If you're looking for a fun, creative way to bring the beloved Spam musubi to life in crochet form, you’re in the right place! This crochet Spam musubi pattern is the perfect addition to any food playset, offering a cute and playful twist on the classic sushi-inspired snack.
Whether you're crafting for a food-loving little one, gifting it to a teen, or adding a quirky stocking stuffer for the holidays, this mini spam musubi crochet pattern is sure to delight.
Inspired by my 5-year-old's love for Spam musubi, I created this pattern with kids—and the young at heart—in mind. It's not just for the little ones, though! If you're looking for a crochet gift for teenage guys or something to stuff in a holiday stocking, this crochet sushi design is a fun way to bring a smile. It’s an ideal gift for anyone who enjoys amigurumi food or has a soft spot for Spam.
Be sure to check out my other teenage-friendly crochet patterns like the crochet checkered beanie hat pattern and crochet frog hat pattern to add more handmade goodness to your gift list!
Ready to dive into this playful crochet project? Let’s get started on your very own mini Spam musubi!
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✏️ Things To Note:
- Perfect for Food Playsets: This crochet Spam musubi makes an adorable addition to any miniature food collection or playset. It’s soft, squishy, and perfect for little hands to pretend with!
- Ideal for Teen Gifts: Don’t let the playful look fool you—this crochet Spam musubi is also a quirky and thoughtful gift for teens! Whether it’s a stocking stuffer or a birthday surprise, it’s a fun, unexpected present that’s sure to spark a smile. It’s especially great for teens who love Spam or enjoy unique crochet creations. Pair it with my crochet onigiri pattern.
- Quick and Fun Project: This pattern is relatively quick to complete, making it a great option for those looking for a fast, satisfying project. Even beginners with a basic knowledge of amigurumi will find it fun and easy to make.
🪡 Materials Needed
- Caron One Pound - white
- Caron One Pound - black
- Caron One Pound - light terracotta If you can't find this, living coral should be similar enough.
- 5mm hook
- 6 or 8mm safety eyes
- Polyfill
- Tapestry needle
💭Abbreviations to Remember (US terms)
- Chains (ch)
- Single crochet (sc)
- Slip stitch (sl st)
- Increase (inc)
- Decrease (dec)
🧋Variations
- Tamago Sushi Variation: If you’re a fan of tamago (sweet Japanese omelet), you can easily transform your Spam musubi into a tamago sushi by swapping out the Spam slice for a bright yellow yarn. Simply crochet a small rectangular piece with a golden or yellow hue to resemble the tamago and place it atop the rice. This will give your mini sushi a new, egg-cellent twist!
🍵Instructions for Crochet Spam Musubi Pattern
For this Crochet Spam Musubi Pattern, we will be working in the round.
Crochet Rice:
Round 1: Using white yarn ch x11
Round 2: In the second ch from the hook make an inc, then sc x8. Sc x3 in the last chain. Flip to the otherside of the chain and sc x9, then sl st to the 1st sc you made in the round.
Round 3: Inc, then sc x8. In the next stitches make an inc, sc, and an inc. Then sc x8, inc and sc.
Round 4-17: Sc in every stitch for the entire round (26).
Round 18: Dec, sc and then dc. Next, sc x8 and then dec, sc, dec and sc x8 (22).
Round 19: Sc 3 together (a decrease with 3 stitches instead of 2), then sc x8. Repeat for the other side of the rice (18). Then fasten off leaving a tail for sewing, add the eyes to the front of the spam musubi between the 1st and 2nd round.
Stuff the rice and sew it closed. Then if you want you can embroider a mouth in between the eyes.
Crochet Spam:
Follow the same pattern as the rice, but do not stuff.
Crochet Nori:
Row 1: Ch x6
Row 2: In the second ch from the hook make a sc. Then continue making a sc for the rest of the row. Then ch x1 and turn.
Row 3-36: Repeat row 2.
Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing. Sew the nori ends together to make a loop.
Now you can build your spam musubi! You can stack the rice and spam, then slip the nori over the spam and rice.
I hope you had fun creating a mini spam musubi! Whether you’re making the crochet spam musubi for fun, the holidays, or even a gag gift, I’m sure this cute project will bring lots of joy.
If you enjoyed this pattern and are looking for more crochet gift ideas for teens, don’t forget to check out my crochet Gameboy tote bag pattern and crochet gift card holder pattern. These projects make fantastic, one-of-a-kind gifts that teens (and those young at heart) will love!
If you have any leftover black yarn, you can make my crochet f-bomb pattern. You can also make my crochet bubble tea pattern with leftover yarn and you can even switch out the main color for the plushie to a different color if you prefer.
Thank you so much for crafting with me and be sure to stay tuned for more fun crochet patterns coming soon! Happy stitching!
🐌Expert Tips
- Keep Tension Even – Since this pattern is relatively simple, maintaining even tension throughout will help your finished cover look neat and professional. If you're using a thicker yarn, make sure to adjust your hook size accordingly for a smooth fit.
- Work in Tight Stitches: One of the key elements in amigurumi is creating tight stitches so your pieces hold their shape and don’t lose their structure. Aim for a firm tension, but don’t pull too tight either, or it can make your stitches look uneven.
- Use Stitch Markers: Amigurumi often requires you to work in rounds and it’s easy to lose track of where you started. Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round, or use a contrasting piece of yarn to help keep your place. This is especially helpful when working with multiple rounds in a small space!
🧵Pattern FAQs
Absolutely! If you want to make variations of your Spam musubi, you can switch the brown Spam for a yellow yarn to create tamago sushi (a sweet Japanese omelet), or use other colors to create different types of sushi or food. Get creative!
If your stitches are too tight, it can be hard to work through them or maintain an even shape. Try loosening up a bit—crocheting too tightly can make your amigurumi stiff and hard to work with. If your stitches are too loose and you can see the stuffing, try tightening your tension. Amigurumi works best with firm stitches, but you want to find a balance that works for you.
A stitch marker can help you keep track of your rounds, especially since you’re working in a spiral without turning at the end of each round. Place the stitch marker in the first stitch of each round to mark where the round begins. This will help you avoid losing track of your stitch count.
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Crochet Spam Musubi Pattern
Materials
Abbreviations (US terms)
- Chains - ch
- Single crochet - sc
- Slip stitch - sl st
- Increase - inc
- Decrease - dec
Notes
- Perfect for Food Playsets: This crochet Spam musubi makes an adorable addition to any miniature food collection or playset. It’s soft, squishy, and perfect for little hands to pretend with!
- Ideal for Teen Gifts: Don’t let the playful look fool you—this crochet Spam musubi is also a quirky and thoughtful gift for teens! Whether it’s a stocking stuffer or a birthday surprise, it’s a fun, unexpected present that’s sure to spark a smile. It’s especially great for teens who love Spam or enjoy unique crochet creations.
- Quick and Fun Project: This pattern is relatively quick to complete, making it a great option for those looking for a fast, satisfying project. Even beginners with a basic knowledge of amigurumi will find it fun and easy to make.
Instructions
- For this Crochet Spam Musubi Pattern, we will be working in the round.
Crochet Rice:
- Round 1: Using white yarn ch x11
- Round 2: In the second ch from the hook make an inc, then sc x8. Sc x3 in the last chain. Flip to the otherside of the chain and sc x9, then sl st to the 1st sc you made in the round.
- Round 3: Inc, then sc x8. In the next stitches make an inc, sc, and an inc. Then sc x8, inc and sc.
- Round 4-17: Sc in every stitch for the entire round (26).
- Round 18: Dec, sc and then dc. Next, sc x8 and then dec, sc, dec and sc x8 (22).
- Round 19: Sc 3 together (a decrease with 3 stitches instead of 2), then sc x8. Repeat for the other side of the rice (18). Then fasten off leaving a tail for sewing, add the eyes to the front of the spam musubi between the 1st and 2nd round.
- Stuff the rice and sew it closed. Then if you want you can embroider a mouth in between the eyes.
Crochet Spam:
- Follow the same pattern as the rice, but do not stuff.
Crochet Nori:
- Row 1: Ch x6
- Row 2: In the second ch from the hook make a sc. Then continue making a sc for the rest of the row. Then ch x1 and turn.
- Row 3-36: Repeat row 2.
- Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing. Sew the nori ends together to make a loop.
- Now you can build your spam musubi! You can stack the rice and spam, then slip the nori over the spam and rice.
- I hope you had fun creating your very own mini Spam musubi! Whether you’re making the crochet spam musubi for fun, the holidays, or even a gag gift, I’m sure this cute project will bring lots of joy.
Paula says
Your patterns are SO CUTE!!! 🥰
Do you have a YouTube channel? I’m trying to learn how to crochet. Would help if there was a video to follow along.
Kimberly Arenas says
I do have a youtube channel! Its under the same name as my blog name - I don't have many videos on it yet.