Lavender Mushroom Sprig Crochet Mobile Free Pattern
Introduction
This little mushroom mobile is the sweetest way to bring a touch of cottagecore magic into a nursery. It's made from five tiny mushrooms with soft lavender caps and mint stems, all hanging at different lengths from a crocheted mint hoop so they bob gently in the air. Because it's worked entirely in single crochet, it's a wonderful project for beginners who want to practice working in the round, increasing, and decreasing on a small, forgiving scale. The finished piece is smooth, lightweight, and looks like a tiny enchanted forest floating above the crib.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Worsted weight (4) acrylic yarn — approximately 50 yards lavender, 30 yards mint, and 10 yards white (optional, for spots)
- Hook: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook
- Notions: Yarn needle, scissors, stitch marker, polyester fiberfill or yarn scraps for stuffing, and a 10 inch (25 cm) metal or wooden ring if you prefer a sturdier hoop than the crocheted one
- Finished size: Approximately 10 inches (25 cm) diameter hoop; mushrooms hang 6–10 inches (15–25 cm) from the hoop; total height about 18 inches (46 cm)
Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase (work 2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec – decrease (work 2 stitches together into 1)
- MR – magic ring (adjustable loop)
- sl st – slip stitch
- sts – stitches
- R / Rnd – round
Gauge
16 sc x 18 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in single crochet. Work a small swatch in sc and measure a 4 inch section; if your stitches are larger, go down a hook size, and if smaller, go up a size.
Tips Before You Start
- Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round so you never lose your place — the mushroom pieces are small and easy to miscount.
- Stuff the caps and stems lightly and evenly so the mushrooms keep a rounded shape without bulging.
- Keep your tension consistent between all five mushrooms so they look like a matched set.
- Leave generous yarn tails (at least 6 inches) on every piece — you'll use them both for sewing and for attaching the mushrooms to the hoop.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Hoop (make 1, mint)
Rnd 1: Ch 60, join with sl st to form a ring, then sc in each ch around (60 sts).
Rnd 2: Sc in each sc around (60 sts).
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Mushroom Cap (make 5, lavender)
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc into the ring (6 sts).
Rnd 2: Inc x6 (12 sts).
Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x6 (18 sts).
Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] x6 (24 sts).
Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] x6 (30 sts).
Rnds 6–8: Sc in each sc around (30 sts).
Rnd 9: [3 sc, dec] x6 (24 sts).
Rnd 10: [2 sc, dec] x6 (18 sts).
Rnd 11: [sc, dec] x6 (12 sts).
Rnd 12: Dec x6 (6 sts).
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff the cap before closing if you'd like a fuller dome.
Mushroom Stem (make 5, mint)
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc into the ring (6 sts).
Rnd 2: Inc x6 (12 sts).
Rnds 3–6: Sc in each sc around (12 sts).
Rnd 7: Dec x6 (6 sts).
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff lightly.
Assembly of Each Mushroom
Using the long tail from the cap, sew the cap to the stem, matching the 6-stitch openings and working around the edge. Secure firmly and weave in the end.
Hanging Strands
Cut 5 lengths of mint yarn: two 6 inch, two 8 inch, and one 10 inch. Attach one end of each strand to the top of a mushroom cap, and the other end to the hoop at five evenly spaced points around the ring.
Assembly and Finishing
Sew each cap to its stem with the yarn tails, then attach the hanging strands to the caps and hoop as described above. Weave in all remaining ends securely. Gently shape each mushroom with your fingers and lightly steam or block the hoop so it lies flat. Hang the mobile securely out of baby's reach.
Pro Tips and Variations
- Swap the lavender caps for pastel pink, sage, or mustard to match your nursery palette.
- Add tiny white French-knot spots to the caps with the optional white yarn for a classic toadstool look.
- Use a wooden or metal hoop instead of the crocheted ring for a sturdier, more modern finish.
