Butter Me Up
September 5, 2006 at 7:26 am | In Crochet | 19 Comments…And by butter I mean soy margarine, and by me I mean toast. What were you thinking over there?
I’m not sure that toast is necessarily the best breakfast you could find in any situation, but it ’s definitely up there in the top five. It’s cheap, fast, easy to prepare, and filling. If it’s whole wheat, then it’s even full of fiber and heart-healthy. Really, what’s not to love? Spread it with just about anything under the sun and you’ll get an even better treat; From jam to nut butters to Nutella, everything goes on toast.
Or, there’s always the old standby – A generous pat of margarine, melting slowly across the warm, crisp surface of the darkened bread…
…Or yarn.
How could I possibly leave such an wonderful breakfast item out of my repertoire of knit foods? This time though, I decided to make it into more than just a little decorative trinket. After breezing through the first slice, without hesitating I quickly began another, and decided to put the two together. By doing so, I came up with this lovely crocheted toast purse.
Just the thing the world has always wanted! Now you can make your very own; It’s an extremely simple pattern that can easily be completed in an afternoon, ready for a night on the town. It’s fairly small, big enough for maybe a wallet and spare change, but it’s not the size that counts! When it comes to toast, it’s the happiness you get out of it that matters.
Toast (Make 2)
Using an F hook and tan worsted weight yarn, Ch16
Sc15 for 18 rows
Tr7 into the 4th stitch, Sl St, Tr7 into 4th stitch from Sl St, Sl St to end off, weaving in the ends.
In dark brown, single crochet around the border.
Margarine
Ch6
Sc5 for 5 rows and leave a relatively long tail to attatch to toast.
To put the purse together, simply whip stitch around the edges until you reach the top of the toast, and then ch with the dark brown until the handle grows to desired length. Sew down to opposite corner.
Now you can take your breakfast with you, at any time of the day!
*Check out the toast made by these other awesome bloggers at…
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I just had to stop and take a moment to let you know I think your crocheted items are just fantastic. Your ability to translate things into crochet so realistically is just amazing. It’s inspiring me to try to do it myself. Keep up the great work.
Comment by Renee — September 5, 2006 #
Once again adorable!!
Comment by xxheatherxx — September 5, 2006 #
This is great! The purse factor probably makes this my favorite yarnfood item ever.
Comment by Zoë — September 5, 2006 #
cute cute cute! I love how you’ve let your imagination run with this one!
stellar…
Comment by McAuliflower — September 5, 2006 #
Very cute! As soon as I saw it, I thought it would also make a rather rad potholder.
Comment by Jess — September 5, 2006 #
While I’ve loved all of your crocheted items, this toast just really calls out to me. I want it! Might have to re-teach myself to crochet so I can recreate it. :)
Comment by Lauren — September 6, 2006 #
haha, it is really cute. too bad i don’t have the right color yarns, otherwise i would make a whole loaf..
Comment by Eula — September 7, 2006 #
the toast is cute
Comment by jenny — September 8, 2006 #
At first I was just reading your writings
And saw the butter and a toast!???
I saw another photo and more・・・
How cute!! I love that!
Comment by nonbiri — September 9, 2006 #
That is adorable =]
I’m an amature at crochet since I just started last year but this looks fun to try.
Comment by miyukihime — September 10, 2006 #
love your toast and butter
Comment by jenny — September 13, 2006 #
I just made this little purse and my daughter took it over!! Here’s my blog with pics of it completed…
http://www.mybsdbox.com
Thanks,
Thea
Comment by Thea — October 1, 2006 #
The toast purse is soooo cute. I know that I am going to have to make it for all my granddaughters.
Thanks for sharing.
Debbie
Comment by Debbie — October 20, 2006 #
hehe! i like it. now i’m hungry for toast though.
Comment by Angie — February 19, 2007 #
I absolutely love this. Currently looking for a flat hot dog pattern. Do you know of one or do you have plans to make one?
Comment by Christy — April 5, 2007 #
I just love your blend of crochet/crafts, vegan foods and words. Hope your majoring in English/Arts/Culinary Arts – wouldn’t THAT be a fun career! And you’ve already got a head start.
Comment by Phyllis — October 31, 2007 #
this is great- i’ve crocheted toast before too. i call this one one ‘breakfast in bed” — check it out:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/shes-crafty/495863555/in/set-72157600170775454/
keep up the great work! it’s very inspiring :D
Comment by mklee — March 2, 2008 #
[...] ~50 more pairs of earrings to go until I run out. The original pattern for the toast bag is from here. I doubled the size of the width and length and subsequently added a thick strap and changed how to [...]
Pingback by Imaginary Sunshine — March 9, 2008 #
Hello There^___^ this is Suugoooii<3 n I have to tell u that u inpirated me as well ^__^ I already start make Toast Scarf anywayaz keep doin those things theyre great ^___^
xxxxYumixxxx
Comment by Julie — September 18, 2008 #