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Sushi Set Crochet Pattern

Sushi Set Crochet Pattern
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12-15 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

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

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Slow & Steady

A 10-12 hour project—great for savoring the process over several sessions.

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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 Crochet Pattern

This comprehensive sushi set pattern takes you on a delightful journey through Japanese cuisine in miniature form. You'll learn to create realistic-looking sushi pieces using embroidery techniques for fillings like avocado, cucumber, salmon, and crab. The pattern includes detailed instructions for various types of rolls including maki, California, Philadelphia, tempura, and sesame rolls, plus individual nigiri sushi with different toppings. Each piece features authentic details like nori wraps, rice texture, and colorful toppings.

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

The pattern uses thin baby cotton yarn to achieve realistic proportions and includes clever techniques like French knots for caviar and backstitch detailing for fish. Complete your collection with adorable wasabi, pickled ginger, and a functional soy sauce bowl.

Why You'll Love This Sushi Set Crochet Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it transforms simple crochet techniques into incredibly realistic food art! The satisfaction of creating an entire sushi restaurant spread is unmatched. I'm constantly amazed at how the embroidery details bring each piece to life, from the delicate salmon striping to the textured caviar. The variety keeps things interesting - you're never making the same piece twice, and each component teaches you something new. What I treasure most is how these tiny creations spark joy and conversation. They make perfect gifts for sushi enthusiasts, bring whimsy to kitchen décor, and the detailed work is genuinely meditative and rewarding.

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

Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with this pattern by switching up the color combinations to create fantasy sushi rolls! Instead of traditional salmon orange, I've tried making rainbow rolls using every bright color in my stash - imagine a unicorn-themed sushi platter. For a seasonal twist, I've created autumn-themed rolls with burgundy, burnt orange, and deep forest green fillings that look stunning as fall decorations.

Sometimes I make mini versions by using even thinner thread and a 1.5mm hook - these tiny bite-sized pieces are perfect for doll food or miniature scene displays. I've also experimented with adding small magnets inside before closing them up, turning the sushi into adorable fridge magnets that actually stick!

One of my favorite variations is making dessert sushi - using pastel pinks and blues with white for the rice, then adding French knot sprinkles instead of caviar. They look like sushi but feel like candy! I've even tried making larger versions with chunky yarn to use as pincushions on my craft desk.

For special occasions, I embroider tiny details like adding gold thread highlights to the fish or using sparkly yarn for the caviar to make celebration-worthy pieces. The wasabi looks incredible in a variegated green yarn that gives it natural color variation.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Using regular weight yarn instead of baby cotton will make rolls too bulky and lose realistic miniature proportions ✗ Forgetting to embroider fillings in mirror image on the second half results in mismatched pieces when assembled together ✗ Overstuffing the rolls causes them to lose their flat cylindrical shape and look puffy instead of authentic ✗ Not using back loops only for certain rounds prevents the characteristic rice texture and dimensional details from showing ✗ Skipping the plastic circle insert in the soy sauce bowl makes it floppy and unable to hold its shape properly ✗ Sewing nori before gluing creates uneven wrapping while gluing first then sewing short ends gives cleaner professional results

Sushi Set Crochet Pattern

Create an adorable miniature sushi set complete with various rolls, nigiri, and accompaniments! This detailed pattern guides you through making maki rolls with different fillings, California rolls, Philadelphia rolls, tempura rolls, and individual sushi pieces topped with salmon, tuna, shrimp, egg, and eel. Complete your set with pickled ginger, wasabi, and a charming soy sauce bowl. Perfect for pretend play, kitchen decoration, or as unique handmade gifts for sushi lovers.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Sushi Set Crochet Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Yarn Art Baby Cotton (50% cotton 50% acrylic, 165 m/50 g) in warm white - 3 skeins
  • 02
    Yarn Art Baby Cotton in snow-white, black, light yellow, yellow, olive green, green, bright orange, peach, coral, pink coral, beige, cream, terracotta, brown - 1 skein each
  • 03
    Yarn Art Baby Cotton Multicolor 5216 (white+bright orange+red mix) - 1 skein
  • 04
    Yarn Art Baby Cotton Multicolor 5219 (light yellow+olive green+black mix) - 1 skein

— Tools Required

  • 01
    2 mm crochet hook (for all details)
  • 02
    1.75 mm crochet hook (for soy sauce only)
  • 03
    Synthetic fiberfill stuffing
  • 04
    Scissors
  • 05
    Big eyed needle
  • 06
    Hot glue gun
  • 07
    Piece of hard plastic (from folder or placemat)
  • 08
    Stitch markers

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— Simple Sushi Rolls with 1 Ingredient (Maki) :

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

Info :

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

Info :

Thread light yellow yarn into needle and embroider a square with satin stitches. Add an olive green line. Embroider the same piece of avocado on the second circle with walls

Info :

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

Info :

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

Nori Wrap :

With black yarn, chain 6+1, sc 6 in every row. Crochet total 33 rows (or as many as needed to wrap rice base). Leave a long end

Info :

You can sew or glue nori wrap to rice base. Glue first, then sew short sides for best results

— Roll with Caviar :

Info :

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

Round 1 :

6 sc in AR (bright orange yarn)

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 sl st, leave a long end

Info :

Embroider caviar with French knot, making 3-4 turns around needle. Fill entire surface of circle with knots. Glue on side of 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 sl st, cut the yarn

Info :

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 sl st, leave a long end

Info :

Embroider filling, stepping back 2 rows from edge on all sides. First embroider avocado, add cucumber, then add fish. On second part with sides, embroider in mirror image

Info :

Sew both parts together through back loops of square and through both loops of walls. Stuff while sewing not too tight. Sew several stitches through center so square surfaces remain flat

Nori Wrap :

Crochet nori in same way as for round rolls, but 38 rows. Glue or sew nori to rice base

— California Roll :

Info :

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

Info :

Embroider slice of avocado in one corner. In other two corners add cucumber. Fill remaining space with crab: embroider small stitches with coral and pink-coral yarn

Info :

On detail with sides embroider filling in mirror image. Sew both pieces together as usually

Tobiko Caviar Wrap :

Use multicolor yarn 5216 and crochet strip like nori: 6 sc in width and 38 rows in height. Sew or glue around rice base

— Tempura Roll :

Info :

Crochet base as in previous version. Embroider filling: piece of cucumber, cream cheese with snow-white yarn, and bigger piece of salmon

Info :

Mirror embroider filling on second part. Sew and stuff

Tempura Batter :

Use multicolor yarn 5219. Crochet strip 6 sc wide and 38 rows high. Glue or sew around rice base

— Philadelphia Roll :

Info :

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

Info :

In corners embroider pieces of avocado and cucumber. Fill remaining space with cream cheese. Repeat filling on second part in mirror image. Sew and stuff

Round 1 :

3 sc in AR (bright orange yarn). Pull ring and crochet turning rows with turning ch in 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

Round 4-23 :

Crochet all even rows as fourth, all odd ones as 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 yarn

Info :

Back stitch with peach yarn every 2 rows. Glue slice of salmon on 3 sides

— Sesame Roll :

Info :

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

Info :

Embroider piece of avocado and salmon. In other corner embroider piece of cucumber. Fill remaining space with cream cheese. Embroider filling on second part. Sew and stuff

Outer Strip :

Crochet outer strip in warm white. Then embroider small stitches densely over entire surface with creamy yarn. Add sparser stitches in beige and black

Info :

This must be sewn along long sides to base through front loops so there is impression of integrity

— Sushi with Salmon :

Info :

Chain 7 with warm white. Crochet spiral rounds along both sides of chain

Round 1 :

6 sc, then 6 more sc along bottom side of chain=12 sc

Round 2 :

1 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 7 sc=14 sc

Round 3 :

2 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 7 sc=16 sc

Round 4 :

3 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 7 sc=18 sc

Round 5 :

4 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 7 sc=20 sc

Round 6 :

5 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 7 sc=22 sc

Round 7-10 :

4 rounds of 22 sc. Cut the yarn

Info :

Crochet second half in same way, leave a long end. Stuff and sew 2 halves together

Salmon Slice Round 1 :

3 sc in AR (bright orange)

Salmon Slice Round 2 :

inc, 1 sc, inc=5 sc

Salmon Slice Round 3 :

inc, 3 sc, inc=7 sc

Salmon Slice Round 4 :

inc, 5 sc, inc=9 sc

Salmon Slice Round 5 :

inc, 7 sc, inc=11 sc

Salmon Slice Round 6 :

inc, 8 sc, dec=11 sc

Salmon Slice Round 7 :

dec, 8 sc, inc=11 sc

Salmon Slice Round 6-15 :

Crochet all even rows as sixth, all odd ones as seventh up to 15th row

Salmon Slice Round 16 :

dec, 7 sc, dec=9 sc

Salmon Slice Round 17 :

dec, 5 sc, dec=7 sc

Salmon Slice Round 18 :

dec, 3 sc, dec=5 sc

Salmon Slice Round 19 :

dec, 1 sc, dec=3 sc

Salmon Slice Round 20 :

3 sc together (dec), cut yarn

Info :

Back stitch with peach yarn every 2 rows. Glue on top of rice base

— Tuna Sushi :

Info :

Crochet rice base in same way. Slice of tuna is crocheted with coral yarn (420) in same way as salmon, but without embroidered lines. Glue finished slice of tuna on rice

— Shrimp Sushi :

Round 1 :

10 sc in AR (white)

Round 2 :

inc*10 (white)

Round 3 :

20 hdc (peach)

Round 4 :

20 hdc (peach). In this and following rows of hdc, insert hook not into upper loops of post of previous row, but lower, between posts of previous row

Round 5 :

20 hdc (white)

Round 6-7 :

20 hdc (peach)

Round 8 :

20 hdc (white)

Round 9-10 :

20 hdc (peach)

Round 11 :

20 hdc (white), cut white yarn, leaving a long end

Round 12 :

hdc dec*10 (peach)

Round 13-14 :

10 sc (peach). Do not cut yarn, crochet a tail

Tail :

ch 5, 2 sc, 2 hdc, sl st. Crochet second half of tail in same way, cut yarn

Info :

With white yarn end, sl st in center of shrimp from tail to head. Glue shrimp on rice

— Egg Sushi :

Info :

Chain 15 with yellow yarn, crochet spiral rounds along both sides of chain

Round 1 :

5 sc in 1st loop, 12 sc, 5 sc in last loop, 12 sc=34 sc

Round 2 :

(1 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 13 sc)*2=38 sc

Round 3 :

2 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 15 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 13 sc=42 sc

Round 4 :

2 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 15 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 13 sc=46 sc

Info :

Do not cut yarn, sl st around. Then, without breaking thread, crochet sl st in opposite direction between rows. Glue egg on rice

Nori Strip :

With black yarn, 1 row of 26 sc, leave a long end. Wrap sushi with strip of nori, sew ends on underside

— Unagi (Eel) Sushi :

Info :

Chain 15 with beige yarn, crochet on both sides of chain: 1 sl st, 3 sc, 3 hdc, 6 dc. 8 dc in last loop. 6 dc, 3 hdc, 3 sc, 1 sl st along bottom side of chain. Cut yarn

Info :

Attach terracotta yarn and crochet, starting from sharp end: 13 sc, (inc, 1 sc)*4, 4 hdc, 8 dc, 5 dc in 1 st on corner, 2 ch, sl st. Cut yarn

Info :

Glue eel slice on rice. Crochet thin nori strip, wrap sushi and sew ends on underside

— Pickled Ginger :

Info :

Chain 15 loops with pink-coral yarn. Crochet 13 sc along chain, 5 dc in last loop, 13 sc along bottom side of chain

Info :

Turn to wrong side, crochet 2 turning chains. Crochet along straight part, alternating 1 dc and 2 dc in one st

Info :

Crochet 2 dc in every st along rounded part (5 times). Then again alternate 1 and 2 dc in one st along straight part. Cut yarn

Info :

You can make ginger slices of different sizes by changing loops number of starting chain, for example 12 loops instead of 15

— Wasabi :

Round 1 :

6 sc in AR (olive green)

Round 2 :

inc*6=12 sc

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc)*6=18 sc. Finish circle with sl st, do not cut yarn

Info :

Crochet all rounds through back loops, stuff while crocheting

Round 4-5 :

2 rounds of 18 sc

Round 6 :

(1 sc, dec)*6=12 sc

Round 7 :

12 sc

Round 8 :

dec*6, do not cut yarn

Info :

Crochet from top to bottom through front loops: 4 dc in every st on first 2 rounds. Next rounds crochet 3 dc in every st. Cut yarn

— Soy Sauce Bowl :

Bowl Base Round 1 :

6 sc in AR (snow white)

Bowl Base Round 2 :

inc*6=12 sc

Bowl Base Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc)*6=18 sc

Bowl Base Round 4 :

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

Bowl Base Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc)6=30 sc. Finish with sl st, cut yarn

Info :

Crochet one more circle in same way, leave a long end. Glue them wrong sides to each other and sew over edge with end of yarn. Set aside

Bowl Round 1 :

6 sc in AR (snow white)

Bowl Round 2 :

inc6=12 sc

Bowl Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc)*6=18 sc

Bowl Round 4 :

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

Bowl Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc)*6=30 sc

Bowl Round 6 :

2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc)*5, 2 sc=36 sc

Bowl Round 7 :

(5 sc, inc)*6=42 sc

Bowl Round 8 :

3 sc, inc, (6 sc, inc)5, 3 sc=48 sc. Do not cut yarn

Info :

Glue double circle right in center. Continue crocheting bowl

Bowl Round 9-12 :

4 rounds of 48 sc. Do not cut yarn

Soy Sauce Round 1 :

6 sc in AR (brown yarn with 1.75mm hook)

Soy Sauce Round 2 :

inc6=12 sc

Soy Sauce Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc)*6=18 sc

Soy Sauce Round 4 :

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

Soy Sauce Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc)*6=30 sc

Soy Sauce Round 6 :

2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc)*5, 2 sc=36 sc

Soy Sauce Round 7 :

(5 sc, inc)*6=42 sc

Soy Sauce Round 8 :

3 sc, inc, (6 sc, inc)*5, 3 sc=48 sc. Leave a long end

Info :

Cut circle from hard plastic with slightly smaller diameter and glue it on wrong side. Sew soy sauce to white bowl with end of brown yarn through back loops of both details. Stuff while sewing

Info :

Continue crocheting with white yarn through front loops of both details at once. Crochet 2 rounds of 48 sc

Info :

Crochet 1 more round of sc, but insert hook not into upper loops of previous round, but 1 round lower. Thus, thick double edge is obtained at bowl. Cut yarn and fix end

Assembly Instructions

  • For all maki rolls: Embroider filling details on both circular pieces in mirror image before sewing together
  • Sew roll halves together through back loops of flat circle and both loops of wall section while stuffing lightly
  • Anchor the flat shape by threading yarn through the center of completed rolls with a few loose stitches
  • Glue nori strips around rice bases first, then sew the short ends together for cleanest finish
  • For nigiri sushi: Glue fish or topping slices onto rice bases, ensuring peach backstitching faces upward on salmon
  • Attach nori strips to egg and eel sushi by wrapping around center and sewing ends on the underside
  • For soy sauce bowl: Glue plastic circle insert to wrong side of brown layer before sewing to white bowl base

Important Notes

  • 💡Use Baby Cotton yarn specifically - regular weight yarn will make pieces too large and bulky
  • 💡Keep stuffing light and even to maintain flat cylindrical shapes for rolls and oval shapes for nigiri
  • 💡Always embroider fillings in mirror image on the two halves so they align when assembled
  • 💡Use stitch markers to track rounds, especially important during color changes and shaping
  • 💡A hot glue gun works best for attaching nori wraps and toppings for professional-looking results
  • 💡The 1.75mm hook for soy sauce creates tighter stitches making the brown layer slightly smaller than the bowl
  • 💡French knots for caviar should have 3-4 wraps around the needle for realistic texture and dimension

This delightful Sushi Set pattern transforms simple yarn into an entire Japanese restaurant experience! From classic maki rolls to elegant nigiri topped with salmon and shrimp, each piece teaches you new embroidery and construction techniques. The attention to detail - from French knot caviar to backstitched fish scales - makes these miniatures surprisingly realistic. Whether you're creating a play food collection, decorating your kitchen, or making unique gifts for sushi lovers, this pattern offers endless creative possibilities. Don't forget the wasabi, ginger, and adorable soy sauce bowl to complete your authentic sushi experience! 🍣✨

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FAQs

Can I use regular weight yarn instead of Baby Cotton?

The pattern specifically requires Baby Cotton because it's thinner than regular yarn. Using standard weight yarn like Yarn Art Jeans will make the rolls too rough and oversized, losing the realistic miniature proportions that make this set so charming.

Do I need to make all the pieces or can I just make a few?

Absolutely! Each sushi piece is an independent project. You can make just your favorites - perhaps start with a simple maki roll and salmon nigiri, then add more pieces as you gain confidence with the techniques.

What's the best way to attach the nori wrapping?

The pattern recommends gluing the nori strip to the rice base first using a hot glue gun, then sewing the short ends together. This method creates a more even, professional appearance compared to sewing alone.

How do I make the fillings look realistic?

The key is using satin stitch embroidery for vegetables, French knots for caviar, and backstitch details on fish. Remember to embroider fillings in mirror image on both halves so they align perfectly when assembled. Step back 2 rows from edges when embroidering on square rolls.

Why do some pieces need to be embroidered in mirror image?

Since you're creating two halves that will be sewn together, the fillings must be embroidered in mirror image so that when the pieces face each other and are assembled, the design looks correct from all angles.

What if I can't find the multicolor yarn specified?

The pattern suggests taking three shades of very thin thread separately and twisting them together. The key is that the triple thread should match the thickness of your main Baby Cotton yarn for consistent gauge.

Do I need different hook sizes for this pattern?

Yes, you'll need a 2mm hook for all pieces except the soy sauce, which requires a 1.75mm hook. The smaller hook creates tighter stitches, making the brown soy sauce layer slightly smaller than the white bowl for a realistic layered effect.

How firm should I stuff the sushi pieces?

Stuff lightly and evenly - not too firmly. Overstuffing will make the rolls puffy instead of maintaining their characteristic flat cylindrical shape. The pattern also recommends anchoring stitches through the center to keep surfaces flat.