This amigurumi was inspired by the kashiwa mochi, a Japanese confection traditionally eaten on Children’s Day in Japan. It consists of a mochi filled with red bean paste and wrapped with an oak leaf, specifically the Japanese daimyo oak. As the oak does not shed its old leaves until new leaves have sprouted, it is seen as a symbol of the prosperity of one’s descendants. Hence, the kashiwa mochi represents the wish for the health, well-being and prosperity of one’s children.

Pattern Notes

This pattern is an easy, beginner-friendly pattern that comprises of 2 parts: the mochi and the oak leaf.

The mochi is worked in rounds and uses only single crochet stitches.

The oak leaf is good practice for the range of basic crochet stitches, namely the chain stitch (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet stitch (sc), half double crochet stitch (hdc), double crochet stitch (dc), half treble crochet stitch (htr) and treble crochet stitch (tr).

The oak leaf can also be used on its own or in a variety crochet projects that require crochet leaves.

Finished Size

Approx. 6.5cm at its longest, 4.5cm at its widest and 2.5cm at its tallest.

The finished size may vary depending on hook size, yarn weight, crochet tension and how firmly the work is stuffed.

Materials & Tools

• Yarn, fingering/sports weight in white and green
• 2mm, 2.5mm crochet hooks
• Stuffing
• Stitch markers
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Safety eyes (optional)
• Embroidery thread (optional)

Crochet Techniques

This pattern uses US crochet terms and consists of the following stitches and techniques:

MR : magic ring
ch : chain
sl st : slip stitch
sc : single crochet
hdc : half double crochet
dc : double crochet
htr : half treble crochet
tr : treble crochet
inc : increase (2 sc in same st)
dec : decrease / invisible decrease

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