How to Crochet Adorable Toadstool Mushrooms — Easy Small & Slightly Larger Pattern

Crocheting charming mushroom/toadstool decorations is a quick, stash-busting project that yields delightful results. These small mushrooms work up fast and make great keychains, pincushions, shelf decor or tiny gifts. Below is a simple pattern for two sizes (small and slightly larger), materials, abbreviations and a few finishing tips to help you personalise your mushrooms.

Finished crochet toadstool — example of a completed mushroom with felt base.

You will need:
Yarn of your choice and a hook to match (this is a great stash-buster, as you only need little bits). I used RICO Creative Cotton and a 4mm hook.
Stitch marker
Toy stuffing
Tapestry (blunt) needle
Felt (for base)
PVA or similar glue

Stitches and Abbreviations (US terms):
Chain (ch)
Single crochet (sc)
Stitch (st)
Single Crochet 2 Together (sc2tog)

To single crochet 2 together:
Insert hook into next stitch.
Yarn over, pull up a loop. (2 loops on hook)
Insert hook into next stitch.
Yarn over, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook)
Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops.

PATTERN (small toadstool)
(beginning with top and working down)
1. 4sc in magic ring OR
ch2, 4sc in 2nd chain from hook.
2. (2sc in each sc) repeat around (8)
3. (Sc 1, 2sc in next sc) repeat around (12)
4. (Sc 2, 2sc in next sc) repeat around (16)
5. (Sc 3, 2sc in next sc) repeat around (20)
6. Sc 20
Stuff top of toadstool
7. CHANGE TO BASE COLOUR (Sc2tog) repeat around (10)
8. (Sc2tog) repeat around (5)
9. 2sc in first st, sc 1, 2sc in next st, sc 1, 2sc in next st (8)
10. Sc 8
11. Sc 8
Stuff. Fasten off. Cut a circle of felt for the base (I used a button as a template) and stick on with PVA or similar craft glue.

PATTERN (slightly larger toadstool)
(beginning with top and working down)
1. 6sc in magic ring OR
ch2, 6sc in 2nd chain from hook.
2. (2sc in each sc) repeat around (12)
3. (Sc 1, 2sc in next sc) repeat around (18)
4. (Sc 2, 2sc in next sc) repeat around (24)
5. Sc 24
6. (Sc 3, 2sc in next sc) repeat around (30)
7. Sc 30
Stuff top of toadstool
8. CHANGE TO BASE COLOUR (Sc2tog) repeat around (15)
9. (Sc2tog) x7, sc 1 (8)
10. Sc 8
11. (2sc in first sc, sc 1), repeat around (12)
12. Sc 12
13. Sc 12
Stuff. Fasten off. Cut a circle of felt for the base (I used a slightly bigger button as a template) and stick on with PVA or similar craft glue.

Finishing & Tips:
— Use contrasting yarn or small felt circles to add spots to the cap, or embroider spots with white yarn.
— For a neater finish, sew the felt base on with thread rather than gluing if the mushroom will be handled frequently.
— Adjust stuffing amount for a firmer or softer mushroom — these are forgiving projects so exact gauge isn't crucial.
— Personalize size and shape by changing hook size or adding/removing rounds.