Crochet Toadstool Mushroom Halloween Ornament Pattern
Make a little piece of magic hanging right in your home – a Crochet Toadstool Mushroom Halloween Ornament! This cute little creation is like a tiny wonder from a fairy tale, perfect for adding a sprinkle of whimsy to your Halloween decorations.
Crochet Toadstool Mushroom Halloween Ornament
Make a small, red-capped mushroom, made with love and care from yarn, ready to bring a smile and a touch of forest enchantment to your space. Whether it dangles from a spooky Halloween tree, sits amongst your autumn-themed decor, or hangs out with your other ornaments. This crochet toadstool is sure to capture hearts and spark imaginations, making your Halloween just a tad more magical.
Materials:
Yarn in three colors:
- Stem
- Cap
- Embroidery details
- Crochet Hook: 3.25 mm
- Stitch Marker
- Scissors
- Darning Needle
- Polyfill Stuffing
- Chopstick (optional) for stuffing
Abbreviations:
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in the next stitch)
- dec = decrease
- mc = magic circle
Stem Pattern:
Round 1:
- Create a magic circle, 6 sc into the ring. [6 sts]
Round 2:
- inc in each stitch around. [12 sts]
For Round 3-4:
- sc in each stitch around. [12 sts]
Round 5:
- 1 sc, dec, repeat 2 more times, 3 sc. [9 sts]
- Round 6:
- sc in each stitch around. [9 sts]
- Round 7:
- dec 3 times, 3 sc. [6 sts]
Lightly stuff the bottom of the stem before continuing.
For Round 8:
- sc in back loops only in each stitch around. [6 sts]
Round 9:
- 1 sc, inc in the next 2 stitches, 3 sc. [8 sts]
Round 10:
- dec, 3 sc, dec, 1 sc. [6 sts]
For Round 11:
- Work an inc in each front loop stitch (previously back loop) from Round 8. [12 sts]
Round 12:
- 1 sc, inc, repeat around. [18 sts]
Round 13:
- 1 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, repeat to end. [24 sts]
Fpor Round 14:
- 3 sc, inc, repeat around. [30 sts]
Round 15:
- 2 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, repeat to end, 2 sc. [36 sts]
Finish: Cut yarn and fasten off. Lightly stuff the stem.
Cap Pattern:
Round 1:
- Create a magic circle, 6 sc into the ring. [6 sts]
Round 2:
- 1 sc, inc, repeat around. [9 sts]
For Round 3:
- 1 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, repeat to end, 1 sc. [12 sts]
Round 4:
- 3 sc, inc, repeat around. [15 sts]
Round 5:
- 2 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, repeat to end, 2 sc. [18 sts]
For Round 6:
- 1 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, repeat to end, 1 sc. [24 sts]
Round 7
- 3 sc, inc, repeat around. [30 sts]
Round 8:
- 2 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, repeat to end, 2 sc. [36 sts]
Join with Stem:
- Align the first stitch of the cap with the false stitch on the stem.
- 5 sc, inc through both pieces, repeat 5 more times.
- Pause near the end to stuff the cap.
Round 10:
- 3 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, repeat around, 3 sc. [48 sts]
Finish:
Cut the yarn and fasten off. Seamless join in the round for a neat finish. Weave the yarn ends inside.
Embroidery (Gills and Dots):
Gills:
- Use a long strand of the accent yarn.
- Start between Rounds 10 and 11 on the stem, thread up to where the stem and cap meet, repeat for a total of 18 lines around the mushroom bottom.
Dots:
- Embroider dots on cap in three rounds:
- Between Rounds 3-4
- Between Rounds 5-6
- Between Rounds 7-8
Create four evenly spaced dots per round.
Hanging Ornament:
- String thread through the top of the cap for hanging.
