How to Crochet Kawaii Mushroom Keychains for Fall & All Year Round
Mushroom amigurumi is now Chibi and chubby, too. With a stitch-by-stitch tutorial, just learn how to crochet this cutest mushroom amigurumi ever that has a much larger head, a tiny body, plus a very appealing smile and blush. Crochet pattern is broken four parts for making a mushroom pendant: crocheting the mushroom’s umbrella and pole, making the small crochet round dots for the cap, and finally, assembling all the pieces. You can try both the imaginative green and red toadstool mushroom variant. The set can be completed within just an hour.
The tutorial will also teach how to attach a lobster clasp to complete the pendant. So, if you have made up your mind crocheting this quick mushroom, continue reading this post till the end!
About the Designer: The designer behind this smiling girl doll amigurumi is @CrochetByHui – Like An_design Crafts, she has excelled at amigurumi designing. From chibi dolls and mermaids to animal keychains like dolphins and mice with a lot of creative and unique variations, her library is a top, though underrated, amigurumi library. What sets this channel apart is the creator’s commitment to making these projects accessible to absolute beginners. She thoughtfully designs with step-by-step instructions, clear camera angles that focus on hand movements, and helpful subtitles.
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 Kawaii Mushroom Keychain Tutorial
Skill Level: The tutor demonstrates the use of several stitches and methods to create the mushroom pendant. The primary stitches used are short stitches like single crochet, and the techniques include adding stitches to increase size, reducing stitches to decrease size, and pulling out the first stitch to complete a round. The video also shows how to crochet into the inner half of the stitch, BACK OR FRONT LOOP ONLY, to create a specific seam and how to combine the parts by sewing.
Tutorial Timing: Approximately 19 minutes ONLY (the usual mushroom amigurumi are and pouches are not as cute as this mushroom amigurumi. The pattern is worth trying!)
Personalization Tips: As we mentioned, you can choose from light green, which is close to parrot for the umbrella of mushroom amigurumi, or red. You should also try this crochet mushroom using plush super bulky yarn.
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 mushroom amigurumi. For creating the walking mushroom in the video, the suggested materials are:
- 2 strands of milk cotton
- 4 strands of milk cotton
- 1.5 mm and 2.0 mm crochet hooks
- 3 mm eye lobsters
- Filler for the mushroom umbrella and pole
Techniques Used
To understand the on-screen instructions and the pattern for the cute mushroom amigurumi, follow the following crochet pattern stitch guides:
- Locking stitch: Used to begin a new round of crochet.
- Short stitches: A basic stitch used to create the main body of the mushroom.
- Adding stitches: Increasing the number of stitches in a round to expand the size.
- Reducing stitches: Decreasing the number of stitches in a round.
- Picking the inner half: Crocheting into the inner loop of the stitch from the previous row.
Complete Video Guide