How to Crochet a Toadstool Mushroom Applique – FREE Pattern

Hi there!

It is September and that means it is almost Autumn in the northern hemisphere! I am working slowly on my fall bunting pattern, but I wanted to share with you all the toadstool mushroom applique that I have already made. It is poisonous in real life, but is quite cute in crochet hehe

Let’s start!

Materials: Toadstool Mushroom

4.00 mm (G) Crochet Hook
DK Yarn (I used Patons Astra)
Tapestry Needle
A Pair of Scissors

Note: The numbers in the brackets represent the number of stitches in each row

Abbreviations

CH – Chain

SC – Single Crochet (DC in UK terms)

ST – Stitch

SC2TOG – Single Crochet 2 Stitches Together

FO – Finish Off

Pattern: Toadstool Mushroom

With Red. CH 12.

Row 1: SC in 2nd. and till end. Turn. (11)

Row 2: CH 1. SC2TOG. SC in next 7 STs. SC2TOG. Turn. (9)

Row 3: CH 1. SC2TOG. SC in next 5 STs. SC2TOG. Turn. (7)

Row 4: CH 1. SC in each. Turn. (7)

Row 5: CH 1. SC2TOG. SC in next 3 STs. SC2TOG. Turn. (5)

Row 6: CH 1. SC2TOG. SC in next ST. SC2TOG. Turn. (3)

Edge: SC 5 down side. SC 11 in each beginning CH. SC 5 up other side. SC 3 in each of the top STs. (24)

Stem

Attach yarn in middle. (5th in from side.)

Row 1: SC 2 in same ST. Turn. (2)

Row 2 – 4: CH 1. SC in each. Turn. (2)

Row 5: CH 1. SC 2 in each. Turn. (4)

Row 6: CH 1. SC in each. FO. (4)

Edge: Attach yarn in same middle ST as beginning of stem. SC 4 down side. SC 4 across the end of the stem. SC 4 up other side. SLST to beginning ST. FO. (12)

White Spots: Attach white yarn and do 5 french knots randomly on the mushroom. Wrapping yarn 3 times on needle. Weave the yarn in the back between each dot for a neater look.

Here the video tutorial for the Toadstool Mushroom:

Video Tutorial: Toadstool Mushroom

This was such a fun pattern to make and I feel very excited to design the next appliques for the autumn bunting! What other Fall themed appliques shall I make?

Please leave me a comment below with any suggestions or questions!

You can also check out the Summer and Spring Buntings on my blog!

Happy Crocheting!

Jessica

Pattern for personal use only. Feel free to sell the completed toadstool mushroom appliques though! Please link back to my blog or my channel.

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