Free Pattern: Cottagecore Vintage Mushroom Amigurumi with Textured Bobble Stitch

Free Pattern: Cottagecore Vintage Mushroom Amigurumi with Textured Bobble Stitch

Introduction

Welcome to this delightful crochet project where you will create a charming cottagecore-inspired mushroom amigurumi! This free pattern features a soft muted vintage color palette and a unique bobble stitch texture, making it a perfect addition to your home decor or a lovely handmade gift. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this project is designed to be easy to follow, ensuring that you can recreate this whimsical piece with confidence.

Materials Needed

• DK weight cotton yarn in the following colors:
  • Dusty rose (for the mushroom cap)
  • Sage green (optional, for decoration)
  • Cream (for the bobble spots)
  • Taupe (for the mushroom stem)
• 3.5mm crochet hook
• Stuffing (for filling the mushroom)
• Yarn needle (for sewing and weaving in ends)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Mushroom Cap

1. Using dusty rose yarn, create a magic ring.
2. Round 1: Work 6 single crochet (sc) into the magic ring. (6 sts)
3. Round 2: Work 2 sc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
4. Round 3: (1 sc, 2 sc in next stitch) around. (18 sts)
5. Round 4: (2 sc, 2 sc in next stitch) around. (24 sts)
6. Round 5: (3 sc, 2 sc in next stitch) around. (30 sts)
7. Round 6: (4 sc, 2 sc in next stitch) around. (36 sts)
8. Round 7: (5 sc, 2 sc in next stitch) around. (42 sts)
9. Round 8: (6 sc, 2 sc in next stitch) around. (48 sts)
10. Round 9: (7 sc, 2 sc in next stitch) around. (54 sts)
11. Rounds 10-12: Work 1 sc in each stitch around. (54 sts)
12. Round 13: (7 sc, sc2tog) around. (48 sts)
13. Round 14: (6 sc, sc2tog) around. (42 sts)
14. Round 15: (5 sc, sc2tog) around. (36 sts)
15. Round 16: (4 sc, sc2tog) around. (30 sts)
16. Round 17: (3 sc, sc2tog) around. (24 sts)
17. Round 18: (2 sc, sc2tog) around. (18 sts)
18. Round 19: (1 sc, sc2tog) around. (12 sts)
19. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the cap firmly.

Mushroom Stem

1. Using taupe yarn, create a magic ring.
2. Round 1: Work 6 sc into the magic ring. (6 sts)
3. Round 2: Work 2 sc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
4. Round 3: (1 sc, 2 sc in next stitch) around. (18 sts)
5. Round 4: (2 sc, 2 sc in next stitch) around. (24 sts)
6. Rounds 5-10: Work 1 sc in each stitch around. (24 sts)
7. Round 11: (2 sc, sc2tog) around. (18 sts)
8. Round 12: (1 sc, sc2tog) around. (12 sts)
9. Round 13: Work 1 sc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
10. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the stem lightly.

Bobble Stitch Spots

1. Using cream yarn, create a magic ring.
2. Round 1: Work 6 sc into the magic ring. (6 sts)
3. Round 2: (Bobble stitch, sc) around. (6 bobbles)
4. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
5. Make 5-7 spots and sew them onto the mushroom cap for added texture.

Assembly

1. Carefully sew the stem to the bottom of the mushroom cap using the long tail left from the cap.
2. Weave in all ends using your yarn needle to ensure a neat finish.
3. Admire your charming cottagecore mushroom amigurumi and enjoy displaying it in your home!