Vintage Mushroom Toy Crochet Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

Chunky / Bulky
Designer

Val Pierce
Needle Type

Crochet Hook

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Crochet Val Pierce's fun mushroom toy using basic stitches and yarn scraps.

Kids will love these adorable amigurumi characters, perfect for hours of fun and imaginative play. The design of this project originates from amigurumi, and uses double crochet stitches to create a firm, detailed fabric. What makes this design truly special is the intricate embroidered details and the charming, miniature shapes that bring each character to life.

Sizing

Large mushroom height: 25cm
Small mushroom height: 10cm

What you need

Yarn: (A) King Cole Big Value Chunky 553 red 1 x 100g ball, (B) Sirdar Snuggly Snowdrops, shade 352 Lemon Drops, 1 x 50g ball. Oddments of DK yarns in a mixture of bright shades, plus small amounts in white, black, green, pink, yellow and orange
Hooks: 5mm, 4mm
Small amount of safety stuffing

Meet the designer

Val Pierce is a renowned knitting designer and author known for her charming toy, babywear, and accessory patterns. With a passion for creating accessible designs for all skill levels, her timeless creations have inspired knitters around the world for over two decades. If you enjoyed making Val's mushroom toy, make this cat toy and carry bag knitting project next.

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