This adorable little mushroom amigurumi is the perfect addition to your keychain, bag, or anywhere else you want a touch of whimsy. Its bright red cap and white stem create a charming and cheerful appearance that will brighten up your day!
Not only is this mushroom keychain visually appealing, but it's also a fun and easy project for beginners. With simple stitches and clear instructions, even those new to amigurumi can create this adorable little companion. So, gather your materials, and let's get started on this fun and rewarding project!
Materials:
- Red Yarnart Adore & White Yarnart Adore
- Crochet hook (4 mm)
- Stuffing
- Yarn needle
- White embroidery thread
- Scissors
Abbreviations:
- CH: Chain
- SC: Single crochet
- INC: Increase (2 SC in the same stitch)
- DEC: Decrease (SC together in the same stitch)
Create Your Mushroom Amigurumi Project
Start by chaining 4 and joining with a single crochet to form a ring. This will be the base of your mushroom cap.
Crochet the Mushroom Cap
- Round 1: Single crochet 8 times in the ring.
- Round 2: Increase in each stitch, creating 16 single crochets.
- Round 3: Alternate between single crochet and increase, resulting in 24 single crochets.
- Round 4: Increase every 2 stitches, creating 32 single crochets.
- Round 5: Increase every 3 stitches, creating 40 single crochets.
- Rounds 6-8: Single crochet around, maintaining 40 single crochets.
- Round 9: Decrease every other stitch, reducing the number of single crochets to 20.
- Round 10: Single crochet around, maintaining 20 single crochets.
- Round 11: Decrease every other stitch, reducing the number of single crochets to 10.
- Round 12: Single crochet around, maintaining 10 single crochets.
- Round 13: Decrease in every stitch, creating 5 single crochets.
- Round 14: Chain 1, turn, and single crochet in each stitch.
- Rounds 15-24: Repeat the previous step (chain 1, turn, single crochet in each stitch) for 10 more rounds.
Crochet the Mushroom Stem
- Row 1: Chain 2, then single crochet in the second chain from the hook.
- Row 2: Single crochet 4 times in the same stitch, creating 5 single crochets.
- Rows 3-10: Single crochet in each stitch, maintaining 5 single crochets.
Assemble and Finish Your Project
- Stuff the mushroom cap.
- Attach the stem to the center of the cap with a yarn needle and thread.
- Embroider the dots on the cap with white embroidery thread.
- Weave in any loose ends.
After finishing the crochet process, attach a keychain ring or a clip to the mushroom cap or stem depending on your preference. Whether you like a keychain or a small handbag charm, your unique piece is ready!
