Crochet Mushroom Bookmark

Looking to add a touch of whimsy to your reading routine? Look no further than the charming Crochet Mushroom Bookmark! This delightful little creation is not only a functional tool for keeping your place in your favorite book, but it also brings a pop of color and personality to your reading experience. Crafted with care and attention to detail, each Crochet Mushroom Bookmark is lovingly handmade, making it a unique and special addition to your collection of reading accessories. Whether you're a bookworm looking to add a bit of flair to your literary adventures or searching for the perfect gift for a fellow book lover, the Crochet Mushroom Bookmark is sure to bring a smile to your face every time you open your book. So why settle for a plain old bookmark when you can have a whimsical and delightful Crochet Mushroom Bookmark to brighten up your reading moments?

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials

• Fine weight (1) cotton yarn, I’m using Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/4 in red, white, and tan
• 3.00mm crochet hook
• Polyfil stuffing
• Embroidery needle
• Stitch marker
• Scissors
• Ruler

Abbreviations (US Terminology)

st(s) - stitch(es)

ch - chain

sc - single crochet

inc - increase

dec - decrease

BLO - back loop only

Bookmark Pattern

Mushroom Cap & Stem

With red

Round 1: in magic ring sc 6

Round 2: inc in each st (12 sts)

Round 3: complete the following [inc in next st, sc in next st] x 6 (18 sts)

Round 4: complete the following [inc in next st, sc in next 2 sts] x 6 (24 sts)

Rounds 5-7: sc in each st around

Use white yarn to cross-stitch spots on the mushroom cap.

Add a little polyfil to the mushroom cap but be careful not to overstuff.

Round 8: working in BLO complete the following [sc in next 2 sts, dec] x 6 (18 sts)

Join Tan yarn at the end of Round 8

Round 9: complete the following [sc in next st, dec] x 6 (12sts)

Rounds 10-12: work even

Add a little polyfil to the stem.

Round 13: working in BLO dec x 6 (6 sts)

Before moving on to the next step, slip stitch into the second and fifth single crochet so that the hook and working yarn are in the center of the mushroom stem bottom. Do not cut the yarn.

Crochet the number of chains needed to measure the length of your book. In my case, the length is approx. 8” and I made 53 chains. Do not cut the yarn.

Mushroom Bulb

Round 1: work 6 sc in the 2nd ch from hook

Round 2: inc in each st around (12 sts)

Rounds 3-4: sc in each st around (12 sts)

Round 5: dec x 6 (6 sts)

Cut the yarn and leave a long tail to weave in the ends into the bulb and use the rest of the yarn to flatten the base of the mushroom stem, read on for instructions on how to do this.

Flattening the base

You can either tie a knot at the end of the yarn or leave a little strand to weave in after, then, insert the needle around the center of the stem base and bring it through toward the top of the mushroom cap.

Tip: Try to bring the tan yarn up through one of the white spots to help hide the yarn.

Gently tug on the yarn until you’re happy with how the stem base looks.

Then just weave in all the ends.