How To Crochet Cute Mushroom Purse

This Crochet Mushroom Purse Pattern is a whimsical and delightful project, ideal for those looking to add a touch of enchantment to their crochet collection. The clever use of colors and the adorable mushroom design combine functionality with fantasy, making it not just a purse but a statement piece bound to spark conversations. It’s the perfect blend of playful and practical, showcasing the incredible creativity achieved with a bit of yarn and a crochet hook. Whether for yourself or as a unique gift, this pattern promises to bring a smile to anyone’s face, capturing the hearts of both the young and the young at heart.

Crochet Mushroom Purse

Materials Needed:

Yarn: Worsted weight (size 4). Red Heart Super Saver in “Aran” for the stem and ruffles (about 1/2 skein), “Cherry Red” for the top portion (about 1/2 skein), and some scrap white yarn for the spots.
Crochet Hook: 3.75mm
Additional Tools: Yarn needle, 9in zipper (optional), scissors, sewing pins, stitch markers, fabric for lining and matching thread (optional), sewing needle or sewing machine (optional), fiber fill.

Abbreviations:

Mr – Magic ring
Inc – Increase (sc twice in one stitch)
Sc – Single crochet
Dec – Decrease (sc two stitches together)
FLO – Front loops only (sc in the front loop of each st)
BLO – Back loops only (sc only in the back loop of each st)
Fpsc – Front post sc (sc under the post of the stitch, working through the front side of the piece)
Ch – Chain
St – Stitch
Hdc – Half double crochet
FO – Finish off

Mushroom Purse Pattern:

Stem and Body (Starting in “Aran”):

Round 1: Mr 6 [6]
Round 2: Inc x 6 [12]
… (Follow the provided pattern incrementally increasing stitch count and changing to the secondary color after Round 25.)

Switch to a Secondary Color (Cherry Red) for the Top:

Begin with Round 26: FLO, (sc 4, inc)x6 [36], and continue with similar increments until finishing the top portion of the purse.

Ruffles in “Aran”:

Start by fpsc into row 25 and create multiple rounds of increases to form the ruffle pattern ending in rounds 4-7 with sc around [180]. FO leaving a long tail for sewing.

Patch for the Stem Hole:

Create a small patch by beginning with a magic ring and increasing each round until you reach a size that covers the stem opening.

Zipper and Lining (Optional):

Detailed instructions on attaching the zipper and creating a lining matching the mushroom’s shape.

Spots (in White):

Instructions for small, medium, large, and half spots start with a magic ring and increase each round to form the desired size.

Strap (in Secondary Color):

Row 1: Ch desired length,
Row 2-3: Hdc in the back loop of each ch stitch, then hdc in each st of the previous row.
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Cover/Flap (Optional in Secondary Color):