Sautéed into this free mini crochet mushroom bookmark and garland set are all the woodsy wonders of autumn evenings—the earthy scent of decaying leaves and damp dirt beneath your feet, the distant calls of a migrating bird’s farewell, and the cool plush embrace of a sweater being welcomed back from the dark recesses of a closet.
While the hearty harvest soups simmer on the stove, how better to pass the time than with this free mini crochet mushroom pattern set—part 2 of 3 in the mix-and-match compatible Autumn Bookmark & Garland Sets!
Pattern Information | Mini Crochet Mushroom Amigurumi
Supplies:
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- Size H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook
- Medium (4) weight yarn in 2+ colors:
- Yarn A – red (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Cherry Red)
- Yarn B – white (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Aran)
- Yarn C (for garland and bookmark only) – green (example uses Big Twist Value: Forest Green)
- Polyester fiberfill
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers (optional)
Terminology:
This free mini crochet mushroom amigurumi pattern uses English (US) terminology:
- st (sts) = stitch (stitches)
- ch = chain stitch
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- sc2tog = single crochet 2 together (over the span of 2 stitches), also known as a decrease
- tr = treble crochet
- FLO = front loop only
- BLO = back loop only
Please note that this pattern is written so that each crochet stitch abbreviation is attached to a number, such as 1sc, 2sc, etc. This number denotes how many of that stitch is to be worked into the same stitch.
In other words, 1sc = one single crochet, whereas 2sc = two single crochet worked into one stitch, also known as an increase.
Special Stitch Instructions:
Please review our special stitch instructions on our Stitch Tutorials FAQ page before beginning, as some techniques may be unique to this pattern.
This free mini crochet mushroom amigurumi pattern uses the following special stitch tutorials:
- Single Crochet (YU/YO Method)
- Invisible Decrease
- Joining Rounds
Most of this pattern is worked in the round, with each round joined at the end with a slip stitch. Unless otherwise instructed, the first stitch of your next round will always be worked into the same stitch as your joining slip stitch has been worked into.
Be sure to always keep the ‘right side’ of your stitches facing outwards as you work. The right side is the front side of the stitch that is facing you as you are completing each stitch.
Pattern Instructions | Mini Crochet Mushroom Amigurumi
Mini Crochet Mushroom – Rounds 1 to 9:
With yarn A (red), chain 2.
Rnd 1: 6sc into 2nd ch from hook, sl st into 1st st to join, ch 1 (6).
Rnd 2: 2sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (12).
Rnd 3: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (12).
Rnd 4: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (12).
Rnd 5: [1sc into next st, 2sc into next st] 6 times, join, ch 1 (18).
Rnd 6: [2sc into next st, 1sc into each of next 2 sts] 6 times, join, ch 1 (24).
Rnd 7: [1sc into each of next 3 sts, 2sc into next st] 6 times, join, ch 1 (30).
Rnd 8: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (30).
Rnd 9: [sc2tog over next 2 sts, 1sc into each of next 3 sts] 6 times, join, ch 1 (24).
Fasten off yarn A and leave a short tail for tying.
Next, follow the directions below for adding spots onto your mini crochet mushroom cap before continuing to round 10.
Adding Spots:
With a long length of yarn B (white), embroider as many or as few spots around the circumference of your mini crochet mushroom cap as desired.
To create a spot, begin by inserting your needle, from inside to outside, between any 2 stitches of your mushroom cap.
Pull through, leaving a short tail on the inside for tying.
Next, insert your needle back into your cap 1 round down, then out again through the same space as you’ve last exited from.
Repeat the last step 4 more times, or until you are satisfied with the bulk of your mushroom spot.
To finish your embroidered spot, insert your needle into your cap 1 round down, once more, without exiting.
Repeat these steps around the entirety of your mini crochet mushroom cap until you are satisfied with the density of your embroidered spots.
Take extra care as you embroider not to pull any of your threads too tight, as you’ll nee!
Lastly, tie your end tail to your beginning tail of the inside of your piece and cut any excess length.
For an exact match to the example mini crochet mushroom, add 3 evenly-space spots over top of each of rounds 3, 5, 7, and 8. Each new round of spots should be staggered with the previous round.
Once all of your spots are embroidered to your liking, you may continue to round 10 of your mini crochet mushroom.
Mini Crochet Mushroom – Rounds 10 to 16:
Join yarn B (white) by inserting your hook into the back loop only of the first stitch of your next round. Pull up a loop of yarn B and ch 1.
Tie the tails of both yarn A and yarn B together on the interior of your piece to secure your ends.
Begin stuffing as you go. To help preserve the shape of the cap, however, take care not to overstuff your mini crochet mushroom!
Rnd 10: in BLO of each st around, [1sc into each of next 2 sts, sc2tog over next 2 sts] 6 times, join, ch 1 (18).
Rnd 11: [sc2tog over next 2 sts, 1sc into next st] 6 times, join, ch 1 (12).
Rnd 12: 1sc into FLO of each st around, join, ch 1 (12).
Rnd 13: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (12).
Rnd 14: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (12).
Rnd 15: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (12).
Rnd 16: in BLO of each st around, [sc2tog over next 2 sts] 6 times, join, ch 1 (6).
Fasten off yarn B and leave a tail for sewing closed.
Sewing Closed:
To sew the bottom hole closed, pass the needle, from front to back, through the front loop only of each stitch around and then pull tight.
Secure your sewing with a knot, trim the tail, and sew in any remaining length.
To create a mini crochet mushroom bookmark, continue to the instructions for Attaching Leaf below.
To make a garland, set aside for now and repeat all instructions for the mini crochet mushroom 2 more times, for a total of 3 mushrooms. Then skip ahead to the section for Attaching Garland.
For standalone decorations, you can also create more mushrooms, or pair them with our Mini Crochet Pumpkin and Mini Crochet Acorn patterns for a full autumn decoration set!
Attaching Leaf (Mini Crochet Mushroom Bookmark Only):
With yarn C (green), use our free Mini Crochet Leaf pattern to create the leaf and string for your mini crochet mushroom bookmark.
Using the tail leftover from fastening off of your leaf bookmark, sew through the center ring on the top of your mushroom cap, then out again through any adjacent space.
Next, sew your tail back through the bottom stitch of your chain. Repeat these steps 1 or more times for a stronger hold, or just skip ahead to securing your sewing with a knot.
After knotting, finish off your bookmark by trimming your tail and sewing in any remaining length.
And you’re done! For a full crochet autumn bookmark set, try pairing this pattern with our other free patterns, the Mini Crochet Pumpkin Bookmark and the Mini Crochet Acorn Bookmark, as seen below!
Attaching Garland (Mini Crochet Mushroom Garland Only):
Follow our free Mini Crochet Leaf pattern to create 4 leaf motifs in yarn C (green) for your garland.
Once you have all of your mini crochet mushroom and leaf motif pieces finished, you may begin attaching them together onto your garland string.
The example garland uses 3 mushrooms and 4 leaf motifs, however, you may use more or fewer pieces, for a longer or shorter garland, respectively!
In order to attach each mushroom and leaf to the garland, you will be working 1 treble crochet into the top of each piece.
To attach a leaf motif onto your garland, work 1 treble crochet into the same stitch as your last slip stitch was worked into at the end of round 1.
To attach a mini crochet mushroom onto your garland, work 1 treble crochet into the center top of your mushroom cap.
Begin by inserting your hook into the center ring of the cap, then out again through any adjacent space. Yarn over and pull though, then complete your stitch as normal.
Take care to hold the loops on your hook firmly as you work each treble crochet, so that your wrapped yarn does not come undone!
With yarn C (green), work row 1 below to attach your mushrooms and leaves together into a garland.
If you plan to use your beginning and end tails to tie up your garland, be sure to leave some tail at the beginning of your work.
Row 1: ch 15, 1tr into top of next leaf, ch 15, [1tr into top of next mushroom, ch 15, 1tr into top of next leaf, ch 15] 3 times (127).
The pattern given above is for the example garland, which consists of 3 mushrooms and 4 leaf motifs.
To make the garland longer, simply repeat the bracketed sequence in the pattern once more for each additional mushroom and leaf pair that you’d like to attach.
Once all of your mini crochet mushrooms and leaves are attached and your garland reaches your desired length, fasten off yarn C and leave a tail for either tying or sewing.
Finally, you may use your beginning and end tails to tie up your garland, or weave them into your chain for a more finished look. Choose whichever method works best for you!
For even more crochet autumn home decor, try combining this pattern with our Mini Crochet Pumpkin and Mini Crochet Acorn patterns!
Simply swap out any mushroom in row 1 above with a pumpkin or acorn for an even more varied and festive fall garland!
Conclusion | Mini Crochet Mushroom Amigurumi
And with that, you’re done the free Mini Crochet Mushroom Bookmark & Garland Set! If you enjoyed this pattern, be sure to check out its two mix-and-match compatible patterns, the Mini Crochet Pumpkin Bookmark & Garland Set and the Mini Crochet Acorn Bookmark & Garland Set, to create a full crochet autumn decor set!
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