Sometimes, the inspiration strikes from the unlikeliest of places. Recently, I found myself utterly fascinated by – believe it or not – poisonous mushrooms! Their vivid colors, intricate patterns, and hint of danger tickled my creative senses, making me wonder: “What if I could crochet one?”
Turns out, I can, and so can you! This poisonous mushroom pattern has got the looks that can beguile – vibrant hues, tempting textures, and an allure that’s undeniable. Craft with caution, though – while your finished project won’t be toxic, it might just be enchanting enough to lure in some fairy folk… or at least a few admirers.
So, pull out those crochet hooks and dive into a world where danger meets beauty. A world where every stitch brings to life nature’s paradoxical masterpiece. Ready for the spellbinding adventure?
Designer: Aleksandra Crochet
Materials
- Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/4
- 2 mm crocet hook
- Stuffing
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Size: 10 cm high
Abbreviations
Sc – single crochet
Inc – increase
Dec – decrease
Dc – double crochet
St – stitch
Sl st – slip stitch
Blo – back loop only
Mushroom Cap
With dark green.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: inc x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 6: 2 sc, 1 inc, (4 sc, 1 inc) x 5, 2 sc (36)
Rnd 7: (5 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (42)
Rnd 8: 3 sc, 1 inc, (6 sc, 1 inc) x 5, 3 sc (48)
Rnd 9: (7 s, 1 inc) x 6 (54)
Rnd 10: 4 sc, 1 inc, (8 sc, 1 inc) x 5, 4 sc (60)
Rnd 11: (9 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (66)
Rnd 12: 5 sc, 1 inc, (10 sc, 1 inc) x 5, 5 sc (72)
Rnd 13: (11 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (78)
Rnd 14: 6 sc, 1 inc, (12 sc, 1 inc) x 5, 6 sc (84)
Do not finish the work.
Mushroom Stem
With grey.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: inc x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 6: 2 sc, 1 inc, (4 sc, 1 inc) x 5, 2 sc (36)
Rnd 7: (5 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (42)
Rnd 8-15: 1 sc in each st (42)
Rnd 16: (5 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (36)
Rnd 17: (4 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (30)
Rnd 18-25: 1 sc in each st (30)
Rnd 26: 1 sc BLO in each st (30)
Rnd 27-32: 1 sc in each st (30)
Rnd 33: 2 sc, 1 inc, (4 sc, 1 inc) x 5, 2 sc (36)
Rnd 34: (5 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (42)
Rnd 35: 3 sc, 1 inc, (6 sc, 1 inc) x 5, 3 sc (48)
Rnd 36: (7 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (54)
Rnd 37: 4 sc, 1 inc, (8 sc, 1 inc) x 5, 4 sc (60)
Rnd 38: (9 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (66)
Rnd 39: 5 sc, 1 inc, (10 sc, 1 inc) x 5, 5 sc (72)
Rnd 40: (11 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (78)
Rnd 41: 6 sc, 1 inc, (12 sc, 1 inc) x 5, 6 sc (84)
Fasten off.
Small Dots
With light green.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: inc x 6 (12)
Fasten off.
Big Dots
With light green.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: inc x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18)
Fasten off.
Sew the dots to the cap.
Connect parts of the mushroom, take your unfinished cap part and single crochet trough both pars. Stuff as you crochet.
1 sc in each st (84)
Add one more round of sc. Fasten off.
Ring
Attach the yarn to the 26 round of the stem.
Chain 3, 3 dc into the same stitch.
4 dc in each st around.
Finish with a sl st into the first chain stitch.
Embroider mycelium thread and gills.