Welcome, crochet enthusiasts! Are you ready to whip up something truly unique and utterly adorable? Today, we’re diving into a delightful project that’s sure to bring a smile to your face: a plush Philadelphia Roll! Perfect as a charming desk buddy, a quirky keychain, or a playful addition to your home decor, this pattern is surprisingly simple and incredibly fun to make. Get your hooks ready, because these soft little sushi rolls are about to become your new favorite creation!

Plush yarn: I used Yarn Art Dolce in light green (850), salmon (764), and white (741).
Black thread for embroidering the “nori” in the center (I used Yarn Art Jeans).
Hook number 4.
A very small amount of stuffing.
Optional: A removable carabiner attachment on a thread if you want to make a keychain.

Plush yarn: I used Yarn Art Dolce in light green (850), salmon (764), and white (741).
Black thread for embroidering the “nori” in the center (I used Yarn Art Jeans).
Hook number 4.
A very small amount of stuffing.
Optional: A removable carabiner attachment on a thread if you want to make a keychain.

Abbreviations

Ch – chain stitch
Sc – single crochet

Get Started! Your Philadelphia Roll Pattern

How to crochet:

1. With light green color, chain 2. In the first stitch, crochet 3 sc. Change color to white and crochet 4 more sc. A total of 7 sc in the row.
2. With white color, crochet 7 increases – 2 sc in each stitch of the previous row. At the end of the row, 14 sc.
3. Crochet into the back loops of the stitches of the previous row. With salmon color, crochet 7 sc. Change thread to white and crochet 7 more sc. At the end of the row, 14 sc.
4. Crochet into both loops of the stitches of the previous row. With salmon color, 7 sc. With white color, 7 sc. At the end of the row, 14 sc.
5. With white color, crochet 1 sc into each stitch of the previous row. At the end of the row, 14 sc.
6. Crochet 7 decreases. Crochet two stitches of the previous row together. At the end of the row, 7 sc. Cut the thread. Thread it into a thick needle and pull the edges of the item together. Hide the thread.

Adding the Nori Detail

With black thread, make large stitches around the first row on the front side, imitating a nori leaf. Secure and hide the thread.

Your Delicious Crochet Roll is Complete!

Congratulations! Your soft, plush Philadelphia Roll is now ready to be admired. We hope you had as much fun making it as we did sharing this pattern with you. We absolutely love seeing your finished projects, so please don’t hesitate to share your creations with us on social media using #CrochettoMakes. Happy crocheting, and we look forward to seeing what you’ll make next!