Welcome to the charming and whimsical world of amigurumi! 🍄✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Mushroom Fridge Magnet—a delightful and functional creation perfect for nature lovers, cottagecore enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys crafting tiny, decorative plush designs! 🧶 Whether you love stitching up woodland-inspired pieces, experimenting with textured caps, or simply want to add a touch of fungi magic to your fridge, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted mushroom with vibrant colors, soft details, and a magnetic twist! 🧲
This design embraces earthy tones, rounded shaping, and playful details to bring a cozy and enchanting presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Mushroom Fridge Magnet turns out just right—ready to brighten up your kitchen or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out deep reds, soft creams, and lush greens, and let’s stitch up an adorable mushroom magnet! 🍄
🍄 Amigurumi Mushroom Fridge Magnet Crochet Pattern
Turn your fridge into a forest of cuteness with this Amigurumi Mushroom Magnet! With its stripy cap and stubby little arms, this tiny mushroom buddy makes the perfect cheerful accent for your kitchen or workspace.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner
(Simple shaping and small parts)
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 8–10 cm (3–4 inches) tall
Using DK yarn and a 2.5 mm hook
🧶 Materials
Yarn (DK weight):
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Beige – body, arms, nose
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Burgundy – feet, cap pattern
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Cream – cap pattern
Supplies:
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2.5 mm crochet hook
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Polyester fiberfill
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Yarn needle
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Stitch marker
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6 mm safety eyes
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Small flat round magnet
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Strong craft glue
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
sl st – slip stitch
FO – fasten off
( ) = stitch count
🍄 BODY (Beige – flat back)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5–R9: sc around (24)
Insert safety eyes between R6–R7, about 5 stitches apart.
R10: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff lightly (do not overstuff – keep back flat)
R11: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
R12: dec x6 (6)
FO and close.
Flatten slightly to create a flat back surface for magnet.
👃 NOSE (Beige)
R1: MR 4 (4)
R2: sc around (4)
FO with tail.
Sew nose centered between eyes.
💪 ARMS (Make 2 – Beige with Burgundy Tips)
With beige:
R1: MR 5 (5)
R2–R3: sc around (5)
Change to burgundy:
R4–R5: sc around (5)
Lightly stuff.
FO, leave tail for sewing.
Sew arms to sides of body just below eye level.
🦶 FEET (Make 2 – Burgundy)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3–R4: sc around (12)
Stuff firmly into round balls.
FO, leave long tail.
Attach feet to the lower front of the body so the mushroom sits in a seated pose.
🍄 MUSHROOM CAP (Burgundy & Cream Pattern)
Work in alternating stripes:
(2 sc burgundy, 2 sc cream) repeated around each round.
R1: MR 6
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
R7–R9: sc around (36) maintaining stripe pattern
R10: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
Lightly stuff cap.
FO, leave long tail.
Cap should be wide and dome-shaped with a slight overhang over the face.
🍄 CAP BRIM (Cream – underside edge)
Attach cream yarn to front loops of last round:
(sl st, ch 2, sl st) in each stitch around
FO.
This creates the soft rolled edge seen in the finished mushroom.
🧲 MAGNET ATTACHMENT
After assembling body and parts:
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Glue a flat round magnet securely to the back of the body
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Let dry completely before attaching to fridge
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Optional: crochet a small beige circle and glue over magnet for a clean finish
🧷 ASSEMBLY
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Sew nose to face
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Attach arms to sides
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Attach feet to bottom front
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Sew cap onto top of body (sit low over eyes)
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Glue magnet to back
✨ FINAL SHAPING
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Keep back slightly flat
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Shape cap so it frames face
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Angle feet outward slightly
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Keep arms short and rounded
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Face remains minimal (eyes + nose only)
🍄 Finished Mushroom Magnet
Your finished mushroom magnet should have:
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Compact rounded body
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Wide patterned mushroom cap
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Tiny stubby arms
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Two round burgundy feet
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Small eyes and nose
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Flat back for magnet
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Lightweight and sturdy form
💖 Closing Note
This Amigurumi Mushroom Fridge Magnet is a sweet woodland-inspired decoration that brings cozy charm to any kitchen or workspace. With its patterned cap and friendly face, it’s perfect for gifting or creating a whole mushroom magnet collection in different color combinations.
Happy crocheting and enjoy your tiny forest friend! 🧶🍄
