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This Whispering Mushroom crochet pattern is quick, simple, and full of charm. You can use it as cozy home decor, wear it as a necklace, turn it into a whimsical keychain, clip it onto your bag as a forest-inspired charm — or even hang it on your Christmas tree as a sweet handmade ornament. It’s perfect for using up leftover yarn scraps and makes a lovely little gift for kids, students, or anyone who loves magical, handmade things.
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Inspiration
Ever since childhood, mushrooms have felt like a symbol of quiet magic to me. They appear suddenly in the forest, like little secrets waiting to be discovered under leaves and moss. When I was a child, weekends often meant walks in the woods with my family — baskets in hand, searching for mushrooms and treasures of the forest floor.
Those memories stayed with me, and they always bring me a sense of coziness and wonder.
This crochet mushroom was born from that feeling — a tiny keepsake of the forest you can make with your own hands. It’s a versatile design:
turn it into an ornament to hang on your Christmas tree or around the house, filling your space with woodland charm.
or add a clasp and use it as a bag charm, carrying a sprinkle of forest magic with you wherever you go.
What I love most about this pattern is that every mushroom turns out a little different, just like in nature — no two are ever the same. With a simple shape, it invites you to play with colors and textures, making each creation unique and personal.
This mushroom is more than a small crochet piece — it’s a reminder of the forest, of slow walks, and of the joy found in the tiniest details. I hope, as you crochet it, you’ll feel that same gentle sense of wonder and connection to nature.
Yarn and supplies
For my mushrooms, I tried several combinations to achieve different textures and moods. Here are some of my favorites:
Glitter Lurex Yarn Lucky Ball for the cap + Lotus Yarns Silky Cashmere for the stalk — a magical mix of shimmer and softness.
Glitter Lurex Yarn Lucky Ball + Drops Safran – a beautiful blend of shimmer and structure for the cap, paired with Drops Alpaca for a soft, fuzzy stalk.
Gazzal Baby Cotton — used for both the cap and stalk; a great all-around option, especially for beginners.
You can use any fine (2) weight yarn — feel free to play around! Whether you're going for something sparkly, soft, or classic, the possibilities are endless. For the traditional red mushroom look, I used the colorway RED for the cap and Off-WHITE for the stalk.
To stuff your mushroom, you can use PolyFil, but if you don't have any on hand, scrap yarn is a great eco-friendly alternative. Those little leftover pieces that are too small for a project but too good to throw away? They're perfect for this mini mushroom — and you won't need much!
Glitter Lurex Yarn Lucky Ball for the cap + Lotus Yarns Silky Cashmere for the stalk
Glitter Lurex Yarn Lucky Ball + Drops Safran – for the cap, paired with Drops Alpaca for the stalk
Drops Safran — used for both the cap and stalk
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Video
In this video, I’ll show you how to crochet a tiny mushroom ornament — a simple, relaxing project that brings a touch of forest magic to your space. You can use it as a holiday ornament, a bag charm, or a small keepsake for your home decor.
Difficulty
Easy
Abbreviations
Written in U.S. Crochet terms
mr - magic ring
ch - chain
sc - single crochet
sl st - slip stitch
st(s) - stitch(es)
rnd - round
rep - repeat
inc - increase
dec - decrease
sp sc - single crochet spike stitch
{…} x … – stitches to be repeated x … times
(…) – total stitches at the end of the round
Special Stitches:
Sp Sc - single crochet spike stitch - Work into the corresponding stitch five round below, creating a longer decorative stitch. Finish the stitch as you would a regular single crochet.
This crochet mushroom pattern is primarily worked in continuous rounds. Do not slip stitch to join the round unless specifically instructed to do so.
Use a stitch marker to keep track of your stitches.
Total stitches are indicated between ( )
10sc means sc into the next 10 stitches
Decrease in the front loop only
Share Your Creation!
I’d love to see your version of the Woodland Mini-Mushroom!
If you make this project, share it on social media using #MyWoodlandMushroom, #TLB_ForestWhispers so I can admire your work and feature it in my stories!
Pattern Testers
@wondergirl83 used G-B Wolle Tempo in colorway '20-White' and 'Red Pink', Schewe Merino-Soft in colorway '700 White' and 'Red'.
@crazyearscrochet Used 100%: 4 grams of white, 5 grams of green and 7 grams of purple.
@JStockert used Red Heart Classic 10 Crochet Thread in colorway 'Natural' and Artiste 100% Mercerized Egyptian Cotton #10 Crochet Thread in colorway '118 Snow Pea'.
@Helilytam made a bigger version with Himalaya Velvet. She said: "When I finished the stem I thought that it is a perfect size for a rattle!! So I put a rattleball in whole stuffing the top, so cool".
#MyWhisperingMushroom | #TLB_ForestWhispers
I hope you enjoyed this Woodland Mini-Mushroom crochet pattern!
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