Whimsical Crochet Mushroom Bag Pattern: Craft Your Own Enchanting Forest Accessory!

Step into a fairytale with this delightful crochet mushroom bag pattern! Perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to your style, this charming accessory resembles a cozy mushroom house, complete with a festive touch. Whether for yourself or as a unique handmade gift, this bag is sure to spark joy and compliments wherever you go.

Why You’ll Love Crafting This Enchanting Mushroom Bag

Creating your own mushroom house bag is a truly rewarding experience. Not only do you get to personalize every detail, but you also end up with a functional and incredibly charming accessory that stands out. It’s a wonderful project for intermediate crocheters looking to expand their skills and create something truly unique and magical.

Pattern Here

Crochet Pattern: Whimsical Crochet Mushroom Bag Pattern: Craft Your Own Enchanting Forest Accessory!

Materials

Worsted weight yarn in Cream (Color A)
Worsted weight yarn in Red (Color B)
Worsted weight yarn in Dark Green (Color C)
Worsted weight yarn in Light Brown (Color D)
Worsted weight yarn in White (Color E)
3.5mm (E) crochet hook
Yarn needle
Stitch markers
Small amount of stuffing (optional, for Santa hat)
Small gold beads (approx. 10-12)
Thin green embroidery floss or yarn for lights
Magnetic snap closure (optional)

Abbreviations

ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
rnd – round
st(s) – stitch(es)
BLO – back loop only
FO – fasten off

Instructions

This pattern is worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified. Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round.

House Body (Color A – Cream)

Base:
1. Rnd 1: Start with a magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring (6 sts)
2. Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (12 sts)
3. Rnd 3: (Sc 1, inc) around (18 sts)
4. Rnd 4: (Sc 2, inc) around (24 sts)
5. Rnd 5: (Sc 3, inc) around (30 sts)
6. Rnd 6: (Sc 4, inc) around (36 sts)
7. Rnd 7: (Sc 5, inc) around (42 sts)
8. Rnd 8: (Sc 6, inc) around (48 sts)
9. Rnd 9: (Sc 7, inc) around (54 sts)
10. Rnd 10: (Sc 8, inc) around (60 sts)
11. Rnd 11: (Sc 9, inc) around (66 sts) – This completes the base.
Sides of House:
1. Rnd 12: Sc in BLO around (66 sts) – This creates a defined edge.
2. Rnd 13-25: Sc in each st around (66 sts for 13 rounds) – Adjust number of rounds for desired height.
3. Sl st to first sc, FO.

Mushroom Cap (Color B – Red)

Top of Cap:
1. Rnd 1: Start with a magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring (6 sts)
2. Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (12 sts)
3. Rnd 3: (Sc 1, inc) around (18 sts)
4. Rnd 4: (Sc 2, inc) around (24 sts)
5. Rnd 5: (Sc 3, inc) around (30 sts)
6. Rnd 6: (Sc 4, inc) around (36 sts)
7. Rnd 7: (Sc 5, inc) around (42 sts)
8. Rnd 8: (Sc 6, inc) around (48 sts)
9. Rnd 9: (Sc 7, inc) around (54 sts)
10. Rnd 10: (Sc 8, inc) around (60 sts)
11. Rnd 11: (Sc 9, inc) around (66 sts)
12. Rnd 12: Sc in each st around (66 sts)
13. Rnd 13: (Sc 10, inc) around (72 sts)
14. Rnd 14-16: Sc in each st around (72 sts for 3 rounds)
15. Sl st to first sc, FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

White Spots (Color E – White, make 5-6)

Rnd 1: Start with a magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring (6 sts)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (12 sts)
Sl st to first sc, FO, leaving a tail for sewing.

Door (Color C – Dark Green)

Ch 9
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (8 sc)
Row 2-10: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (8 sc for 9 rows) – Adjust rows for desired height.
Sl st around the edge for a neat finish. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Small Wreath (Color B – Red): Ch 15, sl st to first ch to form a ring. FO, leaving tails to tie onto the door.

Window (Color D – Light Brown, make 2)

Rnd 1: Start with a magic ring, ch 1, 8 sc in ring (8 sts)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (16 sts)
Sl st to first sc, FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Using Color D, embroider a cross onto the window for panes.

Strap (Color A – Cream)

Cut 6 strands of Color A yarn, each about 3 times the desired strap length (e.g., 6 x 100 inches for a 33-inch strap).
Gather the 6 strands and knot one end, leaving a tail for attaching.
Braid the 6 strands together tightly until desired length.
Knot the other end, leaving a tail for attaching.

Mini Santa Hat (Color B – Red & Color E – White)

Hat (Red):
1. Rnd 1: Start with a magic ring, ch 1, 4 sc in ring (4 sts)
2. Rnd 2: (Sc 1, inc) around (6 sts)
3. Rnd 3: Sc in each st around (6 sts)
4. Rnd 4: (Sc 2, inc) around (8 sts)
5. Rnd 5: Sc in each st around (8 sts)
6. Rnd 6: (Sc 3, inc) around (10 sts)
7. Rnd 7: Sc in each st around (10 sts)
8. Rnd 8: (Sc 4, inc) around (12 sts)
9. Stuff lightly if desired for shaping.
Trim (White): Ch 1, sc in each st around the last rnd of the hat. Sl st to join. FO.
Attach a small pom-pom or a few strands of white yarn for the top.

Assembly

1. Attach Spots: Sew the white spots randomly onto the red mushroom cap.
2. Attach Door & Windows: Sew the green door and light brown windows onto the cream house body as pictured. Attach the small red wreath to the door.
3. Join Cap & Body: With Color A or B yarn, carefully sew the red mushroom cap to the top edge of the cream house body, ensuring it’s centered. The cap should slightly overhang the body.
4. Attach Strap: Securely sew each end of the braided strap to opposite sides of the mushroom cap.
5. Add Christmas Lights: Thread the golden beads onto the thin green embroidery floss. Drape and sew them onto the mushroom cap, securing with small stitches as needed.
6. Attach Santa Hat: Sew the mini Santa hat onto the top of the mushroom cap.
7. Optional: Sew a magnetic snap closure inside the bag opening if desired.