Capture the charm of the forest with a crochet mini mushroom that's as whimsical as it is delightful! Picture yourself weaving soft yarn through your fingers, looping and stitching until a sweet toadstool shape starts to form in your hands. This tiny treasure is perfect for adding a touch of magic to your desk, gifting to a friend who loves nature, or bringing a smile to someone special.
Crochet Mini Mushroom
Simple steps lead you through, making it a joy for beginners and seasoned crocheters alike. So grab your hook, pick your favorite colors, and start on this adorable project that's sure to sprout smiles wherever it goes!
Materials:
- Crochet hook
- Scissors
- Darning needle
- Thread for stitch marking
- 10mm safety eyes
- Yarn (color of choice)
- Black thread for the mouth
Instructions:
Magic Ring:
- Hold the yarn making a U shape with the pointer finger and hold it down with other fingers.
- Cross the working yarn backwards to make an X.
- Put the crochet hook under the upper right side of the cross, hook the other side, and pull through.
- Tighten the loop on the hook for stability.
Round 1:
- Start with six single crochet (sc) stitches into the magic ring.
- Pull the free thread to tighten the circle.
- Place a stitch marker between the first and the last stitch made.
Round 2:
- Follow the video's instructions for round 2, flipping the stitch marker upon completion.
Rounds 3 and 4:
- Complete these rounds, flipping the stitch marker after finishing each round.
- Count stitches to ensure accuracy.
Rounds 5 to 8:
- Continue making single crochets for four more rounds or as instructed to form the mushroom cap.
Front Loops Only Half Double Crochet:
- Make front loops only half double crochet stitches as instructed.
- On the 12th stitch, create a front post slip stitch between rounds 7 and 8.
Attaching Safety Eyes:
- Attach the safety eyes between rounds 7 and 8.
- Position them two stitches away from the front post slip stitch.
- Ensure the eyes are tightly secured.
Round 9:
- Perform back loops only half double crochet stitches around the cap.
Round 10:
- Follow the video's instructions for round 10, and remember to turn the stitch marker.
For Round 11:
- Execute a continuous single crochet round.
Round 12 (Creating Hands):
- Make the bubble stitch with three loops for the hands.
- The pattern may need adjusting based on yarn tension to align the hands with the eyes.
- Rounds may need to be repeated for correct alignment as shown in your video scrape.
Round 13:
- Perform one single crochet round.
- Turn the stitch marker when starting with round 14.
For Round 15 (Creating Feet):
- Repeat a pattern similar to the hands but wider, using the bubble stitch with five loops for the feet.
- Ensure alignment of hands and feet.
Stuffing the Amigurumi:
- Stuff the amigurumi lightly with fiberfill up to this point.
Round 16 (Closing):
- Start making continuous decreases to close the amigurumi.
- Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Finishing:
- Remove the stitch marker.
- Sew the hole closed by threading through the back loops only.
- Hide the tail by pulling it through a few more times, making a divot, then cutting the yarn.
Embroidering the Mouth:
- Use black thread to stitch the mouth between rounds 7 and 8.
- Secure the embroidery with knots and hide the remaining thread within the amigurumi.
Fuzz Removal (For Cotton Acrylic Yarns):
- Optionally, use a lighter to lightly singe the fuzz off the amigurumi for a cleaner look.
https://youtu.be/kjIh-f0uSU8
Fluff and Shape:
- Adjust the shape of your mini mushroom as needed.
Completion:
Congratulate yourself on finishing your mini mushroom amigurumi! Don't forget to tag the pattern creator when sharing your project.
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