Create your own adorable king oyster mushroom with this beginner-friendly crochet pattern! This plush fungi friend works up quickly and makes a charming decoration for your home. Whether you’re a mushroom enthusiast or simply love unique crochet projects, this pattern will guide you through creating a realistic-looking king oyster mushroom that’s both fun to make and display.
Key Takeaways:
- Simple pattern suitable for beginners
- Realistic details capture the king oyster mushroom’s unique shape
- Versatile decoration that fits many home styles
- Quick project that can be completed in one sitting
Use Ideas 🍄
Wondering what to do with your crocheted king oyster mushroom once it’s finished? Here are some creative ways to use your handmade creation:
- Add to a woodland-themed display with other crocheted mushrooms and plants
- Create a kitchen decoration to hang or sit on a shelf
- Use as a unique pincushion for your sewing supplies
- Make several to create a mushroom garland for seasonal decor
- Give as a thoughtful gift to plant lovers or mushroom foragers
- Use as a photography prop for nature-inspired photoshoots
- Add to a child’s play kitchen as a pretend food item
- Create a science classroom model for teaching about fungi
The natural colors and textures of your crocheted mushroom make it a versatile piece that works well in many settings! 🏡

Materials&Tools
- Yarn
- Polyester Fiberfill
- 2.0mm Hook
- Yarn Needle
Abbreviation
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase (2 single crochets in one stitch)
- dec – decrease (merge 2 single crochets into 1)
- sl st – slip stitch
- magic ring – adjustable ring to start crocheting in the round
- BLO – back loop only
How to Read Pattern?
- R5: ch, [1 sc, sc inc] x 6, sl st
In Round 5, start with a chain stitch, then repeat the pattern “1 single crochet, single scrochet increase” 6 times. End with a slip stitch.
- (sc+sc+sc)
Parentheses ( ) indicate that all stitches within them are worked into the same stitch. So ‘(sc+sc+sc)’ means working 3 single crochet stitches all into the same stitch.
Pattern Info
Cap
- Start with magic ring
- R1: 6 sc
- R2: 6 inc
- R3: [sc, inc] x 6
- R4: [sc, inc, sc] x 6
- R5: [3 sc, inc] x 6
Stem
- Start with magic ring
- R1: 6 sc
- R2: 6 inc
- R3: [sc, inc] x 6
- R4: [sc, inc, sc] x 6
- R5-R7: 24 sc
- R8: [6 sc, dec] x 3
- R9: 21 sc
- R10: [5 sc, dec] x 3
- R11-R15: 18 sc
- R16: [sc, inc, sc] x 6
- R17: [3 sc, inc] x 6
- Seam in back loops only (BLO)
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