Beginner’s guide to crochet mochi.
Looking for a quick and adorable crochet gift idea? Try making a crochet mochi! These soft, squishy treats are the perfect mini project to whip up in under an hour.
Whether you are crafting them as keychains, bag charms, or little handmade gifts, this easy crochet mochi pattern is fun, beginner-friendly, and completely customisable. You can mix pastel colours for that extra sweet touch or follow my free crochet mochi pattern below to get started right away!
Abbreviations Used
I will be using these crochet abbreviations for this mochi crochet pattern.
| MR | Magic Ring |
| CH | Chain |
| SL ST | Slip Stitch |
| SC | Single Crochet |
| V | Single Crochet Increase |
| A | Single Crochet Decrease |
| FLO | Front Loop Only |
| BLO | Back Loop Only |
Materials Needed
Here’s what you will need for this crochet mochi pattern:
- Cotton Crochet Yarn (color used: blue, green, brown)
- Crochet Kit (3.0 mm Hook + Yarn Needle + Yarn Snips + Stitch Markers)
- Glue Gun
- Stuffings
I have consolidated everything here if you would like more information on where I get my crochet supplies.
Step by Step Instructions
I will be dividing this crochet mochi tutorial into 3 parts:
- Mochi
- Stick
- Putting It Together
1: Mochi
Let’s start with the soft, bouncy mochi! You can choose any yarn colour to make it look extra delicious. I went with pastel blue for blueberry flavour and green for matcha.
1: MR, 6 SC, SL ST
2: CH, 6V, SL ST
3: CH, 6 (SC, V), SL ST
4: CH, 6 (SC, V, SC), SL ST
5 to 7: CH, 24 SC, SL ST
8: CH, 6 (SC, A, SC), SL ST
9: CH, 6 (SC, A), SL ST
10: CH, BLO 6 A, SL ST
And that’s it for the mochi! You will have a perfectly round, squishy piece ready to assemble.
2: Stick
Now, let’s work on the mini stick to hold your mochi pieces together.
1: CH, 6 SC, SL ST
2: CH, FLO 6 SC, SL ST
3 to 4: CH, 6 SC, SL ST
This step is super quick and gives the mochi a realistic look, almost like a tiny dessert on a stick!
3: Putting It Together
Finally, it is time to assemble your cute crochet mochi keychain.
Arrange the mochi pieces in your preferred order and use a glue gun to attach them securely. You can also add a small metal ring at the top to turn it into a crochet mochi keychain, perfect for hanging on your bag or gifting to a friend.
And that’s it! This free crochet mochi pattern gives you a fun, simple way to create something cute and handmade without spending hours.
Crocheting small projects like these is such a satisfying way to relax and make thoughtful gifts at the same time. I hope you enjoy this easy crochet mochi pattern as much as I did. Happy crocheting!
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