Hello and welcome to the crochet pattern for my Puerto Rican Pan Sobao! Pan de agua and pan sobao were staples in my home when I was growing up in Puerto Rico. I have endless fond memories of this bread, especially warm fresh out of the bakery. If you found this pattern, I hope you share my happiness when it comes to this bread. I hope you enjoy following this pattern to make your own pan sobao and thank you so much for your support!

This pattern is only available in English. This is a Beginner, level 1 crochet pattern. It is written in US terminology and uses metric measurements. My patterns can be of the following difficulties: Beginner level 1, Beginner level 2, Intermediate level 1, Intermediate level 2. Level 1’s are easier than level 2’s. I have provided various pictures and detailed instructions to help you make this pattern. You may have to zoom in on some pictures.

This pattern was designed with Caron Simply Soft yarns in the colorways Bone (1 skein), and White (1 skein). Exact amounts of the yarn used are provided in the pattern. A 3.75mm (F-5) crochet hook, 111g of fiberfill, yarn needle, stitch markers, a scissor, and a ruler.

The average size of the dolls is listed below:
The loaf of bread measures 21cm long, 7.5cm wide, and 4.5cm tall.
The bag measures 20cm long, 16cm wide and 6.5cm tall.
Note: Be aware your dolls may vary in size from mine. I have been told I have a tight tension when it comes to my stitches. These measurements were taken with a bread loaf and a bread bag made with Caron Simply Soft yarn and a 3.75mm (F-5) crochet hook.

You should be familiar with the following stitches and skills for this pattern:
Basic Stitches: chain stitches, single crochet, single crochet increase, single crochet decrease, half double crochet, fasting off
Making a magic ring
Working in the round (spiral)
Making a chain
Working into a foundation chain
Able to keep track of your stitches
Able to keep track of your rows
Counting rows
Using stitch markers to mark and identify stitches
Working into stitches of previous rows
Working into different sides of a chain
Using a whip stitch to sew pieces onto each other
Able to securely weave in loose ends

Gauge is not terribly important in amigurumi. However, if you wish to make a similarly sized doll as mine, or if you want to ensure that different types of yarn are of the same thickness, make a gauge swatch to match mine or to test that the different yarns have a similar swatch size. Use the following pattern for your gauge swatch.
R1: 6sc into a mr 6
R2: (sc-inc)x6 12
R3: (sc, sc-inc)x6 18
R4: (2sc, sc-inc)x6 24
R5: (3sc, sc-inc)x6 30
My swatch measured 4.5cm in diameter with caron simply soft yarn. If your swatch measures the same as mine (or to each other if you are testing two different types of yarns), our tensions match. Frog the swatch and continue with the pattern. If yours is bigger, repeat R1-R5 with a smaller hook (go down half or one hook size) than the one specified in the pattern, make another swatch, and compare the sizes again. If yours is smaller, make another swatch using a larger hook (go up half or one hook size) than the one specified in the pattern, and compare the sizes again. Do not try to achieve the swatch size by matching my tension, as you will naturally revert back to your normal tension as you continue to crochet. However, it is not crucial that our tensions match for this pattern so do not feel pressured to have the exact same sized swatch as me. Do try to use the same type of yarn for all pieces of this project to minimize any size disparities.

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By Purchasing this pattern, you agree to the following terms and conditions. This is an original TonkiCrafts Pattern. This pattern, and all parts derived from it, are protected by copyright laws. You may not use or claim any of the pictures in this pattern as your own. Copying, filming, altering, redistribution or resale of this pattern (or any of its parts) are not allowed. This pattern is intended for personal use only. You may sell dolls made from this pattern as long as they are made by you and not mass-produced. Mass production of this pattern is not allowed. Dolls must be sold one at time. Using this pattern for “preorder” or “made to order” formats is not allowed. When selling your dolls, please credit me as the creator of the pattern. An appropriate way to do so is: “Pattern by TonkiCrafts”. Tagging me or links to my sites are not necessary, but greatly appreciated in your finished products.

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Please supervise children at all times when playing with items made from this pattern. Though all of the pieces should be securely sewn, with enough force, pieces may come loose and pose a choking hazard.

If you have any questions, please feel free to message me. Thank you for your support!