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Mushroom Backpack Charm Amigurumi Pattern

Mushroom Backpack Charm Amigurumi Pattern
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2-4 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Bite-Sized Project

Finishes in 2-4 hours—perfect for an afternoon of creative relaxation.

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Tiny Treasure

Small, sweet, and gift-worthy creations that fit perfectly in the palm of your hand with detailed charm.

About This Mushroom Backpack Charm Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a 4" [10 cm] tall mushroom backpack charm worked in worsted weight yarn. It includes instructions for a small support circle that holds a ball chain, a stuffed stem worked in continuous rounds, gills worked in turned rows, and a shaped cap with spots. The design is compact, portable, and uses only small amounts of yarn and simple embroidery to finish the face.

Mushroom Backpack Charm Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

You will learn a few special stitches (invisible decrease, single crochet decrease, and yarn-over slip stitch) and how to trap a ball chain while finishing the cap. The pattern is great for using yarn scraps and makes a charming handmade gift or accessory.

Why You'll Love This Mushroom Backpack Charm Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines simple construction with a lot of personality in a very small package. I cherish how quick it is to make yet how satisfying the shaping and assembly feel when the cap, gills, and stem come together. I adore trapping the ball chain inside the cap — it feels like a clever finishing trick that keeps the charm functional and tidy. I also enjoy that you can use scraps of yarn to make colorful variations and add embroidered faces to make each mushroom unique.

Mushroom Backpack Charm Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Mushroom Backpack Charm Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Mushroom Backpack Charm Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Mushroom Backpack Charm Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love changing up the colors to make different personalities — try bright reds and whites for a classic toadstool look or pastel shades for a sweet variation.

I often swap yarn weights and hooks to create sizes from tiny keychain minis to larger plush charms; adjust the ball chain length accordingly.

I like to experiment with different fibers: a fuzzier wool or alpaca blend gives a soft, plush cap while cotton gives a more defined stitch look.

Try embroidering different facial expressions — move the eyes and change the mouth shape to make sleepy, surprised, or grinning mushrooms.

I sometimes add tiny crocheted accessories like a little scarf or a felt leaf glued to the top for seasonal themes.

For a sturdier charm, you can sew a small loop of ribbon instead of a ball chain for attaching to bags or zippers.

I recommend trying a metallic thread held with main yarn for shimmery spots on the cap for a magical effect.

If you want poseable stems, try inserting a thin wire inside the stem before finishing; be sure to secure wire ends safely so they don’t catch.

I like to mix yarn brands and hold a strand of contrast color with the main yarn for interesting heathered textures.

Try grouping several mushrooms of different sizes on one keyring to make a charming cluster accessory or a colorful garland.

I also enjoy making matching mini sets — a mushroom and a tiny toadstool friend — using the same palette for coordinated gifts.

When gifting, I add a small paper tag with care instructions and suggest gentle hand washing for delicate yarn fibers.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not checking gauge with the Support Circle can produce a mushroom that is too loose or too small; make the Support Circle and measure it to match the gauge so the cap fits correctly. ✗ Skipping stitch markers during rounds with decreases can cause uneven shaping; place a marker at the start of your working loop and move it when needed to maintain consistent round counts. ✗ Overstuffing the cap or stem will distort the mushroom shape and make attaching parts difficult; stuff gradually and add small amounts of fiberfill until you reach the desired firmness. ✗ Trapping the ball chain incorrectly can cause it to slip or be visible; follow the instructions to un-hook the chain, position each strand, and trap each strand with decreases so it is securely held in place. ✗ Failing to whipstitch the gills edges tightly can leave gaps when forming the circle; weave the yarn tail through the edge SC stitches and pull tightly before whipstitching the short edges together.

Mushroom Backpack Charm Amigurumi Pattern

Take the magic of the forest with you wherever you go with this adorable mushroom backpack charm. This small amigurumi is perfect for attaching to a backpack or tote strap and makes a delightful handmade gift. Made from worsted weight yarn scraps, it is quick to make and beginner-friendly with some simple shaping and embroidery details. The pattern includes full instructions for the support circle, stem, gills, cap, and finishing touches.

Intermediate 2-4 Hours

Materials Needed for Mushroom Backpack Charm Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Worsted weight yarn (CYCA #4) approximately 35 yds [32 m] for Main Color (Cap)
  • 02
    Worsted weight yarn (CYCA #4) approximately 35 yds [32 m] for Contrast Color (Stem, Gills, Support Circle)
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    We Crochet Wool of the Andes Worsted (shown): 110 yards [100 m]/50 g skeins; Papaya Heather #25071 (MC) and Oyster #24649 (CC) partial skeins used in sample
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    Small amounts of black embroidery floss (or thin black yarn) for face details
  • 05
    Small amounts of light pink embroidery floss (or thin pink yarn) for blush details
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    Small amount of fiberfill for stuffing

— Tools Required

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    US E/4 [3.5 mm] crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
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    Stitch marker
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    Yarn needle (tapestry needle) for sewing and weaving tails
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    Scissors
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    Small amount of polyester stuffing (fiberfill)
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    Small amount of black embroidery floss or thin black yarn
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    Small amount of light pink embroidery floss or thin pink yarn
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    6" [15.5 cm] ball chain for attaching to backpack (or similar chain)
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    Pins for assembly (optional)

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— Notes :

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A small, crocheted circle (called the Support Circle) is created first, used to check gauge, and then set aside for later. Then, the mushroom stem is worked in continuous rounds from the bottom up, stuffed, and the top is closed to keep the stuffing in place. Next, the gills (underside of the cap) are created. This is worked in turned rows to form a rectangle and then one side of the rectangle is cinched to bring the rectangle into a circular shape. The two short ends of the rectangle are stitched to each other to complete the circle. The Cap of the mushroom begins by working around the outer edge of the gills-circle. After working a couple of rounds, decreases begin to shape the cap. Before completing the cap, the cap is stuffed, and then the stem is stitched to the bottom center of the gills, through the stuffing and also through the Support Circle. This small inner disc sits on top of the stuffing inside the cap and allows the stem of the mushroom to be stitched tightly to the cap of the mushroom, making the gills indent a bit where the stem is attached. After the stem is attached to the underside of the cap (to the gills), the ball chain is attached through the Support Circle, and then the top of the mushroom is completed, adding stuffing as necessary as work progresses. Turning chains in the gills do not count as a stitch. Small French knots made with CC yarn held double are used to create the spots on the cap.

— Special Stitches :

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Invisible decrease (inv dec): Insert hook under front loop of next st, then insert hook under both loops (like normal) of the following st, yo and pull up loop (through both sts) yo and pull loop through both loops on hook.

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Single crochet decrease (SC2tog): Insert hook in next st, yo and pull up loop, insert hook in following st, yo and pull up loop (three loops on hook) yo and pull loop through all loops on hook.

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Yarn-over slip stitch (YOslst): Yo, insert hook into indicated st, yo and pull up loop, continue to pull loop through both loops on hook. 1 YOslst made.

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Yarn-over slip stitch back loop only (YOslst Blo): Yo, insert hook into back loop of indicated st, yo and pull up loop, continue to pull loop through both loops on hook. 1 YOslst blo made.

— Support circle :

Round 1 :

With CC, make an adjustable loop, 6 SC into loop, pull on beginning yarn tail to close loop. 6 sts.

Round 2 :

2 SC into each st around. 12 sts.

Round 3 :

[SC into the next st, 2 SC into next st] 6 times. 18 sts.

Round 4 :

[2 SC into the next st, SC into each of the next 2 sts] 6 times. 24 sts.

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Fasten off leaving long yarn tail.

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Check gauge. Insert one end of the ball chain down through the top surface of the support circle, and then up through the Support circle so that it comes out through the top surface of the circle about 1/2" [1.5 cm] away from where it went down. Fasten ends of ball chain together.

— Stem :

Round 1 :

With CC, make an adjustable loop, 6 SC into loop, pull on beginning yarn tail to close loop. 6 sts.

Round 2 :

2 SC into each st around. 12 sts.

Round 3 :

[SC into each of the next 3 sts, 2 SC into next st] 3 times. 15 sts.

Round 4-8 :

SC into each st around.

Round 9-11 :

SC around making one inv dec per round. Place each decrease in a different place during each round so that a decrease is not worked into another decrease. 12 sts after working Rnd 11. Stuff stem firmly with fiberfill.

Round 12 :

Working into the back loop only on this round, SC2tog 6 times. 6 sts.

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Fasten off with a sl st. Using a yarn needle, weave yarn tail through each of the remaining 6 sts and pull tight to close hole. Do not weave in end, instead, use ending yarn tail for sewing later.

— Gills :

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With CC, ch 6.

Row 1 :

Beginning with 2nd Ch from hook YOslst in each of next 5 chs. 5 sts.

Rows 2-30 :

Ch 1 turn, YOslst blo in each st.

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Do not fasten off.

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Rotate work 90-degrees to work along the side edge of previous rows. You will be working only into the raised ridges that occur every other row in the YOslst blo stitch pattern. SC2tog across edge 7 times, SC into the last raised ridge. Fasten off leaving long yarn tail for sewing. 8 sts.

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Weave yarn tail through each of the SC stitches made along edge and pull tight to form a circle. Continue using yarn tail to whip stitch short edges of fabric together to create circle. Weave in ends.

— CC edging :

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With a new piece of CC, pull up a loop anywhere around outer edge of Gills circle. Ch 1 to anchor yarn, SC twice between ridges, and SC once in each ridge for a total of 45 SC around, sl st to fasten off. 45 sts.

— Cap of mushroom :

Round 1 :

Pull up loop of MC in any st from CC edging rnd. Sl st in each st around. Do not join but continue working in continuous rnds.

Round 2 :

Working into the SC sts from the CC edging round (not working into the previous Rnd of sl sts), [SC in each of next 14 sts, 2 SC in next st] 3 times. 48 sts.

Round 3 :

[SC in each of next 3 sts, 2 SC in next st, SC in each of next 4 sts] 6 times. 54 sts.

Round 4 :

[SC in each of next 7 sts, inv dec] 6 times. 48 sts.

Round 5 :

[SC in each of next 3 sts, inv dec, SC in each of the next 3 sts] 6 times. 42 sts.

Round 6 :

[SC in each of next st, inv dec, SC in each of the next 4 sts] 6 times. 36 sts.

Round 7 :

[SC in each of next 3 sts, inv dec, SC in the next st] 6 times. 30 sts.

Round 8 :

SC in each st.

Round 9 :

[Inv dec, SC in each of the next 3 sts] 6 times. 24 sts.

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Place stitch marker in working loop so that it will not ravel while you are working on the next step.

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Stuff cap with fiberfill. Place Support circle (with ball chain attached) on the inside of the cap on top of the fiberfill. This should fit just inside of the opening at the top of the cap. Using the ending yarn tail at the top of the stem and a yarn needle, stitch the top of the stem to the underside of the gills (stitching through the fiberfill and through the top surface of the Support circle). In other words, you are using the support circle to squish the fiberfill so that the gills indent a bit where the stem is attached. Tip: the unused loops around the top edge of the stem will give you a distinct edge to stitch to the gills.

— Continuing with the Cap :

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Remove stitch marker and place hook back in working loop. Continue to add fiberfill as needed.

Round 11 :

SC in each st.

Round 12 :

[SC in the next st, inv dec, SC in the next st] 6 times. 18 sts.

Round 13 :

[Inv dec, SC in the next st] 6 times. 12 sts.

Round 15 :

When you work this round you will need to "trap" each strand of the ball chain in place with your stitches. Un-hook the ball chain so there are two separate ends. *Place one strand of the ball chain just to the left (right if you crochet left-handed) of the working loop. Let the chain hang to the outside of your work. Inv dec in next st, trapping the ball chain in place, inv dec twice more, repeat from * trapping the other end of the ball chain, and working 3 more decreases. 6 sts.

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Fasten off. Using yarn needle, weave yarn tail through the front loop of each of the remaining 6 sts and pull tight to close top of Cap. Weave in ends.

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Use a double strand of CC to make French knots on mushroom cap as desired.

— Finishing :

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Weave in ends.

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Use black embroidery floss and embroidery needle to embroider a small "v" shape for a mouth, and two large French knots for eyes onto the stem using photos for reference. Use light pink embroidery floss to embroider small circular shapes below each eye using small chain stitches.

Assembly Instructions

  • Place the Support Circle inside the cap on top of the fiberfill and stitch the top of the stem to the underside of the gills, stitching through the fiberfill and the top surface of the Support Circle to secure the stem tightly.
  • Un-hook the ball chain and insert one end down through the Support Circle and back up so it comes out about 1/2" [1.5 cm] away; fasten the ends of the ball chain together and then trap each strand in place when working Rnd 15 of the cap.
  • Weave the yarn tail through the edge SC stitches of the gills and pull tight to form a circle, then whipstitch the short edges together to make the gills circular before attaching to the cap.
  • After closing and securing the top of the cap, use a double strand of contrast color yarn to make French knots on the cap for spots as desired, spacing them evenly.
  • Embroider the face on the stem using black embroidery floss for the mouth and eyes (two large French knots) and light pink floss for small blush circles beneath each eye; weave in all ends neatly.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of rounds and to hold your working loop secure while you change steps or add stuffing.
  • 💡Stuff the stem and cap gradually and evenly to avoid lumps; stop and test shape frequently to maintain a natural mushroom silhouette.
  • 💡Weave in ends and secure the ball chain before completing the final decreases in the cap so nothing shifts while finishing.
  • 💡Place decreases in different stitches each round as instructed so decreases are not worked into each other, maintaining even shaping.
  • 💡When forming the gills circle, pull the yarn tail tight before whipstitching the short edges to avoid gaps.

This adorable Mushroom Backpack Charm is designed to be quick to crochet and full of charm — perfect for backpacks, purses, and gift tags. Use leftover worsted weight yarn to make colorful variations and add embroidered faces for personality. Tiny French knot spots and a sewn-in ball chain make this a playful, functional accessory. 🧶🍄✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished mushroom stands about 4" [10 cm] tall when made with worsted weight yarn and the recommended hook size.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but it will affect the finished size and may require an adjustment to the ball chain length and hook size to achieve a similar look.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and assumes you are comfortable with single crochet, decreases, and basic shaping, plus the special stitches described in the pattern.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this small charm in about 2-4 hours, depending on experience and whether you add embroidered facial details.