What age is this origami Sweet Potato for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 6 steps, and takes about 6 minutes.

What paper do I need?

One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “さつまいも”. The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.

Can I print the instructions?

Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.

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How to make an origami Sweet PotatoさつまいもSweet Potato

A long sweet potato with pointed ends. Fold it and enjoy the feeling of digging sweet potatoes in autumn.

6 steps
about 6 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 5+

How to fold

白い面を上にして、横半分に折って折りすじをつける
Start with the white side up. Fold in half from top to bottom and unfold.
左がわの上下のふちを、まん中の線に合わせて折る
On the left side, fold the top and bottom edges to the center line.
右がわの上下のふちも、まん中の線に合わせて折る
On the right side, fold the top and bottom edges to the center line, too.
左右の先が、どちらもほそくとがります。
うらがえす
Turn it over.
上と下のかどを、うしろへ少し折る
Fold the top and bottom corners behind a little.
かどがなくなって、ふっくら丸く見えます。
左の先を、うしろへ少し折る
Fold the left tip behind a little.
できあがり！すじと、ひげ根をかいたら、さつまいものできあがり！いくつも折って、つるでつなげても楽しいよ。
Finished! Draw some lines and little roots, and your sweet potato is finished! Fold a few and connect them with a drawn vine.

Fun fact

日本では秋に、土の中からさつまいもをほる「いもほり」が、幼稚園や小学校の楽しい行事になっています。

In Japan, digging up sweet potatoes in autumn is a fun event at many kindergartens and schools.

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❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Sweet Potato for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 6 steps, and takes about 6 minutes.
What paper do I need?: One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “さつまいも”. The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.
Can I print the instructions?: Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.