Mushroom Tree Decoration ⋆ Free Crochet Pattern
This free pattern includes three sizes of crochet Mushroom Tree decoration, so depending on what size you like your decorations, you can pick the right mushroom to suit!
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Before you get started
I highly recommend that you read the Essential Information and Additional Instruction sections before you read this pattern.
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Inspiration for the Mushroom
I’ve written about the inspiration for this crochet pattern at the very end of the post, if you would like to read it, click the link!
Essential Information
Difficulty
Intermediate
Skills
UK Terms
- Crochet through the back of the loop
- Crochet in the round
- Double crochet
US Terms
- Crochet through the back of the loop
- Crochet in the round
- Single crochet
Materials
Yarn
James C Brett Twinkle DK/8 Ply; 300m (328 yards) per 100g; 97% Acrylic, 3% Polyester
To make one mushroom in each size:
8g / 24 m / 28 yards in White
14g / 42 m / 46 yards in Claret (Red)
Large Mushroom
4g / 12 m / 13 yards in White
10g / 30 m / 32 yards in Red
Small Mushroom
2g / 6 m / 7 yards in White
2g / 6 m / 7 yards Red
Mini Mushroom
2g / 6 m / 7 yards in White
2g / 6 m / 7 yards in Red
Hook
- 3 mm (US C/2 or D/3)
I recommend Addi Swing, as it’s an ergonomic hook and it suits my style of crocheting – which is like holding a knife or buy a standard crochet hook.
Other Supplies
- Red or White sewing thread
Gauge
11 dc x 11 rows = 5 x 5 cm (2 x 2 in) using a 3 mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook or size needed to obtain stated gauge
Sizing
Large Mushroom
9 cm (3.5 in) high and 6 cm (2.5 in) wide
Medium Mushroom
5 cm (2 in) high and 4 cm (1.5 in) wide
Small Mushroom
3.5 cm (1.4 in) high and 3 cm (1.2 in) wide
Abbreviations (UK terms)
This pattern is written in UK terms.
Dc: Double Crochet
Dc2tog: Double crochet two stitches together
Rnd: Round
Ss: Slip Stitch
St(s): Stitch(es)
Tbl: Through back of the loop
Yo: Yarn over
Abbreviations (US terms)
This pattern is written in US terms.
Sc: Single Crochet
Sc2tog: Single crochet two stitches together
Rnd: Round
Sl st: Slip Stitch
St(s): Stitch(es)
Tbl: Through back of the loop
Yo: Yarn over
Stitch Counts
The stitch count is indicated at the end of every round or row. Stitch counts are shown like this: (12 sts)
Repeats
Sections to be repeated are indicated within squared brackets [ ], with the number of repeats written after.
Additional Instructions
Amigurumi / Crochet in the round
Work in a continuous spiral without slip stitching into the first st in the round.
- Magic Loop: 1 ch in a magic ring does not count as a stitch. The 1 ch in a magic ring is to secure the ring and anchors the work. Always pull the short thread to close the magic ring after working the stitches into the ring. Sew in the end from the magic ring and cut off any excess yarn.
Colour Changes
When changing colour, join the new yarn on the last yarn over of the previous stitch, unless otherwise stated.
Sewing in ends
Always sew in the ends on the wrong sides of your work.
Stitch Increases
Multiple stitches worked in one stitch.
- UK Terms: “2 dc in next st”, which indicates that 2 dc stitches are worked into one stitch.
- US Terms: “2 sc in next st”, which indicates that 2 sc stitches are worked into one stitch.
Stitch Numbering
UK Terms
- I write with the number of stitches before the stitch, for example, 2 dc = 1 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st.
US Terms
- I write with the number of stitches before the stitch, for example, 2 sc = 1 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st.
Use of this pattern
Pattern Content & Images © 2017-2023 Ruth Haydock – All Rights Reserved.
All content in this pattern is the copyright and design right of Ruth Haydock. You are not permitted to sell the written instructions or images in any way, amended or as they are. You may only print this pattern out for personal use. You are allowed to sell completed items that you have made using this pattern but you must credit me as the designer of the pattern (Ruth Haydock) and provide a link to my website, ruthhaydock.com.
Mushroom Patterns (UK Terms)
Large Mushroom
Stem and top
Rnd 1: With White and working into a magic ring, 1 ch, 8 dc. (8 sts)
Gently pull the tail from the magic ring.
Work in a continuous spiral without ss into the first st in the rnd.
Rnd 2: [2 dc in next st] eight times. (16 sts)
Sew in the end from the magic ring and cut off any excess yarn.
Rnd 3: 16 dc.
Rnd 4: [1 dc, 2 dc in next st] eight times. (24 sts)
Rnd 5: 24 dc.
Rnds 6 and 7: Rep rnd 5. (24 sts on each rnd)
Rnd 8: [1 dc, dc2tog] eight times. (16 sts)
Rnd 9: 16 dc.
Stuff the stem.
Rnd 10: [2 dc, dc2tog] four times. (12 sts)
Rnd 11: 12 dc.
Rnd 12: Rep rnd 11. Join Red on last yo of the last dc on rnd 12. (12 sts)
Stuff in a little bit more stuffing into the stem.
Cut White, fasten off and sew in the end.
Rnd 13: With Red, 12 dc.
Rnd 14: [2 dc, 2 dc in next st] four times. (16 sts)
Rnd 15: 16 dc.
Sew in Red join end from rnd 13.
Rnd 16: [1 dc, 2 dc in next st] eight times. (24 sts)
Rnd 17: [2 dc, 2 dc in next st] eight times. (32 sts)
Rnd 18: [3 dc, 2 dc in next st] eight times. (40 sts)
Rnd 19: [4 dc, 2 dc in next st] eight times. (48 sts)
On the next rnd create a ridge for the top of the mushroom by working into the back of the loop only.
Rnd 20: 48 dc tbl.
Continuing crocheting as normal.
Rnd 21: 48 dc.
Rnds 22 to 25: Rep rnd 21 (four times). (48 sts on each rnd)
Rnd 26: [4 dc, dc2tog] eight times. (40 sts)
Rnd 27: 40 dc.
Rnd 28: [3 dc, dc2tog] eight times. (32 sts)
Rnd 29: 32 dc.
Rnd 30: [2 dc, dc2tog] eight times. (24 sts)
Rnd 31: 24 dc.
Rnd 32: [1 dc, dc2tog] eight times. (16 sts)
Stuff the top of the mushroom here.
Rnd 33: [Dc2tog] eight times. (8 sts)
Add in a bit more stuffing before sewing up here if required.
Rnd 34: Cut the yarn leaving a 10 cm (4 in) tail, fasten off, attach a sewing needle to the end of the yarn. Weave the yarn through the final 8 stitches, and then you can pull the top of the mushroom shut like a drawstring and sew in the end to secure it.
Large Mushroom Spots (Make 4)
Rnd 1: With White and working into a magic ring, 1 ch, 8 dc. Ss into the first st in the rnd. (8 sts)
Pull the short thread to close the ring and sew in the end from the magic ring.
Cut the yarn leaving a 10 cm (4 in) tail and sew the spot onto the top of the mushroom.
NOTE: 10 dc or 12 dc into a magic ring for a slightly larger spot if desired.
Once you’ve sewn on all the spots, your mushroom is complete!
Finishing Instructions
Attach a 10 cm (4 in) length of thread in white or red to the top of the mushroom, knot the end and hang on your tree.
Medium Mushroom
Stem and top
Rnd 1: With White and working into a magic ring, 1 ch, 8 dc. (8 sts)
Gently pull the tail from the magic ring to ensure the ring is closed.
Work in a continuous spiral without ss into the first st in the rnd.
Rnd 2: [2 dc in next st] eight times. (16 sts)
Sew in the end from the magic ring and cut off any excess yarn.
Rnd 3: 16 dc.
Rnd 4: Rep rnd 3. (16 sts)
Rnd 5: [Dc2tog] eight times. (8 sts)
Stuff the stem.
Rnd 6: 8 dc.
Rnd 7: Rep rnd 6. Join Red on last yo of the last dc on rnd 7. (8 sts)
Cut White, fasten off and sew in the end.
Rnd 8: With Red, 8 dc.
Rnd 9 : [2 dc in next st] eight times. (16 sts)
Sew in Red join end from rnd 8.
Rnd 10: [1 dc, 2 dc in next st] eight times. (24 sts)
Rnd 11: [2 dc, 2 dc in next st] eight times. (32 sts)
On the next rnd create a ridge for the top of the mushroom by working into the back of the loop only.
Rnd 12: 32 dc tbl. (32 sts)
Continuing crocheting as normal.
Rnd 13: 32 dc.
Rnd 14: [2 dc, dc2tog] eight times. (24 sts)
Rnd 15: 24 dc.
Rnd 16: [1 dc, dc2tog] eight times. (16 sts)
Rnd 17: 16 dc.
Stuff the top of the mushroom here.
Rnd 18: [Dc2tog] eight times. (8 sts)
Add in a bit more stuffing before sewing up here if required.
Rnd 19: Cut the yarn leaving a 10 cm (4 in) tail, fasten off, attach a sewing needle to the end of the yarn. Weave the yarn through the final 8 stitches, and then you can pull the top of the mushroom shut like a drawstring. Sew in the end to secure it.
Medium Mushroom Spots (Make four)
Rnd 1: With White and working into a magic ring, 1 ch, 6 dc. Ss into the first st in the rnd. (6 sts)
Pull the short thread to close the ring and sew in the end from the magic ring.
Cut the yarn leaving a 10 cm (4 in) tail and sew the spot onto the top of the mushroom.
NOTE: 8 dc or 10 dc into a magic ring for a slightly larger spot if desired.
Once you’ve sewn on all the spots, your mushroom is complete!
Finishing Instructions
Attach a 10 cm (4 in) length of thread in white or red to the top of the mushroom, knot the end and hang on your tree.
Small Mushroom
Stem and top
Rnd 1: With White and working into a magic ring, 1 ch, 4 dc. (4 sts)
Gently pull the tail from the magic ring to ensure the ring is closed. Sew in the end and cut off any excess yarn.
Work in a continuous spiral without ss into the first st in the rnd.
Rnd 2: [2 dc in next st] four times. (8 sts)
Sew in the end from the magic ring and cut off any excess yarn.
Rnd 3: 8 dc.
Stuff the stem.
Rnd 4: [Dc2tog, 2 dc] twice. (6 sts)
Rnd 5: 6 dc. Join Red on last yo of the last dc on rnd 5. (6 sts)
Cut White, fasten off and sew in the end.
Rnd 6: With Red, [2 dc in next st, 2 dc] twice. (8 sts)
Rnd 7: [1 dc, 2 dc in next st] four times. (12 sts)
Sew in Red join end from rnd 6.
Rnd 8: [2 dc, 2 dc in next st] four times. (16 sts)
On the next rnd create a ridge for the top of the mushroom by working into the back of the loop only.
Rnd 9: 16 dc tbl. (16 sts)
Continuing crocheting as normal.
Rnd 10: 16 dc.
Rnd 11: [2 dc, dc2tog] four times. (12 sts)
Rnd 12: 12 dc.
Stuff the top of the mushroom here. The hole at the top will be very small so use the end of a hook to poke in the stuffing.
Rnd 13: [1 dc, dc2tog] four times. (8 sts)
Rnd 14: Cut the yarn leaving a 10 cm (4 in) tail, fasten off, attach a sewing needle to the end of the yarn. Weave the yarn through the final 8 stitches, and then you can pull the top of the mushroom shut like a drawstring. Sew in the end to secure it.
Small Mushroom Spots (Make three)
Rnd 1: With White and working into a magic ring, 1 ch, 4 dc. Ss into the first st in the rnd. (4 sts)
Pull the short thread to close the ring and sew in the end from the magic ring.
Cut the yarn leaving a 10 cm (4 in) tail and sew the spot onto the top of the mushroom.
NOTE: 5 dc into a magic ring for a slightly larger spot if desired.
Once you’ve sewn on all the spots, your mushroom is complete!
Finishing Instructions
Attach a 10 cm (4 in) length of sewing thread in white or red to the top of the mushroom, knot the end and hang on your tree.
Mushroom Patterns (US Terms)
Large Mushroom
Stem and top
Rnd 1: With White and working into a magic ring, 1 ch, 8 sc. (8 sts)
Gently pull the tail from the magic ring.
Work in a continuous spiral without sl st into the first st in the rnd.
Rnd 2: [2 sc in next st] eight times. (16 sts)
Sew in the end from the magic ring and cut off any excess yarn.
Rnd 3: 16 sc.
Rnd 4: [1 sc, 2 sc in next st] eight times. (24 sts)
Rnd 5: 24 sc.
Rnds 6 and 7: Rep rnd 5. (24 sts on each rnd)
Rnd 8: [1 sc, sc2tog] eight times. (16 sts)
Rnd 9: 16 sc.
Stuff the stem.
Rnd 10: [2 sc, sc2tog] four times. (12 sts)
Rnd 11: 12 sc.
Rnd 12: Rep rnd 11. Join Red on last yo of the last sc on rnd 12. (12 sts)
Stuff in a little bit more stuffing into the stem.
Cut White, fasten off and sew in the end.
Rnd 13: With Red, 12 sc.
Rnd 14: [2 sc, 2 sc in next st] four times. (16 sts)
Rnd 15: 16 sc.
Sew in Red join end from rnd 13.
Rnd 16: [1 sc, 2 sc in next st] eight times. (24 sts)
Rnd 17: [2 sc, 2 sc in next st] eight times. (32 sts)
Rnd 18: [3 sc, 2 sc in next st] eight times. (40 sts)
Rnd 19: [4 sc, 2 sc in next st] eight times. (48 sts)
On the next rnd create a ridge for the top of the mushroom by working into the back of the loop only.
Rnd 20: 48 sc tbl.
Continuing crocheting as normal.
Rnd 21: 48 sc.
Rnds 22 to 25: Rep rnd 21 (four times). (48 sts on each rnd)
Rnd 26: [4 sc, sc2tog] eight times. (40 sts)
Rnd 27: 40 sc.
Rnd 28: [3 sc, sc2tog] eight times. (32 sts)
Rnd 29: 32 sc.
Rnd 30: [2 sc, sc2tog] eight times. (24 sts)
Rnd 31: 24 sc.
Rnd 32: [1 sc, sc2tog] eight times. (16 sts)
Stuff the top of the mushroom here.
Rnd 33: [Sc2tog] eight times. (8 sts)
Add in a bit more stuffing before sewing up here if required.
Rnd 34: Cut the yarn leaving a 10 cm (4 in) tail, fasten off, attach a sewing needle to the end of the yarn. Weave the yarn through the final 8 stitches, and then you can pull the top of the mushroom shut like a drawstring and sew in the end to secure it.
Large Mushroom Spots (Make 4)
Rnd 1: With White and working into a magic ring, 1 ch, 8 sc. Sl st into the first st in the rnd. (8 sts)
Pull the short thread to close the ring and sew in the end from the magic ring.
Cut the yarn leaving a 10 cm (4 in) tail and sew the spot onto the top of the mushroom.
NOTE: 10 sc or 12 sc into a magic ring for a slightly larger spot if desired.
Once you’ve sewn on all the spots, your mushroom is complete!
Finishing Instructions
Attach a 10 cm (4 in) length of thread in white or red to the top of the mushroom, knot the end and hang on your tree.
Medium Mushroom
Stem and top
Rnd 1: With White and working into a magic ring, 1 ch, 8 sc. (8 sts)
Gently pull the tail from the magic ring to ensure the ring is closed.
Work in a continuous spiral without ss into the first st in the rnd.
Rnd 2: [2 sc in next st] eight times. (16 sts)
Sew in the end from the magic ring and cut off any excess yarn.
Rnd 3: 16 sc.
Rnd 4: Rep rnd 3. (16 sts)
Rnd 5: [Sc2tog] eight times. (8 sts)
Stuff the stem.
Rnd 6: 8 sc.
Rnd 7: Rep rnd 6. Join Red on last yo of the last sc on rnd 7. (8 sts)
Cut White, fasten off and sew in the end.
Rnd 8: With Red, 8 sc.
Rnd 9 : [2 sc in next st] eight times. (16 sts)
Sew in Red join end from rnd 8.
Rnd 10: [1 sc, 2 sc in next st] eight times. (24 sts)
Rnd 11: [2 sc, 2 sc in next st] eight times. (32 sts)
On the next rnd create a ridge for the top of the mushroom by working into the back of the loop only.
Rnd 12: 32 sc tbl. (32 sts)
Continuing crocheting as normal.
Rnd 13: 32 sc.
Rnd 14: [2 sc, sc2tog] eight times. (24 sts)
Rnd 15: 24 sc.
Rnd 16: [1 sc, sc2tog] eight times. (16 sts)
Rnd 17: 16 sc.
Stuff the top of the mushroom here.
Rnd 18: [Sc2tog] eight times. (8 sts)
Add in a bit more stuffing before sewing up here if required.
Rnd 19: Cut the yarn leaving a 10 cm (4 in) tail, fasten off, attach a sewing needle to the end of the yarn. Weave the yarn through the final 8 stitches, and then you can pull the top of the mushroom shut like a drawstring. Sew in the end to secure it.
Medium Mushroom Spots (Make four)
Rnd 1: With White and working into a magic ring, 1 ch, 6 sc. Sl st into the first st in the rnd. (6 sts)
Pull the short thread to close the ring and sew in the end from the magic ring.
Cut the yarn leaving a 10 cm (4 in) tail and sew the spot onto the top of the mushroom.
NOTE: 8 sc or 10 sc into a magic ring for a slightly larger spot if desired.
Once you’ve sewn on all the spots, your mushroom is complete!
Finishing Instructions
Attach a 10 cm (4 in) length of thread in white or red to the top of the mushroom, knot the end and hang on your tree.
Small Mushroom
Stem and top
Rnd 1: With White and working into a magic ring, 1 ch, 4 sc. (4 sts)
Gently pull the tail from the magic ring to ensure the ring is closed. Sew in the end and cut off any excess yarn.
Work in a continuous spiral without ss into the first st in the rnd.
Rnd 2: [2 sc in next st] four times. (8 sts)
Sew in the end from the magic ring and cut off any excess yarn.
Rnd 3: 8 sc.
Stuff the stem.
Rnd 4: [Sc2tog, 2 sc] twice. (6 sts)
Rnd 5: 6 sc. Join Red on last yo of the last sc on rnd 5. (6 sts)
Cut White, fasten off and sew in the end.
Rnd 6: With Red, [2 sc in next st, 2 sc] twice. (8 sts)
Rnd 7: [1 sc, 2 sc in next st] four times. (12 sts)
Sew in Red join end from rnd 6.
Rnd 8: [2 sc, 2 sc in next st] four times. (16 sts)
On the next rnd create a ridge for the top of the mushroom by working into the back of the loop only.
Rnd 9: 16 sc tbl. (16 sts)
Continuing crocheting as normal.
Rnd 10: 16 sc.
Rnd 11: [2 sc, sc2tog] four times. (12 sts)
Rnd 12: 12 sc.
Stuff the top of the mushroom here. The hole at the top will be very small so use the end of a hook to poke in the stuffing.
Rnd 13: [1 sc, sc2tog] four times. (8 sts)
Rnd 14: Cut the yarn leaving a 10 cm (4 in) tail, fasten off, attach a sewing needle to the end of the yarn. Weave the yarn through the final 8 stitches, and then you can pull the top of the mushroom shut like a drawstring. Sew in the end to secure it.
Small Mushroom Spots (Make three)
Rnd 1: With White and working into a magic ring, 1 ch, 4 sc. Sl st into the first st in the rnd. (4 sts)
Pull the short thread to close the ring and sew in the end from the magic ring.
Cut the yarn leaving a 10 cm (4 in) tail and sew the spot onto the top of the mushroom.
NOTE: 5 sc into a magic ring for a slightly larger spot if desired.
Once you’ve sewn on all the spots, your mushroom is complete!
Finishing Instructions
Attach a 10 cm (4 in) length of sewing thread in white or red to the top of the mushroom, knot the end and hang on your tree.
Inspiration for my Mushroom Tree Decorations
I saw a mushroom decoration on my Granny’s Christmas tree one year and I loved how retro it was, hers had gold sparkles on them too! When I moved to Australia, we had no decorations with us, so I crocheted all the decorations I needed for my own tree and that’s when I made these crochet mushrooms for my tree.
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