How to Enchant Your Autumn with Our Free Knit Mushroom Pattern

As the crisp breeze of autumn arrives, it promises cozy evenings, warm beverages, and the mesmerizing transformation of leaves into fiery shades of red and gold. For those of us who adore the magic of this season, I have conjured up something truly special: a Free Knit Mushroom Pattern. 🍁🍄

Picture this: your home adorned with all things autumny, a mug of steaming tea in hand, and the gentle click of your knitting needles. And right there, a woodland wonder takes shape on your creative canvas – the DK / aran / chunky mushroom knitting pattern. It’s the perfect addition to your fall or Halloween decor, a delightful project that embraces the season’s essence.

Please scroll down for the Free Knit Mushroom Pattern, or get the ad-free, printer-friendly PDF version of this pattern in my Ravelry Shop and on ariannafrasca.com.

SIZING
Small mushroom: 1.5″ x 2″ / 3 x 4 cm
Medium mushroom: 2.5″ x 4″/ 6 x 10 cm
Big mushroom: 4″ x 6″ / 10 x 15 cm

NEEDLES
Small mushroom: US 4 / 3.5 mm circular needles (60 cm long) for magic loop method or dpns.
Medium mushroom: US 7 / 4.5 mm circular needles (60 cm long) for magic loop method or dpns.
Big mushroom: US 9 / 5.5 mm circular needles (60 cm long) for magic loop method or dpns.

YARN
The sample used DK yarn: Hobbii Amigo 100% HB Acrylic.
You can use 2 strands of DK or Aran weight for the medium mushroom and 4 strands of DK or 2 strands of Aran or Chunky for the big mushroom.

YARDAGE
Small mushroom in DK yarn:
MC: 30.6 yds / 28 m
CC: 4.4 yds / 4 m
Medium mushroom in aran yarn:
MC: 41.5 yds / 38 m
CC: 6.5 yds / 6 m
Big mushroom in chunky yarn:
MC: 52.4 yds / 48 m
CC: 8.7 yds / 8 m

GAUGE
9 sts per inch for small mushroom, 8 sts per inch for medium mushroom, 7 sts per inch for big mushroom

SIZE
Small mushroom: 1.5″ x 2″ / 3 x 4 cm
Medium mushroom: 2.5″ x 4″/ 6 x 10 cm
Big mushroom: 4″ x 6″ / 10 x 15 cm

CONSTRUCTION
To make these mushrooms, you will knit flat top down, starting from the cap, and work increases until you reach the stem, following the pattern. Gills are made using a picot bind off, and scales are made using nupps. Gills and scales are optional.

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ABBREVIATIONS
K – knit
M1 – make 1
N – nupp
RS – right side
WS – wrong side
St(s): stitch(es)

Mushrooms Directions

PATTERN: Simple Mushroom
CAP
Using MC yarn CO 7 sts using any CO method you prefer.
Row 1 (RS): Knit
Row 2 (WS): Knit
Row 3: K1, m1, k to last st, m1, k1.
Row 4: Knit
You should have 9 sts.
Row 5: K1, m1, k to last st, m1, k1.
Row 6: Knit
You should have 11 sts.
Row 7: K1, m1, k to last st, m1, k1.
Row 8: Knit
You should have 13 sts.
Rows 9-12: Knit
Cut MC and change to CC.
Rows 13-14: Knit
Bind off.
STEM
Using CC yarn, pick up and knit 3 sts at the center bottom of your cap.
Row 1: Knit
Row 2: Knit
Rep rows 1-2, 8 more times.
Bind off.

PATTERN: Mushroom with scales and gills
CAP
Using MC yarn CO 7 sts using any CO method you prefer.
Row 1 (RS): Knit
Row 2 (WS): Knit
Row 3: K1, m1, in CC n, in MC k3, in CC n, in MC m1, k1. Cut CC.
Row 4: Knit
You should have 9 sts.
Row 5: K1, m1, in CC n, in MC k2, in CC n, in MC k2, n, m1, k1. Cut CC.
Row 6: Knit
You should have 11 sts.
Row 7: K1, m1, in CC n, in MC k2, in CC n, in MC k1, in CC n, in MC k2, in CC n, in MC m1, k1. Cut CC.
Row 8: Knit
You should have 13 sts.
Rows 9-10: Knit
Cut MC and change to CC.
Rows 11-12: Knit
GILLS
Bind off using a Picot bind-off.
STEM
Using CC yarn, pick up and knit 3 sts at the center bottom of your cap.
Row 1: Knit
Row 2: Knit
Rep rows 1-2, 8 more times.
Bind off.

Please scroll up for the free pattern, or get the ad-free, printer-friendly PDF version of this pattern in my Ravelry Shop and on ariannafrasca.com.

Autumn, a season of enchantment, is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than with a knitting project that captures the whimsy of the woods? Whether you adorn your home with these charming mushrooms or gift them to fellow autumn lovers, one thing is certain – your knitting journey will be filled with creativity and joy.

So, grab your favorite needles and the coziest yarn, and let’s embark on this magical knitting adventure with the Free Knit Mushroom Pattern.