Create your own adorable crochet mushroom keychain with this free pattern, featuring easy steps for beginners, customizable details, and fidget-friendly design!
If you’re looking for something super cute and fun to crochet, a Free Crochet Mushroom Keychain Pattern is a fantastic choice. This tiny mushroom is designed to be playful and eye-catching, with a bright red cap, white spots, tan gills, and a sweet little embroidered face. The plush and soft texture makes it extra charming, and the whole piece has a nice rounded shape that looks just like a storybook mushroom. Pops of color and the little white dots help it stand out and give it lots of personality.
Super Easy Free Crochet Mushroom Keychain Pattern
The finished mushroom is the perfect size for a keychain, so you can hang it from your keys, backpack, purse, or even gift it to a friend. It’s also satisfying to fidget with—the cap “pops” up and down, making it a fun stress-reliever or little desk toy. Its small size makes it a quick project, great for beginners or anyone who wants a fast and rewarding crochet make.
One of the most charming things about this pattern is the chance to customize it. You can choose your favorite shades for the cap and stem, make the spots bigger or smaller, or even add blush to the cheeks for a kawaii look. Safety eyes, beads, or embroidered eyes all work, so you can keep it kid-safe if needed.
This keychain makes a wonderful gift for friends, children, or anyone who loves cute accessories. It’s ideal for crocheters of all levels and brings a bit of handmade happiness wherever it goes. Whether you use it as a keychain, a bag charm, or just a cheerful little decoration, this crochet mushroom is sure to make you and those around you smile.
Adorable Mushroom Amigurumi Keychain Pattern
Before You Start
- Choose soft, sturdy, smooth yarns in red, white, tan/cream, and black for optimal shape and color contrast.
- Prepare to work in tight single crochet to avoid gaps and stuffing showing through.
- Gather all tools and materials before starting for a smoother process.
- Familiarize yourself with working in continuous rounds (spiral), using stitch markers, and making amigurumi increases/decreases.
Pattern Notes
- Pattern written in US crochet terms.
- All pieces are worked in continuous spirals (do not join at the end of the round unless instructed).
- Use a stitch marker to mark the last stitch of each round.
- Work increases and invisible decreases as described for a seamless finish.
- Embellishments (face, spots) and keychain attachment are optional, but add charm and function.
How I Made the Crochet Pattern
- Began with a magic circle, followed with increases to form the mushroom cap.
- Added surface embroidery for spots and classic gills using back loops only (BLO).
- Continued the stem from remaining loops, with strategic increases and invisible decreases for proper shaping.
- Assembled and stuffed, then finished with embroidered facial details.
- Attached a keychain jump ring through the mushroom cap.
Skill Level
Beginner (with some amigurumi familiarity)
Finished Size
- Approx. 1.5–2 inches tall (excluding keychain hardware).
Materials
- Worsted weight/4-ply yarn:
- Red (cap)
- White (spots)
- Tan/Cream (gills, stem)
- Black (face)
- Crochet hook: 3mm (smaller than recommended for tight fabric)
- Stuffing (fiberfill)
- Stitch marker (or paperclip, scrap yarn)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Safety eyes or black beads (optional)
- Blank earring/jump ring and keychain clasp (optional)
- Pink chalk or blush (optional for cheeks)
Measurements / Sizing
- Cap diameter: ~1.25–1.5" (3–4cm)
- Stem height: ~0.5–0.75" (1–2cm)
Gauge & Stitch Pattern
- Gauge is not critical. Adjust hook size for tight, gapless stitches.
- Uses single crochet (sc) in spiral rounds.
- Increases: 2 sc in same st
- Decreases: inv dec (see below)
- Gills: 2 double crochets together in BLO for a “ruffled” look
Stitch Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- inc = increase (2 sc in 1 st)
- inv dec = invisible decrease
- BLO = back loop only
Special Stitches
- Magic ring/circle: Formed by wrapping yarn around your finger and working into adjustable loop.
- Invisible decrease (inv dec) in BLO: Insert hook in the front loop only of next two sts, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops.
- French knot: For spots and embroidery—wrap yarn around needle, insert back into fabric at or near entry, pull through gently.
- 2 dc together in BLO: Yarn over, insert in BLO of st, yarn over, pull up loop, yarn over, pull through two; repeat in next st, then yarn over and pull through all three loops on hook.
The Pattern
Mushroom Cap
With red yarn and 3mm hook:
- Round 1:
Make a magic ring. Ch 1 (does not count as st), work 6 sc into ring. (6 sts) - Round 2:
Inc in each st around (2 sc in each st) – 12 sts. - Round 3:
[Sc in next 3, inc], repeat 3 times (or: sc in next 3 sts, inc, 3 times) – 15 sts. - Round 4:
[Sc in next 4, inc], repeat 3 times – 18 sts. - Round 5:
[Sc in next 2, inc], repeat 6 times – 24 sts. - Rounds 6–7:
Sc in each st around – keep at 24 sts for both rounds. - Finish off:
Cut yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing/weaving in.
Explanation:
You have made a small dome for the mushroom cap, ending with two rounds of even single crochet for structure.
Spots (Optional)
- Use white yarn and a yarn needle.
- Mark spot positions with pins.
- For each spot, use the French knot technique:
- Bring needle up at desired point, wrap yarn 2–3 times around the needle, insert near entry, pull through.
- Repeat for desired number of spots (vary size by wrapping more times).
- Tie yarn ends at the back to secure. Weave in.
The French knot makes cute little spots and adds instant charm to your mushroom cap! Simply secure the ends inside the cap.
Gills
With tan yarn:
- Working into BLO of last round of the cap (24 sts):
- Round 1:
Work 2 dc together in BLO around (12 times, using two sts each) – 12 sts.- (Yarn over, insert in BLO of next st, yarn over, pull up loop, yarn over, pull through two, repeat in next st; yarn over, pull through all three loops on hook.)*
- Round 2:
Again in BLO, work inv dec in every st all the way around – 6 sts. - Finish off:
Cut yarn, leave a tail for sewing.
Draw tail through all 6 sts to close gill opening. Bring yarn out a side and leave for assembly.
These two rounds, made only in the back loops, create ruffly gills under your mushroom cap.
Stem
With tan yarn:
- Attach yarn to front loops left from gill round (12 sts).
- Round 1:
Work sc in each of 12 front loops around. (12 sts) - Round 2:
Sc in each st around. (12 sts) - Round 3:
[Sc in next 3, inc], repeat 3 times – 15 sts - Round 4:
Sc in each st around (15 sts) - Round 5:
[Sc in next 4, inc], repeat 3 times – 18 sts - Round 6:
Sc in each st around (18 sts) - Round 7:
[Sc, inv dec (BLO)] repeat 6 times – 12 sts
(Place safety eyes between rounds 4-5, 2 sts apart; embroider or glue if not for children.) - Stuff the stem lightly.
- Round 8:
Inv dec in each st around (6 sts). - Finish:
Cut yarn, leaving a tail.
Draw yarn through front loops to close hole.
Bring tail out bottom and up through the center for closure.
You’ve made the perfect “popable” stem for your mushroom! The shape will hold best with gentle, even stuffing.
Assembly & Finishing
- Close both stem and cap holes by drawing yarn ends through and securing tightly.
- Bring all tails to the base of the mushroom; tie securely and hide ends with needle or hook.
- Embroider smile: With one ply of black yarn, bring from back to between eyes (between rounds 4–5), stitch a short horizontal line, then tack center down to form smile.
- Add optional blush with pink chalk.
- Attach jump ring to cap, add keychain, and close ring with pliers.
Solution of Problem
If your cap or stem holes don’t close neatly, use a yarn needle to draw tail through each front loop, then pull gently for a tight seal. Stuff lightly, as firm stuffing may distort the shape or expose gaps in fabric.
What You Can Make With These Stitches
- Poppable mushroom fidget toys
- Personalized keychains or bag charms
- Mini amigurumi plushies (animals/food)
- Ornaments and brooches
- Educational counting or color toys
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