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Looking for a spooky-cute crochet pattern to make for Halloween? Here's a completely no-sew poisonous mushroom doll that you can make it all sorts of creepy colors! I'm excited to share the free written pattern for this fun project...scroll down to get started!
The Toxic “Fungi” may be a poisonous mushroom doll, but it’s too cute to resist! This no-sew amigurumi doll is designed with plush yarn and makes a fun Halloween project. You can also crochet it using thinner yarns to create a smaller, keychain version. They're great for Fall / Autumn season markets. Have fun creating the Toxic Fungi in a variety of different colors!
About the Project
- Easy / beginner-friendly
- Works up quickly
- No-sew
- Stashbuster project; great for using up leftover yarn scraps
- Can be turned into a keychain
Yarn
The Toxic Fungi is crocheted with Hobbii Halloween Honey Bunny Candy yarn, which is a limited-edition color for the Halloween season. This chenille velvet yarn makes wonderfully soft and plush amigurumi. You are also welcome to try out different yarn weights and fibers to create different looks and sizes. For instance, if you'd like a smaller keychain version, try using worsted medium weight cotton or acrylic yarn (and a smaller hook, such as 2.75mm).
PDF Pattern
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TOXIC FUNGI
Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
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Crochet Pattern Information
Size:
Level of Difficulty:
★★☆☆☆ Familiar Beginner. Requires familiarity with stitches used (below) and attaching yarn.Stitches/Terms Used:
- FO = fasten off
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- inc = increase (insert 2 sc in same st)
- dec = decrease (sc 2 sts together)
- BLO = back loops only
- FLO = front loops only
Materials:
- Super bulky weight 6 chenille velvet yarn in desired colors (I used Hobbii Honey Bunny yarn)
- 5mm crochet hook (I use these)
- 16mm colored plastic safety eyes (I used these)
- Yarn needle
- Stuffing
- Scissors
Crochet Instructions
Ready? Let's start!
ARMS (x2)
Start with C1 yarn.R1: Ch 2. Insert 4 sc in the 2nd ch from hook. (4)
R2-R6: Sc around. (4)
FO with a tail for weaving in later.
LEGS (x2)
R1: Ch 2. Insert 6 sc in the 2nd ch from hook. (6)R2-R4: Sc around. (6)
FO for Leg#1, but do not FO for Leg#2. Continue with the ‘Body’ instructions.
BODY
R1: With yarn still connected to Leg#2, ch 3. Join with a sc to Leg#1. Sc 5 around Leg #1 (total of 6 sc so far). Sc 3 across one side of the chain. Sc 6 around Leg#2. Sc 3 across the other side of the chain. (18)R2: (Sc 2, inc) x 6. (24)
R3: Sc around. (24)
R4: Sc around. (24)
R5: (Sc 6, dec) x 3. (21)
R6: (Sc 5, dec) x 3. (18)
R7: (Sc, dec) x 6. (12)
R8 [attaching the arms]: In this round, you will sc around while joining the two arms with 2 sc each, by inserting your hook into both the arms and the body at the same time. You’ll want to join the arms so that they are to the sides of the doll’s body. Follow the instructions below for placement:
4 sc in the back half of the doll, 2 sc for one arm, 4 sc for the front-center of the doll, and 2 sc for the other arm. (12 sc total)
Stuff the body.
R9: Dec around. (6)
Without FO, continue with the ‘Head’ instructions.
HEAD
R1: Inc around in FLO. (12)R2: (Sc, inc) x 6. (18)
R3: (Sc 2, inc) x 6. (24)
R4: (Sc 3, inc) x 6. (30)
R5-R9: Sc around. (30)
Insert eyes between R6-R7, 5 sts apart. (I used 16mm colored eyes.)
With FO, continue with the ‘Mushroom Cap’ instructions below.
MUSHROOM CAP
Switch to white yarn, and continue working from the last round of the body.R1: Work in FLO. Ch 2, (dc 2, insert 2 dc in next st) x 10. (40)
Switch to mushroom-top-colored yarn.
R2: Work in BLO. (Sc 19, inc) x 2. (42)
R3: Sc around. (42)
R4: Sc around. (42) - Note: For white specks, alternate with white yarn every 3 sts. Video tutorial available at: https://youtu.be/flEkf17qXcc
R5: (Sc 5, dec) x 6. (36)
R6: (Sc 4, dec) x 6. (30) - Note: For white specks, alternate with white yarn every 3 sts.
R7: (Sc 3, dec) x 6. (24)
R8: (Sc 2, dec) x 6. (18) - Note: Stuff the mushroom’s head, but leave the cap unstuffed so that it doesn’t look puffy. Here is a video showing the cap squished down into shape.
R9: (Sc, dec) x 6. (12)
R10: Dec around. (6)
FO with a tail and sew the small hole shut. Congratulations on finishing!
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