I shared my mushroom creations on Instagram and I’m super excited to finally share the crochet pattern that's been brewing in my creative cauldron. You know that feeling when an idea takes root and mushrooms into something utterly charming? Well, that's precisely what happened when I embarked on designing the Fly Agaric Mushroom Appliqué for a recent Hobbii Yarn campaign.

But first, some fun fungus facts because I just find these organisms so fascinating!🍄

The Fly Agaric, also known as Amanita muscaria, has more aliases than an undercover secret agent. It's been called everything from the classic toadstool to the fly-killing mushroom, and even the red cap. And speaking of red caps, you might recognize this toadstool from its notable appearances in popular video games, fairy tale books and adorning the homes of forest-dwelling critters.

Now, let's get down to the heart of the matter – the creation of this appliqué masterpiece. To bring the Fly Agaric to life, I used Hobbii Friends Mercerized Cotton. This yarn is as soft as a gnome's whisper and easy to work with, giving the appliqué a graceful drape and a flexible feel.

The design process was like conjuring magic, as I envisioned this tiny marvel becoming part of something even bigger. You see, this Fly Agaric Mushroom Appliqué is just one element of a grander project that I'm eager to share with you in an upcoming blog post. A project that wraps around you like a cozy forest embrace – the Shroom Shrug. Stay tuned for that but first, the mushroom applique crochet pattern!

Fly Agaric or Toadstool Mushroom Applique Crochet Pattern

Materials

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

• 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.

Special Stitches

Bobble Stitch: Yarn over, insert hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops. Repeat this 4 more times, each time inserting the hook into the same stitch and pulling up a loop. You should have 6 loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through all 6 loops. Secure with a chain.

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, [hdc in first st, 2 hdc in next st] repeat to end, turn (12 sts)

Row 4: Bobble Row. ch 1, 2 hdc in first st, hdc in next st, [(switch to white) bobble in next st, (switch to red), ch, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st] repeat to last 3 sts, 2hdc in next st, hdc in last 2 sts, turn (16 sts)

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

Row 6: Bobble Row. ch 1, 2 hdc in first st, hdc in next 4 sts, [2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st, (switch to white) bobble in next st, (switch to red), ch, hdc in next 2 sts] repeat twice, 2 hdc in next, hdc in next 4 sts, turn (24 sts)

Cut white yarn only and weave in ends.

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

Row 8: ch 1, sc in each st to the end, ch 1, evenly work a sc into the row edges, sl st to first st.

Cut yarn and weave in ends.

Mushroom Stem

Row 1: ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each chain across, turn (9 stitches)

Rows 2-5: ch 1, sc in each stitch across, turn (9 sts)

Row 6: ch 1, sc in the first st and in the next 5 sts, hdc in the next 2 sts, 3 dc 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 dc, working on the bottom of the foundation ch, hdc in the next 2 sts, sc in the remaining sps across

Cut yarn leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly

Sew the stem to the bottom of the mushroom cap. Block if needed and your mushroom applique is done!

So, there you have it, a glimpse into the magical journey of crafting the Fly Agaric Mushroom Appliqué. Stay tuned for the grand reveal of the Shroom Shrug, where this charming fungi finds its place in a larger masterpiece.

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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This pattern is for personal use only. The pattern and its photos may not be reproduced, distributed or resold, translated, published, altered, shared or posted in any way over the internet or offline.

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