Cutest Crochet Kawaii Mushroom Popper Amigurumi Pattern
Materials Needed:
- Size appropriate crochet hook for your yarn (as mentioned in the video)
- Worsted cotton yarn in two colors (Color A and Color B)
- Scissors
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
Abbreviations:
- CH: Chain
- SC: Single Crochet
- BLO: Back Loop Only
- FLO: Front Loop Only
- TR: Treble Crochet
Instructions:
Mug Rug Body:
Foundation Chain:
- Using Color A (black cotton thread), CH 10.
Row 1:
- SC in the 2nd CH from the hook.
- SC in each of the next 8 stitches. (Total of 9 stitches)
Rows 2-4:
- CH 1, turn.
- SC across the 9 stitches.
- Continue this for four rows in total with Color A.
Switch to Color B:
- Fasten off Color A and attach Color B.
- CH 1, and SC in the BLO for all 9 stitches in this row.
Row 5:
- CH 1, turn.
- SC across the 9 stitches in Color B.
Switch back to Color A:
- Fasten off Color B and attach Color A.
- CH 1, turn.
- SC in the first 2 stitches.
- TR in the FLO of the next stitch (reaching down to the row of Color A below the Color B row).
- SC in the next stitch.
Repeat the pattern [TR in FLO, SC] twice more across the row.
Rows 6-8:
- CH 1, turn.
- SC across the 9 stitches in Color A.
Repeat Mosaic Section:
- Switch back to Color B.
- CH 1, turn.
- SC in the BLO for the 9 stitches.
- CH 1, turn.
- SC across the 9 stitches in Color B.
Switch back to Color A.
- CH 1, turn.
- SC in the first 2 stitches.
- TR in the FLO of the next stitch (reaching down to the row of Color A below the Color B row).
- SC in the next stitch.
Repeat the pattern [TR in FLO, SC] twice more across the row.
Finish with Color A:
- CH 1, turn.
- SC across the 9 stitches in Color A for the final few rows.
- Fasten off.
Cleaning Up Edges:
- Using Color A, clean up the edges by crocheting a single crochet stitch along each long side. This will help to capture loose ends in your mosaic section and give a neat appearance.
Adding Tassels:
- Cut several lengths of yarn approximately 3-4 inches long.
- Attach tassels to each end:
- Fold a strand in half, use crochet hook to pull the loop through the edge stitch.
- Pull the ends through the loop and tighten.
Repeat across each end of the mug rug.
- Trim tassels to desired length making sure they are even.
Summary:
- Foundation Chain and Rows in Color A: CH 10, SC in rows for 4 rows.
- Rows in Color B: BL0 SC for 2 rows.
- Mosaic Section in Color A: SC and TR FLO for 1 row, then SC for 3 rows.
- Repeat Mosaic Section Switching colors and pattern as above.
- Finish with Color A: SC rows to complete.
- Edge Cleanup: SC along edges.
- Attach and Trim Tassels to finish.
