Mushroom Buddy Free Crochet Pattern

Welcome to the Mushroom Buddy 🍄 Free Crochet Pattern!

This charming amigurumi mushroom is a whimsical project that’s as fun to make as it is to display. Perfect for decorating shelves, gifting to friends, or adding to your plush collection, the Mushroom Buddy brings woodland magic to your crochet hook.

With four unique ruffle cap designs included, you can customize your mushroom’s look to match your style—whether you love a delicate frill, a bold statement ruffle, or something in between. This pattern is beginner-friendly, quick to work up, and a joy for crocheters of all skill levels.

This pattern is also available as a paid PDF in my store here if you want to have an offline copy or would like to support me.

ABOUT THIS PATTERN

• This pattern is written using US terms.
• You may sell the finished items made from this pattern.
• You can make the pattern on any LIVE session but please do not give the pattern away by mentioning specific instructions.
• DO NOT share this pattern as your own on any social media group, blogs or websites.
• Please tag us when showcasing your finished item on any social media platform.

ABBREVIATIONS

• CH or ch = Chain
• MR or mr = Magic Ring
• ST(S) or st(s) = stitch(es)
• SC or sc = Single Crochet
• DB or db = Double Crochet
• TC or tc = Triple (Treble) Crochet
• SL ST or sl st = Slip Stitch
• BLO or blo = Back Loop Only
• INC or inc = Increase

MATERIALS

• Any yarn in at least two colors for the Mushroom Cap and Base.
• Any hook size you prefer for the yarn selected
• Stitch Marker
• Yarn Needle

MUSHROOM CAP AND STEM

You will make this piece from top to bottom starting with the yarn color you want the mushroom cap to be in.

 

R1: MC 8 [8]

R2: (sc, inc) x4 [12]

R3: (sc, inc) x6 [18]

R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 [24]

R5-7: 24 sc (for a total of 3 rows) [24]

 

Place a st marker into the BLO of the first st before making the next round.

 

R8: Decide which ruffle option you want. You only need to make one of the options below and continue on to R9. All the sts of R8 are worked into the FLO.

 

Make 2 sl sts to taper off the finish, fasten off (use invisible method for best results), cut yarn tail and weave into the piece to hide it.

 

Attach new yarn to the BLO of the st where you placed the st marker in after completing R7 with preferred method.

 

R9: Working in the BLO of the unworked loops in R7, (sc, dec) x8 [16]

R10: FLO 16 sc [16]

R11-12: 16 sc (for a total of 2 rows) [16]

R13: (sc, inc) x8 [24]

R14: 24 sc [24]

 

Start to stuff & continue until the piece is complete. Place the safety eyes between Rows 13 & 14 with at least 2-3 visible sts in between.

 

R15: (sc, dec) x8 [16]

R16: (dec) x8 [8]

 

Fasten off, cut yarn tail and weave into the piece to hide it.

 

MUSHROOM DOTS

You may embroider mushrooms dots spread across the mushroom cap. With a long piece of yarn in white or other accent color, you can wrap around at least 3 time across 1-3 sts depending on how small or big you want your mushroom dots to be.

 

An alternative will be cutting simple circles with felt and gluing them to the mushroom cap. I like to use two circles in the same size and one more slightly bigger and placed off center as pictured.

 

Another idea would be to replace some sc sts in the mushroom cap with bobble sts in white.

 

MUSHROOM BLUSH

You can paint blush onto the mushroom or embroider them. With a piece of pink or accent color yarn, wrap the yarn 2-3 time across 2-3 sts right below the safety or felt eyes. Fasten off and hide the tails.

MUSHROOM BUDDY VIDEO TUTORIAL

Check out the video tutorial below if you want to see exactly how I make my mushroom buddy. 

And there you have it—your very own Mushroom Buddy! 🍄✨ Whether you chose a frilly, wavy, or bold ruffle cap, each version has its own unique charm. I hope you had as much fun making this little woodland friend as I had designing it.

If you’d like the written PDF version of this pattern for easy printing and offline use, you can grab it in my shop here. You’ll also find crochet hooks, amigurumi sticks, stitch markers, and more patterns to keep your creativity flowing.

I’d love to see your Mushroom Buddies! Share your makes on Instagram and tag me @adorablycuteamigos so I can cheer you on and share your creations in my stories.

Until next time—happy crafting, and may your crochet basket always be full of yarn! 🩵