The Enchanted Forest Mushroom Blanket Free Pattern

The Enchanted Forest Mushroom Blanket Free Pattern

Bring the magic of the forest into your home with this enchanting mushroom-themed blanket. Perfect for cozying up on chilly evenings, this nature-inspired design is both whimsical and warm. With easy-to-follow instructions, even beginners can create this delightful piece for their home.

Materials Needed

• Worsted weight yarn in the following colors:
• Forest green
• Mushroom red
• Cream
• Brown
• Size H/8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Step-by-Step Instructions

Creating the Mushroom Motif

1. Round 1: Using mushroom red yarn, make a magic ring. Chain 3 (this counts as your first double crochet), then work 11 double crochets (dc) into the magic ring. Join with a slip stitch (sl st) to the top of the chain 3. You should have a total of 12 dc.
2. Round 2: Chain 3, then double crochet in the same stitch. Now, work 2 dc in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch. You should have a total of 24 dc.
3. Round 3: Chain 1, single crochet (sc) in the same stitch. Now, *chain 2, skip 1 stitch, sc in the next stitch*; repeat this around. Join with a slip stitch. Fasten off the mushroom red yarn.
4. Switch to Cream Yarn for the Stem: Attach cream yarn to any chain-2 space. Chain 1, sc in the same space, sc in the next stitch. Now, *work 2 sc in the next chain-2 space, sc in the next stitch*; repeat this around. Join with a slip stitch. You should have a total of 36 sc.
5. Fasten off the cream yarn and weave in all ends using a tapestry needle.

Creating the Blanket Base

1. Using forest green yarn, chain 120.
2. Row 1: Double crochet in the 4th chain from the hook and in each chain across. Turn your work. You should have 118 dc at the end of this row.
3. Row 2: Chain 3 (this counts as your first dc), then double crochet in each stitch across. Turn your work.
4. Repeat Row 2 until the blanket measures 60 inches in length.

Attaching the Mushroom Motifs

Randomly attach the mushroom motifs across the blanket using brown yarn and a tapestry needle. Secure each motif with small, even stitches to ensure they are firmly in place.

Finishing with a Border

1. Round 1: Attach brown yarn to any corner of the blanket. Chain 1, then single crochet evenly around the entire blanket, working 3 single crochets in each corner to maintain the shape. Join with a slip stitch.
2. Round 2: Chain 1, then work a reverse single crochet (also known as crab stitch) in each single crochet around. Join with a slip stitch and fasten off.

Congratulations! You have now completed your Enchanted Forest Mushroom Blanket. Enjoy the warmth and whimsy it brings to your home!