Crochet mushrooms are small, quick and so charming. A round cap, a chunky stem and a few white spots are all it takes to make a cute toadstool for a shelf, a fairy garden or a cottagecore gift. They are also one of the best projects for using up yarn scraps.
We opened and checked every pattern below, and all 13 are free to make. You will find a mushroom keychain, mushroom earrings, a 1.5-inch toadstool, woodland amigurumi, a smiling mushroom buddy and a giant cuddly mushroom cushion.
Crochet Mushroom Free Patterns
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What You’ll Need
- Red and cream cotton yarn
- Super bulky blanket yarn for big mushrooms
- Crochet hook set (1.9 mm to 9 mm)
- Safety eyes, 10–12 mm
- Polyester fiberfill and poly pellets
- Keychain rings and earring hooks
- Stitch markers and tapestry needles
1. Mushroom Keychain (Miss Dolkapots)
Photo: Miss Dolkapots Crochet Studio
This little mushroom is about 3 inches tall with a beige stem and a red cap decorated with felt spots. The stem is topped with a felt circle, and the cap is sewn on. It is a great scrap project and makes a sweet keychain or ornament.
- Designer: Miss Dolkapots Crochet Studio
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: see pattern (scraps, cotton or acrylic)
- Hook: 2.75 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
2. Scrap Mushroom Keychain (Regina P)
Photo: Regina Pastrano / Regina P Designs
This is a 2-inch mushroom keychain made from worsted scraps, about 20 yards in two colors. The cap is worked in the round, then you squish it into shape, and the stem is stuffed lightly. A fast stash buster for keys, zippers and gift tags.
- Designer: Regina Pastrano / Regina P Designs
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Aran / worsted (#4)
- Hook: 4.25 mm (G)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
3. Stuffed Mushroom Earrings
Photo: Amber / Divine Debris
These tiny stuffed mushroom earrings are about 2.25 inches high. The spots are made with tapestry-style color work, carrying red behind white. They are made in size 10 crochet thread with a steel hook, so they are light enough to wear all day.
- Designer: Amber / Divine Debris
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Size 10 crochet thread
- Hook: 1.9 mm steel
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
4. Faye’s Lightweight Toadstool
Photo: Alexandra / EyeLoveKnots
This tiny red and cream toadstool is only 1.5 inches wide and tall. It takes about 45 minutes, and stuffing is optional. The stem uses front post half double crochet for a nice ridge. Make a bunch to scatter on a shelf or in a fairy garden.
- Designer: Alexandra / EyeLoveKnots
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Size 3 crochet thread
- Hook: 3.5 mm (D3), plus 6 mm for shaping
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
5. Mushroom Buddy
This little mushroom has a smiling face, big 10 mm safety eyes and an optional spotted cap. It is about 3 inches tall and has minimal sewing, because the cap joins to the body during assembly. The designer calls it really quick and easy.
- Designer: Fay / Stitch by Fay
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: DK (#3)
- Hook: 2.5 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
6. The Fun Guys
Photo: Ashley Parker / The Loopy Lamb
These classic toadstools have a red cap with two sizes of white dots, safety eyes and a little smile. They are about 4.5 inches tall, and the pattern shows a trick to make a small dent in the base so they stand up. A cheerful pick for kids.
- Designer: Ashley Parker / The Loopy Lamb
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 3.5 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
7. Woodland Mushrooms
Photo: Caitie / Thoresby Cottage
This pattern makes two soft woodland mushrooms, one with a pointed cap and one with a flat cap. The stems have long embroidered stitches, and you can add French knots. They are made in cotton DK in soft blush and cream, perfect for cottagecore decor.
- Designer: Caitie / Thoresby Cottage
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: DK (#3) cotton
- Hook: 2.75 mm (C)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
8. Sarah Maker Crochet Mushroom
Photo: Sarah Stearns / Sarah Maker
This cottagecore mushroom has a cream stem and a red cap, about 5 inches wide. The cap is joined to the stem by working through both pieces, so it looks neat. The post also shows ways to add dots, French knots or a ruffle on the stem. Clear photos make it beginner friendly.
- Designer: Sarah Stearns / Sarah Maker
- Skill level: Advanced Beginner
- Yarn: Cotton (Lily Sugar’n Cream)
- Hook: 4 mm (G-6)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
9. One-Piece Mushroom
Photo: Tatyana Sultanova (translated by Amiguroom Toys)
In this pattern, the cap and stem are worked as a single piece, so there is no sewing the two together. The mushroom is about 4.5 inches tall in cotton yarn. The page says it suits beginner level skills. Nice if you hate sewing parts.
- Designer: Tatyana Sultanova (translated by Amiguroom Toys)
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: see pattern (cotton yarns listed)
- Hook: 2 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
10. Baby Toadstool Doll
Photo: Jade / Sweet Softies
Baby Toadstool is a chibi-style little doll with a red speckled mushroom cap. She is about 4 inches tall and worked almost all in one piece, so only the arms need sewing. The speckles come from a color-change trick shown in a video. Note: the second doll on this page, Mr. Mushroom, is in the paid PDF only.
- Designer: Jade / Sweet Softies
- Skill level: Familiar Beginner
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 2.75 mm
- Price: Free written pattern (Baby Toadstool) + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
11. Chonky Mushroom Softie
Photo: Hooked for Life Publishing / MBT Creates
This chunky toadstool is 11 inches tall with a 9-inch cap. Poly pellets in the base help it stand on its own. It is worked in single crochet in super bulky yarn, with sewn-on spots. A great size for a kid’s room or a cozy reading corner.
- Designer: Hooked for Life Publishing / MBT Creates
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Super bulky (#6)
- Hook: 6.5 mm (K/10.5)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
12. Steve the Shroom
Photo: Caleb Poole / Crafting at the Poole (on Underground Crafter)
Steve is a soft toadstool cuddle buddy in super bulky blanket yarn, with safety eyes on the stem and 7 to 10 white spots on the cap. The pieces are joined with single crochet through both layers. A quick, squishy gift for mushroom lovers.
- Designer: Caleb Poole / Crafting at the Poole (on Underground Crafter)
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Super bulky (#6)
- Hook: 8 mm (L/11)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
13. Giant Mushroom Cushion
Photo: Jillian Hewitt / Spin a Yarn Crochet
This plush mushroom is about 26.5 inches tall, with a red cap, grey gills, white spots, arms and a smiling face. It is made from two flat panels with color work, joined and stuffed. Use it as a big floor cushion or a giant cuddle toy.
- Designer: Jillian Hewitt / Spin a Yarn Crochet
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: see pattern (Loops & Threads Sweet Snuggles used; any weight works)
- Hook: 9 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
Which One Should You Make?
- Want a keychain? Make #1 or #2. Both are quick scrap projects.
- Want something to wear? Try #3, the Stuffed Mushroom Earrings.
- New to amigurumi? Start with #8, Sarah Maker’s mushroom, or #9, the One-Piece Mushroom.
- Want a big cozy gift? Go for #11, the Chonky Mushroom, or #13, the Giant Mushroom Cushion.
- Making a fairy garden? #4, Faye’s Lightweight Toadstool, is tiny and fast.
FAQ
How do you make spots on a crochet mushroom?
You have a few choices. Crochet small white circles and sew them on, like most patterns here. Glue on felt circles for a quick finish. Or work the spots right into the cap with color changes, like the earrings and Baby Toadstool. French knots also make cute little dots.
How do I make a crochet mushroom stand up?
Work the bottom of the stem flat with a back loop round so it has a clear edge. Add a few poly pellets in a small bag at the base before stuffing, like the Chonky Mushroom. You can also cut a cardboard or plastic circle to sit inside the bottom of the stem.
What yarn is best for small crochet mushrooms?
Cotton yarn is great for small mushrooms because it holds shape and shows stitches clearly. Crochet thread works for tiny earrings and toadstools. Use a hook one or two sizes smaller than the label says so your stitches stay tight and the stuffing stays hidden.
Grab some red and cream scraps and make your first little toadstool tonight.
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