How to Crochet Jellycat Toadstool (Mushroom Amigurumi)
No need to buy a mushroom plushie! Learn how to crochet this Jellycat-inspired toadstool, with a rounded cap, tiny legs, and a cute face finish. This pattern brought by An design Craft can be crocheted in both versions: red cap toadstool and brown cap toadstool, with a little change in the pattern.
This will be a cute gift for a little one around you thanks to the oh-so-cuteness. So, if you are interested in crocheting this set of Jelly cat Toadstool, continue reading till the end of this post!
The designer of this mushroom project is @AnDesignCraft – she has crocheted alot of beautiful and cute plushies including the bag charms and much more. All of them are just the cutest. 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 Jellycat Toadstool Tutorial
Skill Level: Intermediate. The basic amigurumi techniques like the magic ring, slip stitch, single, increase, decrease, and basic sewing. The instructions are written in US terms. You will also need color-changes and no-sew techniques.
Tutorial Timing: Approximately 25 minutes. (perfect for learning how to design an amigurumi and mimic the popular brands, which will certainly improve your skills.)
Personalization Tips: You will crochet two smiles, each with a different width. For the red mushroom, you’ll need the ribbed stitch, but for the brown, the combination of chains and slip stitch to get a random texture. Also, try crocheting one using the bulky yarn.
Pattern Type: The on-screen written pattern is available if you find written instructions easy to follow along with.
Supplies Needed
Gather the following crochet supplies for crocheting this amigurumi toadstool mushroom amigurumi:
- 4-ply cotton yarn in red, white, or brown shades and white
- 3mm crochet hook
- A pair of scissors
- A needle
- Stuffing tool & polyester fiber
- 4mm eye beads
Crochet Stitch Descriptions (Detailed Guide)
Learn the following crochet techniques in detail for crocheting this Jellycat Toadstool for beginners:
SC (Single Crochet)
How to Work: Insert the hook into the next stitch, yarn over (wrap the yarn around the hook), and pull up a loop. You will now have two loops on the hook. Yarn over again and pull through both loops. This completes one single crochet.
Use: Single crochet is one of the most common stitches in crochet and creates a tight and sturdy fabric. Perfect for amigurumi, edging, and textured patterns.
INC (Increase)
How to Work: To increase, work two single crochets into the same stitch. For example, if you insert your hook into a stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, and pull through, this completes one single crochet. Then repeat the same process in that exact same stitch to form an increase.
Use: Used to widen or expand your project, commonly seen in circular or amigurumi designs.
DEC (Decrease)
Invisible Decrease (Preferred): Insert your hook into the front loops of the next two stitches (instead of through both loops), yarn over, and pull through these loops, leaving two loops on the hook. Then yarn over again and pull through both loops. This finishes a decrease by combining two stitches into one.
Standard Decrease: Another option is to pull up a loop in the first stitch, pull up a loop in the second stitch, yarn over, and pull through all three loops on the hook.
Use: Decreases are used to reduce the number of stitches in your project, often to shape or taper the design.
SL ST (Slip Stitch)
How to Work: Insert your hook into the next stitch, yarn over, and pull through the stitch and the loop already on your hook in one motion. Slip stitches do not add height and are mostly used for joining or creating flat edges.
Use: Ideal for joining rounds, creating seamless edges, or adding decorative surface elements.
CH (Chain)
How to Work: Yarn over and pull through the loop already on your hook. This creates one chain stitch. Repeat this process the desired number of times to complete a chain length.
Use: Chains form the foundation of most crochet projects. They are also used for creating gaps in patterns, turning rows, or connecting sections of a project.
BLO (Back Loop Only)
How to Work: Instead of inserting your hook through both loops of a stitch, insert it into just the back loop (the side of the stitch furthest from you). Then, proceed to make the stitch as instructed.
Use: Working in BLO creates a distinct ridge or texture and is often used for designs requiring extra definition or flexibility. Common in amigurumi or when crafting ribbed patterns.
