Mushroom Character Amigurumi For Kids
Finished Size: Approximately 10 inches (25 cm) tall and 7 inches (18 cm) wide
Skill Level: intermediate
Estimated Time: 2-4 hours
Hook Size: 3.5 mm
Yarn: DK yarn
Notions: Yarn needle, stitch marker, polyfill
Gauge: Approximately 16 sc x 20 rounds = 4 inches with 3.5 mm hook
The Best Things About This Pattern
This mushroom character is an amigurumi doll worked in red, white, beige, and cream. You will crochet the mushroom cap, head, body, arms, legs, boots/shoes, eyes, spot, shoe, mouth, cheek, polka dots, hat, and the nose. The pattern walks through each piece with clear round-by-round counts, then shows how to assemble and finish everything so the result matches the reference photos.
Use the pattern card as your material checklist before starting. Safety eyes give a polished look. The instructions include embroidery details. The instructions include attached spots. Keep your tension even, count stitches at the end of shaping rounds, and check the placement notes before sewing pieces together for a clean handmade result.
Reading This Pattern: Key Notes
Yarn, Hooks, and Notions
| Material | Details |
|---|---|
| Yarn | DK yarn in red, white, beige, cream, blue, black, pink |
| Hook | 3.5 mm crochet hook |
| Stuffing | Polyfill or fiberfill |
| Eyes | Safety eyes or embroidery thread |
| Extras | Yarn needle, stitch markers, scissors |
Gauge: Approximately 16 sc x 20 rounds = 4 inches with 3.5 mm hook. Not critical but aim for tight, even stitches, if stuffing shows through, go down one hook size.
Stitches and Abbreviations Used
Note: This pattern uses US crochet terms. All rounds are worked in crochet unless stated otherwise. Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round.
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sc | Single crochet |
| inc | Increase (2 sc in same stitch) |
| dec | Decrease (sc 2 together) |
| sl st | Slip stitch |
| ch | Chain |
How to Crochet This Pattern
mushroom cap, red with white spots yarn
Rnd 1: Ch 23, join with sl st to form ring, sc in each ch around (22)
Rnd 2: sc around (22)
Rnd 3: sc around (22)
Rnd 4: sc around (22)
Rnd 5: sc around (22)
Rnd 6: sc around (22)
Rnd 7: sc around (22)
Fasten off. Do not stuff.
Switch to beige/cream yarn for the head.
head, beige/cream yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 6: sc around (30)
Rnd 7: sc around (30)
Rnd 8: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Rnd 9: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 10: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 11: dec around (6)
Rnd 12: fasten off, close hole (6)
body, beige/cream yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (11 sc, inc) x 2 (26)
Rnd 6: sc around (26)
Rnd 7: sc around (26)
Rnd 8: sc around (26)
Rnd 9: sc around (26)
Rnd 10: sc around (26)
Rnd 11: (11 sc, dec) x 2 (24)
Rnd 12: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 13: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 14: dec around (6)
Rnd 15: fasten off, close hole (6)
arms (make 2), beige/cream yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (2 sc, inc) x 2 (17)
Rnd 4: sc around (17)
Rnd 5: sc around (17)
Rnd 6: sc around (17)
Rnd 7: sc around (17)
Rnd 8: sc around (17)
Rnd 9: sc around (17)
Rnd 10: sc around (17)
Rnd 11: sc around (17)
Rnd 12: (dec) x 1 (1 sc, dec) x 5 (11)
Rnd 13: (dec) x 4 (1 sc, dec) x 1 (6)
Rnd 14: fasten off, close hole (6)
legs (make 2), beige/cream yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: sc around (18)
Rnd 5: sc around (18)
Rnd 6: sc around (18)
Rnd 7: sc around (18)
Rnd 8: sc around (18)
Rnd 9: sc around (18)
Rnd 10: sc around (18)
Rnd 11: sc around (18)
Rnd 12: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 13: dec around (6)
Rnd 14: fasten off, close hole (6)
Switch to blue yarn for the boots/shoes.
boots/shoes (make 2), blue yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: (5 sc, inc) x 1 (7)
Rnd 3: (5 sc, dec) x 1 (6)
Rnd 4: fasten off, close hole (6)
Switch to black yarn for the eyes.
eyes (make 2), black yarn
Use 6 mm safety eyes or embroidered eyes; place them on the upper half of the head, about one eye-width apart.
If using safety eyes, insert the posts before closing the head opening and secure the backs firmly on the inside.
If embroidering, work two small black satin stitches, then add a tiny white stitch highlight if desired.
Switch to cream yarn for the spot.
spot (make 7), cream yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: sc around (24)
Rnd 6: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 7: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 8: dec around (6)
Rnd 9: fasten off, close hole (6)
Switch to blue yarn for the shoe.
shoe (make 2), blue yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: (5 sc, inc) x 1 (7)
Rnd 3: (5 sc, dec) x 1 (6)
Rnd 4: fasten off, close hole (6)
Switch to black yarn for the mouth.
mouth, black yarn
Embroider the mouth with black or dark brown thread after the eyes are placed.
Use a single curved satin stitch or back stitch, centered below the eyes and about 1.5 cm wide.
Switch to pink yarn for the cheek.
cheek (make 2), pink yarn
Add the cheek detail with pale pink embroidery thread after the head is closed.
Work two or three tiny straight stitches on each side, just below and outside the eye line.
Switch to cream yarn for the polka dots.
polka dots (make 8), cream yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: sc around (24)
Rnd 6: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 7: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 8: dec around (6)
Rnd 9: fasten off, close hole (6)
Switch to red yarn for the hat.
hat, red yarn
Rnd 1: Ch 24, join with sl st to form ring, sc in each ch around (23)
Rnd 2: sc around (23)
Rnd 3: sc around (23)
Rnd 4: sc around (23)
Rnd 5: sc around (23)
Rnd 6: sc around (23)
Rnd 7: sc around (23)
Rnd 8: sc around (23)
Rnd 9: sc around (23)
Fasten off. Do not stuff.
Switch to beige yarn for the nose.
nose, beige yarn
Embroider the nose with black thread after the eyes are placed.
Work a small triangular satin stitch centered between the eyes, about 8 mm wide.
Final Stitch Counts
- mushroom cap: 22 stitches at widest point
- head: 30 stitches at widest point
- body: 26 stitches at widest point
- arms (x 2): 17 stitches at widest point
- legs (x 2): 18 stitches at widest point
- boots/shoes (x 2): 7 stitches at widest point
- eyes (x 2): See pattern
- spot (x 7): 24 stitches at widest point
- shoe (x 2): 7 stitches at widest point
- mouth: See pattern
- cheek (x 2): See pattern
- polka dots (x 8): 24 stitches at widest point
- hat: 23 stitches at widest point
- nose: See pattern
Putting the Pieces Together
1. Stuff head, body firmly with polyfill for stability. Shape as you go, pressing and molding to match the reference photo. Add extra stuffing to the base for a sturdy foundation.
2. Sew arms to the body. Pin in place before sewing to check positioning. Use whipstitch for a secure attachment.
3. Sew legs to the body. Pin in place before sewing to check positioning. Use whipstitch for a secure attachment.
4. Attach eyes to the head. Position on the upper half of the head, spaced about one eye-width apart. Secure firmly with embroidery thread or fabric glue. Embroider a small line below each eye for a more expressive look.
5. Sew mouth to the head. Pin in place before sewing to check positioning. Use whipstitch for a secure attachment.
6. Sew cheek to the head. Pin in place before sewing to check positioning. Use whipstitch for a secure attachment.
7. Embroider the nose with black thread centered between the eyes. Work a small triangular satin stitch about 8 mm wide.
8. Sew mushroom cap in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.
9. Sew boots/shoes in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.
10. Sew spot in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.
11. Sew shoe in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.
12. Sew polka dots in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.
13. Sew hat in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.
14. Check all seams are secure. Gently tug each attached piece to test. Trim any loose yarn ends with sharp scissors. Weave in all remaining tails with a needle, passing through at least 3 stitches in each direction to prevent unraveling. Give the finished piece a gentle squeeze to distribute stuffing evenly and shape the final form.
Helpful Tips and Cleaning Advice
These tips will help you crochet a clean, well-finished amigurumi doll:
- Pin before sewing: Use sewing pins to position parts before attaching. Adjust until the shape looks right, then sew.
- Smaller hook = neater result: If stuffing peeks through, drop one hook size. Tight stitches look professional.
- Stuff as you go: Shape and stuff firmly when 12-18 stitches remain, before the opening gets too small.
- decreases: Work through the front loops only for decreases that disappear into the fabric.
- Stitch markers: Mark the first stitch of every round and you will never lose count again.
- Block flat pieces: Lightly steam any flat components before assembly, they will line up much better.
Caring for your mushroom character:
- Hand wash in cool water with mild detergent, no machine washing.
- Air dry flat, away from direct sunlight. Sun fades colors faster than you think.
- If safety eyes are used, ensure they are locked tight, not suitable for children under 3.
- Spot clean small stains with a damp cloth instead of washing the whole piece.
Your Questions, Answered
Safety eyes or embroidered eyes?
Both work. Safety eyes look more polished but aren't safe for babies. Embroidered eyes are softer and baby-safe.
Can I sell finished items from this pattern?
Absolutely. Sell at craft fairs, online, wherever you like, just don't distribute the pattern itself.
What yarn works best?
Cotton gives the crispest stitches and most defined shape. Acrylic is softer and more affordable, both work great.
How long does this take?
Most crocheters finish in 2-4 hours. Your first one will be slower, and that's completely normal.
Can I resize it?
Yes, use a smaller hook and thinner yarn for a mini, or go up in hook size and yarn weight for a larger version. The proportions stay the same.
My stitches are too loose and stuffing shows, help?
Drop down one hook size. Tight, even stitches are the single most important thing for clean amigurumi.
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