Mushroom Christmas Tree Ornament
FREE Crochet Pattern!
This free crochet Christmas tree ornament pattern is a fun little project to stitch up for the season. The Toadstool Tidings Ornament brings a cozy woodland feel to your holiday decorating, and it’s just the right size for using up yarn scraps! This mushroom amigurumi is simple enough for beginners, works up fast, and adds something special to your handmade decorations.
I love projects like this one because they’re quick to make and fit perfectly with the cottagecore aesthetic that I adore! 🍄 You can finish a few in an afternoon, mix and match colors, or make a whole set for gifting. However you use them, these sweet toadstools are a fun addition to any Christmas tree.
Happy Hooking!
💜 Lisa
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Why You’ll Love Crocheting the Toadstool Tidings Ornament
Handmade ornaments are such a joy to bring out year after year. This free crochet Christmas tree ornament pattern is perfect for anyone who wants to make an easy crochet pattern for fall and the holidays! This free pattern uses simple stitches and minimal sewing, making it a relaxing afternoon project.
Each toadstool works up quickly, so you can whip up a whole collection in different colors. They look adorable hanging from the tree, tied to gifts as a cute topper, or added to a wreath. Small projects like this make your holiday decor feel more personalized, don’t you think? They also make wonderful handmade gifts — I bet your kid’s teacher would love one as a sweet end-of-year thank you!
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About the Toadstool Tidings Ornament Pattern
The Toadstool Tidings Ornament pattern is designed to be beginner friendly while still looking polished and professional. You’ll use basic stitches to shape the cap and stem, then add a few easy details for that classic toadstool look. The clearly written pattern includes step-by-step photos and straightforward instructions to help you every stitch of the way.
This small crochet mushroom ornament looks great in traditional red and white, but it’s just as fun to make in pastel or metallic yarns for a modern touch. Or choose your own favorite Christmas decor colors! Best of all, this free crochet pattern is a great scrap-buster! You can use bits of leftover yarn from other projects to make each ornament, unique.
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Holiday Handmade Inspiration
Crocheted ornaments are the perfect handmade accent for your home during the holidays. The Toadstool Tidings Ornament fits right in with woodland, farmhouse, and cottagecore Christmas themes!
Some other ideas!
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Group a few together on your Christmas tree for a woodland-inspired look.
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Tie them to wrapped gifts as cute toppers.
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Add them to your holiday table as place settings or accents.
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String several onto a garland to hang across the mantel or along a window.
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Display them in a decorative bowl or basket with pinecones and greenery.
If you love giving handmade gifts, these tiny toadstools make adorable extras for market tables or gift bundles. Their soft texture and nostalgic feel make them a hit with kids and adults alike — and they’re sure to become treasured keepsakes year after year.
Crochet Christmas Tree Ornament Pattern!
One of the best things about this free Crochet Christmas Tree Ornament Pattern is how simple and satisfying it is to make! The design uses easy stitches and plush yarn to give the mushroom a unique look, and it works up so quickly. You will want to make a whole set of these adorable fungi ornaments to hang in your own tree and give it that cottagecore vibe this Christmas!
This is such a quick and easy project, so you’ll have them going on repeat. Honestly, making these cute little mushrooms can be a bit addictive too! Whatever colors you choose to make it in, the Toadstool Tididings Ornament is a modern, adorable, and fun project you’ll love adding to your Christmas tree and giving as gifts to everyone.
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Make your Crochet Christmas Tree Ornament!
Materials:
YARN: Premier Parfait Chunky Super Bulky Weight 6 yarn, (100% Polyester, 100 g/3.5 oz, 131 yds/120 m)
Sample Colors: Mustard, Peacock, Mango, White
TOTAL YARDAGE: 10-20 yds total, 5-10 yds Stem, 5-10 yds Cap
- Accents are perfect for using scrap yarn
HOOK: US H/8 5.0 mm
OTHER SUPPLIES: Yarn needle, Scissors, Stuffing of Choice, OPTIONAL: Sequins, Buttons, or Scrap yarn for spots
Sizing: (Excluding Hanger)
4.5” long x 3.5” – 8” around (stem / cap)
Gauge: 12 rows hdc x 14 hdc = 4” x 4”
Gauge is not very important for this pattern.
Experience Level: Easy
Pattern Key: Written in US English Crochet Terms
st(s) – stitch(es)
sp(s) – space(s)
sl st – slip stitch
ch(s) – chain(s)
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
sc2tog – decrease by sc 2 sts together
tr – treble crochet
yo – yarn over
FO – fasten off
Special Stitches:
Magic Circle Tutorial: VIDEO TUTORIAL: https://youtu.be/biDTzo6IRiQ
STEP 1: Create a loop with yarn, place hook through the loop, yo and pull the yarn through the loop, keeping the loop open in a circle instead of pulling the yarn tight.
STEP 2: Ch 1, insert hook back in circle, yo and pull up a loop through the circle.
STEP 3: Yo again and pull through the 2 loops on the hook, 1 sc completed! Repeat Step 2 to create additional stitches. Hold stitches with one hand, gently pull the yarn end with the other hand to close the circle.
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NOTES:
- Read through the entire pattern first.
- Sl st does not count as a stitch.
- Repeat stitches between [ and ] the number of times indicated.
- Mushrooms are worked in continuous rounds. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the 1st st of each round.
- You can use all one color or make the stem and gills one color and cap another.
- The spots can be made by using included crochet instructions, embroidering french knots or satin stitch. Or you can stitch small buttons or sequins to the cap.
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Free Crochet Christmas Tree Ornament Pattern
TOADSTOOL TIDINGS ORNAMENT:
Pattern Directions:
USING US H-8 5.0 mm Hook
TOADSTOOL STEM:
- Work in continuous rounds
Round 1: Make a Magic Circle with Stem Color. Ch 1, 6 sc in magic circle, do not join (6 sc). Alternatively, you can ch 2 and work into 2nd ch from hook.
Round 2: 2 sc in each st, sl st in same sp as as last st to join, (12 sc).
Round 3: Work in BLO this round only. Ch 1, sc in BLO of each st around, do not join, (12 sc).
Round 4: [Sc2tog, sc,] 4 times, (8 sc).
Rounds 5-12: Sc in each st around, (8 sc, 8 rounds). Sl st in same sp as as last st to join.
Stop here and lightly stuff the stem of the Mushroom.
GILLS:
Round 13: (Ch 3 (counts as 1st tr) and 2 tr in same sp), 3 tr in each st around, join with sl st to top of ch-3 , (24 tr). FO (ONLY if changing color.) Continue with Mushroom Cap.
USING US H-8 5.0 mm Hook
MUSHROOM CAP:
- Attach Cap Color at first st of previous round or continue with working color.
Round 14: Work in BLO this round only. Ch 1, sc in BLO of each st, do NOT join, (24 sc).
Round 15-16: Sc in each st, (24 sc, 2 rounds).
Round 17: [Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts,] 6 times, (18 sc).
Stop here and place a small amount of stuffing at the top of the stem, pushed into the stem but sticking up slightly into the cap area for stuffing. (See photos below).
Round 18: [Sc2tog, sc in next st,] 6 times, (12 sc).
Round 19: Sc2tog 6 times, (6 sc).
FO and leave a long tail. Do NOT stuff Mushroom cap further.
FINISHING MUSHROOM: Weave the yarn end through the last round a couple of times to close up the hole. Do not break yarn. Carefully run the needle between the 2 layers of the Mushroom cap. Place several stitches near the edge, stitching the layers together to secure the cap. I made about 12 stitches, placed between R15-16, and through the top of the treble crochets of R13. FO and weave in end.
ORNAMENT HANGER:
- Cut a length of yarn or ribbon of your choice about 10-15 inches in length. Weave it through the top center of the mushroom cap and tie to secure.
- Alternatively, you can use a finer yarn or cord to chain 25-30. Leave a length at both ends, insert one end into the cap and tie to secure.
USING E/4 3.5 – G/6 4.25 MM HOOK
MUSHROOM SPOTS:
- Choose several buttons or sequins (or both, or any other embellishment you like) and use a needle and thread to sew them around the mushroom cap as you see fit.
- Alternatively, you can use a finer yarn to hand embroider spots. I recommend using a French Knot or Satin Stitch to create the embroidered spots.
A suggested number range is given per size. Make as many or few spots as you’d like using a yarn weight of 3-4 (DK/Light or Worsted/Aran) and E/4 – G/6 (3.5 mm – 4.25 mm) hook.
SMALL SPOTS: (Make 4-5)
Round 1: Make a Magic Circle, ch 1, 6 sc in magic circle, sl st to join, (6 sc). FO and leave a long tail to stitch to cap.
MEDIUM SPOTS: (Make 2-3)
Round 1: Make a Magic Circle, ch 1, 8 hdc in magic circle, sl st to join, (8 hdc). FO and leave a long tail to stitch to cap.
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