Rnd = Round
Ch = Chain
SS = Slip Stitch
DC = Double Crochet (Single Crochet)
Inc = Increase
Dec = Decrease
Mushroom Cap Pattern (Small & Large)
Hook: 6.00mm (J)
With this pattern you can make all the different shaped caps from the photos (except the wavy edged one, he's special), the shape is really defined when you felt the cap. By felting the edges more you end up with a bell shape, felt the whole thing evenly and you get a flat cap etc. Have fun and experiment.
There are two ways to make this pattern, if you want the caps to be pointer, add a chain to the beginning of each round (Do not count this chain in your stitch count, just ignore it). Then end the round by Slip Stitching in to your first Double Crochet (Mark the SS as the last stitch in the round). This extra chain makes you go up in 'steps' instead of a continuous spiral.
Rnd 1: Ch 2, DC6 into 2nd Ch from hook. (6) Or DC6 into a magic ring.
Rnd 2: Inc in each stitch. (12)
Rnd 3: DC in each stitch. (12)
Rnd 4: *Inc, DC*. (18)
Rnd 5: *Inc, DC2*. (24)
Rnd 6: DC in each stitch. (24)
Rnd 7: *Inc, DC3*. (30)
Rnd 8: *Inc, DC4*. (36) Small Cap is finished at the end of round 8!
Rnd 9: DC in each stitch. (36)
Rnd 10: *Inc, DC5*. (42)
Rnd 11: *Inc, DC6*. (48)
Rnd 12: DC in each stitch. (48)
Rnd 13: *Inc, DC7*. (54)
Rnd 14: DC in each stitch. (54)
Rnd 15: *Inc, DC8*. (60)
Rnd 16: DC in each stitch. (60)
Mushroom Cap Pattern (Wavy)
Hook: 6.00mm (J)
This one was an experiment that turned out ok (it needs a little refining, but it's ok). It ends up being very flat and floppy upon completion, but don't worry, once it's felted it will lose all that flop.
Rnd 1: Ch 2, DC6 into 2nd chain from hook. (6)
Rnd 2: Inc in every stitch. (12)
Rnd 3: *Inc, DC*. (18)
Rnd 4: *Inc, DC2*. (24)
Rnd 5: *Inc, DC3*. (30)
Rnd 6: *Inc, DC4*. (36)
Rnd 7: *Inc, DC3*. (45)
Rnds 8 & 9: DC in every stitch. (45)
Rnd 10: *Inc, DC2*. (60)
Rnd 11: *Inc, DC5*. (70)
Rnd 12: *Inc, DC3, Inc*. (98)
Rnd 13: *Inc, DC6*. (112)
Inc, SS and tie off.
Mushroom Stem (Small)
Hook: 6.00mm (J)
There are a couple of ways to work this work the stem patterns as well. If you want your mushroom stem to have a rounded base just follow the pattern as it is. But if you want your mushroom to be able to stand on its own, I suggest you Double Crochet into the Back Loops when you get to Round 4. This gives you a nice flat stem base.
Rnd 1: Ch 2, DC4 into 2nd Ch from hook. (4) Or DC4 into a magic ring.
Rnd 2: *Inc, DC*. (6)
Rnd 3: Inc in every stitch. (12)
Rnds 4-6: DC in every stitch. (12) DC into Back Loops at the start of round 4 if you want a flat base.
Rnd 7: *DC4, Dec*. (10)
Rnds 8-10: DC in every stitch. (10)
Rnd 11: *DC2, Dec, DC*. (8)
Rnds 12 & 13: DC in every stitch. (8)
Mushroom Stem (Large)
Hook: 6.00mm (J)
There are a couple of ways to work this work the stem patterns as well. If you want your mushroom stem to have a rounded base just follow the pattern as it is. But if you want your mushroom to be able to stand on its own, I suggest you Double Crochet into the Back Loops when you get to Round 6. This gives you a nice flat stem base.
Rnd 1: Ch 2, DC8 into 2nd Ch from hook. (8) Or DC8 into a magic ring.
Rnd 2: *Inc, DC*. (12)
Rnd 3: *Inc, DC2*. (16)
Rnd 4: *Inc, DC3*. (20)
Rnd 5: *Inc, DC4*. (24)
Rnds 6-8: DC in every stitch. (24) DC into Back Loops at the start of round 6 if you want a flat base.
Rnd 9: *DC4, Dec*. (20)
Rnds 10-12: DC in every stitch. (20)
Rnd 13: *DC3, Dec*. (16)
Rnds 14-16: DC in every stitch. (16)
Rnd 17: *DC2, Dec*. (12)
Rnds 18-20: DC in every stitch. (12)
Rnd 21: *DC4, Dec*. (10)
Rnds 22 & 23: DC in every stitch. (10)
Felting
To felt fill a bowl (or the kitchen sink) with enough warm water to cover the shrooms, add a little dish soap and leave to sit for 30minutes. Rub or roll your cap or stem with your hands until you achieve your desired shape and the stitches are no longer visable (I found they felted easier if you rubbed/rolled them gently at first). Rise with cold water, stretch into shape and leave to dry.
Building
Partly fill your stems with something heavy like sand (rice would be fine too, just watch out for rodents...). Then top up the stems with some toy stuffing. This makes the base heavier and the top of the stem lighter so it's easier to stand up. Then sew the cap to the stem and you're done!
If you find any errors or suggestions let me know. :)
