Ａ・オリゼー（黄麹菌）
A. oryzae is a mold/fungus used in the production of sake, miso, soy sauce and other tasty things … he’s a superstar ^_^

This amigurumi pattern creates a 3″ (7.5cm) Aspergillus oryzae when crocheted with worsted weight yarn. If you would like a smaller oryzae, simply use a lighter weight yarn and smaller hook.

Please read the notes regarding changing yarn color as this is especially important in this pattern to create a nice clean rectangular mouth for oryzae. I also recommend using a shade of yellow that is dark enough to contrast well with the white of the mouth.

As long as you are familiar with amigurumi basics this pattern should be fairly straightforward (and very quick!). The only tricky part is perhaps the antennae. To create these you will make two consecutive magic rings. I included a photo of how to begin the second magic ring. Feel free to message me if you have any problems.

Variations: This pattern can also be used to create Aspergillus sojae (just omit the top antennae for a total of 4 instead of 5), and Aspergillus niger (change to black yarn at R10 of the body, and crochet all 5 antennae in black).

If you like this pattern, please let me know. If I see that people are enjoying them I will make more Moyashimon microbe patterns available.

かもすぞ～