Hello again my crochet friends! Remember the world of mushrooms we’ve been delving? You can check out the Boletus applique here and the Fly agaric applique here. Well, the mycelium network of creativity continues to grow, and today, we're unveiling another captivating member of our crochet mushroom family - the Blewit mushroom applique.

The Blewit, also known as the "blue-leg" or "clitocybe nuda," is a whimsical mushroom that has captured my crochet-loving heart. With its distinctive lilac hue and delicate shape, it's a treasure to behold. Did you know that these fungi are prized for their unique flavor and are known to add a touch of enchantment to gourmet dishes? In the world of culinary arts, they're like a dash of fairy dust, transforming ordinary recipes into extraordinary feasts.

Crafted with the same love and passion that went into the Boletus applique, this Blewit mushroom comes to life using the soft and pliable Hobbii Friends Mercerized Cotton yarn. The drape and feel of this yarn transform our crochet into wearable art that's as comfortable as it is beautiful.

But here's the exciting part: the Blewit mushroom applique isn't meant to stand alone. It's a piece of a much grander puzzle - the Shroom Shrug. I’ll be sharing more about this mushroom-themed shrug in a future post. But now, on to the mushroom applique pattern!

Blewit Crochet Mushroom Applique

Materials

• Super Fine (1) Weight yarn such as, Hobbii Friends Mercerized Cotton in Purple and Lilac

• 3.00mm crochet hook

• Tapestry needle

Abbreviations (US Terminology)

ch - chain

st(s) - stitch(es)

sc - single crochet

hdc - half double crochet

dc - double crochet

sl st - slip stitch

Pattern Notes

Starting chain does not count as a stitch.

Mushroom Cap

Row 1: in magic ring make 4sc, turn

Row 2: ch 1, 2 hdc in each st, turn (8 sts)

Row 3: ch 1, 2 hdc in first st, [hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in next st] repeat to end, turn (12 sts)

Row 4: ch 1, 2 hdc in first st, [hdc in the next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st] repeat to end, turn (16 sts)

Row 5: ch 1, 2 hdc in first st, [hdc in the next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st] repeat to end, turn (20 sts)

Row 6: ch 1, 2 hdc in first st, [hdc in the next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st] repeat to end, turn (24 sts)

Row 7: ch 1, 2 hdc in first st, [hdc in the next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st] repeat to end, turn (28 sts)

Row 8: ch 2, 2 dc in first st, hdc in the next 4 sts, sc in next 7 sts, hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next st, sc in the next 8 sts, hdc in the next 4 sts, 2 dc in last st (30 sts).

Cut yarn and weave in ends.

Mushroom Stem

Row 1: ch 11, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each chain across, turn (10 stitches)

Rows 2-7: ch 1, sc in each stitch across, turn (10 sts)

Row 8: do not make a starting chain, sl st in first st and next 3 sts, sc in the next 5 sts, 3 hdc in the last st, without turning, rotate 90 degrees so the row edges are facing, dc into each row edge, in the first row edge work 3 hdc, working on the bottom of the foundation ch, sc in the next 5 sc, sl st in remaining sps across.

Cut yarn leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly

To bring your Blewit mushroom to life, simply sew the stem to the bottom of the mushroom cap. If you like, you can block it to perfection. And voilà, your mushroom applique is complete! Have you ever encountered a Blewit mushroom in the wild? Or perhaps you've already embarked on your own Shroom Shrug adventure? I'd love to hear your crochet tales and forest-inspired escapades.

Grass

with 3.00mm hook

ch 17, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, turn

ch 8, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and next ch, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in last 3 chs, sk 2 sts on first row, sl st in next 2 sts,

ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, sk 1 st on first row, sl st in next st,

ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, sk 1 st on first row, sl st in next st,

ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, sk 1 st on first row, sl st in next st,

ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, sk 1 st on first row, sl st in next 2 sts,

ch 8, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and next ch, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in last 2 sts, sk 2 sts on first row, sl st in last st

Cut yarn and weave in ends.

If you make this crochet mushroom applique I'd love to see your creation, just tag me on Instagram @popsdemilk_crochet and use the hashtag #popsdemilk

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You may sell finished items made from this pattern as long as it is handmade by you, not mass produced, giving the credit to Pops de Milk / Patricia Castillo as the designer. If you have any questions, you can email me at patricia@popsdemilk.com