Learn how to crochet a leggy mushroom keychain with a step-by-step no-sew amigurumi tutorial from Kukkacrochet By Putri. It features cute facial expressions, two variations for the head and just needs sewing the white spots on the mushroom cap.
The adorable leggy design makes it perfect not only as a keychain but also as a small decoration or a gift for little ones. With the attachment of a small chain strap, it will match perfectly.
This post aims to provide you with every detail necessary to tackle the project if you are a beginner.
Skill Level: This fun project uses basic stitches and easy-to-follow instructions to create a mushroom-shaped keychain.
Video Span: 19 Minutes
Personalizations: Try using different colours for the mushroom cap. For a fluffy mushroom, you could use a softer, thicker yarn. Add small details like tiny bows, beads, or sequins to the cap or legs to give your mushroom a unique look.
Crochet Leggy Mushroom Tutorial
This crochet leggy mushroom tutorial the mushroom’s cap, body, and limbs separately before adding white spots and embroidering facial details. The project mainly uses single crochets, invisible decreases, and mini bobble stitches. It is accessible, requiring minimal sewing and basic crochet tools.
- Cap Construction: Start with a magic ring or slip knot and chain two, followed by single crochets in each round, with regular increases to form the mushroom's cap.
- Body Formation: After the cap is completed, the body is crocheted directly onto the base, changing yarn colour after round nine to create the stem of the mushroom.
- Attaching the Strap: The strap for the keychain is made by chaining 60 stitches and securing it to the top of the mushroom before continuing the body.
- Adding Safety Eyes: Place the eyes between rounds 18 and 19, spaced four stitches apart, to give the mushroom a cute look.
- Limbs and Arms: Mini bobble stitches are used to create the mushroom’s arms and legs, adding a whimsical, "leggy" charm to the design.
- White Spots and Smile: Small white spots are crocheted using a magic ring and sewn onto the cap. Additional detailing, including a smile, is embroidered on the face for a playful finish.
Supplies Needed
Following are the supplies needed to crochet Leggy Mushroom Keychain:
- 5-ply yarn (various colours)
- 3mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Pair of safety eyes (6mm or 8mm)
- Stuffing (fiberfill)
Techniques Needed
Following are the supplies needed to crochet the Leggy Mushroom Keychain:
- Slip Knot: Create a loop with the yarn, insert the hook, and pull the yarn through to secure the knot.
- Chain Stitch (CH): Yarn over and pull through the loop on the hook to form the foundation chain.
- Single Crochet (SC): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over again, and pull through both loops.
- Increase (INC): Work two single crochets into the same stitch to expand the piece.
- Invisible Decrease: Insert the hook into the front loops of the next two stitches, yarn over, and pull through all loops on the hook.
- Mini Bobble Stitch: Yarn over, insert hook, pull up a loop, repeat three times, then yarn over and pull through all loops.
- Slip Stitch (SL ST): Insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, and pull through both loops on the hook.
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