How to Crochet Mini Christmas Mushroom Amigurumi with Hat
Unique but the easiest and fastest, here is another no-sew Christmas baby mushroom for last-minute gifting! So, crochet this long hat mini mushroom ornament designed by Po Handmade in two styles for absolute beginners. Thanks to the basic hat pattern, it needs just a few addition to the original baby mushroom pattern. You can either crochet the striped Santa hat or the solid one finished with the same pom-pom. You can customize it in number of different ways thanks to the basic design for everything. Crochet one within 45 minutes.
Like other Christmas mushroom, you can crochet one as a Christmas desk buddy, a Tree ornament, or simply as a bag charm at any time of the year. It will also be irresistible for selling and last-minute gifting.
So, if you have made up your mind to crochet this mushroom, continue reading this post till the end. There you will find the complete tutorial.
About the Designer: The designer behind this Christmas baby mushroom variation is @pohandmadevn – she probably originally started crocheting the baby mushroom with unique heads, and they just became so popular in the community. These are fruit mushrooms, character mushrooms, fall, Halloween, Christmas character mushrooms, and many other quirky themes. Other than that, she also crocheted small bag charms with animals like fish, bears, and bunnies. You will love exploring her tutorial library. In a Christmas theme, she has crocheted a Santa mushroom, an elf mushroom, and much more!
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 Mini Mushroom for Christmas Tutorial
Skill Level: Beginner – Intermediate. The pattern is worked from the elf hat to the baby mushroom body in rounds as a single piece using no-sew techniques. The magic ring is used to begin both the mushroom cap and the body. The chain stitch is used to build height and create a base for some parts.
The primary stitch throughout the project is the single crochet. For starting the body of the mushroom, you will also work the stitches in BLO and use BO bobble stitch for the arms.
To shape the mushroom, use increase stitches (crocheting two single crochet stitches into one) and decrease stitches (reducing the number of stitches in a round). Additionally, the popcorn stitch is used to create legs and arms in the mushroom body.
Tutorial Timing: 34 minutes only (like the previous Christmas mushroom project, perfect for learning starting baby mushroom amigurumi while getting a Christmas ornament, which is one of the most versatile amigurumi patterns you can learn. However, it lacks a more versatile bucket hat pattern.
With this, you can crochet even the reindeer amigurumi, elf mushroom, Halloween mushroom, animal mushroom, and many more things. You can easily adjust the hat pattern for large sizes!)
Personalization Tips: You can also add a simple mouth to your baby mushroom, or also crochet a plush version using bulky yarn. You can also sew little Santa face or crochet a simple belt like in the elf mushroom. Always sew a tiny string for using it as a bag charm or keyring for using as keyring. The hat can also be customized with a striped pattern or using a different color like the green and white.
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 mini Christmas mushroom project for beginners. Gather all for similar results:
- Yarn: Two skeins of “Milk Cotton 50gr” yarn, one in red (#20) and one in white (#68).
- Crochet Hook: A 2.5mm hook.
- Stuffing: A small amount of cotton.
- Eyes: Two small 4mm black beads.
- Tools: A pair of scissors, a needle, and a red stitch marker.
Techniques Used
The following are the crochet techniques that the tutor will use for crocheting this Christmas amigurumi:
- Magic Ring (Vòng tròn ma thuật): Creates an adjustable loop at the beginning of a project.
- Single Crochet (Mũi móc đơn): Inserts the hook into a stitch, yarns over, pulls through the stitch, yarns over again, and pulls through both loops on the hook.
- Slip Stitch (Mũi trượt): Used to connect rows and finish off the work.
- Increase (Mũi tăng): Works two stitches into the same stitch to add more stitches.
- Half Double Crochet (Mũi nửa kép): Yarns over, inserts the hook into the stitch, yarns over, pulls up a loop, and pulls through all three loops on the hook.
- Double Crochet (Mũi kép đơn): Yarns over, inserts the hook into the stitch, yarns over and pulls up a loop, yarns over and pulls through two loops, and then yarns over and pulls through the final two loops on the hook.
- Popcorn Stitch (Mũi hạt bắp): Works a series of stitches into the same stitch, then pulls through a loop to create a raised bobble.
- Invisible Decrease (Mũi giảm): A method to decrease stitches without leaving a noticeable hole.
