Now that the crocheting is complete, you can add some finishing touches to bring your mushroom to life. Use the following instructions to add some details to the mushroom, like dots, French Knots, or a ring around the stem. Ring In this article, we’ll walk you through the process of crocheting your very own cute woodland mushroom amigurumi. We’ll show you how to crochet the stem and mushroom cap, and then we’ll show you a few ways to customize the look of your mushroom with dots, French knots, and more. What is amigurumi? Align the stem piece inside the cap piece. The pieces may be slightly different diameters, but each piece should have the same number of stitches (54 sts).

If you’re new to amigurumi – or crochet in general – don’t worry. This pattern is beginner-friendly and a great way to get started with the craft. Materials You’ll Need Getting the correct gauge is not crucial to the success of this pattern. That said, it is important to use a crochet hook that’s 1-2 sizes smaller than normal so that you crochet a tight, dense fabric. Supplies Before we get started with the pattern, let’s go over a few basic stitches and abbreviations. Here are the most commonly used stitches and techniques in amigurumi: Sc Decrease (dec) – single crochet two stitches together. You can use the traditional sc dec, or the invisible sc dec described below.When making amigurumi, I prefer to use this invisible crochet decrease instead of the usual sc2tog. Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting small, cute toys such as animals, characters, and in this case, mushrooms. WeCrochet Dishie: This soft cotton yarn has a tighter twist than other cotton yarns, which means it will split less while you crochet. You can use any yarn you like for crocheting amigurumi, but you’ll get the best stitch definition with cotton yarn or acrylic yarn. Here are some of our top choices: Yarn in mushroom colors. We recommend an off-white or beige color for the stem, and a red, pink, or yellow for the cap.

Lily Sugar’n Cream:This is the all-time classic cotton yarn: Lily Sugar n’ Cream. This yarn comes in almost any color imaginable.

WeCrochet Brava: This affordable acrylic yarn comes in a huge rainbow of colors. You can find it in worsted and sport weights.