Comfort Carbs: Bagel – Crochet Plush Pattern to Customize with Inspirational Messages!
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I’m so excited to share the second pattern from my new crochet collection, Comfort Carbs! The first design in this series, my Comfort Carbs Baguette, has been so much fun to make and share! You just know I had to expand the collection with none other than a cute little bagel!
Meet the Comfort Carb Bagel — an adorable crocheted baked good that can be customized with tiny messages! What makes this pattern special is a pocket that is made from each piece of “cream cheese” on each half of the bagel. These pockets are designed especially for including thoughtful messages to the person you’re gifting the bagel to! And to save you some time, I’ve gone ahead and created a printable PDF of messages that you can include inside the cream cheese of your bagel (included at the end of the pattern)!
These bagels are made with amazing gifting potential in mind – think emotional support gifts, teacher gifts, and most of all: craft fairs and markets! They work up quickly and have endless possibilities when it comes to customization.
This bagel can be made as a classic plush or as an amigurumi friend simply by adding safety eyes!
The Comfort Carbs Collection is a playful crochet series inspired by cozy baked goods and the comfort they bring. Each pattern includes little spaces where you can tuck hidden notes, making them perfect for gifts, encouragement, or craft fair surprises.
This Bagel is the second pattern in the series – you can also find my first one here on the blog: Comfort Carbs Baguette!
There are small pockets on each half of the bagel, that are made as a part of the cream cheese, where you can tuck little messages.
You can add:
• encouragement notes
• jokes
• affirmations
• sweet messages for a friend
I’ve also included a printable message sheet you can cut out and use inside your bagel gifts! Look for it at the end of the pattern!
Looking for the ad-free PDF pattern? Find it in my Ravelry store HERE!
About this Pattern
Skill Level: Easy / Advanced Beginner
Finished Size: Length
Time to Make: Between 1-2 hours
Pattern Type: Amigurumi / Stuffed Plush
Materials
Size 6.5 mm (K-10.5) crochet hook
Size 5 mm (H/8) crochet hook
Bulky weight (6) Chenille yarn in dark beige – 40 yds (Bernat Blanket in Sand used in photos)
Bulky weight (6) yarn in light beige – 30 yds (Paintbox Super Chunky in Vanilla Cream used in photos)
Medium weight yarn in white – 20 yds (Red Heart Super Saver in White used in photos)
Yarn needle
Scissors
12 mm safety eyes (optional)
65-80 lb cardstock recommended for printing messages
Abbreviations
*= indicates beginning/end of a section to be repeated
BLO = back look only
Ch = chain
Rep = repeat
Rnd(s) = round(s)
Sc = single crochet
Sc2tog = single crochet 2 together
St(s) = stitch(es)
Gauge
Exact gauge is not essential to this project.
Measurements
About 14 inches around (4 inches across)
Notes
• Pattern written in US crochet terms
• Stitch counts are listed in parentheses
• Add safety eyes to one Bagel Half between rounds 4-5 if making amigurumi version
• Do not turn when beginning a new round (following chain 1)
Instructions
Bagel Half (make 2)
With K hook and darker beige yarn, ch 8. Join with sl st to first ch to make a ring. Ch 1 (first photo below).
Rnd 1 – make 10 sc inside ring. Join with sl st to first sc of rnd (second photo below). Ch 1 (10 sc).
Rnd 2 – 2 sc in each st around (third photo below). Join with sl st to first sc of rnd, ch 1 (20 sc).
Rnd 3 – *2 sc in next st, sc in next st*; rep from * to * around (fourth photo below). Join with sl st to first sc of rnd, ch 1 (30 sc)
Rnd 4 – sc in each st around (fifth photo below). Join with sl st to first sc of rnd, ch 1 (30 sc)
Rnd 5 – sc in each st around; in last st, join light beige yarn. Join with sl st to first sc of rnd, ch 1 (30 sc)
Rnd 6 – Working in BLO (sixth photo below), rep rnd 4 (seventh photo below). (30 sc) (Optional: add safety eyes to one Bagel Half a few sts apart between rnds 4 and 5.)
Rnd 7 – (now working through both loops again) *sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in next st.* Rep from * to * around. Join with sl st to first sc of rnd, ch 1 (20 sc)
Rnd 8 – sc2tog around (eighth photo below). Join with sl st to first sc of rnd (10 sc)
Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing.
Cream Cheese (make 2)
With H hook and white yarn, ch 21.
Rnd 1 – *sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st.* Rep from * to * around. Join with sl st to first sc to make a rnd, ch 1 (first and second photos below). (26 sc)
Rnd 2 – *2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts.* Rep from * to * 5 more times. 2 sc in next st, sc in next st. Join with sl st to first sc of rnd, ch 1. (33 sc)
Rnd 3 – sc in each st around. Join with sl st to first sc of rnd. (Third photo shows finished rnd.) (33 sc)
Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing.
Finishing
Before sewing the tops and bottoms of each Bagel Half together to close piece, sew each Cream Cheese to each Bagel Half (this helps to be able to work needle back and forth into stitches – first photo). Secure both the outer and inner edges, as well as sewing several stitches throughout about ¾ of the Cream Cheese piece to fully secure to the Bagel. Leave about ¼ of one Cream Cheese edge open, to use as a pocket for messages (second photo, third, fourth and fifth photos).
Sew top and bottom edges of Bagel Halves together to close pieces (sixth and seventh photos – eighth photo shows finished piece).
Weave in all ends or tie off knots and and inside sts.
Here is the finished Bagel!!!
I’ve included a printable sheet of sample messages you can use inside your bagels.
You can download and print it here:
[Download the printable PDF HERE!]
These bagels make fantastic craft fair items!
Some fun ways to display them:
• bundle them in a small bakery-style basket
• wrap them in parchment paper
• add a tag that says “Fresh Baked Comfort”
Customers love discovering the hidden message pockets!
Just a reminder that you can also get the ad-free PDF pattern in my Ravelry store HERE!
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I hope you enjoy making your own Bagel!
If you make one, I’d love to see it, so feel free to tag me on Facebook, Instagram or Tiktok (@craftykittycrochet), or leave a comment below!
Happy crocheting!
COPYRIGHT: This pattern is owned by Crafty Kitty Crochet (Melissa Moore). Any reselling or distribution of this pattern is prohibited. Sale of items made using this pattern is welcomed, but I do ask that credit/a link be provided back to my site, craftykittycrochet.com.
