This 21-page PDF crochet pattern pack contains step-by-step instructions (with pictures) on how to make multiple versions of a traditional rice ball/onigiri!

1. Plain
2. With sesame seeds
3. One that is bitten
4. A wrapped one with a plum/umeboshi in the middle

Just like with regular rice balls, you can use the pattern as a guide to mix and match to create your own personal rice ball!

Materials

• Yarn: worsted weight yarn of desired color, less than a skein’s worth each.
• Crochet hook 3.50 mm (US size E)
• 10 mm plastic safety eyes (x2)
• Stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch marker or contrast color yarn

If you use these materials, the size of each finished rice ball is about 3” wide and 3” tall.

Difficulty: Advanced beginner

This pattern is great for advanced beginners and beyond. While this is a straight forward pattern, it assumes you have basic crochet knowledge and have some familiarity with amigurumi staples, like the magic circle, and common stitches like single crochet, half double crochet (U.S. version), double crochet, increase, and decrease.

Distribution Rights: You may make the items from this pattern for personal or commercial use. However, you are prohibited from selling or reproducing this pattern without the permission of CattuccinoCrafts. If you sell finished products based on this pattern, please give credit for the pattern to CattuccinoCrafts.

If you have any questions about this pattern, please reach out!

Thank you and happy crocheting!