Welcome to the vibrant and whimsical world of amigurumi! 🍄✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for a Rainbow Mushroom—a colorful and enchanting creation perfect for fantasy-themed collections, nature-inspired décor, or anyone who loves crafting cheerful and unique plush designs! 🌈 Whether you enjoy stitching up magical fungi, creating expressive and textured pieces, or simply want to add a dazzling rainbow mushroom to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with layered hues, soft curves, and a touch of fairy-tale charm! 💖
This design embraces bright colors, playful shaping, and intricate details to bring a joyful and imaginative touch to your crochet projects! 🧶🌿 I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Rainbow Mushroom turns out just right—ready to brighten up your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out radiant reds, sunny yellows, deep blues, and let’s stitch up a mesmerizing rainbow mushroom! ✨
🍄 Amigurumi Rainbow Mushroom Crochet Pattern
Brighten your day with this adorable rainbow mushroom! With a colorful cap, cheerful embroidered flowers, and an irresistibly round base, this whimsical creation is perfect as a desk buddy, nursery decor, or a magical gift. 🌈✨
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Includes basic shaping, color changes, and simple embellishments.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 6–8 inches (15–20 cm) tall using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
Yarn (Worsted or DK weight):
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Color A: White or Cream (Stem)
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Color B: Rainbow shades (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet – Cap)
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Color C: Green (Base/grass)
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Color D: Multicolor (Flower petals & centers)
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Crochet hook: 3.0–3.5 mm
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Tapestry needle
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Polyfill stuffing
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6–8 mm safety eyes or black yarn for embroidery
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Stitch marker
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Optional: Fabric glue for securing flowers
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
st – Stitch
🍄 Mushroom Stem (With Color A)
Work in continuous spiral rounds.
Round 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Rounds 6–20: sc around (30)
Round 21: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Round 22: sc around (24)
Round 23: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Round 24: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff firmly.
Round 25: dec x6 (6), FO and weave in to close.
🌈 Mushroom Cap (Color B – Rainbow stripes)
Change color every 2–3 rounds to transition between rainbow shades.
Round 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Round 6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
Round 7: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
Round 8: (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
Round 9: (7 sc, inc) x6 (54)
Round 10–14: sc around (54)
FO and leave a long tail for sewing.
Tip: Use the “yarn under” method for neater color transitions between rounds.
🧷 Assembly
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Insert safety eyes on the stem between Rounds 10–11, 6–8 stitches apart.
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Sew the cap onto the stem, aligning evenly across the top edge.
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Stuff gently as you sew to keep shape.
🌿 Grass Base (Color C)
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Round 6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
Round 7: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
Edge (Grass Detail):
Ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc 3, sl st in next st of base. Repeat all around to create spiked blades of grass.
FO and sew to bottom edge of the stem.
🌸 Flowers (Make 6–8)
Petals (Color D – any):
Make 5 petals per flower
Ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch, sc in next, hdc in last, sl st to base. Repeat 4x more.
Center (Color D – yellow or white):
MR, 6 sc, FO.
Sew center over petal base and attach flower to base.
You may sew or glue flowers around the base or over the grass ring.
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Embroider or add small blush dots under the eyes with pink yarn.
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Adjust flower placement for symmetry.
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Add wire or pipe cleaner inside the cap for a firm shape if desired.
💡 Customization Ideas
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Make a blue cap for a “magic mushroom” variant
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Add a smile or sleepy eyes for expression
This cheerful amigurumi rainbow mushroom brings a burst of color and magic to any room—it’s like a hug from a fairytale! 🍄🌈
