🧶Japanese Bakery Set – Miniature Bread Delights 🍞🍪🐟
✨ Introduction
Welcome, lovely crocheters! Today’s pattern is a sweet treat for anyone who loves cute miniatures and cozy projects. This Japanese-inspired mini bakery set features a woven-style basket filled with iconic goodies – think baguettes, taiyaki fish-shaped pastries, a chocolate twist, and a soft cookie. Perfect for amigurumi lovers, dollhouse décor, or a charming desk companion, this bakery basket is sure to delight.
This pattern is translated from a beautifully designed piece originally shared by a talented crochet artist. All instructions are written in US terms and ideal for beginner to intermediate level crocheters.
Let’s bake up some yarn magic!
🧵 Materials You’ll Need
2.0 mm crochet hook
Cotton yarn in beige, brown, golden yellow, and white
Polyester fiberfill stuffing
Yarn needle
Stitch marker (optional)
Scissors
🪡 Abbreviations (US Crochet Terms)
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec – decrease (sc 2 together)
BLO – back loop only
rep – repeat
st – stitch
rnd – round
MR – magic ring
🍞 Mini Basket
Color: Beige
R1. ch 13, turn, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (12 sc)
R2–R7. ch 1, turn, sc 12
R8. sc around the rectangle, placing 3 sc in each corner (42 sc)
R9. BLO, sc 42
R10–R19. sc 42
Fasten off and fold the top edge down for a finished rim.
🥖 Baguette 1 (Light Crust)
Color: Light Brown & White
Outer Bread:
R1. MR, 4 sc
R2. (sc, inc) x2 (6)
R3. (sc, inc) x3 (9)
R4. sc 9
R5. sc 3, sl st 3, sc 3
R6. sc 3, ch 3, skip 3, sc 3
R7. sc 9
R8. sc 3, sl st 3, sc 3
R9. sc 3, ch 3, skip 3, sc 3
R10. sc 9
R11. sc 3, sl st 3, sc 3
R12. sc 3, ch 3, skip 3, sc 3
R13. sc 9
R14. (sc, dec) x3 (6)
R15. (sc, dec) x2 (4)
Stuff lightly.
Filling:
Ch 13, sl st across (12). Make 4 strips. Stack and stuff inside the outer bread.
🥖 Baguette 2 (Dark Crust)
Color: Brown & White
Outer Bread:
R1. MR, 5 sc
R2. inc x5 (10)
R3. sc 10
R4. sc 4, sl st 3, sc 3
R5. sc 4, ch 3, skip 3, sc 3
R6. sc 4, sl st 3, sc 3
R7. sc 4, ch 3, skip 3, sc 3
R8. sc 4, sl st 3, sc 3
R9. sc 4, ch 3, skip 3, sc 3
R10. sc 10
R11. (sc, dec) x2 (5)
Stuff lightly.
Filling:
Ch 11, sl st across (10). Make 3 strips. Insert and sew closed.
🐟 Taiyaki (Fish Pastry)
Color: Golden Yellow, Dark Brown (for embroidery)
Make 2 identical pieces:
R1. MR, 6 sc
R2. (sc, inc) x3 (9)
R3. (inc, 2 sc) x3 (12)
R4. (3 sc, inc) x3 (15)
R5. sc 15
R6. (3 sc, dec) x3 (12)
R7. sc 12
R8. dec x6 (6)
R9. inc x6 (12)
R10. (sl st, 3 sc, sl st) – shaping detail
Fasten off. Sew both pieces together and stuff. Embroider fish details with dark brown yarn.
🍪 Cookie (Sliced Bread Style)
Color: Beige & White
Make 2 beige base pieces:
Ch 9, sl st back across (8)
R2. sc, dc, tr, 2 dc in same st, dc, tr, sc
R3. sc 8
Bread Surface:
With white yarn, make 2 rounds of 16 sc each.
Sew onto beige piece and stuff lightly.
🍫 Chocolate Knot (Mini Pretzel)
Color: Brown with White Embroidery
R1. MR, 4 sc
R2–R36. sc 4 in spiral rounds (approx. 36 rows)
Fasten off and shape into a pretzel.
Embroider white thread across the surface like sugar sprinkles.
🧩 Assembly
Arrange the mini baguettes inside the basket. Place the taiyaki, cookie, and pretzel around the basket or tucked in for display. You can embroider a mini bakery tag or logo for extra detail. Adjust stuffing and positioning for balance.
💬 Questions or Help?
Need help with the slits on the baguette or embroidery for the taiyaki? Drop a comment or message us on Instagram! We’re happy to guide you through.
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💌 Conclusion
This miniature Japanese bakery set isn’t just a pattern – it’s a celebration of cozy craftsmanship. Whether you’re decorating a dollhouse, surprising a friend, or simply enjoying the calm of crochet, this project brings joy with every stitch.
We hope your yarn treats look deliciously adorable. Don’t forget to tag your creations with #MiniBakeryCrochet – we’d love to see your bready masterpieces!
📸 Credits
Original design by unknown artist on Xiaohongshu.
Translation and English adaptation by Cozy Crochet Tales.
📌 Pattern Credit & Disclaimer
This pattern is a translated interpretation of a design originally shared by a Xiaohongshu user. We do not claim ownership of the concept or original imagery. This English version was created for educational and personal crafting purposes only.
If you are the original creator and would like to be credited properly or have this removed, please reach out to us directly.
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Happy stitching and stay cozy! 🧶🧡
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