Sunshine Mushroom House - Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Step into a tiny world of whimsy with the Sunshine Mushroom House, a delightful amigurumi crochet pattern that looks like it belongs in a fairy garden. Standing about 8 inches (20.5 cm) tall, this charming mushroom cottage features a bright red cap with playful spots, a cozy white stem, and adorable little details like windows and a tiny door. Crocheted with KnitPal Retro-Glam yarn held double for extra structure and shine, this easy-level project is worked mostly in continuous rounds, making it a fun and relaxing make for adventurous beginners and seasoned amigurumi lovers alike. Whether you’re creating woodland décor, a whimsical toy, or a magical gift, the Sunshine Mushroom House is sure to spark imagination.

Download a printable pattern PDF with step-by-step photos

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What You’ll Need

• Yarn: 

  KnitPal Retro-Glam (weight #3 - 57% acrylic/43% polyester, 320 yards per 100 g) A: Approximately 1 ball in Scarlet Red
  B: Approximately 1 ball in White Pearl
  C: Approximately 1 ball in Metallic Orange

• Hook:
  US E-4/3.5mm crochet hook
  Or size needed to obtain gauge

• Notions:
  Stitch marker
  Scissors
  Stuffing for toys
  Tapestry needle
  Sewing pins

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Details

• Skill Level: Easy
  
  
• Gauge: 
  

  A 5-round gauge swatch = 2" (5 cm) in diameter with US E-4 / 3.5 mm hook and yarn held double (2 strands held together at the same time)
  Swatch:
  Round 1: 6sc in a Magic Ring. (6 sts)
  Round 2: Inc around. (12 sts)
  Round 3: (Sc, inc)x 6. (18 sts)
  Round 4: (Sc 2, inc)x 6. (24 sts)
  Round 5: (Sc 3, inc)x 6. (30 sts)

• Sizes: 8" (20.5 cm) tall

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch: chain
• ch-sp: chain space
• dc: double crochet
• dec: decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together; use an invisible decrease when working in the round, see below)
• inc: increase
  
• rnd: round
• sc: single crochet
  
• st(s): stitch(es)
  
• sp: space
• (...)x #: work instructions within parentheses as many times as directed

• (# sts) - indicates the total number (#) of stitches you should have at the end of the round/row

Special Stitches

invisible decrease - insert hook in FRONT LOOP ONLY of next two stitches (which results in two more loops on hook), yarn over, pull through two loops on hook, yarn over, pull through last two loops on hook

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Notes

• This pattern is worked with the yarn held double (2 strands held together at the same time).

• Unless stated otherwise, this pattern is worked in continuous rounds. Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round, moving it up each round.

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Patterns 

Download a printable pattern PDF with step-by-step photos

MUSHROOM CAP 

Use two strands of A (Scarlet Red) held together.
Round 1: 6sc in a Magic Ring. (6 sts)
Round 2: Inc around. (12 sts)
Round 3: (Sc, inc)x 6. (18 sts)
Round 4: (Sc 2, inc)x 6. (24 sts)
Round 5: (Sc 3, inc)x 6. (30 sts)
Round 6: (Sc 4, inc)x 6. (36 sts)
Round 7: (Sc 5, inc)x 6. (42 sts)
Round 8: (Sc 6, inc)x 6. (48 sts)
Round 9: (Sc 15, inc)x 3. (51 sts)
Round 10: (Sc 8, inc, sc 8)x 3. (54 sts)
Round 11: (Sc 17, inc)x 3. (57 sts)
Round 12: (Sc 9, inc, sc 9)x 3. (60 sts)
Rounds 13-18 (6 rounds): Sc 60.

Cut yarn and fasten off.

STEM 

Use two strands of B (Pearl White) held together.
Round 1: 6sc in a Magic Ring. (6 sts)
Round 2: Inc around. (12 sts)
Round 3: (Sc, inc)x 6. (18 sts)
Round 4: (Sc 2, inc)x 6. (24 sts)
Round 5: (Sc 3, inc)x 6. (30 sts)
Round 6: (Sc 4, inc)x 6. (36 sts)
Round 7: (Sc 5, inc)x 6. (42 sts)
Rounds 8-14 (7 rounds): Sc 42.
Round 15: (Sc 19, dec)x 2. (40 sts)
Round 16: Sc 40.
Round 17: (Sc 9, dec, sc 9)x 2. (38 sts)
Round 18: Sc 38.
Round 19: (Sc 17, dec)x 2. (36 sts)
Round 20: Sc 36.
Round 21: (Sc 8, dec, sc 8)x 2. (34 sts) 
Round 22: Sc 34.
Round 23: (Sc 15, dec)x 2. (32 sts)
Round 24: Sc 32.
Round 25: (Sc 7, dec, sc 7)x 2. (30 sts)
Round 26: Sc 30.
Round 27: (Sc 4, inc)x 6. (36 sts)
Round 28: (Sc 5, inc)x 6. (42 sts)
Round 29: (Sc 6, inc)x 6. (48 sts)
Round 30: (Sc 7, inc)x 6. (54 sts)
Round 31: (Sc 8, inc)x 6. (60 sts)

Cut yarn and fasten off. Stuff the stem.

WINDOWS (MAKE 2) 

Use two strands of C (Metallic Orange) held together.
Work in rows.
Row 1: Ch6, skip 1 ch, sc in each st ch, turn. (5 sts)
Row 2: Ch2 (counts as a dc), (ch1, skip 1 st, dc)x 2, turn. (3 dc, 2 ch-sp)
Row 3: Ch1 (does not count as a sc throughout), sc in each dc and ch-sp. (5 sts)

 Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing the windows on the mushroom.

SPOTS (MAKE 7)

Use two strands of C (Metallic Orange) held together.
Round 1: 6sc in a Magic Ring. (6 sts)
Round 2: Inc around. (12 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing the spots on the mushroom.

DOOR

Use two strands of C (Metallic Orange) held together.
Work in rows.
Row 1: Ch9, skip 1 ch, sc in each st ch, turn. (8 sts)
Rows 2-5 (4 rows): Ch 1, sc 8, turn. (8 sts)
Row 6: Ch 1, dec, sc 4, dec, turn. (6 sts)
Row 7: Ch 1, dec, sc 2, dec, turn. (4 sts)
Row 8: Ch 1, (dec)x 2. (2 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing the door on the stem.

ASSEMBLY

JOINING THE MUSHROOM CAP TO THE STEM
With C (Metallic Orange), make a slip knot on your hook. Insert your hook in any st of the cap. Next, with the stem upside down, insert your hook in any st of Round 31 of the stem, and make a sc through both layers. Continue making sc sts through both layers, all the way around, adding stuffing before closing completely.

ATTACHING THE DOOR
Use sewing pins to predetermine the placement of the door. Place it between Round 9 and Round 18 of the stem. Using the yarn tail from the door, sew the door on the mushroom.

ATTACHING THE WINDOWS
Use sewing pins to predetermine the placement of each window. Place them between Round 18 and Round 22 of the stem, on either side of the door. Using the yarn tail from each window, sew them on the mushroom.

 

ATTACHING THE WINDOWS
Use sewing pins to predetermine the placement of each window. Place them between Round 18 and Round 22 of the stem, on either side of the door. Using the yarn tail from each window, sew them on the mushroom.

Weave in all ends.