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Sushi Set Amigurumi Pattern

Sushi Set Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Tiny Treasure

Small, sweet, and gift-worthy creations that fit perfectly in the palm of your hand with detailed charm.

About This Sushi Set Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a charming, miniature crochet sushi set including maki rolls, caviar rolls, nori-wrapped square rolls, California, tempura and Philadelphia styles. You'll work small circles and squares, embroider fillings like avocado and salmon, and assemble wrapped rolls with glued or sewn nori. The pattern uses fine yarn and tiny hooks to capture realistic details and delightful textures.

Sushi Set Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Detailed step-by-step instructions for each roll type are included, along with yarn color suggestions and finishing tips. Perfect for collectors, gift makers, or anyone who loves tiny, detailed amigurumi food.

Why You'll Love This Sushi Set Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it captures the charm of real sushi in a tiny, tactile form that is so satisfying to make. I enjoy the variety — each roll uses similar construction but different finishing techniques, keeping the project fresh and fun. The small scale invites creativity with color and embroidery, so I can personalize each piece. Making these little rolls is relaxing and rewarding, and they make such adorable gifts that always bring a smile.

Sushi Set Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Sushi Set Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Sushi Set Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Sushi Set Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love customizing these tiny rolls by swapping yarn colors to mimic different fillings — try pastel shades for a kawaii set or natural tones for realistic sushi.

I often change the yarn weight and hook to make larger or smaller versions; bulky yarn + larger hook gives chunky toys while thin thread creates miniature keychains.

I sometimes replace embroidery with tiny beads or sequins for the caviar effect to add sparkle and reduce embroidery time.

I add wire inside longer pieces for a bit of posability when making display sets or movable play food.

Experiment with textured stitches for the rice surface — a loop stitch or seed stitch can create a fluffier rice look.

Try combining felt cutouts for quick avocado or salmon shapes if you prefer no embroidery; hot glue them in place for a different finish.

Make a themed set (e.g., all salmon rolls) by repeating the same filling and color palette for a coordinated tray display.

I sometimes stitch tiny labels or tags to the tray to create a playful restaurant-style presentation for gifts or decor.

For gift-ready pieces, package several rolls in a small box with tissue and a little chopstick pair — it looks so charming and finished.

I also like making magnets by attaching small flat magnets before finishing the back of square rolls so they become fridge-friendly decor.

Don't be afraid to mix techniques — embroidery, French knots, and glued accents all work together to create lively, unique tiny sushi pieces.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping a stitch marker while working rounds can cause confusion with stitch counts; place a marker at the start of every round to maintain accurate counts. ✗ Cutting the yarn too early before sewing pieces together may make assembly difficult; leave a long end when instructed to ensure you have enough yarn for sewing. ✗ Overstuffing the rice base will distort the flat shape of the roll; stuff lightly and gradually, adjusting as you sew the parts together to keep surfaces flat. ✗ Not embroidering mirror images for paired square halves causes mismatched fillings; always embroider the second half in a mirror image to ensure a symmetrical result.

Sushi Set Amigurumi Pattern

Create a delightful crocheted sushi set full of tiny rolls, caviar, tempura and more. This pattern walks you through making maki, square rolls, California and specialty pieces with clear step-by-step instructions. Perfect for gifts, play food, or a whimsical display — you'll enjoy stitching each little detail.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Sushi Set Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Yarn Art Baby Cotton (50% cotton 50% acrylic, 165 m/50 g) - 401 warm white: 3 skeins
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    Yarn Art Baby Cotton (50% cotton 50% acrylic, 165 m/50 g) - other shades 1 skein each: 400 snow-white, 460 black, 431 light yellow, 432 yellow, 436 olive green, 440 green, 421 bright orange, 412 peach, 420 coral, 423 pink coral, 405 beige, 402 cream, 429 terracotta, 408 brown
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    Yarn Art Baby Cotton Multicolor (50% cotton 50% acrylic, 165 m/50 g) - 5216 (mix of white+bright orange+red): 1 skein
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    Yarn Art Baby Cotton Multicolor (50% cotton 50% acrylic, 165 m/50 g) - 5219 (mix of light yellow+olive green+black): 1 skein
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    If particular multicolor yarns are unavailable: use 3 very thin threads twisted together to match thickness of main yarn
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    Synthetic fiberfill for stuffing

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.0 mm (for all details mentioned as 2 mm)
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    Crochet hook size 1.75 mm (for soy sauce detail only)
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    Stitch markers (for easier rounds counting)
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    Scissors
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    Big eyed needle for embroidery and sewing
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    Hot glue gun (optional, recommended for gluing nori to rice base)
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    Piece of hard plastic (piece of plastic paper folder or table place mat) to shape or support items while gluing
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    Pins for assembly (optional)

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— You will need :

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Yarn: Yarn Art Baby Cotton (50% cotton 50% acrylic, 165 m/50 g). This yarn is noticeably thinner than Yarn Art Jeans (yarn, that I usually use for all my projects). From Jeans, the rolls will turn out to be too rough and large. 401 warm white – 3 skeins, other shades by 1 skein: 400 - snow-white, 460 - black, 431 – light yellow, 432 – yellow, 436 – olive green, 440 - green, 421 – bright orange, 412- peach, 420 – coral, 423 – pink coral, 405 – beige, 402 – cream, 429 – terracotta, 408 – brown. Yarn Art Baby Cotton Multicolor (50% cotton 50% acrylic, 165 m/50 g). 5216 – (mix of white+bright orange+red) – 1 skein, 5219 – (mix of light yellow+olive green+black) – 1 skein. If you cannot find this particular yarn, you can take 3 shades of a very thin thread separately and twist it together. The main thing is that the triple thread should be the same thickness as the main yarn. 2 mm crochet hook (for all details) and 1.75 mm crochet hook (for soy sauce only!). Synthetic fiberfill, scissors, big eyed needle, hot glue gun, piece of hard plastic (piece of plastic paper folder or table place mat).

— Stitch key :

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AR – Adjustable Ring (Magic Ring). ch – chain. sc – single crochet. hdc - half double crochet. dc - double crochet. sl st – slip stitch. inc – increase. dec – decrease. ( )*n – repeat combination in brackets n times.

— Simple sushi rolls with 1 ingredient (Maki) :

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Crochet all rice bases with warm white. Use a marker for easier rounds counting.

Round 1 :

6 sc in AR

Round 2 :

inc*6=12 sc

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc)*6=18 sc

Round 4 :

1 sc, inc, (2 sc, inc)*5, 1 sc=24 sc

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc)*6=30 sc. Crochet 1 more sc after the last inc and finish with a sl st. Cut the yarn.

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Make another circle in the same way, but do not cut the yarn.

Round 6 :

sc 30 through the back loops only.

Round 7-10 :

Crochet 4 rounds of 30 sc through the both loops. Finish with a sl st, leave a long end.

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To make avocado roll thread the light yellow yarn into the needle and embroider a square with satin stitches.

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Add an olive green line.

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Embroider the same piece of avocado on the second circle with walls.

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Sew both details together through the both loops of the last round of the walls and through the back loops of the flat circle. Stuff not too firmly while sewing.

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Thread the light yellow yarn into the needle and make a few stitches through the roll in the center. Do not tighten, but just fix the flat shape of the round parts.

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Crochet nori wrap with black yarn. Work turning rows with a turning ch in the beginning of every row. Chain 6+1, sc 6 in every row.

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Crochet total 33 rows (or as many as needed to wrap the rice base). Leave a long end.

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You can sew or glue the nori wrap to the rice base. I liked to glue, then sew the short sides. With glue, the shape of the rolls is more even and clear. If sewing on nori, first sew the short sides of the nori, and then sew along the long sides with small stitches.

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Such rolls can be made with any fillings to your taste: cucumber (436+440), salmon (5216), tuna (420).

— Roll with caviar :

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Crochet a round roll with any filling, for example, with a cucumber. Moreover, the filling can be done only on one side.

Round 1 :

6 sc in AR

Round 2 :

inc*6=12 sc

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc)*6=18 sc

Round 4 :

1 sc, inc, (2 sc, inc)*5, 1 sc=24 sc. Finish with a sl st, leave a long end.

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Embroider caviar with a French knot, making 3-4 turns around the needle.

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Fill the entire surface of the circle with such knots.

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Glue on the side of the roll where there is no filling.

— Nori wrapped square roll :

Round 1 :

8 sc in AR

Round 2 :

(3 sc in 1 st, 1 sc)*4=16 sc

Round 3 :

1 sc, (3 sc in 1 st, 3 sc)*3, 3 sc in 1 st, 2 sc=24 sc

Round 4 :

2 sc, (3 sc in 1 st, 5 sc)*3, 3 sc in 1 st, 3 sc=32 sc

Round 5 :

3 sc, (3 sc in 1 st, 7 sc)*3, 3 sc in 1 st, 4 sc=40 sc. Finish with a sl st, cut the yarn.

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Make the same square, but do not cut the yarn.

Round 6 :

40 sc through the back loops

Round 7-10 :

Make 4 rounds of 40 sc through both loops. Finish with a sl st, leave a long end.

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Embroider the filling, stepping back 2 rows from the edge on all sides. First, embroider a piece of avocado.

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Add a piece of cucumber.

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Then add a fish.

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On the second part with sides, you need to embroider in a mirror image.

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Sew both parts together: through the back loops of the square and through the both loops of the walls. Stuff while sewing not too tight.

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Sew several stitches through the center so that the square surfaces remain flat.

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Crochet nori in the same way as for round rolls, but 38 rows.

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Glue or sew the nori to the rice base.

— California roll :

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Crochet the rice base as in the previous description. Embroider nori with black yarn, stepping back 2 rows from the edge on all sides.

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Embroider a slice of avocado in one corner.

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In the other two add cucumber.

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Fill the remaining space with crab: embroider small stitches with coral and pink-coral yarn.

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On the detail with the sides embroider the filling in a mirror image.

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Sew both pieces together as usually.

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To imitate tobiko caviar, use multicolor yarn 5216 and crochet a strip like nori: 6 sc in width and 38 rows in height. Sew or glue around the rice base.

— Tempura roll :

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Crochet the base as in the previous version. Embroider the filling: a piece of cucumber.

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Embroider cream cheese with snow-white yarn.

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And a bigger piece of salmon. Mirror embroider the filling on the second part.

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Sew and stuff.

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For tempura batter use multicolor yarn 5219. Crochet a strip 6 sc wide and 38 rows high. Glue or sew around the rice base.

— Philadelphia roll :

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Crochet the base as in the previous version. Embroider nori with black yarn, stepping back 2 rows from the edge of the square.

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In the corners embroider pieces of avocado and cucumber.

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Fill the remaining space with cream cheese. Repeat the filling on the second part in a mirror image.

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Sew and stuff.

— Salmon piece (for rolls) :

Round 1 :

3 sc in AR. Pull the ring and crochet turning rows with a turning ch in the beginning of every new row.

Round 2 :

inc, 1 sc, inc =5 sc

Round 3 :

inc, 3 sc, inc =7 sc

Round 4 :

inc, 4 sc, dec =7 sc

Round 5 :

dec, 4 sc, inc =7 sc

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Crochet all even rows as the fourth, all odd ones as the fifth up to 23 rows.

Round 24 :

dec, 3 sc, dec =5 sc

Round 25 :

dec, 1 sc, dec =3 sc

Round 26 :

3 sc together (dec). Cut the yarn.

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Back stitch with peach yarn every 2 rows.

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Glue the slice of salmon on 3 sides.

— Sesame roll :

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Crochet the base as in the previous version. Embroider the nori with black yarn, stepping back 2 rows from the edge of the square.

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Embroider a piece of avocado and salmon. In the other corner embroider a piece of cucumber.

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Finish assembly as for other square rolls.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew or glue the nori wrap to the rice base; glue first for an even shape, then sew the short sides and along long sides with small stitches for a neat finish.
  • When joining round or square halves, sew through the back loops of the flat piece and through both loops of the wall, stuffing lightly while sewing to maintain a flat surface.
  • Embroider fillings on the flat piece before sewing the halves together, and embroider the second half in a mirror image when instructed for symmetrical results.
  • Use a few central stitches through the center of square rolls to keep the surfaces flat and avoid a domed appearance.
  • For caviar and textured toppings, embroider French knots (3-4 turns) across the surface, then attach that piece to the roll edge where appropriate.
  • Pin pieces in position before sewing and weave in ends securely; use a hot glue gun for quick attachment of nori or decorative strips when preferred.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round to keep track of rounds and avoid losing count during increases or decreases.
  • 💡Leave long yarn ends when finishing rounds that will later be sewn so you have enough length to complete secure seams.
  • 💡Stuff pieces lightly and gradually; overstuffing will distort flat faces and make embroidery and sewing more difficult.
  • 💡When making mirror-image halves, embroider the second piece as a mirror to ensure fillings line up correctly during assembly.

This adorable Sushi Set pattern turns tiny bits of yarn into delightful miniature rolls you can collect or gift. Each piece is full of tiny details — embroidered avocado, knotted caviar, wrapped nori and cute salmon slices. Make a whole tray to display or give as a whimsical handmade present! 🍣🧶

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FAQs

What size will the finished pieces be?

Finished sushi rolls measure approximately 2-4 cm across, depending on yarn tension and hook size; exact size varies by roll type and yarn used.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, but this will affect the final size and detail; use a finer thread and smaller hook to keep the miniature scale, or a thicker yarn for larger, chunkier versions.

Do I need sewing or gluing skills to assemble the rolls?

Basic sewing skills are helpful for neat assembly; a hot glue gun is also recommended for attaching nori wraps if you prefer a faster method.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases, and working in rounds is recommended for best results.