Bonus Project: Pin Loom–Woven Oru Roll

When our project editor, Angela K. Schneider, heard about the theme of our Summer 2023 issue (Let’s Get Cooking!), she just had to show us some pin-loom sushi she’d woven a few years back. After seeing the adorable pin-loom rolls, we knew we couldn’t not publish the project—but the issue was full, so what were we to do? Turn it into a subscriber-exclusive project, of course!

Each piece of sushi requires only 3 pin loom–woven rectangles and a bit of scrap yarn. Speaking from experience, I can say that one of these rolls is far easier to put together than a real roll of sushi. Once you’ve made your first rolls as written, experiment with different yarn “fillings” to re-create fiber versions of your favorite sushi order. Before you know it, you’ll be crafting California rolls, making maki, and devising a dragon roll. Prefer Korean food to Japanese? Use this pattern as the basis to whip up some yarn-based kimbap. Like any good recipe, this pin loom–woven sushi is endlessly versatile.

Close up of a woven sushi roll.

What can you do with pin loom–woven sushi? I plan to weave a bunch for my children’s play kitchen because while they will not actually eat sushi, they like the idea of sushi. Pair your woven sushi rolls with a nice square or rectangular plate to make adorable décor for your dining room or even just on a bookshelf. I bet you could also use the sushi to make a super cute—or, to borrow a word from Japanese, kawaii—keychain or even a whimsical Christmas tree ornament.

Ready to weave your own roll? Current subscribers can click here to get their free exclusive PDF of Angela’s Oru Roll.