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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.
Round 1: 6 sc into a mr (6) Round 2: {1sc, inc} x 3 (9) Round 3: {2sc, inc} x 3 (12)
Round 4: {3sc, inc} x 3 (15)
Round 5: 15 sc (15)
Round 6: 3sc, 2 inc, 5sc, 2 inc, 3sc (19)
Round 7: 19 sc (19)
Round 8: 3sc, 2 inc, 8sc, 2 inc, 4sc (23)
Round 9: 5sc, inc, 10sc, inc, 6sc (25)
Round 10: 25 sc (25)
Round 11: 4sc, 2 inc, 11sc, 2 inc, 6sc (29)
Round 12: 5sc, 2 inc, 12sc, 2 inc, 8sc (33)
Stuff with Fiber-Fil
Do not fasten off!
Assembly
To attach the crochet mushroom cap to the stalk, crochet through both the cap loops and only the front loop of the stalk. Use the working yarn from the cap to single crochet around both the cap and the stalk simultaneously. Crochet 23 single crochets, then continue working the last 10 single crochets to close. Fasten off and weave in any remaining ends.
Details
Using White, embroider the stitches all around the cap. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Crochet with white yarn, making slip stitches and single crochet around the stalk. Finish off by securing the end and neatly weaving in the loose ends.
Share Your Creation!
I’d love to see your version of the Whispering Mushroom!
If you make this project, share it on social media using #MyWhisperingMushroom, #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
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