the two slices back-to-back with right sides facing each other, align the stitch markers to mark the opening (count 23 sts from the starting sl st) and single crochet the slices together from the stitch after the marker to the stitch before the marker.
  • Sew the arms onto the sides of the bag using a tapestry needle, aligning them at the same height as the mouth and securing with the long tail, or flatten and slip-stitch the openings closed before sewing.
  • Attach the legs by single crocheting them onto the bottom edge of the bag (4 sc per leg) so they are slightly slanted forward for support, rather than simply sewing them.
  • Thread and secure the eyes by placing the starting tail through the selected holes (6th from right and 7th from left on the chosen row), tie a knot at the back, and sew the eyes firmly in place.
  • Sew the sling strap to the top edges of the bag with the long tails, ensuring straps are symmetrically attached and reinforced; consider lining or stitching multiple times for strength.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the starting stitch for rounds and to mark the bag opening so both slices align perfectly when joining.
  • 💡Stuff arms and legs lightly and shape as you go; overstuffing will make positioning and sewing difficult and bulky.
  • 💡When making the crust, follow the standing sc and increase pattern carefully around the curved portion to achieve the correct rounded shape.

This Toastie Bread Bag pattern is a sweet and functional accessory that brightens any outfit. Customize the face, colours, and strap length to suit your style. Make one as a charming gift or a fun treat for yourself — happy crocheting! 🧶🧵

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished bag measures approximately 6.7" tall, 5.8" wide and 1.2" thick using the recommended DK yarn and hook sizes.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can change yarn weight, but the final size will vary; switch hook sizes appropriately and be mindful the strap and bag may stretch more with stretchier yarns.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and assumes you know single crochet, increases, decreases, working in the round and basic embroidery for the face.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in around 5-7 hours, depending on experience and how much customization you add.