This sweet mushroom granny square is a cozy woodland project. A red mushroom cap with white dots and a cream stem sits in the center, surrounded by green leaf clusters, brown granny rounds, and a soft cream border. It is perfect for blankets, pillows, bags, and seasonal decor.
The diagram shows the square worked in rounds from the center outward. The mushroom is worked first, then the green, brown, and cream rounds turn it into a classic granny square.
Materials
Worsted weight cotton or acrylic yarn in red, about 10 g
Worsted weight yarn in white or cream for the stem and dots, about 10 g
Worsted weight yarn in sage green, about 15 g
Worsted weight yarn in dark brown, about 20 g
Worsted weight yarn in cream for the border, about 20 g
A small amount of black yarn (optional, for a thin outline round)
Crochet hook 4.0 mm
Tapestry needle, scissors, and stitch markers
Finished Size
About 15 by 15 cm (6 by 6 inches)
Stitches Used (US Terms)
ch chain
sl st slip stitch
sc single crochet
hdc half double crochet
dc double crochet
tr treble crochet
sp space
How to Read the Diagram
Start at the mushroom in the center and follow each round outward. Each small oval is a chain, each cross or plus sign is a single crochet, and each tall stitch with one bar across the post is a double crochet. The fan shapes are groups of double crochet worked into the same space, and the corners are where the fans become larger to square off the motif.
Part 1: The Mushroom Stem (white)
Chain 5.
Row 1: Single crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across. Turn. You have 4 stitches.
Row 2: Chain 1, work 2 single crochet in the first stitch, single crochet in the next 2 stitches, and 2 single crochet in the last stitch. Turn. You have 6 stitches.
Row 3: Chain 1, single crochet in each stitch across. Do not fasten off. This is the rounded base of the stem.
Part 2: The Mushroom Cap (red)
Change to red on the last stitch of the stem.
Row 1: Chain 3, work 2 double crochet in the first stitch, double crochet in the next 4 stitches, and 3 double crochet in the last stitch. Turn. You have 10 stitches.
Row 2: Chain 3, double crochet in the same stitch, double crochet in each stitch across, and 2 double crochet in the last stitch. Turn. You have 12 stitches.
Row 3: Chain 2, half double crochet in each stitch across, working 2 stitches together at each end so the cap rounds off at the top. Fasten off.
Now work one round of single crochet all around the whole mushroom, using red around the cap and white around the stem, to make a neat rounded shape. You should have about 24 stitches. If you like, work this round in black for a crisp outline like the photo.
Part 3: Green Leaf Round
Round 1: Join green in any stitch. Chain 3 and work 2 double crochet in the same stitch, skip 2 stitches, then work 3 double crochet in the next stitch. Repeat around to make 8 clusters. Join.
Round 2: Slip stitch into the next space. Chain 3 and work 2 double crochet, chain 1, and 3 double crochet in the same space. Then work 3 double crochet in the space between clusters. Repeat so the clusters open into leaf shapes. Join and fasten off.
Part 4: Brown Granny Rounds
Round 3: Join brown in any space. Chain 3 and work 2 double crochet in the same space. Work 3 double crochet in each space around.
At 4 evenly spaced points, work 3 double crochet, chain 2, and 3 double crochet in the same space to start the corners. Join.
Round 4: Slip stitch into the next space. Work 3 double crochet in each space along the sides, and in each corner space work 3 double crochet, chain 2, and 3 double crochet. Join and fasten off.
Part 5: Cream Border
Round 5: Join cream in any corner space. Chain 3 and work 2 double crochet, chain 2, and 3 double crochet in the corner. Work 3 double crochet in each space along the sides. Repeat for all corners. Join.
Round 6: Chain 1 and work single crochet in each stitch around, with 3 single crochet in each corner space. Join and fasten off.
Part 6: Details
With white yarn, embroider small straight stitches or French knots on the red cap for the dots. Weave in all ends on the back.
Blocking
Lightly dampen the square, pin it flat with sharp corners and straight sides, and let it dry completely.
Ways to Use Your Mushroom Square
Join several squares for a woodland blanket or baby blanket.
Sew two squares together over a cushion insert for a pillow.
Make a tote bag by joining 10 squares.
Use a single square as a coaster or wall decoration.
Tips for Success
Keep your tension even in the first round so the mushroom stays flat.
If the square starts to cup, go up one hook size for the brown rounds.
Use stitch markers in each corner so your corners stay sharp.
Final Thoughts
This mushroom granny square is a quick and cheerful project that works in any season. Try a brown cap for an autumn look or a pink cap for a sweet spring style. Share your finished squares in the comments below. We would love to see your colors!