Crochet 5 Fruity Mushroom Keychains (Strawberry, Orange & More)
Colorful, quick, and a 5-in-1 mushroom project is here for fruit lovers! So, learn how to crochet this set of five mini fruity mushrooms designed by Po Handmade for absolute beginners. The set includes an orange mushroom, a strawberry, a coconut, an eggplant, and the regular toadstool mushroom, all of which are small and can be used as keychains or bag charms. The stitch-by-stitch tutorial will cleverly teach all these mushrooms in a quick tutorial.
The base pattern for crocheting these tiny fruit toadstools is the same. Then add your favorite fruit details and colors on the cap, from white spots to leaves, seeds, embroidery, and more. The cap can also be pulled upward, making it playable.
So, if you have made up your mind to crochet this fruity mushroom pattern, continue reading this post till the end. There you will find the complete tutorial.
About the Designer: The designer behind these mushrooms is @pohandmadevn – many will recognize her for her popular “baby mushroom” keychain series with various themes, such as animals, fruits, and many more. However, she has designed more similar projects that are simply quick, oh-so cute, and last-minute projects, particularly amigurumi keychains and charms. Like this mushroom amigurumi, she has designed adorable projects like a flower coaster, frog, capybara, and many more. So, check her large library, too!
Note: In respect of the creator’s pattern rights, there will be no provision of the written pattern. You can watch the tutorial with on-screen written instructions at the end of this post.
Crochet Mushroom 5 in 1 Tutorial
Skill Level: Beginner – Intermediate. The magic ring is used to begin the project for both the mushroom cap and body. The slip stitch is used to join rounds and create the stems and leaves. The main stitch used is the single crochet, with increase and decrease stitches used to shape the mushroom. Other stitches include the half-double crochet for the leaves and the double crochet for decorative elements. The pattern is worked from the cap to the bottom without sewing. So, overall, the project is easy.
Tutorial Timing: 48 minutes only (perfect for learning the basic mini mushroom pattern and the personalization techniques. You will crochet the tiny elements that will help you work accurately with small pieces, such as leaves, stems, spots, fruit caps, and more. Also, learn how to make a neck for the mushroom, which is fun to play with!)
Personalization Tips: The whole pattern is about customizing the mini mushroom amigurumi, such as a strawberry and an eggplant, demonstrating that you can use different colors and shapes to personalize your keychain. You can also change the facial expressions by using different types of eyes or embroidering a mouth.
Adding blush to the cheeks is a simple way to give the mushroom a cute look. You can also crochet for other fruits like banana, kiwi, cherries, and more. For the interactable mushroom, make sure to crochet the same long cap neck!
Pattern Type: An on-screen written pattern is available if you find written instructions easy to follow along with. The pattern is written in US terms.
Materials Suggested
The tutor has mentioned this list of materials and tools for the mushroom project for beginners. Gather all for similar results:
- Milk cotton 50g (4 ply) in the following colors: Orange (#30), Purple (#08), Red (#20), Green (#48), Pink (#75), Brown (#34) and White (#68).
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Stuffing cotton
- Small pair of scissors
- Darning needle
- 4 mm black beads
Techniques Used
The following are the crochet techniques that the tutor will use for crocheting this mini fruit mushroom keychain:
Slip stitch (sl st): Insert hook, yarn over, pull through both stitch and loop on hook.
Single crochet (sc): Insert hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
Advertisement - Continue ReadingIncrease (inc): Work two stitches into the same stitch.
Decrease (dec): Insert hook into next stitch, pull up a loop, repeat in next stitch, yarn over, pull through all loops.
Half double crochet (hdc): Yarn over, insert hook, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through all three loops.
Double crochet (dc): Yarn over, insert hook, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through last two.
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