This crochet mushroom applique is a small, dimensional project with a green cap, a white stem, and stitched white spots. The pieces are slightly hollow and rounded rather than completely flat, giving the finished mushroom a raised look. The beginner-friendly pattern uses basic stitches and can take about 20 minutes to make, depending on your pace. A video tutorial is also available for visual guidance.
About This Crochet Mushroom Applique Pattern
The cap and stem are crocheted separately and joined after finishing. The instructions use US crochet terms and work in rounds, with slip stitches and chains at the end of several rounds. A stitch marker can help you keep track of the start of each round, especially while shaping the cap and stem.
You can use the finished applique as a hairpin or brooch, or add it to a crochet project such as a bag, hat, or garment. It can also be attached to a bookmark. Before adding it to clothing or an accessory, consider how it will be secured and whether the finished item will need washing.
For more small crochet motifs, consider exploring patterns for a carrot, eggplant, chili, or Chinese cabbage applique.
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Materials and Pattern Notes
Gather the following supplies before you begin. Use a yarn weight that works comfortably with the 2.0 mm hook, and keep the green and white yarns nearby for the cap, stem, and spots.
- Green and white yarn
- 2.0 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Darning needle
- Stitch marker
The pattern is written in US crochet terms. The video tutorial can be used alongside the written rounds if you would like to see the process demonstrated. The notation below uses repeats; work the stitches in parentheses the stated number of times.
Stitches and Abbreviations
- ch: chain stitch
- sc: single crochet
- ss: slip stitch
- sc2tog: crochet two single crochets together to decrease
How to Crochet the Mushroom Applique
Make the green cap and white stem as separate pieces. Keep your stitches even, but avoid pulling the yarn so tightly that the hollow, rounded shape becomes difficult to form.
Mushroom Cap in Green
Begin with a magic ring. Work each round as written, joining with a slip stitch and chaining where indicated.
- Round 1: Make 6 sc in the ring, 1 ss, and 1 ch.
- Round 2: Work 2 sc in the next stitch 6 times, then 1 ss and 1 ch.
- Rounds 3–4: Work 12 sc, 1 ss, and 1 ch in each round.
- Round 5: Repeat 2 sc, then 2 sc in the next stitch, 4 times; finish with 1 ss and 1 ch.
- Round 6: Repeat 3 sc, then 2 sc in the next stitch, 4 times; finish with 1 ss and 1 ch.
- Round 7: Repeat 4 sc, then 2 sc in the next stitch, 4 times; finish with 1 ss and 1 ch.
- Rounds 8–9: Work 24 sc, 1 ss, and 1 ch in each round.
- Round 10: Repeat 5 sc, then 2 sc in the next stitch, 4 times.
Mushroom Stem in White
Start the stem with a round of single crochet. A stitch marker is useful here for keeping the round start easy to locate.
- Round 1: Make 6 sc in the round, then 1 ss and 1 ch.
- Round 2: Work 2 sc in the next stitch 6 times, then 1 ss and 1 ch.
- Rounds 3–5: Work 12 sc, 1 ss, and 1 ch in each round.
- Round 6: Repeat 2 sc and sc2tog 3 times, then make 1 ch.
- Rounds 7–10: Work 9 sc in each round.
Add the Spots and Assemble
Use white yarn to sew spots onto the green cap. Space them as desired, and secure the yarn ends neatly with a darning needle. Weave in the yarn ends, then join the cap and stem. The original assembly method uses hot-melt adhesive to attach the pieces; apply it carefully and allow it to cool fully before handling. For items that may be washed or handled often, check that the attachment method is suitable for the intended use.
Finishing and Customizing Your Mushroom
Once assembled, check that the cap sits securely on the stem and that all yarn ends are tucked away. You can follow the green-and-white color scheme or choose other yarn colors to coordinate with your project. If you change colors, keep the same stitch counts and round instructions so the shape remains consistent.
This crochet mushroom applique is a quick way to add a small raised motif to accessories and other crochet projects. Use the written steps together with the video tutorial if you need extra help following the rounds.
