Mochi

Amigurumi Pattern
 Mochi
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS HOOK ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)
Height: 10 in / 25 cm US 7 / 4.5mm sc: single crochet
Width: 6 in / 15 cm slst: slip stitch
NOTIONS hdc: half double crochet
YARN • 1in / 25mm Circle or Oval Safety dc: double crochet
Premier Parfait Chunky (#6 Bulky, or Felt Eyes ch: chain
100% Polyester 3.5oz/100g, • Polyester fiberfill stuffing inc: increase
131yds/120m), in the colors: • Permanent Fabric Adhesive dec: decrease
• Cotton Candy (or the color of • Scissors FLO: work in the front loops only
your choice for the Body) • Sewing Pins BP: work in the back posts
• Pink Lemonade (or the color of • Yarn Needle Rnd(s): Round(s)
your choice for the Gills) • Stitch markers FO: fasten off
• Pink Lemonade • Black Felt for Details (...)x#: Repeat the instructions
• Brown within the parentheses # of times
• White [...]: stitch count
• Black
• Key Lime
Mochi Rnd 6: 4sc, 1inc, (8sc, 1inc) x3, 4sc [40]
Rnd 7: (9sc, 1inc) x4 [44]
LOW SEW OPTION
If you prefer a version with less sewing
GILLS Rnd 8: 5sc, 1inc, (10sc, 1inc) x3, 5sc [48] at the end, work the following rounds
as shown below:
Work in Pink Lemonade. Make 6. Rnd 9: (11sc, 1inc) x4 [52]
Rnd 11: 13sc, 1inc, 3sc, 1sc going
Rnd 1: Chain 7, turn, skip 1, 1sc in each Rnd 10: 6sc, 1inc, (12sc, 1inc) x3, 6sc [56] through 1st of the gill and 1st of the
ch [6]
Rnd 11: (13sc, 1inc) x4 [60] head, 9sc, 1inc, 10sc, 1sc going through
Rnd 2: Continue working on the other 1st of the gill and 1st of the head, 2sc,
Rnd 12: 7sc, 1inc, (14sc, 1inc) x3, 7sc [64]
side of the ch, (1slst, 3hdc in the next 1inc, 13sc, 1inc [60]
stitch) x3, Continue working on the Rnds 13-15 [3 Rnds Total]: 1sc in each
Rnd 13: 20sc, 1sc going through 1st of
other side (3hdc in the next stitch, stitch [64] Photo 3
the gill and 1st of the head, 23sc, 1sc
1slst) x3 [24] Rnd 16: 3sc, 1dec, (6sc, 1dec) x7, 3sc [56] going through 1st of the gill and 1st of
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Rnd 17: (5sc, 1dec) x8 [48] the head, 19sc [64]
Photo 1
Rnd 18: 2sc, 1dec, (4sc, 1dec) x7, 2sc [40] Rnd 15: 20sc, 1sc going through 1st of
HEAD the gill and 1st of the head, 23sc, 1sc
Rnd 19: (3sc, dec) x8 [32] going through 1st of the gill and 1st of
Work in Cotton Candy.
If you’re using safety eyes, place the head, 19sc [64]
Rnd 1: 8sc in a magic ring [8] them between rounds 13 and 14, Make a few stitches on each of the gills
Rnd 2: 8inc [16] leaving 6 stitches between them. to hold them in place. Weave the ends.
Photos 5-6
Rnd 3: (1sc, 1inc) x8 [24] Start Stuffing.
Rnd 4: 1sc, 1inc, (2sc, 1inc) x7, 1sc [32] Rnd 20: 1sc, 1dec, (2sc, 1dec) x7, 1sc [24]
Photo 2
Rnd 21: (2sc, 1dec) x6 [18]
Rnd 5: (7sc, 1inc) x4 [36]
Fasten off. Finish Stuffing. Photo 4

Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3

Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6

Mochi TAIL TAIL DETAIL
Work in Cotton Candy. Count 10 stitches from the tail and
ARMS place a stitch marker in stitch 1 and
Rnd 1: 8sc in a magic ring [8]
Work in Cotton Candy. Make 2. stitch 10. These markers will help you
Rnd 2: (3sc, 1inc) x2 [10] as a reference for where to start and
Rnd 1: 8sc in a magic ring [8] end the first round.
Rnd 3: 2sc, 1inc, 4sc, 1inc, 2sc [12]
Rnd 2: BP 1sc in each stitch [8] Photo 7 Work in Pink Lemonade
Rnd 4: (5sc, 1inc) x2 [14]
Working in the back posts will make Rnd 5: 3sc, 1inc, 6sc, 1inc, 3sc [16] Rnd 1: Join a strand of yarn to one of
your edge more defined, but if you the stitches with the marker, with a
prefer a rounder border or don’t Rnd 6: (7sc, 1inc) x2 [18] slst. Work around the tail 1sc in each
want to work in the back posts, you Rnd 7: 4sc, 1inc, 8sc, 1inc, 4sc [20] Rnd, finish with 1slst in the stitch
can do Round 2 in the stitches as you Photo 9 where you placed the other stitch
normally would. marker [22] Photo 11
Rnd 8-11 [4 Rnds Total]: 1sc in each
Rnd 3-5 [3 Rnds Total]: 1sc in each stitch [20] Note: On one side, you will have 10
stitch [8] Fasten off. Don’t stuff. Photo 10 free stitches, and on the other side,
Fasten off. Stuff a little. Photo 8 8 free stitches and 2 stitches where
you made the slip stitches.

Rnd 2: Turn, ch1, (1slst, 3hdc in the

next stitch) x4, 1slst, (3hdc in the next
stitch) x4, (1slst, 3hdc in the same
stitch) x4, 1slst [22] Photo 12
Fasten off. Weave the ends.

Photo 7 Photo 8 Photo 9

Photo 10 Photo 11 Photo 12

Mochi BODY Rnd 5: 7sc, 1dec, 14sc, 1dec, 7sc [30]
Rnd 6: (13sc, 1dec) x2 [28]
Work in Cotton Candy.
LEGS Rnd 7: 6sc, 1dec, 12sc, 1dec, 6sc [26]
Rnd 1: Ch2, 1sc in the other leg, 11sc
Work in Cotton Candy. Make 2. around the leg, 2sc on the chains, Rnd 8: 9sc, 4sc going through 2
Rnd 1: 6sc in a magic ring [6] return to the first leg with 1sc, 11sc opposite stitches of the arm and 1
around the leg. [28] Photo 15 stitch of the body, continue only on
Rnd 2: 6inc [12]
Rnd 2: 3sc, 1inc, (6sc, 1inc) x3, 3sc [32] the body, 1dec, 2sc, 4sc going through
Rnd 3: BP 1sc in each stitch [12] 2 opposite stitches of the arm and 1
Photo 13 If you have any gaps between the legs stitch of the body, continue only on
where they are joined, close them by the body, 3sc, 1dec. [24] Photo 18
Working in the back posts will make sewing with the long tail you left on
your edge more defined, but if you one of the legs. Depending on your tension, the arm
prefer a rounder border or don’t placement might shift slightly. Feel
want to work in the back posts, you Rnd 3: From inside the tail, count 6 free to adjust by one or two stitches
can do Round 3 in the stitches as you stitches from the detail and start if needed to achieve a balanced look.
normally would. in the 6th stitch. Work only through
bottom layer of the Tail. 6 sc through Fasten off leaving a long tail. Stuff.
Rnd 4: 1sc in each stitch [12] both tail and body, 22 sc in the body
Fasten off one leg, leaving a long tail. only, then 4 sc through both tail and
Stuff. Continue working the BODY body [32] Photo 16
from the other leg. Photo 14 Rnd 4: Inserting the hook from the
outside of the other side of the tail.
Work only through top layer of the Tail
6 sc through both tail and body, 22 sc
in the body only, then 4 sc through
both tail and body [32] Photo 17

Photo 13 Photo 14 Photo 15

Photo 16 Photo 17 Photo 18

Mochi MANGO STEM SAKURA FLOWER
Work in Brown. Work in White.
CALYX
Rnd 1: ch6 [6] Rnd 1: 5sc in a magic ring [5]
Work in Key Lime.
Rnd 2: turn, skip 1, work in the chains, Rnd 2: Work in each stitch: (1hdc, 1dc,
Rnd 1: 10sc in a magic ring [10] 2hdc, 2sc, 1slst [5] 1slst in the first ch of the dc, 1dc, ch2,
Rnd 2: 10inc [20] Fasten off leaving a long tail. Photo 21 1slst), 1slst in the center of the flower
to close.
Rnd 3:(1sc in the next stitch, ch3,
starting from the second ch from the
OREO COOKIE Fasten off leaving a long tail. Photo 23
hook, 1slst, 1hdc, 1sc in the next stitch) Work 2 in Black and 1 in White.
Embroider the center with Pink
x10 [no st count] Rnd 1: 8sc in a magic ring [8] Lemonade thread, stitching from the
Fasten off leaving a long tail. Photo 19 Rnd 2: 8inc [16] center outward five times around
the flower.
MANGO/BLUEBERRY LEAF Rnd 3: (1sc, 1inc) x8 [24]
Work in Key Lime. Fasten of and weave the ends in the LAVENDER STEM
White circle and 1 Black circle. Leave a Work in Key Lime.
Rnd 1: ch8 [8]
long tail in the other Black circle.
Rnd 2: turn, skip 1, work in the chains, Photo 22 Rnd 1: ch7 [7]
2sc, 2hdc, 2dc, 6dc in the next stitch, Rnd 2: turn, skip1, 1sc in each ch [6]
work in the other side of the chains, Create the cookie by stacking the
2dc, 2hdc, 2sc, close with 1slst [19] three circles, with the white one Fasten off leaving a long tail. Photo 24
in the middle. Sew around, passing
Fasten off leaving a long tail. Weave through all three circles to hold the
the tail under the leaf to bring it to the shape. Leave a long tail at the end for
base, for sewing later. Photo 20 sewing.

Photo 19 Photo 20 Photo 21

Photo 22 Photo 23 Photo 24

Mochi Felt Eyes Option: Make the Eyes and
Mouth using your preferred material,
YOU’VE FINISHED!
Now you have a cute Mochi!
ASSEMBLY AND DETAILS using the template as a reference
for size. Place the Eyes on Rnds 12- If you have any questions or find any
Center the BODY with the HEAD and 14, leaving 6 stitches between them. mistakes in the pattern, don’t hesitate
sew around the body, positioning it Place the Mouth on Rnd 14. to contact me—I’ll be happy to help!
between rounds 20–21 of the head,
Remember to share photos of your
so the stitches will align [24]. Finish The position of the mouth will
depend on whether you are using finished amigurumi with me! You can
stuffing both parts if needed.
safety eyes or felt eyes. The tag me on Instagram as
Sewn gills option: Sew the GILLS onto important thing is to place it aligned @wooli.amigurumis ♥
rounds 11, 13, and 15 of the head. To with the bottom of the eyes.
make it easier, find the center of round
13 (aligned with the body) and count 12 With a Pink Lemonade Strand,
stitches to each side from the center. embroider the Blush under each eye.
Sew the first gill on the next stitch. Now, add and sew the detail of your
Then, sew the remaining two gills on choice to give your Mochi some
each side, one below and one above, character, it can be a calyx, a stem, a
leaving one round in between leaf, a flower, or anything you like.
Make the Mouth using your preferred You can also embroider some details,
material, using the template as a like the seeds on the strawberry Mochi.
reference for size. Place the mouth in
Feel free to use the photos as a guide
Rnd 15.
for placement, or just go with what
looks best to you!

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 Mochi
DETAILS TEMPLATE
Print this sheet at full size and use it as a template to cut felt or your preferred material. ♥