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Crochet Mushroom Pouch – Crochet Pattern

August 6, 2018 by Bethany 24 Comments

This darling woodland crochet mushroom pouch features cute little red polkadot toadstools. The design comes to life using the tapestry crochet technique in this crochet pattern. This post contains affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you. 

 

Happy Monday! Summer is winding down around here. We went shopping today and got The Boy a few essentials for the upcoming school year. The main point of excitement is his new lunch box. He is beyond stoked that he will have 3 recesses and lunch at school each day! With school starting, it means fall will be upon us soon. I have finished up all my summer designs and have started planning my fall designs. I had the idea to do a fair isle mushroom design a couple years ago but it never came to fruition.  I took my original mushroom idea and made this Crochet Mushroom Pouch, isn’t it darling?  

crochet mushroom pouch crochet pattern

 

The key to this pretty crochet mushroom clutch is working in the back loops only. This will align your stitches and your design won’t slant to one side. 

Because you will be working with 3 colors on a few of the rows, I suggest mixing tapestry crochet and fair isle crochet. (watch the video below if you need help). For instance, in the first 3 rows of the graph, I worked the tapestry crochet technique and carried the unused yarn. But when I joined a third color, I alternated between two colors using tapestry crochet, and then used the fair isle technique with the third, meaning I didn’t carry it, I dropped it and picked it back up when needed. When I joined Lipstick, I began dropping Linen and  working tapestry crochet with the Sterling gray and Lipstick only. This is how the inside will look: 

tapestry crochet and fair isle crochet shown in mushroom pouch free crochet pattern

You can simply work tapestry crochet with all the yarns and carry two at a time if you prefer. Some colors may peek out from inside the stitches if you do it that way. 

Watch this video if you need help with Tapestry crochet: 

CROCHET MUSHROOM POUCH – CROCHET PATTERN 


What you need: (affiliate links)
– 4mm hook (G)
– Medium weight yarn in red, tan, cream and heather gray
– Darning Needle
– 9″ zipper

Abbreviations: US Terms
Ch – chain
Sc – single crochet
Sl st – Slip Stitch
St – stitch
BLO – Back Loops Only 

Gauge:  approx. 19 sc =4″  (Gauge Pattern)
 Approx. size (laid flat): 10″ wide across the bottom, 8″ tall. 

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crocheted mushroom pouch pattern

 

cross-stitch on crochet

 

sewn zipper on crochet mushroom pouch

Be sure to add a tiny tassel to the zipper! 

My grandma is a professional seamstress, and since I was too itiminated to try lining this bag with fabric, I intend to take some sewing lessons from her during our next visit (why have I never asked her before?!). Hopefully I will be able to share some sewing expertise with you soon. 

crochet pattern mushroom pouch toadstool pattern
I would love to see your crochet mushroom pouch!

xoxo, 

 

 

 

 

Filed Under: Premium Patterns Tagged With: crochet pattern, free crochet pattern, mushroom, pouch, woodland

Comments

  1. Amy says

    May 12, 2020 at 11:07 pm

    What kind of stitch did you use to sew the zipper on? I would love to see a video tutorial of this if possible or pictures. Thank you! It’s gorgeous, can’t wait to make one!
    🤟❤🤟

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      May 14, 2020 at 4:46 pm

      I just used a running stitch!

      Reply
  2. ... says

    May 3, 2020 at 3:18 pm

    Do you think that a sparkly Christmas red yarn would look Okay with an ombré to replace the grey background yarn? X

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      May 9, 2020 at 12:31 pm

      I like the sound of that!

      Reply
  3. Wafaa says

    April 18, 2020 at 11:21 pm

    Hello,
    1- I have tried tapestry in back loop only, and the single crochet same as you are doing in the video, the only difference is working in spiral and not joining.
    The work did not align and it slanted to one side 😐.

    2- I tried the modified single crochet on another piece which is yarn under than yarn over and close .
    It aligned well but the stitch shape is like x and not v which I like. (Also worked in spiral)

    So why it didn’t work ? Can you help please ?
    I see a lot of ladies working the normal single crochet stitch in spiral yet keeping the work aligned. ???
    I do count my stitches every other row to make sure they are right.
    Thank you

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      April 21, 2020 at 12:26 pm

      Hm. I usually join rounds as I don’t love the look of spiraling. That may be your issue but I am not sure. Can you send a well-lit focused photo?

      The sc will naturally slant to one side, so it’s possible you are seeing the waistcoat stitch. This looks more like knitting, but the fabric will be more stiff and tight, so keep that in mind. https://daisyfarmcrafts.com/waistcoat-stitch/

      Reply
  4. Jodie says

    August 22, 2018 at 5:56 pm

    Hi Bethany. As you so aptly expressed your design ‘just darling’. Thanks so much for sharing. I’ve included your pattern in our craft inspiration collection. https://craftylikegranny.com/crafting-kinda-thing/ Cheers Jodie :)

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      August 23, 2018 at 10:17 am

      Thank you so much Jodi!

      Reply
  5. Linda G. Smith says

    August 12, 2018 at 5:38 am

    This bag is so. cute, love it!

    Reply
  6. Rhonda says

    August 11, 2018 at 12:54 am

    Love the pattern. Just what I need for a gift to a mushroom loving friend.

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      August 13, 2018 at 1:10 pm

      Oh perfect!

      Reply
  7. Nathalie says

    August 11, 2018 at 12:20 am

    Thanks for your pattern, it’s beautiful i’ll make it for my aunt !

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      August 13, 2018 at 1:10 pm

      You are very welcome!

      Reply
  8. Connie says

    August 10, 2018 at 6:10 pm

    So cute. Love mushroom decor. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      August 13, 2018 at 1:11 pm

      Thank you so much, I am glad you like it!

      Reply
  9. Natasha says

    August 9, 2018 at 12:28 pm

    This bag is so cute! I don’t like eating mushrooms, but I love cute mushrooms as embellishments/decorations. I’m also with you on not usually liking wool that much – it can be way to scratchy!

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      August 13, 2018 at 1:11 pm

      haha! I like eating them, but they are very cute as embellishments! This wool is different, it is very soft :)

      Reply
  10. Valerie A says

    August 9, 2018 at 7:23 am

    love this little pouch…thanks!

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      August 13, 2018 at 1:12 pm

      Thank you! You are welcome!

      Reply
  11. Allyson says

    August 8, 2018 at 7:41 pm

    Oh my goodness! 😍 I am in love with this pouch!! 🍄 So cute! (Love the BLO trick, too!)

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      August 13, 2018 at 1:13 pm

      Thank you so much! The BLO changed my life! I learned it when I bought a Tapestry crochet book by Alessanda Hayden. It changed my graph crochet life!

      Reply
  12. Susan says

    August 7, 2018 at 7:37 am

    That is adorable!! Now I have to go buy more yarn. 😁

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      August 13, 2018 at 1:36 pm

      Haha! More yarn is always the answer :)

      Reply

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