Three small mushroom characters with cream bodies and oversized caps in red, sage and mustard. Each has a smiling face, rosy cheeks, bow tie and tiny floral embroidery.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Finished Size: Approx. 13–16 cm (5–6.5 in) tall each.
Terminology: US crochet terms
Materials
Sport/DK cotton: cream plus red, sage and mustard; small amounts of green, white and yellow
2.25–2.75 mm hook
6–8 mm safety eyes or black embroidery thread
Fiberfill
Embroidery floss
Tapestry needle
Abbreviations
MR = magic ring
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
tr = treble crochet
inc = increase (2 sts in one st)
dec = decrease
BLO = back loop only
st/sts = stitch/stitches
R = round or row
FO = fasten off
Method
Use one shared body pattern for all three figures and vary only cap color and bow tie. Work the cap as a shallow dome with a separate cream underside.
Formation / Construction Plan
Make 3 bodies in cream.
Make 3 colored caps plus cream undersides.
Add arms and short legs.
Embroider face and floral detail.
Add small bow tie to each character.
Full Pattern
Pattern note: This is an original approximation developed from the visible design language of the reference image. Gauge and yarn choice can change the finished proportions, so compare your work to the listed size and adjust as needed.
Body/Head: MR 6. R2 inc around (12). R3 [sc, inc] x6 (18). R4 [2 sc, inc] x6 (24). R5–12 sc around. R13 [2 sc, dec] x6 (18). R14 sc around. R15 [sc, inc] x9 (27). R16–22 sc around. R23 [sc, dec] x9 (18). Stuff. R24 dec around (9). Close.
Leg (make 2 per doll): MR 6. R2 [sc, inc] x3 (9). R3–6 sc around. Stuff lightly and sew to lower body.
Arm (make 2 per doll): MR 6. R2–8 sc around. Stuff only at hand end, flatten upper opening and sew to body.
Cap Top: MR 6. Increase to 48 sts over 7–8 rounds. Work 2 rounds even. Then work [6 sc, dec] around to curl the rim slightly inward.
Cap Underside: MR 6. Increase to 42 sts. Work BLO sc one round. Join underside to cap rim with sc, adding a tiny amount of stuffing between layers.
Cap Spots: MR 6 sc, sl st join. Make 6–8 per cap in cream and sew randomly.
Bow Tie: Ch 6. Row 1 sc across. Rows 2–5 sc across. Make two rectangles, pinch centers together and wrap yarn around middle.
Tiny Daisy: MR 5 sc; change to white and work [ch 3, 2 hdc, sl st] in each st.
Assembly and Finishing
Place eyes around the widest head area and embroider a small smile and blush cheeks.
Sew cap to top of head, slightly tilted if desired.
Attach arms and legs symmetrically.
Sew bow tie below face.
Add one small daisy with green stem/leaf embroidery to the belly of each figure.
Use red, sage and mustard for matching cap-and-bow colorways.
Adjustment Notes
For freestanding dolls, add a small flat weighted insert or plastic canvas disk inside the base before closing.