Softly Simple Mushrooms – Knitting Pattern (PDF)

Softly Simple Mushrooms is a charming knitting pattern for creating small, whimsical mushrooms that are perfect as decorations, ornaments, soft toys, or thoughtful handmade gifts. Designed to be scrap-friendly and relaxing to knit, this pattern is ideal for slow, satisfying projects you can finish in an evening.

The mushrooms are worked in the round with a simple top-down cap and a straight knitted stalk, making them a great introduction to small-circumference knitting. Optional colourwork and embellishments allow you to personalise each piece, so no two mushrooms need to look the same.

These mushrooms can be used as:

Soft knitted toys

Tree or seasonal ornaments

Gift tags or package toppers

Door-handle hangers

Shelf or table décor

Small handmade surprises tucked into cards

Pattern Details

Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆ (Intermediate / adventurous beginner)

Techniques used:

Knitting in the round

Invisible join (decrease method)

Increases (kfb)

Optional colourwork

Finished size: approx. 13–15 cm tall
(Gauge is not critical; size may vary slightly)

Materials

Aran-weight yarn

Colour 1: Natural / light shade

Colour 2: Contrast shade (optional)

Approx. small scrap amounts (one ball makes many mushrooms)

4.5 mm needles (DPNs, magic loop, or short circulars)

Stitch marker

Tapestry needle

Scissors

Optional:

Buttons, sequins, duplicate stitch, ribbon, or jute string for hanging

What You’ll Receive

A digital PDF knitting pattern

Written instructions for both plain and colourwork versions

Clear stitch counts and construction notes

Design tips for customising size, colour, and style

This listing is for a digital pattern only — no physical item will be sent.

© Emmaknitty, 2025
You may sell finished items made from this pattern with credit to Emmaknitty. Please do not copy, redistribute, or share the pattern itself.