How to Crochet Baby Pumpkin Mushroom for Halloween

Want a quick baby mushroom variation for Halloween? With a stitch-by-stitch tutorial from Po Handmade, learn how to crochet a pumpkin hat mini mushroom amigurumi that is well-suited for Halloween thanks to the funny Jack-o-Lantern face embroidery on the hat. Like any baby mushroom pattern, it requires absolutely zero sewing and will prove to be a promising bag charm and desk buddy as it can sit. From crocheting a tiny pumpkin stem to the pumpkin bucket hat, you will learn everything.

So, if you have made up your mind to crochet this easiest pumpkin mushroom amigurumi, continue reading this post till the end!

About the Designer: The designer behind this baby mushroom keychain variation is again @pohandmadevn – she probably originally introduced the baby mushroom pattern with unique heads and they just became so popular in the community. These include Spiderman mushroom, banana mushroom, and many other quirky themes. Other than that, she also crocheted small bag charms with animals like fish, bear, and bunny. You will love exploring her tutorial library, also for fall-themed designs like the carrot mushroom.

Note: In respect for 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 Pumpkin Mushroom Tutorial Features

Skill Level: Beginner – Intermediate. The main crochet techniques and stitches used in this tutorial are the magic ring, which is used to begin the pumpkin hat, and the single crochet stitch, which is the primary stitch for the hat and body. To create the shape of the mushroom, use increase stitches and decrease stitches to narrow it. For limbs on a mushroom’s body, the popcorn stitch is used.

The video also uses slip stitches to join rounds and specifies working in the front loop only or back loop. Mastering embroidery is also needed.

Tutorial Timing: 26 minutes only (for baby mushroom pattern, it is true that wherever you start, you get everything. So, the tutorial is again the best introduction to the baby mushroom series. You will also learn the no-sew techniques.)

Personalization Tips: There are no specific personalization tips mentioned for the finished mushroom amigurumi. However, the baby mushroom carrot pattern matches this one closely. With just a sprout and avoiding the embroidery, you can crochet that too. Other variations are simple to adapt as well.

Pattern Type: An on-screen written pattern is available if you find written instructions easy to follow along with.

Materials Needed

Gather the following crochet supplies for crocheting this baby mushroom keychain version:

1. Orange, white, and green yarn
2. A 2.5 mm crochet hook
3. Scissors
4. A yarn needle
5. A stitch marker
6. A pair of 4 mm safety eyes
7. Cotton stuffing

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Techniques Used

To understand the on-screen instructions and the pattern, follow the following crochet pattern stitch guides:

1. Magic Ring: Create a ring with the yarn to work the first round of stitches into.
2. Single Crochet: Insert the hook, yarn over, pull through the stitch, yarn over again, and pull through both loops on the hook.
3. Increase: Work two single crochets into the same stitch.
4. Slip Stitch: Insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, and pull the yarn through both the stitch and the loop on the hook.
5. Front Loop Only: Insert the hook into the front loop of the stitch only.
6. Back Loop Only: Insert the hook into the back loop of the stitch only.
7. Popcorn Stitch: Work a series of stitches into the same stitch, then pull the last loop through all the loops on the hook to create a raised bobble.
8. Decrease: Insert the hook into the front loop of the next two stitches, yarn over, pull through both loops, yarn over again, and pull through the remaining loops.

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