A triangular yellow base, a raised brown crust, and a few colorful toppings make this miniature crochet pizza easy to recognize. It is a playful project for using small leftovers, with enough room to personalize the toppings without changing the basic shape.
The pictured slice has two red pepperoni pieces and short green embroidered details. Leaving some yellow visible between them keeps the design clear. At this scale, a few well-placed toppings often work better than covering the whole surface.
This article accompanies the Crochetnotes video tutorial. Use the demonstration for the exact stitches and shaping; the notes below help you choose yarn, compare the edges, and finish the slice for its intended use.
Gather Your Supplies
- Yellow yarn for the cheese base.
- Tan or brown yarn for the crust.
- Red yarn for the pepperoni.
- Green yarn for embroidered toppings.
- A crochet hook suited to your yarn.
- Scissors and a yarn needle.
- Optional keychain hardware or a craft magnet.
The public video description does not specify an exact yarn weight or hook size. Choose yarn with visible stitches and a hook that gives the miniature slice a neat fabric.
Try to keep the base and crust yarns similar in thickness. A much heavier crust can overwhelm the triangle, while very thick topping yarn may leave little room for the yellow background.
For the green embroidery, a slightly finer yarn or thread can help keep the details compact.
Shape the Cheese Base
Follow the video’s construction for the triangular section. Pause occasionally and place it on a plain surface so you can inspect both side edges and the point.
Check that the slice widens evenly toward the crust. If one side grows differently, compare the stitch placement and counts with the demonstration before continuing.
Do not stretch the triangle to compensate for a missed stitch. That may temporarily improve the outline but leave the fabric uneven once released.
If the Base Curls
First check the shaping and your tension. Tight edge stitches can draw the fabric inward, while extra stitches can create a ripple.
A little shaping at the end may improve the finish, but it cannot correct an incorrect increase. Resolve obvious differences before adding the crust and toppings, while the base is still easy to inspect.
Add the Raised Crust
The crust runs along the widest edge and provides the main three-dimensional detail. Follow the tutorial for its construction and connection to the cheese section.
Compare both ends before securing the finishing yarn. The crust should frame the triangle without pulling its upper corners sharply inward.
Keep the joining tension even. If one section is compressed while another is loose, the crust may look twisted from the front.
Brown gives the contrast shown in the photograph. A lighter tan creates a softer appearance, particularly with a cream-colored cheese base.
Arrange the Pepperoni Before Attaching It
Make the small red pieces following the video, then try their placement on the finished base.
The photographed slice uses one piece nearer the crust and another farther down the triangle. This staggered arrangement spreads the color without making the toppings look like a rigid row.
Leave a little space between the red pieces and the crust. Check that the lower topping does not hide the point of the slice.
When sewing, keep the attachment stitches small and avoid pulling the yellow fabric into a dent. Inspect the back before trimming the tails so the finishing remains tidy.
Embroider the Green Details
Use short green stitches to suggest pieces of pepper. Position them in the spaces between the pepperoni rather than stitching directly over the red pieces.
Build the shapes gradually with a few small stitches. Long stitches can become loose surface loops, especially on a charm that will move around on a bag.
Keep the embroidery tension gentle. The green yarn should sit against the yellow surface without gathering it.
For a different topping combination, experiment with small olive-like rings or simple mushroom embroidery. These are optional variations; the video demonstrates the red and green version.
Choose Your Finish
Keychain or Bag Charm
Test the hanging position before attaching the hardware. A temporary yarn loop lets you see whether the slice hangs with its point downward or tilts to one side.
Anchor the loop through several crochet stitches rather than one surface strand. Keep the metal connection clear of the topping attachments.
For a frequently used charm, inspect the back and remove any exposed yarn loops that could catch on keys or zippers.
Fridge Magnet
Check that the reverse side rests reasonably flat and that your chosen magnet can support the finished crochet on the intended surface.
Secure it with an attachment method suitable for the magnet and yarn. A magnet placed behind a thick raised area may not hold as well as one positioned against a flatter section.
Keep a magnet version out of reach of small children and pets, and check the attachment regularly.
Yarn-Only Decoration
Leave off the hardware for a simple decorative motif. You can add a small hanging loop or attach the slice to another crochet project.
If sewing it onto a pouch or bag, check the placement with the item filled. This helps you avoid positioning the raised crust where it catches against a closure.
Watch the Pizza Slice Tutorial
The video demonstrates the triangle, dimensional crust, pepperoni, and green embroidery.
Useful chapter points:
- 0:16: Cheese base.
- 3:47: Raised crust.
- 4:00: Pepperoni.
- 5:15: Green topping embroidery.
- 5:32: Finished project.
Allow time for arranging the toppings and finishing the attachment. A short video does not mean every maker will complete the project at the same pace.
Make a Small Coordinated Set
Use the same yarn and hook for each base, then vary the toppings. Keeping the slice size consistent makes several pieces feel like a collection.
Before making a batch, finish one sample completely. Check the crust, topping size, and hanging angle so you can repeat the choices you like.
A simple paper backing card makes a neat presentation for a gift. Attach the charm through its loop rather than pinning through the crochet, and leave room so the raised crust is not crushed.
Care for the Finished Slice
Follow the yarn label when cleaning and remove detachable hardware when practical. For an attached magnet, use a cleaning method compatible with the attachment materials.
Gently arrange the triangle and crust after cleaning, then let the piece dry completely.
Check the hanging loop and topping seams occasionally if the slice is used on a bag or keys. Repairing a loose stitch early helps preserve the small details.
Project and video tutorial by Crochetnotes.
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