Hey, fellow crochet lovers! Have you ever felt that gut-wrenching excitement when you stumble upon a brand new crochet pattern? I most certainly do, and let me share why… I’ve recently discovered an enchanting crochet pattern inspired by none other than Mario’s Mushroom Kingdom.
One might think to thermselves – just another mushroom pattern, eh? No way, candy cane! This ain’t just any ol’ mushroom pattern. It’s an utterly captivating piece that transforms your simple yarn into a magical, nostalgic homage to our beloved Mario. Each stitch you make is like unlocking memories of countless hours spent playing the classic game, each mushroom taking you a step closer to your childhood. Ah, the nostalgia!
Now, this pattern is moderately challenging, especially if you are new to amigurumi. But hey, no great adventure comes without its challenges, right? You just gotta keep your cool, stay patient, and stitch by stitch, you’ll find yourself crafting a charming piece of Mushroom Kingdom! Remember, with every crochet hook’s movement, you’re invoking the magic of the Mushroom Kingdom, making nostalgia tangible. Now, that’s what I call revelling in the joy of crafting! Happy crocheting!
Pattern Designer: Ternura Amigurumi
Materials
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Cotton or wool thread in Brown, White, Black, Pink and Turquoise
- Wool needle
- Filling fiber
- Safety eyes
Abbreviations
Ch – chain stitch
Sc – single crochet
S.t – dwarf / slip point
Inc – increase
Dec – decrease
Mushroom
With brown yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: 1 inc at all stitches (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: taking the back chain: 24 sc (24)
Rnd 6-9: 24 sc (24)
Change the color to turquoise.
Rnd 10: taking back chain: 1 inc at all stitches (48)
Rnd 11-12: 48 sc (48)
Rnd 13: (6 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (42)
Rnd 14: 42 sc (42)
Rnd 15: (5 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (36)
Rnd 16: 36 sc (36)
Rnd 17: (4 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (30)
Rnd 18: (3 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (24)
Place the eyes in round 6, separated by 4 sc.
Rnd 19: (2 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (18), Stuff
Rnd 20: (1 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 21: (1 dec) x 6
Fasten off.
Mushroom Spots x5
Close all rounds with st. Use white yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: 1 inc at all stitches (12)
Leave a ling tail for sewing.
Join the spots to the mushroom as shown in the images.
Embroider the eyes, eyebrows and cheeks as shown in the images.
In conclusion, creating this little mushroom magic crochet pattern was an absolute blast! It brought back so many memories of playing Super Mario Bros. and exploring the Mushroom Kingdom.
As I crocheted each stitch, I could almost hear the playful music in the background and feel the excitement of discovering new power-ups. If you’re a fan of Mario or just love whimsical crochet patterns, give this one a try!