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Tofi the Mushroom Amigurumi Pattern

Tofi the Mushroom Amigurumi Pattern
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6-8 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive knitting.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Tofi the Mushroom Amigurumi Pattern

Tofi the Mushroom is a sweet amigurumi project that combines adorable character design with practical crochet techniques. This pattern guides you through creating a cheerful mushroom friend complete with a tiny mug, cute facial features, and decorative grass embroidery. The project uses super bulky yarn and a larger hook size, making it work up faster than traditional amigurumi while still delivering impressive detail and charm.

Tofi the Mushroom Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Standing at 25cm tall, Tofi makes a wonderful decorative piece or huggable companion. The pattern includes multiple small components that come together to create a character full of personality and warmth.

Why You'll Love This Tofi the Mushroom Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings together so many delightful elements in one project! The combination of the bright yellow mushroom cap with white spots creates such a cheerful aesthetic, and those tiny details like the mug and rosy cheeks add so much personality. I appreciate how the pattern uses super bulky yarn, which means you can complete this adorable friend in a reasonable timeframe without sacrificing quality or cuteness. The grass embroidery at the base is such a thoughtful touch that really brings the woodland theme together. What really makes me smile is how Tofi can sit upright holding his little mug—it's these small details that transform a simple amigurumi into a character with real charm and presence.

Tofi the Mushroom Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Tofi the Mushroom Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Tofi the Mushroom Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Tofi the Mushroom Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with color variations for Tofi! While the pattern uses a classic yellow cap with white spots, you could create a red and white fly agaric mushroom for a more traditional fairy tale look, or go wild with rainbow spots for a magical twist. The mug color choice is also fun to play with—imagine Tofi sipping from a pink strawberry milk mug or a blue iced coffee!

For a seasonal variation, I've thought about making autumn-toned Tofi with orange and brown caps, or even a pastel spring version with soft pinks and purples. You could also customize the grass embroidery to match different seasons—adding tiny flowers in spring, wheat stalks in summer, or even small snowflakes for a winter wonderland Tofi.

If you want to make Tofi extra special, consider adding other accessories beyond the mug. A tiny crochet book, a miniature basket, or even a small scarf would add personality. You could also experiment with different facial expressions by adjusting the eyebrow embroidery—make them more arched for a surprised look or angled differently for a sleepy expression.

The size variations are endless too! Making a family of Tofis in different sizes using various yarn weights would create an adorable mushroom village. Each could have unique accessories and expressions, making them perfect for display or as a handmade gift set.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Forgetting to stuff the mushroom stem firmly enough before attaching the cap, which can cause the mushroom to lose its shape and stability over time ✗ Not counting stitches carefully when working the mushroom cap increases, leading to an uneven or lopsided cap that won't sit properly on the stem ✗ Skipping the back loop only rows which create important definition between the green base and beige stem, resulting in less defined color transitions ✗ Positioning the arms too high or too low on the body, making it difficult for Tofi to hold the mug properly and appear balanced

Tofi the Mushroom Amigurumi Pattern

Create your own adorable Tofi the Mushroom with this delightful amigurumi pattern! This charming mushroom character features a bright yellow cap with white spots, a cozy beige stem, and sweet details like rosy cheeks, a tiny mug of hot cocoa, and cute grass embroidery at the base. Perfect for adding a whimsical touch to your home or gifting to someone special, Tofi stands at 25cm tall and is worked with super bulky yarn for a quick and satisfying project. With detailed instructions for every component from the mushroom cap to the tiny accessories, you'll love bringing this cheerful character to life stitch by stitch.

Intermediate 6-8 Hours

Materials Needed for Tofi the Mushroom Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Himalaya Everyday Big (70818) Green - 100% Anti-pilling acrylic, less than 1 ball (around 50g)
  • 02
    Himalaya Everyday Big (70804) Beige - 100% Anti-pilling acrylic, 1.5 balls (around 120g)
  • 03
    Himalaya Everyday Big (70825) Warm Brown - 100% Anti-pilling acrylic, less than 1 ball (around 50g)
  • 04
    Himalaya Everyday Big (70806) Yellow - 100% Anti-pilling acrylic, 2.5 balls (around 250g)
  • 05
    Himalaya Everyday Big (70801) White - 100% Anti-pilling acrylic, less than 1 ball (around 50g)
  • 06
    Himalaya Everyday Big (70815) Red - 100% Anti-pilling acrylic, less than 1 ball (around 20g)
  • 07
    Small amount of black yarn for bee embroidery (optional)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    6mm (10/0) crochet hook
  • 02
    Yarn needle
  • 03
    Scissors
  • 04
    Stitch markers
  • 05
    Stuffing/filling material
  • 06
    Black amigurumi safety eyes 1cm (0.3 inch)
  • 07
    Pencil (for shaping mug interior)

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— MUG (Brown, Yellow) :

Round 1 :

Start with a magic circle, 6sc in the loop. [6st]

Round 2 :

1 sc, 1 inc. Repeat. [9st]

Info :

Change to YELLOW yarn.

Round 3 :

[YELLOW] BACK LOOP this row, sc all around. [9st]

Round 4 :

Sc all around. [9st]

Round 5 :

Sc all around. [9st]

Round 6 :

Sc all around. [9st]

Round 7 :

Sc all around. [9st]

Round 8 :

1 sc, 1 dec. Repeat [6sc] Fasten off with a very long tail.

Infos :

With the help of a pencil, push the brown part in, as the inside part of the cup. You can very, very lightly stuff the rest of the cup. Using your long tail, weave loose ends through each stitch and pull it close. Feed your tail inside first, then pull it out from where you want the bottom of your mug handle to start. Using adjacent stitches, attach your yarn tail. Chain 9 (or more, if you think you need more) and attach your last chain to the brim of the mug with a slip stitch and fasten off. Leave a long tail again, you will use this to sew the mug to the hands.

— SPOTS (x6) (White) :

Round 1 :

Start with a magic circle, 8sc in the loop. [8st]

Round 2 :

Increase each stitch. [16st]

Round 3 :

1 sc, 1 inc. Repeat. [24st]

Info :

Fasten off with a long tail, you will use this tail to sew the spots to the mushroom cap later. Make at least six. If you want spottier mushroom, make eight.

— CHEEKS (x2) (Red) :

Instructions :

With your RED yarn, chain 3. We'll make a simple bobble stitch of 3 columns to the first stitch. Yarn over, using the first chain you created, pull up a loop. You have 3 loops on the hook. Pull through the first two. You have 2 loops on the hook. On the same stitch, do it again: Yarn over, pull up a loop. You have 4 loops on the hook. Pull through the first two. You have 3 loops on the hook. On the same stitch, do it again: Yarn over, pull up a loop. You have 5 loops on the hook. Pull through the first two. You have 4 loops on the hook. Pull through all of them. Chain 1 to fasten off. Cut a long tail, we'll use both of the tails to sew the cheeks. Push your bobble out to give it a round shape. Make two.

— LEGS (X2) (Green, Beige) :

Info :

We start from the feet. With your GREEN yarn:

Round 1 :

Start with a magic circle, 6sc in the loop. [6st]

Round 2 :

Increase all stitches. [12st]

Round 3 :

1 sc, 1 inc. Repeat. [18st]

Round 4 :

BACK LOOP this row, sc all around. [18 st]

Info :

Change to BEIGE yarn.

Round 5 :

[BEIGE] Sc all around. [18st]

Round 6 :

Sc all around. [18st]

Round 7 :

Sc all around. [18st] Fasten off with a long tail.

Info :

Make two. Stuff firmly.

— ARMS (X2) (Beige) :

Round 1 :

Start with a magic circle, 6sc in the loop. [6st]

Round 2 :

1 sc, 1 inc. Repeat. [9st]

Round 3 :

Sc all around. [9st]

Round 4 :

Sc all around. [9st]

Round 5 :

Sc all around. [9st]

Round 6 :

Sc all around. [9st]

Round 7 :

Sc all around. [9st]

Round 8 :

Sc all around. [9st]

Round 9 :

Sc all around. [9st]

Round 10 :

Sc all around. [9st]

Info :

Stuff firmly at the hands, then lightly towards the arm. Fold half, sc across the top to close the arm. Make two.

— MUSHROOM STEM (Green, Beige, Brown) :

Info :

We start our mushroom from the bottom. With your GREEN yarn:

Round 1 :

Start with a magic circle, 8sc in the loop. [8st]

Round 2 :

Increase all stitches. [16st]

Round 3 :

1 sc, 1 inc. Repeat. [24st]

Round 4 :

2 sc, 1 inc. Repeat. [32st]

Round 5 :

3 sc, 1 inc. Repeat. [40st]

Round 6 :

4 sc, 1 inc. Repeat. [48st]

Round 7 :

5 sc, 1 inc. Repeat. [56st]

Round 8 :

BACK LOOP this row, sc all around. [56st]

Round 9 :

Sc all around. [56st] Change to BEIGE yarn.

Round 10-24 :

[BEIGE] 15 rows of sc all around. [56st] Change to BROWN yarn.

Round 25 :

[BROWN] 6 sc, 1 inc. Repeat. [64st]

Round 26 :

7sc, 1 inc. Repeat. [72st]

Round 27 :

8sc, 1 inc. Repeat. [80st]

Round 28 :

19sc, 1 inc. Repeat. [84st]

Info :

Put a marker on your last stitch and fasten off.

— FACE (Brown, Red) :

Infos :

Your marker needs to be at the back of your project. Start by placing the eyebrows. Counting beige rows from the top, leave the first beige row clear. Place the top of the first eyebrow between row 1-2 and the bottom of the eyebrow between row 3-4. In total, the eyebrow is 2sc wide. Between two eyebrows (the top part), there are 3sc. Place your Amigurumi eyes between row 3-4, where the top and the bottom of the eyebrow aligns. Place your cheeks by feeding the end tails in and making a knot inside. The cheek is between row 5-7. For the mouth, make a simple U shape between row 5-6. After completing the face, stuff the beige part of the mushroom stem very firmly, leave brown part empty for now.

— MUSHROOM CAP (Yellow) :

Round 1 :

Start with a magic circle, 6sc in the loop. [6st]

Round 2 :

Increase all stitches. [12st]

Round 3 :

1 sc, 1 inc. Repeat. [18st]

Round 4 :

2 sc, 1 inc. Repeat. [24st]

Round 5 :

3 sc, 1 inc. Repeat. [30st]

Round 6 :

4 sc, 1 inc. Repeat. [36st]

Round 7 :

5 sc, 1 inc. Repeat. [42st]

Round 8 :

6 sc, 1 inc. Repeat. [48st]

Round 9 :

7 sc, 1 inc. Repeat. [54st]

Round 10 :

8 sc, 1 inc. Repeat. [60st]

Round 11 :

9 sc, 1 inc. Repeat. [66st]

Round 12 :

10 sc, 1 inc. Repeat. [72st]

Round 13 :

11 sc, 1 inc. Repeat. [78st]

Round 14 :

12 sc, 1 inc. Repeat. [84st]

Round 15-26 :

12 rows of sc all around. [84st]

Info :

Firmly fill the mushroom cap halfway. Fill firmly as you go:

Round 27 :

Sandwich this row and the last BROWN row of mushroom stem together, sc all around. [84st]

Round 28-30 :

Continue only with YELLOW, 3 rows of sc all around. [84st]

Info :

Fasten off, shape the underside of the mushroom cap, creating a deep channel underneath.

— GRASS EMBROIDERY (Green, White, Brown, Black) :

Instructions :

Use the green back loop stitches to make simple V lines, first. Place a couple of white Vs as flowers and few double-brown lines as cattail plants. Since Tofi is yellow, you can also add a tiny bee, simply going over the same stitch with yellow and a bit of spare black yarn. Add a white V for bee wings. Place your plants all around the mushroom backside starting from one leg to the other.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the white spots all around the mushroom cap, starting by placing one on the left side of the face and then distributing them evenly.
  • Position your mug so that it stays properly upright and using the long tail, sew it to the inside of both hands.
  • Position the top of the arms between top BEIGE rows 4-7, just past 2 sc from the cheeks, ensuring the mug holds up properly.
  • Starting from the green back loop, sew your legs at the bottom 9 rows, making sure that Tofi can sit properly without falling over.
  • Add grass embroidery using the green back loop stitches to make simple V lines, white Vs as flowers, and double-brown lines as cattail plants.
  • If desired, add a tiny bee embroidery using yellow and black yarn with a white V for wings.
  • Adjust all pieces as needed to ensure Tofi has a balanced, upright posture when sitting.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of rounds, especially when working with multiple color changes throughout the pattern.
  • 💡Stuff the beige part of the mushroom stem very firmly to ensure stability, but leave the brown collar part empty initially.
  • 💡When working back loop only rows, these create important definition between color sections and the base of components.
  • 💡Pin all parts in place before sewing to ensure correct positioning and that Tofi can sit upright without tipping.
  • 💡The mug handle is formed by chaining 9 and shaping it into a half-S shape using the yarn tail.
  • 💡Make sure to leave long tails when fastening off pieces as these will be used for assembly and sewing.
  • 💡When sandwiching the mushroom cap to the stem in round 27, align both pieces carefully for a seamless connection.

This enchanting Tofi the Mushroom pattern brings a woodland friend to life with charming details and personality! The combination of super bulky yarn and thoughtful design elements creates a cuddly companion that works up relatively quickly while delivering maximum cuteness. From the tiny mug of hot cocoa to the sweet grass embroidery, every detail adds character and warmth to this delightful project. Perfect for mushroom lovers, woodland décor enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates handmade charm! 🍄 Happy crocheting! 🧶✨

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FAQs

Can I use a different yarn weight for this pattern?

Yes! The pattern mentions that a mini version was made using a 2.5mm hook. You can adapt the pattern to any yarn weight, but your final size will vary. Just remember to adjust your hook size accordingly and be aware that smaller versions may require fewer spots and different eye sizes.

How do I keep track of where the face should be positioned?

The pattern instructs you to place a marker at the back of your project after completing the mushroom stem. Use this marker as your reference point, and the pattern provides specific row numbers for eyebrow, eye, cheek, and mouth placement counting from the top beige rows.

Can I skip the mug accessory?

Absolutely! Tofi would be adorable with or without the mug. If you skip it, you can position the arms differently—perhaps with them at the sides or holding something else. You could also create Tofi with open arms ready for a hug!

How many spots should I make for the mushroom cap?

The pattern recommends at least six spots, but mentions making eight for a spottier look. For the full-sized version (25cm), six to eight spots work well. For smaller versions, you might want to use fewer spots so they don't look overcrowded.

What if my Tofi won't sit up straight?

Make sure you've stuffed the beige stem portion very firmly—this is crucial for stability. Also check that the legs are positioned correctly with outer stitches roughly aligned with where the arms end. The weight distribution and leg placement are key to keeping Tofi balanced and upright.