Crochet Grilled Cheese

Crochet Grilled Cheese is a whimsical and creative twist on the classic comfort food. Picture this: a cozy crocheted replica of a gooey grilled cheese sandwich, complete with intricate details that mimic the oozing cheese and perfectly toasted bread. It's a delightful and quirky piece of art that brings a smile to your face and adds a touch of playfulness to your home decor. Whether you're a crochet enthusiast or a foodie looking for something unique, this charming creation is sure to spark joy and conversation wherever it's displayed. So, why not add a dash of fun to your space with a Crochet Grilled Cheese that's guaranteed to be calorie-free and full of charm!

Materials

Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (weight 4 – medium)
Color A – Buff (7oz/198g, 364 yd/333m) – 1 skein
Color B – Cafe (7oz/198g, 364 yd/333m) – 1 skein
Color C – Pale Yellow (7oz/198g, 364 yd/333m) – 1 skein
Color D – Light Blue (7oz/198g, 364 yd/333m) – 1 skein

Craft Smart Value (weight 4 – medium)
Color E – Light Coral (7 oz/198g, 354 yd/324 m)

*Color F is used for the soup spoon and can be any shade of grey scrap yarn (weight 4)

Hook: G/6 – 4.00mm

Safety Eyes: 15mm – black

Fiberfill

Stitch markers

Tapestry needle

Scissors

Sizing

Gauge: 13 stitches x 15 rows = 4″ in sc

Finished Dimensions: grilled cheese (4.25″ length x 1.25″ width x 3.75″ height), tomato soup (3.5″ diameter x 1.75″ width)

Abbreviations (US)

st – stitch
sp – space
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
flo – front loop only
sc2tog – single crochet two stitches together
sc3tog – single crochet three stitches together

Special Stitches

Puff Stitch: yarn over, insert hook, pull up a loop, repeat two times until there are 7 loops on the hook, yarn over and pull through all

Bread (color A, make two)

Ch 16

Row 1: sc in each ch across (15)

Row 2: ch1, turn, sc2tog, sc in 11 sts, sc2tog (13)

Row 3: ch1, turn, sc2tog, sc in 9 sts, sc2tog (11)

Row 4: ch1, turn, sc2tog, sc in 7 sts, sc2tog (9)

Row 5: ch1, turn, sc in each st across (9)

Row 6: ch1, turn, sc2tog, sc in 5 sts, sc2tog (7)

Row 7: ch1, turn, sc in each st across (7)

Row 8: ch1, turn, sc2tog, sc in 3 sts, sc2tog (5)

Row 9: ch1, turn, sc2tog, sc in 1 st, sc2tog (3)

Row 10: ch1, turn, sc3tog (1)

Finish off and weave in ends

Crust (color B)

Row 1: sl st into outer corner of the bread triangle, sc around the peak of the triangle to the opposite corner

Row 2: ch1, turn, sl st in each sc of the previous row

Finish off, repeat for second bread triangle, leave long tail for sewing

Add eyes

Cheese (color C)

Row 1: sl st through the back of the outer corner sc from the crust, sc flo in each sc around the peak to the opposite corner, when you reach the opposite corner sc the two pieces of bread together across the open side, sl st in starting corner

Row 2: ch1, turn, sc in 5 sts, ch4, in the second ch from the hook puff st, sc in the next st of the previous row, continue sc in each across (15 sc + 1 puff + ch2)

Finish off, sew in ends

Use the long tail from the crust section to sew the remainder of the two pieces together, leave a small space and stuff (make sure the corners get filled), finish sewing closed, finish off and sew in end